Chapter 418: Whatever You Think Is Right

Time flies and half a year has passed.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Household Affairs, this year’s tax revenue is a full six million taels more than last year, which is exciting news.

Although Wen Xingyun, the Minister of Household Affairs, had some careful thoughts, under Chu Qinghuang's nose, he didn't dare to do anything he shouldn't have done.

Zhong Zhongjin came back from Mianbei to report on his duties and gave a detailed report on what happened in the fiefdom: "The border passes are now impregnable, and their combat effectiveness has been greatly improved in the past six months. They are no longer afraid of anyone's provocation. The border officers and soldiers are convinced of the commander-in-chief Qiling. Almost obeyed.”

Chu Qinghuang said: "Well done."

"In addition, my subordinates also brought news about the Yan Kingdom." Zhong Zhongjin presented a piece of information to the case, his tone was calm as usual, "The Yan Kingdom has just recovered a prince who was living abroad and was named the crown prince. He is in charge of the political power of Yan Kingdom... By the way, this person is called Fucang. "

He said this as if he didn't know who Fucang was.

Chu Qinghuang glanced at him: "The person who holds the power of the Yan Kingdom is Fucang. Now he is called Wei Fucang. He has a given name, which is not bad."

Zhong Zhongjin coughed lightly: "After taking power, he originally wanted to come back to Xiqi, but he was left in the Yan Kingdom with a letter."

A letter?

Chu Qinghuang raised his eyebrows and felt at ease. He didn't know what mission his father had given Fucang.

"Northern Xinjiang is now divided into two factions. One faction supports the original emperor Duanmu Yu. After learning that Duanmu Yu was trapped in Xiqi, they fiercely expressed their intention to send troops to attack Xiqi and rescue their emperor." Zhongjin said, "The other faction They are eager to support the crown prince to ascend the throne and take the opportunity to abdicate Duanmu Yu... Their reason is that as long as the crown prince ascends the throne, Xiqi cannot threaten them with the emperor's safety and can avoid civil strife in northern Xinjiang. "

Chu Qinghuang sneered: "So the prince's faction wants to abandon the emperor?"

Zhong Jin nodded: "I do have this idea. However, as soon as the prince ascends the throne, he will definitely send troops to attack Xiqi under the pretext of saving his father, so your majesty should be prepared for the battle in advance."

The war may not be fought, but it is always right to prepare for a rainy day.

Chu Qinghuang hummed: "Starting from today, you will join the household department."

Zhong Jin was stunned: "Me?"

"What?" Chu Qinghuang raised her eyes, "Don't want to?"

"My subordinates don't dare." Zhong Zhongjin sighed, "It's just that other people enter the officialdom through passing the examination and gaining fame. If my subordinates rashly go to work in the Ministry of Household Affairs, other ministers may have opinions."

"You assisted Qi Ling in arranging the border officers. You have done a great job. There is nothing wrong with being given an official position." Chu Qinghuang looked down at the information, "But you have just come back, so you can take a rest in the past two days."

Zhongjin nodded: "Yes."

When he was retiring, he asked: "Hongyu serves in Qintian Prison?"

"Um."

"My subordinate, go and see him first." Zhong Zhongjin smiled, turned and left, "I haven't seen him for a long time, and I miss him."

Chu Qinghuang didn't say anything and just let him go.

After Zhong Zhongjin left, Chu Qinghuang took another letter from Long's case and read it carefully.

Fucang would send a letter every month, describing the situation in Yanguo in a few words. As expected, progress was going smoothly.

After the king of the Yan Kingdom knew Fucang's identity, he simply recognized his son, and despite everyone's objections, resolutely appointed him as his heir apparent. He even only gave him half a month to familiarize himself with court and military affairs, and then handed over the power - —The ceremony for handing over power was simple.

Several generals in charge of military power in the court followed Fucang's orders from then on. Controlling military power was equivalent to controlling the right to speak. Especially after several important ministers who were fiercely opposed in the court were killed by Fucang on the spot, other ministers became fearful and changed their attitudes. Don't dare to go too far.

For Fucang, taking down a mere Yan country is really a piece of cake.

But today’s letter mentions a person.

A girl of sixteen.

Duanmu Wuyou, the thirteenth princess of Northern Xinjiang.

When Fucang mentioned her, he said that the princess would come to Xiqi before the end of the year to get married and promote friendly relations with Xiqi.

Friendly relationship?

Chu Qinghuang was thoughtful. In order to seize the Western Qi territory, Emperor Duanmuyu of Northern Xinjiang did not hesitate to come to Xiqi to assassinate Chu Qinghuang. Now that Duanmuyu is still trapped in the imperial city, Northern Xinjiang has begun to fight for marriage again. A good idea?

This really comes up all at once.