Chapter 260: Letter for Help
But Yun Qiao is still very fortunate to have such a daughter.
It's always better than raising an ungrateful person.
Before Wang Dechang left Mobei for Nancheng, he deliberately spread rumors in the army that Mobei Prince Chen Jingyan had sneaked into Nancheng and forced Nancheng defender Meng Liang to death, and that he would soon be brought to Kyoto to be questioned before the emperor.
When the news came out, it caused quite a bit of panic.
The soldiers were in a panic.
Because the Mobei Army had just been formed and its commander was absent, there were rumors that the commander had murdered the commander of the South City.
Naturally, no one knew what Meng Liang, the defender of Nancheng, did secretly. Everyone thought that Meng Liang was thinking about the people of Nancheng, and no matter what he did, it was for the people of Nancheng.
The people of Nancheng also support Meng Liang.
Meng Liang gave most of Nancheng's food and grass to Man Guo, but he did ensure the safety of Nancheng in the past few years. There was no war and no casualties among the people of Nancheng.
What the common people don't know is that all the money for training soldiers was spent on maintaining relations with the Manchus. If a war really breaks out, Nancheng will inevitably be destroyed.
Yun Qiao thought of these things only later.
But could Emperor Showa have thought of this?
Whether he believed it or not, Yun Qiao was determined to give it a try.
He wrote several letters, some to Emperor Showa, some to the Empress, and some to Empress Dowager Chen.
There is also one for Su Mo.
It was she who introduced Su Mo to Emperor Showa by offering him the opportunity to be a talented person.
Last time I heard Gu Heng say that there was a new Concubine Su in the palace, and I thought it must be Su Mo.
I hope Su Mo can play a key role at this time.
Yun Qiao was holding on in Mobei. When Chen Jingyan was not around, she could only stay in the Mobei Palace, so that the soldiers of Mobei could see that with the princess of the Great Zhou in charge, Mobei would definitely not be left unattended.
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Half a month later, Yun Qiao's letter arrived in Kyoto.
Emperor Showa received it first.
Emperor Showa's favorite concubine in the past six months was Concubine Su, also known as Su Mo.
After all, Su Mo is a time traveler. She likes to do some strange things and has an active and lively personality. Compared with the ladies in the palace, Emperor Showa still likes the more lively Su Mo, so he dotes on her.
Upon learning of the letter from Mobei, Emperor Showa opened it and took a look in front of Su Mo.
Su Mo tilted her head to look, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I want to see it too. Can I see these?"
"When have you not seen everything I own?"
Emperor Showa looked at Su Mo with a doting expression.
"The letter from Mobei says that Princess Huayang is Chen Jingyan's subordinate. She claims that Meng Liang, the defender of Nancheng, secretly made a deal with the Manchus, giving all of Nancheng's food and fodder to them. If a war breaks out, Nancheng will be undefendable. She also demands that Chen Jingyan must stay in Nancheng and cannot return to Kyoto now..."
"She's not pleading for Chen Jingyan, so what's her reason?"
Emperor Showa said this and threw the letter aside.
"From what Princess Huayang said, does Chen Jingyan have to come to control Mobei and Nancheng? This is my world."
Su Mo didn't dare to speak.
He was afraid that what he said would offend Emperor Showa again.
Previously, she was catching butterflies in the imperial garden and happened to run into the eldest prince. She said a few words to him, and the emperor suspected that she loved the eldest prince. After all, Emperor Showa was old enough to be her father.
Because of this, she was left out for a month.
Su Mo likes Emperor Showa. He doesn't look young, but he isn't too old either.
In ancient times, many men became grandfathers at the age of forty.
But in modern times, there are many people who are still unmarried at the age of 40.
Emperor Showa was a little old, but he was a man of high status, rich and powerful, and he loved her very much.
Su Mo naturally liked it very much.
Last month she wanted a separate courtyard, and the emperor immediately ordered the construction of a separate courtyard for her. It will take at least three years to build the entire courtyard.
Su Mo felt that she wanted to speak up for Yun Qiao, but she would not offend Emperor Showa in order to help Yun Qiao.
As for Chen Jingyan, she is indeed a hero.
The development of a country is absolutely inseparable from heroes like Chen Jingyan.
After much deliberation, Su Mo said softly, "Your Majesty, if you don't believe Princess Huayang's words, you can send someone to inquire. However, I was recommended by Princess Huayang, and naturally my heart is with Your Majesty. But the environment in Mobei is indeed very harsh. I don't know about Nancheng, but if you let Prince Mobei return now, if Nancheng goes to war with the Manchu Kingdom, won't we lose our general?"
"My beloved concubine, are you going to participate in state affairs?"
Emperor Showa narrowed his eyes and looked at Su Mo and said.
Frightened, Su Mo immediately climbed up from Emperor Showa's arms.
"I dare not."
"I won't say anything, Your Majesty, just don't be angry."
Seeing her so docile and submissive at his feet amused Emperor Showa.
He pulled Su Mo up, smiled, and said, "You are right. You don't know what I am worried about. As for the battle between Nancheng and Manchuria, I will send other generals. I will let the prince lead the troops in person. As for Chen Jingyan..."
He wanted to see whether the Great Zhou would be unable to win the battle without Chen Jingyan.
Su Mo didn't dare to say anything more.
The queen and Empress Dowager Chen also received letters from Yun Qiao.
When the Queen saw this, she went to find Empress Dowager Chen first.
Ask what to do about this?
The emperor respected her as the queen, but he did not love her, nor did he allow her to participate in state affairs without restraint.
"Mother, since we have all received Princess Huayang's letter, I think it would be best to let you handle this matter. After all, you are the Emperor's biological mother."
Empress Dowager Chen glared at the Queen.
"Don't sit idle either. Go ask the Emperor. If the King of Mobei returns, who will guard Nancheng? Although Nancheng and Mobei are far from Kyoto, they are also territories of the Great Zhou and are the ancestral heritage."
The queen nodded and responded obediently.
After hearing the Queen say that she didn't want to care, Empress Dowager Chen didn't want to pay any attention to her anymore.
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