It was rare for Xiao Li to sit in the imperial study to handle official business, because Song Junzhan had gone to prepare for the exam and other officials were also busy, so she, the emperor, was pulled out to work like a beast of burden.

In fact, it was originally the emperor's job to deal with it, but she had thrown it to Song Junzhan before. He had been the emperor for so many days and had never dealt with a single memorial. Now that he looked at it, he felt overwhelmed.

Xiao Li was used to reading financial statements and business plans, but now he had to read a pile of greetings and various trivial matters from various departments. It must be a headache.

She became annoyed after dealing with it for half an hour. How could the emperor have to deal with such trivial matters? It was such a waste of her time.

So she came up with a plan and rescued Wang Wanqing.

I have long had my eyes on this candidate for secretary, so it would be a waste not to use her. The most important thing is that Wang Wanqing is very proactive.

Watching her busying around in the memorials like a hard-working little bee, Xiao Li laughed. Haha, the oxen and horses that have just been shackled jump the happiest. I hope she can still laugh in ten days.

Wang Wanqing was completely unaware of the empress's "evil intentions" and was completely immersed in the joy of finally being able to help the empress share her worries.

Xiao Li went to the side to drink tea, but after taking two sips, someone came to report that Master Feng had died.

Feng Yin moved out of the Feng family with his people, but Taifu Feng refused to leave. He dressed neatly and hanged himself in the Feng family's study. Before leaving, he wrote a letter, in which he handed over the position of the head of the Feng family to his cousin Feng Zhe, and at the same time expelled Feng Yin from the Feng family, and even forbade Feng Yin to wear mourning for him.

Xiao Li was speechless after hearing this. What kind of stubbornness was this old man getting himself into?

Use his death to ruin his grandson?

However, this old man still had some sense and didn't point her out. If he said something like "hens crowing at dawn, empress is unjust" before he died, she really wouldn't mind sending all nine of his clans to accompany him.

"Have someone watch Feng Yin. As long as he's not dead, don't worry about it."

The young master who was protected too well finally encountered his own storm.

After the devastation, whether he withers on the spot or is reborn from the ashes depends on himself.

It’s a pity to think that the silly little boy who would blush when touched and cry when kissed is gone forever. However, a rabbit that only knows how to act coquettishly, although cute, will become boring after watching it for too long.

As for the death of Master Feng, haha, it was his own fate and he would go to hell on his own. What did it have to do with her?

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The Silver Armor Guards set out from the capital and arrived at the border in six days, but the King of Southern Qi and the King of Yanping had already taken over Shanzhou, leaving only the last Yanpingzhou.

And at the last moment of the attack on Yanpingzhou, the King of Southern Qi suddenly killed the King of Yanping.

The deputy general Duan Ji captured the mad King of Southern Qi and was ordered to take charge of the army. At the same time, he launched a general attack on King Yanping. In one day, he defeated the invading army of Yue State and recovered Yanpingzhou.

Everyone was discussing this suddenly appearing general named Duan Ji, whom no one had ever heard of before.

Xiao Li was also very surprised. He praised loudly from the Golden Palace: "This army is indeed full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Duan Ji, what a good name."

Only Lou Yan glanced at Xiao Li in surprise. Same name? That shouldn't be the case.

He remembered the name Duan Ji, the horse trainer who trained the Ferghana horse Chiyan on the horse farm.

At that time, the empress admired him very much and asked the man's name, but there was no follow-up.

Lou Yan only heard what they were saying because he was close to them and his attention was on the empress.

But he thought it was just a normal inquiry, but he didn't expect that His Majesty had already poached the person and trained him into a general who could lead an army.

No, it should be said that His Majesty poached him because he thought he was talented.

Even he, who had been paying attention to His Majesty, was unaware of all this.

The empress was overjoyed after defeating the enemy and recovering lost territory. She increased the salaries of all officials in the court by 50%.

Having gained tangible benefits, everyone could instantly empathize with the Empress' joy, and all they said were nice words.

"Your Majesty is wise and God blesses you."

"May your country be forever secure, and long live Your Majesty."

Look, if he can get benefits, he is a good emperor.

Lin Yici went to find Tang Shuyu for a drink. They were now working in the Ministry of Revenue, one in the Ministry of Personnel, and the other in the Ministry of Personnel. They saw each other every day, but they were so busy that they couldn't even say a few words to each other. Even if they did chat, they might not be able to discuss business.

Today we finally have some free time and can finally get together.

The topics they were talking about now were all political affairs, and they couldn't avoid the empress, and naturally they couldn't avoid border issues.

Lin Yici said solemnly, "I don't think His Majesty ever thought of letting those two princes come back alive."

Tang Shuyu immediately said, "Don't talk nonsense."

Lin Yici: "I'm telling you, I don't believe you can't guess it."

If you guess it, you have to say it out loud?

Tang Shuyu raised his hand to pour wine. He didn't want to say much, but considering his friend's character, he continued, "They deserved to die. The Empress only kept them alive because she was a woman, and needed to keep them alive to ease the people's acceptance. Now that Your Majesty has firmly established the throne and the border has been recovered, they are simply meeting the end they deserve."

Not to mention that the empress is a woman, even if she is a man, these princes who are in their prime and have ambitions and almost got the throne are threats that should be eliminated.

The previous emperor Xiao Jingyun was a living example. He was indecisive and concerned about family ties. As a result, several princes rebelled against him. If the empress had not protected him at the time, he might not have been able to leave his body intact.

There is only one throne, and the emperor is destined to be lonely.

The empress is cruel, smart and cold-hearted, which is what an emperor should be like.

"I know you have good intentions, but don't forget who we rely on to get to where we are today."

"You and I were able to become officials because of the opportunities given by the Empress. It was the bloody road that the Empress and her soldiers fought for. The official careers you and I have now are paved with blood and lives. If it was Prince Ping of Yan who came to power, you and I would have died. Children from humble backgrounds would still have no chance of rising to prominence."

"Although the Empress was cruel, she was not wrong. It was a fight for the throne between the brothers. It would be strange if she didn't die."

"The government is now clear and honest, selecting the virtuous and capable, and giving every capable person a fair chance. This is the court and wise ruler we have always dreamed of. All we have to do is be loyal to Your Majesty, not judge Him. Neither you nor I are qualified."

Lin Yici was speechless: "I just said one thing, do you think I should be lectured by you?"

Tang Shuyu: "I'm worried that you won't understand and lose such a close friend. The Empress appreciates us, but that doesn't mean she won't kill us if we do something wrong. Besides, the officials below are trying their best to show off, just waiting for the next promotion. Not to mention that the imperial examination is about to begin, and many more talented people than you and me will be selected for the officialdom."

"If you have the time to care about a prince who was killed for his failed rebellion, you should focus on your own political achievements. Don't let the position of Shangshu not be promoted and the position of Shilang not be lost."

Lin Yici:...Fuck, is this brother's mouth filled with poison?

Instantly hurts the heart and refreshes the mind.