Chapter 95 Are You Using Yourself as a Bargain?
Xie Zhaochu was interrupted in the middle of his words. Xie Zhaochu didn't even raise his eyelids, just staring at the document in front of him.
She said, "Don't take yourself too seriously. Agreeing to Nanjiang's conditions will only fuel Nanjiang's arrogance. Nanjiang has been in turmoil for so long, and the policy of advocating peace has been implemented for many years without any results. Nanjiang is under the jurisdiction of Dayin, and privately crowning a king is a heinous crime. And Lord Pei is trying to show goodwill to the King of Nanjiang..."
Halfway through his words, he realized that he seemed to have said too much. He then put down the pen in his hand, sighed, lowered his head and rubbed his temples, and slowly said: "Forget it, I told you so much and you still don't understand."
Yes, what does a child like her know? When Xie Zhaochu was eight years old, war broke out in Yin State. The royal family focused on the military, thus neglecting Xie Zhaochu's education. In addition, Xie Zhaochu came from the imperial concubine palace. Her mother won the emperor's favor by singing Qinqiang. Unlike the concubines selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Xie Zhaochu's mother understood poetry, songs, and Qinqiang dance music, but she didn't understand state affairs.
In the previous dynasty, there was a saying that "a merchant woman knows nothing of the sorrow of losing her country." Xie Zhaochu was raised in his mother's palace for many years. He only knew that the Yin Kingdom had been fighting a war for a long time, but he did not know the reason.
As soon as Xie Zhaohe said this, Xie Zhaochu curled her lips, just like when she was bullied as a child. She immediately said, "Don't cry. Your fourth and fifth brothers are not here today, so don't expect me to comfort you."
Xie Zhaochu held back her tears and said, "I know Second Sister thinks I'm stupid, but I'm the Princess of Yin Kingdom, supported by the people of the world. I also want to work hard for state affairs like Second Sister, but it's a pity that I'm shallow and don't have the talent to govern a country. But Pei Ge Lao is a veteran minister who assisted three generations of emperors. Second Sister, why don't you trust him again?"
"If the war in Southern Xinjiang ends now, that would be the best." She paused, then continued, "If the war in Southern Xinjiang continues and I never return, Second Sister can drag Elder Pei into it."
Xie Zhaohe, who had been keeping her eyes closed, suddenly opened them. She turned to look at Xie Zhaochu. This sixteen-year-old girl had a tenacious look in her eyes. She had thought that children born to actors wouldn't have long-term vision, but she was wrong.
The current cabinet is no longer suitable for the Great Yin Kingdom. The system has changed. Some old officials of the previous dynasty have outdated ideas, but they have no reason to resign directly, and they are still wading into the muddy waters of the court. If they were dismissed for committing a crime, it would be much more reasonable. However, they did not expect that the court's turmoil would actually affect Xie Zhaochu.
Xie Zhaohe asked in a deep voice, "Are you using yourself as a bargaining chip?"
Xie Zhaochu nodded.
A rustling sound outside the yard brought Xie Zhaohe back from her thoughts. She looked out the window and saw a tall figure flash by. He was wearing armor that he had not had time to take off after returning to Beijing.
The door opened, and as soon as Lu Qianshan entered, he saw Xie Zhaohe sitting alone in the dark. He was surprised that his wife was sitting in the room with the lights off. He walked to the table, lit a few candles, and asked, "Why don't you light the lights?"
"Forgot." Xie Zhaohe said in a low voice.
Hearing the coldness in his wife's voice, he thought she was angry because he didn't agree with her ideas in the court. So he took off his armor and said, "I just returned to the capital, and the first time I saw you was in the court. If you want me to agree with you, at least write me a letter in advance."
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