palace garden
Emperor Chongping's face was gloomy, and he returned to the harem all the way. When he arrived in front of Kunning Palace, he was still angry and said coldly: "This Cen Weishan is simply alarmist and full of nonsense!"
Dai Quan, who was not far away, did not respond, but his heart was already inexplicably frightened.
"Your Majesty." At this time, Empress Song looked at Emperor Chongping, who was full of anger, and said softly: "What's wrong?"
Your Majesty was obviously happy when he went to see the courtiers, but why did he come back so angry?
Emperor Chongping said coldly: "Zitong, someone in the court is slandering me again, saying that Ziyu has made such great achievements at such a young age. Tai'a insists that he is no different from what he was in Nan'an before he led the army!"
Today's treatment of Cen Weishan actually means settling old and new accounts together.
When Queen Song heard this, her white and jade face suddenly changed. She was frightened and whispered: "This...isn't this evil talk to deceive the public?"
Emperor Chongping sneered and said: "They all think that I am a jealous and mean king. They use this to drive a wedge between the emperor and his ministers, causing me to destroy the Great Wall or cause the wall to collapse."
Tan Daoji was killed by Liu Yilong, Emperor Wen of the Song Dynasty. People at the time said that he had destroyed the Great Wall.
Empress Song advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down. You have been provoking this for a day or two. Your Majesty is as kind to Zi Yu as a mountain, and as close as a father and son. No one will believe those villains who are jealous of the wise and capable, and talk about this estrangement." "
Emperor Chongping took a deep breath and said: "Everyone's mouth shines brightly, but their bones are destroyed. Ziyu's talent is so brilliant that it will inevitably arouse jealousy."
In fact, the fact that the emperor was so angry just showed that there was indeed a trace of fear deep in his heart that he was unwilling to admit.
After all, the son-in-law is too capable, too talented in both civil and military affairs, to be worthy of being a minister...
Empress Song's beautiful eyes were as bright as water. She gently pulled Emperor Chongping's sleeve and said softly: "Your Majesty, Ziyu is about to start his class."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said in a low voice: "Send people to use fast horses to inform Xianning and Chanyue in the south. Perhaps it will not be too late to go south after Ziyu brings his troops back to the capital."
He married his daughter and niece to Zi Yu. How could Zi Yu dare to be disobedient while he was around?
Seeing that Emperor Chongping's anger had subsided, Empress Song also breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, please go and rest first."
Emperor Chongping suppressed his anger for the time being and followed Queen Song into the palace.
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Korean house
"The master is back."
The servant at the door shouted loudly. The lantern under the eaves swayed, and the word "Han Zhai" on the plaque was mottled with gold paint.
Han Huang's sedan landed under the eaves of the large porch. He reached out to lift the curtain and came out. He was greeted by servants and entered the hall. He just sat down and drank tea to reflect on the changes in the situation.
After this great victory, Duke Wei took full charge of the military affairs, and his prestige also increased. Taking advantage of the power of the great victory, he went south, and no one could stop the implementation of the new law.
At this moment, the servant's call interrupted Han Huang's thoughts: "Master, Master Zhao is here."
Han Huang was stunned for a moment and then ordered: "Please come in quickly."
Coming here at this time, in the eyes of outsiders, I don’t know what to think.
However, we can also understand Zhao Mo's mood. Today, Cen Weishan was exiled to Yunnan for violating Yan Zhijian in the palace. He also felt sad in his heart.
It's not that he didn't save him before, but that he couldn't save him. Someone had to wake up the emperor.
Using one person's honor, disgrace, and safety to prick the emperor's heart is also a blessing for the Han Dynasty.
After a while, Zhao Mo, who had changed into casual clothes, entered the hall. His face was solemn, and his brows seemed to be filled with sorrow. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Han Ge."
"Zhao Shangshu." Han Huang looked at the visitor, stretched out his hand and said, "Please come to the study to talk."
Zhao Mo nodded and didn't say much. As Han Huang moved to the study, the servant slowly left after serving the fragrant tea.
On the small table, a Jingdezhen porcelain tea cup is steaming hot and filled with aroma.
"Today, Your Majesty summoned us to the palace, which is somewhat ominous. Today, Brother Weishan is brave and forthright, but I feel more and more uneasy." Zhao Mo said.
This is the case in ancient history. Every time before the rebellious ministers and traitors appear, there are always words similar to prophecies, and then some loyal ministers speak out, and then they come true a few years later.
Han Huang pondered and said, "Didn't Brother Bo Jian work with Jia Ziyu when he went to the south of the Yangtze River to relieve floods? Don't you know that he is a person of such character?"
Zhao Mo frowned, his eyes were dazed for a moment, as if he was recalling Jia Heng's past, and said: "Jia Ziyu has shared the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, and knows the sufferings of the people. He has the courage to do his job in quelling chaos in the Central Plains, controlling floods in Huainan, and eradicating corruption in Jinling. A person who is loyal to the public and loyal to the country can be regarded as an able minister in governing the world."
"In that case, why should Brother Bo Jian avoid it?"
Zhao Mo said: "As far as the public opinion in Beijing is concerned, he is not capable of being a minister."
What does it mean? He is too capable and is no longer the talent that a minister possesses.
It can be said that compared with the great defeat of Nan'an and other founding military heroes, Jia Heng later defeated Heshuote, Junggar and other military forces. If we include the previous great victory in Ping'an Prefecture, there are also various political talents.
Han Huang sighed and said: "Without the ability of a minister, in troubled times, this person may be able to rule the world."
Zhao Mo nodded and said: "When Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the throne, Duke Zhou was afraid of rumors. As Jia Ziyu's Three Kingdoms Classics said, Cao Cao's ambition in his life was just to be a general of the Han Dynasty in conquering the west. People's hearts are changeable."
Han Huang said: "But this is just conjecture and a heart-breaking theory. Since our dynasty, we have not only treated nobles well, but also used civil and military officials to restrain each other."
Zhao Mo shook his head and said: "Now the Nan'an lineage no longer exists. Although the Jingying camp was a branch of the Jia family back then, the four kings and eight princes, the Zhou and Zhao vassals, and the border generals were all in control of each other, far and near. What about now? During the First Battle in Northern Xinjiang, places such as Xuanda and Taiyuan were all former disciples of the Jia clan, and the navy in the south of the Yangtze River also had many of its generals. During the First Battle in the northwest, all of the Jing camp was under the control of Jia Ziyu. The officials in Henan and Anhui responded, and the internal Jinyi is the emperor's son-in-law, but what Brother Shan said in the palace today is not without foundation."
There are still smart people in the court who have seen some dangers.
Han Huang was silent for a moment and said: "The Holy One must find a way to re-check and balance. Li Shangshu is in Peiping and Governor Gao is in Liangjiang. They are both people who know how to fight. Brother Bo Jian, just wait and see."
Zhao Mo looked worried and said, "That's not enough."
Han Huang said in a low voice: "Let's not care about Jia Ziyu. His Majesty's dragon body is worried about the war in the Central Plains and the northwest, and the dragon body is not in good health. Although we hope that your father will be healthy, we will be short-lived and change. This will not establish an heir, and it is not the rule of the country. Fortunately, the vassals of Wei, Qi, and Chu, no matter what, are all in the same category. If they can take charge of their own affairs, they can be on guard against them and divide their power."
"Shorten and change as you please" is what is said in the preface of the Lanting Collection, which means that life and death are inevitable, but in the face of the emperor, it is naturally a taboo for the venerable.
Zhao Mo nodded and said: "What Brother Han said is true. I have also considered it. I am afraid that the Holy Master in the palace will also think about the position of the East Palace after today."
"Actually, Brother Bo Jian, there is no need to worry. The emperor's heart is like a clear mirror. Otherwise, why would he be so angry today?" Under Han Huang's fine brows, his eyes showed a hint of wisdom.
"oh?"
"It's... fearful." Han Huang's eyes flashed coldly, he put down the tea cup in his hand, whispered two words, and felt a little emotional in his heart.
Duke Wei is really a very human being, and the emperor may be a little afraid of him in his heart.
In fact, today's Emperor Chongping is more of an angry person who has been stabbed in the foot and has a jealousy deep in his heart.
In other words, I don't know who came up with this suspicious remark, "It is not the ability of a minister", which hurt the emperor's pride.
You might as well speak more clearly!
Is it possible that Jia Ziyu is more capable and powerful than me?
Well, maybe this sentence should be asked in the future...
In short, yes, I used Nan'an by mistake before, so what happened? But Nan'an and others are incompetent. If you and others were wrong last time, how could they trust someone else and cause the destruction of a hundred thousand troops?
This kind of psychological activity is imprinted on the consciousness and instinct of an emperor, but Emperor Chongping himself was not aware of it.
Because the previous anger was mixed with many inexplicable emotions.
Zhao Mo hesitated and said: "But..."
Han Huang interrupted Zhao Mo's words and said: "Brother Bo Jian, Duke Wei is still capable of doing something. Liaodong is not at peace, and there are many people you can rely on in the military. As for those who are fearful and unwilling to submit, there are loyal and upright people all over the government and the public." How can we tolerate it inside and outside? Brother Bo Jian, please don't worry too much. As the emperor said today, if he really rebels against the emperor's daughter and the wife of the clan's wife, this is an unpopular act and the whole world will be punished! Kuang Jia Ziyuwei For three generations, the favor has never spread to China and abroad, let alone doubts."
Zhao Mo thought for a while and said, "What Brother Han said makes sense."
Han Huang pondered for a moment and said: "Brother Bo Jian, let's end this matter. There should be no more turmoil between the government and the public regarding Cen Weishan."
Although Cen Weishan was chased and destroyed all his writings since his birth, it is not unexplainable. For example, the current dynasty did not understand his misfortune, but after the new emperor came to the throne, he was pardoned and reused.
Unless Jia Heng stays in power forever, there will always be a time of reckoning.
In fact, Han Huang still did not imagine the possibility that Jia Heng would one day usurp the throne and establish himself on his own, using Cen Weishan, like the story of Wei Zheng and Li Shimin.
Zhao Mo asked: "Brother Han, what happens when Jia Ziyu returns to Beijing?"
Han Huang said: "The new law in Jiangnan is inevitable. When Wei Guogong was in Jiangnan, he set an example for his relatives. If Jiangnan continues to hinder it, it will go against the general trend. Henan has implemented the new law this year, and the incidents of fire and waste have been reduced. The new law It is beneficial to the country and the people."
Zhao Mo was speechless for a moment, nodded, and did not refute this statement.
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Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall
Jia Zheng came back from the palace and entered the hall. The original joy on his elegant face disappeared and was replaced by a look of worry.
Because the joy of victory was dispelled by Cen Weishan's remonstrance, Jia Zheng felt an unspeakable worry.
His great achievements shocked the Lord, but he was riddled with slander, slander and resentment.
In fact, Jia Heng's practice of asking for a marriage based on his military merits can be regarded as an act of self-destruction.
If you marry a princess and inherit the lineage of the King of Zhou, if you are strictly speaking, even these two achievements can be offset by you.
Later, if there is a great achievement in quelling Liaodong, even if there is no reward, no one will say that the merit is small.
Three girls from the Chen family are married to you, so why do you need a bicycle?
People inside and outside the court would only say that the Chen family treated Jia Heng well, and that they were a bit greedy no matter how much they begged for rewards.
Jia Mu was sitting on an Arhat bed, with Yuanyang and Amber rubbing her shoulders behind her. Accompanied by Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang, she was listening to two singers telling the story.
This is one of the few entertainment activities that Mother Jia can think of after Sister Feng leaves.
"The master is back."
A nanny wearing silk and satin quickly entered the hall and reported.
Jia Mu seemed to complain: "As soon as it gets dark, I say I have something to go out. I don't know what emergency it is."
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "I am also busy with official duties and have a heavy burden on my body."
After a while, Jia Zheng, wearing a scarlet robe and official uniform and a black gauze hat, walked into the brightly lit hall, bowed to Jia Mu in a polite manner, and said, "Mother."
Jia's mother asked, "Zheng'er, what's going on outside?"
Jia Zhengdao: "Going back to my mother, the palace urgently summoned the six ministers, nine ministers and other officials to come into the palace. It was discussed that Ziyu won another great victory in the northwest, defeated Junggar, and annihilated 30,000 to 40,000 people."
Because although Jia Zheng is not the Six Ministers and Nine Ministers, he is the deputy of the general envoy, responsible for the daily affairs of the residence and the general affairs. In addition, after all, his surname is Jia, so he was summoned into the palace by the internal eunuch.
Mother Jia's old face was full of joy and she said, "Brother Heng has won another fight? How long has it been since he won another fight?"
But it has been more than half a month since the last good news came.
Aunt Xue, who was listening carefully at the side, could not help but feel her heart skip a beat when she heard this. She could not hide the surprise on her fair face.
Brother Heng won another great victory?
Mrs. Wang frowned and waited for his words.
"This time we defeated the main force of Junggar and annihilated tens of thousands of people. This time Shangshu said that he wanted to return to the capital." Jia Zheng temporarily forgot the heart-wrenching remarks in the palace, and said in a low voice with a happy tone.
Jia Mu said in surprise: "Brother Heng is coming back?"
Jia Zhengdao: "The Holy One has issued an edict, and Ziyu will choose a day to return to the capital."
Jia Mu nodded and said with a smile: "That's great. Let's wait until Brother Heng comes back."
There was great joy in Rongqing Hall.
Mother Jia asked: "When Brother Heng comes back this time, why should he be granted a first-class title?"
Jia Zheng nodded and said: "According to the palace's opinion, he should be a first-class prince, but the palace still said that his merits are too low."
Aunt Xue's eyes flickered and her thoughts moved slightly.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Brother Heng is already a first-class Duke without even being crowned a weak man. This is a big deal."
Jia Zheng hesitated for a moment and said: "Zi Yu was promoted to a noble rank... a little faster. He is already a Duke before he is twenty years old. If this continues, he will soon be incapable of being crowned."
It's really worrying.
But Jia Mu smiled and said: "What does this mean? When King Beijing was less than twenty years old, he was still the king of the county. When he became the Duke of the country, he probably stopped moving later. It was also a matter of granting the title of wife and son."
As he said that, he glanced at Aunt Xue who was daydreaming about time.
In fact, Jia Mu saw it quite clearly. This was also some of Emperor Chongping's ideas. Once the title was granted to a certain level, he would accumulate merits and then grant the title of wife and son, which was interesting.
Then one day, Liaodong may be annihilated, and then his achievements can be counted in detail, and he can be crowned the county king in one step.
This does not mean that those who have meritorious service must be awarded, but at the level of the Duke, there is room for other awards.
"Over at Dongfu, Brother Heng's daughter-in-law probably doesn't know yet. Send someone over to tell her. Brother Heng should be back soon." Mother Jia said softly with a smile on her face.
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "But your baby should be pregnant soon."
Now that she has a child, her status is as stable as a rock. When will her Baochai...
Well, what was she thinking? I haven't asked Brother Heng to give an explanation about the status issue yet. I can't give birth to the child yet, otherwise it won't be the birth of my aunt?
Mrs. Wang's face was expressionless, and she gently turned the beads with her fingers, spinning faster and faster.
To sum it up in two words, it’s numb!
Yes, Mrs. Wang is completely numb.
Jia Heng came out of Liutiao Alley, and his title upgrade was like a dog-licking news notification to 99+. It never stopped. As long as he fought, he would definitely win, and then his title would rise steadily.
Now Mrs. Wang is no longer troubled by herself, but is obsessed with Yuanchun's marriage.
Since she is so capable, why did the matter of the eldest girl in her family become an old girl?
No, I must give her eldest girl an explanation!
Anyway, he is the Duke now, so Wuhou knows a lot about him. Not to mention King Fan’s concubine, is it really impossible for the Duke’s wife to arrange it?
Not to mention that everyone in Rongguo Mansion has different thoughts, but in Ningguo Mansion, which is separated by a wall, in the back hall, orange candlelight is reflected on the mica screens, which is bright and bright.
Qin Keqing was leaning on the pillow of the bed, her face was beautiful and plump, her eyelashes were trembling, and her eyes were as bright as water.
As the due date approaches, the beauty's original graceful and soft figure becomes more and more plump. Her gorgeous cheeks are as rosy as clouds, with a little baby fat after washing with milk, which makes them white and rosy, with a unique charm.
Youshi chuckled and said, "Ke Qing, you have been sleeping lightly at night recently. The baby should have been born during this time."
Qin Keqing said: "People say that when you are pregnant in ten months, the fruit will be ripe and the body will fall off. I think the day is almost here."
"Grandma, Mr. Qin sent someone to say that he won a great victory over there and is about to return to the capital." Baozhu quickly entered the hall and said softly.
Before Jia Mu asked Yuanyang to report the news, Qin Ye sent his servant to Ningguo Mansion to inform Qin Keqing before returning home.
Third Sister You asked in a clear voice: "How do you say it?"
Qin Keqing opened her beautiful eyes, looked at the orb, and said in surprise: "Is the uncle coming back?"
When the beauty was pregnant, she was mentally weak and longed to see Jia Heng more than ever.
Baozhu smiled and said: "Grandma, Mr. Qin sent someone here to tell you."
Qin Keqing looked happy and said repeatedly: "It will be good to come back, it will be good to come back."
At this moment, another maid, Ruizhu, said softly: "Grandma, the old lady sent the mandarin duck girl over."
Yuanyang came from outside and said with a smile: "Grandma Qin, the old lady said that the uncle won a great victory in the northwest and will return to Beijing soon."
Qin Keqing smiled and said, "I heard about this."
Third Sister You's beautiful face was full of curiosity, and she asked with a smile: "How did the uncle win?"
"I heard from the master that he defeated the Junggars in Hami and annihilated thirty or forty thousand people." Yuanyang glanced at the gorgeously dressed Third Sister You, and said with a smile on her face.
This Grandma You San is said to have a very fierce temperament, but she is not usually provoked.
Although Third Sister You was noisy and hot-tempered, not everyone dared to make fun of her. For example, Daiyu, Third Sister You did not dare to make fun of her in person. Some lowly maids also did not make fun of her, but they made fun of Baochai's master and servant more.
Third Sister You smiled and said, "I knew the uncle's side would definitely win."
Youshi Wanli's eyebrows were filled with joy, and she said softly and gently: "Although there was a lot of commotion in Beijing some time ago, everyone said that he will definitely win and return."
Sanjie You asked with a smile: "Eldest sister also wants to know about Beijing?"
There was a slight blush on Youshi's gorgeous jade cheeks that were lightly applied with powder. Her crystal beautiful eyes gave Third Sister You a white look and secretly spat. Third Sister was getting more and more presumptuous.
Qin Keqing said softly: "I don't know the specific day of class."
People say that giving birth to a child is a gateway to death, and she is also a little worried. If that happens, her wish to keep the child for her husband will be over.
Beauty always likes to think wildly during this period.
Third Sister You smiled and said, "When I come back this time, I should be able to be promoted to a noble rank."
Youshi's face was bright and beautiful, she pursed her pink lips and said softly: "These are two achievements, and the lost territory has been recovered. It is said that there are also first-class princes."
The Duke was less than 20 years old. How could she have ever imagined that the boy from Willow Alley could grow to this point?
Scenes from when we first got along came to mind.
I wonder if he usually wears the scarf she knitted.
"That's not necessarily the case, just in case I ask for a royal title again." Third Sister You said with a smile.
In fact, during this period, Aunt Xue's statement in the mansion was that Baochai would be granted a royal title as his wife this time, and this was spread from the West Mansion to the East Mansion.
After Sanjie You found out, her heart was a little touched.
Of course, the girl knew that her status was low, so she only felt a little melancholy and did not dare to think too much.
Yuanyang smiled, looked at the beautiful girl, and said: "There is one in front of you. When the time comes, I will give you a royal title as a wife."
The smile on Sister You's face faltered, and she said faintly: "I don't have that kind of blessing. I haven't received a gift as a courtesy yet. How can I dare to hope for that?"
Qin Keqing turned around and smiled brightly on her face, which was as plump as a hibiscus flower. She joked, "When the uncle comes back this time, I will have to organize your wedding."
"Please say goodbye, sister." You San smiled and said charmingly: "Maybe there is a war somewhere, and I need to lead troops to go on an expedition. The world is peaceful."
Everyone laughed.
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Nan'an County Prince's Mansion
The night is deep, the lights in the nunnery are bright, the sparks of sandalwood in the incense burner are shining, and the fragrance is lingering.
Princess Nan'an knelt down in front of the Buddhist altar and prayed devoutly. If you are careful, you can hear her squirming lips chanting: "The great Merciful and Compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva caused the boy of the Jia family to suffer defeat. He was defeated by the Junggar defeat……"
Avalokitesvara:? ? ?
Concubine Nan'an was originally a nirvana. As the original book of Red Mansions says, she worshiped Ma Daopo because she gave a lot and had great aspirations. She spent forty-eight pounds of oil and one pound of lamp grass a day, and the sea lantern was only slightly smaller than the vat.
Following the sound of light footsteps, Princess Luo of Nan'an entered the nunnery and said, "Old lady, the female official outside said that a big event just happened in the capital."
Concubine Nan'an turned her head, her pale face was hidden in the light due to the backlight, as dim as a ghost, and said, "What's the matter?"
Luo Shi felt a little afraid for some reason and said, "Old lady, there are rumors that Jia Heng won the battle in the northwest."
When Princess Nan'an heard this, she felt as if she had been struck by thunder. After a while, her face became ferocious and twisted with resentment, as if she were a Shura ghost, and her eyes were as cold as a poisonous snake. She said, "How could it be? I prayed so devoutly, how could that little beast still pray... If you can win the battle, why doesn't Bodhisattva protect you..."
Seeing this, Luo Shi said anxiously: "Old lady..."
Princess Nan'an wailed and said: "The sky is unfair, the sky is unfair, why wasn't Ye'er the winner, why wasn't Ye'er..."
Luo Shi quickly stepped forward to help.
