Chapter three hundred and forty seventh inevitable
The due date calculated earlier was relatively accurate, and Ling Jun indeed gave birth to a son in February. It went very well, and the doctor invited by the mansion in advance only stayed outside for a while and then left. It was all Lu Ning and a few maids who completed the delivery.
Because Ayu's nickname also borrowed the month's alias, Qin Liang followed this rule and gave his son the nickname Achao.
This is why it is said that there are flowers facing the moon in February. There is no need to give a big name for the time being. The children are raised at home, so only a nickname is needed. As for the name, it will have to wait until the crowning ceremony.
Ayu's wet nurse, Wengshi, still has water, and it seems that as long as the woman keeps breastfeeding, she will always have it. Ayu is more than a year old, and has been eating some porridge for a long time, and has only recently started to wean.
But Qin Liang seemed to have heard a saying that if breast milk lasts for a long time, the breast water will lack antibodies. So he called for a new wet nurse in advance.
Women who work as wet nurses usually have poor backgrounds. This new wet nurse's surname is Liu, and she is also a woman from a farm family. The person introduced by Huang Yuan, Liu, was originally a farmer from the manor on the south bank of the Luo River, and was named after Qin Liang.
For a manor, nothing else is important. The main thing is that it has a clear origin and sufficient water.
It seems that every time Qin Liang has a child, he will encounter a war. It was the twelfth lunar month when Ayu was born, and at the beginning of the next year, Qin Liang started fighting with Sima Yi. This time it may be Guanqiu Jian!
Qin Liang has been spending most of his time in the military camp recently, but since Ling Jun was about to give birth, he didn't go out for only two days.
The troops going out to "garrison" are setting off in batches. The first troops to leave the city are to go east, out of Gaoguan (near Hulao Pass). Most of the time, troops are sent out like this. They have to go separately, otherwise tens of thousands of troops will be easily blocked.
On the road; and when marching in the country, you can supply supplies on the spot. You don't need to bring too much food. You can divide it into several directions to avoid too many people and insufficient food storage in the cities along the way.
Then Wang Guang, Qin Sheng, Qin Lang and other relatives came to congratulate Qin Liang, and Princess Jinxiang also came with Qin Lang. So Qin Liang received everyone in the inner house.
Father-in-law Wang Guang is Qin Liang's father-in-law and Ling Jun's biological father. He and Zhang went to the bedroom to visit Ling Jun. Qin Liang was still talking to relatives in the courtyard.
Princess Jinxiang came to visit with her brother Asu this time. In addition to congratulating Qin Liang on the birth of his son, she also came to the door in person to thank Qin Liang for helping He Jun escape the crime last time.
The two of them stood in the corridor outside the attic. Princess Jinxiang thanked her and explained: "He Jun is still young and has never suffered much before. He didn't come this time, but he still appreciates it. Zhong Ming doesn't want to go there."
Take it to heart."
Qin Liang smiled forcefully, nodded and said, "It doesn't matter."
With He Jun's character, he probably wouldn't appreciate it. Instead, he wished that Qin Liang would be unlucky. But Qin Liang didn't care now. He didn't want to pay attention to He Jun, but he just wanted to do it for the sake of the Jinxiang princess and his clan brother.
Princess Jinxiang glanced at Qin Liang with a faint look, and said softly: "I have also heard some rumors, and there are some things that do not support Wang Yanyun and Zhongming. But Zhongming can rest assured that the Cao family does not want to see Guanqiu Jian win.
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When Qin Liang heard this, he was a little puzzled. Could it be that Princess Jinxiang has such great influence in the clan?
Princess Jinxiang hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "The royal family has some secrets that outsiders don't know. The matter is more complicated."
At this time, Asu came over and seemed to have heard what Princess Jinxiang said just now. He glanced at Princess Jinxiang, and after greeting each other, Asu said knowingly: "I am going to the attic to meet Bo Yu (Qin Sheng)."
Princess Jinxiang responded: "I'll be here in a minute."
Qin Liang stood still. After Asu left, he couldn't help but ask Princess Jinxiang: "What kind of secret?"
Princess Jinxiang walked slowly for two steps and whispered: "At first, Emperor Ming (Cao Rui) was fighting for the throne, and some secrets came out. Later, Emperor Wen (Cao Pi) died of illness and Emperor Ming was established as the prince. Emperor Ming and the palace Empress Guo (Queen Guo), Empress Dowager Bian, as well as Emperor Wen’s close ministers and clan, reached a consensus that the throne after Emperor Ming should be inherited by Emperor Wen’s descendants again.”
Princess Jinxiang's words were unclear. The reason why she didn't say it clearly was probably because it was difficult to explain. When it came to the past affairs of the palace, Qin Liang was indeed an outsider, so it was not convenient for him to press.
"At first it was just a compromise that everyone had to make, but of course things would not be that simple after that." Princess Jinxiang continued, "Emperor Ming later broke his promise, and his son succeeded to the throne after all."
Qin Liang said: "Your Majesty is not the adopted son of Emperor Ming?"
Although he said this, he also remembered that people really didn't know which clan Cao Fang was the son of, and no one knew where he came from. Moreover, Emperor Cao Rui of the Ming Dynasty was not infertile, and his concubines had given birth to several children for him. , but all the sons he gave birth to died! It was such a coincidence that not even one of the sons could survive.
Qin Liang couldn't help but asked in a deep voice: "Where does the current emperor come from?"
Princess Jinxiang said: "Xuchang Palace."
Qin Liang thought for a moment and blurted out: "Your Majesty, is Emperor Ming the father of a son?"
Princess Jinxiang nodded slightly: "It's possible, but the late emperor kept the person in hiding, and later only received him into the palace in the name of his adopted son. Therefore, no one can be sure about this matter."
When Qin Liang heard this, he stopped saying anything, but his expression became more serious. He didn't care much about the secrets of the Cao Wei royal family, but he had to care about Guanqiu Jian at this time.
Guanqiu Jian was loyal to Ming Emperor Cao Rui, and was most likely Cao Fang's entrusted minister. Therefore, Guanqiu Jian's obsession was Cao Fang's throne and his promise to his old master Cao Rui.
Now that Cao Fang's throne is still there, at least it has not reached the stage of being deposed, but there is already a great danger. Will Guanqiu Jianji be willing to continue to wait and miss the opportunity?
Since Guan Qiu Jian returned to Youzhou on the way, Qin Liang has been wary of him and is actively preparing for war, but he is not sure what Guan Qiu Jian will do, just to nip it in the bud.
Now that he heard Princess Jinxiang's reminder, Qin Liang was almost able to make a judgment, and Guanqiu Jian was almost certain to rebel!
Princess Jinxiang's voice said: "Not everyone is willing to see Guanqiu Jian take over Luoyang. I hope Zhongming can live up to everyone's expectations."
Qin Liang said: "Your Highness, rest assured, we are ready."
Princess Jinxiang did not comment, raised her head and looked at Qin Liang's face carefully.
Qin Liang is quite tall, but his temperament is indeed not fierce enough. As long as he does not run around in the sun for a period of time, his skin will become quite white. Princess Jinxiang once mentioned that Zhong Ming is a general who loves to be clean.
Princess Jinxiang didn't say anything, and Qin Liang didn't want to explain, so he handed her over and was about to leave.
At this time, Princess Jinxiang whispered again: "By the way, it's not good if you don't let Boyun know what's going on between us." "There's nothing wrong between us to begin with," Qin Liang said calmly.
Princess Jinxiang lowered her eyes and said, "It seems so."
When she saw Qin Liang cupping her hands, she bowed in return, and the two hurriedly left the corridor. Princess Jinxiang walked toward the attic to see Asu, while Qin Liang went to the bedroom.
Sister-in-law Zhang is still in the inner room, while Wang Guang, Zhuge Shu and his wife are already in the outer room. Qin Liang cupped his hands and said: "The girl has checked the pulse, so you are in good health. My uncle and aunt don't have to worry."
The bearded Wang Guang returned the courtesy to the teenage Zhuge Shu. Wang Guang responded and said, "I heard from your Majesty that your aunt has been taking care of your Majesty here since the beginning of the year?"
Qin Liang explained calmly: "I am busy with military affairs every day. Fortunately, my grandma takes care of me."
Zhuge Shu's eyes flickered a little and she said softly: "Your Majesty and I get along very well."
The three of them knelt down beside the table. Just now Qin Liang mentioned military affairs, Wang Guang asked: "Will Guanqiu Jian rebel?"
Qin Liang nodded and said, "I guess it's under the banner of King Qin."
Wang Guang thought for a while and said: "With us in Luoyang, Zhongming doesn't have to worry about the rear. Once the war begins, this battle is related to life and death, so we must not lose anything. I'm just waiting for the news of Zhongming's victory."
Zhuge Shu also said at this time: "Zhongming is a Confucian tiger, and his reputation as a good warrior has long been famous throughout the world. Guanqiu Jian must not be Zhongming's opponent."
Wang Guang asked: "I heard that the former army has left Gaoguan. When will Zhongming set out?"
Qin Liang said: "We need to hurry up and set off in a few days. Fortunately, my uncle rushed back to Luoyang. After I leave Beijing, my uncle and cousin will have to stay in Luoyang."
The family talked for a while, and Wang Guang got up and went to the attic to meet the Qin family. Qin Liang also got up and accompanied him, and walked out of the bedroom door together.
Previously, Wang Guang and Wang Kang only had a small group of troops, so it was very fast to return to Luoyang on horseback, but Wang Ling's tens of thousands of troops would need a long time to return from Jingzhou.
The number of Chinese troops that Qin Liang can dispatch this time is not large. Reliable troops must be left in Luoyang at all times, and the military power must be controlled by trustworthy people. When Wang Ling's Chinese troops return to Luoyang, if they can still make it in time, then Send additional reinforcements to the north.
The men and horses determined at this time include the middle camp, half of which has more than 30,000 infantry and cavalry, and pure cavalry are drawn from each battalion. The total number of the central army is nearly 40,000.
The few remaining soldiers and horses in Luoyang were divided into Qin Sheng, Linghu Yu, and Wang Guang to guard Luoyang and wait for Wang Ling's return.
There are also more than 10,000 Chinese and foreign troops under the command of Tian Yu, the governor of Bingzhou. Deng Ai went to be the governor of Jizhou and was able to recruit thousands of Chinese and foreign troops left by Lu Zhao. They were all elite and professional Chinese and foreign troops. Soldiers were mobilized from Jizhou and Sizhou. , Minzhuang is not included.
However, it is estimated that Guanqiu Jian can muster at least tens of thousands of horses. Youzhou has a large territory. Although the population of several counties in Liaodong is not large, Guan Qiujian can still find the Xianbei cavalry from Wuwan as foreign aid.
Cheng Xi is an official in Jizhou, and I wonder if the Jizhou troops and horses in his hands will be captured by Guanqiu Jian. It is normal for Jizhou troops to be stationed in Youzhou, just like when Linghuyu was the governor of Yanzhou, Dian The place where the soldiers are located is in Ping'a County, Huaibei.
If Guanqiu Jianruo rebelled at this time, he indeed took advantage of the opportunity. Otherwise, during the peace and quiet period, the Luoyang Central Army alone could mobilize an army of 100,000 troops. With more troops fighting fewer troops, the Youzhou Army would have almost no chance of winning.