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

The group continued on.

In fact, the public statement today is that the ministers of Daxia accompanied His Majesty to enjoy the flowers in spring, but, in the process of viewing flowers, many important events of the country will be involved.

This made Qin Ji couldn't help thinking of the memories left by the former Qin Ji. At that time, and at this time, in this yard, Xia Yuxiao and the former Qin Ji made up the plan that affected the direction of the entire empire. .Because of that conversation, Xia Yuxiao was able to officially gain the power of the emperor.

"Everyone, I'm still a little immature now, maybe there are many things that I can't solve alone," Xia Yuxiao turned around, and the three people in front of her.

These three people are the pillars of the court today.One is an old minister of the three dynasties entrusted by the first emperor, one is the most powerful minister under her own - even helped her win the throne, and the other is a capable minister promoted by her personally.

The three of them almost supported the entire empire that was full of loopholes due to the war.

"I just took the position of emperor not long ago. In fact, the three of you are very clear that it was very difficult for me to ascend to this position. I can become this emperor because of the attention of the late emperor and the help of the three of you. Starting this year, I hope that I can encourage each other with you and continue to make this great summer into a prosperous world."

While saying this, Xia Yuxiao waved her hand, and Liu Songyao who was beside her came up holding an extremely exquisite box, and there were two attendants behind her who also carried the same gift box.

"Your Majesty's teachings are engraved in my heart."

Prime Minister Long said respectfully.

It is true that Qin Ji has a lot of power, but on formal occasions, Prime Minister Long is still the representative of the courtiers.Therefore, naturally he was the one who took the lead in answering the emperor.

As a veteran of the three dynasties, when Prime Minister Long saw the three exquisite boxes, he knew what they were going to do.

The newly enthroned monarch will be on the throne for one full year (the full year is because there have been many times before the new monarch was enthroned, and the three princes were replaced not long after the throne, so it needs to wait for one year, and the three princes will be implemented after the position is basically stable) At the beginning of the first New Year's Day, a gift was given to each of the three princes of the imperial court.

Therefore, Xia Yuxiao should take good care of this gift after the Chinese New Year is over.It's just that because the government affairs were too busy before, there were so many things that Daxia encountered this year, so it was put on hold for the time being.

"Big Xia's rule, the objects for rewarding San Gong should be prepared after the new year when the pen is restarted. But this year, because there are too many things to do, Wang Yushi has to go outside to deal with the river embankment affairs, so there has been no one. , so there is nothing to do, it happens to be here today, so let’s make it up.”

Xia Yuxiao's "reissue" is actually pretty random. Rather, the matter of giving gifts is actually an unwritten rule, a way to bring the emperor and the Sangong closer together. Do you want to start writing after the next year? It's not particularly important to give it away immediately, anyway, just after the Chinese New Year.

The box given to Wang Yushi was handed to him, Wang Yushi took the box respectfully, and then opened it.

Lying inside is a piece of warm and beautiful jade.

"The censor is the eyes of the imperial court, monitoring all the officials, and rectifying the government. I give you this piece of jade. I hope you can continue to cleanse yourself and set an example for the imperial court."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

He took the jade bi.

Next, it's Prime Minister Long's.

What Xia Yuxiao gave as a gift was a nanmu gold silk ruler engraved with a picture of the pine and crane prolonging the year. The main reason was that the old man was really too old. You can also wish him a long life and prolong his life, and continue to serve Daxia.

Finally, we arrived at Qin Ji.

Theoretically speaking, Prime Minister Long should be the last one, but compared to Prime Minister Long, Qin Ji now has an extra layer of status as a future imperial concubine, so naturally he should be more honorable in terms of status - anyway, he will also belong to the royal family in the future people.

Xia Yuxiao quietly touched the gold ring on her hand.

This is a great gift from Qin Ji to her. She does not lack gold, but its symbolic meaning, whether it is viewed from a personal perspective or from a national perspective, is extremely important.So she always wears this ring.

"The gift I gave you may not be as honorable as the two of you." Xia Yuxiao looked at him with a trace of inquiring eyes, "Taiwei, if this gift is not expensive, would you accept it?"

"The gifts from His Majesty are all supreme things."

Qin Ji said.

Le, how dare you turn down what the emperor gave you? Do you dislike the worthlessness of what the emperor gave you?It is true that life is too long.

"I want to hear your truth."

"Your Majesty, even from a minister's personal point of view, this is the truth. There is no distinction between high and low in rituals. Your Majesty sincerely rewards you, and you will accept them all. If you have to distinguish between high and low, don't say it is between the monarch and his ministers. Even between friends, it's ridiculous."

Qin Ji said respectfully, there was absolutely no trace of acting in his expression - this was actually his sincere words.As a Taiwei, he has too many resources in his hands, especially money is the most important thing, and he is just the kind of person who has enough money, so naturally he doesn't care about the high or low of the gift.Mind is the best.

"Okay, okay, I didn't see the wrong person."

Xia Yuxiao was a little happy. She took the box and handed it to Qin Ji.

He opened the box, and inside lay a soft "silk scarf" embroidered with Daxia landscapes.

To be honest, compared to the first two, his gift is indeed not very valuable.Compared with the handkerchiefs used by ordinary people, it is naturally much more expensive, and the landscape on it is also written by the royal master, but it is indeed not to the extent compared with the previous two.

But he is very clear about the representative meaning of this thing.

"Your mirror scarf, I borrowed it before, and you have been using the mirror scarf that you kept to replace it, right? I gave you this mirror scarf in the hope that you will not forget the might and dignity of my Great Xia, Protect the prosperity of the country and the country.”

Xia Yuxiao said.

The meaning of the mirror towel, in the eyes of outsiders, may be just a handkerchief for wiping.

But in the court of Great Xia, this thing means a bloody and glorious history.

The role of the mirror towel comes from the founding emperor of the Great Xia. At that time, the founding emperor of the Great Xia led his ministers to fight everywhere. Sometimes when the battle was fierce, it was too late to clean the dust and blood on his body.

Therefore, at that time, whether they were civil servants or generals, almost all developed the habit of carrying handkerchiefs with them for hastily wiping and tidying up their appearances, and even used them to wipe wounds when they were injured.

Therefore, it is called "mirror scarf", which means that you can organize your appearance in the mirror at any time.

After Daxia successfully seized the world, the practicability of the mirror towel gradually faded away, but as a witness to the founding history of Daxia, and to alert officials not to forget the courageous spirit of the founding of the country, the mirror towel has thus become a must for officials. Ceremonial decoration.

As a gift, giving him this captain is actually a very solemn entrustment.

"I keep in mind the teachings of Your Majesty."

Qin Ji also made a very respectful look, ready to accept the gift.However, Xia Yuxiao stopped her.

She took out the mirror scarf herself, folded it very carefully, and turned the side of the beautiful "Jiangshan Ruhua" with calligraphy and painting outward, and then tied it around Qin Ji's waist ( The ceremonial mirror towel has holes and can be directly hung around the waist with a string).

"His Majesty?"

To be honest, Qin Ji was a little at a loss when he saw Xia Yuxiao hanging her head down seriously.

He could feel the fragrance from the other party.

The emperor personally tied the mirror scarf on you. This treatment, um, is fortunately in private. If it was in the court, then many people would be dumbfounded-this is not polite!

Chapter 23 The Emperor's Trouble

Xia Yuxiao actually didn't want to give the mirror towel.

Originally, he planned to give some bronze swords that he specially invited someone to make. As the most representative material of Daxia, such a sword is also very popular.

But Liu Songyao gave her new inspiration.

To some extent, although the bronze sword was both precious and solemn, in front of the engaged partner, this kind of gift seemed too commonplace.

Therefore, it is better to give a mirror towel as a gift.

After skillfully hanging up the mirror scarf for him, Xia Yuxiao took two steps back and looked at it: "Well, it looks pretty good."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliment..."

Qin Ji had nothing else to say, so he had no choice but to answer like this.

Prime Minister Long and Wang Yushi looked at each other.

Looking at this scene, they were thinking whether it would be better for them to find a reason to leave.

"Okay, next, I have business to discuss with you." Xia Yuxiao said.

She is like this, the transition between private affairs and business affairs is always so fast, and she can enter the work state at any time.

"Your Majesty, do you want to set up an official school?"

"I have already arranged that matter. The prime minister is responsible for selecting talents. In addition, the young man surnamed Cui that you recommended Qin Ji, the prime minister will go and have a look. If there is real talent and learning, I plan to let him do it together. Corresponding matters of the official school."

Xia Yuxiao said.

In fact, she also knew the background of that young official surnamed Cui.To be honest, this young man is indeed talented, and he did not disappoint Qin Ji's recommendation.

However, Qin Ji recommended him, and Xia Yuxiao wanted to use him, which was actually just a tacit cooperation between the two people.

The young man's father was the servant of Qin Ji's mansion who watched Qin Ji grow up. In order to monitor Qin Ji, Xia Yuxiao secretly asked him to keep an eye on Qin Ji.And later, after judging that the other party had been exposed, Xia Yuxiao sent someone to send a letter to ask him to resign from the Qin family—with Qin Ji's temperament and calmness, she concluded that Qin Ji would not treat another person who was no longer a threat. Killing his servant with deep affection.

And this "Xiao Cui", recommending him is Qin Ji's way to win over him and his family (of course, the premise is that this person is really capable), and Xia Yuxiao is willing to use him because it is to give his father an explanation... ....

Of course, the main reason is that this young man was No. 3 in the literary examination at the beginning. To put it bluntly, even if he is not promoted, he will be able to get into this position in a few years. At that time, Qin Ji will be promoted again. Basically, you have to agree to it both emotionally and rationally, so it's better to sell him Qin Ji as a favor.

"Then what does His Majesty want to discuss with the minister this time?"

"I think, let's talk about the successor."

While talking, several people had already walked into a pavilion. After Xia Yuxiao sat down, the others also sat down under her instruction.

"Successor king?"

"To be precise, it is to pave the way for the successor." Xia Yuxiao looked at the Taolin in the distance, "Three, I think you are very aware of these things in the clan. You are all my close ministers, so I don't care about it." Hidden away—the current political situation is fairly stable, but if I pass away, what kind of person should the successor be?"

"Your Majesty, you are in your prime now, isn't it a bit..."

Qin Ji couldn't help but speak out.

At Xia Yuxiao's age, she hasn't finished reading all the books in his world, so is she thinking about what will happen after her death?

"What if something happens?" Xia Yuxiao gave Qin Ji a meaningful look. It was hard for him to describe that look, as if she really felt that she would pass away soon, and Qin Ji was sure that she was very serious. He was thinking about this matter, "The ministers who forced the palace before were actually right. The court needs a successor. If I don't make arrangements now, if there are any troubles, the court will be completely chaotic."

"Your Majesty, I believe that the current focus is not on how to train a successor."

As a veteran, Prime Minister Long was the first to express his opinion - in this regard, he was the oldest and more experienced among all the people present.

"I know, Prime Minister, you want to say, think about having a baby now, right?"

The unmarried emperor said in a very casual tone.

"This...I feel that His Majesty's merits are as high as heaven, and his life expectancy must be longer than Nanshan, so there is no need to be so anxious about the matter of being the crown prince. Of course...If His Majesty really has to consider the matter of the successor now, Naturally, there must be a crown prince first, and then training."

He meant to say that, but he didn't intend to say it so bluntly.It is somewhat impolite for a minister of his to urge the emperor to have a child so bluntly.

"Shoubi Nanshan...this is a good wish." She smiled wryly, and then asked the maids to bring fruits and snacks, "Prime Minister, you are familiar with the history of our Great Xia royal family. The most serious seizure of the throne in Daxia lasted for more than [-] years, involving more than a thousand people. As for my emperor's position, the three of you are very clear about it—in short, it is not as easy as many people think , and after that, even now, there will still be cronies of my brothers and sisters in the court..."

She took the orange in front of her: "Qin Ji."

"The minister is here."

"Now, I will give you a premise: Da Xia experienced a great war similar to Wu Zong's period, and I also passed away suddenly during this period. What is left behind is the immature prince and his brothers and sisters. Do you think... ...What will happen to Daxia?"

"Your Majesty, this... I cannot say."

"You will soon be a member of the royal family. You are qualified to say this, so say it now."

She waved her hand and said.

"Your Majesty thought that Great Xia would fall into an extremely chaotic battle. As for the crown prince... If your majesty is assuming that it will be a long time later, then if you prepare well before then, Great Xia will usher in a civil strife. Court officials will usher in a change of blood. If they are not ready..."