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Princess and the General - Chapter 325

Published at 26th of May 2022 07:28:05 AM


Chapter 325

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As Expected of Young Madam (Part One)
They had both heard about what had happened at the city gates before coming, and both admitted their wrongdoings.

XiMen Chuang wiped away the tea that had splashed onto his face. He knew that Princess ZhenJiang was fierce. Smashing a teacup was fine. It would be fine as long as a flying needle was not sent his way!

Using the fact that he had interacted with Yu Fu before, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said: “Princess, please allow an explanation. It is not the case that this subject was enjoying the benefits granted by His Majesty while neglecting to share His Majesty’s burdens, but with His Majesty passing so suddenly, the people became uneasy. Princess, please think about it. The court officials have seen how vast the world is, yet they are still in a state of shock, so how else would the commonfolk react?”

“Continue.”

XiMen Chuang summoned the courage to continue: “Put plainly, those thieves and criminals that have been arrested by this subject’s subordinates are also commonfolk. When the people are uneasy, robberies will increase. When the government is overwhelmed, it is hard to keep the criminals in check. This subject knows that we subjects are responsible for the deterioration of safety in the capital, but if it’s just the two of us worrying, all of the unease from the citizens is pointless!”

As he said this, he looked toward Mo HuangSha, and Mo HuangSha hastily cupped his hands, “That’s right. Princess, please understand. It is absolutely not the case that we subjects are happy with allowing the capital to fall into this state!”

Yu Fu thought about what they said for a moment and felt that there was a bit of reason to their argument.

“Please, get up. This princess’ earlier attitude was improper. I hope that my lords will forgive me and the ignorance of my youth.”

XiMen Chuang and Mo HuangSha exchanged a glance. Seeing a faint smile on Yu Fu’s face, they finally dared to stand up.

What nonsense was this about being young and ignorant? The way in which she had smashed that hot cup of tea was not the way a young girl would act. First, she would give them the stick and then the carrot. This Princess ZhenJiang really was worthy of being conferred the title of princess by His Majesty and being considered a young miss of Marquis Gu’s Manor.

The two quickly said: “We don’t dare, we don’t dare. Princess has already treated us subjects very well.”

She flicked her broad sleeves and motioned for the two to sit. Qi Zhou attentively brought out new cups of tea, “The preparations were inadequate. My lords, please.”

Very well, even the servants in Marquis Gu’s Manor were so mighty, only saying that the preparations were inadequate at a time like this.

If the princess did not allow them to sit, it was possible that the tea would never be brought out.

Yu Fu said: “This princess understands what my lords intend to say. You two hold important positions but do not have enough power. As a result, you had no influence over what is happening in court. Naturally, the blame for not providing the citizens with peace of mind does not fall on you. Is this what you mean?”

“Yes, yes, yes, that is exactly what this official means. Princess is very understanding.”

Yu Fu glanced at the door. Lord Ji had come at the same time as them. Who knew how the conversation between the head general and him was going.

Those were the ones who could truly provide the citizens with peace of mind. They were people who could affect the situation in court.

Regardless of whether it was carrying out a thorough investigation into the assassination of His Majesty or selecting a new ruler, Yu Fu, as a younger member of the imperial family, she could only use her meager amount of nobility to share Gu HuaiJiang’s burdens.

Thinking of this, she quickly started thinking of countermeasures.

“When my lords also saw it when you came in. Lord Ji has already started discussing the capital’s matters with head general. They will surely be able to think of a resolution. But before they come up with a resolution, you two can’t just sit around while doing nothing, right? If all of the blame for the capital’s situation is placed on the lords above, would you two not just be enjoying all the benefits of your office while doing none of the work?”

Her gaze became sharp. Her beautiful features had concealed her sharpness, and this made others not dare to underestimate her because of her young age.

Mo HuangSha immediately stood up and cupped his hands, “Replying to princess, in truth, this official has thought of a few countermeasures, but they cannot be accomplished without the necessities.”

“Explain it, and we will see. If you really have a way, this princess is willing to help you. If you don’t have one, any fourth-ranked officer from the Gu family’s army will be able to carry out the general’s orders. I think that regardless of whether it’s the prime minister or the cabinet, they would all give face to this princess.”

While it was late autumn, Mo HuangSha was sweating profusely. He did not doubt Yu Fu’s words in the slightest. Who in the capital did not know that Princess ZhenJiang was powerful, and who would dare to go against her wishes?

If the discussion did not go well, he would need to retire prematurely…

Mo HuangSha swallowed some saliva, “This lowly officer believes that the first thing that we must do is increase the number of patrols, especially at night. It would be best to dispatch people who are proficient in martial arts. First, we catch a few robbers and thieves and then have them executed. That will definitely have the effect of quickly calming down the storm in the capital.”

Yu Fu did not say anything. After waiting for a moment, Mo HuangSha continued: “While adding more patrols, we also need to promote positive discussions in the capital. For example, since Marquis Gu has already returned, we can make use of this opportunity to say that Lord Marquis Gu will definitely be able to sort out the messy court situation and stabilize the country. Marquis Gu is the beacon of hope for the citizens. He will surely be able to quell the unrest.”

He looked up at Yu Fu, “It’s just that this plan is one that will only work temporarily. It does not address the root of the problem. To truly calm the people down, the situation in court needs to be resolved by the great lords like Marquis Gu.”

XiMen Chuang heard this and said: “Princess, this official thinks that General Mo’s plan is really good. The government of Lin’An is able to go through with it. First, we can provide the manpower to assist. Second, the members of the government office are familiar with the citizens, thus they are most suitable for spreading positivity. What does princess think?”

Yu Fu nodded, “General Mo’s plan is quite good. It’s just that it requires people who are proficient in martial arts. I fear that Lord XiMen’s people will not be sufficient. How about this, this princess has a personal army of two hundred troops that has been staying with the Board of War. The personal troops of the imperial family train with the imperial guards. If General Mo is fine with them, make use of them.”

Mo HuangSha said with difficulty: “Princess’ personal troops are naturally great, but there aren’t quite enough. In the large city of Lin’An, two hundred troops are enough to guard one large road. I fear that the other areas won’t be covered.”

Yu Fu said: “Don’t worry about this. I will ask Lord Marquis Gu to lend you his five hundred personal guards to protect the capital, but these troops can’t be given to you until tomorrow. Immediately take this princess’ tally to the Board of War to retrieve the troops. Being able to secure the main road is better than doing nothing.”

Yao Lan walked in with a golden tally in her hands. This was given to her at the time that she had been conferred her status as princess. All princes and princesses had one.

It was just that this sort of thing was just for show for most of Eastern Ling’s princesses. In Yu Fu’s hands, however, it had become a proper tally.

Mo HuangSha kneeled and received the tally. When he stood up, he looked joyous, “To be able to receive help from the five hundred troops from the Gu family’s army, this general believes that the evil can be dispelled from the capital!”

What he did not understand was why Yu Fu told him to retrieve the soldiers from the Board of War and did not directly retrieve troops from the Gu family’s army. Also, why did she need to wait until tomorrow to give him the troops?

She needed the Gu family’s army, and with how much Marquis Gu doted on her as if she was truly his daughter, could he possibly refuse?

In the end, uncertainty was just uncertainty, and Mo HuangSha did not verbalize his question. Princess ZhenJiang was someone with her own rules and methods. She surely had her own reasons for doing things like this.

What the more powerful people did was not something that a mere fourth-ranked general like him should ask about.

Mo HuangSha received his orders and departed. XiMen Chuang also bid farewell and moved to leave, “This official will go and help General Mo. Word of Lord Marquis Gu’s return will quickly be spread through the capital.”

“Hold it.”

Yu Fu rubbed her temples. She was currently in her growth period. Not being able to get a good night’s sleep was causing her head to ache. She just had to run into the dense XiMen Chuang.

“You want your subordinates to spread the word that the situation in court will soon be resolved and not that Marquis Gu has returned.”

XiMen Chuang looked confused, “With Marquis Gu returning, is it not inevitable that the situation in court will be resolved?”

Yu Fu rolled her eyes at him, “A single person’s influence is limited. Head general is a military general and not an official responsible for the management of the country. Do you understand?”

XiMen Chuang thought about what she said, and his legs started to shake from fear, “Princess is brilliant, princess is brilliant! This official absolutely did not intend to cause trouble for Lord Marquis Gu!”

He had the guts to do it, but before he could do anything, the members of the Gu family’s army had already scared him into silence.

Yu Fu said: “I know. I’m just reminding you. Aside from Marquis Gu’s return, you must spread the word that Lord Ji is absolutely loyal to His Majesty, the cabinet and prime minister make wise decisions, and the members of the inner palace are sagacious… Do you understand?”

“Yes, this servant will go immediately!”

He hastily left, and Yao Lan stood to the side and yawned, “Young miss, this lord is a little stupid but is not a bad person.”

Yu Fu helplessly said: “I can’t blame them for being stupid. It’s already hard enough for these lower-ranked officials to do their jobs well. Wasn’t the capital perfectly safe under their protection before this? This time, it’s movement above them that has caused disruptions for the people below. This cannot be blamed on them.”

Yao Lan did not seem to understand. She just felt that the current Yu Fu seemed to be getting more and more of a grasp of the situation in court. She was like a proper princess.

She was not like those princesses who simply lived comfortably. Instead, she was a princess who wielded true power.

She brought out some reinvigorating tea for Yu Fu, “Since young miss feels that they cannot be blamed, why did you smash that teacup immediately after they arrived? All of the servants standing outside the door were given a fright.”

“Did they say anything?”

“They said that young miss is so fierce, as expected of the young madam.”





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