The Emperor left.
The empress dowager sensed the dissatisfaction in the air and her smile gradually faded.
"Old Lady, Imperial Brother has just passed his thirties.”
The Grand Master (Emperor's aunt) was at the side, watching the entire process as she reminded him softly.
Although the Empress Dowager was the Emperor's biological mother, the Emperor had been in power for eighteen years. He had his own opinions regarding the throne and the selection of concubines. The Empress Dowager's decision seemed a little out of line.
"When I grow up, I can't control my mother anymore!"
The Empress Dowager thought of the past and her heart felt empty. There would always be a day when the eagles would spread their wings and fly, and the Emperor was even more so.
As a young emperor, he managed the government. Even though he had a period of debauchery, it was not too late to wake up now.
As a mother, she felt a sweet joy in her heart when she saw it.
With this feeling, she didn't want to lose it. She didn't want the harem to have a weak empress. She also wanted to choose a weak empress and let her take control of the harem again.
He was in charge of the harem and even the government of the previous dynasty. He could not let the emperor make the same mistake again.
"Sigh."
The Grand Lord sighed inaudibly. His brows were filled with worry, and he didn't dare to say anything to persuade him.
Empress Dowager, your "mother is not in control of your son's growth" is like this, but your stubborn character was trained step by step in the bloody harem.
If you want power, it's not too much for you to supervise the harem on behalf of your son. However, you have the habit of stretching your hand out and interfering with the government. The emperor may not agree.
Do you want mother and son to become enemies?
"Empress Dowager!"
"Grand Lord!"
Situ Yuankui took the imperial edict into the palace to pay his respects.
The Grand Lord bowed slightly in return.
"Minister Yuan, how many years have we known each other?”
The Empress Dowager ordered people to give him a seat. After he sat down, she suddenly became absent-minded and asked.
"Empress Dowager, the first time I met you was when you married Emperor Xiaoren. It has been nearly forty years!”
"In the blink of an eye, forty years have passed.”
"Empress Dowager is a thousand years old, forty years is just a snap of your fingers to you.”
"No one in this world can live to a thousand years old. I can't live to a thousand years old either.”
"Empress Dowager is wise!"
"Emperor, it can be said that you have watched him grow up. In this place, you have been worried about all the big and small court affairs.”
"I dare not say that it's my duty!"
Yuan Situ stood up and bent his waist 90 degrees. He raised his vigilance to the highest and replied obediently.
The royal family had no relatives, be it the Emperor or the Empress Dowager, it was the most terrifying moment to suddenly talk about the past and feelings.
"Forget it!"
The Empress Dowager felt tired and said lazily,""Zhen wants to choose a concubine for the emperor and propose an empress. What do you think?”
"Right now, in the inner palace, there are very few concubines who can take on the position of empress. It is naturally very good for the entire country to choose a concubine!”
"But Zhen doesn't want a beautiful but lowly born woman to be the empress.”
"There are many beautiful women born in the country. There are many civil officials, generals, and noble families. Empress Dowager need not worry!”
"I want someone with a gentle personality."
"A civil servant, a phoenix daughter, a daughter of a noble family. She has been learning the virtues of a woman since she was young, and her every move has the style of a noble family. She will definitely be able to choose someone that will satisfy Empress Dowager!”
Yuan Situ understood the Empress Dowager's thoughts and was slightly moved. He said respectfully,""The Yuan family that I'm from is a little embarrassed. The Di daughter has yet to be married. She's extremely beautiful, has a gentle and generous personality, and listens to the elders the most!”
"Oh?"
The Empress Dowager's interest was piqued and she perked up. She smiled and said,""Find a time to bring him into the palace to see zhen.”
"This subject will remember it!"
"For the selection of concubines in the entire country, let beloved minister take the lead. The Shao Fu and the Imperial Palace will cooperate to choose a new empress for the emperor.”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
Yuan Situ took his leave.
His mood was extremely good.
Although the words he said earlier did not mean that the Yuan family's Di daughter would be the Empress, the meaning was not much different.
If the Yuan family's daughter became the Empress, the Yuan family might have a chance to rise to the next level.
At this thought.
Yuan Situ was even more concerned about the selection of concubines in the country. He had to choose the best from the best. Only in this way could he reflect the excellence of the first daughter who had undergone the Yuan family's systematic education.
……
Weiyang Palace.
The newly appointed five Nine Ministers and two Imperial Censors came together for an audience, and Liu Hong announced an edict to enter the palace.
"My Emperor, Your Majesty!"
Led by Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, Huang Zhong, Cheng Yu, Zhang Zhao, and Zhang Hong knelt on the ground, looking extremely excited.
A decree.
They rose from the ranks of petty officials to ordinary people, rising to the center of power in the Great Han Dynasty. The emperor's favor was greater than heaven.
They secretly decided that if His Majesty treated them as Kingdom Scholars, they would return the favor!
"Stand up!"
Liu Hong glanced at their loyalty and saw that they were all above 90. He was also in a good mood and helped everyone up.
When he looked over again, his Loyalty had increased by a few more points. His smile was so wide that it almost reached his ears. It was that simple for an Emperor to increase Loyalty.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"This time, all the beloved ministers have come, and I happen to have some gifts for you.”
Liu Hong laughed. He could finally throw off some of the burden on his shoulders and said half-jokingly.
"We have received countless favors from the Saint, how can we…"
"I have made up my mind. Xun Yu, you will receive the gift first.”
"Yes, sir!"
Xun Yu took two steps forward and stood with his hands by his side. He was a little curious.
Liu Hong's nose twitched, and the fragrance of the flowers became even stronger. He had thought that it was coming from the imperial garden, but he did not expect it to come from the handsome and fair official in front of him.
"This is the total amount of gold and silver accounts obtained from the reorganization of the eunuchs and the powerful forces.”
"This subject can guarantee with my life that I will accurately calculate every sum of gold and silver income and expenditure. There won't be a mistake of one or two silvers!”
Xun Yu was extremely serious. As the son of the first-born Xun family, he had long guessed the wealth of the powerful and eunuchs. It was not an exaggeration to describe it as a mountain of gold and silver.
Opening the front page, the national treasury had more than 150 million taels of silver.
The account book, which was two fingers thick, was very light, but in his hands, it was as heavy as a thousand catties.
"I believe you."
Liu Hong patted him on the shoulder and said,""The sachet smells good, but don't wear it too much. It's not good for your health.”
"I will remember!"
Xun Yu nodded in confusion.
The emperor knew medicine?
"Xun You, it's your turn."
Liu Hong took out the copy book that he had prepared for a long time and handed it over.
When he flipped to the front page, Xun You, who was also from the Xun family, was shocked. The technique of pouring steel was a unique skill in the world.
Mo Blade, Crossbow, Mingguang Armor, with these weapons, our Great Han will definitely break through the grasslands and conquer even further territories.
"When you return to the Shao Mansion, calculate the gold and silver needed for the site selection, craftsmen, and steel usage. Go directly to your uncle Xun Yu and get the silver.”
Liu Hong slammed his fist on the table and said,""I only have one request. Before the northern expedition begins, arm the palace guards and the Three Rivers Five Schools to the teeth!”
"I swear on the lives of the three clans that I will not let down Your Majesty's will!”
Xun You was extremely excited and tightly grasped the book. This was his chance to leave his name in history. If he lost it, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
At this moment.
Xun Yu, who was calculating his money bag, felt an inexplicable chill down his spine…
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