Huahua

Outside the Hall of Shaohua, Di Yan looked up at the already mottled inscriptions on the pillars outside the hall.

"Shaohua is endless and winter is gone, and my branches are cold and cold, and it is also autumn." '

These two lines of poems were inscribed in front of the Hall of Shaohua, and they were given to his favorite concubine Shao by Di Xian, the first king of Di, implying that the love of Shaohua will never be let go.It's a pity that since ancient times, kings and kings have always been affectionate, but which woman can stay young forever and never change her beauty.In the end, everything can't stand the soup of time, and it's gone like smoke.And this was originally the Shaohua Palace where the concubine could live, but today it has become a cold palace that no one cares about.Youth is easy to change, and so is human relationship.

When Di Yan came to the Hall of Shaohua, he saw several servants replacing the peonies in the garden. Di Yan motioned to Huo Ji with his eyes to ask what was going on.Huo Ji made a point, walked over and said a few words to the servant, and then returned to Di Yan's side.

"It is said that Mrs. Li came back yesterday and saw the delicate and beautiful peonies in the garden, so she said a few unpleasant words. So the concubine ordered people to replace all the peonies with camellias today." Huo Ji said.

When Di Yan heard his words, she nodded and walked to the hall in a few steps.

At this time, Concubine Zhen was sitting on the low couch with her eyes closed, and Tong Siniang was by her side.Warm smoke rises from the hall, elegant and refreshing.Tong Siniang had to be polite when she saw Di Yan coming, but Di Yan signaled her to excuse her.In fact, Tong Siniang just moved, and Zhen Rong knew that Di Yan was coming.But she still closed her eyes and meditated, as if she didn't even know that someone was coming.

Di Yan didn't speak, and just sat there quietly. It wasn't until it was time for a cup of tea that Zhen Rong gently opened her eyes. Seeing Di Yan sitting in front of her, she spoke softly without any surprise on her face.

"Why didn't you call me when you came?"

"My son is fine." After Di Yan finished speaking, she asked the servant to change the tea for the two of them again.

"That's right, I also heard that you have been free recently." Zhen Rong took a sip of tea after speaking.

Di Yan knew that Zhen Rong didn't respond immediately when she saw him coming just now, she just wanted to reprimand him with this, and she often spends time in the Zhuohua Palace recently.

"Recently, I have become more comfortable handling affairs, so I have saved some time," Di Yan said.

"I heard you hurt your arm, so you can take care of it." Zhen Rong asked.

"It's just a small injury, it's not a problem." Di Yan deliberately pressed the wound with her hand to show Zhen Rong.

"I don't worry about you hurting my mother. I think that every time your father came back from the war, his body was covered with large and small wounds. As a son of the Di family, the fact that you don't have any scars on your body shows that you haven't tried your best."

"Mother concubine taught me that."

"As far as I know, you have been working hard in the Burning Flower Palace recently. I know you intend to subdue that Yaksha, but don't let him be too much. It is true that such a good talent is hard to find, but if you give too much, I am afraid that he will Be pampered and proud." Zhen Rong took a sip of tea after speaking.

"My son understands what my mother and concubine mean. But my mother and concubine once taught me that even an emperor, the art of winning people's hearts must be exchanged for hearts in order to be truly loyal. If I want Yasha to be used by me, I must Looking forward to it."

Zhen Rong smiled lightly when she heard Di Yan's words.

"Treat me sincerely... You are clearly the late king's son, but you actually said such gentle words. If the late king is still alive, he will definitely teach you the kindness of a woman."

"The minister is only kind to those who are loyal to the minister. If it is to the enemy or the enemy, the minister will never be soft-hearted."

Zhen Rong nodded, not talking about anything else.

"Li Xian is making frequent movements in the palace today, what can you find out?" Zhen Rong asked him.

"No, she noticed when I asked Tong Xinye to visit Ci'an Palace a few days ago. After that, she became even more careful in doing things, and did not leave any lies."

"Then is there any movement from Li Yi's side?" Zhen Rong asked again.

"Li Yi is still the same way. Does he want money or food? Except for military pay, he doesn't have anything else." Di Yan said.

"He also knows how to be courteous to the generals, and he dare not deduct the military salary harshly."

"Soldiers who are paid by soldiers don't follow his tactics. If they are pressed hard, it will be difficult for tens of thousands of troops to expose his uncle's mansion. It's just that it will be very difficult to fight He Guo again now."

"Only within the peace can the outside be safe, what is the attitude of the generals now?" Zhen Rong asked the former king's confidant generals.

"The generals are all soldiers, and they don't have the same thoughts as Li Yi. Now the attitude of the generals is in favor of us, but it is also the previous few battles that have won the hearts of the people. The generals have come to this day by virtue of their military exploits. They all I have fought with the former king for many years, so I naturally wanted to see my ability on the battlefield. But Li Yi's hand has been pinching the army's food and grass. If I rush to send troops, the food and grass will not be sufficient. The matter of money and food is imminent. When the crown prince was exchanged for Yasha, they had a bad relationship with He Guo. At this time, they have been silent for a long time, thinking that they have lost Yasha, and have been dormant. We must solve this problem as soon as possible, in case He Guo comes. "

"That's right, we can't always be beaten passively, we have to take the initiative to attack occasionally, so as to disrupt their pace." After Zhen Rong finished speaking, she turned to Huo Qi who was on the side.

"Huo Shi can make a good plan."

Huo Qi laughed shamelessly when he heard Zhen Rong's words.

"It's really a bad idea."

"You know it's a bad idea and dare to say it?" Di Yan looked at him with a smile, but her eyes were full of threats. If what Huo Ji said was really a bad idea, she must give him a good look.

The smile on the corner of Huo Shi's mouth froze, but he still spoke.

"Both the king and the concubine know that most of the money in the treasury comes from taxes. And every year, [-]% of the taxes collected by Di Kingdom are missing. This is almost known by the entire palace. And the remaining six [-]% goes to the national treasury and [-]% is used for the expenses in the palace. The most of the expenses in the palace is the harem, and now the money spent in the harem is still in the hands of Queen Li. We might as well cut down on food and clothing from the queen. Palace begins..."

"Are you trying to extract the money that Empress Li got from the harem? Even if you squeeze it out, how many battles can you fight with less than [-]% of the tax? Such blatant deduction of Empress Li's money is not to be on the table with her What are you doing against her? Although my concubine is not afraid of her, now is not a good time to tear her face apart." Zhen Rong felt that this plan was inappropriate.

"Don't worry, Concubine, listen to me. Empress Li has been domineering in the harem for many years, and she has long developed a profligate temperament. How can she bear it if you suddenly let her save money. But if this matter is approved by all the ministers She can't object clearly. Thinking of that, Queen Li will definitely ask Li Yi for relief. We all know that Li Yi is a very cunning old fox. He never puts a lot of money in the mansion. It is said that he hides the money somewhere in the royal city. After he plans to help Li Yi, he will definitely use his private treasury. At that time, we will send people to watch day and night. Once we know where Li Yi hides money and silver, we will make money and go to empty places. At that time, even if Li Yi suffers a loss, he will not Dare a thief to call catch a thief."

"Are you telling the lonely king to steal it?" Di Yan looked at him with raised eyebrows.

"How could it be? It's good that the king is responsible for counting the money, and the matter of stealing money is left to the ministers."

Zhen Rong also laughed when she heard Huo Ji's words.

"Huo Xi really didn't teach you in vain for many years, what's in this little head."

"Returning to the concubine, she is full of ambitions to be loyal to the king and seek happiness for the people."

"This plan is wonderful. It's just a good excuse to reduce the expenses of the harem. If the excuse is too far-fetched, it won't work if you refuse to convince Queen Li."

"Mother and concubine, please let go of this point, I already know it in my heart. But this plan is only a temporary solution to the urgent need. Corrupt officials like Li Yi are extremely evil. Once they lose their money, they will intensify their efforts to search for the people. I am afraid that the people will suffer again." To eat."

"Your Majesty's concern for the people is really a blessing for the people of Di Kingdom. Don't worry about it, your Majesty. The wicked will not be blessed by God. Sooner or later, your Majesty will get rid of this big cancer in Di Kingdom."

Di Yan didn't speak, but his eyes were full of sternness. Anyone who harms the people of our country of Di will surely die. Sooner or later, he will personally kill this villain!

The author has something to say: Now that Di Yan is tied hands and feet by Li Yi, she can only scheming.If I really want him and Xuanhua to gallop on the battlefield, it must be great! ~