Remember [Lewen] for a second, a person who does not rely on his appearance

On the Jinluan Palace, the faces of the courtiers of the Southern Wei Dynasty changed greatly, and there was an uproar.

"What, Western Chu is really going to war against Southern Wei?"

"Didn't there be no sign before, but now he actually sent the King of Chu to provoke, it seems to be true!"

"After Western Chu annexed Beiyue and Dongwan, I'm afraid that he is plotting against my Southern Wei, but now that the King of Chu is in Southern Wei, it is better for us to take the opportunity to arrest Nalan Ye and blackmail Western Chu, maybe we can counterbalance them."

"You are a vegetarian when you are the king of Chu, waiting for you to catch it? Not only is he proficient in the art of war, but even his martial arts are first-class, so it's useless to send dozens of dead soldiers! ”

"This is trouble, do you really surrender......"

Listening to the discussions of the ministers, Mrs. Xiao was expressionless, and looked at everyone's expressions one by one.

Worried, frightened, apprehensive, angry, dazed...... But she didn't see the confidence, courage, and strength she wanted to fight it all. She didn't speak, until the ministers gradually quieted down, and Empress Dowager Xiao coughed lightly: "Everyone, are you sure?" ”

Below, a minister hesitated for a moment, then stood up and said: "Empress Dowager Qi, the minister believes that now that Western Chu is in full swing, it is not appropriate for us to fight against it directly, and we should take a roundabout approach, and wait until Xi Chu's defensive heart is eliminated, and then slowly try to do it." ”

With a narrowing of her eyes, Empress Dowager Xiao said lightly: "Oh, Wang Shilang, this is your way?" ”

Wang Shilang said: "Yes, Queen Mother." Wei Chen felt that it was not appropriate for me to use force in Southern Wei now, mainly because His Majesty's dragon body was not safe. At least until His Majesty recovers, he can discuss the matter against Xi Chu, and now it is still better to be quiet and not to move......"

"Presumptuous!"

Suddenly, Empress Dowager Xiao was furious: "You mean, my Southern Wei was bullied by Western Chu, it's all Your Majesty's fault?" ”

Wang Shilang's heart jumped when he heard this, and he hurriedly said: "No, no, the Queen Mother, Weichen didn't mean that, Weichen just wanted to say ......"

"Shut up, you actually blame Your Majesty, it's a big rebellion! Someone came, dragged Wang Shilang down to the mourning family, beat fifty boards, and demoted the official position of the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, in order to set an example! ”

Suddenly, a few guards with knives rushed in from outside the hall, dragging Wang Shilang, who was begging for mercy, down.

This scene happened so quickly that the other ministers simply didn't react, and some people had already been severely punished. For a while, the atmosphere in the Jinluan Palace was solemn, everyone looked at me, I looked at you, I only felt that the power of heaven was unpredictable, even if it was the once gentle Empress Dowager Xiao, now it seems to be a different person.

After a long time, the emotional Empress Dowager Xiao gradually eased up, and her face returned to her previous calm.

Glancing at the ministers who bowed their heads and were silent, Empress Dowager Xiao said lightly: "Okay, continue." Is there anyone else to play? ”

As soon as the words fell, someone stood up.

Ji Hong, the head of the household, swallowed his saliva, and his mind was like a spring.

This man is his confidant, and he is the one who signaled to speak.

Whether or not to confront Xi Chu or not, in fact, this is not the point, Ji Hong is very clear.

The strength of the Southern Wei Dynasty was not strong, it was not comparable to Dongwan before, and now it is not comparable to Western Chu, but it is really embarrassing in terms of strength. If it weren't for this, I am afraid that when the first emperor was there, he would not be able to fight Western Chu, if it were not for the fact that North Vietnam was at the bottom, I am afraid that the last among the four countries was Southern Wei.

Now that the first emperor has gone, His Majesty has just ascended the throne, I thought that His Majesty was eloquent and strategic, but I didn't expect his health to be so bad.

And......

Thinking of that woman with a special identity, Ji Hong couldn't bear it

Suzu smiled secretly.

Princess Luo Qingluan, the princess of Chu, this woman is simply a demon, not only is the famous god of war King Chu devoted to it, and she loved it like a treasure, but even their majesty was reluctant to give up on her soul and never forgot it.

I don't know that the former Beiyue Emperor also offended Nalan Ye because of Princess Chu, which eventually led to the destruction of the country. And Dongwan...... Although Ji Hong is not sure whether the crown prince's current Dongwan Emperor Xiao Yuqi has a leg with Princess Chu, the two once had a good relationship and a close relationship, that is for sure.

Princess Chu, this is a peerless woman, otherwise she would not have attracted a personal masterpiece to confuse her, and it can almost be said that she is a figure who captivates the country and the city.

Now that His Majesty is sick in bed, Ji Hong knows that it is related to Luo Qingluan, and the most important thing for Empress Dowager Xiao now is naturally His Majesty's safety. Just now, Wang Shilang actually put the responsibility on His Majesty's head, no wonder he made the Queen Mother so angry, she was a fool!

Therefore, Ji Hong figured out the holy will, as long as he said the thoughts of the Empress Dowager Xiao, he would naturally be fine.

"Back to the Empress Dowager, Weichen believes that now the Southern Wei Dynasty should not fight against Western Chu, and peace should be precious." Fan Changli said respectfully, and after speaking, a smile appeared on his face with his head down.

Hehe, this is what Master Shangshu said to him, naturally it will not be wrong.

Mrs. Xiao didn't move, and said expressionlessly: "Oh, Fan Langzhong, tell me, why is this?" ”

"Queen Mother, my lords, if the Southern Wei Dynasty wants to declare war on Western Chu, then the first thing is to transfer troops to the border pass. For a long time, the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first, but you are afraid that you don't know that there is not much money in the household. If there is a war against Western Chu, the rough calculation of various military salaries such as grain and grass will be at least three million taels, which can barely support half a year, but once the war starts, when it will end, no one can say for sure. ”

Fan Changli said eloquently: "Now that Western Chu is powerful, if you want to win, then I Southern Wei will choose its surprise, once you wait for Western Chu to react, then you will lose the opportunity." But Western Chu has already annexed North Vietnam, and has made Dongwan a vassal state, and its strength has increased greatly. If you want to fight hard, you will definitely lose. ”

The more Empress Dowager Xiao listened, the more unhappy she became, she suppressed her anger, and still said with a faint look: "Then according to Fan Langzhong's meaning, how should harmony be precious?" ”

Seeing that Empress Dowager Xiao was becoming more and more serious, not only Ji Hong, but even Fan Changli became more and more energetic: "Weichen looks, the best way is to be close!" As long as he marries Western Chu, he can exchange peace for at least fifty years for Southern Wei. With these fifty years, the Southern Wei Dynasty will have a chance to develop, waiting for the time when Western Chu will take it lightly, we will be unprepared, and then the Southern Wei Dynasty may be able to dominate the world! ”

"Hahahaha...... is a good one to dominate the world, Fan Langzhong's strategy is really wonderful! ”

In front of the ministers, Empress Dowager Xiao laughed excitedly, but no one saw the murderous intent that flashed in her eyes: "Then Fan Langzhong, since you proposed to make peace, who should you send?" After all, I don't have a princess in Southern Wei, and the only princess I used to be is still ......"

"Hehe, Fan Langzhong, the mourning family heard that your daughter is just fourteen years old and looks like a flower and moon, the mourning family can make her the princess of Tianhe and send her to the Southern Wei Dynasty, Fan Langzhong, what do you think?"

When he said it before, Fan Changli thought that Empress Dowager Xiao had really adopted his opinion, but he didn't know that when he heard the cold words and sarcasm behind him, he didn't know that Empress Dowager Xiao was already angry.

"No, no, no, the Queen Mother, the little girl is vulgar and ugly, how can she be close? Please also ask the Queen Mother to choose someone else......"

"Shut up!"

Empress Dowager Xiao roared angrily, and the golden hairpin on her excited head was shaking: "Fan Changli, you put forward the idea, and now the mourning family lets your daughter go to make peace, you don't want to?" Do you want other ministers' daughters to go and kiss? ”

As she spoke, her eyes fell on Ji Hong, the head of the household, and her tone was picky: "Ji Shangshu, your daughter......"

Ji Hong panicked, shaking his head like a rattle: "No, Queen Mother, although Weichen's daughter is fifteen, she just got engaged last month, Weichen is not unwilling to let the little girl go to kiss, but this family affair is ...... I also hope that the Queen Mother will have mercy. ”

As he spoke, he scolded Fan Changli in his heart.

"Fan Changli has bad intentions, bullied the king, came to someone, stripped Fan Langzhong's official uniform, dragged it down and cut it." Empress Dowager Xiao said, her eyes were like knives, and her killing intent was awe-inspiring.

At this moment, she is not a woman at all, but the king of a country who has lost her mind because of anger.

As Fan Changli was also dragged down by the guards with knives, there was panic in the Jinluan Palace.

No one thinks that Empress Dowager Xiao is talking casually, and no one thinks that casual remarks can perfunctory Empress Dowager Xiao. Even if His Majesty is not in the court, but Empress Dowager Xiao, a woman who has experienced two dynasties, has absolute rights at this moment.

There was no sound, no one spoke, the atmosphere did not dare to come out, and even the head did not dare to rise.

"What, you're all dumb?"

"Say, you are all ministers of the Southern Wei Dynasty, why don't you speak at a critical time? Now that the King of Chu is threatening to force the palace, and His Majesty is unable to go to court due to his lack of health, do you want to mourn a woman's family to decide the future of the Southern Wei Dynasty? ”

"Say! If you don't come up with an idea today, you don't have to go back. ”

No one has ever seen Empress Dowager Xiao so murderous, almost whoever comes out is unlucky. You can't say it, and you can't escape your responsibilities when you're dumb.

Ji Hong thought about it for a long time, and seeing that Empress Dowager Xiao's face was getting more and more ugly, he finally had the courage to say: "Empress Dowager, Weichen has the courage to speak ......."

Since it doesn't work, does the Queen Mother mean to stand?

What if you guess wrong?

Secretly glancing at Empress Dowager Xiao's face, Ji Hong said cautiously: "Weichen thinks it's better to fight!" ”

After a pause, I glanced at Empress Dowager Xiao's expression again, hmm...... Doesn't seem to have changed?

Ji Hong slowed down his speech and said tentatively: "Western Chu is ambitious, if my Southern Wei keeps retreating, the result will be like today." The king of Chu infiltrated the Southern Wei Dynasty directly and killed the Guangbo Hou family, which was simply mad. ”

"If we let them be presumptuous, I am afraid that we will be the next to die."

"Oh? What does Ji Shangshu mean, we Southern Wei want to send troops to Western Chu? Empress Dowager Xiao dragged out her voice and said word by word.

Suppressing his palpitations, Ji Hong said: "We must send troops!" Now that Your Majesty is in poor health, and the government is all dependent on the assistance of the Queen Mother, our ministers should be of one heart and one mind at this moment, sharing worries for the monarch, how can we shrink our heads and escape like turtles? The attitude of Western Chu has been vividly demonstrated from the King of Chu, and it is not something that we can change whether we let or not. ”

Since you can't change it, let's fight!

Vaguely feeling that he had touched the meaning of the Empress Dowager Xiao, Ji Hong became more and more confident the more he spoke: "The minister suggests that it is best to catch the king of Chu Nalan Ye first, and at the same time secretly send troops to catch Western Chu by surprise, this is our only chance of winning." ”

As soon as the words fell, Empress Dowager Xiao patted the dragon chair and said, "Good, good!" That's exactly what mourning means! ”