Chapter 1085 Queen Song: That little fox won another victory
Shenjing, Ningguo Mansion
In the back house, it was early afternoon and everyone had already had lunch. As the turn of summer and autumn in the 16th year of Chongping gradually approached, the heat had subsided a lot and the cicadas on the plane trees in the courtyard were less chirping.
Qin Keqing was dressed in a goose-yellow dress, sitting crookedly on the Arhat bed in the hall, talking with Mrs. You, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You. Since August, the beauty has become heavier and her movements have become more and more inconvenient.
Qin Keqing usually doesn't dress up much anymore, but just ties up her lush hair casually.
But her hibiscus-like cheeks were as white as snow, and her fragrant skin became plumper and brighter because of her pregnancy, and there was a maternal softness lingering between her brows and eyes.
You handed over the account book in his hand and said softly: "But, sir, here are the monthly records for this month, as well as the harvests from the fields delivered by the servants. Please take a look at them."
"Sister-in-law You just has to deal with it herself. Isn't it usually Sister-in-law You who takes care of these things herself?" Qin Keqing said softly, stroking her slender belly that was almost bulging into a ball.
Youshi smiled softly, and the young Huaxin woman in a blue dress had a gentle charm and soft eyes, and said: "But Qing, you should take a look, just to relieve your boredom."
He was leading troops to fight in the northwest, but Ke Qing was thinking wildly.
Third Sister You said with a smile on her face, "Yes, Sister Qin still needs to take a look."
Qin Keqing smiled and said, "Then I'll take a look later."
Third Sister You's eyes flickered, and she suddenly said: "It's been more than a month since I went to the Northwest. I don't know how it is. In the past few days, there has been a lot of discussion in the capital about the war against the Northwest."
"Third sister." You Shi glanced at Third Sister You angrily, and said softly: "Your sister Qin is having an abortion, so don't worry about this."
A look of sadness appeared on Qin Keqing's beautiful face, and she said softly: "Although I don't pay much attention to the news outside, I am still a little worried. I heard from Baozhu that my husband seems to be having trouble advancing the army in the northwest."
"This orb, why are you telling me this?" Youshi frowned and said softly.
Qin Keqing said: "Sister-in-law You, how can I not miss you in the house? But there are many things outside. If you listen to them, you are just scaring yourself. Besides, my husband has never worried about us when he goes to war."
Second Sister You put down her needlework, her gentle and beautiful face also cast a look of worry. The silk fabric she was embroidering in her hand was obviously a belt used by men.
I don’t know who it was embroidered for.
When Uncle Heng comes back from the northwest this time, he will probably accept the third sister as his wife.
Second Sister You's beautiful eyebrows under her dark eyebrows are soft and plump, she thought to herself.
At this moment, the sound of crackling firecrackers and the sound of cheers were faintly heard from outside the tall house, causing several beauties sitting in the hall to look at each other with a look of surprise on their faces.
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Under You's curved eyebrows, her beautiful eyes sparkled, and she said in surprise: "What kind of firecrackers are being set off outside at this time? Could it be that someone's family is having a happy event?"
With that said, he sent Yindie, the maid waiting at the side, to go outside to inquire about the situation.
However, before Yindie could go out, the maid Baozhu, who was wearing a pink and white dress, ran over and said with a smile: "Grandma, it's a great event. The uncle outside won a great victory in the northwest, and the whole city of Shenjing is celebrating."
The city of Shenjing is indeed full of celebrations now, with firecrackers blasting to celebrate the great victory in the northwest.
Not only the people in Shenjing City were overjoyed, but also some relatives of the generals and commanders of Shenjing City were paying homage to their families who died in the war.
Youshi clenched the handkerchief in her hand and asked with concern: "What do you say outside?"
This beauty is wearing a blue dress embellished with plum blossoms. She has a plump figure. At this moment, her charming and plump face is gently overflowing with charm.
Baozhu said with a happy smile on his face: "It is said outside that the uncle killed 50,000 people in this battle, and even the Jurchen prince who was full of bad ideas in the northwest was caught.
That dog-headed military advisor plotted against our 100,000-strong army."
Just like when great powers compete, netizens often use some derogatory names for senior political figures of enemy countries. At this moment, among the people of Shenjing City, the Jurchen Prince Yue Tuo is like He Shuote's dog-headed military advisor.
It is conceivable that in some Liyuan dramas, Yue Tuo is mostly portrayed as a white-faced traitor.
Third Sister You Yanye's bright face showed joy, but she still frowned and said, "But even with fifty thousand elite troops, this has not offset the losses of our Beijing camp."
My man is the governor of the Beijing camp, and the soldiers in the Beijing camp who were framed by the Nan'an family were originally my men's subordinates.
Youshi's beautiful face was overjoyed, and she asked Baozhu softly: "After this battle is won, it won't be long before I can teach you, right?"
It's been a long time since I last saw him.
Baozhu said softly: "I haven't said it outside, but they say that with my ability, it won't take long for our teacher to return to Beijing."
The previous concern about the war in the northwest was mainly due to the military stalemate. It was easy to say that the army would not be able to advance for more than half a month, but the thousands of casualties per day made the people in Shenjing City murmur.
In other words, more than 10,000 casualties, coupled with the lack of progress, gave people the impression that even Duke Wei could not handle the northwest war.
However, as the civil and military officials came out of the palace, details about the public troops used to defend the country were gradually revealed. It turned out that it was not a matter of halting the troops, but a method of luring troops, gathering them and annihilating them.
As for counter-intuitive schemes and taking advantage of them, it made the people of Shenjing City more interesting to listen to storytelling in teahouses.
In a word, all this is within Jia Heng's plan.
Third Sister You's pink lips, painted with vermilion rouge, suddenly opened slightly and said softly: "This is still the first battle, but with this big victory, things will be much easier to handle later on."
Qin Keqing thought for a while, and saw the bright smile on Furong's jade face, which gave this plump-faced beauty a hint of familiarity, and said softly: "My husband, this time I fought quickly."
When Jia Heng sent out troops this time, he basically said, "Take your time, it's faster."
There was no progress in the beginning, and the war became increasingly fierce. But when the decisive victory came, it was like mercury falling on the ground and a rainbow piercing the sun, as crisp and clear as day.
A smile appeared on Sister You's beautiful face, and she said: "Sister, I really got it right. The uncle has never worried us during the war. People say that everything is difficult at the beginning. How many people were destroyed this time?"
With thousands of Heshuote Mongolian soldiers and horses, future wars will be much easier to fight. How many elites do the Heshuote Mongolians have?"
After all, she is also a female author who has written the storybook "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", so she is somewhat familiar with the comparison of military situations.
Qin Keqing said softly: "Actually, I have been on tenterhooks these days, but fortunately I finally received the news."
As he spoke, he stroked his swollen belly.
She worries every time her husband goes to war, but now she can only endure it for the sake of the child in her belly.
"The mandarin duck girl from the old lady's house in Xifu is here." A nanny entered the jewel-filled hall and said to the beauties with bright smiles on their faces.
As she spoke, a tall girl wearing a long aqua dress with a slim figure walked into the hall. Her face, which was white and had a few freckles but still looked beautiful, had a smile on her face and said softly: "Grandma.
, the old lady asked us to congratulate you, the uncle won a great victory in the northwest."
At this moment, the girl looked at the beautiful Sanyou and Qin Keqing, and a thought suddenly came to her heart. In a few years, she would probably be sitting here talking.
Qin Keqing looked at Yuanyang with a smile and asked, "Has the old lady also received the news?"
Yuanyang smiled and said: "The old lady heard that my uncle won another battle in the northwest, and she was as happy as anything. At this time, I should have come from the palace after the court."
Qin Keqing sighed: "During this period, the old lady has been thinking about me a lot."
After saying that, he looked at Yuanyang who was still standing and talking, his gentle eyes softened a little, and said: "Sister Yuanyang, come sit here. I often mentioned you to me when I was at home."
Well, the mandarin duck in front of her will also be her sister from now on.
Two faint blushes appeared on the pink cheeks of the mandarin duck egg-shaped face, and then he sat down slightly awkwardly.
Third Sister You looked at the slim figure Yuanyang, with a hint of amusement in her eyes.
This mandarin duck must be the most outstanding person in the old lady's house. No wonder he was noticed by the uncle at a glance. His features are picturesque and slim.
Just when the Jia family, Ning Rong and other families were overjoyed for Jia Heng's great victory in the northwest, the entire Shenjing City was also in a festive atmosphere.
The twists and turns of this northwest war almost proved Jia Heng's absolute say in military matters at a heavy cost.
At this point, even ordinary people in Shenjing City know that in the military affairs of the Han Dynasty, only Wei Guogong can be called the needle of the sea!
This kind of consensus from the temple to the world is the real popularity, which is invisible and has no quality, but it is more precious than the promotion of title.
In a word, it is a valuable piece of political capital.
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Palace Garden, Daming Palace
After Emperor Chongping came out of the Hanyuan Hall, accompanied by Dai Quan and other internal eunuchs, he was thin, his sunken cheeks could not hide his excitement, and there was still a strange flush of redness like drunkenness. Because of his agitated mood, even
I feel a little light when I walk.
A great victory in the northwest, the main Mongol forces in Qinghai and Shuote were completely lost to the Han army, the Jurchen Prince Yue Tuo was captured alive, and the situation in Qinghai was stabilized.
The recovery of the two cities of Huangyuan and Haiyan is probably already in progress, but Ziyu is not Yan Ye's temperament and waits for little effort and diligence. New military reports may not come until the situation stabilizes.
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongping ordered: "Dai Quan, go to Jinyi Mansion to ask someone, and ask Jinyi Mansion in the northwest to send a letter via flying pigeon to deliver the latest situation. I want to check it."
"Yes." Dai Quan noticed the middle-aged emperor's happy mood, a smile spread across his fair face, and he responded softly.
While they were talking, the master and servant had already arrived at the Kunning Palace in the harem.
Kunning Palace, in the palace——
Empress Song is sitting and talking with Concubine Duanrong. In the past few days, many letters have been delivered from the southern province. The first is a letter from Song Sanguo's uncle in Hangzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang, mentioning that Song Taigong has been diagnosed and treated by a doctor, and his condition has stabilized for the time being.
Queen Song need not worry.
Then Princess Xianning delivered a letter from the south of the Yangtze River, asking about the health of Emperor Chongping, Queen Song, Concubine Duanrong and others, and asked about Jia Heng's situation in the northwest.
Finally, there was a letter from the eldest princess of Jinyang, but it was sent to Empress Dowager Feng, asking about Emperor Chongping's physical condition.
Empress Song put down the letter in her hand, breathed a sigh of relief, and faced a pair of cold, as clear-eyed eyes as a lone star, and said, "My father's side is much better."
Concubine Duanrong sighed softly and said: "Father, he has stayed in Shenjing City for so many years. When he returns to his hometown this time, he may be homesick and in a trance."
"Maybe." Queen Song's beautiful eyes were lost for a moment, and she said softly: "When things are settled in the capital, I still have to go and see my father."
She also misses the mountains and rivers of West Lake in Hangzhou and the red and green Jiangnan scenery.
Concubine Duanrong nodded, pursed her pink lips, and said with emotion: "If Ze'er hadn't been so young, I would have planned to go back."
Empress Song didn't say anything else and said softly: "Your Majesty went to court early today. Look at the sky, it's time to disperse the court now."
Concubine Duanrong licked her pink lips to moisten her lips and said softly: "Your Majesty has just recovered and is so busy with state affairs. My sister usually advises Your Majesty."
"What kind of temper is Your Majesty? It's not like you don't know that I haven't tried to persuade you before?" A trace of sadness appeared on Queen Song's beautiful face, and she sighed: "This time, because of the war in the northwest, her body has become even weaker.
Already."
I heard from the imperial doctor at the imperial hospital that your majesty's blood and blood are attacking your heart and your body and bones are severely weakened. If this continues, will it last long?
Mentioning the affairs in the northwest, Concubine Duanrong's beautiful face was filled with worry, and she said softly: "Speaking of which, it has been more than a month since Ziyu went to the northwest. Did Ziyu really encounter difficulties there? Recently in Beijing
It contains everything, and it makes everyone panic."
Jia Heng was unable to move around in the northwest village, which made the mother-in-law begin to worry.
Empress Song's face, as charming as a spring flower, paused slightly and said softly: "We can't talk about this, but he hasn't delivered any letters in the past few days, otherwise we can see what he has to say."
Her son helped raise grain in the northwest. If he had made a contribution, he would be more valued by His Majesty.
And that little fox, wasn't he very powerful in the past? Why was it unfavorable to use troops in the northwest? Did he really make a mistake and fail in the northwest?
While the two eminent concubines were discussing, the noisy voices of the eunuchs and maids seemed to be faintly heard outside the vermilion palace walls.
Concubine Duanrong was worried and irritable, her beautiful eyebrows almost stood up, her cold and beautiful face was covered with layers of frost, and she shouted coldly: "What's so noisy outside?"
Queen Song's fair-skinned face was full of curiosity, her beautiful eyes were flowing, and she said softly: "Xia Shouzhong, go and have a look."
Normally in the palace, the maids and eunuchs would be very cautious and cautious, and would not allow such a noisy sound.
Xia Shouzhong responded to the order, and after a while, he left and returned, entered the palace, and said with a smile: "Reporting to the queen, it is said that Duke Wei won the battle in the northwest, and the whole Shenjing City is celebrating."
As soon as these words came out, Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong were overjoyed, and their faces showed joy.
Empress Song couldn't wait to ask: "How to say?"
That little fox won another victory?
She also thought that the little fox was dying this time.
Sure enough, she said that the little fox might be worthy of mentioning other things, but in terms of room... well, few people should be able to match him in military matters.
Doesn't that mean that Ran'er can also make contributions and be much better than the King of Qi who accompanied the army before?
When the beauty thought of this, her heart was filled with joy.
Xia Shouzhong put a smile on his face and said: "It is said outside that Duke Wei won a great victory this time and defeated 50,000 Heshuote Mongolian elites. Even the Jurchen Prince Yue Tuan was captured. Empress, Heshuote
Mongolia is not like us Han people. Their family background is poor. This time they are almost exhausted. Most of the issues in the northwest have been solved."
Concubine Duanrong's beautiful face was filled with a bright smile, and she said softly: "Sister, if you say so, the trouble in the northwest will be solved soon."
Empress Song's crystal-clear jade face was filled with joy, and she said happily: "It's almost the same. Let's ask again when His Majesty comes over later."
As he said that, he cast his clear and charming phoenix eyes at Xia Shouzhong and said softly: "Go and send someone to invite your Majesty to come over for lunch."
Xia Shouzhong quickly lowered his head in response, before turning around and leaving.
"Your Majesty has arrived!" Accompanied by the shrill voice of a drake, Dai Quan surrounded Emperor Chongping and entered the palace.
"I have met your Majesty." Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong stood up and hurried to greet Emperor Chongping. Their voices were soft and charming, and they said softly.
Emperor Chongping couldn't hide the joy on his face, and said in a brisk tone: "Zitong, Concubine Rong, please get up."
This emperor is obviously in a good mood today.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong said softly.
Empress Song came forward and supported Emperor Chongping's arm. Her beautiful face was full of smiles, her voice was soft and charming, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, I heard that Ziyu achieved a great victory in the northwest."
Emperor Chongping said with emotion: "Yes, the stalemate lasted for nearly half a month, and thousands of soldiers were injured every day. Once the enemy was defeated, Ziyu had been preparing for it for a long time. The military aircraft department said that this was because he was worried that the soldiers and horses of Heshuote Mongolia would escape to the vast desert.
, our pursuit was unfavorable, so we lured them to the stronghold, gathered together and annihilated them."
Compared with Yan Ye, Liu Fang and others who were greedy for merit and rushed forward without knowing the enemy's situation, they were lacking in structure and knowledge from the beginning.
It can be said that with Jia Heng's victory this time, the emperor has repeatedly whipped Yan Ye and Liu Fang to death in his heart. It seems that the inner suffering is lessening amid the resentment.
Empress Song smiled sweetly, her beautiful eyes as bright as the ripples of autumn water, and said: "I just told my sister that Ziyu has won many battles, and even the Jurchen who was helpless by many generals was no match for him.
The people from the northwest are no big deal, I guess they have some plan, and it turns out that’s the case.”
Concubine Duanrong: "???"
Was sister very confident just now? Why did she feel that she was a little unsure that Zi Yu could win?
Of course, biological sisters will never tear each other down.
Emperor Chongping's eyes also showed emotion, and he said: "Yes, it's a pity that the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty did not know the depth of military strategy. Today, they clamored in the palace to withdraw their troops and return to the army. They knelt down to invite you. I almost thought they would make another mistake and recalled me to the envoy.
Ziyu, who can deal with the situation in the northwest?"
The civil servants' talk about peace talks is very popular, but it is just a rotten Confucian talk about being groveling and contented. How can he listen to a word of it?
Empress Song said softly: "Your Majesty said that since the situation in the northwest is stable, the imperial court will be able to deal with the situation in the south of the Yangtze River."
Recently, the most frequent words in Emperor Chongping's mouth are Jiangnan New Deal and Northwest Chaos.
This beauty listened a lot, and basically understood what the emperor was worried about.
Emperor Chongping's eyes were sharper and he said: "Over there in the south of the Yangtze River, I want to wait until the situation in the northwest stabilizes before looking at Ziyu's opinion. He rushed from the south of the Yangtze River to the northwest. The New Deal in the south of the Yangtze River, which was originally in full swing, has come to a standstill.
Gao Zhongping has told me several times about the idea of dividing households into acres, and Ziyu was the first to propose it, and he is relatively clear about the situation of the prefecture and county offices in Jiangnan."
It’s not that Gao Zhongping is completely dedicated to the public and has no selfish motives, because Jia Heng, the first advocate, does not contribute. Even if it succeeds in the end, Jia Heng still has to take the lead, so it is better to turn Jia Heng, an upright minister, into the sky.
The divine sword cuts through thorns and thorns, paving the way for the New Deal.
Queen Song's phoenix eyes flashed, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, let's have lunch first."
Emperor Chongping looked silent for a moment, and suddenly asked: "How is the situation in Xianning recently? Have you sent any letters?"
Concubine Duanrong answered and said: "Your Majesty, she has sent letters from Xianning in the past few days to wish you well."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said: "A few days ago, Jinyang Shangshu asked Xianning and Chanyue to be in Jiangnan to help take care of the affairs of Tirenyuan. It would be better to have a minister who is busy, so we can't wait.
How long will it take until Ziyu decides on matters in the northwest and can go south to reunite with the two of them?"
After all, Ziyu is also his son-in-law, so he should be as busy as possible.