novelraw Chapter 258 The thief is still determined
Chapter 258 The thief is still determined
At the end of the month, the Duke of Huguo sent a letter and a memorial to his family.
The letter was sent to his family, saying that after discussing with his sons, he agreed that Ling Ning should marry King Jing, and the wedding date would be decided by the emperor.
The memorial was presented to the emperor, stating that the Jin Kingdom was ambitious and had recently launched a military campaign, so they could not withdraw for the time being, and the emperor had full authority to decide the marriage between King Jing and Ling Ning.
After reading the memorial, Emperor Zhaocheng summoned King Jing.
King Jing was immersed in the joy of the marriage arranged by the Duke of the State. When he heard that his father had summoned him, he quickly changed his clothes and went to the palace: "Your son pays respect to your father."
"No need to be polite." Emperor Zhaocheng handed the memorial he was reading to Xiao Changhai, "This is the memorial handed back by the Duke of the State. Take a look."
Xiao Changhai walked up to King Jing and handed him the memorial respectfully.
King Jing took the memorial and unfolded it, then frowned.
"The Jin Kingdom is making trouble again?" King Jing said in an unhappy tone, with a cold look on his handsome face, "The Jin thieves are really thieves who are not dead!"
Emperor Zhaocheng felt a little relieved when he saw that his first reaction was actually the war problem.
"The Duke of the State and his family guarded the border and made great contributions to the Mu Kingdom." Emperor Zhaocheng sighed lightly, "With them around, I feel at ease."
King Jing raised his eyes and glanced at him. What does his father mean?
Why did he suddenly become sentimental?
"I have decided to grant you Ling Ning a marriage, but there are many things going on in the court these days, and I am afraid that the marriage may not be completed for a while." Emperor Zhaocheng thought for a while, "How about setting it in February next year?"
February next year?
King Jing frowned slightly: "Isn't it too long? I want to marry Ling Ning as soon as possible."
Emperor Zhaocheng raised his eyebrows: "Are you waiting for a few months?"
"Are you waiting for a few months? It's obviously more than half a year." King Jing couldn't help but frowned again, "The war between Mu and Jin is constant, and the border has always needed money. I decided to go to Wei's house in person. It would be better if I could bring Ling Ning with me."
Emperor Zhaocheng's eyebrows moved slightly: "To raise money?"
"Yes." King Jing nodded, his tone steady, "If you want soldiers to guard the border well, the most indispensable thing is their food and grass. It is not as convenient for the court to prepare food and grass as merchants. It would be better if you can replace them with a batch of better weapons and equipment."
For the current Mu national treasury, let alone weapons and equipment, maintaining military pay and food and grass is already a huge pressure.
If you can think of other ways, it will reduce the pressure on the court.
Emperor Zhaocheng looked at his son and didn't speak for a long time.
"Why does your father look at you like this?" King Jing's face flashed with embarrassment, "I just think that the border war is urgent, and as a prince, I should do my part."
Emperor Zhaocheng shook his head slowly: "How about the wedding in August this year?"
King Jing was delighted and bowed quickly: "Thank you, father."
"But there are conditions."
King Jing was stunned: "Father, please tell me."
"Let Ling Ning get closer to the Ninth Princess these days." Emperor Zhaocheng picked up the teacup and said lightly, "They can drink together often Tea, enjoy the flowers, isn't Ling Ning practicing martial arts? Let's go to the northern suburbs military camp with Yan Li." Tianlai Novel Network
King Jing was sensitive to some information: "Father, what happened?"
"Just tell Ling Ning."
"Yes."
"Also, pay more attention to the movements in the imperial city in the next two days. You are not a decoration as a prince." Emperor Zhaocheng looked at him warningly, "When it's time to share my worries and work, share more, don't be out of tune all day."
"Yes." King Jing touched his nose and quickly left.
Emperor Zhaocheng watched King Jing leave, thinking of his reaction just now: "Xiao Changhai."
"Your Majesty."
"King Jing is different from his two brothers, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty and I think the same." Xiao Changhai said with his head down, "Although King Jing is a little sentimental, he is concerned about state affairs and cares about the soldiers. This kind of mind is rare."
Emperor Zhaocheng nodded slowly: "It is indeed rare."
However, once the imperial decree of marriage is issued, many people in the court will be anxious.
Emperor Zhaocheng thought of the plan he had made with Mu Cang, his eyebrows deepened, and he silently brought the teacup to his mouth and sipped it lightly.
Troublesome times, it is indeed a troublesome time.