Zhao Shan took the letter and browsed it, with a surprised look on his face as he read down.
Zhao Rui actually wants to use a beauty trap on him?
She is also known as the number one courtesan in the world!
A bright smile appeared on Zhao Shan's face. He wanted to challenge his weakness for women and see if his weakness was soft.
Zhao Shan read the letter and smiled even more as he thought about the Su family's surrender. The Su family is a prominent family in Jingzhou and has great influence in Xiangyang, Jingzhou. Su Wei is Zhao Rui's chief secretary and has the most core information.
With Su Wei's relationship, Zhao Shan and Zhao Rui would be invincible in a confrontation.
Zhao Shan read the entire content of the letter and pondered Qin Yueyao's line in his mind. If Zhao Rui wants to use Qin Yueyao to seduce him, it cannot be done easily. Officials must be there to pull the strings.
This means that the person who jumps out to advocate for Qin Yueyao must be Zhao Ruian's backbone in the court.
From Zhao Shan's accession to the throne to the present, many confidants have been promoted to important positions, such as Zhuge Shang, Chen Buqi, Du Gangfeng, Shen Yuanqing, Cao Tong and Cao An, all of whom were promoted by Zhao Shan.
Officials in the DPRK have also been purged many times. If anyone still jumps out, they are already deeply hidden.
This is a fishing opportunity.
It can also further eliminate Zhao Rui's power before attacking Jingzhou.
After Zhao Shan thought about it clearly, he chose to wait and see what happened for the time being. He wanted to see what tricks Qin Yueyao could pull off?
Zhao Shan also replied to a letter to Su Yunxi, expressing his thoughts and saying some things such as the time to attack Jingzhou.
Time passed by in a hurry, and it was the end of December in a blink of an eye.
The weather is getting colder and colder, the New Year is approaching, and Luoyang City is getting more and more lively. Although the weather this year is cold, there are no natural or man-made disasters like last year. After continuous governance and Zhuge Shang presiding over government affairs, the government's governance has become more and more stable, and the people's lives have become better and better.
Luoyang City slowly returned to its previous glory.
However, there are more and more people in Luoyang City, which can be said to be overcrowded. Living in Luoyang is not easy. Both the prices and house prices in Luoyang are rising rapidly, and even renting a house is very expensive.
Zhao Shan would also go out of the palace from time to time to visit local areas privately to understand the situation of the people.
Zhao Shan has taken note of many problems and will carry out reforms.
On this day, Zhao Shan walked around Luoyang City and returned to the palace. When he continued to deal with government affairs, Zhuge Shang entered the main hall and saluted: "Your Majesty!"
Zhao Shanxiao said, "What do you want Qing Zhuge to do when you come here today? Now that the new year is approaching, you not only have to deal with government affairs, but you also have to arrange for next year's administration, and you also have to help the refugees who have gathered. You are so busy that you can't even touch the ground. No matter what, you will You have to pay attention to your health. If Zhuge Qing's body collapses, where can I find a prime minister as qualified as you?"
Zhuge Shang felt warm in his heart.
If you are respected by your majesty and have a sage king in court, how can you not dedicate yourself to it?
Zhuge Shang replied: "Your Majesty, I am in excellent health and have no problems. In fact, there is Xiao Shangshu in the Ministry of Personnel and Shen Shangshu in the Ministry of Household Affairs. In addition, capable ministers from various ministries have emerged one after another, and everything is on the right track."
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "That's good."
Zhuge Shang changed the subject and continued: "I came to see you today because the New Year is approaching. Some officials said that the Great Qian Dynasty has returned to its grandeur and it should be celebrated. Du Wei, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, even made a clear suggestion that a grand ceremony should be held. Song and dance performances were performed to celebrate the grand occasion of the Great Qian Dynasty, and also used this to inform the world and let the people of the world know the grand occasion of the imperial court."
Zhao Shan raised his eyebrows and smiled on his face.
singing and dancing!
Isn't it what Qin Yueyao is best at?
coming!
She's really here!
Zhao Shan took advantage of the situation and asked: "Who will lead the song and dance performance Du Wei mentioned, and who will be responsible for the overall choreography?"
Zhuge Shang replied: "Reporting to your majesty, regarding the song and dance performance, I think it can be held. On the one hand, it will be a celebration and a joy for the whole country. On the other hand, it will also be used to demonstrate the influence of the imperial court. As for who will perform, It has not been mentioned or finalized yet, I will have to go back and understand before I can make a decision."
Zhao Shan directly ordered: "If you come, please inform Du Wei, the Ministry of Rites, to come and see you."
The eunuchs in the palace received the instructions and quickly made arrangements.
Not long after, Du Wei entered.
Du Wei was nearly fifty years old. He was a little thin, with small eyes and a hooked nose. He looked restrained and cautious. He saluted and said, "Your Majesty, Du Wei, I would like to pay my respects."
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "You said you want to hold a singing and dancing performance, how to hold it? The imperial court has been busy fighting wars in the past few years, either fighting Xiliang, Japan, or the Northern Wei Dynasty. There is no one who can sing and dance well. We want to It's a good idea to hold such a large-scale dance, but I'm worried that it will cause feathers all over the place."
A bright light flashed across Du Wei's eyes, and he looked excited. He quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I recommend someone who will definitely make the dance unique and ensure that the dance will be brilliant."
Zhao Shan asked: "Who is it?"
Du Wei replied: "Reporting to your majesty, there is a peerless singer Qin Yueyao from the Red Sleeve Tower in Luoyang. She is the best at dancing. Her neon dance is charming but not vulgar, elegant but not bad, and light. The neon dance requires the cooperation of many people, and even more We need a lead dancer with excellent dancing skills, and Qin Yueyao is the most suitable candidate."
Zhao Shan was doubtful and asked curiously: "Seriously?"
"Of course it's true!"
Du Wei said without hesitation: "If your Majesty doesn't believe it, please arrange for someone to go to Hongxiu Tower and notify Qin Yueyao to enter the palace. Your Majesty will meet him first and get a preliminary impression."
"Your Majesty, I object!"
Zhuge Shang did not hesitate to stand up and oppose.
He looked solemn and said solemnly: "I agree to celebrate with music and dance, but there are singers in the imperial court, so there is no need to use other people. If we use the singers from the brothel to dance, it is really unsightly and inappropriate. Please tell me, Your Majesty." ."
Du Wei raised his head and said: "Prime Minister, the woman in Jiaosifang is a singer, and the woman in Hongxiulou is also a singer. They are both singers and women, so why not? As the head of hundreds of officials, the Prime Minister I’m afraid it’s not appropriate to look down upon the people under your rule.”
Zhuge Shang's eyes were sharp and he shouted: "That's nonsense!"
He looked at Zhao Shan again and said, "Your Majesty, this is a serious matter. Please think twice."
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "Zhuge Qing, there is no need to say more. We will talk after we meet him first."
Zhuge Shang frowned deeply and glared at Du Wei. He didn't expect that Du Wei, a usually honest and friendly person, would be so bad? Let the singer appear majestically at the court banquet.
Du Wei's eyes flashed with joy.
He also met Qin Yueyao, who was truly a peerless enchantress, so seductive.
Du Wei believed that Qin Yueyao's beauty and charm would definitely catch Zhao Shan's eyes and seduce Zhao Shan. As for offending Zhuge Shang, he didn't consider it at all because he was Zhao Rui's man.
When Zhao Rui takes control of Luoyang and ascends the throne, he will naturally be promoted.
Du Wei made arrangements, and naturally someone quickly went to Hongxiu Tower to inform Qin Yueyao to come to the palace to see him.
