I [Imperial] Am Not This Kind of Man

Big Zhou Capital.

A heavy snow drifted down.

The entire palace room pavilions are hidden under the white snowflakes.

Qin Nuo, wearing a cape, stood on the top floor of the attic and looked at the snow scene like Yushu Qionglou.

The preparations for the expedition to Nanchen are in progress. That is something to consider next year. It is considered as a long-term consideration. There is a major event at the moment, which makes Qin Nuo hesitate and it is a near worry.

The mutual market with Beishuo has been finalized in Changlongguan, which was originally a medium town on the northern border. Under the control of Dazhou, the court discussed and decided to set up Changlongguan to appease the post here, although it is only a Wupin's official position, but the responsibility is significant, it goes without saying.

The appeasement not only needs to communicate with Beishuo people and deal with business and trade, but also has a certain strategic vision, because Changlong Guan is stuck on a main road in northern Xinjiang. No matter whether it is grain transportation or marching, the smoothest one in northern Xinjiang The road must pass here. In addition, there must be emergency response capabilities. The affairs of northern Xinjiang are complicated, and the forces of all parties are gathered, especially the spy reports of the two countries are rampant. Even the forces of the western countries and Dongchuan can't hold the situation without strong capabilities.

Such a position, affecting the whole body, is now the focus of the court's controversy.

North Korea quarrelled about several candidates for more than ten days, and finally fell on the two candidates.

One is He Ci, who is from the He clan of Lingdong. If the gatekeeper is expensive, the He family can only be regarded as second-class, but no one in the world knows that the Hejia in Lingdong is a giant in northern Xinjiang. He controls most of the business exchanges between northern Xinjiang and the western regions, as well as Beishuo. He Ci had previously paid homage to the Huaiguan Pass and presided over the civil affairs economy in the largest town in northern Xinjiang. If he was transferred to Changlongguan, he would be transferred at the same level.

He Ci was recommended by Pei Ye. The relationship between the Ling family He family and the Pei family was clear to Qin Nuo. The He family needed to rely on towering trees like the Pei family to guarantee their wealth and status in northern Xinjiang. The Pei family's power can rise so quickly after more than ten years of extinction. Naturally, the support of He Jia's money is indispensable. Two and many businesses are inseparable.

Even Pei Tuo's fiancee is a daughter of He.

Another person, Li Xiangyang, was strongly recommended by Huo's officials. From the resume, it is more perfect. Not only has he served continuously in the local area, but the people's livelihood and government affairs have been excellent. After that, he spent several years in the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Households. He also participated in peace talks with Beishuo twice. Twelve Strategies of Zhenbei.

What made Qin Nuo hesitant was the words after Huo Dong came to enter the palace hall yesterday.

At that time, the attendant in the palace screen retired, and Huo Donglai made a persuasive comment.

"The minister knows that the emperor values ​​General Pei. Now that the North-South war is about to take place, it is imperative for General Pei to return to the court, but isn't the emperor worried?"

"I heard that the emperor advocated the development of several new weapons in the Department of Gewu. General Pei was very concerned. This is a secret that the emperor cannot help but guard against."

"If the emperor is not satisfied with Li Xiangyang, the court originally intended to be a horse pawn, and recommended Dou Weili to serve as a solicitor."

Dou Weili was a candidate previously mentioned by Qin Nuo. He was born in the management of Chun Wangfu. After compromising with Huo Donglai because of Huo Bin's affairs, Dou Weili successfully obtained the post of Jingwei Zhanshi and was in charge of business affairs.

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Although Huo Donglai's words were partly selfish, he barely exposed the fact that Qin Nuo could not avoid it.

Pei Min's military power in northern Xinjiang needs checks and balances!

In fact, for more than ten years of operation, today's northern Xinjiang is almost becoming Pei's world, and this sentence is not exaggerated at all.

Da Zhou's soldiers and horses, in general, were divided into three large pieces. Northern Army, Southern Army, and Chinese Army.

The first army stationed in northern Xinjiang is referred to as the Northern Army. The main defense is Beishuo. The total number is about 200,000. They are all powerful battles. This is Pei's line. Before that, the post of General Wu Bei was held by Pei Wei until he was transferred back to Beijing and Jinfeng was generalized. The court airborne a highly respected general to serve as General Wubei. Unfortunately, the veteran was too stubborn and victorious. He died in an ambush in an encounter with Beishuo. Later, the court arranged a second General Wubei. This civilian was transferred to a military general. There was no such thing as a good fight. He could not wait to be in the general's house all day long. Unfortunately, the common problem of the literati was weakness. After a few months of going there, I became sick because of the water suit. Later, a few more were arranged. Although none were as unlucky as the previous two, it was difficult to do anything in the northern boundary. To Beishuo, it was even defeated.

The imperial court was also helpless. Today's northern Xinjiang is the former vice general Ji Hao leading the post of General Wu Bei. Ji Hao is Pei Min's confidant. Although the Ministry of Defense has been working hard to put people in it in recent years, the expression from Huo Dong knows that the results are not good.

The second is the soldiers and horses stationed in Nanchen, referred to as the Southern Army. At present, it is mainly stationed in the old city of Jiannan in the south and the southernmost border of Wuli. It is also about 200,000 people. This branch is regarded as a soldier of the court. If you ignore General Zhennan's cousin to Huo Donglai's wife, . Well, the relationship between the wealthy and wealthy giants in Beijing is intricate, and there are many marriages. Barely, this army can also be regarded as Huo family faction.

The third unit is the soldiers and horses stationed in Beijing, with the Five Guards of the Forbidden Army as the core, and some soldiers and horses such as the Wucheng Warrior Division and the inner court guards. Referred to as the Chinese Army. The Chinese army has the highest number and the most sophisticated equipment, and the content of the soldier faction is more complicated. For example, in the Five Guards of the Forbidden Army, the Shenze Battalion and the Shenbing Battalion are close relatives of the Huo family. The Perak Battalion is a soldier brought out by Pei Ye, and Pingxi Camp was hand-drawn by the Queen Mother Huo. It could have been counted as Huo Jiayi. The power of the pulse, but now .... Among them, there is only one Pidongying. Recently, it is recruiting new recruits and reorganizing the fanfare. It is the power that Qin Nuo can control.

Calculating carefully, Huo's forces seem to be bigger on the bright side.

But Qin Nuo can determine one thing. If one day Huo Donglai wants to support a certain emperor to seize power, these forces can use it, but if he wants to rebel against himself and become emperor ... Sorry, the general town of Zhennan may not be Ken followed suit, as did the divine battalion and the militia barracks. In the final analysis, the Huo family's power relies on imperial power. From bloodline to official office, they are inseparable from the Qin royal family.

But Pei Ye's is not the same. The soldiers and horses he led were pulled from the end of the hand, and working together for hardship and hard work is not a mere talk about his mouth. The loyalty built up with blood and martial arts is far more pure and reliable than the network of relationships obtained through marriage. And the northern army's elite level is by no means comparable to the southern army and the chinese army.

These days, when we contact the Five Guards of the Forbidden Army, we can see that the real strength of the Perak camp can definitely throw away the streets of the Shenze and Shenbing camps.

Therefore, Chang Longguan's position, Huo Donglai and the Ministry of Defense will never give up. He even willingly backed down, abandoning his candidate and supporting the candidate proposed by the emperor.

But again, it is impossible for Pei Ye to watch coldly as others nail such a thick nail into his camp. In particular, Changlongguan has special terrain and is stuck on the grain road in northern Xinjiang.

He Ci and Li Xiangyang, and Dou Weili. Qin Nuo hesitated.

In such a tense and busy atmosphere, the year-end threshold was approaching.

The epidemic has finally passed completely, the capital of Beijing has restored its former prosperity, and the scars of losing relatives have been gradually diluted in the joyful atmosphere of the New Year.

The streets are covered with golden red lanterns, and the facades are decorated and renewed. Shining in the pure white snow, the whole capital is immersed in the celebration of the new year.

The palace also began to hold grand banquets and routine sacrifices.

Qin Nuo's days are also busy. Today, we must accept the congratulations of the hundred officials, and tomorrow we will hold a ceremony to sacrifice the heaven.

Finally, the big event was over, and the New Year passed smoothly.

After the New Year, it was the time for officials to rest, and it was rare to be able to sleep a little, and no one was noisy in their ears. Qin Nuo also relaxed, and temporarily set aside government affairs to enjoy a short leisure time.

After the New Year, there were several heavy snowfalls. The snow in the palace was richer and Qin Nuo couldn't help itching. With Huo Youjuan and Qin Yue, a few snowmen were piled up in the garden.

Squatting in the imperial garden, personally holding a handful of snow from the railing, carefully kneading. After a while, a chubby kitten showed his chick.

Huo Youjuan looked around, couldn't help but look up and smile. The two remembered the meeting in Huo's inner courtyard at this time last year.

The cool and sweet feeling kept coming to my heart.

Qin Hui came up: "What did Brother Huang get? Is it a stool?"

"It's a cat. What kind of look do you have?" Qin Nuo protested.

Qin Yue despised him for a moment: "How can such a fat and stupid thing be a cat."

Several people were laughing and full of joy.

Qin Nuo was slightly sighed, and he was only in front of the two of them, and was able to relax a little. Since becoming emperor, he really understood what it means to be alone.

At this year's banquet, Qin Ze and Qin Xun both attended, both of them with a look of respect and apathy. Qin Nuo was not interested in playing the big brother and friend Christine's drama. He just spoke a few words according to the process, and the reward was over.

After playing for a long time, it's time to eat. Qin Nuo mysteriously told his girlfriend and sister that today's meal was a pleasant surprise.

"Can you have any surprises? Isn't it barbecue?" Qin Yue said disdainfully. She had just seen Li Wan taking someone to set up a stove in the pavilion and put it on the barbecue shelf.

Huo Youchan is full of interest. She knows that Qin Nuo has always been ingenious and can often give unexpected surprises.

"It is the same plant recently planted in Gewusi. With a new breakthrough, I will try it first."

Since the establishment of Gewusi, it has been committed to collecting all kinds of new and high-yielding crops, especially in agriculture.

The royal firm traveled around, and Qin Nuo also ordered them to actively collect all kinds of animal and plant samples. A few months ago, a caravan brought back several exotic plants, including chili and cumin.

Qin Nuo was overjoyed and asked carefully that it turned out that pepper had appeared in some business families on the eastern border more than a decade ago. Because the taste was too exciting, everyone thought it was poisonous, so it was only used as a display.

The Department of Life and Genomics immediately planted things. Just harvested a few days ago. After leaving enough seeds, the remaining fruits were naturally used by Qin Nuo, the ruler, for public use.

As for cumin, it was a pity that only dry goods and no fresh seeds were collected by Qin Nuo.

Three people came to the gazebo, the flames in the copper furnace leaped, licking the ingredients above, from time to time, a large drop of oil fell down, splashing a spark, and the fresh and delicate aroma unique to the barbecue was dispersed in the air, making people Move your index finger.

Hanging curtains hung around the gazebo to block out the cold wind, but did not cover the beautiful snow outside.

Enjoying the barbecue while enjoying the scenery is really a joy in life!