Lord Hou is so soft

The Empress Dowager's birthday just coincided with the coming of all countries to pay tribute to the New Year, and the city was full of joy.

In the early winter, the military pay had been paid on time, and the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs came to cry for the poor, but Wei Changning just said he hadn't seen him. A few days later, the local soldiers also came to cry for the poor.

The emperor was so angry that he smashed the memorial, and yelled regardless of the people present: "In the past, when the first emperor withheld military pay, no one was lacking in humanity. This year, I feel compassionate for the soldiers, and the general's salary is fully paid, but it is still not enough."

In short, it's nothing more than bullying the new king.

Lin Xitang didn't care about these things, the emperor wanted to move King Min, it was not a matter of a day or two, King Min did some sneaky things when the first emperor, and now he is also bullying the new king, wanting to take advantage of the opportunity.

The emperor was angry that the local generals didn't know good from bad, and he was also accusing someone in the court of taking the opportunity to do something selfish. He stood aside and didn't speak. What Qin Wang wanted to say, seeing him standing dryly, he swallowed all the words and pretended to be with him. irrelevant.

Seeing that the emperor was angry, the rest dared not speak up. Zhang Shaohua said: "It's better to send someone to visit the place. The military salary is paid according to the number of soldiers on the list. There is absolutely no reason for it."

The number of local soldiers is all on the register, and there are also many people who hide soldiers privately, but they are paid by the court, so there will be shortages.

Wei Changning looked at Mu Guogong and said, "What does the Duke think?"

Mu Guogong has led the army in the local area for many years, so he naturally knows more than these civil servants, so the emperor asked him for advice.He thought for a while, and said: "Then let someone go and have a look, the military salary under my command is enough."

"Okay, then go on a mission." Wei Changning agreed, and told the prime minister: "After discussing with the six ministries, Prime Minister Lin and the six ministries, those who plan to travel should be sent to my case as soon as possible, and retreat to the court."

After getting angry, no one dared to refute. Lin Xiang gave the decree in a bewildering manner, and left the Tai Chi Hall, not understanding what the emperor meant. He asked people to check where private soldiers had been hidden. Wouldn't he be afraid to force them to rebel?

The local generals will more or less hide soldiers, the number is not large, and they will not attract attention. If it is really investigated, the crime will be serious.

Lin Xitang was in the clouds and mist, and the emperor was out of breath. He checked the local generals, but the gains outweighed the losses.

After the order was given, the whole court was in chaos, and many people circled around Lin Xitang, wanting to know who he ordered.

After a few days, Lin Xitang and the six ministries failed to reach a conclusion. After a few days of delay, the emperor finally got angry again, and he was very disrespectful to the prime minister. Seeing this, the courtiers dared not speak.

Everyone was terrified, and the emperor ran to Changqiu Palace to talk with the queen by the fire.

The wind was blowing hard on the palace road, Wei Changning ran all the way, Bai Yu's face was flushed by the blowing, and he leaned in front of Jun Jin, begging her to touch it.

As soon as she got closer, she saw a white and furry mass on Jun Qin's knee, she stretched out her hand to grab it, and saw that it was the snow fox sent by Zhang Shaohua.

Wei Changning asked strangely, "How did it enter the palace?"

"The weather is cold, and there are no capable people in the Junfu. I'm afraid it will freeze, so I will let people bring it to the palace, and they should also be my companions." Junqin carried the snow fox back.

Wei Changning said angrily: "You miss it being frozen, why don't you miss me? My face hurts from blowing."

Junqin said, "It won't hurt if you run slower." After finishing speaking, he touched Xuehu's head, and the fur was very soft.

Wei Changning was so angry that he picked up the snow fox and threw it into Lin Xuan's arms, telling her to send her out of the palace and not stay in Changqiu Palace.

Lin Xuan came down and led the people out, leaving only two people in the hall.

Wei Changning was absent-minded, obviously something was on his mind, Jun Jin had been with her for many years, and he had a rough idea of ​​her thoughts, and said, "You said you did it on purpose to investigate where private soldiers could be hidden?"

"Well, I just want to see who can't wait to come to Lin Xitang to give gifts. If they give gifts, let Lin Xitang keep them, no less than the annual tribute. Besides, I can also see which officials in the frontier have loopholes." Wei Changning said.

In fact, the whole thing is a cover designed by her and Zhang Shaohua, waiting for those people to come by themselves, it is not appropriate to check the place at this time, and even if it is checked, it must be concealed, going there with great fanfare, it will only inform others, what? Can't find out.

Jun Qin touched the snow fox just now, and went to clean his hands. Wei Changning felt that the Changqiu Palace was comfortable, so he took off his boots and got on the couch, wanting to lie down for a while. When Jun Qin came back, he said, "The queen went to Ximing Temple to ask me for a peace talisman?"

"Okay, when are you going?" When Jun Qin came back, he heard her calling the queen, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Wei Changning waved to her, beckoning her to come closer: "Go to Ximing Temple and ask the Queen Mother for some Jade Bodhisattva to come back."

Jun Chen disagreed: "It's the queen mother's birthday, you are too perfunctory."

"It's just perfunctory. The queen invited her back in person. She consecrated it in Ximing Temple and put it on for 49 days. It is very effective, so precious, and very desirable." Wei Changning lay on Junqin's lap habitually, looking down her jaw.

Knowing that she was peeping, Jun Jin covered her eyes with his hands and said, "Everything is up to you, when will it be over?"

"In the day after tomorrow, I will let Han Yuan escort me, there will be no danger." Wei Changning's eyes were dark, and he scratched twice in the air before touching Jun Qin's wrist.

"You want everyone in Chang'an to know?" Jun Jin frowned.

It was uncomfortable to be blindfolded, Wei Changning squeezed her wrist, and said first: "Let go first, I won't be able to see anything."

She didn't feel good, so Jun Chen stopped playing and helped her up.Wei Changning sat up and saw the corners of her warm and bright red lips when he opened his eyes. He wanted to kiss her, but he was afraid that the husband would not allow it, so he withdrew his thoughts and said, "Well, could it be possible to sneak over there?"

Jun Chen didn't think about this point, his eyebrows moved, and he pierced Wei Changning's mind: "The courtiers are so forced that they can't be annoyed. If they know that I'm leaving the palace, will they let me persuade you?"

"Well, as far as I know, Lin Xiangke received a lot of presents. I was thinking about how to ask for them. It's easy for Lin Xiang to think I'm stingy." Wei Changning frowned.

Junqian laughed. When she was in the Hou Mansion, she was very generous. She didn't even bat an eye when she gave away several 10 taels of silver. Now that she is the emperor, she cares about every detail.

She laughed and said, "If you treat Lin Xiang like this, it will easily chill him."

"No, Lin Xiang also understands that I did it on purpose. When those people come to you to intercede, he will understand that Xu will obediently send the gift." Wei Changning boldly guessed that Lin Xitang was not mediocre. , will understand.

The emperor's abacus was very loud, and Jun Qin saw that she was very confident, so he didn't ask any more questions, and went to Ximing Temple at Sunrise Palace.

The Jin Wuwei accompanied him with great momentum. After Jun Jin left the palace, he saw Han Yuan with the Jin Wuwei. She asked strangely, "General Han, is this His Majesty's order again?"

Han Yuan only thought that the emperor was worried about the queen's safety, and when he received the task, he didn't talk much, and nodded when he heard the words.

Jun Chen also had no choice, the emperor became more and more capable of building momentum.

The winter wind was bleak outside, and the chill was thick, and the news of the Queen's trip spread to the office in an instant.

The emperor received envoys from various countries and took advantage of the opportunity to invite them to participate in the Queen Mother's birthday. The envoys were invited by the emperor and naturally stayed in Chang'an City.

After the envoy returned to the post house, Wei Changning asked someone to lead the way to see the tribute, and when he came out of the palace gate, he met the prime minister who had come to report the matter, and he took him to have a look together.

Honglu Temple manages these and is negotiating with people. They take inventory together and stop to salute when they see the emperor.

There are so many treasures that people are overwhelmed. Lin Xitang has seen many tributes over the years, but this year's one is the rarest. After looking at it for a while, he realized the purpose of the emperor calling him here.

The emperor didn't look at these things, but only looked at the gift list, and said: "The prime minister may have something you like, and you can choose it at your discretion."

Zhang Shaohua, who was taking inventory, was stunned for a moment, how could the stingy emperor be so generous today?He was puzzled, and so was the prime minister. He still remembered many treasures stolen by the emperor, but he didn't answer for a long time. Wei Changning set his sights on this year's tribute horse.

She flipped through the pages, and said, "A good horse deserves a hero, go ask Duke Mu if you want these tribute horses?"

The servant hurriedly took orders to invite Duke Mu to come.

Lin Xitang was relieved when he heard it. He loved ancient paintings, a common problem among literati. Wei Changning asked him to take it home. There was still a lot of incense in it. It was like this every year. It's useless.

After thinking about it, I sent it to the Queen Mother.

When Mu Guogong came, the prime minister hadn't left. When he came, he heard that the queen was going to Ximing Temple, and Han Yuan was accompanying him, so he thought that the emperor was going with him. When the servant came to order, he realized that he had guessed wrong.

There are many kinds of horses among the tribute horses, and Wei Changning also knows about them. They mated with Datang's horses to give birth to young horses, so as to reproduce, he said: "Grandfather came so fast."

She was young, and when she smiled, she was full of youthful and beautiful breath, and she didn't have the anger of the morning, which made Mu Guogong laugh too, and said casually: "I heard that Her Royal Highness has left the palace?"

"The empress went to Ximing Temple. A few days ago, she got an exquisite Jade Bodhisattva and consecrated it in Ximing Temple. I just went to get it back today." The emperor did not raise his head, and his tone was serious, so that no one could detect her lie.

Mu Guogong didn't doubt it, but Lin Xitang had doubts in his heart. The queen was quiet, and she went out simply, and would not change because of her status. It was not like her temperament to travel so grandly.

He didn't speak for a long time, Wei Changning glanced at him, and said, "Prime Minister seems to be absent-minded, but what's wrong?"

"Your Majesty is fine." Lin Xitang came back to his senses, seeing the emperor's calm expression, he felt more and more that something was wrong with this matter, he said: "Your Majesty, there are still matters to be dealt with in the office, so I will go back first."

Wei Changning raised his head, and shifted his gaze from the list of gifts to him, "No hurry, why didn't the prime minister find me just now, why didn't he say anything?"

Lin Xitang's purpose was to check the affairs of the local generals. After discussing with the six ministries, he drew up a list. When he came, he had never heard of the queen leaving the palace. When Mu Guogong mentioned it, he became vigilant.

The Empress is the old Grand Tutor, who used to be in charge of the government, and there is no saying that the harem cannot be involved in politics. Those courtiers who are in a hurry will definitely go to the Empress and say, if the Empress persuades, the Emperor will definitely give up this idea.

He was sweating faintly on his back, and when he looked up, he saw the emperor's smiling expression, his eyes were clear, his heart trembled, and he said: "I, my minister is here for a foreign country, it is not good to detain people in the post house, it is better to let the minister of Honglu Temple Take them around to see?"

Although Lin Xitang changed his words temporarily, Wei Changning still knew what he was thinking, and said to Mu Guo: "Grandfather and senior brother can discuss it, and I will look at it when the time comes."

Mu Guogong couldn't ask for more.

The emperor brought the prime minister back to the Taiji Hall, and he had a great conversation with him, his expression was relaxed, he was in a good mood, and he was in a good mood.Lin Xitang regretted coming here today, and only secretly prayed that his servants would be more careful and not follow those ignorant people to stop the Queen's car.

The emperor was very considerate to the envoys of various countries, approved the prime minister's request, and allowed him to handle the matter with full authority.

At dusk, Lin Xitang didn't know how he got out of the Tai Chi Hall, and the emperor must have known about him accepting the gift, and his heart was half cold. After returning to the office, he heard that the queen had returned to the palace.

When returning to the palace, Jun Qin habitually passed through the gate of Changle Palace, but was stopped by someone unexpectedly, she lifted the curtain of the car, and several Li clan relatives saw it and bluntly said that His Majesty had acted inappropriately.

Jun Jin's face was condensed, and he said: "Haremuseum. Xingong. Public. No. Bai. Hexiao. Said. Society. Reorganizes. Is not involved in politics. If you have the words to go to the Tai Chi Hall to speak out and remonstrate with each other, it is useless to stop me."

When she wanted to leave, those people saw no results and said bluntly: "His Royal Highness has also been in power, so you should know that this is not easy. The territory of the Tang Dynasty is supported by the soldiers. Your Majesty's doubts make the soldiers feel cold."

Jun Qin said: "The new emperor was first established, and it was already difficult. It is also true that the generals deceived the emperor. Checking can also calm the emperor's heart."

The queen protected her majesty everywhere, but everyone was in vain. Zhong Shuling came in a hurry, saluted the queen, and said: "Your Highness, don't be upset. The ministers are not deceiving the emperor, but admonishing each other directly. Your highness is smart. If you know the loyal ministers, you are not as good as your highness." Persuasion?"

Zhongshu ordered his words to soften, but Junqin still didn't respond, saying: "The harem doesn't interfere in politics."

Someone in the Li family said: "The queen of the previous dynasty can also be regent, Your Highness..."

"Stop talking nonsense." Jun Qin interrupted in a cold voice, looked at Zhong Shuling, and said, "Your Majesty is going to the Tai Chi Hall."

Zhongshuling understood, took two steps back, and let the queen drive ahead.

When Jun Jin entered the palace, the emperor leaned against the table and rested his forehead with his hands. After hearing the voice, he opened his eyes in a daze, and said softly, "I'm back."

After saying a word, he relaxed and leaned his whole body on the desk, Jun Qin said: "The order of Zhongshu is outside."

The dazed person came to her senses, and immediately stood up, top-heavy, and swayed twice for a moment, Jun Qin helped her in time: "Why are you so impatient."

"I just talked a lot with the prime minister, and I'm a little tired. They are shrewd people, and it's tiring to deal with it." Wei Changning cried and laughed, and when he regained consciousness, he asked her about leaving the palace.

Zhong Shuling was waiting outside, and Jun Qin only said that everything was fine.

Wei Changning stood up by himself, asked someone to invite Zhong Shuling, and added another sentence: "Have you ever seen Lin Xiang?"

Jun Chen shook his head, Wei Changning said comfortably, "He must have understood."

"If you do this, Lin Xiang will feel uncomfortable, playing with him like this." Jun Qin sighed.

Wei Changning sat down behind the case, and said indifferently: "I didn't say much about him accepting bribes. Could it be that he doesn't understand? Besides, I'm magnanimous, and he will understand. Those who will retire sooner or later will leave a mark on themselves." retreat."

Jun Qin sighed, sat up straight, and glanced at her: "You bully the old man."

This was in agreement with her actions, Wei Changning blinked at her, and before he had time to speak, Zhong Shuling came in.Wei Changning had no choice but to restrain himself, and glared at Zhong Shuling. He couldn't walk normally, so why did he walk so fast today.

Zhongshu Ling Wuwu was stared at, he just thought that telling the queen about this matter would displease the emperor, he was upset, and didn't know whether to speak or not after saluting.

Wei Changning's face was gloomy, and he asked, "What's the matter, Qing?"

The emperor felt uncomfortable, Zhongshuling considered his words in his heart, paused for a long time, his mind went blank, and Jun Qin said: "Hearing that His Majesty wants to thoroughly investigate the matter, Zhongshuling came here to advise."

"How does the queen know about this?" Wei Changning glanced sideways.

Only then did Zhongshu Ling open his mouth and said: "Your Majesty's intention, I can't persuade you, and just happened to meet the Queen returning to the palace, so I mentioned something to Your Highness."

He is not stupid, the empress skipping the palace gate is a good intention, he naturally accepts it.

Wei Changning looked calm, and asked Jun Qin: "The queen also thinks it shouldn't be investigated?"

Zhongshuling concentrated his attention and waited quietly for the Queen's statement, wondering if this matter would succeed in persuading His Majesty.

Who knows, Jun Qin said: "Check it, but it's not now. Your Majesty's foundation is not stable. The overall situation should be the most important thing, and the local government has also learned about this matter, so they will definitely be on guard. It's better to wait a while and go quietly." Only when people check it out can they find out more clearly.”

Zhongshuling gasped, and the empress was even more ruthless.

The emperor pondered for a moment, looked at Zhongshu Ling, and said, "What do you think?"

Zhongshu made his intestines regret, he shouldn't stand out, he should learn from Lin Xiang, and now he can't get off the tiger, so he bit his bullet and said: "I think your Highness's words are very good."

"Okay, listen to Qing, and do what the queen says." The emperor was decisive, and his style of handling things was similar to hers, so that Zhong Shuling didn't dare to refute.

After sending the people away, Wei Changning said: "I have sent people to various places to investigate. In addition, the Southeast Navy has already been visited by people. I plan to go to Southeast next spring."

When she spoke, she was full of confidence, and Jun Qin couldn't refute, and asked, "Who is in charge in Chang'an City?"

"Don't worry, I'll think about it later in the year." Wei Changning said, she looked at Jun Qin, her eyes were full of friendship, she went to sit beside her, relaxed her body, and joked: "Let's see if that old man will see you tomorrow?" Will bring gifts."

Jun Qin stretched out his hand to wrap her around her body, making her lean more comfortably, and said with a smile: "It will certainly, and there is probably his resignation letter."

"It is impossible to resign now. He knows in his heart that he will not block the way forward. Besides, his eldest grandson Fang returns to Beijing. After I reject it, he will be safe and sound. Whoever is not greedy Take the seat."

She analyzed it very thoroughly, Lin Xiang must bring his eldest grandson to a high position and lay a solid foundation before quitting.

Jun Qin frowned slightly, feeling worried, and when Wei Changning, who was always paying attention to her, noticed it, he put his head on her shoulder and comforted him: "Don't worry about the Queen Mother, at most you will be angry, we can't help you and me, we live our own lives. "

This was said too freely, and Jun Qin disagreed, saying: "You are the emperor, you should do your best to be filial."

"I understand. It's just the government affairs of the court. She can't intervene. It is also beneficial for me to have you enter the court. They have no right to prevent you from entering the court to discuss matters outside the palace gate today. They say that the queen of the previous dynasty was regent, and you just participated in it." It's just a matter of discussion, there is no reason for the Queen Mother to stop it, and besides, if you press this matter, everyone is grateful, and I wish you could enter the court."

Wei Changning smiled flatteringly, like a child, arranged everything, but was still trembling, fearing that she would not like it, Jun Qin didn't know what to say, and finally said: "Stupid."

****

In the early morning of the next day, the emperor canceled the matter of in-depth local investigation.

The prime minister submitted his resignation letter, but the emperor politely refused.

In three days, the prime minister submitted two invitations, but the emperor turned them back. A few days later, the emperor promoted Lin Xiang's eldest grandson to the servant of the household department, and the prime minister did not submit his resignation for the third time.

Wei Changning scolded the old fox, fortunately he was wise and sent all the treasures he got to her before rewarding his eldest grandson. Neither of them suffered a loss, so the matter was exposed.

On the queen mother's birthday, all the officials came to congratulate her, and the empress attended, which was particularly eye-catching.

The Empress Dowager is used to two people going in and out at the same time. The Emperor is restless. She turned a blind eye and closed her eyes, and didn't bother to ask about it. Instead, the Empress sent the Jade Bodhisattva. Can't help but take another look.

At the banquet, the courtiers kept coming to toast, the emperor only took a sip, everyone came, she couldn't hold it anymore, and because of the Queen Mother's birthday, it was difficult to leave the banquet early, so she tried her best to bear it.

Jun Xin was by the side, seeing that her eyes were slightly blurred, and she didn't blink when she saw anyone, so she knew she was drunk, and her eyes signaled Lin Xuan to leave the hall.

When the courtiers came again, she took the jug from Lin Xuan's hand and poured wine for the emperor herself.Wei Changning looked at her, the corners of his lips curled up, wanting to praise, but seeing her husband's eyes were extremely cold, she pursed her lips and stopped talking.

The husband got angry, he must think she drank too much.

She paused, the wine in the glass was extremely clear, brightly illuminated by the lights, looked up at the courtiers who came to toast, she still raised her hand and took a small sip.

Noticing something wrong after taking a sip, she stared blankly at the liquid in the cup, why is there no smell at all?Did the palace man take the wrong wine?

When she was in a daze, the minister who was toasting the toast had already retreated, so she didn't speak, instead she held the wine cup to Junqin's eyes, and said: "Queen, I seem to have drunk too much and become numb. This wine is tasteless."

In front of people, she is used to calling Queen Junqin, which shows that her status is different, and she is also a little proud.

Jun Jin took her wine cup and put it on the food table. If no one was around, he would touch her forehead and ask her if she was uncomfortable. Since everyone was there, he had to hold her hand behind the table and bowed. Said: "I will replace your wine with white water."

Wei Changning understood, and got ready again. When the courtiers came to toast again, she stopped taking a sip and drank the whole glass generously. After the courtiers retreated, she smiled at Jun Qin, Very happy.

The empress dowager chatted with the clan's wife, her eyes fell on the empress from time to time, seeing that Junqin's expression was calm and his emotions were not revealed at all, she frowned and did not speak.

Gu Sheng was close to the Empress Dowager. Seeing that the Empress Dowager was not happy, he smiled and walked towards Junqin, and said with a smile: "The empress is tall, and my wife is ashamed. I respect you."

Jun Qin is helpless, Gu Sheng is used to making troubles, she is not good at drinking, so she might as well be snatched away by the emperor, and she said: "Mrs. Han, don't bully the queen, I will drink for her."

She was so drunk that she raised her head and drank a large glass of wine very quickly. She returned the empty wine glass to Junqin and sat back in her original position.

Disturbed by her, Gu Sheng retorted: "Your Majesty may be thinking too much, how can the minister's wife bully the queen?"

The emperor's expression moved, he raised his eyebrows, and said: "The empress is not good at drinking, why did you ask her to drink?"

Gu Sheng gritted his teeth, Li Qi, is this called bullying?She was speechless, and said sourly: "Your Majesty loves Her Majesty the Queen, making my courtiers envious."

I don't know who this sentence was addressed to, all the courtiers heard it, and the impression of the empress' love deepened.

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