It was already late at night when Xiao Lichen received the news.
"His Majesty is now resting. I will report this matter to him privately after the morning court tomorrow."
Tao Zhihong nodded. "To prevent the northern border from being breached, I will lead my men to the front lines tomorrow. The affairs of the suburban camp will be temporarily handed over to you for management. I will report this to His Majesty. The commander of the suburban camp will assist you in preventing any disturbances in the capital."
Xiao Lichen took the military token he handed over and put it away carefully.
In the middle of the night, Tao Yuwei heard that her father and brothers were going to the battlefield. She anxiously packed some pills on her body and gave them to her father in case they were injured on the battlefield and could help them.
the next day.
In the court.
Shortly after he took office, news came from the south of Da Zhou that rivers had burst their banks, causing summer floods that had already submerged five counties.
News came from the northern border that the Northern Barbarians' Iron Cavalry had assembled 800,000 men, led by their Khan Wanqi Dari.
All of a sudden, many important officials in the court expressed their opinions.
"Your Majesty, the floods in the south urgently require the transfer of supplies and food to provide disaster relief."
"Your Majesty, the national treasury is in a tight spot, and the northern border is also in urgent need of food, fodder, supplies and other materials. I am helpless!" Minister of Revenue Niu Zhihuan complained with a bitter face.
"Your Majesty, the floods in the south are urgent. We must save them!"
"I heard that Prince Xiao had found a treasure from the previous dynasty. How about donating it to help the people in the south survive the flood?"
An official who secretly defected to the eighth prince Xiao Chengyan stood up and made trouble.
Just as the court officials were arguing fiercely, Emperor Jianchang, sitting on the dragon throne, suddenly felt dizzy and fainted.
Seeing this, the ministers were in chaos. Xiao Lichen made a prompt decision and called Cao Youliang to give acupuncture to Emperor Jianchang.
Emperor Jianchang awoke briefly and said to the ministers in the court, "I am feeling very unwell. For the time being, Xiao Lichen, the son of Prince Yong, will take over the affairs of state and serve as regent. Right Prime Minister Ding Minghu, Minister of Revenue Niu Zhihuan, and Minister of War Fu Yi will assist him!"
The ministers bowed in agreement.
Emperor Jianchang was quickly taken back to his bedroom, Wenying Hall.
After Empress Dowager Guo and Empress Gu arrived, Imperial Physician Cao Youliang finally spoke the truth. "Your Majesty has been poisoned to the point of death. This poison is new to me. I will temporarily suppress it with acupuncture. Forgive my incompetence. We must urgently recruit a renowned physician from the public to come into the palace to treat you."
After hearing Cao Youliang's words, Xiao Lichen immediately said to the chief eunuch, Eunuch Xu, "Quickly go and invite Princess Anle to the palace. I remember she has a miraculous medicine that can detoxify."
Neither Empress Dowager Guo nor Queen Gu believed what he said, but Cao Youliang heard it and asked in surprise, "Last time, the princess was poisoned. Was it because she took the medicine from Princess Anle?"
"Yes, my mother is safe and sound after taking the pills given by Princess Anle!"
Xiao Lichen answered with certainty.
Cao Youliang's worried expression disappeared, and he said happily to Empress Dowager Guo, "Your Majesty, the medicine Princess Anle has might be effective for Your Majesty. We should ask her to come and give it a try. Perhaps she can save Your Majesty."
Empress Dowager Guo sat on a chair tiredly, her old body tired and said, "Since Imperial Physician Cao thinks it's okay, then please let Anle enter the palace!"
Empress Dowager Guo already knew that His Majesty had arranged for Xiao Lichen to temporarily serve as regent. She waved her hand to this outstanding grandson and said, "Chen'er, you go and handle state affairs. I and the Queen are here, so you don't have to worry!"
Only then did Xiao Lichen leave Wenying Palace in a wheelchair.
When Tao Yuwei entered the palace, she generously took out a medicine bottle from her sleeve, poured out two green pills, and stuffed them into Emperor Jianchang's mouth.
This thing was extracted from the space system some time ago. I wonder how effective it is?
Tao Yuwei put away the bottle and was about to put it back into her sleeve when she saw Imperial Physician Cao looking at her with shining eyes.
"Here's one for you, study it!"
She only got this bottle, and there were only a few pills in it. She wanted to save a few for Xiao Lichen to take.
The toxins that had previously been in his body had not been completely eliminated.
If this green pill works, then after Xiao Lichen takes it, not only will the poison in his body be cleared, his legs will be able to walk normally, and he will also be able to use his kung fu at will.
Cao Youliang happily stretched out his hands and took it in his palms, "Thank you, Princess Anle. I will take it back and study it carefully."
Seeing that His Majesty was still not awake, Tao Yuwei was not in a hurry. "The medicine will take at least an hour to take effect. I'll go out first and come back later."
After she reported the matter to Empress Dowager Guo and Queen Gu, she was allowed to leave Wenying Palace.
In the office room set up by the former court in the palace.
Xiao Lichen discussed with the ministers how to solve the flood problems in the south and the war in the north.
"General Tao, along with General Wu Hanmo and Major General Tao Zipeng, have already rushed to the northern border overnight to supervise the battle. The Ministry of Revenue must ensure that the front's food and fodder are not cut off. The Ministry of War must ensure that all kinds of baggage, weapons, and horses are delivered to the front without any shortage."
Minister of Revenue Niu Zhihuan said with a worried look on his face, "What about the flood in the south of Great Zhou?"
Xiao Lichen thought for a moment and said, "The newly appointed Minister of Works, Zhang Zhongxiang, will lead the Ministry of Works and the Imperial Hospital to the south to provide disaster relief, dredge canals, and treat the victims. The Xiao Yu Guard will be responsible for protection throughout the entire process. The money for the disaster relief will come from me, and the Xiao Yu Guard will supervise the entire process."
Everyone saw that Xiao Lichen, after taking over the regent position in a hurry, was able to handle things in an orderly manner and had his own set of skills, and they admired him very much.
After they left and went to their respective offices to work, they talked in low voices after they walked out.
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