When Qiao Zhongguo heard this, he was also a little confused. He didn't expect that the emperor would show such great favor to Jiaojiao on the first day of his accession to the throne.
Qiao Jiaojiao was still muttering in her heart, it turns out this is what it feels like to sit in the emperor's seat and look down, there is a sense of control as if all the little movements are in sight.
As a result, she suddenly heard that Shen Yuanzhan wanted to confer the title of County Lord on her.
Qiao Jiaojiao: Huh?
Where does this immense wealth come from!
She originally came here just to act cute and ease the situation for her father and elder brother, but she ended up becoming a county lady?
Seeing that Qiao Zhongguo didn't respond for a long time, Shen Yuanzhan couldn't help but cough lightly.
Qiao Zhongguo looked up when he heard the voice and saw Shen Yuanzhan winking at him, which roughly meant:
My dear Lord Qiao, you can't think that the county princess is too young. At least leave me some room. Otherwise, there will be no more titles to be given in the future, and you will make me very embarrassed.
Ministers: (??灬?? )
Ahhhh!
The emperor actually showed such blatant favoritism to the Qiao family. Damn it! They all saw that little look just now!
Seeing the new emperor defending their Qiao family so much, Qiao Zhongguo was extremely grateful and immediately knelt down to express his gratitude:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I would like to thank you on behalf of my daughter!"
Qiao Jiaojiao: ?(?˙ ? ˙?)?
[Wow! I’m the county lord now~]
Shen Yuanzhan nodded with satisfaction when he heard this.
He looked around and saw that the ministers were still in a daze, so he held Qiao Jiaojiao in one hand, supported his chin with the other, and asked with a smile:
"Why, do you have any opinions, my dear ministers?"
Ministers: (? ′? ? `? )
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Since His Majesty is praising the Qiao family so much, who among them would dare to object?
Damn it, look how proud that Qiao Mang is, his butt is about to stick up in the air!
Qiao Zhongguo inexplicably felt a burning gaze staring at his butt, "......"
Shen Yuanzhan waved his hand and said, "Let's start the banquet!"
Throughout the entire banquet, Qiao Jiaojiao kept rotating in the arms of the emperor, the queen and the queen mother, and her feet never touched the ground!
The ministers' initial reluctance gradually turned into envy, jealousy and hatred.
If I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t have made the excuse of “I have the will but not the ability”. I should have tried harder in bed and had a cute and adorable little daughter like this with my wife!
The old wife beside him: (|||?︵?.)
I hate it! Don't get involved!
......
The banquet was coming to an end. When Shen Yuanzhan stood up, everyone at the banquet also put down their chopsticks and stood up.
Shen Yuanzhan looked at the people sitting below, then suddenly turned his head and whispered to Xiao Qianlan beside him:
"Lan'er, I want to stay and talk with my father-in-law for a while, so I can let my mother-in-law and second sister accompany you more, okay?"
Jiaojiao was being held in Xiao Qianlan's arms, and when she heard this, her mouth was immediately filled with dog food.
[Wow, on the surface, the young emperor who has the final say not only calls himself "I" but also calls Sister Xiao "Lan'er" so gently. I'm going crazy! ]
Xiao Qianlan's eyebrows curved, she nodded slightly, and lowered her voice and said, "Thank you, Mr. Shen. Lan'er also wants to talk more with mother and second sister."
Qiao Jiaojiao: ?( ???????? )Fell to the ground with his hands covering his heart!!!
[Ah! Shen Lang! It’s a critical hit! ]
Shen Yuanzhan called away Qiao Zhongguo and Xiao Hongda separately, and even called Xiao Si.
Several people came to the imperial study, and the young eunuch Liu Fuzi was serving beside them.
At this time, Shen Yuanzhan talked about national affairs with a serious expression.
"Qiao Aiqing, I have carefully read the memorial you submitted earlier. It is very thoughtful."
"But once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. After careful consideration, I would rather spend more time preparing in exchange for fewer casualties."
When Qiao Zhongguo heard this, his heart instantly warmed up. He bowed and said:
"Your Majesty loves the people like his own children, which is a blessing for the world. This war is inevitable, but as Your Majesty said, adequate preparation can make us more confident in fighting."
"Although the hatred towards the Northern Kingdom is intense, we still need to find a reason to justify our actions. Before declaring war on the Northern Kingdom, we must first handle the relationship with the Southern Kingdom."
The Qiao family had already informed Shen Yuanzhan about Shen Yuanbai's escape to Nanli.
"According to Princess Nanning, Yu Liu's maid Yinzhu has been using her identity as the eldest prince's favorite concubine as a cover to participate in the fight for the throne of the Nanli Kingdom royal family."
"Now that Shen Yuanbai has joined the team, the situation in the Nanli Kingdom's royal family will become even more chaotic."
"If we fail to pacify Nanli before attacking the Northern Kingdom, once Shen Yuanbai interferes, I'm afraid our Yong Dynasty will be attacked from both sides."
Shen Yuanzhan nodded in agreement, "I have the same concerns in my mind."
When it comes to Nanli Kingdom, Xiao Hongda obviously has more say.
"Your Majesty, if I remember correctly, next September will be the 55th birthday of the King of Nanli. According to the customs of Nanli, every fifth day of the lunar calendar must be celebrated with great fanfare."
"Last time, the King of Nanli sent the Third Prince to congratulate the Emperor on his birthday. As a courtesy, should we also send someone to congratulate him?"
"And I would like to make a bold guess that the ruler of Nanli will also send an invitation, and the Northern Kingdom may also be invited."
Shen Yuanzhan's eyes lit up immediately when he heard this. "The father-in-law's words hit the nail on the head. This is exactly what I wanted to mention!"
"According to the informant, the ruler of Nanli has already begun to consider retiring. It is rumored that he may choose the next ruler on his birthday next year."
“We absolutely cannot miss such a grand event.”
This sentence is very meaningful.
Should we not miss the birthday or the selection of the new leader?......
Xiao Hongda thought for a moment and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, there are three princes in Nanli Kingdom. The eldest prince is the bargaining chip of Shen Yuanbai and Yinzhu."
"I have dealt with the Second Prince before. He is quite ruthless and aggressive. Several small-scale riots in the southern border were caused by him."
"It seems that perhaps it is most beneficial for our Yong Dynasty for the Third Prince to become the new ruler."
Shen Yuanzhan was equally impressed by Baili Chengyou.
"The Third Prince has great talents, and his future will surely be great..."
Shen Yuanzhan did not refute Xiao Hongda's words. It was obvious that everyone knew that Baili Chengyou was the most suitable person to become the ruler of Nanli Kingdom, even though he might also be a powerful enemy.
"Let's temporarily appoint the envoy to Nanli as the father-in-law of the emperor. There is still more than a year left, so there is no rush. Let me see what methods the Third Prince has first."
Shen Yuanzhan was also very curious about how far Baili Chengyou could fight Shen Yuanbai.
"Qiao Aiqing, I will leave the matter of preparing for war with the Northern Kingdom to you. Just go ahead and do it boldly. I will definitely support you."
After getting the approval, Qiao Zhongguo respectfully accepted the order.
After Qiao Zhongguo and Xiao Hongda said goodbye, Shen Yuanzhan looked at Xiao Si beside him, smiled and walked up to him and touched his head.
"Come on, brother will test Xiao Si. What did you hear tonight?"