Qing Ping Le · Double Songs

Rong Ling clarified the assessments of the Ministry of Officials over the years and republished the booklet for the Queen's approval. In the booklet, some talents were promoted out of the ordinary. In the evening, His Majesty summoned her in the West Palace, so that when Eunuch An came, he would inform the Queen about her attitude. Rong Ling is ready to deal with it now.

"My son pays respects to the Queen Mother."

"Get up." The empress took the paperwork handed over by the officials, "I have read the booklet carefully, and saw that you have promoted many people. Is there a reason?"

Rong Cheng got up and stood by the queen's side, bowed his head and said respectfully, "I have checked the official department's assessments over the years, some people have been demoted or transferred out for some inexplicable reasons, so I have carefully checked and found out that some people My lord only suffered this because he offended the officer."

The empress put down the booklet and looked at her face, "Is there such a thing?"

"For fear of partial listening, I visited the places where these adults had made offerings to officials. Those who are indeed capable have been written in this booklet."

The Empress looked away from her face, but the words came into her ears clearly, "This Lord Qin seems to have passed Ling'er's many tests."

"I think Qin Hongwen is a rare talent." She didn't seem to understand what the queen said, and said, "I have read his suggestions to the Ministry of Industry over the years, and he has unique insights. He has researched and drawn a lot in water conservancy. A good picture."

"If there is such a thing?"

"Exactly." After she finished speaking, she knelt down as if awakened from a dream, and said in fear, "I have discussed with Mr. Liu many times before agreeing on this kind of person. If the Queen Mother is dissatisfied, I will bear it all." .”

"When did I have the intention to blame you? I thought you were a little worried when you dealt with the government affairs for the first time. I have also carefully read your paper. It is fair and fair. It really makes me feel at ease. Get up and go to the ground to cool off."

The queen put down the booklet and asked her about Chunwei before letting her go back. Eunuch An still sent her back to the Taiji Hall with the light on. It caught His Majesty's attention and summoned His Majesty overnight for questioning."

"Eunuch An, has Mr. Pei come here often recently?" Eunuch An nodded slightly, with the candlelight reflected in her lively eyes, and said with a smile, "This time I also want to thank Eunuch for being thoughtful."

"Where is your Highness, it is His Highness who lifts up this old slave, and it is too late for this old slave to be grateful." As he spoke, he walked outside the gate of the Tai Chi Hall, where the maids in the palace were waiting outside the door with lights on. .”

"There is Mr. Lao."

The quiet night was drowsy, and the good weather for several days came to an end tonight. A dark cloud blew from somewhere in the night, and it began to rain in the early morning.The stone slabs in the palace drank water to reflect the wall tiles and the sky, and also wet the skirt corners of the passing maids, and the maids resentfully trampled the peace of the ground again.

When Qin Hongwen was transferred to the Department of Water Affairs of the Ministry of Industry, Pei Qingyang almost gritted his teeth. He thought that crying in front of His Majesty would definitely shave this person out of his promotion, but Princess Yuanjia actually deliberately opposed him.He had already hated Yuan Jia in his heart because of the unprovoked humiliation last time, but Qin Hongwen's coming to the Ministry of Industry was naturally another problem.

Mr. Qiao Ran from the Siyu Department of the Ministry of Industry received Rong Cheng's instruction, and submitted a proposal to Master Luo to cultivate Taoism in Jingzhou. After Luo Jiunian reviewed it carefully, he discussed with the left and right ministers. Both the left and right ministers said that the proposal was feasible. Luo Jiunian was already related to Qiao Ran, so he naturally recognized it even more, so he decided to submit it to the three provinces for reconsideration, which was also strongly opposed by Qin Hongwen at this time.

Qin Hongwen objected to the overhaul of Jingzhou Road with three points. First, it would cost a lot of money and take too long and the mountains are too steep to get through. Second, the folk customs in Jingzhou are brutal and fear that it will invade the Central Plains. Third, there are still several water conservancy proposals from the Department of Water Affairs. No discussion.Luo Jiunian was getting old and didn't want to be troublesome anymore, but Qin Hongwen's three-point sentence was justified in helping Qiao Ran, and what he was most afraid of was that it would be a futile trip to send the booklet to the three provinces.

It just so happened that Pei Qingyang was in the Siyu Department, and he didn't care about it at all. It was only after Qin Hongwen strongly opposed it that he uncharacteristically supported the proposal.

Luo Jiunian had already figured out his temperament and tried to lure him with words, telling him that if this matter could be accomplished, it would benefit Great Xia, and he would have made a great contribution.Pei Qingyang was eager to make achievements and show off his prestige, so he became more active and urged Luo Jiunian to submit the matter to the three provinces for reconsideration. Only then did Luo Jiunian feel relieved to submit the proposal to the three provinces.

Today in the court hall, the empress asked the ministers for their opinions on this matter, and Qin Hongwen was the first to stand up against it. He came out and said, "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate to build the Jingzhou Road at this time, and it is difficult for Jingzhou to be surrounded by dangerous mountains Tong, this move will not only consume national power but also require a lot of hard labor, please think twice, Your Majesty."

Pei Qingyang was the most impatient. He came out to show off his abilities and was justified, "I would like to inform your majesty, I think that if you master this way, it will be convenient for the imperial court to govern Jingzhou, and it will not cause any harm to Daxia Baili."

"Lord Pei." Qin Hongwen changed the subject and confronted each other, "Since it is said to be beneficial, what kind of benefits should I talk about? Your Majesty, what I see is harm rather than benefit."

"How could it be useless?" Pei Qingyang asked anxiously in a high voice. Although he couldn't think of any countermeasures for a moment, he knew how to throw the words back, "You said harm, and what harm is it?"

The queen sat in a high position and looked down at them. The cold aura could not stop Qin Hongwen's movements. He saluted, "Your Majesty, firstly, cultivating the Tao will consume national strength, secondly, the people of Jingzhou are barbaric, and thirdly, the mountains are difficult and dangerous, so it may not be suitable to start construction." .”

Although Qin Hongwen was arguing pros and cons with the empress, he was aggressive towards Pei Qingyang. Pei Qingyang hadn't thought it through before, so he was speechless for a while, and was stunned at the moment.The empress frowned condescendingly. She intended to help Pei Qingyang, but how could he be so disappointing, wasting her heart.

The ministers had already figured out the sacred intentions, and several ministers came forward to help Pei Qingyang, but were refuted by Qin Hongwen one by one. This tug-of-war made Qin Hongwen stand out in the court today, but he knew very well that the empress might not be satisfied.The court was silent for a while, and people on the left and right were quietly asking with winks, and then they all turned their heads away and stood respectfully.

The Queen's eyes were on the heads of the officials, she said in a deep voice, "Qin Aiqing is very reasonable." She paused and asked the officials, "Do you have any other opinions on this matter?"

I don't know if the Empress intends to defend Pei Qingyang or if she doesn't like Qin Hongwen's playing tricks. This time, all the ministers turned their attention to the Ministry of Industry. This is the Ministry of Industry's business. , How could other people talk too much when they saw this, the empress was already sullen but was helpless and was about to retreat, Princess Yuanjia came out unexpectedly.

The Queen's eyes dimmed, and she asked, "Yuan Jia doesn't agree with the construction of the Jingzhou Road either?"

As soon as the empress asked this question, the officials felt even more cold and lowered their eyes. Although the words were a question, they were full of blame. The officials knew that the eldest princess and Pei Qingyang had always been at odds, and they were afraid that the princess would be offended Long Wei set himself on fire.The one who was most annoyed was naturally Pei Qingyang, he and the princess not only married Princess Liangzi but also disliked him, so naturally he didn't expect to hear good things.

Rong Ling's heart shuddered, and her clever eyes instantly seemed to be frozen in severe cold. She spoke quietly, and her voice was still clear and pleasant. To everyone's surprise, she said, "Your Majesty, I think that Jingzhou Road It can be repaired." This sentence was like a thunderbolt on the ground, which shocked the officials' eyeballs to roll, tsk tsk in amazement.

The empress was also startled, and then asked again, "Then I have to listen to Yuan Jia's opinion carefully."

"I think what Master Qin said is somewhat reasonable, but after thinking about it, there is a solution." She said calmly, "The first point that Master Qin played, I think the Jingzhou Road can connect the two places. Congested trade, the prosperity of Jingzhou and the taxation of Daxia have more advantages than disadvantages. As for the problem of hard labor that Mr. Qin said, the court can send officials to Jingzhou to mobilize the local people and hire more. It can kill two birds with one stone and solve it Hard labor can also settle refugees."

The empress finally had a smile on her face, and the dark clouds cleared away, she said, "Yuan Jia is very thoughtful."

Rong Ling continued, "Master Qin said that the folk customs of Jingzhou are barbaric, and it is not suitable to pass through, but my ministers think that it is because of this that we should try our best to build the Jingzhou Road. , The imperial court should also give Jingzhou students more opportunities, so that Jingzhou students and Central Plains students can communicate more."

"That's very well said." The empress was very happy, "Yuan Jia's words won my heart." Rong Ling knelt down to thank her with an air of flattery and humiliation. The empress did not like her to face Pei Qingyang everywhere. Being thoughtful can be regarded as helping Pei Qingyang, and she continued to praise her, and then the empress said, "I have always been very worried about Jingzhou, Pei Aiqing's proposal is to share my worries, and she should be rewarded."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Pei Qingyang was even more happy at this moment. After all, he had made a difference when he first arrived in the Ministry of Industry and was able to convince everyone when he was promoted. He added, "Princess Yuanjia is still far-sighted. I am ashamed to be an official." Although It is modest words but not modest attitude.

Rong Ling's expression concealed a coldness, but she said, "Master Pei has seen such a proposal." Pei Qingyang didn't mention the merits of Dalan quietly, which made her even more disgusted.

Since Rong Che returned to Beijing, she has rarely spoken in the court. Her indifferent eyes glanced at Rong Ling and Pei Qingyang's hypocrisy and arrogance. Today, the empress of the court is a lot more protective of Pei Qingyang. , this Pei Qingyang will surely become a disaster.Rong Ling withdrew her gaze just in time to bump into her, without saying anything, they both knew what they were thinking.

Today, Pei Qingyang complacently accepts the flattery of his colleagues. He thinks that even the eldest princess should be courteous to him in his current status. Thinking of it this way, he is even more proud.However, Pei Xian quietly walked to Rong Che's side and walked towards the outside of the palace together with her. Pei Qingyang's self-satisfied laughter could be heard behind her, and Rong Che raised his eyebrows and walked quickly a few steps.

The surroundings were silent, Pei Xiancai murmured, "Today, the eldest princess in the court hall really admires what the official said, and what she thinks and says is very thoughtful, and she is very ashamed for thinking about the society regardless of previous suspicions."

Rong Che looked at the sky and said, "Daxia's future depends entirely on Miss Huang."

This remark made Pei Xian fearful and joyful, since Princess Qingping sincerely treats him with no doubts, he should reciprocate, "Your Majesty is willing to put his heart and soul to the heart of Daxia."

It is inconvenient to say more about the two walking in silence, once out of the palace gate Pei Xian bid farewell to Rong Che, Rong Che sat in the carriage and drove back to the palace, the palace became much quieter after Rong Ye's ceremony subsided in the past few days, She let Xiaofu recuperate and doesn't have to follow her today, and Dafu is worried about Xiaofu's injury and she doesn't often take her with her, so it is much more convenient to travel to and from Changning Palace.

In recent days, Rong Cheng has always taken Bai Qingtong around to see the spring scenery of Nanyang City. In the spring, beside the stone steps leading to Yecheng Temple, there are flying flowers, butterflies, bees and yellows, and the monastery hidden in the deep forest also takes the opportunity Contaminated a bit of spring.There are not only Rong Cheng and Bai Qingtong in today's dining hall, but also Rong Cunshan, he found here by himself after seeing Rong Cheng for several days.

"Chengmei is not in the palace these few days. I wanted to release paper kites with you but I couldn't find you."

"The spring is just right, Qingtong will naturally take her around when she first arrives in Nanyang City."

Rong Cun's gentle expression was a little stiff, and he said, "Miss Bai is so lucky."

Rong Cheng said with a smile, "I heard from my father that my brother will not go out to study this year. I don't know what my brother is doing these days?"

Cun Shan was taken aback for a moment, never thought that Rong Cheng would ask about his whereabouts, his eyes shifted and his eyelids drooped slightly, "What else can I do, after a while, my teacher and friend will write some occasional works."

After all, Chun Wei was here, and Rong Cheng felt that he had touched Cun Shan's heart, so he said, "Father has his own reasons for not letting my brother take the scientific examination, I hope my brother doesn't mind."

"Chengmei is thinking too much, how can I not mind." He regained his gentleness and said, "How about going out for a ride after dinner?"

"Right on my mind."

After the Spring Festival, Rong Ling really made a report on the reform of the imperial examination, her words were sincere and reasonable, and the empress asked the officials for their opinions in the court.The officials admired Rong Ling's penetrating analysis of the pros and cons of the imperial examination, and this innovation can also change the style of the court, so many people seconded it.

Liu Changqing, the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, was the first to bear the brunt, "I think that this move by Her Royal Highness is really for the benefit of the society."

Pei Xian even sincerely agreed, and said, "I also think that the Eldest Princess' move is very good."

Pei Qingyang carefully observed the empress's expression, and saw that the empress looked a little happy, so he came out and said, "I also agree with the eldest princess's move, especially adding special subjects to Jingzhou students is also beneficial to educate the people of Jingzhou."

The Queen said, "Since all the lovers say that this action is beneficial to the country, then Yuan Jia, you can go ahead and do it, and you should also do your best to help Yuan Jia and benefit my Daxia students."

Pei Qingyang would not understand that Rong Ling's move is not fake, but it is more trying to attract people's hearts. Today's Princess Yuanjia has Jingzhou Road's fair advice and various measures to reform the imperial examination, which makes Pei Xian and others feel disheartened The cold-hearted officials had already wanted it, and the reputation of the eldest princess with both ability and political integrity quickly spread from the court to the people, making the students in awe and determined to serve her.

The capital is getting warmer again.Three or two branches of peach blossoms outside the bamboo, the Prophet of Spring River Plumbing Duck.This day, after taking a rest, Rong Che was studying under the tree full of viburnum flowers. An and Lu had approached her once or twice, and they both said that Xu Jiu was normal, but the more peaceful the situation, the more afraid that the wind and rain would be overwhelming. The map of Dongxia She has studied it a hundred times but still has no clue.

"Ache." Rong Xili excitedly stepped into the courtyard to look for him, "Ache is studying again."

Rong Che stood up and saluted, "Why is Second Brother looking for me?"

"I just bought a few good horses. Come with me to choose one." He pulled Rong Che and walked outside, and said as he walked, "The spring hunting will be in a while, and you will have no good horses by then. How can a horse?"

Spring hunting in the Great Summer is usually at the beginning of spring, but this year the spring hunting was moved to late spring and early summer only because of the courtesy of recruiting talents.Spring hunting is held in Huluo paddock, 150 miles east of the capital. Every year, the queen will bring a group of princes and nobles to hunt with the paddock for nine days.

If it hadn't been for Rong Xili's mention that Rong Che had never taken spring hunting to heart, now that he mentioned it, he would suddenly feel a stagnation in his chest. The map of Dongxia unfolded in his mind in an instant, sweeping away her many days of incomprehension like seeing the sun through the clouds, Because the four words of tiger falling into the paddock have opened up all the joints.

No wonder there was no news of his father's march, no wonder there was no trace of the Yecheng garrison quietly entering Beijing, and no wonder the Duke was so calm.But it turns out that their goal has always been the Huluo paddock. Yecheng is only [-] miles away from the Huluo paddock, and it is easy to besiege Yujia. However, recruiting Xu Jiu is not to facilitate the rebels to enter the city, but to prevent the imperial army from daring to rescue them.

Rong Xili asked, "Ache, what are you thinking?"

Rong Che withdrew his ups and downs, and looked as usual, "Then thank you second brother." She picked out a black-maned bay red horse, and Rong Xili said that she was the best at picking it, and when he told her about the origin of this horse, she kept talking about it. After listening to him until he finished speaking, he said, "Second Brother, I'll go back first if I don't have anything else to do."

Rong Xi said politely, "Okay, I'll have someone fit this horse with a good saddle first, and then lead it to you."

After Rong Che said goodbye, she returned to the small courtyard. The maid was as silent and orderly as when she left, but she stood at the courtyard gate for a long time without moving, and a force had already accumulated in her hand.She looked up, and there was a lonely woman standing on the eaves of the roof, it was Bai Qingtong, and she let go of her strength.

Bai Qingtong flew down and said, "Ah Cheng, please come over to the palace for a briefing."