In the capital, inside the imperial city, and outside the Huangji Gate, officials are gathering.
Although we are in a wartime state now, New Year's Eve is coming tonight, so the court still gives officials a three-day holiday.
In addition to officials on duty, officials in Beijing will take turns to rest in three batches, which can be regarded as a relief for the hard work of this year.
It was afternoon now, and the government office would be closed in a little while, but at this moment the officials received instructions from the cabinet, asking them to gather in front of Huangji Gate.
Although they were eager to return home, there was an urgent summons from the cabinet, so the officials had to rush to Huangji Gate quickly.
Amid the heavy snowfall, more than two hundred people had gathered, and they were discussing in groups.
Some are talking about recent reforms, some are talking about new reclamation areas, and some are talking about what to eat tonight on New Year's Eve...
Of course, the most discussed topic is the purpose of the cabinet's urgent summons.
After many discussions, the officials had a rough idea and were just waiting for a few cabinet ministers to come and solve the mystery.
Another ten minutes passed, and when more than 400 people arrived at the scene, two cabinet ministers and various ministers appeared in everyone's sight.
The noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone's eyes focused on Lu Chaowen and Cheng Wenguang.
Behind the two of them, Zhou Chengping, the censor of the capital, followed closely. He was always serious but now had a smile on his face.
These officials are very good at observing words and emotions, and at this moment they are basically sure what will happen.
"Happy New Year, Mr. Ge..."
"My lords, your faces are all red, I guess there must be some good news!"
The atmosphere at the scene was harmonious, with smiles on the faces of the officials, waiting for explanations from several cabinet ministers.
The first and second assistants were not in Beijing. Logically speaking, it was Lu Chaowen who should speak, but at this moment it was Cheng Wenguang who came out.
"Everyone...be quiet!"
Cheng Wenguang was a confidant of the emperor, so his words naturally held great weight, and the scene suddenly became quiet.
Putting his hands into his sleeves, Cheng Wenguang said goodbye with a smile on his face: "Everyone, there is indeed good news!"
"Just now, a military report came from the Northwest Governor's Office. Under the Emperor's strategizing, our army defeated the Western Barbarians in Tianshan County, beheaded more than 30,000 bandit soldiers, burned and captured countless enemy supplies..."
"This great victory has severely damaged the Western Barbarians. Our victory is just around the corner!"
The suspicion in their hearts was confirmed, and the smiles of everyone present became brighter and brighter. They were really happy.
Now it's a battle between two clans, and the losing side will definitely be doomed. Officials naturally hope that the court will win, so that they can live well.
"The Emperor is so wise and powerful that the ancient sages are hard to match..."
"With the emperor leading the troops to attack the enemy, the country of Jin will be safe!"
For a moment, the officials began to flatter Zhao Yanxun, saying these words out of their mouths.
Of course, this is not completely flattering. After all, the victory on the front line is real, and the great Jin Dynasty is indeed supported by Zhao Yanxun.
"For more than a month, there have been many events inside and outside the imperial court. Everyone has been very busy. With this good news... everyone can have a good year!" Lu Chaowen said softly.
"The Western Barbarians have a huge army, and it's really worrying that the army is approaching the border. I haven't had a good night's sleep during this period, but I can finally sleep well tonight!"
After hearing Lu Chaowen's words, the nearby officials, big and small, all agreed, simply because they felt the same way.
"In this great victory, His Majesty Quan Nai strategized and took command...We can only bathe in the Emperor's kindness when we can solve the case!" Cheng Wenguang said solemnly.
Hearing this, everyone suppressed their smiles and bowed to the west.
After some troubles, the officials left the palace happily, and several important ministers walked together to discuss matters.
"The emperor said that the decisive battle will come soon, maybe in January..."
"This battle is related to the safety of the country. You must not slack off, and you must do your best to plan for the front line!"
Naturally, Cheng Wenguang said this because he had the greatest real power.
The news of the great victory on the front line not only made the former court extremely happy, but also the harem.
Nowadays, I act simply, but tonight is New Year's Eve after all, so it is natural to celebrate such an important day.
There will be no shortage of songs, dances and dramas, and they have been carefully prepared by dedicated personnel, so there is no need for the nobles in the harem to worry too much.
At this moment, the concubines and concubines of the harem were all gathered in the Queen Mother's Yanshou Palace.
"Mother, I just received the news that the emperor defeated the Western Barbarians in Tianshan County. All the courtiers praised the emperor for his wisdom!" Xue Baoyun's face was filled with a smile.
Cao Miaoyin nodded, and then said: "I don't know when my son will return to court in triumph!"
As a mother, Cao Miaoyin has no other thoughts, she just hopes that her son can come back soon and come back safely.
Not only did the mother miss her son, Xue Baoyun also missed her husband, and so did the other concubines.
It was Xue Baoyun who said: "Mother, the emperor is wise and powerful, and is invincible. I think he will be victorious in a short time!"
"That's exactly it..."
"Mother, you can rest assured!"
For a while, the concubines chatted non-stop, diluting the melancholy atmosphere in the palace.
After all, tonight is New Year's Eve, so you should be happy.
Soon it was dinner time, and everyone in the harem went to the courtyard to watch the singing and dancing and toast to the Queen Mother.
After a lively night, everyone dispersed and the palace returned to calm.
In the Jade Palace, the wind howled.
"Those elm-headed people, who don't even know how to close the windows when the wind is strong, are really freeloaders..."
The eldest maid Yun'er's tone was unkind, but when she walked into the Nuan Pavilion, she saw Lin Jingyu standing by the window.
"Your Majesty... what's wrong with the wind?" Yun'er hurried forward.
Looking at the northwest night sky, Lin Jingyu sighed and turned back to Yun'er with a smile.
Yun'er hurriedly closed the window and said while doing things: "These slaves really have no eyesight..."
"I opened the window, it has nothing to do with them..."
"But……"
"Jinger is already asleep?"
Upon hearing this, Yun'er quickly replied: "Your Highness is already asleep!"
Sitting at the desk, Lin Jingyu said slowly: "You should also take a rest!"
"Your Majesty...it's already late at night..."
Lin Jingyu raised her head, stared at Yun'er calmly and said, "Go!"
"yes!"
There was no other way, Yun'er had no choice but to leave, leaving Lin Jingyu alone in the Nuan Pavilion.
But I saw her slowly spreading the paper, then dipped her pen in ink, and then started sketching on the paper.
After a while, a bust slowly appeared, and it was Zhao Yanxun who was painted on it.
Originally Lin Jingyu had painted one, but Huang Rongrong asked her to leave. I thought about it deeply today, which made Lin Jingyu want to paint again.
About half an hour later, a painting had been colored, and it looked almost like Zhao Yanxun. This was already a very impressive skill.
"Thinking of you is like the full moon, whose brightness diminishes every night..."
Putting down her pen, Lin Jingyu looked at the person in the painting, her thoughts flying thousands of miles away.
On the other side of the Chengqing Palace, Huang Rongrong was lying on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
When she closed her eyes until it hurt, she had to open them and ordered someone to light the lamp.
"Lan'er, do you think the emperor is asleep?"
Lan'er yawned and replied: "Madam, it's getting dark, the emperor must have rested!"
Huang Rongrong asked again: "Do you think Zhang Fengxiu is accompanying the emperor now?"
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty leads the troops to fight, but I'm afraid he won't take your concubines with you!"
"You said the emperor..."
Outside the hall, the cold wind howled, but it couldn't wash away the thoughts that were thousands of miles away.
