The vast Jinjiang River meanders around the majestic city of Chengdu. Rows of willow trees along the riverside have just sprouted new branches. The buds are first green and ready to bloom. It is February. Pleats
There was still a bustling scene outside the Jiangqiao gate. Yang Qingli stood on the Jiangqiao and watched the spring scenery. He felt that Chengdu had become more prosperous in the fifth year of Jianxing.
In the fourth year of Jianxing's reign, Yang Qing was transferred from the prefect of Yuexun to the prefect of Hanzhong. After more than half a year of hard work, Hanzhong was ready to welcome the Northern Expedition army and the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Here in Chengdu, except for the suppression of the rebellion in Nanzhong three years after Zhangwu, Ji Han's court has never made a large-scale military effort. After nearly four years of recuperation and farming, Ji Han has already emerged from the haze of the two major defeats in Jingzhou and Yiling. , now that the food is abundant and the soldiers and armor are sharp, it is the time for the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains and the return to the old capital.
Since entering Jianxing five years ago, the atmosphere of the entire court has suddenly changed. Although the people are still peaceful, the upper-class people in Jihan have smelled the smell of the Northern Expedition.
As the New Year passed, the Prime Minister's Office issued several government orders one after another. First, it ordered all the troops stationed in the counties in the suburbs to return to the capital, and then ordered all the important ministers who were away on official business to return to the capital. Those with a discerning eye already knew that this was Prime Minister Zhuge's preparation for the garrison. Hanzhong and prepare.
Of course, summoning Yang Qing, the prefect of Hanzhong, to return to Chengdu is also what Zhuge Liang should do when preparing to go north to Hanzhong. Zhuge Liang and his army will stay in Hanzhong for several years or even longer after this year. Before leaving, he must have the most intuitive understanding of the situation in Hanzhong. learn. In this way, Yang Qing returned to Chengdu after being away for more than half a year.
"Haha, Mingzhi, you're finally back. It's been a long wait for Anguo and I these past two days!" Outside the city gate, Ma Di and Guan Xing came up to greet you. Pleats
Yang Qing held his hands in greeting and walked over: "Youchang and Anguo, the road is difficult and we were delayed for two days. I hope you won't blame me."
Ma Su said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. It's the right time for Mingzhi to come back. The current turmoil in Chengdu is just the time for you and me to have a tongue-in-cheek fight."
"What? What do You Chang mean?" Yang Qingruo asked with enlightenment.
Ma Su replied: "Hey, let's not mention this for now. We have set up a banquet in the city to welcome you. We will discuss it in detail later."
"Yes, Mingzhi, let's go to the city and have a good drink. General Zilong and the others are already waiting in the city." Guan Xing also said with a smile.
"Okay, let's go to the city and get drunk today."
When everyone entered the city, Ma Su and others had arranged a reception banquet for Yang Qing. Zhao Yun, Liao Hua, Guan Xing, Ma Su, Yang Qing, and Zhou Xing gathered together happily in Zuichou Tower, each expressing their feelings of separation and pain. They drank until late at night and then dispersed. Pleats
"Ah, I have a splitting headache!" In the early morning, Yang Qing finally woke up after a hangover and felt that he felt uncomfortable.
After Mulan heard the noise outside the house, she came in and said, "Your Majesty is awake. My maid will help you change your clothes and cleanse your face." After saying that, she went out to get a basin of hot soup.
Under Mulan's service, Yang Qing wet the kerchief with hot water and applied it to his face. After a while, he felt that his head was not as painful as before. After drinking another bowl of gruel, I immediately felt much better.
"Is your wife at home today?" Yang Qing put down the dishes and asked Mulan who was packing things in the yard.
Mulan replied casually: "What did the Lord say? I am a member of the Lord's house. How can I know what is going on in Xiahou's house?"
Yang Qing laughed when he heard this: "You little girl has learned how to make fun of people. I don't know you. When you come back to Chengdu, you must report to the next door first. How can you not know what's going on next door?"
"Huh, my servant went to the next door first when she came back. She has been busy cleaning the house since last night, so how can she find time to report in?" Mulan said angrily as she walked into the house and put away the dishes. Pleats
Yang Qing smiled helplessly and said: "That's all, I made a mistake. You can go next door to report later and I'll go visit you in the afternoon."
"Yes, your servant understands." After hearing this, Mulan turned from anger to joy and replied happily.
More than half a year has passed, and Xiahou Mansion has hardly changed. However, when Yang Qing left last time, the garden in the mansion was still dominated by floating melons and sinking plums. Now it is a patchwork of pink and white plums.
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When Qing saw Xia Houyue, she was standing under a peach tree, standing on tiptoes and sniffing the flower bones with buds and calyces.
"Yue Niang is so elegant. The peach blossoms haven't fully bloomed yet. It will take a month or two for the fragrance to fully bloom."
After hearing this, Xia Houyue turned around and saw that the person coming was Yang Qing. She was surprised and said, "Ah, when did Brother Yang come here? Aunt Gu and the others didn't notify them in advance so that Yue'er could make some preparations."
Yang Qing smiled and said, "I don't blame them. I guessed that Yueniang was in the garden, so she came straight over."
"That girl Mulan said in the morning that Brother Yang would come over in the afternoon. I didn't want Brother Yang to come over so early." Xia Houyue said with a smile as she led Yang Qing to the pavilion in the garden.
After the two of them took their seats, Yang Qing explained: "I just had lunch and had nothing to do, so I wanted to come over early and have a look. Yueniang, how have you been in the past year?"
After he arrived in Hanzhong, although he kept exchanging letters with Xia Houyue, he always knew Xia Houyue's current situation very well, but when they met, he had to ask again in person before he could rest assured.
Xia Houyue nodded and said, "Everything is fine. I'm sorry to bother you, Brother Yang." After a pause, he asked, "Brother Yang, what about you?"
"I'm still the same. I'm busy with official duties every day and never have a moment of leisure." Yang Qing took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "But the customs and customs in Hanzhong are different from those in Shuzhong and Nanzhong. In the new place, Being an official is still full of freshness and will not make people feel boring."
Xia Houyue opened her eyes wide and said with curiosity: "I have never been to Hanzhong. I heard that the climate there is warm and suitable, the scenery is picturesque, and it is a rare land of plenty."
Yang Qingdao: "Yes, Hanzhong is indeed a treasure land. In the past, the great ancestors relied on it to establish their empire. It is rich in products, abundant grain, and the scenery is extremely beautiful. There are also many interesting places in Hanzhong, such as outside Nanzheng City... .."Pleeves
The two were separated for a long time, and naturally they had endless things to talk about. Yang Qing told Xia Houyue all the beautiful places in Hanzhong and the interesting things he encountered. Xia Houyue also picked up some recent anecdotes and some daily trivial matters in Chengdu. Speak up.
The two of them had no special purpose in talking. They just said whatever came to mind, which made Yang Qing, who was always tense, feel a rare sense of relaxation and comfort. They talked happily, laughing constantly, and an hour passed before they knew it.
After telling each other about their parting circumstances, Yang Qing remembered that this year was the fifth year of Jianxing, and asked, "By the way, Yueniang, have Wang Pu and the others done anything strange recently?"
Xia Houyue pondered for a moment and said: "They haven't done much in the past few months. Even ordering me to get information from you seems to be less urgent than before. I wonder if there will be any changes after they know you come back. I haven’t received any orders yet.”
"That's right." Yang Qing nodded, stood up and thought for a while before saying, "Just because they don't do anything doesn't mean it's a good thing. They might be holding back something bad. You have to be especially careful lately and don't let your guard down."
"Yes, Yue'er, please keep this in mind."
Yang Qing smiled again and said, "But don't be too nervous. This matter will definitely be settled within this year."
Hearing this, Xia Houyue raised her head and looked at Yang Qing lovingly, and said happily: "Yes, Yue'er understands."
