Your Majesty the Empress, I am really not a traitor!

"Most of the young generals in the army are promoted by you now. I believe you hope that the country will have successors in the future. But, let me tell you the truth, from the time you promoted and recommended those young generals to go out to study, you have a lot of respect for them. There are memorials expressing your dissatisfaction almost every day."

Xia Yuxiao stretched her waist. She felt a little cold, so she motioned for Liu Songyao to take a blanket and wrap it around her body. She looked quite cute.However, there was no cute feeling in what she said.

"I trust you, so of course I approve of the generals you promoted. So, I also hope that you can trust my judgment—consultant Cheng Keke, you also discovered this matter, right?"

"Yes."

"If that's the case, then let him do it freely. Also, isn't there too many guards at Huilin who are monitoring those ministers in the court recently?"

Seeing Xia Yuxiao's suddenly unfriendly appearance, Qin Ji knew that the other party was looking for an opportunity to compete with him. However, Qin Ji was unwilling to fight her openly, so he naturally answered honestly:

"Your Majesty, those scale guards are necessary. As you know, most of the ministers now..."

"Remove [-]% of those scale guards, and we need more manpower for external intelligence."

"However, if you withdraw..."

"Maintaining the management of the ministers does not rely entirely on unconventional means." Xia Yuxiao waved her hand, "Let's withdraw, there is no need to keep an eye on them so closely, and these ministers are not fools. We hold such If there are too many ministers' handles, the relationship between the monarch and his ministers will become more rigid in the future."

"Your Majesty means that you would rather not manage those officials, but also maintain harmony in the court?" Qin Ji asked.

Hearing his words, Xia Yuxiao sensed a hint of gunpowder: "Qin Ji, the constraints on officials cannot be solved by blindly suppressing them, and I don't want to indulge them, but everything must be done within limits."

"I see, Your Majesty."

Qin Ji thought for a moment, and then chose not to confront Xia Yuxiao head-on.

On this point, Qin Ji and Xia Yuxiao have different ideas.He believes that most of the officials in Daxia now have party affiliations or are local families and former disciples. If they are not closely monitored, it is very likely that the previous plots that forced the palace will reappear.

He could help Xia Yuxiao once or twice, but he couldn't help her three or four times all the time.What if he went out to fight?What if he is really sick and unable to suppress the officials?

At this time, the suppressive force at Huiscale can be manifested, forcibly controlling the situation.

He understood Xia Yuxiao's thoughts. She thought that the more she was pressed to death, the more serious the rebound might be in the future.So she would agree with Advisor Cheng to take action against these officials, but she herself would not allow Grayscale to monitor the officials excessively.Otherwise, the monarch and his ministers would be in a purely confrontational state.

However, understanding comes with understanding.

Qin Ji didn't want chaos to appear in the Great Xia, so the withdrawal of some of the staff from Huilin was meant to be withdrawn, but the withdrawal did not mean that he gave up the suppression of the ministers.

You take your Yangguan Road, I will cross my single-plank bridge, anyway, Qin Ji himself upholds a concept-compared with such a world, it is too early to discuss the so-called freedom and various advanced ideas of his world, Let's settle down first.In the current state of Daxia, if the country collapses, it is possible to subjugate the country and wipe out the species. In the face of this crisis, stability is the most important thing.

At worst, labor and capital are responsible for slapping, His Majesty is responsible for feeding chewing gum, and working with men and women is not tiring.

Chapter 9 Three Families on the Frontier

The two of them sat in the study in silence, dealing with each other's business.Occasionally, there will be matters that need to be negotiated with the other party, and the official document will be handed over, and then the two parties will discuss together.

To be honest, for a while, such a scene actually made people feel very harmonious.

"Speaking of which," Xia Yuxiao asked abruptly, "how is Lingyan's figure?"

Qin Ji's brain was concentrating on processing the documents in front of him. He didn't realize what question the other party asked, and subconsciously gave an answer:

"Well, it's not bad, what's the matter?"

Silence.

After Qin Ji finished speaking, he realized what outrageous things he said just now, but he also admired Xia Yuxiao from the bottom of his heart, good guy, she really dared to ask!

"Tell me," Xia Yuxiao's tone was as calm as ever, "Why is it not a bad idea?"

"Well, Your Majesty, why are you asking this..."

Qin Ji felt that there was something wrong with the girl today, so asking such a question suddenly was probably out of good intentions, but what's the use of asking such a question?Even if she can catch something, she can't publicize it to the outside world.

"It's nothing, I'm just thinking, if you really get married in the future, whether it will give you the desire to leave a heir apparent for Da Xia."

When saying this, Xia Yuxiao quietly observed Qin Ji's reaction.

Facts have proved that this guy was indeed in a mess, obviously he didn't expect to be attacked suddenly at this time.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, His Majesty's conditions are so superior, as long as you think about it, most men will definitely have desires."

Qin Ji is telling the truth. Although Xia Yuxiao looks a little immature in appearance, just sitting there with a straight face can make people admire her beauty. If she makes a little "business" move , I believe that a slightly immature appearance will not affect its potential to attract male desires.

"You are the first one to say such words directly in front of me." Xia Yuxiao said.

"This is His Majesty's trust in me."

"Yes, so, in order to live up to my trust in you, do you want to tell me the details?"

"Um...details?"

"It's not that I don't know about you and Lingyan," she said with a smirk, "It's better to say that the last time you repaired the table case here, I'm afraid it was not just a simple 'repair table case', right? In my impression, you are a very rational person who will not be led away by desires, Lingyan is certainly attractive, but what kind of charm will attract Taiwei Yiguo to be so indulgent? I am very curious."

For some reason, Qin Ji always felt that her words were somewhat sour.

"Your Majesty thinks too much. Lingyan is a confidant who has been with me for a long time, so she will naturally trust her. If you insist, she can be regarded as a family member."

"Wouldn't it be weirder to attack your own family?" Xia Yuxiao laughed even worse.

"Ah this..."

"I don't think it's bad for the two of you. The royal family's requirements for the emperor's spouse are actually very simple-it's enough not to cause trouble, to stabilize the situation, and to help me continue my offspring. I don't expect anything unforgettable love, that is not something I can expect, "

She turned the jade hairpin in her hand, enjoying the feeling of playing with such a precious treasure in her hand: "And to be honest, my personality may not meet your requirements. I am not as charming as those women, so I probably won't be able to attract you." what a desire."

"However, at least I hope that we can have a healthy crown prince. So a little restraint, as a father, leaving a strong physical foundation for your children, I don't think it will do you any harm."

It turned out to be to persuade myself to be temperate.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I am very clear about my body. As for your saying that you don't understand the style, it doesn't really matter. After all, the same is true for Lingyan."

What Qin Ji meant was that your majesty is busy with your work, so you don't need to waste unnecessary energy for the so-called style.

But Xia Yuxiao felt offended.

Oh hoo?Lingyan doesn't know style either, does she?Then just toss my Taiwei like this?

If you know the style, this can't suck people dry?

Xia Yuxiao couldn't help thinking about what magical skills that woman had. It was true that she was from the Demon Cult, but it was the Demon Cult and not the Succubus Cult. In theory, it shouldn't be like this.

Or is it precisely because he doesn't understand style that he directly punches the master to death, and has the guts to fight anywhere, so instead he forms a unique "style"?

There is no trick to win?

"Ah, I know, but, after all, I'm still a man, and I'll try my best to be a woman who understands style when necessary."

After saying this, Xia Yuxiao turned her head away, and continued to review her memorial.

She is very aware of the relationship between Qin Ji and Lingyan. In all fairness, if it were her, there would be someone like Lingyan by her side, who would be absolutely loyal to her, absolutely reliable, and possess outstanding abilities, and would be inseparable from her looks. look.Even if Xia Yuxiao herself is not a man, she might have some bad thoughts about such a guard.

It's just a kind of unwillingness. After all, I am the emperor, and a person who can control a country must not allow himself to be unable to control a man's heart——

This is the emperor's desire to control, probably not some kind of emotion.

perhaps.

.....................

On the border, Wuheya was sitting in the living room of the Tohor family, cutting the meat in front of her with a knife.

The Toheer family is one of the fifteen families of the Saar Dynasty. In terms of strength alone, the Toheer family can actually rank in the top ten.However, the life of their family is getting worse and worse.

The reason is simple, they are the family that once had traitors.It is one of the three families who are now in charge of the border garrison.

In fact, there was a reason for the choice of the Tuheer family at that time. Their family was once one of the five most powerful families in the Saar Dynasty, but it was precisely because of its strength that the royal family at that time felt extremely uneasy, so the royal family was facing When the Great Xia's army came, they joined forces with other families to ask the Toheer family's army to be responsible for blocking the Great Xia's army.

Then, they encroached on the Tuheer family's pastures and properties through war in the rear.Faced with such a two-faced attack, the patriarch of the Toheer family at that time made an immediate choice: avoid the sharp edge of the Great Xia army and preserve the family's army.

At that time, the patriarch actually just thought that the iron cavalry of the Thrall Dynasty would probably be able to fight against Da Xia, and ensure that other families were also weakened by the war before their own family invested in it, so as not to be thankful for their own efforts.

As a result, no one expected that the army called by the royal family would be killed all the way to the capital of the king, and directly cut down the then King Thrall.As a result, the tragic Toheer family directly became sinful traitors.

Although he bears the name of a traitor, at the same time, this also allows the later Tuoheer family to at least retain the strength to continue to maintain its status and power.Holding a certain amount of military power, including the royal family, even if they see him unhappy, they don't want to really tear themselves apart with him.

And now, Wuheya has ulterior motives for dining with several main family members of their family.

Since it is now on the border, as the largest family among the three border families, if she can get the support of the Toholl family, then she can at least have the foundation to compete with the royal family.

Don't even think about it in the capital. Under the supervision of Brother Ban and the entire royal family, it is impossible for her without foundation to force the palace in the capital. She can only start from the army on the border.

Chapter 10 Opportunities at the frontier

"Your Highness, the Kingdom of Saar has never heard of a princess leading troops from ancient times to the present."

Toheer Chahe, the head of the Toheer clan, looked around and said in a low voice.

Just now, Wuheya made a request to him at the banquet.

Wuheya's request to the Tuoheer family is actually very simple-she hopes to help the Tuoheer family mobilize troops at the border and participate in the command of its army.

However, Tohel Chaghe really couldn't satisfy her request.

Participating in the command of the army and "helping" the family to mobilize troops is a nice way of saying it, but isn't it just trying to find him for power?

"I am very clear, so I ask your family for help."

Facing her own people, Wuheya has no pressure at all, because for her, the schemes and strategies of the Saar people are not lacking in cruelty, but they may not be regarded as brilliant, so she believes that the other party will give her this help.

"You Wuhe clan will not agree, unless we cooperate secretly, but this is not beneficial to our clan."

Tohel Chaghe frowned and said.

"First of all, Patriarch Chahe, I have to explain one thing, that is, I am not here as a royal to seek help from you," Wuheya looked up at the other party, and then cut off a piece of roasted oil "I am asking you for help in my personal capacity, and I believe that your clan must also need someone like me to cooperate with each other."

"The Tuoheer family is loyal to the royal family. Your Royal Highness, you are a member of the royal family. At this point, even if you want to get rid of it, it is impossible. If you want me to help you, it is very simple. You only need King Ban Ge or With the permission of Old King Tuva, our family will definitely help you. You cannot represent your family, Your Highness Princess. I’m sorry, this is really a bad word, but it is the truth.”

Tohel Chaghe said.

Wuheya's status in the Wuhe family, that is, the royal family, is not high. Although her status as a royal is enough for her to be regarded as a guest by the major families as a woman, but when it comes to actual power and interests, she is Can't represent the family anymore.

"I know what your family is looking for, Patriarch Chahe," Wuheya is not dissatisfied with such a big truth, rather, the other party is actually preventing her from doing stupid things to some extent, "Tuohe The salt field of the Er family was bought by my elder brother at a great price, and your foundry near the capital was also replaced by my father with a fur workshop, right?"

"As His Highness said, the royal family and the Toheer family did these businesses and gave us a lot of profits. Take the foundry as an example. His Majesty the King of Tuva exchanged it with a fur workshop far exceeding its value. Yes, and they are willing to introduce us to fur sales. The royal family has made our family richer, so you should know that we have no reason to violate the rules of the royal family.”

When Tuohe Erchahe said this, he patted the eldest son next to him - this eldest son is the candidate who plans to take over the family's merchant business in the future. Letting him out this time actually gave him a lot of insight The idea is in.

"Patriarch Chahe, if you really think this is showing favor to the Toheer family, then I have no respect for you at all."

Wuheya smiled and broke his disguise.

"What do you mean by that?"