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Xun Wenqian was taken aback, hurriedly quickened her pace and walked over.Hearing footsteps, Ma Yunlu lowered his arms, stood up straight, and bowed to Xun Wenqian.

"I have seen the noble."

Xun Wenqian returned the salute, then turned to salute Liu Xie.Liu Xie got up and walked into Xun Wenqian's room.Xun Wenqian followed in, ordered someone to prepare tea, and asked Liu Xie about his visit.

"I have something to discuss with you."

"How dare a concubine, but follow His Majesty's orders." Xun Wenqian bowed.

Liu Xie glanced at Xun Wenqian.Although she hid it well, but listening carefully, she could still hear a trace of displeasure.In fact, this is normal. No matter how smart she is, she is still a human being, and a woman in her early twenties.

"Did you go to study too much today?"

Xun Wenqian froze for a moment, revealing a trace of panic.When the queen had a difficult childbirth, she didn't stay in the palace to take care of her, but went to the south of the city. No matter what reason she had, it didn't fit her status.

"Yes, it is."

"To see sister-in-law?"

Xun Wenqian knew that she couldn't hide it, so she simply told the whole story.After listening, Liu Xie's expression remained unchanged, but he just nodded.

He guessed that Xun Chen would write to Xun Wenqian, and also guessed that Xun Wenqian was in a hurry to leave the city, so he must ask Madam Tang for advice.The two seem to be about the same age, and Xun Wenqian is even smarter, but Mrs. Tang's decisiveness is what Xun Wenqian currently lacks.

Normal is fine, but Xun Wenqian is often entangled and makes mistakes when it comes to her own interests, especially when it comes to life and death.

Madam Tang's reaction did not disappoint him again.

"I want to conquer Jizhou myself. I just discussed with Yunlu whether to keep you in Chang'an or keep her in Chang'an. I want to hear your opinion."

Xun Wenqian suddenly realized, no wonder Ma Yunlu looked aggrieved just now.

She thought that the emperor was going to break the rules again, and instead of going to Ma Yunlu's palace today, he wanted to sleep with her.

She weighed quickly. "Sister Yunlu was originally a female cavalry governor. With her by Your Majesty's side, my concubines can sleep soundly. The concubines can't draw a bow, they can't shoot an arrow, and it's useless to go out with His Majesty. It's better to stay in Chang'an to serve the queen. The queen suffered a lot during childbirth and hurt her body, after all, the concubine is someone who has experienced it, so maybe she can help."

Liu Xie laughed. "Although you have been born once, you don't have much experience. However, Mrs. Wei served you before, and got along well with you. It shouldn't be a problem for you to assist the queen in handling the affairs of the palace. It's just like this Come on, I'm afraid you won't be able to take care of the matter of Tongwenguan Yinfang."

Xun Wenqian's heart tightened, both happy and worried.

Is the emperor asking her to help the queen, but he wants to take away the Tongwenguan Yinfang?Although it is true that taking care of the queen will waste a lot of time and affect the management of Tongwenguan Yinfang, but she has put so much effort into Tongwenguan Yinfang, so it is a pity to hand it over like this.

"Let sister-in-law come and help you, just to take you for a while." Liu Xie looked at Xun Wenqian and said lightly.

Relieved, Xun Wenqian quickly agreed.

Letting Mrs. Tang come to her is indeed a good thing that kills two birds with one stone.

"I would like to obey His Majesty's orders." Xun Wenqian was in a good mood and bowed to accept the order.

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Leaving Xun Wenqian's bedroom, Liu Xie walked towards Ma Yunlu's bedroom.

Ma Yunlu followed, his steps brisk.

Xun Wenqian stayed, and she could go out with the emperor again, and her mood also soared.

"Your Majesty, the expedition is imminent, why don't you accompany Mr. Xun Gui?"

"It shouldn't be her today."

"Having said that, it's not..."

"If you get it too easily, you won't know how to cherish it." Liu Xie looked at Ma Yunlu. "Are you inconvenient?"

Ma Yunlu shook his hands again and again, then felt something was wrong, and changed the subject. "The queen just gave birth, and the concubine..."

Liu Xie laughed: "It's not too late when you think about it now."

Ma Yunlu looked embarrassed and a little embarrassed.

She knew that the queen was having a difficult labor, and she had gone to see her before, but to tell the truth, she really didn't take it to heart.

After all, life and death of women are like this, the first child will be difficult, and it is not uncommon to die because of this.Secondly, if the queen really had an accident, it might not be a bad thing for her.

In addition, the emperor was going to conquer Jizhou in person, so she was full of thoughts on following the emperor, and she didn't even think about going to the queen to pay her respects.

"Then the concubine will go to greet the queen first, and then come to serve His Majesty?"

"Let's go tomorrow, the queen is tired and may have to rest."

"Wei." Ma Yunlu agreed immediately without any hesitation.

"You..." Liu Xie pointed at Ma Yunlu, a bit resentful that iron can't be made into steel.

In terms of being a person, she is not as good as Xun Wenqian.

Ma Yunlu also knew that he promised too readily, so he rolled his eyes helplessly.

"You know the five-year agreement between me and the queen?"

The smile on Ma Yunlu's face disappeared, and he nodded silently.

"Keep it in mind." Liu Xie said softly: "The queen's position seems to be a favorite, but it is the focus of all eyes. It is related to the balance of the government and should not be taken lightly. The story of Emperor Guangwu's first queen, Guo Shengtong, you also know. Should have heard of some. Would you like to be like her?"

Ma Yunlu's face changed slightly, and his back felt a little chilly.

She is not very familiar with Guo Shengtong's affairs, but she still knows the general situation.If she must be abolished in the end, it is better not to be the queen in the first place.

When the two came to the hall, Ma Yunlu arranged for someone to wash up, and he helped Liu Xie change his clothes.

"Your Majesty's personal conquest, who will stay in Chang'an."

"Taiwei." Liu Xie didn't think about it.

He had already considered this issue.Jia Xu is most suitable to guard Chang'an. Most of the officers and men in Guanzhong are from Xiliang, and they are the subordinates of Li Jue and Guo Si.These people are afraid of Jia Xu, but they may not trust Jia Xu.Even after a shake-up, the deep-rooted wariness between the two sides cannot be eliminated.

In the name of the imperial court, Jia Xu can sit in Chang'an, but it is difficult to cause any disturbances.

However, Duan Yan, Zhang Ji, and even Han Sui, who guarded the pass, are much more likely to cooperate with Jia Xu.His decision to march eastward this time is not so much a crusade against trial and assignment, but rather an adjustment of defense to take advantage of the situation and take this part of the military power into his own hands.

The government is so complicated that no one can be completely trusted.

Ma Yunlu didn't ask any more questions, and waited for Liu Xie to wash up, and went to bed together.

It was still early, Liu Xie was not sleepy, and was reading with a book.Ma Yunlu opened his eyes, looked at the roof, his eyes rolled around, and he didn't know what he was thinking, and a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Your Majesty, after the pacification of Jizhou, will you go to the Western Regions?"

Liu Xie shook the book in his hand. "Even if Jizhou is pacified, there are still Yizhou and Jiaozhou that have not been pacified, so there is no need to care about the Western Regions."

"What about after Yizhou and Jiaozhou?"

"possible."

"Will you still bring your concubine with you?" Ma Yunlu turned his head and stared into Liu Xie's eyes with burning eyes.

Liu Xie glanced at her and smiled silently.

"of course."

Chapter 798

The fact that Liu Xie wanted to conquer Jizhou in person aroused fierce debate at the court meeting.

Opposition voices are not small, and there are mainly three types:

One is that the discussion is imminent, and the emperor should not go out lightly.This is a national policy related to the next few decades or even hundreds of years. It is much more important than Jizhou's temporary gains and losses, and it should not be reversed.

The second is that Yuan Shao is about to enter the court, and how to characterize it has not yet been determined.It would be too hasty to go to Jizhou now.If Yuan Shao can be dealt with properly, Jizhou may be settled without a fight.

The third is that Jizhou is strong outside and middle-ranked. Even if it is necessary to conquer, just send a general. The emperor's personal conquest would be a big deal.

After a full discussion, Liu Xie finally convinced the officials.

He also has three reasons.

Discussion is a century-old project, who said that a conclusion must be drawn in the next few months?This matter can be discussed slowly, and even in the future, it can be discussed from time to time. It will be updated every day.

As for Yuan Shao, no matter how he characterizes it, he has already lost control of Jizhou.Even if he does not blame him for the past, it will not have any impact on Jizhou.Do you want the imperial court to agree to the people of Jizhou, to be lenient to the Jizhou network, and not to promote land saving in Jizhou?

Finally, although Jizhou is strong on the outside and capable on the inside, it should not be underestimated.The armies are not subordinate to each other, and only when I personally conquer can the various ministries cooperate with each other tacitly, instead of fighting each other.

The Minister of Public Affairs understood Liu Xie's implication and no longer objected, which was regarded as a consensus.

Liu Xie immediately issued an edict ordering Taiwei Jia Xu to stay in Chang'an and take full charge of the military.

Guang Luxun Ma Teng led Huben, Yulin, Sanqi, and Jiaqi to follow the expedition, and the expanded Yueqi battalion followed the expedition, and the rest of the ministries stayed in the capital.

In this way, the total force of the emperor's expedition was less than [-], and the main force was cavalry.

In order to reduce the burden on counties and counties along the way as much as possible, Liu Xie canceled all unnecessary guards of honor, and the entourage was also reduced to a minimum.

He himself also uses horses instead of driving.

After the edict was announced, some people were happy while others were worried.

The joy is the soldiers who have accompanied the emperor to patrol the border.After staying in Chang'an for so long, I can finally set off again.After nearly two years of rest and training, they are now full of fighting spirit, and they can't wait to rush to Jizhou in one step, show their skills, and let the arrogant Jizhou people see what is the real elite.

What is worrying is Lang Guan, who has just entered an official position.

They are close ministers of the emperor, even if they are civil servants, they must accompany them.It is too difficult for them to travel by horse.Before they became officials, most of them were gentle and elegant scholars, and they thought horse-drawn carriages were too fast and not as stable as ox carts, but now they are asked to use horses instead of carriages, what's the sense?

It's better for young people, and it's okay to learn now.Those who are a little older can't wait to resign.

The complaints reached Liu Xie's ears. Liu Xie immediately discussed with Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong, and selected some Lang officials who had been in the palace for a long time and were calm and released to serve as county magistrates, county magistrates, or county schools. He sacrificed wine, gave lectures, implemented the New Deal, and educated the people.

Especially Jizhou.

Since the imperial court decided to pacify Jizhou by force, there is nothing to be polite about, just roll out the New Deal and forcibly save the land.Cooperate with those who are willing to cooperate, and cooperate with those who are not willing to cooperate.

Anyone who dares to jump out to find trouble will kill you easily.

As soon as the news came out, the old officials in the palace became excited.

Some people also objected, thinking that this would stimulate the people of Jizhou and force them to support trial and match and rebel against the imperial court.But this kind of sound is very weak, and most people think that it is a mantis blocking a car or a mayfly shaking a tree, and they are overthinking their own capabilities.

When the emperor goes out to fight, he can mobilize more than [-] troops. Can the people of Jizhou stop it?

Surrender is their only way out.

Lang Guan, who signed up for the election, almost instantly burst the gate of Situ Mansion.

When the news spread to Taixue, those virtuous people who had just arrived from all over the world and were still immersed in the free academic discussion atmosphere of Taixue beat their chests and feet.Some people regret that they took a step too late, did not become officials immediately, and missed the opportunity to go out with the emperor, while others felt that these enthusiastic officials were shameless and abandoned morality for the sake of official career.

The dust has not yet settled on whether the land should be saved. Why do you support the imperial court and want to forcibly save the land in Jizhou?

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Taiyuan, military camp.

Xun Chen hurried into Guo Tu's tent, his face was pale, and his forehead was dripping with cold sweat.

"Brother Gongze, something is wrong."

Guo Tu, who was reading the mansion newspaper, subconsciously raised his hand to cover his mouth and coughed. "Youruo, what happened, so panic?"

"The Son of Heaven wants to conquer Jizhou himself." Xun Chen said, shaking the letter he had just received in his hand. "I sent a message from Nv Wenqian."

Guo Tu was taken aback for a moment, and then his expression changed.

The emperor's personal conquest of Jizhou means that the imperial court not only has no interest in negotiating with the judge, but also wants to take this opportunity to directly pacify Jizhou by force and wipe out all opposition forces.

Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing depends on what the judge thinks.

If the judge is afraid and decides to surrender, that is a good thing.Their families will be safe.

If the judges carry on to the end, then their families will be miserable, and nine times out of ten they will be killed by the judges.The trial match is domineering and extreme, and the possibility of death is extremely high.

"Is this so good?"

"There is only one plan now." Xun Chen gritted his teeth. "Before the news of the imperial court's dispatch of troops reached Yecheng, we sent people into Yecheng to contact Xiu Ruo and Zhongzhi to see if we could raise troops, captured Shenpei and Tian Feng, and surrendered to Xiancheng. Also, Zuozhi By Xian Yi's side, if we can contact him and let him persuade Xian Yi to surrender to the court, we can also reduce the loss."

Guo Tu smiled wryly.

The method Xun Chen said sounds good, but it is difficult to implement.

Xun Yan, Xin Ping and others are indeed in Yecheng and have certain strength.But Shen Pei and Tian Feng are not stupid people, since they decided to fight against the imperial court, how can we not prevent them from causing chaos?

If nothing else happens, Ruyingren has already been imprisoned by Judao and Tian Feng.

As for Yuan Xi, the situation was not much better.

It is true that Simpi is from Ruying, but almost all the generals under Yuan Xi's command are from Jizhou, and they will not listen to Yuan Xi and Xinpi's orders to counterattack the judge.

Unless the court can pardon them.