〖In the twenty-seventh year of Wuwei's Dayong, Wang Congjian's army in Chu Township Hou Zhe's strategy, with heavy troops as his partial division, beheaded Tan Ji, and then hurried thousands of miles to attack the main force of the Northern Han army. At that time, Long Ting Fei knew that Wang Li left the army and attacked with all his strength. The Marquis of Chu Xiang encouraged the army to be motivated, and served as the Northern Han army for a day and a night. On November 9, Wang led his own guards forty li away from Qin Ze. Knowing the difficulty, the dragon retreated, the king pursued for three hundred li, and Long Tingfei personally cut off the rear army. On the 15th day of the 11th month, the invincible leader of the Northern Han Dynasty joined the army, and because of the exhaustion of his soldiers, Wang returned to Zezhou. The two armies fought for more than half a month, the Yong army suffered 60,000 casualties, and the Northern Han army nearly 40,000 casualties. In other words, there was no victory or defeat in the battle. However, after the battle, the Northern Han army had no more power in Kou Zezhou and Zhenzhou.
- "Yong Shi · King Qi Family"〗
Yongdu, Chang'an, since the 800-mile expedited military report from Zezhou at the beginning of the month, almost all the officials in the court were worried. This time Long Tingfei attacked Zezhou on a large scale. But it does not mean that there is a certainty of victory, not to mention that Long Tingfei is a famous general in the world. Although King Qi can barely resist these years, it is difficult to win. Besides, the knot between King Qi and the emperor is still unsolved. The generals of the state camp are not in harmony, and the many worries are a headache. This heavy cloud did not dissipate because the emperor sent a new supervisor, the Marquis of Chu Xiang. After all, Jiang Zhe was just a literati, and many people did not believe that he could really suppress the King of Qi, that is, he had the ability to mediate the King of Qi and the generals. The contradiction between them may not have a chance of winning against Long Tingfei.
And since the Northern Han army entered Zezhou, rumors have appeared in all parts of Dayong. Some people say that this time Longting flew all the troops to attack Zezhou, and Dayong's troops were no longer dominant. Some people said that the Yong army was defeated and the King of Qi did not know Life and death, some people say that the internal turmoil of the Yong army cannot resist the attack of the Northern Han army. The Northern Han army has been raging in Zezhou for many days, killing countless soldiers and civilians. When rumors spread to Chang'an, people's hearts were in chaos. Although the prosperity of Dayong over the years has made the people more confident in their hearts, the rumors are so vivid that people can't help but believe a little more. It didn't take long for another voice to sound, saying that the famous Dayong general pushed Li Zhi first, and only Li Zhi could pull back the defeat by driving himself.
In this undercurrent situation, Princess Changle played a role in stabilizing people's hearts. Princess Changle had just returned to Beijing, and she heard these rumors on the way, and even King Qing asked her privately if Jiang Zhe had a way to restrain King Qi. Naturally, Princess Changle could only smile to comfort King Qing, saying that King Qi and his concubine would not have any disputes, and King Qi was responsible for the war ahead. But King Qing seemed to be very worried. Although he didn't say it explicitly, he secretly sent someone to strengthen the protection of the driver. It's not that Princess Changle is not worried about the war ahead, but she believes that Jiang Zhe can stabilize the Zezhou camp, and she also believes in King Qi's military strategy. Protecting it. So she still looks calm, she just takes Rou Lan and Li Lin to watch the scenery along the way every day, and of course sometimes hugs Jiang Shen. Speaking of which, these three children seem to be Jiang Shen's most curious. If I wanted him to sleep a little longer and didn't let him look out the window, he would often cry.
However, the rumors were so rampant that Princess Changle also felt that something was wrong, and after receiving a secret order from Yongdu one day, Princess Changle deliberately slowed down her journey and passed through many prefectures. Everywhere she went, she took the initiative to meet local senior officials. family members of officials. Although she didn't say a word about the war and rumors in Zezhou, her calm and pleasant mood infected those noble ladies. Everyone knew that the concubine Chu Xianghou was in Zezhou. If something happened to Zezhou, how could the princess be so peaceful and calm? Such thoughts were quickly passed on among middle and low-level officials in a faster way. When Princess Changle returned to Yongdu many days late, although there was no battle report from Zezhou, the rumors hardly affected the officials. Although this is due to the control of the imperial court, Princess Changle's contribution is obvious.
On November 17, Princess Changle's car finally arrived in Chang'an. Emperor Yong decreed that Crown Prince Li Jun should lead officials of the third rank and above to meet thirty li in the suburbs. With the identity of Princess Changle of Ningguo, this is not an arrogance, and Who in Beijing does not know that Princess Changle's achievements in soothing people all the way back to Beijing this time.
Pulling back the bead curtain on Luan Jia, Princess Changle's eyes were hazy, and memories flashed by. In the seventeenth year of Wuwei, she married Nanchu far away. At that time, she felt sad in her heart. There is no smoke and cloud in Chang'an. In the 23rd year of Wuwei, he returned from Nanchu. Although he returned to the emperor's hometown, his heart was like an ancient well, and he just wanted to spend the rest of his life by the side of his relatives. Afterwards, although he tried his best to dodge, he was still disturbed by the regret of taking his heir, and he could hardly live in the palace. At this time, the widowed self also felt a little turbulent in his heart, but the beloved in his heart was far away. It was not until Wuwei left Chang'an with her beloved in the 25th year of her life that she was able to find the happiness she had never felt before. Now that I have returned to Chang'an, I am afraid that I will not have the opportunity to return to the East China Sea to live in seclusion. I have the joy of being reunited with my relatives in my heart, but I also have the helplessness to re-involve in the world.
At this time, Zhou Shangyi came over with a few palace maids and carried a few children away. Princess Changle calmed down her excitement, showed a faint smile, stepped off Luanjia, and looked at the people who greeted her calmly and calmly.
Prince Li Jun, who is nearly ten years old, hurriedly waited for Huanggu's car early in the morning. To be honest, he and Huanggu were not very familiar with each other. status. If it weren't for Princess Changle of Ningguo, his father might not have the chance to sit on the throne, and he would have died a long time ago, but Li Jun of course understood that the most important thing his father paid attention to was that Huanggu married Chu Xiang. Hou Jiangzhe, in the words of his father, this is the best way to tie the genius of Xianyun Yehe to the Dayong chariot, and there is no reluctance to make peace. But for Li Jun, I am afraid the most important point is that the little sister who has not seen him for many years also returned to Beijing with Huanggu this time. Thinking of this, Li Jun couldn't help thinking angrily that when he returned to Chang'an from Youzhou, he wanted to reunite with Rou Lan after a long absence, but it was a bolt from the blue, Rou Lan was taken away by Mr. Jiang, and for two years Not even a letter. I feel a little uneasy in my heart, I hope it won't be that Rou Lan has forgotten me.
Finally, he waited for Princess Changle's Luan Jia. When Li Jun saw the emperor's aunt in a princess dress walking towards him with a smile, his eyes widened. He still remembered the appearance of the emperor's aunt, but now it seems, Obviously there is no change in appearance, but it seems to have changed to another person, that gentle and elegant, calm and joyful look, makes people feel admiration and envy.
After the welcome ceremony in the suburbs, at this time, from among the palace maids standing behind Luan Jia, a pretty and lovely little girl rushed out, grabbed Li Jun's sleeve, and said eagerly, "Brother Jun, do you still remember? blue."
Li Jun looked at the familiar little girl, and the memories of the past came back to his mind almost immediately. At this moment, he forgot all etiquette, reached out and hugged the little girl like in the past, and said happily: "Lanlan, you are back. "Why didn't you write to me for two years? I thought you didn't remember me. Mr. Jiang, no, did my uncle bully you? If so, I'll go and tell my mother, and my mother will definitely get it back for you."
Rou Lan looked at Li Jun, who had become handsome and handsome as her childishness subsided, and suddenly burst into tears and said, "Daddy bullies me, and he won't let me send a letter to Brother Jun." The thick stack of letters were all letters that were written but could not be sent. Li Jun only felt that there was some moisture in his eyes for some reason. At this time, he had already remembered that he couldn't lose his temper in front of people. He tried his best to raise his head not to let the tears fall. , Lanlan will be delayed on the road for a long time as a letter." Rou Lan then burst into a smile. Li Jun looked behind him with a guilty conscience, but fortunately, those officials were very knowledgeable and avoided far away. Li Jun breathed a sigh of relief and put Rou Lan down. When he looked up, he saw Princess Changle's smile. Her face flushed, and she said, "Aunt Huang, the grandfather, grandmother, father and mother are all waiting for you." Princess Changle smiled and took Roulan's little hand, and said, "Okay, then we'll go on our way soon. Let's go." After speaking, he led Rou Lan to Luan Jia, and Zhou Shangyi also sent Shen'er to Luan Jia. Now that she has entered Chang'an, it is inconvenient for Li Lin to sit on Luan Jia. Out of the corner of her eyes, Princess Changle saw Li Lin, who looked stubborn, and whispered a word to Li Jun before getting on Luan Jia.
After Luan Jia set off, Li Jun walked up to Li Lin and said gently, "You are Lin's younger brother, how about riding with me?"
There was a hint of warmth in Li Lin's eyes, who had originally looked a little indifferent, and the sourness that had just left him to talk to Li Jun because of Rou Lan gradually dissipated. He was not good at words and said coldly: "I can ride a horse myself."
Li Jun said with a surprised look in his eyes: "You can ride horses at a young age, which is really amazing." He asked the guard to lead a royal horse and said with a smile: "This is the royal horse that my father gave me, and it has a very docile temperament. Don't be afraid." Li Lin nodded woodenly. He was still young, but the saddles on this imperial horse were specially made, so after Li Lin got on the horse, he quickly controlled the horse and followed Luan Jia and Li Jun to Mingde Gate. Along the way, Li Jun asked Li Lin various questions from time to time. While Li Jun felt a little wordy, Li Lin also felt warmer in his heart. It seemed that he would not be too sad in Chang'an.
When Princess Changle walked into the Cining Palace where the Queen Mother lived, she saw her mother's loving eyes at a glance. She couldn't help crying, and stepped forward to bow down gracefully. The Changsun family stepped forward to pick up her beloved daughter and was delighted to see her beloved daughter's face shining brightly. , not like the haggard appearance before, the mother and daughter said a few homely words, and the eldest grandson took her daughter and asked her to sit beside him. Princess Changle then saw that Concubine Yan Gui was sitting next to her, and quickly got up to greet her. In the past few years, although Concubine Yan was still favored, but because of the estrangement between her beloved son and the current emperor, her appearance was a bit old. The news from the palace spread quickly. She had long known that Princess Changle had brought her own grandson. Although she was a little annoyed that Qin Zheng had affected her beloved son, in any case, if Qin Zheng had not committed suicide, I was afraid that things would be more difficult. Li Lin is her heart. If it is not a last resort, she will not let King Qi bring Li Lin to the battlefield. This time I heard that Princess Changle brought Li Lin back, and she is very grateful to Princess Changle, and she also I heard that Changle's concubine went to Zezhou to join the army. In the future, the honor and disgrace of the beloved son may depend on Jiang Zhe and his wife, so Concubine Yan kindly supported Changle and said, "Zhener, I heard that you brought Rou Lan and Shen'er came over, my sister has long thought of her grandson, so I'll bring them in soon."
After hearing this, the Empress Dowager clapped her hands and said, "Sister, are you saying that Aijia is confused? She originally thought of letting the children in, but when she saw what Zhener was, she forgot everything. Tian Shanggong, hurry up and announce the children. Come in."
Not long after, Zhou Shangyi held Jiang Shen in person, Rou Lan and Li Lin walked in behind the prince Li Jun, but Li Jun was reluctant to part with Rou Lan for a while, so he also followed.
The Empress Dowager Zhangsun first waved her hand to let Rou Lan come closer, hugged her on her lap, and said, "Little Lanlan, do you still remember Aijia?"
Rou Lan's eyes flashed with excitement, she grabbed the Queen Mother and said, "Remember, Lan Lan misses the Empress and Grandpa the Emperor very much."
The Queen Mother said kindly: "Now that you are called Zhen'er's mother, you should change your name to Aijia's grandmother. The Emperor Taishang has been talking about you from time to time in the past two years, but today he is hunting for excuses. Alas, who made him so good-faced? I remember that I didn't agree with Zhen'er and your father's marriage, I'm worried that you will show him."
Everyone felt funny when they heard it, but they all held back. The queen mother can say that, but they can't laugh at the emperor.
Then the queen mother said again: "Okay, quickly bring Shen'er over and let the Ai family see this little grandson."
Princess Changle personally took her beloved son and held it to the Queen Mother, Rou Lan jumped off the Queen Mother's lap obediently, the Queen Mother took the little baby, tears flashed in her eyes, this is her grandson with blood and blood, she naturally felt in her heart Love pole. Jiang Shen is also very energetic, not afraid of life at all, although even walking is staggering, basically still in the crawling stage, but it does not prevent him from touching the Queen Mother's phoenix crown with his small hands. After kissing for a long time, the queen mother suddenly asked, "Why hasn't the queen come over yet? Didn't she say she would come over early this morning?"
Tian Shanggong respectfully said: "Qi reported to the queen mother, the empress was supposed to come, but Duan Cairen suddenly had abdominal pain this morning, I am afraid that she will give birth prematurely. ."
The Empress Dowager sighed and said: "The queen is indeed virtuous, and the emperor's heir is difficult, so far only Jun'er is a direct son. If there is any accident, wouldn't it make the emperor worried, now the court is not quiet, and the border is fighting again, thanks to the queen's virtuousness Internal helper. Four months ago, if it wasn't for the empress to intervene in person, I'm afraid Duan Cairen wouldn't be able to keep this child."
Seeing that Princess Changle was a little strange, Tai Concubine Yan Gui said: "This is also a tragic incident in the palace. After the emperor ascended the throne, he instructed the Ministry of Rites to abolish the imperial palace Pinyi and determine the throne of the inner court, followed by the empress, the four concubines Gui, Xian, Shu, De, and Zhaoyi. , Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan, Xiuyi, Xiurong, Xiuyuan, Chongyi, Chongrong, and Chongyuan are nine concubines, nine are Jieyu, nine are beautiful, nine are talented, and the rest are all abolished.
Concubine Yong is naturally the right middle palace. Both Zhao and Yun have been concubines for many years and have given birth to princesses, so Zhao conferred Xian concubine, Yun concubine De concubine, because the harem was too cold, so the empress dowager Xia Yizhi chose a beautiful girl, the most outstanding of which was Sima Xiuai, the head of the Yonghe Palace. This girl is a little spoiled, but she is talented and beautiful, but she has a vicious heart. Duan Cairen lived in the Lixiang Pavilion in Yonghe Palace. Duan Cairen was born in a poor family and had a soft temperament. The emperor was lucky twice and became pregnant. This talented person was not favored, and he was a little confused. However, Sima Xiu'ai knew about it first, so he broke into Lixiang Pavilion with his cronies and forced Duan Cairen to drink abortion pills. The palaces of Yonghe Palace were originally Sima Xiuai's world, and Lixiang Pavilion was relatively remote, so she actually allowed her to act recklessly. However, this talented person is also soft on the outside and tough on the inside. After being drugged, he took advantage of the weak defense and dragged his life to escape to the West Side Hall where Cheng Jieyu lived. Cheng Jieyu is a distant relative of Duke Wei, and she is also a general in the family. This girl is born with chivalry and courage. She usually protects Duan Cai and other concubines who were bullied by Sima Xiu'ai. After leaving the Yonghe Palace, he went to Kunning Palace overnight to ask to see the queen, and told the matter. This is a big mess. The queen rushed over overnight, ordered Sima Xiu'ai to be placed under house arrest, and summoned the imperial doctor to treat him with all his strength. Finally, Duan Cairen was strong, but he struggled desperately. He only drank half a bowl of medicine, and then he was saved. The child and life, unfortunately now it is premature again, no wonder the queen is so nervous that she can't take care of picking you up. "
These things are not uncommon in the court, but Princess Changle was still unhappy, and asked: "What background does this Sima Xiuai have to be so arrogant, let alone a Xiuai, even if the four concubines are changed, they would not dare to do it. ?"
When the Empress Dowager Yan Gui started talking about the matter, she asked some children to be taken outside to play and dismissed the palace staff. At this moment, she also looked gloomy and said: "Who said no, all dynasties and dynasties, unless it is the emperor's special Doted to the point of lawlessness, how can a concubine dare to be so presumptuous, now the emperor is very shy about the harem, and the queen is a shocking person, this matter feels strange to the family. Later, after the queen's detailed investigation, this Sima Xiuai She was originally the daughter of an aristocratic family in the former Shu Kingdom, but now her relatives are still the No. 1 family in Dongchuan. If not, she would not be able to enter the palace and become a concubine even if she is talented and beautiful. The Sima clan is also a member of King Qing in Dongchuan The biggest help, King Qing personally went to the palace to plead with the queen, so because of King Qing's face, the queen could only issue an decree to send Sima Xiu'ai to the cold palace. Cheng Jieyu made a great contribution and sealed it. Duan Cairen was innocently victimized, but because he can't get up now, and the child hasn't given birth, there is no reward yet."
A cold light flashed in Princess Changle's eyes, and it was King Qing again. She had some sympathy and admiration for this imperial brother, but after meeting this time, she saw that he was in trouble with King Qi everywhere. Because what happened in Fengyi Sect in the past made him feel more resentful. But this Sima Xiuai's matter is a bit strange. The Empress Dowager Changsun and Concubine Yan Taigui exchanged glances. They were very dissatisfied with this matter. Concubine Yan Taigui was naturally because King Qing was the main character who attacked her beloved son, while Empress Dowager Changsun pitied each other because of the same illness, and none of her sons survived. To this day, so she hates harming children the most. Sima Xiuai offended her, but even though the empress dowager has a distinguished status, the eldest grandson is unwilling to take care of the harem. After all, the emperor is not her parent and child, she does not want to. Too much interference with the power of the queen. But Princess Changle is different. As the most honorable princess of the Dayong royal family, the consort is also the emperor's confidant. If Princess Changle comes forward, no one dares to talk about this matter.
There was a hint of hesitation in Princess Changle's eyes. She also had murderous intent towards Sima Xiu'ai. Back then, she had to kill Jiao Er in her belly with her own hands. She once made her dream back at midnight and wet her clothes with tears, even if it was the flesh and blood of someone she didn't like. But Princess Changle couldn't help but worry about interfering in royal affairs in this way. She knew Jiang Zhe's temperament, and she didn't like to cause trouble the most.
At this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door. The three looked up and the Shang Gong outside said loudly, "The Empress is here." Princess Changle stood up, and the Empress Dowager Changsun and Concubine Yan Gui also looked out eagerly. Go, the Empress Gao looked a little haggard, followed by the concubine of the harem, and after coming in to greet the Empress Dowager, the Empress said sadly: "Duan Cairen insisted on giving birth to a prince, but pity her but abandoned the child, actually I didn't even see the child's face."
Everyone was sighing, and Princess Changle was angry, and stepped forward to greet the queen. Gao hurriedly helped Chang Le, forced a smile and said, "My sister came back today, but I couldn't even greet her. It's really rude."
Princess Changle persuaded the imperial concubine a few words. She raised her eyes and saw one of the concubines, a beautiful woman with a heroic face, who was very sad. She asked the queen with her eyes. The queen sighed and said, "Cheng Chongrong, you too. Don't be sad, this is all fate. Ben Gong knows that you and Duan Cairen are on good terms and will not treat her badly. The mother-in-law wants Duan Cairen to be successful in nurturing the prince, so she will pursue the title of Zhaorong. Bar."
Cheng Chongrong stepped forward and bowed down and said: "The empress dowager, the concubine, the empress, the concubines were originally not qualified to speak. Although the concubines and Duan Cairen are good friends, they are only general, but the concubines are not at peace in their hearts, and the murderer Although she was in the cold palace, she was still alive, and she was able to return to the palace after a few years of amnesty, but the poor Duan Cairen is Xiangxiaoyuyun, and she also asked her mother and empress to decide for her."
The three of them were a little embarrassed. The Queen glanced at Princess Changle from the corner of her eye and said, "Sima Shi has been punished, and it is difficult for this palace to add guilt for this matter."
Cheng Chongrong looked sad and angry, and stood up with tears in his eyes. The queen saluted to the empress dowager and said, "Mother, the second prince was born and lost his mother. It should have been raised in this palace, but things have been complicated recently in this palace. Why don't the second prince be brought up by Cheng Chongrong."
The empress dowager nodded and said, "Ms. Cheng, you are the benefactor of Zhongliang and the second prince. I hope you can take good care of him."
Although Cheng Chongrong was sad, he couldn't help being flattered, and said, "I'm only afraid that the ministers and concubines will not be able to perform their duties." The queen comforted her with gentle words, and Cheng Chongrong finally accepted such a favor.
Seeing that the matter was temporarily suppressed, the queen smiled and said: "It's almost time, this palace will hold a family banquet at Kunning Palace to wash away the dust for Changle, and the emperor will come over later, the mother and the concubine might as well go over now, look. Let's see if the delicacies prepared by this palace are satisfactory."
Empress Dowager Changsun and Concubine Yan Gui were all smiles, and went out in the company of the palace concubine and female officials. The queen deliberately fell behind, took Princess Changle's arm and said, "Sister, your mansion and this palace are all taken care of. , you can live in, but you can't leave the palace today."
Princess Changle's heart warmed, and she held the Queen's hand with her backhand and said, "The Queen's Sister-in-law has been bothered." Then she whispered in a whisper: "What did the Royal Brother say?"
Although she asked vaguely, the queen replied immediately: "The emperor said that King Qing should also be given a small warning, but it is not appropriate to reorganize Dongchuan's defense now, so neither the emperor nor this palace can refute King Qing's face. ."
Princess Changle understood in her heart, nodded slightly, and stopped talking.
The Kunning Palace was brightly lit that night, and the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan finally couldn't help but miss his daughter. When he saw Princess Changle, he was beaming with joy. Seeing her daughter in high spirits, nothing made him happier than this. Shen'er was still young. Small, naturally unable to sit at the table, but Rou Lan was pulled by Li Yuan and sat beside him. And Li Zhi, who came later, asked Li Jun and Li Lin to sit next to him. Li Kang looked gloomy.
After the happy part, Princess Changle didn't fall asleep at the third watch of the night. She took Zhou Shangyi, Xiao Liuzi and a few strong and powerful palace maids and eunuchs into the cold palace. The haggard Sima Clan paused for a while, and then ordered him to be killed with a stick. That night, Sima's mourning sound shocked the entire cold palace.
On the second day, Princess Changle apologized to the queen mother and the queen. The queen mother just pretended to teach Princess Changle a few words, and Li Yuan, who came to hear the wind, excused herself. The father of the emperor protested.
Three days later, good news from Zezhou came, and almost at the same time, the military situation in Southern Chu came. Lu Can went out of Luocheng and occupied the middle of Shu. There is no room for turning around.