The devil is coming

Chapter 981 Seeing My Mother-in-law
Gou Moli once said that why the Chu State risked the disapproval of the Xia Dynasty to join forces with him, the barbarian king, because there was definite news that Situ Lei, the emperor of the Dacheng State, wanted to surrender to the state and surrender to the state. Dayan bowed his head and proclaimed himself a minister.
In fact, there was no need for Gou Moli, the person involved, to tell it personally. Too many clues had shown that Emperor Dayan and Situ Lei had already reached some kind of tacit understanding at that time.
After the Helian family and the Wen family took the initiative to invade the Yan territory and were immediately trampled by Dayan's cavalry, the Situ family, who had no enmity against Dayan and did not participate in the crime, and who should have been trembling in despair, suddenly chose at that time Proclaiming himself emperor and establishing a country;
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Situ Lei led the elite of Dacheng Kingdom to go to the snow plains to conquer the barbarians who had become a climate and were threatening the snow customs. He completely exposed his back to the Yan people;
Not only did the Yan army not take advantage of the situation to invade the Dacheng Kingdom in an attempt to unify the three Jin lands, Zheng Fan, the general of Shengle at the time, even followed King Jingnan through the Tianduan Mountains into the snowy fields to help Dacheng Kingdom relieve the pressure on the side battlefield.
If it weren't for Gou Moli's starlight and all the savage elites around him, coupled with the Chu people stabbing him in the back, and the emergence of traitors within the Situ family themselves, and a series of other reasons, the Situ family would have no control over Xueyuan. If the war ends in failure,
Maybe now, Jindong is no longer the Jindong of the royal family, but still the Jindong of the Situ family.
Situ Lei's proclaiming himself emperor in advance is a bit like raising the price in advance to give you room to bargain before making a deal.
If he surrendered directly like this, according to the stinginess of Great Yan towards nobles with different surnames at that time, Situ Lei might not even have a "king" title. Maybe he would create a new "Eastern Marquis" like the Marquis of Zhenbei and Marquis Jingnan, and then give him a hereditary replacement. .
But by proclaiming themselves emperor first, and then expelling the barbarians in line with the righteousness of the Xia Dynasty, no matter how stingy the Yan people were, they would still be granted the title of king, and they would most likely skip the title of king and directly ennoble the Situ family as "lords of the country".
Dayan's title system is very complicated. It is not only complicated at the bottom, but also at the top. It is hard to say which one is more noble, the king or the king with a different surname. However, the king is more independent. In his own fiefdom, he can appoint officials to train the army... …
It's almost the same. What Zheng Fan is doing in Jindong now is exactly what Situ Lei wanted back then. Moreover, the Situ family's Jindong is bigger than Zheng Fan's Jindong, and Yingdu is the capital of the Situ family.
Therefore,
Zheng Fan ordered his soldiers to shout to the Emperor of Chu, calling him the lord of the country;
The meaning is very simple,
If you surrender now, I, the son-in-law of Da Chu, can guarantee you the treatment of a king.
If the conditions are sufficient, Zheng Fan is of course willing to "use the remaining brave men to chase the poor bandits", continue the fight in one breath, swallow up Shangyang County, break through the capital, and visit Yingdu for the second time;
But after that?
The capital city of Ying in Chu State has always had a habit. It is not that the capital is built in a place called Ying, but the place where the capital is built is called Ying.
Continuing to fight in silence and pushing his uncle further south, what the Yan army will face is... Chu Nan's damn waterways, swamps and ravines;
Dayan's cavalrymen had to dismount, hold their swords, and fight and chase the Chu army and the Shanyue people in the ravines of the forest.
It took the Chu people 800 years to train Shanyue. The most obvious progress was achieved in the hands of this uncle. How many resources will the Yan people be prepared to continue to invest? How can Chu Nan be settled down?
If the opponent only has one Chu country left, then naturally there is nothing to say. Mou is full of energy and must be killed at all costs.
But the problem is,
There is also a state of Qian, which is extremely well preserved, lying there.
Since the time of the late emperor, in fact, the most willing target of the Yan people was Qian State, because it was soft, tender, and easy to bully.
But it is precisely because it is so cute that Yan people have to put it aside again and again and continue jumping around.
Instead, he went to attack Jin and Chu first, chewing up the hard stubble first, and finally, he had time to enjoy the real delicacies.
It took Jindong and the entire Yan Dynasty more than five years to prepare for this battle. The determination on the battlefield and the leisurely attitude that finally forced the Chu people to take risks were also created by the accumulation of these years. And out.
Although the whole of Dayan has not yet reached the stage of "smashing pots and selling iron" and "militancy" when the late emperor was there, but from the current point of view, this war has also consumed the sense of calmness accumulated in the past.
If the war continues, the people of Yan will have to rediscover the memory of tightening their belts and living their lives.
After all, the troops and horses dispatched by the imperial court this time were second to none. The real contribution was the large amount of grain, grass and military supplies imported by the imperial court to eastern Shanxi through the hands of Xu Wenzu, the capital of Ying.
Soldiers and horses can be used to build strong men. If you really want to be determined, you can do it, but for food, grass and military supplies, one has to grow and one has to build, which cannot be made up overnight.
In fact, Zheng Fan had discussed the current situation with Ji Laoliu five years ago, and the solution they came to was to defeat Chu State first, and then turn the spearhead and kill Qian State.
The Kingdom of Daqian... was the perfect place to support war with war. The regent led his troops to Qian several times, but he really never worried about his supply problems.
So,
Zheng Fan was serious about this "lord", and Ji Laoliu, the emperor of Yan State, and the Yan State's court, for the sake of the great cause of unifying all Xia, would also recognize him.
However, Zheng Fan didn't expect that his uncle would really nod in agreement and go out in white clothes.
In most cases, Chu State will not surrender and will continue to fight until the last moment.
However, Zheng Fan will not feel disappointed. The situation has been won, and he has taken the strategic initiative. Next, it is up to the Yan people to decide whether to continue fighting or stop and withdraw half of his fist in another direction. Have the final say.
The Chu people no longer have the strength to punch anymore.
The horse has been walked and the nice words have been spoken. Zheng Fan plans to ride back to the camp. There are still a lot of things in the army that he needs to solve and take charge of.
Furthermore, the pigs in Shanggu County have not yet been completely caught.
however,
Just when Zheng Fan was about to give the order, a eunuch rode out from Yingdu on a white horse, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand.
Among the Yan army, there were knights who were ready to line up to stop them, but Zheng Fan raised his hand to stop them.
The eunuch also reined in the reins at the right place and opened the imperial edict:
"The Queen Mother's decree..."
He was a little nervous and his voice was trembling, but after reading these four words, he still looked at his "declaration target" habitually.
for a while,
He saw a stalwart figure wearing royal robes, riding half way forward. Although he did not dismount and kneel down, this gesture already made the eunuch feel "tears of gratitude" in his heart.
"The prince-in-law is here. I want to see the Ai family. Please wait a moment."
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The Queen Mother's ceremonial team left the capital. There were not many guards, only about two hundred, and they stopped far away after leaving the city.
Then, a group of eunuchs set up a simple platform in the open space with a screen.
In the early years, the nobles of Chu State liked to have picnics, recite poems, compose poems and sing songs in the wild. This kind of platform was very popular.
After the platform was set up, the knights of the Yan Army surrounded it from both wings.
immediately,
The eunuchs and maids all leaned over and exited the small stage. On the stage, only the Queen Mother sat there.
The blind man followed up with the Jinyi guards, checked again, and after confirming that everything was correct, sent a signal to the back.
Shortly after,
Zheng Fan walked onto the stage.
The Queen Mother's hair is already half white, and she doesn't apply much powder, so she looks a bit old, but she gives people a kind feeling.
Zheng Fan did not let the Jinyi guards come in with him, they were separated outside;
However, the blind man and A Ming accompanied Zheng Fan in.
There is a small table in front of the Queen Mother. There are pastries and tea on the small table, all of which are exquisite Chudi delicacies.
Zheng Fan stepped forward and looked at the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother also looked at Zheng Fan with a smile on her face.
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"Son-in-law Guining, even ordinary people in Guizhou know how to prepare some wine and meat to entertain him well. I, Mr. Xiong, have no reason to be short of these etiquettes.
to be honest,
The mother-in-law's family is not nice to the son-in-law, not to flatter that son-in-law. Leaving aside those with shallow eye sockets, most of them want to be nice to the son-in-law, so that the son-in-law can be nicer to their daughter. "
Zheng Fan smiled and said,
leaning slightly,
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"I have seen the queen mother."
"Sit down."
"it is good."
Zheng Fan sat down facing the old lady.
"Try it, I didn't make it myself, but it is some of my favorite flavors."
"Thank you, Empress."
Zheng Fan finished thanking you,
Look at A Ming.
He picked up the chopsticks and plate, took a piece of each pastry, ate it, then picked up the pot of tea, poured a cup, and drank it all.
The Queen Mother didn’t have any anger either;
After A Ming tasted it,
Zheng Fan did not touch the cake in front of him, but took the cup that A Ming drank from before, poured tea into it, and then took a sip.
Admired:
"Good tea."
"Hehehe."
The Queen Mother covered her mouth and laughed.
"I made your old man laugh."
"No, no, men have to be careful when doing things outside. You can be so cautious and down-to-earth. Madam, I'm very happy for that girl Li Qing.
The man is the god of the women in the family, and the words "I regret teaching my husband to find a title" are not just casual remarks.
Cherish your body, pay attention, and be careful, so that the girl's heaven can be maintained. "
"Yes."
The Queen Mother folded her hands in front of her and said:
"I brought up Tingshan."
"It makes you sad."
The Queen Mother shook her head and said, "Life and death on the battlefield often have to be looked at. I don't blame you. The palms and backs of your hands are all flesh. If he lives, won't you be gone?"
"Yes."
"Old lady, I'm not here to be a lobbyist, because old lady, I know very well that neither you nor the emperor can be persuaded, and they won't be swayed by just a few words from me.
As for me, I just don’t want to be short on etiquette.
Although, to be more serious, I don’t have the nerve to talk about etiquette or impoliteness. If I were the one who made the decision to betroth Liqing to you, now in front of you, I can straighten my back and talk to you. A few words.
This relative,
This son-in-law,
He spread his arms and said, "You are capable and have the ability to come here and snatch Li Qing out."
Old lady, I have heard a lot of stories about bride snatching. A young lady from a wealthy family eloped with a poor boy from such and such a family. A few years later, the poor boy became rich and took his wife's hand back to her parents' home to see her. It can be considered a homecoming.
Unfortunately, this story does not apply to you.
You are getting better and better, while Chu State is getting worse and worse.
I don't know the specific results of this battle, but looking at their panic, I can tell, old lady, that it will be difficult for them to stand up against such a terrible situation.
It is said that the natal family must be established so that the girl will not be bullied in her husband's family, but this situation is getting worse and worse. Now, instead, she has to beg for Li Qing's face and a little bit. Incense and love. "
"You say."
"I don't dare to ask for any other requests, old lady. Just one, would you consider it?"
"You're welcome."
"Our emperor is a stubborn man, you know that."
"Yes."
"You have met and gotten along with the emperor before. I heard the emperor say that he appreciates you very much."
"A long time ago."
"Zheng Fan."
"Ah."
"Do you think the emperor will kill you if you lose?" the Queen Mother asked.
"Most likely I will be put under house arrest." Zheng Fan replied;
Just like how he treated the Savage King back then.
"What about your family? You are more than just a woman, Li Qing, and you are more than a child. How do you think the emperor will treat them? Will he... kill them all?"
Zheng Fan hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said:
"probably not."
They rode in the same carriage back then, and then played chess with each other many times as rivals. Although they were rivals, Zheng Fan couldn't deny that his uncle was actually very similar to the late Emperor of Yan in many ways;
At the very least, he is magnanimous.
"So, what the old woman is asking for is that one day, you will completely win the overall situation. Those who are disobedient, you can take care of them as you want. As for the obedient ones, if there is enough food, you can give them a life, okay?"
"it is good."
The Queen Mother smiled and said: "This is a very refreshing promise."
"How can you not be concerned about the things your mother-in-law orders?"
The most acute confrontation between Yan and Chu, the period of life and death, has actually passed. During the reign of the late emperor, Yan could not afford to lose, and would collapse if it lost. Therefore, from the court to the army, everything was ruthless and decisive. ;
Now, it's different.
This time, there was no order to kill prisoners, and at the same time, using the most direct method of military merit to prevent the killing of prisoners from below was a clear manifestation of the political trend.
In the future, if he really takes over the Chu State, Zheng Fan will not implement any strategy of mass extermination. The only way to achieve governance is to divide the country mainly through division and co-optation, and supplement it with suppression and killing.
The State of Yan already had an extremely mature experience model in the governance of the Jin region.
The Queen Mother was satisfied and signaled that she wanted to get up.
Zheng Fan didn't move.
A Ming stepped forward and put his hands on his back.
The Queen Mother held A Ming's hand and stood up. After all, she was not the kind of old woman with weak legs and feet.
The Queen Mother walked in front, Zheng Fan followed, and A Ming stood in the middle.
When we walked to the edge of the small platform, the wind blew and it was a bit cold.
"I miss Li Qing."
"Li Qing has always missed you too."
"Can you let her come back for a visit?" the Queen Mother asked.
Zheng Fan nodded without hesitation: "Okay."
"Where's the big girl?"
"We will come back to see you with the big girl."
It’s okay for a married princess to come back alone to visit her relatives.
From an indifferent point of view, the role of Princess Dachu was actually exhausted when Zheng Fan, who was still just an uncle of Pingye, brought her to Yanjing to accept the canonization of the late emperor.
Now, although I can continue to use my status as the Princess of Chu and the Consort of Chu to more easily implement a soft policy towards Chu, this is also based on the absolute strength of military strength, and it is impossible to put the cart before the horse.
Will there be any problems when the princess goes back? Will the remnants of the old puppet Chu forces cause any accidents to the princess...
One is that it has no value, and the other is that it actually doesn’t matter.
Therefore, it is safe for Xiong Liqing to go home and see her mother.
As for the big girl,
Zheng Fan is a daughter slave and it is impossible to let his daughter in.
Unless, he also follows, and the premise for him to follow is that Dayan's army has entered Yingdu and entered the Imperial City of Chu.
The Queen Mother obviously understood this,
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"Liqing often said in her letters how much you, as a father, dote on your daughter. She is blessed, and so are big girls. A real man's temper is only for showing off his temper outside. Men who like to lose their temper at home often go to bed. No countertop allowed.”
"You have praised me many times today."
"There is a folk saying that if the mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she looks at him, the more she will like him, right?
Furthermore, the eldest girl also wrote to me and gave me gifts. This child is a master of the soul, but it is a pity that she has never met my granddaughter. "
"You can come back to Jindong Palace with me."
Hearing this, the Queen Mother smiled and cursed: "Then the face of the Chu State will be completely lost. No way, no way."
Speaking of which,
The Queen Mother's eyes suddenly became a little deep,
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"It's ridiculous to say that my married daughter has thrown water, but my son is still here. How can I trouble my daughter and her son-in-law?"
"As a family, I don't care about this."
"That sounds heartwarming."
At this time, the gate of Yingdu opened again.
A forbidden army marched out of the city.
The Yan army brought by Zheng Fan immediately formed a formation.
immediately,
A figure wearing a dragon robe came riding a horse, and then gradually slowed down the horse's speed and changed to a slower pace.
"My son has come to pick me up," the Queen Mother said.
"Yeah." Zheng Fan nodded.
The armies of both sides began to form formations from a distance.
In the center is this small platform.
The Emperor of Da Chu is getting closer and closer to here. He is one man and one horse.
"Meet you?" The Queen Mother looked at Zheng Fan.
Zheng Fan smiled slightly,
He remembered that his uncle was already a third-level master back then because he forcibly fused the spirit of the fire phoenix, which was somewhat similar to the way he borrowed a magic pill to possess him.
Although A Ming and the blind man are also by his side,
But Zheng Fan still didn't want to gamble.
He is not only wearing shoes now, but also walking on stilts. On the other hand, my uncle has almost one foot bare;
God knows what kind of trouble my uncle will prepare if he really goes crazy.
When you use yourself to save others, this world becomes extremely dangerous.
Therefore,
Zheng Fan said to the Queen Mother:
"No, please save some face for my uncle."
"You are thoughtful." The Queen Mother said happily, "Take care of each other, this is what a family should be like."
"Yes."
Zheng Fan stepped off the stage and got on his horse.
A Ming and the blind man followed closely behind, leaving the Queen Mother alone to continue standing there.
Zheng Fan, who was about to ride back to the army, suddenly asked;
"Tell me, if you two attack together, will there be a chance to solve the problem once and for all?"
The blind man affirmed: "You can try it."
Zheng Fan hesitated for a moment, shook his head, and said, "That's all, why are you fighting for that moment of courage?"
Then, as if to explain to himself:
"If the late emperor had the situation where we are guaranteed to win now, he would not gamble."
"The Lord said so." The blind man quickly agreed.
"But I'm still a little unwilling."
While saying this, Zheng Fan silently took out a fire letter from his sleeve. As long as the plug was pulled out, his own soldiers and horses in the distance would directly launch a charge.
"Lord..."
The blind man suddenly spoke as a reminder.
"what happened?"
"More than one person."
Behind Emperor Chu, a white cloak suddenly appeared. In the cloak, the figure of a barefoot old man was revealed. The forehead was very wide and convex, a bit like an old longevity star with an immortal spirit;
On the other side, there is a figure of a man wearing a black brocade robe and holding a sword, but his eyes are closed, but his steps are not slow at all.
The Emperor of Chu reined in the reins,
stopped moving.
"I didn't ask you to follow me."
The old man smiled and said, "We are also worried about His Majesty's safety. Your brother-in-law is notorious for his lack of martial ethics."
Just finished speaking,
The old man's eyes suddenly condensed and he looked in the direction of the king's uniform in the distance. He did not look at the world-famous prince, but looked at another figure next to the king's uniform, a blind man.
In the unknown area, the consciousnesses of both parties have collided three times in a row. Previously, he wanted to hide his figure, but after the distance got closer, he found that he could no longer hide. The reason was precisely because of the blind man.
"Interesting, it looks like a Qi Refiner, but not like a Qi Refiner." The old man looked confused.
On the opposite side,
The blind man also said, "My lord, the person who possessed the troubadour last time has appeared."
From three to one, it suddenly became three to three. Zheng Fan's thoughts instantly became extremely clear. He took back the fire letter and turned the horse's head.
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"The big battle is over. You have worked hard for this small battle. Come on!"
The prince took the two gentlemen and rode back.
Emperor Chu also walked onto the small stage at this time and stood beside his mother.
The Queen Mother looked at the emperor and said with some regret:
"Do you regret it?"
"No."
"Send a proton over," the Queen Mother said.
"Okay." Emperor Chu agreed.
"I didn't care about your father at all, but now I feel a little regretful that I didn't follow him earlier. At least I could have some peace and quiet."
"The Queen lives a long life."
"Long live yourself."
The emperor helped the queen mother get off the stage.
I saw the old man and the swordsman standing not far away,
road;
"Where did you find this person?"
Emperor Chu introduced;
"Two well frog dogs."
The Queen Mother reached out and patted the back of the Emperor's hand.
Laughing and scolding:
"You still make fun of others."
The emperor smiled and responded:
"Son, I lost, but they obviously didn't even have a chance to play at the table. In their dreams, they kept winning."
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