Grand View Garden, Hengwu Garden
In the wing room, the lights were bright, and a group of girls with pink hair and hairpin skirts and jackets were talking happily, and the atmosphere of youth and beauty was silently flowing out.
Baochai and Daiyu sat on the warm bed holding hands, looking at Tanchun and Zhenlan with moist apricot eyes, and said softly: "There are some people in Beijing who don't deal well with Brother Heng and want to watch our jokes. , now no one should have any ill intentions, but now is only the first battle, so we need to be cautious in the future."
Immediately he looked at Daiyu who was standing aside. There was a look of concern on Li Rui's white face, and she said softly: "Zhen'er, is there any news from my uncle?"
In fact, according to the marriage relationship of the Xue family, Lin Ruhai should be called uncle, but if he was called from Jia Heng's side, it would not be wrong.
Daiyu shook her head gently, pursed her glossy lips, and said softly: "Dad didn't deliver any letters, so he must be busy at the moment."
Under Baoqin Liuye's slender eyebrows, her bright eyes couldn't help but blink, and she said softly: "Are Uncle Lin and Brother Heng in the same place at the moment?"
Brother Heng has made great achievements again this time. Maybe he will get married to his cousin after he comes back.
At that time she... was she the sister-in-law who seduced her brother-in-law?
Tanchun said: "My uncle is raising food and grass in the rear, so he probably doesn't stay together all the time. The money and food in the west are provided by my uncle to Brother Heng's army."
Daiyu said: "This war feels longer than before."
"As little as three months, as much as half a year." Tan Chun said softly.
Zhen Lan said softly: "Not necessarily. If something unexpected happens in the middle, it will be over."
And while there were a lot of people in the Grand View Garden talking about Jia Heng's war in the north, Yuanyang also came to the hall of Ningguo Mansion at the order of Jia Mu, and found Qin Keqing and explained the reason.
In the hall, Qin Keqing was dressed in a vermilion skirt. She had a plump figure. She had a gorgeous pink face with peach cheeks and willow eyebrows. There was a little baby fat on her cheeks, which could make water flow when pinched.
During this period of time, Qin Keqing Yuexin did not come on time, and he had not yet seen the imperial doctor, and he could not see anything at this time.
At this time, the beauty was talking to Mrs. You, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You. The news from outside had already reached the back house, and the hall was equally noisy. They were all secretly surprised when Yuanyang explained the reason.
Third Sister You's bright and bright face is even more rich and charming because of the gold and silver hairpins. Under the curved eyelashes, there is a smile in her beautiful eyes, and she purses her lips lightly. Pursing her lips, she said softly: "My uncle, I won the first battle this time. I think the time of triumph is not far away."
Youshi looked at Qin Keqing intently and said softly: "Sister, I have been on tenterhooks these days. I can finally have a good sleep."
After all, military warfare was too dangerous. Although Jia Heng had won many battles before, everyone in the capital was saying that this time it was a national war with the Jurchens. Naturally, some rumors spread to the Rongning Mansion.
Qin Keqing thought for a while and said: "It's not said outside that this is still the first battle. There will be wars in the follow-up. We just have to wait."
After a while, I heard bursts of joy and laughter coming from outside, "My dear."
It was Sister Feng who came in from outside, followed by Li Wan, but it was Jia Mu who ordered the two of them to come over and comfort Qin Keqing.
Qin Keqing turned her head, raised her eyes to look at the two of them, smiled like a flower, and said softly: "Sister-in-law Feng, isn't Sister-in-law Zhu accompanying the old lady?"
Sister Feng smiled and said softly: "The old lady asked us to come over and congratulate you."
People's lives are really different.
Qin Keqing nodded, with a bright and moving smile on her bright face, and said softly: "I've been worried about you these past few days."
Sister Feng had complicated thoughts and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I heard from the master and the old lady that under normal circumstances, such merit would lead to a title."
Even if he doesn't have those in the past, he can still be granted a title of marquis now. As the old lady said, that person is at least a prince.
This is a duke who is less than twenty years old, and is rare in the world.
But when I think about the various tricks that person used to bully me that day, I feel a little weird in my heart.
Li Wan Yingying sat down, her gentle and graceful eyebrows covered with a layer of sadness. She stared at the gorgeous and beautiful Qin Keqing, and couldn't help but sigh deeply in her heart.
Ke Qing's bright and charming color was something she could not match even when she was young.
While everyone was talking happily, the nun outside said: "Grandma, Kunning Palace sent a female official over, saying that the queen in the palace was giving something as a reward."
When everyone in the hall heard this, their expressions were startled at first, and then they all looked happy.
Li Wan looked at Qin Keqing and bit his pink lips. The palace was giving gifts again.
This means that a wife is valued based on her husband.
Sister Feng smiled and said, "The palace is here to give you rewards. Let's see what kind of good things are given to you this time."
I don’t know when I will be able to reward her with a royal uniform.
While everyone was talking, they left the hall.
Afterwards, everyone celebrated all night until midnight.
Chonghua Palace
Compared to the military parade at Anshun Gate last year, the Supreme Emperor, whose face and figure were obviously older, held in his hand the memorial that Emperor Chongping asked Dai Quan to deliver, and read the words on it. He was speechless for a long time, and his heart was filled with excitement.
In one battle, more than 4,000 Xianglan Banner elites were wiped out, and a total of more than 8,000 enemies were wiped out. This was a great victory that had not been seen in decades.
Empress Dowager Feng brought a bowl of rice porridge and said softly: "Jia Heng is still capable of fighting. He won a battle first when he arrived at the border. I think he can also win a big victory later."
The Supreme Emperor calmed down, slowly put down the memorial, and said in a green voice: "The risk of victory in this battle is great. Forty thousand cavalry will fight ten thousand. It is not easy to win. I am afraid that after the young man wins, he will underestimate the enemy and advance rashly. This is the case." It would be bad to win first and lose later. Fortunately, Jia Ziyu is still mature and prudent based on this memorial."
The Battle of Liaodong that lasted for more than 20 years can be said to be a worry in the heart of the Supreme Emperor. He did not pay attention to anything else, but he paid special attention to this Battle of Liaodong.
Empress Dowager Feng sat close and said softly: "Jia Ziyu is more cautious. Li'er also mentioned that he was thinking of marrying that girl Chan Yue to him."
The Supreme Emperor took the porridge, ate it with small mouthfuls, and whispered: "Is there such a thing? Jinyang's daughter seems to be giving her something."
Empress Dowager Feng said softly: "No matter how precious you are, you will always get married. Li'er has been here for so many years in a blink of an eye."
After the eldest princess of Jinyang became a widow, Queen Mother Feng also thought about proposing Luo Xin's consort to the eldest princess of Jinyang, but she was rejected by the eldest princess of Jinyang.
The Supreme Emperor said: "Her temperament is a bit like her brother, very stubborn."
When Queen Mother Feng heard this, she paused with the spoon in her hand and said nothing.
"Go and urge King Yong again." The Supreme Emperor paused slightly and whispered to the eunuch standing beside him.
The eunuch responded and hurriedly turned around and left.
After a while, Emperor Chongping finished discussing political affairs with the military aircraft and cabinet ministers, and came outside the Chonghua Palace. He saluted the Supreme Emperor who was sitting on the imperial couch and said, "My son, I have met my father."
The Supreme Emperor looked at Emperor Chongping and saw that he was thin and haggard. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart and said: "Excuse me. The memorial here says that Marquis Yongning has won the victory. How will the troops be mobilized next? Is it to pursue the victory? Or something else.”
Emperor Chongping said: "It is mentioned in the memorial that most of the Jurchen elites have not been lost. Ziyu is unwilling to confront the enemy head-on. He should be planning to send troops back to Datong after joining Ezhe."
The Supreme Emperor pondered for a moment and then said: "This Jia Ziyu is well aware of it. For example, if 40,000 elite elites from the Beijing camp are facing off against 10,000, it will be difficult to win. The Jurchens also have elites from other banners. It is better to be more prudent and win first and then lose. There are countless people in the history of Qing Dynasty. Even if the Han Dynasty guards the city and does not leave the city after this battle, it will not matter."
Today's big man really can't afford a big defeat.
Emperor Chongping nodded and agreed.
The Supreme Emperor pondered for a moment and then said: "That slave chieftain Tai Chi is extremely cunning. On the grassland, the terrain is unknown to me. If we want to win, it is almost impossible unless we use more to defeat fewer."
At this moment, Emperor Chongping sat down under the guidance of the inner prison and said: "Father, don't worry, Ziyu has a comprehensive plan in mind."
The Supreme Emperor said: "Yongninghou is a good man. He doesn't have the impetuousness of young people. He has the courage of the famous generals during the founding of the country and Emperor Taizong. You will make great use of him in the future."
Emperor Chongping said: "It was originally meant to be of great use. Jia Ziyu is not only good at military strategy, but also has profound insights into political affairs. He has helped with many government affairs."
"To put it this way, he is still an all-rounder." The Supreme Emperor's eyes narrowed and he said in a low voice.
At this time, seeing the father and son talking, Empress Dowager Feng had a complicated look in her eyes, and she left the palace and headed outside.
The Supreme Emperor sighed and said: "I am getting old, and I don't have much time left. What happens after my death is no longer up to me, and I won't see the recapture of Liaodong in my lifetime. Everything depends on you."
Emperor Chongping was silent for a moment and did not speak.
The Supreme Emperor suddenly looked at Emperor Chongping and said, "I know you have resentment in your heart."
Emperor Chongping was shaken, and his expression immediately returned to calm, and he said: "Father, I don't dare to do this."
Looking at the haggard and thin Emperor Chongping, the Emperor's old eyes under his gray eyebrows were condensed, his lips wriggled, and finally he sighed, waved his hand and said, "You can go back."
Originally, he wanted to say that although state affairs were important, he should still pay attention to his health, but because of King Yong's suspicious temperament, he thought that he said that he was ill and would have an heir early.
That's all, that's all.
Emperor Chongping stood up, bowed, and left.
The Supreme Emperor sighed, picked up the memorial and read it again, and murmured: "Jia Heng..."
Not long ago, Princess Kuaiji's consort mentioned in a letter that he would meet this person, which seemed like a hidden dragon.
If he is so good at conquering and fighting, if King Yong lives to his age again after Liaodong is annihilated, he will still be a loyal minister even if Cao Mang is still alive.
With Yongzheng's treacherous nature and superb political skills, there should be no day when the artifact is usurped.
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Just when the Han Dynasty God's capital city, the two supreme officials in the palace, and the peddlers and servants in the middle of the capital were all inexplicably excited about Jia Heng's great victory in the north.
A fierce offensive and defensive battle was going on in the Xuanfu area hundreds of miles away. The Jurchens mainly attacked from Xuanhua City and Dushikou.
xuanhua city
The drums were rumbling, and arrows were raining down from the city wall, while the armored Jurchen bannermen and Mongolian soldiers and horses below were fiercely attacking upwards. This was already the third day, and the Jurchens stepped forward to fortify the city, but still made no progress.
Xie Zaiyi frequently drew his bow and fired, and every time the arrow landed, it would bring up a cluster of blood flowers.
From noon to evening, the Jurchen troops retreated slowly.
Xie Zaiyi looked at the Jurchen soldiers with red and blue flags like the tide receded. His eyes passed over the Han army with many casualties, and his brows gradually furrowed into the character "Chuan".
Compared with the Jurchens who are not afraid of death, although the Han army's combat power is acceptable, it is still a little behind.
"Is there any news from Wang Ziteng?" Xie Zaiyi walked down the steps paved with blue bricks and went down to the city gate tower. He turned to deputy general Ding Xiang and asked.
Ding Xiang said: "Back to the general, five thousand soldiers and horses have been sent to support, but our troops are also somewhat stretched."
"What about Hebei?" Xie Zaiyi thought for a while and asked again.
Wang Ziteng relied on the pass to hold on and should not be captured easily. However, on the entire defense line of hundreds of miles, it was impossible to cover everything. It was easy to break through the pass and sneak into Hebei and Peiping.
Deputy General Ding Xiang said: "There is still no urgent request from Ji Town."
Xie Zaiyi pondered and said: "There are only 35,000 soldiers and horses in the city, while the Jurchen soldiers and horses are nearly 20,000. However, the Jurchen soldiers and horses are fierce. Our army's casualties in the past few days have reached one to one. Fortunately, it has not collapsed. It just keeps going like this, isn't it? Our army was defeated, and it was the Jurchens who took the lead in withdrawing their troops."
"The general means that they may not continue to attack Xuanfu." Ding Xiang asked.
Xie Zaiyi said: "If we can't take it in three days, it means we don't have enough troops. Unless the Jurchens don't hesitate to take casualties and attack with all their strength. But the Jurchens don't have many soldiers and horses, so they won't waste it like this."
When Ding Xiang was deep in thought, Xie Zaiyi's voice came to his ears: "Let people keep an eye on the real movements of our children, and beware of any tricks they are playing."
While Xie Zaiyi was discussing sending troops, Hauge and Yue Tuo were already worried about the towering strength of Xuanhua City.
The Jurchen headquarters did not have many elite soldiers and could not survive such a war of attrition during the siege, and the accompanying Horqin Mongolian soldiers and horses had already complained a lot.
"Brother, if we continue fighting like this, we will only lose our troops and generals," Haug said.
Yue Tuo nodded and said: "We need to think of a way. If we enter the fortress through other passes, as long as we can enter the land of Yanzhao and create chaos, the Han court will be exhausted, and even the Han court officials will impeach the Yongning Marquis. Then That’s when you have a chance to win.”
Hauge nodded and said: "And once we break through the wall, the Han army will be in chaos, and uncle and his red flag will be able to take advantage of it."
Dai Shan also led the Zhenghong Banner and the Mongolians from Horqin and Neikalkha, a total of 13,000 people, to roam around Ji Town in Peiping, mainly taking advantage of the opportunity to sneak into the land of Yanzhao.
In other words, Xuanhua City is no longer needed. Their purpose was not to capture Xuanda. They were angered by the provocation of the city's defender.
With this thought, Yue Tuo's heart skipped a beat. He was indeed delayed here for seven or eight days, and the energy of his troops was frustrated.
"It's not like this." Hauge whispered, and said thoughtfully: "We will withdraw our troops first, join forces together, and attack Dushikou."
Yue Tuo shook his head and said: "This strategy of attacking from the east to the west may be enough for an ordinary Han general, but I am afraid that the general of Xuanhua will not be able to get through it."
"Then what should I do according to my brother's wishes?" Haug asked.
Yue Tuo said coldly: "Still attack Dushikou."
Haug: "???"
Before Yue Tuo came to the map, he pointed to the location on the map and explained: "We are planning to increase troops at Dushikou to feign an attack, but the army will attack Beiping from here. Once this place falls, the Beiping Dusi will definitely send troops to help, and my father You can also get the opportunity to enter the Han Kingdom in Jizhou."
"Juyong Pass?" Hauge's eyes lit up and he whispered: "If you go down from this pass, you can enter Peiping. At that time, the whole land of Yanzhao will be shaken."
Yue Tuo said: "Then we can see the courtiers of the Han Dynasty fighting. The crime of allowing the Jurchens to enter the land of Yan and Zhao can be a big or small crime."
At this moment, the two of them did not know that Jia Heng had recently captured the blue-inlaid flag led by Prince Zheng Jierharang. In fact, Huang Taiji did not send anyone to spread the news at all. Without him, he was worried about shaking the war of the Jurchen Eight Banners. force.
In the past wars against the Han, the Jurchens were invincible if they were less than ten thousand. This has always been regarded as a saying for the Jurchens to establish their psychological advantage.
Now that the myth of invincibility has been shattered, Huang Taiji naturally does not want to affect the morale of the military.
And because Jia Heng achieved his first victory against the Jurchens, even if Juyong Pass was broken and the Jurchens joined the invaders, although there were rumors in the court, it was not enough to shake Jia Heng's position as commander.
Datong
Jia Heng has led Ezhe's Chahar Mongolians to Datong. Yesterday, the Beijing cavalry and Ezhe's cavalry united and had a tentative fight with more than 10,000 fine cavalry led by Azig. Although he was irritable, he still learned the lesson of Prince Zheng Jierhalang and did not fight recklessly. Instead, he plundered the Chahar Mongolian tribe that had not yet withdrawn to Datong. While monitoring the Han army, he reported to Huang Taiji.
Then the Eight Jurchen Banners and the Eight Mongolian Banners, with a total of fifty or sixty thousand men, led the army to Datong City.
Jia Heng stood on the city gate tower, holding a monocular telescope in his hand, looking at the tents in the camp in the distance, his face solemn.
The camp is surrounded by high ditches and deep gorges. This method of setting up camp was clearly taught by Han generals, not under the famous Han generals.
E Zhe on the side asked: "Marquis Yongning, what should we do now?"
Jia Heng said: "The infantry will arrive in Datong tomorrow. All that's left is to hold on to the city and be prepared for a long-term conflict."
This time he came not only with 50,000 fine cavalry, but also 60,000 infantry from the capital. After so many days of traveling, he had arrived at Datong, where he used his infantry to defend the city and then the cavalry mobilized to support Xuanhua.
Jiang Zining suddenly pointed to the distance and called: "General, where are you looking?"
Jia Heng followed the sound and picked up a telescope to look into the distance. He saw a large number of cavalry suddenly appearing behind the Jurchen cavalry.
"That should be Huang Taiji, the leader of Donglu." Jiang Zining's eyes burned brightly as he said, "The leader personally led the army to the expedition."
Jia Heng was looking with a telescope at the moment, and saw in the field of vision, under the yellow embroidered dragon flag, an old man in imperial robes riding a tall horse, surrounded by Jurchen cavalry wearing yellow armor, and several more A burly general.
Jia Heng looked at Huang Taiji. He had high eyebrows, gray hair, and deep wrinkles on his face, but he seemed to be in good spirits.
At this moment, the old man on the horse seemed to notice something. He raised his eyes and looked into the distance. His eyes were like an eagle, reflected in the telescope.
Of course, being so far away, Jia Heng, who was standing on Xuanhua City holding a telescope, could not be seen.
After staring like this for a while, Huang Taiji turned his head again and saw Dorgon talking to him.
Jia Heng put down the monocular telescope, met E Zhe's gaze, and said in a murderous voice, "Huang Taiji is here."
At this moment, Ezhe looked at the telescope in the hands of the boy in the python suit with some surprise, while the daughter Yaruo behind Ezhe blinked her clear eyes and looked at the telescope in the boy's hands with some curiosity.
E Zhe looked into the distance and said, "It looks like Huang Taiji's Zhenghuang Banner."
Jia Heng said: "Let's go to the city to discuss matters."
(End of chapter)
