Slave to Queen: One Night Bride

Chapter 149 Countermeasures
Elong Town Barracks.

After Yue Pengju led his men to inspect the terrain and came back, it was getting late.

He just sat down, ate two rough buns and drank a bowl of millet porridge, when he heard that Yu Peng was back, he immediately stood up to greet him.

Yu Peng was about to salute, he supported him first: "How's the situation?"

"I inquired about the news. It seems that the envoy of the Song Dynasty was detained by Zong Han."

His complexion changed drastically, wouldn't Hua Rong fall into Zong Han's hands?

"Currently, the news I got is that Master Yuwen and his party have not returned from the banquet, saying that only seven important officials have been detained, and Madam is not among them. Zhang Xian sent back news that they are temporarily hiding in Jin Wushu's palace. Madam wants you not to Worry."

He reluctantly breathed a sigh of relief, but even if Hua Rong escaped by chance, how long can he escape?

Moreover, it is in the palace of Jin Wushu!

He understands Jin Wushu's mind best, he has tried to kill Hua Rong many times because of not getting it, how long will he be safe in his palace?

Knowing that he was worried, Yu Peng asked, "What should we do next?"

Yue Pengju pondered for a moment. The negotiation between the two countries actually depends on the strength of the country. Whoever has enough troops will have more say.Now that the Jin people have such an arrogant attitude, they are naturally confident.

In the past, the garrison in Elong Town was ordered by the imperial court, but it was just a display. They never dared to confront the Jin people head-on, let alone effectively safeguard the safety of the Han people around them. The Jin army always ignored them.

"We also got news that the soldiers and horses of Yougu God are stationed fifty miles away to recuperate. Now, it's time for spring hunting again. They will go to the border to hunt in March and April every year..."

The so-called "hunting" generally means harassing the border on a large scale and looting the property of the people of the Song Dynasty. Sometimes, this kind of action will even extend to one or two hundred miles around the border.

"Okay, then take the initiative to attack and give them a little warning first."

"Yes."

This deployment has been planned long ago, and it must be hit with one blow. There must be no mistakes. The date of departure is tomorrow night.

It was bitterly cold in the north, and there was no supply of charcoal fire. Since Hua Rong left, there was no firewood on the kang, and it was very cold to lie down.However, the reason for tossing and turning is definitely not because of the cold bed, but because of loneliness—a loneliness that goes deep into the bone marrow.

His heart was as cold as sea water, and half of it was flames. He first tasted the wonderful taste of newlyweds, and only then did he know another realm of life. However, it will soon be parting, a long parting.

The blood in a young man's body was boiling like magma, but his wife was not by his side. Not only that, she was also in danger.For a moment, he seemed to see her floating in through the narrow window, under the moonlight all over her body, he stretched out his hand in surprise and hugged her, but hugged the cold air.

He felt strange, why didn't he miss her so deeply before?But at this time, the separation was only seven or eight days, and it seemed like a year, every minute and every second seemed to be suffering.

Not long after lying down and tossing, he heard an urgent voice outside the door: "Yue Xianggong..."

After he was promoted to Xuanfu envoy, his subordinates respected him as "Xianggong". This is Wang Gui's voice, which is very urgent.He got up quickly, and as soon as he opened the door, he saw a person walking in with only two guards by his side.

The person who came first spoke: "Jiu Yangpeng gave his name and is on the Xiachuan-Shaanxi-Wu stage..."

Wu Jie was of medium build, in his forties, when they first met, he called him "Pengju", which was a sign of kindness.

Yue Pengju was overjoyed and saluted respectfully: "So it's Mr. Wu."

Wu Jie, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi Province, is the most famous general in the imperial court today. Even before and after the Jingkang catastrophe, the Jin army wanted to detour Sichuan to attack in vain attempt to occupy the rear, attacking back and forth, but was repelled by Wu Jie, so they failed.For this reason, he was deeply appreciated by Zhao Deji.But, at this moment, why did Wu Jie appear here?

The two sat down, and the guard served hot tea. Wu Jie looked around the simple room and said with a smile, "I have heard for a long time that Pengju runs the army rigorously and doesn't care about property. Seeing you today, Fang's reputation is well-deserved..."

"Master Wu, thank you."

"To be honest, I came here this time under orders..."

It turned out that Zhao Deji felt that the matter was very important this time. The envoys of the Song Dynasty had been detained many times. Before Shan returned, he sent a secret order to let him assist.

Although Wu Jie has heard of Yue Pengju's name for a long time, but the generals of the Song Dynasty are used to exaggerating and falsely reporting military achievements. He was afraid that Yue Pengju's reputation would be in vain, so he pretended to come to find out what happened.

Wu Jie's "sudden attack" not only did not disgust Yue Pengju, but was very happy. Compared with generals Liu Guang, Du Chong and others, this kind of hands-on style is really very different. No wonder he has been stationed for many years. Sichuan and Shaanxi, standing and invincible.

At the same time, Yue Pengju also understood Zhao Deji's intentions. Originally, like Hua Rong, he felt that after Zhao Deji ascended the throne, he was timid and used treacherous ministers, and gradually walked on the road to his father.At this moment, the impression of Zhao Deji in his heart could not help but change greatly, he was finally willing to fight for his mother.

The two famous generals were not in favor of blindly compromising and negotiating with the Jin Army. They knew that only the victory of the war would give them a bargaining chip. They had the same thoughts and looked at each other.

Wu Jie said in a low voice: "My [-] troops are still two hundred miles away, and the vanguard is ahead..."

Yue Pengju also said: "I found the news that after the death of the old wolf lord of the Jin Kingdom, the successor is not enough to convince the public. Now the Jin Kingdom is very divided. If we can seize the opportunity, we don't have to worry about not being able to really regain Lianghe..."

"exactly!"

The two talked at night with lights on. The more they talked, the more speculative they became.

With a parched mouth, Wu Jie took a sip of thick tea and sighed, "Pengju, your life is very miserable..."

The famous general of Wu Jie, who came from a famous family, came from a famous family, and came from rich clothes and fine food. His hobbies are also in line with the noble tastes of the scholar-officials in this dynasty. He appreciates poetry and songs, and loves female music. Even in the army, he has strict dietary requirements. Served by a concubine with both fame and talent.

Therefore, looking at these coarse tea steamed buns that were brought out because he was welcomed, I couldn't eat them.

Wu Jie looked around: "Pengju, you have been in the army for a long time, and you have no one to take care of your life. Why don't you keep a few concubines by your side?"

Yue Pengju laughed and took a sip of tea: "Pengju has his wife by his side."

"Oh? Your wife is in the army?"

Naturally, he couldn't say that his wife was going to rescue the queen mother, he just said: "She has something to leave for the time being."

"Since this is the case, there should be concubines serving by your side."

He shook his head.

Wu Jie saw that he was very frugal in food and clothing, but after all he was a vigorous young man. He also looked closely at his eyes and face, but saw the bloodshot in his eye sockets that is unique to young men. Discovery is the reason for "dissatisfaction with desire".According to the custom, the generals in the army basically have concubines to serve them. It is unbelievable that such a young man has been in the army alone for a long time, and it is not good for his health. There are a few pretty women among them who are used to serving tenderly, so why not send them with you..."

"My lord, absolutely not."

"Why not? Could it be that Mrs. Yue is a tigress?"

"My wife is gentle and virtuous, never fierce and jealous."

"In that case, why not?"

At that time, one of the essential virtues of a regular wife was to tolerate her husband's concubines and live in harmony. Only in this way could she be called a "virtuous wife".Seeing that he claimed that his wife would never be fierce or jealous, Wu Jie persuaded him, "Pengju, you are busy with military affairs, so you must have someone to take care of you. This is settled..."

Yue Pengju laughed and bowed: "My lord doesn't know something, Pengju is not just pretending, but because he has a deep affection with his wife, and he promises that he will live up to her in this life."

Wu Jie was even more disapproving. Could it be that if a man takes a concubine, he is wronging his wife?He thought, guessing that Yue Pengju's wife was a tigress, and laughed secretly that his generation of generals was also "fearful of internal affairs".

The meeting with Wu Jie this time made Yue Pengju's deployment slightly adjusted, which was delayed for a few days.He and Wu Jie hit it off right away, and felt grateful that the emperor had finally made a difference. He was already full of blood, but he made up his mind to win this time, not only to save the queen mother and others, but also to regain Lianghe.

That evening, when he came back from investigating the military situation, he saw Yu Peng approaching quietly, with a smile on his face, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Yue, Mr. Wu sent you a beautiful woman. You are so beautiful..."

It turned out that after Wu Jie left, thinking about the young age of the hero Yue Pengju, he wanted to find a beautiful family for him in the army. Coincidentally, he met his daughter when the widow of a sacrificed general was in the pension station.The daughter's name is Yongxu, she is only 17 years old, she is literate, innocent, and charming.He immediately gave the widow a generous pension, and bought some jewelry himself.When Yong Xu heard that he was marrying the famous general Yue Peng as his concubine, he was naturally willing to do so. When both parties were satisfied, Wu Jie sent someone to send her over.

Yue Pengju was taken aback.In the past, someone gave him beauties, including Zhao Deji; at that time, he flatly refused them all.However, this time was different. This time, he had a face-to-face meeting with Wu Jie. He deeply felt that meeting him was better than being famous, and he was grateful for his kindness.

However, it is absolutely impossible to take a concubine, not only because Hua Rong promised to be monogamous for life, but also in his consciousness, although he longed for the beauty of newly married, he never thought that besides his wife, he could be in other places. obtained from a woman.

Never even had such an idea.

In this world, is there any woman who is more desirable than his wife?
Therefore, how to settle this woman has become a difficult thing.

Yu Peng, Wang Gui and the others saw that he was uneasy, and they followed him for a long time, knowing that he was a good husband and wife, they would never take a concubine at this time, but they could not come up with any ideas on this kind of matter, so they had Hehe laughed, waiting to see how the ever-victorious Yue Pengju would handle such a difficult matter.

Yue Pengju saw that the two not only had no idea, but also seemed to be watching the show, so he said helplessly, "You tell me, what should I do?"

Yu Peng smiled and said in a low voice: "In my opinion, Mr. Yue might as well enjoy the good fortune that was delivered to his door, and it is not considered as disappointing Mr. Wu's kindness..."

"That's right, it's not good to offend Mr. Wu. Besides, Madam is virtuous, she understands your hardships in the army, and won't blame..."

Yue Peng crossed his forehead with his hands, and said anxiously: "What kind of bad idea are you guys doing? Well, I'll figure it out myself."

(End of this chapter)