Demoting the Wife to a Concubine? The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Crippled his Entire Family.

The front yard of the Prince Regent's Palace is not far from Jinlin Courtyard. Just walk through the door and walk into the hall, and you'll be there just in time for a cup of tea.

Ji Yucang walked out of Jinlin Courtyard and walked along the Chaoshou veranda to the front yard.

There were several young men standing on the verandah outside the study. There were young generals in black robes, young powerful ministers in purple robes, humble and restrained teenagers, and staff in their thirties.

Several people were standing in the corridor chatting. When they saw the regent coming from a distance, they all fell silent and kneeled down to salute.

Personal guard Ling Feng pushed open the door of the study room, then bowed and stepped aside.

Ji Yucang stepped into the study, and the others stood up and followed in silence.

The prime minister, who was steady in purple robes, took the lead to step forward and presented two memorials in his hands: "The memorials were just sent half an hour ago. Mr. Chen, the chief envoy of Jizhou, wrote a letter saying that one after another was issued this summer. The heavy rains in the month have almost completely flooded the crops, and the people's harvest is probably less than 30% of previous years. Mr. Chen requested tax exemptions to allow the people of Jizhou to spend this autumn and winter in peace. "

After a pause, "The second memorial was sent quickly by King Zhennan. He wants to marry the eldest princess of Pingyao and asks the emperor to grant a marriage."

Ji Yucang opened the first book and read it, with an indifferent tone: "What is the real situation in Jizhou?"

"A spies reported a month ago that the Yong Kingdom has had good weather this year. The only areas with excessive rainfall in summer are Liangzhou, Nanjun and Xilin, but the overall situation is not serious." Yan Qingchen narrowed her eyes and answered the regent's question in detail. The question, the information was accurate, the wording was rigorous, and there was no ambiguity in the words. "Even Xiwei, which has been hit by disasters for many years, has been able to save this year's harvest with timely dredging."

Before Ji Yucang became the regent, he had a group of elite spies. There were hundreds of them, each performing their own duties. Some of them were responsible for spying on the enemy on the battlefield and keeping abreast of the trends of various countries. Some of them patrolled the territory of Yong for the regent. .

Yan Qingchen was Ji Yucang's special choice as left prime minister. Yan Qingchen was now in charge of the spies patrolling various places.

"So Chen Hanshan lied about the disaster?"

"Yes." Yan Qingchen nodded, "I have already inquired and found that Jizhou should have a good harvest this year."

Ji Yucang didn't say anything, and only approved the word "accurate" twice on the fold.

"Send a few people to keep an eye on Jizhou."

"yes."

"There is no need to reply to King Zhennan's letter." Ji Yucang said calmly, "The new year is approaching and he needs to go to Beijing to report on his work. If he has any requests, let him discuss them in person."

Yan Qingchen nodded: "Yes."

After the left prime minister finished reporting what he wanted to report, the right prime minister Xie Tinglan stepped forward and presented a document: "Nan Zhao sent people to rush over to deliver a document expressing the idea of ​​​​marrying with Yong Guo, and they specified that they wanted to The princess marries the regent."

Nan Zhao?

Ji Yucang's eyes were narrow, a cold light flashed across his eyes, and his voice was cold: "What's the situation in Nan Zhao now?"

"In the past few years, because of the eldest princess, the civil strife was calmed down and the borders were relatively stable. However, after ten years of war, the military officers available in the DPRK and China suffered a lot of casualties, and there were almost not many left." Xie Tinglan is responsible for diplomatic etiquette and is responsible for the situation in various countries. I know better, "After the accident of the eldest princess, the Western Zhou Dynasty began to make a comeback. Nan Zhao had suffered four consecutive defeats and lost three cities. Emperor Nan Zhao was eager to seek help from powerful countries."

Chu Yunxiao, the general in black robes and black robes, frowned: "Nan Zhao's national power is weakening day by day, and there is no value in marriage."

"Who said there is no value in marriage?" Ji Yucang glanced at him, "If all the territory of Nanzhao is allowed to the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Western Zhou Dynasty will become a neighboring country of Dayong. In twenty years, it will be strong enough to become a big country. Yong Qiang Enemy."

Chu Yunxiao choked and argued: "The Western Zhou Dynasty is short of resources. Even if it swallows Nan Zhao, it will be tired of governance. Twenty years should not be enough to become strong enough to become an enemy of Dayong."

In the Western Zhou Dynasty, due to the harsh geographical conditions, it was easy to train iron cavalry, and they were accustomed to banditry. They invaded other countries to obtain property and land.

But it is simply impossible for them to govern a country well.

Firstly, there are few wise ministers who are good at governing the territory. Secondly, they are accustomed to barbaric ways of doing things. Civilized governance policies are not feasible for them. The declining national power of Nanzhao will only drag down the combat effectiveness of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and disperse their troops. , but the gain outweighs the loss.

In Chu Yunxiao's view, if the kings and dignitaries of the Western Zhou Dynasty were smart, it would be enough to seize a few wealthy cities in Nanzhao. Just plundering the property and land in a few cities would be enough to relieve the economic pressure of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

I was full all of a sudden, but I couldn't digest it.

Ji Yucang's voice was indifferent: "If I want Nan Zhao's territory, do you think it is worthwhile to marry?"

Chu Yunxiao was startled: "The Lord means..."

"Reply to them, if you want to marry, I want to see their sincerity." Ji Yucang ignored Chu Yunxiao's reaction and directly ordered Xie Tinglan, "The two orthodox princesses of Nanzhao and ten important ministers in the court will personally Come to Yongguo to discuss marriage matters."

Xie Tinglan nodded: "Yes."

Chu Yunxiao frowned slightly and looked at Yan Qingchen calmly, somewhat confused about Ji Yucang's intentions.

The young emperor will take charge next year. The Queen Mother and her son regard the regent as a thorn in their flesh, and eagerly win over the powerful ministers in the court, just so that they can compete with the regent after taking charge.

The prince should focus on the government at the moment, hold on to the real power, and let the young emperor take over the power. Now, if he marries Nan Zhao, or even wants to start a war with Nan Zhao, won't he have to do everything he can?

"Have you finished reporting the serious affairs of the two Prime Ministers?" Song Sihan, the Minister of Rites, who was standing behind a few people, came out and said, "I have something to report."

Yan Qingchen and Xie Tinglan stepped aside in unison: "Master Song, please."

"Does the prince know that Qin Yanshu, the legitimate son of the Qin family, is going to marry the eldest princess of Pingyao?" Song Sihan said respectfully, "The emperor summoned his ministers yesterday and asked about the eldest princess leaving the cabinet, and asked him to make preparations in advance."

As soon as these words came out, there was a moment of silence in the study.

For no reason, everyone thought of the princess their prince had just married, Shen Ning, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family and Qin Yanshu's ex-fiancée.

The emperor wanted the eldest princess of Pingyao to marry Qin Yanshu. Did he have a premeditated plan, or was it a spur-of-the-moment decision?

If it was premeditated, then the accident that happened to Miss Shen on Queshan Mountain in the suburbs... was it a deliberate plan, or was it an accident?

Yan Qingchen thought thoughtfully: "It seems that they are all interested in the mysterious Golden Armor Guard in the hands of the eldest princess."

Princess Pingyao is the eldest daughter of the late emperor. Her maiden name is Ji Mingxi. She is the eldest sister of the current emperor. She is already twenty-three years old and has not yet been married.

Her biological mother was the late Concubine Sheng, the late emperor's favorite woman. The late emperor's love for their mother and daughter had reached an unprincipled level, so the eldest princess of Pingyao was also the only eldest princess among the current princesses.

Even Princess Jiahe, the Queen Mother's legitimate daughter, does not have this honor.

After the late emperor passed away and the young emperor ascended the throne, the Queen Mother twice asked the emperor to make Princess Jiahe the eldest princess, but the regent rejected both requests. She is still depressed to this day.

Because Concubine Sheng had no prince, the late emperor was worried that Princess Pingyao would be bullied, so before his death he gave her a golden armored guard to protect herself.

No one knows how many people there are in this Golden Armor Guard. Some say five thousand, some say two thousand, and some say five hundred.

This golden-armored guard does not have to go to the battlefield or obey the emperor's orders, and is only responsible for protecting the eldest princess Pingyao. However, it is obvious that the Queen Mother and the Qin family feel that this golden-armored guard has mysterious abilities. It can not only protect the eldest princess Pingyao, but also protect the princess. emperor.

If used properly, it might be possible to clear the emperor's side, shock the court, and stabilize the country for the emperor.

Therefore, it is self-evident that Qin Yanshu wants to marry the eldest princess of Pingyao.