In this Northern Expedition, the Chu army swore an oath to attack with great force, annihilating nearly 300,000 Xiongnu troops, capturing 100,000 horses, and seizing countless cattle, horses, sheep and other livestock.
Moreover, all the descendants of Chanyu Maodun were killed, which seemed like a great victory.
It was even as Lu Bu had planned, that he would set out on the road to triumph before the coming of winter and at the end of late autumn.
The good news that the Chu army had dealt a devastating blow to the Xiongnu army, which had been harassing the border and harming the border residents like a thorn in the flesh, soon spread back to Chu, and the people all applauded and were extremely happy.
As the army returned to the capital, people would come to greet them spontaneously at every place they arrived, bringing food from their homes to reward the invincible army.
The Chu army officers and soldiers were moved, but they were unwilling to accept the offer. However, they inevitably wasted some time in declining the offer.
Seeing this, Xiang Yu and Lu Bu, who were eager to get married, thought that they had already reached the territory of Chu, so they simply left their army behind, and each of them rode on the black horse and the jade lion, and headed towards Xianyang without stopping.
Both of them were knights with the best riding skills in the world, and they were riding rare divine horses. With the same expectations and joy, they rushed all the way at lightning speed, and within ten days, they arrived in Xianyang.
When the emperor, who was exhausted but still had an imposing manner, and General Lu appeared together, the soldiers defending the city were stunned and almost thought they were dreaming.
… Where is the army
They were in a daze for a moment, and then General Lu raised his eyes and glared at them impatiently, and urged in a deep voice: "Why don't you let them go!"
How could I run into such a group of tactless and stupid soldiers when I was about to get married
They had no idea what General Lu was so anxious about. They just woke up as if from a dream and hurriedly made way for him, bowing down on the side of the road to welcome the emperor.
But just as they made way and had no time to bow and salute, two men on two horses rushed in like arrows.
The dust stirred up and flew all over their faces, but they seemed to be unaware of it and just stared blankly at the two imposing figures, admiring them in their hearts.
Lu Bu originally wanted to go back home to take a bath and change clothes before going back to the palace to discuss marriage.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he showed signs of turning, Xiang Yu, who was quick-eyed and quick-handed, reached out and grabbed the reins, and turned the jade lion's head back.
He stared at Lu Bu, who looked puzzled, and said as a matter of course, "Follow me back to the palace."
Lu Bu blinked and fell into deep thought.
Too.
In this world, who else can match the wealth and success of this silly woman like me
He helped with the work along the way, and now, except for a mansion and salary, all the rewards were given to the army to encourage the soldiers. Compared with the silly woman, he was extremely poor.
Even if he married Gao... he had to be a live-in son-in-law. He had put in so much hard work, so it was only natural for him to be stationed in the palace! Why should we distinguish between the palace and the government so clearly
Thinking of this, Lu Bu decided on the spot to be thick-skinned and follow the advice.
Seeing that Fengxian really followed his words and followed him into the palace...
Although Xiang Yu's face was still tense, he was actually surprised and happy in his heart, and felt extremely joyful.
After returning to Fengxian Hall, Lu Bu occupied the emperor's hot spring without hesitation. With the service of the palace servants, he soaked in it comfortably and washed away the dust on his body.
After simply washing and changing his clothes, Xiang Yu could not wait to summon his ministers into the palace.
Because the emperor was leading the army in person, the morning court had been suspended for a long time.
The ministers who were handling official business in their respective residences had just received the news that His Majesty had returned to the capital only with General Lu. When they were feeling surprised, they were summoned into the palace the next moment.
While walking to Fengxian Hall, some familiar ministers looked at each other, and saw confusion in each other's eyes.
If it is for matters such as rewarding soldiers, holding banquets, and consolidating border defenses, they are important, but given the temper of the King of Chu, it is not so urgent.
What kind of important matter could make His Majesty, who is usually calm and steady, abandon his army and rush back to the capital day and night, and summon all the ministers as soon as he entered the palace... He was so anxious, so what kind of important matter could it be
Among the line of officials following Fan Zeng, there was a new face: it was Xiao He, who was thought to be doomed not long ago but was only taken to prison to await punishment.
Your Majesty said that we must fight a war, but Fan Zeng was so busy that he wished he could split himself into dozens of people.
When Sui He came to ask for instructions on the order of the emperor, he slapped his forehead and suddenly realized that there were many rare talents among the people captured by Liu Bang!
In such a short period of time, he was able to manage Bashu so successfully that he could afford the huge losses incurred by Liu Bang's Northern Expedition. How could he be incompetent
Even if it's just some trivial thing, it's better than eating nothing in jail!
As soon as Fan Zeng got Sui He, he rushed straight to the prison and dragged out Xiao and Cao, who were still waiting for the verdict in confusion. They were put to use that day.
The reality is that the Chu camp was as chaotic and busy as the outside was orderly... Cao Shen, who was sent to the military camp, was shocked by Xiao He, who was well versed in this and had his first glimpse of the Chu court.
With Xiao He's talent, he quickly stood out among Fan Zeng's ministers and was highly valued by Fan Zeng.
So when the Emperor of Chu summoned him to the palace that day, Fan Zeng, without thinking, dragged Xiao He out and took him into the palace together.
The ministers had different thoughts, but their faces were all solemn. They were led into the palace by the guards.
As soon as he stepped into the hall, he saw the Emperor of Chu, looking very handsome and majestic, sitting solemnly on the throne. He had been waiting for a long time.
After all the ministers entered the hall, Xiang Yu, who had been daydreaming, came back to his senses and said in a deep voice: "I invite you all to come here for three matters."
Xiang Yu was always brief and to the point, preferring simplicity over complexity, but this was the first time he had spoken so urgently and clearly.
All the ministers gathered their minds and listened with bated breath.
But the King of Chu said, "The soldiers have worked very hard in this expedition to the north. I hope you will spend more time on rewarding them."
Upon hearing this, Fan Zeng stepped out without hesitation, bowed and said, "I obey your order."
"Father, please stand up." Xiang Yu continued, "I have no son, but the country cannot be without an heir. At the end of the year, I will choose a son from my clan to be my crown prince."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall!
Xiang Yu was not yet thirty years old, but because of years of fighting and the early death of his uncle, he had not yet married.
When Xiang Yu first ascended the throne, some princes and nobles had chosen to look for beauties among their clans to fill their harem, but this plan had to be put on hold as Xiang Yu led his troops to the north again.
Now Xiang Yu took the initiative to propose to adopt a son from his clan as his heir...
While his ministers were still discussing this, Xiang Yu could no longer suppress his excitement. He forced himself to put on a stern face and asked, "Where is Shusun Tong?"
Shusun Tong was suddenly called out by name, and was stunned for a moment before he suddenly came to his senses and stepped forward to say, "I'm here!"
Xiang Yu nodded slightly in satisfaction, and without warning, he issued a third order that was also like a thunderbolt that stunned everyone on the spot: "The wedding in three days will be presided over by you."
The hall, which had just been filled with noise, was suddenly plunged into dead silence by these words, so deep that one could hear a pin drop.
Shusun Tong was also shocked. He stood there for a long time like a puppet. Under the sharp and urgent gaze of the King of Chu, he bowed tremblingly and stammered, "Three... three days? It's a bit too hasty... I hope... Your Majesty will think twice."
The emperor’s wedding, let alone three days, even three months is too short!
Shusun Tong, who was very excited because his majesty remembered his name and pointed it out in court just a moment ago, now wished he could faint on the spot.
Although he was good at catering to the emperor's wishes and simplifying everything, he completed the coronation ceremony that day.
But this does not mean that he can arrange the wedding of the emperor and empress in just three days!
Shusun Tong was so sad that he could not even cry.
Three days? Three days!
If the person who said this absurd thing was not the Emperor of Chu, he would have denounced it as absurd and fantastic.
Not to mention that he still had no idea who His Majesty was going to marry. Even if he really skipped the pre-wedding procedures and only took care of the wedding... Just the dress for the maidservant beside the Queen would take an embroiderer three to five days to embroider!
Xiang Yu was obviously caught off guard by Shusun Tong's evasion.
He frowned in dissatisfaction and asked in a deep voice: "Why?"
Shusun Tong had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain the difficulties one by one.
However, the heroic and incomparable Emperor Chu disagreed with this and said calmly: "There is no need to be so fussy about formalities... Just offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, inform the world, and inform you, then clean up the Queen's Palace and move the items in."
A maid's dress
—Unfounded worry.
Xiang Yu thought expressionlessly, Fengxian had no maids by his side... and he would not have any in the future.
As for the others, Fengxian was of similar height to him and rather thin, so they could be dealt with by simply altering his crown and robes.
Anyway, the crown and robe that was abandoned a while ago was enough to prove that although Fengxian liked the majestic and fancy battle robes, he hated the complicated clothes that made it inconvenient to move.
If Fengxian changes his mind and wants to have several people make him a few more, he can ask them to make him a few more at any time.
There is really no need to make a special trip before the wedding which should not be delayed even for a moment.
On the way back, Xiang Yu had already figured out everything in his mind, so how could he allow Shusun Tong to refute him
He frowned slightly, and with just a few words he defeated the dazed Shusun Tong. When he was about to pronounce the verdict in silence and leave the court, Fan Zeng, who had been stunned since he first heard about this, finally came to his senses.
He slowly raised his arm, not caring how impolite this move was, and said in a stammering voice: "Your Majesty, are you getting married?"
If you weren't going to fight the Huns, when would you kidnap... Which beauty did you fall in love with, and you must be my queen?!
Xiang Yu looked calm and nodded, saying, "The engagement has been made and the marriage has been finalized."
Fan Zeng's mind buzzed again, and he repeated in a daze, "Has the engagement been made?!"
When was the engagement made, to whom was it made, and with what
As the prime minister, how could he know nothing about this!
Fan Zeng had no idea of this. He was so shocked that he asked what was on his mind.
Xiang Yu's expression eased a little, and he was about to explain in detail when, just at this moment, Lu Bu, who had just bathed and changed his clothes and looked refreshed, strode into the hall.
Thinking about his upcoming wedding, he was in such a good mood that he didn't notice the stupid expressions of the ministers around him, who all looked like they were struck by lightning. He just happily wanted to stand in his old position.
Because he came at a good time, he heard what Old Man Fan said and was immediately furious.
What’s the matter? How dare this old man Fan complain that his betrothal gift is not enough
Lu Bu glared at the old man Fan in a daze, suppressing his dissatisfaction and said, "Why? Is it that the head of the Xiongnu Chanyu and his territory are not enough as a betrothal gift?"
Even if he really felt it was not enough, it had to be enough at this critical moment - even if the king of heaven was present, he could not stop him from marrying this stupid and evil woman he had finally hired!
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