Soldiers come to the world

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At the beginning, two tribe members Liu Fang and Liu Yi came from Yedu and brought some news about Liu Cong and Mrs. Cai, but that was three years ago, and after three years, I don't know how they are doing now?

Liu Du shook his head and said: "Mrs. Cai remarried to Xia Houyi, who is also Xiahouyuan's younger brother. Unexpectedly, at the beginning of the year, Xia Houyi died of illness, and Mrs. Cai became a prostitute again. But this time, I'm afraid it will not be easy for her to remarry. gone."

"Why?" Liu Jing asked puzzled.

"People in Yedu say that Mrs. Cai has the appearance of Kefu. First, General Zhennan was killed by her, and then she married Xia Houyi. That Xia Houyi was as thick as a cow, and died of tuberculosis just a few years after marrying her. Let me ask, Ye Who would dare to marry her again?"

Liu Jing laughed, and asked again, "How is Liu Cong?"

"He is doing well now. He has a very good relationship with Cao Pi, and he is often taken care of by Cao Pi. This year, he was received by the emperor twice this year and was named Duke of Xiangyang. However, His Highness may not recognize him when he sees him."

Liu Jing sneered in his heart, he was named the Duke of Xiangyang, Cao Cao was disgusting himself!

But Liu Jing smiled quietly: "It is said that he is so fat that he can't even walk, that's right!"

"It's true. The first time I saw him a few years ago, he was alright, just a little fat. But when I saw him again last month, I was shocked. It was horrible, so to speak! I couldn't find the eyes on his face. "

"The third uncle met Liu Cong last month?" Liu Jing asked with a faint smile.

Liu Du knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, and didn't know what to say for a while, so he smiled wryly after a while and said: "A month ago, the emperor recruited me into the palace, and in the palace, I met Liu Cong, who was also recruited by the emperor. palace."

Liu Jing didn't speak, waiting for Liu Du to continue, Liu Du had no choice but to say: "There are two southern royal families in Yedu, one is the Jingxiang royal family headed by Liu Cong. When he surrendered to Cao Cao, there are More than a dozen royal families followed him, and I was from the other branch. The Holy Majesty summoned us to discuss the matter of daily sacrifices, and the Holy Majesty suggested that the southern royal families conduct family sacrifices at the Luoyang Ancestral Temple this year."

Liu Du is really speechless. It is obvious that the emperor is targeting Liu Jing. Knowing that Liu Jing cannot go to Luoyang, he deliberately excludes Liu Jing. Liu Du can still recall the deep-rooted feeling when Liu Xie mentioned Liu Jing Hatred, even worse than hating Cao Cao.

Liu Du said again: "So I rushed back to Chang'an, hoping that His Highness can hold the ancestral temple sacrifice in Chang'an to compete with the Luoyang clan sacrifice."

A look of disdain flashed in Liu Jing's eyes, and he said lightly: "The war between the Han army and the Xiongnu was too expensive, and the finances were tight, so I asked the governments of all parts of the Han country to practice strict economy and cut off all unnecessary expenses, including sacrifices, so Chang'an will not hold any ancestral temple sacrifices, if everyone wants to go to Luoyang, then I will not object."

Liu Du had no choice but to sigh helplessly. He felt that the interview had come to an end, but he still had the most important thing to say. What is he in the Han Dynasty?

After hesitating for a while, Liu Du said in a low voice: "My ministers are very popular in Ye because the royal family thinks that I am the representative of His Highness. Maybe this is a misunderstanding. Should I clarify this point to them?"

Liu Du retreated to advance, implying Liu Jing's own importance, and also implying Liu Jing that he should give himself a position. Liu Jing understood what he meant, smiled and said: "I intend to make third uncle Situ, but I am just a vassal state of Han, and I have no right to entrust the three divisions, but since the emperor recognizes that I am the same prince, then Han can set up a young master, a young tutor, and a young bao. !"

Liu Du was overjoyed. Although Shaobao was only an honorary title, his status was very high. With this status, he would be more at home in Yedu. "My minister thanked His Highness for the gift. I will not disturb Your Highness. My minister said goodbye!"

Liu Du slowly retreated, Liu Jing watched him walk away, and then sneered, if it wasn't for the sake of winning over the royal family, he wouldn't have given the position of Taibao to this man who only wanted self-interest, but never refused to do it for him. A person who does his best.

At this time, a guard stepped forward quickly and reported to Liu Jing in a low voice: "His Royal Highness, a person from outside the palace said he came from Kuaiji County, and he asked to see His Highness under the order of He Qi."

Liu Jing was slightly startled, but He Qi actually sent an envoy, he pondered for a moment, and then said: "Bring him in, after a while, the guards brought in a thin middle-aged man, the man stepped forward and knelt down, bowing Said: "Yu Wang came here to meet His Highness under the order of General He Qi! "

Liu Jing asked him to stand up with a smile, and asked again: "Is the sir related to Kuaiji Yu Zhongxiang?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, Yu Fan is exactly my brother."

Liu Jing nodded, "Are you here on behalf of General He Qi?"

"Exactly!" Yu Wang took out a letter from his bosom and handed it over respectfully, "This is a letter from General He Qi to His Highness. General He Qi is willing to do his best to help Your Highness unify the world."

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In the afternoon, under the leadership of Honglu Liu Min, Chen Qun entered Weiyang Palace in a light carriage pulled by a single horse. The carriage was chaotic on the snow-covered carriageway, but Chen Qun looked up at the magnificent halls and the rest of the palace. He even saw a more imposing building, that is, the Mingtang Piyong, which symbolized the imperial power and etiquette, which made Chen Qun deeply moved.

He didn't think that Liu Jing was arrogant and dared to use the Weiyang Palace. The Han Dynasty has developed to this day and has occupied half of the country. In many people's minds, it is the continuation of the Han Dynasty, but the real court is dying day by day. People talk more about it. Wei Guo, in fact, when Cao Cao lived in the Tongque Palace, trespassing was no longer a word of criticism.

Chen Qun's feeling is that he felt a kind of prosperity is coming, a kind of majesty of the Han Dynasty emerged in his heart again, and recalling the scenes of prosperity he saw along the way, he had a faint feeling that Chang'an should be Is my own home.

The carriage stopped in front of a smaller palace, Liu Min got out of the carriage first, stepped forward and saluted, "Sir, please follow me."

Chen Qun looked up and saw a palace with simple and exquisite shape in front of him. The high steps were full of mighty and majestic warriors standing on both sides. The plaque above the gate of the palace was written with two seal characters: 'Chengming'.

Chen Qun nodded secretly, so this is the Chengming Palace, but the Chengming Palace has been destroyed by the war, it should be newly built, but the materials used do not seem to be newly built, which makes Chen Qun feel a little strange,

Liu Min next to him explained with a smile: "After the Weiyang Palace was destroyed by the Green Forest and the Red Eyebrow Army during the Wang Mang period, basically there were only ruined palaces and ruins left. It has not been repaired for 200 years. Most of the palaces we see now are It was rebuilt by Jia Junshi. In order to save money, Jia Junshi demolished all the remaining palaces in Chang'an. The materials obtained were used to rebuild Weiyang Palace. It took a whole year to restore [-]% of the original Weiyang Palace. "

Chen Qun nodded, "I see!"

"Sir please!"

Chen Qun straightened his clothes, and followed Liu Min quickly up the high steps, "His Royal Highness orders the envoys of the Kingdom of Wei to come in!" The guards shouted, and Chen Qun, surrounded by more than a dozen soldiers, walked away. Entered the side hall.

On both sides of the side hall, there are more than a dozen high-ranking officials of the Han Dynasty, five ministers and servant Yin Mo are sitting, as well as military advisors Jia Xu, Fazheng and other important high-ranking officials. The crown, wearing a golden royal robe embroidered with unicorns, looks majestic.

Liu Min stepped forward to salute and said, "His Royal Highness, the envoy of Wei State, Mr. Chen, has been brought here!"

Chen Qun hastily stepped forward and bowed, "Wei Guo Yushi Zhongcheng Chen Qun pays homage to His Royal Highness the King of Han!"

Liu Jing waved his hand slightly, "Chen Yushi is free, please sit down!"

A servant brought a cushion, Chen Qun sat down, Liu Jing smiled and said, "Mr. Chang, we meet again."

"That's right! I have been sent to Han for several times, and each time I am surprised by Han, this time I actually saw Weiyang Palace again."

"Do you feel that the Han Kingdom is too luxurious and seems to be usurping?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

Chen Qun shook his head, "The majesty looks like a king, and he looks down on the world, so that I can see the hope of the great man's revival."

"The world has not yet been unified, how can you say that the great Han will be revived? Chen Yushi is too famous."

Liu Jing smiled, changed the subject and asked: "I heard that Mr. is presiding over the compilation of "Wei Law", has it been completed?"

"There are still some days. If Your Highness does not think that I am academically contemptible, I have brought a draft of Wei Law, so I can show Your Highness a look."

"I would like to appreciate Mr.'s works."

At this moment, Sima Yi beside him smiled and said, "Chen Yushi's trip is for Liu Cao's marriage?"

"It is precisely for this reason that last time Zhongda sent an envoy to Taiyuan and sent a gift, the next step is to ask for a date and welcome him in person. This time, I came here mainly to discuss the request for a gift."

If it is just to discuss the marriage, there is no need to receive such a grand reception in the hall, as long as the two parties discuss it in the posthouse. In fact, both parties know that Chen Qun is not just here for the marriage. The marriage is just an excuse. There are more important missions.

But now Chen Qun didn't mention it, and Liu Jing didn't ask much. He winked at Jia Xu, and Jia Xu understood, then smiled and said: "The request period is to be discussed by both parties. Our husband's opinion is to put it in the spring of next year. At the time of recovery and the beginning of life, it is most appropriate to form a marriage, I wonder what the woman thinks?"

Chen Qun also said with a smile: "Duke Wei also meant the same thing. Spring is the most suitable time, but it is not the beginning of spring. It is best to be in mid-spring in April. First, the move of the capital of the Han Kingdom has come to an end, and second, the busiest time of the year has passed. Alright, April is the most leisurely month, I wonder if His Highness agrees?"

After Chen Qun finished speaking, the hall was suddenly filled with whispers. Jia Xu and Fazheng's expressions changed slightly. They looked at each other, and they both understood that April is usually the day when wars start. The Hefei campaign specifically requested that the wedding date be placed in April.

At this time, Liu Jing said loudly: "Since Duke Wei thinks that April is suitable, then it's decided. We can choose an auspicious day in April to welcome our relatives."

Chen Qun was overjoyed. This was actually a temptation of Cao Cao. If the Han army wanted to launch the Battle of Hefei in April or May, then Liu Jing would never agree to welcome his relatives at this time.

A rough date was set for the personal welcome, and then there was the matter of Cao Xian's status. Of course, Cao Cao also knew that it was impossible for his daughter to become the princess of the Han Dynasty. The best thing to do is to ask her daughter to be the side concubine of the King of Han.

Liu Jing's etiquette system is the same as that of the crown prince, and the side concubine is Liangdi. Generally, there are two seats, of which Sun Shangxiang has already occupied one, and there is another vacancy, which naturally belongs to Cao Xian.

Although it should be so, Chen Qun still wants to confirm, "Secondly, regarding the status of Cao's daughter, Wei Gong respects the original consort of the King of Han, but also hopes that his daughter will be second only to him. I wonder if Your Highness can make it clear?"

Without Liu Jing's answer, Sima Yi smiled and said, "We discussed this issue, and a decision has been made. The king of Han's left concubine is the Sun family, and the concubine on the right is still missing. With Duke Wei's dignity, his daughter is of course the concubine on the right."

In the Han Dynasty, the left is the most respected, the left is upper and the right is lower, and the left concubine is Sun Shangxiang. Although Cao Xian is the daughter of Cao Cao, she can only be on the right, not second only to the princess and half lower than the left concubine as Chen Qun said. raise.

Chen Qun was helpless. The other party had already made a decision, so there was no room for bargaining. He could only nod, "I will truthfully tell Duke Wei about your decision."

At this time, Liu Jing asked again with a smile: "Sir, you have traveled all the way to Han, do you have anything else to do?"

Chen Qun hurriedly leaned forward and said: "This time I'm going to Han, apart from discussing the marriage, there are two small things I want to discuss with Han."

"Please tell me, sir!"

Chen Qun thought for a while and smiled, "The battle against the Xiongnu is over, both sides have won a big victory, and the people all over the world are full of joy, but the subsequent things are very complicated, and the Han Kingdom must have a deep understanding."

Xu Shu laughed and said, "Sir, you are right, Pingzhangtai really has a deep understanding."

"Compared to Han, we are much more relaxed, but we have difficulties in dealing with the Huns prisoners of war. I hope your country can help us."

Liu Jing already understood what he was going to say, but he still said calmly: "Sir, please continue."

"It's about the Xiongnu prisoners of war. We have captured more than 1 old and weak women and children, and more than [-] Hun soldiers. However, the main force of the Bingzhou Huns is in Bingzhou. I heard that the Han army captured about [-] Bingzhou Huns. Can these prisoners be handed over? Give us?"