Chapter 634: plot
Chapter 634 Conspiracy
Lin Jinqian saw that Kang Xiu had come all the way to receive gifts, so she immediately darkened her face and said displeasedly: "It is true that these little officials want to honor their mother, and this princess will accept her for the old man." Now, what does Kang Sili have to teach you?"
"This is really inappropriate."
Kang Xiu earnestly persuaded: "Right now, the whole of Jiangnan is seriously affected by the drought, and people's grievances are boiling. These petty officials did not deal with it properly. Instead, they tried their best to covet disaster relief money and food. Now they are preparing generous gifts to please the superiors and calm down. Lian Pingping Even the king dare not accept this legitimate gift, but Her Royal Highness accepts these people's ulterior motives to curry favor, no doubt she chooses to join them, which will attract criticism."
Looking at the couple ponderingly, Kang Xiu went on to say: "Now the governor is fully responsible for the disaster relief in Pingning Prefecture, this will make it even more embarrassing for the governor."
"What's the trouble?"
Lin Jinqian curled her lips disapprovingly and said: "Then Xing Huan is dead, the son-in-law only needs to put on a show, and then punish a few party members around him. As for the rest of the counties, the big deal is to ask these officials to be more careful. The princess doesn't believe this. Will King Pingning dare to make an enemy of the entire Jiangnan officialdom for the sake of a few lifeless refugees?"
After a pause, she looked at Kang Xiu with contempt, seeing his worthless appearance, and reprimanded angrily: "Master Kang, why should you build up other people's ambitions? Right now, my brother's eastward advance is blocked, and I just need the support of the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River." Support, if you can use this matter to win over the noble gentry from the south of the Yangtze River, it will be of great benefit to Brother Wang's eastward advance."
"The princess is far-sighted, and the officials admire her. It's just that the officials the princess wants to win over may not be blessed to serve King Qinghe."
Kang Xiu knew that the princess was determined to get rid of this batch of property, so he was even more panicked, and tried to persuade:
"The richness of the south of the Yangtze River is where the granary of our Dahe Empire is located, but it is surrounded by enemies and the defense is severe. It is well known that the officials in the states in the south of the Yangtze River have been lax in recent years. Why did your majesty quickly promote King Pingning and let him be in charge of Pingning Prefecture, even Didn't the governor and the princess think about the reason for the imperial edict to let him monitor the southern states and give him such great authority?"
Hearing these words, the couple immediately fell into deep thought.
Kang Xiu also explained earnestly: "Everyone only thinks that His Majesty is supporting King Pingning to check and balance King Qinghe and the kings in Beijing, but it is also to use this person to reorganize the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River. I have also heard that he has always been a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, and is the favorite student of Old Madam Chang, if he really dares to be an enemy of the entire Jiangnan officialdom?"
Looking at the couple, Kang Xiu's eyes became deeper and deeper: "Princess and the governor must not forget that King Pingning beheaded first and then played the matter of the ten families of the Yi Qi family. Even His Majesty and the Empress Dowager had no objection. It can be seen that this person is very popular." His Majesty relies heavily on it."
"So what."
Lin Jinqian mocked arrogantly: "He is just a prince of a foreign vassal who has just been canonized. If he doesn't look at the monk's face or the Buddha's face, wouldn't he care about my mother's majesty? You should know that sooner or later this world belongs to my brother Wang, if he wants to settle down, if he doesn’t follow the way of heaven, sooner or later he will perish himself, this princess has protected those officials.”
Kang Xiu was quite anxious about Her Royal Highness's obsession, and didn't know how to persuade her for a while.
But the premonition in my heart is getting worse, I always feel that this time will cause trouble that is difficult to reverse.
Although Tang Ru did not approve of the lady intercepting the congratulatory gifts given to King Pingning by the officials before, it is just that the boat is sinking now, and there is no reason to go back.
Doesn't it seem that he is really afraid of this cripple.
Furthermore, what the princess said just now is not unreasonable. King Qinghe Dongjin really needs the support of the Jiangnan gentry.
Even if they made some small moves in disaster relief, it would not hurt. It has always been like this in officialdom, and some of them have clean hands.
He didn't believe that Lin Jinxiao would really make an enemy of the Jiangnan officialdom, so he said thoughtfully:
"Your Majesty Kang, don't worry too much. Right now King Qinghe's departure is the top priority. If you can win over the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, you can not only win the hearts of the people, but also get a steady supply of money and food. Almost half of the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River came to the house yesterday. Not to mention that King Pingning is not healthy right now, and he is powerless to purge the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River, even if he has this determination, he will not offend so many sons of the gentry, that would be self-defeating."
After thinking about it, he smiled more calmly: "After all, the situation in Pingning Prefecture is unstable right now, with internal and external troubles. If he wants to manage the state well, he will have to rely on us. I think he is just taking Xing Huan is just trying to scare the chickens and monkeys, and it won't cause any bigger waves."
"Governor, don't forget that although those who came to your mansion yesterday were high-ranking officials from various counties, they did not represent all the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River."
Kang Xiu cautiously reminded: "As far as I know, hundreds of officials rushed to the state capital yesterday. None of them have ever visited the door. It can be seen that they have other thoughts in their hearts."
"Even the sheriffs of all the counties have come, as long as they get the support of the leaders, what kind of storms can those little fish and shrimp make."
Tang Ru also smiled sadly and said: "Lord Si Li, don't forget that Princess Pingning and the princes and masters of the small counties in the palace are about to enter the capital. Yes, he should also think about how these people on the tip of his heart can come back safe and sound."
"That is, even if that jealous woman has supernatural powers and can cover the sky with one hand in Pingning Prefecture, she can't let her have the final say in Beijing."
Lin Jinqian was very happy in her heart, she didn't expect the son-in-law to follow her like this today, she was really very happy, she wished that the jealous woman would never return to Pingning Prefecture.
Kang Xiu sighed silently, knowing in his heart that he might not be able to persuade the two of them, so he had no choice but to let them decide, and immediately agreed: "Since the governor has made a decision, the next official will stay in the south of the Yangtze River to borrow money." Assist the governor during the inspection."
If the time of crisis really came, the 1,200 warriors under him could still help them get out of trouble.
Although Princess Pingning entered the capital, didn't the couple also stay in Pingning Prefecture?
Which one is not the person on top of my heart, if there is any mistake between these two and the little princess, I have no way to explain it to the queen mother and the general.
"It couldn't be better than this. With Master Sili here, I will be like a tiger with wings added, and I will definitely be able to win over the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River."
Tang Ru clenched his fists complacently, and said with confidence: "If King Pingning really dares to risk the disgrace of the world this time, then I will not let him have good fruit to eat, and let his family have no chance of reunion. day."
"The governor's plan is very clever."
Kang Xiu agreed again against his will.
In Qinghefang, Lin Jinxiao had just come out of the other courtyard on crutches, when he got to the carriage, he ran into Zhao's carriage.
Seeing Zhao Guangyuan staggering towards him, Lin Jinxiao asked in surprise: "The old grandpa is not in good health, Zensheng came to the restaurant in person today, if there is any order for the servants to come over and report."
Zhao Guangyuan glanced at Lin Jinxiao who was also on crutches, and just smiled without saying a word.
After a moment of silence, he replied gently: "This old man is here today to find His Highness."
Lin Jinxiao's beautiful engraved eyes blinked slightly, realizing that the old lady must have something important to do, so he immediately ordered people to go around to guard, and invited the old lady to get into his carriage.
(end of this chapter)