"General Hua dealt with it right. It should be said that he dealt with it very well."
Yuan Po Qiang and other envoys expressed their appreciation after listening to He Mulan's description.
The biggest trouble for the Wei mission now lies in the lack of an ambassador. The deputy envoy, He Mulan, was a military official after all, and he was not familiar with these diplomatic affairs. This was a huge flaw and could easily be used by Bei Liang.
So over the past few days, all the envoys ate and took, and when they really wanted to make a statement, they all kicked the ball to He Mulan.
"Oh, I can't be the master of this..."
"This is when I go back and ask our General Hua..."
And although He Mulan wasn't a long-sleeved person who danced wildly, he wasn't as cautious as a young man of his age. The officials of Beiliang couldn't get any clear guarantee from him at all.
This time too.
It seems to have promised something, but in fact, nothing has been promised.
The initiative is still in the hands of the Wei people.
"I don't know what Queen Meng will do next." Liu Zhen said, "Most of the Meng family's forces are in the army, so they won't mutiny, right?"
He Mulan had already learned from Zheng Zong that Liu Zhen was a document in name, but he was actually a high-ranking egret official. I am afraid that he was monitoring the movements of the mission personnel along the way, and he had already sent it to Pingcheng through his own channels.
It is no wonder that Su Hejun knows so many things, I am afraid it has a lot to do with this egret official.
No one in the embassy knew that this low-key clerk was an egret officer. If they had known, they would not have been so ruthless during these days.
However, He Mulan never thought to remind him that with such an egret official, many things became easier.
She didn't believe that Su Hejun didn't set up spies in Beiliang. Even Pingcheng has spies from Beiliang, and there is no reason why the world-famous Wei State intelligence system has no one in Beiliang.
"I won't mutiny." Yuan Poqiang shook his head, "The Meng family is respected because they don't take power and are not presumptuous. If they force the palace to mutiny, no one will support Juqu Bodhi. Queen Meng probably has her own way. Let Juqu Muqian be unlucky. Don't underestimate these women in the harem, especially the lioness who protects her cubs like Queen Meng."
"It's better for us to get the marriage done first." An official of the Wei State Mission shook his head. "We can no longer interfere in these internal affairs. When the time comes, we can add fuel to the flames, but we can't do things on the bright side."
"The key is to welcome Princess Xingping back, otherwise it will really rush them, and maybe they will tear their faces and start a war. Stabilizing them first is the key."
Liu Zhen came to a conclusion.
"If there's something wrong with Princess Xingping..." He Mulan didn't reveal the fact that Princess Xingping might be virtuous, but just changed an ambiguous statement.
"Is there a way to replace the personal choice?"
"You mean that Princess Xingping will secretly assassinate Your Majesty?"
Several envoys looked at each other and spoke in amazement.
"Did the general hear anything from Queen Meng?"
Yuan Po Qiang glanced at He Mulan unexpectedly, probably thinking that it was very strange that she hadn't come to a conclusion about Princess Xingping's character and harm.
He Mulan didn't want to embarrass Princess Xingping in her heart. Although she said that this princess was not His Majesty's good match, she was originally a private matter of her own in Beiliang. She sacrificed her safety thousands of miles to Pingcheng for the sake of the peace of the country. Bei Liang's decision, not hers.
As long as she doesn't have any malicious intentions, at most she will spend her whole life in Wei Guo's cold palace, and she is also an innocent victim.
But now when everyone asked, He Mulan couldn't say it clearly. Because there was no formal alliance with Queen Meng, He Mulan did not ask the Meng family to find a way to prove that Princess Xingping was not suitable for marriage.
For Beiliang, from top to bottom, it is hope and relatives that can succeed, and Queen Meng probably will not want Wei Guo and Beiliang to tear their faces apart, leading to the advance of the war.
"It's not that Queen Meng, I just heard some bad news outside, in terms of personal morality..."
The envoys breathed a sigh of relief and said disapprovingly: "It has not been a day or two since the Beiliang royal family believed in demon monks, and we all heard about it in Pingcheng. If there is something wrong with the princess, it would be very easy for her to "die suddenly" after returning to Beijing, or to "die sadly" from homesickness. It is not a big deal."
He Mulan had been entangled with the question for a long time, but in the mouths of these envoys, it was so "easy and casual".
The life and death of a princess is just a tool to meet the needs of Wei. Because Beiliang's situation is not as good as that of Wei State, as long as Tuoba Tao said a word, she would become a princess who "died from illness", and even a bubble would be left behind.
He Mulan suddenly realized.
Why are so many dear princesses dying young, are they really all frail and sickly people? No matter how difficult the environment is, how can the environment be so difficult for the nobles who can ascend to the throne or the leader's position
I'm afraid most of them "died out of depression" for one reason or another.
"However, if Princess Xingping does have a bad deed, it would be a good reason to start a war. We can ask more about it." After discussing with several envoys, they offered advice to He Mulan: "The situation is still unclear, it is best not to start a war, we Do more inquiries and come to a conclusion.”
***
The arrival of Meng Yulong provided a new possibility for Wei, and Juqu Muqian also quickly got the news of Meng's contact with Wei's envoys from officials loyal to him.
In other words, Queen Meng really started to declare war on him.
In fact, Juqu Mujian didn't want to meet Queen Meng at all. He also received a lot of care from the queen when he was young. Like other princes, they all envied and hated that the two brothers had such a strong and dashing mother, who could do to many things their mothers could not do.
However, they always have to leave the palace, and the childhood warmth is quickly forgotten by the interests.
He was born smart and never forgotten. Every Han minister praised him for his talent to become a "virtuous king", but he was not convinced. He wanted to be a "virtuous king", but this "virtuous king" was not the other. He wants to be the real king.
He knows that many people think that the eldest prince and the second prince are plotted to die by him, because he will be the one who will get the most benefit in the end. But only he knew that it wasn't him who made all this, but the current situation.
The eldest prince leaned towards Han ministers and wanted to rule the country with the laws of the Han family, so Buddhism took action. Almost all of the nobles of Rouran believe in Buddhism. With their matchmaking, Rouran wants to get supplies, and it is normal for the eldest prince to die in a plot.
It was precisely because of the death of his eldest brother that he shuddered at the power of Buddhism. Since then, he has made friends with Confucian scholars while showing his devout belief in Buddhism. He dug Buddhist caves in Dunhuang and Tianti Mountain, carefully not to sin These uncrowned kings.
Faith is really terrible. A few words from a monk may make his father's most loyal subordinates turn against the "Buddha", let alone affect the position of the courtiers.
It was his attitude that caught the attention of those people, and the two sides began to contact and cooperate.
When the second brother died, he had no choice.
Everyone thought that Song Yao had done the trick, but no one noticed that there were many monks and officials in the logistics team. These people are monk doctors brought in to prevent epidemics in the army, and they are also to appease the possible captives. They have always been the characteristics of the Northern Liang army.
The two brothers were dead, and he was dragged to the cusp and could only be carried forward.
As long as he can ascend the throne and become the "King of Heaven" in their mouths, they will use all their strengths to contribute the countries of the Western Regions to him.
Gaochang, Shanshan, Loulan…
Even if Wei State sent troops to attack Beiliang, he still had many options.
He is also the King of Heaven, the King of the Western Regions. As long as Buddhism is not destroyed, there will be revolts, uprisings, and resistances from the Beiliang remnants who go forward one after another.
Until he regained Bei Liang again.
No one can shake the edge of Wei State head-on, even Buddhism is impossible, this is the best result after their several deductions, even if Wei State does send troops one day, it is not impossible for them to survive.
His father Wang didn't understand, the eldest brother didn't understand, and the second brother didn't understand either. They would only try desperately to keep the territory of Beiliang, but they never thought of another trick called "retreat to advance".
But before that, he must be the prince, the king of Liang, and the king of heaven, and then he can make everyone believe in him and obey his orders.
Baimeng Book
He didn't want to be an enemy of Queen Meng, because there was no hatred between this woman and him at all, and at best he didn't tell her the purpose of Buddhism.
He didn't believe that she didn't know who was behind the hands at all. The father changed his younger brother's name to "Bodhi", which was already a gesture of goodwill to Buddhism and protection of his younger brother.
If she doesn't take action, he will definitely not embarrass the younger brother.
But why...
Juqu Muqian looked up at the aunt in front of him, and hated unwillingly: "Why are you here!"
Although Queen Meng, who led the guards in the palace, was away in her youth, her aura was still the same.
On a face with a Chinese character that is a little hard for a woman, there is no expression of ridicule, anger or hatred, and some are just absolute calm.
It was precisely because of this calmness that Juqu Muqian's heart sank.
She has given up on everything.
The love and respect of her husband, the life and death of the country, the reputation and prestige of the royal family, and even her own fate, she has all taken to her heart.
Juqu Mujian, who was naked, shivered, and looked at Mrs. Li, who was also naked and was crying bitterly.
"You... did you plan on me? I said why you have been giving me messages so frequently these days that you want to see me, and you are so enthusiastic when you see me... "
Mrs. Li didn't say anything, she just lowered her head and cried, crying softly, even with a smell of sex, just like countless times when she was under him, she was pinched on the vital part of her body, softly and softly. Soft and soft sobbing.
In the past, when he heard such a voice, he only felt that his whole body was hot and unbearable, but now when he heard it again, he only felt unspeakable irritability.
"Don't cry anymore!"
"You men, you only know how to show off your strength on women." Queen Meng finally showed her first expression today, which was a touch of sadness.
"You don't have to ask questions, you just need to know that you are planted today."
"Queen, I ask myself to be respectful to you..."
"Then, are you insulting your elder brother's widow?"
Queen Meng looked at Juqu Mujian coldly, "In this palace, no one is clean. Whether you are or the king, what's the use of being respectful to me, what I need is never respect."
The queen who is over fifty years old is wearing a phoenix robe, just like she was wearing a battle robe.
"After being reported by the palace people, the third prince Juqu Mujian committed adultery with the eldest concubine Li Shi. As the queen, this palace must not condone the affairs of prostitution or disorder in the palace. Send the third prince to the inner palace and let the clan decide..."
She glanced at the First Princess Li.
Da Li shivered, but still looked at the queen with expectant eyes.
"Da Li is temporarily detained in the East Palace. No one is allowed to enter without my order."
"Yes, Queen!"
Juqu Muqian sat on the couch dejectedly. It wasn't that he didn't want to make a big fuss and run away, but he knew that he was not a match for Queen Meng and the guards from the Meng family behind her.
The clan supports Bodhi as the heir. Once he falls into the hands of the inner government, how the clan will exaggerate his affairs can be imagined.
"I really pity you, Li Jingai, a princess who has both internal and external skills, has done such a thing..."
Queen Meng shook her head.
"However, you can be regarded as a bad person. As soon as the news of your adultery and adultery with the big Li family spreads, the survivors of Nanliang will be the first to turn against you. You should think about how to deal with Li Jingai's situation. Brother, instead of considering whether it is useful to be respectful to me now."
She waved her hand, and Juqu Muqian was dragged down like a pig being dragged to death.
Queen Meng tasted the long-lost victory.
Just like when she overcame all obstacles and fought with Juqu Mengxun in the east and west.
At that time, although it was hard and struggling every day, it was far better than being trapped in the harem like this, struggling every day to maintain the image of the queen and the reputation of Bei Liang.
Why has she only figured it out now
Then she should have reached out...
"Ms. Li, when my son died of Rouran, I once asked you if you would like to leave the palace. I will send you back to your mother's house, continue to treat you like a royal family, and even allow you to remarry..."
Queen Meng leaned down and raised her face.
"You don't want to leave the palace, leave this splendor and wealth, I ask you now, do you regret it?"
Mrs. Li looked at the face that looked like her husband, as if she was being questioned by her deceased husband holding his chin. He stopped sobbing for a while, and stared at his mother-in-law in a trance.
"Why are you dying..."
she muttered to herself.
"You promise I won't die before me..."
"Lishi!"
"You promise I won't die!!!!"
Da Li screamed hysterically.
Queen Meng didn't know how her words drove the big Li family into madness. In fact, when her daughter-in-law sent her a letter and was willing to help her set up this situation, it was beyond her expectations. .
After all, from the moment she seduced her husband, she has already regarded her as an outsider who has nothing to do with her, and will never feel sorry for her again.
She gave her choice.
"Forget it, look at you for me..."
"Zhengde was killed by the king."
Da Li suddenly covered his face.
"Mom, Zhengde was killed by the king!"
"what!"
Queen Meng was about to comfort Mrs. Li that she would not kill her. When she heard the news, she stepped back a few steps, and the tensed calm on her face suddenly turned into a panic.
"Zhengde intends to make friends with Wei, unite against Xia, and divide the territory of Xia, but the king wants to unite with Xia to resist Wei. The two have different political views. In fact, they have quarreled countless times. Once, Zhengde came back in a state of despair. Said, the king reprimanded him, if he had the idea of getting close to Wei again, let him die, just one month after that incident, Rouran invaded, and the king sent Zhengde to resist the Rouran cavalry, and something happened to him..."
Da Li wiped his tears.
"Your Majesty once said in my sleep when he was sleeping here, 'Don't blame me, Zhengde, I don't want you to die'..."
After listening to her daughter-in-law's cry, Queen Meng only felt that the world was in chaos, as if a huge hammer had fallen from the sky, hitting her hard, trying to hammer her to the ground.
Hammer it! Hammer it!
Better hammer me to hell! Go and ask the truth about Zhengde and Xingguo!
Did Da Li lie
Is Juqu Muqian the real murderer
Queen Meng looked at Li Shi, who was already crying in tears.
She still remembered the scene when the woman was led by Juqu Zhengde in front of her and excitedly said that she was going to marry her.
Was she so coquettish back then
When did it start
my child…
How did my children die
What a sin this is!