Shenkyo
The pitch-black night shrouded the earth, while the sound of dogs barking in the streets and alleys was endless, and the lights in every house were lit one after another, and the horses' hooves clattered on the slightly wet bluestone road, which seemed to have a special rhythm.
The Xicheng mansion is brightly lit. This is the mansion that Emperor Chongping gifted to Chahar Mongolian Khan Ezhe. It was originally a palace of the previous dynasty, with several front and rear courtyards, attic cornices, rockery ponds, and is quite elegant and unique. .
Not long ago, when Nan'an was marching to the west and Jia Heng was marching south, Ezhe was decreed by Emperor Chongping to be the King of Meng, and he was given the rank of a county king to show his respect.
In fact, not only Ezhe but also other generals were given good houses, beautiful concubines, and food and clothing by the Han court to win over their naturalization intentions.
In the hall, Chahar Mongolian Khan Ezhe, his daughter Yaruo, son Agula and others were sitting together talking, because just in the afternoon, Jia Heng's famous assassin was delivered to his house.
"Father Khan, what are you doing here at this time, Lord Wei?" Agula asked with a surprised look on his face.
Yaruo was wearing a long aqua blue dress with a slim cut that highlighted her slim and graceful figure. At this moment, she was also looking at her father with a pair of black grape eyes.
During the time that the girl stayed with the man, she gradually accepted the clothing culture of the Han people. Her originally wild and beautiful face, with painted eyebrows and cheeks, pink lips, and a bit of exquisite makeup became brighter.
Heart of beauty in everyone.
Ezhe shook his head and sighed: "The name tattoo does not indicate the purpose of the visit."
Having been in the capital for almost three months, the central clan general seemed to be dazzled by the splendor and wealth of the sacred city, and he didn't know whether he should return to Monan Mongolia.
Not far away, Ulji was sitting on a chair, stroking his beard under his chin with his hand, his face thoughtful, and said: "Great Khan, this time the Han Dynasty suffered a complete defeat in the northwest war, and the Beijing camp re-led its troops to conquer the west. I heard that they were going on an expedition with fine cavalry, but judging from my experience, I think they are probably borrowing troops from the Great Khan."
"Then will our Chahar Mongolian tribe send troops?" Ezhe had a deep ravine on his forehead, his eyes flashed, and said: "The Han court has not said anything about letting us go back. If it wants to regain our ancestral land, it will not Big easy.”
Ulji said softly: "The Great Khan, now that he has reached an agreement with the Han Dynasty, he must also contribute to the campaign."
Ezhe sighed: "Why don't I know it? It just makes my people the same as the Han people from now on. After a hundred years, I will not be able to see the ancestors of Chahar Mongolia."
During the Longzhi period, this Mongolian Khan fought side by side with the King of Zhou and others, and he was well aware of the power of assimilation of Han culture.
"Khan, Duke Wei is here." At this time, the captain of the guard, Batur, came quickly from the eaves of the corridor, saluted Khan Ezhe and said.
"Let's go and greet them." Ezhe was silent for a moment and said to Ulji and Agula beside him.
Yaruo begged and said, "Father, let me go too."
Ezhe didn't refuse and responded softly.
At this moment, in front of the mansion with a tung-painted wood hanging and a plaque inscribed with the word "Meng Wang", Jia Heng and Chen Xiao dismounted from their horses. They were surrounded by a group of royal guards holding embroidered spring knives. They looked at ease. Look forward to Zixiong.
"Duke Wei, you are coming to your humble abode. I am sorry to welcome you from so far away. Thank you so much." Ezhe, his son Agula and his daughter Yaruo came out and looked at the young man in python suit.
Jia Heng nodded, looked at the burly middle-aged man, and asked, "How is Khan Ezhe doing lately?"
Ezhe smiled and said: "Very good, very good."
He couldn't help but glance at Chen Xiao who was not far away, and there were ripples of suspicion in his heart. He always felt that he had seen this junior high school student before. 3
Yaruo, the daughter of Ezhe, looked at the young man in python suit holding the Emperor's Sword with curiosity, her eyes filled with water, and she said softly.
Jia Heng and E Zhe exchanged pleasantries as they entered the palace and sat down in the hall. The servants served cheese tea and then left slowly.
E Zhe said: "Recently, the war in the northwest of Beijing has been raging. Duke Wei was in the south of the Yangtze River to supervise the new policy. He turned back on the middle road. I think he came here because of the affairs in the northwest."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "What Ezhe Khan said is true. Now the Heshuote Mongols in the northwest are raising their troops to do evil. The northwest territory of our Han Dynasty has fallen into the hands of the enemy. The army in the west has been wiped out in one battle! I am here When I returned to the capital for the first time, I was about to go to the northwest to suppress the bandits. However, the cavalry army of the capital camp sent 50,000 troops this time, and the strength of the troops was very limited. This time I came to borrow troops from Ezhe Khan to quell Qinghai."
Hearing this, Ezhe said: "If someone else borrows troops, I must still have doubts and worry that our warriors will die in vain. However, since Wei Guo has made it public, our warriors are willing to accompany Wei Guo on an expedition to the northwest."
Jia Heng looked happy and said: "Then on behalf of the Han people, I would like to thank the Mongolian Khan for his kindness."
In fact, Ezhe had no choice at all when he was living under someone else's roof, but he still had to speak softly and do hard things.
Ezhe stared at the young man in python suit and said, "But I also have a request. If our clan has been staying in Shenjing for many days, can we move to Mongolia to graze?"
Jia Heng said: "Of course it is possible. I have told the Khan before that Monan Mongolia was originally the grazing land of the Chahar Mongolian clan."
"If the Jurchen clan invades from Liaodong, what should be done?" Ezhe asked.
Jia Heng said with emotion: "Since the Holy One has made the Khan King of Mongolia, I, a big man, cannot tolerate the king of the vassal being deceived by the Jurchens."
This is a question of affiliation. At this moment, Chahar Mongolia seems to be listening to the tune but not the propaganda.
Ezhe stared at the young man with tiger eyes and said in a deep voice: "In that case, my army will send ten thousand troops to accompany the army to help defend the country!"
Jia Heng said: "Ezhe Khan, if we send out 10,000 troops, our troops are still a bit stretched, so why not send 20,000 troops?"
He leads 50,000 troops, plus 20,000 Mongolian elite cavalry, plus 20,000 to 30,000 troops and horses from Xining Prefecture. This is 100,000 troops and horses. This time, he will completely overthrow the Mongolian tribes in Qinghai.
"After repeated losses, there are not so many young and strong warriors in the clan now." Ezhe heard this and said quickly.
Suddenly, Yaruo's eyes flashed and she said, "Father Khan, Grandpa Ulji said last time that there are 40,000 to 50,000 young warriors in the clan?"
E Zhe glared at Ya Ruo, quickly looked at Jia Heng, and said with a smile: "My little girl is reckless and makes a mistake. She doesn't know the details of the clan."
Jia Heng looked at Yaruo, met those soft and shining blue eyes, and said softly: "Then according to Princess Yaruo's wishes, send 20,000 troops to Qinghai Mongolia. Chahar Mongolia was originally the Mongolian orthodoxy. , now going to Qinghai, we can also raise the banner of the Golden Family again."
He will slowly resolve the Mongolian issue.
Princess Yaruo lowered her head slightly, and under her curved eyebrows, her bright eyes were like a blue ocean, and her eyes seemed to be filled with a hint of shame.
Chen Xiao glanced at the young man and saw that the young man was making eye contact with Princess Yaruo, as if they were flirting with each other.
I can't help but watch right now. This man is just messing around with women.
Seeing this, E Zhe had no choice but to agree.
Ya Ruo said: "Father Khan, we can win this war even if we send troops and horses. By then, Father Khan's reputation will be resounding throughout Qinghai."
Ezhe responded softly.
After the two parties reached an agreement, Jia Heng said goodbye and left.
After leaving Ezhe's house, Jia Heng got on his horse and looked at Chen Xiao who was standing aside. He looked at the girl's thoughtful expression through the light of the lantern and asked, "What's the matter? She's worried."
Chen Xiao whispered: "I think Princess Yaruo is good."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "I'm jealous."
Since marrying him, Xiaoxiao has gradually become jealous.
Chen Xiaoni glanced at the young man and snorted: "I'm telling the truth."
He captured the girl Na Yaruo, and from then on he had the help of 20,000 Mongolian elite cavalry, which was the best.
Jia Heng smiled and said nothing, picked up the reins and walked towards Ningrong Street.
Chen Xiaoyu paused slightly and followed closely behind.
The two of them talked and rode back to Ningguo Mansion.
Ningguo Mansion, back house
Qin Keqing is sitting in the hall of the house. The beauty is wearing a light yellow dress. She has a plump body and a fragrant face. Next to her, the third sister You, the second sister You, and the You family are talking to each other. There is a little girl sitting on the embroidered pier not far away, it is Xiangling.
Ever since Sister Feng and Li Wan went to the south of the Yangtze River with the golden hairpins in the Grand View Garden, Ningguo Mansion has been somewhat deserted.
At least the usual clattering sound of mahjong gradually disappeared.
Qin Keqing leaned on the bed sideways, holding her forehead with one hand, taking a nap, listening to the conversation of several people. As time passed, the beauty became more and more sleepy.
"The uncle is back." At this time, a maid entered the hall and said in surprise to the crowd.
While he was talking, he saw Jia Heng coming from outside, with a hint of tiredness on his face.
Qin Keqing's face was filled with joy, her eyes fell on the face of the young man in the python suit, and she said: "Husband, you are back."
Jia Heng said: "But Qing, I just came back from Beijing Camp, why haven't you slept yet?"
When he came closer, he held the beauty's slender hand and said warmly: "The palace has decided to send me to the northwest. I have to leave in the next few days. I'm afraid it won't be September until I come back."
At that time, Jinyang should give birth first, followed closely by Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue, and then Keqing.
Third Sister You smiled softly and said, "We should be able to catch up with Sister Qin's delivery period."
Qin Keqing's eyes were as bright as water under her willow eyebrows, and she said softly: "My husband is fighting a war outside, so please be careful in everything."
Jia Heng nodded, took Qin Keqing's hand and said, "Don't worry, Qing."
Third Sister You asked curiously: "I heard from the Xifu people today that the uncle scolded the Nan'an family?"
Jia Heng said: "Those families are used to making trouble over nothing. I think they can calm down for a while this time."
To be honest, he is also a little tired now, because these people are jumping around regularly. They behave like Mrs. Wang when they are at home, and they behave like civil servants when they are engaged in political affairs. They are noisy like crows, chattering and annoying.
Third Sister You, with a voice as sweet as a warbler's, said with a smile: "That old pious woman has long been disliked by her. She is always making trouble and being noisy and troublesome. Taking away her honorary title this time is just a chance for her to say less. "
Second Sister You held a pink handkerchief embroidered with the pattern of Luan and Phoenix, and looked at the people who were talking with watery eyes. She wanted to saw off the gourd even more than Youshi beside her.
Jia Heng looked at Third Sister You on the side and said warmly: "Third Sister, things are urgent in the northwest right now. The wedding ceremony we had previously had to be held back a little."
The last time he came back, Xianning and Chanyue had just got married, and it was difficult to accommodate their third sister. This time, the national war was at the forefront. As the commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp, he was about to launch an army to avenge his shame. How could he not go to war? And take a concubine first?
Third Sister You's beautiful face, as beautiful as a spring flower, kept her smile undiminished and said, "Master, go and do your work. It's nothing. Now the whole city is watching your uncle go to the northwest. It's hard for him to take any more concubines."
Regarding the concubine ceremony, it actually doesn't matter if she takes it a little longer. She believes in him. It won't be too late for her to give him a son and a half daughter with a big belly.
After talking to Qin Keqing for a while and comforting the pregnant woman's sensitive emotions, Jia Heng returned to Qichiyuan without lingering and discussed with Chen Xiao about sending troops.
Grand View Garden, Qichi Garden
In the side room, on a lacquered wood table, a candlestick swayed, and the lights were bright and bright, reflecting a slender figure on the bookcase. Her slender hands were comparing the mountains and rivers on the map. Under her willow eyebrows, her eyes flickered, thinking. non-stop.
Suddenly hearing footsteps coming from outside, Chen Xiao raised his eyes to look at the young man and asked, "The strategy you mentioned before is to divide your troops and march westward."
Jia Hengxing came closer and said: "We still have to capture Huangyuan, but Huangyuan has been defeated several times and there are many spies in the city. This time, Jinyi Mansion will also accompany the army to eliminate the traitors first."
The terrain around Xining determined that Huangyuan still had to be recaptured.
Chen Xiao thought for a while and said: "Add the 20,000 elite cavalry and 70,000 cavalry from Chahar Mongolia, plus the soldiers and horses of Xining Prefecture, and it's almost enough. If the troops are used properly, we may be able to completely wipe out Qinghai and regain it." Western Region?"
Jia Heng said: "There are still desert Mongolian tribes entrenched in the Western Region. It is difficult to send troops to threaten them at the moment. If we can take back the Seven Guards of Guanxi, it will be a great achievement."
It is not something that can be solved now. It may have to wait until after the battle against the captives. The main purpose of sending troops this time is to clear up the adverse effects of the defeat in Nan'an, thereby paving the way for the Jiangnan New Deal.
Chen Xiao said: "That's fine."
Jia Heng looked at the girl intently, took the soft and delicate hand, and said: "Okay, let's go to bed first, there are still a lot of things to do tomorrow."
Chen Xiao glanced at Jia Heng, and the two entered the inner room.
Jia Heng hugged the girl and said softly: "Xiaoxiao, did Ezhe Khan see you back then? When I see him now, he seems a little suspicious of you."
Chen Xiao gently lifted up a strand of hair hanging down by her ears and hesitated: "When my father led the troops to Northern Xinjiang, he met E Zhe. It should be that he met me as a child at that time. "
Jia Heng thought for a while and said, "It was inconvenient to meet each other just now."
Under Chen Xiao's eyebrows, his narrow and clear eyes were charming and flowing, and he said angrily: "You just ask me to serve you, but you don't know how to serve me."
Jia Heng's face froze for a moment. To be honest, he looked for food in the sewers every day and was a little tired of eating the fungi. He didn't think about what he said for a while and said casually: "I'm a little tired of this, hiss... don't make trouble. Hey~"
Chen Xiao glared at Jia Heng, his clear eyes flashed, he spit out a pill, and said angrily: "How dare you get tired of me?"
She could be considered to be aware of the embarrassment and unreasonable panic that the demon concubine felt when she heard this person say "I'm tired of it".
Jia Heng said helplessly: "Okay, okay, I'm not tired of it."
Without saying much else, he passed by lightly and left to serve Princess Xiaoxiao.
On the top of the willow trees in the moonlight, dark clouds roll in, the wind blows occasionally, and lilac flowers sweep back and forth.
Jia Heng looked at the self-reliant beauty and said, "Xiaoxiao, do you know anything about Jin Xuan?"
Jin Xuan is really an old fox. His nephew Jin Xiaoyu was defeated, but his strength was not lost. When Nan'an was defeated, he was still as secure as a rock.
Chen Xiaoyu's face had a slight blush. For some reason, her tone of voice fluctuated up and down, and she said softly, "I know a little bit about him. He is the second brother of King Jincheng of Xining County. He is usually very scheming."
Jia Heng raised his eyebrows and received a look of irritation and shame from the girl, and said: "According to some information from Jinyi Mansion, Jin Xiaoyu probably led his troops to Huangyuan after hearing his encouragement."
"You want to take this opportunity to consolidate the Jin family's military power?" Chen Xiao asked.
Jia Heng looked thoughtful and said: "The Jin family in Xining has been divided for too long. When this war ends, it is best to find a way to let the Jin family go to Beijing."
It would be easier to deal with him if he was sent to the military aircraft office in the capital. Otherwise, it would be quite annoying if something happened to King Qin in the future.
After saying that, he patted the beauty gently. The crisp sound of snapping bamboo knots made the girl quite ashamed. She glared at Jia Heng with shy and angry eyes, and had no choice but to turn her back to the people and fish alone for eternity.
Jia Heng's voice was a little ethereal, and he lingered and said: "This time the cavalry went on an expedition, going deep into the barren land, plowing the streets and sweeping holes."
Chen Xiaoqing closed her eyes slightly, not knowing what she sensed. There was a hint of panic in her voice, and she said angrily: "Don't mess around."
Jia Heng looked slightly startled and said, "Okay, I wanted to let you know that I am not obsessed with demon concubines."
"You go and fuck that demon concubine." Chen Xiao said softly.
I don’t know how long it took, but the sound inside the curtain gradually became softer and became inaudible.
Jia Heng hugged the girl with a bright face and blushing cheeks from behind, and whispered: "Xiaoxiao."
Chen Xiaoming opened her eyes slightly, her face that was originally made of ice and jade bones was filled with rose-red aura, and even her petite and exquisite earlobes were moist. She seemed to be calming down in the stormy sea, and asked: "Call me do what?"
Jia Heng said: "If you think so, I guess I will have a child soon."
Just now, he had a whim, and the boating on dry land was also the reason. Xiaoxiao was a powerful force around him. If she was pregnant, he would have no one to use.
Xianning...can't be counted on at all.
Chen Xiaoni snorted, pinched the boy's hand gently, and whispered: "I'm going to give birth to you, you promised me back then."
Jia Heng chuckled, hugged the slender girl tightly, and said, "That's right."
He had promised Xiaoxiao that he would adopt a child for the King of Zhou and carry on the family line.
"Well, go to sleep." Chen Xiao whispered.
The two of them said nothing else and hugged each other to sleep.
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The night is deep and everything is silent. Crickets and insect chirps are heard under the vermilion palace wall. The palace guards patrolling the night walk back and forth between the palace roads, and the sound of heavy footsteps gradually fades away.
Palace Garden, Funing Palace
Emperor Chongping still didn't fall asleep in bed. He was holding a blue-covered book in his hand and looking at it by candlelight. It was a version of the Three Kingdoms.
Concubine Duanrong stepped forward lightly and said softly: "Your Majesty, please rest."
Emperor Chongping pondered and said: "I heard from Dai Quan today that Ziyu led the whole army in the capital camp in plain clothes and paid filial piety for the expedition. I think it was Ziyu's inspiring move. The army of 100,000 people in the expedition to the west was defeated, and there was no one in the sacred city. If few people have doubts, military morale will inevitably be affected."
"Zi Yu is not good at leading troops, so this is what he should do." Concubine Duanrong sat aside and said softly.
Emperor Chongping gently rubbed the cover of the book and said: "Yes, Ziyu has many plans. I look at the Three Kingdoms script and there are many ways of military administration and military strategies hidden in it. It is really all-encompassing."
Since being busy with state affairs, these three countries have read less.
Concubine Duanrong's cold and graceful jade face now showed concern, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, if Ziyu goes away, he will definitely succeed immediately."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "It should be okay for Ziyu to lead the army."
It would have been better if Ziyu had been used to go to the northwest from the beginning, and there would not have been such a huge defeat. Maybe now we have heard the news of victory, and there is also good news about the Jiangnan New Deal.
It can be said that during this period, the emperor felt guilty about the gods all the time.
Sixty thousand elite members of the Beijing camp were buried in the northwest.
While Emperor Chongping was worried about the expedition to the west, the civil servants in the court were also worried about the second expedition to the northwest.
Although he was well aware of Jia Heng's ability in using troops, after all, the Han Dynasty had just suffered a defeat, and the civil and military officials in Shenjing City were also somewhat unsettled.
It can be said that the Prince of Nan'an County single-handedly chipped away the self-confidence that Jia Heng had accumulated through several battles against the captives.
Just like that, time flies by like water.
Five or six days passed in the blink of an eye. After intensive preparations, the Western Expedition Army led by Jia Heng, the Duke of Wei, gathered 50,000 elite cavalry from the Beijing camp and 20,000 elite Chahar Mongolian cavalry. With the expectations of Emperor Chongping, The civil and military ministers of the Han Dynasty hesitated and headed to the northwest.
In addition, Shuo Tuo, Zhang Shang and others from the Jurchen mission were also brought in prison cars.
(End of chapter)
