Everyone was having dinner together, Yuan Chun sat not far away, and together with Princess Jinyang watched the young man interacting with Jia Jie.
Jia Jie put his arms around Jia Heng's neck and said, "Dad, why haven't you come over these days?"
Jia Heng smiled and said: "Isn't it too busy? Jie'er misses daddy."
These children of his are all too precocious. In the future, I am afraid that each one will be better than the other, and those who can fight will come and go.
"I want to." said the child Nuo Nuo.
Princess Jinyang smiled and said jokingly: "Your father is busy with your younger brothers and sisters."
Jia Heng glanced at Jinyang and said, "You're so good, why are you telling your child this?"
This can easily develop a bad character in children.
Princess Jinyang glared at the young man and said, "It's as if the fact doesn't exist if I don't tell you."
Jia Heng did not argue with Princess Jinyang.
After everyone finished their dinner and returned to the back house to rest, it was the bright moon hanging alone, the lanterns were starting to go up, the cool autumn breeze blew through the eaves of the corridor, and the lanterns swayed, making bursts of rustling sounds.
The eldest princess of Jinyang was sitting on a bed at this moment, her beautiful eyes filled with mist, and she said softly: "Zi Yu."
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at the eldest princess of Jinyang and said, "Jinyang, Jie'er must be confused."
My eldest son is almost three years old.
He seems to have forgotten it, maybe.
Under the beautiful eyebrows of the eldest princess of Jinyang, her phoenix eyes were filled with smiles, and she said softly: "It hasn't been long since I can speak. It's still early."
Jia Heng said softly: "It has not been easy for you to take care of your children in the past two years."
The eldest princess of Jinyang smiled sweetly, looked at the boy in the python suit, and said: "Normally, with Yuanchun's help, it's not a big deal, but Yuanchun, here with you, without a child, it's inevitable that I will feel lonely."
Jia Heng turned to look at Yuan Chun who was standing aside, looking at the unreasonably beautiful face, and said softly: "Sister, didn't you get pregnant when you were in the south?"
Yuan Chun shook his head slightly, his eyes were sad, and he said: "Brother Heng."
The two are now an old married couple.
Jia Heng hesitated for a moment and said, "This...maybe it's because we spend less time together."
This made him a little embarrassed and made it difficult for his children.
Princess Jinyang smiled, took the young man's hand, and said softly: "Please spend more time with Yuan Chun later."
Every time I toss it so hard, it's like a long cannon with ten thousand whips, but the result is that it crackles and turns into a squib. How can this be possible?
Jia Heng didn't say much, and went back to the inner compartment with Princess Jinyang and Yuan Chun to rest.
The eldest princess of Jinyang sat on the embroidered couch with light yellow curtains, her eyebrows were as beautiful as willow leaves, and her long and narrow beautiful eyes were as soft as water. She said softly: "Ziyu, Xianning and Chanyue have been together for a year or two."
Now, we have to hurry up."
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said, "The girl in Xianning must be pregnant."
Yuanchun: "..."
So she wasn't pregnant?
Princess Jinyang smiled, her eyes flashed, and she secretly thought that she didn't know whether Xianning was pregnant with a boy or a girl, so she asked, "This is such a happy event, where is Chanyue?"
"Chan Yue is still young, so there's no rush for her to be pregnant in one or two years. Let's let Xian Ning carry her first." Jia Heng took off his outer clothes and said casually.
Originally, I wanted Xianning and Chanyue to be pregnant together, but this kind of thing is something that others can control, so they can only continue to work hard.
The eldest princess of Jinyang smiled and said: "That's fine, they are younger, so they are not in a hurry."
"Jinyang, it's getting late, let's take a rest early." Jia Heng returned to the bed and whispered.
After coming back, he was busy with the wedding, and he didn't spend much time with Jinyang.
The eldest princess of Jinyang said: "If you spend more time with Yuan Chun today, it won't be of much concern to me."
Under Yuanchun's gloomy green curved willow eyebrows, her eyes were as bright as water. She softly said "hmm" without saying much, and came forward to serve Jia Heng.
Jia Heng put his arms around the shoulders of the eldest princess of Jinyang, raised his sword eyebrows, and looked at the head of the beaded hairpin floating in the light of the lamp, his eyes a little warmer, thinking about the war.
If in order to quickly relieve the siege of Korea, it is necessary to order Shanhaiguan and Peiping to send troops to quell Liao Dynasty. Then the Manchu Qing Dynasty, which is sending a large army to Korea, will definitely pay gold and withdraw its troops.
However, this is undoubtedly not in the interests of the Han Dynasty.
Moreover, the frontier soldiers who went out of the fortress were ignorant of geography and had limited combat power, so they were easily defeated by the elite Jurchen Eight Banners.
Therefore, the top priority is to lead the navy to station in Tianjin Guard, sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and provide limited assistance to North Korea.
After a while, Jia Heng looked at the eldest princess of Jinyang who also bowed her head for love. Her eyes moved slightly, reflecting her beautiful face, and she felt that her hair was standing on end.
I secretly thought, my child is really getting better and better at it, this is all done one after another.
After all, we have been together for several years. It can be said that we have known each other's strengths for a long time.
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The next day, the sky was bright, the morning light was dewy, and the autumn dew rolled back and forth on the branches and leaves, reflecting the colorful light.
Jia Heng had breakfast early in the morning, and, accompanied by his servants, left the eldest princess's house and headed to the weapons inspection station.
Ordnance Supervisor, Yamen——
King Chen Qin of Chu was supervising Xu Tingye's speech. The two men mentioned the preparation of ordnance, mainly the production capacity of Hongyi cannon and Hongtianlei.
Chen Qin, the king of Chu, said: "Can you recruit more craftsmen to make more flint-fired muskets and equip them to the entire capital camp as soon as possible?"
Apparently, they also heard that not long ago, the palace first allocated a batch of firearms to strengthen the palace guards.
Xu Tingye said: "Your Majesty, the art of making guns still requires special training. It cannot be produced in batches in a short time. Moreover, the manufacturing process of flint-fired guns is complicated and takes more time."
King Chen Qin of Chu nodded and said: "In this case, it will be difficult to solve major problems in a short time."
At this time, a small official from outside entered the government hall and reported, "Your Majesty, Duke Wei is here."
As the King of Chu, Chen Qin, was speaking, he quickly walked out of the government hall and looked at the young man in a python suit with stern eyebrows. His handsome young face was full of a prosperous smile and he said softly: "Zi Yu, you are finally here."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "We are going on an expedition in the next two days. Come and see the weapons from the Ordnance Supervisor."
King Chen Qin of Chu smiled and said, "I am about to send someone to inform Ziyu."
Jia Heng asked: "Your Majesty, have the weapons been prepared?"
Chen Qin, the king of Chu, said: "We have already reached seventy-seven, and we will send mules and horses to Tianjin Guard later."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "The Denglai navy has been transferred to the Japanese country, and the Jiangnan navy will be the main backbone for this battle. We will also recruit sailors from the Shandong coastal divisions and equip them with ships."
King Chu nodded and said, "That's fine."
Jia Heng said softly: "Your Majesty, I have to worry about you a lot these days."
He has to mobilize soldiers and generals, and it is impossible for him to do these things himself.
King Chu nodded and said, "Don't worry Ziyu, I will supervise the production of weapons and I will definitely follow up on the whole process."
Jia Heng didn't say much else, and then, accompanied by Xu Tingye, inspected the weapons supervisor's workshop and various firearms.
At noon, Jia Heng left the weapons prison and headed for Ningguo Mansion accompanied by a group of guards.
Grand View Garden, Hengwu Garden
It was near noon, and the sun was bright and dazzling, shining on the courtyard wall covered with grass and leaves. The gentle breeze blew, and the withered yellow and emerald green intertwined.
Baochai is wearing an ancestral honey-colored coat and skirt, and her hair is pulled up like a waterfall of blue silk, revealing a forehead as smooth as jade, and a face as pink as snow, as white and clear, and under the light, it seems as if
The pear blossoms are pure white.
At this moment, the beauty was sitting on a soft couch by a carved window, and not far away was Daiyu, who was wearing a navy blue dress and her hair in a bun.
Now the two of them almost always sit together and talk.
After all, they were on the same bed and served Jia Heng.
"Sister Bao, he is leaving Beijing again. He is a newlywed." Daiyu said in a gloomy voice. The girl's fragrant and jade-skinned face was pink and plump. Compared with the childishness in the boudoir, it was much more mature.
A little bit bright and moving.
Baochai's eyebrows were curved, her cheeks were as red as a blush, and she said softly: "Isn't this what Brother Heng has been like all these years? It won't be long before he returns in triumph."
"It can take a year and a half to go to sea to fight." Daiyu's eyes were fixed on this.
The girl did not transform her passionate love into family affection just because she married Jia Heng.
On the contrary, I have increasingly adopted the mentality of "looking for luck in a sheep's carriage".
Baochai said: "Maybe it won't take that long this time, maybe."
While the two were talking, Ying'er's charming voice came from outside: "Uncle Heng is here."
When Chai and Dai heard this, they looked at each other and saw a hint of joy on each other's faces.
After a while, Jia Heng walked into the hall, looked at the two of them with a smile, and said, "Sister Xue, sister Lin, are you two talking here?"
Chai and Dai had just gotten married, and they were newlyweds, so they needed to take special care of each other before leaving.
As for the matter of aiding Korea, there is really no urgency and we cannot go too early.
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Let’s not mention it for now, when Jia Heng is preparing to go to Tianjin to help North Korea——
On the vast land of the Korean Kingdom, a large number of Jurchen cavalry held reins in hand, entered the Ping An Road, and swept towards Wangjing, the capital of Korea.
The road was going smoothly, and there was basically no decent resistance encountered.
At this moment, Azig was wearing a helmet and armor, holding a long knife in his hand. He was sitting on his horse with a resolute face. Under his thick eyebrows, he looked at the majestic Wang Jingcheng in the distance with his calm eyes, and said in a low voice: "Eight years ago, I
The king led his troops to the capital of Wangjing and attacked the city. It was really disappointing to see him come here again after such a short period of time."
Obai sneered and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the North Korean soldiers are still so unstoppable in fighting. They are really invincible all the way here. They can stand in the wind."
Azig looked into the distance with a pair of cold and stern eyes, and said coldly: "It is a small country that dares to jump left and right. It really doesn't know how to live or die!"
Ao Bai had a majestic face, and all the beards under his chin were exploding upwards, and he said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I, my daughter-in-law, will be able to come down with a bang as soon as I get close to North Korea City!"
"Even though my son is brave and good at fighting, we must not cause too many casualties. When the time comes, we will use Hongyi cannon to attack the city." A look of lingering fear appeared on Azig's resolute face.
Back in Edo of the Japanese Kingdom, the Hongyi Cannon and the Hongtian Thunder left a deep impression on the feudal king.
In the process of siege and evacuation of the city, it can be said that Hongyi cannon and Hongtianlei played a big role.
This time, the Jurchens dispatched another 348,000 elite bannermen, in addition to 30,000 Han army banners and other auxiliary troops, intending to regain Korea in one go.
At this moment, the army moved into action, with flags like a forest, looking down from a high altitude, winding like a blue dragon, and surrounding the King of Korea.
North Korea, Wang Jing
The Korean ministers, soldiers and civilians in the city were all in an atmosphere of constant panic. The memory of the Jurchens breaking the Korean city and making Korea surrender still remained among some elderly people in the city.
At this moment, the North Korean monarch, Li Hao, was convening ministers to discuss matters in his palace in Wangjing City. His face was solemn, and the entire palace was shrouded in a gloomy and gloomy atmosphere.
This emperor was in his thirties, with a fair complexion. However, due to his hard work in state affairs, his face had become old, and his nose was like a hanging nose. His nasolabial folds were deep on both sides, and his lips seemed to be greased.
Li Hao frowned slightly, with a worried look on his face, and asked: "My dear friends, the Jurchens have sent troops and horses to come with a fierce attack. How do you think we should deal with it?"
An old man with a slightly fat body and a fair complexion, Cui Guangfan, the left political advisor of North Korea, walked out of the courtroom with an old body, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think I should immediately send an envoy to the Han Dynasty for help."
Pu Yuanqi, who was in charge of political affairs on the right, paused slightly and said loudly: "My navy is still stationed in the country of Japan with the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty has the responsibility to help my court."
Li Hao nodded and said: "As the country of my suzerainty, the Han Dynasty should send people to ask for help and expel the Jurchen Manchus. However, the Manchu and Qing armies are pressing down on the border, and the Han soldiers cannot quench their thirst from far away. How can we, North Korea, deal with the external threats?
Manchu wolf soldiers?"
At this time, Pu Yuanqi, the right councilor, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, there are 100,000 soldiers and horses in the city, plus the strong civilians, we can help defend the city."
Li Hao asked: "Are the soldiers, weapons, arrows and other defense equipment in the city still ready?"
At this time, the military commander Yuan Doupiao came out of the train, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the treasury is fully equipped with weapons, including bows, crossbows and arrows, which can last for a year."
At this moment, the worries on the faces of the officials in the palace faded a lot, and they looked at each other in confusion.
"Where's the grain?" Li Hao asked instead.
Jin Zhonghuai, the judge of Hu Cao below, said loudly: "Your Majesty, Jianghan had a good harvest last year, and the grain and fodder were stored in the warehouse, amounting to five to six million dan, which is enough to last for two years."
At this moment, the ministers in the palace were talking a lot.
Li Hao pondered for a moment, then turned his attention to the civil servants in the court class and said, "After King Qin's order was sent out, have reinforcements from other Taoist prefectures arrived?"
Zuo Yizheng Cui Guangfan held an ivory jade wat and said in a green voice: "Your Majesty, King Qin's order was sent out early in the morning, and reinforcements from various local governments are still on the way."
The pressure in Li Hao's heart was slightly reduced, and his eyes fell on the faces of the courtiers below, and he said loudly: "Everyone, this battle is related to the fate of our country. I hope that you will unite and resist the Jurchen soldiers and horses, and prevent them from poisoning our country."
common people.”
The Jurchens were also famous for their burning, killing, raping and plundering after the city was broken. If in the past, they were worried about other surrendered vassal states and had to pay attention to their food and appearance. Now that they were betrayed by North Korea and angry, they would definitely commit more crimes.
When the courtiers below heard this, they all raised their hands and said yes.
Li Hao asked: "Where is Li Huan?"
Below, a young general with a burly body and a resolute face came out. Li Huan cupped his hands and said, "The last general is here."
Li Huan now leads the imperial camp and has great trust in Li Hao. He has reorganized his troops many times and achieved great results.
Li Hao ordered: "I have entrusted you with the defense of the Korean city. I am fully responsible for dispatching troops and generals, and there must be no mistakes."
Li Huan bowed his hands and said, "I will obey the order."
The generals from the Council of Government and the Fifth Military Camp dispersed one after another.
Li Hao, surrounded by internal prisoners, strode back to the apse.
Not far away, when I looked up, I saw several girls wearing gorgeous clothes and beautiful skirts, talking and laughing.
They are Li Hao's daughters - princesses Shu'an, Shuming, Shuhui, Shujing, and the youngest Princess Shuning.
Princess Shuning, Li Yun, is ten years old, wearing a pink dress, with delicate and picturesque eyebrows, and an innocent smile on her oval face.
Li Hao raised his eyes and saw this scene. He felt that the haze in his heart seemed to have dissipated a lot. He smiled and said, "What are you guys doing here?"
"Father." The princesses who were talking and laughing, all with smiles on their faces, quickly came closer and looked at Li Hao.
"Didn't my father go to see the minister today?" Princess Shuning approached and asked.
Li Hao smiled, as if hiding the worries in his heart, and said: "I've seen it, let's arrange it."
Princess Shuning said: "Father, stop worrying about state affairs and come play with us."
Li Hao looked at the bright smiles, waved his hands with a smile, and said warmly: "Okay, you all go and play."
All the princesses and the princesses smiled happily and dispersed one after another, leaving behind a string of laughter like silver bells. They seemed not to be worried about the approaching army.
Li Hao stood and looked at it for a while. As he spoke, he quickly walked to the pavilion of the back house, sat down, and picked up the tea cup on the small table beside him. The gloomy look on his face could not disappear at all.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. There are still more than 100,000 soldiers in the city, which are enough to resist the Jurchen soldiers and horses." The old servant said with worry on his old face.
Li Hao said: "I have some bad premonitions this time. This time the Jurchen army comes to attack, and it will be difficult for North Korea to resist."
In fact, not just this time, the last time when Huang Taiji was in power, he led troops to attack North Korea, and North Korea could not resist it.
The old servant thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, if it is really difficult to resist, can you lead the officials to hunt south?"
Hunting in the South means fleeing south to avoid the Jurchen soldiers.
Li Hao's expression changed slightly, and he said righteously: "If you abandon the city and leave, how will the people in my king's capital treat Gu?"
"Your Majesty, this old servant didn't think carefully before." The old servant said quickly.
Under Li Hao's thick eyebrows, his old eyes flashed aggressively, and he said: "However, you old bastard, you have reminded me that the prince and his grandson cannot stay in Wangjing, in case the Jurchen takes advantage of me.
If the royal family vents their anger, at least there will be descendants who can lead the army to restore the country."
When the old servant heard this, he raised his hands and said yes.
Li Hao composed himself and said: "Let Longque escort the crown prince, Shu'an and the others leave and flee to Chungcheong Road and Jeolla Road in the south. If Wang Jing is defeated, they can still wait for reinforcements from the Han court to restore the country."
The old servant responded and wrote down the matter.
Li Hao picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said in a clear voice: "I hope the ancestors of the Li family can bless me this time."
He already had some bad premonitions in his mind.
This emperor was originally very dissatisfied with the enslavement of the Qing Dynasty. He had previously switched to the Han court because he felt that the Han court had won successive wars against the captives and could contact the Han court to get rid of the Jurchen bullying.