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In the past few years, Nanyang County has been keeping a low profile. However, in the past two years, Jiang Shaohua has been shining too brightly, and Nanyang County, the pearl of the north, has also been unable to hide its brilliance. It is inevitable that some greedy people will covet it.

Jiang Shaohua curled the corner of his mouth and told the story of the women of the Li family entering the palace to give advice to Empress Dowager Li.

Feng Changshi was shocked and furious when he heard this: "The Li family is so greedy and shameless! They actually came up with such a despicable method! Fortunately, the emperor was clear-headed and did not listen to the Queen Mother Li's nonsense."

Otherwise, it would be a big trouble.

Chen Changshi frowned and said, "The Li family's hand has been cut off. I'm afraid there will be Zheng and Wang families in the future."

"Not only them, but also the Lu and Cui families, we have to be on guard." Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "Lu Cong is capable, Cui Wang has made contributions, and this princess will use them. However, the Lu and Cui families want to build up their power in Nanyang County, and this princess will not allow it."

Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi looked at each other and responded in unison.

Lu Xuan, who was born in the Lu family, was Jiang Shaohua's biological father, and Changning Earl Cui Du was a descendant of Boling Cui family. The princess even had to be wary of the Lu and Cui families, which showed that the princess did not intend to share power with anyone.

This is undoubtedly a good thing for the officials of the Nanyang Palace.

Jiang Shaohua told the two chief officials everything he had done in the capital. These things had been written in the letter, and now the three of them were sitting together and talking, so there was no need to hide anything, and the communication was direct and smooth.

"That is to say, the court is relatively stable at the moment." Chen Changshi looked relieved: "The princess has made great contributions during her visit to the capital!"

Feng Changshi sighed, "I'm afraid that the princess' loyalty will be seen as overly ambitious and ruthless in the eyes of others. The court officials dare not speak out and will secretly make things difficult for the princess and Nanyang County in the future."

Jiang Shaohua smiled faintly: "This is inevitable. However, some things have to be done by someone. I think it's worth it."

As I said, to do great things, you should not hesitate to sacrifice yourself. If you are timid and cautious, you will not be able to achieve great things.

Chen Changshi nodded: "Your Highness is right to think so. It has been done. Think more about the benefits. At least the Empress Dowager and the Emperor will value and trust you more. Anyone who dares to make slanderous remarks in front of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor should consider their own weight."

"If the princess shows off her strong power and means, she may attract criticism and dissatisfaction from some important officials. She will also establish her true prestige. It is human nature to bully the weak and fear the strong. The court officials are no exception. I think no one will dare to trip up the princess anymore in the future."

Feng Changshi frowned and retorted: "You said it lightly. Even assassins have appeared! There is no truth in guarding against thieves. Princess, you must be extra careful when you travel in the future."

Jiang Shaohua had already guessed the identity of the assassin. However, she would not tell Chen Fengchangshi about this matter, and only said, "I will be careful."

The two chief secretaries knew the princess' temper and quickly changed the subject.

"Princess, General Yu is leading his troops to escort the military rations." Feng Changshi said, "At the rate the rations are being delivered, it will take about half a month to reach Sizhou. A full 200,000 dan of military rations is enough for the border troops to eat for half a year."

Jiang Shaohua hummed, his voice very gentle: "Thank you for the trouble of offering the grain, Mr. Feng."

Feng Changshi was indeed very distressed. However, offering grain to the imperial court was quite beneficial to Nanyang County. There was no need to discuss this matter.

Chen Changshi pondered for a moment and whispered, "The princess specially sent the Nanyang Army to Sizhou. Is there any other intention?"

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed, "Yes. I told Yu Chong to stay in Sizhou for a few months and not to rush back. If I'm right, there will be a war on the border soon. The Nanyang Army has 4,000 elite soldiers, and they will take this opportunity to fight the Rouran cavalry. Only through the tempering of war can we train real elite soldiers."

Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi had guessed this long ago, and they were not surprised to hear the princess admit it herself. They were just a little worried: "I'm afraid that if the border army loses the battle, the Nanyang army will be implicated and suffer heavy losses."

"It's a pity that the strength of the Royal Guard Battalion cannot be seen. Otherwise, the Royal Guard Battalion would be much stronger than the Nanyang Army."

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed again: "The Royal Guard Battalion cannot leave Nanyang County without permission. It is most appropriate to send the Nanyang Army to deliver food. If there is a need in the future, it is okay for the Nanyang Army to send some reinforcements. Don't forget that the Nanyang Army's military rolls show that there are 5,000 soldiers." In fact, the military rolls of dozens of armies in Daliang are a mess. There are many who eat empty quotas and suck the blood of soldiers. There may be only 3,000 or 4,000 people in the so-called 8,000 troops. The Nanyang Army can do the opposite. The military rolls show that there are 5,000 people, and the actual strength can be doubled.

Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi understood instantly.

It turns out that the princess was sending food supplies under the banner of the Nanyang Army, and might order the Royal Guard Battalion to be dispatched later.

This is to fully assist the border troops in defending Sizhou.

Feng Changshi could not help but whisper a reminder: "I know that the princess is loyal to the court. However, our Nanyang County has accumulated this much wealth over the years, so don't lose it all."

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly: "Don't worry, this princess knows what to do."

……

Cui Du and the other two waited outside the study for more than an hour, until midnight, when the door of the study was opened.

Jiang Shaohua personally escorted Chen Feng, the chief secretary, out of the study, and then ordered: "Chen Sheren Ma Dianshan, you will escort the two chief secretaries back on behalf of this princess."

Chen Jinyu and Ma Yaozong responded immediately.

Soon, only Changning Earl Cui Du was left outside the study.

Jiang Shaohua looked at Cui Du and said softly, "You are still recovering from your injuries. You need to rest more. I will take you back."

Cui Du was somewhat flattered: "How can the princess send me off? I should send the princess back to the inner courtyard."

Jiang Shaohua thought for a moment and said, "Then you send me off first, and I'll send you off later."

Cui Du's heart blossomed, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he nodded vigorously. Then, his right hand was suddenly held, and the tingling sensation spread all the way to the tip of his heart.

Cui Du froze in place for a moment, then held Jiang Shaohua's hand with his backhand.

Jiang Shaohua has amazing power, but she actually has a very slender figure, with long, slender, white fingers. Holding them in her palms, one can feel the calluses on her palms.

Only those who are close to her know how hard it is for her to practice martial arts every day.

The love in Cui Du's heart disappeared, replaced by heartache and pity: "Princess..."

"Call me Shaohua," Jiang Shaohua said with a soft smile, "There are no outsiders here, just you and I, an engaged couple, so there's no need to call me Princess. Just call me by my maiden name."

Cui Du responded with a smile and tentatively called out, "Shaohua! Wait, do you feel something is strange?"

Jiang Shaohua was amused: "What's so strange about this? Even after we get married, do you have to keep calling me Princess?"

Jiang Shaohua spoke about marriage in a relaxed tone. Cui Du, on the other hand, blushed instantly.

"Cui Du, I've changed my mind." Jiang Shaohua turned to look at Cui Du: "No need to wait three years, we can get married next year." (End of this chapter)