Reborn as Murong Fu: This time I am the protagonist

The year in Xixia has finally come to an end.

Murong Fu arranged for a group of people to serve as officials in Xixia's Salt and Iron Department, Military and Horse Department and other government offices to ensure that what Li Qiushui promised could be fulfilled, and then left Xixia with Wang Yuyan and others.

Xiao Feng, on the other hand, was brought to Piaomiao Peak by Tong Lao at Murong Fu's request. There, the Shibi Martial Arts Master of Lingjiu Palace made an exception for Xiao Feng to be open for three days.

Everything is settled, Xixia is still the same Xixia, but it is not the same Xixia.

Tubo sent tens of thousands of troops, but only captured a few border states and counties in Xixia. After adding more troops to Xixia, it quickly withdrew the front line. After Xixia paid a certain amount of green salt and other materials, Tubo agreed to withdraw its troops, but neither side received any benefits.

As for the Song Dynasty, due to the opposition of the conservatives in the DPRK headed by Empress Dowager Gao, the Song army only put up a high-pressure posture on the Song-Xia border and did not take any substantive action. However, it was precisely because of this move that both sides made obvious concessions in the subsequent Song-Xia peace talks. What the Xixia side asked for, the border settlements that had been closed due to the Song-Xia war were finally reopened, which was a happy thing for everyone. At least, the people of the Song Dynasty on the border between Song and Xia no longer had to risk being shot by the officers and soldiers of the Song Dynasty for a few kilograms of salt.

A steady stream of green salt was transported to Dali along the river valleys in the mountains of Tubo and delivered to the hands of the Dali royal family.

Due to the previous incident in the Valley of Ten Thousand Tribulations, Baoding Emperor Duan Zhengming exempted the people of Dali from the salt tax in order to ask the Yellow Eyebrow Monk to take action. This batch of green salt was sold to the ordinary people of Dali at a very low price.

The people of Dali, who had been living a salty life for many years before, were finally freed from the heavy salt tax. This good policy became a grand event passed down by the people of Dali. For a time, Emperor Duan Zhengming of Baoding became the center of the people in the South. The popularity reached an all-time high, and in the mouths of some well-educated scholars, it was even known as "Yao and Shun of the South".

At this time, inside the Dali Palace.

"My nephew meets Uncle Duan!"

Murong Fu knelt down on one knee and gave a grand salute as a man in the world would do when meeting his elders.

"Okay, reinstatement. I haven't seen him for a year, and he looks even better than before! He is really the Qilin son of the Murong family!" Duan Zhengming smiled and stretched out his hand to help Murong Fu up, the smile on his face almost overflowing.

This period of time can be said to be the most comfortable life that Duan Zhengming has experienced in so many years since he took the throne.

Prince Yanqing stopped making troubles, the salt problem that had troubled the people of Dali for many years was solved, and the local forces that were usually extremely arrogant also subsided a lot, and all of this was thanks to the young man in front of him.

"We haven't seen each other for a year, but Uncle Duan is still as charming as ever. My nephew is not as good as Uncle Duan."

Murong Fu smiled.

Duan Zhengming smiled and said: "You guy, you have the same kind of polite words. Just try to make this old man like me happy. Okay, reinstatement, I won't be polite to you anymore. Yuyan and Ajun are here. Are you done yet? Call them over!"

The lives of Wang Yuyan and A'Zhu had already been known to Emperor Baoding, and they came with Murong Fu this time.

Murong Fu said: "They have already come with His Highness the King of Zhennan and are now waiting for the order outside the palace."

Duan Zhengming's face lit up and he ordered the eunuch next to him: "Go and invite the King of Zhennan and the two daughters to come in!"

The eunuch hurriedly ran away, and soon he led Duan Zhengchun, A'Zhu, and Wang Yuyan in.

"My dear brother, see your royal brother!"

Duan Zhengchun immediately paid homage to Duan Zhengming. After saluting, he stepped aside and looked nervously at A'Zhu and Wang Yuyan.

Duan Zhengming looked at Wang Yuyan and A'Zhu with a smile: "Niece Yuyan accompanied nephew Murong Xian last time and we have met him at Tianlong Temple, but niece A'Zhu has met for the first time. I don't know who the two of you are. Older?”

A'Zhu hesitated for a while, glanced at Wang Yuyan and Murong Fu, and then whispered: "Reporting to Your Majesty, A'Zhu's eldest cousin is one and a half years old."

Duan Zhengming looked at A'Zhu and Wang Yuyan, then at Duan Zhengchun, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, she is really beautiful and has extraordinary appearance. The emperor's brother is really lucky to have such a beautiful girl!"

Duan Zhengchun was so embarrassed that he couldn't say anything for a while. He didn't say anything at all. He suppressed his blush for a long time and said nonchalantly: "Brother Huang is so complimentary." After all, the trivial things in his youth were mentioned in front of Brother Huang. A bit indeed.

Duan Zhengming didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "Since she is the emperor's younger brother's daughter, she is a member of my royal family in Dali. Although my Dali is a small country with few people, there is no reason to be indifferent despite knowing that my royal blood is flowing outside. Zhengchun, you This father is a bit irresponsible!"

Duan Zhengchun said calmly: "Brother Huang is the one to blame."

Duan Zhengming said: "It's a pity that my two nieces have been living abroad for many years, and my uncle has never done his best. Logically speaking, if the prince's daughter recognizes her ancestors and returns to the clan, she should be crowned princess. Today I would like to recognize these two virtuous nieces as my daughter-in-law." Adopted daughter, my dear brother, what do you think?"

Duan Zhengchun was overjoyed when he heard this: "So, this is the blessing these two sons have cultivated for several generations! Come on, A'Zhu and Yu Yan, why don't you thank your imperial uncle soon!"

Before Wang Yuyan could react to the huge change, A'Zhu's face lit up with joy. He gently tugged on the corner of Wang Yuyan's clothes and called out in a low voice: "Miss Cousin!" The two of them bowed. Thank you to this newly recognized adoptive father.

Duan Zhengming said "Okay, okay" repeatedly, his smile couldn't stop overflowing from the corners of his eyes, and then he ordered the eunuch on the side: "Draw up the decree!"

"Come now, Duan Yuyan and Duan A'zhu, two Dali orphans, will recognize their ancestors and return to their clan. Duan Yuyan will be named Princess Yanping and Duan A'zhu will be Princess Yankang. The Ministry of Rites will be instructed to hold a grand ceremony in ten days to inform the whole country!"

Duan Zhengchun was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Thank you so much, brother! Long live your Majesty!"

Murong Fu smiled slightly and looked at A'Zhu and Wang Yuyan. Wang Yuyan just thanked Emperor Baoding according to the etiquette, then trotted to Murong Fu's side, pulled Murong Fu's sleeve and said: "Cousin, I am a princess now, are you happy?"

Murong Fu smiled and said: "Of course I am happy, very happy." Then he whispered something into Wang Yuyan's ear. Wang Yuyan's ears instantly turned red and she said coquettishly: "Cousin!"

After a short period of joy, A'Zhu returned to Murong Fu and said sweetly: "Master!"

Murong Fu smiled lightly and said, "A'Zhu, you are now the princess of Dali. It is inappropriate to call you Young Master anymore."

A'Zhu smiled and said, "No matter whether A'Zhu is a princess or not, A'Zhu will always be the master's maid."

A few days later, the ceremony of canonizing the princess was held in Dali. Tens of thousands of Dali people watched this grand ceremony. From then on, millions of ministers in Dali knew that Dali had two princesses. The people not only benefited from the green salt, but also praised Emperor Baoding for this grand event.

Next chapter, Princess Shang!