In autumn, the yellow leaves are flying in the imperial garden.
You Miao stood by the pond for a while, thinking about Zhao Chao's stinky temper. In fact, saving the lives of Pingxi's family was not all for the sake of remembering the old love, but if he said it seriously, it was also for Zhao Chao's own good.
After all, the rebellion is a serious crime, and what is involved is the return of the prince and the legacy of the death of the late emperor. All ministers are afraid of Zhao Chao's reckoning, and they know that sooner or later, the reckoning will come to everyone. on the head. Once Zhao Chao pardoned the crime of being involved in the Heike family at this moment, it would be tantamount to giving the civil and military officials a reassurance.
The imperial court is no longer in danger for everyone, and only after this piece of land can be conquered can Tianqi truly stabilize.
There were too many killings, and You Miao no longer wanted to see bloodshed and disputes. Facing Zhao Chao's insistence, his advice was only the first step. In addition, he had other ways.
Qiao Rong was about to give birth, and was recuperating in the deep palace. When You Miao came, it was very novel. After all, he had never experienced pregnancy or childbirth since he was a child.
Qiao Rong's expression was sweet, and this little life was about to be born. You Miao accompanied her to gossip for a few words, and Qiao Rong said, "Did you quarrel with your third brother again today?"
You Miao smiled bitterly and asked, "Does the third brother come here often these days?"
"Come here every day." Qiao Rong said, "I'm so happy, what do you want to say?"
You Miao thought for a while, and told the story of the Pingxi family once. Qiao Rong felt a little embarrassed and replied, "Mrs. Ping also often comes to the palace to talk to me. This matter has to try to save the lives of her family."
"My plan is that when you give birth to your little nephew, the third brother will surely give amnesty to the world." You Miao said, "When that time comes, tell him about it..."
"Put it on me." Qiao Rong said.
"You know his temper..." You Miao said.
Qiao Rong smiled and said, "Yes, I understand what should not be said."
You Miao breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't help but sigh that someone in the harem was really good at doing things. No wonder he was involved in government affairs with foreign relatives, causing a lot of trouble, and it fell on his own head. However, this method can't be used too much. The queen has too much control. No matter which emperor is, it must be done in moderation.
He thought about it for a while, and decided not to tell Qiao Rong that he was under house arrest, so as not to worry her. If you really want to escape, there are plenty of ways.
A few days later, Qiao Rong began to have a stomachache in the afternoon. The entire palace was facing a major enemy, and everyone was nervous. Zhao Chao did not care about dealing with the affairs of the state. You Miao had also heard about a lot of dystocia, for fear that Qiao Rong had an emergency. The matter is all over. The king of a country, the prime minister, did not deal with state affairs, just waiting outside the hall, his heart beating wildly.
You Miao's palms were sweating, and Zhao Chao was drinking tea outside the hall. Zhao Chao could see that You Miao was more nervous than him, so he couldn't help comforting: "It's alright, it's alright."
When You Miao was drinking tea, the tea splashed all over, and he hummed absently. Zhao Chao stretched out his hand and pressed it on You Miao's hand. You Miao calmed down a little, looked at Zhao Chao, and smiled.
"The queen said last night." Zhao Chao said leisurely: "I want to accumulate virtue for the unborn child."
The two princes and ministers looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the corridor together, and Zhao Chao said again: "The queen wants to help the people, I said yes, no problem. After the child is born, I will amnesty the world, and then the Ping family and the Li family will also be together. and pardoned."
You Miao said, "Your Majesty is about to become a father, so he has to clean up his anger."
Zhao Chao laughed, nodded and said, "Nowadays, you are the only one who dares to say that to me."
You Miao smiled embarrassedly. In the silence, the sun was shining, and in the hall, Qiao Rong let out an uncomfortable cry. With this cry, the loud cry of the baby came.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations to Uncle Guo!" the midwife shouted happily, "It's a prince!"
You Miao laughed, and the big stone in her heart fell. Zhao Chao got up and was about to rush into the delivery room. You Miao hurriedly pulled Zhao Chao back and said, "I can't go in now!"
"Oh - congratulations, Your Majesty!" the midwife shouted, but she couldn't hear it clearly, only the maids were shouting in a mess.
"It's twins! Twins!" A palace maid ran out and stumbled on the threshold. Zhao Chao was busy supporting her, and she said excitedly: "Dragon and Phoenix! There is also a little princess!"
You Miao and Zhao Chao looked at each other, almost going crazy with joy. Another guard rushed in and shouted: "Your Majesty, the frontline military report! General Li has a great victory! Da'an City has been captured!"
"General Tu Risheng smashed the Tartars at the foot of the White Wolf Mountain, General Li won six battles and occupied Da'an, and the Tartars escaped from the Great Wall—"
After ten years of humiliation, with the joint efforts of everyone, the broken half of the country was finally recovered.
You Miao leaned against the wall, the sun was shining brightly in front of him, and people were shouting all around him. He couldn't hear what they were talking about.
On the fifth day of the tenth lunar month, the queen gave birth to a dragon and a phoenix, and the emperor gave amnesty to the world.
At the same time, good news came from the north that Li Zhifeng defeated the Tatar army, and the Hu people finally withdrew from the fortress.
This victory propelled Li Zhifeng to the position of Apocalypse's God of War, and Apocalypse celebrated throughout the country. Zhao Chao personally ascended the altar to offer sacrifices to the sky, wishing the coming year good weather and prosperity for the country and the people. Under the protection of the ancestors and ancestors of the apocalypse, the Han people were finally ashamed.
The front-line military newspaper flew like snowflakes, flooding the entire palace in an instant, and the apocalypse seemed to be reborn. When the news of Zhao Chao's succession reached the front line, Wan Jun was roaring with thunder.
However, it is far from over.
When a letter from Li Zhifeng arrived, You Miao knew that now was the most critical moment. This day has finally come, and it is him, the turning point of Li Zhifeng's life.
The first letter from home was to tell You Miao that it was a good time for the Northern Expedition to the Quan Rong. The ensuing memorial is like a stone stirring up a thousand waves. The entire court was shaken.
"We must not send troops any more!" Xie Hui advised: "We finally captured Da'an, and our army has less than 100,000 remaining, and then we will send our troops north and go out of the fortress. If the Hu people attack again, General Tu Risheng will not be able to protect Da'an. !"
You Miao said: "The Quanrong people wandered off the border and bordered Goryeo. If you don't bring the prestige of victory to peace, sooner or later, it will cause serious trouble!"
"Winter is coming." Lin Luoyang said, "Sir, what are you thinking about? Our army is not suitable for winter warfare. Heavy snow will overwhelm all cavalry, and the Quanrong people are famous for guerrilla warfare."
"Far and close attack, just driven out the Tartars and Wuhu, and the rest of the clans must be appeased with tenderness, how can they send troops again?" Tang Bo said bluntly.
"The soldiers in Yangzhou should also go home. The price we paid for this Northern Expedition is too great, and people's hearts return, and they can no longer fight."
Li Zhifeng's memorial was unanimously opposed by the entire court. The ministers had unacceptable expressions on their faces, and they almost said You Miao's selfish words. However, You Miao has another identity - uncle of the country in addition to political affairs. His cousin just gave birth to a pair of twins for Zhao Chao, and the boy was also made a prince. Now everyone speaks cautiously and dares not scold You Miao again, for fear of retribution in the future.
Even so, the opinion of further north expedition was still strongly resisted by everyone.
But You Miao is no longer afraid of anyone. Now that he has an absolutely stable position in the court, no one can shake him. As long as Zhao Chao nodded, You Miao could forcibly suppress all these dissenting voices and push Li Zhifeng's troops towards Kanto.
Zhao Chao sat on the highest position, silently responding, You Miao turned around, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you are only one step away, and I can protect my apocalypse for thousands of years. Please make a decision."
After a brief silence, Zhao Chao opened his mouth.
"Recall Li Zhifeng and order Tu Risheng to stay in Da'an and withdraw his troops."
You Miao stayed on the spot, and the courtiers nodded, all of them "knowing about this earlier", Zhao Chao was about to leave, but You Miao said: "Your Majesty!"
"I have made up my mind, I don't need to say more."
Zhao Chao left, and the ministers dispersed, leaving You Miao standing alone in the hall, her figure dragged by the setting sun and reflected on the window panes.