Kunning Palace
Emperor Chongping finished his dinner in the presence of Empress Song, took the teacup, rinsed his mouth, and was about to take the decoction.
Suddenly, at this moment, Xiang Daiquan from the Daming Palace came hurriedly from outside the palace and called: "Your Majesty."
"Is the matter settled?" Emperor Chongping asked hurriedly.
"We have already sent people to the Zhenguo Palace to announce the decree and arrest the relevant people." Dai Quan whispered, and before Emperor Chongping asked again, he took out the book from the sleeve, bowed, handed it over his head with both hands, and said: " Your Majesty, on the way to convey the decree, I met Qianhu of Jinyi Mansion. It was Jia Ziyu’s flying pigeon delivering the message. I have just compiled it and forwarded it to you. I would like to ask Your Majesty to read it."
The reason why he did not go to the Duke of Zhen's Mansion to announce the decree in person was because he met Qian Hu from Jinyi Mansion on the way.
There is no need to think about it, Jia Ziyu’s flying pigeon delivering the letter must be good news!
Dai Quan thought so.
But no matter how good the news was, he didn't dare to open it first and presented it like a treasure.
The lesson learned the day before yesterday was painful!
"Quick, bring it to me quickly." Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongping raised his brows, put down the soup in his hand, and called out quickly.
Like Dai Quan, even the emperor had a strong premonition that it would be good news, at least not bad news.
Seeing the emperor put down the bowl of soup and medicine, Empress Song's beautiful eyebrows condensed and then relaxed. Now the war on the front line is related to the safety of the Han Dynasty, and it is impossible for Your Majesty not to be concerned about it.
And Jia Ziyu's flying pigeon message is probably good news.
Thinking of Jia Ziyu, I couldn't help but think of that day, when the emperor fainted, he...
Emperor Chongping took the book, and Empress Song took the female official's palace lantern in her delicate hands. Under the candlelight, he flipped through it, and the anxious look on his originally cold face gradually dissipated.
"Your Majesty, what did Jia Ziyu say?" Queen Song's clear phoenix eyes under her eyebrows were full of concern.
Emperor Chongping heaved a sigh of relief, with a look of excitement on his face. He put down the paper and said: "Ziyu has led his troops into Luoyang. Luoyang City is fine. In addition, the report also said that Wei and Zheng Over the years, the feudal lord has owed more than 3.5 million shi of grain and fodder to the Henan Prefecture. Jia Ziyu, cavalry in brocade robes and soldiers from the Beijing camp, cooperated with Henan Prefecture Yin Meng Jinwen to recover the grain and fodder from the Wei Zheng Fan's residence. He reported it in detail, including military reports and memorials. Delivered by express delivery six hundred miles away."
When Queen Song heard this, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Nothing happens in Luoyang, that's good."
If Luoyang falls, the sky of the Han Dynasty will really fall. Even if the Queen Mother doesn't say it in the past few days, she can still see the anxiety in her mood.
Alas, I don’t know how my fourth brother is doing in Kaifeng Mansion.
The Queen sighed quietly in her heart.
Emperor Chongping looked at the deep night outside the palace and said: "Now the imperial army is in Luoyang, and Luoyang is already as safe as a rock. But Ziyu didn't mention the matter of grain and fodder. I almost forgot. Ziyu led the army there, and the grain and fodder was gone." Transportation is also a problem. Money and food are what we need to fight the war, as well as provide comfort after the chaos is over. But money and food are indispensable. Henan has suffered from disasters for many years and cannot make ends meet. Today, Wei and Zheng vassals are using arrears of taxes and grain to make up for the deficit and calm the situation in Henan. , it can be said that it also solved a big trouble for the court, as the court no longer has to transport grain to Henan thousands of miles away."
By the end of the sentence, his tone was a bit excited.
What does it mean to be a worry-free minister?
Not only does it take one step at a time, but it also takes care of everything, so you don’t have to worry about it.
Three and a half million stones of rice and grain were put into the Henan treasury. Now there was no shortage of money and food even for post-war appeasement. Three and a half million stones were more than enough to suppress the chaos in Henan. How much effort did this save the court?
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but think of the young man's firm and confident words.
"Everyone in Henan is rebelling. I boast that I can calmly suppress them, but the Holy One is heartbroken because of the military affairs..."
Now it seems that Ziyu was prepared for a rainy day and had a target in mind, which is not frivolous.
Emperor Chongping thought about it, and his confidence in the war in Henan also surged in his heart.
Perhaps, in the eyes of future generations, Jia Heng's words are just like Wei Yanshou's heroic words in Hanzhong: "If Cao Cao raises the whole world and comes, I will reject it for the king. If a hundred thousand people come, I will swallow it for the king."
Um? Wei Yan's head has a bone in his back, which is a sign of bad luck.
As for the emperor's brothers, the emperor naturally had no mercy or intolerance, and would later punish the two vassals and make them return to the grain fields to appease the people of Henan.
Empress Song listened to the excitement in Emperor Chongping's voice, her face was calm, and she felt a little happy in her heart. She said softly: "Your Majesty sent Ziyu to Henan. Now it seems that most of the problems have been solved, and the only thing left is to put down the rebellion." , just the Wei and Zheng dynasties?"
If she remembered correctly, the Wei and Zheng dynasties were the cousins of the Supreme Emperor.
Emperor Chongping said coldly: "The two vassals have owed the imperial court taxes and grains for decades. The local officials in Henan have been unable to restrict it and have delayed it to this day. Now they have included their grains and consolidated the treasury to alleviate the national crisis."
Queen Song sighed softly and had no words to say.
Emperor Chongping frowned, and suddenly remembered something, and said: "Speaking of money and food, the Jingying camp sent 80,000 infantry and cavalry. I heard that Ke Dao and Shangshu said that the money and food turnover was not enough. It is not necessary to use the strong troops of the Jingying camp to suppress the bandits. There are so many soldiers and horses, it’s just a pedantic opinion. If we don’t use heavy troops to wipe them out quickly, how can we let the bandits enslave the people and destroy several provinces?”
In addition to the mediocrity in the military department and the cleaning up of those who are just a few, there are also officials in the Department of Science and Technology who will be rectified tomorrow, demoted some, and imprisoned some.
It seems that Gong Yanming, the censor of Yunnan Province, recently made some monstrous words to confuse the public and confuse people's hearts. Who is standing behind him? Do you really think he doesn't know?
Thinking of this, the emperor looked at Dai Quan aside and said in a deep voice: "Inform Xu Lu, the censor of Zuodu, that Gong Yanming, the censor of Yunnan, has deceived the public with his evil words and is cunning and arrogant. He will be imprisoned for questioning, and Xu Lu will be asked to borrow money from the capital. Taking advantage of the opportunity of inspection, we will strictly organize the capital inspectorate."
As the emperor received the news that Luoyang was safe and that rice and grain were in place, his mind settled down and he began to focus on the court situation again.
"My servant obeys the order." Dai Quan responded with his hands in hand.
Seeing that the emperor's face was gloomy and uncertain, as if he was overthinking about state affairs, Empress Song's fair skin changed slightly, her beautiful eyes looked at Emperor Chongping worriedly, and she couldn't bear it, and said softly: "Your Majesty, I don't know what happened to Zhi'er. She is as tall as she is and has never traveled far. Did Ziyu Feige mention Xianning in his letter?"
As expected, Emperor Chongping's attention was diverted. Thinking of his daughter, his cold face showed a hint of relief, and he said: "The secret report also said that Xianning was beside Ziyu and went to Luoyang together. It was nothing serious. It’s hard for her to be a girl and have to work so hard.”
After saying that, he turned to Queen Song and said warmly: "Let me talk to Concubine Rong and don't worry too much. Ziyu has always been thoughtful. Since he is willing to take Xianning with him, he will not let her make any mistakes." .”
Now the two of them went to Henan to fight the rebellion together. They are the same age and get along day and night, and they develop feelings even if they can't.
From now on, as both monarch and minister, and son-in-law, they can work together to regain Liaodong.
Empress Song responded, then turned around and ordered the female officials to inform Concubine Duanrong.
Emperor Chongping looked at Dai Quan and said, "In addition, send someone to inform the ministers on duty at the cabinet and the Military Aircraft Department that Ziyu has led his troops to Luoyang. Don't worry."
Now that Luoyang has not been lost, the panicked people in Shenjing can calm down a little.
Emperor Chongping thought for a while, then called Dai Quan and said, "By the way, I'll send someone to inform the Jia family again, and tell them that Ziyu has arrived in Luoyang, and will give him a hundred pieces of silk sent by the Jiangning Weaving Bureau the day before yesterday." The two mansions of Ning and Rong."
There are punishments and rewards, which should be able to dilute some of the viciousness of excessive punishment, Emperor Chongping thought.
Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, Dai Quan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that good news is good news. The dark color on his fair face dissipated a lot, he bowed and saluted, and whispered: "I obey the order."
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Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall
The lights were bright, surrounded by pearls and emeralds, with orioles and swallows, and beautiful eyes. Jia Mu was sitting on the Arhat bed, talking accompanied by Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang, Feng Wan and others. She had just had dinner and sat together. say.
Sitting on the embroidered piers on the left and right sides were sisters Yuanchun, Yingchun, Tanchun, Baochai, Daiyu and Xiangyun, talking in low voices.
"Brother Heng has been there for two or three days. I don't know if he has arrived in Luoyang." Jia Mu suddenly sighed and mentioned Jia Heng.
Yuan Chun's plump and graceful face also showed a worried look, and her pink lips slightly parted as she said, "Old lady, if Brother Heng arrives in Luoyang, he should send someone to report to the court to reassure people."
"What the eldest sister is saying is that Luoyang is in danger, and many officials in Beijing are also paying attention to it in the past two days." Tan Chunyingxiu frowned and continued.
The girl has been regretting not going to Luoyang with Princess Xianning for the past few days.
"Old lady, the master is back." At this moment, Lin Zhixiao entered the hall and said to the people sitting at the top.
Jia Mu was stunned when she heard this. As she was talking, she saw Jia Zheng changing into a long robe and a Confucian shirt and walking in from outside.
"Zheng'er, you're not meeting guests in front, what's wrong?" Before Jia Zheng could salute, Jia's mother turned her eyes to Jia Zheng. Seeing that Jia Zheng's expression was wrong, her heart moved slightly and she asked, "Is something going on outside?"
As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue both looked at Jia Zheng with questioning eyes. Yuan Chun and Tan Chun also looked at their father, whose expression was a little more solemn than usual.
"Does mother know that something happened at the Zhenguo Palace?" Jia Zheng sat down and said with a complicated expression.
Jia's mother was surprised and said: "Zhenguo Gong, Niu's family? What can happen to his family?"
Mrs. Wang's heart moved, and she thought to herself, could it be that the palace was blaming the false victory report?
That day, the Niu family and the Liu family sang in harmony and talked about the eldest girl in her family. They deserved retribution.
"The imperial edict was just passed on from the palace. Niu Jizong betrayed and became a thief. In addition to the title of the Zhenguo Duke's palace, the Holy Emperor also... the Yi and Qi tribes." When Jia Zheng said the last word, there was a bit of unbearable look on his face, and his voice was a little deeper. point.
The founders of the country were awarded the title after Taizu conquered the world. Most of the four princes and eight princes were old relatives. Although there were conflicts due to Guo Yong's previous work, after all, they were old friends for many years. For example, they were expelled from the title and exiled. After more than ten years, , perhaps the divine grace is so great that there is still the possibility of forgiveness.
At this time, it goes without saying that the Yi tribe has completely lost its incense in the Zhenguo Palace. Perhaps after a few generations of kings, future generations of kings will show mercy to the nobles who lost their incense at the beginning of the founding of the country. A lower-ranking title was enshrined in the ancestral temple.
As soon as Jia Zheng said what he said, everyone in Rongqing Hall was in awe.
The three Yi tribes?
The remaining smile on Sister Feng's gorgeous face disappeared, and a sense of fear arose in her heart. After a while, she thought of what happened the day before, and sneered in her heart.
Jia Mu quickly asked: "What about Mrs. Zhen Guotai and the Niu family?"
Jia Zheng sighed and lamented: "Fu Tongpan said that the female family members should be admitted to the Jiaofang Division, but they are currently being held in the Inner Factory Prison. After their identities are verified, they will be sent to the Jiaofang Division."
Jia Mu was silent for a moment, and there was no trace of gloating on her old face, but a sigh of relief.
Li Wan Xiuya frowned, feeling a chill in her heart, and her eyes showed surprise and uncertainty.
Even though she was a high-ranking lady, Mrs. Zhenguo, she ended up like this because of her carelessness?
Aunt Xue also had a bit of fear on her face. She calmed down and sighed secretly. Although she was not a royal concubine and did not have the honor and dignity of going to the palace to watch the ceremony the day before yesterday, at least she did not have to take such a big risk.
Places such as Jiaofangsi can be said to be the most filthy places in the world. It is almost impossible to imagine where the wives of former officials ended up.
Baochai, who was sitting next to him, was holding a handkerchief, and his plump face, as white as a white begonia stamen, showed a hint of thought.
Daiyu didn't feel much about it. The ups and downs of the officialdom were probably like this.
Jia Mu sighed and said in a clear voice: "The Niu family... it's over. The incense sacrifice to the Duke of Zhen Guo has been cut off."
Even though Jia Mu's heart is broad, her body is fat, her face is solemn, there is a sense of sadness in her heart.
Among the founding nobles, the four princes and eight princes had a high status. From then on, the dukes in the country were eliminated and the clan was destroyed. From now on, there are only four princes and seven princes.
Well, no, it seems that her Rongguo Mansion has also been expelled?
Thinking of this, Jia Mu's breath froze. How could she meet the two generations of Rongguo Dukes after a hundred years if she could not keep the Rongguo title?
Mrs. Wang's face looked joyful at this moment, she squeezed the beads tightly, and she secretly exhaled in her heart. If she hadn't been in Rongqing Hall, she would have almost cursed.
Deserve it! retribution!
Let the old witch talk nonsense about her eldest daughter!
The beautiful eyes under Yuanchun Liuye's eyebrows narrowed and she said softly: "The concubine conferment ceremony was a good one the day before yesterday. If there hadn't been the false news of success, even if the palace was shocked and angry, they would have sympathized with the founding heroes, not like this... "
Jia Zheng shook his head and sighed: "It is originally a capital crime to deceive the emperor by asking for merit and neglecting the emperor. In addition, betrayal is added to the treason. Now the Yi tribe, alas..."
Although Jia Zheng felt that the killing was excessive, when he thought about the emperor vomiting blood and fainting due to it, he also felt that the fate of the Niu family was not too harsh.
And just when everyone was sighing with emotion, suddenly a nun from outside hurriedly came to the house and said: "The angel in the palace is here."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in Rongqing Hall was startled. At this time, the angel from the palace came over, could it be...
But after a while, I realized that I was overthinking it.
Jia Mu looked at the nanny and asked, "What are the angels doing here at this time?"
Facing the gazes, the nanny smiled and said: "Old lady, madam, master, the angel in the palace said that he was sending a message to the general. Uncle Heng has already led his troops to Luoyang and rewarded him with hundreds of pieces of silk. Come here, they are available in both Rongning and Ningfus."
When everyone heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief and at the same time, they were overjoyed.
Tanchun said: "Brother Heng has gone to Luoyang, so Luoyang should be fine."
When Jia Mu heard this, she felt happy and said, "Zheng'er, go and have a look. Be careful not to wait for people coming from the palace."
Jia Zheng also showed joy on his face, agreed and went forward.
Mother Jia first looked at Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang, who had different expressions on their faces, and then decided to "give up" in an instant. She turned to Yuan Chun and Tan Chun, and asked with a smile: "Big girl, third girl, do you know this gift of silk?" Silk, what did you say?"
In fact, when Baochai hides his clumsiness and Daiyu remains silent, Yuan Tan is the intellectual responsible for the new generation of the Jia family.
Yuanchun's bright and beautiful face was thoughtful, and he said softly: "Now that Brother Heng has arrived in Luoyang, Luoyang will be safe and sound, but he won't be admiring the silk, and the angels in the palace didn't explain it clearly."
"Maybe there are other things that we can't know about, but it's always a good thing." Tan Chun said with a chuckle.
"Yes." Jia Mu smiled.
Baochai sat aside, looking as if through the distant night, looking at the person in Luoyang who was haunted by his dreams.
I hope Brother Heng comes back from the rebellion smoothly.
Sister Feng smiled and said, "Ancestor, it's still early at this time, so I'm taking Ping'er to Dongfu to see my brothers and sisters."
In the past two days, because Jia Heng was away with his troops and not at home, Sister Feng often went over to talk to Qin Keqing to relieve her boredom. Yesterday, the two of them talked until midnight, and even stayed in the outer room of Qin Keqing's house in Ningguo Mansion.
"Go, she's been worried a lot these past two days, please stay with her more." Jia Mu said quickly.
At this time, Tanchun said softly: "Ancestor, I'm going to see my sister-in-law too."
Just now, Xiangyun, who was listening to everyone talking with his apple-shaped face supported by one hand, also got up and said with a smile: "Third sister, I will go too."
At this time, several girls were going to Ningguo Mansion. Yuan Chun hesitated for a moment, with a hint of hesitation on his round and white face. Finally, he clutched the handkerchief and sighed.
When she went to see Ke Qing, she felt a little guilty, so she might as well not go.
Jia Mu turned to Baochai and Daiyu, and said with a smile: "Girl Baochai, girl Lin, you guys should go over and talk. Brother Heng was in a hurry to lead the troops that day, so the two of them didn't say goodbye much, and they missed you very much. When sisters go over and have a conversation, it can be more intimate and lively."
At that time, the military situation was as urgent as a spark, and Jia Heng was destined not to say goodbye to his family members one by one.
As soon as Jia Mu said this, Baochai pursed her lips, stood up, and said to Aunt Xue, "Mom, I'll go over and have a look too."
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Go."
If you don’t go now, when will you go?
It was the time to establish a good relationship with Dongfu. My daughter had always been smart, so she had gone to Dongfu to sit with Brother Heng's daughter-in-law in the past two days, but for some reason, she seemed to be sleepwalking and absent-minded when she came back.
How did Aunt Xue know what Baochai was thinking? She was worried about Jia Heng's war abroad, looking forward to his safe return, and thinking about the marriage due to meritorious service. She also had a hidden worry in her heart, which was the matter of the Xianning princess. She was worried about gains and losses for a while. do not know what to do.
Yingchun was stunned on the spot, wandering in the sky, but suddenly she felt her sleeves being pulled off. She looked at Si Qi and saw him winking at him.
After being stunned for a moment, he came to his senses and got up. Under the light of the lamp, his newly set cheeks looked soft and rosy, gentle and silent, and he said softly: "Old lady, I'll go back and rest first."
Siqi: "???"
Everyone was feeling strange, but this feeling only passed away in a flash.
Fortunately, at this time, Xiangyun took Yingchun's arm and said with a smile: "Sister Ai, it's still early. Why don't you go back to bed and go to Dongfu to do something."
The girl is charming and innocent, her smile is just that she can't speak clearly. She not only pronounces "二" as "love", but also pronounces "sitting" as if she pronounces "do".
Yingchun had no choice but to follow Xiangyun and head towards Dongfu. He just glanced at Siqi and quickly lowered his eyes.
So, Feng Wan, Chai Dai, and Xiang Yun followed the sisters towards Dongfu.
Ningguo Mansion
Qin Keqing asked Aunt Cai to withdraw the money from the accounting room and send the angel away. He sat down in the inner hall and was talking with Second Sister You and Third Sister You.
There was a hint of joy on the pretty and beautiful face of Second Sister You. The girl with a colorful heart and willow belly was so charming that she said: "Sister Qin, when uncle arrived in Luoyang, he was rewarded with silk in the palace. What does this mean?" ?”
"What else could it mean? Honorable favor of the Holy Family. I heard that the palace is worried about things in Luoyang. Now that the uncle has arrived in Luoyang, I think the Supreme Lord in the palace can also relax." Sister You said with a chuckle.
Qin Keqing said softly: "Maybe there is this reason, but I don't know anything else. The internal prison officer said that the uncle brought good news, but he didn't say anything specific."
While several people were talking, they heard Yin Ling's laughter coming from outside and said, "Everyone in the Dong Mansion says that Third Sister is a resourceful female general. She also knows about the war outside."
It was Sister Feng's voice.
However, he called his mother and did not let her report.
Sister Feng often came over to talk to Qin Keqing in the past two days. Grandma also knew about the friendship between the second grandmother Lian and her own grandmother, and she also respected her.
While they were talking, a large group of orioles, including Sister Feng, Li Wan, Baochai, Daiyu, Yingchun, and Xiangyun, came to the inner hall surrounded by the maids and nuns.
"Sister-in-law Feng, you're here." Qin Keqing smiled, walked up to Baochai, then glanced at Baochai, their eyes met, their eyes were a little softer, and he said: "Sister Xue, sister Lin, second sister, third sister, Yun younger sister."
Everyone also called sister-in-law.
Baochai looked at the gorgeous beauty, walked over gracefully, and said with a chuckle: "Sister-in-law, I was sitting and talking with the old lady just now. Did you hear that the angel has come?"
Since everyone was in front of me, it was naturally not easy to call her sister directly.
Qin Keqing smiled sweetly and said: "Did you hear it too? It was said that the uncle sent these silks and silks when he arrived in Luoyang. He said he brought good news, which made me confused."
Although everyone vaguely felt that these words were a bit strange, they did not doubt that he was there.
Daiyu's starry eyes were condensed under the smoke, and she felt that this tone was a bit unusual.
In fact, it is more like a daily conversation between two sisters who serve the same husband.
Otherwise, Qin Keqing should say "Brother Heng" instead of "Uncle".
Sanjie You took a look at the girl in a honey-colored coat and skirt, with a plump face and a bright smile, and thought, that one seemed to like plumper ones, and even Qingwen didn't come out on top. Could it be that she was a little thin? Already?
But whether you are thin or not is not something you can tell at a glance. How would that uncle know how powerful she is, Second Grandma You, unless she takes off her clothes? !
Sister Feng took Qin Keqing's hand and said, "Brother and sister, I want to tell you something."
"Sister-in-law, tell me." Qin Keqing greeted the sisters to sit down and followed Sister Feng to sit down.
Sister Feng raised her eyebrows, Danfeng saw a cold glint in her eyes, and said softly: "The master came back and said, I was stunned when I heard it, saying that the Duke of Zhenguo's house was condemned by the palace, and the three tribes were wiped out. "
With that said, he discussed the previous discussion with Jia Mu. The wife of the back house was originally happy to discuss the shortcomings of the Zhang family and the Li family.
In fact, in the past two days, Qin Keqing and Sister Feng, the best friends in the original novel Red Mansions, talked about almost everything. Sister Feng naturally asked about some rumors Qin Keqing heard in Xifu, which was the day of the ceremony of King Wei's concubine ceremony. The Duke Zhenguo's family, the Duke Liguo's family, and the Princess Nan'an's family said unpleasant things in front of the old lady, his wife, and Qin Keqing.
When Qin Keqing heard this, her face changed slightly and she said, "This...I just heard it, why is it like this?"
I can't think of a good adjective at the moment.
If there was any joy in revenge in my heart, I actually didn't. I just felt a little miserable.
He sighed and said, "It's too miserable."
Sister Feng said: "I know you are kind-hearted and pitiful, but I don't know why they cursed us behind our backs."
Qin Keqing sighed and said: "We are also old relatives. Although we have some grudges, we don't want to be like this."
(End of chapter)
