Rumor Has It That I’m Pregnant with His Highness’ Child

After the court today, the emperor asked Xiao Wan to stay.

But when Xiao Juan followed the emperor to the Shang study room, the emperor had to deal with other things, and let him wait outside the door.

As a result, the wait was over an hour.

Seeing that it was almost noon, the emperor called Xiao Wan in and asked about the specific situation of the Eastern Expedition Army.

In fact, Xiao Lian had already written down everything about the Eastern Expedition Army in the booklet, but since the emperor wanted to ask, he had to repeat it.

The emperor: "That is to say, you have tossed for so long, and finally the 100,000 troops of the Eastern Expedition Army fell into the hands of a yellow-haired girl?"

Xiao Juan: "Tang Guixi is the only daughter of the expedition general Tang Pei. She was educated by Tang Pei since she was a child. She is familiar with the art of war and has excellent martial arts skills. , Now that the Eastern Expedition Army has just experienced a civil strife and is in a time of panic, Tang Guixi is in charge of the Eastern Expedition Army, which can greatly ease the anxiety of the soldiers."

The emperor looked at him fixedly.

"You seem to admire that Tang Guixi?"

Xiao Lian: "What Wei Chen said is the truth, and there is absolutely no personal relationship!"

Emperor: "Whether it's the truth or an affair, I will find out. You went to Liaodong County this time and caused a lot of troubles. Now not only the courtiers are impeaching you, but even the local tycoons in Liaodong County have feelings for you. Dissatisfied, you make me very embarrassed!"

Xiao Lian lowered his eyes: "Wei Chen has a clear conscience."

The emperor sneered: "What a clear conscience! It seems that you don't regret your decision at all?"

Xiao Wan knew in his heart that the emperor was still concerned about the affairs of King Huaimin and his son.

Before leaving, the emperor had hinted that he killed Prince Min and his son, but he not only did not kill Prince Min and his son, but also let Prince Min and his son arrive in Liaodong County safely.

This made the emperor very dissatisfied.

Today, the emperor deliberately reprimanded him in front of his courtiers, in fact, he was taking advantage of the topic.

Xiao Lan: "Everything that Wei Chen has done is for the emperor and the people of the world. Wei Chen has never regretted it."

The emperor's heart pounded violently.

"Okay! Well said! You really impress me!"

Xiao Yan knelt down on one knee and said in a deep voice.

"In Liaodong County, the tyrants are divided, they wantonly embezzle the land of the common people, raise taxes maliciously, and the common people are complaining.

If King Min and his son cannot reach Liaodong County safely, then the entire Liaodong County will continue to be eroded by the tyrants.

When the people are forced to live, they will inevitably rebel.

By then it will be too late for the imperial court to send troops to suppress it! "

The two words that the old emperor can't hear the most now is rebellion.

Xiao Yan's remarks were like a basin of water, which instantly extinguished the anger in his heart.

He immediately calmed down a lot.

"Don't be alarmist, those people don't even have a decent weapon, what are they going to use to rebel?"

Xiao Juan: "It's because they have nothing left that they rebel! Since ancient times, dynasties have changed because people have been forced into desperation and can only give up their lives?"

The old emperor was speechless.

Xiao Juan: "As long as Prince Min and his son are still in Liaodong County for one day, those tyrants will not dare to oppress the people recklessly. As long as the people can breathe, they will not have the idea of ​​rebelling. The life and death of two people can exchange for the whole. The stability of Liaodong County, Wei Chen thinks it is very valuable."

The old emperor asked in a deep voice, "What if King Min and those tyrants are in cahoots with each other?"

Xiao Yan said without hesitation.

"impossible!

Wei Chen escorted Prince Min and his son to Liaodong County, and was assassinated.

The real culprits behind the scenes are the tyrannical ones.

King Min and his son have already formed a grudge between them, and it is difficult to have the possibility of cooperation.

Then there is the Eastern Expedition.

Tang Guixi, like her father, is a loyal and upright person, and she will not take sides.

At that time, the Eastern Expedition Army, King Min, and the tyrants will form a three-legged pattern.

They restrained each other, but instead made Liaodong County more stable. "

After all, the old emperor has been sitting on the throne for many years, and many things do not need to be said by others, he can understand in his heart.

Liaodong County borders Chen Kingdom, and Chen Kingdom has been eyeing the Dayan Dynasty all these years. As the first checkpoint to resist the invasion of Chen Kingdom, Liaodong County is of great strategic significance.

If Liaodong County was in chaos, Chen Guo would immediately turn into a hungry wolf, rushing up and tearing a bite from Dayanchao's body.

When the geese break out at the same time, domestic and foreign aggression is likely to shake the country.

No matter how much the old emperor wanted Prince Min and his son to die, he would not lose the national fortune of the Dayan Dynasty.

He's not old enough to be that confused yet.

The old emperor leaned back, and the expression on his face was obviously relieved.

"Get up."

Xiao Yan stood up straight.

The old emperor: "Why didn't you say these words in the court just now?"

Xiao Fan: "These words are just speculations by Wei Chen. Even if Wei Chen said it, the courtiers would not believe it. They would only think that Wei Chen was alarmist."

The old emperor who thought he was an alarmist just now expressed a little guilty conscience.

He pretended to be calm and smiled: "You were reprimanded in front of civil and military officials, you were able to keep silent, and you were quite calm."

Xiao Lian lowered his eyebrows and said pleasingly to his eyes.

"Weichen failed to complete the task you explained, you are not happy, it is right to teach Weichen a few words.

As long as it makes you feel more at ease, no matter how you deal with Wei Chen, Wei Chen has no complaints. "

Hearing this, the old emperor felt relieved.

He knew that Xiao Juan was flattering, but Xiao Juan had an upright temperament, even if such a person was flattering, he would be more convincing.

Seeing that he was so loyal, the old emperor felt a little guilty in his heart, and his tone became more relaxed.

"Tang Guixi can't be in charge of the Eastern Expedition Army all the time. After all, she is a female class, and it is inconvenient to be in the company of men all day. I will let the cabinet choose someone to take over the Eastern Expedition Army.

In addition, I will decree that General Zhengyuan will be named Grand Marshal of Zhengyuan, and his wife will be named Yipin.

Tang Guixi was canonized as the head of Xiangtai County, Xiangtai was his fief, and all the taxes in the fief belonged to him. "

Xiao Lian bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty is kind!"

The old emperor: "Lu Luiguang, the governor of Liaodong County, this person colluded with local tyrants, raised taxes without authorization, annexed land wantonly, knew the law and violated the law, used power for personal gain, and should be executed according to the law!"

Xiao Lian: "He already knew his mistake, and he returned the land as much as possible. He also assisted Wei Chen to capture the fine works of the Eastern Expedition Army.

The old emperor thought for a while: "It's rare for you to intercede on behalf of others, so I will sell your face this time, the death penalty can be avoided, and the life penalty cannot be escaped. I will demote Lu Luiguang, the governor of Liaodong County, to the magistrate of Cangnan County, and take office immediately!"

Cangnan County is located in the southwest of Dayan Dynasty.

The place is not only remote, but also has a lot of miasma. There are many ethnic minorities gathered there, and the folk customs are very sturdy. It is a place that all officials are afraid to avoid.

Lu Luguang was banished there, almost like exile.

I don't know if I'll be able to come back this time.