The chaffinches under the eaves came out of their warm nests and flew on the branches that were filled with spring colors, chirping.
The warm sun in the sky gradually sets high, and the afterglow of the setting sun outside the hall quietly falls on the shoulders of the two girls who are thinking about different things. The evening breeze gently lifts the buds of the ginkgo that have just sprouted.
Mi Bazi lowered her face slightly, her hands quietly clenching the hem of her skirt hanging down to her knees, her eyes wandering along with it. Years of palace life have long since transformed the once innocent girl into a mature lady. She didn't think that what the man kneeling opposite her said to her was casual.
There may be a hint of sympathy out of empathy for the hardship, but the purpose is definitely not pure.
Mi Bazi knew herself very well, so she could guess the thoughts behind Queen Yan, who had a similar background and situation to herself.
But she didn't care. She could feel the kindness in the other person's words, as if the other person often said inappropriate things without paying attention.
Moreover, Mi Bazi is very aware of her current situation. She doesn't think there is anything in her that others can covet.
...Perhaps, but the prerequisite is that she must voluntarily make some changes, and those things cannot be forced by anyone.
...Bo Ying's beautiful eyes suddenly turned to the palace wall in the distance, and then stared back at Princess Mi opposite. The corners of her mouth quivered, but in the end she said nothing.
It's getting late, and the wind is getting colder.
Boying calmly gathered up the pink fur robe on his body, and then whispered to Mi Bazi: "I don't know the time, it's dark again, I've been bothering my aunt for a long time, it's time for me to go home."
The soft words interrupted Mi Bazi's contemplation. She came back to her senses, curled up a smile and replied: "No need to bother me, I'll see the queen off."
The two women each stood up with careful thoughts. Several palace maids standing in the corridor saw their master getting up and hurriedly came over to greet him.
Mi Bazi sent Uncle Ying to the outer hall, and the two girls bowed to each other elegantly.
"Qiuyue, take the queen back to her mansion for me." Mi Bazi ordered Qiuyue beside her.
"Here." Qiuyue responded.
Before leaving, Boying suddenly said with deep meaning: "The spring nights are still a bit cold, and aunt still needs to keep warm."
Mi Bazi nodded: "The queen is too."
...The residence of the Yan State clan arranged by the Zhao State's Rites Department is naturally also in the common people's area, and the residence of Queen Yan is only one street away from the residence of Princess Qin, and it only takes a few quarters of an hour to walk back and forth.
Returning to the mansion, as soon as she entered the outer hall, Qiuyue saw the princess kneeling alone on the banquet under the hall.
The princess seemed to be deep in thought. She didn't react at all until she came closer.
"Madam." Qiuyue called softly.
Mi Bazi nodded lightly, without moving his eyes or replying.
"It's time for dinner, madam." Qiuyue said again.
Mi Bazi's eyes were still fixed on the palace wall in the distance, and she murmured from the corner of her mouth: "Yue'er, do you think we still have a chance to return to Qin?" Her tone was like asking, but also like talking to herself.
Qiuyue was stunned and silent for a moment. Regarding whether she can return to Qin, Qiuyue's sense of belonging is not that strong. Qiuyue herself is not from Qin, but from Teng, where the wife was married. She has been by her side since she was a child. For Qiuyue, wherever the wife is, that is her home.
Although the two girls are called master and servant, they are more like sisters. After being together for a long time, Qiuyue is the person who understands Mi Bazi best.
She knew that although Madam didn't say it, she still thought about King Qin in her heart, and naturally she also wanted to return to Qin.
"Now that Qin and Zhao are on good terms, I think it may not take long before King Zhao agrees to let us return home." Qiu Yue said softly.
Mi Bazi looked back at Qiuyue and shook her head gently, as if to say, 'You are so naive. '
Mi Bazi chuckled again and said, "Where is Ji'er?"
"The young master is waiting indoors for the princess to have dinner with him." Qiuyue replied.
Mi Bazi nodded slightly, took a deep breath of cool air, and said with firm eyes: "Yue'er, go and inform the palace guards of the Zhao Palace that Princess Qin has state affairs and needs to meet with the King of Zhao."
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It was already evening when Zhao Yong walked out of the meeting hall, and he stretched himself against the night sky without any scruples.
Then he reached for a piece of corn cake on the palace servant's tray and started to nibble on it. Although Zhao Yong did not join the army in this battle, he was in the rear area and never rested for a day.
Because it was decided to take action against the Qi army in Yandi, a complete countermeasure needed to be devised as soon as possible. The target of this battle is the main force of the Qi army in the Yan region. Therefore, while Zhao State is gathering troops and supplies, it also needs to paralyze the Qi State to prevent it from seeing the true intentions of the Zhao army and causing changes in the battle situation.
The other is the layout of the Qi, Chu and Song coalition forces on the Jia Mi front line. Only by completely defeating the Qi army in Wei and posing a threat to Qi's homeland can the Qi army in Yan be forced to return for reinforcements.
Therefore, the outcome of the Battle of the Central Plains became the prerequisite for the implementation of Zhao's subsequent plans.
However, if you want to completely complete the layout, victory on the battlefield is important, but political differentiation is also essential.
The melee in the Central Plains took place on the border between Wei and Song. Therefore, whether it was Qi or Chu, if they wanted to transport troops and baggage, they would definitely need to pass through Song.
In the melee between the great powers, the Song Dynasty could no longer stay out of the matter. The Song Dynasty has indeed sent troops. The 20,000 Song troops commanded by the superior doctor Tian Buli are currently stationed in Zhuzao. On the surface, it seemed that the Song army belonged to the Qi and Chu side, but in fact the Song state was 'threatened' by Qi and Chu and was forced to send troops.
In fact, Qin and Zhao had good diplomatic relations with Song.
In the early days of Zhao Yong's accession to the throne, he had already cooperated with the Song State; when the Song State invaded Qi in the past, there was also the shadow of the Qin State behind it.
For Qin and Zhao, Song State has always been a powerful weapon to restrain Qi State from going eastward.
Now, for both warring parties, the once inconspicuous 'small country' Song State has become the key to the outcome of this war.
Politically, in order to win over the Song Dynasty, Qin and Zhao both spent a lot of money.
In addition to their interests in Song Gong Dai Yan Xiaoming, the two countries even promised to fight with the Song Dynasty after this battle.
This also means that the three Jin and Qin states, headed by Zhao, have recognized the title of "King" Dai Yan.
For Song Gong, who was so happy about his success, this was a tempting poison...
Thinking of this, Zhao Yong couldn't help but sweep away the fatigue all over his body, and he couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth, but it was a bit scary under the moonlight.
I really want to see the surprised expressions of the enemies on the battlefield.
The cool night breeze made him excited. Looking at the thin clouds rolling in the sky, Zhao Yong swallowed the last bite of corn cake, drank another glass of sake, and then walked towards the sleeping hall.
At this moment, the eunuch ordered Chen Zhong to suddenly come over and bow to her, saying, "Your Majesty, Princess Mi of Qin, Mrs. Mi, is outside the palace. She said she has state affairs to discuss. Please see her above."
"The Point Guard Is Here"
