The atmosphere of the New Year in Jinling was very different from the time he left. The army was about to set off, and all military work was being carried out in an orderly manner. You could see the officials from the various departments of the court who were busy and in and out everywhere.

Although the food and grass reserves of the national treasury and military government are enough for 80,000 troops for two months, no one knows how long the war will last, so actively purchasing grain from the private sector is also one of the important tasks.

Others also need to recruit a large number of skilled craftsmen to serve as supervisors, start construction and manufacture of armor and armor day and night, and then draw servants from various states and counties and requisition merchant ships to accompany the army to be responsible for logistics transportation, etc. Anyway, even the most leisurely ministers are busy without touching the ground.

No matter how Xie Xiwen targeted Xu You, he was a minister of the Shang Dynasty. He efficiently maintained the operation of this country, maintained frugality, did not advocate extravagance, nor was greedy for money and lust, and could be called a good minister.

Xu You also agreed with this point. At least during the Western Expedition, he had never worried about logistics supplies, nor had he ever heard the court complain. As long as the grand strategy related to national economy and people's livelihood reached a resolution, Xie Xiwen would implement it unconditionally, not delay fraud or disobey.

That's enough!

On the 25th day of the first lunar month, dusk, sunny.

Xu You and his party returned to Changganli and asked about Zhan Wenjun's recent personnel transfer in the capital. Zhan Wenjun said: "The day before yesterday, the emperor issued an order to grant Jiang Ziyan the general of the cavalry, and still serve as the general of the left guard. He also allocated 20,000 elite troops from the central army to form a new Fengjie Army, and handed it over to him to command, and follow Di Xia to send troops to combat the thieves."

Xu You didn't expect that Jiang Ziyan would have added the title of General of the Left Guard. This was not only against the rules, but also had great hidden dangers. Since the Chu State decided to establish the tripod, the left and right guards were responsible for the defense of the inner palace of Taicheng. In addition to being in charge of the Su Guards, the left and right guards generals easily did not lead other central troops, let alone foreign troops. Even if they really had this need, they had to remove the title of left and right guards and could not serve on the part.

"Didn't the court agree to object?"

"The three provinces all opposed it, and their subordinates even threatened that if there was an order, they would be able to submit a memorial. However, the emperor summoned Yu Shi, Liu Quan, Xie Xiwen, Gu Huaiming, Zhang Ji, Gu Yun and others in a row late at night, with a tough attitude, as if he was angry, forcing them to pass this appointment!"

Zhan Wenjun was worried and said, "Since the Yuanxing period, this seems to be the first time that the emperor used imperial power to suppress the will of court officials. Once this example begins, there will be endless disasters."

Xu You understood Zhan Wenjun's concerns. When the emperor realized that his power could be uncontrolled and began to use this power to achieve his goal, it would send a dangerous signal to the world. Countless people who were lucky enough to enter would look forward to becoming the second Jiang Ziyan, and then the slander and treacherous people were filled with the house. When the emperor was bewitched and used this power arbitrarily, it would be the beginning of the demise of the country.

Although An Xiulin is considered a wise ruler, he set this precedent for Jiang Ziyan today, and he can cross the line again for Jiang Ziyan tomorrow. The thousands of miles of promotion are broken into an ant hole, and history is a mirror. How many former wise rulers have become foolish because of this... However, Zhan Wenjun understands this truth, and Xie Xiwen and others understand it even more!

This requires dialectical analysis, which may not be a bad thing for Xu You. An Xiulin trusts Xu You no longer, but does not confront the three ministers for him. Jiang Ziyan emerges and can share Xu You's suspicion and pressure directly.

Who can tell whether good or bad fortune is dependent on each other?

"How is Jiang Ziyan's investigation?"

"After Li Tongnu's secret investigation, it was indeed Jiang Ziyan's idea to pardon Shaodian and Lan Liuxiang. Following Di Xia to fight for Yizhou, Jiang Ziyan took the initiative to propose to lead the troops. He hit a nail in the emperor's place, but convinced the queen..."

There are no secrets in Taicheng!

Jiang Ziyan deliberately avoided the eunuchs and palace maids, thinking that he had discussed secretly with the emperor and the empress, but the law was not passed down, but the ears and ears in the palace were everywhere. Li Dunnu is now a yellow party order. In the field of eunuchs, it belongs to the top of the pyramid that many people want to curry favor with. If he is determined to inquire about Jiang Ziyan's movements, it is easy, but it is not impossible.

Xu You didn't say much, and said, "Let's watch the change, let Li Dunnu continue to stare at him... Winter Solstice, prepare paper and ink!" He wrote a letter from the family and ordered people to send it to the palace, first hand it to the autumnal equinox, and then to Xu Shunhua.

This is to let the emperor know that he was back; the second is that the letter wrote the date of marrying Zhang Xuanji, which was considered to be a reinstatement to the emperor.

As expected, before nightfall, the palace sent someone Xuan Xuyou to court tomorrow. Although he had no official position, his title was high enough, and participating in court discussions was still in line with the etiquette system.

Di Xia was wearing a general's uniform with Zhu Zi Qizhe, wearing a thick crown on his head, and a jade sword on his waist. He was majestic. Seeing Xu You's eyes squint, he nodded slightly as a greeting, and then stood in the first squad and led the ministers to worship.

The court discussion was to make the final mobilization before the expedition, unify thoughts and boost morale. The ministries of the three provinces made statements in turn, promising that the government and military affairs under the headquarters would be successfully completed.

The emperor asked who would have any idea of ​​picking up the voids. Everyone was silent and finally named Xu You. Of course, Xu You would not say something disappointed at this time, praise the soldiers for their lives and their whole hearts. When they go to Yizhou, they will definitely be able to overcome all obstacles and achieve success.

So everyone was very happy.

After the court discussed, the emperor did not summon Xu You, and Xu You was happy to be quiet. He slipped into the palace to meet Xu Shunhua. The two brothers and sisters were in tune with each other and did not discuss the matters in the court, so they had an interesting conversation about the wedding.

Xu Shunhua said: "I have no objection to marry Zhang Xuanji, but I can't favor one or the other. I like Zhan Wenjun very much. When the marriage is over, you will take her as a fair wife. I will let the emperor sign the two daughters as the wife of the imperial decree at the same time. If you love her more in the future, it will not be a grievance for her."

Many people in later generations mistakenly believed that polygamy was implemented in ancient times. In fact, to be precise, monogamy and polygamy, and the status of wives and concubines was very different.

According to the system, a non-right wife cannot be granted an imperial decree, but it is not without exception. Wang Maozhong of the Tang Dynasty favored both wives. Although Xu You was unable to challenge the difference between legitimate and illegitimate at that time, he gave Zhan Wenjun enough respect as much as possible. The first step was to grant an imperial decree to a wife.

"Thank you sister for your understanding!" Xu You smiled and said, "It's so lucky to be so harmonious!"

"Oh?" Xu Shunhua glanced at him and said, "The two women are satisfied? How can we spread the branches and leaves for the Xu family like this? Well, if you don't like it, I will make the decision and choose seven or eight virtuous and Chunyi's good daughters as concubines for you..."

Xu You said with a bitter face: "You are so important, so don't bother sister."

"Body bone?"

Xu Shunhua grabbed Xu You's ear with a snap. Her pregnancy was already revealed, but it did not affect the speed and strength of the ears. He sneered: "I heard that your martial arts are unfathomable now, and you are only a short distance from the Grandmaster. Not to mention marrying a few more concubines, even if you are looking for fun day and night, you will not be able to destroy your roots."

Xu You was speechless. Indeed, with his current martial arts, he became a saint, and the affairs of men and women will not only not become bone-scraping poison, but will even be of great benefit.

"The land of gentleness is a hero's tomb. I am not afraid of harming my body, but I am afraid of sacrificing my ambition."

"Don't you bully me and not study? Anyone who is indulging in women's lust is that he loses his ambition and blames the woman for the crime. Cao Cao is also lustful, has he sucked his ambition?"

Xu Shunhua's eyes rolled and he said with a smile: "But, if you are really afraid, doesn't Tianshidao have the qi technique? That Master Ning must have studied this technique carefully. If you go to take her, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

Why did Yuan Qingqi be involved again?

Xu You couldn't reason with her, so he had to talk about ethics and said, "Sister, you and I are sisters and sisters. Isn't it inappropriate to discuss the Aiqi technique on publicly?"

"Ha!" Xu Shunhua's phoenix eyes narrowed, and she exuded a dangerous aura, and said, "It's just a cousin. If it's a mother party, it's natural for a sibling to get married!"

The mother party was a cousin. The ancients strictly prohibited the marriage of the family, but they could not help but have cousins. Although the court laws later stipulated that cousins ​​would not work, it can be described as false and the people did not take it seriously at all.

"What's more, the elder sister is like a mother. She is planning for family reproduction. If you dare to disobey, I will dare to send women to your house and let someone supervise you to have sex... Oh, you are so majestic and have high martial arts skills. I'm afraid no one dares to supervise, no one dares to, I'll come in person!"

Xu You regretted that he would come to see Xu Shunhua very much. He completely lost the idea of ​​resistance. He temporarily delayed the military plan and said, "Okay, I promise you that you will definitely marry more concubines in the future. But this kind of thing is not urgent, and you have to rely on your own interests. I must like it, right? You can't do it randomly..."

Xu Shunhua was not fooled. She knew Xu You too well and said fiercely: "What do you like? Zhang Xuanji's talent and appearance are comparable to those in the world? How can Zhan Wenjun's temperament and figure be so easy to find? Just two girls like you have been entangled with you for many years before they can achieve success. I don't have time to waste time with you and let you spread the branches and leaves for the Xu family. As long as you have good looks, good character, and innocent girls, I don't care whether you like it or not!"

Just then, the autumnal equinox and several palace maids entered the hall. Xu You hurriedly whispered: "Someone is here, let me give you some face to my brother..."

Xu Shunhua was not completely unreasonable, so he let go of his hands, glared at him with a phoenix eye and said, "This matter is not over! After you get married, I will start preparing!"

Xu You fled in panic, looked at his back strangely, and said, "Sister, what's wrong with Xiaolang?"

"Don't worry about him, his slutty nature!" Xu Shunhua held the hand of the autumnal equinox and suddenly had an idea. He looked at her face carefully and said with a smile: "Autumnal equinox, tell me honestly, what kind of feelings do you have for Xiaolang? Do you really treat him as your brother, or do you think of your wishful husband in your heart?"

"ah?"

The autumnal equinox suddenly turned red. She followed Ning Xuangu's martial arts queen. Due to the martial arts skills, her temperament became more and more cold as snow. When people looked at her, they felt a little blasphemy and disturbed. They rarely showed the expression of a young daughter, and they looked very charming.

"I, I..."

The autumnal equinox was speechless, so he paused, and even shook Xu Shunhua's hand away, becoming the second person to escape in panic.

"Hmph, no one is worry-free..."

Xu Shunhua touched his slightly bloated waist, his eyebrows were condensed into the character "Chuan" and murmured: "This girl must be willing to do it in the autumnal equinox, but Qilang is good at pretending to be stupid, so she has to think of a way..."
Chapter completed!