Chapter 886 The Queen's New Clothes
On the same morning, everyone was arguing in the Tang court. The most quarreled and discussed is about the Shang Dynasty.
Li Liang looked a little embarrassed. He went to the Shang Dynasty, but he didn't ask about the Ascension Passage. His ability to do things is really unreliable!
But having said that, Li Liang was indeed intimidated by Xia Qingqing at the time—the younger siblings are so cruel, just because Xia Xu and Xia Shu showed a little ambition, Xia Qingqing deprived them of their identities as citizens of the Shang Dynasty, In addition, a thorough investigation of the property of the two people is also required.
Li Liang was so frightened that he gave a gift, made a few polite remarks, and dared not talk about any sensitive topics related to politics, so he came back in despair... just like that!
During the discussion in the Tang Dynasty, Li Liang could only sit quietly, unable to speak about this matter. So Li Liang could only 'forget it with an excuse'. I really can't tell the truth. If the truth is told, there will be no place to save the prince's face in the future.
But during the discussion, Li Liang still couldn't avoid some topics.
No, Yang Zhong asked, "His Royal Highness, what do you think of Xia Qingqing's administration? Will there be any changes between the Shang Dynasty and our Tang Dynasty?"
Li Liangqiang said calmly: "This matter is still unclear for the time being. I think Xia Qingqing is sincere to Li Xian. But Xia Qingqing herself is the princess of the Great Xia Kingdom, and she is well versed in political essentials. Xia Qingqing's attitude towards our relationship."
Li Yulong nodded: "We really underestimated Xia Qingqing. In the past, Xia Qingqing had no chance to perform, so I couldn't see it. Let's discuss this matter here temporarily, and we will have to look at Shang Dynasty's actions in the future."
After everyone discussed for a while, the Tang Dynasty disbanded. Everything remains the same. As for the assassination of Li Xian, Li Yulong can only express his concern for the time being, and cannot interfere too deeply.
Because this matter is too complicated, Li Yulong can only suppress it temporarily even though he has infinite anger in his heart. It's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, let's wait and see! What's more, there is still news about the interrogation in the Shang Dynasty, saying: Tang Guo also intervened in this matter!
As for the matter of the Ascension Passage, don't worry about it for the time being.
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The Tang Dynasty is over, but here in the Shang Dynasty, not yet!
At this time, the Shang Dynasty was discussing Bian Guo here. Xu Ren said, be more ruthless - this Bian country will either give in now, or if it dares to jump, it will be wiped out immediately without discussion!
But this time, Li Yuanming did not agree with this point of view.
"Queen, I think it would be perfect if Bian country resisted a little bit and was subdued by our powerful military power!
Because only fighting, coupled with a clean victory, can best demonstrate the power of the Shang Dynasty.
Of course, it’s fine if Bian doesn’t resist; if Bian rebels and is defeated, even if we don’t destroy Bian, we still have to let Bian sign some leaps that are beneficial to the Shang Dynasty.
For these treaties, we can learn from the treaties signed between the virtuous king and the state of Jin, and they can even be more stringent. "
This time, Yan Ze'an also agreed with Li Yuanming's point of view. "Queen, we have destroyed the Bian country, and we can't take action to govern it now. It's better to subdue the Bian country and deter the surroundings. As for the Bian country itself, we can obtain sufficient benefits through treaties and other means."
But Xu Ren shook his head: "If you don't kill a snake, you will suffer. Bian itself is not a weak country. This country has a rich heritage and a vast land. Thousands of years of division have made the people of Bian aspire to unity.
But after all, it has been divided for a long time, and the people's hearts are divided; but if we attack them but fail to eliminate them, it will inevitably lead to the rapid spiritual reunification of Bian.
In addition, Bian State itself is like a blank sheet of paper, and has learned the ideology and culture, political economy, law and military affairs, scientific education, etc. of the Shang Dynasty. As long as they are given a little time, they will definitely become troubles in their hearts!
So, either you don't make a move, or once you do, you must destroy Bian Guo, and you must not give Bian Guo a chance to revive!
This is not a question of whether Bian State can be governed after defeating it, but a question that we cannot leave behind a confidant. The environment of Bian State is too special. This country will either remain divided, and once unified, its potential will be immeasurable.
Besides, if the Queen wants to establish her prestige and lead the Shang Dynasty forward, she needs to be as courageous as a virtuous king! "
Everyone quickly calmed down and began to think about Xu Ren's words.
Gradually, everyone began to agree with Xu Ren's point of view. Yes, simply look, Li Yuanming and Yan Ze'an's point of view is better. But in the long run, Xu Ren's suggestion is more profound.
What's more, Xia Qingqing is now in power in the Shang Dynasty, how can he convince everyone if he doesn't show his means. Obviously, using the blood of other people and other countries to warn the country is one of the best means. Letting the country shed blood and sacrifice is the worst political method.
But there is a problem with the extermination of Bian State: Will it cause panic in the surrounding countries? Especially in the south of Bian country, after passing through two small countries, you will arrive at Yue country! If the Shang Dynasty destroyed the Bian State, what would the Yue Congress think? The current state of Yue is not a small country anymore, and many technologies have already caught up with the footsteps of the Shang Dynasty.
Li Yuanming gave a suggestion: "Put the assassination on Bian Guo's head. He said that he had interrogated some people and learned that Bian Guo supported the rebellion in the Shang Dynasty.
Put a hat on Bian Guo first. "
After discussing for a while, Xia Qingqing ordered Shen Jianfei to organize more military forces. Bian Guo, it's too late to be soft now, otherwise you won't discuss it!
Xia Qingqing was full of anger at this time, and after repeated discussions, Xia Qingqing had already made a decision: Bian Guo must surrender now, or destroy the country!
In fact, not only Xia Qingqing was full of anger, but the people of the Shang Dynasty were also full of anger! As soon as life improved, King Xian was assassinated and fell into a coma; the Shang Dynasty suffered a lot of damage, and many families even rebelled.
Previously, everyone didn't know how the politics of the Shang Dynasty would develop, and they were a little confused for a while. Now knowing that Queen Xia Qingqing is in power, and she keeps the policy of the virtuous king unchanged, and she wants to take revenge, the people are excited.
Orders were issued one after another, and the huge public base of the Shang Dynasty was rapidly transforming into war potential. The first goal of the Shang Dynasty was directed at Bian State. At the same time, some information has begun to be disseminated on the Internet-reporting the role Bian Guo played in the Shang Dynasty's upheaval.
Now it has been confirmed that: Bian State provided a large amount of arms to those aristocratic families in the Shang Dynasty, etc., and even some masters and people with special abilities of Bian State entered these aristocratic families and contributed to the flames.
In addition, the destruction suffered by various places in the Shang Dynasty was quite or partially related to Bian State.
Not long after the news was made public, comments began to appear on the Internet: Bian Guo should either come here now to plead guilty, or wait for the army of the Shang Dynasty to overwhelm the border!
It didn't take long for the news to reach Bian Guo. Only then did Bian Guo look serious. King Ming looked at the information in front of him and was speechless for a long time. At first I thought that the Shang Dynasty was just here to beat the so-called pollution problem, but the reaction here was a little more intense, and then... the Shang Dynasty's reaction seemed to be even more intense!
King Ming really wants to contact Ji Fangzhu again—come back soon, and we will continue to discuss the issue of pollution.
It is a pity that there is no medicine for regret in the world, and the first opportunity was not seized. Now the Shang Dynasty has changed its strategy-we don't want to talk about the pollution issue now, let's talk about the Shang Dynasty.
After a long time, King Ming breathed out a heavy breath: "Get ready for battle! We cannot be subdued just like this!"
Next to him, Yuan Lin asked in a low voice: "Ming Wang, when the time comes...if we... are defeated, will the Shang Dynasty accept our surrender?"
It is not a good habit to say defeat before saying victory. So Yuan Lin stuttered a bit.
King Ming glanced at Yuan Lin, but shook his head slightly, "Not necessarily, but this time we must be prepared for the Shang Dynasty not to accept surrender! After all, King Xian was assassinated and fell into a coma. The Shang Dynasty also suffered serious damage.
Not to mention, the matter of the Ascension Channel has also made things full of variables. It is difficult for us to judge the policies of the Shang Dynasty for the time being.
Also, a woman's heart is on the bottom of the sea, who knows what Xia Qingqing is thinking! "
Yuan Lin blinked: Ming Wang, I just asked a small question, you don't need to explain so much.
Well, Yuan Lin also understands that Bian Guo is probably in danger this time. The Shang Dynasty is really going to get angry. That Xia Qingqing almost became a widow, she must be in a bad mood, really bad!
Therefore, the situation in Bian is also very bad, terrible!
In fact, King Ming wanted to scold his mother very much now-everyone thought that with such a good calculation and so many countries participating, the Shang Dynasty would be severely weakened even if it did not fall, so Bian Guo took action. Moreover, being a neighbor of the Shang Dynasty also made it difficult for Bian Guo to feel at ease.
However, reality and dreams are always too far apart! Li Xian actually disclosed the matter of the ascension channel, which attracted a large number of masters to become thugs of the Shang Dynasty. In this case, things completely miscalculated.
Especially this time not only the Shang Dynasty, but also the East Sea Dragon King's Mansion in Yingzhou, which makes things more complicated!
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The situation was turbulent, but after Xia Qingqing returned to the city lord's mansion, she did not go to visit Li Xian, but asked the maid beside her to call the presidents of the two major luxury groups in the Shang Dynasty.
There are two major luxury goods groups in the Shang Dynasty, one is Tianyi Group, the president Wei Fengxia is in charge of clothes and so on. This Wei Fengxia is still the first batch of graduates formally trained in the Shang Dynasty.
One is Mingyu Jewelry Firm - now it has been renamed: Mingyu Jewelry Group, the president is Wen Mingyu.
Shang Dynasty luxury goods group, in addition to the two largest above, there is also a rapidly growing "Hongyan Cosmetics Group", its president Zhao Xiaolan is also a graduate of Shang Dynasty, one of the many entrepreneurial students supported by Li Xian one.
But now Xia Qingqing only needs to summon Wei Fengxia and Wen Mingyu.
After a while, the two came.
After seeing the ceremony, Xia Qingqing asked the two to sit down, and said straight to the point: "You two, I need to make a piece of clothing, a piece of clothing that can reflect the majesty of the queen, and better reflect the characteristics of the Shang Dynasty, as well as corresponding accessories.
This dress cannot be the palace dress of the past, it must be simple, but it must have a distinctive personality. "
Wei Fengxia and Wen Mingyu looked at each other, and both saw the surprise in each other's eyes. The queen summoned him suddenly and wanted to make clothes specially. What is this for?
But it seems that this has nothing to do with my own business. My business is to provide services that satisfy customers.
After thinking for a moment, Wei Fengxia opened her notebook and showed Xia Qingqing several 'conceptual designs'. "Queen, what do you think of this? This is an improved design from the cheongsam.
Today, women's clothes in the Shang Dynasty can be divided into three categories.
One is business attire, mostly simple and neat.
One is leisure home, mostly light and comfortable.
There is another one that is used on important occasions, called dress.
Among these three categories, the design ideas of business suits and dresses can best reflect the characteristics of the Shang Dynasty. The most characteristic of the Shang Dynasty is the cheongsam.
Right now, we have three cheongsams under design.
This one is elegant and noble, with some characteristics of traditional long skirts.
This one is bright and lively with beautiful colors.
This one is both elegant, noble and dignified. Compared with the first model, it is slightly low-key, but it is a bit thicker.
In my opinion, the third model has been changed slightly, with wider cuffs, higher collar, a jade belt, and wider fringe accessories.
In terms of color, it can be appropriately decorated with golden and purple patterns, and a relatively simple phoenix pattern can be added. "
While talking, Wei Fengxia skillfully designed it, and modified the general appearance in a short while. Temporary time is urgent, and there is no time for fine carving, so I can only piece together something to make it look like. But after Xia Qingqing saw it, she smiled with satisfaction.
"That's right, just this one, let's refine it. Make a few more colors and change the style a little bit so that it can be easily replaced."
"Okay." Wei Fengxia immediately lowered her head and got busy, but also showed Wen Mingyu the style of the clothes. After all, if you want to wear accessories, you have to match your clothes.
Unexpectedly, Wen Mingyu thought for a while, but said: "Queen, I don't think you need ordinary accessories. A sword is enough!"
Xia Qingqing was taken aback for a moment, then smiled. "That's right, a sword is enough. But this sword needs to be carefully designed by you."
"Understood, I promise to satisfy the queen." Wen Mingyu said, almost patting his chest. But he still turned on the computer and briefly discussed with Xia Qingqing about the style, pattern, and length of the sword.
Of course, the production of the sword must be handed over to Qingyun Valley, where there are the best technology and the best materials. But for the design, Wen Mingyu had to be relied upon. There are specialists in the art industry, but there are folk masters in art design.
After sending the two away, Ji Fangzhu was a little puzzled, "Queen, why are you making clothes?"
Xia Qingqing sighed, "In the past, I just wanted to be a little woman, so I didn't need to express myself.
But now it is different, I want to carry this country. Then, I will try my best to show majesty. The most intuitive and easiest way to express majesty is clothing and accessories. "
Ji Fangzhu understood, but also sighed slightly. Not for himself, but for the queen who is also a woman. Suddenly, the sky collapsed and the earth collapsed. The great Shang Dynasty and the heavy pressure fell on Xia Qingqing's weak shoulders.
When Xia Qingqing expelled Xia Xu and Xia Shu, Ji Fangzhu felt the tremor in Xia Qingqing's tone. But sometimes, there is no choice.
After a moment of silence, Ji Fangzhu carefully reminded, "Queen, the national teacher is still locked in the wing room."