The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

Qin Wan naturally knew about the fight between the two old ministers in the Secretariat and the Ministry of Personnel. It could be said that she caused it intentionally.

She doesn't want all the ministers in the court to be of one mind.

She didn't have the patience to study their little tricks. In her eyes, as long as things looked good on the surface, it was enough.

She also understands that when the water is too clear, there will be no fish. As long as it is not too excessive, she will not pursue it.

What she wants to do now is to ensure a smooth handover of the Great Yan Dynasty and the safety of the people of the entire country.

"Lord Xiao, you have just been promoted to the Minister of War. It is not appropriate for you to leave the capital and go to Shanzhou for support at this time."

Xiao Jingrui also realized that he had been reckless just now. Now that the prince has not returned to the capital, he really needs to stay and take charge.

"Yes, if I am not suitable to go, I do have someone to recommend."

Qin Wan became interested. "Oh? Who does Lord Xiao think can go?"

Many of the generals in the court who could lead troops were older than Zhao Nanxiao, and they were all the late emperor’s men.

Of the four veterans who had secretly entered Beijing, two went to the north to support Zhao Zhen, and the remaining two secretly defended the capital.

Qin Wan already knew of their existence, and she had secretly sent the group led by Zheng Lin to pick up Zhao Zhen.

The remaining army led by Xiang Zhou hid in the dark just in case.

Qin Wan didn't say who the two teams were, including Xiao Jingrui.

Qin Wan wanted to know how well Xiao Jingrui knew about the Ministry of War.

She looked at Xiao Jingrui with a dim gaze.

Xiao Jingrui didn't know yet. For a moment, Qin Wan thought about it for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I think we can send Cao Kun."

"Cao Kun?"

For a moment, Qin Wan really couldn't remember who this person was?

Seeing Qin Wan's puzzled look, Xiao Jingrui explained, "He is the son-in-law of Lord Xia of the Yongchang Earl's Mansion."

Qin Wan: “????”

Qin Wan's forehead was filled with black lines. Isn't this the man her mother married later?

After all, he is still her stepfather!!

Qin Wan said in a cold tone: "I have never heard of this man's talents. The Western Qiang tribe is brave and good at fighting. Isn't it too much of a joke to send Cao Kun to Shanzhou?"

Qin Wan had no intention of suppressing the Cao family. She just felt that this matter was of great importance, and when sending troops to fight, she had to choose capable people.

Xiao Jingrui had met Cao Kun when he was a child. At that time, the Cao family was very prominent. If Cao Gong had not been persecuted and the old emperor of the Shang Dynasty was afraid that Cao Gong would become more powerful than him, the Cao family would not have fallen to such a state.

When Xiao Jingrui was young, he was also instructed by Cao Kun.

Cao Kun at that time was very different from what he is now. He was full of vigor and energy, and was free and easy.

Cao Kun is also a good friend of Xiao's father.

When Xiao Jingrui thought of Cao Kun, he thought of himself. He used to think that their fates were so similar.

They were all rich and powerful when they were young, but later encountered persecution and fled the capital.

It was during this time that Xiao Jingrui returned to Beijing that he met Cao Kun again.

Only then did I know that he had become the Crown Princess's stepfather and had even raised her biological brother.

Hearing Qin Wan's cold tone, Xiao Jingrui still said with gritted teeth: "Cao Kun's grandfather is the famous war god Cao Huan of the Shang Dynasty, and his father Cao Xinghui is also a great general. In the past, the northwest region was guarded by Cao Gong, which ensured the stability of the Shang Dynasty for decades!"

Xiao Jingrui felt ironic when he thought of this.

The emperor of the Shang Dynasty was overly suspicious and thought that if he eliminated the Cao family who guarded the northwest, the Shang Dynasty would be able to maintain its century-old foundation.

But he could never have imagined that the Shang Dynasty would be destroyed in just over ten years.

How ridiculous!!!

Qin Wan didn't expect that her cheap stepfather had such an amazing background.

However, he was able to protect that little white flower-like mother and take such good care of her during the war.

If Cao Kun didn't have some skills, he really wouldn't be able to do all this.

And his younger brother Cao Zeyu has also done great martial arts, otherwise he wouldn’t have the personality he has now.

Even though he had just arrived in the capital, he had never lost a fight.

The fact that he could develop such a willful personality shows that Cao Kun treated him very well.

For a moment, Qin Wan thought too much.

Seeing that Qin Wan didn't say anything, Xiao Jingrui thought she was bothered, so he continued, "My queen, when I was young, Cao Kun once taught me, and Cao Kun's kung fu is not weak.

Moreover, the Cao family had produced great generals in the previous dynasty, and the Cao family members are very talented in leading troops in battles.”

"Besides, the Cao family once guarded the northwest and is very familiar with the Western Qiang and Xia Kingdoms on the border."

"I think we can send Cao Kun to lead troops to Shanzhou for support!"

Xiao Jingrui finally finished his request.

The left and right assistant ministers also looked at Qin Wan, wondering what the Crown Princess was hesitating about.

I've always known that the Crown Princess was indifferent to the Xia family, but I didn't expect that she doesn't even trust my father?

Although he is a stepfather, he is also a father.

Qin Wan naturally didn't know what the minister was thinking. She was thinking about the original owner's mother and whether she would agree to Cao Kun going to the expedition.

"Lord Xiao, does Cao Kun have any plans to join the army?"

Xiao Jingrui immediately said, "To be honest, Cao Kun once approached me and wanted to join the army. It just so happened that I encountered the Shanzhou incident, so I recommended this person."

Qin Wan finally figured it out. The Cao family was just too embarrassed to come to her, so they took a detour.

Qin Wan is not a heartless person and she will use anyone she wants.

Besides, Cao Kun has some relationship with her, so it’s not impossible to give him a chance.

"Well, Cao Kun will go to Shanzhou. We will appoint him as the sixth-rank Zhaowu Commander and lead the troops to Shanzhou!"

"Yes!"

Only after all the ministers had left the hall did Qin Wan stretch herself.

He rubbed his temple.

"Somebody come!"

Soon Eunuch Su came in, "Madam!"

"Go and get the map that the prince often looks at!"

"Yes!"

Since the death of the fake prince, Eunuch Su has become more respectful to Qin Wan.

At this time, Granny Ping came in with a cup of tea.

"My lady, drink some tea to moisten your throat!"

Qin Wan picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then asked, "Is the queen's illness better?"

Granny Ping shook her head, "The Queen was frightened that day, and now she has convulsions when she hears the slightest noise!

And the symptoms of the queen's unconsciousness are becoming more and more obvious!"

Qin Wan also didn't expect that what happened that day would leave the Queen with such serious sequelae.

If Zhao Zhen comes back and sees his mother like this, I wonder if he will blame her.

Thinking of this, Qin Wan felt a little annoyed again.

At this time, Eunuch Su brought up the map.

Qin Wan unfolded the map and looked at the territory of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Qin Wan looked at the map carefully, thinking about where Zhao Zhen might have arrived.

At this time, Zhao Zhen also met Zheng Lin who came to pick him up.

"Your humble servant Zheng Lin pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Zhao Zhen also felt relieved when he looked at his father's old subordinates. "General Zheng, please stand up."

Zheng Lin looked at Zhao Zhen in the carriage and saw that he could only move one arm, and he felt mixed emotions.

Their brave and warlike young master was killed in this way.

For a moment, the veteran Zheng Lin's eyes were actually moist.

Zhao Zhen clenched his left hand slightly, "There is no time to lose, let's go back to Chang'an City!"

"Yes!"