Chapter 1136 1137 [Girl’s Choice]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1136 1137 [Girl’s Choice]

Southern Zhou Dynasty, on the eastern outskirts of Jian'an City, beside the Blue Lake.

The autumn sunshine casts sparkling gold on the lake, the breeze ripples, and occasionally flocks of birds fly high in the sky, rushing all the way to the warmer south to prepare for the coming cold winter.

This place is extremely elegant and quiet, and ordinary people cannot get a glimpse of it. Even the rangers who are accustomed to climbing over eaves and walls do not dare to get too close to this manor that has exclusive views of the green lake, because it seems to be hidden among the greenery.

In fact, there are various light and dark sentries scattered throughout.

Most of the time, Xu Churong would stay in the manor, occasionally returning to Jian'an City to meet the heads of the Nandu clan.

It's just that the arrival of an old man today broke the silence here. The footsteps of the maids and maids were extremely soft, so as not to disturb the thoughts of the two people in the waterside pavilion.

Xu Churong sat beside the railing and looked at the scenery on the lake quietly.

Three feet to her left, the old man stood with his hands behind his back.

Compared with a year ago, the old man looked more tired, with a lingering tired look on his face.

In the past year, chaos had occurred frequently in the court, among the people, in the military, and in the family. Many times, he had to make choices that were against his will.

The clearing of the land has been met with great resistance, and the reform of taxation is far away. The powerful are still in a dream, and public resentment is gradually boiling. The military rectification is effective, but the struggle between the two major forces of the Xian family and the Fang family has surfaced. Although

Xian Chunqiu and Fang Xiexiao's strong suppression has put it on hold for the time being, but no one knows when this fire will burst out.

As the chief minister of the cabinet, the old man has to not only handle government affairs, but the most important thing is to mediate among such complex power relations.

He could order the arrest of certain landowners who resisted clearing their land, or he could attack a certain dignitary's mansion, but he could not form a top-down force to sweep away the filth in this land.

The reason is that the gatekeepers are entrenched and the official system is corrupt.

Unless he kills everyone who stands in the way and purges most of the officials in the country, perhaps this will be able to achieve his vision.

At this time, the old man couldn't help but envy the young man to the north.

From the Shitan Temple, the Imperial Medical Clinic to the Farming and Mulberry Prison, the development of people's livelihood has gone smoothly. There are many people who have come to help the people, and no one dares to stop them from clearing the land. With the reputation established over the years and the unswerving support of the new emperor, as well as the support of most civil servants and military generals,

With their cooperation, Pei Yue's reforms were implemented extremely smoothly.

The old man also knew that the young prince did not stop there. He vigorously developed handicrafts and commerce in the southern border, and the changes in those places were rapid.

He also heard that Pei Yue wanted to build new official roads in Liang Kingdom and at the same time expand the scale of official teaching in various states.

Each one of these was like a huge boulder pressing on his and Emperor Qingyuan's hearts, almost making it impossible for them to breathe. It would be fine if both sides advanced at the same time, but the reality was so cruel. In comparison, the thick

Frustration seems to follow me everywhere.

Didn't the powerful people of the Zhou Dynasty realize that the gap between the two countries was getting wider and wider, and that the previous compensation of 20 million taels of silver could not satisfy the appetites of the Northern Liang monarchs and ministers?

At this moment, Xu Churong said leisurely: "Dad, actually everyone knows how the situation will develop in the future, but some people don't care at all. In their view, the change of ownership is not the end of the world, it is just the person sitting on the dragon throne.

It’s a different one. But the emperor doesn’t know how to divide himself. To govern all parts of the world, we need people like them after all.”

The corner of her mouth raised a mocking arc and continued: "Therefore, from ancient times to the present, the king cannot surrender. Even if he surrenders, it will be difficult to end well. But the ministers are different. They can become loyal ministers of Beiliang in a sudden change and still enjoy the glory.

Wealth."

For a famous poetry and calligraphy family like the Xu family in Qinghe, rules have always been very important.

Even Xu Xi, who had recently become prominent in the Southern Zhou officialdom, was still respectful in front of his father and did not dare to do anything inappropriate.

It is extremely rare to see Xu Huiyan standing and Xu Churong sitting calmly like this.

It's just that the father and daughter obviously don't care about such minutiae. Perhaps it's because Xu Huiyan doted on their young daughter so much back then, or perhaps the battle under Jiangling City created an irreparable rift between them.

Xu Huiyan was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Xu Xi said that as a father, you should not be exposed to these things."

Xu Churong smiled and said nonchalantly: "The third brother is worried that I will backhand sell the Xu family in Qinghe to Pei Yue, because he has always thought that I am that little girl who has not grown up. I have been spoiled since I was a child and have an unruly temperament.

Taboo. Dad, you can't blame Third Brother for this. He is a simple and upright gentleman. He doesn't understand the treacherous nature of people's hearts and the dangerous world. He can maintain success but cannot develop."

Xu Huiyan was noncommittal and changed the topic: "Between Dazhou and Beiliang, if there is one person who can change the situation, there may not be a military conflict."

Xu Churong naturally understood the deeper meaning of her words, and she turned to look at her father.

Although he is not yet old enough to know his destiny, Xu Huiyan has clearly shown his age.

For some reason, she felt sad in her heart.

So she stood up quickly, walked to Xu Huiyan, and said pointedly: "Dad, even if my daughter is willing to speak out about this matter, I don't know why Pei Yue agreed?"

Xu Huiyan said calmly: "The great Zhou Dynasty will always exist, and Pei Yue's position will be stable."

Xu Churong nodded obediently and said: "What dad said is absolutely true. After the old emperor passed away, the new emperor still had great trust in Pei Yue. His position seemed unshakable, but his power has been revealed. There are countless capable ministers and brave generals in Beiliang. I think he will

Many people have noticed this problem. But even if there is such a reason, my daughter is still sure that Pei Yue will not agree."

Xu Huiyan showed a slightly puzzled look, and turned to look at her face, which was still pure and even childish, but there was already the air of a young phoenix in her eyes.

Xu Churong said: "Because dad never thought about helping Pei Yue, he just wanted to use him to paralyze the Beiliang court. Dad, let's leave aside the past things for now. If you can tell me honestly today, maybe my daughter will feel better."

Xu Huiyan shook his head and said: "Even if this is my father's plan to delay the war, for Pei Yue, the advantages still outweigh the disadvantages."

Xu Churong chuckled and said: "A delaying tactic? Dad has only seen his daughter a few times in the past year. It seems that he doesn't know her as well as the third brother. This is not a delaying tactic, but a cover-up."

Until this moment, Xu Huiyan's expression finally showed some solemnity.

Xu Churong walked forward slowly to the railing, stared at the sparkling blue lake, and said softly: "Pei Yue trusts his daughter very much and has not concealed his arrangements here, so my daughter does not want to live up to this trust.

Dad, Marquis Jubei went to Pingjiang Town two months ago, presumably to discuss raising troops to march north? The military strength of the Zhou Dynasty is definitely not enough to defeat Liang Jun, and another force will definitely be needed."

She turned around to face Xu Huiyan's direct gaze and said calmly: "Your Majesty is determined to join forces with the Kingdom of Wu?"

Xu Huiyan couldn't hide his shock and said slowly: "Did you calculate all this yourself?"

"It's not important."

Xu Churong's green hair on her temples was blown by the autumn wind. She pushed her messy hair behind her ears and said with a smile: "Dad, my daughter has sent someone to send this information to the north in advance. Before dad arrived, Mr. Xi must have been

Inform Pei Yue of the news."

"you--"

Xu Huiyan subconsciously raised his right hand.

Xu Churong showed no fear at all and said calmly: "Dad, you think your daughter is taking revenge on the Xu family?"

The smile on her face was a bit bitter and a bit decisive, and she continued: "Dad, if all the princes in the court are as loyal as you, how could my daughter act like this? The building will collapse and no one can stop it. Qinghe

Is the Xu family's millennium-old foundation destroyed? Dad, this court is hopeless. Apart from Dad and Your Majesty, how many people are really serving the country? Could it be the Marquis of Jubei who is hiding a treacherous heart?

"

"All the powerful people in the dynasty are like this. My daughter really doesn't know why she needs to continue to persist."

"The daughter knows that her father is unwilling to commit such a rebellious act, and the daughter also knows that her father is in every possible embarrassment and has trouble sleeping at night."

"In that case, let my daughter bear the blame."
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