Invincible son

Chapter 1136 1137 [Girl's Choice]

In the Southern Zhou Dynasty, in the eastern suburbs of Jian'an City, beside the Green Lake.

The autumn sun casts sparkling gold on the surface of the lake, and the breeze blows ripples. Occasionally, flocks of birds fly by in the sky, heading all the way to the warmer south, preparing for the coming severe cold in winter.

This place is extremely elegant and quiet, and ordinary people can't peek into its doorway at all.Even those knight-errants who are used to flying over the eaves and walls, dare not get too close to this manor that monopolizes the beautiful scenery of the green lake, because it seems to be hidden among the verdant greenery, but in fact there are all kinds of light and dark sentries.

Most of the time, Xu Churong would stay in the manor, and occasionally return to Jian'an City to meet the Patriarchs of the Nandu family.

It's just that the arrival of an old man today broke the tranquility of this place, and those maids and maids even played their footsteps extremely softly, lest they disturb the thoughts of the two people in the water pavilion.

Xu Churong sat beside the railing, quietly looking at the scenery on the lake.

Three feet to her left, the old man stood with his hands behind his back.

Compared with a year ago, the old man looked more and more tired, with a lingering look of tiredness on his brows and eyes.

In the court, among the people, in the army, and in the family, chaos and turmoil have occurred frequently this year, and many times he had to make choices against his will.

Qingzhang's land and acres are facing great resistance, and the tax reform is nowhere in sight.Rectifying the military equipment was very effective, but the struggle between the two major forces of the Xian family and the Fang family had surfaced. Although it was temporarily put on hold due to the strong suppression of Xian Chunqiu and Fang Xiexiao, no one knew when this fire would erupt.

As the chief assistant of the cabinet, what the old man has to do is not only to deal with the government affairs, but the most important thing is to mediate among such complicated power relations.

He can order the arrest of some landlords who resist clearing the land, and he can also attack a certain noble mansion, but he can't twist into a top-down force to sweep away the filth in this land.

The reason is that the powerful people are entrenched and the government is corrupt.

Unless he kills all the people who stand in his way and cleans out most of the officials in the country, perhaps this will achieve his vision.

At this time, the old man can't help but envy the young man in the north.

From the Charcoal Temple, the Imperial Medical Center to the Nongsangjian, the development of people's livelihood has been smooth all the way, and there are many people who respond to the relief of the common people, and no one dares to stop the Qingzhang Tianmu.Relying on the reputation established over the years, the support of the new king, and the cooperation of most civil servants and generals, Pei Yue's reform was carried out extremely smoothly.

The old man also knew that the young Duke was more than that. He vigorously developed handicrafts and commerce in the southern border, and the changes in those places were changing with each passing day.

He also heard that Pei Yue was going to build new official roads in Liang State, and at the same time expand the scale of government-run teaching in various state capitals.

All these piles weighed on his and Emperor Qingyuan's hearts like a boulder, almost making them unable to breathe.It would be fine if the two sides go hand in hand, but the reality is so cruel. Compared with the two, the strong sense of frustration seems to go hand in hand.

Didn't those dignitaries of the Great Zhou Dynasty realize that the gap between the two countries is getting bigger and bigger, and that the 2000 million taels of silver that they paid before could not satisfy the appetites of the Northern Liang monarchs and ministers at all?
At this moment, Xu Churong said leisurely: "Father, in fact, everyone knows how the future situation will develop, but some people don't care at all. In their view, the change of owner is not the end of the world, it is nothing more than the person sitting on the dragon chair Changed one. But the emperor doesn't know how to separate himself, and to govern the world, people like them are needed after all."

The corner of her mouth curled into a sneer, and she continued: "Thus from ancient times to the present, kings are not allowed to surrender, and even if they surrender, it is difficult to end well. However, ministers are different. They can become loyal ministers of Beiliang in a sudden change, and still enjoy the glory. Wealthy."

For a famous family of poetry and calligraphy like the Xu family of Qinghe, rules have always been very important.

Even Xu Xi, who had recently emerged in the official circles of the Southern Zhou Dynasty, was still respectful in front of his old father and dared not show any disgrace.

It is extremely rare for Xu Huiyan to stand while Xu Churong sits steadily like now.

It's just that the father and daughter obviously don't care about such details, maybe it's because Xu Huiyan doted on the young girl so much back then, or maybe it was the great battle under the city of Jiangling that created an irreparable rift between them.

Xu Huiyan was silent for a moment, then said slowly: "Xu Xi said, as a father, you shouldn't be exposed to these things."

Xu Churong smiled, and said nonchalantly: "The third brother is worried that I will sell the Qinghe Xu family to Pei Yue, because from the beginning to the end, he thinks that I am that little girl who was spoiled and spoiled since childhood, with a savage and ruthless personality. Bogey. Daddy, you can't blame the third brother for this, he is a simple and honest gentleman, he doesn't understand the vicissitudes of people's hearts and the world's dangers, he can keep things but can't develop them."

Xu Huiyan was noncommittal, and changed the subject: "If there is one person in the middle between Dazhou and Beiliang, there may not be a war of war."

Xu Churong naturally understood the meaning of the words, she turned to look at her father.

Although not yet the age to know the destiny, Xu Huiyan has clearly shown an old look.

For some reason, there was a burst of sadness in her heart.

So she got up gracefully, walked to Xu Huiyan's side, and said pointingly: "Father, even if my daughter is willing to speak up for this matter, I don't know why Pei Yue agreed?"

Xu Huiyan said calmly: "The Great Zhou has always existed, so Pei Yue's position will be secure."

Xu Churong nodded obediently and said: "What Dad said is very true. After the death of the old emperor, the new emperor still has great trust in Pei Yue. His position seems to be unshakable, but the power of the minister has been revealed. There are countless capable ministers and brave generals in Beiliang. Many people have noticed this problem. But even with such a reason, my daughter can still be sure that Pei Yue will not agree. "

Xu Huiyan was slightly puzzled, and turned to look at her still pure and even childish face, but there was a young phoenix in her eyes.

Xu Churong said: "Because Dad didn't think about helping Pei Yue, but just wanted to use him to paralyze the Beiliang court. Dad, regardless of the past, if you can tell the truth today, maybe my daughter will feel better."

Xu Huiyan shook his head and said, "Even if this is my father's plan to slow down the army, for Pei Yue, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."

Xu Churong smiled lightly and said, "A plan to slow down the war? Daddy has only seen his daughter a few times this year, and it seems that he doesn't know her better than Third Brother. Daddy's plan is not to slow down the war, but to hide the truth."

Until this moment, Xu Huiyan's expression finally showed a bit of solemnity.

Xu Churong walked forward slowly to the railing, stared at the sparkling green lake, and said softly: "Pei Yue trusts my daughter very much, and has never concealed his arrangement here, so my daughter is unwilling to live up to this trust. Daddy, the Marquis of Beibei went to Pingjiang Town two months ago, presumably to discuss raising troops to go north? Da Zhou's military strength is definitely not enough to defeat Liang Jun, and another force must be needed."

She turned around to meet Xu Huiyan's direct gaze, and said calmly, "Your Majesty is determined to join forces with Wu?"

Xu Huiyan couldn't hide his shock, and said slowly, "You calculated these by yourself?"

"It does not matter."

Xu Churong's black hair on her sideburns was blown by the autumn wind. She pushed her messy hair behind her ears and said with a smile, "Daddy, my daughter has sent someone to send this information to the north in advance. Before Daddy arrived, that Mr. Xi must have Tell Pei Yue the news."

"you--"

Xu Huiyan raised his right hand subconsciously.

Xu Churong didn't show the slightest bit of fear, and said calmly, "Daddy thinks your daughter is taking revenge on the Xu family?"

There was a bit of bitterness and a bit of determination in the smile on her face, and she continued: "Father, if all the princes in the court are as loyal as you, why would my daughter act like this? The building will fall and no one can stop it, Qinghe Is the foundation inherited by the Xu family for thousands of years destroyed? Daddy, this imperial court is hopeless. Apart from Daddy and His Majesty, how many people are sincerely for the country? Could it be the Marquis of Rejection who hides the heart of usurping? "

"All the dignitaries in the dynasty are like this, my daughter really doesn't know why it is necessary to continue."

"My daughter knows that my father doesn't want to do such a rebellious thing, and my daughter also knows that my father can't sleep because of all kinds of embarrassments."

"In that case, let the daughter bear the charge."

(End of this chapter)