Great Military Division

Chapter 330 The Winter Festival Ceremony!Zhongxing sword, give meritorious service, Tiangang famous officials record!

night.

The cold wind howled.

Imperial Palace, Jiaofang Palace.

Liu Bian closed the book, and with a thought, he habitually closed the live broadcast room.

Tomorrow I still need to participate in the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, so I must rest earlier today, otherwise I will definitely not be able to get up the next day.

Liu Bian got up and walked into the inner hall, came to the warm couch, just got under the quilt, a small hand came over, hugged Liu Bian's waist, and took advantage of the situation to stick to him.

"Queen, what are you doing?"

Liu Bian's body trembled slightly as if being electrocuted, and he could clearly feel Tang Ji's malicious intentions: "Haven't we already made an agreement? We will talk about the issue of children after the government is completely stable."

"But."

Tang Ji got up and blinked her big eyes like black pearls: "The child is in the arms of my concubine. After birth, I will also be taken care of by my concubine. It will not delay your Majesty's handling of the government affairs at all."

Liu Bian was amazed at Tang Ji's sudden change, and smiled: "Did the head of state come here today?"

Tang Ji didn't hide it, and nodded: "Well, I've been here."

Liu Bian grasped Tang Ji's catkin: "Tell me, other than that, what did the father-in-law say to you?"

"Just say it!"

In fact, Tang Ji also wanted a child.

After all, in this age, some of them are already mothers of children at her age.

And as a queen, she lives in the Jiaofang Palace and shoulders the arduous task of having children for the royal family. Up to now, she has not even conceived a child, and there will be rumors and rumors in the future.

Therefore, Tang Ji had been looking forward to this heart-to-heart talk for a long time. What her father said during the day was at best a trigger, not a decisive one.

"it is good."

Liu Bian felt that he couldn't be fooled anymore, so he could only accept the conversation calmly: "We need to have a good chat, otherwise, if this continues, something will happen to my queen."

"Go ahead."

Liu Bian sat still, staring at the solemn Tang Ji.

However, Tang Ji'e frowned slightly, and his face was slightly sullen: "Your Majesty, you know, what is the significance of this Jiaofang Palace?"

Liu Bian suppressed his laughter. Obviously, Tang Ji must have thought carefully about tonight's conversation, otherwise it would be impossible to start with "Jiaofangdian".

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded affirmatively: "I know the meaning of Jiaofang Palace very well, and I am also very sure that we will have many children and grandchildren in the future, but it is definitely not now."

"Why can't it be now?"

Tang Ji's eyebrows frowned even higher, and her doubts became more intense: "Which of the women from ordinary families did not conceive and give birth before the age of [-], why should they be able to, but concubines can't?"

"Also, if we wait another two years and the government is completely stabilized, the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty will definitely persuade His Majesty to choose a concubine. By then, the concubines will be old and young, how can we compete with them?"

"My father once said that Nanyang Yin's family has already begun to prepare for the selection of concubines. No matter their background, appearance or character, they are not inferior to the concubines. The concubines are really good"

Before he finished speaking, Liu Bian already understood the real reason for Tang Ji's move, and he interrupted without hesitation: "You are my queen, the queen who followed me from Luoyang Palace, supported me all the way, and came here."

"at this point!"

Liu Bian said very solemnly: "No woman in the world can compare with you. Even if you don't believe in yourself, you still have to believe in me. I will never let you down in this life."

In an instant.

Tang Ji calmed down, her restless heart completely calmed down.

Liu Bian stared at Tang Ji affectionately, stretched out his hand to brush back her loose hair, and said softly, "Actually, I understand the thoughts of the father-in-law, and I understand the worries of the queen even more, but I have my own considerations."

Tang Ji asked tentatively, "What are your majesty's considerations?"

Liu Bian hugged the Queen into his arms and covered him with a quilt: "Father officially ascended the throne in the first year of Jianning. He was only 12 years old at that time, and in the fifth year of Xiping, I was born. This period is a full eight years!"

"For eight years, it's not that my father had no children, but most of them died young. I was even so afraid that I was sent out of the palace, and Daoist Shi was responsible for raising me before finally returning to the palace."

"Yes!"

Liu Bian nodded affirmatively: "Many people at our age have indeed given birth to offspring, but compared to those who died young, there are only a few who can survive."

"Does the empress want to watch helplessly as the prince she was born in October died in front of her eyes like that, but there is nothing she can do about it?"

Tang Ji'e frowned slightly, shaking her head: "It's too cruel, I don't want it."

Liu Bian smiled gratifiedly: "That's right! I don't want to either."

"But."

Tang Ji blinked: "Your Majesty must give the concubine some time. When can we have an heir? If it is too late, even if the concubine agrees, the court ministers will not agree."

"Well"

Liu Bian thought for a moment, too early is not good, too late is also not good, so he simply gave a compromise age: "At least it should be in the future, preferably 20 years old."

In the Han Dynasty, there was no concept of one year old, one year old at birth, according to Liu Bian, after careful calculation, it was only seventeen at best.

but!

Tang Ji, however, was astonished: "Ah! Eighteen? How can this be possible? Father won't agree, let alone the court ministers."

Liu Bian reassured: "Don't worry, this is my family business, I will never give in to them, I want to think about the queen's health, their opinions are at best just a reference."

"For the sake of my concubine's body?"

"But."

Tang Ji was puzzled, and asked tentatively: "Physician Wang said that my concubine is in good health."

Liu Bian smiled and didn't take Wang Xuan seriously at all: "He knows nothing! Wang Xuan has been in the palace for more than [-] years. If he is really good at this, how can so many princes die early?"

"That's true."

For such a reason, Tang Ji was naturally convinced.

Liu Bian continued: "Actually, everything has its own growth pattern. This is true for plants, animals, and human beings. Only when you reach the optimal reproductive age can you give birth to the healthiest offspring."

"Too early, too late, both are prone to premature death, which is contrary to human nature. Looking at the examples of childbearing in the world, the survival rate of children born to women after the age of 20 is the highest."

"I am so"

Liu Bian said very sincerely: "It is for the health of the empress and the prince, and even more for my body. My father passed away at the age of 34, and this is the scourge. I think the empress does not want me to repeat the same mistakes. Bar?"

Tang Ji nodded and nodded: "Well, my concubine shouldn't be like this, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "I also made a mistake. I was so busy with government affairs that I failed to open up with the empress earlier. Don't worry, there is no woman in this world who can compare with you. You are my only empress."

Tang Ji snuggled closer: "Your Majesty~~~"

*****
The next morning.

The rooster announces the dawn, and the sky is full of dawn.

Wancheng in Nanyang was decorated with lanterns and festoons, and it was full of joy.

Liu Bian followed the procedure of the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens, wearing a mian suit and crown, and accompanied all the civil and military officials, starting from Wancheng to the altar of Funiu Mountain, where he officially began to sacrifice to the heavens.

It took about two hours, and the whole ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven was just finished, and when Liu Bian led all the civil and military officials back to the palace, it was already late afternoon.

The Emperor's Palace.

Wende Hall.

Liu Bianduan sits at the head, and the next one is civil and military, sitting on both sides.

"My dear friends, today should be the most gathering of civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty since I returned to the palace. Meng De, Wen Yuan, Zhong De and Gongtai are all back."

Liu Bian's eyes swept across Cao Cao, Zhang Liao and others in the palace, the joy on his face was unconcealable, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were also beaming with joy. This was a rare opportunity for them to meet His Majesty the Emperor.

"Nanyang's development this year, you and I have seen it for all to see. Not only has a great harvest, but also successive victories, especially Meng De, two victories in two battles, and the number of troops has increased by nearly four times. It is really gratifying to congratulate."

"Beside this there is"

"."

Liu Bian reviewed the achievements of this year from various aspects such as military affairs, internal affairs, and court officials.

Liu Bian didn't bother to talk nonsense, and said loudly: "Considering the fruitful results this year, I discussed with Wen Ruo, Zi Jing and others, and decided to reward officials who have made outstanding contributions this year, as a means of encouragement. "

"color!"

The whole hall was full of civil and military applause and applause.

Liu Bian waved his hand to signal silence, and gave Xun Yu a wink: "Wen Ruo, I'll let you read."

Xun Yu promised, and immediately got up and went to the stage to face the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.

He picked up a volume of silk scriptures from the side, read them openly, and said in a loud voice: "The military force is strong, the strategy is well-prepared, the quality is loyal, the integrity is maintained, and every time a battle is attacked, he is always the supervisor. There is no firmness."

"At the age of weak crown, Zhang Liao was ordered to command the division brigade, defend Heluo, garrison the fields to calm the people, and guard against Dong Zhuo. He was brave and resourceful, so I can rest easy."

"Today, I will give Zhongxing a sword, and hope that it will continue to work hard and live up to the emperor's grace."

Whoops!

All the civil and military gazes in the hall were focused on Zhang Liao.

But seeing Zhang Liao, his eyes were wide open, full of astonishment.

It seems that even he himself did not expect that the first to receive the reward was not Cao Cao, who performed the most outstandingly this year, but him, a young border guard who was only 21 years old.

"Wenyuan!"

Liu Bian waved his hand to signal him to step forward, his eyes full of affirmation for Zhang Liao.

You know, Zhang Liao was the first famous general in history to take refuge in him, and during the battle against Dong, he made outstanding achievements repeatedly, especially the battle of Jingshicang, which directly made Dong Zhuo decide to retreat to Chang'an.

"Go, Wen Yuan!"

Chen Gong, a counselor at the side, tugged at his clothes and reminded: "What are you still doing in a daze, Your Majesty has given you the ZTE sword, why don't you hurry up?"

"Oh!"

Only then did Zhang Liao come to his senses, he got up hastily, bypassed Chang'an, and stepped forward: "The last general, Zhang Liao, will serve the imperial court and His Majesty with his life!"

Liu Bian picked up the Zhongxing sword from the side, showed it to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and said loudly: "This sword is called the Zhongxing Sword, which is the same as the imperial court's year name, and it means the rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty. And fight for life."

All the courtiers shouted in unison: "Long live my emperor, the great Han is prosperous!"

Immediately.

Liu Bian handed the Zhongxing sword to Zhang Liao: "Wen Yuan, take the sword!"

Zhang Liao knelt down on one knee and took the sword with both hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing the sword. The last general, Zhang Liao, will fight for the imperial court. Return the body wrapped in horse leather to repay your majesty's kindness."

Liu Bian helped Zhang Liao up with his own hands: "Wen Yuan please get up quickly."

After Zhang Liao got up, he pulled out the sword with a clang. The cold light was like a ray of light, sweeping across the civil and military courts, the pine pattern on the sword was clearly visible, and one could tell at a glance that it was the best sword.

Some fierce generals who were born in the ranks below were attracted by the Zhongxing Sword one after another, showing greedy expressions, subconsciously blurting out, and couldn't help but praise: "Good sword!"

Zhang Liao, who was closer, could clearly see the word "Zhongxing" engraved on the lower part of the sword, and the word "Tianwei" on the back when the sword was turned around.

This is the "Heavenly Power Star" in the 36 Tiangang, which represents his impressive record of leading [-] elite cavalry to raid the Jingshicang and force Dong Zhuo to withdraw from Heluo.

Put away the sword and return it to its sheath.

Zhang Liao handed over his hand again to thank En, before returning to his original position.

Afterwards, Xun Yu took out a scroll of silk script again and read it: "Courageous and resolute, lonely and humble, leading gentle and outstanding, with loyalty and fierceness, fighting against the heroic spirit, keeping the ambition in Zhongxia, and fighting against the violent Dong again, there is a lot of love." The bravery of the tiger."

"Sun Jian has been on the battlefield for more than [-] years, and has repeatedly made extraordinary achievements. He is actually a loyal and brave general of the Han Dynasty. At the beginning of his challenge to Dong, he spanned most of China, which moved me."

"Today, I will give Zhongxing a sword, and hope that it will continue to work hard and live up to the emperor's grace."

Without the emperor's signal, Sun Jian had already stood up, bypassed the food table, turned into the hall, cupped his hands and cupped his fists: "The last general, Sun Jian, thank you Your Majesty for bestowing the sword."

Liu Bian took the sword and handed it to Sun Jian: "Wentai, don't worry, train me with peace of mind, sooner or later you will be useful, and then don't disappoint me."

Sun Jian was ecstatic in his heart, knelt down on one knee, and said sonorously: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the final general will live up to his expectations."

After receiving the Zhongxing sword, Sun Jian imitated Zhang Liao's appearance, drew the sword and signaled to the ministers.

Surprisingly found.

Behind the word "Zhongxing" on the sword body is the word "Tianmeng", which complements the title of Jiangdong Tiger, and it is the emperor's expectation for him.

Immediately afterwards, Xun Yu took out the silk book again and began to read: "He has the talent for life, worries about the danger and failure of the country, and the bitterness of the people (mǐn), leads the righteous soldiers to punish the remnant thieves for the world, and leads the lone army as princes." To set an example, meritorious deeds, can be described as incomparable."

"Cao Cao, a hero in troubled times, he shakes with thunder, and fights rebels with words of righteousness. Although Zhang Miao and Yuan Shu are many, their control is better than temple calculations, and their soldiers are clever and calculating. It is almost impossible to defeat the enemy!"

"Today, I will give Zhongxing a sword, and hope that it will continue to work hard and live up to the emperor's grace."

Finally it was Cao Cao's turn. Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had calmed down, he got up and left the table, knelt down on one knee to thank him, drew his sword and looked at him, and suddenly found the word "Tiankui".

The leader is the first.

this moment.

Cao Cao felt so honored and favored that he was so trusted by His Majesty the Emperor. He vowed immediately that even if he exhausted his life, he would help His Majesty to revitalize the Han Dynasty and rebuild the universe!
Next.

Heavenly noble star Liu Bei;
"Hong Ya Faithful, Majestic and Outstanding, Royal Helmsman, Talents Unparalleled"

"Since Liu Bei led Xinye County"

Tianji star Xun Yu;
"Loyalty and upright conspiracy, inside and outside Funing, Wang Zuo's weapon, live up to the reputation"

"Xun Yu has been appointed Minister of the Book since his appointment."

The year-end summary conference was successfully concluded. It not only commended Zhang Liao, Sun Jian, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Xun Yuwai, but also inspired the fighting spirit of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty and made them full of hope for the future of the court!

*****
Yuzhou, Yingchuan.

Wuyang County.

somewhere.

Yuan Yin frowned, stood at the window with his hands behind his back, staring at the distant sky, the howling wind blew away the haze above his head, revealing the brilliant sun's rays.

"Today is the winter festival ceremony. I don't know what's going on in Nanyang. Why are the dead soldiers of the Yuan family useful? Is the head of King Hongnong still there?"

Taking a step forward from the back, Yuan Sui also stood in front of the window, staring at the distant sky, but he had a sad expression, always feeling that something was wrong with the atmosphere today:

"Brother, I don't know why, but I always feel something is wrong in my heart. It's already such a time. If there is any movement from Nanyang, it should be reported here."

"but."

Yuan Sui turned his head and glanced at Yuan Yin, frowning: "Up to now, we haven't received any news. Even though the caravan can't get in, there should be news from Nanyang."

"This"

Have to admit.

Yuan Sui's worry was very reasonable, and it immediately touched Yuan Yin's heart.

He frowned, pondered for a long time, and asked tentatively, "What do you mean?"

Yuan Sui paused for a moment: "The head of the family has ordered that our Yuan family must not be exposed. Sui thinks that it is better for us to leave Wuyang temporarily. If things go well, there will be news. If not, we will not expose the Yuan family. "

"Makes sense!"

Yuan Yin nodded affirmatively, and asked anxiously, "Where's the Tianbao caravan?"

Yuan Sui said softly: "It has been disbanded."

"it is good!"

Only then did Yuan Yin feel relieved, and made a decisive decision: "Let's go, go back to Runan, everything should be safe first."

Yuan Sui bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Here."

The two hurriedly turned around, walked out of the door, and were about to go down.

but
They were only halfway down the stairs, when officers and soldiers rushed in at the door: "Hurry up, surround this post house, let me go in and search, and the imperial court must never leave."

All the officers and soldiers shouted in unison: "Here."

Hula-!
At least dozens of officers and soldiers filed in.

Yuan Yin, who had just walked halfway, immediately realized something was wrong: "No, we must have been exposed, hurry up and jump out of the window."

Yuan Sui nodded: "Okay."

clatter!clatter!clatter!
Hasty footsteps sounded.

The voices of officers and soldiers came from below:
"There they are, hurry up!"

"Hurry up! Catch them for me."

"."

Yuan Yin hurriedly returned to the room: "Brother Sui, let's go."

Yuan Sui blocked the door and shouted sharply: "Brother, go, go, you must not have any accidents."

Yuan Yin knew that Yuan Sui was going to sacrifice himself, so he didn't dare to hesitate. He went to the window and looked out. His horse was tied to a post outside. If he jumped off, he would be able to escape.

Dare not have the slightest hesitation.

Yuan Yin gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and immediately jumped over the edge of the window, and jumped down from the second floor, but before he could reach him, he saw a person showing a hint of prey towards him.

Immediately.

The other party waved his hand: "Take it for me!"

The soldiers beside him shouted loudly: "Here."

At that moment, there were seven or eight strong men all rushing towards Yuan Yin.

When Yuan Yin was controlled, Man Chong stepped forward, glanced at the war horse, looked up at the window, and said coldly: "This is all left over from my Man Chong's play, you still want to fight with me?"

Yuan Yin gritted his teeth and roared, staring at his eyes in anger: "You bastard, I'm the Yuan family in Runan, do you know what you're doing?"

"That's right!"

Man Chong raised his head and stared at the other party, his voice was calm, but it was sonorous and powerful, and said loudly: "I'm arresting you, Yuan Yin from the Yuan family in Runan!"

This moment!
Yuan Yin, who was still thumping just now, was completely silent like a deflated ball.

He knew that the matter in Nanyang must have failed.

Moreover, the other party was able to capture him at such a fast speed, someone must have leaked the secret.

But the only ones who knew the route of the Tianbao caravan were Zhang Chao and Yuan Ni, the dead man of the Yuan family.

Naturally, the dead of the Yuan family would not leak the secrets.

Then
The leaker is only Zhang Chao!

Pong!
Just at this moment, there was a bang upstairs.

Not long after, a lot of heads poked out from the window on the second floor.

Man Chong raised his eyes and looked up: "Have you caught it?"

Upstairs county soldier: "Shangguan don't worry, he just took advantage of the skin and didn't hurt his life."

Man Chong was overjoyed: "Very good, let's go back home."

County soldier: "Here."

When the team escorted Yuan Yin and Yuan Sui into the prison cart, Li Min, the governor of Yingchuan County, came to him: "Bo Ning, have you caught?"

Man Chong nodded, and said kindly: "Don't worry, I've caught it. Is there any news from Nanyang?"

Li Min said with great certainty: "Bonin is at ease, I just received the information that the winter festival ceremony has been successfully completed, and His Majesty should be holding a year-end summary meeting."

"such a pity!"

Li Min sighed, yearning for it: "If there is no delay, I have to join in the fun."

Man Chong turned his head and glanced at the other party, with the same expression of regret: "Who said it wasn't? I heard that this year His Majesty has specially created a batch of peerless swords, each of which can cut iron like mud. It is called Zhongxing Sword."

"Those who can get this sword are all people who have made great contributions. Although we are humble, we always want to witness such a scene with our own eyes."

"rest assured."

Li Min patted Man Chong on the shoulder, and said with absolute certainty: "With your Man Boning's talent, you will be able to get the Zhongxing Sword sooner or later. Anyway, after this day, I, Li Min, admire you very much."

Man Chong hurriedly handed over his hands: "What does the sheriff say? I just have a lot of information. If you hadn't found the Tianbao caravan as quickly as possible, the two of them might have run away."

"this time."

Man Chong smiled lightly, and said loudly: "You have made a great contribution. Your Majesty attaches great importance to this matter. I believe that it will not be too late to promote you as an official."

Li Min just smiled and saluted Man Chong: "I hope I can entrust you with auspicious words. If you really go to Nanyang Wancheng, I, Li Min, will definitely buy you a drink. Let's have a good chat."

Man Chong nodded: "Okay! Then let's make a deal, I will wait for your fine wine in Wancheng."

Li Min twisted his beard, raised his head to the sky and let out a haha: "Okay, it's a deal."

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