Han Shizu

Chapter 146 Mid-Autumn Festival
For the Tokyo court, the battle situation in Yedu is extremely worrying. Since ancient times, the city has been besieged and fought for a long time, which is not a good thing for both sides.From the perspective of the Han court, I was afraid that something unexpected would happen, and the Ye soldiers in the city would take advantage of it and lead to defeat.

This kind of thing is not without precedent. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Li Congke, the emperor of the late Tang Dynasty, was in a sad city, but turned defeat into victory in one dynasty, and even went straight to Luoyang to seize the throne.Of course, it was Li Conghou's own death, the young child holding the sword, being confused by the mediocre officials, and acting too hastily, which led to his defeat.There is no comparison between the two.

However, the princes of the imperial court were obviously a little nervous by Murong Yanchao's defeat.More importantly, they don't want to make this battle a protracted one, and the treasury can't afford it.Moreover, news of the unfavorable war spread, and for the big man, it was really a stressful test.

Of course, from Liu Chengyou's point of view, the situation is far less dangerous than the princes of the court imagined. They are scaring themselves.According to the front battle report and Guo Rong's private letter on the front line, the situation in Yecheng is basically firmly in the hands of the Han army. Although the attack is weak, Du Chongwei doesn't want to make any splashes.Gao Xingzhou was mature and prudent, it was right to use him as handsome.

Murong Yanchao
Speaking of Murong Yanchao, the most embarrassing person in the court is probably only the emperor Liu Zhiyuan himself.To this younger brother, he was really a little angry, and he didn't understand his intention of arranging his deputy Gao Xingzhou at all.

In front of the battle, jumping up and down, disturbing the morale of the army is not counted. Not long ago, he sent a secret report to Beijing to impeach Gao Xing and Zhou Yongbing to respect himself, please the court to make preparations early.If Liu Zhiyuan was really stupid and bewitched by him, the country might go downhill after half a year.

However, regarding Murong Yanchao, he still ignored it, and only asked people to warn him, and at the same time issued an imperial edict to encourage and comfort Gao Xingzhou.The emperor's face, sometimes, is really unreasonable.

In fact, the problem at Yedu is, in the final analysis, a problem with the generals and the arrangement of the court.But after such a toss, the vigor of the Han soldiers in the city was almost exhausted. At this point, even if the commander is changed, the problem cannot be solved.

Fortunately, even though the war in Yedu was unfavorable and there was no progress, the support of the imperial court did not decrease. From Tokyo, a large amount of military supplies were still transported to the north through the canal.At the same time, Liu Zhiyuan did not conduct micro-management on the front line hundreds of miles away, urging the siege operations or something.

No matter how anxious the war ahead is, life in the rear has to be lived, no matter how difficult it is, the Mid-Autumn Festival cannot be ambiguous.Leaning on the railing and looking into the distance, blowing enough cold wind, wiping his reddened nose, Liu Chengyou returned home.

At this time, the Prince Zhou's mansion was in a busy state. The servants were setting up the gates and adorning the pavilions. With Liu Chengyou's instructions, they were not extravagant. However, it was a festival after all, and if it was reduced, the palace must have some ostentation.The elation and joy in the mansion somewhat diluted the seriousness on Liu Chengyou's face.

"Your Highness, you are back." Wearing light colored clothes, Geng personally welcomed Liu Chengyou into the hall.

As Liu Chengyou's only Ji concubine up to now, she is in the mansion as a hostess.

"Let Granny Li and the stewards of the mansion do these things, why should you do it yourself?" Liu Chengyou said.

"It's okay." Geng smiled, his beautiful eyes almost melted Liu Chengyou.

He probed and touched her belly lightly, Liu Chengyou held her hand and entered the flower hall with her.

Probably in the previous campaign of keeping a low profile and keeping a low profile, Geng was found to be pregnant not long ago.This is a big event, and it has special meaning to Liu Chengyou and the empresses in the palace.The child in Geng's womb, regardless of gender, is the first grandson of Liu Zhiyuan and Li's.

Children are another bonus item for Liu Chengyou.

The eldest brother Liu Chengyou is much older than Liu Chengyou. He is 25 and six years old, and he has no daughter under his knees.He married a wife very early, and there were several concubines, but none of them were pregnant. It really made people suspect that something was wrong with his health.

And Gunn is pregnant, and the previous episode has caused this problem even more.Then, the discussion of heir to the emperor broke out again, but this time, some wise people thought of a good way to "have the best of both worlds", and Liu Zhiyuan set up an alliance system, the succession of the throne, and brother to brother.

It sounds like a good idea. It not only perfectly resolves the continuing dispute over the reserve position, but also maintains the stability of the country. At the same time, brothers and sisters will end up in harmony, and it can also avoid the situation where the master and the country are suspicious and the country is unstable. so much
However, if you think about it a little bit deeper, you will know how unreliable it is.Liu Zhiyuan passed on Liu Chengxun, Liu Chengxun passed on Liu Chengyou, Liu Chengyou passed on Liu Chengxun?Who will Liu Chengxun pass on?
It can't stand scrutiny at all. Under normal circumstances, brothers end up with brothers, which is definitely a way to bring disaster.This is exactly what Ma Chu in Hunan did. There are living examples in front of him, and he came up with an allusion of "five horses contending for the trough".Ma Xifan died in June, and now the two brothers Ma Xiguang and Ma Xie have met each other in battle.

It is said that the minister who wrote this article into the ancestral system is either stupid or has ulterior motives and should be killed.

In the hall, colorful heads are also hung, and autumn flowers are arranged, which is very elegant.Sitting down, Geng took a plate of cakes from the handmaid, cleaned his hands from the bowl, picked up a piece, and fed it to Liu Chengyou's mouth: "Erlang, this is a newly made sweet-scented osmanthus cake, try it."

Liu Chengyou glanced at it, square and square, bright yellow, it looks very good, it exudes a crispy fragrance, it is not big, and it can be swallowed in one bite.

"How about it?"

"good."

Although Liu Chengyou's reaction was not positive enough, it was recognized, and Gunn also spread out his smile, and his willow eyebrows curved slightly.

"Get ready, follow me into the palace for a banquet tonight." After a short rest and a drink of water, Liu Chengyou said to Geng Shi.

"Yes!" On the jade face, there was joy.

Seeing Li Chongju who was in charge of the servants of the palace in the court, Liu Chengyou thought of something, and called him over to ask, "Have all the things been sent to the various palaces?"

"According to your instructions, it will be delivered at twelve o'clock." Li Chongju replied with a bow.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, this kind of human relationship is inevitable.Before this, Liu Chengyou ordered people to buy dozens of gift boxes and sent them to the residences of courtiers close to Liu Chengyou, of course, the most important ones were his old ministries.Gifts are not valuables, but seasonal melons, fruits and products, sent from the heart, without worrying about others' gossip.

In the evening, after tidying up, Liu Chengyou took Geng's family with him and went to the palace for a banquet.There are also lanterns and festoons in the palace, but only for the Hall of Renming.Given that the state affairs are difficult, at Li's suggestion, there is no big deal, just call the brothers Liu Chengxun and have a family banquet.For the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs, he issued an imperial edict to encourage him, and rewarded some autumn food from the palace.

To be reasonable, Liu Zhiyuan, the emperor, did very mediocre things. Maybe Yu Min didn't have any kindness, but he was quite self-disciplined, and he basically didn't act extravagantly.In terms of politics, he can be regarded as diligent. However, in his hands, this great Han country is still like a giant with mud feet, and it is difficult to move forward.

In the final analysis, it was still a matter of employing people, and Liu Zhiyuan was not active in streamlining administration and getting rid of ills.

And in the court hall, those generals of the "Hedong Clan" just kept fighting.During this Mid-Autumn Festival, the emperor's family celebrated the festival, but many ministers outside "welcome the festival", inviting friends and companions, drinking and enjoying the moon in the mansion, which is very lively.Especially Su Fengji and Shi Hongzhao.

It was just a family banquet, Liu Zhiyuan and his wife, three brothers Liu Chengxun, plus the only daughter Princess Yongning and her husband Song Yanwo, and the adopted son Liu Chengyun, there were ten people in total.

Geng was dressed in a woman's attire, and since she became pregnant, he was named Mrs. Jin by Liu Zhiyuan.Wearing light makeup, a little cramped, together with Liu Chengyou's sister-in-law and sister, was called by Mrs. Lee to talk about family affairs.A mother is more valuable than a child, and Li Shi is obviously very concerned about Gunn and Li, and they keep telling each other in whispers.

As for the brothers Liu Chengxun, they gathered together to drink and chat.Liu Chengxun's body seems to be recovering almost, at least it can't be seen from the outside, but he coughs from time to time.

Until Liu Zhiyuan arrived, he was obviously in a bad mood recently, but he forced a smile on his face, and didn't say much, just said: "The state affairs are restless, everything should be kept simple, don't be too poor."

"Don't dare."

"It's been a long time since our family got together like this." Shi Li sighed.

When the family is together, they don't deliberately talk about court rules, and they don't have so many constraints. Just like ordinary people, they can feel the warm atmosphere of their loved ones while chatting.

Two palace servants brought a piece of cake together. The cake was like a full moon, and they were called "small cakes", which were actually moon cakes.The biscuits are not small. Mrs. Li personally cooks them, and the family eats them. The taste is not too special, and what they eat is the rhyme and atmosphere.

After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere was completely relaxed, and he started talking more, Liu Chengyou's expression was much richer than usual.

Liu Chengxun was in a hurry to drink, and his sister-in-law sat beside him, persuading him in a low voice, but she couldn't persuade him.The eldest sister-in-law is not a peerless beauty in appearance, and she comes from a small family, but she has a gentle temperament and a virtuous person, which is very popular.

Probably feeling something in his heart, Liu Chengyou couldn't help persuading Liu Chengxun: "Brother, drink less."

Liu Chengxun also smiled at Liu Chengyou and waved his hands: "It's okay, today is the holiday, I'm happy. Erlang, I would like to offer you a toast."

During these days, Liu Chengxun was also holding back something in his heart, and the matter of his heirs was really bad.

Liu Chengyou agreed, and drank it down.The wine is newly opened and aged, with a mellow and slightly sweet taste.

After wiping his flushed face, Liu Chengyou took the initiative to respect his brother-in-law Song Yanwo.That boy Liu Chengxun, who was released from control, even had a drink with Liu Chengyun. After a few drinks, he became drunk and leaned on his adoptive brother.The atmosphere of the banquet is always happy and harmonious.Looking at all this, Liu Zhiyuan felt completely at peace.

In the middle of the night, the city of Tokyo was still covered with dots of fire. No matter if they were high-ranking nobles or ordinary people, they basically gathered together to enjoy the moon, chat and comfort each other.The sound of silk huang and shengyu is endless, and it has been heard in the workshops for a long time, the sound of children playing in the village.

No matter how miserable the day is, it's tomorrow
　Let's start with two chapters, there will be more later, but I have to wait until I get home from get off work before writing.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)