245: Leave Yourself a Way Out

This was not Su Xinyi's first visit to the palace. He followed the visitor all the way to the Zichen Palace. The guards outside the palace were in bright armor, and the chamberlain standing at the door lowered his hands.

She went outside the hall to wait for the summons, and soon Hu Siyi came out.

"This old slave has met the Lord of Yong'an County."

Su Xinyi smiled at Hu Siyi, "Mr. Hu."

"County Lord, Your Majesty declares your presence."

"Thank you, Manager Hu." Su Xinyi thanked Hu Siyi and then walked into the hall.

In the late autumn and early winter, the inside of the hall was slightly cooler than outside. Su Xinyi walked over step by step and saluted His Majesty sitting on the throne, "My maid pays homage to the Emperor. Long live my Emperor. Long live the Emperor."

The palace was very quiet, and this silence made people feel a little heavy for no reason.

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Su Xinyi stood up after hearing His Majesty's voice.

Su Xinyi wondered whether it was because of Wu Daohong's affairs? But without evidence, His Majesty will definitely not speak casually. If it is not for Wu Daohong's matter, then what is it for?

Su Xinyi carefully thought about recent events. She didn't do anything else but Wu Daohong's affairs. Thinking of this made her feel a little calmer.

"Master Yong'an, regarding the Yulin Guards caravan, what are your next plans?"

Um?

When Su Xinyi heard this, she raised her head and looked at His Majesty in surprise. She could not fully see His Majesty's expression as he sat on the throne, but these words made her heart tremble.

She received a letter from the Yulin Guards here, and His Majesty summoned her. What does this mean?

She couldn't guess or guess it. After thinking about it, with His Majesty's ability in running the court for many years, she decided to tell the truth about this matter.

To commit fraud in front of His Majesty, this is really the birthday man hanging himself for his long life.

This matter is different from Wu Daohong's. His Majesty knew about the caravan from beginning to end, and also knew how much she was involved in it.

Thinking of this, Su Xinyi immediately said: "Returning to the emperor, I have just received a letter from my cousin and the servant. I know that they have returned safely from the grassland, and they have also brought back good news, that is, they have returned from Oara. And Yili brought back a lot of horses."

"I also heard what the prince said. The prince wants King Rong to take over the caravan. What do you think?"

Su Xinyi's weird feeling came again. Is His Majesty asking her to test her or for some other purpose?

She thought for a while and said: "When I met with His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness Prince Rong before, I discussed this matter. I don't know if the two Highnesses have reported back to Your Majesty, because I live in the capital and it is not suitable to be far away. Okay, so I am really helpless about the caravan. I plan to hand over what I am doing. His Royal Highness hopes that His Highness Prince Rong can take over part of the caravan. "

"Are you really planning to hand it over? I know that this caravan was originally formed at your will."

There was no emotion in the emperor's voice, but Su Xinyi became more cautious.

"Back to the emperor, when I stayed in Yulinwei for a while, I really saw that the lives of the people at the border were very difficult, and the border was often harassed by Tatar cavalry. There were always major and minor wars several times every year, and the people couldn't bear to be disturbed. The soldiers guarding the city also worked very hard, so they thought that they might gain something by doing business. "

"Your method is good. These two caravans have gained a lot. Do you also have a map drawn by your subordinates?"

"Back to the emperor, yes. Not only did my subordinates send back the map they walked, but I also had the notes left by my father as a reference. I integrated the map based on the situation on both sides. If your majesty is interested, I will The girl sent her to the palace to give her Majesty a look." Su Xinyi smiled sheepishly at this point, "It's just that this is my own work, so I can't say that this map is 100% accurate."

"It's good that you can do this. Your father went to many places during the war, and he went deep into the Tatar grassland many times. It's a pity that your father died young and failed to draw the map of Tatar."

Listening to the emperor's pityful tone, Su Xinyi was silent for a moment, and then said: "When two armies are fighting, fighting for the strength of the country is the greatest honor of a soldier. Although my daughter grew up outside, after she was recognized, her grandfather He told me that men of the Su family are proud to die in battle. It is a pity that I am not a man, otherwise I would wear armor and guard the border to protect the peace of the Southern Qi border."

"You're not that old, but your tone is not that young."

Su Xinyi felt a little relieved when she heard the emperor smile. Then she raised her head and looked at His Majesty and said, "When I return to the Emperor, I am not bragging. I really think so."

The emperor on the throne looked at Su Xinyi's serious look, and the slight stubbornness in his eyes seemed to remind him of Su Chun. When Su Chun was ordered to go on an expedition in danger, the stubborn look in his eyes was exactly the same as that of his daughter.

The emperor's expression softened a bit, "Nowadays, Southern Qi has strong soldiers and horses, but it can't be like the time of Emperor Gaozu, when even women had to go to the battlefield to fight against the Tatars. If you have this heart, it is enough."

Su Xinyi was very disappointed and thought that His Majesty could reorganize a female army, but she also knew that this matter would not be easy.

Even if His Majesty wants to form female soldiers, the current ladies are all pampered, and there are only a few who can carry swords and guns. After all, they are in the minority like her and Zhu Chanyi.

"Your Majesty is right. Under your governance, the Southern Qi is peaceful and prosperous. Even if the border is occasionally invaded by the Tatars, it is just a minor disease and is not worth worrying about."

The emperor was amused when he heard Su Xinyi's words. Su Chun used to choke people with his words, but his daughter can speak well and makes people feel comfortable.

The emperor was so happy that he looked at her and said, "The prince told me that he wanted Prince Rong to take over the caravan. I still want to ask you what you think. After all, you are the one who deserves the most credit for this matter. Tell me what you think."

"Your Majesty, I really don't deserve your words." Su Xinyi said hurriedly. How could she take credit for such a thing? But the emperor asked, and she thought about it seriously before speaking, "Your Highnesses have discussed before that in order to speed up the journey to the grassland, they want to set up a special caravan to supply goods to the team going to the grassland. Your Highness wants Prince Rong to be in charge of this caravan, and I agree with this."

"Do you think Prince Rong is competent?"

How to answer this question?

Su Xinyi looked entangled, and after a pause, she said, "It's hard for me to say, but in the territory of Southern Qi, even if there are some mistakes, it doesn't matter. After getting used to it, His Royal Highness Prince Rong will soon be able to control the affairs of the caravan."

Prince Rong's temper may really cause trouble. Su Xinyi can't let him take on too much responsibility, so she should leave a way out for herself.