Chapter 9: Intermarriage between Man and Han? (III)

Li Yao was like a wounded kitten curled up at Zhu Yinglong's arms. It was really hard to imagine that such a weak woman led tens of thousands of people to work hard in the poor mountains and rivers of western Hunan, hoping that one day would have a bright future. Maybe she didn't want everyone to be rich, but she hoped that the tribesmen who followed her would have a piece of land without disputes and a house for shelter from the wind and rain. These former courts not only could not give them, but instead tried to squeeze them desperately. Is it wrong for Li Yao to rebel? No, the wrong court is the court, the corrupt officials who eat people and don't spit their bones.

After the storm, Zhu Yinglong felt so tired that he didn't feel tired. Instead, he was in good spirits and his mind was quite clear. He gently stroked Li Yao's tender and smooth back and whispered: "Xiao Yao'er, can you talk to me?"

"Yeah." Li Yao was really tired, even more tired than fighting for three days and three nights. She didn't have the strength to reply and felt that someone was talking to her, so she had to stammer.

"Forget it, let's go to bed." Zhu Yinglong sighed, and the boat was naturally straight when it reached the bridge. Let's talk about everything when it wakes up.

Li Yao never dreamed. Tonight she dreamed. In her dream, she had a phoenix crown and a red veil, and a red veil on her head. She got on a red sedan chair with a burst of firecrackers, and then she blew and beat her all the way. The wedding team was as long as ten miles. Then she entered the bridal chamber after the three gifts.

When the guests dispersed, the groom pushed the door and opened the red veil above her head. When she saw the groom clearly, it was an old and ugly face, wrinkled face, crooked mouth and eyes, and greedy water flowed. In this fright, Li Yao woke up instantly. When she saw clearly that she was being hugged in a strong and powerful bend of arms, she looked up, but it was completely different from the dream. She felt very calm. It turned out that it was just a dream just now, but when she recalled what happened last night, wasn't it like a dream, and she lost her innocent body in a daze, and she still wanted to have sex with shamelessness. Is the slutty woman who was really herself?

Magu was in a very contradictory mood. Logically speaking, what a woman most hoped for was to have a complete love. No woman could be generous and willing to have the same man as other women, especially to push her own man into the arms of a woman. Magu thought she could not be jealous or do all this generously. After all, she could no longer have such a man alone, but when she set a plan and did this, she still felt a little tingling in her heart. She hoped that Li Yao could join this big family and get happiness, but she also hoped that the emperor did not go last night and nothing happened.

But in fact, the emperor not only went there, but also stayed there all night.

When Magu, who had not closed her eyes all night, got up early in the morning to get the news. She didn't bother to say hello to Queen Zhou Yingning, and hurried back to her Yonghe Palace.

When she pushed open the two doors in her dormitory, she was shocked. The emperor and Li Yao were both there, but what she saw was her good sister Li Yaoruo snuggling in the emperor's arms like a bird dependent on others, with a shy and timid face on her face, looking like a happy little woman.

Although everything seemed to be back to Magu's appearance before he went to the Central Palace, the lewd smell in the air could not be hidden from Magu's sensitive nose.

"you……"

Zhu Yinglong knew that Ma Gu must have come early in the morning, so he didn't want her to see the scene that was too embarrassing, so the two of them got up early in the morning and cleaned up the messy room.

"My little phoenix is ​​here." Zhu Yinglong was also a little embarrassed, but he had to stand up. After all, he took the initiative in this matter last night.

Regardless of whether Magu is willing to accept this sudden change, he pulled Magu's left hand up, and also pulled Li Yao's left hand, holding both hands together and said, "From today on, you are not only sisters, but also my wife and beloved concubine. I will spend my whole life to love and protect you."

"Your Majesty?" The two women said in unison, each of them finding that their noses were a little sour and moved.

"I have decided to enthrone Li Yao as Zhuang Concubine. How about you staying in Yonghe Palace with Xiao Fenghuang?" Zhu Yinglong asked the two girls.

Li Yao was shocked and looked up at Zhu Yinglong in surprise, with a confused look on her face. Didn’t she say that she would not announce her identity for the time being? What?

Zhu Yinglong could not see the doubts in Li Yao's heart, and hurriedly explained: "Xiao Yao'er, don't take it seriously last night's words. Since I want you, I can't let you follow me so unclearly. I must give this title to you."

"That's my concubine..." Although Li Yao didn't say it, Zhu Yinglong already understood what she meant and interrupted: "In the dynasty in five days, I will enthrone your concubine in front of all the civil and military officials of the dynasty, and you will also serve as the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard."

"Your Majesty, this is not!" Li Yao was shocked when she heard this. She was not surprised that she suddenly had such a concubine, but that once she was a concubine, she could not hold any official position in the court. Moreover, as a woman, she had been criticized by many people in the court. If she was a concubine, she would be criticized by the court, and this would also greatly damage the emperor's prestige, and she would probably end up being accused of confusing the king with her beauty!

Magu also frowned, but she did not immediately object. Li Yao's role as deputy commander of the Imperial Guards would be beneficial to her. However, if Li Yao did not become the emperor's woman, this might not be a big problem. But once she became the emperor's concubine and took up this position again, it would violate the ancestral system of "the harem cannot interfere in politics", which would be enough to put the emperor in an embarrassing situation of condemnation by the ministers.

"I also know that this move will inevitably cause criticism from inside and outside the court, but I have not considered the gains and losses of this move. The position of deputy commander of the Imperial Guard has been unresolved. Zhou Huaian is always sent by me to do all kinds of responsibilities. He is alone and he is unable to do anything. Therefore, I have long wanted to find a loyal and trustworthy person to serve as deputy commander, so that I can share the burden for Zhou Huaian. The reason why I chose Xiao Yaoer was carefully considered, not because she became my woman.

This decision has been made. In fact, I already have a desire for Xiao Yaoer. The reason why I did not make a decision is that I still have some concerns. The Imperial Guards are not ordinary generals and soldiers, but they are elites selected from the army from all levels. I do not doubt Xiao Yaoer's ability to manage the army independently. However, these unruly elites have subdued the masses with their martial arts. What I am worried about is that Xiao Yaoer is an alien general and a woman. If they cannot suppress these people, I am afraid that this deputy commander can only be an empty scepter." Zhu Yinglong said slowly.

"I understand the emperor's meaning. The emperor wants Lord Zhou Huaian to slowly fade out of the guards' imperial guards. In fact, Sister Yao is in charge of the imperial guards. In this way, Sister Yao not only needs the ability to govern the army, but also requires the necessary force, so that she can govern these imperial guards. Sister Yao definitely doesn't have to worry about her ability to govern the army. The key is whether she can subdue the imperial guards by force." Magu understood.

"I am just worried. Do I know that except Zhou Huaian, there are hidden dragons and creeping tigers in the imperial guards, and several of them can draw with the Hai brothers. If Xiao Yaoer is the deputy commander of the imperial guards, except for a brigade of troops in her own headquarters, the other six brigades are afraid that they will not accept her orders. If he is the imperial guard, although it is impossible to conquer the public with force at once, these generals gradually see Xiao Yaoer's ability to govern the army and will definitely be able to subdue these people." Zhu Yinglong said.

"Are the emperor worried about Lord Zhou Huaian?" Li Yao was not qualified to know some secrets of the court, so he thought that the emperor was worried about Zhou Huaian's difficulties and needed one person to enter the imperial guards to check and balance Zhou Huaian.

"Haha, Xiao Yao'er doesn't have to worry about this. Zhou Huaian is my confidant minister. He just holds several positions. But sometimes I need him to complete some special tasks. It's not possible for anyone to take care of the imperial guards' affairs. Therefore, he is preparing to set up a deputy commander of the imperial guards to actually handle all the affairs of the imperial guards on his behalf." Zhu Yinglong explained with a smile.

"How will the emperor convince the ministers to agree to your appointment?" Magu asked.

"In fact, I can decide any appointment of the Imperial Guard. After all, the Imperial Guard was established to protect me and the security of the palace. Therefore, even the orders of the Military Machine Pavilion, the Imperial Guard can not obey the command of the military machine. The only one who can command this army is. Therefore, no one can arrange anyone, any official position, these cabinets and military machine Pavilion cannot interfere. However, Xiao Yaoer is a brigade general in the Jingying camp and is affiliated with the Military Machine Pavilion. This time I will pick out half of the officers and soldiers of Xiao Yaoer's brigade and enter the Imperial Guard. This involves a matter of mobilization procedures. If the Military Machine Pavilion opposes and does not release people, then I cannot enforce this law at present, it still violates the orders of the ancestral law. Therefore, the first thing I have to convince is the Military Machine Pavilion." Zhu Yinglong said.

"Why don't the emperor persuade the Military Pavilion to transfer Sister Yao into the Imperial Guard first, and then enthrone Sister Yao. As long as this established fact is created, even if the cabinet opposes, the emperor can still exist independently of the two cabinets and ignore it." Ma Gu's eyes rolled and suggested.

"This method is good, but it's just a little aggrieved by Xiao Yao'er." Zhu Yinglong's eyes lit up, and then he looked at Li Yao apologetically, making Li Yao's pretty face turn red, and he lowered his head shyly, but his heart was extremely sweet.

Li Yao's affairs can be carried out temporarily according to this plan, but Zhu Yinglong remembered another person. This person is also his concubine, and his military talent is not inferior to Li Yao. He also promised in person that one day she would give her a chance to become a majestic female general. But now she can only train a group of female medical soldiers with Li Qing. It is better to let her secretly be Li Yao's deputy. Li Yao has been leading the army for more than ten years and has much richer experience than Xiong Hu, but then she thought about it and still fight.

After eliminating this idea, there is no airtight wall in the world. If those who are afraid of the world will not be in chaos know, it may cause another storm. You must know that many people have reminded him openly and secretly that the Emperor Xiong family has made too much contribution. There are too many generals and officers in the army. The strength of the Xiong family cannot be too inflated. If Xiong Hu joins the Imperial Guard, some people will inevitably have some strange thoughts, especially when the queen is isolated and helpless, there are examples of deposing the queen and establishing another one!
Chapter completed!