Chapter 87 The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs
Qingji didn't mind discussing some political affairs with Ji Kou, because as her bedside companion, he could be open-hearted to Ji Kou and they could become each other's confidants.
In the future, Qingji will be able to confide in Ji Kou some of the things and secrets that he has been holding back in his heart. After all, there are some things that he has to say unknowingly!
As for the harem not being allowed to interfere in government affairs, Qingji never made such a rule.
Throughout history, the imperial harem's interference in government affairs has been a persistent problem despite repeated bans.
When King Wu of Zhou was attacking King Zhou, he said: A hen does not crow at dawn. When a hen crows at dawn, it means the family is in trouble.
Hens crowing at dawn have been a sign of disaster since ancient times!
But sometimes, the harem comes out to preside over state affairs, and ruling from behind the curtain is also forced by the current situation. Sooner or later, they will return power to the monarch.
After spending some time together, Qingji had more or less understood Ji Kou, so he was not worried that she would become a queen who would bring disaster to the country and the people.
On the contrary, Ji Kou was open-minded and generous, his words and deeds were very appropriate, and he was always fair when handling affairs in the harem!
Only a few months , Ji Kou was already able to get along well with the people in the palace and was deeply loved by the people. This shows that this woman was not an ordinary person, at least she was very virtuous and had both talent and virtue.
Therefore, Qingji can now tell Ji Kou about some things that are irrelevant to the overall situation.
"Your Majesty, Taizai Jizi requests to see you!"
When Qingji and Ji Kou were chatting, they suddenly heard Xiong Zidan come in to report.
Since it was Ji Zha who asked to see him, there must be something important!
Qingji did not dare to be negligent, so he asked someone to invite Ji Zha into the Zide Hall, and he sat up straight and sat together with Ji Kou.
Ji Zha followed closely into the Zide Hall. Just as he was about to pay his respects, he saw Queen Ji Kou and was startled. Then he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
"Uncle, no need to be polite, please take a seat!"
When there were no outsiders around, Qingji usually called Ji Zha "uncle" instead of "Grand Prime Minister". This seemed more intimate and brought him and Ji Zha closer, without seeming too distant!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Ji Zha then sat on the cushion opposite.
"Your Majesty, this is the memorial sent by Bo-Han overnight. Please take a look at it."
Ji Zha immediately handed the bamboo slip in his hand to Qingji.
Bo Yan's memorial must be about Wuyuan and the affairs of the State of Yue. No wonder Ji Zha had a strange look on his face when he saw Ji Kou just now!
After reading the contents of the bamboo slip, Qingji did not shy away from saying, "It is just as I expected. The King of Yue has agreed to negotiate peace."
Upon hearing this, Ji Kou couldn't help but feel relieved.
For Ji Kou, the hostility between Wu and Yue was the most painful thing for her!
On one side is your father (mother country), and on the other side is your husband. Both sides of your hands are flesh and blood. How can you choose?
And when facing Ji Kou, Qingji seemed so calm, which made Ji Kou feel complicated.
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This made Ji Kou firmly believe that she had not married the wrong person. Qingji was an upright gentleman and a husband worthy of entrusting her life to!
"Your Majesty, Bo Yu said in his memorial: Ji Guang has surrendered, and his body will be sent back to Wudu soon. As for Fu Chai and Fu Gai, they have already fled on a boat and their whereabouts are unknown!"
"Fuchai is lucky."
Qingji smiled faintly and didn't take it seriously!
He admitted that Helu and Fuchai, father and son, were indeed remarkable in history. They brought the State of Wu to its heyday and were once known as the overlord.
However, due to years of militarism, the Wu Kingdom declined and gradually went to its destruction!
Now, Helu, the arch-enemy of Qingji, has committed suicide. What is there to be afraid of Fuchai, Fugai and hundreds of defeated soldiers?
Fuchai couldn't make much waves at all. At least in the overall situation, Fuchai didn't pose any threat to Qingji!
What made Qingji feel sad was that when Helu committed suicide, there were still 36 brave warriors willing to accompany Helu to the underworld and be buried with him.
From this we can see that Helu's methods of winning people's hearts are indeed extraordinary!
At least in this respect, Fuchai and Helu are far from being comparable.
Therefore, there is no need for Qingji to kill Fuchai, nor is it possible for him to hunt him down like looking for a needle in a haystack!
However, what Qingji really cared about was Wu Zixu.
According to the content of Bo Yun's memorial, King Yunchang of Yue claimed that Wu Zixu was shot by several arrows and fell into the river, and his life or death was unknown. It was very likely that he was dead, but his body could not be found.
However, how could Qingji believe such nonsense?
"Uncle, do you think Wu Yuan is really dead?"
"This... Your Majesty, the people of Yue should not dare to deceive Your Majesty at this time."
"Why not? The King of Yue is very brave!"
Qingji sneered and said, "For the time being, we will not negotiate peace with the Kingdom of Yue. Order Sun Wu to continue to lead his troops south. At the same time, let Bo Han send people to conduct a thorough investigation and order the Kingdom of Yue to see Wu Zixu alive or dead!"
"If it is discovered that Wu Zixu is still alive and is being held captive by the King of Yue, I will definitely hold him accountable. Even if I have to mobilize all my country's troops to crush Kuaiji, I will not hesitate!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Wu Zixu was a sinister, cunning and strategic man. If he were to make Qingji his enemy, it would pose a huge threat to the State of Wu.
Especially when Wu Zixu defected to the Kingdom of Yue, this was something Qingji could not tolerate!
Wu Zixu was proficient in governing the country, leading troops in battles, and making plans!
Isn't it raising a tiger and leaving trouble if such a talented person works for the State of Yue?
The fact that the State of Yue now harasses the border areas of the State of Wu from time to time is enough to make Qingji very upset.
With Wu Zixu eyeing him covetously, how could Qingji concentrate on governing the country and allow the people to recuperate?
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"Qingji, you are going too far!"
With a "bang", King Yunchang of Yue, who was far away in Wuyuan, became furious after reading Qingji's handwritten letter, and was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.
Qingji, this is a naked threat!
Moreover, what Qingji said in the letter was clearly giving orders to Yunchang, rather than in a negotiating tone. How could Yunchang swallow this?
"My king, please calm down!"
The Grand Court Judge Lu Ming stepped forward and advised: "Qingji made such a statement, it seems that he must hate Wu Yuan and want to kill him as soon as possible. How can the king let Qingji succeed?"
"The Grand Secretary's words are wrong."
Shi Mai, the Grand Marshal of Yue State, who was sitting on one side, shook his head and said, "Qingji's tough attitude just proves that he is fearless and really wants to destroy Yue State!"
"Right now, the 30,000 Wu troops led by Sun Wu are stationed outside Wuyuan City. Your Majesty, I have observed their stove fires and flags. Judging from the momentum of the Wu army, there are indeed no less than 30,000 soldiers and horses!"
"If I were to gamble the fate of my country of Yue just for Wu Zixu, and put my country of Yue in danger of extinction, I think it is not worth it!"
