Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

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In the side hall of Mingguang Hall, five brothers Gao Xiaozhang, Gao Xiaoyu, Gao Xiaowan, Gao Xiaoguan, and Gao Xiaocong sat around his father Gao Cheng with obedient expressions, listening to him ridicule that the enemies of the Xiao clan were still fighting each other.

From the looks of it, the brothers of the Gao family all looked taught, but in front of Gao Cheng, they always acted as friendly brothers and respectful to their father. As for whether they really listened to their hearts, Gao Cheng was not sure.

Since ancient times, there have been countless examples of brothers fighting against each other and taking advantage of outsiders, but what should be fought is still to be fought, and no one can resist the temptation of the throne.

Gao Cheng confessed to the scholars to write a fu with the title of 'Brothers fight against the wall, guard against their insults', and hand it over to him tomorrow for review.

After dismissing the sons, Gao Cheng set about replying to Xiao Zhengde's letter.

Now the Jiankang court is like a raging fire cooking oil, Xiao Zhengde is only waiting for Xiao Yan to die, and he wants to disregard Xiao Gang's corpse and attack each other with armor on. Gao Cheng has no reason not to add fire.

He wrote back to Xiao Zhengde that the national treasury is now empty, and he cannot personally lead the army to the south to express his support, but he is also willing to provide help within his ability.

For example, the Gao family always recognized Xiao Zhengde's status as the abolished prince, and believed that he had the legal right to inherit the Nanliang throne. Lun and Xiao Yi did not dare to send troops to Jiankang to fight for the throne.

The so-called treasury is empty and it is difficult for the Qi army to go south on a large scale. This is not only the truth, but also Xiao Zhengde's heart, lest he worry about picking fruits behind his back.

Not only that, Gao Cheng also plans to smuggle supplies across the river through the smuggling route with Xiao Yuanming, so that Xiao Zhengde can continue to recruit desperadoes.

Although Xiao Zhengde has the title of governor of all the military forces in the capital, he can't really control all the troops in Jiankang City.

At least the crown prince's left and right guards were firmly controlled by Xiao Gang. In essence, all the Jiankang armies, including the Imperial Army in Taicheng, were under the command of Xiao Yan's henchmen. Gang Party.

What Xiao Zhengde can really control is only the garrison troops stationed in Zhuquehang. If the real man has enough hands, why bother to recruit desperadoes.

Although Gao Cheng has never been to Jiangnan in person, thanks to the Southern Intelligence Network run by Wei Xiaokuan for many years, he knows all kinds of forces in the Southern Liang Dynasty like the palm of his hand.

While writing quickly, Er Zhu Ying'e brought the food in herself.

At the age of 35, her demeanor is much more graceful than before. At least those who saw her for the first time found it hard to believe that this demure woman in front of her could kill with a bow.

She used to be the queen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, but she didn't look like a queen at that time. She was a jealous and savage woman, but now she always demands herself with the demeanor of her mother, lest people feel that she is not dignified enough and embarrass Gao Xiaozhang. share.

"Aren't you tired?"

Gao Cheng took the meal and asked suddenly.

Er Zhu Ying'e smiled gently and said:

"Serving His Majesty's meal is the duty of a concubine."

Gao Cheng shook his head secretly, and said no more, he still liked that free and easy Qihu woman more.

After dinner, Er Zhu Ying'e packed up the dishes and left. Now this Mrs. Er Zhu is like the other two wives, Mrs. Song and Yuan Zhonghua. , so as not to fall out of favor.

Er Zhu Ying'e just came out of the palace, Yun Niang who had been waiting outside saluted her, then walked quickly into the door, and whispered to Gao Cheng:

"King Zhao Jun brought his family members into the palace to greet the Queen Mother, and will come to the Mingguang Palace later to thank His Majesty."

Gao Cheng's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and asked:
"Did Princess Zhenping of Zhao County ever enter the palace together?"

Princess Zhenping of Zhaojun was Yuan Jiyan, and Gao Chen received the posthumous posthumous title of Zhenping, that is, King Zhenping of Zhaojun, in order to distinguish Zhaojun Wang Gao Rui.

Although he gave his uncle Gao Chen the posthumous King of Zhaojun, but according to the first-class succession of descending nobles and the rules of Gao Cheng conferring nobles, Gao Rui can only be a Duke no matter what. It's just Yuan Jiyan, and others don't think it's an exception, after all, Gao Cheng and Gao Rui are cousins ​​of the same grandfather, and the relationship with those clan brothers cannot be equated.

"It is there."

Gao Cheng was distracted for a moment.

When Gao Rui entered the palace this time, he brought his new wife, Mrs. Zheng, to pay homage to Lou Zhaojun and to thank Gao Cheng for being his matchmaker.

Nine years ago, Gao Cheng toured various places and married a group of brothers with noble families. Under the leadership of his cousin, Gao Cheng, who was the king of Qi at the time, Gao Rui made an engagement with a woman from the Zheng family in Xingyang. Now Gao Rui is sixteen years old. The marriage was hosted by Lou Zhaojun during the trip.

As for the third brother Gao Jun and the fourth brother Gao Yan, they both got married and started their careers, and they got married two years ago.

Gao Jun married the daughter of Yuan Xiaoyou, and Gao Yan married the daughter of the Feng family in Changle, Jizhou. They were both arranged by Gao Cheng when he went on tour nine years ago, but they haven't been married yet. , Let them take their wives and concubines to work in Jianzhou and Jiaozhou.

On the other hand, Gao Yang, besides the eldest son Gao Yin, had four sons and a daughter, all born in the concubine, named Gao Shaode, Gao Shaoyi, Gao Shaoren, Gao Shaolian, and gave his daughter Gao Baode, when he first heard this name, Gao Cheng thought he was Another nephew.

Not long after Yunniang left, Gao Rui's family of three came outside the hall to see him.

Gao Cheng called them in, knowing that today's protagonist should be Gao Rui's new daughter-in-law, but Gao Cheng's eyes often fell on Yuan Jiyan.

Although the two were separated by a generation, Yuan Jiyan was only two years older than Gao Cheng. Perhaps it was because of the pampering these years that her body gradually plumped up, and she had long since lost the weak appearance she had in the mourning hall 15 years ago.

Gao Rui coughed lightly, interrupting Gao Cheng's recollection of the past.

After clearing up his mood, Gao Cheng asked Gao Rui if he was satisfied with this marriage.

Gao Rui subconsciously glanced at his wife, who happened to be looking at him too, and the two looked at each other and smiled, the affection of the newlyweds was undoubtedly revealed.

Seeing this, Gao Cheng was also happy in his heart, and after getting an affirmative answer, he said:

"Subha (Gao Rui) is now married, and should start a business. Luoyang, do you have a place where you want to go?"

Of course Gao Cheng wanted to keep Gao Rui in Luoyang. If it was released, Yuan Jiyan would be like Wang and Mu followed Gao Jun and Gao Yan went out to pasture, and Li Luo would be taken care of by his son.

"But at His Majesty's order."

Gao Rui clapped his hands and replied.

After thinking about it for a while, Gao Cheng decided to let Gao Rui start out as a doctor in the six departments, and temporarily sent him to the Ministry of Punishment.

After thanking Gao Rui, he exchanged pleasantries with Gao Cheng, and then resigned, but Gao Cheng suddenly said:
"The queen mother has been talking about my aunt recently, why don't my aunt stay in the palace for a few days."

Yuan Jiyan glanced at her son, feeling very guilty, she couldn't understand what the lover meant by keeping her in the palace.

Gao Rui seemed unaware, with a calm expression on his face.

Only then did Yuan Jiyan have the courage to ask Gao Ruidao:
"What do you think, Ruier?"

"Since His Majesty is trying to persuade the Queen Mother to stay, Mother agrees."

Gao Rui laughed.

　Dazhang didn't hold back, there will be more later.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)