Absolutely! My maid was reborn after time travel

Chapter 269 The two county heads reminisce about the past

Zhao Anning's words touched Shen Qinglan's heart. Shen Qinglan let out a breath, picked up the tea cup and put it down again.

"The Queen Mother used to love my cousin Linchuan the most, because the former Princess Heng died early, and she and the Queen Mother were sisters, so no matter what happened, the Queen Mother would always follow the wishes of my cousin Linchuan. Including the past.

Prince Bin selected his concubine because cousin Linchuan and the Queen Mother expressed their intentions. The purpose of this concubine selection is just to marry you back and become the princess in an upright manner." Zhao Anning said.

"I also heard that the Queen Mother loved Zhao Shun in the past, but now that Zhao Shun has become the regent, the late emperor has passed away, and Zhao Shun has taken over all the power, everything has changed." Shen Qinglan said.

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince died tragically because of his rebellion against the king. Now the Queen Mother only has one prince left, Her Highness Six. Naturally, she wants to pave the way for Her Highness Six. But I also know something about His Highness's character. He is not willing to be bound by the imperial power.

"Yes." Zhao Anning said.

"He doesn't want to be bound by the imperial power, so why would Zhao Shun want to? Now that Zhao Shun is tied to the position of regent, he has no choice but to do everything and it's not what he wants." Shen Qinglan said.

At this time, the maid came over with a plate of pastries in her hand. Zhao Anning took the pastries from her hand and sent her away before speaking again.

"The late emperor believed in cousin Linchuan. Facts have proved that he can indeed shoulder this responsibility. Sister Pingyang, he is nothing, but on your side, be careful of being tit-for-tat by the Queen Mother." Zhao Anning advised.

"Well, I know, thank you sister An Ning, I will deal with it carefully." Shen Qinglan said.

"Sister, there is no need to be polite. I'm just a little worried about you. After all, you have just arrived in Kyoto not long ago. If you have anything to ask, just ask. Sister will definitely tell you everything." Zhao Anning said.

"Yeah, sister An Ning, then you can tell me more about the families of those three young ladies!"

"good."

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In Qinxian Hall, Zhao Shun was reading the book.

"Your Majesty, Master Liu and Master Shen are here." Murong Duan said.

"please."

Liu Rulin and Shen Qingshi entered the door, and Zhao Shun handed over the book in his hand.

"Two adults, please take a seat. Murong Duan, serve tea."

After Zhao Shun finished speaking, Murong Duan winked at the maids outside the door. The maids immediately understood and brought the tea in.

"Your Majesty, I have already mentioned the household affairs to Mr. Shen." Liu Rulin took the initiative to speak.

Shen Qingshi stood up and said, "Prince Regent, the Household Department has already had serious problems, and the tax inspection cannot be delayed. The official and Mr. Liu want to set off as soon as possible."

"Well, the official appointment just arrived today, so the tax inspection cannot be rushed for the time being." Zhao Shun said.

"Your Majesty, Master Shen and I are both civil servants. I wonder which general your Majesty intends to send?" Liu Rulin asked.

"I have not yet selected a military general to inspect taxes, but there is one person who has offered to be a military commander for me." Zhao Shun said.

"I don't know, which general is it?" Shen Qingshi asked.

"This is General Huwei Xue Yingzhuo." Zhao Shun said.

Liu Rulin looked at Shen Qingshi. He knew that among the four imperial merchants, the Shen family and the Wang family were close relatives, and the Xue family and the Qin family were in the same party.

When the Shen family first arrived in the capital, the Xue family and the Qin family worked together to suppress the Shen family in the business world. The eldest son of the Shen family was injured, and it was also the fault of the Qin family.

Later, Mr. Shen was injured by Mr. Wei Hou at the wedding banquet of Prince Heng's son. At that time, the Xue family, the Qin family and the Wei family were very close. If they said that they had nothing to do with this matter and had never instigated it, I am afraid no one would

will believe it.

Now that the Qin family is about to completely collapse, the regent intends to cultivate his own people in the official department. Although General Xue is a military commander, he cannot be completely unaware of the trends in the court.

Xue Yingzhuo's move should be his intention to join the regent.

"General Huwei also made military exploits in the frontier, but his ability is not to be said. It's just that the lower official heard that he oppressed the people and occupied people's fields. In the last month of his life, the late emperor even wanted to deal with it. This matter has been delayed until now.

, no one has mentioned it." Liu Rulin said.

"Master Shen, what do you think?" Zhao Shun looked at Shen Qingshi.

Shen Qingshi cupped his hands and said, "I'm going to let you make your own decision."

Liu Rulin smiled slightly, Shen Qingshi was a genius, not only his articles were exquisite, but he was also very capable in the officialdom.

"Well, General Huwei took the initiative to ask for help. I didn't expect it, but this matter needs to be carefully considered." Zhao Shun said.

Liu Rulin thought for a while and suggested: "There are many military generals in the court, and most of them are over fifty years old. Maybe... not using military generals, but using guards to guard the territory is also a good choice."

Zhao Shun shook his head, "On the tax inspection matter, only military generals can suppress the officials of various provinces. People often say that a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. You two civil servants, with some guards and soldiers, will do it."

It’s difficult to check someone’s lair.”

"Your Majesty, I think there is a person who can make it easier for provinces to inspect taxes," Shen Qingshi said.

"Who does Master Shen recommend?" Liu Rulin asked.

Shen Qingshi looked troubled, Zhao Shun said: "Master Shen, just say it."

"This person once went to the border with the prince, and it is His Highness the Fifth Prince." Shen Qingshi said.

"The Fifth Highness has both civil and military skills. He is indeed a suitable candidate. At this time, let His Highness go out to the capital for tax inspection. The Queen Mother..."

Liu Rulin looked at Zhao Shun. Zhao Shun thought for a while and said: "The Fifth Highness and the Sixth Highness have both bluntly stated that they do not want to inherit the throne. If the Fifth Highness is allowed to take on this important task and leave the capital, other responsibilities must be arranged for the Sixth Highness.

Only then can we be fair and just.”

"The Fifth Highness has left the capital, and the Queen Mother may relax her vigilance." Shen Qingshi said.

"Well, it is indeed a good idea to send the prince out of the city to inspect taxes. However, this order should not be issued by me. We should still ask the great ministers to do it, and His Highness the Fifth Prince must also be willing. Murong Duan, after dinner, I want to

Go and visit His Highness the Fifth Prince in person," Zhao Shun said.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Fifth Prince is not in the palace at the moment." Murong Duan said.

"That's just right. I won't be eating in the palace today, but will go back to my mansion to eat. I'll find someone to write a post and send it to the residence of His Highness the Fifth Prince in the capital." Zhao Shun said.

Liu Rulin smiled, and the regent came to persuade the Fifth Highness that the tax inspections in each province were almost certain.

He glanced at Shen Qingshi, and the two stood up together.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Shen and I are going to visit the Grand Prime Minister, so we have to say goodbye first."

"I'll take my leave."

After leaving Qinxian Hall, Liu Rulin walked beside Shen Qingshi with a smile in his eyes.

"Brother Liu, you seem to be in a good mood today?" Shen Qingshi asked.

"The Prince Regent has been busy with official duties recently and has not returned home for a long time. It is not easy to take advantage of the opportunity of His Highness the Fifth Prince to be away from home." Liu Rulin said with a smile.

Shen Qingshi also smiled, "Indeed."

(End of chapter)