nycdaug Chapter 174 Volunteering to Go to the South
Chapter 174 Volunteering to Go to the South
"Okay, let's all get up. What Yuan Zhao said makes sense." Su Qingluo said casually.
The ministers stood up and looked at each other. They always felt that if Princess Yuan Zhao really tried to usurp the throne one day, His Majesty would have to smile and praise her for her courage and wisdom.
I’ve seen people loving their children, but I’ve never seen one who loves them so much.
The court began to discuss serious matters, which was nothing more than how to choose between attacking Donglan and supporting the Southern Kingdom.
Wen Zhimiao didn't understand what to choose.
Today, Tianqi is a rich and powerful country, and all it needs to do is to defeat Donglan.
"Mother Queen, I would like to ask to lead the troops to Donglan." Donglan has become more and more presumptuous in recent years under the instigation of Beirong.
Tianqi supported Hu Yanguo, and Beirong colluded with Donglan, the troublemaker.
If the Queen of the Southern Kingdom was not Wen Rongxue, it would be sad, and the Northern Rong would also go to stir up troubled waters.
The Queen of Beirong is really a restless person.
"Your Highness, no! Absolutely not!" An old minister was shocked by Wen Zhimiao's request.
Then there was a chorus of voices trying to stop her, and even Yun Zhou looked at her, as if he didn't quite understand what she was up to.
But her eyes were full of warning, as if saying that if Wen Zhimiao really dared to go, she would be finished.
Wen Zhimiao smiled at her and even winked slyly.
[Although I really want to go, I don’t think anyone will agree to let me go. It’s better to motivate those generals and then ask my mother to let me go to find my aunt. But I’m afraid I have to take Dean Lu with me.]
Su Qingluo heard her mumbling in her heart and understood her true intentions.
Wen Zhimiao wanted to find Wen Rongxue, and probably also wanted to find out the specific situation of the Southern Kingdom.
In recent years, there have been more and more rumors about the South Country’s ambitions.
Of course she had to check, but Su Qingluo didn't expect Wen Zhimiao would want to check it herself. Su Qingluo couldn't understand why Wen Zhimiao wanted to check it herself.
"Mother Queen, I just think that it is a shame that our country, Tianqi, is so great, but its people on the border are always robbed by Donglan. Donglan's navy has been strong in recent years, and there are many rare treasures in the East China Sea islands. If our dynasty wants to get them, we have to buy them from Donglan at a high price."
"What's even worse is that Donglan, relying on its powerful navy, always bullies our fishermen in the sea, causing difficulties for the local people. It's truly a shame." Wen Zhimiao said righteously.
Those military generals had already been speechless because of their poor speaking skills caused by the civil officials, but they became stiff again after hearing Wen Zhimiao's words.
Several generals came forward to ask for battle.
Su Qingluo smiled and said, "Of course we have to fight Donglan, but are you good at naval battles?"
After these words were spoken, several generals fell silent.
"We have to fight, but I have already chosen the commander-in-chief. As for the Southern Kingdom, let Yuan Zhao lead the army to deliver some supplies and visit your aunt to see how she is doing."
In order to unify the southern countries, Wen Rongxue has not only fought wars everywhere in recent years, but has also been in places with heavy miasma for many years, and her health has been worn down day by day. In the past two years, we have often received news that she is seriously ill.
"My son, take your orders."
Only Yun Zhou frowned slightly and looked at Su Qingluo and Wen Zhimiao.
Later, the issue of building canals and dredging rivers was mentioned again at the morning court. Su Qingluo and Yun Zhou have really done a lot in the past ten years.
Nowadays, due to the development of water conservancy, floods in the south have become much less, and with the implementation of a series of measures such as promoting economic development in the south and reforming the tax system, Tianqi's economy and culture have made great progress.
There are many men of letters and scholars, and merchants travel between countries. Today, Yunjing City can be said to be the most prosperous place in the world.
It’s just a pity that the Lu Jin Kingdom controls the western fortress and is unwilling to trade with Tianqi.
Su Qingluo also wants to change the current land distribution system. Since the founding of the previous dynasty, the phenomenon of land annexation has become increasingly serious. These do not seem to be big problems now, but it is hard to say if they continue for another ten years.
Although Su Qingluo would probably abdicate in ten years, she had never intended to leave a mess for Wen Zhimiao.
However, the taxation has already caused dissatisfaction among many local gentry and powerful people, and it would definitely be inappropriate to change the land system again in a short period of time.
Although Yun Zhou and Su Qingluo wanted to, they knew not to be too anxious.
The morning court was adjourned after some discussion of old matters.
Recently, the Tianqi government has been stable and the domestic situation has been stable, so there are really not so many urgent matters to discuss.
After the morning court session, the ministers respectfully saw the emperor off before leaving the Taiji Hall one after another.
Outside the palace, Wen Zhimiao caught up with Yun Zhou.
Yun Zhou and Shi Guanchao were walking side by side at this moment, and it was unknown what they were talking about.
As soon as Wen Zhimiao walked over, the two stopped talking.
Yun Zhou looked at Wen Zhimiao and asked her angrily, "Why do you want to go to the South Country?"
"My aunt wrote to me, asking me to go to the South Country to help investigate something." Wen Zhimiao is now fifteen years old and tall, much taller than Yun Zhou.
"I wonder what the Southern Kingdom asked Your Highness to investigate?" Shi Guanchao asked curiously.
"My aunt said that there might be forces from the previous dynasty in the South Country, and they want to fool the people through preaching. The people in the South Country are poor and ignorant, and they are not as good as the people in the Central Plains. But her health has been deteriorating recently, and I am afraid she will not live long. The ministers around her do not trust her, so she wrote to me."
"Why did you send the message but not me and your mother?"
"How would I know that? But I really want to go and see." Wen Zhimiao spread his hands.
“There are many uncivilized areas in the South. If we can find an opportunity to develop them well, and then after a hundred years, directly incorporate them into the territory of Tianqi, wouldn’t that be better?” Wen Zhimiao said with a smile.
Shi Guanchao looked at her. This little princess's ambition was no less than her mother's.
“If Your Highness wants to go, please take Wanyue with you so that you can take care of her.” Shi Guanchao said softly.
Wen Zhimiao scratched her head, she wanted to too.
"But the imperial examination will be held in a few days, and my sister still has to study hard for the exam. I can't ask her to give up the exam and just go with me to that remote place in the south, right?" Wen Zhimiao really couldn't do it.
"Your Highness, it will take a few days to collect food and fodder. It won't be that fast. By the time Your Highness sets out, the imperial examination will probably be over." Shi Guanchao smiled.
Wen Zhimiao thought about it and said, "That's right."
Seeing that they had reached the intersection, Shi Guanchao had to go home, and Wen Zhimiao and Yun Zhou naturally returned to the palace.
Seeing Qi Guyu waiting for Master Guanchao from afar, Wen Zhimiao smiled and said, "Zhou Zhou, do you think there is any possibility between my aunt and the prime minister?"
Yun Zhou glanced at the two and said, "Maybe it's possible, who knows."
"You said it's possible, so it should be possible." Wen Zhimiao was quite looking forward to this couple.
"The South is not as easy to go to as you think. Do you really want to go there?" Yun Zhou was still worried. That was a place of exile. How could it be so easy to go there?
"Zhou Zhou, you and mother always want me to take over as soon as possible. How can you convince others if I don't make some achievements?" Wen Zhimiao winked at her.
"I'm not forcing you, and your mother won't either."
"Alas, then who can help but feel sorry for you?" Wen Zhimiao said with a smile: "I know you want to retire and go out to play."
"Don't worry, I will kidnap Dean Lu. I secretly found out why Dean Lu entered the palace."
Yun Zhou raised his eyebrows slightly: "Oh?"
Yun Zhou was really curious about why Lu Jiaoyue entered the palace, but she was too lazy to investigate. After all, as long as Lu Jiaoyue didn't do anything wrong, it didn't matter why she entered the palace.
"Looking for a girl, she is Wen Rongxue's sister. I met her once before. She has a congenital disease. Lu Jiaoyue promised her that she would treat her. But I only know that she is a member of the royal family, but I don't know her specific name."
Yun Zhou was silent. Wen Rongxue's sister was even sicker than Wen Rongxue. Could she really be cured?
"It's unclear whether she can be cured, but Lu Jiaoyue is definitely willing to give it a try. If she's willing to go, then Wen Rongxue will have a glimmer of hope. What if she can be saved?"
Wen Zhimiao sighed: "If my aunt died suddenly, the Southern Kingdom, which was already united in appearance but not in spirit, would definitely fall apart in an instant."
This is also true.