Chapter 45: Request
Xiao Yan sighed and continued to answer: "Because Xiao Xu, the Emperor of Southern Xiao, has been sending high-ranking officials to hunt him down, so I had no choice but to take a detour. As we got further and further away, I simply thought of going to Xizhou to hide first. Ordinary. I originally thought that I could transfer to Zhongzhou as a monk, but I didn’t expect to encounter the Nanxiao Dauchi masters who were chasing me again. Fortunately, I was rescued by Xiao Nanchen King. "
Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen nodded and said, "You are lucky, thanks to King Xiao Nanchen for saving you."
All the courtiers praised Xiao Yan for his wit and King Xiao Nanchen's courage to rescue him.
Nao Guang hesitated for a moment, then coughed and asked: ";I heard that when King Xiao Nanchen was on the southern expedition, he and you once met at Dingjiang Tower. In addition to making peace, they also became brothers? What's going on?"
Together with the emperor, the queen mother, and all the courtiers, they did not dare to speak again.
"That's because King Xiao Nanchen has a broad mind. Perhaps," Xiao Yan smiled bitterly, "he also used this to confuse our Nanxia soldiers, making us embarrassed to break the promise and come north."
After hearing this, all the court officials couldn't help but let out a long sigh, celebrated with their foreheads and hands, and praised Xiao Nanchen and Wang Bo Yuntian for his righteousness.
No need to talk nonsense anymore, Zhou Shengchen asked: "Your Majesty has learned the inside story, so how will you deal with Xiao Yan?"
The courtiers were stunned for a moment, and then began to whisper. In summary, there are only two opinions: one, send Xiao Yan back to Nanxiao to get rid of the danger of Beichen; secondly, to prevent an accident, execute him immediately and send his body back to Nanxiao.
Seeing the different opinions among the people, Emperor Liu Hui turned to Zhou Shengchen and said, "Uncle Emperor, since you and Xiao Yan are brothers with different surnames, and you are the one who captured him with your own hands. So, what does Emperor Uncle think about this matter?"
"Xiao Yan is brave and invincible, and he has a big enemy with Xiao Xu from the south. He sincerely surrenders to Beichen. In my opinion, I can order him to guard the Shouyang area with the generals of the king's army."
All the courtiers were still stunned, and Emperor Liu Hui immediately agreed: "Yes. I will confer Xiao Yan the title of King of Fengyang, and go to Shouyang, Zhongli, and Jiyang areas to guard with the generals of the royal army, waiting for the opportunity to attack Nan Xiao!"
Xiao Yan immediately bowed and saluted, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"
The courtiers couldn't keep their mouths shut, so it was convenient to congratulate them again: "Congratulations to Prince Xiao on being crowned Prince Fengyang!"
As a result, a harmonious atmosphere immediately appeared in the Tai Chi Hall.
After everyone was happy, Emperor Liu Hui issued an order to withdraw from the court. The courtiers dispersed one after another, and King Xiao Nanchen, together with Jian Guang and Xie Chong, were invited to the harem to continue the conversation.
A few people sat down. Emperor Liu Hui once again thanked King Xiao Nanchen for his contribution to setting the cauldron. Empress Dowager Qi Zhenzhen, secretly happy to be able to listen to politics from behind the curtain, also kept saying her thanks.
Zhou Shengchen didn't care about this, he just said that he should assist the left royal family, and then told the mother and son to put aside their past grievances and handle the government affairs together.
Xie Chong said: "King Xiao Nanchen mediates properly and can be regarded as a model for courtiers."
"Is this Military Advisor Xie?" Emperor Liu Hui asked.
"It's the veteran." Xie Chong said, cupping his hands.
"I've heard about the name of Military Advisor a long time ago, and I saw him today. He is indeed very distinguished." After Emperor Liu Hui said this, he bowed his hands and saluted him.
Xie Chong was flattered and hurriedly knelt down and said, "I dare not accept His Majesty's salute."
Reaching out to help him up, Liu Hui looked at Zhou Shengchen and said to him: "The military advisor is both knowledgeable and courageous. He is truly a rare talent in Beichen."
Xie Chong just thanked him, and Liu Hui continued: "I would like to ask the military adviser to act as the chief minister in the court, to act as deputy prime minister, to rank thousands of stones, to educate hundreds of officials and people."
Xie Chong couldn't help but be dumbfounded and couldn't make a choice.
Staying in Xizhou, he was just a military advisor following Zhou Shengchen in the war. Now that the emperor has conferred this official position, it can be described as a grand grace.
But leaving Xizhou, he can no longer monitor King Xiao Nanchen, but it is also against the late emperor's trust.
If he were appointed as the Great Situ, he felt that he could do more for the world.
Xie Chong was hesitating, and Yang Guang was waiting anxiously. He first raised his hands and said, "I would like to congratulate Military Advisor Xie on his promotion to Grand Situ."
Looking at his expression, Xie Chong suddenly realized: life is rough, and it is right to do more important things.
Having made a decision in his heart, Xie Chong looked at Zhou Shengchen again and asked for his opinion.
Nodding, Zhou Shengchen said with a smile: "Earlier, I said that the military advisor was Xiao He, but now it turns out to be true. I also congratulate Great Situ!"
Military advisor Xie Chong felt relieved. He first saluted and thanked Cao Guang and Zhou Shengchen, and then paid homage to Emperor Liu Hui, saying: "I am grateful to your majesty for your kindness, and I will die ten thousand times to repay you!"
Everyone was happy, and the Queen Mother then looked at Zhou Shengchen, waiting for his support.
After the two looked at each other, Zhou Shengchen said indifferently: "Your Majesty is extremely intelligent and kind, but he is still young. As long as the Queen Mother provides you with careful guidance, you will definitely be a blessing to Beichen."
Qi Zhenzhen burst into tears immediately, bowed deeply and replied: "With Tai Fu and Xie Situ inside, and King Xiao Nanchen outside, Beichen is so lucky! Your Majesty is so lucky! What a great blessing!"
Zhou Shengchen looked at her and said: "There are ships on the sea, capsized and unpredictable; there are fish in the water, dependent on each other. If the Queen Mother and Your Majesty understand this, it will be the blessing of Beichen, and the world will look forward to it."
Emperor Liu Hui and Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen looked at each other, their faces flushed. Together they bowed to Zhou Shengchen and thanked him profusely.
Seeing the harmony between the emperor and his ministers, Cao Guang stroked his beard and praised: "The world is full of hope, everyone is here."
Liu Hui saluted again and said, "My master is in good health. I am overjoyed."
After Miao Guang thanked him, he continued: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I have something else to ask you."
Zhou Shengchen knew that this wily and scheming man was going to fight for the honor of the Tao family again.
"If you have anything to say, Grand Tutor, I and the Queen Mother will definitely obey you." Emperor Liu Hui said.
"The old minister said before about the engagement between the daughter of the Yang family and the prince," Yang Guang said slowly.
"The deposed prince Liu Zi behaved badly and colluded with traitors. He tried to claim credit but failed. Now he is dying and deserves retribution." Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen's tone was gentle, but not without anger.
"This old minister is confirming this matter again." Yang Guang said with his hands in hand.
Emperor Liu Hui quickly took over the words and said: "The daughter of the Miao family is now in the palace of King Xiao Nanchen. I heard that she is serious in her studies and is also respectful to King Xiao Nanchen. Speaking of which, it is first of all due to the teachings of my uncle, but also because of Tai Tutor Fu comes first."
Piao Guang saluted the emperor and Zhou Shengchen one after another, with a look of pride on his face.
Zhou Shengchen didn't want him to continue to say that he wanted to propose marriage to the Queen Mother for his son Feng Feng, so he said, "I really thought of a beautiful thing."
As soon as his words came out, Emperor Liu Hui immediately said: "Previously, I awarded the emperor's uncle Ban Jian and Huang Yue as a sign of honor. Now, I ask the emperor's uncle to agree to be the regent of Beichen."
After saying that, he bowed and saluted.
After hearing this, the Grand Situ Xie Chong and Tai Fu Mianguang nearby quickly prostrated themselves on the ground.
Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen also said sincerely: "Your Majesty and I both have this intention, please King Xiao Nanchen must agree to it."