The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 379
As commander in chief, Li Ling led an army of 30 to Hangu Pass.

After several battles at Hangu Pass, Li Ling's army suppressed the enemy's continued attack, blocked the enemy at the pass, and reversed the unfavorable battle.

With Li Ling sitting in the south, Emperor Ming could finally sit back and relax, but it was very difficult for the north to negotiate peace with the Huns who came to invade.

The Xiongnu came to take advantage of the situation to loot after seeing the rise of the Gaoshan Kingdom, so the terms of the peace talks they offered were very harsh.Not only did they demand a large amount of gold, silver, food, beautiful women, etc. from Daqi, but what was even more infuriating was that the Huns actually asked Daqi to send a princess to marry him.

When Emperor Ming and his ministers heard these conditions, they were the first and the second, and fell into a difficult situation.

In order to stabilize the situation, it is okay to give these barbarians some money and food, but it is indeed extremely humiliating to ask the princess of the Celestial Dynasty and the pro-Huns, but now that the high mountain country in the south is staring at it, and the strong enemy has not retreated, Daqi is really overwhelmed if he fights on two fronts.

Emperor Ming was very troubled.

But the most troublesome thing is Ming Emperor's daughter Qingluan.

There were only three unmarried princesses of the Emperor Ming. The Seventh Princess had been imprisoned in the palace for so many years. After so many years, the Emperor Ming ignored her and left her to fend for herself. Nian can't even get out of bed anymore, and there is only a leisurely breath left, so where can I go to make a kiss.

The coquettish and domineering eighth princess has become even more insane since she was blinded by a falcon. When she fell ill, she yelled and couldn't even recognize people.Even so, because she was born of Concubine Meng, Emperor Ming still pampered and favored her in every possible way, and he was not willing to send her to marry her.

Then, if it is a marriage, there is only Qingluan.

When Qingluan learned of this, she couldn't sleep or eat, and prayed day and night, but God couldn't hear her prayers. Emperor Ming decided to agree to the terms of the peace talks with the Xiongnu after careful consideration, and the chosen marriage partner was Qingluan.

It's not that Emperor Ming is so weak and deceptive, but that besides Li Ling, it is difficult for the current Daqi to find a general who can confidently fight against the Huns. Rather than wasting military and financial resources to fight uncertain battles, it is better to negotiate peace.

When Qingluan learned that she was going to be sent to a barbarian land to have a marriage, she even passed out to death.

After the imperial physician brought her back to life, Qingluan cried and wanted to see Emperor Ming.

Emperor Ming naturally chose the former between his family, country, society, and an unloved daughter, and let Qingluan go on a hunger strike to force her to death, but Emperor Ming was so hard-hearted that he didn't even see her.

Emperor Ming could ignore his daughter, but the Zhenguo government would not ignore Qingluan.

Li Ling was away on an expedition, and when he heard that Emperor Ming was going to send Qingluan to marry him, the old lady and Duke Zhen couldn't bear it, and begged the eldest princess to persuade Emperor Ming to change his mind.

Facing the pleas from her husband and mother-in-law, the princess wondered: "Qingluan is Ah Tian's daughter, and also my niece. I naturally don't want to see her end up like this. If Boyue was still in Beijing to deal with those barbarians... Maybe there is still a chance of winning, now that Boyue is restrained by the strong enemy of the Gaoshan Kingdom, there is no one in the imperial court who can go out and take command."

The only princess of the right age to marry is Qingluan. If she doesn't marry, then she has to declare war with the Huns. Today's Great Qi has no successors, and no one can take command to fight.

Although Zhen Guogong had been an official for many years, he knew a thing or two about the major affairs in the court. He heard the words of the eldest princess, sighed heavily, and sighed: "When the late emperor was in power, there were many generals who could recruit and fight well in the court. Why didn't you fall into such a field now?"

The old lady said sadly: "Zhou Yi fought many battles with the Xiongnu back then, and every time he won a complete victory, he beat those barbarians to their knees."

As she said that, the old lady wiped away her tears: "It's a pity that he has also stepped down. Apart from our Boyue, I'm afraid there is no other general in the court who is sure to fight against the barbarians."

As soon as the old lady finished speaking, the messengers at the door reported back and forth that General Zhou Yi came to the mansion to pay respects to Duke Zhen and the eldest princess.

Upon hearing this, the old lady's eyes flashed brightly, and she quickly replied: "Please come in, General Zhou."

After a while, Zhou Yi was ushered into the mansion by a servant, and an old friend came to visit, before he entered the hall, Lord Zhen Guo greeted him.

"Didn't you go back to your hometown, Ding You? When did you come back?" Duke Zhen patted Zhou Yi on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Zhou Yi followed Lord Zhen Guo into the main hall, saluted the old lady and the eldest princess, sat down on the chair, and replied: "As soon as I heard that the Huns had invaded the country, I immediately rushed back overnight. Lu, this is not home yet, so I came here."

Duke Zhen joked with a smile: "What does it have to do with you when the Huns invade the country? Haha! Could it be that you, an old bastard, can still go into battle in armor?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yi said unconvincedly, "I'm only in my early fifties, how can I be old?"

The old lady was surprised when she heard the words: "Could it be that Shu Ye really wants to suppress the barbarians again?"

Zhou Yi's name is Shu Ye.

Zhou Yi nodded and said: "I am coming back this time to ask His Majesty for an order, and plan to assume command again and go to repel the Xiongnu."

The old lady was worrying about her precious granddaughter. When she heard Zhou Yi's words, she couldn't help but burst into tears again in her eyes.

Zhen Guogong and the eldest princess looked unbelievable, Zhen Guogong sighed and said: "You have retired for so many years, can you still succeed?"

Zhou Yi replied: "Why can't I do it? Back then I called Shan Yu Modun the crying father and mother, but now his son is here to commit crimes, I still beat the young boy back to his hometown."

When Zhou Yi was young, his heart was attached to the second sister of Duke Zhen, A Tian. Later, A Tian was forced into the palace, and he was deeply hit. He was in his early thirties before reluctantly marrying a wife. He made a virtuous wife, but passed away early.Later, because Zhao Yuaner, the daughter of King Jianjun, offended Concubine Meng, Concubine Meng relied on Emperor Ming's favor to point out the delicate and savage Zhao Yuaner to Zhou Yi. There is no happiness to speak of for a 40-year-old girl doll.

Therefore, Zhou Yi has been trapped by emotional injuries all his life. Although he has the talents of generals, he is a sad person all his life.

Because of the oppressive life, he gradually lost his fighting spirit and retired early.But Zhen Guogong firmly believes in this old friend's ability. Zhou Yi, who is over fifty years old, has passed the golden age of a general, but he has excellent strategies and rich experience in fighting the Huns. If you really want to fight against the Huns, you are indeed very sure.

Duke Zhen looked at his old friend up and down, but he waved his hands and said: "Forget it, I advise you not to show off your prestige. Back then, Maodun was indeed your defeat, but the blue is better than the blue. You If this is defeated by Mao Dun's son, wouldn't it mean that his reputation will be ruined for the rest of his life."

(End of this chapter)