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what's the situation?
Previously, whether it was the rare coral in the tree or the luminous pearl that was a rare treasure, Concubine De treated it as if it were an ordinary thing.
This ordinary-looking young man, who couldn't even afford a brocade robe, presented a mediocre plate, and Empress Dowager De Fei not only exclaimed in surprise, but also showed her love so clearly?
Some people in Jiang'an County thought of Su Shidao, and then thought of Old Mrs. Yun, and connected a thread in their hearts, thinking that maybe Su Shidao asked Old Mrs. Yun to lend the things to this young man and let him give this gift. , and then Concubine De deliberately staged this scene to give her father face, in order to increase her popularity?
But they didn't know that Mr. Yun was also confused at the moment.
What's going on?
This kid said that he had prepared things carefully, but he really let him do it?
He knew his daughter's character and would never act like this.
Even if he looked down on Xia Jingyun because of him, it was a deliberate design, and he was really willing to help after a face-to-face test.
What is this gift?
Zheng Tianyu was also speechless. This guy is really evil. He didn't make a fool of himself like this? Can this make a comeback?
Compared with poetry, he lost, and he admitted that some people are indeed born with high literary talent and good talent, but there is no way;
In the competition theory, he lost, and he admitted that there were people who could see the principles of governing the country from the ordinary writings of sages;
However, compared with giving gifts, doesn’t it depend on family background, financial resources and vision?
Why should he, Xia Jingyun?
The money of his entire family combined is not enough for him to spread the money in a brothel for a year!
Zheng Tianyu is completely autistic.
Because he didn't believe that Concubine De would be like those ignorant girls who could win with just a single thought.
He was also curious about what Xia Jingyun had given him!
The same question lingered in the minds of almost everyone in the palace.
Concubine De seemed to notice their curiosity and said directly: "This is a mirror."
Mirror?
Everyone became more and more confused, what was in a mirror?
"This mirror is a hundred times better than a bronze mirror. It can reflect a person's form and show every detail. Lord Wei and Mr. Zhang, you might as well come here to take a look."
Zhou Mu and Lao Shangshu looked at each other and stepped forward with some curiosity.
Concubine De herself carefully turned the mirror so that everyone could see what the mirror looked like. Sure enough, it was not an ordinary bronze mirror, but a shining glass mirror.
But Zhou Mu and Lao Shangshu, who were standing in front of the mirror, suddenly widened their eyes.
The old minister exclaimed in surprise, "This, this, this, this, it's amazing, it's amazing!"
Zhou Mu also looked shocked. He reluctantly looked at his own appearance in the mirror and exclaimed: "How amazing it is!"
The popular bronze mirrors are not clear and expensive, and require frequent polishing to keep them smooth.
Poor people who cannot afford bronze mirrors can only see themselves reflected in the water.
So many people go their entire lives without knowing what they look like.
Although these big figures are not in such a bad state, they have never seen themselves so clearly.
Even though Xia Jingyun was not very satisfied with the clarity of this mirror, it had completely exceeded their imagination.
Concubine De silently turned the mirror back and carefully moved it towards her. Then she looked at Xia Jingyun and said, "How did you get this?"
Xia Jingyun spoke respectfully, "This thing was created by the common people themselves. It was only possible to succeed with the help of General Supervisor Zhang Dazhi."
Zhang Dazhi, who was sitting below and was happily watching the show, heard this and his heart beat wildly. He understood what Xia Jingyun meant by giving him a big gift.
I shouted in my heart: Brother Gao Yang, my good brother for life!
"Oh?" Concubine De smiled and said, "Is Zhang Dazhi here?"
In the enviable eyes of everyone, Zhang Dazhi stepped forward and said, "The great general supervisor Zhang Dazhi has met the empress!"
Concubine De nodded, "This matter was done well, I will take note of it."
Zhang Dazhi was so excited that he trembled and said, "It is the duty of a lower official to share your worries with the empress."
Concubine De nodded and said no more. Zhang Dazhi withdrew.
Concubine De then looked at Xia Jingyun and said, "I like this thing very much. If you go down, I will give you a reward."
"Thank you for your grace."
In a pair of eyes that were red with envy, Xia Jingyun returned to his seat.
At this point, the stage of giving gifts before the banquet came to an end after such a shocking ending.
For this alone, everyone already felt that the trip was worthwhile.
Then comes the boring time that belongs to most people.
Because they are not qualified to participate in those topics.
The officials of the state, led by the state pastor, first toasted to Concubine De.
With those words of praise in their mouths, both parties were acting out a familiar drama.
Then, Lao Shangshu led the local gentry, Zhou Xuezheng led the scholars in the state, and the president of the chamber of commerce led a group of businessmen, and they also toasted to Concubine De.
Immediately afterwards, everyone toasted to the officials from the capital who followed Concubine De, and to the generals who were not in charge of the army.
As Xia Jingyun said in that article, everything started to move forward quickly after the arrival of Concubine De.
It has been a few days since the vanguard of the Wudang Army arrived. Now, after the leading general Jin Jianlong arrived with the large army, the 5,000 elite soldiers of the Hundred Wars have been officially divided into five groups and began a sweep across the entire state, trying to capture all the troops. All thieves and bandits were wiped out, and the hidden danger of the incident was nipped in the bud.
Then, with the efforts of everyone, business, culture, education, etc. were all promoted, and the momentum was really great.
Everyone from top to bottom is working hard to satisfy Concubine De, and then satisfy the central ministers and His Majesty who are far away in Beijing.
"This achievement is all thanks to the grace of the empress. I would like to pay tribute to the empress!"
Wei Yuanzhi led everyone to toast to Concubine De again. The bored people on the side quickly reminded each other to get up and raised their glasses to Concubine De.
That posture was like praying to the sky for rain.
Concubine De raised her glass to join the others and drank it all in one gulp.
Then he slowly put down the wine glass and looked at Wei Yuanzhi with a smile, "Master Wei, if everything depends on my kindness, where is the credit of you, the state shepherd?"
Concubine De's smile was still moving, but everyone in the palace had no intention of appreciating it, and almost all their expressions changed.
The night before the Mid-Autumn Festival suddenly felt like the chill of winter.
Wei Yuanzhi froze on the spot. After a long time, his eyes passed over the upright figure and calm face of General Wudang Army, and finally he sighed, "The situation in Sishui Prefecture today, the lower official owes a blessing."
He took off his official hat and knelt down on his knees. He seemed to have aged a lot in an instant, "I'm willing to let the queen handle it!"
Concubine De stood up, walked to him personally, and helped him up, "Master Wei, before your Majesty left the capital, he told me carefully that the dilemma in Sishui Prefecture is not yours alone. You are still the one who has made great contributions to the country in his heart." Your Majesty, your Majesty hopes that you will remain useful and continue to serve the country at the center!"
Wei Yuanzhi was so shocked that he burst into tears and kowtowed to the north, "Your Majesty! I am so ashamed!"
After crying for a while, he wiped his tears and looked at Concubine De, "Please don't worry, Madam, but as long as I have Chi Chi, I will definitely live up to my trust!"
Concubine De smiled and said: "Master Wei is loyal to the country, and everyone knows that I can rest assured. I would like to ask Master Wei to stay here for a few more days, and I will ask you for advice."
Wei Yuanzhi was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly, "Old minister, I obey."
Then Concubine De slowly walked back to her seat, looked around, and said loudly: "Li Tianfeng, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, will go to Sishui Prefecture City immediately to temporarily take over the responsibility of Sishui Prefecture Prefectural Shepherd."
The head of the accompanying civil servants who followed Concubine De stood out and said, "Your Majesty, Li Tianfeng, accepts your order!"
The majesty on De Fei's face disappeared in an instant, and she looked at everyone with a smile, "Why are you still standing? Please sit down!"
Everyone returned to their seats, but their hearts were still beating wildly and their mouths felt dry.
In the blink of an eye, the largest official in Sishui Prefecture was knocked down without causing any trouble.
Is this the method used by Empress Dowager De?
When everyone in the house was silent, Concubine De said again: "Autumn is in full swing now, the leaves are falling and turning yellow, and the desolation is gradually rising, but it is the time for the country to work hard, and you are also doing your best to serve. I listened to a poem yesterday , very suitable for my mood.”
Many people were confused, but Zheng Tianyu and others suddenly had their thoughts moved, and their eyes drifted to Xia Jingyun involuntarily.
Sure enough, Concubine De read slowly: "Since ancient times, autumn has been sad and lonely, and I say that autumn is better than spring. A crane lining the clouds in the clear sky brings poetry to the blue sky. This poem is so broad-minded and heroic that I deeply admire it. Heart, do you know who did this?"
Naturally, Jiang'an County Magistrate would not let go of this opportunity to show his face, "Hui Madam, this is the work of Xia Jingyun, a scholar in our county!"
Concubine De asked curiously: "Oh? Is he present?"
Madam, your acting is a little too much. Now I seriously doubt that you and Zhou Mu were acting just now...
Xia Jingyun cursed and stepped out of the queue, "Xia Jingyun, a common man, pays his respects to the empress."
"Oh! It's you too! Very, very good!"
Concubine De nodded, "There are good stories in poetry and literature, but the ability to govern the country is the most important thing to me. Yesterday, someone presented me with a booklet, which contains the comments of students from Sishui Prefecture on my marriage proposal. The first one is particularly outstanding, huh?"
Concubine De looked surprised, then looked at Xia Jingyun, "Did you write this too?"
Xia Jingyun struggled to hold back his laughter and said with a straight face, "It's a common man's bad work that made the queen laugh."
Concubine De put down the pamphlet, clasped her hands and smiled, "You have outstanding poetic talent and extraordinary knowledge, and you are an outstanding talent. I am also very happy about the gift you presented earlier. It is rare and rare."
"Xia Jingyun, I live in Zhongjing. I am worried about my father living here alone. I want to accept you as my adopted brother and serve on my behalf. Are you willing?"
Xia Jingyun suddenly opened his eyes wide, surprised and happy.
Everyone in the main hall was also stunned by the words of Empress Dowager De.
Empress Dowager De’s adoptive brother?
As a strong contender for the throne, if Concubine De sits on the throne of the Queen, will she become the uncle of the country?
This is a step to reach heaven!
"Empress! Think twice!"
A trembling voice spoke.
Everyone looked around and saw a green-robed official lying on the ground, his voice trembling, "Empress, this person is a sinner, and now his home has been confiscated and banished. How can he taint the honor of the empress!"
Discussions suddenly started, and there was this breaking news!
Few people would want the people around them to live better than themselves, especially those who are not as good as themselves, so the thought of gloating about misfortune emerges involuntarily.
Hearing this, Concubine De frowned, looked at the green-robed official, and said slowly:
"How can my adopted brother be a sinner? Have you made a mistake?"
The green-robed official raised his head in shock:? ? ?
