Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 399 Crowned as King
In the endless abyss, countless ghosts are wandering. Some are people I know well, and some are people I have never met at all.

Brother Ji knew he was in a dream, but he just couldn't wake up.

The deposed prince Li Ying, the king of E Li Yao, and the king of light Li Ju who were ordered to commit suicide by Ji Ge were floating in the dark mid-air, sticking out their tongues at themselves and circling around him.

Concubine Wu Hui, who was secretly poisoned by someone sent by Brother Ji, stood not far away, looking at him with stern eyes and bleeding eyes, and said nothing.

There are also two beauties, Mrs. Qin Guo and Mrs. Guo Guo. They are not wearing any clothes, and their pale skin has red spots one after another. They were speechless, but looking at the opening and closing of their lips, they seemed to be saying "I don't want to die" or "Sanlang, save me."

Wei Sanniang, who was forced by Brother Ji to commit suicide by jumping off a building, did not look so disgusting.

However, she turned into a great general wearing golden armor, holding a sword, and approached him step by step! When Brother Ji took a step back, the other party would take two steps forward, getting closer and closer.

As for that extremely sharp sword, it seemed that the sword energy had already cut off Brother Ji's hair, causing him to feel stinging pain.

It's impossible to look straight at.

"Don't come over! Don't come over!
I'm not wrong! This world belongs to me!
I can do whatever I want! It is your honor to die for me!

Brother Ji asked in a deep voice.

It was a very scary dream. He only vaguely remembered that many enemies were coming to kill him, but he couldn't remember what they were specifically.

"Who is the deputy commander (deputy military envoy) of the Shence Army now?"

Gao Lishi replied respectfully.

So I was a little worried about not being able to sleep, and wanted to chat with Cui Aiqing. "

The "Twelve Strong" is easy to understand. The Shence Army is divided into "Twelve Capitals". Each "capital" ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 people. They can be deployed independently and executed in Chang'an and surrounding areas. Task.

Brother Ji suddenly asked Gao Lishi.

He asked so abruptly that Gao Lishi was stunned for a moment. This "old slave" who had been the emperor's personal eunuch for decades also did not follow Ji Ge's thinking.

Brother Ji sighed with emotion.

"I will finally pay my respects to the saint!"

He has a lot of power because Ji Ge trusts and relies on Gao Lishi.

Of course, you can't talk to Gao Lishi about this.

"General Cui, I had a dream tonight, and I dreamed that a bad person wanted to harm me.

Its organizational structure and command mode are very suitable for suppressing rebellions and civil unrest, and at the same time preventing a general from gaining power over others. Its deployment is also very flexible and controllable, and it is almost a special imperial guard tailored for Ji Ge's "stability maintenance".

Brother Ji shouted loudly, waking up from the nightmare!

The battle-hardened general quickly knelt down, cupped his fists and saluted Brother Ji and said: "Saint, please rest assured. If someone wants to harm the saint, then they have to ask the general's sword to answer the question. Ask the loyal and brave soldiers of the Shence Army." No answer!"

Gao Lishi bowed slightly and then exited the bedroom. From the corner of his eye, he saw Brother Ji's face was uncertain, as if he was thinking about something big, and it might be a very bad thing!
After a while, Cui Ganyou was brought in. Because he was not allowed to wear armor, he only wore a black military uniform. He looked tall and steady, giving people a very reliable feeling.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, but saw Gao Lishi kneeling on the ground and refusing to get up under the candlelight.

Just as Cui Qianyou was about to kneel down and salute, he was quickly stopped by Brother Ji. The latter had obviously forgotten who the deputy general of the Shence Army was, but at this moment he seemed to be very familiar with Cui Qianyou.

"Going back to the sage, the sage asked Wang Zhongsi about the candidate for the chief general of the Shence Army. He recommended Cui Qianyou, the deputy envoy of Hedong Jiedu and the military envoy of the Datong Army, saying that he came from a humble background, was diligent in the king's affairs, and had many great achievements.

Gao Lishi said softly, secretly glad that Cui Qianyou was cautious in doing things. If Brother Ji asks this time and Cui Qianyou is still at the Xuanwu Gate in Chang'an, then he, as the deputy commander of the Shence Army, is probably done.

The "two majors" refer to the two deputy commanders. These two positions can each command half of the Shence Army. But they only have the power to command and lead troops. On weekdays, the "dutou" of each department of the Shence Army is responsible for leading troops and training.

Nowadays, the command structure of the Shence Army, after Fang Youde's adjustment, has become a "one super, two big, twelve strong" pattern.

Or to put it simply, Gao Lishi was just a hands-off shopkeeper on weekdays. He only checked regularly and didn't interfere with minor matters. After all, his main task is to serve Brother Ji well. How can he have so much energy to manage the Forbidden Army?

Of course, this is just a theoretical statement. Since Gao Lishi didn't know how to fight, let alone how to organize troops, he actually had to rely on people who really knew how to fight to help him handle military affairs.

"Get up, I'm fine, I just had a nightmare."

Sure enough, Brother Ji nodded slightly, very satisfied.

I am the emperor, and the emperor cannot make mistakes! Get out of my way! "

He pretended to be indifferent and said to Gao Lishi: "Go and call Cui Qianyou for me. I want to ask about his military affairs."

The middle and low-level officials in the Shence Army are basically a matter of his words. And there is no need to inform Brother Ji. He also decided where a certain unit of the Shence Army was going to change defenses.

"One Super" refers to Gao Lishi, who has always been the chief commander of the Shence Army, no matter how the deputy commander is changed. Gao Lishi firmly grasped the power of personnel appointment and dismissal and military dispatch.

Each "du" has a chief and deputy "du commander", who can act alone according to the holy orders, or several "dus" can be combined into one army, under the unified command of the deputy commander of the Shence Army.

"Back to the saint, I will live in the row of houses outside Huaqing Palace. I will be there whenever I call."

At that time, the sage thought that Cui Qianyou had nothing to do with any family in Guanzhong, so he invited him to come to Huaqing Palace for an examination, and he decided on the spot. "

His identity determines that he cannot get close to the Guanlong family.

Cui Qianyou was barely a confidant of Wang Zhongsi, but he had little connection with him. He was born in Hebei and his family was not in Guanzhong.

So Brother Ji is very relieved about this.

Brother Ji sighed softly and wiped the fine beads of sweat on his forehead with his sleeves.

As a result, Cui Qianyou was frightened by his appearance!

"Sage, please wait a moment. I will call Cui Qianyou over now."

"Where is Cui Ganyou?"

Seeing how excited he was, Brother Ji quickly waved his hand and said, "Hey, what are you talking about? I'm not doubting you, it's just a dream."

After hearing this, Cui Qianyou's face softened slightly, he stood up and stepped aside to wait for instructions.

After hesitating for a moment, Ji Ge asked seriously: "Cui Aiqing, let me ask you, what if? I mean, what if the Hexi border army rebelled, and might even collude with the Tubo people to kill Chang'an together. Ruoping, you are the mastermind. General, how can we quell the rebellion?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at Cui Qianyou with burning eyes, waiting for the other party's answer.

“Returning to the saint, the best policy is to avoid his sharp edges.

In the end, he will lead his troops to guard Fengxiang, making camp step by step, defending step by step, and buying time for other border troops of the Tang Dynasty to concentrate.

The northwest is short of food, fodder and cloth, and most of the weapons cannot be produced by oneself. The first wave was fierce. As long as it can be defended, after Guanzhong gathers heavy troops, it will not be a problem to suppress the rebellion within a year. "

Cui Qianyou said eloquently, feeling relieved in his heart. Speaking of this, he is not sleepy!

Cui Ganyou was most worried that Brother Ji would ask questions about "loyalty". Whether he was loyal to the emperor was a very "flexible" topic.

If nothing big happens and you have to take sides, who knows whether you are loyal or disloyal?

How do you prove your loyalty to the emperor?
If the emperor doubts you, then even if you chop off his own hands, the other party will think you are cruel and ruthless. If you can chop off your own hands today, you can chop off the emperor's head tomorrow.

But if you ask professional questions, the standards become serious. When it comes to fighting or military strategy, if it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, it doesn’t work!

For example, to suppress the rebellion in the northwest, we have to make a fuss about Fengxiang and hold on to the front line to wait for changes.

It's a bit cowardly, but this is the correct way to play. Going head-to-head with the Northwest Army will play into the enemy's hands!

"Well, Cui Aiqing is discerning."

Brother Ji nodded with satisfaction.

"If there is a rebellion in Hebei, how will you respond?" Brother Ji asked another question.

"Back to Saint, if there is a problem in Youzhou, it will be a bit more troublesome.

It is estimated that Luoyang cannot hold on, and will eventually lead the main force of the Shence Army to garrison Tongguan and block the pass, so that the rebels can only take the Hedong Road to Puzhou. As for the east road across the river, Taiyuan City must be captured, otherwise the rebels' food route will not be guaranteed.

At this time, it was necessary for the imperial court to send a general capable of fighting to defend Taiyuan City.

This is not something that the general can decide and control.

That's why the last general said that problems in Hebei would be more troublesome than problems in Liangzhou. "

Cui Qianyou told the truth, his attitude was very sincere, and he didn't lie.

"Well, I'm not worried about that."

Brother Ji waved his hand, then lowered his voice and asked: "What if... there is a rebellion in Guanzhong and Chang'an cannot defend it, what should we do?"

"If you go east, leave a large general to guard Puzhou, and the saint will move to Taiyuan; if you go west, leave a large general to guard Fengxiang, and the saint will move to Liangzhou; if you go south, leave a large general to guard Wuguan, and the saint will move to Xiangyang ”

Cui Qianyou said without thinking, almost without any pause!
"Why can't we go to Shu?"

Brother Ji asked with some dissatisfaction.

Cui Ganyou said truthfully: "Sage, the road to Shu is difficult. It's not easy when you go there, and it's even harder when you come back. When the rebellion subsides, there may be variables in whether the saint can return to Chang'an from Shu. So I won't mention this retreat. ”

"That's all, I'm just asking casually. The Tang Dynasty is at its peak. If anyone dares to make a mistake, I can crush them with my backhand!"

The murderous intent on Brother Ji's face flashed away, and he clenched his fists tightly.

Cui Qianyou didn't know how to respond to this, so he could only pretend that he didn't hear it.

Probably because he thought it was pointless to ask further, Brother Ji waved his hand to Cui Qianyou and said: "Cui Aiqing is loyal to his duties. General Jia Teqin and Zhongwu will reward him with fifty hectares of Yongye field. You can go on duty. I don't need you to watch here anymore." ”

"Thank you Saint for your grace! I will definitely devote myself to the Saint in the end!"

Cui Qianyou said with excitement. He didn't expect that just in such a short time, answering a few questions would give him more rewards than fighting on the border for meritorious service.

I have to say, it is quite enjoyable to serve as an errand beside the emperor!
"Well, Cui Aiqing must be loyal to the king. My rewards are only given to loyal and fearless generals."

Brother Ji faintly knocked Cui Qianyou and said.

The latter quickly said a few polite words and then exited the emperor's palace.

……

"Alang, don't go! Alang, Alang, don't go!
I'm so scared, so scared! "

In the king's bedroom in the Stone Palace, on the huge bed, Jinskaya closed her eyes and was talking in her sleep. She was hugging Anaye's white calf and rocking it desperately.

And the latter's leg happened to be pressed against Jinskiya's chest, crushing her plump breasts.

"I'm screaming, I'm not sleeping in the middle of the night!"

Anaye was woken up, rubbed her eyes and cursed, took her calf out of Jinskiya's arms, then walked over and looked at the other party's delicate face full of tears under the oil lamp, and couldn't help but feel a sudden change in her heart. soft.

I feel pity for such a beautiful woman, but it's a pity that someone is so hard-hearted, and Jinsi Kaiya is just asking for help.

Anaye felt that this was a pitiful person. He didn't even know that his body had been fed to wolves, and he thought he had found a good man.

She sighed softly, feeling that things in the world were often too complicated, making it difficult for people to see the truth.

Fang Chongyong told her that he would kill the Prince of Stone Kingdom. At that time, Jinskia had not rolled into the same bed with Fang Chongyong.

Based on her understanding of the latter, no matter how Jinsi Kaiya tried to please him, Fang Zhongyong's intention to kill her brother would not change.

This is a business matter, not a personal vendetta, so there is no chance to "let it go" at all.

When he was in Shazhou, Fang Chongyong had talked to her about the principle of "jumping in line".

If someone cuts in line and wants to be in front of you, it doesn't matter whether you give in or not, but what about the person behind you?

Would they mind? When you asked someone to cut in line, did you ask them?
So asking someone to jump in line is a "official matter" and has something to do with all the people behind you in the queue. It doesn't mean you can just give up if you want.

Unless you give up your seat and go to the back of the queue.

In the same way, Fang Chongyong wanted to let the Prince of Shi Wang go, but He Changqi and the others who fought bloody battles would not allow it, nor would the grassroots Tang Army officers and soldiers allow it!
This is a matter of principle.

The great cannibal killed the Prince of Stone Kingdom, well done!
Anaye recalled that during dinner, Fang Zhongyong scolded the big cannibal so vigorously that she was afraid that this guy was already laughing in his heart.

As expected, this silly woman Jin Sikeya was so moved that she was thrown on the bed by Fang Zhongyong and had fun with her. When she was so excited, she probably even forgot her own name.

Pitiful!
"Saints and such are indeed born to be sacrifices.

You still have such an accurate eye for seeing people. "

Anaye complained to Fang Chongyong in a low voice.

At this moment, she saw the door being pushed open, Fang Zhongyong stretched out half of his body and waved to her furtively.

"What bad idea are you thinking of?
I warn you to exercise moderation! It has been crazy tonight! "

Walking to the corridor outside the bedroom, Anaye wrapped her body in a large cloak and looked at Fang Chongyong warily.

"What nonsense are you talking about! I just went to get you a nice set of clothes, as well as a crown and a veil! Look!"

Fang Zhongyong pulled out a wooden box from behind like a magic trick, which contained a light yellow gauze skirt inlaid with many gold and silver leaves.

Very gorgeous, with a strong exotic flavor!
"I told you, I don't care about these clothes that are inconvenient to walk in.

The slut lying on the bed really likes it. You can just wear it for her. I will never be jealous. I can swear it. "

Anaye said with a speechless face, maybe Fang Chongyong wanted to play that "weird game" of putting on different styles of clothes and then taking them off again.

She got goosebumps every time.

"Hey, tomorrow is the day you ascend the throne as queen, so you must dress well.

Don't refuse. Let's go. I'll take you to the bathing area to change clothes. "

ha?
Anaye thought she heard wrongly.

"I am crowned Queen, Queen of the Stone Kingdom?"

"Yes, otherwise? Isn't this what we promised before?"

Fang Chongyong looked at Anaye with a puzzled expression and asked.

"It turns out you were serious. I thought you said that on purpose to coax me into serving you in bed!"

Anaye exclaimed in a low voice.

This is such a big joke!
Although she felt a little sweet in her heart, Anaye also felt that Fang Chongyong was too messy.

"It's not just me. Tomorrow the lieutenant generals of the Anxi Expeditionary Force, the local big businessmen of the Stone Kingdom, and the envoys from the surrounding small countries will all be present.

Can this still be fake? "

Fang Chongyong said seriously.

Although things are a bit outrageous, he is really not talking nonsense. The entire coronation ceremony has been arranged!
Just waiting for Anaye to try on the dress she will wear for the coronation!
(End of this chapter)