novelraw Chapter 259: Granting Marriage to King Jing
Chapter 259: Granting Marriage to King Jing
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Two days later, in the morning, Emperor Zhaocheng was discussing matters with his ministers. A loud voice sounded in the palace: "Report!"
Immediately, a man hurriedly came to the palace and knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the northern border. There are signs of reinforcements in northern Xinjiang. General Fu, please come back as soon as possible!" ŴŴŴ.
All civil and military officials in the court were in an uproar: "Why did the war start?"
"Isn't Beijiang already frightened by Prince 깇? How come 꺗 Juan 꺱 comes back?"
"He is indeed an ambitious king. Let Prince 깇 lead the army to destroy our country!"
"If it weren't for the fact that the Jin Kingdom is watching with eager eyes and leaving us unable to do anything, the Prince and the Protector of the Kingdom will definitely eliminate Northern Xinjiang from the territory of the Kingdom!"
Prime Minister Gu was ranked first among the officials. When he heard the indignant words of the officials, a strange light flashed across his eyes. He calmly raised his head and glanced at Emperor Zhaocheng, then lowered his eyes and said nothing.
"Father." King Jing said respectfully, "The Protector of the Kingdom sent a document two days ago to inform that the Jin Kingdom also intends to raise troops. The two countries are working in tandem, so it is difficult to guarantee that they have not reached an agreement secretly. "
As soon as he said this, Prime Minister Gu frowned.
"What?" The Minister of War was shocked, "The Kingdom of Jin also wants to increase its troops to attack?"
Emperor Zhaocheng's face was covered with frost and he said coldly: "Prince Xuan 깇!"
"Yes." Xiao Changhai responded respectfully, hurriedly walked down the palace steps, and went to order someone to summon Prince 깇.
Emperor Zhaocheng had a cold face, his eyes passed over the civil and military faces of the court, and finally ordered: "The Ministry of Household Affairs is preparing to allocate funds, and the border officers and soldiers must not slack off in paying military wages and food. The Ministry of War is responsible for the preparation and escort of food and grass, and armor and weapons should be prepared as soon as possible. Be prepared for emergencies.”
The Minister of War came and bowed to receive the order: "I obey the order."
Emperor Zhaocheng turned to look at Prime Minister Gu: "The war has been tense recently. Prime Minister, please supervise and ensure that there is no slip-up."
Prime Minister Gu accepted the order: "I obey the order."
"Officials from various ministries will go to the imperial study room to discuss matters later. Others can prepare whatever they need to prepare." After Emperor Zhaocheng finished speaking, he changed the topic and said, "I still have something to announce today."
꺶The ministers bowed their heads: "Please give me your permission, Your Majesty."
"Prince Jing has been doing well recently. I am very relieved. I think that he is not young yet and there is still no matron in the palace." Emperor Zhaocheng said lightly, "The Protector has made great contributions to guarding the border all year round. At home, I can’t arrange my daughter’s marriage myself. After much thought, I feel that King Jing and Ling Ning, the second wife of the Ling family, are a perfect match.”
After the words fell, the hall fell silent.
The civil and military officials looked at each other quietly. The emperor wants to grant marriage to King Jing and the legitimate daughter of the Ling family?
Why so suddenly?
"My dear friends, I should have no objections." Emperor Zhaocheng made his decision directly, "Xiao Changhai."
Xiao Changhai, who had just returned from the palace, hurried up the steps, arrived in front of the emperor, and bowed to listen to the order.
"I will later pass on my decree to marry King Jing and Ling Ning, the legitimate daughter of the second wife of the Protector's Mansion. I will send the imperial edict to the Protector's Mansion later. You must be respectful to the old lady."
Xiao Changhai responded: "I obey the order."
King Jing knelt down and saluted: "I would like to thank my father for your kindness. Long live my father! Long live my father!"
Prime Minister Gu's heart sank to the bottom.
The emperor gave Ling Ning, the protector of the country, to King Jing in marriage. Did he completely give up on King Yu?
King Jing's death was already supported by the money of the Wei family. Although the merchant's house could not play a role, would it still not play a role if a Duke Protector's office was added?
War horses need money, weapons need money, and soldiers need money for food and grass.
Once Ling Ningzhen, the legitimate daughter of Ling's second wife in the Protector's palace, marries King Jing, then King Jing can completely use the ancestral family's money to help the Protector equip the army.
In this way, we will soon become a real family.
What is the emperor's gift of marriage on the first day of the month? Tell the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty that the prince you like in your heart is King Jing, and tell them not to stand in the wrong team?
"No need to thank you. Go back and let the Qin Tian Supervisor calculate a lucky day and arrange the wedding in August or January." Emperor Zhaocheng didn't care what people thought about his sudden marriage. After saying this, he stood up and said, "Retreat from the court, and go to the Imperial Study Room to discuss all matters related to the war."
Prime Minister Gu came to his senses, and all the officials knelt on the ground together: "Best farewell to your Majesty, long live my emperor!"
Emperor Zhaocheng went to the imperial study, and Prime Minister Gu and the important officials of the court also went to the imperial study.
The war is about to begin, and the DPRK will soon become busy.
After Mu Cang entered the palace, he went directly to the imperial study. Near noon, he returned to the palace and started to pack his bags.
The border war is urgent and cannot be delayed.
Early the next morning, after Prince 깇 reluctantly said goodbye to his newlywed princess, he quickly left the imperial capital with the elite members of Prince 깇's palace.
Moving vigorously and resolutely, he headed straight for the border pass.
The Ministry of War became busy, and the Ministry of Household Affairs also became busy.
Yan Li still commutes to the northern suburbs military camp every day.
After Prime Minister Gu returned home, he ordered people to keep an eye on Princess Nanyang: "See if she goes to see anyone else besides going to the military camp."
The following spy replied: "Back to Prime Minister, the Ling family's legitimate daughter 꿷 went to see Princess 깇 early that morning, and then went to the military camp with her."
Prime Minister Gu smiled coldly: "You think you can protect her if there is someone around you?"
"I heard that it was King Jing who gave the order." The servant said, "King Jing is worried that after the prince leaves, there will not be enough people around the princess to protect her. Ling Ning is a woman, so it is more convenient to protect her closely."
Prime Minister Gu frowned.
More than just the convenience of close protection?
Does King Jing want Ling Ning to take the opportunity to build a good relationship with Princess 깇 so that Prince 깇 can more willingly assist 놛 in ascending the throne?
It’s really Sima Zhao’s heart.
Prime Minister Gu was silent: "Let the spies continue to track Prince Ji, just stay far away, don't follow too closely."
As long as they make sure that Prince Ji has indeed gone to the border, they can act without worries.
"Yes."
Prime Minister Gu stared at the dark night, with a cold look in his eyes.
Let Ling Ning build a good relationship with Princess Ji in the name of protection, and the meaning of Prince Jing's competition for the crown prince is clear.
The emperor granted the marriage between Prince Jing and Ling Ning, did he tacitly approve Prince Jing's competition for the crown prince?
Don't even think about it.
The crown prince is only Prince Yu, and anyone else who dares to block the way will die.