There was a powerful dynasty before this dynasty, which once galloped across the sea and shocked the barbarians.
The prosperity of civilization in the Central Plains inevitably forced the nomadic peoples to unify.
Just after the emperor of the previous dynasty whipped the world with the power of the emperor, a figure who was close to a generation of genius appeared in Rongdi, that is, the old Shanyu in Rongdi's mouth. This man unified the whole group with his iron fist. The scattered sand of Rong Di condensed into a force and struck out like thunder.
After that, the Rong and Di invaded the border almost every year, burning, killing and looting. At the beginning of the founding of this dynasty, they began to make peace with them, gave them generous gifts of gold, silver and cloth, worked hard to govern, and recuperated. After several generations of emperors, they came to Today, the emperor's generation has finally left the desert and avenged its previous humiliation.
But that is already a thing of the past after all.
The old Shangyu died, and his eldest son succeeded to the throne, who is now the Great Chanyu. But an SSR like the old Shanyu is not so easy to get. The Great Chanyu can only say Yes, he is not stupid, but he is certainly not as smart and powerful as Shanyu.
Gradually, the six divisions of Rong and Di, which used to have an iron fist, inevitably showed signs of differentiation.
The death of the Great Chanyu was obviously the result of this differentiation. Although the emperor must have played some role in it - the death of the Great Chanyu was so appropriate that it was purely a coincidence. , then you are really fooling the devil.
Xie Shu listened quietly to the old man's explanation, and excitement gradually emerged in his heart, and his body even began to tremble involuntarily.
If it is true that the Rong and Di parties are fighting in a melee at this time, and the dragons and dragons have no master, then it is a perfect opportunity for this dynasty!
It's just that now that he's in charge, he still has to be responsible for seeing off the bride. Now that Shanyu is dead, this so-called marriage should be given up, right?
Xie Shu subconsciously went to look at his nephew, but Liu Che didn't look at him.
While the deputy commander of the internal guard was speaking, he urged his horse to the high ground where he rested, and raised his voice: "Soldiers, just now, I learned a piece of news from the people who escaped from Longcheng. Not long ago, the Great Chanyu was killed!"
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
All the surrounding discussions caused by the scouts and the people coming from the grassland disappeared at this moment. Everyone's eyes unanimously fell on Princess Ding'an who was high up. .
"Rongdi and this dynasty have always been brothers. Now the people from the lower three tribes have entered Longcheng and launched a rebellion. As in-laws and friends, how can we watch the fire from the other side and turn a deaf ear?!"
After saying that, Liu Che untied the hairpin, cut off a strand of hair with a dagger, and handed it to the maid on one side to put away: "I am the daughter of Emperor Gaozu, the current emperor, and the princess of the dynasty. I can be with you." At the same time, I am also the Yan family of the great Chanyu and the mother of Rongdi! Now my husband has been killed because of a conspiracy. I was born in a country of ethics in the Central Plains. Although I cannot follow the customs of Rongdi and remarry the son of the great Chanyu. , but she must also fulfill her duty as a wife and avenge him!"
"Soldiers," he said in a trembling voice, "please take General Xie as your leader and General Tang as your auxiliary. Please rush to the Sixteenth City of Beiguan immediately, and then use the Sixteenth City as a springboard to go north - that is The Great Chanyu promised to give me the city in his credentials, and I accepted his betrothal gift, and I am his wife, so how can I not do something for him?!"
Xie Shu did not expect that his nephew would take the initiative to speak to the soldiers, and what was even more unexpected was that he would actually say such a thing!
The Great Danyu took the initiative to issue credentials to this dynasty. His original wife died of illness, and he hoped to use the sixteen cities of Beiguan as a betrothal gift to marry the princess of the dynasty and become the new Yan family.
After receiving the letter of credence, the emperor agreed to his marriage proposal and sent his direct granddaughter to marry him outside the Great Wall - at this point, who dares to say that the marriage has not been completed?
Since the princess has left the capital with her dowry and entourage, she is already the Yan family of the Great Chanyu. What's the point of asking for the sixteen cities that the Great Chanyu gave her in the certificate of credence? inappropriate?
After occupying sixteen cities, if it is determined that Longcheng is in turmoil, our dynasty can use the order of the Great Chan Yu Yan to send troops to quell the rebellion and avenge the Great Chanyu. If Longcheng is intact and the storm has been resolved, then Just accept it as soon as you see fit, put these sixteen cities in your pocket and go back for business!
What's even better is that the Great Chanyu died, and the princess became a widow in name only, so the marriage ended there!
In this way, the country can advance and attack, retreat and defend. No matter what happens in the future, it will be firmly in an invincible position!
Xie Shu always knew that his nephew was smart, but he never expected that his mind could work so fast. He was secretly amazed, but he still listened to his nephew's orders.
"Go and get the wine that my grandfather gave me as a gift, and share it with all the soldiers to taste!"
There was some hesitation on the left and right: "Princess, there are many soldiers accompanying us, I'm afraid there won't be enough drinks..."
Liu Che made a decision immediately: "Then pour all the wine into the river, and I will drink it with all the soldiers!"
The left and right took orders and left. Dozens of jars of fine wine were uncorked, and the aroma of the wine floated out in the wind in an instant, and then they were poured into the river.
Liu Che did not take the wine bottle, took off his veil, took a handful of water and drank it: "Although Ding'an is a daughter and cannot fight on the battlefield, she is still full of pride and is willing to share hardships with you. The army never returns victorious." , I will not leave this place for a day. If you violate this word, heaven and earth will not tolerate it!"
Then he gathered his clothes and saluted them solemnly: "Ding'an would like to wish you all smooth sailing and success in the future!"
All the soldiers burst into tears and drank from the water, shouting loudly in all directions: "Die for the princess, no regrets!"
Chapter 91
The officers and men, led by Xie Shu and assisted by Tang Zuo, gathered their troops and marched northward with whips raised.
Liu Che stood on the spot, watching the billowing smoke disappear from sight, and then issued an order in an orderly manner: "The war is about to break out. There is no village or shop here. Don't stay here. Pack your bags immediately and return to Beining." Go to the city."
"Mr. Yang," he said to the deputy commander of the inner guard, "please send someone back to the capital immediately to report this incident and inform the emperor of the capital."
The other party accepted the order and responded: "Yes."
He also sighed with emotion: "When I was ordered to teach the princess, the princess was still young and did not even have the height of azalea in the palace. But now she is already a person who can take charge of the overall situation. If your majesty knows, you will definitely be pleased. of……"
"Sir, you must have remembered it wrong."
Liu Che glanced at him and said: "It is rumored that the bright red color of azaleas is caused by the blood of cuckoo birds. When my father was alive, he took this as an ominous sign. There were no azaleas in the East Palace. Later, my mother brought them with her. When we left the house and lived elsewhere, we saw cuckoos, so we ordered them to be eradicated."
As he spoke, he asked the palace servants to help him get into the carriage, and he opened the curtain of the carriage without any fuss. He said calmly, "Why, sir, do you think I have been possessed by some spirit, or are you suspicious of me, the princess?" Is someone else pretending to be someone else?"
The deputy commander of the inner guard was exposed to his thoughts, and his face couldn't help but reveal a bit of sarcasm: "I don't dare, princess, forgive me."
Liu Che then smiled and said, "What's wrong with Mr. Yang? You were worried about something happening, so that's why you did it. There's nothing wrong with being cautious."
He looked sad again: "When Mr. came to the palace to teach me, I was just a young boy. When you left, I was only ten years old. After a few years, it's no wonder that you felt a little strange. Even I am a little confused."
As he said this, he asked the palace attendant outside: "Do you still have the tea cakes that you used to eat in the palace?"
The palace man said: "Yes."
Liu Che then ordered: "Send some to Mr. Yang."
When he turned to the deputy commander of the inner guard, he said gently: "I remember that when I was at home, sir, I really liked the taste of this tea cake."
The deputy commander of the inner guard was all doubtful and quickly bowed to thank him.
Liu Che smiled and lowered the car curtain: "Why should you be so polite?"
Li Yuanda whistled in the space: "A cow or a piggy cow, it depends on the person's psychological quality..."
Zhu Yuanzhang echoed: "Who says it's not the case? Not only did he not panic, he even dared to point it out on the spot."
Li Shimin also said: "Not only that, they even asked directly back."
Ying Zheng was silent for a few moments and said silently: "There is something."
Liu Che leaned on the pillow and said relaxedly: "What do I have to be afraid of? He is just doubtful, not 100% certain. Besides, even if he is doubtful, what can he do? He can still wait until I finish mobilizing. Did the queen order me to be taken down, or did he dare to let people take off my clothes?"
"The princess has changed someone. The personal attendants didn't notice it along the way. Did he find it?"
"The princess has changed. The princess's uncle doesn't know. Are you asking him to know?"
"My posture is so natural and I don't show any timidity. It's enough to dispel his suspicions in all likelihood."
Li Shimin subconsciously asked: "What about the remaining twenty-three?"
Liu Che thought for a few seconds and said: "Perhaps a female official who is familiar with Ying Niang will come over? But we are not afraid. After this time, Ying Niang should be back. The princess is here, who dares Saying that the princess is fake? I’ll be fine by then, and he’ll just be looking for trouble.”
Li Shimin: 6Ah pig.
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Not long after the wedding party left, they suddenly turned back. The guards guarding Beining City were inevitably surprised and hurriedly ordered the city gates to be opened to greet them. While sending people to deliver a message to the governor, he himself went to the princess's carriage to inspect the situation. .
When a huge motorcade passed through here before, because of Princess Ding'an's high status, the governor made a special trip to vacate the governor's mansion and invited the princess and a group of close followers to stay. This time they turned back, and of course they stayed in the same place.
The governor was sitting in front of the Yamen at this time, and it only took him a moment to arrive. Before the chief executive arrived, Liu Che had no intention of speaking. He just ordered the female officer who was accompanying him: "Count the property, classify it into categories, and list them in detail. Booklet, in preparation for rewards.”
When the waiters outside the door came to report, they found that the governor and many local dignitaries were already waiting outside, and then he ordered everyone to come inside to talk.
After explaining the matter clearly in a few words, Liu Che didn't even give the governor time to react, so he decided on his own: "Something happened in Dragon City. No one knows whether the war will reach Beining City. From now on, This place has entered a wartime state, the governor——"
The governor hurriedly responded: "I'm here."
Liu Che ordered: "General Xie is not here, so he will temporarily lead the military in the city with his deputy general. You follow the precedent, recruit civilians, and supervise the food and grass matters!"
The governor subconsciously responded: "Yes!"
When I think about it again, it’s wrong—I am the governor and the top chief executive of the local area!
Even if you are a princess, there is no reason to ask me to do this!
The governor's lips moved, and he wanted to say something, but Liu Che didn't look at him at all at this moment, and didn't even give him the peripheral vision. He was giving orders to the others in an orderly manner.
The governor thought to himself, I will wait until you finish speaking.
After listening to it for a long time, the depression in my heart disappeared.
Needless to say, this princess is so sophisticated and skillful in dealing with things that she does not look like a royal daughter raised in a boudoir, but like a veteran who has been in the political arena for decades and arranged everything in one go. After going on for so long, he actually didn’t find any flaws!
In this case, what else is there to say?
Just follow orders.
After everyone received their errands and left the princess, they could not help but go looking for someone to find out what happened after today's wedding party left the fortress. It was only at this time that they realized how generous Princess Ding'an was in front of the army. Great righteousness, how agile it is to adapt to the situation!
The governor couldn't help but applaud what Princess Ding'an said, and his admiration arose spontaneously.
As a marriage princess, Jin can intervene in the internal affairs of Rong and Di as a lord of the Yulan family, and enter Dragon City under the pretext of avenging her husband. Retreat can also suppress the sixteen cities of Beizhou as a princess of this dynasty - this is a big deal. As for the betrothal gift that he said he would give to the princess in his national certificate, the princess took charge of it herself. What's wrong with it?
The sixteen cities of Beizhou hang outside the fortress, and the first pass to the south is Beining City. In this case, it is no wonder that the princess took over the power and gave orders when she first arrived here. The sixteen cities and Beining City are both prosperous. , If one loses, both will suffer!
The governor did not think much and sent his subordinate officials to take charge of the affairs. The military attachés all came from Xie Shu's command. Faced with this princess whose identity overwhelmed everyone and who was also Xie Shu's direct niece, he naturally followed suit, let alone He said that the princess did not mess with her life and that the conditions were in order. What reason did they have for not obeying her?
All the civil servants and generals were busy, and Liu Che was never idle. He first went to Sihu's military office to investigate the population, cultivated land and even the number of cattle and livestock under the jurisdiction of Beining City. Then he carefully investigated the number of losses of the army in recent years and asked about the casualties. Whether the patient's pension is implemented in real terms.
The official who received her was a little helpless: "General Xie has tried his best, but the manpower has not been enough after all. The money sent by the court is just that..."
Liu Che immediately told his accompanying officials: "Use my dowry to make up for the money!"
The subordinate officer responded: "Yes." Then he hurriedly left to handle this matter.
The official was overjoyed at first, and then refused: "No, no! That is the dowry given to you by the emperor. The princess is going to the country for marriage, which is enough to treat Li Shu, how can she..."
Liu Che said seriously: "I came out of the country for Li Shu, so why can't this money be used for Li Shu?"
The official was stunned when he heard this, and then his eyes wet with tears. He stood up and saluted him solemnly: "On behalf of the soldiers and people of Beining City, I thank the princess!"
Liu Che smiled slightly and said gently: "If Beining City had not kept out the enemy, how could I have had the peace I had for more than ten years? Why do I need to say thank you!"
After leaving the official office here, he used the instinct of Liu's emperor and began to visit the people. During this period, because there was no news from the north, the governor kept urging Princess Ding'an to return south, but Liu Che always refused. Goodbye. There was a vague feeling of panic in the city due to the wartime martial law, so they ordered notices to be posted and stamped with their own seals.
If the north is restless, we will never return to the south. I swear to live and die with the soldiers of Beiguan!
You know, that's the princess, the emperor's granddaughter!
It was already rare to be able to go out to get married in order to stabilize the country. But at this time, Shanyu suddenly died suddenly, and the marriage was over. She could actually choose to return to Beijing and continue her former glory and wealth, but she didn't!
People living in the north have not set foot in the rich and prosperous land of the capital for a long time. The emperor has long become a distant and noble symbol to them. However, the arrival of Princess Ding'an suddenly made the capital become real...
