Wealth and glory seek stability

The New Year’s Eve dinner was prepared by Ding, the craftsman’s daughter-in-law, and consisted of some home-cooked dishes.

Jian Xi opened the lid of the pot, turned around and said to Chu Lu: "These vegetables are all clean. Madam Ding said that this is called Fugen. If you eat it, you will be the most blessed person in the coming year."

Chu Lu ate dry food along the way, and the rice and grass were warmed in warm water in the stove.

Chu Lu swallowed her saliva, mixed the vegetables and rice together, and quickly finished up the leftovers.

years later.

Jian Xi looked at the pile of official documents in front of her, as well as the overdue taxes to the court that Tang Qian had handed over, and she really felt like she was about to get overwhelmed.

Touching my belly, which is almost eight months pregnant, it already looks like a round watermelon.

Should I wait until after giving birth to go to Xiaguo or go now? This is the question.

I saw Tang Qian carrying another pile of account books over.

Jian Xi made the decision immediately.

go!

Leave now!

I really can't stay here for a day.

She was in debt just after taking office, and she also issued a military order saying that she would make Saibei surpass Yemayuan within five years.

The situation in the royal court is unclear, the Ruan family is powerful, and although Li Cejun intends to contact the Qi family, she cannot sit idly by and wait for death.

Jian Xi only brought Mo Chuan and Chu Lu with her.

After arranging the spring plowing matters, she took the two of them on the journey to Xia Country.

The Royal Palace of Xia Kingdom.

Huang Yuan was sitting at the desk, wearing an ordinary coarse linen shirt, with a stocky build, thick shaggy eyebrows, and an imposing manner. Opposite him were the noisy civil and military officials.

"Brother, it's time for you to ascend the throne."

"Yes, we have fought all the way here, and that dog emperor has already fled south. Big brother should ascend the throne soon, and then the brothers will have a legitimate reason to march south."

"That dog emperor is recruiting soldiers in the Jiangnan area. I heard that he contacted the three major families in the past to regain the lost land. We must make plans early."

"Although General Shen and Mr. Gao have joined us, our northern faction is still somewhat weak. After Big Brother ascends the throne, we can announce it to the world and recruit talents for the imperial examinations."

"..."

The ministers were arguing fiercely, and the arguments revolved around two points: asking Huang Yuan to hold the coronation ceremony as soon as possible, and the war against Xuanyuan.

Huang Yuan knew in his heart that these brothers had followed him through thick and thin, and were all waiting for him to grant them titles and appointments as prime ministers after he ascended the throne.

But he couldn't. Regardless of whether he wanted to or not, he had promised that man that he would not ascend the throne and he would not go back on his word.

"Okay, all of you go down. I still need to think carefully about the matter of ascending the throne."

"Yes."

Seeing that everyone was about to leave, Huang Yuan said, "Master Gao and General Shen, please stay."

Gao Yunhuaihe and Shen Nanxing looked at each other without saying anything.

"Ascend."

Shangwei was a respectful title given to Huang Yuan by the ministers.

"All of you go down." Huang Yuan looked at the palace servants in the hall with a frown.

He was born a butcher, but he couldn't stand these vile methods of castrating people like livestock.

"Yes."

The palace servants left, and Huang Yuan seemed more eager, "Please take a seat quickly."

Shen Nanxing and Gao Yunhuai were already used to it and each found a place to sit down.

Huang Yuan felt that his seat was a bit far from the two of them, so he simply carried a chair and sat in front of them.

In front of others, he was unattainable, a high-ranking official with great power, but in front of these two, he was humble.

Without these two people, he would not be able to stay in the capital.

Shen Nanxing's 250,000-strong army is the capital that enables him to challenge Xuanyuan Zhan.

Gao Yunhuai's iron-blooded strategy and his thorough knowledge of the forces in the capital are also indispensable to him.

Otherwise, with the makeshift troupe he brought from the northwest, he would have died countless times.

Having reached his current position, Huang Yuan is in a dilemma. There are many things that he can only discuss with the two people in front of him.

"Shu Ping, what should I do now? My brothers have fought with me all the way to today, and I can't treat them badly. Can you think of any compromise?"

Gao Yunhuai picked up the teacup on the table with his jade-white fingers. His thin face was angular, and his eyes contained a light and darkness that people could not see clearly. He half-jokingly said, "Don't you have the ambition to become emperor when you are in power?"

Huang Yuan smiled bitterly, "I'm not that kind of person at all. Even if I ascend the throne, my kid can't support such a big country. In the end, he will just be a wedding dress for others. I'm afraid I won't even be able to keep my bloodline. It's better to withdraw now."

Shen Nanxing raised one corner of his lips, and the scar between his eyebrows added some wild beauty, "Withdraw? If we withdraw now, we will die."

"Why can't the one who is on the throne be crowned emperor when he is so determined?" Gao Yunhuai asked.

Huang Yuan took out two envelopes from his underwear and placed them between Gao Yunhuai and Shen Nanxing. "These are two letters I received before I came to the capital. Take a look."

The two looked at each other, picked up a letter and read it quickly, then exchanged them.

All of them frowned.

Shen Nanxing recognized at a glance that one of the letters was written by Jian Xi, and the same was true for Gao Yunhuai.

It’s just that the contents of the two letters are indeed very different.

Gao Yunhuai already knew the whole story from the iron box left by Jian Xi, and the other letter should be written by Lin Yun.

What Lin Yun wrote was to let Huang Yuan lead his troops into the capital. She would trick Emperor Xuanyuan into giving up Kyoto, and also let Huang Yuan kill all the officials and create a world of great harmony.

At first glance it looks like crazy talk.

What Jian Xi wrote was a series of stability maintenance measures taken by Huang Yuan after he occupied the capital. Of course, Huang Yuan is still doing the same thing now, formulating laws and military regulations and not harming the people, so he was able to maintain his rule in the capital in such a short time.

It’s just a matter of what to do next.

Huang Yuan didn't know the way. He didn't want to become emperor, but his brothers would not agree.

If it drags on, not only will Xuanyuan Zhan want his life, but his subordinates will also be dissatisfied, and it might even cause trouble. After years of brotherhood, he doesn't want to go to that step.

Shen Nanxing remained silent. He was more experienced now and was no longer the outspoken General Shen.

"What are you going to do when you take the throne?" Gao Yunhuai suppressed the joy in his heart. He used to be a little worried about Jian Xi's life and death. After reading this letter, he was sure that Jian Xi followed Zhang Cen'er back to the Xuanwu Dynasty.

Huang Yuan narrowed his eyes. These two people did not behave as if they were ignorant. It was not just luck that got him to where he is today, but also his ability to judge people by their subtlety.

"The Xuanwu Dynasty has always been mysterious and rich. Princess Jiahe is the daughter of a concubine. Since she sent this letter, she must have already returned to the imperial capital. I guess this means that Princess Jiahe intends to compete for the throne, so the Xia Kingdom, which has the support of the Xuanwu Dynasty, is her first choice of ally. She will definitely come to me again, and it won't be long."

Now it was Gao Yunhuai's turn to be surprised. Huang Yuan looked rough and careless, but unexpectedly he was actually very meticulous.