Chapter 23 Southern Tour(2/2)
Although the area south of the Yangtze River was actually out of Bianjing's control, it was still nominally under the jurisdiction of the Zhao and Song Dynasties. Suning would not be able to refuse the transfer of officials, so this time the "pledge plan"
It can be said to be a conspiracy.
In fact, the original intention of the old emperor and the princes was to let Suning settle in Bianjing, so that Suning could easily lose control of Ningyuan's army. Unexpectedly, Suning would be so lazy and shameless, every time
He refused on the pretext of being seriously injured, and also used the same excuse to refuse to immediately send Ningyuan's army to the northern Khitan.
When the old emperor returned to the Funing Hall in the harem, the Empress smiled and handed over a letter, "Guan family, Huirou wrote back and said that she is now pregnant, and Prince Ning also loves her very much.
She also said she was grateful to us for choosing a good husband for her."
"What a sin! The heirs are quite prosperous. I heard that the two daughters of the Sheng family each gave birth to a son for Prince Ning?" At this time, the old emperor received the letter, but he felt extremely jealous of Suning.
"Yes! The eldest son's name is Su Zheng, and the second son's name is Su Tong."
"Hmph! Political connections and human relations?" Soon the old emperor guessed Suning's intention.
"Huh? That must be the case." Suddenly hearing the old emperor's speculation, Empress Cao nodded in agreement.
"What a sin! I don't know how to ask me to name some of the children." Soon the old emperor felt a little depressed again. After all, Suning was also his adopted son in name.
"Official family, since Prince Ning is unwilling to come to Bianjing, we might as well visit Jiangning Mansion in person. In addition to letting Prince Ning feel the favor of the official family, we can also let the people and officials of Jiangnan bathe in the emperor's favor." Empress Cao
After all, he comes from a famous family and is familiar with all kinds of fighting methods.
"Oh? But it costs too much to tour the south of the Yangtze River. You know, the Song Dynasty is full of hardships." The old emperor naturally understood Empress Cao's intention easily, but he became a little worried about the expense of the southern tour.
"For officials, of course Prince Ning will provide the money and help when we get to Jiangning Mansion. It is very convenient to take a boat all the way from Bianjing to Jiangning Mansion."
"Madam, do you also want to go out for a walk?" Sure enough, the old emperor was persuaded by Empress Cao. Anyway, it is well known that Prince Ning's mansion is wealthy.
"Guan family, we are already of this age. We should also go out and see the great rivers and mountains. Besides, we can't just listen to reports from people below. We must go to Jiangnan in person to see Ningyuan's army, right?"
"Well, that's fine! I'm also very curious about Prince Ning's luxurious palace, so I'll give an order to Prince Ning and Princess Huirou of Jiangning Mansion, telling them that I and the Queen will be touring Jiangnan soon."
Chapter completed!