The days move forward unevenly.
In a blink of an eye, the fifth day of the second lunar month arrived.
In the Jinchen Hall, Emperor Qin Ming sat on the dragon chair, wearing a dragon crown on his head, looking majestic.
This is his court, his country.
In the main hall, the courtiers lined up.
Today, Zuo Haoran was also wearing gorgeous court clothes and stood at the back of the procession.
Emperor Qin Ming looked at the memorial in his hand with a serious expression.
Although supplies and military pay were clearly provided, why are the soldiers and civilians in Northern Xinjiang still miserable?
Although this year's heavy snowfall is more severe than in previous years, the snowstorms a few years ago were not as severe.
Emperor Qin Ming felt a little restless. Although he had lived peacefully with the Wala Kingdom in the northern Xinjiang for these years, Wala was a coveting beast, always coveting the rich territory of the Central Plains.
"My lords, do you have any suggestions regarding Northern Xinjiang?"
Bai Qiran took the lead.
"Your Majesty, at the end of last year, there was no shortage of baggage, food, grass, and clothing."
After speaking, he glanced at Lou Li and continued: "Five million taels of military pay were also distributed to the soldiers in Northern Xinjiang."
After listening to Bai Qiran calculate the accounts, Emperor Qin Ming still didn't feel anything wrong.
War naturally costs money.
The ministers who were opposed at the beginning finally became honest today.
Emperor Qin Ming laughed secretly in his heart.
He didn't know that those ministers had been tripped up inexplicably, and the person who was playing tricks was of course Qin Zhe.
At this time, Li Mo, the inspector of the Ministry of Revenue, still raised his head and went out to report: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen feels that the materials sent to Northern Xinjiang are too much. General Yang of the Western Border did not ask for that much baggage. Wei Chen I think there’s something fishy about it.”
It's him again!
Emperor Qin Ming snorted coldly.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
"Wei Chen doesn't know, but it's all Wei Chen's intuition."
"..."
"Your Majesty, since General Chu took office, Northern Xinjiang has been asking the court for money. I don't know what General Lei and General Qi have in mind!"
To kill or not to kill?
Emperor Qin Ming stared at Li Mo coldly. The most embarrassing thing in the dynasty was this kind of stupid minister who seemed to be loyal.
Bai Qiran lamented in his heart, Inspector Li was just a stubborn donkey, but his intuition was very sensitive, but there was something missing in his brain.
Huo Zhensheng, the Minister of War, was a little unhappy when he heard Li Mo criticizing Lei Mingtian.
He stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, at the end of last year, General Lei and General Qi received a great victory, and they are indispensable."
Huo Jinsheng did not side with any of the princes, but because he had a good personal relationship with Lei Mingtian, I believed that he was definitely not a person who violated the law and sought personal gain.
"How can a small army of more than a hundred men achieve a great victory? They just suppressed some bandits and bandits!"
Li Mo said it bluntly.
Another round of verbal quarrels followed.
Emperor Qin Ming's eyes became increasingly gloomy.
Jinglan and Chenxuan exchanged looks.
Chenxuan coughed.
The long dragging sound instantly silenced the sounds in the hall.
Shen Tianhao sighed in his heart. After following Emperor Qin Ming for so many years, the war was always a hurdle that he couldn't overcome. He knew that he wanted to regain Walla and leave a name in history.
But Walla is not a weak nation, so how sure is Da Qin of winning the war?
When Lou Li saw that Shen Tianhao was silent, he wanted to take this opportunity to follow Emperor Qin Ming's wishes and send more supplies to Northern Xinjiang.
Maybe he could join forces with Qi Gao to embezzle some more military pay.
Unexpectedly, when he was about to express his opinion, Bai Qiran stepped forward before him.
"Your Majesty, I thought I could add some baggage, food, grass, and clothing. However, I heard that there was great turmoil along the northern Xinjiang route. I don't know if the supplies at the end of last year were safely delivered to the military camp. I beg your Majesty to send someone to verify the supplies."
Although Emperor Qin Ming felt that no one dared to take advantage of the imperial supplies, Bai Qiran's proposal was indeed understandable. As the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he could support additional supplies, so the imperial court should spare no effort to support the soldiers in northern Xinjiang.
"Just follow Bai Shangshu's suggestion."
Emperor Qin Ming nodded to Chenxuan, he was tired.
"Retreat from the court——"
After the dispersion of the dynasty, Qin Shuihan caught up with Shen Tianhao.
"Prime Minister, please stay."
Seeing Qin Shuihan calling him to stop, Shen Tianhao also stopped.
"His Royal Highness King Han."
"I have always had a question that I would like to ask the Prime Minister. I wonder if you would be willing to answer my question."
Shen Tianhao smiled quietly.
The two of them walked to a sparsely populated area in tacit understanding.
"Excuse me, King Han."
"My father is wise and powerful, but I have never understood why my father never distinguishes between true and false in war, even though conquering Vala is the wish of all men."
Shen Tianhao smiled bitterly and said: "King Han, does he know why your uncle Qin Huaijin died tragically on the way to the Western Region?"
Qin Shuihan was slightly startled, why did Shen Tianhao ask himself those old things?
He frowned. Although he was very young at the time and couldn't remember anything at all, he had heard some rumors later.
The father was the third child, neither a direct descendant nor the eldest son, but in order to ascend to the dragon throne, the father killed many of his brothers.
He thought that the emperor's uncle Qin Huaijin had encountered an accident, so it was his father's trick.
"I...don't know."
Shen Tianhao lowered his eyes. These things were not considered taboos. Many veterans in the court knew about them, but many details were unknown to anyone.
He smiled again and said, "King Han, have you ever thought about why your fourth uncle, Qin Fengzong, was able to live his whole life in Panyu?"
Qin Shuihan was a little confused. What did these things have to do with his father's attitude towards the war?
"Your imperial uncle Qin Zongzong has never led an army to fight in a war. But King Jin Qin Huaijin is the prince who is best at leading an army to fight in a war."
"..."
Qin Shuihan was speechless for a moment. Can this also be a reason to kill and release?
He found that his father was far more difficult to understand than he had imagined.
Shen Tianhao didn't tell Qin Shuihan that there was actually another reason why Emperor Qin Ming didn't kill Qin Zong.
Because Qin Fengzong had no heirs and voluntarily purified himself, he only survived.
Shen Tianhao looked at Qin Shuihan quietly. There was no trace of Emperor Qin Ming in him, either in appearance or temperament.
Although he knew that Qin Shuihan was also cruel, he was more humane than Qin Zhe.
In the royal family, this principle is very important.
Shen Tianhao somewhat missed the young Emperor Qin Ming, but as time passed, Emperor Qin Ming was no longer the enthusiastic third prince who took the world as his own responsibility.
Do you regret following him?
Shen Tianhao didn't have the answer in his heart, but the answer didn't seem important.
Suddenly, he missed his friend Baili Nanming very much. Unfortunately, he had not received a New Year's letter from him this year.
"King Han, you won't just let go of the matter regarding Lieutenant Zuo, right?"
Qin Shuihan calmed down and suddenly smiled lightly.
"The Prime Minister is wise. Naturally, this matter will not be settled here. I will definitely seek justice for you."
Shen Tianhao smiled and waved his hand, then turned and left.
Yixuan Palace.
Jin Jiao reported to Emperor Qin Ming that he saw Qin Shuihan talking with Shen Tianhao in Jinmei Garden.
Today it's Han'er and Shen Tianhao, and a few days ago it was Zhe'er and Yan Linjin.
Emperor Qin Ming changed his position and asked the massage doctor to continue kneading.
The two sons were really bored. He didn't care what they talked about at all. If they really had something to do, they would just go and talk outside the palace.
Emperor Qin Ming still saw this truth very clearly.
But when he thought about the war in Northern Xinjiang, he was indeed a little unhappy.
Can collecting more taxes this year fill the national treasury and take over Alvara in one fell swoop?
He sighed, frightening the fingers of the two massage doctors to tremble.
uh-huh--
The two massage doctors immediately fell to their knees.
"The crime of humble duty deserves death. Please calm down, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Qin Ming opened his eyes and saw a massage doctor on the left with white and slender fingers. He suddenly thought of He Qianxue, as if some days had passed.
He glanced at Jinglan.
Jinglan understood immediately.
"You guys go down."
The two massage doctors quickly bowed and left.
"Jinglan, Xuanlan Palace."
In Xuanlan Hall, He Qianxue curled up her lips and smiled brightly.
She looked at the letter in her hand, thinking that things were finally developing in the direction she expected.
"Miss, Princess Han's medicine is really effective. Miss's face looks much better."
Zi Yan blew on the medicine bowl in her hand. She felt that Lin Yi's medicine was very strange. It smelled a little sweet, unlike other medicines prescribed by doctors, which were so bitter that it was difficult to swallow.
Song Jie on the side showed a gentle smile. He had already determined the prescription and only tried to cook it for He Qianxue to drink after making sure it was correct.
The prescription is indeed a very bold combination, especially the medicinal ingredient called licorice, which tastes sweet and not bitter at all.
"Zi Yan, I have told you many times that you have to call me empress. If someone hears you and arouses suspicion, it will be a life-threatening matter."
He Qianxue threw the letters into the incense burner and watched them slowly light up.
"Yes, I understand. Please take the medicine."
Zi Yan said a little aggrievedly. Her hearing was very good and she didn't hear anyone outside, not to mention Songjie was also waiting by the side.
To her, He Qianxue will always be her lady.
Songjie walked to He Qianxue, picked up the medicine bowl and gave her medicine.
"Xue'er, drink the medicine."
He Qianxue said angrily: "It's daytime, and you are like this!"
"It's okay. If someone comes close, I will definitely notice it."
"It is said that the Qinggong of the Golden Armor is very good."
"Xue'er, you have to believe me."
He Qianxue nodded, opened her cherry mouth, and slowly drank the soup Songjie fed her.
Suddenly Songjie put down the medicine bowl and frowned.
somebody is coming.
He nodded to Zi Yan and quickly walked outside the house.
He Qianxue frowned, who would come at this time?
"The Emperor has arrived——"
The person you least want to see is here.
He Qianxue took a deep breath and tried to pretend to be happy, but she didn't understand why Emperor Qin Ming came to her bedroom at this time.
Emperor Qin Ming glanced at Song Jie who was kneeling at the door. This eunuch was too handsome, but he was just a eunuch.
"You, come in with Jinglan."
Song Jie clenched his fists. What did Emperor Qin Ming mean by this attitude? Did he want to show his prostitution in broad daylight?
"Greetings to Your Majesty."
He Qianxue knelt on the ground to greet him. She heard the conversation between Emperor Qin Ming and Song Jie, and felt extremely angry in her heart. Should she serve this beast in front of Song Jie?
"My beloved concubine, I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you very much."
Emperor Qin Ming pulled her up, hugged her slender waist, and kissed her on the mouth.
"What did my concubine eat? There is a faint sweetness in her mouth."
He Qianxue felt sick in her heart, but she still had to grit her teeth and said with a smile: "I just made a cup of tea, would your Majesty want to try it?"
Emperor Qin Ming glanced at the tea sets on the tea table and was not very interested. The beauty in his arms was still tempting.
"My beloved, no need."
As he spoke, Emperor Qin Ming pulled He Qianxue towards the bed.
"Your Majesty, I haven't bathed yet..."
"I don't mind."
He Qianxue's cheeks were stiff and she could hardly keep her smile.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Superintendent Jinglan and Songjie are standing by, I am shy..."
"Jinglan is mine, Songjie is just a father-in-law, I don't have to worry about it, my dear wife."
Emperor Qin Ming stretched out his arms and motioned for He Qianxue to change his clothes.
Zi Yan clenched her fists in anger.
The lady is so pitiful!
Jing Lan swept her arm, seeming to sense her anger.
Songjie realized that Jinglan was looking at her, and immediately whispered: "Zi Yan, the eunuch has worked hard, hurry up and prepare some tea and snacks for the eunuch."
After speaking, Songjie showed a flattering smile.
A faint smile appeared on Jing Lan's face. This little eunuch was indeed as handsome as a crown jewel. It was no wonder that the Holy Emperor wanted to test him.
But he is also clever.
Jing Lan glanced at Zi Yan again. Was the anger on the little maid just now her own imagination?
Zi Yan tried her best to smile and retreated.
Emperor Qin Ming's heavy breathing came from the bed.
He Qianxue hugged his neck tightly, not wanting to see his face.
Songjie had a faint smile on his face, but his heart was bleeding.
For both of them, this minute and second was like being in the eighteenth level of hell.
I do not know how long it has been.
Emperor Qin Ming finally stopped. He patted He Qianxue's little face and found that she had a peach blossom face and fell asleep from exhaustion.
It turns out that he is so strong.
Emperor Qin Ming called Jinglan and asked him to help him change his clothes.
When leaving, Emperor Qin Ming showed a very satisfied expression. He thought that he was so powerful that He Qianxue couldn't resist and fell asleep from exhaustion.
After an unknown amount of time, He Qianxue felt someone wiping his body with warm water.
She opened her eyes and found that she had been put on clean clothes.
"Xue'er, you finally woke up."
Songjie hugged her tightly.
In an instant, He Qianxue burst into tears.
"Xue'er, stop crying, don't do this next time."
"Miss……"
Zi Yan's face was also full of tears. She was so anxious when she saw He Qianxue fainting just now that she was sweating. Fortunately, Songjie sent her internal energy, otherwise she didn't know when she would wake up.
She didn't expect that the young lady would use her internal strength to hold her breath and fainted.
"Miss, if you hold your breath forcibly like that, you will accidentally cause internal injuries and seriously damage your vitality!"
He Qianxue showed a sad smile. She didn't want Songjie to watch her having sex with Emperor Qin Ming.
Songjie held her face gently and kissed her lips gently.
"No, that beast just now——"
He Qianxue's tears fell one by one, which was heartbreaking to watch.
Song Jie shook his head. He knew what He Qianxue was referring to. Emperor Qin Ming had kissed her just now.
"You will always be pure and pure in my heart."
Songjie held her in his arms, quietly enjoying the cuddles between the two of them.
