Eastward Flow

Zhong Lisuo was stunned by Xuan Jingchen's words for a moment.She looked up at Xuan Jingchen's serious expression, stretched out her hand and pulled her over, hugged her waist and hugged her on her lap, and said to her: "This is not right, there is no precedent for a king with a different surname in the previous dynasty. Your Majesty If you rashly give me such favors, you will attract criticism."

Different surnames are not kings, even though the Zhongli royal family is not huge, Chu State has always maintained their privileges.

Xuan Jingchen didn't take it seriously, and said: "What's wrong? The previous dynasty didn't have it, so does the Qing Dynasty? You are my imperial husband, and you rule the world with me, so what's wrong with just making you the king of Lizhou?"

Zhong Lisuo glanced at her helplessly, put his arms around her and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you must know that once a precedent is set, the highest title in the Qing Kingdom is the king. The king of a place, how many privileges does he have, and how much trouble he will cause?" What about stabilizing factors? So this precedent must never be set.”

From the moment she refused, Xuan Jingchen knew that his plan was going to be abolished, and now it was quite interesting to listen to Zhong Lisuo's serious analysis.She stretched out her hand, stroked Zhong Lisuo's cheek, and said softly: "I can't be crowned king, and I don't want to be given the land, so how about giving you the title of Duke?"

Zhong Lisuo had no choice but to say, "Before the big wedding, Your Majesty wants to give favor to the Zhenbeihou Mansion. My father is at best a Duke. Does His Majesty give me another Duke, is that reasonable?"

"This doesn't work, that doesn't work, but what should I do?" Xuan Jingchen looked at Zhong Lisuo softly with starry eyes, also helpless.

Zhong Lisuo smiled, reached out to take off Xuan Jingchen's hand on his cheek, held it to his lips, and kissed the back of her fair hand, "That's the best thing."

Being able to hold hands with you is the best grace.

Xuan Jingchen's breath was stagnant, looking at the handsome young man who was holding him in his arms, he put his hands on her cheeks, and called her softly: "Mr. Xiao..."

"Huh?" Zhong Lisuo raised his head and met Xuan Jingchen's passionate eyes.

"Does it still hurt?" Xuan Jingchen asked, Zhong Lisuo shook his head in confusion.

The figure reflected in the pupils magnified infinitely, and immediately the woman's soft and warm lips fell down. Zhong Lisuo closed his eyes subconsciously, and heard a hoarse gasp coming from his ear: "Can we do it again tonight?"

This was something that didn't need to be refused, so Zhong Lisuo raised his head and put Xuan Jingchen's lips in his mouth.

The spring night was short, and the next morning, the two struggled to get up from the hibiscus tent and went to their respective jobs.

In the court hall, there was a heated discussion about going north. Xuan Jingchen sat on the throne and looked at the courtiers who were holding their own opinions.

In this rebellion, the ambitions revealed by the operation of the Northern King Ming Geqi made the government and the opposition very disturbed.Su He was assassinated in Xishan, followed by Zhong Licheng and Xu Mingyi's rebellion. Perhaps soon, the news of the northward invasion of Lanzhou will reach the capital.

"Xu Dang and Chu Ni Zhongzhou's sons stole the weapons from Yuanzhou's arsenal, transported them to the states, and sold them to Mingoqi. Mingoqi's ambitions are clear, and he must not be tolerated. I implore your majesty to send troops to Lanzhou and completely capture Subei. Enter Qing Kingdom."

The main combat faction was impassioned in the court hall, saying: "In the pre-Chu period, the territory of the Xian nationality under the barbarian branch was conquered by the Chu State, mixed into Lanzhou, and there was a prominent Yuan clan. Why can't our Qing Dynasty Go back to the north and incorporate it into the country, and unite Kyushu into one!"

"Four years ago, Subei was beaten into a dog in the water by His Majesty, so today I can use His Majesty's power to subdue Ming Geqi!"

The minister who persuaded the war stood up and frowned and said: "The Chu Ni case has just been settled, and there are still hidden dangers everywhere.

"The general said it impassionedly, but have you ever thought about whether the rear can support it? The people have only lived a peaceful life for a long time, how can they accept fighting again?"

"Your Majesty thinks that His Majesty may Chen Bing go back to the north and order the nobles to execute Ming Geqi, and then send Su He's son back to the north to secure the overall situation."

What both sides said made sense, and each had their own considerations. Xuan Jingchen listened for a while, then fixed his gaze on Le Zhengying, and asked, "Mr Le Zhengying, what do you think?"

The hall fell silent, Le Zhengying pondered for a moment, then raised the jade calf and said, "I thought there was going to be a fight."

"It's a big problem at the border if you don't go back to the north. Since they have already surrendered before, then they have to bow their heads forever." Le Zhengying said slowly: "Ming Geqi's wolf ambition can't be kept, so let's go to the border." Let's fight back to the north, and let's talk about it after being honest. The son of Su He will stay in Yuanzhou until he can support a country, and then let him return to the grassland."

This is also what Xuan Jingchen meant, Xuan Jingchen nodded, and finally came to a conclusion, saying: "I think so too, then let's fight!"

"I celebrate the country, how can I be afraid of a barbaric king on horseback. Since Su Bei frequently disrespects my country Qing, let's beat him until he accepts his fate."

"It's not that the barbarians are tigers, wolves, and eagles blessed by the Longevity. Then I will take his tiger's head, smash his wolf bones, and tear off his wings. The only ones who can travel in this vast Kyushu are those from the Qing Kingdom." Banner!"

Xuan Jingchen said in a strict voice, his eyes filled with infinite majesty.This is the aura of Empress Qing. When she uttered the last sentence in a low voice, all the officials bowed like a tide, unanimously approving her decision: "Your Majesty, forever and ever!"

Xuan Jingchen had made a decision a long time ago, and after expressing his will with the ministers, he began to discuss the leading candidate for the war with Subei.Each family has its own candidates, and after Xuan Jingchen asked, they recommended them one after another. Obviously, they were already prepared.

Xuan Jingchen appointed a prudent general as the commander-in-chief, and ordered him to head north in a few days to join the Lanzhou garrison.

After the decree was issued, all the ministers understood that it was imperative for the queen to go north.The Ministry of Criminal Justice also talked about the time when Zhong Licheng and others asked to be executed in autumn. After Xuan Jingchen fixed the Meridian Gate and supervised the execution by Le Zhengying and Su Yanqing, everything in the court today seemed to be cleared up.

"Dear dears, today's discussion has been decided. If there is something to do, let's leave the court." After Xuan Jingchen finished speaking, his eyes fell on the Minister of Rites who was standing in front of the officials, and looked at him hint.

The old Shangshu understood, and stood up holding the jade calf, and said in a righteous tone: "I have something to play."

"Old Shangshu, please tell me more." Xuan Jingchen straightened his back and set his gaze on the Minister of Rites.

All the officials paid attention and waited for the old minister to speak.The old Shangshu coughed lightly, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, for several years since the founding of the country, the weather has been smooth, the country is prosperous and the people are peaceful. Only recently, the chaos has arisen, and I deeply feel that it is because your Majesty has been on the throne for many years without a crown prince, and the country's foundation is unstable. People are causing trouble."

"Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty will put the wedding on the agenda. There are many young talents here, and they are definitely suitable for the Queen's wife. Your Majesty, for the sake of the country, please marry as soon as possible!"

This set of rhetoric, since last year, the ministers of the Ministry of Rites have often listened to the emperor's recitation in front of the emperor.It's just that I didn't expect that now that the Xu Party has just emerged in the court, and they are going to declare war on Subei, the old Shangshu still doesn't forget to force the queen to marry him.

The ministers admired the old Shangshu's tenacity, even Shangshu's old friend Wang Chengxiang couldn't help but looked at him suspiciously, wondering what the old boy could do.

Xuan Jingchen frowned, and just when the officials thought that the queen would say no as usual, Xiang Sinian, a chief minister who hadn't spoken in the early morning, stepped forward.

Da Si Ming bowed and said to the Queen: "Your Majesty, the Master Shangshu is right. Your Majesty is going to get married in recent years. The stability of the middle palace will benefit me to celebrate the fortune of the country."

"Besides, I recently measured a star's life and learned the will of the Eastern Emperor."

Xuan Jingchen set his eyes on Xiang Sinian, and seeing her expression unchanged, he said: "Your Majesty has met a man who is destined to be chosen, and the choice of the middle palace has been decided. This person is destined to be in the middle palace, so that the destiny of the country will be determined." Changlong is the husband-in-law chosen by the Eastern Emperor for His Majesty. Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty will carefully consider Lord Shangshu's proposal and prepare for a grand marriage."

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites laughed when he heard the words, looked at the queen and said, "Your Majesty, the candidate has been decided, and I hope that Your Majesty will obey the stars and prepare for the big wedding."

"When you come back from the Battle of Going North, let Your Majesty's wedding be a grand ceremony of triumph."

All the officials were at a loss, looking at the Ministry of Supervision and Rituals who had reached an agreement, they felt a little more cautious.Xuan Jingchen remained silent, looking at Xiang Sinian, wondering what he was thinking.Prime Minister Wang pondered for a moment, and said: "The big wedding at this time is a great event for us to celebrate the country. I just don't know, who is the fate of the star measured by Da Si Ming?"

"It's the young master of Zhenbeihou's family, Le Zhengsu."

After Xiang Sinian finished speaking, he bowed towards the queen and saluted, and said loudly in front of the whispering officials: "Zhenbei Marquis Mansion Lezhengsu is the one who bears the fate of the stars and enters the palace. For the prosperity of the country , the country is prosperous, please Your Majesty follow the order of the Eastern Emperor and get married as soon as possible."

Many people present remembered the extremely colorful cloud songs on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and His Majesty's invitation outside the Xishan Palace.At this moment, when I see Da Si Ming and Minister of Rites, I don't understand anything.No matter what their thoughts are, they all bowed at this moment, and said in unison: "I hope Your Majesty will follow the fate of the stars and get married as soon as possible!"

Amidst the shouts of all the officials, Zhenbei Hou bent over in a complicated mood, without saying a word.

Xuan Jingchen was stunned for a moment, stroked the armrest, looked at His Highness's officials, and let out a long sigh of relief.She set her eyes on Zhenbeihou, and after a while, she said, "Zhenbeihou..."

"The minister is..."

"Did you understand what the Commander-in-Chief said?"

"Yes."

"Then I... I want to marry Young Master Le Zhengsu, and I promise to marry you as the emperor's husband. I don't know if the Marquis of Zhenbei will allow me?"

"This is the great luck of the dog, I should agree to it, thank you Your Majesty for your kindness."

Almost the same conversation, after getting permission again, Xuan Jingchen couldn't help chuckling.She looked at His Highness's officials and said, "If that's the case, let's get married!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Your Majesty will last forever!" Baiguan shouted, drowning Xuan Jingchen's uncontrollable laughter in the waves of congratulations.