Chapter 1198 1199 [Thousands of miles of joyful wind] (13)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1198 1199 [Thousands of miles of joyful wind] (13)

While the two rulers were working on their case, the two emperors and concubines were chatting in the Mingde Hall of the harem.

After the wedding, Liu Xian did not ignore Queen Xu and got along more harmoniously. This was also the result of Empress Dowager Wu's advice. But even the lowest eunuch in the palace knew that His Majesty did favor Concubine Chen more and slept in Mingde Palace.

more times.

Some people secretly marveled. They heard that the south was not stable either. The Zhou Dynasty's army was mobilizing frequently. Apparently they wanted to take advantage of the outbreak of the war to the west of Daliang. Under such circumstances, it seemed that His Majesty and Concubine Chen could be so close.

The impact is enough to make people sigh.

"Your Majesty, why don't you go to Ganquan Palace to rest tonight?" Princess Qinghe asked softly.

Ganquan Palace is the residence of Queen Xu.

Liu Xian shook his head and said gently: "I have something to tell you."

Princess Qinghe lowered her eyebrows slightly, vaguely guessing that the topic the emperor wanted to talk about next should be related to the increasingly tense situation in the south.

"Xiao Jin sent an urgent report. The Southern Dynasty's actions in the upper reaches of the Tiancang River are becoming more and more obvious, and a large number of soldiers have appeared in important towns on the south bank. Now we, the Wufeng Navy, have retreated to the water village near Puqi City, giving up the upper reaches of the water.

, will undoubtedly be firm and grateful

Xiao and Xian Chunqiu's determination. In fact, I had expected this scene when the Western Wu army invaded the country. I didn't mention it to you during this period because I was afraid that you would have random thoughts, but after all, I can't keep it from you because the Southern Dynasty

This is your homeland."

Liu Xian spoke in a calm tone.

Princess Qinghe's eyes were gloomy, and she said slowly: "Your Majesty, I am your concubine. As early as last summer, I have already understood one thing. Nanfang... will not care about my existence."

Liu Xian sighed softly, he could understand the extremely complicated mood of the woman in front of him at this moment.

Princess Qinghe continued: "The war is about to begin. In order to appease the ministers and the people of Daliang, I beg your Majesty to deprive me of my position as a noble concubine. But I beg you to stay with your majesty, even if I am just an ordinary maid.

It’s also as sweet as glutinous rice.”

Liu Xian was slightly startled, then said seriously: "Nonsense."

Princess Qinghe's eyes were slightly red, and she shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, I am not fooling around, but I have carefully considered my thoughts. After the war in the south, how will the princes in the court and the people of Kyoto treat me, a noble concubine from the Southern Dynasty? So what?

Treating such a doting concubine

Your Majesty? The hearts and minds of the people and the army are tied to Your Majesty. How can I affect the dignity of the emperor because of my own wealth? What's more... Nanfang has not considered the concubine. Presumably, they also hope that Your Majesty will relegate the concubine to the cold palace. That would be easier

Arousing the anger of Zhou people..."

She couldn't control herself when she said this, and her voice began to tremble.

Liu Xian felt a pain in his heart. He held her tender palm and said with a forced smile: "I knew you would have random thoughts. Don't worry, my frontier army will definitely win this battle, and the scale of the war will not be expanded. After all, I am now facing

The real enemy is Xiwu. Regarding the strategy for dealing with the Southern Dynasties, I have talked with Pei Yue many times. Generally speaking-"

Princess Qinghe has a gentle temperament and has never been arrogant in the past two years. However, this time she took the initiative to interrupt Liu Xian's words: "Your Majesty, I am a member of the harem. It is not appropriate for me to hear about the imperial dynasty."

event."

Liu Xian looked at the tears on her face, feeling moved and pitiful, so he took a handkerchief to help her wipe it away.

His movements were very gentle, and he said softly: "Anyway, don't worry, my attitude towards Xiwu is different from that towards the Southern Dynasty. After all, the south is your homeland and the place where civilization flourishes. I don't want it to become a place where civilization is at its peak unless absolutely necessary."

It's a tragic battlefield. You don't need to worry too much, let alone have the thought just now, just live in this Mingde Palace, I will not allow anyone to bully you."

Princess Qinghe responded: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Liu Xian smiled slightly and changed the subject: "In fact, during this period of time, some ministers in the DPRK have asked to see me privately and expressed their concerns to me. Since the war in the Western Region broke out, Pei Yue has been in charge of the Western Mansion and is responsible for rear military affairs.

, the authority has further increased, and he is no longer limited to leading troops to fight as a general before. They are very worried that in the long run, Pei Yue will become a more powerful minister than Wang Pingzhang, so they ask me to limit Pei Yue's power in time."

Princess Qinghe nodded and said, "These ministers are all thinking about Your Majesty."

Liu Xian said "hmm" and then said: "Pei Yue went to the Southern Dynasty to welcome his bride, and later he escorted you to Kyoto. You must know something about him, so I want to hear your opinion."

Princess Qinghe still shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, I cannot..."

However, this time Liu Xian was very determined and said with a smile: "You and I don't have to be restrained when chatting."

Princess Qinghe couldn't refuse anymore, and after thinking for a moment, she considered it and said: "I feel that the worries of those ministers are very reasonable. It is difficult to guarantee that the powerful ministers will have evil intentions. But in my opinion, Duke Wei is a smart man.

, is also an ambitious person who will not make unwise decisions."

The smile on Liu Xian's face became more mellow and he said: "My beloved concubine has a lofty vision, which is indeed incomparable to others."

Princess Qinghe showed a hint of shame, lowered her head and said: "Your Majesty, I have little knowledge, and what I say cannot be taken as truth. In addition, I also feel that it is not a bad thing to prepare for a rainy day, and I think Duke Wei can understand the concerns of your Majesty and the courtiers.

"

Liu Xian nodded in agreement, his expression becoming more and more pleased.

That night he still stayed in the Mingde Hall. When the sky was dim, the cautious voice of the inner prisoner came from outside the dormitory.

"His Majesty."

Liu Xian frowned subconsciously and said, "What's the matter?"

The eunuch swallowed his saliva and said, "There is a messenger from the Western Army outside the palace, bringing news of the great victory."

Liu Xian sat up suddenly, with a look of joy on his face.

It didn't take long for the news to spread throughout the palace, and then to all directions. Kyoto, immersed in the morning light, was like a dormant beast slowly waking up.

Ji Guliang of the left army defeated the main cavalry of the Western Wu North Route Army in Dongqing Mansion, Lingzhou, and beheaded more than 15,000 prisoners in total.

Kyoto was shocked and all the people cheered!

In the harem, Jingren Palace, the female historian carefully reported the good news from the Western Region.

Empress Dowager Wu sat on the couch, calmly looking at the spring scenery outside the window, and said quietly: "I know, let's get down."

"Yes, Queen Mother." The female historian stepped back slowly.

Empress Dowager Wu was silent for a long time before she whispered to herself: "We have reached the middle of the game. I wonder how you will end it?"

…

In Lingzhou, the distant western border, a spring breeze came suddenly overnight.

There are gradually signs of recovery on earth.

To the west of Longgong Military City, on the bank of Beitiao River, a group of more than a hundred riders were cruising slowly.

Huo Siqi pointed to the west and said: "Master Marquis, according to our army's ranger exploration, we know that the Western Wu North Route Army is now stationed a hundred and fifty miles west of the west bank, which is where Xishan Village was originally located. Xie Lin was in a dilemma and neither dared to

We will march east again to fight our army decisively, but we dare not retreat to Gancheng and give up the northern line."

Gu Liang said calmly: "Since the beginning of the war, Xiwu's supply of grain and grass has been able to keep up, but they are more anxious than us, so they will make a decision sooner or later. In your opinion, will Xie Lin choose to make a desperate move, or go south to fight with

The central route armies will join together?”

Huo Siqi mused: "In the general's view, he may wait for the battle situation on the center line to change, and then the army will use all his strength to capture Guyuan Village. Then, whether he crosses the river to the east or goes south from the stone bridge south of Guyuan Village, he can get rid of it.

It’s an embarrassing situation right now.”

"It makes some sense."

Gu Liang breathed a sigh of relief and said leisurely: "The Northern Front was defeated, and the Emperor of Western Wu had only two choices. Either attack Guping Military Town to open the gateway to Lingzhou, or withdraw the troops and return to the North to preserve their strength. If our army crosses the river to find

He will definitely be happy about Xie Lin's trouble."

He paused slightly, looked at Huo Siqi and said, "This battle is an extremely severe test for the Longbow Army. I wonder if General Huo is confident?"

Huo Siqi said sternly: "The Lord Marquis has a destiny, and I will definitely die as a result. I am determined that there will be no mistakes!"

Gu Liang nodded and said: "That's very good. Three days later, when the Longbow Army crosses the Yangtze River and marches to the west, I will hand over the Yangqu Guards to you. As long as you complete one task, that is to nail Xie Lin's Northern Route Army to death.

Northern Plains.”

Huo Siqi said solemnly: "The last general takes orders!"

Gu Liang said no more, turned his head to the south, looked at the vast land, and said silently in his heart: "Brother Yue, there are things a man does and things he doesn't do. I hope you can understand my painstaking efforts."
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