Qingchuan History

Chapter 836
On May [-]th, the Eldest Princess brought her youngest son Ji Chen into the palace and moved out of the Chonghua Palace where she lived in front of the pavilion. When she hung Yingdao's string of eaves bells on the verandah, the new military report had just entered the palace gate.

The emperor and the empress are not here. Recently, Chai Zhan and Ji Ping presided over the court meeting, and the eldest princess and King Ning jointly listened to the government.

"Wei country's wolf is ambitious, took advantage of other countries' rebellion twice, and joined the melee. This time it has intensified. It not only helps the rebels in the new area and the southern Bai country, but also invades Qibei with heavy troops. Now Meizhou has been besieged for more than two days, and the city has been destroyed. Immediately, we need to come up with countermeasures!"

Meizhou is the largest city in the north, located at an important point, and it is the last hurdle to go deep into the hinterland of Daqi.There are [-] guards in the city, and according to the military newspaper, there are only [-] Wei troops besieging the city.

"A big city is easy to defend." Chief Chai Zhan stroked his beard, "It is not without precedent that a few thousand men resisted an attack by an army of [-]. Mei Zhou is fine for the time being."

The national war broke out everywhere, and the generals came out one after another to support everywhere. There are not many generals left in the court, and there are even fewer generals who understand why Chai Zhan has a plan.The civil servants should be a little hesitant:
"According to the general's wishes, there is no need for any countermeasures on the court side. I will wait for the king's salary. When the lord is not here, just sit in the hall and wait for the outcome of the victory?"

Chai Zhan led the army for half his life, and he was not good at words, so he nodded and said, "At present."

"you--"

"The general's words are true." But he heard a young boy's voice from behind the Mingluan Palace. It was childish, but serious, reminding people of Imakami, who was enthroned at the beginning of 14 years old.

The first thing that catches the eye is the polyester inkstone.

The person behind him was smaller and shorter, with his hands behind his back but with a strong imposing manner, it was the thirteenth prince Gu Xingmo.

The little Highness was delicate and frail and had been raised in Xiling for many years. It was the first time for him to stand in front of the courtiers like this.

It doesn't look very frail.It is a bit thin, which is a common symptom of boys at this age who grow taller but not gain weight. However, his shoulders are straight, his arms are stretched, and his steps are sonorous and powerful, but he looks like a martial artist who has been practicing for many years.

His expression and attitude also resembled the 14-year-old Gu Xinglang, and the officials suddenly thought that His Highness Thirteen was 13 years old this year, and he was indeed about the same age as the lord when he ascended the throne.

I was a little stunned for a moment, and I had the illusion that time was reversed.Unexpectedly, Chunyue and King Ning looked at each other.

"Elder Sister, Seventh Brother, forgive me." Gu Xingmo turned around and bowed, "Your brother must be allowed to stay in the back of the hall. Hearing just now, I really couldn't hold back."

Neither the lord nor the central palace is present, and there is no heir apparent. It is the usual practice for the eldest princess and the most trusted prince to be in charge of the government.Let the thirteen princes who are still young and have not been crowned king hide in the back of the palace, but there is a sense of sneaking.

"You have an order. During this period, His Highness Thirteenth is allowed to attend the court meeting." Wen Chunyue said, "This palace thinks that 13th is too young to be able to discuss affairs. If he is in the hall, he may affect the advice of the ministers and workers, so he ordered him , stay at the back of the palace."

All the ministers were still puzzled, and they all looked at the inkstone at the same time.

"Reporting to my lords, it is indeed the order of your superiors." Diyan stepped forward and respected himself.

Gu Xinglang once patrolled the whole territory of Daqi and ordered to prepare for the war, and this matter has already spread widely.Then it is not surprising that the palace received secret decrees during this period—their lords are always so friendly and distant, and their behavior has become more and more distant in the past year, making people unpredictable.

"Dare to ask Lord Diyan, is it true that your majesty has gone to the west again as rumored?"

Di Yan thought about it for a while and seemed to be in a dilemma, and said for a moment: "Your Majesty has indeed said that you will go to the west of the Western Region to find out."

All the officials changed their colors, "At the moment of the national war, Qingchuan is restless, what is your intention to do when you go to that remote place?"

"Presumptuous." Gu Chunyue said coldly.

The speaker knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, so he didn't continue, his face was anxious but he couldn't help it.

"Your Majesty ordered the whole territory to prepare for war, and within a short time, the enemy army really came." Seeing Gu Xingmo standing on the second level of the Jade Rank, he said eloquently, "It can be seen that although Shengjia is away, he knows the current situation like the palm of his hand, and he will win thousands of miles. As a minister, you should rest assured."

The wording and tone of his speech are extremely mature, with the power of calming people's hearts, Manchu Wenwu was stunned again.

"As for what General Cai said just now, this hall agrees. Wei's army besieged the city but did not attack it. They should understand that this city is difficult to attack. Rather than fighting to destroy themselves, it is better to wait and consume. However, Meizhou has abundant supplies, and the army has a large number of people. Closing the gates of the city and supplying them for ten days and a half months is no problem. Ten days and a half months, we can afford it, but Weiqi may not be, once the northern border is won and the frontier army goes south, they will have no chance to escape, and the whole army will be wiped out."

It was quiet down there.

"We can think of this, why can't the other party think of it? If they can't wait because of this, will they launch a strong attack tomorrow, or right now?" a civil official asked.

"Meizhou City has a high wall and thick walls, and its combat power should not be underestimated. [-] defenders are against [-] attackers. Counting the defender's own advantages," Gu Xingmo said to Chai Zhan, "It will be difficult to defeat."

"Your Highness is clear."

"However, the war in the northern border has been strange since the beginning. There have been rumors of inner ghosts, and many arrangements have been known in advance, resulting in heavy casualties. In such a situation, how can we hope for the border army? I'm afraid, there will be no success. , the Wei army continued to go south, Mei Yiwan was enough to defend against 15, but what about [-]? [-]?" Another person chased after him.

"For more than ten days in the battle in the northern border, our side suffered heavy losses, and the opponent was not without casualties. This is one of them. Attack, killing nearly ten thousand enemies, this is the second; the situation of the battle has turned around, at least the decline has been contained, do you really think that the Wei army can still have 15 or [-] left to attack Meizhou?"

This analysis is comprehensive, and the sentence is at the key point.All the ministers looked at the young boy on the steps with complicated expressions.

But Gu Xingmo walked down slowly, walked up to Chai Zhan, and bowed his hands.

"I dare not." Chai Zhan hastily cupped his hands in return.

"Mei Zhou is fine for the time being, but this hall is indeed the same as all the ministers and workers. I am in a state of mind, and I still have questions I want to ask the general."

"Your Highness, there is no harm in asking."

"At present, my Daqi is under siege by two countries. It should be said that the three countries are besieged." At this point, it is easy to clarify the situation by mentioning the rebellion of the Yin country. The battle situation on both sides is incomprehensible. This hall is thinking privately, why not concentrate firepower to take down one side first, so that the tense situation can be relieved, and it is also a comfort to the courtiers, common people, and even the soldiers who are bathed in blood."

All the officials felt that it was reasonable, and they all said yes.Chai Zhan pondered for a moment, "Your Highness, do you want to send some forbidden troops to the border?"

Gu Xingmo nodded.

"His Highness prefers, which one should be settled first?"

"Bai Guo."

There was a moment of silence in Mingluan Hall.

"At first glance, the southern border is fighting against the White Kingdom, but it is actually fighting against the two countries." Finally, Ji Ping, who had been silent all along, said, "The Wei Kingdom garrison in the south of the White Kingdom has been mobilized across the board. In terms of strength, it is no different from our reinforcements. Up and down. Since you have to choose one side to win, naturally you have to choose the weakest side."

Gu Chunyue had hoped that Ji Ping would not speak since the beginning of the court meeting.

As the years passed, he became more and more like Ji Huan. If he didn't speak, he was like deep water, making people uneasy. Once he spoke, he really didn't know what he was planning.

He was as modest and amiable as before, leak-tight, and didn't seem to have any plans.

"So Master Ji thinks, which side should we choose?" Gu Xingmo turned his head and changed his usual "brother-in-law" very smoothly.

"West side. Among the rebel army, there are not a few mobs, and we have two generals, Shen Ji and Xue Zhan, sitting in the fortress. Once the troops are in place, they will be invincible."

The ministers felt that it was reasonable, and they all said yes.

Gu Xingmo was thoughtful, "What does the general think?"

Chai Zhan stroked Xu, "Actually, in my opinion, it is safest to maintain the status quo and observe its progress before deploying troops."

Gu Xingmo paid homage to Chunyue and Gu Xingyan, "The reason why I prefer the southern border is because although it is a coalition of two countries, it is not as good as the tacit cooperation between the army and soldiers of one country. In fact, there is an opportunity to take advantage of it. But what Lord Ji Ping said is not unreasonable; The general's intention is that the stability of the country's capital and the stability of the country are the best. The final decision depends on the elder sister and the seventh brother."

King Ning looked at Gu Chunyue, Gu Chunyue caught his eye, and the two reached a consensus.

"Let's follow the general's wishes first, maintain the status quo, and make a decision after the next round of military reports."

Near noon, Chai Zhan and Ji Ping led the officials to disperse.Ji Ping was at the end, and just about to turn around, Chunyue slightly opened her mouth to ask him if he would stay for dinner.

He always pays attention to her every move, frown and smile, she caught a glimpse from the corner of the eye, smiled, and meant to deal with official business, bowed, turned and left.

Chunyue stared at his back for a long time without saying a word.

"The affairs of the court have always been impartial, even the emperor and the middle palace, when they should be emperors and ministers, they will not be limited by the relationship between husband and wife." But listening to King Ning's soft voice, "Eldest sister has no need to worry."

Gu Chunyue didn't show her soft and timid temperament in front of others. Hearing this, she straightened her mind and quickly regained her spirits. "Seventh brother made fun of me. This hall is worried, only for the family, the country and the community."

King Ning didn't say anything anymore, and turned to Gu Xingmo, "It was agreed to listen to the government behind the curtain, and you came out so rashly, but you don't care about your brothers and sisters anymore?"

The four characters "listen to the government behind the curtain" are teasing, coupled with Gu Xingyan's unrestrained nature, the whole "accountability" seems like a joke.

Gu Xingmo showed a smile more in line with his age, bowed and said: "Brother, please forgive me, I know my mistake. It's just that Brother Nine is involved, and I really don't want my servants to complain about the court's response because of his absence." .”

King Ning took out the folding fan hidden under the seat with his backhand, shook it open, and said, "The big one with one hand is like a statue. You, now you behave like the king, and return your servants, even if you say you are a half-son." Pass."

Half son, half son.Chunyue frowned, "How many times have I said it, you have to be measured when you joke, what does a dignified prince look like?"

"Elder Sister taught me a lesson!" King Ning smiled and begged for forgiveness.

Chunyue took a deep look at Xiao Mo, "You can't make up your own mind in the future."

So should Xiaomo.

Brothers and friends in the hall respect each other, and outside the main hall, the ministers and workers also stepped out of Zhenganmen in twos and threes.

"With His Royal Highness Prince Ning and the eldest princess present, His Majesty still allowed His Highness Thirteenth to listen to the government. There is no lack of deep meaning."

"At present, there is only Princess Jiayi, the eldest daughter of Princess Jiayi, and the foundation of the country is uncertain, so it's hard to say—"

The No. 3 civil servant hissed softly, "The thirteenth His Royal Highness Xiling shot an arrow in the year before last. It was rumored that several other princes deliberately tested: Your Highness has been raised in Xiling for many years. Its civil and military strategy."

"Then the crown prince—"

At the moment when this sentence was about to come out, Ji Ping passed by and said lightly:

"The family and the country are restless. Your Majesty is planning a war abroad, but several adults are discussing the country's foundation under the palace gate. Is it inappropriate?"

Several people are older than him, but they have been in power for only a few years longer than him. Gein Jiping entered office earlier, and it has been more than ten years so far.The surname of Jianji is very important in this country. His usual actions are popular and his political achievements are even more impressive. Speaking like this is not like asking questions, but more like pointing out points.

"Master Ji reminded you right!" One person hurriedly lowered the pole.

"We are also worried about the country and the safety of the emperor, so we made a slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue!"

　Haha I'm embarrassed, the hidden emotional line is in the next chapter, because it was written last week, I remembered it wrong, and I was mistaken for saving the manuscript!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)