Sign In a Lu Bu Fengxian at the Beginning

A month has passed.

Many affairs of the Great Zhou Dynasty were carried out in an orderly manner.

Whether it was the Ministry of Household Affairs investigating the wealthy families' land grabs, or the Ministry of War taking back the private soldiers of the wealthy families, everything went smoothly without major fluctuations.

Under the current power of the Great Zhou Dynasty, most wealthy families can see the situation clearly.

Although these wealthy families are unwilling to hand over their private soldiers and act in accordance with the imperial court's will.

However, under the power of the imperial court, they did not dare to resist, so they could only reluctantly obey the order and hand over their private soldiers.

Of course, there are also some wealthy families who are not afraid of death and are unwilling to obey the imperial court's orders.

As a result, these wealthy families who were unwilling to obey the imperial court disappeared within the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty and became a thing of the past.

The Royal Academy was also established under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry day and night.

It can be said that the entire Great Zhou Dynasty was in a state of prosperity for a while.

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The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Zhou Chen sat on the dragon throne and read the news sent by Dongchang.

Nowadays, Dongchang has become more and more mature, and any troubles in various places in the Zhou Dynasty cannot be hidden from Dongchang.

The progress of Xun Yu and the patron king in various places will also be immediately transmitted back to Luoyang by Dongchang and presented to the emperor Zhou Chen.

"It seems that it won't be long before the patron king comes back."

Looking at the news sent by Dongchang, Zhou Chen said.

It has been more than a month since the patron king was ordered to take back the private soldiers of the world's wealthy families.

In more than a month, most of the private soldiers of the world's wealthy families have been taken back by the patron king.

Only a handful of private soldiers from wealthy families have yet to be recovered.

However, Zhou Chen believes that it won't take long.

Cao Zhengchun, who was standing next to him, nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"All the wealthy families in the world are also looking at the top aristocratic families. As long as they can be intimidated, they will hand over their private soldiers."

"Most of the wealthy families in the world will not have any resistance."

Cao Zhengchun said.

After cooperating with his patron king to suppress the four powerful families, taking back their private soldiers, and capturing some of the wealthy families who resisted, Cao Zhengchun returned to Luoyang.

With the four major clans taking the lead, and the power of killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, Cao Zhengchun believed that he, the governor of the East Factory, would no longer need to personally intervene in the next matter.

It is enough to have the following factory guards to cooperate with the backing king.

Therefore, after Cao Zhengchun killed the chicken to scare the monkeys, he returned to Luoyang.

Zhou Chen put down the news in his hand and glanced at Cao Zhengchun; "How is the investigation on Concubine Zhen going?"

Zhou Chen did not talk about the patron king taking back his private soldiers, but asked about Concubine Cao Zhengchun.

Although Zhou Chen didn't care too much about Concubine Zhen, he didn't forget it either.

Cao Zhengchun immediately bowed and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have found out some clues about Concubine Zhen."

"According to the old slave's investigation, Concubine Zhen was born in the Grand Master's Mansion and is the youngest daughter of the Grand Master."

"More than twenty years ago, Concubine Zhen suddenly contracted a serious illness and died in the palace, but the old slave felt that things were not that simple."

Cao Zhengchun told some information about Concubine Zhen.

Grand Master's young daughter?

Zhou Chen couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this.

Zhou Chen didn't expect that Concubine Zhen was actually born in the Grand Master's mansion and was the Grand Master's youngest daughter.

Is it possible that this matter also involves the Taishi Mansion?

"If I remember correctly, a great event seemed to have happened in the Grand Master's Mansion more than twenty years ago."

"In the entire Taishi Mansion, apart from the old Taishi, many people died."

Zhou Chen had heard about this matter.

But Zhou Chen didn't know much about the specific circumstances of what happened in the Grand Master's Mansion more than 20 years ago.

After all, at that time, Zhou Chen should have just been born.

Hearing Zhou Chen's words, Cao Zhengchun nodded; "Yes, Your Majesty, great changes did occur in the Grand Master's Mansion more than 20 years ago, and I have already investigated it."

"More than twenty years ago, the Great Zhou Dynasty encountered a powerful enemy. Not only many people from the Taishi Mansion died in the battle, but also many people from the royal family died."

"But this matter is a bit inexplicable. I haven't found out who the specific powerful enemy is."

"However, I guess this matter has something to do with Concubine Zhen."

Cao Zhengchun said cautiously.

With the current ability of Dongchang, it is not possible to find out the details of this incident twenty years ago. It can be seen that this matter is not as simple as it seems.

"oh?"

"Yeah?"

"More than twenty years ago, Da Zhou encountered a powerful enemy?"

Zhou Chen frowned, his eyes flickering.

Zhou Chen didn't know what kind of powerful enemy Zhou encountered more than 20 years ago, which could cause great changes in the Taishi Mansion, and even the royal family lost many people.

You know, even if the sun sets on the Great Zhou Dynasty again, the royal family is still the ruler of the world.

Even if the four great clans or the four foreign races outside the pass join forces, they cannot be considered a strong enemy in the eyes of the Zhou royal family.

So, who was this powerful enemy that Zhou encountered more than twenty years ago?

Doubts suddenly arose, Zhou Chen frowned and thought.

"What else did you find out?"

Zhou Chen asked again.

Cao Zhengchun bowed and replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have also found out that the Queen Mother is the maid who was with Concubine Zhen more than 20 years ago."

As soon as Cao Zhengchun said these words.

Zhou Chen's eyes immediately flashed with light.

The Queen Mother was the maid of Concubine Zhen more than 20 years ago. This news surprised Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen looked at Cao Zhengchun and asked, "How can we find out whether Concubine Zhen gave birth to a prince more than 20 years ago?"

This is what Zhou Chen cares about most.

As for other things, Zhou Chen didn't care too much.

Cao Zhengchun shook his head; "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I haven't found out any other information about Concubine Zhen. At present, I have only found this."

Cao Zhengchun bowed and said.

Zhou Chen became silent after hearing this.

In fact, when Cao Zhengchun said that the Queen Mother was the maid of Concubine Zhen more than 20 years ago, Zhou Chen had already made some guesses in his mind.

However, we still need to find out more.

"However, if your Majesty wants to find out about Concubine Zhen as soon as possible, you can ask the Eight Sages and the Backer King."

"The old slave thought that the Eight Sages and the Backer King should have some knowledge of what happened to Concubine Zhen more than 20 years ago."

Cao Zhengchun spoke again.

"I understand."

Zhou Chen nodded and said nothing more.

…

"Your Majesty, it's time to eat..."

Not long after, Cao Zhengchun bowed and reminded Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen looked at the sky, put away his thoughts, and said, "Pass the lunch on!"

As soon as Zhou Chen finished speaking, Cao Zhengchun waved his hand outside.

Outside the Yangxin Hall, palace maids and eunuchs entered the Yangxin Hall carrying exquisite dishes.

As the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Chen would naturally not treat himself poorly in terms of food.

These dishes were prepared by the royal chef of the palace all morning and then carefully cooked. Every dish is a delicacy in the world.

The only one who can enjoy such an honor is probably the emperor Zhou Chen.

However, Zhou Chen just picked a few dishes at random and took a few bites.

Although these dishes do taste good, after eating them for a long time, they feel tasteless.

Of course, when Zhou Chen ate these dishes, they were all tested by Cao Zhengchun first.

As an emperor, Zhou Chen cannot be careless in any of his daily life and food.

Even if Zhou Chen has cultivated to the first level of the Emperor's Divine Conferment Technique, he is no longer afraid of ordinary Xiao Xiao's plot.

However, these necessary procedures cannot be omitted.

Just when Zhou Chen was having a meal, the inner chamber guard came in and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, Jia Xu has returned from Beidu City outside the Pass, and is now seeking an audience outside the palace."

"My servant has told him that His Majesty is having a meal, and Jia Xu said that he is willing to wait outside until His Majesty has finished his meal before asking to see him..."

oh!

Is Jia Xu back?

Zhou Chen heard this and waved his hand; "Let Jia Xu come in."

It is impossible for Zhou Chen to place a talented person like Jia Xu in the northern capital outside the Pass.

Therefore, Zhou Chen had already sent an order to Jia Xu long before, asking him to return to the court to report on his duties.

As for the position of the head of Beidu Palace, other officials can take over freely.

"According to the order."

Not long after the internal servants and factory guards bowed and retreated, Jia Xu walked into the Yangxin Hall.

Judging from Jia Xu's dusty face, it was obvious that he had just returned to Luoyang and entered the palace.

"Your Majesty, Jia Xu, has met."

After Jia Xu walked into the Yangxin Hall, he bowed respectfully to Zhou Chen.

"Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jia Xu stood up.

Zhou Chen took a bite of food and glanced at Jia Xu; "Looking at Wenhe, he must have just returned to Luoyang!"

"You haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"Sit down and eat with me!"

As soon as Zhou Chen finished speaking, Cao Zhengchun brought a chair and placed it next to the dragon table.

When Jia Xu heard this, his expression changed and he said hurriedly: "How virtuous and capable I am, how can I be qualified to dine with His Majesty..."

"I said you are qualified, you are qualified."

"If it weren't for you Jia Wenhe, it would not be easy for me to deal with the Marquis of Zhenbei and the Marquis of Xiliang."

"Before, the Xirong invaded the border and destroyed the Xirong army. You, Jia Wenhe, also took the lead. This meal should be my reward for you."

Zhou Chen gestured to Jia Xu and asked him to sit down.

But how dare Jia Xu really sit down...

For Jia Xu, Zhou Chen was the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty and the master of the world, while Jia Xu, even if he was an outstanding person, was just a minister.

If the king and his ministers eat at the same table, wouldn't it be a violation of the rules and etiquette?

You are king.

A minister is a minister.

The two cannot cross each other!

Even if he is favored again, he still has to distinguish between a monarch and a minister.

Otherwise, it is a sign of disaster.

In addition, Jia Xu had just returned to Luoyang. He was so tired from all the travels and had not even had time to take a shower. How could he really dare to sit down and share a table with the emperor?

Jia Xu was frightened and uneasy.

However, in the end, under Zhou Chen's unquestionable eyes, Jia Xu bit the bullet and sat down.

However, even so, Jia Xu was restless, his expression was a little tense, and he didn't even dare to touch his chopsticks...

Zhou Chen saw Jia Xu's performance.

Zhou Chen glanced at Jia Xu nonchalantly and said, "Eat with chopsticks! Are you still waiting for me to pick it up for you myself?"

"You, Jia Wenhe, are known as poisonous people. Why should you be cautious in front of me?"

"I am not a tyrant. I will chop you down if you don't know how to eat."

Zhou Chen knows Jia Xu's character. He is a character who knows how to protect himself carefully.

Among so many outstanding figures in the Three Kingdoms, only this poisonous warrior received a good death.

Even though this poisonous man plotted against the treacherous hero's eldest son and general, in the end, he still lived freely in the traitor's camp.

While Jia Xu smiled bitterly and struggled in his heart, Zhou Chen finally finished his lunch.

During the meal, Jia Xu moved his chopsticks three times and sat on the chair like a wooden stake, not daring to look or move...

It's not that Jia Xu is really worried about what Zhou Chen will do to him.

It's Jia Xu's natural character that drives him to be cautious and careful in everything he faces.

Especially in the face of imperial power, Jia Xu will bring his natural character to the extreme.

This is not to make a fuss out of a molehill, but to nip problems in the bud.

It must be said that Jia Xu's ability to live a good death in the Three Kingdoms is inseparable from his naturally cautious character.

Seeing the palace maids and eunuchs who came in one after another to clear the dining table, Jia Xu felt slightly relieved.

"It's finally over."

To be honest, Jia Xu felt a lot of pressure having a meal with the emperor Zhou Chen.

A poisonous person can only keep his face calm and his heart like a rock in front of ordinary people.

In front of the emperor, even a poisonous warrior would inevitably become nervous.

This is the impact of status and imperial power.

After the palace maids and eunuchs finished cleaning up, Zhou Chen sat on the dragon chair, looked at Jia Xu and said, "Wenhe, since you were born, you have been running around for me. You have eliminated the rebel king of Shu and captured Zhenbei. Together with the Second Marquis of Xiliang, you also annihilated the 300,000 troops of Xirong on the border. You are indispensable."

Zhou Chen did not exaggerate.

Since signing out of Jia Xu, although Jia Xu did not appear in the court, outside the court, Jia Xu shared a lot of things for Zhou Chen.

If it weren't for Jia Xu's plan, Zhenbeihou and Xilianghou would not have been able to win so easily.

"Your Majesty, this is the duty of a minister."

Jia Xu bowed and said without any trace of arrogance.

Zhou Chen smiled and said nothing else. He looked at Jia Xu and said, "Tell me about the situation in Beidu Prefecture first!"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Jia Xu responded and began to report many things in Beidu Mansion.

…

Outside the Great Zhou Pass, the northern capital city.

Two figures stood outside the city gate, looking at the three characters "Beidu" on the city gate, they couldn't help but frowned.

One of the figures said doubtfully, "Isn't this the royal city of Beidi? When did it become the capital city?"

Another figure looked at the guard at the city gate and said, "I'm afraid it's not as simple as changing it to Beidu City. It seems that we haven't encountered any Beidi tribes along the way."

"Looking at the people coming in and out of this city gate, there are basically very few people in Beidu."

"It seems that a lot of changes have taken place here in the past few decades without joining the WTO."

After hearing what this figure said, the figure who spoke first also discovered this problem.

"Come on, let's go into the city and have a look."

The two figures said nothing more and walked directly into Beidu City.

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