Chapter 418 The first female prime minister in history?
After Zhang Xuan was stunned, he immediately felt a little ridiculous.
He did not expect that Concubine Xue Shu, who had been favored by Li Heng for a while, would actually run up to him and offer herself a pillow. []
It is actually not uncommon for a new emperor to accept concubines from the old dynasty. For example, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty Li Shimin once took in the concubines of Emperor Chang of the Sui Dynasty. From this point of view, if Zhang Xuan accepted several concubines of Li Heng or Li Yu, it would be a logical thing. No one would say anything, and no one would dare to say anything.
¡°Perhaps it was based on this consideration that the Korean lady had the courage to bring her daughter Xue Xiangyun over and recommend herself in order to ask for favor.
"Although because of the existence of Sanjie Yang and Yang Yuhuan, the prosperity and wealth of Mrs. Korea's family can be preserved to a certain extent. But it is more straightforward and practical to expect others to be as favored as her own daughter. Mrs. Korea believes that based on her daughter's beauty, she will definitely have a place beside Zhang Xuan.
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Zhang Xuan stared at Xue Xiangyun playfully. This woman was indeed outstanding in appearance, not much worse than Yang Yuhuan. And because she was younger, she had a youthful vitality, but Yang Yuhuan was not as mature and charming. Xue Xiangyun can compare.
Although Zhang Xuan is not a saint, he is not a greedy person either.
He is not so hungry that he wants to take possession of Li Heng's woman.
He smiled and said, "You don't have to be like this. I still say the same thing. Now that you have left the palace, just choose someone to do your job. I am here, hehe" Chuan",
Because she is the biological sister and niece of Sanjie Yang and Yang Yuhuan, Zhang Xuan has to take into account the dignity of the Korean lady and her daughter. Moreover, for them to recommend themselves as pillow mats is also a kind of helplessness and sadness for women.
Hearing the emperor¡¯s refusal, Mrs. Korea was greatly disappointed and kowtowed with a sigh, not daring to say anything more.
Xue Xiangyun, on the other hand, was kneeling there in despair. He actually raised his head and looked at Zhang Xuan and said in a trembling voice, "Does Your Majesty think that the slave family can still leave the palace and choose people to work for?"
"Who dares to want a slave?"Xue Xiangyun choked sadly.
Zhang Xuan was startled and then woke up. That's true.
Xue Xiangyun is, after all, the concubine of the former Tang emperor. Now that Zhang Xuan has destroyed the Tang Dynasty, and the fate of the Tang royal family is uncertain, no one dares to accept Xue Xiangyun. Her only way out is to stay quietly at her parents' home for the rest of her life.
In other words, except for Zhang Xuan who can accept her, no man in the world dares to want her.
Zhang Xuan let out a long breath and said calmly, "Let's talk about it some time later. If possible, I can arrange a marriage for you."
When Zhang Xuan said this, he waved the Piao Astronomy Network decisively. "
Zhang Xuan has so many things going on in his mind at the moment, where does he have the time and energy to think about Xue Xiangyun's future. Being able to meet them is for the sake of his own woman.
The Korean lady and her daughter left disappointed and lonely, without mentioning it.
After the mother and daughter left, another person came. Zhang Xuan suddenly remembered something and did not refuse.
Tian Kexin was still wearing a veil and a men's loose green shirt, which completely concealed her figure and appearance as a woman. She walked in gracefully and knelt down indifferently, "Ke Xin pays homage to Your Majesty."
Zhang Xuan smiled, "Miss Kexin came to the palace to see me, why did you come?"
Zhang Xuan spoke very directly, without beating around the bush. He knew very well that Tian Kexin came to him mostly because of her father's official position and title.
Zhang Xuan¡¯s previous promise was to confer Tian Chengsi as a way out of the vassal town. However, Zhang Xuan¡¯s canonization this time did not include Tian Chengsi and other generals Fan Yang. Tian Kexin couldn't help but come into the palace to ask, it was human nature.
However, Tian Kexin¡¯s words surprised Zhang Xuan.
"Your Majesty is now sitting in the world, your ambitions are rewarded, and the world is respected by all. Your Majesty, the Emperor, has spoken so eloquently that he came to the palace to see Your Majesty today. He wanted to ask Your Majesty, are you going to break your trust with Kexin alone?" Tian Kexin stared at Zhang Xuan and said calmly.
Zhang Xuan smiled and said, "I have not forgotten your father's affairs, and I will not go back on my promise. I just canonize the generals and have to wait until I move the capital to Beijing. For the time being, don't worry."
Tian Kexin shook his head, "Your Majesty has misunderstood Kexin's meaning. Kexin believes that Your Majesty has his own arrangements regarding my father's affairs. What Kexin wants to ask is, has Your Majesty ever thought about how to arrange Kexin's affairs?"
"Your Majesty promised Kexin that he would have the opportunity to display his talent above the court."",
Tian Kexin¡¯s voice was slightly filled with anticipation and excitement.
Zhang Xuan was startled, let out a sigh of relief, it turned out that this woman was here to seek an official position for herself.
Female officials are not uncommon, there were quite a few during the anniversary of Wu's reign. But Zhang Xuan knew in her heart that what Tian Kexin wanted was not an ordinary female palace official, but a female official like Shangguan Wan'er who could enter and exit the court and participate in political affairs.
As a traveler in modern society, Zhang Xuan cannot accept this. It's just that this matter needs to be considered in the long run. At the very least, most courtiers in the court will not accept a woman participating in political affairs as an equal.
Zhang Xuan smiled slightly and looked at Tian Kexin with a playful smile on her lips. "Don't worry about it now. Since I have promised you, I will definitely give you a chance. But no matter what, you are still wearing a veil to show others. I am not afraid of you." I¡¯ve never seen his true face, how can I trust you to entrust government affairs to you?¡±
Tian Kexin¡¯s shoulders trembled slightly.
She bowed her head in silence for a moment, then resolutely raised her head to look at Zhang Xuan, and said softly, "Kexin has a vulgar appearance, and I really don't dare to show my embarrassment in front of His Majesty. Your Majesty once said that the earth does not distinguish between north and south, regardless of men, women, old or even Han." , all our people in the world have the lofty mission of striving for the prosperity of the country - in this case, how good the appearance is is not the key to the problem. Your Majesty uses this as a prevarication, which can be taught.","
At this point, Tian Kexin still refuses to reveal her veil, which really makes people feel a little weird.
Zhang Xuan frowned, thinking, could it be that he was really ugly? No, it shouldn't be. Judging from this woman's temperament and conversation, she may not be the most beautiful woman in the world, but she is definitely not ugly either.
She refuses to show her true colors, either because she has unspeakable difficulties or because she has hidden secrets.
"Haha, in that case, I will first canonize you as the head of the Six Shang, and temporarily manage the affairs of the inner palace for me."
The so-called Six Shang are Shang Gong Bureau, Shang Yi Bureau, Shang Fu Bureau, Shang Shi Bureau, Shang Bed Bureau, and Shang Gong Bureau. They are in charge of the affairs of the harem and the inner court. Although their rank is not high, they have certain real power.
Tian Kexin hesitated for a moment, then kowtowed in thanks and accepted the order.
Tian Kexin did not leave immediately, as if she knew Zhang Xuan had something to ask her.
"Sister Kexin, I have something that I want to discuss with you." Zhang Xuan said softly.
Tian Kexin smiled slightly, "Could your Majesty be referring to how the Li Tang royal family should handle the matter?"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
"Ke Xin concluded that Your Majesty will not kill the Li Tang royal family. Although Your Majesty is decisive in killing, he is tolerant in nature and cannot commit such cruelty. Therefore, what Your Majesty is currently hesitating about is not whether to kill Li Heng, his father, and his son. The Li and Tang royal family, but how to place them. I wonder if what the little girl said is true?" Tian Kexin looked at Zhang Xuan with clear eyes.
Zhang Xuan suddenly let out a long sigh. Although Tian Kexin had not been by his side for a long time, she understood his temperament vividly. As a time traveler from modern society, it would be impossible for Zhang Xuan to kill the numerous Li and Tang royal families.
If the Li Tang royal family were to fight to the death, he would not mind using thunderous means. However, the Li Tang royal family was now meat on the chopping board, and he would never be able to lift this butcher knife.
"Kexin has always respected Your Majesty for his bold vision, courage and strategy. Therefore, His Majesty will create unparalleled civil and military skills and achieve unprecedented dynasty hegemony. Therefore, in His Majesty's heart, the Li Tang royal family is actually higher than other noble families. There is not much difference between the gate and even the home of the powerful. It is just how to place and use it so that it will not become an obstacle to His Majesty's great cause and a stumbling block to His Majesty's ability to build a strong and powerful country."
Zhang Xuan¡¯s eyes flashed with wonder. Tian Kexin's words could be said to have reached his heart.
He wants to open up new territories and create great achievements in a prosperous age. Without the support of a strong national power, it is equivalent to a castle in the air. This requires reform, the promotion of the New Deal, and the promotion of governance policies that are most suitable for the country's prosperity as much as possible. This will inevitably touch the interests of various interest groups and cause a huge backlash.
And the fact that many high-ranking officials occupy land and privately own the population can be said to be the biggest obstacle to Zhang Xuan's advancement of the New Deal.
The Li Tang royal family is such an obstacle in Zhang Xuan's mind, because the clan is intricately connected and is the largest wealthy family in the world. Whether Zhang Xuan can take advantage of the opportunity of destroying the Tang Dynasty to attack the Li Tang royal family as a test for wiping out other forces in the future is something Zhang Xuan is carefully considering.
Zhang Xuan's face turned solemn, and he clasped his fists towards Tian Kexin and said, "Miss Kexin, please give me some advice. I am all ears."
Tian Kexin said solemnly, "My dear daughter, your majesty should pay equal attention to kindness and power, and be both receptive and remissive."
"You can grant a favor to the Li Tang royal family, or even confer a title on the Tang Dynasty. But you must take away the real power of the Li Tang royal family and truly clear away their influence between the government and the public. JaneIn short, it is to confer a title on him and seize his land and population. From my daughter's point of view, what your Majesty really needs to deal with is the Li Tang clan in Xijing and Zhongjing. As for Li Heng and his son, they come second. "
"Whether he is enfeoffed and demoted to Hedong or to other places, there is nothing wrong with it." The land in Xijing, Zhongjing, and even the Jiangnan and Huaihe areas are all in the hands of the royal relatives of the Li and Tang clan. If your majesty can get it from the royal clan, Taking away a large amount of land and population and transferring it to the common people will not only fill the national treasury, but also win the hearts and minds of the people. "
"It's just that this thing looks easy, but it's not easy to do. It depends on whether your Majesty has the determination to break through and then make new plans."
Zhang Xuan couldn't help but clapped her hands and laughed when she heard this, "Miss Kexin is indeed a strange woman in the world. She has seen a lot of people. These words really hit my heart. Okay, okay! If Miss Kexin can help me fulfill my wish, , Kexin must be canonized as the first female prime minister in history!"
Tian Kexin¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Your Majesty, you are true to your words, I will work hard for Your Majesty to accomplish this!¡±