The goddess steals, the black-bellied prince is cute

Chapter 131 Dealing with a Group of Elders

Yelu Honghua folded his hands behind his back, facing the sea, with a relaxed and contented face, he suddenly stretched out his hand, and gently put his arm around Yan Xiaoxiao's shoulder, "I'll show you around the Dark Empire."

"But..." Yan Xiaoxiao looked into the distance with some uncertainty, "Prime Minister Xiao is not a fuel-efficient lamp."

"Why, still miss your husband?" Yelu Honghua raised his eyebrows, pretending to be angry.

"No, no." Yan Xiaoxiao saw Yelu Honghua's expression, but all the worries in her heart were swept away, "Of course I don't worry if you do things!"

Yelu Honghua scratched Yan Xiaoxiao's nose, "Okay, let's go!" Yelu Honghua took Yan Xiaoxiao's hand and jogged out of the beach. , slowly drew the footprints of two people's love.

Elder Xu’s mansion suddenly gathered all the elders, everyone was wearing gray robes, and their faces were very serious. Elder Xu sat on the main seat, glanced coldly at the crowd, and then sighed, He said slowly, "Let's talk about your own opinions."

"The emperor obeys the queen's idea so much, I'm afraid that our dark empire will fall into the hands of that woman in the future." Elder Qiu spoke first and said loudly.

Everyone was whispering to each other, but they were all approving Elder Qiu's words.

Then, an inconspicuous elder came out. This person looked about 20 years old, with a fair face and a slender figure. If it wasn't for this gray robe, others would think he was a It's just a scholar who came to Beijing to rush for the exam, "Elder Xu—" He arched his hands, looked at Elder Xu who was frowning in deep thought, and then continued, "This subordinate thinks that the queen's words are reasonable, and the emperor accepts such an idea. , Naturally, it is an act of Mingjun, we cannot ignore her suggestion just because the empress is a woman."

Elder Xu frowned even deeper. He sized up the young man, and then he remembered that this was Tuoba Qianxun, the son of the former elder Tuoba Ming. Because Tuoba Ming passed away early, Tuoba Qianxun's age He took over the position of elder lightly, and can be said to be the youngest of these elders.

Seeing Tuoba Qianxun denying his own thoughts like this, Elder Xu sneered, it's really a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, after all, he can't see the situation clearly!
"It turned out to be Elder Tuoba—" Elder Xu smiled softly, "Then according to your opinion, what should we do?"

"It's very simple. Since the emperor has met the envoys from the Yuanling Kingdom, we should share the emperor's worries and write the time of summoning foreign countries into the law. Everyone can discuss the etiquette for entertaining envoys." What Ba Qianxun said was very serious, and in the whole audience, he was the only one who felt that what he said was very reasonable and useful.

Elder Xu nodded, "Elder Tuoba is really ingenious." After finishing speaking, Elder Xu glanced at Tuoba Qianxun with disdain, "It's just that Elder Tuoba has ever thought that if this matter is on the agenda, we will secretly The empire is bound to open up commercial routes on the sea, and no matter who it is, anyone can come and go in and out of the dark empire at will, if you disturb the gods, can you and I take care of it?"

Tuoba Qianxun is young, so naturally he doesn't believe in gods. He just watched the dark empire close its doors. Although it can be self-sufficient at this stage, it will eventually fall behind and be annexed by other countries in the long run.

But the rest of the elders don't think so. They think that the dark empire is protected by the gods, and even if the opponent has tens of millions of soldiers, they will be defeated.

Tuoba Qianxun just wanted to refute, but was grabbed by an elder at the side, Tuoba Qianxun looked back, the elder gave him a wink, Tuoba Qianxun had no choice but to give up, bowed his hands and retreated .

"Uncle, why don't you let me continue to say that Elder Xu did this to put the empress to death."

"That's a matter for first-level elders. Let's just take care of the celestial phenomena. Don't worry about the rest." The person who was called Master Uncle by Tuoba Qianxun shook his head, sighed and patted Tuoba Qianxun on the shoulder , and then left helplessly.

Tuoba Qianxun stomped his feet resentfully, such a great river and mountain, is it going to be ruined like this?Tuoba Qianxun suddenly thought of the empress who had just married into the Dark Empire. This woman was able to persuade the emperor, so there was something special about it. As long as she could get the empress's support, the emperor would definitely agree with her idea.

Tuoba Qianxun didn't even think about the consequences of doing so, and directly handed over the note, asking to see the empress.

"Your Majesty, this is the booklet sent by the elders." Because in the dark empire, the queen's status is noble, and after the canonization ceremony, the queen will consciously take charge of the business affairs, so some suggestions and advices from the elders will also be sent to Yan Xiaoxiao is here.At this time, Qian Ran was holding a bunch of memorials and arrived in front of Yan Xiaoxiao.

Yan Xiaoxiao just got up, saw this mountain-like memorial, and immediately lay down on the bed again, oh my god, why are there so many every day, do these elders have intentions, Yan Xiaoxiao said with her right hand on her forehead, with a headache , "Okay, I know, you put it on the desk first, I will look at it later."

"Yes, empress!" Qian Ran walked back after putting away her things, "Empress, there is still a request to see you, and it is urgent, do you need to see me?"

"Who is it?" Yan Xiaoxiao stood up reluctantly, she felt that Yelu Honghua had to take back her right to interfere in politics, she was more suitable for a life of sleeping when she was full.

Qian Ran looked at the cover of the memorial, "It's Elder Tuoba."

Qian Ran handed over the memorial, Yan Xiaoxiao frowned and opened the memorial, which said a request to see Yan Xiaoxiao, but did not say what it was, Yan Xiaoxiao closed the memorial helplessly, unexpectedly Among the elders there are still people who stick to words, but she can't handle those big bosses, let alone a scholar, "Forget it, just tell Elder Tuoba that I am not in good health today, so I can't see him."

Qian Ran accepted the memorial, nodded and left.

Yan Xiaoxiao sat in front of the desk with a headache, looked at these memorials, and suddenly pushed them aside in a moodless manner. Other countries pay attention to the fact that the harem should not interfere in politics. I don't think that the dark empire actually let the queen take charge of business. Great anecdote too!

Being bored, Yan Xiaoxiao still opened the history books she loved to read. After she saw the "Holy Son" last time, the history books were put on hold and never read again. Yan Xiaoxiao felt that she I have been in a passive state recently, and I still need to learn a lot in order to deal with those elders.

According to historical records, these elders actually have ranks, which are divided into three levels. Among them, there are five first-level elders, called gold, wood, water, fire and soil, and eight second-level elders, divided into Qian, Dui; Zhen, Xun, Kun, Gen , Li, and Kan, the eight elders are assigned directly to the first-level elders, followed by five third-level elders. These five elders are actually very statusless. They are usually in charge of simple matters such as celestial phenomena, and they are also the elders who have the least say. Generally, when discussing major issues, these five elders do not participate.

So that's the case, Yan Xiaoxiao counted, isn't it right, there seem to be only four first-level elders now?
Yan Xiaoxiao frowned, could it be that there is a mysterious elder?Yan Xiaoxiao thought for a while, and suddenly caught sight of Tuoba Qianxun's memorial on the table out of the corner of his eye. Zhezi called Qianran to come in, "Let Elder Tuoba go to the main hall, I want to see him."

At the same time, after Yelu Honghua came down from court, he went to the god alone, and knelt down in front of the god's throne after entering. He looked very pious and serious, which was not at all Yelu Honghua's usual style.

Unlike the one who paralyzed Prime Minister Xiao back then, Yelu Honghua's expression now comes from the heart, and the guilt on his face is definitely a reflection of his heart.

At noon, Tuoba Qianxun arrived at the main hall of Guanju Palace, Yan Xiaoxiao was already waiting inside, Qian Ran and Zi Dai were standing beside Yan Xiaoxiao, seeing Tuoba Qianxun kneeling on the ground, Yan Xiaoxiao was surprised, this elder was very young, when she married, she seemed to have never seen such a young elder.

"Did Elder Tuoba just take office?" Yan Xiaoxiao picked up the teacup calmly, motioning for Tuoba Qianxun to stand up and speak.

Tuoba Qianxun stood up after thanking her, and said with some embarrassment, "The Empress Mingjian, my father used to be the elder in charge of the astronomical phenomenon, and he just passed away two days ago, and this minister has inherited the father's position."

Oh?Yan Xiaoxiao couldn't help being surprised, why is it not recorded in the history books that this elder can be hereditary?

Concealing her astonishment, Yan Xiaoxiao smiled faintly, "Elder Tuoba wants to see me for something important?"

Tuoba Qianxun boldly raised his head, only to realize that the empress was so beautiful, with a standard oval face, eyes like dark almonds, cute and cute, and in Yanxiao When Xiao smiled, there was a small dimple at the corner of her mouth, and she had a mouthful of white teeth, which made people feel like she was possessed by a demon, and could fall into such beauty without knowing it.

"Elder Tuoba, is the empress asking you something?" Seeing that Tuoba Qianxun didn't speak, Zi Dai was a little displeased, and directly reminded Tuoba Qianxun loudly.

Tuoba Qianxun came back to his senses, and realized that he was rude just now, and quickly knelt on the ground, "The empress forgives the sin, it's all because of my rudeness."

"It's okay." Yan Xiaoxiao didn't care too much, "Just tell me, what's the matter with me?"

"I would like to report to the empress, the emperor summoned the envoys of the Yuanling Kingdom a few days ago. I think this is a very good move. Our dark empire has been established for so many years and has never entertained outsiders. It is a good move for the emperor to do so." At first, I think this matter should be pursued." Tuoba Qianxun talked eloquently, talking about the benefits of opening the country and business, although Yan Xiaoxiao thinks it makes sense, and according to the current situation of the Dark Empire , It is true that it should be reformed, but it is not the time yet.

Yan Xiaoxiao quietly listened to Tuoba Qianxun's talk for half an hour, and Tuoba Qianxun's mouth was parched, and she stopped, "I wonder if the empress's suggestion to this minister can be accepted."

"Elder Tuoba's words are indeed eloquent, and I appreciate it very much." Yan Xiaoxiao smiled modestly, "It's just that Elder Tuoba has forgotten that although our dark empire is powerful, it has never been in contact with the outside world. How could such a thing be accomplished overnight!"

Tuoba Qianxun talked about the benefits of doing business with the outside world for a long time, but he didn't expect the most basic problem. He was speechless immediately, and looked at Yan Xiaoxiao with some hesitation, "But—" Yan Xiaoxiao smiled faintly, "This Gong thinks this matter is very good, Elder Tuoba can discuss it with the five first-level elders, and give me a specific booklet." Yan Xiaoxiao deliberately emphasized the tone of the five, wanting to see Tuoba Chihiro's reaction.

(End of this chapter)