Evil Girl Reborn: The Eldest Princess, She Takes Manchurian Civil and Military Affairs

Back at the mansion, Songguo saw Yimanlu's solemn expression and put a cup of tea in her hand, "Princess, what happened?"

"The Chunke New Deal has been implemented since the emperor's brother left. Do you know how many merchants with the names of the branches of the family were taken over by the government after the Chunke New Deal was implemented?"

Song Guo thought for a while, "If we follow the New Deal reforms, everything collected should go to the treasury. We should ask the Ministry of Household Affairs about this. I don't know."

Yiman sneered, "Go find Han Yan and check from the East Palace how much money has been collected from the treasury."

"Yes."

"If I'm not wrong, the reason why the emperor is so anxious to deal with the aristocratic family and implement the New Deal is because of this war."

Pinecone's eyes widened in shock, "What - His Majesty implemented the New Deal not for -"

"Yes, it may not be just to attack the political monopoly of the family, but also to prepare for this war. So, it is hard to say whether the sudden return was premeditated, or whether both parties were tacitly preparing for this war?"

Song Guo panicked for a moment, "But, why is this?"

Yiman looked at the busy staff of the Princess's Palace outside the window, "I don't know, Zuo is just greedy. Otherwise, it cannot be explained why the emperor is so calm during the sudden war? Everything is proceeding steadily as if it had been anticipated."

Song Guo glanced outside the door and lowered his voice, "But when Lan Cai was here just now, princess, didn't you talk about the border crisis? Then why didn't Your Majesty send troops?"

Yiman shook his head slightly, maybe the emperor had already prepared an ambush in Luocheng, or was prepared to abandon the Tan family army.

"This is the first time the eldest princess has met with the grassroots."

Yiman twitched his lips and made a fake smile, "Master Cui, are you ready to seduce me?"

Seeing that Cui Chaojun's face was unnatural, he chuckled and said, "Mr. Cui, I already know why Your Majesty is so anxious to attack your family. I have also guessed why the family is so calm and has not really resisted."

Cui Chaojun glanced at the military horses galloping outside and said, "The princess is smart."

He looked at Cui Chaojun with a half-smile, "I would like to know what the family is going to do?"

"Your Majesty has not yet made a clear decision on this matter. Even if the Cui family reaches an agreement with the eldest princess, they will have to settle the matter with the Zhou family, the Fu family and other major families."

Yiman glanced behind the screen, lowered his eyes and nodded, "That makes sense. What I want to ask is, does the Cui family have both sides of the fence and go behind my back - in fact, they are conspiring with His Majesty?"

Cui Chaojun smiled slightly, "Don't worry, eldest princess, the fundamental interests are different, and the Cui family can still see clearly what is the way out."

Yiman nodded with a smile, "Since the Cui family has known about the sudden return attack for a long time, what preparations have they made? After all, they are the people of Daling."

"The eldest princess is joking. How could the Cui family know in advance? It's just that your majesty is too eager for the aristocratic family and shows some flaws. As for what you want the aristocratic family to do, I hope the eldest princess will make it clear."

Yi Man poured a cup of tea for Cui Chaojun with a smile, and Cui Chaojun took it with both hands.

After Cui Chaojun left, Yiman held his chin and sighed, "I haven't asked anything. What are your Zhou family going to do?"

Zhou Yu came out of the inner compartment and took out a plate of snacks with a faint medicinal smell.

"The family had already guessed the emperor's intention at the beginning of the implementation of the New Deal, because the harassment due to sudden return became more frequent at that time. On the surface, the Zhou family cannot move, and I have sent people from all walks of life to Luocheng to help."

Yiman glanced at Zhou Yu's fingers and opened his mouth. Zhou Yu naturally picked up a piece of flower-shaped pastry and put it to Yiman's mouth.

Yiman opened his mouth and bit Zhou Yu's finger, licked the tip of his tongue, and stared at Zhou Yu, watching the tips of his ears slowly turn red, "So, the emperor is planning to give up the more than [-] Tan family troops in Luocheng? "

Zhou Yu put down his fingers stiffly, and rubbed his thumb and index finger unconsciously twice.

"There is no clear purpose, so it's hard to say. But the news from Luocheng is that except for the Jin family, there is no army nearby to rush to the rescue." Yiman was stunned for a moment, "Those are the Tan family troops who have guarded the border for decades. Not to mention He has countless merits and is also fiercely loyal. What does the emperor want to do?"

Seeing Zhou Yu's silence, Yiman had already guessed the result.

"Zhou Yu, I want to save them."

Zhou Yu sighed, "The Tan Family Army in Zuxian County has been besieged for more than ten days."

Yiman clenched his fists, "How many days will it take for Jindu to go north to deliver food?"

"About half a month, the states and cities will not let you go without the emperor's permission."

Yiman frowned, "Why did the emperor want to put him to death?"

Zhou Yu said nothing and looked at Yiman.

Yiman lowered his eyes silently, asking and answering himself, "It's probably just because his great achievements shocked the master, or he was worried that the military power would remain in the hands of the Tan family for a long time, or the emperor was suspicious."

Zhou Yu sighed slightly, "The emperor has been planning this for a long time. Don't act rashly. I will send someone to investigate Luo Cheng again."

On a rainy night, Yiman put down the memorial in his hand and looked out the window at the pouring rain.

Suddenly I saw an attendant running from the garden to the corridor in the rain. After whispering a few words to Xiao Shenzi on duty, Xiao Shenzi arrived outside the study door.

"Princess, the people from Lancai are here. They are standing in the alley at the back door in the rain and won't leave."

Yiman frowned slightly, "Does she think that the bitter plan will make me soft-hearted?"

"Then you see?"

Yiman sighed slightly, "Please come in and let someone change her clothes first."

"Yes."

Not long after, Lan Cairen hurried to the study room, her clean clothes still untied, and the maid chasing after her still had her cloak in her hand.

After Yiman glanced at it, Xiao Shenzi waved his hand and asked people to leave. He stood at the door and closed the study door.

Lan Cairen suddenly knelt down and said with a hint of stubbornness, "I know you are ruthless and can't be moved without profit. But now it's not just about the life and death of the Tan family, it's also about the fate of the Jin family. The Jin family has hundreds of thousands of troops to talk about. If it is really damaged, the Northwest Gate will be opened wide, which will be a disaster for Daling. The great ambition in the princess's heart will definitely be affected."

Yiman picked up the teacup and took a sip, "Did he teach you, Mr. Jin? Why didn't he come by himself? Or are you saying that you don't think the eggs can be put in one basket? Mr. Jin went to ask someone who would help him with a greater possibility. Yes, is it a noble family?"

Military support is a rarity for anyone, but the key now is to preserve the 10,000+ army.

At present, the family is in conflict with the imperial power. Since the emperor has no clear instructions, there is no hope.The biggest hope is whether the family can use its power in the military to leverage the imperial power.

So he sent Lancai to come and beg her with her ambition.

I don’t know which aristocratic family Jin Xiao is looking for?

Suddenly, the sound of Xiao Shenzi's salute came from outside, accompanied by wet footsteps.

Zhou Yu was soaked to the skin and walked in with a middle-aged man dressed in black.

Yiman frowned and said, "Xiao Shenzi, go and change his clothes quickly."