Chapter 441 No Reason to Reject

In the Imperial Study Room of the Imperial Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Rong Chuxiu, who received a letter written by Empress Xi Qi, narrowed his eyes and looked at the letter with a thoughtful expression.

"Xiqi wants to join forces with Zhou?" The young Prime Minister's eyes fell on the letter in the emperor's hand. "Her Majesty the Queen is a person who can see the situation clearly. I see no reason to refuse."

No reason to refuse?

The emperor asked Chuxiu to put down the letter, not because he had no reason, but because he couldn't refuse at all.

He has not forgotten that his imperial uncle who abdicated the throne to travel around the mountains and rivers visited Xiqi in person the year before last and recognized this little girl from the Xiqi royal family as his adopted daughter. Although there must be some mystery in it, the mystery is not important anyway. It's not something a mortal like him can understand.

Rong Chuxiu thought for a while and ordered: "Send the prince over."

"Yes." The personal manager hurriedly went to deliver the order.

Rong Chuxiu stroked his chin: "Dazhou and Xiqi join forces to deal with Northern Xinjiang. This war can be won easily without any suspense. Let's take this opportunity to let the prince go out to earn military merit and win over the morale of the army. What do you think of this idea? "

The young Prime Minister smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

indeed.

Although His Highness the Crown Prince is unparalleled in resourcefulness and both civil and military skills, his lack of experience does have some shortcomings, especially now that all countries in the world regard military force as the top priority, and the kings of all countries are people who are proficient in military strategies and strategies. The Crown Prince cannot be inferior to others in this aspect.

After a while, a man who was over a year old arrived at the royal study room. He had a handsome appearance and a straight posture. He was dressed in a prince's python robe and was particularly calm and cold. His natural demeanor was gratifying.

The young man was Rong Jing, the prince of the Zhou Dynasty. He looked like a dragon and a phoenix, and was naturally noble.

After saluting, he said calmly: "Father, have you summoned your son?"

"Well." Rong Chuxiu handed him the letter, "Look at this."

Rong Jing took the letter and looked at it carefully, her eyebrows slightly narrowed.

Rong Chuxiu took this opportunity to look at his son again, and the more he looked at him, the more satisfied he became. Among his sons, only Prince Rong Jing was the closest to his uncle Rong Yu in terms of demeanor and charm.

Of course, the comparison is definitely not comparable.

Even though his uncle had left Da Zhou thirty years ago, he was still a legend that could not be surpassed by the Da Zhou royal family. He was as wise as a demon. As long as his son could have even one or two similarities, Rong Chuxiu would be particularly satisfied.

"Empress Xiqi is not a warlike person." Rong Jing read the letter and pondered for a moment, "At least from the more than a year since she took the throne, she has done better as an emperor than all previous emperors."

Rong Chuxiu hummed, noncommittal.

"But I heard that she is not a person who allows others to bully her. She will not sit still and wait for death when Northern Xinjiang provokes. However, Xiqi's current national strength is not enough to support the war with Northern Xinjiang." Rong Jing said, "Even if they win in the end, Xiqi’s own losses will also be huge.”

It has only been less than two years since Empress Xiqi ascended the throne. Although the country's strength has improved over the past year, it will still take longer to slowly clear away the long-standing abuses. The places that need to be cleaned up must be cleaned up, and the officials who should be cleaned up must be cleaned up.

One scientific examination is not enough to select enough talents. Even if the selected students are all capable ministers and generals, it will take a long enough time to train and gain experience before they can slowly replace the incompetent officials in the court.

The adjustment of the official mechanism between North Korea and China cannot be completed in a year and a half.

At present, Xiqi cannot actually withstand the turmoil and economic losses caused by the prolonged war.

"If my father has ideas about the Northern Territory, I think the decision to join forces with Xiqi is feasible." He said, "But we need to make a gentleman's agreement in advance. If there is a pincer attack from the east and west, whoever captures the city will belong to whom. There is no such thing as equal division. ”

The young prime minister spoke at the right time: "A gentleman's agreement is actually not easy to keep."

Rong Jing was silent for a moment and nodded slowly: "The Prime Minister is right. If we send people to negotiate with Her Majesty Queen Xiqi now, the long journey will be time-consuming and labor-intensive, and a long period of time will inevitably be wasted."

"It doesn't matter whether a gentleman's agreement is fulfilled or not. After all, whoever conquers the city belongs to whom. This is an unwritten rule. Empress Xiqi will not deny this." Rong Chuxiu said calmly, "Besides, although she is a woman, But from the news I have heard over the past year, I can tell that her mind, magnanimity and courage are not weaker than those of any man, and she should not do anything dishonest. "

Rong Jing nodded slowly: "Yes."

"So you think an alliance is feasible?"

Rong Jing still nodded: "It's feasible."

"What if I ask you to lead the troops to the border in person?" Rong Chuxiu looked at the prince, "Are you willing?"

Rong Jing was stunned for a moment, then frowned: "Qi Hanyi's cavalry is suitable for breaking new ground. Father, don't you believe him?"

"It's not that I don't believe in Qi Hanyi, but I want you to follow me to the battlefield for training." Rong Chuxiu said calmly, "You are the future king of the Great Zhou Dynasty. A harmonious relationship between the king and his ministers will be good for you in the future."

Rong Jing closed her eyes and pondered for a moment: "My father thinks so, and my son is naturally willing, but..."

"Just what?"

A strange color flashed across his eyes, and Rong Jing shook his head: "It's nothing. If my father has already decided, then I will prepare now."

Rong Chuxiu nodded: "Go."

The young Prime Minister then resigned: "I will go with His Highness the Crown Prince."

Rong Chuxiu waved his hand: "Go."

Walking out of the imperial study, the young Prime Minister quickly followed the prince and said respectfully: "Your Highness, what do you think?"

"I don't have any special ideas." Rong Jing was silent for a moment: "For Han Yi, this is an opportunity, an opportunity to leave home in an upright manner and make contributions. I am happy for him."

Prime Minister Mingzhi looked up at the blue sky: "Although he has the opportunity to leave home, he will have to come back sooner or later. His achievements and power cannot change his origin."

"There is nothing wrong with his origin." Rong Jing said solemnly, "He is the only legitimate son of the Qi family, a general in charge of the military power of the Great Zhou, and also my capable general in the future. I will not let anyone bully him."

Mingzhi was silent for a moment, and suddenly smiled: "With His Royal Highness the Crown Prince here, no one can bully him."