MTL - Restart the Protagonist’s Way of Survival-Chapter 43 peace and war

Li Zishou noticed that Bai Qingyang was inexplicably depressed, and she was a little confused.

Wasn't everything fine just now?

"Then...the promotion of Meng Shike to the cabinet minister..." Li Zichou whispered in a discussing tone.

"Master Meng's decision to stay or stay depends entirely on His Majesty's words, why should I ask my concubines what they mean?"

Li Zichou let out a groan, thinking that she really wasn't very interested.

Originally, he mainly came to ask about Xia Wanuo's coming to court, but Bai Qingyang didn't seem to want to talk very much, so she didn't dare to ask...

Do you want to ask again at a different time?

But it's mid-June, if you don't make plans, you will be made plans.

Li Zichou secretly glanced at Bai Qingyang who was downcast, and then looked at the bright sunshine outside the window.

It will be a few days before the direct sunlight will come to the Central Plains and bring summer to Dasheng.

Before the summer solstice arrives, the temperature in the daytime is already quite high, and the sound of cicadas will be heard gradually when you inadvertently. Although it is hot outside, as long as you are not exposed to the sun, you will not feel uncomfortable.

"Is the queen willing to go out with me for a walk?"

Bai Qingyang raised his eyes, his clear tea pupils stared at Li Zishou, after a while, he nodded slightly.

The corridors and verandas turn around and extend from the Zhumenqihu to the two sides of the palace.

The eaves and teeth are pecked high, and there are bright yellow glazed tile statues of seven mythical beasts, such as Chiwen, Phoenix, Lion and Tianma, overlooking the entire Yuheng Palace. You can have a panoramic view of every move, plant and tree. The bell hangs under the corridor, and the wind blows and the jade vibrates.

The crape myrtle flowers in the yard are in full bloom, and they are beautiful alone beside the flowing water rockery.

The two walked slowly in the corridor, and the guards and maids were a few steps behind with a wink, so as to ensure that they could step forward to listen to the call at any time without letting the conversation between the two fall into his ears.

"Actually, I came here today to ask the queen about the visit from foreign countries in July."

Bai Qingyang was half a step behind Li Zichou: "I don't dare to ask for advice. If there is anything puzzling to Your Majesty, please tell me."

Li Zishou: "It's Shuobei's marriage."

"Marriage." Bai Qingyang looked at Li Zishou, "Isn't that something that was agreed upon during the lifetime of the late emperor?"

Li Zichou nodded: "According to the Queen's opinion, is this marriage a marriage or not?"

Bai Qingyang asked back, "What is Your Majesty's intention?"

Li Zichou thought I would come to you to borrow the answer for reference, but you kicked the ball to me...

"If the Shuobei Khanate really had a heart for Qin and Jin, they wouldn't have talked for so long without a good deal. They are always coveting Dasheng's land and wealth." Li Zichou had no choice but to express his opinion.

Bai Qingyang didn't comment, but Li Zichou had a good point.

In her previous life, Shuobei's envoy was aggressive and aggressive in the Zichen Palace.

Li Chouyu was a vicious master, and he couldn't stand this kind of grievance, so he directly ordered those envoys to be tied up, and they were detained in Beijing for three months. Not only did the matter of marriage disappear, but it also made the relationship between the two countries, which was already in dire straits, even worse.

Later, the villains in Shuobei filed a complaint first, falsely accusing the Yongzhou defenders of killing the herdsmen of other countries, and took the lead in sending troops.

From Bai Qingyang's point of view, refusing to get married was one of the few correct decisions Li Chou made since he became the throne, but regardless of the consequences, the process was too rough and tough, and the result was that she had no ability or courage to deal with the subsequent chain reaction.

After Shuobei went south, he broke through several cities in a row, and once crossed the Yinshan Mountains. The whole country panicked. As the king, Li Fu was in a dilemma.

It was still Bai Qingyang who dispatched secretly, ordered people to find out the traitors in the army, and then secretly went to Chen Cang, Chen Bing went to the northern court, and came to coerce the emperor to order the princes.

Bai Qingyang also understands that the act of getting married is a way to stop the turmoil, and the only way to completely resolve the border troubles in the north is to use war.

Don't look at her reputation as a talented woman, after she seized the throne, she used soldiers no worse than those who founded the country.

However, after ten years of keeping a low profile, Dasheng's tiger and wolf masters, like thunder and lightning, marched all the way to the north, and wiped out the sharp sword hanging on the top of the Central Plains in one fell swoop.

"Then Your Majesty means not to get married?" Bai Qingyang asked.

"Yes." Li Zichou replied, "But the domestic reform is in the ascendant, and I don't know if it's right to rashly trigger a conflict with Shuobei."

"Since His Majesty has made a decision, just do it."

"The empress hasn't told me what you think." Li Zifu refused to let her go.

Bai Qingyang stopped and let Li Zichou go out for several steps by himself.

Li Zichou didn't hear the sound for a long time, and then realized that the people around her had disappeared at some point, she turned her head in bewilderment.

I saw the graceful woman in palace attire standing in the corridor, her phoenix eyes turned slightly, her face couldn't discern any emotion, she just stared at herself for a moment.

"Queen?"

"Is the idea of ​​a concubine so important to His Majesty?"

Li Zichou's eyes were puzzled, he didn't know why Bai Qingyang asked such a question suddenly. Although she was puzzled, she still thought about it carefully before she solemnly said:

"Important. The queen is special, I want it."

In fact, Li Zichou wanted to unilaterally break the contract and prepare for war, which was also based on Bai Qingyang's approach in the book.

After Bai Qingyang wiped out Shuobei, the people of the Central Plains really settled down. Therefore, Bai Qingyang's thoughts are very important. It is related to Dasheng's fate, and it is also related to her fate.

Bai Qingyang was slightly startled, he didn't really believe it, but repeated: "Special?"

Li Zichou walked back to Bai Qingyang with his hands behind his back, trying to get closer to her.

The young queen saw her walking towards her, her steps were casual, and the cypress around her waist collided with each other, making a pleasant ringing sound. It seems that she has lost a bit of the majesty of the queen, but she is a little more unrestrained.

Bai Qingyang always, inexplicably... likes her non-oppressive appearance.

"The queen is kind to me. I am ashamed to the queen."

"Yes?"

Ashamed Bai Qingyang can still understand, but when did he feel kind to Li Fu?

Li Zichou continued: "The empress, regardless of past suspicions, is willing to share my worries and help me, which is a kindness."

When Bai Qingyang heard the words, he couldn't help laughing: "Your Majesty, why should you be so alienated? The concubine is the wife that His Majesty is married to, and it's only natural for couples to support each other..."

Bai Qingyang's ending sound gradually lowered, as if he just realized what he said, he stopped his voice unnaturally, and a suspicious crimson cloud appeared on his face.

She actually said "mate", how could she say whatever came to her mind? !

The two of them are both women, and the marriage between the empress and the criminal minister's daughter is even more absurd and unheard of. There is a name of husband and wife, but there is no reality of husband and wife. My heart has never belonged to anyone, so why did I use this reason?

How inconsiderate...

Li Zishou's focus was not on the second half of Bai Qingyang's words, but she was a little puzzled: Today is the second person who said that she has met outsiders, is she acting so unfriendly to strangers?

"What the queen said is that husband and wife should treat each other with respect and sincerity." Li Zichou said to himself, then turned and walked forward.

Bai Qingyang: "..."

Bai Qingyang followed her deliberately slow pace, and the two of them didn't speak again, and the atmosphere was strangely quiet.

"If you want to overthrow the marriage between the two countries, you should plan it slowly and not rashly."

Li Zichou was still thinking about whether he should be more enthusiastic, but he heard Bai Qingyang's voice.

Bai Qingyang continued: "Shuobei has dominated the grassland for many years. It seems impossible to destroy the country in one fell swoop. However, they are nomads after all. With Dasheng's military strength, it is more than enough to resist their invasion."

Li Zishou blinked: "The queen agrees not to get married?"

Bai Qingyang nodded: "Yes."

With the affirmation of Dasheng's future talented monarch, Li Zishou obviously has a lot of confidence.

"Then there will be no marriage, Dasheng owes nothing to Shuobei."

Bai Qingyang: "Your Majesty is wise."

Li Zichou waved his hand: "Since you choose not to get married, you must be prepared to fight."

Bai Qingyang: "Shuobei people are fierce, but my Dasheng warriors are not just for show."

"Shuobei is Dasheng's deadly enemy. When the founding of the country, Shuobei was already domineering on the grassland. Dasheng sits in the Central Plains, with vast land and rich products, which naturally attracts the envy of grassland people.

"For so many years, only defending but not attacking has consumed a lot of Dasheng's energy. If one day I can completely eliminate Shuobei... that's all, it's too high to be ambitious.

"When I first came to the court, I still have a little understanding of many important matters. In the future, I will ask the queen to help me a lot."

Bai Qingyang solemnly bowed and saluted: "Naturally."

The two of them walked to a water pavilion next to the Kaiyang Hall, the lake water was clear with golden ripples, several koi gathered under the shadow of the bridge corridor, motionless, and passed away.

The view here is wide and the scenery is pleasing to the eye, so Li Zichou stayed here for a while.

"By the way, the rumors about you, Queen, must be clarified before the tribute comes. I have sent someone to investigate, I don't know Yang...cough cough, I don't know how Xie Aiqing is doing."

Bai Qingyang: "Your Majesty has a heart, it's just a rumor, it doesn't matter to my concubines."

"Don't say that, it's not a trivial matter." Li Zifu said solemnly, beckoning Lu Xiaoying to come forward, "Go and call Minister Xie from the Ministry of Punishment."

Lu Xiaoying bowed: "No."

Bai Qingyang heard that she wanted to announce Xie Zhi's entry into the palace, so he said: "Your Majesty has important matters to discuss with Minister Xie, and this concubine will resign."

Li Zichou saw that she was going to slip away, so he stopped in time: "Wait."

Bai Qingyang: "...Your Majesty?"

"Queen, you don't need to evade, I have granted you permission to listen to the government." Li Zichou paused, then said slowly, "Besides, this is a matter related to the queen's interests."

Bai Qingyang had no choice but to give up and sat on the carved stone bench facing Li Zichou.

The servant was leading the way, Xie Zhi, wearing a crimson official robe, hurriedly followed behind.

Passing through the corridors, walking up the stone steps, and arriving at the ice-drinking pavilion in Kaiyang Hall, he froze when he saw Bai Qingyang.

Xie Zhi was slightly surprised.

The empress declared herself to enter the palace, and Bai Qingyang is also here?

"Your Majesty, Xie Zhi, see Your Majesty, Your Majesty Jin An. See Empress Empress, Your Majesty is auspicious." Xie Zhi crossed his hands and bowed to the two.

Li Zifu stopped her movements: "Xie Qing is not polite. I heard that the rumors in Beijing are getting more and more serious. Has Xie Qing found anything?"

Xie Zhi's thoughts were a little confused: It is true that he and Yang Dejin were secretly investigating the case, but how did the Empress know?

Xie Zhi glanced at Bai Qingyang, and found that she was not looking at him at the moment, but only looked down at Chi Yu.

Could it be that Bai Qingyang told the emperor?

It took less than a second to think, and she couldn't figure out what the empress meant, so she could only answer with reservations: "Return to your majesty, what is your majesty talking about is the case of Dacheng Shenjiao? I have heard a little bit about it, but it is the Dali Temple who is in charge. In this case, His Majesty may have found the wrong person?"

Li Zishou: "I didn't make a mistake. I did a lot of ideological work for Zhang Keji. Let's listen to what Xie Qing knows."

Li Zi rewarded her with a seat, and Lu Xiaoying brought cool and thirst-quenching tea for the three of them.

Xie Zhi still hesitated, seeing that Bai Qingyang didn't give any instructions, nor did he intend to stop him, so he had no choice but to speak out.

Erasing the existence of some idlers, Xie Zhi briefly summarized the results of her secret investigation of Dacheng Sect these days.

Both Bai Qingyang and Li Zichou listened carefully, they both frowned slightly, but they didn't interrupt.

It took only a cup of tea before Xie Zhi finished speaking, and took a sip from the purple sand teacup.

Li Zichou: "You went to investigate the governor of Jingzhao, what's the result?"

Xie Zhi recalled what she and Yang Dejin had experienced in Cheng Duo's residence an hour ago, and shook his head solemnly: "Unsatisfactory, Mr. Cheng doesn't know much.

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