I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Chapter 168 Little Empress: Yes, Master
Seeing how powerful Fang Xiu's gun is.

The little empress was obviously in a much better mood.

Although he didn't catch any prey, when he came back, he hummed a little tune along the way.

If it weren't for Fang Xiu still beside him.

Guaranteed to bounce around like a little girl.

"Fang Xiu, when are you going to equip the new army with muskets?"

Wu Mingkong walked on the bluestone bricks of Tangquan Palace and asked curiously.

Fang Xiudao: "I haven't made up my mind yet."

Wu Mingkong hummed without asking any further questions, and continued walking forward.

Suddenly, a white dress not far away caught her attention.

"There's someone ahead."

Looking at the figure, Wu Mingkong was sure that she was not a maid from Tangquan Palace, so he hurriedly stopped and grabbed Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu was startled, looked up, and saw Shangguan Haitang holding a folding fan, standing there straight.

"My own."

Fang Xiu stretched out his hand and patted the little Empress' shoulder to comfort her.

Looking at Shangguan Haitang, he asked, "What's the matter?"

Shangguan Haitang saw Fang Xiu, stepped up and bowed to salute.

Glancing at the little empress, she said in a deep voice:

"The humble official has something important to report."

When the little empress saw this, she immediately understood that she wanted to avoid her, and instantly became unhappy.

She curled her lips, and said in her heart: Your master has treated me honestly!You don't know!
Fang Xiu waved his hand and said, "But it's okay to say."

Shangguan Haitang no longer hesitated, and said seriously:

"News came from the state of Zhou that more than [-] prefectures in the entire state of the state of Zhou have put the name on the side of the Qing emperor, putting pressure on the emperor of Zhou to ask Wei Dongzheng to be executed!

Here is the list of Qinwang Prefecture, please have a look! "

As he spoke, he took out a booklet and handed it to Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to take it, looked at it from top to bottom for a while, frowned slightly, and asked:
"so much?"

You know, there are only eleven state officials under Fang Xiu's control.

But right now, there are 57 state capitals on the Qing emperor's side.

In other words, 46 of the state capitals are spontaneous rebels.

This number has completely exceeded Fang Xiu's estimate.

Shangguan Haitang explained:
"In my humble opinion, it should be the reason why Emperor Zhou enlisted the Huben army to defend the capital."

Zhou Huang implemented the New Deal, and the officials and gentry in the various state capitals had long-standing grievances, but they dared not resist because of the prestige of the Huben Army.

Now, Zhou Huang conscripted the Huben army to the capital, which is equivalent to removing the curse on their heads.

And using the weak guards to counter the rebellion is tantamount to telling everyone that even if they play the banner of the Qing emperor, they will not be wiped out in a while.

In this way, the worries in the hearts of officials and gentry will be reduced.

In addition, this time King Qin's state capital popped up eleven in one go.

It gives people a feeling that the world has suffered from the New Deal for a long time.

A single spark can start a prairie fire.

Because of this, the state capitals responded positively, reaching 57 in just one month, accounting for almost one-third of all state capitals in the Zhou Kingdom!

"From this point of view, the power of Zhou's scholar-bureaucrats is stronger than imagined."

"For Daqian, it's a good thing."

Fang Xiu looked pensive and remained silent for a long time.

Wu Mingkong stood where he was, looked at Fang Xiu, and wanted to say something.

But seeing him frowning and thinking, he felt that it was not easy to disturb him, so he didn't speak.

Time passed by minute by minute.

A gust of cold wind howled past.

Fang Xiu raised his eyes slowly, looked at Shangguan Haitang, his expression became unusually serious, and solemnly said:

"Plan ahead."

"After the beginning of spring, attack Zhou Guo!"

As soon as this word comes out.

Wu Mingkong's pupils shrank rapidly, and his expression looked a little surprised.

Ever since Fang Xiu mentioned the matter of conquering the world to her last time, she has been wondering when Fang Xiu's sharp sword will be unsheathed.

Five years later?
ten years later?
She thought about it.

The only thing I never thought about was after the beginning of spring.

At this moment.

Looking at Fang Xiu in front of him.

The little empress really wanted to say, "Are you in a hurry?"

However, seeing Fang Xiu's solemn expression, he swallowed back his original words.

after all.

She once said to Fangxiu: No matter when, I will believe in you.

"Since he said to fight Zhou Guo after the spring, then fight Zhou Guo after the spring!"

"Don't miss this opportunity! I should trust him!"

Think of this.

Wu Mingkong made up his mind and stood beside Fang Xiu with the same solemn expression.

"Fang Xiu, what do you need me to do?"

Fang Xiu turned his head to look at the little empress, and said seriously:
"Your Majesty has only one thing to do, unswervingly support the minister to fight this war!"

Wu Mingkong nodded heavily: "I will!"

Fang Xiu let out a "hmm", thought for a while, and said:
"There is one more thing, I hope that His Majesty can return to Chang'an, and together with the minister, clean up the officials in the court who oppose this matter."

Today's Fang Xiu, although the power is in the hands of the government and the public, has started a massive war, which involves the fate of the country and the interests of countless officials and gentry.

There are bound to be countless people who stand up against it.

There are even some people who, in order to protect their own interests, will threaten the little empress with their lives!

Using various methods and reasons to force Fang Xiu and the little empress to make concessions.

As a notorious adulterer, Fang Xiu naturally didn't like them.

As the new emperor, the little empress is different.

All Fang Xiu said now is to tell the little empress one thing, no matter who you face or what you face, you must be firm in your attitude towards Zhou Guo!

Wu Mingkong also understood what Fang Xiu said.

The big watery eyes revealed an unprecedented firmness.

She took a step forward, looked up at Fang Xiu, and nodded heavily:

"Okay! I promise you!"

No extra words.

Just a few simple words, but Fang Xiu's heart was filled with warmth.

He stretched out his arms to wrap around the waist of the little empress, and kissed her fair forehead.

"There are outsiders"

The little female emperor's pretty face instantly turned red, and she secretly glanced at Shangguan Haitang, then quickly withdrew her gaze, with a guilty conscience.

Shangguan Haitang's expression was very flat.

After all, she has seen more intense things.

Fang Xiu turned his head to look at Shangguan Haitang, and ordered: "Pass a letter to Daji, ask her to prepare, and send invitations to wealthy businessmen from all over the world, inviting them to come to Chang'an Zhenbaozhai to taste colored glaze!"

As the saying goes, before soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first.

Now that you have decided to fight Zhou, you must prepare various logistical materials in advance.

The treasury is empty.

All Fang Xiu could do was to sell the hoarded glazed back and forth for a wave of blood.

"Yes, Master!"

Shangguan Haitang said respectfully.

Fang Xiu thought for a while, and then ordered: "In the name of the truth, send a letter to Qian Haonan, asking him to recruit new troops nationwide, the number is not limited!"

"Yes, Master!"

Fang Xiu looked at her, waved his hands and said, "Get ready, the truth and Your Majesty will return to Beijing today!"

"Yes, Master!"

Shangguan Haitang saluted, turned and left.

Fang Xiu looked down at the little empress and said, "Your Majesty, it's time for us to go back."

Although I only stayed in Tangquan Palace for a few days.

But for the past few days, the little empress had a fairly happy life.

Wait for Shangguan Haitang to go a little further.

Wu Mingkong looked up at Fang Xiu, blinked his big watery eyes, and replied in a soft voice: "Yes, master."

"Your Majesty is very good at..."

Fang Xiu was startled for a moment, then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he made a joke.

The little empress raised her head, wanting to say something.

Before he could speak, Fang Xiu reached out to hold her small face and kissed her.

After a while.

Wu Mingkong's face was flushed in his arms, and his eyes were a little misty.

The tight body became softer and softer in the passionate kiss.

Also getting used to it.

"Mmmm."

"Don't move around."

not far away.

Shangguan Haitang, who has excellent hearing ability, paused when he heard the three words "Yes, Master".

Taking a deep breath, suppressing the urge to look back, he quickly left here.

In the blink of an eye, it was seven days later.

Fang Xiu returned to Xiangguo Mansion to arrange the follow-up matters.

Wu Mingkong returned to the palace to deal with the memorials presented in the past few days.

at the same time.

The yamen of the Ministry of Rites outside the palace.

Liu Hongwen, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, looked at Cheng Zhengdao, who was talking about etiquette and etiquette, with a helpless expression on his face.

"Cheng Jijiu, I will tell you the truth, and I am powerless in this matter."

"Indeed, as you said, what is built in the scriptures is a country where rituals and music have collapsed."

"But so what. What violates the etiquette is the characters in the storybook. What does it have to do with the storybook itself? What does it have to do with Dagan Monthly?"

"If it is as you said, as long as there are things that are not in accordance with the etiquette in the scriptures, it is to promote chaos and incite robbery, then how many scripts are there left in the world that can be read?"

"Aside from other things, the "Nie Xiaoqian" that has been circulated in various countries even involves the relationship between humans and ghosts. In the eyes of Mr. Cheng, what should it be?"

Hear this.

Cheng Zhengdao frowned slightly, and said with some displeasure:

"Liu Butang's words are wrong. In my opinion, the way of a sage is to educate the world. Such useless words will not only fail to educate the people, but will lead the people astray. Should not exist!"

Liu Hongwen sighed, and said helplessly:

"What does Master Jijiu mean, all the words should be thrown into the pit and burned?"

Cheng Zhengdao said calmly:
"If there is a certain story book, the common people can understand the way of saints from it after reading it, so why burn it?"

"What the old man is talking about is those scripts that advocate chaos. Liu Butang should not confuse them."

Liu Hongwen was a little anxious, and raised his voice:

"Master Jijiu, how do you know that the people who read the chaotic script you think can't comprehend the way of a sage?
How do you know that the people will not rebel and make trouble after reading the book that you think is so beneficial?
What's the story, it's not your master Jijiu who has the final say, right? "

Cheng Zhengdao still said in a calm tone:

"The Ministry of Rites is in charge of etiquette education, so it should naturally take on the responsibility of distinguishing good or bad scripts."

Liu Hongwen took a deep breath, calmed down, and said seriously:
"My official believes that "Water Margin", "Romance of the West Chamber", "Nie Xiaoqian", and "Legend of the Condor Heroes" are not storybooks that advocate chaos. Please go back, Mr. Jijiu."

Cheng Zhengdao looked at him, his expression became colder, he frowned and said:
"In my opinion, the "Water Margin"."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Liu Hongwen knew that he was going to talk endlessly again.

Finally couldn't bear it anymore, and said angrily:
"I don't understand. Why does Lord Jijiu insist on staring at several scripts, just because the people like them? What's wrong with people liking them?"

Cheng Zhengdao said coldly:
"If you only judge things by liking or not, what's the use of ritual and music in the world?

The sage said: Man is born in peace, and it is the nature of heaven.

Feeling moved by things is also sexual desire.

Know things to know, and then likes and dislikes.

Likes and dislikes are undisciplined inside, and temptations are outside, and you cannot turn back, and the law of heaven is destroyed."

"enough!"

Liu Hongwen looked at him and said firmly:
"No matter what you say, I will never join you in impeaching the Prime Minister!"

Cheng Zhengdao said coldly: "You have studied hard for ten years, delved into the classics of sages, and comprehended the way of sages. Once you pass the imperial examination, you can enter the court and become an official.

Now that the official is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, he is in charge of the education of rites and music. In the face of things like Dagan Monthly that promote chaos, just because the person behind it is the prime minister of the dynasty, he turns a blind eye. How is this different from helping the tyrant? "

Speaking of this point.

Liu Hongwen didn't save him any face, and said with a sneer, "If Mr. Jijiu is really so high-minded, why don't you stand up and criticize when Mr. Prime Minister refers to a deer as a horse?"

Cheng Zhengdao frowned, and asked, "Why call a deer a horse?"

Seeing his expression, Liu Hongwen immediately understood that he really didn't know how to pretend to be a horse.

Sighing in my heart, I looked at him and asked, "Master Jijiu really intends to fight to the death with Lord Prime Minister?"

Cheng Zhengdao said coldly: "The old man is just to maintain the way of ritual and music."

get this answer.

Liu Hongwen took a deep look at him, and thought: Since you are determined to seek death, then I have nothing to say to you.

With a wave of his hand, he said coldly:
"Come on! See off!"

The voice fell.

Then several guards stepped forward, carried Cheng Zhengdao, and left the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

Cheng Zhengdao obviously didn't expect that Liu Hongwen would dare to use such a rough method to treat himself.

An old face was flushed red, and he said through gritted teeth:
"Liu Hongwen, as a servant of the Ministry of Rites, you are not worthy of virtue, and you are not worthy of being an official. I want to impeach you to His Majesty!"

Hearing this, Liu Hongwen sneered, and said in his heart: against the prime minister, you don't know how many days you can live, but you come to impeach me, whatever you want to impeach me, if I look at you, I will be considered a loser.

the other side.

Cheng Zhengdao was kicked out of the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, his chest was full of anger, he looked at the palace aside, and finally made a decision.

He wants to go before His Majesty to impeach that treacherous Prime Minister Fang Xiu!
Think so.

With a cold snort, he walked towards the palace.

at this time.

A voice suddenly came from the household office not far away.

"Cheng Jijiu, please stop!"

Cheng Zhengdao turned his head, looked at the source of the voice, and saw a vicissitudes of face, with a smile, looking at himself.

"What is Qin Butang doing?"

Cheng Zhengdao looked at Qin Xingyan, with a flash of disgust in his eyes, and said coldly.

Qin Xingyan didn't care either, and said with a smile:

"Cheng Jijiu, I mainly want to ask if there is still a chance for Quan Zi to return to the Imperial College."

Cheng Zhengdao frowned slightly, and said coldly:

"Who is your son?"

Qin Xing said: "The dog's name is Shouyang."

Cheng Zhengdao was startled at first, then his expression became more disgusted, and he said in a bad mood:
"Who is this old man supposed to be! So it's Qin Shouyang who is not a son of man!"

"Contradicting the teacher face to face, disrespecting the way of a saint, such a person, how can our Zijian tolerate it!"

Qin Xingyan narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this, and asked:

"Is there really no room for maneuver?"

Cheng Zhengdao said coldly: "No!"

Qin Xingyan let out a breath slowly, and said: "Then the official can be considered at ease."

Cheng Zhengdao glanced at him, not quite understanding the meaning of this sentence.

However, he didn't care, he snorted coldly, turned around and was about to leave.

at this time.

Suddenly there was an angry shout from beside him.

"Cheng Gou! The old man has endured you for a long time! Watch!"

Cheng Zhengdao was startled, and subconsciously turned his head to look, and saw a fist the size of a sandbag gradually enlarged in his pupils.

Immediately afterwards, the right eye received a solid punch.

Qin Xingyan rolled up his sleeves and punched Cheng Zhengdao with a left punch and a right punch.

The two are about the same age.

But Qin Xingyan's body was stronger, and he was well prepared to knock Cheng Zhengdao to the ground in no time.

Cheng Zhengdao, as the Guozijian Jijiu, never thought that Qin Xingyan's dignified Minister of the Household Department, a second-rank official, would act like a vulgar hooligan in the street.

Lying on the ground, completely bewildered.

On the other side, Qin Xingyan looked at him, still puzzled.

He kicked hard again, spat, and cursed angrily:

"You bastard! How dare you show off in front of this old man with a small Imperial College offering wine!"

"How dare you say that the old man's son is not a son of man! Today is at the gate of the yamen, and the old man will save you a little face. If we meet again someday, the old man will knock out your teeth for you!"

"The old man told you, your Imperial College, Zhengyang still doesn't want to go!"

"The old man will give you money to open an academy for him, and let him study the way of a saint! One day, sooner or later, you will be pulled from the position of offering wine!"

When Qin Xingyan said this, he kicked him in the face again, and only then did he relieve his anger and turned to leave.

Cheng Zhengdao lay on the ground, covering his face, and it took him a while to recover.

He stretched out his hand, pointed at Qin Xingyan's back, and said in a trembling voice, "Qin Xingyan!"

"Old man, I want to impeach you!"

(End of this chapter)