wait for another year

On the first day of the first month, Xuanyuan Hui ascended the throne in Chang'an and proclaimed himself emperor. He followed the country name as "Qi", but for the sake of distinction, changed "Tianqi" to "Xuanqi"; continued the fire virtue of the Qi Dynasty, with red as the honor, and the year name Changed his posthumous posthumous title to Emperor Xiaozong, Emperor Qinrenming Sheng Zhicheng, Merciful and Pure Filial Piety Emperor, respected his biological mother Huihe Yaoluoge as Queen Zhenshuncheng, respected his adoptive mother Dugu as Queen Mother Gongke; Lisu Princess Zhao Known as the queen, he was awarded the title of Shangshuling.

"Is there any news from Chang'an today?"

The Yangtze River is vast and flowing eastward.On the first floor, the boat is moving steadily in the wind and waves. On the second floor, there are soldiers holding halberds, maidservants and young servants rushing on the corridor, smoke from the stove at the bow of the boat, and a chef is cooking freshly caught mandarin fish.

Zhao Xu was dressed in brocade clothes and held sunspots in his hand, playing chess with an old man dressed as a woodcutter on the opposite side.

"In the morning, a minister from the Ministry of Rituals advised His Majesty to accept more concubines and spread the branches and leaves. His Majesty was so furious that he transferred the man's official position on the spot and let him be in charge of monks and nuns, so as to cultivate his health."

Zhao Xu smiled, "It seems like something he could do. Don't talk about these things, how is Xuan Qilu's compilation, can he order someone to publish it?"

"Yes, the Laws of Officials, Laws of Rites, Laws of Military Affairs, Laws of Penalties, and Laws of Work have all been published in volumes. Your Majesty has ordered all officials to make a public announcement and let the world know. The laws of households and laws of fields are still under discussion, but His Majesty has already reduced or exempted them. After paying the corvee tax, we dispersed half of the army."

Zhao Xu nodded again and again, "As expected, there has been no word about the award? Where is Cui Jinghu?"

"At present, I only know that His Majesty summoned General Dou back to Beijing. During the banquet, he said that Jiangdong was allowed to choose [-] households. General Dou chose Xuancheng. I heard that he will be named Xuanhou."

"Xuanhou? Impossible?" Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows, "If I remember correctly, it seems that Deng Xiang used to be Xuanwang, if His Majesty dares to seal him, will he dou Lida?"

After finishing speaking, Zhao Xu turned to look at Han Shishi who was silent behind him, "You let the spies next to Dou Li give him some advice and say, 'Haven't you seen the story of Marquis Huaiyin and Marquis Liu'?"

The woodcutter smiled and said: "Your Highness is wise. As for Concubine Cui, I only found out that he entered the capital, but I don't know if he will see His Majesty."

"It's not easy for Mr. Mo to find out so much." Zhao Xu smiled, "Cui Changning and I have a tacit understanding, as long as he can speak in front of Xuanyuan Hui, I don't need to worry about the hearts of the nobles. .”

Mo Kai nodded, "Besides, there is another important event. Dugu Jiao changed his name to Dugu Dun, and His Majesty asked him to replace General Dou to go to Lingnan."

"Oh? Haven't been knighted yet?" Zhao Xu was a little surprised, "Is the queen mother's phoenix body still in good condition?"

"When I first came to Beijing, I was very healthy. I heard that I was sick in the past few days. His Majesty went to take care of the sick every day. The scholars all said that Your Majesty is pure filial piety."

Zhao Xu pursed her lips, "I'm afraid there are some inside stories that you and I don't know. Fortunately, I'm not here, otherwise people will think I'm provoking inside."

The maid came in with a fish soup, and Zhao Xu smiled and said, "I don't really care about Chang'an affairs, so let's not talk about other people's business. Closer to home, although there are no peach blossoms and flowing water here, there are mandarin fishes that are plump and plump. The local must, Mr. Mo please."

When Zhao Xu went boating on the river, Xuanyuan Hui sat in the hall expressionlessly, his eyes were cold, "Empress Dowager still refuses to eat?"

"Yes."

Xuanyuan Hui closed his eyes, "The Empress Dowager has no appetite, so you don't need to persuade her, just let the imperial doctor pay attention."

Shouning said tremblingly, "Marquis Boling, please see me."

Xuanyuan Hui didn't react for a moment, "Marquis Boling?"

"Master Cui Jinghu, the former son-in-law of the eldest princess Xiaohui, Cui Jinghu."

It was only then that Xuanyuan Hui suddenly realized, and was a little displeased for a moment—why does this Marquis of Boling sound so similar to that Duke of Yingchuan County?

"Xuan."

When Cui Jinghu walked in, Xuanyuan Hui was amazed, at this moment he understood that Zhao Xu's claim that Cui Jinghu was better than him in appearance was not a humble speech, but a fact.

Xiaohui is really reckless.Xuanyuan Hui thought viciously in his heart.

"My minister Cui Jinghu kowtowed to Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live." Cui Jinghu bowed respectfully, with the same courtesy.

"Please," Xuanyuan said indifferently, "Speaking of which, you were my brother-in-law and Zitong's classmate, so there is no need to be so polite."

When Cui Jinghu heard the phrase "Zi Tong", she couldn't help raising her eyebrows, "The guilty minister once succumbed to the rebellious party, and he is ashamed and shameless. Please forgive me."

"Cui Qing also had to smear her reputation in order to protect herself. The past is like a cloud of smoke. I don't blame you, and Cui Qing doesn't have to worry about it." Xuanyuan Hui mused, "Cui Qing also knows that now the court All the ministers have a grudge against Deng Dang, if I rashly grant you a high position, I'm afraid it will attract dissatisfaction from everyone."

"Return to Your Majesty," Cui Jinghu knelt down on the ground, "I wish to pay off my merits to appease the public's anger."

Xuanyuan Hui remained calm, "I don't know how Cui Qing intends to make meritorious deeds?"

Cui Jinghu resolutely said: "I am willing to send an envoy to the Western Regions to regain the lost land."

Since the chaos of the Qi Dynasty, the Hetao area that was actually controlled, as well as several counties around Tubo, have been occupied by Yidi.

It has to be said that it is not unreasonable for Cui Jinghu to be able to retreat from Deng Dang's hands.At least in terms of figuring out Shangyi, there are few people in the Manchu Dynasty who can surpass him in civil and military affairs.

"The mountain is high and the road is far away, full of thorns. Cui Qing should think about it. You have made great contributions to the laws and regulations of the past dynasties. Now there are still fields and household laws that have not been completed. If you are willing, I will order you As the editor-in-chief..."

Cui Jinghu respectfully said: "Your Majesty also asks you to take away the title of Marquis of Boling from the Cui family to appease the anger of the public. After the guilty minister returns from the Western Regions, he will reward you."

Xuanyuan Hui looked him up and down indistinctly, and said with a smile, "As expected of Zitong's classmate, he is generally ambitious and unwilling to be lonely."

Xuanyuanhui didn't like him, Cui Jinghu knew it well, but the responses he had prepared earlier were all about Deng Dang or Princess Xiaohui, who would have thought that Xuanyuanhui would hold on to the fact that he and Zhao Xu were classmates? Is it true that, as the rumors say, the emperor and empress are actually at odds?

impossible.

Cui Jinghu immediately retorted in his heart, he knew Zhao Xu's temperament best, and even though Zhao Xu was not in Chang'an during this time, he was still leading the gentry from afar. Nosy.

Then why did Xuanyuan Hui target himself so much?

Seeing that Cui Jinghu was silent and thoughtful, Xuanyuanhui sneered, "Forget it, benevolence will be rewarded. Since Cui Qing is willing to share the court's worries, I will fully support it. I will let Honglu Temple draw up the document. , I’ll send you another thousand soldiers, don’t let me down.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for being considerate, God's grace is mighty, and the guilty minister is deeply grateful..."

"Okay, there's no need to say polite words. It's been a hard journey. Originally, I should have a banquet with the empress to welcome you, but it's not easy for the empress to raise a baby, her body is heavy, and she can't see guests, so that's all..."

Cui Jinghu raised her head suddenly, her expression was struck by lightning, "?!"

The author has something to say: The old Xuanyuan was such a manipulator when it came to monks and nuns. The prince was very uninspired. The woodcutter Zhizhi introduced the woodcutter Mo Kai at the beginning. As for the pregnant or other people, they just want to talk nonsense in front of their rivals...