Chapter 189

Daqian palace, Ziji palace.

Qian Emperor Yu Yuanxu is looking at the details of the battle of Nanli sent back by Zhongyang king from southern Xinjiang. In this battle, Ke Yu, the commander of leiying army, committed suicide and the leiying army surrendered. At this time, the 50000 troops of the gale army left behind Sanhe fortress have gone south to take over the two counties, while the main forces of the gale army and Huxiao army have occupied all the ferries north of Ningan River and completed the defense along the river.

Looking at the detailed memorials in his hands, Yu Yuanxu's hands can't help shaking. He knows that with his qualifications, he can only be a Qingping Mingjun at most. He doesn't have the talent of emperor Taizu, the courage of Emperor Wen, or the outline of Emperor Wu. But in his dynasty, there were three biggest wars since the founding of the state by the great Qian, the war of Northern Xinjiang 20 years ago and the war of northern expedition to grassland, And now the war of annihilating the country in southern Xinjiang.

When he ascended the throne, Daqian had 90 counties. After the war in Northern Xinjiang, Lu Chun, a famous commander, annihilated the Qingyang army, pushed Daqian's border to the front line of the cold mountain - piaoyueshan, and developed 18 counties. In addition, Daqian was short of planning to encircle and annihilate the mad lion army in the front land. Daqian got one and a half counties under the control of the Huangyanjiang river. Now he has two counties in the south, The territory of Daqian has increased from 90 counties in the period of emperor Xuandi to 111 counties, almost a quarter.

If the war in southern Xinjiang can really destroy the two countries and make the most of the 36 counties of the two countries, then there will be 144 counties in Daqian, with an area of more than 10 million Li. Yu Yuanxu can't help thinking about this, because once this becomes true, his achievements will surpass those of his ancestors Wendi and Wudi, and become the second one among the emperors of Daqian who is only the founding empress, After all ages, some people will remember her name as Yu Yuanxu, the emperor of Hongxi.

After reading the war report several times, Yu Yuanxu suddenly thought of a question and said, "Wang Zan, marquis Wu Jin is ill in bed in the government. He has already submitted his resignation. Zhongyang king and Ding Guogong are in southern Xinjiang at this time. Now it's wartime. There are many affairs in the outer cabinet, and none of them can preside over the affairs in the outer cabinet. You say, among the many military ministers in our army, who should be in charge of the affairs in the outer cabinet?"

"Well," Wang Zan said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, I'm just a servant of your majesty. I don't know anything about anything except palace affairs. This national event has your Majesty's will."

Wang Zan did not dare to join in this aspect. He said that the commanders of the 12th army belonged to different factions, regardless of their names.

Shen Zhang and Bai Yina are the officials of his Majesty's hidden residence. Ning Shuai of Shanyin army, Wei Shuai of badminton army and Gan Shuai of Hanhai navy are from poor families. Behind them are Lu Chun, the Duke of Weiguo. Huairen and zhugeju, the commander of Tianhuo army, are from xungui's family. Pei Shuai of Huxiao army is a member of the aristocratic family. In addition, Yu Chuqing, the eldest princess who has not been relieved as commander of Fengxiang army, Lu Chun, the emperor's capital, was not able to say a word when it came to the position of military prime minister.

"You don't have to avoid it. I'm just asking." Yu Yuanxu took a look at Wang Zan and said, "now that the first step of the southern strategy has been completed, there will be a continuous confrontation before the Fengxiang army launches an attack. The military supplies and equipment supply of hundreds of thousands of troops in southern Xinjiang can not be disordered. At this time, there must be a person in the outer cabinet to take charge of the overall situation."

Looking at Wang Zan's expression of fear, Yu Yuanxu said, "in your eyes, who among the generals of Da Qian has the ability to take the post of military prime minister and preside over the affairs of the foreign cabinet?"

"This ~" Wang Zan bowed lower, thought for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you send someone to invite Prime Minister Zhuge, who is your Majesty's teacher and Prime Minister of the cabinet. He is sure to recommend a competent candidate to your majesty."

"I'm asking you now." Yu Yuanxu said as soon as he patted the table.

"The old slave is guilty, your majesty." Wang Zan was shocked and fell to his knees.

"Go ahead." Yu Yuanxu glanced at Wang Zan and said.

"Bai Yi, Marquis of Wu'an, and Shen Zhang, Marquis of Wuyi, are all officials of his Majesty's hidden residence. They are loyal to his majesty, and they have made two battles in southern Xinjiang before and after, which is enough to become prime ministers in the cabinet." After that, Wang Zan looks at Yu Yuanxu's face carefully. Bai Yi and Shen Zhang are the best friends of Yu Yuanxu's Academy and true confidants, and they have enough qualifications. The most important thing is that if today's story is spread out, the military commanders will not say anything. After all, according to the distance, except for the royal kings and Lu Chun, the Duke of Wei, No one was more intimate with the Emperor than these two.

"It's not suitable for Bai Yi to sit in piaoyueguan and harass the kingdom of Leimeng. Shen Zhang is in zhennanguan at this time and is preparing for the war. Is there any other candidate?" Yu Yuanxu said lightly.

Seeing that the emperor had decided to let himself participate in this matter, Wang Zan did not wipe the sweat out of his head. He said in his heart, "Your Majesty, with the view of the old slave, with the prestige and ability, the most suitable entry to the cabinet is the royal highness of the Royal highness and the Wei state Gong. These two people are there.

"Haha ~ haha ~ good ~" Yu Yuanxu said with a long smile, "even if you think so, the people below think so. They intend to transfer Lu Chun, the Duke of Wei, to the court as their prime minister, and his son Lu que to walk in the outer court, so as to comprehensively coordinate the war in southern Xinjiang."

"No Wang Zan got up and wiped the cold sweat on his face. Just as he was about to turn around and leave, a shadow suddenly flashed into the side door of Ziji hall. A shadow came to the front of the imperial case and bowed.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter?"

"Oh?" Looking at the person in front of him, Yu Yuanxu's eyebrows moved slightly and took a look at Wang Zan.

"I'll leave first." Wang Zan knew that the man in front of him who could not see clearly was the commander of Yingwei, so he quickly left.

"Come on, what's the matter?" Yu Yuanxu looks at the person in front of him and says.

"Lu que, the son of Wei, entered the palace today. After he went to see the empress, he went to the Imperial Palace Library. It was nothing at all, but he suddenly wanted to enter the third floor of the library. He said that he wanted to access the files of the four divisions and three guards over the years. They were all top secret files. His majesty had an order that no one could access them without his Majesty's consent." Shadow Wei commander said.

"He's in?" Yu Yuanxu stood up and said.

The third floor of the Imperial Palace Library is the place where all the files of the four departments and three guards are stored. The four departments refer to the Department of Foreign Affairs under the direct jurisdiction of the foreign minister, the Department of internal affairs under the cabinet, the Department of military affairs under the cabinet, and the Department of internal and external military affairs under the direct control of the emperor. The three guards are shadow guards, secret guards and secret guards, which are integrated with guard, assassin, spy and secret.

On the third floor of the Imperial Palace Library, there are all the historical files of the four divisions and three guards. Some of these files are not even kept in the four divisions and three guards. There are innumerable secrets hidden in them since the founding of Da Qian. Many of them can't be made public or even known.

"Originally, I had been stopped by my minister, but my royal highness and Princess fragrance suddenly appeared, and Lu que had his Majesty's jade card in his hand. I had to send someone to stop me first and report to your majesty immediately." The commander of Yingwei said solemnly that he naturally knew what was stored in the third floor of the library. The Royal Sanwei was only loyal to the royal family. Yu Yuanxu, a benevolent and charitable king, had used Sanwei to do something in secret. What's more, all the secrets of the former emperors were for the emperors of the past dynasties, and they could not be known to outsiders, even the future prince, We can't get there now, let alone Lu que.

"Did Lu que say what he wanted to read?" Yu Yuan Xu paced two steps and turned to ask.

"I haven't had time to ask."

"Go and have a look." Yu Yuanxu thought for a while and walked towards the outside of the hall.

When they came to the Imperial Palace Library, they didn't see any tense atmosphere. Except for a few people who were still guarding the stairs on the third floor of the library, Lu que, Prince Yu Minghao and Princess Yu Piaoxiang were sitting on a desk. Lu que was explaining something to them with a book. Obviously, they were asking Lu que about his schoolwork.

"What are you doing?" Yu Yuanxu walks into the second floor of the library to see this scene. He is gratified that his youngest daughter, Yu Piaoxiang, is weak but extremely intelligent, while the crown prince, Yu Minghao, looks a bit dull, but he is a person with a clear mind. Lu que is not only their cousin, but also his future assistant minister. Naturally, he hopes that they can establish friendship when they are young.

"See your father."

"Minister Lu que, your majesty."

Seeing the arrival of the emperor, the three quickly got up and saluted.

After the ceremony, Yu Piaoxiang nudged Yu Minghao behind him. Yu Minghao's mouth twitched and said, "tell my father, my sister and I heard that Lu Que's cousin entered the palace today, so we specially came to ask him some questions about his schoolwork."

"There are also many great scholars editing books in this palace. You also have Taifu's teaching in your palace. Why do you want to consult Lu que?" Yu Yuanxu asked in surprise.

Although Lu que is talented, he is only a 16-year-old boy. How can he compare with those who have been dealing with books and characters for many years? He doesn't understand why his children have to come to Lu que for advice.

"My father and the palace scholars are all well-off people, but it doesn't mean they are good teachers. When they talk about things, either sages or saints, they always have to quote a lot of classics and go around a big circle to explain the problems clearly. Brother Lu is not like this. He uses specific examples, which are not only easy to understand, but also extends from one problem to many problems, And give the solution, better than Miyagi. " Yu Piaoxiang, the little princess, said angrily.

"Oh?" Yu Yuanxu looks at Lu Que in surprise. He has been studying in Gongxue since he was a child, and then entered Fengming academy through the big exam. Naturally, he knows how the palace bachelor who teaches in Gongxue teaches. He can't help nodding and saying, "this method is novel. There are specific examples that can make people understand it faster. I didn't expect that Lu que still has such ability."

"I dare not." Lu que glanced at them and said, "I haven't entered county school or county school since I was a child, and I don't know how to teach there. However, when I was a child, my father and uncle Baili taught me with specific examples and battles, so that I could listen to stories and remember a lot of things unconsciously. I thought that this way was different from the right way, But it can make people learn knowledge more quickly, and understand it well. If your majesty thinks that this way is not good, I am willing to accept the guilt. "

Looking at the modest and respectful Lu Que in front of him, Yu Yuanxu suddenly thinks, "I don't mean that. Your father and Bai Lijia are both my great talents. Even I can't compare with them in talent. Since they teach you this method, it shows that this method is good. Now you are a second-class military commander. I will give you the title of Prince Shaobao. If you have nothing to do, go to the East Palace more, Teach the prince. "

"Your Majesty, I'm just 16 years old, and I'm still studying in the Academy. How can I teach my Royal Highness the crown prince? I have many talents, and all the teachers in the academy are better than me." Lu que was surprised when he heard that the crown prince was one of the three junior officers in the East Palace and the assistant officer of the third division of the east palace. But strictly speaking, he was also one of the crown prince's teachers. Many courtiers were dissatisfied that he was promoted to the second rank military commander. How could he take such a position again.

And now the Taishi of Donggong is Zhuge Xingzhi, the prime minister, the Taifu is Luo canglan, the head of Fengming academy, and the Taibao is Zhong lilun, the Minister of rites. These are all people who study in the world. The other two of the three shaos of Donggong are Wen Cheng Hou Zhou Yan, and the Shaofu is Wen Jin Hou Lin Jin. They are also great sages with outstanding reputation. How can they be qualified to stand side by side with these people, and he has heard rumors before, The Shaobao emperor already belonged to Yan Zheng's father, who was the head of Yan Family of Jingye family. He was more qualified than himself to be Shaobao in the East Palace, no matter from the perspective of future Dynasty balance or his own knowledge.

"There is no priority in learning. You are the leader of the new generation of Da Qian. Naturally, you have this qualification." Yu Yuanxu said.

"Yes, brother Lu que, you speak much better than those palace bachelors. I'll take the Chongyang exam in a few months. You can come to the palace to teach us more." Yu Piaoxiang said in a coquettish way. Since she knew that the nine petals of red deer flower were obtained with the help of Lu que, Yu Piaoxiang became very close to Lu que. Although Lu que didn't enter the palace many times, every time she came to Yu Piaoxiang, she would come to him by asking for knowledge. This time, she brought the crown prince Yu Minghao together.

"Yes, cousin, what you're talking about is much more interesting than those lecturers in the east palace. They only know how to read the book, but they don't know how to adapt. Although there are thousands of words in the belly, there is nothing to do in the heart. Apart from some classics, there are not many benefits for the country and the people. You'd better teach me. " Yu Minghao, the crown prince, also said that he was disgusted by Gong Xue's wordy teaching method, and Lu Que's was more to his taste.

"Your Majesty, Shaobao is one of the few teachers of the crown prince. I'm too young to accept it, but I have to be trusted by your majesty and the crown prince. I can serve in the East Palace and accompany the crown prince when I'm not busy studying." Lu que naturally knew that the emperor's sudden conferment was more about deepening the relationship between himself and the crown prince than his talent and learning, so it was enough for him to be a servant. Shaobao was too eye-catching.

Yu Yuanxu said with a smile on his face, "in that case, you can serve as an official of the east palace. The prince is still young. When you have nothing to do, you can come to the palace to urge him to study."

"I will comply with the order." Lu Kuo bowed to his promise, thought about it, and then said, "Your Majesty, the prince will be admitted to the Academy in four years' time. It's better to have more attendants. I have a lot of talents. Among the new generation, Yun Xiansi, Su duo, Bai suiguang, Zhi Xingnan, Zhuge Yan, Duanmu ye, Lin Qingyu, Meng Cang, Li Chang, ye Zhiqiu and Yan Zheng are all excellent attendants in the Academy, Accompany the prince to study. "

"Sure. Wang Zan, take this matter down and send a letter to the cabinet tomorrow to use the seal. " Yu Yuanxu's eyes brighten when he hears that these people mentioned by Lu que can be said to be the most outstanding ones among the younger generation except Yu Tianxiang and Gu Qingcheng, who are on the expedition. Among these people, there are the sons of aristocratic families and the people of poor families. If they are all made servants of the East Palace, then after the future Prince ascends the throne, they will all be the people of his hidden residence, It is a force that can be trusted and used.

"Yes, I do."

"Lu que, I heard that you are going to go to the third floor of the school to read the archives of the fourth division and the third Wei. I don't know what you want to see." Yu Yuanxu finally asked the right question.

"Your Majesty, at that time, my father followed your Majesty's order to march north to the grassland, seconded the imperial city to offer sacrifices, and destroyed the Dahuang temple. The Qingyang empire was called emperor only a few years ago, and the previous Qingyang kingdom was less than a hundred years old. There are grassland holy places like the Dahuang temple on the grassland. The founding of the two countries in southern Xinjiang is much older than that of China. I'm a little worried. "

"Do you mean that there will be such a clan as Dahuang temple in southern Xinjiang, or such an expert in defending the royal power as our imperial city of Daqian?" Although Lu que didn't say it clearly, Yu Yuanxu understood it as soon as he heard it.

"Yes, your majesty, although even the most powerful people standing at the top of the Qingmu continent can't resist thousands of troops, and the mainland countries have long agreed that they can't use the strong people above the great calamity to attack and kill the other party's generals when the country is not broken, I've sent troops this time just to annex the two countries in southern Xinjiang. In case there are really strong people in southern Xinjiang, the Zhongyang king, who is commanding the battle in the front line Gu Xiang and the commanders may be in danger. " Lu is very worried about the lack of said.

When he chatted with Zhuge Yan, Duanmu ye and Lin Qingyu yesterday, he inadvertently talked about the grassland war of that year. When he talked about the destruction of the Dahuang temple, bu Shenglian, the Prime Minister of the Wendi Dynasty, who had long lived in seclusion, and Bai Licheng, the famous commander of the Wudi Dynasty, came back to fight with the Dahuang temple. At this time, he realized that there might be such experts in southern Xinjiang when they were dying.

Although as long as they don't break through the Holy Land and cast a new way, even those who are the most powerful can't compete with the army. After all, no matter how strong their accomplishments are, there is a limit to their physical strength. But if they attack the leader, it will be a bit of trouble.

"Marshal Lu, our three guards have sent people to secretly protect the generals in southern Xinjiang. You don't have to worry about that." At this time, the shadow Guard commander who had been hiding in the shadow and didn't speak suddenly said.

"Two years ago, I saved sister Tianxiang." Lu short light said.