RNP Chapter 1384 Queen Song: She also wanted to go to Da Ci'en Temple to burn incense.
Chapter 1384 Queen Song: She also wanted to go to Da Ci'en Temple to burn incense.
Chapter 1384 Queen Song: She also... wants to go to Da Ci'en Temple to burn incense.
Shenjing City——
As Jia Heng achieved a brilliant victory in Korea, the civil and military officials in the capital city of Shenjing also began to look forward to pacifying Liaodong.
In recent years, with the Chongping New Deal in full swing across the land, the entire Han Kingdom has entered a period of rapid and prosperous development.
First of all, there was the household registration tax. The registered grain fields in the country increased by nearly 300 million mu, and the annual tax was nearly 20 million taels more than usual. The Han Dynasty was thriving, and it was a scene of prosperity and rejuvenation.
Even the censors who had criticized the New Deal the most, after such a long time and seeing such results, had to say that although the New Deal was harsh on the gentry, it was beneficial to the country and society.
On this day, in the capital city of Shenjing, in the Prince of Wei's mansion, in the back house—
There was a whirring sound in the air in the courtyard, and the wind was whistling all around. It was the spring breeze, the weather was warm, and the scene was bright and beautiful.
Princess Yan Yiliu of Prince Wei was dressed in a warrior outfit and her hair was tied up into a high ponytail. She was originally tall and bright, and now she looked heroic.
The beautiful woman was holding a shining silver spear in her hand, practicing back and forth in the courtyard. Wherever the spear pointed, it was like a swimming dragon, with flashing light and cold air emanating from it.
This beautiful lady from a military family circled and danced with a spear in her hand.
Ever since Li Ren realized that not having children was not her fault, the Princess of Wei no longer suppressed her nature, but instead completely released her nature as a girl.
The beautiful woman swung the spear in her hand with great force, wind and rain free, and the spear's light was like a streak of moonlight, dazzling people's eyes.
At this moment, right at the location of the moon gate, stood a young man in a blue-white brocade robe. He had a fair face and a majestic demeanor.
It was King Chen Ran of Wei.
King Wei Chen Ran looked up at the heroic figure, who was moving around with his weapon as fast as the wind. His eyes were slightly dazed and there was a complexity on his face.
Yan Yiliu suddenly realized something, her eyebrows raised, and she shouted tenderly: "Who!"
When he looked back, his sharp eyes were as cold as lightning, and his spear was pointed at the young king.
Maybe it was because of the spear pointing at him, but King Wei Chen Ran's heart skipped a beat. He didn't dare to look into those sharp eyes.
Yan Yiliu took a deep breath, put down the spear in his hand, and took the towel from the maid beside him.
The beauty took the towel and wiped the sweat off her face while asking, "Your Highness, if you are not busy with your official duties in the government office, what are you doing here?"
King Wei Chen Ran came closer, suppressed the complicated emotions surging in his heart, and said: "Yi Liu, come and see you."
Yan Yiliu sneered in his heart, but his expression was indifferent as he said, "What's so good about me?"
King Wei Chen Ran said: "There are some things I want to ask you."
At this time, the King of Wei obviously began to doubt whether the problem was with himself.
Especially after Wei Xian got married, the young king began to doubt whether there was something wrong with his body.
At this time, Wei Wangfei Yan Yiliu handed the towel in her hand to the maid beside her, sat on the stone bench beside her, and said, "Your Highness, if you have anything to say, please speak frankly."
King Wei Chen Ran walked forward, sat down a little, and said softly, "That's right, Yi Liu, you went to Jiangnan to see a famous doctor before. What did the doctor say?"
Yan Yiliu could not help but feel an indescribable sense of pleasure in her heart, but her bright and beautiful face did not show any of it. She said, "Didn't the prince ask about it last time? What else can I say?"
King Wei Chen Ran was silent for a while, then suddenly said in a deep voice: "I am a little confused. I have been childless for the past few years. Is it really because of someone else?"
During this period, Prince Wei Chen Ran wanted a child more than anyone else, but his concubine Wei Xian's belly was also not moving.
How could the King of Wei not be anxious?
Emperor Chongping's health was deteriorating, and the competition for the throne of the Crown Prince was about to begin.
On this side, Yan Yiliu nodded and asked, "Did the prince go to see the imperial physician?"
King Wei Chen Ran said: "The imperial physician couldn't explain it either. I am quite puzzled."
Yan Yiliu thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, in order to ensure the continuation of the royal family's heirs, you can take in more concubines."
If it were any other time, King Wei Chen Ran might have really believed this in his heart, but now that King Wei is infertile, naturally there is no point in talking about such things.
Yan Yiliu's expression was cold, and he shook his head and said, "Your Highness is asking me now, and I don't know why."
Wei Wang Chen Ran looked at Yan Yiliu, who had a cold expression, and said, "Yiliu, I have neglected you during this period of time."
Yan Yiliu trembled when she heard this, but then she said calmly, "My Lord, why do you say that?"
King Wei Chen Ran nodded and said, "Yi Liu, you and I have been married for the first time. Since we got married, I have been busy with official business and have indeed neglected you."
Yan Yiliu's face was calm, and he said softly: "Your Highness is wrong. Your Highness is the Queen's eldest son, and you should take the affairs of the world to heart."
Wei Wang Chen Ran was stunned and said, "Yes."
The couple fell into silence for a while.
Wei Wang Chen Ran sat there for a while, then heard Yan Yiliu say, "If your Highness has nothing else to do, I will go take a bath and change clothes first."
King Wei Chen Ran came back to his senses and said, "Princess, go and get busy first."
Yan Yilu glanced at the young man and sighed secretly in his heart.
In fact, as long as he lowered his head and coaxed her, perhaps the relationship between husband and wife could continue...
Forget it, he is just a cold and heartless person after all.
King Wei Chen Ran had no idea what Yan Yiliu was thinking. He just watched the beautiful woman go away, feeling a sense of loss in his heart.
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Chongping 19th year, spring, late March -
It was March, the spring day, the bright sunshine was charming and beautiful, the grass was lush and green, and the willow trees by the river were so dense that one person had to hug them, and they looked like they were shrouded in mist.
King of Wei Chen Ran, Chief Minister Li Zan, Second Minister Gao Zhongping, and a group of followers stood at Ba Bridge, gazing at the lake in the distance, with anticipation on their faces.
Because Emperor Chongping was in poor health, he did not leave the palace to welcome him, but instead asked the Chief Minister Li Zan, the Second Minister Gao Zhongping, and Prince of Wei Chen Ran to welcome him on his behalf.
At this moment, on the second-floor ship, Jia Heng was not only returning with Chen Xiao and Gu Ruoqing, but King Chen Qin of Chu was also on another ship.
At this moment, Jia Heng and Chen Xiao were playing chess across a chessboard.
One of them is extremely handsome, and the other is pretty, they really look like a handsome man and a beautiful woman.
Not far away, Gu Ruoqing was sitting upright on a pear wood chair, holding in her hand the script of Romance of the Three Kingdoms written by Jia Heng during this journey. The beautiful lady was wearing the flying fish costume of the Jinyi Guards, with beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and a lively look.
Chen Xiao glanced at Gu Ruoqing who was concentrating on reading the Three Kingdoms storybook, and said softly: "The seventh volume of your Three Kingdoms storybook has finally been published. After Liu Xuande was promoted to the King of Hanzhong, the situation of the Three Kingdoms had already emerged. Kong Ming went to the north to fight, but he eventually fell. It is really a pity."
Jia Heng sighed, "Yes, dying before achieving success always makes heroes shed tears."
Chen Xiao suddenly looked at the young man and said, "This is also a reminder to the capital."
This would prevent the palace from starting to be suspicious of him before he succeeds in the Northern Expedition, which would be no different from the later emperor Liu Chan.
The beauty lifted her elegant bun from the pages of the book, her beautiful eyes fixed with dew, and she looked at the young man in the python robe quietly, saying, "It's such a pity for Kong Ming. He has done his best for the Liu royal family."
According to established history, the Three Kingdoms were unified under the Jin Dynasty, so this story of many events ultimately ended in tragedy.
At this moment, the guards outside the room said to the three people in the room across the cabin, "Commander-in-chief, the imperial court's troops are already waiting at the Ba Bridge on the Wei River."
Jia Heng put the chess pieces into the chess basket beside him, a warm smile appeared on his calm face, and he said, "Okay, we've finally arrived in Shenjing, let's go over and take a look."
Several people responded softly with a yes.
As the ship docked, Jia Heng also came to the deck and looked at Wei Wang Chen Ran, as well as the chief minister Li Zan, the second minister Gao Zhongping and others who were waiting on Ba Bridge.
Soon, they got off the boat, escorted by a group of Jinyifu guards. It was March at the moment, and the warm spring sunshine shone on people's faces, making people feel warm.
"Zi Yu." King Wei Chen Ran took a few quick steps, a thoughtful look appeared on his face, and he looked intently at the young man in the python robe.
Jia Heng had a very bright smile on his face and said, "Your Highness, Prince of Wei, it's been a long time since we last met."
Not far away, the cabinet chief minister Li Zan also had a look of emotion on his elegant and dignified face, and said, "Duke Weiguo, you have worked hard on your journey."
This young man in front of us, apart from his youthful charm, has been working hard for the affairs of his country and the nation without any complaints. He will surely become a famous official of his generation.
Jia Heng raised his eyes, nodded to Li Zan, and said loudly: "I am really honored to be greeted by Lord Li."
Gao Zhongping also stared at the young man in the python robe and said, "Duke Weiguo, you must have been very busy and exhausted on this trip to Korea."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "If it weren't for the fact that Li Gelao and Gao Gelao were in the capital, planning and directing the war, this war wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
Li Zan said, "Zi Yu, you are too kind. We are sitting here doing nothing and have no idea about the details of the battle on the front line. It will take Zi Yu's command at the front line to achieve complete success."
The two sides just exchanged pleasantries or compliments.
Gao Zhongping smiled and said, "Duke Weiguo, this is not the place to talk. It won't be too late to talk after we go into the city. The emperor has been waiting in the palace for a while."
Jia Heng extended his hand and said loudly, "Mr. Li, please come in."
Everyone exchanged greetings, and Jia Heng, surrounded by the Jinyi Guards, headed towards the Shenjing City.
At this moment, ordinary people in Shenjing City knew that Duke Weiguo Jia Heng had come all the way from Korea, and they gathered on both sides of the street, looking at the young man in the python robe.
Palace Garden, Kunning Palace
Emperor Chongping was lying on a soft couch in the warm room, his cheeks sunken and his whole body shrouded in an aura of illness.
Since the beginning of spring, the climate has been alternating between warm and cold, complex and changeable. Emperor Chongping caught a cold the day before yesterday, which made things even worse.
At this moment, Queen Song was holding a blue and white porcelain bowl and a spoon in her hand, gently stirring the medicine soup in the bowl.
"Your Majesty." Dai Quan paused for a moment and said softly, "Duke Weiguo has already entered Shenjing City."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "Xuan Ziyu has entered Xihe Palace. I congratulate him for his achievement."
The beauty with snowy skin and jade-like face, with eyebrows as beautiful as spring mountains and charming eyes, showed a trace of worry, and said: "Your Majesty, the dragon is not in good health. He has just recovered, so it is not advisable to toss him around."
Emperor Chongping said: "Zi Yu has returned triumphantly today, so we must celebrate. In addition, I have summoned important military officials and cabinet ministers to discuss military affairs with Zi Yu."
In fact, what happens next is the highlight. How to fight the battle of Ping Liao is all decided by Jia Ziyu.
Empress Song was not in a position to persuade him any further. She held a bowl of medicine in her hand, passed it to Emperor Chongping's lips, and said softly, "Your Majesty, it's time to take the medicine."
Emperor Chongping nodded, opened his mouth and let Queen Song feed him.
After Emperor Chongping finished taking the medicine, Empress Song wiped the water stains from the corners of Emperor Chongping's lips with a handkerchief and said softly, "Your Majesty, how long will Ziyu stay this time?"
Emperor Chongping said, "The opportunity for war at the border is fleeting. When Ziyu returns this time, we still have to send troops to fight. The Han Dynasty has been preparing for this war for more than half a year. The food, fodder and weapons prepared in the capital can support the army at any time."
Queen Song nodded, her beautiful eyes sparkling slightly under her curved willow-leaf eyebrows, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, there shouldn't be anything wrong this time, right?"
Emperor Chongping's face showed a gloomy look, and he said loudly: "I don't know if my body can hold out until that day."
After the New Year, the middle-aged emperor has increasingly felt that his health is declining, and the feeling that he does not have much time left is becoming more and more lingering in his heart.
The desire to pacify Liaodong became increasingly stronger in Emperor Chongping's heart.
At this moment, a young eunuch entered the warm room, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Wei has entered the palace."
Emperor Chongping calmed himself, nodded, and said in a clear voice: "Zitong, help me up, I will go to see Ziyu."
Empress Song hummed softly, then supported Emperor Chongping's arm and said, "Your Majesty has just recovered, so you should be more careful."
The little fox is finally back, and she also wants to... go to Da Ci'en Temple to burn incense.
Thinking of this, the beauty secretly glanced at Emperor Chongping, her heart pounding and a light blush covering her fair face.
For the beauty, it is the age when she is as wild as a wolf and a tiger. After her passion is rekindled, one can imagine how strong her sexual desire is.
Emperor Chongping smiled and said nonchalantly, "I will."
Then, he called up Dai Quan and other eunuchs, and marched towards Xihe Palace in a mighty manner.
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Palace Garden, Xihe Palace
Jia Heng, Li Zan and Gao Zhongping also came to the outside of Xihe Palace. At this moment, the six ministries and nine officials of the cabinet, the Hanlin Academy, and a group of civil and military ministers from the Grand Council were all waiting on the jade steps under the eaves, looking forward to it.
At this moment, all the civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty cast their eyes on the tall, slender young man in the python robe with sharp brows.
There is no doubt that during the 18th and 19th years of Chongping, brilliant results were achieved both in promoting the new policies within the Han Dynasty and in foreign wars.
In particular, it gave the Han emperor and his ministers hope of pacifying Liaodong.
And all of this is directly or indirectly related to Jia Heng.
The Duke of Weiguo is indeed worthy of the phrase, "a peerless hero in the country."
The civil and military officials present stared at the young man in the python robe.
This Duke of Wei has made many achievements since he took office, and is no less outstanding than the heroes who founded the country.
Of course, his temperament was quite romantic and lustful, even the nuns...he ate almost everything.
Perhaps this is the only sense of superiority that civil officials can find in their personal morality.
Li Zan nodded and said, "The emperor has held a welcoming banquet in Xihe Palace to welcome the Duke of Weiguo."
Jia Heng said: "My contribution is so insignificant that it is not worthy of such a grand ceremony by His Majesty."
King Chen Ran of Wei looked at King Chu beside him, with all kinds of thoughts surging in his mind.
This time, the King of Chu was able to make some contributions.
Then, under the guidance of the eunuch, Jia Heng and Li Zan entered the hall. Not long after they sat down, they suddenly heard the eunuch's shrill and hoarse voice:
"Your Majesty is here!"
Jia Heng was slightly surprised and turned around to look. He saw a middle-aged emperor with a thin face and sharp eyes walking quickly towards him, surrounded by a group of eunuchs including Dai Quan.
Jia Heng looked at the middle-aged emperor, took a few quick steps, saluted and said, "Your Majesty, long live the emperor."
Emperor Chongping's eyebrows relaxed as he looked at the young man in the python robe with a warm gaze. He smiled and said, "Zi Yu is back."
Jia Heng looked at him for a while, tears flickering in his clear eyes, and said, "Your Majesty has lost weight."
Emperor Chongping naturally caught the tears in the young man's eyes, and a warm current surged through his heart. He said, "Not long ago, I caught a cold and just recovered recently. I feel a little weak."
Many years have passed, but Zi Yu's heart has not changed.
In fact, when the emperor is in his later years or seriously ill, he is more suspicious than before, and of course more easily moved.
That's why Emperor Wu of Han suspected Crown Prince Liu Ju, and Li Shimin was moved by Li Zhi who sucked out pus.
Jia Heng came closer and immediately supported Emperor Chongping's arm. He asked with concern, "Your Majesty, have you invited an imperial physician recently?"
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "The imperial physician said that it is still an old illness and needs more care. However, the country is thriving and there are so many things to sort out. How can I let it go?"
Jia Heng replied in a clear voice: "Your Majesty, the revival of the Han Dynasty is in sight, and the prosperity is already in sight. Your Majesty can slow down a bit and focus on maintenance."
King Chen Ran of Wei also took the opportunity to say, "Yes, father, the country is now rejuvenated and can be regarded as a great nation in the prosperous times. Father, you should rest more and take care of your health."
King Chen Qin of Chu said: "Father, please take care of your health."
Emperor Chongping laughed at himself, waved his hand, and said, "I really can't sit still."
He was destined to be busy all his life, and his life of luxury in the deep palace was almost like a year.
While the father-in-law and son-in-law and the father and son were talking, Jia Heng, together with Wei Wang Chen Ran and Chu Wang Chen Qin, helped Emperor Chongping to sit on the golden throne nearby.
Emperor Chongping looked at the young man and asked, "Zi Yu, this time we drove out the Tartars in Korea and killed Oboi in battle, how is the situation in Korea and Liaodong? There are many vague points in the military report. Zi Yu can explain the strategy to me and the cabinet."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Your Majesty, after returning to our Han Dynasty, Korea is stepping up the training of soldiers. Soon, troops can be sent from Pyeongan Province to Liaodong to divide the Jurchen forces. The navies of Gaizhou and Haizhou have also confronted the elite Eight Banners of the Jurchen Tartars and have gained a firm foothold. Currently, there are 60,000 to 70,000 Jurchen Tartars in Liaodong, and they want to recapture the two citadels."
Emperor Chongping thought for a moment and asked, "Zi Yu, when will the troops of the Beijing camp set out to fight outside the Great Wall?"
Jia Heng said in a resounding voice: "I have come back to lead the troops of the Beijing camp and send troops from the border to annihilate the Jurchens!"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials in Xihe Palace held their breath and looked at the tall young man in the python robe.
Jia Heng said: "Your Majesty, the Jurchens are now at their weakest since their founding. Now the Han Dynasty must make a concerted effort to annihilate the Jurchens and recover their homeland in Liaodong. Otherwise, when the Jurchens recover, the situation will become even more difficult."
At this point, after five years of hard work, 70% to 80% of the ideas in the original "Plan for Suppressing the Enemy" have been realized.
The time has finally come to defeat the Jurchens!
Emperor Chongping was pleased when he heard this and said, "Zi Yu, the troops, weapons, and food supplies in the capital are all ready, and we are just waiting for Zi Yu to go out."
Jia Heng said in a clear and loud voice, "Your Majesty, this time our Han will be like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves, directly attacking Huanglong and sweeping away the caves. After that, the Han will no longer have any major worries. The Junggar and Khoshut scabies will be gone. When our power is feared by all the barbarians, the Han will usher in a peaceful and prosperous era."
Emperor Chongping's sunken cheeks flushed after hearing Jia Heng's words.
Jia Heng's handsome face seemed to be firm under his sword-like brows, and he said, "Your Majesty, the opportunity for war is fleeting, and I will prepare for the dispatch of troops in the next few days."
Now that the weather is getting warmer, the time to send troops is ripe.
Emperor Chongping stared at the young man in the python robe with a piercing gaze under his thin brows. There was an indescribable joy in his voice as he said, "Zi Yu, I will appoint you as the Grand Marshal of the Army of the World. You will command the troops of the Beijing Camp and the border towns of Hebei with the Emperor's Sword. All the war in Liaodong is entrusted to you."
Upon hearing this, Li Zan, the chief minister of the cabinet, moved his lips as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself from saying anything like "this is inappropriate".
This military power is only temporary and will be abolished during wartime, so there is no problem.
(End of this chapter)