Shortly after Yang Peng left Tianjing Hotel, Zhao Xiangxiang and Luo Yanran also left Fanlou and headed for the Zhao Mansion. On the way, Zhao Xiangxiang asked jokingly: "My sister is so concerned about national affairs, do she also want to be a female minister?"
Luo Yanran smiled sweetly, "Sister is making fun of me. How can I be a female minister? Even if I have that ability, I don't want to get involved." After a pause, she continued: "Little sister just cares about her own affairs.
."
Seeing Zhao Xiangxiang's expression of confusion, she explained with a smile: "The scholars in the Shilin have legends about King Yan as a monster. Naturally, my little sister is worried that King Yan wants to kill the people in the Shilin! But after yesterday
During the night and the conversation just now, I discovered that King Yan was not who he was in the legend. He, he just wanted to change some inherent situations, and he did not want to kill the people in the sect!" He smiled to himself, "
A family like ours that has long been denied recognition by the scholars will have no problem! Hey, I feel completely relieved now."
Zhao Xiangxiang couldn't help but feel happy for Luo Yanran, and then said worriedly: "The scholars have a deep misunderstanding of my eldest brother and are very hostile to him. I, I'm really worried!"
Luo Yanran shook her head and said: "Sister is wrong. The hatred of the scholars towards King Yan is not out of misunderstanding, but out of interests!" Seeing the puzzled look on Zhao Xiangxiang's face, she couldn't help but secretly said: 'Sister
Although my sister is very talented and intelligent, her character is weak and childish, and she doesn’t understand the despicable and sinister nature of people in the world! In this regard, Confucian scholars are even worse! Ugh, how could I think about things like this?
?' Quickly put these messy thoughts behind, smiled and said to Zhao Xiangxiang: "Sister, you and I don't have to take care of these things. We can't take care of them even if we want to. Besides, with the wisdom of King Yan,
With the civil and military skills of my subordinates, I can surely handle this kind of problem!"
Li Qingzhao felt that what Luo Yanran said made sense, and most of the worries in his heart disappeared, and he nodded with a smile.
The four girls returned to Li's Mansion. As soon as they entered the gate, Zhao Ming and his wife came up to them and said with smiles on their faces: "Did you have a great time, girls? You must not have eaten yet, the food is ready!" Immediately afterwards!
He told the old servant next to him: "Take the two ladies to the backyard for dinner!" The old servant responded.
Zhao Xiangxiang said quickly: "Uncle, there is no need to be busy, we have already eaten at Tianjing Hotel!" Ju'er, who was standing behind Zhao Xiangxiang, said proudly: "We ate with Brother Yan Wang!"
Zhao Ming and his wife's eyes lit up, and Zhao Ming chuckled and said, "That's great! King Yan likes our girl. This is really a blessing from our family's previous life!" Zhao Xiangxiang heard her uncle say this again,
His face suddenly turned red, and he quickly explained: "We just happened to meet King Yan. King Yan actually has no other intentions for us!" Zhao Ming and his wife could not believe it, and nodded with a smile.
: "Yes, yes, that's what the girl said."
Seeing this scene, Zhao Xiangxiang knew that the more she talked, the more misunderstanding she would get, so she simply stopped talking and said to Zhao Ming and his wife, "Uncle, aunt, I'm going back to my room." Zhao Ming said quickly: "The girl must be tired, go quickly.
Rest! Your aunt and I will bring you tea later." Zhao Xiangxiang nodded and walked towards her embroidery building in the backyard. Luo Yanran smiled slightly at Zhao Ming and his wife, and followed them.
Of course the little maid carrying a lot of things also followed.
The four girls came to Zhao Xiangxiang's embroidery building. The two maids quickly put down the things in their hands, exhaled for a long time, and patted their sore arms. Ju'er pulled Yun'er's sleeves and said
"Let's prepare tea." Yun'er asked in confusion: "Didn't Mr. Uncle just say that they would bring tea?" Ju'er rolled her eyes and said, "I don't trust the tea they make! Come on.
!" After saying that, he walked downstairs, and Yun'er quickly followed.
Zhao Xiangxiang and Luo Yanran walked to the moon cave window and sat down. After chatting for a while, Luo Yanran suddenly asked: "Sister, does this courtyard belong to my uncle and his family?"
Zhao Xiangxiang shook her head, with a look of gratitude in her eyes. She smoothed her hair with her delicate hands and said, "My eldest brother gave this to me. It seemed to have belonged to a Beijing official before." Seeing Luo Yanran's half-smiling look, she couldn't help but
Her cheeks turned red and she quickly said: "Sister, don't misunderstand me! Brother, he just saw that I was helpless, so he helped me specially. In fact, it was mostly because of the friendship between the princess and my sister.
!”
Luo Yanran smiled and said: "My little sister, I'm not thinking about anything, I'm afraid it's just you!" Zhao Xiangxiang's face turned even redder.
Luo Yanran thought for a moment, raised her head, glanced at Zhao Xiangxiang, and said, "Sister, there are some things I don't know whether to say or not!" Zhao Xiangxiang held Luo Yanran's delicate hand and said sincerely: "Sister and I have not known each other for a long time.
, but we fell in love with each other at the first sight and fell in love with sisters. If my sister has anything to say, it’s okay to say it!” Although these two talented women, Zhao Xiangxiang and Luo Yanran, had long heard about each other and admired each other, they had never known each other until the Khitan army marched southward.
, the two women met and met on the way to escape, and soon became close friends who talked about everything. Soon after, Zhao Xiangxiang followed Yang Peng's building boat to the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, while Luo Yanran and her group returned to Yangzhou
Soon after, the Khitan soldiers approached, and the Luo family fled the Yangtze River. It was not until more than a year ago that the Luo family returned to their hometown of Yangzhou from the south of the Yangtze River. Not long after, Luo Yanran got the news about Zhao Xiangxiang, and she became what she is today.
A trip to Tianjing New Town.
Luo Yanran was silent for a moment, glanced at Zhao Xiangxiang, and said: "Sister, as a guest, I shouldn't say these things, but, I'm really worried! Sister, the uncle and the uncle are obviously not
It’s not appropriate for such kind people to stay by my sister’s side! It’s best for my sister to find a way to get rid of them all to avoid causing problems in the future.”
Zhao Xiangxiang looked embarrassed and said: "Actually, I can actually see it. When I came to Bianliang to join them, they were not as close to me as they are now... Until, until they found out that my eldest brother and I
After the relationship... But, they are my relatives after all, I, I really don’t want to..." Luo Yanran sighed and said: "Sister, I am gentle and kind, no matter how much others have done, I will make you sorry.
You can forgive them!" Zhao Xiangxiang smiled. Luo Yanran thought: "Although these two villains have ulterior motives, as long as my sister has that kind of relationship with King Yan, they will not dare to be presumptuous! Humph,
Villains know how to survive best! Don’t worry too much!”
There were footsteps on the stairs. Ju'er and Yun'er each came to the two women with a bowl of fragrant tea, offered the tea, and then stepped aside. The two women picked up the tea bowl and took a small sip. There was another sound from the stairs.
There was a sound of footsteps. This time, it was Zhao Ming and his wife who came. Both of them were holding a bowl of tea in their hands. When they came to the two women, they saw that there was already tea in front of them. The couple couldn't help but feel a little resentful.
Putting down the tea bowl, Zhao Ming took out two invitations from his arms, handed them to Luo Yanran, and said with a smile: "I almost forgot, these are the invitations sent by Mr. Shang and Mr. Zhuang this morning. The two young gentlemen have nothing to do with the young lady.
It can truly be said that we are deeply in love!”
Luo Yanran stood up and smiled slightly: "Thank you, uncle!" Then she accepted the two invitations and sat back in her seat. After looking at them respectively, she found that they both invited him to the banquet tonight. After thinking for a while, she realized that
Li Qingxia said: "Sister, is there any letter paper here?" Zhao Xiangxiang nodded: "Yes." Then she told Ju'er: "Go get two pieces of letter paper." Ju'er responded and ran not far away.
I came back with two pieces of snow-white letter paper and pen and ink from my desk.
Luo Yanran picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and started writing on the two pieces of letter paper. She held the pen holder lightly with her slender fingers, her wrist trembling slightly, and the beautiful regular scripts appeared on the white letter paper like magic.
After a while, the two letterheads were written. Luo Yanran asked Zhao Xiangxiang for two more envelopes, put the two letterheads into the envelopes, and wrote 'To Mr. Shang' and 'To Mr. Li' on the envelopes.
'A few words. After finishing the letter, he handed the letter to Yun'er and ordered: "Deliver it to the residences of the two young masters respectively." Yun'er opened the two letters, but with a look of embarrassment on his face, he said: "Miss, I
, I can’t find the residence of the two young masters.”
Zhao Xiangxiang smiled and said: "This is easy to handle," and then said to Ju'er: "Ju'er, you and Yun'er go to deliver the letter together." Ju'er responded, Yun'er looked at her happily, and then the two maids
Then he said goodbye to his lady and went downstairs hand in hand...
Yang Peng stood on the attic in the backyard, looking at his wives and children playing in the backyard, with a happy smile on his face.
Click, click, click, hurried footsteps were heard on the wooden stairs behind him, and then a fragrant wind floated from behind. Yang Peng smiled slightly, knowing who was coming. He only heard the footsteps and stopped a few feet behind him.
Next, Jiang Li's voice came: "Master, the latest news from Ningxia!"
Yang Peng turned around, took the letter from Jiang Li, opened the envelope, took out the letter paper, opened it and read it, and saw that the letter read: The Tibetan army has cut off the connection between Xuanhua Prefecture and Xiliang Prefecture.
Although the Xixia army is still resisting, the situation is already very unfavorable. According to King Yan's previous arrangements, his subordinates have sent people to contact Aodaochong, but no news has been received yet.
Yang Peng held the letter and turned his hands behind his back, turned to look out the window, and fell into deep thought. He was thinking about how to deal with the current situation. In previous estimates, the Tibetan army would not progress so fast, and the war between the two sides would at least be prolonged.
By the beginning of next spring, when the autumn harvest has passed, we will have enough food and grass to mobilize the army, and the snipe and clam will compete with each other to make a profit. However, according to the recently obtained intelligence, Xixia's resistance is much weaker than we previously expected.
According to the current situation, Xixia will be completely defeated by Tubo before winter, which would be very bad.
Previously, the Tubo envoys and the Xixia envoys came to Tianjing New City at the same time. The Xixia side wanted to imitate the story of the Han Dynasty Bangu's envoy to the Western Regions and sow discord between Tubo and Yanyun. The result was self-defeating. However, due to Zambala's wisdom and strategic vision, both parties
Not only did the relationship between them not break down, but some secret agreements were reached under Zambala's promotion, which was naturally unfavorable to Yanyun. However, the Tubo mission was suddenly attacked by Xixia warriors on their way back to Tubo.
The attack resulted in heavy casualties. Even Zambala died in the attack. The members of the Tibetan mission who escaped the disaster hated the Xixia people deeply. After returning to the country, they made the whole thing even more jealous.
The story, including the attack by the Xixia people in Tianjing New City, was described in detail.
As a result, the Tubo monarchs and ministers were furious, and with Yanyun's side adding fuel to the flames, the Tubo emperor couldn't wait to issue an order to conquer Xixia. Soon after, 150,000 Tubo troops gathered. By this time, Xixia had also
Aware of the movement on the Tibetan side, he immediately sent envoys to Tibet and actively prepared for defense. At this time, Aodaochong still hoped to calm down the war. However, the Tubo Emperor had made up his mind and could not listen to anything the Xixia side said.
.Finally not long after, 150,000 Tubo troops suddenly launched a fierce attack on the Snow Mountain defense line. At this time, because the main force of the Xixia Army was placed in Xiliang Prefecture to defend against the Yanyun Army, the Xixia Army on the Snow Mountain had not many troops and was poorly prepared.
, there was another internal rebellion among the officers, and as a result, the Tibetan army broke through the snow mountain defense line overnight.
Immediately, the Tubo army crossed the snowy mountains, divided into two groups, and attacked Xuanhua Prefecture and Xiliang Prefecture respectively. At the same time, they used a fine cavalry to cut off the connection between Xiliang Prefecture and Xuanhua Prefecture. Xixia was in a precarious situation. Such a development of the situation was completely beyond the control
Chen Xiao and others' previous predictions and plans failed to keep up with the change. Yang Peng had to change the plan immediately. Otherwise, he might be in vain and Xixia would eventually be occupied by Tubo.
Yang Peng turned around and said to Jiang Li: "Call everyone to the hall to discuss matters." Seeing Yang Peng's solemn expression, Jiang Li realized that he had something important to discuss with everyone, so she immediately agreed, turned around and ran down...
Above the hall, Yang Peng stood in front of the map, and the civil and military personnel who stayed in Tianjing New City came in one after another. When they saw Yang Peng, they all worshiped: "I have met King Yan (elder brother)!"
Yang Peng looked at Xixia on the map and said: "The Tubo people's progress is much faster than we previously expected! I just received news from Ningxia that the connection between Xuanhua Prefecture and Xiliang Prefecture has been
Tubo is cut off! We must change our plans to deal with it!" Pointing to Xixia, "Otherwise Xixia will be swallowed up by the Tubo people, and our long-planned plan will be in vain."
Everyone also felt this way, Han Bing said: "In fact, as far as the current situation is concerned, only one hundred thousand elites can control the situation. Unfortunately, we don't have enough food and grass. It is difficult to mobilize an army of one hundred thousand, not to mention an army of thirty or forty thousand!"
"After a pause, "Besides, we promised not to use troops against Xixia before the spring begins. If we openly violate our oath, it may not be good!"
Huang Guangdao: "There was a plan before to ask Li Tongren to stay in Xingqing Mansion and send people to lobby Aodaochong. I wonder if Li Tongren has already followed it?" Yang Peng turned around and said: "The envoy sent by Li Tongren has arrived at Xuanhua Mansion.
, Xiliang Mansion and other places, but the situation is not yet clear."
Huang Guangsi thought: "Under the current circumstances, O Daochong is very likely to be persuaded! As long as O Daochong and others surrender to our Yanyun, there will be room for change!" Chai Yonghui frowned and said: "
It’s hard to say. Even if the Xixia people surrender to us, will the Tubo people be willing to give up the fat in their mouths? If the Tubo ignores our warning and continues to attack, I’m afraid the land west of Xiliang Prefecture will still be taken away by the Tubo!”
Huang Guang said: "It is possible, but it is also possible that the Tubo people do not dare to offend us, Yan Yun, and give up the attack and withdraw their troops and return home. As far as the current situation is concerned, the progress of the matter is difficult to be controlled by us. If Odao Chong
Once we surrender, we may be able to lead things to an outcome that is most beneficial to us."
Yelu Hanyu said: "Master Huang is right. In fact, even if the Tubo people take away the land to the west of Xiliang Mansion, it will not matter. In the future, when we have enough food and grass, we will take it back with a large army. At that time, maybe only
If we need to raise our posture, the Tubo people will obediently surrender their land. Brother, there is no need for us to dwell on the need to seize Xiliang Mansion and other places at this moment." Zhang Xiang and Chai Yongqi agreed: "What the empress said is absolutely true!"
Yang Peng glanced at Yelu Hanyu with a smile and said: "Mei'er is right, but it would be much better if we could capture Xiliang Mansion now!" Everyone looked at each other and felt that this matter was not under their control.
Well, the final outcome depends on God's will.
Yang Peng walked up to the top, sat down, glanced at everyone, and said: "I plan to send an order to Yang Yanzhao to select 20,000 elite cavalry to attack the enemy!"
Huang Guang frowned and said: "Although our army is brave and invincible, with 20,000 warriors, it may be difficult to seize food from the tiger's mouth!" Han Bing continued: "In addition, we have promised Tubo in a formal document that we will not fight until the spring of next year.
Sending troops to attack Xixia, isn't sending troops at this time a violation of the promise? Brother, you should abide by this promise to compete in the world!" Chai Yonghui nodded in agreement: "Sister Han Bing is so right!" Looking at Yang Peng, he said angrily:
"Brother, you are a great hero, but you cannot be a villain who breaks your word!"
Chai Yongqi was shocked when he heard his sister talking like this, and immediately scolded: "Little sister, don't talk nonsense! What do you know? This country is competing for supremacy in the world, and everyone has their own tricks and intrigues. That is a normal thing!"
Yang Peng chuckled, waved his hand and said: "Yonghui is right, we'd better not break our promises until we have to!" He glanced at Chai Yonghui and said with a smile: "This is like doing business, everyone is always willing
Believe in reputable merchants! Of course, you can still break your promise once or twice if you have no choice but to do so or if you have huge enough interests. Everything is based on the interests of the nation, and there is no need to seek fame and reputation." He paused, "But that's it.
As a matter of fact, I don’t intend to break my promise.”
After hearing Yang Peng's words just now, everyone thought that he had made up his mind to send troops, but they didn't expect that he actually said that he would keep his promise. They were all confused and confused. Only Yelu Hanyu seemed to have thought of something.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "With only 20,000 warriors attacking, there will definitely be no benefit from this boiling pot of gruel, and it is even possible to suffer huge losses! So my idea is..."
Immediately, Yang Peng sent someone to notify his wives, concubines, and children in the backyard. The whole family put on casual clothes and headed to the Tianjing Hotel in a grand manner. Yang Peng had long planned to come to the Tianjing Hotel with the whole family that evening.
It was time to have a good meal, so after having lunch at Tianjing Hotel at noon today, I gave instructions to the shopkeeper of Tianjing Hotel and made a reservation for the entire top floor of Tianjing Hotel.
A large family and guards came to the top floor of Tianjing Hotel. Yang Peng said loudly: "There are no rules tonight, everyone is free to do whatever you want!" All the guards responded in unison with smiles on their faces: "Yes!" All the wives and concubines showed their faces.
With happy smiles, the two infant children were babbling and singing happily in their mother's arms.
Yang Peng and his wife, concubines, and children sat down at the big round table near the window. Although Yang Peng and the others were a lot of people, the round table was bigger, and it didn't look crowded at all when more than a dozen people sat down. The guards sat at the surrounding round tables.
At that time, the dishes had not yet been served, and there was only tea and snacks on the round table.
A young and beautiful woman came to Yang Peng's side, bowed with great respect and asked: "Excuse me, King Yan, can we serve the food?"
Yang Peng heard that the voice was familiar, and quickly turned around, seeing that it was indeed Meng Yulou whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and couldn't help but said happily: "When did Miss Meng return to Tianjing Hotel?" Meng Yulou's expression when he saw Yang Peng was the same as before.
Just like when he was prosperous, he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart and said: "My subordinate just arrived yesterday!"
Yang Peng said enthusiastically: "Come on, come on, you also sit down, let's have a good meal together!" Meng Yulou looked hesitant, Zhao Jinxi saw Yang Tong wink over, and immediately stood up and walked over, holding both hands
He hugged Meng Yulou's arm and said affectionately: "Sister Meng, we haven't seen each other for a long time. We need to have a good talk today!" After saying that, he brought Meng Yulou to Yang Tong's side and asked her to sit next to Yang Tong.
Between Meng Yulou and himself, it was difficult to reject Meng Yulou's kindness, so he had no choice but to be respectful rather than obey orders.
Yang Peng turned to the fat shopkeeper standing by the stairs in the distance and said loudly: "Let's serve." The fat shopkeeper was originally waiting for Meng Yulou's instructions. He was surprised when he saw Meng Yulou sitting with King Yan and his concubines.
At the same time, I felt at a loss. When I heard King Yan's order, I quickly agreed and shouted down the stairs: "Serve the food quickly! Serve the food quickly!" The maid waiting at the bottom of the stairs heard the shopkeeper's order and hurriedly went to the door.
Rush to the cupboard.
After a while, the pretty maid of the Tianjing Hotel came up with various dishes and wines at very low prices. In the blink of an eye, every table was piled with dishes and wines.
At this moment, a child's cry came from the top of the stairs: "Master!" Everyone followed the call and saw the graceful, gorgeous, noble and generous Concubine Mu holding Zhao You's little hand. Yang Peng's heart skipped a beat, and so did Concubine Mu.
His heart fluttered, and he immediately looked away.
Chai Yonghui had already left her seat, ran to Concubine Mu and her son, hugged Concubine Mu's arm, and called out affectionately: "Cousin!" Concubine Mu smiled sweetly. Zhao You raised his head and said loudly: "Little aunt!" Chai Yonghui was happy.
The ground agreed, and then led Concubine Mu and her son to the round table and sat down. Zhao You went to tease Yang Rui. He didn't know what Zhao You did. Chen Rui burst into tears. Everyone couldn't help but
Looking over, I saw Zhao You dancing anxiously, as if he was a master of dance, and he couldn't help but laugh.
At this time, footsteps came from the stairs again, but it was Ye Yi Guanyin who came. Ye Yi Guanyin stood at the top of the stairs and glanced around. When he saw Yang Peng, his eyes lit up and he walked straight over. There happened to be a man beside Yang Peng.
When the seat was empty, Ye Qi Guanyin sat down politely. All the girls couldn't help but look annoyed when they saw this. Just now, the girls were so humble to each other that the seat to Yang Peng's right became empty, but they didn't expect that Ye Qi
When Guanyin came, she was not polite at all and actually sat on that chair. Seeing many women showing dissatisfaction and anger towards her, Guanyin was slightly surprised, but this feeling was quickly forgotten by her.
She only cares about her lover, and other people are just like air to her.
When Yang Peng saw that everyone was here, he raised his voice and said: "Come on, come on, let's eat whatever you want!" Knowing that if he didn't move, others would definitely not move, so he picked up his chopsticks and ate a piece of meat. Everyone saw Yang Peng
When the peng started moving, they started moving one after another. Like a little adult, little Zhao You scooped up a bowl of shark soup and carefully fed it to Yang Rui. Yang Rui drank it happily and laughed out loud from time to time.
Seeing this, Yedi Guanyin asked teasingly: "Little Zhao You, why are you so nice to Rui'er?" Little Zhao You said while feeding the soup carefully: "Because Rui'er is my little sister!
"
Ye Qi Guanyin said: "I think you little guy wants to marry her as your wife in the future!" The girls couldn't help but their hearts moved, and they looked at little Zhao You, but little Zhao You seemed to be frightened by Ye Qi Guanyin's words, holding her hands
Wan stood there stupidly, obviously never thinking about it, "I, I, I never thought about it!" He glanced at the infant Yang Rui and couldn't help but said: "She, she, she is so good
How can you be my wife, little one?" Everyone couldn't help but smile.
Ye Qi Guanyin smiled and said, "She is very young now, and she will grow up in the future. Don't you want her to grow up?" Little Zhao You blinked, not knowing how to answer. He was still young, and he didn't know how to answer.
She has never thought about these things, and has no idea about love between men and women. Concubine Mu smiled and said: "If Rui'er falls in love with little Zhao You in the future, I will be very happy to accept her as my wife!"
Looking at Yang Peng, Yang Peng smiled and nodded.
Seeing this scene, Yang Tong couldn't help but become worried, thinking: 'If Xiao Zhaoyou really marries Rui'er in the future, it will affect Long'er's future!' At this thought, he couldn't help but feel worried.
Yang Peng and the other girls talked about the past while eating and drinking. Whenever the wives and concubines heard their eldest brother talking about things related to themselves, they couldn't help but show gentle and lingering expressions. However, not every woman is so gentle, like Ye Qi Guanyin.
, when she heard Yang Peng talking about the things between the two, she said angrily: "You are a heart-stealing evil thief. I don't even know when you stole my heart!" Han Bing felt the same and was angry.
Authentic: "I also had my heart stolen by him without knowing it! For him, I actually, I actually,..." Yang Peng laughed, looked at them tenderly, continued to talk about the past, and then talked about his longing for the future.
, when everyone heard that Yang Peng said that he wanted to live in seclusion in a paradise without outsiders, some showed their yearning, but some did not take it seriously, thinking that this colorful world is better than the uninhabited world.
How many times.
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.