Chapter 967 Zhen Xue: You are only allowed to have a boy, right?
At this moment, in the post house, in the wing room
On the heated Kang next to the window, the two of them were drinking tea and talking, and the heat was rising along with the fragrance of tea leaves.
The King of Chu, Chen Qin, was wearing a python robe and looked very energetic. He was sitting behind a small table and talking to Shi Fengci, the head of the palace. His face was complicated and he said with emotion: "Yongning Hou should be given the title of Duke when he comes back this time."
At the beginning, he felt that with the power of Marquis Yongning, he might win a big victory. As expected, he was able to decapitate a slave chief in one battle. This kind of achievement is really difficult to describe.
Feng Ci twirled his beard under his chin with his hand, thought for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, after this battle, Marquis Yongning's prestige in the court has gradually increased. Those civil servants will definitely become more hostile and criticize. If Your Majesty is close to Marquis Yongning, there should be some consequences."
It’s a matter of trade-off.”
When King Chu Chen Qin heard this, his face paused, his eyes were deep, and he said: "The gossips of civil servants have nothing to do with the overall situation. The relationship between me and Marquis Yongning is pretty good compared to that of Prince Qi. In fact, the relationship between me and Marquis Yongning is not bad.
Considered brothers-in-law, the princess's two cousins are both in the Jia family now. In terms of close relationship, they are not inferior to King Wei."
What is the value of some gossips from civil servants? Compared with the powerful Jingying Jiedushi and the military minister, after weighing it, it can be seen which one is more important.
Besides, being on good terms with Marquis Yongning does not necessarily mean that he will be disliked by civil servants.
Liao Xian nodded and said: "Your Majesty, there are rumors in the capital these days that the border affairs will be reorganized. This time is an unprecedented opportunity. Your Majesty can win over some talented generals."
In recent years, the King of Chu has been working in the Ministry of War's Arsenal and the Cleaning Department. With the help of the Zhen family after Zhen Qing's death, he has also supported some down-and-out generals. There are also some middle and low-level generals in the northern border towns who have joined the King of Chu.
For example, when Wei Siqi, the commander of the capital of Peking and a fellow magistrate, went to the capital to seek an official position, he received funding from the King of Chu.
Even Jiang Zining, the former general of Datong, actually had a good relationship with the King of Chu.
The King of Chu pondered and said: "Nowadays, the border affairs in the north are under heavy orders. It is impossible to eliminate and replace those who are eliminated. The most important thing is the Beijing camp. After the great victory of the Beijing camp, the personnel should be adjusted."
It's a pity that his financial resources have been cut off now, and the princess is still raising a baby in Jiangnan, so she is unable to help him.
In a few months, I have to go look for the princess.
Feng Ci said: "Many of the generals in the Beijing camp are close confidants of Marquis Yongning, but this time the Marquis of Runan, Wei Qi, is accompanying the army on the expedition, so the prince can keep in touch with him more."
King Chen Qin of Chu said: "I heard that Wei Qi has a concubine named Wei Xian. She is a virtuous and kind-hearted girl. She is still waiting to be named in the boudoir. Let's see if she can ask someone to propose marriage and accept her as a concubine."
Anyway, the princess is in Jinling now, and the Zhen family is no longer able to provide him with help. Even if the princess is here, she will probably agree that it was the princess who took care of Concubine Liu in the first place.
Liao Xian said: "Your Majesty, please write to the Princess to inquire."
Chen Qin nodded and said, "That's natural."
Just when the King of Chu, Feng and Liao were having a secret discussion, a servant suddenly came over and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Li Ge from the Dusi Yamen has sent a junior official to come and invite me."
King Chu said softly: "Let's go to the official office and meet Li Zan and Marquis Yongning."
At this moment, Jia Heng and Li Zan had already received Qi Kun, the Minister of Household Affairs, who was escorting the troops with food and wine to reward them.
In the hall, Qi Kun looked at the young man in the python suit with some complicated eyes and said: "Yongninghou, the grain and fodder transported this time have been delivered to the cabin, and various pensions have also been allocated in advance. The court will follow up.
Appropriate.”
I originally thought that the war would drag on for a long time, but unexpectedly, the young man in front of me had already won the war with his troops.
Jia Heng nodded and said loudly: "Although this battle was a complete victory, Hebei and other places suffered heavy losses. In the long run, the enemy's power is increasing day by day, and our land of Yanzhao in Hebei has lost blood and cannot make ends meet. We need to reorganize the supply of food, fodder and military supplies."
Things."
Qi Kun nodded and said: "Yongning Hou's words are reasonable. He has re-established the defense affairs of Hebei and Xuanda. This time, the imperial court has also made a decision. It will no longer let the barbarians enter our Han territory to plunder."
It can be said that Jia Heng's three major victories outside Datong City, Xuanhua, and Ping'an Prefecture greatly enhanced the self-confidence and morale of the Han courtiers.
At this moment, a small official from outside came to report: "Sir, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has arrived at the Yamen."
Li Zan stood up and said, "Marquis Yongning, I'll go over and greet you."
After all, they are the royal family of the country and cannot be neglected.
Jia Heng and Li Zan left the government hall and faced the King of Chu.
At this moment, King Chen Qin of Chu got off his sedan chair on the bluestone road in front of the Yamen. Accompanied by Feng Ci and Liao Xian, he entered the Yamen. Before arriving at Yimen, he saw Li Zan, Jia Heng and the civil and military officials of Beiping Prefecture.
The officials all came forward.
Looking up and seeing the two of them, Chen Qin had a smile on his face, cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Li Ge, Jia Hou, long time no see."
If the two people in front of him support him in taking over the East Palace, then he will definitely take over in the East Palace.
In fact, it is true that if Jia Heng or Li Zan supported anyone for the East Palace, Emperor Chongping would definitely consider it carefully.
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at the King of Chu. His eyes lingered on the jade hairpin on his bun. He cupped his hands and saluted, "His Royal Highness, long time no see."
The King of Chu had a warm smile on his face and said: "The Marquis of Yongning killed the enemy in Ping'an Prefecture in one battle, which caused a sensation in the north and south provinces of the world."
After the two parties exchanged greetings, they entered the hall and took their seats again.
The King of Chu smiled and asked: "When will Yongninghou take charge of the army?"
Jia Heng said in a low voice: "It's just been these few days. During this time, I'm checking the side affairs. The soldiers in the fort need to be re-trained and the ordnance needs to be updated. These are not done in a day. Let's return to Beijing first, and then we can do it later."
On a business trip to check the border.”
He usually doesn't stay in the capital for long. Even if he returns to the capital, after receiving the title, he still has a lot of things to do, such as rectifying the provincial armies.
For example, Wang Ziteng in the original work is always checking the side, which is actually the reason.
The King of Chu smiled and said: "I don't know the whole story about the recruitment and training of soldiers, so I don't dare to speak nonsense, but the ordnance is my own responsibility. Jia Hou, I heard that in Ping'an Prefecture, our Beijing Camp Cavalry Army uses
Hongyi cannon, this cannon has a longer range. The sound of the cannonball is shocking. When it hits the ground, it is covered with blood for dozens of feet. The enemy's corpse is in another place. The slave chief died on this Hongyi cannon. I don't know if this cannon can be used on a large scale.
Mass production? To increase the city’s defense power.”
This naturally shows that he is expert in military affairs and hopes to be appreciated by Jia Heng and Li Zan.
Hearing this, Li Zan put down the teacup in his hand and stared at the young man with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
The reputation of the Hongyi cannon had spread throughout the northern frontier army after Huang Taiji was killed.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "The Hongyi cannon is extremely powerful. Before the border army has improved its military preparedness, it is not appropriate to deploy it at the pass to avoid being robbed by the enemy and used by the enemy invaders. Moreover, the workmanship of the Hongyi cannon is complicated and very complicated."
It can be cast in one day, but it is still difficult to popularize it in the military."
King Chu smiled and said in a low voice: "I am also very happy to see you."
As he spoke, he looked at Li Zan aside and said: "In the First Battle of Peking, Li Ge was in charge of the city. If there were Hongyi cannons, the Jurchens would not dare to easily lay siege to the city."
Li Zan said: "Ordnance is just a small way. The key is to use the general's life and be willing to die."
King Chu: "..."
Well, you are the deputy minister of the cabinet, so whatever you say is what you say.
Everyone talked and then washed away the dust for the King of Chu.
Qi Kun, who was resting in the post house, was also invited to the banquet. After the food was finished, several ministers of the Han Dynasty discussed the defense system for the entire northern border affairs.
Mainly Jia Heng was describing the idea of constructing the entire defense system, while others were listening.
"The first is the warning from Ji Town to Xuanfu, and the support and support from Baoding and Shandong. It is impossible for the Beijing camp to send troops to support as soon as there is a police situation. The country's money is so wasteful that the border towns need to deal with some of the troops.
horse."
"What Marquis Yongning said is true. When soldiers and horses from the Beijing camp are sent out, it is often a battle that affects the fate of the country. The border troops themselves also have to deal with ordinary wars." Qi Kun nodded and said.
Jia Heng said: "After I return to the capital, I will go back to inspect the border areas and organize them one by one. At the same time, the navy of Tianjin Guards must be rebuilt. In the first stage, the navy must maintain an active attack posture against the Jurchens to make them vulnerable day and night."
Sleep peacefully."
He may stay in Tianjin for a period of time to prepare for the establishment of the navy and at the same time organize military affairs in Shandong.
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While Jia Heng was sorting out and constructing the northern border town system in Beiping Mansion, Jinling City, thousands of miles away—
It is mid-spring, the warm wind is blowing, the scenery of the south is beautiful, and the kings, grandsons, scholars, and officials and ladies are coming and going in droves.
Zhen's house, back house garden
In the courtyard, flowers are in full bloom, colorful and fragrant, while butterflies come and go, diligently collecting nectar.
In an octagonal pavilion with green eaves and vermilion beams, the light and shadow are slanting, the pale yellow curtains are gently blowing in the wind, and the lake surface is sparkling and soft, and all kinds of flowers planted around it are as big as
The jade plate is beautifully opened and brilliant.
Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue were sitting in the pavilion with red beams, basking in the sun. The sunlight was slanting from the windows, and the warm atmosphere was filled with the fragrance of flowers.
The two sisters of the Zhen family have already shown their pregnancy, and their rosy cheeks have begun to look plump after pregnancy. They are currently wearing loose clothes and sitting on chairs covered with soft mattresses.
Zhen Qing was dressed in a red dress, her hair was tied up in a beautiful bun with lush green silk hair. She originally had sharp lines, but her cold and beautiful face showed a calm look. Her slender hands gently caressed her swollen belly, her expression was extremely comfortable.
After all, this is not the first time that the beauty is pregnant, and she has rich experience in raising babies. At this moment, she feels the gestation of a young life in her belly, and her heart is full of sweetness and joy.
How proud she was, she was pregnant with that bastard's eldest son, so he just looked at that bastard and still got tired of her?
Don't ever think of getting rid of these two girls in this life.
Zhen Xue, on the other hand, was wearing a lotus-colored dress, with a beautiful high bun, her forehead was as bright as jade, and her originally gentle and bright face was filled with a sweet smile.
Zhen Qing didn't know what she was thinking of. She blinked her charming eyes and said to the grandmother beside her, "Come here and find a copy of today's newspaper."
Because of the long distance between the north and the south and the isolation of information and books, Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue, who were in Jinling City, had not yet received the news that the Han Dynasty had won a great victory in Ping'an Prefecture in the north and that the slave chief had been crowned.
The eager eyes of the scholars of the Southern Kingdom were all directed towards the land of Youyan, paying close attention to the development of the battle between the Han and the captives.
Not only did Jia Heng defeat the bandits in the Southern Kingdom, but also the national destiny of the Han Dynasty, which can be said to be the touchstone of the central government's prestige.
During this time, in the Qinhuai River's brothel and Chu Pavilion, scholars gathered in groups and began to discuss the war together.
If the Jurchens are allowed to calmly conquer Chahar Mongolia, then the entire border pass from Shanhaiguan to Jiayuguan will become the Jurchens' sphere of influence. In the Great Wall that stretches thousands of miles, every section of the Great Wall can become a point where the Jurchens can break into the invaders. At that time, the Han Dynasty in the north
The border security situation will deteriorate sharply.
Soon after, Jia Heng first won a battle outside Datong City, defeating the Jurchen elite, and then Xie Zaiyi severely damaged the two banners of the Jurchen and Han armies, causing everyone in Jiangnan to be excited.
Of course, given the great victories at Haimen and Chongmingsha, it was not uncommon for the Jiangnan scholars to find Marquis Yongning capable of conquering and fighting.
Of course, many people were disappointed, such as Shen Fang, who originally expected Jia Heng to be defeated in the first battle, but after hearing that Juyong Pass was defeated, his expectations started to rise again.
Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue had also known for a long time that Jia Heng had won the first battle in the north, and the Xuanfu had also won a great victory. Then Juyong Pass was broken, and the Jurchens attacked in large numbers.
Zhen Qing smiled and said: "It's already April, and the war should have an outcome. Come on, please go outside and find a copy of the residence report."
Zhen Xue said softly: "Sister, is the child kicking in your belly very hard?"
Zhen Qing smiled and stroked her belly and said, "It's okay, I haven't been too noisy these days."
There was a trace of shame on Zhen Xuezhu's round face, and she whispered: "Sister, the child in my belly has been kicking me hard these days. I heard that the boy may be a little noisy."
Hearing this, Zhen Qing said quietly: "When I was pregnant with Chun'er, I didn't kick very hard."
Zhen Xue: "..."
It's not that he's a boy if he's good at kicking, but my sister is too.
In fact, she also wanted to give Ziyu a boy.
As for a daughter, I already have one.
Zhen Qing became more and more beautiful, and there was a look of memories on her charming face, and she said: "Speaking of which, it has been a while since the last victory. It seems that there is no news about this war."
Some time ago, the entire northern war situation was in a stalemate. Only the Jurchens broke into Changping County and the news came that they committed the brutal massacre of the city, and the whole city of Jinling was filled with curses.
Under Zhen Xue's beautiful eyebrows, a look of surprise appeared in her bright eyes, and she asked: "Didn't the city say that the Han army and the Jurchens were already confronting each other in Beiping Mansion?"
"Some people say that...Yongning Marquis divided his troops to support each other." Zhen Qing's beautiful face showed a bit of coldness, and she said sarcastically: "What do they know? Xuanda is the gateway to the capital, and the Jurchen elite are also there.
Waiting outside Datong, how can this be done? Instead of listening to those who have fought and won several battles, you still have to listen to these scholars who talk empty talk?"
Zhen Xue nodded and said: "What my sister said makes sense. According to Ziyu's temperament, he must have a comprehensive plan in mind."
Zhen Qing whispered: "Others don't understand him, but we sisters don't understand him yet."
A faint blush appeared on Zhen Xue's cheeks. She glanced around and said in an angry tone: "Sister, please keep your voice down."
My sister talks nonsense all the time these days. Sometimes she sleeps with her and hugs her and touches her around.
Zhen Qing smiled and asked softly: "By the way, how do you plan to name your child?"
Zhen Xue said: "It's not yet determined whether it's a boy or a girl. I won't be in a hurry to check again."
Zhen Qing said: "My sister likes spicy food these days. As the saying goes, a sour child and a spicy girl should be a girl."
Zhen Xue: "..."
Are you so sure? Sister, you are really right, so you are only allowed to have a boy, right?
Just when Zhen Xue felt a little resentful, a nanny wearing silk and satin and jewels came from outside. Her fair face was filled with joy, and she said softly: "Princess, the report from the palace is here. The people outside are here."
Everyone is talking about a great victory and the war is almost over."
Naturally, the maids and female officials in the mansion did not know that the child in Zhen Qing's belly was actually Jia Heng's. It was just because Jia Heng took away the two girls from the Zhen family, and they were happy to hear that Jia Heng had won the battle.
When Zhen Qing heard this, her brows were filled with joy, her heart showed a sense of urgency, and she said: "Where is the newspaper in the residence? Let me take a look."
As expected, that bastard won another battle.
I couldn't wait to take the newspaper from my grandma, and cast my beautiful eyes under the eyebrows on the newspaper. Her charming eyes were overflowing with joy, my pink lips trembled slightly, and she said: "Ping'an Prefecture is victorious, and the slave chief is crowned the leader.
…”
Zhen Xue frowned slightly, her eyes sparkling, and she whispered: "Sister, what did the above say?"
Did he win again in the north?
Zhen Qing's jade cheeks overflowed with joy, and her beautiful eyes showed a hint of smile, and she said softly: "Sister, you can see for yourself, that bastard... Then Yongning Marquis won another great victory, and the heads of the Jurchen Kingdom's leaders were left in Ping'an Prefecture.
.”
After this, that bastard will definitely be crowned a Duke.
The young Duke, who was less than twenty years old, still earned his title by virtue of his own merits.
As she spoke, her slender hands caressed her swollen belly. Amidst the fragrant fragrance of flowers and sunlight, a soft and charming look could be seen on her beautiful and cold jade face.
My child, your father will be the Duke of the country from now on, and he will help you become the crown prince in the future.
At this moment, Zhen Xue also picked up the Di newspaper and quickly read the text on it. Her heart was filled with a huge joy, her pink lips lightly pursed, and there was a faint smile on her beautiful face.
"Sister, after this war, you should be able to return to the court with your troops, right?" Zhen Xue said.
Zhen Qing's eyebrows were dancing and she was in high spirits, and she said softly: "The Jurchen kings have all been killed by the Han Dynasty. They will definitely be unable to invade again. The withdrawal of the troops should be in the near future. According to the speed of news transmission, it is impossible to say that the Jurchen troops have withdrawn by now."
Zhen Xue thought for a while and said: "That Ziyu should have returned to the capital with his teacher, so there should be nothing wrong in the capital."
Zhen Qing said: "It's time to go to Jiangnan and take a look."
Her and her sister's bellies are getting bigger, so it's time for that bastard to go south and take a look at them.
"Mother, aunt."
The two were talking when suddenly a smart, soft voice came from far away, it was Shui Xin.
The little loli was like a beautiful butterfly, walking quickly on the cobblestones, passing through the dense flowers, and came to Zhen Xue, saying: "Auntie, mother, what are you looking at?"
Then the little Loli looked at the newspaper on the table and said, "What is this?"
"Xinxin." Zhen Xue hugged Shui Xin, her eyes full of joy, and said softly: "Your godfather just won another battle."
Shui Xin said in a soft voice: "When will godfather come over again?"
"It may be June after the war is over before we return to the capital." Zhen Qing said with a smile.
I don’t know why, but I thought about that bastard so much during this period that I tossed and turned all night and couldn’t sleep.
"Is mother going to give birth to a younger sister?" Shui Xin blinked her big, lively eyes and asked softly.
Zhen Xue's cheeks were red with embarrassment and she said angrily: "What nonsense are you kidding? Your aunt taught you bad things."
In a mansion a few miles away from the Zhen residence where the Zhen sisters live, Jinyang Princess Mansion——
In the side room, the eldest princess of Jinyang also held a newspaper in her hand. The beauty was wearing a brocade embroidered peony waist-length skirt. Under the cloud bun, she had a face of national beauty. Although she did not apply any makeup, she was already beautiful.
She is gorgeous and glowing, because her body is getting heavier, and the snow-white puffs under her neck are as round as well-risen dough.
Yuan Chun and Fu Qiufang were dressed in female official costumes, looking at the beauty not far away.
As time passed, especially when the eldest princess of Jinyang became pregnant, Fu Qiufang had long understood the relationship between Jia Heng and the eldest princess, and could only look on with cold eyes and say that the clan was in chaos.
The eldest princess of Jinyang put down the newspaper in her hand, her beautiful eyes and eyelashes under her willow eyebrows trembled with joy and sweetness, and she said softly: "Ziyu won a great victory in Ping'an Prefecture, the slave chief Taiji was conferred, and he wiped out twenty or thirty thousand enemies.
Man, this is a hearty and glorious victory."
In the battle of Ping'an Prefecture, the Jurchen slave chief was killed. He had such great achievements. Even if the emperor's brother was well-informed and knew that the child in her belly was Ziyu's, he would probably pretend to be deaf and dumb.
When Yuanchun heard this, his heart calmed down a little, and with a sweet and moving smile on his plump and white jade face, he said: "Brother Nu Sheng Heng, his contribution this time is much greater than last time."
The eldest princess of Jinyang smiled lightly on her fair-skinned face and said: "After returning to Beijing this time, he should be given the title of Duke, and Xianning, Chanyue and others... should also be given marriages to him."
At the end, the eldest princess of Jinyang spoke in a complicated tone, obviously feeling a little sad.
Since becoming pregnant, this beauty has become more and more like a little woman.
When Yuan Chun heard the word "marriage", he licked his lips and felt a little lonely.
Like His Highness, she will never be able to wear that wedding dress in this life.
The eldest princess of Jinyang stretched out her slender hand, gently caressed her bulging belly, and said softly: "I think, in a month or two, he should go to Jiangnan."
I haven’t seen him for a long time, but sometimes my heart feels like it’s on fire.