Wei and Jin cooks

The news of Zhao Hanzhang's safe delivery of a daughter spread all over the world, and the whole country celebrated. Zhang Gui, who was only breathing in Xiliang, opened his eyes suddenly, got rid of the state of speech that was unclear due to a stroke, and asked repeatedly, "Is your Majesty okay?"

Zhang Mao knelt in front of him and answered one after another: "Good morning, Your Majesty."

After confirming that Zhao Hanzhang was safe, he asked vaguely: "Is His Highness okay?"

Zhang Mao choked and said: "Good morning, Your Highness."

Zhang Gui felt relieved, leaned on the pillow as soon as his strength was exhausted, and murmured: "Everyone is safe, everyone is safe, the world is safe."

Zhang Mao shed tears, and Zhang Gui said vaguely: "You should be happy."

Zhang Mao nodded, suppressed his crying, and tried his best to smile, "Yes, Xiliang will comply with His Majesty's decree and continue to do light corvee and low taxes this year, and rest in peace with the people."

That night, Zhang Gui happily ate two large bowls of rice and did not wake up again.

There were cries in the Xiliang Palace. Wang Rong reminded Zhang Mao, "Your Majesty is very happy and the court is very happy. It is not appropriate to be so sad."

Zhang Mao could only suppress his sadness and reported on the radio that his father had died of illness and reported Zhang Gui's last words.

In fact, Zhang Mao and Wang Rong wanted to submit the report a month later. After all, His Highness had just been born not long ago and the emperor was still in confinement.

It is really not a good thing to report death news when the whole country is celebrating, but after Zhao Hanzhang came to the throne, he had strict orders. If a local official above the county governor dies, he must report it to the court within three days, using the fastest way available;

If a local official above the provincial governor's level dies, he must report it to the court within twelve hours, using the fastest means available to him.

This is to prevent high-ranking local officials from accidentally losing control of the local area, causing rebellions, civil unrest and other incidents.

Now, the world seems to be stable, but people's hearts have not yet been completely settled. Many people still have the feeling of troubled times in their hearts, so they must be especially prepared.

Xiliang is the only vassal land that Zhao Jiajun has never set foot in. The relationship between the two sides has been supported by mutual help over the years.

But this kind of supporting solid foundation is sweet when it is sweet, but it is also very easy to collapse.

Zhang Mao didn't know what the emperor was thinking. Anyway, he and his father had always been uneasy and wanted more protection.

It's a pity that their family doesn't have a daughter of the right age, otherwise they would have been competing for the position of Princess Qinjun last year.

Unable to consolidate the foundation through marriage, and his father's funeral happened to coincide with His Highness's happy event. If Zhang Mao hadn't had strong sense, he almost couldn't help but contact Bei Gongchun and ask him to intercede on his behalf.

Zhang Mao, Wang Rong and others sat in the telegraph room waiting for a reply from the court.

The radio room of Luoyang Palace.

The communications officer had just translated all the telegrams from Xiliang, his pupils couldn't help but shrink, and he hurriedly delivered them to the meeting cabinet.

The king of Xiliang died of illness, and no one dared to hide it. Ji Yuan and Zhao Ming, who was on duty, immediately ran to the back hall to see Zhao Hanzhang.

Although Zhao Hanzhang was in confinement, he had already begun to manage politics, but he was still in the back hall most of the time.

Zhao Hanzhang opened Zhang Mao's report. He explained his father's condition in detail. He left with peace of mind after learning that the emperor gave birth to a daughter safely, and reported Zhang Gui's last words before his death.

"Before his death, my father learned that His Majesty had given birth safely, and he was very happy. He said frankly that Your Majesty is at peace, Your Highness is at peace, and the world is at peace..."

Zhao Hanzhang felt great pain in his heart and his eyes were slightly red, "Didn't the imperial doctor who was sent before re-prescribe the medicine and say that it has improved?"

Ji Yuan: "After all, I suffered a stroke and was paralyzed. My body is not as good as before. Even if I recover, I will soon run out of energy and blood. Your Majesty, I express my condolences."

Zhao Ming also advised her, "Your Majesty, at this critical moment, should control your sorrow and don't hurt your body."

Zhao Hanzhang really liked and admired Zhang Gui. When she was in the most difficult time, he was willing to give Beigong Chun to her. In order to help her appease the morale of the army, he also spent a lot of effort to send all the family members of the Xiliang army to the pass.

If he wants to take advantage of her, Bei Gongchun is a good channel. The Xiliang Army family is in his hands, so she and Bei Gongchun's Xiliang Army have to worry about it.

But he did not hesitate to give her his family members, and later assisted her Xiliangma several times. When she sent troops to counterattack the Xiongnu, he was the one who restrained the Qiang and Xianbei in the north, so that they did not dare to send troops to participate in this melee.

If she conquered Bei Gongchun and Shi Le, it was a tacit and tacit cooperation with Zhang Gui.

Zhao Hanzhang could understand his heartache and consideration of making his second son the heir apparent and abandoning his eldest son, and he could also understand his worries of dragging on his illness to survive to this day.

Zhao Hanzhang's eyes were red, and he held back the tears that were about to burst out. He choked and said: "Notify the world that the whole country is mourning. I ordered Zhang Mao to immediately bury the king of Xiliang. He rushed to Xiliang with the Ministry of Rites to help him organize the funeral."

Ji Yuan opened his mouth and quickly looked at Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming supported having the Ministry of Rites handle the funeral, and was willing to personally draft a memorial message to the world, but he believed that there should not be a nationwide funeral. He whispered: "Your Majesty, this month is your Highness's happy month."

Zhao Hanzhang said: "The elders are more important. Zhang Shiyan has made great contributions to the country and the people. Mingming is still young. There will be many days for her in the future. This matter is settled."

Zhang Gui's courtesy name is Shiyan.

But she is the eldest daughter. Depending on Zhao Hanzhang's intentions, it is very likely that he will make her the crown princess and let a princess make way for the King of Xiliang...

Zhao Hanzhang has already decided.

When Zhao Ming retreated, Ji Yuan sighed: "If you are too generous, I'm afraid trouble will happen."

Zhao Hanzhang said: "If the next king of Xiliang is Zhang Shi, no matter how much I love Zhang Shiyan, I will restrain myself. However, Zhang Mao is cautious, quiet and quiet. This honor should be given to Zhang Shiyan, and it can also calm the morale of the military and the people of Xiliang." .”

Ji Yuan was slightly surprised, "Your Majesty has never met Zhang Mao, how can you be sure of his character? But last time we met Zhang Shi, although he is a bit frivolous and stubborn, he is very kind."

Zhao Hanzhang: "Being kind and frivolous and stubborn, isn't this a big problem? As a governor of a state and a vassal king, being kind and stubborn will make him unable to listen to the correct opinions of the hawks. Being frivolous and stubborn will make him commit suicide. Profit while ignoring the voice of the people.”

Isn't that what he was like in history?

In the end, he died in the rebellion, but he didn't have to die.

"You can know his character by looking at his words and deeds," Zhao Hanzhang said: "Zhang Shi is casual and is not at Zhang Shiyan's side all year round. Zhang Mao is accompanying him. When Zhang Shiyan suffered a stroke, he made him a general and waited for Zhang Shiyan to return."

"As soon as Zhang Shi returned to Xiliang, he was supported by everyone. He was able to quickly handle the affairs of Xiliang, suppress rebellions, and appease people. Sir, do you think Zhang Shi has that kind of talent?"

Ji Yuan: "Wang Rong beside King Xiliang has the ability to calm the people, and Meng Chang has the ability to charge forward."

"There is no conflict among the forces around Zhang Shiyan. Zhang Mao should take a big credit." Zhao Hanzhang said: "Zhang Shi should be grateful to Zhang Mao."

Ji Yuan instantly understood that if Zhang Mao had not wanted to compete and sincerely helped Zhang Shi, Zhang Shi would not have been able to secure his position, let alone quell the rebellion on his father's behalf.

Zhao Hanzhang continued: "But King Nanyang summoned him several times, but he refused. This shows his intelligence, restraint and filial piety."

"How can I let such a talent fall into panic and uneasiness?" Zhao Hanzhang said in a low voice: "Even if it is for Zhang Shiyan, I should appease his heart."

Ji Yuan's heart was agitated and he bowed his head to the end: "I will write the announcement right now."

Zhao Hanzhang nodded.