Chapter 259: Granting Marriage to King Jing

No surprises.

Two days later, in the morning, Emperor Zhaocheng was discussing matters with his ministers when a loud emergency call came from outside the palace: "Report!"

Immediately, a man hurried to the palace and knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the northern border. There are signs of reinforcements in the northern border. General Fu asks the Ninth Prince to come back quickly!" ŴŴŴ.

All civil and military officials in the court were in an uproar: "Why is there another war?"

"Isn't Beijiang already frightened by the Ninth Prince? Why is it coming back again?"

"He is indeed an ambitious king. He simply let the Ninth Prince lead his troops to destroy their country!"

"If it weren't for the fact that the Jin Kingdom is eyeing us and leaving us unable to do anything, the Ninth Prince and the Protector of the Country would definitely make Northern Xinjiang disappear from the Nine Kingdoms territory!"

Prime Minister Gu was ranked first among the officials. When he heard the indignant words of the officials, a strange light flashed across his eyes. He calmly raised his head and glanced at Emperor Zhaocheng, then lowered his eyes and said nothing.

"Father." King Jing came out and spoke respectfully, "The documents handed over by the Protector two days ago indicate that the Jin Kingdom also intends to raise troops. The two countries are working in tandem, so there is no guarantee that they have not reached an agreement secretly. "

As soon as these words came out, Prime Minister Gu frowned.

"What?" The Minister of War was shocked, "The Kingdom of Jin also wants to increase its troops to attack?"

Emperor Zhaocheng covered his face with frost and said coldly: "Prince Xuanjiu!"

"Yes." Xiao Changhai responded respectfully, hurriedly walked down the steps of the palace, and went out to order someone to summon the Ninth Prince.

Emperor Zhaocheng's face was cold, his eyes passed over the civil and military faces of the court, and he finally ordered: "The Ministry of Revenue is preparing to allocate funds, and we must not slack off on the military pay and food for the border officers. The Ministry of War is responsible for the preparation and escort of food and grass, and armor and weapons should be prepared as soon as possible. Be prepared for emergencies.”

The Minister of War came out and bowed to receive the order: "I obey the order."

Emperor Zhaocheng turned to look at Prime Minister Gu: "The war has been tense recently. Prime Minister, please supervise and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Prime Minister Gu accepted the order: "I obey the order."

"Officials from various ministries will go to the imperial study room to discuss matters later. Others can prepare whatever they need to prepare." After Emperor Zhaocheng finished speaking, he changed the topic and said, "I have something else to announce today."

The ministers bowed their heads and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your permission."

"Prince Jing has been doing well recently, and I am very relieved. I think he is not young yet, and there is still no matron in the palace." Emperor Zhaocheng said lightly, "The Protector has made great contributions to guarding the border all year round. My daughter at home has I can't arrange the marriage myself. After much thought, I feel that King Jing and Ling Ning, the second wife of the Ling family, are a perfect match."

After the words fell, the hall fell silent.

The civil and military officials looked at each other quietly. The emperor wants to grant marriage to King Jing and the legitimate daughter of the Ling family?

Why so suddenly?

"My dear friends, I should have no objections." Emperor Zhaocheng made his decision directly, "Xiao Changhai."

Xiao Changhai, who had just returned from outside the palace, hurried up the steps, arrived in front of the emperor, and bowed to listen to the order.

"I will later pass on my decree to marry King Jing and Ling Ning, the legitimate daughter of the second wife of the Protector's Mansion. I will send the imperial edict to the Protector's Mansion later. You must be respectful to the old lady."

Xiao Changhai responded: "I obey the order."

King Jing knelt down and saluted: "I would like to thank my father for your kindness. Long live my father! Long live my father!"

Prime Minister Gu's heart sank to the bottom.

The emperor gave Ling Ning, the protector of the country, to King Jing in marriage. Did he completely give up on King Yu?

King Jing's death was already supported by money from the Wei family. Although the merchant's house could not play a big role, wouldn't it still play a role if a Duke Protector's office was added?

War horses need money, weapons need money, and soldiers need food and grass.

Once Ling Ning, the legitimate daughter of Ling's second wife in the Duke Protector's palace, really marries King Jing, then King Jing can definitely use the money from his maternal grandfather's family to help Duke Protector equip his army.

In this way, they will soon become a real family.

What is the purpose of the emperor's marriage today? Tell the civil and military officials of the court that the prince he likes is King Jing, and tell them not to stand in the wrong team?

"No need to thank you. Let's go back and let the Qin Tian Supervisor calculate a lucky day and arrange the wedding in August or September." Emperor Zhaocheng didn't care what people thought about his sudden marriage grant. After saying this, he stood up and said, "Retreat from the court, and go to the Imperial Study Room to discuss all matters related to the war."

When Prime Minister Gu came to his senses, all the officials knelt on the ground: "Best farewell to your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

Emperor Zhaocheng went to the imperial study, and Prime Minister Gu and the important officials of the court also went to the imperial study.

The war is imminent, and the DPRK will soon be busy again.

After Mu Cang entered the palace, he went directly to the imperial study. He left the palace at around noon and returned home, where he began to order people to pack their bags.

The border war is urgent and cannot be delayed.

Early the next morning, after the Ninth Prince reluctantly said goodbye to his newlywed princess, he quickly left the imperial capital with the elite of the Ninth Prince's Mansion.

Moving vigorously and resolutely, he headed straight for the border pass.

The Ministry of War became busy, and the Ministry of Household Affairs also became busy.

Yan Li still commutes to the northern suburbs military camp every day.

After Prime Minister Gu returned home, he ordered people to keep an eye on Princess Nanyang: "See if she goes to see anyone else besides going to the military camp."

The following spy replied: "Back to Prime Minister, the legitimate daughter of the Ling family went to see the Ninth Princess early this morning, and then went to the military camp with her."

Prime Minister Gu smiled coldly: "You think you can protect her with someone by your side?"

"I heard that it was Prince Jing who gave the order." The servant said, "Prince Jing may be worried that after the Ninth Prince leaves, the Ninth Princess will not have enough manpower to protect her. Ling Ning is a woman, so close protection is more convenient."

Prime Minister Gu frowned.

More than just the convenience of close protection?

Does King Jing want Ling Ning to take the opportunity to establish a good relationship with the Ninth Princess, so that the Ninth Prince can be more willing to assist him in ascending the throne?

It’s really Sima Zhao’s heart.

Prime Minister Gu was silent: "Let the spies continue to track the Ninth Prince, just stay far away, don't follow too closely."

As long as he is sure that the Ninth Prince has indeed gone to the border, he can act without worries.

"Yes."

Prime Minister Gu stared at the dark night outside, with a cold color in his eyes.

Let Ling Ning build a good relationship with the Ninth Princess in the name of protection, the meaning of King Jing's competition for the throne is clear.

The emperor granted the marriage between King Jing and Ling Ning, did he tacitly approve King Jing's competition for the throne?

Don't even think about it.

The throne can only belong to King Yu, and others who dare to block the way will only die.

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