Chapter 46: Engagement
"Okay." Zhou Shengchen said calmly, "I don't care about rights. But when I think about what is happening in the court now, I must not shirk responsibility."
"That's how it should be." Emperor Liu Hui and Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen said in unison.
Xie Chong and Piao Guang bowed again and said: "I respectfully wish the regent, His Royal Highness Xiao Nanchen, to be safe!"
"No courtesy. Although Grand Tutor's third son, Cao Feng, came from a scholar's family, he has the aura of a natural military commander. It is said that this is the blessing of Beichen and the Cao family." Zhou Shengchen stretched out his hand to help them stand up and said, "I have already decided that my eldest disciple, General Hong Xiaoyu, is about the same age as your noble son, Nao Feng. I would like to ask Your Majesty and the Queen Mother to arrange a marriage for them. I think the Taifu will also be happy."
Grand Tutor Cao Guang was immediately in a daze, unable to turn his head for a while.
Emperor Liu Hui and Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen both looked at him with smiles.
"The Tutor has just resumed his original position, and he has received this great news. I would like to congratulate the Tutor first!" Liu Hui said happily.
Liu Hui had already obeyed Zhou Shengchen's instructions in advance, so he naturally followed the current and succeeded in his success.
"Gu Ye has heard about the grand master's son. I have heard about it for a long time. I have also inquired about the regent's eldest disciple. Not only is he a heroine, but he is also as beautiful as a flower. What a rare joy!" Qi Zhenzhen said with a smile.
Qi Zhenzhen knew that Yang Guang always wanted to marry the royal family, so Zhou Shengchen took advantage of Zhou Shengchen to speak first to stop Yang Guang's intention and limit the rapid expansion of the Yang family's power.
Yang Guang's brows furrowed slightly, unable to decide for a moment. According to his thoughts, he really wanted to propose to the royal family. Moreover, Xinghua, the niece of the Queen Mother, is also waiting to be married.
But now Zhou Shengchen spoke first, and His Majesty and the Queen Mother immediately agreed, making Piao Guang find it difficult to fight against these three powerful people.
Xie Chong, the chief disciple over there, naturally understood that Zhou Shengchen wanted to fulfill Hong Xiaoyu and Yu Feng's good deeds, so he also praised him.
Seeing that his side was completely defeated, even if Yang Guang regretted that he should not have mentioned this matter in front of King Xiao Nanchen, he had no time to regret it now.
Quite satisfied. Because he knew that his third son, Nao Feng, was an elegant man, but his entry into the army went smoothly. Speaking of which, Yu Feng does have the talent to be a military commander, which can be considered a blessing for the Yu family.
Hong Xiaoyu's status cannot be compared to that of a daughter of the royal family, but King Xiao Nanchen was already noble, and now he is still the regent.
Judging from the current situation, not to mention the Tao family, even the whole world of Beichen needs this regent to protect them. In courting the royal family, Cao Guang only wanted glory and safety, with the latter being the most important.
That being the case, what is there to be dissatisfied with about the current situation? That's true. That is whether King Xiao Nanchen will continue to be loyal to the royal family.
Thinking of this, Yang Guang said slowly: "Since Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, and Da Situ have said so, and the Regent has treated the Yang family so politely, then I should naturally agree. However, I also want to ask the Regent to confirm the original agreement. oath."
"Of course the emperor's uncle has always promised. Including this time, when I asked in the midst of all kinds of crises, the emperor's uncle immediately dared to take the risk and come." Emperor Liu Hui said quickly.
Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen and Chief Situ Xie Chong did not speak, but just stared at Zhou Shengchen silently.
"Since I made my oath, I have never violated it." Zhou Shengchen said first.
Several people present immediately agreed and praised it, saying that it was indeed the case.
"If you don't take wives or concubines, leave no heirs, and stay at the border forever, I will naturally continue to abide by my oath." Zhou Shengchen said indifferently.
Seeing that he looked unhappy, several people present quickly praised, saluted and admired him, and their hearts settled down.
The words had been explained clearly, and everyone went to rest.
After King Xiao Nanchen made arrangements for the imperial guards, he returned to his station.
Needless to say, he sat in the middle and first announced the matter between Hong Xiaoyu and Yu Feng in public.
Hong Xiaoyu just blushed; Feng Qiao could only be envious, but she was also secretly happy because she learned that Xiao Yan was fine and even became the King of Fengyang.
"Don't be so noisy." Hong Xiaoyu said with a red face, "We are having a lot of fun here, but General Yan still doesn't know."
She also spoke boldly, always because of her military habits, and was not as shy as ordinary girls.
Zhou Shengchen saw that she explained clearly and couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't talk about him, even General Hong dare not go back on it at this time. This is an imperial edict personally issued by His Majesty, an imperial edict personally issued by the Queen Mother, and Taifu Taifu I plead in person, and the great Situ personally testified, and I am personally present."
The generals next to him immediately burst into laughter. Hong Xiaoyu's face turned red. He first scolded everyone, then raised his chest and said, "So what? For the sake of His Highness the Regent, I would really..."
"Stop! Stop talking quickly!" Zhou Shengchen said in a frightened voice, "Are you trying to harm me by being unkind and unjust?!"
"Hahaha. Whoever dares to frame His Highness, I will be the first to fight him to the death!"
As he spoke, Xie Chong, the former royal military advisor and now the chief minister of the imperial court, walked into the room.
When everyone saw him coming, they immediately bowed and saluted: "We'll wait to see the Great Situ!"
Xie Chong frowned and said with a straight face: "Why are you so polite? I would rather listen to the word "strategist".
After Zhou Shengchen smiled, he asked him to sit next to him, and then said: "Since Xie Situ has been promoted, now I have no choice but to temporarily appoint King Fengyang to be the military advisor."
"Uh," Xie Chong was stunned for a moment, looked at the calm-looking Xiao Yan next to him, and then looked at Zhou Shengchen and said, "King Fengyang is indeed well-equipped in culture, Taoism, and military strategy. But after all, he has to go to the front line of Shouyang, so how can he be a military advisor? ?”
"Don't worry yet. He will go first, or I will follow later. It is best to pacify the Shouyang area." Zhou Shengchen replied calmly.
Although Xie Chong had doubts in his heart, it was because he no longer served in the army. Moreover, the Wang Army is the exclusive force of King Xiao Nanchen. As an outsider, he naturally cannot comment.
Furthermore, Da Situ's name is resounding, but King Xiao Nanchen is not only famous in the past, but now also has the title of regent. How can Xie Chong be able to ask questions casually?
It was not easy to say anything. After Xie Chong said a few more polite words, he praised Hong Xiaoyu and Luo Feng's marriage.
"Da Situ is too praised." Hong Xiaoyu replied with a smile, "Yu Feng doesn't know it yet."
"Does he still dare to object? I have already heard it. The regent made it clear. Who dares to refute?" Xie Chong also said with a straight face.
Hong Xiaoyu then smiled and saluted and thanked him.
After chatting and joking for a while, Xie Chong thought about it again and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness, the deposed prince Liu Zixing,"
"Yes. It is indeed a difficult question." Zhou Shengchen nodded silently.
"I heard that he was seriously injured," Xie Chong said thoughtfully.
Looking at the void, Zhou Shengchen shook his head: "It may not be possible to fulfill Da Situ's wish."
Both of them knew it, but they couldn't say it directly.
No matter from any angle, Liu Zixing had no need to keep him. But this seemingly frail young man not only has a strong desire for power, but also a strong desire to survive.
Moreover, Emperor Liu Hui and Queen Mother Qi Zhenzhen, especially Liu Hui, still wanted to save his life.
"Your Highness is planning a century-old plan for Beichen, but the old minister is worried that there will be a situation where he will not die." Xie Chong said in a low voice.