Author: Loeva

News that the war situation in Liaodong was heating up quickly spread inside and outside the capital. The imperial court had to send more manpower to Liaodong and send an extra general to control the situation. Although there were several garrison generals in Liaodong, their seniority was limited.

Their abilities and experience are still lacking, so they can handle small-scale battles, but if they really want to go into a full-scale battle, they may have a hard time.

After all, the Liaodong front line is an area that has been at peace for a long time.

In addition to Liaodong, the northern border towns also need someone to guard them. Xuanfu, Datong, Taiyuan, and Yulin have also entered a state of war readiness. In case the Beirong people are not making good progress in Liaodong, they can change their minds in other directions. It is worth it.

Fortunately, the King of Qin is guarding Taiyuan, and his soldiers and civilians are capable, so there is no need to worry for the time being; the Yulin area has been stationed by the Ma family for many years, and it is still peaceful; General Ma of the Ma family has been operating in Datong for many years, but now he has resigned.

However, the iron army built in the past is still there, and the long-standing tradition of military training has not been abandoned by the successors, so the strength is still quite sufficient. At present, the strength of several border towns such as Xuanfu and Shuozhou is a little weak, so troops can be transferred nearby.

, and with one or two young and powerful generals taking charge of the overall situation, it is probably about the same.

Although the Beirong people have been recuperating for more than thirty years, their national strength is far from being comparable to that of the Zhao Dynasty, and they have been suffering from food shortages for many years. No matter how strong their troops are, they cannot support the entire front line and divide their troops to invade the south.

Regarding the candidates for generals to be stationed in Liaodong, the emperor and his courtiers discussed for a whole day but could not decide. Originally, Marquis Yunyang was in his prime, with experience, qualifications and status, so he was the most suitable candidate. He himself originally had this wish.

Everything that needs to be taken care of has been taken care of, and half of the preparations for the long trip have been made. However, because Chu Zhengfang committed a crime and the city guards were leaderless, he could only continue to stay in office, interrupting the original plan. If he were to be sent,

Although it is suitable in all aspects, what should the city guards do? The chaos caused by the Chu family being kicked out has not been completely resolved. Next year, the first day of the year will be the enthronement ceremony of the new king.

There is absolutely no mistake. At this time, how can the general of the city guard leave the capital? If another outsider is found to replace Yunyang Marquis, who can come forward?

Since the Cai family suffered a lot when Chu Zhengfang gained power, the emperor and the prince had some thoughts of making amends with them. If they were not forced to do so, they did not want anyone other than the Cai family to intervene in the power of the city guard, which would be a bit of a injustice.

This is the Cai family who is honest and quiet, loyal and knows how to advance and retreat, and bravely kills enemies for the country.

In addition to Marquis Yunyang, Marshal Yun was also a good candidate, but his daughter-in-law was a daughter of the Wang family and was involved in the rebellion. He had already shown that he wanted to support himself in old age and no longer wanted to be in the limelight.

Even if someone in the Ministry of War recommended him, he would only say that he was too old, and he was afraid that he would be useless and that it would delay the war, so he recommended Yunyang Marquis instead.

Old General Ma is suitable for everything, but he is not young anymore. At the beginning of winter this year, out of fun, he started wrestling with some of his grandchildren, and accidentally sprained his waist. Although the injury was not serious,

It's not heavy, but if he really has to go out with injuries at his age, all the children, grandchildren and nephews of the Ma family are not happy. Everyone is clamoring to fight on behalf of the old man. But no matter which one of them it is,

Without the weight and experience of General Ma, who can be chosen to convince the public?

General Ma, who leads the camp in the west of Beijing, cannot leave his post lightly. It seems inappropriate to ask him to go. Besides, he has been stationed in Datong for a long time. He originally had the same qualifications as the current generals stationed in Liaodong.

If he becomes the commander-in-chief, can he really control the situation?

There are people in the Min family, and Old General Min has enough qualifications. However, the Min family has always followed the Cai family. They stopped talking when Marquis Yunyang said nothing, and seemed to obey the imperial court's orders, but made things difficult for others.

The imperial court has been unable to make a decision, and various gossips are circulating throughout the capital. Some people, fearing that the world will not be in chaos, even spread rumors about how terrible the Beirong people were more than 30 years ago, and that there was nothing our army could do.

We can't help them. Now they have all marched south. They will be able to reach the capital in a few days. It's better to escape quickly, and so on. People from Shuntian Prefecture Yin and the City Guards searched for three days from top to bottom, inside and outside.

, finally arrested all those who spread the rumors, and finally blocked the source of the rumors.

However, after interrogation, they found that although some of those people had unclear origins and were probably spies related to the Beirong people, most of the others had complex compositions, and some were related to the King of Shu, King Ninghua, and Guang.

Some of those who have connections with King Chang are still living in poverty after losing the battle for the right to inherit the throne more than 30 years ago. Because they were not close and their crimes were not serious, some of them survived in poverty in recent years.

Former officials and their families who were imprisoned or exiled for their crimes, who saved their lives but had their future ruined, and even many who were just bribed with money, regardless of the purpose of the instigator, and spread rumors randomly...

The emperor was furious and ordered that those who spread rumors should be strictly investigated and punished without mercy. For this reason, the former Guangchang King Zhao Ji, who was imprisoned in the prison of Zongren Mansion and almost forgotten by the world, was punished.

It’s a big hardship. Even with clan status, all kinds of treatment have plummeted, and finally reduced to the situation of a prisoner. As for the former Princess Ninghua and her two children, they also suffered. She now deeply hates it.

The old followers of the deceased husband cursed the Buddha every morning and evening. Once they knew about anyone, they immediately reported it to the official. Thanks to her, many of King Ning Hua’s former best friends could not escape the law after all.

, all were cleared by the imperial court.

The former Crown Princess Li, with her two children, hid in a small farm on the outskirts of Beijing with her natal mother and brothers. They spent quiet days ignoring what was going on outside the window. She was waiting for her brother to return, so she returned to Shu with her family.

She didn't pay any attention to those people outside, and had no intention of contacting her husband's old subordinates - just kidding, she was the one who almost ruined the prince's affairs, so she wouldn't be so stupid!

And Gu Jiaoyu, the son of the late Gu Changshi, who finally returned to the capital with his wife and children, is now completely homeless and his home has been ransacked. However, he can still keep some of his luggage and belongings, and his wife and children can both

The whole family was intact, and they were satisfied that they had not been implicated and lost their lives. They did not enter the imperial city, but rented a small courtyard near the village where their parents had purchased in Tongzhou, and guarded their parents' graves.

The days of observing filial piety began. Gu Jiaoyu planned to open a small book school, teach a few young men, and make a living. All his ambitions and career prospects were gone in the past.

After three days of negotiation, the imperial court finally decided on the candidate to be the commander of the Liaodong War. Marquis Yunyang was finally entrusted with the important task. As for the position of commander of the city guard, General Min was appointed as the acting commander for the time being.

, Cai Shizi was promoted to deputy. At the same time, Yunyang Hou would also lead a group of Cai family and Min family children to Liaodong and join the battlefield. This was probably the last time Yunyang Hou led an army and presided over a war. He himself was very

The emperor and courtiers also attached great importance to it. Just in case, General Ma took his nephew to the Xuan Mansion. General Ma also took half of the troops to accompany the Jingxi Camp to assist Marquis Yunyang in blocking it.

The Beirong people went south.

After receiving the decree, Marquis Yunyang set out the next day. The emperor and the prince personally escorted him out of the imperial city. Considering that the royal guard of honor was too troublesome and would delay the pace of the army, both father and son stopped at the city gate. They watched.

Marquis Yunyang led the army and quickly disappeared at the end of the road. Their hearts were filled with trust and expectations for Marquis Yunyang.

Qin Hanzhen was a little worried about Cai Yuanzhen and her daughter, and it was inconvenient to visit them, so he privately sent letters of comfort and seasonal snacks to Cai Yuanzhen. Cai Yuanzhen was very calm. Although she had never sent her father to her since she was born.

Although she had the experience of going on an expedition, her grandmother, mother, and aunts at home were all familiar with it. She saw how her elders responded calmly, and she quickly calmed down. Sons of generals, the battlefield is where they show their revenge.

, is nothing more than a corpse wrapped in horse leather. She believes that her father will return in triumph.

Cai Yuanzhen wrote back, thanking Qin Hanzhen for his concern and apologizing to her. Originally, she said that she would find time to get together again, but now that the Marquis of Yunyang is on an expedition, people from all walks of life are inquiring about the news. Yunyang

People in the Hou Mansion and even the neighboring branches of the Cai family had closed their doors to thank guests. Cai Yuanzhen had no choice but to break the promise and naturally had to apologize to Qin Hanzhen.

How could Qin Hanzhen be angry over such a trivial matter? In fact, she also discovered that there was new gossip in the capital. After the princess' funeral and official burial in the imperial mausoleum, not everyone's attention was attracted by Liaodong

The war was attracted by the war. There are still many people - especially the female relatives of wealthy families or official families - who are interested in the choice of the prince's stepwife.

The prince will succeed to the throne on the first day of next year. How can there be no queen? Now that the prince's filial piety period has not passed, the prince is unlikely to marry again within this year. So if he wants to renew his relationship in the future, it should be next year, and he will marry directly.

Queen. Since the founding of the Jokhang Kingdom, this is the first time that a woman has been directly welcomed into the palace from the Jokhang Gate and became the Lord of the Sixth Palace. What an honor is this? Not even the crown prince’s concubine can enjoy it!

Many official families with daughters are beginning to get ready to make a move. Everyone thinks that after the prince ascends the throne, it will not take long for him to be crowned queen. Because although Chen Liangyuan is pregnant, it is not yet known whether she is a girl, and her family background is obviously not qualified to be crowned queen.

A concubine is great, but she cannot be a queen. Apart from her, there is no one in the prince's backyard. Which daughter will the new queen choose? Is it a lady from a famous family, a noble daughter, or a relative of the emperor?

?If the prince is like the emperor and thinks that his relatives cannot be powerful, then it is possible to choose him from a small family or a family of low-ranking officials! If his family can produce a queen, what benefits can it bring to the family?

? Just look at the Qin family. One family, two princes, the supreme holy family of two generations of emperors. Even if they don’t have high officials and generous salaries, what are they?

There is a turbulent undercurrent in the circle of officials and family members in the capital. Even people like Qin Hanzhen, who likes to avoid social interaction, are aware of it, let alone those who are already ambitious.
Chapter completed!