Self-cultivation of bad people can be done automatically

Chapter 220 The livelihood of the country depends on the livelihood of the people

Although Zhu Youning wanted to conquer Hezhong, news came when he was halfway through the march.

Qi Wang Li Maozhen led Fengxiang's army and had already entered Hezhong Mansion.

This surprised Zhu Youning.

After all, the empress has already expressed her submission as King Qi.

He can't help but wonder, is Qi State sending troops this time to help Qi State expand its territory, or to help Daliang put down the rebellion?

With doubts, the army just arrived in the river.

In the river and outside the city, the sky was full of dust and noisy.

The army was already approaching the river, and Zhu Youning was wearing armor and riding a horse towards the city ahead surrounded by the crowd.

There is another knight next to him, but this knight is a woman.

This woman is of course Shi Yao.

According to her statement, she is the daughter of general Shi Rui, who has practiced martial arts since she was a child, so Zhu Youning let her go on horseback.

The army soon arrived at the city gate, when the city gate suddenly opened wide.

A large group of people came out of the city gate and knelt down towards Zhu Youning.

Soon, Zhu Youning heard people shouting in unison: "Fengxiang Festival Envoy Li Maozhen, welcome Your Majesty!"

It wasn't until Zhu Youning rode in that he saw a person kneeling by the side of the road.

This person was dressed in a white brocade robe, and he was the Empress.

Behind her are a group of civil and military personnel, as well as many holy concubines from Huanyinfang.

Although the clothes of these holy princesses were relatively revealing, they didn't mind the dust on the ground at all.

"Stay flat." Zhu Youning shouted.

Everyone shouted in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty Long En."

The Empress stood up and said beside the road: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, you have conquered the Jin Kingdom in one fell swoop and won a complete victory! The soldiers and people of the Qi Kingdom are all celebrating! But who knows that Zhu Youqian deliberately rebelled, and I am worried that His Majesty's army will not be able to return in time. , I made my own decision to send troops to Hezhong, and I hope His Majesty will forgive me."

Zhu Youning said: "The battle opportunity is fleeting, King Qi has made meritorious service in this trip, and should be rewarded."

"I dare not take credit."

The empress slightly cupped her hands, and said again: "Your Majesty, Zhu Youqian has been captured, please also enter the city to preside over the overall situation in the river."

Hearing this, Zhu Youning sent an order to the general beside him: "There are a large number of troops, it is forbidden to enter the city to disturb the people, and we will camp outside the city tonight."

The order was issued quickly.

Therefore, according to the deployment of the Chinese army, the army was divided into camps and stationed outside the city.

After Zhu Youning led the army into the city, he immediately met Zhu Youqian under the leadership of the empress.

In fact, there is nothing to see.

Zhu Youning only saw him once, and ordered him to be pushed out and beheaded.

The Empress was obviously surprised by this.

Standing beside Zhu Youning, she couldn't help persuading: "Your Majesty, this Zhu Youqian is probably related to bad people. If you kill him like this, I'm afraid you will miss a lot of information."

"There's no need to spend a lot of time on the interrogation, because Yuan Tiangang is already dead."

Zhu Youning said indifferently: "The livelihood of the country depends on the livelihood of the people. Years of wars have caused the economy to stagnate. The next focus should be on restoring the economy and living with the people, rather than competing with bad people who are dying."

When the empress heard this, she didn't expect Yuan Tiangang to really die.

After thinking about it, she thought it was normal.

Because when he was in the Bianzhou Palace, Yuan Tiangang's internal energy seemed to be absorbed by Zhu Youning a lot.

As long as Zhu Youning can find Yuan Tiangang, he can kill him.

At this time, Zhu Youning suddenly spoke.

"King Qi, I have a few words to tell you about the Qi Kingdom."

The Empress seemed to have realized what Zhu Youning wanted to say, "I respectfully listen to Your Majesty's will."

"Daliang is booming, so there is probably no need for the Qi Kingdom to exist?"

"Your Majesty said it very well."

"What I mean is that the State of Qi is merged into Daliang. In addition, I will bestow the title of Duke of Qin on Aiqing, what do you think of Aiqing?"

The empress immediately punched her hand and said, "I thank you for your gratitude!"

"In addition, Fengxiang has always been a big town. In order to gain the trust of Yuanqi's civil and military forces and prevent rebellion, I feel that the marriage with your Li family should be done as soon as possible, so that Fengxiang can be stabilized. What does Qin Guogong think?"

The empress froze for a moment.

She didn't expect Zhu Youning to mention this suddenly.

However, she has no reason to refute, because there is indeed a marriage certificate between them.

After being silent for a while, the Empress slowly said: "Your Majesty's good intentions, I dare not disobey at will, and there is already a marriage contract. But after all, it is my sister, it is always appropriate to say hello first."

In the evening, the empress summoned the six holy princesses to discuss matters in a room.

The matter of this discussion is of course about the merger of Qi State into Liang State.

When the empress told the news to the saints, they were all surprised.

"King Qi, do you really want to hand over the country of Qi?" Miao Chengtian couldn't help asking.

The empress said indifferently: "The world is about to be stable now, and Liang Guo's unification of the world is the general trend. As long as we can end the wars in the troubled times and let the people live and work in peace, that's enough."

"What's more, the original intention of this king is to let the people live and die without regret."

All the saints looked at each other in blank dismay, but they didn't say anything.

Now that the Empress has made a decision, all they can do is obey.

"correct."

The Empress suddenly spoke out.

"You quickly send someone to call Xue'er over, and let her go to Bianzhou with us."

Fan Yintian asked in confusion: "King Qi, are we all going to Bianzhou?"

"Correct."

Fanyin asked: "But why did you call me Ji Ruxue?"

"Xue'er needs to enter the palace."

"Enter the palace?"

Fan Yintian was taken aback for a moment, and then his expression suddenly became happy.

Her expression at this time was somewhat expectant.

"Are you going to enter the palace to seduce the Emperor of Liang? If that's the case, your subordinates can too! Although I have tasted the son of a phoenix and the grandson of a dragon in my life, I have never been a concubine!"

Hearing this, the Empress glanced at her.

"Forget it, you're too disrespectful, I'm afraid you won't be pleasing after entering the palace."

Miao Chengtian and Xuan Jingtian looked at each other with strange expressions on their faces.

"King Qi, do you want to?"

Hearing this, the empress suddenly said, "Okay, you guys go back first, I'm going to rest."

Hearing this, Guangmutian, Yangyantian, Duowentian, and Fanyintian were all puzzled.

After all, the turning point of the empress is a bit blunt.

They still haven't understood what Miao Chengtian and Xuan Jingtian are trying to say!

However, the empress obviously wouldn't give them a chance to talk, and quickly kicked them out.

At this moment, in Zhu Youning's room in Hezhong.

Zhu Youning was leaning over the desk, as if writing something.

Shi Yao next to him was grinding ink for him without saying a word.

It was almost midnight at this time, Shi Yao looked at the moon outside the window, and finally had a proper reason to speak.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late, why don't you do it tomorrow?"

Zhu Youning still kept his posture on the table, and said: "There have been many years of war, numerous checkpoints, numerous prohibitions, heavy commercial taxes, and people's suffering. Now that the imperial court has money, of course it will carry out a major rectification and reform. Before going to Bianzhou, draw up some strategies, and then discuss with Zhuqing."

"Your Majesty really cares about the country and the people."

Shi Yao said in a soft voice, but she was wondering what the phrase "the imperial court is rich" meant.

(End of this chapter)