Steel Dynasty - Chapter 218

[Chapter 218 is about to set off]

The soft sunshine was shining down, and the atmosphere in the main hall of the Fei family was a bit solemn at this time.

Xiao Ming was extremely depressed. In addition to the four major troubles from the barbarians, two major troubles were already around him.

“The third problem besides the barbarians is the vassal kings with different surnames.” After a period of silence, Fiji suddenly whispered, as if he was afraid of being heard by outsiders. “

Xiao Ming’s whole body was shaken. This is a question that no courtier dares to raise. Everyone knows it, but tacitly agrees with it.

Even the Fei family represented by Fiji cannot withstand the tossing of these vassals with different surnames.

“Fei Zhongshu was indeed far-sighted and Xiao Wang admired him. “Xiao Ming said loyally.

Fiji’s eyes are vicious. This is the main problem that Great Chongqing is currently facing, which can be described as internal and external troubles.

Fiji talked again and said: “Your Highness, please stop flattering me. With your Highness’s intelligence, sooner or later You will understand that this foreign trouble is beyond our reach now, so I would like to tell you about the forces in the court for Your Highness. “

Xiao Ming nodded.

Xiao Ming had no solution for these foreign troubles for the time being. Now he has too much time to take care of himself, let alone worry about the foreign troubles. The focus is to focus on development.

Fiji said: “Now the court seems to be Divided into two factions: Main Warfare and Zhuhe. In fact, it is very complicated. Just a few princes represent the interests of different vassals, and the civil servants headed by Cui Hao even help Zhou do evil and try to control the court. Luo Quan The leading military attache is not of the same mind, and Princess Pingyang is stirring up trouble in Chang’an. “

Now in this court, His Highness can win over the Forbidden Army generals headed by Luo Quan. I don’t need to talk about His Highness’s old friends in the civil service. As for Princess Pingyang, Your Highness needs to be more cautious. You can win over her, but not completely.” Believe it. “Fiji said.

Xiao Ming nodded. Pang Yukun and Zhan Xingchang were quite accurate on this point.

“But among all the people, His Highness should win over the Holy One the most. The others are just a little bit of wings to protect His Highness from the wind and rain. , and the Emperor is a towering tree, enough to protect His Highness. “Fiji finally said.

He cupped his hands and Xiao Ming said again: “Thank you, Fei Zhongshu, for reminding me. Fiji

thought for a moment and then said: “I have a few ministers here who suggested that His Highness pay a visit.”

“Is it these few?

“

“Xiao Ming took out the list given to him by Zhan Xingchang.

Fiji glanced at it and suddenly smiled: “His Highness has such advisers around him, so I am worried too much. It is these officials. “

Then Fiji introduced the three officials above to Xiao Ming one by one, namely He Zhong, the minister of the Ministry of War, Yu Ming, the Taichang Qing, and Chao Jun, the prince of the country.

After talking about these officials in detail, Xiao Ming chatted for a while. He glanced at the sun and thought that he could take the opportunity to visit these officials, so he said: “Fei Zhongshu, taking advantage of the day of rest, I can visit them, so I will take my leave first. “

Fiji nodded with satisfaction and said, “In that case, I won’t stay as a subordinate. “

After that, he and Xiao Ming went outside the door together and sent Xiao Ming away.

Watching Xiao Ming go away, Feiji sighed, “My Fei family has never taken such a risk, I hope it’s right this time. “

Leaving Fei Mansion, Xiao Ming asked his servants to bring gifts and visit the Minister of War, He Zhong, Taichang Qing Yu Ming, and Guozi Jijiu Chao Jun. These three people are rarely officials who are not from other wealthy families. , but relied on his own ability and merit to sit in this position today.

Xiao Ming’s arrival surprised this official, but Xiao Ming followed Fiji’s method and only talked about national affairs with the three officials, not about wooing them. It’s basically like chatting.

This is called stopping, because even if Xiao Ming doesn’t say anything, the intelligence of these three people can understand what Xiao Ming means.

As for whether they can go to Qingzhou in the future. It all depends on the choice of the three of them.

After a busy day, Xiao Ming has basically done everything he can. Tomorrow morning, he only needs to deliver the gift to Xiao Wenxuan. This time he comes to Chang’an. That’s it.

After two days of rest, he was ready to go back to Qingzhou.

After all, he could just make a phone call. He didn’t know how many things would be delayed

the next morning .

He prepared the gifts.

Unlike last time, this time neither Luo Xin nor Lu Fei followed him to go to court. After all, last time they were to receive rewards, and this time they were purely going to court. Their levels were not high enough. .

After arriving at the Chengqing Hall, the civil and military officers of the court focused their attention on the big box next to Xiao Ming.

“King Qi, you said you wanted to give me a gift, is this it? “

Xiao Wenxuan had been looking forward to it for two days, and now that he finally saw it, he felt happy.

“It’s my father. My father will definitely like these two gifts. “Xiao Ming said confidently.

Xiao Wenxuan looked excited and couldn’t wait. He said: “Hurry and take it apart and take a look. “

Of course the officials had nothing to say about this gift, and they couldn’t get involved with him. After all, this thing was given to Xiao Wenxuan, so they stared at the box honestly.

And they were also curious.

Many of them had already learned about Xiao Ming Xiao Ming

was quite jealous at the news of giving gifts to Fiji and some ministers.

He motioned to the guards and opened one of the large boxes

, which was covered with cloth and was about one meter high and wide .

The thing appeared in front of everyone, Xiao Ming smiled, and then pulled the cloth, a landscape-shaped glass artwork appeared in front of everyone, with the words “Unify the Country” written on it.

Such a large glass artwork appeared in the court hall, and everyone The official immediately stared at it.

Xiao Wenxuan stood up from the dragon chair and walked down, “Is this all made of glass?”

“Yes, Father, this is all made of glass.”

Xiao Ming said with a smile, which could be seen from Xiao Wenxuan’s open mouth .

No wonder how much Xiao Wenxuan likes it.

After all, this kind of glass art is unique.

When all the princes saw this glass work of art, they also had longing in their eyes, but they were unwilling to ask for it from Xiao Ming because of their face. Especially the King of Shu, whose eyes were filled with jealousy.

Xiao Wenxuan walked around the glass artwork, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it. In the end, he couldn’t help laughing loudly.

Then he looked at the small box on the side and said, “What is this?”

“Father, this thing is no worse than this one.” Xiao Ming opened the box, took out a stick-shaped object, and said, “Father, this is called “

Telescope

?” Xiao Wenxuan didn’t understand what he meant. He picked up the telescope and said, “What’s the use of it? Isn’t it just a stick?”

King Shu wanted to laugh, but he thought about the loss at the poetry meeting. Dare to speak.

Xiao Ming then picked up the telescope and demonstrated it to Xiao Wenxuan, and said: “Father, look outside!”

(End of Chapter)