Chapter 64 He Zhaojun Master Class, One Hundred and Eighty-One Day
Faced with the small question mark in front of her, He Zhaojun put down the account book, poured a cup of tea for Ling Buyi, placed it on the table, and motioned him to sit on the stone bench.
"That's your fault. You knew Shao Shang didn't want to be controlled, but you did the opposite. How could she be happy?"
Ling Buyi was confused: "These restrictions are all for her consideration!"
"For Shao Shang, she went through life alone, needing support, companionship, and discipline. She grew up stumbling and struggling through life. So, those who didn't grow up with her, what right do they have to think that she's not doing well now?"
"Are we just going to leave it like this? I can't do that!"
"There are many ways to discipline her. For example, she likes to drink. Your Peach Blossom Wine is a thankless task. You might as well do as I did and add water to the Thousand Mile Drunk Wine bottle. The effect is similar, but Shao Shang didn't even notice."
Ling Buyi pondered for a long time: "Can you give me a few more examples?"
He Zhaojun nodded. "Having the black-armored guards standing at the gate for inspection is like putting the Quling Marquis's mansion under house arrest. Besides, it's inconvenient for us to live there. Why not have them disguise themselves as candy figurine vendors, fruit porters, or similar people, and station them around the mansion."
Ling Buyi's eyes lit up: "This is great. Not only can we conceal our tracks, but we can also avoid alerting the enemy. What a brilliant plan."
As he spoke, he forced a smile, a little strange, but hard to deny it was insincere. He Zhaojun coughed lightly, "There's no need to force a smile. Just be at ease here."
"General Ling is omnipotent in military operations, but when he arrived at Shaoshang's place, he was at a loss. Is this what it means to be confused due to excessive concern?" He Zhaojun murmured.
Ling Buyi was stunned for a long moment, and just as he felt a sliver of relief, he suddenly remembered something: "But... Shao Shang told me to take care of ourselves, and I agreed. What should I do now?"
He Zhaojun smiled and said, "If Shaoshang could see how kind General Ling is, he would definitely take the initiative to reconcile with you."
Ling Buyi nodded, folding his arms and bowing, "You have explained things to me many times before, and persuaded me and Shao Shang, but Zisheng has never properly thanked An Chengjun."
"Shao Shang is intelligent, but she's often confused by her circumstances. If there's anything she can't understand, General Ling, please don't feel bad... If you dare betray Shao Shang, I'll be the first to settle the score with you!"
"Okay, it's a deal! From now on, if An Chengjun needs me, Ling Zisheng, just let him know."
Upon hearing this, He Zhaojun rolled her eyes and gave a malicious smile. "Oh? Right now, I have a favor to ask of General Ling. I heard that the Third Princess is short of money lately. If she suddenly becomes wealthy one day, it must be because the mineral excavation in Shouchun is going well."
Ling Buzhi had been repeatedly astounded by He Zhaojun's foresight. This morning, his spies reported that Prince Xiao Gan'an had repeatedly sent letters asking his sister, Wen Xiujun, Wang Yan's mother, to help him obtain the right to mint coins. He had also just informed the Third Prince that he would reveal this to the Third Princess in order to weaken the Crown Prince's power.
He Zhaojun smiled and said, "I don't want much. I only want the yellow ore that was dug up when I was mining the copper. Please keep it for me, General. I will be very useful to you."
Copper ores are usually associated with iron and sulfur. Sulfur and saltpeter are essential for the production of large-scale weapons.
Ling Buyi agreed, it was not a difficult task.
The next day, He Zhaojun felt much better and her headache was gone. Of course, she got up early, practiced martial arts, and then went into the palace to continue her training in Yue Fei's palace.
She had just finished her morning homework, got full marks in the dictation section, and her handwriting had improved greatly. She even received praise from Concubine Yue, when she saw Emperor Wen with a look of burning heart as she entered the Yongle Palace.
He Zhaojun put down her pen and paper. What was coming could not be avoided. Let's see what this big fan was going to do next.
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