The concubine is poisonous

Chapter 221 Zhou Changsheng returns to court

In the Liuli Kingdom, Zhou Changsheng can be said to be a big celebrity nowadays, many royal family and nobles would come to flatter him.This would have been unimaginable a year ago.At that time, Zhou Changsheng worked as a convict prisoner who got up early and worked hard every day. Being able to eat a white steamed bun was already a great reward for him.

All these changes began when he escaped from the labor force. At that time, after he escaped from the border of Zhaoxuan Kingdom, he came to Liuli Kingdom without familiarity.It may be that God gave him a chance to take revenge, and he accidentally got in touch with the prince of Liuli Kingdom.

Zhou Changsheng could read and recite at the age of three, could compose couplets at the age of eight, and could write good essays at the age of ten.His life resembles the trajectory that all geniuses should follow.The helpless thing is that he lost his parents and has been living with his uncle all along.This time the uncle suffered a crime and even sat down with the Zhou family.He didn't understand how that uncle became a sinner of the empire overnight.What is even more unexpected is that they died one by one after undergoing hard labor.He has hatred, wishing to kill Ye Junyan of Zhaoxuan Kingdom, but what about a scholar who has no strength to restrain a chicken?

After meeting Li Zongxuan, the crown prince of the Liuli Kingdom, Zhou Changsheng's revenge plan gradually came to fruition.

Li Zongxuangui is the prince, he is twenty-six this year, he has a mediocre nature and no outstanding characteristics.If the emperor of Liuli Kingdom had not only one son, Li Zongxuan would not have become the crown prince.

The emperor of the Liuli Kingdom has always disapproved of this son. Li Zongxuan has not inherited his bravery and masculinity at all. Except for his filial piety, which makes him satisfied, the rest is not good.But the emperor has been trying to train him to take his place, and Li Zongxuan really worked hard for a while after becoming the prince, and after a long time, he returned to his original appearance.

That day Li Zongxuan ran out of the palace privately again, and he met Zhou Changsheng in Laixianghe.As for what happened to the two of them in Laixiang River, no one knows, but the news came the next day that several people died in the capital.In this way, Zhou Changsheng inexplicably appeared in the East Palace of the Liuli Kingdom.

Two months later, in the early morning of a certain day, news suddenly came from the palace that the emperor had passed away last night. According to the emperor's posthumous photos, the prince ascended the throne and became the emperor of the Liuli Kingdom, changing his year name to Jianyuan.

After Li Zongxuan became the prince of the Liuli Kingdom, he killed all directions, and none of the officials who opposed him died well.Even those half-sisters who didn't get along with each other either left the palace or were married by politics and went to various countries to become princesses.

At this time, there were rumors in the palace that flowed outside the palace.The old emperor had always been strong and strong, and he was in his prime. How could he suddenly die suddenly? There must be an ulterior conspiracy in the middle, and the final result was beneficial to the crown prince Li Zongxuan, so there are rumors outside the palace that the prince Li Zongxuan poisoned the old emperor life.

One month later, the Liuli Kingdom, which had not launched a war with the outside world for ten consecutive years, suddenly raised its troops and rushed to the Zhaoxuan Kingdom thousands of miles away.On the court, Feng Xiangru stood up and said, "My Majesty, I object to sending troops to Zhaoxuan Kingdom! Although Zhaoxuan Kingdom has experienced a war with southern Xinjiang before, and its national power is gradually declining, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. If we If you can't attack for a long time, how will you end up!"

After listening to Feng Xiangru's words, the emperor said: "I have also considered Prime Minister Feng's concerns, but time is not waiting for me. Besides, after many years of hiding our strengths and biding our time in Liuli Kingdom, it is time for us to do something!"

Prime Minister Feng said: "We have to bypass the blockades of so many countries along the way, how should we deal with this? When Zhaoxuan Kingdom unites with them, our army will be alone and helpless, waiting to die! This has to be considered!"

"So what, my Liuli Kingdom is afraid of them!" Li Zongxuan said: "I have been planning this matter for a long time, and the royal sisters also support me to marry these countries, so they won't give me this face! "

At this time, Prime Minister Feng still wanted to speak again, and signaled to the ministers with his eyes.Several ministers glanced at Zhou Changsheng and then at Feng Chengxiang, but in the end none of them stood up to express their objection.

At this time, Li Zongxuan said: "I have already decided on this matter, Feng Aiqing has to stop talking about it!" Then he announced his plan to send troops to Zhaoxuan Kingdom on the main hall, and at the same time appointed Zhou Changsheng to accompany him.

A few days later, the troops of the Liuli Kingdom rushed to the border of the Zhaoxuan Kingdom.

More than a month later, Zhou Changsheng finally returned from the front line.This news may not have any major impact on Liuli's country.But for those two people, they couldn't wait to see Zhou Changsheng.

Zhou Changsheng returned to Hill City and went directly to the palace to meet Li Zongxuan.No one is clear about the conversation between them until now, only that Zhou Changsheng, as the big celebrity next to Li Zongxuan, has surpassed Prime Minister Feng in status.Some people complained that the rules and regulations of the monarch and ministers were disturbed, but no one objected.

After leaving the palace, Zhou Changsheng sat in his carriage.When they arrived at the east gate, they met Feng Xiangru's carriage, and Feng Xiangru walked into Zhou Changsheng's carriage from his own side.

Zhou Changsheng wore a plain black robe, and his face was full of vicissitudes.Seeing Feng Xiangru, Zhou Changsheng put down his full wine glass.

After seeing Zhou Changsheng, Feng Xiangru said: "Could it be that there is no possibility of a slowdown in this matter? You also know that Liuli Kingdom is not as peaceful as it seems on the surface, and rumors of the emperor are spreading everywhere! During your absence, the situation Worse!"

In front of everyone, Zhou Changsheng only gave others a look indifferently.But in front of Feng Xiangru, he withdrew his indifferent expression: "Lord Lao Feng will take action here. After I go back, I will definitely arrange people to find out the source of the rumors!"

Feng Xiangru said: "You don't need to check anymore, it's a eunuch in the palace, and it's already on Huangquan Road at this time."

Zhou Changsheng said: "We are both the emperor's right-hand men, and we should share the burden and relieve the emperor's worries. During my absence, Mr. Feng has worked hard!"

Feng Xiangru gave up and said, "Since we know each other for a long time, we must help with such trivial matters, but there is really no room for maneuver in the war in Zhaoxuan Kingdom?"

Zhou Changsheng said categorically, "There is no turning back when there is no turning back. This war is going to be fought both publically and privately. Why does Mr. Feng keep objecting! Besides, this is not a strategy we have discussed. My master, Your lord! As a subject, you must do your best!"

Feng Xiangru said: "It's just that the policy at that time was not like this!"

Zhou Changsheng didn't want to continue this topic, and asked: "What happened in the capital while I was away? I heard the news from the rear to the front that our emperor has recruited many beautiful women into the palace?"

Feng Xiangru said: "I don't tell you about Xiunv, you know about it! But there is one thing you don't know!"

Zhou Changsheng asked: "What is so mysterious?"

"Do you know Ran Hai, the former prime minister of Zhaoxuan Kingdom?" Feng Xiangru replied.

Zhou Changsheng said: "I have heard it, but from the reports from the spies stationed in Zhaoxuan country, didn't Ran Hai have already fled to the southern border! And he is campaigning in the southern border with various big clans to accompany him to attack Zhaoxuan country again?"

Feng Xiangru said: "Brother Zhou's words are not bad at all, but I met Ran Hai when I was an envoy to Zhaoxuan Kingdom in the early years. He is a treacherous and witty character! He can turn his hands into clouds and his hands into rain, so you should not be underestimated."

Zhou Changsheng said with a smile: "It's a pity that Ran Hai like this has gone too far to end up like this. It's not surprising or surprising! But there is a good saying. The enemy of the enemy is a friend!"

Feng Xiangru said: "Your friend is here in Hill City at this time, but I reject his request for cooperation, and the same is true of the other ministers! We are still in the original position, this war cannot be won! Even if we win, what can we gain?" ?”

Zhou Changsheng glanced at Feng Xiangru and said, "Then why are you telling me?"

Feng Xiangru said: "I just kindly remind you, don't be fooled by Ran Hai!" After speaking, Feng Xiangru drank the wine that You Changsheng put on the low table, then got out of the car and walked back to his carriage.

The two carriages said goodbye at the east gate and returned to their respective mansions in two directions.

Ran Hai has already received the news from Qingbai that Zhou Changsheng has returned to Hill City.At this time, the letter he sent to southern Xinjiang also received an echo.Everything is due to Dongfeng. Whether he succeeds in this step will determine whether the alliance between Southern Border and Liuli Kingdom is possible.

On Zuo Haobai's side, news came from his subordinates sent by Uncle Ling that Zhou Changsheng had returned to Hill City.He didn't return to his mansion immediately, but went directly to the palace, where he stayed for about an hour.Then he met Feng Xiangru's carriage at the East Gate, and the two stayed in Zhou Changsheng's carriage for a quarter of an hour.As for the content of the conversation between the two, because the distance is a bit far away, there is no news yet.

The people waiting at Ran Hai's gate also reported that they had been to Ran Hai's residence innocently, stayed there for half an hour, and then left the gate to head towards Zhou Changsheng's mansion.

Nian Se said: "It seems that Ran Hai is more anxious than us, President Zuo, what should we do?"

Zuo Haobai said unhurriedly: "Don't panic, Ran Hai is anxious because the alliance between Nanjiang and Liuli Kingdom is imminent, and he is worried that the time is fleeting, so he definitely wants to see the Emperor of Liuli Kingdom as soon as possible to facilitate protocol."

Nian Se asked: "Then how should we deal with the situation in front of us this time? Is it necessary for us to meet Zhou Changsheng?"

Zuo Haobai said: "See, I must meet? I have to find out the details of this person, and what is the agreement he reached with Ran Hai?" Zuo Haobai already had a rough plan in his heart at this time .It's just that the things in the palace still need the help of Uncle Lao Shi.It seems that I have to go to Uncle Shi's house right now.

Seeing his confident expression, Nian Se said, "Leader, do you want to follow up and investigate the matter about the old emperor?"

"Check, find out everything that is suspicious!" He said to Nian Se: "I will leave this matter to you! I have something to do when I go out, so be careful!"

(End of this chapter)