Poisonous Peasant 'Concubine'

Chapter 520 Please Go to Southern Border

Zeng Shaoqing and Chu Yunhan accepted Si Kongjue's suggestion on the second day of their wedding. The couple went on their honeymoon together. As for their luggage, Chunxiang and the others moved into Jingyun Villa one after another. At that time, Ling Jingxuan quietly summoned all the second shopkeepers under the pharmacy, Ling's Brewing, Baiyun Pavilion and Wanli Bank, handed each of them a large sum of money, and ordered them to sneak into Southern Xinjiang first as merchants and make friends with the locals. People, to inquire and collect local customs and customs, to grasp information about major events and the four major families, the couple are going to travel lightly, and they will go to southern Xinjiang. The original plan was to wait for Zeng Shaoqing and the others to leave, but, plan Never able to keep up with the changes, Zeng Shaoqing and Chu Yunhan just left the capital, and before Yan Shengrui and his wife had time to explain to their family, something happened in the court.

"Your Majesty Qi Zou, the new Chief Secretary of Southern Xinjiang, Mr. Hai, has passed away unexpectedly when he encountered a landslide while traveling!" In the court hall, a stone stirred up thousands of waves, and the Zuo Zuo Sun Liang's performance shocked the courtiers. This kind of thing basically happens once every few months. What shocked them was not Master Hai's death, but the fear that it would be their turn next.

As early as in the previous dynasty, Southern Xinjiang was a very complicated three-way zone, consisting of four counties in total, with a very vast area, larger than an ordinary state capital. The founding emperor of Qingguo fought all the way from Southern Xinjiang. However, the terrain in southern Xinjiang is complex, backed by the sea and surrounded by mountains on three sides, so it is not suitable for an imperial city. In addition to years of fighting, and it was the early days of the founding of the country, there was no extra money to set up another imperial city. The ancestor emperor of Qingguo decided to use it The imperial palace of the former dynasty.

At that time, several powerful generals under him asked to retreat to the mountains and forests, and the ancestor emperor conferred titles on them respectively. Among them was a Nanjiang king with a different surname. Their descendants are the four major families now. What secret decree was given to them, for example, the guards who were forced into the southern border and the former southerners who went south, perhaps at the beginning, those few people were also loyal, but as they passed away one by one, time passed, and the four The existence of the big family has gradually changed. They are no longer willing to be ruled by the Qing Kingdom, and have been trying to self-govern. Give up easily?

So things have turned into what it is now. The imperial court sends the chief secretary there every year. Basically, every chief secretary can't live for more than a month after arriving in southern Xinjiang. Soon the imperial court will receive news of their accidental death. Of course, some of them A very small number of them live a little longer. That is because the new chief secretary is in collusion with the four major families. The big families fought fiercely, and the end result was accidental death without exception, but at least one death was better than the death of the whole family. Against the four big families, only he himself died, and he could gain the reputation of sacrificing his life for the country. If you collude with the four major families, then the whole family will die, and after death, the world will curse them forever.

This is why the officials were shocked and afraid. It is impossible for the imperial court to abandon southern Xinjiang and let them govern themselves. If one chief secretary dies, another chief secretary will definitely be sent there. Any one of them present may be named by the emperor. , who is basically determined to be the new Chief Secretary of Southern Xinjiang, can almost let his family prepare for his funeral.

"Well, is there any love minister who is willing to take over as Chief Secretary of Southern Xinjiang?"

Yan Xiaoming didn't express much surprise, but he still felt a little bit of anger in his heart. If the southern border is not resolved, the court will never have peace.

It is said that the ministers shrink back and try to reduce their sense of presence as much as possible. When the Chief Secretary of Southern Xinjiang took office, the whole family didn't cry miserably?Knowing that it may be a farewell once they leave, only the foolish people will take the initiative to stand up.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to the southern border!"

Suddenly, a handsome figure stood out, everyone heard the sound and looked, it was the new champion of this year, the former eighth prince, now the king of Beijun, Yan Xiaoming who sat high on the dragon chair was almost unidentifiable Frowning, he looked subconsciously at Yan Shengrui and Ling Jinghan who were at the front, seeing that their eyes were also on Yan Xiaobei, no need to ask, Yan Xiaobei must have made his own decision, and hadn't discussed it with anyone beforehand.

"It's not the turn of the North County King to go to the mere southern border."

After getting the answer, Yan Xiaoming said in a condensed voice, the words "Beijunwang" deliberately biting heavily reminded him not to forget his identity, how much Uncle Nine Emperors and Uncle Ling protect children, any commoner in the capital knows, he If he really dared to rashly send him to the southern border, it would be no wonder if Uncle Nine Emperors didn't get mad on the spot.

"I am not asking to be appointed as the king of the northern county, but as the servant of the household department. The southern border has been a disaster for many years, and everyone will be punished. I am willing to do my best to govern the southern border and eradicate it for the court forever. future trouble!"

Yan Xiaobei was unmoved, his younger brothers may not have noticed it, but he felt carefully that father, king and father are going to go to southern Xinjiang, and from the fact that they haven't told them, they didn't plan to take them with them at all. Go, it's rare to meet such a good opportunity, he can't let go of whatever he says, besides, Nanjiang is indeed a serious problem for the imperial court, when the concubine mother was about to leave, he promised her to assist the emperor and share his worries, Now is the time for him to fulfill his promise.

In contrast, many courtiers were overjoyed. If someone took the initiative to stand up, they would naturally not be able to object. It doesn't matter whether he is the Eighth Prince or the King of Beijun, as long as they are not involved. Beloved, perhaps only if he goes can he come back alive. Of course, not everyone has that kind of selfish idea, but they didn't stand up. How should I put it, this matter is not something they can discuss, Beijun Whether the king will go to southern Xinjiang as the chief secretary, maybe even the emperor can't decide.

Seeing his determination, Yan Xiaoming did not immediately refuse as before, but decided to throw the problem to his Jiuhuangshu: "What do Jiuhuangshu think?"

"I have no right to interfere with the appointment of the chief officials of the border!"

Taking a deep look at his eldest son, Yan Chengrui said in a vague way that he can't decide this matter, otherwise he won't be able to explain to his wife after he goes back. For the sake of his sexual life, he can only wrong Xiao Qi up.

"What are the thoughts of the left and the right?" Yan Xiaoming's forehead went dark, and his idea hit Ling Jinghan's head again. In order to take care of Sun Liang's face, he had to go with him.

If Sun Liang knew about his scruples, he would probably beg him directly not to worry about his face, right?Who doesn't know that in the entire capital city, Prince Sheng and Princess Sheng are the most difficult to provoke?Regardless of whether it is Prince Sheng's Mansion or Jingyun Villa, the person in charge is the princess. Yan Xiaobei who stands in the court hall is the king of Beijun, the new servant of the household department, and he is the eldest son of the princess when he returns home. It was so vivid in his mind that only a disabled person would dare to break ground on his head!

"I beg your majesty to be arbitrary!"

Sun Liang, who was more cunning than anyone else, bowed and stood out, without any intention of accepting the move. Ling Jinghan next to him also bowed and said: "The king of Beijun is the champion of the new department, and he has only entered the court for a short time. Chief Secretary, some people may gossip, I hope Your Majesty will think twice—"

Finally a kind person appeared, Yan Xiaoming nodded frequently, just about to take advantage of the situation to reject Yan Xiaobei's request, Yan Xiaobei knelt down with a plop, fisted with both hands and looked up like a torch: "Your Majesty, please give me permission, I don't want to For a second-rank official title, you only need to go to the southern border to sit in town."

Well, all these words have been said, which shows his determination. Yan Xiaoming looked at him deeply. He believed that he knew better than him what it meant to go to the southern border, but he was so decisive. I am afraid that there is only one reason. For this reason, Yan Xiaoming glanced at Yan Shengrui thoughtfully, why didn't they tell him?Even if they really want to go to southern Xinjiang, they should be fully prepared.

"Let me think about this matter. Do you have other matters?"

Regarding the matter of southern Xinjiang, he had to ask Uncle Jiuhuang and Uncle Ling personally whether Xiaobei wanted to go to Southern Xinjiang as the chief secretary, and he had to wait for their meeting.

"My minister has played, the rain is flooding in spring, and the south is frequently flooded. The local officials have played, can they open the granary to relieve the victims?"

It was said that Yan Xiaobei continued to demand, Ling Jinghan took out a memorial from his cuff, and the normal court discussion began again, Yan Xiaobei, who was kneeling on the ground, had to walk back to the train with a frown, Yan Chengrui swept him thoughtfully With one glance, he could vaguely guess everything. If Xiaobei is really allowed to go to southern Xinjiang as the chief secretary, then Xiaowen and the others will definitely follow, and then there will be more people going. In Jingxuan's words, it is not good to have too many people work.

After the court that day, Yan Shengrui and others did not go to the yamen. Together with the emperor Yan Xiaoming who quietly left the palace again, several carriages quickly left the city to Jingyun Villa, and Ling Jingxuan, who was arranging everything, was under a lot of pressure, because he made arrangements today. Si Kongjue found out about it when he was a medical boy, and then, the matter was taken for granted. Sikongjue scolded him very rudely, and his eyes were red. Ling Jingxuan could only temporarily put down everything and patiently appease him.

"Qingzi, who has frequently traveled between Qingguo and Qingguo in the past few years, also said that the terrain in southern Xinjiang is complicated, and the people's customs are tough. Most importantly, they are good at using poison to poison. Ordinary people can't defend against it. It's not good if there are too many people. Do business, Jue, you and Xiaohua can stay in the capital, once you come to help Xiaoqi, and then you can also help me manage the business, take care of the children, and leave the matter of southern Xinjiang to me and Sheng Rui."

In the study, Ling Jingxuan patiently persuaded Sikong Jue who wanted to go with them. At present, they still don't know the situation in southern Xinjiang. From the information they can know, the matter in southern Xinjiang is very difficult. I will definitely take him there, so there is no need for others. What if I accidentally get poisoned and he is not by their side?Since Shanzi went to the South three years ago, only Xiaotuanzi came back when he was one year old. Later, he said he wanted to travel around the world, but he never came back. Not long after that, Gong Changling, a famous wanderer in the capital, also disappeared. No one knows where he went, including his family.

"I'm going with you just because it's dangerous. Although you are excellent at medicine and poisoning, you don't have martial arts after all. We can help you a little by going with you."

Sikong Juehong remained unmoved. For the past three years, he has worked hard to learn martial arts. He just hoped that he could help him one day in the future, instead of staying at home and waiting for his good news. The more complicated the situation in southern Xinjiang, He became more and more worried.

"Look at what you said, I don't have martial arts, doesn't it mean that Sheng Rui doesn't have one? His martial arts are more than enough to protect me."

Ling Jingxuan couldn't help laughing, he seemed so untrustworthy?So do you need someone to protect you?