“I personally sewed a picture of hundreds of flowers to wish the prince a happy birthday.” Zhao Sese then took out his own gift.


    Seeing that this picture of hundreds of flowers is embroidered with silk thread, it is lifelike and skillfully crafted. It is indeed a great gift.


    “To celebrate the birthday of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I specially bought and exchanged the ancient inkstone used by Wang Xizhi, the sage of calligraphy.” Gao Ruyi also presented a birthday gift and said, “I wish Your Highness the spring of thoughts and wonderful writing.”


    Xiang Nan was filled with admiration when he saw this ancient inkstone.


    The ancient relics of the sage Wang Xizhi can be said to be priceless. Gao Ruyi can even find such treasures, which shows that the Gao family is indeed very knowledgeable.


    “With so many great gifts, I wonder what the crown prince will reward?” Li Hao asked with a smile.


    Xiang Nan smiled and then clapped his hands.


    ?The waiter Shi En immediately brought three trays with fist-sized celadon jars on them.


    “Prince, what is here?” Zhang Meiniang asked curiously when she saw it.


    “Reporting to my mother, these are all cosmetics.” Xiang Nan explained, “This is soap, this is perfume, this is pearl cream, this is facial cleanser, this is whitening cream...


    The so-called love of beauty is something everyone has. Women want to please their appearance, and children naturally want them to be beautiful and stay youthful and energetic forever. "


    ??He inherited the medical skills of Xilaile, Huang Yaoshi, Li Guishou and others. He also learned ancient beauty prescriptions from Pinggu Dianhong, and he also had a considerable understanding of chemistry. It is not difficult for him to make some cosmetics.


    And things like soap and perfume were indeed considered luxuries in the Toyo Dynasty, and they did not seem shabby when used in return as gifts.


    ?Zhang Meiniang curiously took the perfume and smelled it. It was indeed very fragrant, much more fragrant than ordinary fragrant cakes, fragrant pills, and fragrant powder.


    “Hmm, such a strong jasmine scent.” She said in surprise.


    Xiang Nan nodded, "This is made by picking jasmine flowers to make essential oil, and then blending it. If the queen likes it, and her children are still there, I will send it to your palace later."


    “Yes.” Zhang Meiniang nodded, “Yin’er is still interested.”


    "Why don''t you give it to me?" Li Yu said with a smile when he heard it.


    Xiang Nan smiled and said, "I would like to dedicate the recipe for making the perfume to my father. When the time comes, it will be trial-produced by Wensi Academy and either rewarded or sold. I think it will be popular."


    Li Hao nodded.


    …


    ?Two days later, news came from the western border that Zhenyuan General Gao Xian was seriously ill. Treatment failed and he had died.


    The court was shocked when the news came.


    ?The whole Gao family mourned, and even Gao Ruyi cried several times.


    Those who are at odds with the high minister are happy in their hearts. When Gao Xian died, the Gao family seemed to have lost an arm, and it was bound to go downhill from now on.


    Once Gao Xian died, the position of the Protector of the Western Territory Anhu Prefecture became vacant, so appointing a new Protector became a top priority.


    For a time, I don’t know how many people wanted to compete for the position of the Protector of the Western Territory. After all, as a protector and guardian, he was just like a local emperor. It is a great temptation for everyone.


    ?Therefore, there were many people recommending or self-recommending, hoping to serve as the Protector of the Western Territory Anhu Prefecture.


    ??If Xiang Nan didn''t have anyone available and Pei Zhao, the only one he could trust, would still be by his side, he would have wanted to recommend someone.


    ?However, although Li Fu made him the crown prince, he cared for him in every possible way and followed his advice on many important affairs of the government. But only in terms of military power, Li Hao never let go.


    Xiang Nan was surrounded by the Prince''s Young Master and the Prince''s Young Master, who were responsible for assisting and teaching him, but they were all civil servants. The only military attache and prince Shaobao is Zhao Jingyu, who is far away in Danchi.


    For this reason, Xiang Nan basically had no way to get involved in military power. As the saying goes, political power comes from the barrel of a gun. It is precisely because he has no military power in his hands that Li Hao is not worried that Xiang Nan will rebel like Li Chengye and seek to usurp the throne.


    …


    "Your Majesty, I recommend Jun Hao, the chariot and cavalry general. General Fang was born in a general family. He is both civil and military, brave and resourceful. I think he will be qualified for the post of Protector of Anhu Prefecture in the Western Region." Liu Zongmin, the Minister of War, stood up and said.


    "Your Majesty, General Cai Xinde is one of the Sixteenth Generals. He has a brilliant record and is both civil and military. He is worthy of this post." Ye Chengdao, the Minister of Civil Affairs.


    "Prince, what do you think?" Li Zhen asked without comment, looking at Xiang Nan.


    “Reporting to my father, my knowledge of military affairs is limited and I dare not comment casually. Everything will be decided by my father.” When Xiang Nan heard this, he quickly stood up and said.


    “It’s okay, just tell me whoever you have in mind.” Li Fu waved his hand.


    "I feel that Zhao Jingyu, the general of the auxiliary state and the Marquis of Zhenbei, has been guarding Danchi for one year and is quite familiar with the human geography and political situation of the Western Territory." Xiang Nan thought for a while and said, "It is better to let him serve as the capital of the Western Territory Security Guard. The duty of protection.”


    ??Although Zhao Jingyu is a bit of a fool and wavers, he is indeed a useful talent.


    Xiang Nan is already the emperor now, and will be the emperor of the Feng Dynasty in the future. And Zhao Sese is Liangdi now, and will at least be a noble concubine in the future. If she gives birth to a son, she will have a chance to inherit the throne.


    ?For Zhao Jingyu, who was eager to climb up the ladder, being the head of the state and the grandfather of the future emperor was naturally very tempting. Therefore, he will definitely be loyal to Xiang Nan and strive to accumulate points for his daughter.


    For Xiang Nan, it is naturally a good thing.


    ?Besides, Xiang Nan has no one in the military circles except Pei Zhao and Zhao Jingyu, so it is impossible to recommend anyone else.


    “Well, Zhao Jingyu is good, that’s it,” Li Yu said immediately.


    Xiang Nan was stunned for a moment. He didn''t expect Li Su to agree so happily. He immediately bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Father!"


    ?Subsequently, Li Wei appointed General Cai Dexin to guard Danchi.


    ??Chai Dexin, one of the Sixteenth Generals, has always made many military exploits.


    Li Hao still quite trusts him.


    …


    “Your Highness, thank you for recommending my father as the Protector of the Western Territory Anhu Prefecture.” Two days later, Zhao Sese said to Xiang Nan.


    ?The Western Territory Anhufu guards the entire Western Territory, so it naturally has more power than guarding Danchi alone. Zhao Jingyu changed his position from guarding Danchi to guarding the Western Region. This can be regarded as a promotion.


    “You’re welcome, we are always a family.” Xiang Nan smiled.


    "You are right, I will definitely let my father do a good job to repay your support." Zhao Sese nodded.


    "He was supported by his father. He does things to share his father''s worries." Xiang Nan corrected him.


    Zhao Sese nodded.


    Gao Ruyi felt a little unhappy when he learned that Zhao Jingyu had replaced Gao Xian as the guardian of the Western Territory Anhu Prefecture.


    After all, Gao Xian has been operating in the Western Territory for more than ten years, and the Gao family has long regarded the Western Territory as their own. Now that Zhao Jingyu was snatching away the fruits of victory, she naturally felt uncomfortable.


    ?For this reason, she specially thought of a strategy to assassinate Zhao Sese.


    Turning around, Xiang Nan was discussing with Li Shaoqing, Fang Shiqing and others how to rectify the government. At this moment, Shi En, a close servant, came in and whispered in his ear, "Your Highness, Gao Liangdi suddenly had a headache and fell to the ground. Rolling around and foaming at the mouth..."


    Xiang Nan frowned when he heard this, and then stopped Fang Shiqing from talking, "Master, please wait a moment, drink a cup of tea to moisten your throat, I will come as soon as you go~"