Chapter 226 The Style of a General
It is said that when Chen Long came to Cai Mansion, Cai Yan's soul flew into a nightmare, as if he met Ai Lang in a dream. When I realized that Chen Long was really alive in front of me, I still missed Chen Longjun in my heart. I also learned that Chen Long had no heir, and finally agreed to put aside all reservations and marry Chen Long as my son. From then on, there was the nineteenth shot of Hujia in this world. Fortunately, this last shot was the peace and joy of the Cai family.
News of Chen Long's wedding spread in Chang'an. The royal family had a good relationship with Chen Long, so naturally a happy announcement came. However, a private letter from Queen Mother He was full of jealousy. In addition to saying that she was marrying her son and being immoral, she finally asked for a private meeting with him tonight.
Chen Long's visit to Chang'an this time, in addition to renewing his relationship with Cai Yan, was also to straighten out the relationship with the royal family and their supporters, especially Huangfu Song, Lu Zhi and other famous generals in the world, as well as the military strength in their hands. , completely controlling Chang'an in his own hands.
The most important thing is Lu Zhi. If he can get his support, he will naturally gain the favor of Lu Zhi's disciple Gongsun Zan. Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei studied under Lu Zhi together. Although Liu Bei was still wandering around, Gongsun Zan was prospering in Youzhou. In the future, if Gongsun Zan can restrain Yuan Shao and Cao Cao from the rear, it will naturally be very important to his own Jingzhou security, and at least he can buy a lot of time.
That night, Chen Long rode a royal chariot and horse straight into the Queen Mother's palace. The guards had received the Queen Mother's decree and naturally did not dare to stop them. Since the royal family moved to Chang'an, eunuchs were no longer used. Except for the guards, who were all imperial guards, all female officials were used inside the palace.
Ever since they had a one-night stand last time, Queen Mother He has always been thinking about Chen Long. At that time, as the only man that Queen Mother He could rely on, she could only use her body to exchange for their absolute trust. However, Queen Mother He's thoughts were not cut off because of Chen Long's departure, but instead became an irreversible unrequited love. Nowadays, the dignity of the royal family is no longer there. Although Chen Long agreed to retain the imperial power, he made it clear that he would return the imperial power to the Political Consultative Conference. As a female, the Queen Mother He didn't mind very much. However, this time Chen Long suddenly returned to marry Cai Wenji, who was pregnant, and did not even mention coming to the palace to see her, which really made Queen Mother He sad all night.
I hesitantly wrote the private letter to Chen Long. It was really not good to say it softly. I was worried that Chen Long would be unhappy if I said it hard. Finally, I sent the letter away anxiously. Sure enough, she wrote back and said that Chen Long would be here tonight. Queen Mother He was a long-term person and usually had few people to talk to. She was overjoyed at that time.
After taking a bath and changing clothes, she put on gorgeous makeup, and the beauty in palace clothes was reflected in the bronze mirror. Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyebrows were springy. She was indescribably charming and unparalleled. She looked like a shy eighteen-year-old girl. Even she was shocked to see it. But my heart is moved. Looking forward to the night getting dark, I asked several times if anyone was here. The female officer guarding the door snickered in her heart. I wonder what kind of husband is here tonight?
I waited very impatiently, and finally the sound of footsteps sounded, and the gate official attracted a tall and majestic figure. He knelt down in front of the steps and was rude, saying that the Queen Mother was a thousand years old. Empress Dowager He regained her composure, sat firmly and waved away the palace maid. When everyone had retreated, she suddenly stood up and jumped down the steps, saying in a sweet voice: "Chen Qing, please get back on your feet quickly!"
Chen Long stood up, facing the beautiful Queen Mother who was already close at hand, and couldn't help but recall that romantic night. Empress Dowager He is as gorgeous as ever. She has obviously been groomed carefully. Although she is old, she does not look like a spent flower or a willow. Both physically and mentally, he was already nestled beside Chen Long.
Neither of them knew where to start. Chen Long's heart softened, he coughed, and spoke first: "The Empress Dowager wrote a scolding letter, and I dare not not come."
Empress Dowager He raised her head, stared at Chen Long with her beautiful eyes and said: "Wenlong, don't blame Aijia, just come here. In order to see you, even I, the Empress Dowager, have to lie to others. Wenlong, Can you still remember me?" The last sentence was already a naked flirtation.
Chen Long thought to himself, The Queen Mother is more anxious than me, she seems to be lonely. She said with a straight face: "Queen Mother, when I left Chang'an last time, we had something to say beforehand. I will do my best to retain the Han Dynasty, but the power will be returned to the Political Consultative Conference. Times have changed, does the Queen Mother have any other ideas? I hope the Queen Mother can abide by the royal lineage. Promise of."
Queen Mother He held Chen Long's arm with her right hand, and the two of them walked towards Danxi as if they were lovers. Queen Mother He walked and said: "Wen Long, this promise will never change as long as I am here. Don't say Wen Long can Continue to maintain the dignity of the Han royal family, even if Wen Long has other ideas, how can I, a woman, influence you?" As he said this, he supported Chen Long, and the two of them sat down on the phoenix seat affectionately.
When Chen Long saw Empress Dowager He being affectionate and affectionate, he was not being coy. He put down his arms and asked, "I understand what you said in your letter. Although you understand my feelings, there is no guarantee that your veterans will not have any objections to me. You still have to be careful about them during the wedding, you are just a kind reminder."
Empress Dowager He saw that Chen Long was reasonable and said happily: "Wen Long, isn't it? Those old stubborns are so stubborn and like to meddle in other people's business. Especially since you have recently expanded your territory, many people now criticize you. Woolen cloth."
Chen Long became slightly nervous and was about to stand up. He asked casually: "Oh? Tell me, who has any objections to me?"
Empress Dowager He quickly grabbed Chen Long, pushed him to sit down, massaged his shoulders and said: "Wen Long, why bother with them? When your world is unified, when our royal family agrees to transfer power, those old stubborns won't have their turn." Say more."
Chen Long relaxed, enjoying the gentle massage from Queen Mother He, and asked: "You said that, I am really elated. It seems that Queen Mother is true love for me." After saying this, Queen Mother He smiled with wrinkles on her face and raised her hands to make a false move. He suddenly said, "You're really good at talking!" He leaned into Chen Long's arms, enjoying the tenderness.
Chen Long stroked Queen Mother He's shoulder and asked with a thought: "Who is helping the Emperor and King Chen Liu now?"
Empress Dowager He heard something in his words, so she answered honestly: "The emperor is surrounded by Huangfu Song, Wang Zifu, Zhong Ji, and Wu Shuo. Sometimes, General Ma Teng from Xiliang, General Ma Teng from Luoyang, etc. General Wang Yun and Lu Zhi, who is idle at home, also come to visit occasionally. King Chenliu, because he has been under house arrest, only his wife Dong and his father-in-law Dong Cheng move around from time to time."
After hearing this, Chen Long couldn't help but smile slightly, thinking that most of the clothes and belt edicts were almost completed, and Liu Bei was the only one missing. He smiled and said, "I have something to ask of you, and the Queen Mother can help me."
Empress Dowager He said hurriedly: "Wenlong, the spring night is short, I agree to whatever you say. But after you have made your request, can you not talk about the court affairs tonight?"
Chen Long laughed loudly, patted the Queen Mother's pink buttocks and said: "I didn't expect the Queen Mother to be more anxious than me! My request is very simple. After my wedding tomorrow, I also ask the Queen Mother to ask the Emperor to issue an edict to promote Huangfu Song to the position of Chief Agriculture Officer. , hand over the military power to Lu Zhi."
Queen Mother He became more sober. She didn't expect Chen Long's request to be so specific. She wondered why Chen Long didn't ask for military power directly. She promised with all her heart: "Just do what Wen Long said. Are you done with business?" She said the last sentence. Eyes as charming as silk. The Empress Dowager He acted like a wolf and a tiger that night, so I won’t mention it here.
Chen Long returned to the inn early in the morning, saying that he was really tired after having too many wives. After sleeping for less than two hours, he was shaken awake by his men and began to prepare for the wedding. On that day, red candles were shining brightly in Cai Mansion, drums were playing loudly, and the house was full of guests. After the wedding, Chen Long officially moved into Cai Mansion and occupied several rooms on the left side. Cai Yong was naturally overjoyed. The days when Luoyang was crowded with people seemed to be back again. Strangely, among the ministers who were close to the emperor, only Lu Zhi, who was a commoner after his own conviction, did not appear this time.
On the third day, as expected, news came from the palace that the imperial edict had been issued. Huangfu Song was promoted to Da Si Nong, ranking first among the Nine Ministers. Lu Zhi, who was idle at home after being convicted, was appointed Taiwei this time, in charge of the imperial army and horses.
After Lu Zhi was enthroned, he went to the court to express his gratitude the next day. Chen Long was also able to attend as the Marquis of Nanxiang. Lu Zhi's beard and hair were all white, and he put on his official uniform again. He was once again majestic and energetic, moving like a dragon and a tiger, and he looked like a famous general in the world.
Lu Zhi, courtesy name Ziqian, was a native of Zhuo County, Zhuo County. He was a Confucian scholar and military strategist in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Lu Zhi has a resolute character. He studied under Taiwei Chen Qiu, the great Confucian Ma Rong, etc., and was a fellow disciple of Zheng Xuan, Guan Ning, Hua Xin, etc. He once served as the prefect of Jiujiang and Lujiang, and quelled the barbarian rebellion. Later, he worked with Ma Rixi, Cai Yong and others to collate Confucian classics in Dongguan, and participated in the continuation of "Han Ji". During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he was Beizhonglang General. He led his army to fight Zhang Jiao and was framed and imprisoned. After Huangfu Song pacified the Yellow Turbans, he rescued Lu Zhi and was reinstated as Shangshu. Later, Dong Zhuo was dismissed from office because of his remonstrance, and he lived in seclusion in Jundu Mountain in Shanggu. He was invited by Yuan Shao as a military adviser. He died in the third year of Chuping. He wrote "Shangshu Zhangju", "Exegesis of Three Rites", etc., but they are all lost today. In the Tang Dynasty, he was honored as Confucius, and in the Northern Song Dynasty, he was posthumously named Liangxiang Bo. White Horse General Gongsun Zan and later Shu Han Zhaolie Emperor Liu Bei were all disciples of Lu Zhi, and the Fan Yang Lu family later became a famous family.
Chen Long had a profound meaning in letting Lu Zhi take control of the military. Not only because of his friendship with Lu Zhi, but also because it would not immediately arouse Huangfu Song's vigilance and backlash. If Lu Zhi takes control of the Chang'an troops, once he can persuade Lu Zhi to turn to him, then all of a sudden Huang Gai will be left in Chang'an. He and Lu Zhi's two armies became impregnable from then on. Zhu Jun's imperial army and horses were left outside, and they no longer posed a threat to him.
After retreating from the court, Lu Zhi passed by Chen Long intentionally or unintentionally. Without stopping, without turning his head, a faint voice drifted over: "Nanxiang Hou has time tomorrow. Let's meet at the Dafeng Tower by the water at noon."
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
