After the meeting with King Pingjiang, Yun Qing suddenly understood why this man could not become emperor.
He certainly seemed shrewd and calculating, and had considerable strength backing him at this time. However, he was a bit slow-witted and stubborn. Yun Qing noticed that the people around him couldn't get a word in edgewise, let alone offer any advice.
But this is a good thing for her. She likes dealing with people who aren't too cunning, which is much easier than playing mind games with Liang Zhigong.
"By the way, young master, recently some people tried to stir up trouble at the Li family army's garrison. We caught them, but those people are not easy to deal with."
Having a private army outside one's home was permitted by the founding emperor and remained a tradition thereafter, considered an exception. However, if one entered the capital area without an imperial edict, it could be considered an act of rebellion.
Yun Qing had anticipated that trouble would arise, and asked, "Who are these people?"
"It's just some local farmhouses that have been paid to do things for us, and we can't get any information out of them."
What I fear most are not the well-trained assassins or bodyguards, but these ordinary people. Most of them have no idea what they are doing, and yet they cannot be easily dealt with.
But if we let them keep causing trouble, it could become a problem.
"Liang Zhigong was good at scheming."
Yun Qing quickly figured out the connection and came up with a solution: "Write down those people's names. If they cause trouble again, the next batch of high-quality seeds will not be distributed for the time being."
There are many restrictions at present, so most of the improved seeds that people cultivate are distributed by the government. It is illegal to buy and sell them privately. At present, what people care about is whether they can have enough to eat, so improved seeds are extremely important to them.
"In addition, we should secretly have someone monitor them to see who they usually contact. It would be best if we could find out."
Money can buy food. Yunqing blocked the other way. If they still want to cause trouble, they will inevitably come into contact with outsiders. Following the clues will always lead to some leads.
Since Liang Zhigong came to her of his own accord, she wouldn't stand on ceremony.
"Okay, I'll go and take care of it right away." Uncle Jiang was about to leave, but then he suddenly remembered something and felt it was necessary to tell Yun Qing, "Xiahou Jiang said he wants to learn martial arts."
"It's alright, let him be."
Yun Qing smiled. It seems that some things are destined and cannot be changed. Xiahou Jiang ultimately chose this path, and much earlier than in history.
"If he has a talent for military campaigns, he can be sent to the army."
Putting everything else aside, the border is a great place to go. Xiahou Jiang hates the Rouran people to death, so there's no possibility of him betraying them. He might be able to help a lot there.
Uncle Jiang was amazed by Yun Qing's ability to judge people. It seemed that his young master had matured a lot after going through a life-or-death experience, which was a good thing.
"Um."
After explaining these matters, Yun Qing prepared to enter the palace. On her way to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, she saw a young eunuch delivering a memorial.
Not all the eunuchs in the palace were under Liang Zhigong's command. The young eunuch trembled when he saw Yun Qing: "Grand Tutor..."
"Hmm." Yun Qing asked, "Are these memorials to be sent to the Hall of Supreme Harmony?"
"Yes, it was His Highness Prince Pingjiang who sent this to me."
The young eunuch confessed honestly.
After Xie Rang ascended the throne, his power was basically hollowed out. Previously, memorials were handled jointly by several Grand Secretaries of the Ministry of Personnel. It was Liang Zhigong who tampered with them. Judging from this, in this morning's tug-of-war, the Prince of Pingjiang still had the upper hand.
In a sense, this partner is quite good at making things easier for himself.
Yun Qing nodded: "Follow me."
It's good to let Xie Rang get involved in politics sooner, but this means I'll inevitably have to write more for him during this time. The Prince of Pingjiang doesn't want to see a threatening young emperor grow up.
When she was a graduate student, she was busy working like a slave every day. Now that she's in ancient times, she still can't escape her fate of being a laborer. Yun Qing thought to herself, "Luckily, the little tyrant is still cute, otherwise I wouldn't want to continue working here."
When she entered the hall, the little tyrant was already waiting eagerly, and he became even more excited when he saw her come in: "Grand Tutor!"
"Um."
Yun Qing smiled and responded, noticing that the hem of his robe seemed a little short when he stood up. She said, "Qi An has grown taller. I'll have the Imperial Household Department send over two new sets of clothes later."
Yun Qing had limited power and was constrained at every turn. After finally managing to remove the head of the Imperial Household Department, she quickly replaced him with a reliable person, at least to prevent the little tyrant from suffering in the palace.
Xie Rang was very happy about growing taller. He secretly compared his height with Yun Qing and estimated that he would catch up with the Grand Tutor in a few years.
Noticing Xie Rang's subtle actions, Yun Qing couldn't help but laugh and cry: "Is Qi An so concerned about height?"
Xie Rang: "If I grow taller, I can protect the Grand Tutor."
Xie Rang had been practicing martial arts during this time, but no matter how talented he was, his size was still a limitation, which made Xie Rang eagerly look forward to growing up.
Protecting me alone isn't enough; you need to protect the millions of people of Da Xi. Little one, do your best.
It's a good thing that the child is ambitious. Yunqing encouraged him, "Then I also hope that Your Majesty will grow taller soon."
Xie Rang raised his lips: "Yes."
Yun Qing then had the eunuch put the memorial down, and only after everyone had left did she begin to explain what to do next.
"During this period, you must learn to handle political affairs and share your insights with me. For the time being, I will be the one to draft the memorials. Do you understand?"
Yunqing was very grateful for the memories left by Li Yunqing. Otherwise, as a history researcher, she would have been unable to make any progress in matters of national importance. It was precisely because of Li Yunqing's memories that she was able to proceed so smoothly.
[Little tyrant, please don't let my efforts go to waste, or I'll really cry!]
Xie Rang knew she had put a lot of thought into this matter, and nodded earnestly: "I know, thank you, Grand Tutor."
Having reached a consensus, Yunqing and he spent the whole day reading memorials in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The young tyrant was still quite immature, but his ideas were already quite presentable. Yunqing was secretly alarmed and reflected all his thoughts in the memorials. In the end, he even felt a little sore in his wrist.
Xie Rang noticed this and quickly said, "Let me massage the Grand Tutor's wrists."
Yun Qing didn't make a fuss. After all, her injury was a work-related injury, and she was only in this state because she was helping the little tyrant with something. It wasn't unreasonable for the little tyrant to rub her wrist for her.
Xie Rang at least thought it wasn't excessive; the force used to massage the wrist was just right.
That hand was the same as the countless times I had held Xie Rang's hand—exceptionally soft.
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