When Zuo Mingjing was busy meeting Gu Hengbo and Dong Xiaowan, King Zhou Yan of Qi was receiving officials seriously...

In the past two days after Wang Xiao was seriously injured, Zhou Yan no longer hid his identity and made a name for King Qi Yijia to officially take charge of Xuzhou.

According to the other officials, he sorted out Pingxing Bo Mansion as the headquarters, but Zhou Yan rejected it and only chose a vacant patrol and Cao Cao Office to stay.

The canal was silted for many years, and the north-south division of the north and south had long been abandoned. The Capitol Office was disrepaired for a long time, but Zhou Yan didn't care and only brought some subordinates in, not even a few maids.

He set up a drum outside the office and told the guards not to expel them if the people complained.

All actions won the hearts of the people.

As the prince and the Duke moved in one after another and wiped out the bad policies for many years, Xuzhou's atmosphere was greatly changed, and political affairs were clear and clear, as if the political situation in the world was centered. The people heard that the King of Qi was simple and considerate of the public opinion. They were said to be beautiful talks, and they praised the King of Qi's wise and wise.

In just two days, many rumors emerged among the people, saying that the King of Qi was the true dragon emperor and had the assistance of the Duke of the Kingdom. The king and the ministers were wise and the ministers were wise. In the future, the dragon flew to the sky and wanted to open a prosperous era where the sea feasted and the river was clear...

At this time, Zhou Yan was sitting in the office and after dealing with a few things, it was Wang Qi's turn to come and report.

Today is not a private tour, and the two of them do not talk to each other based on their relationship with friends, but rather sit upright and discuss with the king and his subjects.

Zhou Yan felt a little moved. It was the first time that Wang Qi came over to report to him seriously. Speaking of which, it was because his brother-in-law was seriously injured and recuperated.

But this did not give him the pleasure of being in power. On the contrary, various crises were suppressed and made people worried...

"Have you visited your brother-in-law today? Has his health improved?"

Wang Xiang said: "I didn't see him, I said I was still very weak and could not see anyone."

Zhou Yan was worried and talked about the main topic, saying, "I am calling you here. I plan to split the Pingxing Bo Mansion to settle the poor. The severe winter is coming. Even if I cannot shelter the poor people in the world, I should let Xuzhou City Shaobing die. What should I leave this matter to you?"

Wang Ying thought for a while and replied: "Your Highness, you are unwilling to regard the Pingxing Bo Mansion as the headquarters. Jiang Ying kept talking about this in my ear, saying that 'Before the Duke left, he arranged to convert the Pingxing Bo Mansion into the Prince Mansion, which may have a deep meaning'. Do you really want to split the big mansion?"

Zhou Yan snorted coldly and said, "You still need to renovate it? The specifications of Guan Ming's mansion are more magnificent than ordinary royal palaces. How overbearing! Others cannot live there, and I will not live there, and I cannot stand the spectacular door made of people's wealth and ointment... You go and demolish them and place more people."

Wang Xiang took the order and retreated to the hall, and saw Qin Xiaozhu coming over there.

He subconsciously shrank his neck.

Although the two front teeth had fallen for a long time, every time he saw Qin Xiaozhu, he was a little scared and usually he carefully avoided this female devil.

"Where are you going?"

"Go to demolish Pingxing Bo Mansion."

"Wait, I'll talk about it after seeing Your Highness."

Wang Qi responded honestly, turned around and took a few steps, speeding up, and ran away without a trace.

Qin Xiaozhu entered the lobby, and Zhou Yan hurriedly stood up and asked, "How is my brother-in-law's health?"

He also doesn't like seeing Qin Xiaozhu very much.

In the past, I felt that the emperor's sister was as respected as a princess but she had to tolerate her brother-in-law outside, and felt unfair about her; as for now...

When he was in Jinan, his subordinates were muttering every day.

"Zuo Mingjing, Qin Xiaozhu is both literary and military, and only Princess Chunning is in his eyes."

In the end, the words were nothing more than "The hen is in charge of the morning, the yin is strong and the yang is weak, and it has been unknown since ancient times, Your Highness!"

Whispering, whispering, how can you not annoy?

Zhou Yan didn't know whether he should be bothered by the officials, his elder sister and her female officials, or even his helpless self.

He naturally understood that the emperor's sister wanted to do more in this troubled era, but for her own good.

After those officials who kept making private comments also dealt with batches, he suddenly realized that many things were useless to understand the truth.

In this pool of power, people's hearts are as treacherous as water, and the water keeps drowning. People drown in it and are tied up by countless vines, and they cannot even be earned.

Only the people on the shore pointed at the drowning man and joked, "Why doesn't this fool know how to swim up?"

Back then, I was a man on the shore, accusing the emperor of his stupidity and believing that he would revitalize the world...

After a moment of thought, Zhou Yan came back to his senses and saw that Qin Xiaozhu had lost his usual smile and spoke quickly.

"Wang Xiao woke up, he asked me to tell His Highness a few words..."

"Please tell me, General Qin."

"He is seriously injured now, and His Highness has also shown his identity. Xuzhou's troops are empty. Guan Ming and Tong Yuanwei are likely to take the opportunity to fight. If we don't run away, we will drag it until we take Kaifeng or move the people of Shandong..."

"With such a big move, I can't hide it from Zheng Yuanhua next time, so I had to use Wang Xiao and Your Highness as bait to make Zheng Yuanhua think that he has the opportunity to annex Shandong. But Your Highness rests with me, Xuzhou defense will give me my heart, and I will definitely defend Xuzhou, at least ensure that Your Highness is safe and sound..."

Qin Xiaozhu said again: "I speak straightforwardly, Your Highness, don't blame me, say that... I have a good idea of ​​how to defend Xuzhou. Anyway, I will guard it, and your highness will be controlled by you in name. After the war, all the merits and fame will belong to your highness..."

Zhou Yan pursed his lips and almost didn't know how to answer.

——You speak straight, but this is too straight...

He knew that what Qin Xiaozhu said was indeed justified. He had never fought a war and had never thought of interfering in military affairs.

But in short, it was a matter of giving me credit, but after she said it, it made people feel a little depressed.

"General Qin let go of his actions."

Qin Xiaozhu nodded and said, "Wang Xiao also said that Your Highness is now in need of this military achievements and fame. When the matter on the Yellow River is over, we will give Zheng Dang a slap! Maybe your Highness, you will ascend the throne in Xuzhou and let him know what the orthodox world is..."

Zhou Yan was stunned and said in surprise: "Ascending the throne in Xuzhou? Xuzhou..."

"He didn't explain in detail. Your Highness Guan Ming's mansion should not be demolished and repaired as an open palace." Qin Xiaozhu said again: "Wang Xiao asked me to tell Your Highness that there is no need to worry too much. Your Highness only needs to be close to the people and do good governance. He has arranged the rest of the matters. Your Highness can prepare for the ascension of the throne..."

Zhou Yan was still a little shocked.

Before he could react, Qin Xiaozhu said again: "There is another thing in the end. Wang Xiao said that Zuo Mingjing has always been thorough in doing things and knows the most about it. Having her picking up the vacant parts in Xuzhou will also be a good thing for Your Highness."

Zhou Yan nodded.

He originally had no good feelings for the Governor's Court, but in the past two days, Zuo Mingjing's actions were in order on the one hand, but on the other hand, he did not exceed the authority or rule, and did not give others the impression that "the King of Qi could not stand alone."

"Please tell your brother-in-law that I understand what he said, and that is to let him heal his wounds with peace of mind."

Qin Xiaozhu thought for a while and made sure that Wang Xiao wanted to explain everything clearly. He bowed and said, "I still have to go back to take care of Wang Xiao and prepare for defense... I will take my leave."

It was so bad that she knew that she would say "retreat" in the end, which was not completely rude.

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Zhou Yan sat alone in the hall for a while, thinking about Wang Xiao's words, and felt a little touched in his heart.

As for thinking about ascending the throne in Xuzhou, it still makes people feel hasty...

Next he met several officials and handled a lot of affairs.

It seems that Zuo Mingjing is indeed thorough and decent in doing things in the past two days. The matters that should be requested are not vague, and he does not dislike the trouble. He will make someone submit a document to him.

If she encounters important or troublesome things, she will write down her opinions in a small calligraphy and explain them. They are all reasonable and well-founded. Zhou Yan approved them one by one after reading them...

This was a very smooth official business. After more than half an hour, it was Zhang Duan's turn to come to the hall to report the matter.

After Zhang Duan finished his talk, he didn't leave and stood there silently.

Zhou Yan raised his head from the case and said in surprise: "What else is there?"

Zhang Duan thought to himself, what else can you do if you come to recruit me?

——No wonder His Highness King Qi was so implicated by Wang Xiao and his wife. Wang Xiao is seriously injured now. It is a great time. Don’t you know how to recruit talents...

"I have a few inappropriate words, so I would like to forgive you."

Zhou Yan smiled gently, looking much more kind than Wang Xiao.

"I must listen to the advice, but it's okay to say it."

Zhang Duan pondered for a moment and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness seems to be intending to ascend the throne in Xuzhou? I will make things right for the Great Chuji."

Zhou Yan was surprised and asked, "How did you know?"

"It's not difficult to guess this matter. There have been many clues in the past two days... The official noticed the rumors in the city, as if the Jinyiwei was already building momentum for His Highness to ascend the throne."

Zhou Yan couldn't help staring at Zhang Duan, thinking that in the past, he heard Wang Qi say that this "Zhang Wutou" was lukewarm, but he didn't expect that he was so talented. He could see some things he didn't know.

Zhang Duan said again: "Have your highness ever considered what are the benefits and disadvantages of being emperor in Xuzhou?"

After a few words, Zhou Yan stood up, raised his hand and let Zhang sit down, and said, "What do you think?"

"With Your Highness's wisdom, all parties have already weighed the pros and cons clearly. However... I have not mentioned it solemnly enough. Why can Your Highness worship the former emperor? In the future, the people of the world will inevitably criticize Your Highness for his orthodox status. Is this really a good thing?"

This point just talks about Zhou Yan's concerns, and he no longer holds airs and frowns and sighs.

Zhang Duan said again: "If you want to ascend the throne, all civil and military officials will rush to Xuzhou. Wouldn't the political affairs in Shandong be delayed? Or if most of the officials cannot leave, will Your Highness ascend the throne in a deserted manner? In other words... If Lord Song and other old ministers of the royal palace cannot come, how will Your Majesty plan to reward him?"

——Do your Highness understand? If you ascend the throne in Xuzhou, the rewards of civil and military officials will not be up to you. You missed an opportunity to promote your confidant...

——Your Highness, you are quite a bit of your own team in Jinan. When you run to Xuzhou, Wang Xiao will give you a chance to escort you completely. At that time, he will take over the merits of supporting you and will not give the King of Qi a chance to take office. You are a lonely man...

Zhou Yan could understand what Zhang Duan meant. After looking at him, Zhang Duan looked at him openly before moving away respectfully.

——What I am saying is the heartfelt words.

After a quiet moment in the hall, Zhang Duan said again: "But... I wonder if this matter is still up to Your Highness?"

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Duan said: "I wonder if the Jinyiwei asked His Highness for the ascension of the throne before he established striking power for His Highness?"
To be continued...