Chapter 104

A minister who didn't know about it smiled and asked Prime Minister Xia, "Prime Minister, what's your happy event, please tell me, don't just hold the cup and wait, we are impatient."

Prime Minister Xia looked around at the crowd, and the smile on his face deepened, "It's like this, the empress has already decreed to officially marry the prince and the little girl Wan'er."

As soon as these words came out, the scene froze for a moment, and then the voice of congratulations slowly sounded.

"Congratulations to the prime minister, congratulations to the crown prince, and congratulations to the second lady."

No matter how late he is, he knows that Prime Minister Xia's announcement of the prince's and Xia Wan'er's marriage at this time is equivalent to announcing his own side.

However, most people are thinking in their hearts that the queen and the prime minister really have a constant relationship. First, the eldest lady repented of marrying the king of Liang, and then the prince married the second lady. The mystery of this is self-evident what.

No matter what, this blessing is always wanted.

The empress dowager's face was darkened, she couldn't get angry, she just looked at the empress coldly.

The queen glanced at her uneasily, now was not the time to apologize and explain, so she could only keep silent, but she hated Prime Minister Xia even more in her heart.

Mrs. Linglong glanced at Yuan Shi proudly. At this moment, their mother and daughter finally became the focus, and no one paid attention to her Yuan Shi. This feeling is really refreshing.

However, seeing Yuan Shi's still calm expression, the joy in her heart eased a little, Yuan Shi didn't seem to care, okay, when your daughter's body is found and brought back, let's see if you can so peaceful.

Madam Linglong thought viciously.

After Daoxi's voice fell, the empress dowager said with a smirk: "This is really a happy event, and so is the empress. You should tell the Ai family in advance. Anyway, the prince is also the grandson of the Ai family. He wants to marry the princess, but the Ai family unexpectedly do not know either."

The queen said embarrassingly: "Mother, this matter has been decided in a hurry. I wanted to postpone the announcement. After all, something happened to the prince. It is not a good time to announce it now."

This explanation was pale and feeble, and the empress dowager only gave a strange laugh when she heard it.

Seeing this, the people present knew what was going on with the so-called marriage bestowed by the queen.

Seeing that the atmosphere was in a stalemate, Duke Qi stiffened his scalp. It seems that the situation is not good tonight, so he should settle things early and leave the palace.

So, he stood up and bowed to the Empress Dowager, "Empress Dowager, thank you for your warm hospitality, and also thank you, my dear ministers, for your kind presence. Xiao Wang is here this time on the order of my Emperor Beimo to renew the contract." The peace agreement, this peace agreement, is related to the people of the two countries. If the agreement is not signed, Xiao Wang will not be able to drink the wine comfortably. Why don't we renew the peace agreement first, and then Xiao Wang will respect the empress dowager and all the relatives and ministers. ?”

Everyone knows that the show is about to start.

It is necessary to sign a peace agreement, but now that the regent who is in charge is not here, who is responsible for signing this agreement?

The person who signed it, stamped with the seal, can almost acquiesce in the identity of the ruler.

Because, with the seal of this person, the terms of the peace association will be guaranteed and implemented by this person. Therefore, only the ruler has the right to sign it.

The prince didn't care at all about Prime Minister Xia's announcement of his marriage with Xia Wan'er, and he seemed very calm when he accepted the congratulations from all the officials.

However, as soon as Prince Qi said this, he became nervous, his eyes flicked over the faces of the royal family and all the officials.

Prince Li stood up and looked at the Empress Dowager, "This peace agreement is to be signed. It is related to the century-old plan of the two countries and friendly relations. However, now that the regent's whereabouts are unknown, who should sign this peace agreement?"

With so many people at the scene, there was no sound at all, and they seemed to hold their breath on purpose, waiting for the Queen Mother's answer.

The Taifu has a party and is ready to fight.

Even Liang Taifu, who was always relaxed, gradually became solemn and dignified. He exchanged a look with the queen. The queen seemed very nervous, and gently held the handkerchief.

The Empress Dowager looked around at the crowd, and then, her eyes fell on the face of Minister Cui, "Master Cui, what do you think? Aijia wants to hear what you mean."

Master Cui stood up, feeling the pressure on himself, but he didn't mean to cherish his feathers or to value his official career too much, he said bluntly: "Empress Dowager, the person who signed the peace agreement must do something about this agreement." The promise must not be violated, so this person must be able to represent our Great Zhou and be the ruler of the Great Zhou. Now the whereabouts of the regent who is in charge of supervising the country are unknown, and the new candidate for the ruler has not yet been determined. I suggest that the North Messenger Mo will stay for a few days, and then sign a peace agreement after a new candidate for power emerges."

This is a compromise, and the best way.

Why did the Empress Dowager let Master Cui speak? One knew that he was just and not a princeling. Second, knowing that he is well-thought-out and in command of the six ministries, his opinion can be put aside as the opinion of one faction for the officials and relatives who intend to do so to follow. In this way, even if the Taifu proposes that the crown prince be in charge, there is still a faction that can refute .

As soon as Lord Cui's words fell, Taifu Liang said: "I object, and just now Lord Cui also said that the peace association is a century-old plan for the relationship between the two countries. The business and trade between us and Beimo have been prosperous these years, and the exchange of goods has been unprecedented. Therefore, the minister believes that , this matter cannot wait any longer, and must be implemented as soon as possible to avoid side effects."

Prince An said indifferently: "We have been friends with Beimo for more than ten years. If we wait a few more days, what will happen? The Taifu is alarmist."

Liang Taifu retorted, "It's not that I'm alarmist, it's that the prince doesn't know how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Even though Prince Qi is present today, I still have to remind all the relatives and ministers present that the main combat faction in Beimo has never been extinguished. Some people I'm ready to move, I believe Prince Qi also understands in his heart that he came here this time under a lot of pressure, because some officials have already suggested to the emperor of Beimo to tear up the diplomatic relationship with me in the court of Beimo. Once the agreement expires, it will not be renewed."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Prince Qi and asked, "Prince Qi, did I make a mistake?"

Prince Qi's expression was a bit unsightly, "Teacher is worrying too much, even if there are such courtiers, my Beimo Emperor will never listen to their wishes. The friendly relations and trade exchanges with Da Zhou have made my Beimo more prosperous than ever before. , no one wants to fight again."

Liang Taifu said: "The emperor of Beimo will not listen to their wishes. It is now, not in the future. No one can guarantee what will happen in the future. The prince also understands in his heart that this matter should not be relaxed. Otherwise, why should the prince rush to Beijing? You know , the peace agreement expires after one month."

Taifu Liang had already known about Beimo's situation. Prince Qi hastened his entry to Beijing to renew the peace agreement because the main combat faction had already proposed to break diplomatic relations with Dazhou and continue to send troops south to embezzle Dazhou's land.

The emperor of Beimo was also a little shaken. Although he hadn't adopted it yet, as Taifu Liang said, it was guaranteed now, but not in the future. That's why Prince Qi came to Da Zhou to sign the peace agreement in advance.

After the peace agreement is signed, if it is torn up unilaterally, it will arouse the dissatisfaction of neighboring countries with diplomatic relations.