The big and small Zhou empresses are also famous in history. The difference is that the big and small Zhou empresses are famous in official history, while the big and small Qiao are only famous in unofficial legends.
As for appearance, Xiao Qiao, who has all kinds of illusory fusions of himself and himself, should be above Xiao Zhou.
In addition to these two women, Wang Jing also noticed Bu Zhao's movements and immediately thought that there was a famous and beautiful woman in the Bu clan waiting for him.
"Da Zhou, Xiao Zhou, and Sun Quan's queen step trainer in the original history..."
This draft is, in a large sense, held for the three of them.
Except for these three people, most of the other women who participated in the selection could only serve as female officials such as Feng Yi, Cai Nv, and Si Ji if they could be selected into the palace.
There are very few concubines who can be named beauties and Liangdi.
Time flies.
After Wang Jing agreed, the Ministry of Rites and the palace's female history officer, the chief steward Si Jing, quickly began the process of selecting beautiful women. After the news came out, many officials with daughters and younger sisters at home took the initiative to sign up.
The palace also sent many eunuchs and maids to preside over the selection.
The selection conducted by the eunuchs and maids is only the primary selection. After a certain number of people are selected, it will be the second selection of the palace stewards to check for diseases and defects.
Further down, Queen Da Qiao personally presided over...
Wang Jing didn't pay too much attention to these things.
After all, his current thoughts are still on his career. Only when the Huai army grows strong can his status and power be guaranteed, and by then he will have all the beauties in the country.
That situation of loving the country more than the beauty, or even not loving the country but only the beauty, is absolutely impossible for Wang Jing.
The country and the beauty are not in conflict.
To abandon the country for a beauty is to be foolish and foolish. Only when the country is in hand can one enjoy all the wealth and honor.
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The streets of Sihong are more prosperous than before.
Especially with the smooth opening of the canal, merchant ships from the south of the Yangtze River followed the canal into Hongze Lake and then to Sihong. The beautiful silks and satins and various specialties from the south of the Yangtze River were continuously gathered through the canal.
There are also many resources from various prefectures and counties of the Huai Army that are also being imported to Sihong.
No matter where Wang Jing chooses to build his capital in the future, Sihong will be the foundation and center of the Huai army at this time.
After Pei Ju came to Sihong, he always liked to drink by the window in a restaurant on the busiest street in Sihong, observing the pedestrians on the street and the subtle changes in Sihong.
"Hongdae, I knew you were here!"
A middle-aged man with a black beard walked over with a smile on his face. He is He Chou, the Minister of Industry of the Huai Army Ministry of Government Affairs.
He strode to the table, poured himself a glass without any hint of indifference, and drank it all with a happy look on his face.
"I really envy you. I don't have so much to do in the Ministry of Rites. I am in the Ministry of Works. I have to supervise the construction of warships, cities, and canals every day, and also study spiritual stone equipment... Oh, I really don't have a moment to spare!"
He Chou sighed.
"Hahaha, it's hard work for those who can do it. This proves that the king values you very much!"
Pei Ju smiled. Seeing He Chou's face and listening to the other party's tone, he knew that He Chou was not really complaining, but rather seemed to be enjoying it.
Since joining the Huai Army, they, acquaintances from the Sui Dynasty, often communicated with each other. He often sent letters to Su Wei in Yangzhou.
Civil servants such as Su Wei, Pei Ju, and He Chou were in constant contact with each other. However, among the generals of the Sui army, only Yuwen Chengdu was left to die.
But it is obvious that Su Wei and Pei Ju will not contact Yuwen Chengdu.
"By the way, have you met with Mr. Gao?"
He Chou picked up the wine glass and asked softly.
Pei Ju nodded and said: "On the first day when Gao Gong came to Sihong, I handed in the post and met with Gao Gong, He Ruobi, and Shi Wansui. However, Gao Gong is now the head of the Secret Document Supervision and is in charge of confidential matters. , there’s nothing important, so we’d better not visit him less often!”
"What you said makes sense, I'll remember that!"
He Chongshen thought so.
The Secret Supervisor's rank does not seem to be high, but he often follows the king, has a low and powerful position, and handles a large number of confidential matters every day. When dealing with other people, he really needs to avoid suspicion.
If someone who is not discerning often goes to Gao Xi, he will only make him and the king dissatisfied.
"What happened to the selection of girls? As far as I know, it seems that Han Xizai entered the palace for Zhou Zong's two daughters?"
He Chou asked.
Pei Ju nodded slightly. Things like this were not military secrets, so they were easily spread among many officials.
Usually when their small circle met or had banquets, they would exchange this kind of information with each other and infer the thoughts of the king and other colleagues from seemingly unimportant things.
"I didn't pay much attention to the draft. It is said that in addition to Zhou Zong's two daughters, there is also Bu Zhi's tribe's step trainer!"
Pei Ju said lightly.
He Chou immediately clicked his tongue when he heard this. He was a child of a noble family, born into a wealthy family, and had been trained by various elites since he was a child.
He has extremely high attainments in craftsmanship, is also quite good in internal affairs and military leadership, and is very proficient in history books, so he naturally knows who Bu Lianshi is.
However, He Chou was a little surprised that Pei Ju didn't care about the draft.
But then he changed his mind.
Now, there are already two women, Xiao and Dugu, in the king's harem. For people from the Sui army, as long as they have good concubines in the palace, there is no need to do anything else.
If Xiao Yun was on good terms with people from the Nanliang Clan and had only a weak relationship with their Sui Army Clan, once Dugu Jialuo entered the palace, their Sui Army Clan immediately made up for their relationship with the harem.
Xiao Yun can use the Nanliang Clan as a backing, while Dugu Jialuo is alone and can only choose acquaintances such as Gao Xi and Pei Ju.
"Brother Guilin, in two days, I will take people as an envoy to Shouchun. Soon, the king will send troops to seize the land of Huainan. If you see He Ruobi and Shi Wansui, remind them to let them Be prepared to fight with the army!"
Pei Ju said.
He Chou said: "I understand, I will remind them when I see the two of them! By the way, who is the target of Hongda's mission? If it is inconvenient, Hongda does not need to say..."
"Nothing is inconvenient. The ones I want to send as envoys are Zhu Yi and Wen Qin who are stationed at Bagong Mountain."
"This news is not a secret to you. Even if I don't tell you, you will know it soon!"
Pei Ju said casually.
When He Chou heard this, he pondered for a moment and then he understood.
Yes, among the four forces around Shouchun, only Zhu Yi and Wen Qin are worth winning over. As for Zhuge Dan in Shouchun City, as well as Shi Bao and Wang Ji near Xincheng, they are not very suitable.
If Zhu Yiwenqin can be persuaded to surrender, the Huai army can easily penetrate Shouchun and get three good generals!
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