Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 590: Reconciliation with Zhao Kang

The palace, which was not very lively with its white jade steps and red willow walls, seemed even more empty and lonely after the war.

The woman leaned on the railing and gazed into the distance with her beautiful eyes.

Zhao Kang came slowly, wrapped his hands around the woman's waist from behind, and rested his chin on Ye Hongxuexiang's shoulder: "It's finally over."

"If it weren't for you this time, Jingguo might really have perished."

Ye Hongxue said in a soft voice: "It is my greatest luck to meet you in this life."

"Me too, I would have died countless times without you. When everything is settled, how about the four of us put everything down and go to the mountains, forests and fields to indulge in the mountains and rivers?" Zhao Kang said, already imagining things in his mind. In that picture, the eyes are full of hope.

"I'll listen to you."

Ye Hongxue turned around with a smile and looked at the stubble on Zhao Kang's face and the tiredness that could not be concealed in his brows.

Her heart hurts.

No one knows how much energy this man has exhausted during this period, regardless of whether he is still in the palace at this moment.

She leaned her head on Zhao Kang's chest, hoping to soothe her tired heart.

Zhao Kang suddenly whispered: "It seems it's time for us to have a child."

Ye Hongxue blushed: "Have you thought about it?"

"of course."

In the past, Zhao Kang had taken very good measures to deal with the three girls, otherwise neither Ye Hongxue nor Her Majesty would look good if they had a pregnant belly.

Although Qin Yufeng was not among them, Zhao Kang had too many things to think about running around all day long.

Therefore, he was not allowed to give birth to a child for himself.

It's different now. As long as Jingguo settles down and has enough cannons, he believes that he has the ability to destroy Zhou and Qi as quickly as possible.

Now that I am about to run for three, I really need to think about this matter.

Seeing that Ye Hongxue had no objection, Zhao Kang laughed and carried the woman on his back happily out of the palace.

……

Also in the palace, the atmosphere above the main hall was tense, and many people's faces were even more gloomy and gloomy.

Just because Wu Xiong returned to Zhou State with the remaining defeated generals, and now he is stationed at Qingyun Pass, a border pass of Zhou State.

A civil servant stood up and shouted angrily: "Your Majesty, Wu Xiong's 30-strong army went out to fight, but now it has been defeated miserably, causing heavy damage to our country. He deserves to be killed for betraying your Majesty's trust!"

An official who was close to Wu Xiong immediately said: "Your Majesty thought that although Wu Xiong was defeated, there was a reason for the incident. No one expected that Qian Guo actually possessed such a thing as a cannon."

"Xiao Feiyu's million-strong army was completely wiped out by Zhao Kang, not to mention Wu Xiong's 30 troops. And according to what I know, only about 1 Qi troops escaped from Jingguo."

"Although Wu Xiong was defeated, he was able to save nearly [-] troops for our country. Although he was defeated, his crime did not lead to death!"

The official who had previously stood up to kill Wu Xiong sneered: "According to Master Qi, we still have to thank Commander Wu Xiong?"

"I never said that."

Mr. Qi said calmly: "But now that we are defeated, we should think about how to calm the anger of Qian Guo and Jing Guo."

"Instead of slashing at your own people with the knife, to put it bluntly, Your Majesty is using people right now! If Zhao Kang comes with a cannon at this time, then you have to rely on Wu Xiong to resist the enemy!"

An official chuckled: "Relying on Wu Xiong to resist the enemy? Are you afraid that we won't lose enough?"

Lord Qi immediately asked: "According to the battle report submitted by Wu Xiong, the weapon called the cannon used by Zhao Kang is far more powerful and ranged than the Thunderbolt Chariot. Only Wu Xiong among the generals of the Zhou Dynasty has personally fought against the enemy. This thing."

"And the rest of them have never seen it, let alone fought against it. When the time comes to send an inexperienced general to deal with Zhao Kang, what's the difference between that and death! Don't forget, even the commander-in-chief of the Qi State, Long Han, let go of a cannon It was blasted to death!"

Many people nodded slightly, feeling that what Mr. Qi said made sense.At this time, Li Muyi, who was sitting on the dragon chair with a calm face and no trace of sadness or joy, spoke.

"Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. Wu Xiong should indeed be killed, but as Mr. Qi said, there was a reason for the defeat this time and it was not a crime of war. According to my oral instructions, Wu Xiong was ordered to guard Qingyun Pass so that he can be punished and meritorious!"

Mr. Qi immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Okay, now let's talk about how to deal with Qian Guo and Jing Guo next."

Mr. Qi stood up and said: "Your Majesty, there are no absolute friends and enemies in the world, only absolute interests. Jingguo is now in complete decline. What we really have to consider is Qianguo!"

Li Muyi raised his eyebrows: "Master Qi, do you mean to send someone to fix it?"

Mr. Qi nodded and said: "Yes, since the last Four Kingdoms Cultural Conference, Wei Chen has specially studied Zhao Kang. This person is very greedy for money and beauty. As a national teacher of the Qian Kingdom, if he can deal with Zhao Kang, he will surely The country of Qian will not attack us."

"According to my imperial decree, the national treasury will allocate 300 million silver and select ten beauties to be sent to the Kingdom of Qian. I wonder who among the ministers can serve as this lobbyist?"

Everyone looked at each other, even Master Qi who had given the solution didn't want to get into trouble.

That guy Zhao Kang is not easy to deal with!

When I came to Yandu for the first time, I tricked Chen Shangyun, the Minister of Household Affairs.

His wife is Ye Hongxue from Jingguo.

If you go to Qian Country this time, maybe Zhao Kang won't agree or tell you, and the money will be withheld from you. By the time the matter is not completed, the money will be gone.

It would be strange if Li Muyi didn't chop himself when he came back.

The ministers all stared at me with big eyes and small eyes, but no one came forward to ask for orders to take on this arduous task.

Just when Li Muyi was about to suppress his anger, a man dressed in white suddenly appeared at the door of the hall.

Gongsun Yunxiu, who was like a fairy in the sky and did not eat the fireworks of the world, came holding a jade flute.

"Everyone Gongsun."

Li Muyi stood up quickly. The dean of Zhou Academy could enter and leave the palace at will. This was authorized by the imperial power.

Gongsun Yunxiu stood still, with a cold look on his face, which made people wonder whether this beauty on earth was really an immortal who had been banished to the human world.

"I'm going to Qianguo."

Gongsun Yunxiu only said four words, and the officials heaved a sigh of relief.

Li Muyi also showed a smile: "We have Gongsun, and I, Zhou Guo Wuyou, have been relying on Gongsun for so long."

Gongsun Yunxiu just looked at Li Muyi, turned around and left without saying anything.

Li Muyi didn't care and said to leave the court.

In the harem.

A woman looks in the mirror and traces her makeup and makeup. Just past her thirties is also the time when a woman is most charming.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

The voice of a palace maid came from outside, but she didn't pay attention and continued to trace the red makeup.

"You all should step aside, I want to talk to Concubine Rong."

Li Muyi, who was wearing a dragon robe, walked in. Looking at Concubine Rong who was making up in the mirror, he quickened his steps.

Then he picked up Concubine Rong and placed her on the dressing table.

(End of this chapter)