Chapter 1034: Half of the Country as Marriage
Chapter 1034: Half of the Country as Marriage
The former Emperor Heng, Cen Yuan, ascended the throne in Liang State, named the reign title Chengyu, and called himself Emperor Yu.
The seal was made of green feather lacquer and the paper was made of black silk. The messenger was also a reliable person. He crossed mountains and ridges, and traveled 800 miles in an expedited manner, not daring to stop for a moment.
"Xia'er, I call myself the Emperor Yu, but the world has never heard of it. Only you know it first. Liang's old ministers Wang Yi and Wu Xianwen have set out now, and will bring the letter to Beiyi, offering the spring tribute of the twelve states of Liang as a betrothal gift, and inviting you to be the queen.
This time, I will not hide my name as the Prince Consort of the Northern Wing, nor will I use the marriage as a cover-up.
The world should know that Princess Anxia of Beiyi Haiyan is not only my first wife who was betrothed to me through three matchmakers and six engagements, but is also the Queen of Liang State, who is declared to heaven and earth today and witnessed by the mountains and rivers. "
The signature is: "Yu Emperor, Cen Yuan".
Shi Anxia handed the secret letter to Emperor Wen Xuan.
Emperor Wenxuan was very familiar with the handwriting of his son-in-law. After being a personal bodyguard for such a long time, if he couldn't recognize this, then he was really a waste.
Emperor Wenxuan read the letter over and over again, eagerly, and he felt that the charcoal seller was alive and the words were vivid and jumping.
As he watched, he began to smile foolishly, "Then not only should we get along with each other, but we should also get along well with each other."
It is obvious that the Emperor of Liang wants to hold another grand wedding and officially enthrone the Queen.
Then his Beiyi must not be shabby, "Father, let's give all the good things to the royal sister as a dowry. The prince consort offered the country as a betrothal gift, so we can't fall behind."
Shi Anxia smiled gently, "I appreciate the emperor's kindness. But the marriage between the two countries involves many aspects, so don't give people a chance to criticize you. Just prepare the dowry according to the etiquette for the eldest princess."
Xiao Yunde asked Emperor Wenxuan on the spot, "Why do you think an emperor would offer half of his country as a betrothal gift?"
Emperor Wenxuan was holding the secret letter and laughing foolishly. When his name was called, he almost jumped up. "Ah? Ah! The prince consort likes my sister so much that offering half of the empire as a betrothal gift is not enough. What considerations are there for this?"
Before he could finish his words, Xiao Yunde had already raised his hand and slammed him on the forehead, "Idiot! As a monarch, can you give away your kingdom so easily?"
Wei Pingting walked forward quickly, holding up her skirt, and bowed slightly, "Father!" The girl's voice was as clear as the wind chimes under the eaves, "Please hit him gently. Pighead Nine is not smart to begin with, and if you hit him again, he will become even dumber."
The whole hall burst into laughter.
Tang Chujun hugged her into his arms and rubbed her, "Oh, our pretty girl is pretty good, and she even knows how to protect her husband."
Xiao Yunde's mind moved, "Does Xiao Pingting know the intention of the prince consort?"
Wei Pingting withdrew from Tang Chujun's arms, bowed, and lost a little of her childishness. "Father, offering half of the country as a betrothal gift may seem extravagant, but in fact it is not a loss at all. It's just that Brother Consort is raising Sister Xia'er's status."
Xiao Yunde had only asked casually, and didn't expect a child to say anything decent. But Wei Pingting's words still made his eyes light up, "Go on."
Wei Pingting put away her childish look, her eyes calm, "The prefectures and counties are still the prefectures and counties of Liang State, and the taxes still go into the national treasury, but I'm just borrowing a title to let the world remember that the Queen of Liang State is worthy of the country as a gift."
She paused, glanced at Shi Anxia, and saw that she was nodding at her with a smile. This gave her more confidence, and she continued, "When Sister Xia'er enters the palace, the spring tribute from the twelve states will be the reason for the Queen's first imperial decree to reduce taxes. The people will only remember that it was their Queen who gave them grace."
So the spring tribute from the twelve states went back to Liang State, which not only raised Shi Anxia's status, but also made the people of Liang State remember her well. Cen Yuan used all his imperial skills on Shi Anxia.
"Little boy, do you understand?" Xiao Yunde raised his hand and wanted to knock his son again, but after thinking about it, he withdrew his hand. He was really afraid that the knock on his son, who was not smart to begin with, would make him even dumber.
He praised, "Your little queen is very clever. You have found a treasure!"
Emperor Wen Xuan touched his head, laughed twice, and felt extremely happy.
The charcoal seller is alive, and his little queen is a treasure... Hey, why is this life so happy?
Xiao Yunde was too lazy to look at his son's silly look, and couldn't help asking, "I think Xiao Pingting has read a lot of books. Tell me, what did you read in the past to have such knowledge?"
Wei Pingting bowed again and replied, her eyes shining with wisdom, "My knowledge is all from the teachings of Sister Xia'er and Sister Cailing..."
At the age of six, she read "Jiuchuan Huolue" and learned that "trade and benefiting workers are the basis for enriching the country"; at the age of seven, she studied "Yunzhou Salt Strategy" and knew that "the profits from the official market can pacify the world"; at the age of eight, she read "Beiyizhou Tax Brief" and learned that "if you want to be in charge of the market, you must know the strategy first"; she also read "Wanjia Tonglue" and realized that "profits are like the tide, accumulating momentum when ebbing and overwhelming when advancing".
She read the "Nine Regions Cargo Manual" and learned the secrets of commodity trade and commerce in various places, and understood the truth that "profit comes from danger, and wealth comes from hard work."
The "Thousand Gold Strategy" she had read involved business, power politics and state governance strategies. It was a comprehensive work on strategies for getting rich, and implicitly contained "commercial military tactics".
"Sister Xia'er said that 'A Thousand Gold Strategy' is not actually about how to make money, but about how to control people and how to weigh their hearts." The little girl talked incessantly with a clear voice and graceful demeanor.
Xiao Yunde looked at the young couple in front of him, and a hint of relief appeared in his eyes.
She thought that her son was lucky enough to marry a smart wife to be the queen of the northern wing.
How old is he? At the tender age of just a child, he already knows how to weigh the pros and cons and how to govern a country.
Wonderful! It's really wonderful! If his stupid son doesn't know how to cherish him, just wait and see how he will deal with him!
At this moment, Shi Anxia looked at Wei Pingting, and a layer of mist suddenly appeared in his eyes.
In a trance, she seemed to see the little girl who always poked her head out to peek at her many years ago, and now could turn every word she taught into her own edge.
Well, quite proud.
It was like a seed that was sown and finally sprouted and blossomed before her eyes.
Shi Anxia pulled Wei Pingting to her side, stroked the pearls in her hair with her fingertips, and asked softly, "Little Pingting, would you like to live with me in Liang State for a few years?"
Wei Pingting's eyes suddenly lit up like stars, and she nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay!" Suddenly she remembered something and hurriedly pulled Shi Anxia's sleeve, "What about my Pighead Nine?"
Still thinking about that simple-minded man at such a critical moment can be regarded as a man of affection and righteousness.
Upon hearing this, Pighead Nine immediately came forward and looked at Shi Anxia eagerly, "Yes, yes, sister, what about me?"
"You go too!" Xiao Yunde said solemnly. This was the job he assigned to Emperor Wenxuan. "You will accompany Liang as a guard and learn the art of governing a country from your brother, the prince consort. I will guard the Northern Wing for you for now. When you return after completing your studies, you will take charge of the country yourself. Do you understand?"
Emperor Wen Xuan was shocked, tears welled up in his eyes, "Son understands!"
He understands so well!
I can leave the capital now! I can see the charcoal seller! I can even run in and out with the charcoal seller, just like when I was a personal bodyguard!
Ha! This wonderful day is so beautiful! Zhu Tou Jiu couldn't help laughing. Wuhu! Charcoal seller, here I come!
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