Xue Shao thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I have always had this idea. But now the Turks have just surrendered, and the northern grasslands are in war, and the situation is quite tense. Wang Yu is both the son-in-law of the Turkic Khanate and the general who commands the army. If we force him to pull him over, I am worried that it will affect the whole body, causing unnecessary diplomatic troubles and even bringing military conflicts. This is because of the smallness."

"It's reasonable." Wu Zetian said, "If you want to do this, the premise is that it cannot affect the peace in the north. Although Wang Yu married another family on the grassland and had a family, I believe that his roots are always in the Central Plains. Finding ways to make him return is both in accordance with the laws of heaven and in line with human relations. Besides, I don't want Wang Yu's family to be exiled to Shu. They are all relatives of Shangguan Wan'er, and they will be your relatives."

"Your Majesty is kind and compassionate to me, and I am very grateful to me!" Xue Shao bowed and bowed, and said, "Your Majesty will hand over Wang Yu's affairs to me!"

"Okay. You must be the one who is not for this matter." Wu Zetian said, "In addition, the Turks were unable to recover their vitality in a short time after quelling the Xueyantuo and the Uighur rebellion, but what I saw more was that this brand-new Turkic Khanate without Kodulu and Mochu was still very capable and threatening. There are rumors that Tsuyu Valley is actually Ashide Yuanzhen, and I don't care about the truth or falsehood of this rumor. I only know that Tsuyu Valley must be careful! This Turkic Khanate, which has surrendered to the Great Zhou Dynasty, should not be underestimated!"

"Your Majesty is wise," said Xue Shao, "Whether it is the Shiyu Valley or Yuanzhen, the Turkic Khanate will always be a confidant threat from the Great Zhou Dynasty. The strategy of trade suppression proposed by me has been implemented. In the past one or two years, several border areas have made great profits. The large number of high-quality war horses acquired have been filled in our dynasty's horse herdering prison. However, in the long run, the Turkic Khanate will definitely be overwhelmed and may start a war again. Therefore, our dynasty's border defense in the north is still not allowed to be lightly adjusted. I suggest that while there is no war at the moment, more young generals will go to the north to practice further. Once the war comes, we will not lack generals and lead troops."

"Your thoughts coincide with me." Wu Zetian nodded with gratitude and said, "I have planned to send Qin Polu and other two top ten martial arts scholars to Northern Jun Town and Helong Jun Town to participate in the training. It is the most difficult place and the place where talents are trained the most. I hope they will not disappoint me."

"Your Majesty is not conservative in his stance on people's merits, and is committed to discovering talents and raising talents. This is really a blessing for our dynasty, the world's blessing, and the nation's blessing!" Xue Shao exclaimed sincerely, and said again, "Now, there are imperial examinations and spring examinations in literature and palace examinations. The military elections have made the whole nation's martial people work hard. In this way, all the elites in the world are used by Your Majesty, so why worry about not prospering in the Great Zhou Dynasty?"

"I am quite pleased to get your praise like this." Wu Zetian smiled and said, "Over the years, you have worked hard in the country's military and have made great contributions. I have always been determined to make you the prime minister, but you just don't agree. This makes me very embarrassed!"

Xue Shao smiled and said, "Your Majesty listened to me for a blunt statement. In history, wise rulers have always used wise men in their positions, and those who are capable are in their positions. Prime Ministers have assisted the kings and the people in their lower positions. They must be both virtuous and talented to be able to take responsibility. I have never managed the family and learned from my school since I was a child, and now I am used to being frivolous, wild and unruly. How can I be qualified to be a prime minister? At best, I am just a capable minister who understands the military. In his position, I am the one who has obtained the law."

"Haha!" Wu Zetian laughed, "Your eloquence is getting better and better, and even I can't even say anything to you. Forget it, I won't force you if you don't want to be the prime minister. But your wife doesn't seem to be very satisfied with it. In order to give her an explanation and prevent people from all over the world from saying that I reward and punish you, you can just take the post of Taiwei!"

Xue Shao laughed, "Your Majesty wants to say this, I will be embarrassed. The Grand Marshal is one of the three dukes who even bowed his head to worship when the prime minister meets him. It is extremely noble! I am willing, I am very happy to accept this official position!"

"It's really not easy." Wu Zetian also smiled, "I finally gave you something you like."

"Your Majesty has given me enough. I am not sure about the ten generations of descendants in this life." Xue Shao said, "Your Majesty, this is what I say in my heart. I am content, and I am already very content."

Wu Zetian looked at Xue Shao with a smile, then turned his head to look at Shangguan Wan'er, and said, "You young couple entered the palace today. It seems that something is wrong?"

Xue Shao smiled and bowed and said, "I'm not hiding it from Your Majesty, I'm really a matter of entering the palace today."

"speak."

Xue Shao said: "I am honest and willing to ask Your Majesty to formally issue an order to marry Shangguan Wan'er. In addition, I have a reluctant request, hoping that Your Majesty can choose a suitable matchmaker for me and preside over our wedding."

"How could I refuse such a good thing about adult beauty?" Wu Zetian smiled generously, "Don't worry, even if you don't come today, I'll have prepared all the holy orders for marriage. As for the matchmaker, I'll have already thought about it for you and ask your old boss, Prime Minister Cen Changqian to be the matchmaker?"

"Thank you Your Majesty!" Xue Shao bowed in surprise and waved to Shangguan Wan'er, "Come on Wan'er, thank you for your kindness!"

Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly walked to the hall and bowed to Wu Zetian to thank him next to Xue Shao.

"Okay, there is no need to be so polite." Wu Zetian smiled, "I will have a drink when you get married. But this matter must be kept confidential and cannot be made public for the time being. Remember."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"

The two thanked each other again.

"Come." Wu Zetian called out, and four strong eunuchs carried in a big box and a narrow box.

After putting down the things, Wu Zetian said, "You are about to get married, and I don't know what gifts to give. If it is a yellow and white thing, I will be afraid of falling down and being looked down upon by you and your husband. Therefore, I personally selected this box of good books from the Secretary-General and gave them to Shangguan Wan'er. This sword was given to Xue Shao. I hope you two will not dislike you."

Shangguan Wan'er burst into tears and thanked her repeatedly.

Xue Shaoze said: "Writing and swords are combined with the wall, and you have good knowledge of civil and military affairs. Your Majesty has done a good job, I know, and I am grateful!"

"You are the one who understands my thoughts best!" Wu Zetian smiled and said, "Only the world can prosper and become prosperous in this way. You have been in the army for more than ten years, and your reputation has been so great that the world has been shattered in the nine states. The barbarians and their courage are broken in their hands. Those who resist will be given heads, and those who offend me will be destroyed. You, Xue Chengyu, have made great contributions to my great Zhou Dynasty. If I can have today, you will also make great contributions to this. In public and private, I will not forget you, let alone treat you badly."

"Your Majesty..." Xue Shao bowed and said, "Your Majesty can make a big mistake today. Over the years, I have made many mistakes and even offended Your Majesty. Your Majesty has a large number of people. Not only does not hold grudges, but also has been working hard to train and promote your Majesty. The only thing I can repay Your Majesty is to do my duty and do everything I should do. My mind has always been quite clear, that is, no matter how things change in the world, I, Princess Taiping, our family and tribe members, will always follow Your Majesty and be loyal to Your Majesty."

"Xue Shao, you never say words like loyalty to me. I am very pleased and moved when I heard these words of you today." Wu Zetian said, "I will also say something to you in my heart today. I am old and one day I will abandon this country and leave Longzhu. You, Taiping and Wan'er are in their prime, and they are in their prime. This country and this country will eventually rely on you to assist the king in governing and managing it. I cannot predict the various situations in a hundred years. But as long as you are here, this country will definitely not be in chaos. I can rest assured."

"Thank you... Your Majesty!" Xue Shao bowed and bowed.

Wu Zetian nodded and smiled, "I have to admire the foresight of the late Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, your father-in-law. As early as ten years ago, you were just a young son, so he dared to choose you as an important official in the entrusted state and appoint the national military to you. Now, ten years have passed, you are the most loyal general in the world, the important official in the country, and the pillar of the court. Looking back, Emperor Gaozong was really keen eyes back then!"

Xue Shao laughed very modestly, thinking that Wu Zetian said a lot today, and the meaning is quite profound. Judging from her meaning, it seems that she has the intention of "entrusting her orphans". Of course, she is in good health now and is still very early to die. So she said this to me today, probably to lay the groundwork in advance, and hope that I can do my best to assist her selected successor in the future!

In this way, Wu Zetian really has to make up his mind to become a crown prince!

But Wu Zetian did not speak up and asked Xue Shao's attitude about "establishing a crown prince". This kind of stupid thing was not something she could do, because Xue Shao's bloodline already explained everything. But Wu Zetian had also got the answer she wanted. Xue Shao said that no matter how things change, he would only follow the queen and be loyal to the queen.

What I mean is that no matter who you are the prince, I will only stand with you!

All these words were not clearly stated. However, both sides conveyed and realized the meaning.

Shangguan Wan'er, who was standing by, was secretly amazed, thinking that if she was an unknown person here for a while, she would definitely be confused and didn't know what the Queen and Xue Lang were saying. Those words sounded like clichés and empty words, and were as uncatched as the wind. But after savoring it, every word was full of meaning. To put it in a small way, this was the Queen and Xue Lang communicating the relationship between the monarch and the ministers and consolidating their "civil and military political alliance". To put it in a big way, this pair of the monarch and the ministers are working together to manage the future of the dynasty, which determines the direction of future history!

While chatting and laughing, we can conquer the world and plan a century of national destiny.

Who else can be there besides the Queen and Xue Shao?
Chapter completed!