Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 500 Marriage

  The Great Wei had four elite troops, namely the Xingyang Army under the command of Lu Lin, the Mengjia Army under the Guangping Hou, the Zhao Army under the Puyang Hou, and the Yulin Army under the General Liang Da.

   Several princes and princesses came from these generals.

   When we arrived at the Fifth Prince's place, the Great Wei was settled, and there were basically no major battles to be fought, and the weight of the generals in the court gradually weakened. Emperor Yongjia will inevitably uplift the civil servants and compete with the generals. This is the balance and restriction of the emperor's mind.

   The so-called marriage with the Lu family was just a plot. Li Hao had decided that the Lu family would never respond, and used this to alienate the father-son relationship between the emperor and the East Palace.

   These civil servants, when the military generals were overwhelming the court, united to the outside world. Now that the war has subsided, the civil servants in the court are getting heavier and heavier. However, the civil servants are not monolithic, and the internal factions are gradually becoming more obvious.

  The civil officials were led by Qiao Ge Lao, and Luo Shangshu and Qiao Ge Lao from the Ministry of Rites breathed out from one nostril. Another faction is the Yu Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials. Jin Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, and Yu Shangshu have a very close personal relationship.

  The Minister of the Household is in charge of the treasury and never participates in party disputes. The Minister of Punishment is the root of the grass.

   The one Li Hao really wanted to marry for Li Chang was a girl from the Ministry of Officials.

"The fifth prince and the Yu family are married. Through the marriage, His Royal Highness can win over Yu Shangshu's faction." The Marquis of Guangping whispered: "However, this matter must not be urgent. Although Yu Shangshu and Qiao Ge have different old political views, they are also supported by the prince. By."

  Prince Li Jing is the only direct son of Emperor Yongjia. In the hearts of civil servants, Li Jing is naturally the heir to the throne.

   Moreover, Li Jing is young, intelligent, approachable, and has made countless military exploits on the battlefield. The crown prince is as secure as a mountain and cannot be easily shaken.

   It is not easy to win over the Yu Shangshu faction.

"I know what my father-in-law said." Li Hao said slowly: "Don't worry, father-in-law, I will not be in a hurry to do anything. When I get married with the Yu family, I will have a reason to move. At this time, there is no hurry, nor is it in a hurry. ."

   "Fortunately, my fifth brother and I are both young, and the father and emperor are also in their prime years. We are more of the world."

  The Marquis of Guangping chuckled, his eyes full of admiration: "That's right. Those who achieve great things must be calm. I didn't expect you to have such patience at such a young age."

  Li Hao twitched the corners of his mouth, and a bit of bitterness flashed in his eyes: "Without the protection of my mother, I have to rely on myself for everything, and naturally I have to grow up faster."

   Speaking of the dead Concubine Su, the Marquis of Guangping also had all kinds of feelings in his heart.

   It's just that, in his capacity, it's inconvenient to say more, so he can only comfortably say: "People can't be resurrected from the dead, just look at it."

Li Hao took a deep breath and smiled at Hou Guangping: "Father-in-law, don't worry. It's been a year since my mother-in-law passed away, and I have completed the period of filial piety for my mother-in-law, and I feel much more at ease. In the future, Yunluo and I will live a good life and give birth earlier. a heir."

   "You're right to think so." The Hou Guangping smiled and patted his son-in-law on the shoulder: "One can't just indulge in the past, one has to move forward and look forward."

"By the way, don't just look down and think about Li Chang's marriage, you should also think about the emperor. The emperor has been on the throne for so many years, he has been leading troops and fighting hard. There are only a few concubines in the harem. The old face, the emperor is afraid to see it and get bored."

  Li Hao was taken aback for a moment, then raised his eyes and looked at Hou Guangping.

Guangping Hou Chong Li Hao smiled meaningfully: "Men, by nature, like young, beautiful and fresh. Wang Jieyu in the harem is quite favored by the emperor. If you can send a flower of Jieyu to the emperor... …”

   patted Li Hao on the shoulder again, but didn't say any more.

   A series of thoughts flashed in Li Hao's mind, and he quickly realized it. He nodded and said, "I understand what my father-in-law meant."

   When Concubine Su died, Li Hao was helpless in the harem. It's been a long time, and it's very unfavorable.

   It's time to think about it.

  …

   A few days later, Li Hao made a private message to Emperor Yongjia to ask Li Chang to marry the second girl from Yufu.

   Li Chang is mediocre and stupid, but he is also his own son.

  Emperor Yongjia thought about it for a while, so he summoned Yu Shangshu and brought up the marriage.

  It is such an honor to have a prince and concubine in the family.

  Civil officials are no better than those hereditary military generals. Once they are retired, the family will face the embarrassment of decline. Marrying with the Tianjia, it will be much more convenient for the children and grandchildren in the family to want to be officials in the future.

The only shortcoming of    is that Li Chang is short and fat, and his appearance is plain, which is a lot worse than the rest of the princes.

   However, the Tian family is only such an unmarried prince.

  Yu Shangshu quickly weighed it, and then replied respectfully: "The emperor's grace, he has chosen Yu's daughter. This is an honor for the Yu family. I implore the emperor to order a marriage and give the Yu family a decent honor."

  Emperor Yongjia was in a good mood and laughed: "Okay, I will make an order tomorrow."

   The next day, Emperor Yongjia issued a decree to marry the fifth prince and the second girl Yu.

  The Yu family welcomed the imperial decree excitedly. Second Miss Yu's boudoir was crowded with relatives who came to congratulate her.

   The fifteen-year-old Yu Er girl is not the most beautiful, but she is pretty. However, she has read poetry and books since childhood, is good at painting, has an elegant temperament, and has a ladylike bearing.

  The crowd gathered around Dao Xi, and the second girl Yu blushed slightly and bowed her head shyly.

   When everyone dispersed, Mrs. Yu said to her daughter with joy: "The emperor has ordered a marriage, which is rare in the world. Good daughter, you will be a prince and concubine in the future."

   Miss Yu bit her lip and said softly, "Mother, I heard that His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince has a plain appearance and is short and fat..."

"My silly girl," Mrs. Yu interrupted the second girl with a smile, "that's the prince of the heavenly family, and his status can't be more noble. Being a prince and concubine is a blessing you have cultivated in your lifetime. Besides, a manly man , it doesn't matter how you look. As long as you are nice to you and are willing to love others, you will never be able to enjoy it in your life."

  The saying goes, what girl doesn't expect to marry a handsome husband?

   Miss Yu shyly replied, and lowered her head again.

  …

   On this day, the Third Prince's Mansion was also very lively with people coming and going.

  Li Chang has been living in the mansion of the Third Prince. After receiving the imperial decree today, there are many clansmen who heard the news and came to say hi. Even Li Yan came.

  Li Yan smiled and cupped his hands in congratulations: "His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince is very happy, His Royal Highness ordered me to come to congratulate, congratulations to His Royal Highness."

   The fat on Li Chang's face trembled, and an angry light shot out from his slender eyes.

   Finally remembering Li Hao's repeated instructions, he squeezed a few words from his teeth: "I thanked the second brother for his kindness. Congratulations on your engagement, and you are about to marry the girl you like."

  Li Yan raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Happy together."

  Li Chang gritted his teeth and snorted.

   He may not have liked Lu Mingyue that much, but being robbed by his life is another matter, and his heart is really uneasy.

   (end of this chapter)