Concubine, she rises step by step

Chapter 61 The Princess

"Years ago, the emperor ordered my minister to go to the Mongolian tribe to investigate the situation. At that time, the minister did not even have the opportunity to enter the Mongolian tribe. Not only was the guard very strict, but also people from the capital were strictly prohibited from entering. Therefore, the minister waited in the local area for a month before entering the tribe on the grounds of buying medicinal materials." Nalan Shankun was angry when he mentioned the days when he was scratching his heart.

Huo Jiheng's eyes turned slightly, "At that time, the Mongolian Khan Battelle was seriously ill. If Angqin and Battelle were not in a stalemate, Hua Qing would not have had the chance to return to the capital."

When Hua Qing was mentioned, Huo Jiheng's heart ached. She was his own sister, the eldest princess of Dajin.

Twelve years ago, Huaqing, who was married to the Mongolian Khan Battar, gave birth to a son and a daughter one after another. However, Mongolia was far away from the capital of Dajin. At that time, in order to make Mongolia surrender, the first emperor granted Mongolia autonomy, and only needed to pay tribute and report the situation every year.For this reason, Hua Qing endured too much alone.

Years ago, one day, Huaqing suddenly went to Beijing to meet Huo Jiheng, saying that Battelle was seriously ill and that Ang Qin wanted to rebel, so Huo Jiheng sent troops to suppress it.

At that time, Chang Xiaohe was gathering all his troops to chase down the Rongdi clan. Facing the enemy's front and back, he did not dare to draw out elite troops to rush to the Mongolian tribe.

Hua Qing complained loudly that Huo Jiheng didn't care about brotherhood, and in a hurry, stabbed Huo Jiheng in the back by mistake. Because the children were still in the Mongolian palace, they were afraid that Angqin would change, so they only stayed for a day before returning to Mongolia.

"It is understandable for the eldest princess to be anxious. After all, the Mongolian palace at that time was almost demolished." Nalan Shankun and Huo Huaqing grew up together. Knowing Huaqing's temper, if the situation was not forced, he would never take the risk to enter Beijing privately.

Huo Jiheng frowned deeply, "I didn't blame her. I didn't send troops to suppress Ang Qin immediately. I was sorry for her. It's just that Wan Zheng's eyeliner said that Ang Qin would not act rashly for a while, so I thought I had enough confidence before sending troops."

Nalan Shankun could understand Huo Jiheng's contradictions and struggles. Speaking of the eldest princess, besides the first emperor, the emperor loved her the most.Knowing that she was wronged, how could the emperor remain indifferent.

"The emperor is right. Although Ang Qin was in charge at the time, it was because of the existence of the eldest princess that he did not directly break into the palace. However, during this period, Ang Qin's subordinate Agudamu returned to Guihua City and quickly assembled an army of [-]." Nalan's tone was a little serious.

Huo Jiheng was surprised, and said, "Agudamu?"

"Yes, the emperor also knows that Aguda Mu is a Mongolian warrior. Once he belongs to him, he will have half of the Mongolian army." Nalan Shankun also took a breath.

Huo Jiheng clasped his hands together, deep in thought.

Nalan Shankun continued: "Last month, General Chang completely ended the border battle, and Ang Qin privately assembled another [-] elite soldiers. If the guess is correct, Ang Qin wants to have a head-to-head confrontation with Da Jin."

Huo Jiheng said coldly: "In recent years, Dajin's border crossings have been disturbed frequently, and the deficit during the early emperor's wars was relatively serious. Although I really want to fight, I have to consider the people of Li, and we can't let them fall into dire straits."

What Huo Jiheng said was the truth and also a dilemma, but Nalan was unwilling to say: "Your Majesty, General Chang has returned to the imperial court, why not take this opportunity to regain the Mongolian tribe in one fell swoop!"

Facing Nalan's proposal, Huo Jiheng could not act impulsively, "It's not the time yet."

"But he has already provoked to the door!" Nalan was impatient.

Huo Jiheng turned his head and called out: "Li Qing!"

Li Qing has been waiting quietly outside the door. After hearing the voice, he hurried forward, "Your Majesty."

"Go and invite Chang Xiaohe." Right now, it's time for employing people, and Huo Jiheng doesn't care about the "abnormality" of Chang's mansion anymore. The left and right just want to stabilize their position, and they can deal with it sooner or later.

Li Qing didn't dare to neglect and left the palace very quickly.

"Your Majesty, Empress Empress—" Nalan Shankun heard this rumor after entering the palace, and there was no basis for it, nor did he draw a conclusion.

Huo Jiheng didn't hide it from Nalan Shankun, "The queen has been in a coma and the situation is not very good."

Nalan Shankun worried: "If Angqin knows about the Queen, he will inevitably take action."

Huo Jiheng agreed: "I was also worried about this, so I blocked the news. However, I heard the news even after you returned to Beijing. I'm afraid this news will spread."

"Then does the emperor have any countermeasures?" Nalan Shankun was so anxious that he couldn't sit still, he was not afraid of fighting, but he would be cowardly, no way!
Huo Jiheng didn't say it explicitly, but it was obvious from his expression that he had thought: "After Chang Xiaohe arrives, let's see if he has a good plan."

Nalan Shankun's heart suddenly moved. At this time, it is more suitable to wait and see the changes.

A moment later, Chang Xiaohe bowed in with a solemn face.

"I refer to the emperor." Although Chang Xiaohe has a high position and authority, he has no arrogance.

"Get up."

When Chang Xiaohe saw Nalan Shankun whom he hadn't seen for a long time, he knew that it would not be easy to call him into the palace at this time.

"Shankun." Huo Jiheng raised his hand, motioning for Nalan Shankun to explain the situation.

Nalan Shankun respectfully said to Chang Xiaohe: "General, the Mongolian Khan Battel is seriously ill. De Wang Angqin has assembled an army of [-], and there may be changes."

Chang Xiao closed his eyes in surprise, "King De?"

"If Ang Qin intends to rebel, can General Chang have a countermeasure?" Huo Jiheng stared directly at Chang Xiaohe.

Chang Xiaohe said solemnly: "Your Majesty, in this battle with Rongdi, our Dajin's 20 army lost nearly [-]. Because the battle line has been stretched for half a year, the people have no more money and food for them. If we fight again at this time, I'm afraid the army's morale will be unstable."

With such a straightforward analysis of the battle situation, Chang Xiaohe's attitude is very clear: he does not agree to start a war.

However, the emperor asked him what countermeasures he had, which made it difficult for him.

"General Chang means not to fight?" Huo Jiheng looked at Chang Xiaohe with great interest and said.

Chang Xiaohe hurriedly cupped his hands and replied: "However, the emperor also said that Ang Qin intends to rebel. If this is not dealt with, I'm afraid it will make Ang Qin even more arrogant. At that time, even the eldest princess may be in danger. I feel that it is better to recruit security."

"Recruiting security?" Nalan wondered, this is about to start a fight, is it useful to recruit security?
Chang Xiaohe comforted and explained: "Master Nalan, please listen first."

"Go on." Huo Jiheng said, scratching his words.

Chang Xiaohe then continued: "Your Majesty, think that when the army was fighting with Rongdi, it was the time when Dajin was at its weakest. If Ang Qin really intended to rebel, wouldn't it be easier to achieve his goal by embracing the army immediately? However, Ang Qin did not do that. It can be seen that the conditions for his rebellion are not completely sure. Perhaps, he wanted to use this to negotiate conditions. This is why I boldly raised the offer."

Nalan Shankun, who was anxious and worried at first, was indeed reasonable when he heard it, "What General Chang said has some truth, but will he come? What will be the conditions? All of these should be considered."

Huo Jiheng, who had been silent all this time, unexpectedly agreed: "Master Chang's idea is very good, but Nalan's worries must also be taken into consideration."

"It still needs a chance." Chang Xiao looked at the emperor's expression, and said boldly.

Huo Jiheng raised his eyes slightly, and his gaze fell into Chang Xiao's eyes.

Of course he understood what Chang Xiaohe meant, and this opportunity had already appeared: either something happened to King Khan Battelle, or something happened to Queen Suo Yaoyi. When these two opportunities came, Ang Qin, the supreme leader of the Great Golden Mongolian tribe except Battelle, had to return to Beijing!
(End of this chapter)