Steel Dynasty - Chapter 197

[Chapter 197 Prosperous Chang’an]

“Your Highness, Cui Hao’s official position in the court is Doctor Guanglu. He is in charge of advisors and responds. He acts according to imperial edicts and has no fixed functions.” Pang Yukun said.

He had been involved in the officialdom of Chang’an and knew Cui Hao well.

“Moreover, this Cui Hao was born in the Cui family and had always had close contacts with the King of Yan. At the same time, this Cui Hao was also a famous Confucian and highly respected in the court. He also opened Zhengdong Academy in Chang’an to give lectures. There were many officials in the officialdom of the Chongqing Kingdom. All the officials have gone to Zhengdong Academy to listen to the lectures.”

Zhan Xingchang nodded, “The reason why Cui Hao became the leader of the Zhuhe Sect is because of the admiration of many officials from Zhengdong Academy. These officials are implicitly headed by Cui Hao. The power in the court is impressive. “

So Cui Hao is forming a clique for personal gain?” Xiao Ming asked.

“Exactly, Cui Hao and other officials are privately called the Zhengdong Party in the DPRK.” Pang Yukun said.

“Then why father…”

Xiao Ming originally wanted to ask why Xiao Wenxuan didn’t attack the Zhengdong Party headed by Cui Hao, but after a moment’s thought, he realized that this was the art of emperor control since ancient times.

When Xiao Wenxuan wants to go to war with the barbarians, he naturally needs the main war faction to suppress the main war faction, and when he wants to ask for peace, he naturally needs the main war faction to suppress the main war faction.

In this way, Xiao Wenxuan can be at ease and will not be controlled by any one party.

Pang Yukun continued: “Your Highness, you don’t need to worry too much about this matter. These things came out before Your Highness went to Chang’an, but His Majesty ignored them. Don’t you find it strange?”

“His great achievements shocked the Lord? “

Xiao Ming gave a bitter smile. This is all a lazy trick in the officialdom. When he was in a scientific research unit in his previous life, every time Xiao Ming made a contribution, the leader would always praise him first, and then pick out some of his minor flaws. The last sentence is that you have to keep working hard.

“Exactly, this is the credit of His Highness. No matter how much Cui Hao impeaches His Highness, Your Highness will be safe and sound. However, His Highness’s trip to Chang’an this time can actually take the opportunity to win over the generals of the main war faction. These people are very good to Your Highness now. I have a good impression.” Pang Yukun said.

Then General Zhan Xingchang handed over a piece of paper and said, “Your Highness, Pang Changshi and I have already listed the people who need to be roped in. They are both civil servants and military attachés. Your Highness can consider contacting them.”

After taking the list, Xiao Ming After a quick glance, Luo Quan was listed first, followed by Fiji, and there were many other generals from the Forbidden Army, as well as first- and second-grade officers.

“Well, in that case, I will go and meet these courtiers when I leave,” Xiao Ming said.

He was in Qingzhou, and the officialdom of Chang’an City was unpredictable. At this time, he knew that this was not the time to be willful, and he still needed basic diplomatic methods.

Otherwise, if something unexpected happens in Chang’an City, he may not even be able to rescue Concubine Zhen safely.

Moreover, he did this so that Li San could also establish an intelligence collection system in Chang’an, so that he could get news from Chang’an in time for timely response.

At the same time, he also wanted to express an attitude to the courtiers. He, Xiao Ming, was an important supporter of the royal family. Anyone who wanted to do mischief in the Great Chongqing Kingdom had to consider the existence of Xiao Ming.

The reason for this is also Xiao Ming’s strategic choice.

Now it is obvious that the barbarians are the life and death enemy of the Chongqing Kingdom. The next time the barbarians come again, the war will only become more cruel.

At this time, he did not want to see civil strife in Dayu, because he also needed a stable environment for development, otherwise it would seriously affect the development of Qingzhou Capital.

After all, at that time, he could not allow industrial products to be produced and sold within the six states.

As for overseas, there are probably so many strong competitors that they have no advantage at all. Only by first monopolizing the market of Great Chongqing can Qingzhou accumulate original capital.

Therefore, for this purpose, Xiao Ming went to Chang’an this time to make some attempts to stabilize the imperial power.

After saying this, Xiao Ming asked the two of them to go back.

He asked Ziyuan to prepare the things he needed to bring to Chang’an this time, and at the same time informed Niu Ben to prepare elite guards for him.

After two days of preparation, Xiao Ming and Feng Deshui set out for Chang’an together on the third day.

Lu Fei and Luo Xin were accompanying him this time, and Zi Yuan and Luluo also went back together to take care of his food, clothing and daily life.

In seven or eight days, the group arrived in Chang’an.

“Your Highness, here is the Zhengde Gate, we are here.” Feng Deshui said with a smile.

Looking at the tall city gate not far away, with the three characters “Zhengde Gate” on it, Xiao Ming had mixed feelings for a while.

This is the first time he has traveled so far in this world. Along the way, he has walked through one city after another and seen different scenery in each place. This primitive and natural beauty makes people feel happy along the way.

As for Chang’an, the most prosperous place in the Chongqing Kingdom, his predecessor’s memories since childhood were all about this city.

“It is said that Chang’an is extremely rich, and now it seems that it is indeed the case. The clothes of any of these people are much better than those of Qingzhou.” Lu Fei said in a loud voice.

Luo Xin said proudly: “Of course it was then, otherwise how could it be called Chang’an?”

Ignoring the bickering between the two, Xiao Ming and Feng Deshui continued to ride forward. Behind them, a thousand elite cavalry lined up in four neat columns. The leading knight was carrying a flag with a big “Qi” written on it. This was Xiao Ming’s royal flag.

Seeing this flag, the people along the way whispered frequently, presumably guessing Xiao Ming’s identity.

When they arrived at the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city immediately lined up and stood in two rows, crossing their spears.

A man who looked like a general came out and asked, “Who is here?”

“With your blind eyes, don’t you even know His Highness King Qi?” Feng Deshui said angrily.

When he heard the word “King of Qi”, the general’s expression immediately changed and he said attentively: “It turns out to be the King of Qi. The last general deserves to die. The last general deserves to die for not getting out of the way to let His Highness the King of Qi in.”

Feng Deshui nodded with satisfaction and said Xiao Ming said: “Your Highness, please, the emperor is waiting for you in the palace at this time.”

Nodding, Xiao Ming rode into Chang’an City. In front of him was the Suzaku Avenue that led directly to the imperial city, a straight avenue fifty meters wide.

While riding the horse, Xiao Ming stared at Chang’an.

The prosperity of Chang’an remains the same these days. After all, the war in Northern Xinjiang is only related to King Zhao, King Liang and others. Most areas of Dayu have always been in a stable living environment.

Because of this, the royal family and the territories of many vassal kings in the south were able to develop and were much more prosperous than Qingzhou.

Lu Fei couldn’t close his mouth since he entered Chang’an. The city of Chang’an is densely populated and full of common people, merchants, scholars and children of powerful people.

The street was busy with traffic at this time, with luxury carriages coming and going one after another, and almost every carriage was followed by servants and maids.

(End of chapter)