????Henan government office, backyard
????Jia Heng put away his thoughts and turned to look at Princess Xianning, only to see the girl's bright eyes looking at him unwaveringly.
????And Jia Heng suddenly looked back and looked at each other, which undoubtedly startled Princess Xianning. Her eyes were like a frightened deer, and she immediately dodged away, and her eyes fell on Jia Heng's waist. On the sachet, clusters of bright red blush appear on the snowy face of the ice-skinned jade bone, extending all the way to the earring holes of the earlobes.
????I was so embarrassed that I just looked at my husband, who was stunned for a moment...and was discovered.
"Your Highness, didn't you say you wanted to go to the Korean dowager's house earlier?" Jia Heng asked, breaking the silence.
????The girl's beautiful face showed a look of surprise, her voice trembled imperceptibly, and she asked: "Well, sir...isn't that Wei and Zheng Fan?"
????Now that the Wei and Zheng dynasties have been successfully intimidated, it seems that there is no need to go to the Korean Taifu's house anymore.
????Jia Heng turned his head and glanced from the beams and columns under the eaves, to the brick wall with green eaves and wisteria, to a pear tree in the southwest corner of the backyard. It was early March, the spring was bright, and the grass was growing with warblers. Flying, there are already several tiny stamens as white as feathers visible on the branches. At this moment, under the sunset, they seem to be covered with a layer of vermilion gauze. People can't help but want to pick them up, smell the fragrance, and put these thoughts together. He dispersed and said: "Your Highness is the daughter of the royal family. When you come to Luoyang this time, it would be disrespectful not to visit the Queen Mother's sister-in-law."
????The Queen Mother's younger brother died young and was given posthumously to the Duke of Korea after Emperor Chongping succeeded to the throne, while his wife was granted the title of Dowager Lady of Korea. Speaking of which, Princess Xianning still calls her uncle and grandma.
Princess Xianning listened to Jia Heng's words, her eyebrows curved, and she said happily: "Sir, what he said is that he should go see the madam. I just thought that he is busy with military affairs and may not handle military affairs at night."
????"I am not busy at this moment. I will go over with His Highness later. I sent someone to send a greeting invitation earlier and informed you in advance." Jia Heng said with a chuckle.
????Princess Xianning was startled for a moment, and then she realized what she was doing. Her face was filled with joy, and she asked curiously: "When did you send me the invitation, sir?"
????"In the afternoon, when Mengfu Yin delivered the books and counted the grain, he sent Jinyi to take Her Royal Highness the Princess to visit the Korean Dowager in the evening." Jia Heng explained, smiling to himself and saying: "Maybe the Korean public has already prepared dinner and is waiting for us to go there."
????Princess Xianning responded with a "hmm", but suddenly ripples appeared in the girl's heart, taking her with her? we?
????Jia Heng turned to Princess Xianning and said with a smile: "I am just worried that the Korean lady will think that I am a kind person and won't come. It just so happened that Your Highness went to give me a nice word."
????"Sir, you are joking." Princess Xianning said softly, suppressing her thoughts and said: "Sir, in order to recover the arrears of grain taxes from the Zheng and Wei vassals for military supplies, the Korean Dowager understands the truth and even mentioned it in the letter to the Queen Mother. When it comes to this matter, I must be full of praise for you, sir. Besides, no matter how the Wei and Zheng dynasties defend themselves, my father will not believe them."
????At this moment, Liu Jixian, a man from a thousand households in brocade clothes, cupped his hands at the Moon Gate in the distance and said, "Sir, the Korean government has sent a steward. Please come over with your highness the princess."
"I'm here to call you." Jia Heng chuckled and said, "But it's mostly because of His Highness. By the way, I'm going to be a guest at Mrs. Korea's house. Why don't Your Highness change clothes?"
????Princess Xianning blinked her bright eyes and said, "Sir, please wait for me. I'll be fine in a moment."
????She also wanted to change her clothes.
"Go ahead, I'll be waiting for His Highness in the Flower Hall. We'll go through the back door of the government office later." Jia Heng nodded and then ordered Liu Jixian to prepare the carriage.
????After a while, Princess Xianning changed into a dress of bamboo, green and light white. Accompanied by Xia Houying, she came down to the flower hall and asked, "Sir, I've been waiting for a long time."
????Jia Heng looked at the tall and bright girl and said with a smile: "Your Highness, the carriage is at the back door. Let's go."
????Princess Xianning followed Jia Heng along the corridor towards the back door. Suddenly she remembered something, frowned and asked: "Sir, are we going to go there empty-handed like this?"
????"I prepared some gifts earlier."
????"Well, Mr. is still thoughtful." Princess Xianning was stunned for a moment and said softly.
????I can’t explain how I feel. I always feel like I am with my husband. Although he is a year or two younger than me, he is well prepared for everything, whether it is military matters or other things. There is no such thing. No wonder my aunt is so impetuous at age...
????Well, what do you think of your aunt at this time?
????Auntie, she and her husband have nothing.
????Princess Xianning solemnly told herself in her heart, trying to dispel the lingering smell from the attic last winter.
????While the two were talking, they arrived at the back hall of the Yamen. There was already a beautifully decorated carriage waiting aside, followed by several cars carrying prepared gifts.
"Sir, let's get in the car together, so we can take a break on the way." Princess Xianning looked at the young man aside and said softly.
????Jia Heng met the glimmer of hope in the girl's crystal eyes, seemed to think about it for a moment, nodded and said: "That's fine."
????As the carriage turned and rolled over two ruts about three fingers wide on the bluestone road, accompanied by Xia Houying, Liu Jixian and other retinues of a large number of royal guards, Jia Heng and Princess Xianning went to the Korean palace. .
????In the carriage compartment, Jia Heng and Princess Xianning sat opposite each other, their faces like mysterious mirrors, calm and calm, and a scent like orchid and musk floated between their noses.
"Sir, if the chaos in Henan is calmed down, how will we deal with it in the future?" Princess Xianning raised her eyes and looked at the upright young man in python suit opposite.
????Jia Heng said: "Suppress and suppress the common people's chaos. After regaining Kaifeng, I will report to the court, conduct a general inspection of the household income and food in Henan prefectures and counties, and then review the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes over the years. At the local level Identify those who have been wronged, rectify the administration of officials, build water conservancy projects, and carry out large-scale farming. Otherwise, the people's hearts will be lost, thieves and bandits will be like leeks, and chaos will arise one after another."
????Princess appeared in Princess Xianning's eyes and she said, "Sir, the water that capsized the boat just now is the tears of the common people."
????Jia Heng nodded and said: "Henan is in chaos, Shenjing is shaken, and military victories cannot reverse the domestic defeat. Otherwise, the bandits will only suppress more and more."
????Princess Xianning's eyes lit up. She looked at the young man's words and said with a straight face, "Sir, I have learned a lesson."
????Jia Heng looked at Princess Xianning with gentle eyes.
????"Since you, sir, are determined to rectify Henan, you can ask your father to pacify Henan afterwards. But sir... you still need to train troops and prepare for bandits. I'm afraid your father will not allow it." Princess Xianning frowned. whispered.
????Jia Heng smiled and said, "I just outline the longitude and latitude, supervise personnel, and don't have to do everything personally."
????When Princess Xianning heard this, she looked at the young man blankly and said with emotion: "With your talent and learning, even if you are a cabinet minister, you can accomplish something."
????"Is there any cabinet minister in the world who is not as good as the weak crown?" Jia Heng said softly.
????Now that we have decided to take Henan as our base, we need to put in a lot of effort into management.
????Of course, what he calls the foundation refers to the foundation of governing the country. He is not a local warlord who wants to rebel, so there is no such thing as a "golden horn, silver border, grass belly", but he uses the Henan border as his center. The support of being in power means controlling the state affairs, and the East and the West echo each other.
????Looking at the land of the Central Plains again, it borders Weihan to the west, Heluo to the east, Yanzhao to the north, and Jingchu to the south. The Central Plains can have strong troops to control the main thoroughfares between the north and the south, and whip the world. The cause of kingship can be expected... …
????Hmm, the more I talk about it, the more I sound like the national thieves Dong Zhuo, Er Zhurong, and Zhu Wen, who looted Luoyang and burned and killed Chang'an.
????It should be what Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty said: "The residence of Emperor Weihan is thousands of miles away from Heluo. Because of his great efforts, the residence is light in the Central Plains."
????If the time is right, it will naturally be necessary to take over the three Jin areas to support the center, otherwise it will become Zhu Wen.
????If Guanlong is the brain, the Three Jins and the Central Plains are just two arms, one on the left and the other on the right, both of which are indispensable. At that time, through the war against the captives, we will manage Hebei and Shandong and destroy Liaodong. At that time, Jiangnan will Banbi could only tremble under his "obscene power". At that time, whether to support or usurp her was just a matter of his thoughts.
"Sir." Princess Xianning was thinking about what Jia Heng said. Suddenly her bright eyes froze, and she saw the young man opposite was lost in thought, so she couldn't help but call out.
????Jia Heng suppressed the thoughts in his mind, and the thoughts in his eyes gradually disappeared. He looked at the girl opposite with her beautiful face, bright eyes and white teeth, and said, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
????Princess Xianning's bright eyes flashed, her cheeks turned red, and she asked in a low voice: "What were you thinking just now, sir, to be so lost in thought?"
????Just now, she had been staring at the front of her clothes. At first, she thought...then she realized that the husband was distracted for a moment and seemed to be thinking about something.
????Jia Heng also realized the focus of his gaze just now, and said out of nowhere: "Actually, I was thinking just now, what kind of spices are on His Highness's clothes, and why is the carriage so fragrant?"
????Princess Xianning: "..."
????What spice? While I was thinking about it, a ball of joy surged in my heart. I turned my head, and my snow-skinned face was as red as blood, charming and bright.
Mr. ???? is teasing her...
????Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at the shy girl with Xiafei's cheeks. He felt a little happy to be with a young and beautiful girl. Even if he didn't speak much, just the fragrant fragrance and beautiful face were enough. It makes people feel relaxed and happy, and worries are gone. When the eyes are lowered, they are looking at the slender hands twisting the handkerchief. A thought inevitably comes to mind. If he reaches out to take Xian Ning's hand, she... shouldn't refuse. Bar?
????However, the family issues have not yet been effectively resolved, and Jinyang’s attitude is uncertain. One bad move may... induce systemic risks.
????Princess Xianning lowered her head gently, her cheeks felt slightly warm, and she gently wrung her handkerchief. She felt a pair of eyes looking at her, and her heart was beating non-stop. She could even feel her own heartbeat.
????Jia Heng frowned, suppressed the palpitations in his heart, withdrew his gaze, lifted the curtains and looked outside. At this time, as the carriage drove by, the houses beside the street were lit up without knowing it. The lights cast bright red and orange spots in circles on the stone steps. Residential houses with blue bricks and black tiles and brackets and rafters were walking backwards. The ridged beast made of curved tiles on the roof looked like a winding and undulating dragon, shadowy. The earth was hidden in the low night.
????Feeling that the eyes lingering on her body left, Princess Xianning pursed her lips. For some reason, a trace of sadness arose in her heart. She suppressed the complicated emotions and said softly: "Sir, if we can recover from unopening, what do you think?" Where will the thieves flee to?"
????It's better to ask some serious questions, otherwise, she wouldn't know what to do.
????Jia Heng turned his head and said: "It's possible. If we escape to Shandong, I don't know if Shandong can block it with heavy troops. As for the other routes, we won't be able to escape."
????As he spoke, he looked at Princess Xianning and chuckled: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."
????Princess Xianning: "???"
????If I don’t say this anymore, what does it mean? But what she wanted to hear, her husband seemed unwilling to say...and he was always aloof.
????Jia Heng thought for a while and asked: "When we get to the South Korean Duke's mansion, why don't you stay there for a few days? Your Highness will go over there when the war there becomes more stable."
????"Sir...do you not want me to follow you?" Princess Xianning suddenly heard this, her heart tightened, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed, and she stared at the young man opposite.
????Jia Heng said: "I am thinking that the two armies are fighting in front. Maybe there will be fighting. Your Highness is a rich man. It will not be too late for Your Highness to go over when the situation in the front is stable."
????This journey was full of dust, and Princess Xianning was also tired from running around. The royal eldest daughter could not really follow him to fight in the front military formation. If Duanrong Guifei had "meritorious achievements and no faults" that day, he must have considered it. However, Xianning came here this time because he wanted to observe more military affairs. Of course, he was also slightly worried. If he stayed with this fair-skinned, beautiful lady with a slender waist and long legs for a long time, he might... control her. Can't live.
"Sir, I'm fine." Princess Xianning said quickly, then softened her tone and said, "Besides, the fourth uncle and his family are all over there in Kaifeng Mansion, and we don't know what's going on. If there is any news, , I also need to write to my mother and concubines to inform them."
????Jia Heng said: "I think there should be news from Qu Lang in the past two days."
????Princess Xianning looked at the young man opposite her with sparkling eyes and said in a clear voice: "Sir, then I will follow you tomorrow."
????Jia Heng looked at the girl opposite, seeing the bright light in her eyes, nodded and said: "That's fine too."
????Princess Xianning secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said nothing else.
????Korea Government
????The sun sets in the west, and the vast twilight surrounds the earth. The lanterns on the pillars of the gatehouse have been hung, and the gold characters on the plaque of "Korean Duke" are hidden in the shadows. At this moment, the middle door is wide open, and the Korean Dowager sends away his eldest son Feng. Lian, together with his wife Xu and his son Feng Xian, welcomed the military minister Jia Heng and Princess Xianning.
????In addition to merit-based titles, the Han Dynasty actually also had a system of benevolence. Different merit titles may be hereditary due to high merit, or there may be an "agreement" to reduce the number of inheritance. Ennoblements are often given to the emperor's relatives. The title given to a relative of the state is generally not hereditary.
????"Coming, coming." At this moment, the servant in front of the door called, which also caused everyone in front of the door to become restless.
????Feng Lian looked into the distance and saw a large number of Jinyi captains and several carriages driving from the end of the street and approaching.
????"Hey." As Liu Jixian and Xia Houying waved their hands, the Jinyi captain paused.
"Is this Lord Jia's carriage ahead?" Feng Xian, Feng Lian's son, walked up first and asked loudly.
????Xia Houying and Liu Jixian had already dismounted and ordered Captain Jinyi to spread vigilance in all directions.
????Xia Houying stepped forward to meet everyone greeted by the Korean government, raised her hands and asked, "But the Feng family's young master in person?"
????Feng Xian nodded and said with a smile: "Wansheng is Feng Xian, and the person opposite is Mr. Jia? Wansheng and my father have been waiting for you for a long time."
????Because it was clearly stated in Jia Heng's invitation that Princess Xianning was accompanying her, so she naturally had to be expected by the Feng family, but the Feng family didn't know Jia Heng.
????While talking, I saw the curtain of the carriage with the lantern hanging lifted up, and a boy in python suit got out first, then held the curtain with one hand, and then a girl in a green skirt and palace clothes held the arm of the boy in python suit with one hand. , stepped on a pair of embroidered shoes on the ground, and a slim girl appeared, with shoulders that seemed to have been shaved off, and a plain waist, with a clear and beautiful face, and the make-up of Yunqiong Yue, which made half the street brighter. .
"Your Highness, the Korean government has arrived." Jia Heng said softly.
"Yes." Princess Xianning responded in a low voice, then looked towards the gate tower and saw the Feng family members who were welcoming them.
????Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "Jia Heng, I wonder if Mr. Feng is here?"
????At this time, Feng Lian greeted the general with a smile and said: "Master Jia, niece Xianning, you are here. The old lady has been waiting for a while."
????Princess Xianning had met this cousin and called out: "How is Uncle Feng always doing?"
????"Okay, okay." Feng Lian responded with a smile.
????At this time, Feng Lian’s wife, Mrs. Xu, smiled and stepped forward and said: "Xianning, I just told the old lady that it was time to come over at this time, but now that I have come, the old lady specially asked the kitchen to make your favorite food. dish.”
????Princess Xianning said softly: "It is Xianning's fault to let uncle and aunt wait here for a long time."
????"You listened to your brother's nonsense and didn't even wait for a while." Mrs. Xu smiled and took Princess Xianning's hand, and then enthusiastically invited her to the inner room.
????Everyone exchanged greetings, and several people entered the door of the Korean Duke's Mansion.
????Jia Heng was beside Princess Xianning, talking to Feng Lian, and entered the mansion together.
Behind him, Liu Jixian ordered Captain Jinyi to carry the gifts inside. The servants of the Feng family came over to help and passed the gifts inside.
????Feng Lian looked at the serious-faced young man next to him, smiled and said: "Zi Yu is really majestic and majestic. He is the queen of the generals. He went to Beijing during the New Year, thinking about meeting him, but he was burdened with trivial matters. , the ties have been delayed, and we have always been acquainted with each other. Now we meet in Luoyang, and we will have a good drink later."
????In the mansion, after he heard about Ning Guo, he immediately captured the two kings of Wei and Zheng as soon as he came to Henan, and sent troops and horses to surround the Wei and Zheng vassal residence to search for money and food. This matter has been reported to Luoyang Xunqi. Now that I have opened it, I see that it is really serious and serious, and does not look like a young man.
Jia Heng's face remained calm, but his voice was a little gentle, and he said: "Uncle Shi, you are so polite. If I hadn't obeyed the emperor's order to supervise the army to suppress the bandits, I'm afraid it would be difficult to set foot in the palace city of Luoyang."
When Feng Lian heard this, the smile on his face faded in time, and there was a bit of worry in his eyes, and he sighed: "Yes, Ziyu didn't know that after the fall of Kaifeng Mansion, Luoyang was shaken. Thanks to the imperial court's timely dispatch of the Beijing army." Come here and Luoyang will be as safe as a rock."
????Jia Heng took advantage of the situation and said: "Now the imperial army is rushing to help, and there will be soldiers and horses heading to Luoyang in the future. Uncle Shi, just relax."
????Princess Xianning was being walked in by her aunt Xu's hand, chatting and laughing. Listening to the conversation of the two people behind her, she couldn't help but feel a little sweetness in her heart. This scene seemed like... coming to visit relatives.
????Everyone passed through the Yimen, the Second Gate, and the Inner Gate, and walked along a green stone corridor with lush flowers and plants, heading towards the backyard. They saw the main house with a plaque inscribed "Fuxing Hall", and lights were lit inside and outside. Candlelight, all eight doors were wide open, and the Korean dowager stood under the bright lights, surrounded by her mammies and maids, smiling faces, surrounded by pink maidservants in cloud buns, skirts, hairpins and coats, glittering pearls and emeralds, and beautiful eyes.
????The Korean Mrs. has gray hair and is full of energy. She has a kind smile on her face. When she saw Princess Xianning in the green skirt and palace clothes, her eyes lit up and she called: "Zhi'er."
????Princess Xianning walked a few steps quickly, called out "uncle and grandma" as she approached, knelt down and saluted.
????The Korean Mrs. hurriedly reached out to help, took Princess Xianning's arm, and said with a smile: "I have been looking forward to you day and night to come as a guest. This can be regarded as your arrival. It has been a tiring journey on horseback. Are you tired?" ?”
While talking, several sisters and the sisters-in-law of the Feng family gathered around and talked to Princess Xianning with a smile.
Empress Dowager Feng's younger brother, the deceased Feng Taigong, had two sons, the eldest son Feng Lian and the second son Feng Zheng. Feng Zheng was not in Luoyang, but took his eldest son to Fujian to serve as the chief envoy. Next time, Feng Kang still has two daughters who have not left the court and are living with the Korean dowager at home, plus Feng Lian's three daughters who have not left the court.
????For a time, the hall was full of warblers and birds, with laughter and laughter.
????The Korean Tai Madam exchanged a few words with Princess Xianning, looked at Jia Heng not far away, and asked with a smile: "Zhi'er, is this Jia Ziyu?"
????At this time, the Feng family’s daughters-in-law were fine and didn’t shy away from it. They all looked away with a smile, while the five little girls, pulled by their nannies, hid behind the screen and secretly Looking at the young man wearing a black and red satin python suit with white lining and a wingless crown with a mountain shape on his head, he whispered.
Feng Lian smiled and introduced: "Mother, this is Jia Ziyu, the queen of Ningguo."
????"Junior has met the Korean lady." Jia Heng said with cupped hands.
????"I'll go to Beijing to recognize you." Mrs. Hanguo looked at the young man across from her, calling her "no courtesy", and said with a smile: "Mrs. Rongguo, I saw you last time, is your body still strong? "
????When Jia's mother went to the palace to seek mercy from Empress Dowager Feng over Jia She's matter, Mrs. Korea sat beside Empress Dowager Feng and watched. Later, out of curiosity, she inquired about Jia Heng's situation.
????Jia Heng said: "The old lady at home is in good health. Thank you for your concern, Madam."
Feng Lian then explained: "Mother, this time Ziyu is leading the army to destroy the bandits in Kaifeng."
Mrs. Korea nodded, her smile faded, and she sighed: "Hey, there's a chaos over there in Kaifeng Mansion, and people in Luoyang are in panic these past two days. You came here just in time."
????Jia Heng said: "Now that the Henan incident is happening, the imperial court is paying attention and will not let Luoyang suffer. Please rest assured, Madam."
Mrs. Han Han smiled and said: "You men can make up your mind about external matters, but I think Zhi'er and her father will send you to Henan, and you will definitely be able to calm down the chaos."
Feng Xian, the son of Feng Lian, was about twenty years old. He had a handsome face and was already married. He smiled and said: "My ancestors don't know something. Zi Yu is my young handsome man, a great general, and now he leads the capital." The deputy envoy of the battalion is in charge of more than two hundred thousand soldiers and horses."
????The Korean lady pretended to be annoyed and said: "You are a talkative little monkey, how could I not know about it? I heard about the military parade at Anshun Gate, and I also knew about it."
Feng Lian's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Xu, smiled and answered: "Mother, we can't just talk. It's already late. Why don't we let the kitchen prepare the food?"
????The Korean lady nodded, smiled and said: "Go."
????"Xian'er, I, you gentlemen sit down and talk, and Zhi'er and I will talk." The Korean lady greeted Princess Xianning.
????(End of this chapter)
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