daughter in power

Chapter 242 Refugees
He didn't call her Qi'er, nor her title, but called her Xiyan.

This is a name known to everyone in the world.

Queen Xiyan.

But it wasn't a word he and she were familiar with before.

A trace of despair suddenly welled up in her heart.

"Xia Xi..." She raised her head and called out.

He didn't answer her.

Jiang Qiqi raised her eyebrows in disdain: "Don't you know the way out?"

The imperial study room is so big, she has walked it no less than a thousand times, how could she not know the way out.

It's just that once they go out, they will become passers-by.

She still looked straight at Xia Xi, expecting him to say a word.

But he kept his head down all the time, and his action of reviewing the memorial was serious and calm.

Like they met for the first time that year.

When we met for the first time that year, she was a killer who came from time travel, and he was a coquettish and charming prince.

After meeting each other, her heart beat faster and she frowned displeased.

At that time, his calm face must have been full of turbulent waves.

It's a pity that this stormy sea no longer exists.

He actually fell in love with another woman.

For the sake of another woman, she took off her crown and confined her feet to Yangxi Palace.

Yangxi Palace was not the queen's bedroom, and Baokun Palace had been vacant.If she was taken off the back crown and confined to Yangxi Palace, her Yangxi Palace would become a cold palace.

The cold palace is lifeless.

She looked coldly, still looking at him.

But he is still the same.

She lowered her eyes, remembering all the attacks on Dongfang Xiu, and said in a low voice, "Retire."

She turned around and walked out of the imperial study room without looking back.

Walking out of the imperial study room, a strange face ran into the main hall with a flattering smile on his face, it really deserves a beating.

She wanted to slap her across the face, but she didn't make a sound.

Dongfangxiu is at the border, neither advancing nor retreating.

Although the courtiers tried their best to protect him.

In fact, such a strong guarantee probably also has the feeling of sadness of the death of the rabbit and the fox in it.

Xia Xi didn't care about the courtiers' advice, and only devoted herself to political affairs all day long.

He was never ambiguous about politics.

In this way, it was also difficult for the courtiers to find any grounds worth making a fuss about him, so they had no choice but to speak in a nonchalant manner.

Dongfang Xiu failed to return and went to the border.

He went to the border alone, maybe with three or five soldiers.

Qiqi was in Yangxi Palace, because her feet were grounded, the news she knew was really limited.

Even if Bing'er made a fuss in the imperial study room, it would have no effect.

On the contrary, it was Jiang Qiqi who often made things difficult for Binger.

It is heard that Xia Xi loves Jiang Qiqi very much, and specially built a Yufeng Pavilion by the lake in the palace.

Live for Jiang Qiqi.

Although Jiang Qiqi hadn't been promoted, she was obviously able to walk sideways in this palace.

Qiqi was still grounded, nothing unusual.

In autumn, news came from the frontier.

Millions of Great Xia soldiers and horses confronted Yun Huaiqing's 80 troops.

The location is in Weiri City.

To be honest, Weiri City is not a suitable place for combat.

The scenery here is really beautiful, if you do tourism, I am afraid that it can replace resources more.

However, encountering wars is encountering.

This temple-like place also needs to suffer.

The two armies faced each other, but there was no fight yet, but the atmosphere was very tense.

Ordinary people can run, but almost all of them have run away.

Only the vagrants at the gate of the city were recruited as cannon fodder on the side of the Great Xia Kingdom. As long as they were given food, they could lead the way.

However, this cannon fodder is probably useless.

A million troops are fighting against 80 troops, what can a little [-] homeless people do?
So far, Qiqi has no news of Dongfang Xiu.

Because of her grounding, the channels for her to get news are getting narrower and narrower.

Bing'er came to see her and was very puzzled when she saw the lack of expenses in the palace.

She didn't complain either.

On the other hand, Gong'e, who was close to her, couldn't bear to watch it, she stood on the porch and secretly complained to Bing'er: "Don't you know, His Royal Highness? In the current palace, Jiang Qiqi is in charge of the ruling power, with her on top, who dares to give us a good look ?”

Without a good face, there are naturally no good things, so it is natural to be harsh on her food and clothing.

Sitting in the hall, she could hear clearly and couldn't help coughing.

Gong'e was dumbfounded, she hastily resigned and Bing'er came in, not daring to be presumptuous again.

Bing'er furiously said: "What's going on here? The queen mother is the queen, the mother of a country, how can she be abused by that woman?!"

He was short of breath, and quickly rushed out of Yangxi Palace, looking for Xia Xi to ask for an explanation.

Qi Qi stood up and walked to the window: "Bing'er!"

Although Bing'er was in a hurry, she still turned her head, her face was already ashen.

She blinked and shook her head.

Bing'er then ran out.

On this day, there was another uproar in the palace.

Bing'er had a big fight with Jiang Qiqi in Yufeng Pavilion, and even beat someone.

After Xia Xi found out, she immediately reprimanded Bing'er, grounded him for half a month, and fined him half a year's salary.

Bing'er was furious and refused to accept the punishment, so she first questioned Xia Xi's attitude towards Qiqi.

Jiang Qiqi complained in tears, without mentioning Qi Qi's abuse.

Just such a messy scene.

Xia Xi actually unbanned Qi Qi.

The queen lifted the ban, restored her title, and commanded the harem.

Immediately, Jiang Qiqi lost her power and watched the eunuch go to announce the decree.

His face turned pale with fright.

Qiqi didn't accept it.

She didn't say anything, just shut the inner prisoner out.

The inner eunuch went back to report, Xia Xi's expression was flat.

But the right to command the harem is in her hands, and has not been handed over to Jiang Qiqi again.

Anyway, there are actually only two women in the harem, she doesn't care about things, Jiang Qiqi doesn't care about things, no one cares about things.

In the end, every department in the harem came to ask Jiang Qiqi what was going on, but Jiang Qiqi took care of it all.

Of course, he never dared to skimp on her food and clothing again, I'm afraid the prince will make a big fuss.

Life in Yangxi Palace is really easier.

The days flew by, but her health got worse and worse.

I haven't seen Xia Xi for a long time, but she doesn't miss her so much.

At this moment, she doesn't even know how she felt when she was looking for him through thousands of mountains and rivers.

I don't know what kind of emotion it was to see him in the Eshan Chamber of Secrets.

Bing'er came to see her and brought some news.

Something happened to Dongfang Xiu.

I heard that during the border war, Dongfang Xiu arrived in Weiri City and was about to deal with Yun Huaiqing, but was ambushed by the Western Shang Kingdom.

Ambush him alone with [-] troops, and he immediately lost his way of life.

I don't know what's going on by the Yudai River, but Dongfang Xiu really disappeared completely.

She was startled, but didn't know what to do.

With her current body, she can't do anything.

Binger hurriedly reported the news and was going to the border to rescue him.

But she knew that Xia Xi would not allow it.

Sure enough, at night, I heard news from outside.

Bing'er was besieged by the Imperial Forest Army and vowed to keep him in Liuhuo City.

In the border war, let alone saving people, I'm afraid that once you go there, you won't even be able to protect yourself.

If Bing'er has three ups and two downs, then the foundation of the Great Xia Kingdom will be shaken.

As long as Bing'er is here, the prince is here, and the Emilia Kingdom of Great Xia is still here.

Xia Xi is not stupid, how could she sit in such a deal.

The courtiers urged the prince to stay put, for the sake of Great Xia.

Bing'er ignored it.

After a stalemate overnight, Binger was still struggling.

Suddenly raised his eyes, but saw Miss Yan Ruizhu.

Miss Yan's family held a peony flower and looked at him coldly: "You are an 11-year-old child, how can you save Wuhou? The enemy is killed."

She is still childish, with a delicate appearance, because of her young age, she looks like a pair of peony flowers with their bones.

Bing'er's face darkened: "But the adoptive father's life is in danger, how can the prince ignore it? If there is no adoptive father, how can Xia Yibing be today, don't forget that the prince's real name is Dongfang Yibing!"

He growled, but the guards paid no heed.

Yan Ruizhu said: "If you are really worried, why don't you let my father go to the border to have a look, maybe you can save Marquis Wu."

Binger's eyes flickered, and after thinking for a long time, she said sullenly: "Okay."

Marquis Wu Tong and Marquis Wu, there is one word difference between the two, but the status is far behind by hundreds of thousands of miles.

Marquis Wutong is a hereditary Marquis, and he has nothing in his hands except this beautiful jewel in his palm.

But Marquis Wu earned fame and fortune by conquering the country and expanding the territory by himself.

Now, Marquis Wu is in trouble, he can't send the crown prince, he can't send military generals, it's really aggrieved to only send such a hereditary Marquis.

I'm afraid Xia Xi also felt that Marquis Wutong was useless, so he agreed.

This is a compromise.

Marquis Wutong led 3000 troops overnight to search for Dongfang Xiu, and was ordered to bring Dongfang Xiu back to the court.

Bing'er saw off on the gate tower, with ardent expectations in her heart and eyes.

Yan Ruizhu stood behind him, but there was not much worry on her face.

Everyone finished drinking the practice wine.

Wu Tonghou led the troops to leave.

The purpose of going here is to find Dongfang Xiu, but there is no need to face the enemy directly.

Just 2000 people is enough.

When Qi Qi heard the news in Yangxi Palace, she didn't know what to think of, so she just sighed lightly.

Great Xia and Beiyue are really fighting.

The beating was inexplicable, and the common people didn't know what to do, and gradually panicked.

Of course, in this way, the surrounding Xuerong country and other small countries have become excellent refuges.

Many people sold their properties and led their families to flee in a hurry.

There are also many people who fled to Floating Fire City.

Some courtiers suggested that the city gate be closed and all people who do not have household registration in Liuhuo City be prohibited from entering the city gate.

Set up a porridge shed at the gate of the city to barely supply gruel to prevent refugees from making trouble.

It has to be said that these high-ranking officials enjoy taxes and salaries on weekdays, but they only care about their own interests at critical times, which is really chilling.

Some courtiers objected, and suggested that the common people should be allowed to enter the city gate, and special resettlement houses should be opened to resettle skilled citizens.

Provide them with errands and provide for their families.

However, the former immediately refuted.

Because of this, the population of Flowing Fire City is bound to increase, and it is easy to cause various hazards.

Theft, robbery, murder, and goods will surely increase proportionally.

There were endless quarrels in the court, and each disagreed.

Under the court hall, the refugees had already approached the Fire City.

If there is no order, I am afraid it will cause panic.

The common people in the city looked at the open city gate, and they were really panicked.

Only then did Xia Xi order to close the gates of the city, open porridge sheds, and allow people with unique skills to live in Floating Fire City.

But their wives and children could only wait outside the city.

Only after this person finds a job and works for a month can he bring his wife and children into the city.

The imperial court will provide them with cheap housing and only need to pay a small amount of rent every quarter.

The conditions are compromised, which is still attractive.

As long as you have a skill, you will almost never starve to death.

Of course, the premise is that your wife and children can survive this month.

For a month outside the city, they could only drink porridge, and they had to endure a large number of refugees, theft, robbery, murder, and even the plague.

The decree was officially implemented, and the courtiers bowed their heads and lost their voices.

Qiqi heard the news and was feeding the fish by the lake.

It was Binger who came to tell her.

He planned to take Yan Ruizhu to give porridge outside the city, trying to get her consent.

There is also a quota limit for porridge outside the city, and there are only a few places to set up in total, and there are specific and strict restrictions on how much porridge can be provided every day.

Qi Qi smiled gently, seeing that Yan's young lady's eyes were bright and eager to try, she nodded and said: "Go, when the time comes, don't forget to serve porridge for the queen mother to save people."

Bing'er agreed and led Yan Ruizhu away.

When the number of refugees at the gate of the city reached 3, the prosperity and prosperity of the Great Xia Kingdom finally disappeared.

There are thirty porridge sheds, but they are still not enough.

A large number of refugees had no food or accommodation, and they began to fall ill.

The plague seemed to be on its way.

It's a pity that the people in the court seem to have not expected it.

In recent years, the royal family of the Great Xia Kingdom has been fighting for power and profit, and they really don't care much about political affairs.

Seeing that a catastrophe is coming, but no one knows.

(End of this chapter)