Emperor of the Red Chamber

Chapter 102 General Wang Yuan Qingbai

One day in late May of the fifth year of Chengtai, Emperor Chengtai, who was in the Jiujing Sanshi Hall of Dangchun Garden, received a military memorial from the west. He was shocked after reading it, and specially asked the imperial eunuch Dou Ying to send it. Yuan Qingbai.

When Yuan Qingbai stepped into the Nuan Pavilion of the Jiujing Sanshi Palace, Emperor Chengtai's first words were: "Qingbai, your guess has come true. Zangdanjin in Qinghai has really caused chaos!"

Yuan Qingbai was not surprised when he heard this.

"You will go with me to see your imperial grandfather!"

Emperor Chengtai was anxious, and after speaking, he took Yuan Qingbai out of the Jiujing Sanshi Hall and went to settle in Dan.

After Emperor Jing'an carefully read the military report, he sighed to Yuan Qingbai: "This matter has really been predicted!"

More than two years ago, Emperor Jing'an asked Yuan Qingbai his views on the war in the west in front of Emperor Chengtai.

Yuan Qingbai made a speculation based on the situation in his previous life, saying that Zangdanjin, the vassal king of Qinghai, might have rebellious intentions, and Junggar's policy might support Zangdanjin in causing chaos in Qinghai and plotting against Qinghai.

At that time, Emperor Chengtai did not think so, thinking that the vassal king Zangdanjin did not have the courage, because Zangdanjin was seeking his own destruction by causing chaos.

Although Emperor Jing'an believed that this possibility existed at that time, he did not think that it would really happen.

And now, it really happened!
According to this military information, the Junggar Khanate's plan was to support the Qinghai Mongolian vassal king Zangdanjin in causing rebellion. Zangdanjin coerced the Qinghai Mongolian nobles to meet at the Chahan Tuoluo Sea alliance and launched an armed rebellion. Those who refused to participate in the alliance The Qinghai vassal king led his army to attack, and Qinghai has entered a serious situation of chaos...

"Since Zangdanjin has launched a rebellion this time, he will not stop fighting or accept the imperial court's advice. Qinghai will be in chaos. If we don't mobilize a large army as soon as possible, Qinghai will be in danger, and so will Qinghai and Tibet."

In front of Emperor Jing'an and Emperor Chengtai, Yuan Qingbai gave his opinion.

Sure enough, more than a month later, the development of the situation in Qinghai once again confirmed Yuan Qingbai's speculation.

Zangdanjin repeatedly attacked Xining, an important town in the northwest, and detained and killed the imperial envoys sent by the imperial court to mediate...

One day in early July, Emperor Chengtai came to settle down in Dan again to discuss the war in the west with Emperor Jing'an. Emperor Jing'an said to Emperor Chengtai: "I want to appoint Qing Bai as the general of Fuyuan and let him go to the west to command the counter-rebellion!"

Emperor Chengtai was not surprised when he heard this.

Yuan Qingbai passed the martial arts examination and served as a minister of the bodyguard for several years. His personal martial arts skills were astonishing and his military ability was outstanding. He also predicted the Qinghai Rebellion...

Such Yuan Qingbai is very qualified to be the Fuyuan general.

However, Emperor Chengtai said worriedly: "Father, Qingbai is the crown prince, why should we let him take such a risk? What should we do if he loses the battle?"

Emperor Jing'an said: "It is precisely because he is the crown prince that we should take this opportunity to go out to the capital to practice."

"If our prince of Zhou Dynasty has never gone out to practice, it will not be conducive to the future emperor."

"Before you came to the throne, you often traveled to Beijing on business. When you were young, you liked to travel incognito. I encouraged you at the beginning."

"We will naturally mobilize enough troops, money and food to counter the rebellion in Zangdanjin this time. As long as Qingbai does not faint, with his ability and help, we will surely win."

"Qingbai's battle is not about victory or defeat, but about how much troops, money and food he will spend on us. If he can put down the rebellion as soon as possible and the money and money he spends on us is not a lot, then it will be a great victory!"

Emperor Jing'an added: "This time Qingbai was appointed as the general of Fuyuan, and Wang Ziteng was appointed as counselor and minister to assist Qingbai. Gan Jixian, governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, was appointed as deputy general and counselor for the expedition to the west. Yue Zhong, the admiral of Sichuan, was appointed as counselor and minister. Qing Bai. This time, in the name of you, the emperor, Qing Bai will be appointed as the General of Fuyuan."

Emperor Chengtai was a little surprised and relieved when he heard this: "I will obey my father in this matter."

It's okay not to obey, the military power is still controlled by Emperor Jing'an.

Emperor Chengtai also knew that he could not match Emperor Jing'an in terms of military ability.

Moreover, given Emperor Chengtai's superstitious belief in birth dates, if he were allowed to take control of the military, he would arrange frontline generals based on the fortune telling of birth dates...

Appointing Yuan Qingbai as Fuyuan General in the name of Emperor Chengtai will undoubtedly send a signal that Emperor Jing'an has given Emperor Chengtai military power. If Yuan Qingbai can win a big victory this time, it will be very beneficial to Emperor Chengtai. , which is also very beneficial to his series of new policies...

Once, Emperor Jing'an appointed the original twelfth prince as the general of Fuyuan to go to the west, and the twelve princes therefore became the king of generals.

This time, Emperor Jing'an appointed Yuan Qingbai as the General of Fuyuan in the name of Emperor Chengtai. As the prince and King of Wu County, Yuan Qingbai also became the General King!

Immediately, Emperor Jing'an sent people to summon Yuan Qingbai to settle down in Dan, and announced his decision to appoint Yuan Qingbai as General Fuyuan to go to the west.

Soon, Wang Ziteng was also summoned to settle in Dan.

Prince Tengye has been the governor of the Beijing camp for more than four years, and it is time for him to be transferred.

When Wang Ziteng learned that he had been transferred to the position of counselor to assist the general Wang Qingbai in his expedition to the west, he was very surprised. This was a good opportunity to make military achievements and get close to the prince Qingbai.

Moreover, Emperor Jing'an also said bluntly that if he could win a big victory this time, he would confer a title on Prince Teng and appoint him as the Admiral of the Nine Sects!

Although the Jiumen Admiral and the Jingying Jiedushi are both high-ranking military attachés, the Nine Gate Admiral is more important and noble than the Jingying Jiedushi.

The nine-door admirals are directly responsible for guarding the sacred city, while the Jingying Jiedushi is responsible for guarding the sacred city.

The Admirals of the Nine Gates can often meet the Holy Spirit, and they are the emperor's trusted ministers.

Admirals of the Nine Gates have a higher chance of becoming high-level civil servants.

Yuan Qingbai couldn't help but think of the original work. In the original work, it seems that it was at this time that Wang Ziteng was transferred from the capital to leave the capital...

After the agreement was reached, Emperor Jing'an asked Emperor Chengtai and Wang Ziteng to leave first, leaving Yuan Qingbai behind.

Emperor Jing'an smiled at Yuan Qingbai and said, "Qingbai, I once wrote a poem, and I will write this poem to you today."

After saying this, he wrote a poem with pen and ink:

"Untitled Song"

He drew his bow and rode his horse to talk about heroes, and rolled up the yellow sand to destroy the imperial palace.

Wen Zhi and martial arts are really rough, and Pei Wen Xinpu Mo Lin Chong.

After writing this poem, Emperor Jing'an asked Yuan Qingbai: "Qingbai, do you know why I sent this poem to you?"

Yuan Qingbai said solemnly: "The emperor's grandfather sent this poem to Sun Chen today. It must have a profound meaning. Sun Chen boldly speculated. If there are any fallacies, I hope the emperor's grandfather will correct it."

"The imperial grandfather believed that a man who can draw a bow and ride a horse to win a battle on the battlefield is the real hero and the foundation for success. A man of great talent and great strategy has both civil and military skills."

"My imperial grandfather has made great military exploits on several occasions as a charioteer. I hope that Sun Chen can also be as capable as you in both civil and military affairs."

Yuan Qingbai knew that Emperor Jing'an hoped that he would become an emperor as talented in both civil and military affairs as Emperor Jing'an, but of course he couldn't say this directly.

Emperor Jing'an smiled happily: "This is just one meaning, and another meaning is that you are a born genius general. If you don't go to the battlefield in person in this life to make military exploits, I think it will be a pity." "This time I appoint you as the governor. General Yuanda, asking you to be this general king is giving you a good opportunity. You must cherish it and seize it, try your best to win the battle, and make me like it."

Yuan Qingbai said solemnly with a solemn expression: "Sun Chen will obey the order of the emperor's grandfather and will do his best to suppress the rebellion!"

He knew that this great general king was an adventure for him.

If he suffers a big defeat and loses Qinghai or even Qinghai-Tibet, it will be bad for him. It may affect his succession, and there is a slight chance that he may die on the battlefield.

And once he won a big victory this time and quickly suppressed the rebellion of Zangdanjin, the benefits would be great.

With this military merit, he can be promoted to a prince, and it will also make Emperor Jing'an and Emperor Chengtai appreciate him more, which will help him succeed to the throne. After he succeeds to the throne, he will also be an emperor with illustrious military exploits...

Can he refuse this adventure?
He couldn't, because it was Emperor Jing'an's decision.

What's more, as a man with great ambitions, how can he never take risks?
Emperor Jing'an personally handed the poem manuscript of "Untitled One" to Yuan Qingbai, and Yuan Qingbai solemnly put it away.

Emperor Jing'an did not forget to remind you: "I am sending you this poem, but don't tell your father."

Yuan Qingbai smiled knowingly: "Yes, Grandfather."

Emperor Chengtai was good at governing the country, but his personal martial arts skills were poor, his military ability was not good, and he had never achieved any military exploits. This "Untitled One" obviously does not suit him.

Yuan Qingbai smiled and said: "Imperial Grandfather, Sun Chen was inspired by this poem, and he also had the inspiration to write a poem. He wanted to write a poem in return for the Imperial Grandfather."

Emperor Jing'an smiled and said, "Oh? This makes me very curious. Although I have asked you to write poems many times, I am most interested in the poem you are going to write this time."

Under the witness of Emperor Jing'an, Yuan Qingbai wrote a poem with pen and ink:

"Boy Walk"

A man goes to the battlefield for his health, and his self-love takes the stage without looking back at home.

Taibai is as high as five feet in the sky, and the sword and the moon shine together.

This is a representative work by Huang Jingren from the previous Qing Dynasty. The title of the poem was originally "A Young Man's Journey", but was now changed to "A Man's Journey" by Yuan Qingbai. The poem used this poem to express his heroic ambitions for this expedition impassionedly.

"Good! This poem is good! This lofty sentiments are even better!" Emperor Jing'an couldn't help praising him, and said with a smile: "I'm keeping this manuscript. You should write another copy for your father to see, so that he can Feel more at ease."

Yuan Qingbai walked out of the settlement and found the eunuch Dou Ying standing outside. Dou Ying hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Mr. Bai, the Holy Master asked me to wait here. He said that when you come out, he will send you over."

Yuan Qingbai understood and immediately went to Jiujing Sanshi Hall.

Arriving at the Jiujing Sanshi Hall, Yuan Qingbai found that Emperor Chengtai was lecturing Prince Teng.

Emperor Chengtai repeatedly told Prince Teng that he must assist Yuan Qingbai in this battle and win a big victory.

Emperor Chengtai once again gave Yuan Qingbai solemn instructions and asked Yuan Qingbai to devote all his efforts to winning the battle this time.

Emperor Chengtai has always been an emperor who is very serious about state affairs, not to mention that this battle is very important to both him and the Great Zhou Dynasty.

After Emperor Chengtai finished his instructions, he asked Yuan Qingbai and Wang Ziteng to discuss it carefully.

Yuan Qingbai said: "Father, I just settled in Dan, and my son wrote a poem. The emperor's grandfather asked me to write this poem and show it to my father."

Emperor Chengtai couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied: "Do you still have the intention to write poetry at this time?"

Yuan Qingbai said: "It is a poem related to my son's expedition."

Emperor Chengtai was stunned when he heard this and said, "Just write it down and let me see it."

Yuan Qingbai wrote "A Man's Journey" again.

Emperor Chengtai couldn't help but praise: "Good! You should have such ambition during this expedition!"

Wang Ziteng took the opportunity to flatter him and said: "Master Bai is a talented person, and this poem is also my ambition. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Master Bai has such heroic ambitions. This time he will command the counter-rebellion, and he will not disappoint His Majesty." "

Emperor Chengtai nodded.

After Yuan Qingbai and Wang Ziteng left the Nine Classics and Sanshi Hall together, Emperor Chengtai read "The Journey of a Man" over and over again, and then prepared to put it away, but did not do so. Instead, he asked Dou Ying to frame the poem. Hanging it in the Nuan Pavilion, I look forward to a big victory for my son Qingbai this time.

Because Yuan Qingbai wanted to discuss the war in the west with Wang Ziteng in detail, he took Wang Ziteng to Nianfangzhai.

When they arrived at Nianfangzhai, Wang Ziteng took the opportunity to say: "Mr. Bai, can you let me meet my niece? I haven't seen my niece in the four years since I heard about her. It’s time to give birth again.”

Wang Xifeng has been following Yuan Qingbai for more than four years. During this period, Yuan Qingbai arranged for her to meet the female relatives of her natal family, but he did not arrange for her to meet Wang Ziteng.

Yuan Qingbai did not refuse: "Your niece is about to give birth and her belly is very big. It is inconvenient for her to come out to see you. How about this, I will take you in to see her."

Wang Ziteng said gratefully: "Master Xie Bai."

Yuan Qingbai ordered someone to go to the inner house to inform the women, and then led Wang Ziteng to Wang Xifeng's room.

Wang Xifeng, with her big belly, was overjoyed when she saw Prince Teng coming, and her eyes were shining brightly: "Uncle, my niece misses me so much. I can see you now."

She didn't want to cry at first, but after saying these words, she was moved, and because she had been feeling wronged in her heart, she couldn't help but cry.

Wang Ziteng was a person who loved respectability. He had to be respectful and careful in front of Emperor Jing'an and Emperor Chengtai. Now in front of his niece Wang Xifeng, he habitually put on a high-spirited and shining posture and said with a smile "Mr. Bai San is so kind to you that he allowed me to come and see you today. Why are you still crying?"

Wang Xifeng glanced at Yuan Qingbai, but did not dare to say in front of Yuan Qingbai that it was mainly because she had been wronged in recent years.

She wanted to chat with Wang Ziteng alone, but she didn't dare to do so. She had been subdued by Yuan Qingbai and was afraid of Yuan Qingbai.

Wang Ziteng was a little cautious, so he briefly chatted with Wang Xifeng and said: "Mr. Bai and I have important matters to discuss. This is Mr. Bai's inner residence, so I can't stay too long. I can see you today. I That's enough, you take good care of yourself, I'm going."

Wang Xifeng couldn't help but be curious: "What are uncle and third master going to discuss?"

Wang Ziteng glanced at Yuan Qingbai, who smiled and said, "It doesn't matter."

Prince Tengdang talked about his upcoming expedition.

Wang Xifeng was dumbfounded after hearing this: "The third master wants to send troops to release horses?"

　I don’t know how much you know about the Old Summer Palace. The author recently studied the full picture and the forty scenes of the Old Summer Palace, and was really shocked. It is indeed a garden of ten thousand gardens that brings together all the gardens in the world, and it is much better than the Grand View Garden...

　　
　
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