All official transfers will be stopped before he returns to Beijing. All military movements and military movements will be stopped unless necessary. Daily ordinary government affairs are discussed by the four ministers and then reported to Situ Huanshuang for decision-making. Major events, including troop mobilization, will be delivered to him as quickly as possible from 800 miles away. During his absence, Fu Yuanshan and Yu Mingyuan were in charge of military and political affairs respectively, and were fully responsible for both inside and outside the capital.
I only took Duan Jin, Qingzi Erluo and Nangong Zhen with me. As for Liang Peiru, because she is pregnant, she will not take her with her this time. In addition, it is enough to select ten more skilled guards and bring two personal eunuchs. After making up his mind, Huang Qiong returned to the imperial desk and directly wrote a secret edict to Yu Mingyuan. He was ordered to settle the troops immediately and return to the capital at starry night.
Without him, Huang Qiong would not worry about leaving the military affairs and defense issues in and outside the capital to anyone else except Yu Mingyuan. After sending the secret order to Yu Mingyuan, Huang Qiong returned to the harem. First, he sent people to find Duan Jin, He Yao, and Cai Shi all in the palace of Situ Huanshuang. After the three girls arrived, Huang Qiong was not vague and told her plans to go south in a few days.
He also directly told the daughters that while he was away from the capital, Situ Huanshuang would lead the ministers to supervise the country, while He Yao and Cai would jointly take charge of the harem. Huang Qiong told Situ Huanshuang to have absolute trust in Fu Yuanshan in government affairs. Daily affairs were discussed by Fu Yuanshan and Lu Duan. Several people are skilled in government affairs. With Fu Yuanshan and Lu Duan here, she doesn't have to worry too much about government affairs.
I will give Situ Huanshuang and keep the small seal of Tingxuexuan that I use every day. If you encounter something that is really difficult to solve or difficult to handle at the moment, go to Yongfu Palace to find your mother. When I go south this time, I will try my best to go back as soon as possible, so that they don't have to worry, they just need to take care of their home. Huang Qiong only talked about his arrangements after leaving, but did not say anything else.
When they heard that Huang Qiong suddenly wanted to go south, the girls were a little confused. Seeing the doubts on the faces of the girls, Huang Qiong said to Duan Jin: "Sister Jin, I promised to take you back to Dali in glory, and I will do it this time. This time, Sister Jin will go with me when we go south. I will I didn’t bring many people with me, except for Sister Jin, I only brought with me the daughters of the Nangong family, a dozen guards, a few eunuchs and ministers from the Military Aircraft Department.”
"The rest of the people don't take anyone with me. This time I traveled lightly and went back as quickly as possible. Although the trip may be a bit rushed, it can be regarded as a little comfort to Sister Jin's homesickness. As for the child, she is still too young. Xiao, I won’t take him back this time and let Sister Cai take care of him for a while. When he gets older in the future and wants to go back to visit his uncle’s house, just let him go back by himself.
When Huang Qiong said that he would only take Duan Jin south, the women thought for a moment and frowned slightly. When Duan Jin heard that he was only allowed to follow him and that he was going to the south, he immediately thought of something and couldn't help but turn extremely pale: "Your Majesty is going south in such a hurry, and he doesn't take other sisters, but only me. Your Majesty? No, he should have already deployed troops against Dali."
Seeing Duan Jin's pale face, he knew that with Duan Jin's intelligence, he would be able to guess his intention of taking her south. Huang Qiong did not hide it. General Shanchanhou's mansion had openly intervened in the Guangnan West Road rebellion, sending military attachés to take over the rebels and command them to fight against the Heavenly Army. Unable to endure the situation, he had already ordered the second army to enter Dali Kingdom, preparing to completely annihilate the Shanchanhou Mansion.
As for other things, at least for now, I have no thoughts of destroying Dali Kingdom. But in this rebellion, Shanchanhoufu, who danced so happily, must not stay. He has ordered the frontline generals not to enter the royal territory as long as the Dali royal family does not interfere. Moreover, after the Shanchanhou Mansion is annihilated, the officers and troops of all participating ministries will immediately withdraw and will not occupy any land in Dali.
Duan Jin felt a little relieved when he heard that Huang Qiong's target for sending troops this time was only Shanchanhou Mansion and did not want to target the entire Dali Kingdom. However, Huang Qiong's next words immediately made Duan Jin's heart change: "Sister Jin, now your imperial nephew has personally led an army of 20,000 people into the Weichu Mansion. If he really plans to intervene, what will happen to him?" It’s beyond my control.”
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, Duan Jin's expression became much more relaxed. After pondering for a long time, he said softly: "My nephew is a man of great ambition and talent. He wants to take back the power from the hands of powerful ministers. Unfortunately, he does not have that ability. Don't say anything else, even playing the emperor's mind can't do it. Those two brushes. In terms of scheming, he probably doesn't even have half of the current Marquis Shanchan."
"I completely understand your majesty's good intentions. If he really wants to die on his own, I also promise your majesty that I will never interfere, let alone force it. But I only ask your majesty, if he really goes to this step , leaving some blood to the Dali Kingdom. We must also treat the people of the Dali Kingdom well. Although there may be no innocent people in the Duan family and the Gao family, the people of the Dali Kingdom have not offended Daqi."
Seeing Duan Jin's sad look, Huang Qiong didn't say anything, just sighed softly, held him in his arms and comforted him slowly. After a long time, he said: "Sister Jin, please believe me, I have no intention or idea of destroying Dali Kingdom. This time I just want to completely wipe out the Shanchanhou Mansion, not target the royal family of Dali Kingdom. If it really comes to that time, Naturally, I can’t keep you as my nephew.”
"But I will choose another virtuous person from the Dali royal family to be the king of Dali, and he will be given no less titles. When the time comes, I will hand over the choice of this new king to Sister Jin. I promise, Except for those children involved in the Guangnan West Road Rebellion, no hair of the Dali royal family will be harmed. I will return the territory of the Shanxi Marquis Mansion to the Dali royal family in its entirety."
Regarding Huang Qiong's guarantee, Duan Jin just sighed and said nothing. Duan Jin still knew whether Huang Qiong's guarantee was sincere. Duan Jin also knew that this decision would put Huang Qiong under tremendous pressure. This time Da Qi sent troops to annihilate Shanchanhou's mansion. In addition to retaliating for Shanchanhou's intervention in the rebellion, the rest could even be said to be fighting for Dali.
Although he hated Shan Chanhou very much, Duan Jin also knew that Shanchanhou was a very talented person. Not only did he have a group of family members who were accustomed to fighting, but the Cuan Chu army they belonged to was also extremely elite. The standing army of Dali Kingdom only has more than 50,000 people. Although it is not as corrupt as the Daqi Guards since the founding of the country, its combat power has been sharply reduced due to the long period of peace, and it is unable to complete even daily counter-insurgency operations.
Compared with the Cuan Chu army belonging to Shanchanhou Mansion, which was good at military training, the combat power of these standing armies was too far apart. In these years, Shanchanhou took advantage of the opportunity of sending troops many times to quell tribal rebellions in Dali Kingdom and intervened everywhere. Now the entire Dali Kingdom and the seven prefectures and counties in the east have fallen under the control of Shanchanhou Mansion. In today's Dali Kingdom, the Gao family has almost replaced the Dali royal family.
If Daqi really completely eliminates Shanchanhou this time, and if it really withdraws its troops and comes back as Huang Qiong said, it will not occupy any city or land in Dali. Then this battle can be said to be fought for the Dali Kingdom. But after the Shanchanhou Mansion is destroyed, will Da Qi really withdraw completely as Huang Qiong said? And if he really does this, will Huang Qiong bear the possible criticism from the DPRK and China?
Thinking of this, although Huang Qiong gave Duan Jin reassurance, Duan Jin still looked a little lonely. As a princess, Duan Jin sees certain things very clearly. Who can guarantee what it will look like by then? Looking at Duan Jin who was a little lonely, Huang Qiong held him on his knees and comforted him softly for a long time. But Duan Jin always frowned in confusion.
Situ Huanshuang also sighed softly when he looked at Duan Jin who looked lonely. However, after Situ Huanshuang pondered for a while, he still said: "Since your Majesty wants to go south, he must have made up his mind. Although we do not agree with your Majesty's departure from the capital at this time, we cannot interfere with your Majesty's determination. But Chen I suggest that Your Majesty should take Er Liu with him when he goes."
"Although Your Majesty didn't tell me that he wanted to go back to Guangnan West Road, I also know that Your Majesty will definitely go to Guangnan West Road this time. Although I grew up on Guangnan West Road, those years were very difficult for me. , it’s more about pain and suffering. For me, Guangnan West Road doesn’t have a good impression. But the Liu family’s two daughters are different. In any case, that’s where they were born and raised.”
"They are now His Majesty's concubines, and the Guilin County Prince's Palace is now like that. Once the palace gate is as deep as the sea, it will be difficult to get out after entering the palace. If His Majesty goes to Guangnan West Road this time, it may be their last I am returning to my hometown once. Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty can also bring the two daughters with him. Firstly, it will comfort their homesickness, and secondly, their skills are not low now."
"I can take care of His Majesty's life along the way, and I can also act as a temporary bodyguard for His Majesty. Your Majesty is still aware of His Majesty's matters. Sister Duan must not have any intention to sleep with you, only Nangong Zhen and Qingzi Erluo, I'm afraid I won't be able to satisfy His Majesty. I also know that for men, the flowers in this house don't have the fragrance of wild flowers, but the wild flowers outside may not all be clean."
Huang Qiong was stunned by Situ Huanshuang's words. I was really careless this time and forgot about the second daughter of the Liu family. This time when I go south to Guangnan West Road, I must go there. The voice in my heart that kept calling me to go south came from Guangnan West Road. Going south to Dali is just an excuse. Guangnan West Road is the hometown of Liu's second daughter, just as Shuang'er said.
The palace gate is as deep as the sea. Once they miss this opportunity, it will be almost impossible for the two girls to go back. Taking the two girls back for a trip would at least give them some spiritual comfort. Especially the second daughter, who is almost likely to have her own child. Even if there are unpleasant memories there, it is the hometown of the second daughter after all, so there is still some nostalgia.
However, thinking of the news of the false emperor's death, he said softly: "There is one thing that I forgot to tell Shuang'er. This matter is a good thing for Shuang'er, and it can be regarded as a great revenge. A few days ago, The false emperor who indulged in sensuality these days died on this woman. Shuang'er, now you can let go of the past completely and stay with me and our family members."
"One of the very important reasons why I went south this time was to find out whether he was really dead or faked. This matter is extremely important, and I can't completely believe the memorials of the frontline generals. Originally, I wanted to take Shuang'er with me to go south. But it’s not good if there is no one in the capital to take charge. If it weren’t for Dali Kingdom being involved this time, I would have asked Sister Jin and Shuang’er to switch, and let Sister Jin stay in the capital to supervise the country.”
When they heard the news of the false emperor's death, the women were stunned. Immediately knowing how difficult it has been for their husbands in the past few years, the women couldn't help but feel ecstatic. Even Duan Jin's thoughts were diluted by this shocking news. Situ Huanshuang was even more affected by this news, and her image as a dignified and virtuous queen in recent years was completely lost. Covering her face, she couldn't help crying with joy.
