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

A vein popped out of Xia Yuxiao's brain: "And no money? Didn't you just dial it a few days ago?"

"The canal costs a lot of money, and this kind of consumption is really normal-this is what people said in the memorial."

"He dares to say that again in front of me, and I'll just put gold in his mouth." Xia Yuxiao said viciously, "When I... I don't know the price of building the canal, do I? I didn't question him a few times before and directly allocated funds to him, just to give them greedy, these grandchildren should hurry to work for me when they are full, good guy, now it's a bottomless pit and can't get enough, right? "

Xia Yuxiao took a deep breath to lower her elevated blood pressure a little, then picked up a pen and wrote a reply:

"Could it be that I don't know about the canal? I have asked for money and food several times before, and all of them have been approved. How can I still ask for money and food? Wang Qing likes to do it for himself. I don't know how much money your family has. If necessary, how about filling the canal with your money?"

To put it bluntly, don't be a big lion, and if you don't do anything for me, believe it or not, I will copy your house.

Anyway, those guys have eaten enough, and they still know the reason why they accept it when they see it.

"There is also the matter of military reform. An Guogong Qin Ji said on the table that the internal reform of the military should start with improving the basic combat capabilities of the soldiers, so it is necessary to hire a large number of practitioners to serve the military... "

"Sure, I'll approve a sum of money...wait a while!?" Xia Yuxiao suddenly realized something was wrong, "He doesn't care about this!?"

General Bai is in charge of the agreed military reform?

"General Bai is going to fight in the north, and Duke An will be responsible for this job. He is a Taiwei."

"..." Taiwei, Taiwei, Taiwei again!

Xia Yuxiao scratched her head in distress, and let out a groaning sound. She didn't understand, it's fine for the former emperor, the eunuch, to give this guy his father. Why did she get so excited when she saw him win a few battles? Let him inherit this official position!

"But in other words, even if An Guogong is not a Taiwei, he will still take care of what needs to be done." Liu Songyao shook her head.

"Okay, what else?"

"The Saar Dynasty sent envoys, and another tribe that was next to the Saar Dynasty also sent people."

"Oh?"

Xia Yuxiao suddenly smiled.

Aha, here we come, this is a good thing.

"Invite our honorable Master Taiwei here, this is a good show."

Chapter 39 Foreign Policy

When Qin Ji was called in front of Xia Yuxiao, he hadn't recovered from his resting state.

However, if His Majesty personally asked him to come, how could he not obey, not to mention it is said that the Saar Dynasty sent envoys to come.

"sit."

Xia Yuxiao said.

Naturally, Qin Ji was not polite, and sat down straight away. Facing His Majesty's order, Qin Ji naturally would not disobey.

"The Saar Dynasty sent people over, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Xia Yuxiao asked.

According to common sense, the Prime Minister should be responsible for matters in this area. As a Taiwei, Qin Ji should only be in charge of military affairs.But now he is not just a simple captain.

"The Saar Dynasty sent envoys here, most likely for one thing only: to ask us for a truce." Qin Ji yawned, and then said, "Since the other party is asking for a truce, your Majesty, you can make a decision. Whether it is playing or stopping, I think the empire has the ability to sustain it."

"Of course I hope that the war can be ceased. After all, although the Thrall Dynasty took the initiative this time, the internal stability of Great Xia is the most important thing at present."

Xia Yuxiao was really upset with this group of capricious barbarians jumping back and forth, but now, she could only find a way to stop the war first, and just hurt the other party.After all, even the internal affairs have not been dealt with, and the guys at home are starting to dare to assassinate her. If she still cares about the north, her head may be chopped off and kicked as a ball.

"Well, I know what your majesty thinks." Qin Ji nodded, and then he looked at Xia Yuxiao with a smile, "but to be honest, your majesty, if the truce is just like this, no matter whether it is domestic or foreign, it will be of great concern. It’s hard to explain. Although we took back Cold Yin City and almost wiped out those invaders, in the final analysis, we are still just protecting ourselves. The other party just paid for the invading troops.”

"However, judging from the previous military reports, after these Thrall troops invaded Hanyin City, they burned, killed and looted several times. If they are spared like this, Great Xia will not be able to deter other countries."

Qin Ji looked at Xia Yuxiao. Xia Yuxiao was wearing her daily home clothes at this time. This was a kind of thing called a "nightdress" that came from those countries in the west. Under the skirt, her white and delicate calves It looks particularly attractive, and people can't help but move their eyes there.

However, Xia Yuxiao obviously didn't care about this, she was still frowning and thinking about what attitude to take.

"Qin Ji, do you know? Now the country needs various constructions, canals are being dug, and the country still needs to hoard a certain amount of grain to ensure the stability of future grain prices. After this series of actions, we actually don't have much money. .We can't fight a war that really teaches each other a lesson."

Xia Yuxiao said worriedly.

Xia Guo is now vigorously building various types of infrastructure. Xia Yuxiao has been planning these things since she took office, and now each of these projects has been put on the agenda. Although the benefits are very long-term, there is one fact that will last forever. That's not going to change - right now, these programs are expensive.

If it wasn't for the fact that the former emperor left a lot of money jars for himself before his death, the current empire wouldn't dare to let go of such a big step.And if they insist on fighting against the Saar Dynasty, the empire needs to dispatch at least [-] troops.

Compared with the current huge army size of the empire, 5 does not seem like a lot, but considering the consumption of food and grass, pensions, manufacturing various equipment, armor and weapons, [-] is a scale that the current empire cannot afford.General Bai's [-] people have already caused a wave of blood to the treasury.

"Why do you have to send troops?" Qin Ji tasted the tea with added sugar. It is said that this is tea brought from the West. This kind of tea should be mixed with sugar and milk to drink, although the tea is not as good as Daxia's tea.

"Qin Ji, my idea is to take this opportunity to weaken the Saar dynasty."

"Your Majesty can think of this, I really admire it," Qin Ji flattered him a little, "However, Your Majesty, how do you plan to weaken it?"

Xia Yuxiao put the pen in her hand aside, and then pointed at the map spread out in front of her: "Look, I'm going to cut this place from the Thrall Dynasty - I don't plan to swallow it myself, take it This piece of land is a good choice for the surrounding small tribes.”

Qin Ji stared at the map above.

There, Xia Yuxiao has already drawn a circle. The place on the circle is called Harshige, and it is a flat and open place with lush water and grass.This is simply a paradise for those nomads.

"Your Majesty is going to cut this piece of land?"

"This is the best place. At the time, the emperor was kind and didn't want to wipe out the Saar dynasty, so he gave this place to them. Now, since they have already attacked Xia, they didn't take this land. It’s necessary in my hand,” Xia Yuxiao said coldly, “I have already decided to give this land to the Suolqin tribe——didn’t you always want the military privileges in the Suolqin area? This time is just right to get you the military privileges you want. I believe that Suolqin, who is used to being poor, will not refuse this windfall."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Qin Ji's words came from the heart.

Although His Majesty previously approved a sum of money to obtain military access privileges from Suolqin, having that ability and actually using it are two completely different things. The Suolqin tribe is not a fool. They're still holding off on a deal -- though eventually they'll take it sooner or later.

But now, it is not a concept to give them Kala Shige.

The Solqin tribe will get a fertile land that can support many tribesmen, and they have no reason to refuse this preferential treatment.As long as the empire promises to protect it, then it will definitely jump to the empire's side.

Anyway, the Kalashige area is not a must for the empire, and it would be a good opportunity to send it out for a more loyal supporter.

The northern border is very large, so big that the major tribes are constantly conquering each other. The Saar dynasty is a giant in the northern border. It is definitely a good thing to be able to weaken this giant and add a block to the Saar dynasty.

"Okay, since you agree with this approach, then I will send someone to communicate with the other party in this way." Xia Yuxiao said, lying sideways on the chair, "Next, let's talk about something else, let you investigate. How's the investigation going?"

Good guy, it really is because of that that you asked me to come here.

Qin Ji took a deep breath, then whispered:

"After investigation by the minister day and night, the following suspects were finally identified."

He took out a piece of paper and handed it to Xia Yuxiao.

Looking at the list in front of her, the queen's pupils suddenly constricted.

"Are you serious?"

"It's been proven over and over again."

"Okay." A trace of panic appeared on Xia Yuxiao's face, she quickly rolled up the paper in her hand and put it aside, "Who else knows about this?"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will finally investigate this matter myself, and Lingyan does not know the list."

When Qin Ji said this, Xia Yuxiao gave him a subtle look.

"That's good."

Chapter 40 Compromise

Of course, Qin Ji didn't dare to share this list with others.

If the above names are taken out alone, I am afraid that each of them will shock the ruling and opposition parties.Qin Ji is not stupid enough to spread these things to the outside world.

And to be honest, he himself doesn't intend to scare the snakes now, he plans to find a way to deal with these people secretly.

"These are what I found out. If Your Majesty wants to take any action, I will fully cooperate."

He said.

"Forget it," Xia Yuxiao was a little tired, "This news is really...not the time for me yet."

"Your Majesty, I suggest that it is better to resolve this matter as soon as possible, otherwise it will cause endless harm."

"I know."

Xia Yuxiao looked very irritable, she lay down very badly, her black hair scattered randomly.

Of course she knew, but she really didn't want to do it.

"Of course I know what to do now. I won't do irrational things." She said, turning sideways, "Qin Ji, I really don't want to. So..."

"If your majesty is unwilling to do it yourself, I can do it for your majesty." Qin Ji said.

At the same time, he lowered his head slightly, allowing his eyes to fall on the floor in front of His Majesty.

Xia Yuxiao was originally wearing a silk nightgown sent from the West, the dress style of the West... You know, in this inadvertent sideways movement of her, the just right bulge on her chest is slightly exposed , along with breathing together...

How should I put it, I dare not read it, and it would be a little out of etiquette to watch it again.

As the successor of the previous new era, Qin Ji naturally didn't care about Xia's etiquette.But he doesn't care, it doesn't mean that others don't care, for the few seconds he just took advantage of Xia Yuxiao's distraction to stay in front of her chest, if some ministers saw it, he might write a heinous crime .

"How are you going to help me?"

"I have nine ways to get rid of them, it depends on which one your majesty wants. After you get rid of them, you can bear their curses. As for you, your majesty, you don't have to bear those curses that may affect you."

Qin Ji doesn't care about his reputation, he is a very realistic person, he doesn't care about leaving a name behind him, and he doesn't care what others say about him after he is buried.So if this kind of thing can be exchanged for Xia Yuxiao's trust, he can try to do it.

"Oh ho, are you trying to blame me?"

To Xia Yuxiao, this had a completely different meaning.There was a bit of yin and yang feeling - did this mean that she was timid because of the so-called false fame?

Sure enough, blood pressure was never low with this guy.

"I don't dare." Qin Ji is really not eccentric, but how dare he continue to talk, and this girl will be suspicious again.

"Forget it, I don't need you to take the blame for me, I'm not so stupid," Xia Yuxiao finished speaking, stood up and straightened her clothes, "Qin Ji."

"exist."

The emperor walked in front of him with a playful smile, and then, those warm hands gently rested on his shoulders.

Xia Yuxiao's hands were so soft that it was hard for Qin Ji to imagine that such soft hands could write so many cold and even cruel words.Although these hands did not kill anyone directly, maybe even a chicken, they killed countless people indirectly with the pen.

"What have you been looking at just now?"

she asked with a smile.