What kind of tranquility is there after the storm?
Zuo Yuyi snuggled quietly in my arms, with a knowing smile on her lips.
I stared at the night sky outside the window.
Even I couldn’t figure out why I was with Zuo Yuyi.
With Yuyi having such a relationship, the things between her and me may have changed from It was part of her plan from the beginning.
For her, her father's death was undoubtedly a huge blow.
After Zuo Zhuliu's death, she lost her former respect and status, and even lived in crisis all the time, so she You would think of getting close to me, even at the expense of your own innocence.
Zuo Yuyi said softly: "Your Highness, do you blame me?"
I smiled indifferently.
Of course she was referring to something that was deliberately approaching me.
In fact, for me, I have not lost anything, but she is using her virginity as a bet in exchange for my feelings.
Of course I will not tell her about this, and whisper: "Silly girl, why should I blame you?"
Zuo Yuyi said softly: "If Yuyi does this, will the prince think that I am a frivolous and casual woman?"
I shook my head, pointed to the red spots on the silk handkerchief on the bed, and said with a smile: "With her proof, how could I miss you like this?"
Zuo Yuyi's pretty face turned red, she opened her mouth and bit my chest lightly, and said softly: "You are so pregnant, you know how to make fun of others."
I stroked her shoulder and slowly sat up: "Yuyi, if I have any more questions, I must go back to the palace tonight."
Zuo Yuyi nodded thoughtfully and said softly: "Although I am reluctant to let you go, I know that as the prince, you cannot control many things."
I kissed her pretty face gently and said, "In the next two days, I will propose to your brother that you be included in the palace."
Zuo Yuyi's pretty face suddenly turned cold.
She turned away silently.
Xiang's shoulders couldn't help shaking, and she even started crying in aggrievedness.
My host, her naked back, said softly: "What's wrong, if you don't want me to leave, I will stay with you tonight."
Zuo Yuyi shook her head vigorously and said: "Yuyi didn't mean that.
Yuyi knows that His Highness the Prince will definitely regard me as someone who climbs the dragon and clings to the phoenix."
She cried more and more sadly.
I smiled and said, "You are too worried."
Zuo Yuyi wiped away her tears and said: "Yuyi knows that she is the daughter of a guilty minister and is not worthy of the status of the prince.
Yuyi has no wrong thoughts, and there is no need for His Royal Highness to mention this matter in front of my brother.
In the future , if you can think of me, come and sit in Huilongyuan.
If you can't think of me, just forget about tonight and just pretend that nothing happened between us."
I felt apologetic in my heart.
Zuo Yuyi is also a strong woman.
What I just said obviously hurt her self-esteem.
I kissed her cherry lips, picked up the silk handkerchief stained with her blush, and said with a smile: "I will always treasure her, and I will think of you when I see it in the future."
Zuo Yuyi laughed through tears, but her neck turned red with embarrassment.
She snatched the square silk handkerchief and said, "How can you keep it with you?
It's unlucky."
I saw that her mood had calmed down, so I stood up and said, "Yuyi, I'll see you again tomorrow."
Zuo Yuyi nodded meekly and whispered: "Although the government has to take care of things, you must also pay attention to your body.
Don't overwork yourself."
I smiled and said: "You have already tasted my power just now.
Are there any signs of overwork on my part?"
Zuo Yuyi was so embarrassed that she lowered her head and said, "You are so annoying, you always say frivolous things."
I laughed.
I know clearly in my heart.
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When a woman faces the man she loves, the more frivolous words he says, the happier she feels.
When I walked out of Huilongyuan, it was already the second watch.
Che Hao hurriedly came up to him and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, something serious has happened."
I frowned.
I rarely heard news that made me happy recently.
The unfortunate news came one after another, and I was really exhausted both physically and mentally.
Che Hao wanted to tell me something, so I waved my hand vigorously and said, "Let's go back to the palace first."
Arriving in the carriage, I closed my eyes tiredly.
The more important reason why I stopped Che Hao from finishing his words was that I was afraid that he would tell me the unfortunate news, and I was even more afraid that the news was related to Empress Jing.
I was trying my best to Escape from reality.
Most of the time in life, people are destined to have nowhere to escape.
I also understand this truth.
When I saw Xu Wuchen, Chen Zisu, Huang Duanzhen and other court officials waiting for me in the Qinzheng Hall, I immediately knew that something must happen.
Something very important.
I clearly felt my heartbeat, and a huge shadow gradually swallowed me up.
I walked to the desk with difficulty and sat down, whispering: "What happened?"
Chen Zisu said sadly: "Young Master, General Jiao..."
My pupils suddenly shrank: "What's wrong with him?"
Chen Zisu rarely showed such sadness.
He still couldn't speak despite his efforts.
Xu Wuchen added in a low voice: "When General Jiao was patrolling the border between Yan and Han, he was suddenly attacked and wounded by a hidden arrow."
"What?"
I suddenly stood up and shouted loudly: "How is he?"
Chen Zisu let out a cry of sorrow: "The arrow was poisoned.
General Jiao died of his injuries.
He has already died for the country."
Hot tears welled up in my eyes.
I didn't expect that the news would be like this.
Jiao Zhenqi, who I had always regarded as my right-hand man, would be plotted against by a junior in the Korean army.
The world in front of me suddenly became dark. , I took two steps forward unsteadily, and said with difficulty: "Is the news true?"
Chen Zisu nodded with tears in his eyes.
"Does Jiao Xin know?"
Chen Zisu said: "I have asked Tang Mo to rush to southern Xinjiang overnight, and asked Jiao Xin to return to Kangdu immediately."
The reason why he did this must be to prevent Jiao Xin from making any irrational actions out of grief and anger.
What I am most concerned about is whether Jiao Zhenqi's death was an accident or a long-planned revenge by South Korea.
Xu Wuchen said: "Your Highness, according to the news from the border of Yan State, General Jiao was just doing a routine inspection this time.
Being injured by the opponent's stray arrow should not be a well-planned revenge action by South Korea."
I suppressed the sadness and anger in my heart and said: "Whether it was done deliberately by South Korea or not, I must repay this blood debt from them."
Xu Wuchen and Huang Duanzhen looked at each other, with deep worries on their faces.
Huang Duanzheng stepped forward and spoke: "Your Highness, the situation in Dakang has been initially determined, and we have recently sent 150,000 troops to Qin for reinforcements.
It would be beyond our capabilities to declare war on South Korea at this time.
I hope the prince will think twice. ” I said coldly: "Did I ever say that we would use troops against South Korea now?"
Xu Wuchen said: "Your Highness, the most important thing we need to do now is to stabilize the internal situation of Yan State, and strive to ensure that General Jiao's death does not bring too much panic to the subjects of Yan State.
Let alone some legacy of the previous dynasty who have grudges.
I take advantage of this opportunity.”
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Suddenly there was a thunderbolt outside the door, shaking the whole ground, and the sound of wind was mixed with the screams of several young eunuchs.
I strode out of the palace gate and met Duolong who was rushing towards me in a panic.
Duolong's face turned pale with fright, and he trembled: "Master, Guangguangde Hall was struck by lightning and collapsed.
This is a very bad omen."
"Presumptuous" I shouted angrily, my face like frost.
Looking at Duolong coldly, he was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground in a hurry: "The slave deserves to die, the slave deserves to die"
I shook my sleeves heavily and walked towards Guangde Hall.
Guangde Hall was already surrounded by panicked palace maids and eunuchs.
This tallest building in the imperial city has always been a symbol of Dakang's supreme imperial power.
Now it was struck by a thunderbolt and collapsed.
It was obviously not a good sign. .
The Ouchi guards who came after hearing the news were searching for victims in the ruins under the command of their leader.
Fortunately, it was midnight.
If it had been during the imperial court, all the civil and military personnel under my command would have been buried alive underneath.
I shuddered at the thought of this.
Looking up at the night sky, I saw a bright moon slowly sinking into the clouds, and the night sky became more and more solemn and depressing.
Chen Zisu came quietly behind me and whispered: "It would be great if Mr.
Zhuge were here.
He would definitely be able to decipher the celestial phenomena in front of him."
I nodded with a heavy heart, pointed in the direction of the imperial study, and motioned for Chen Zisu to follow me.
Arriving at the Imperial Study Room, Chen Zisu closed the door and said, "Master, please don't take tonight's events to heart.
Maybe it's just a coincidence."
I said calmly: "I, Long Yinkong, have never believed in any gods and ghosts.
Guangde Hall is just in disrepair for a long time, and it is not uncommon for it to collapse.
I called Mr.
Chen over to discuss something with you."
Chen Zisu said: "Master, what do you think?"
I whispered: "When Emperor Xinde was still alive, he wanted to build a new capital, but it was later shelved due to civil unrest.
Now I want to reconsider this matter."
Chen Zisu said: "Young Master, please think twice before acting.
The internal situation in Xia Dakang has just stabilized.
The first task is to develop national strength, rather than shifting the focus to the construction of a new capital."
I nodded and said, "I'm just reconsidering it.
I don't want to implement it now.
Mr.
Chen doesn't need to worry too much."
Chen Zisu said: "Young master means to quietly cultivate all the convenient conditions in the geology of the selected new capital first, and when the time is right, everything will fall into place naturally."
I nodded and whispered: "Please help me pay more attention to the matter of choosing a new capital."
Chen Zisu said respectfully: "Don't worry, Sir, Zisu will definitely fulfill his mission."
I changed the topic to the matter at hand: "I must ask the Korean side to give me an explanation about Brother Jiao's death."
Chen Zisu said: "Sir, no matter what role South Korea played in this matter, I think it is not suitable for us to pursue it now.
South Korea has the support of Han, Qi and Jin, otherwise it would not be possible."
You have the guts to challenge us."
He paused and then said, "Besides, the murder of General Jiao is a bit strange.
As far as I know, the place where he was shot was not in the territory of Yan, but in South Korea. superior."
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I was slightly startled and whispered: "Can this matter be confirmed?"
Chen Zisu nodded and said: "I carefully questioned the officials who came to report the news.
General Jiao was indeed shot in South Korea.
In other words, South Korea was in self-defense morally, but we have no reason."
I frowned and thought for a long time before saying: "Brother Jiao, as the guard of the Yan-Qin border, wouldn't he be unaware of the consequences of rashly entering other countries?
Could it be?"
Chen Zisu said: "I also suspect that someone must be manipulating this matter secretly.
Maybe it is a problem within our personnel, and they deliberately led General Jiao to South Korea.
However, after my investigation, I found that the person who led the way for General Jiao The guide also lost his footing and drowned while escaping, and the matter became increasingly confusing."
I clenched my fists and said angrily: "No matter who did this, I will make him pay a thousand times the price."
Chen Zisu said: "Zisu wants to remind you that the most important thing now is to stabilize the people of Yan State.
Although the land of Yan State is completely controlled by us, the royal family who are the relics of Yan State may not surrender to you wholeheartedly.
Here, At such times, accidents are most likely to occur.
You must not be blinded by hatred and neglect to control the overall situation. " I sighed and said: "It seems that we can only attack South Korea until we have a clear picture of Qin's affairs."
Chen Zisu shook his head and said: "The Dakang in front of us does not have the ability to launch large-scale wars continuously.
After the situation in the Qin State is stabilized, the young master should first stabilize the rule in front of him and take the best strategy."
I nodded and finally turned the topic to Empress Jing, whom I never wanted to mention: "Mr.
Chen, is there any latest news from the Qin State?"
Chen Zisu analyzes Qin’s latest military intelligence and battle reports with me almost every day.
If there is the latest news, he will definitely notify me as soon as possible.
When he heard me asking this, he immediately understood what I really meant.
He hesitated before saying: "Sir, your concubine has a letter delivered to you today."
My letters have to go through Chen Zisu first, and then they are sent to me after being screened.
My heart was shocked, and I stared at Chen Zisu and said, "Since it's a letter from home, why didn't you inform me immediately?"
Chen Zisu said: "Zisu, like the young master, is afraid that something bad will happen."
He respectfully handed the letter into my hands: "After what happened to General Jiao, Zisu realized that many things were It is destined, and it cannot be done by human power.”
I suppressed the panic in my heart and stretched out my trembling right hand to take the letter.
I looked at the letter repeatedly, but did not dare to open the envelope.
I sighed, threw the letter to Chen Zisu again and said, "Please help me take a look."
Chen Zisu happily obeyed the order, tore open the letter, read it from beginning to end, and whispered: "Congratulations, sir, the imperial concubine has thought of a way to keep the queen mother alive."
My body shook violently, and I said in surprise: "What?"
Chen Zisu said: "The Queen Mother has fallen into a coma.
The imperial concubine sealed her in a black ice coffin and hid her in the ice room of the underground palace.
If she can think of a way to rescue her in the future, the imperial concubine will wake her up again."
The smile on my face suddenly disappeared.
After all, Jinghou has been unconscious for a long time.
Now she is frozen in the underground palace.
What is the difference between her and the dead?
The reason why Hye Kyo sent this letter was because she didn't want to make me too sad, and she just wanted to leave me with a bit of hope and a bit of fantasy deep in my heart.
Chen Zisu comforted me and said, "Young master, don't worry.
The imperial concubine's medical skills are unparalleled in the world.
With her ability, she will definitely come up with a way to save the Queen Mother."
I said sadly: "I hope there will be such a day" Chen Zisu put the letter on the desk in front of me: "The imperial concubine mentioned in the letter that General Wanyan has taken control of the situation south of the capital of Qin.
This is an out-and-out great thing for us."
I silently stared at the letter on the table, but the pale face of Queen Crystal appeared in front of me.
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Seeing my dazed look, Chen Zisu shook his head helplessly and quietly retreated.
Jiao Xin arrived in Kangdu five days later.
Judging from his filial piety, he should have already known the news of his father's murder.
Chen Zisu asked Tang Mo to go to southern Xinjiang in person and ordered Jiao Xin to enter Kangdu first.
He indeed had his After much painstaking efforts, although Jiao Xin is not Jiao Zhenqi's biological child, he has been raised by Jiao Zhenqi since he was a child.
The relationship between father and son is deep, and each of us is worried that he will not be able to withstand such a huge blow.
Jiao Xin's strength and calmness far exceeded each of our expectations.
Three days and three nights of continuous running did not make him show too much fatigue.
The days of travel gave him a maturity beyond his age.
I summoned Jiao Xin at the temporary court hall set up for Jiao Zhenqi.
Jiao Xin first came to me after offering incense and kowtow to his father's spiritual throne.
Bow down to me.
I helped him up and said, "Fuwa.
Now that things have happened, don't be too sad.
I think Brother Jiao is in heaven, and he doesn't want to see you immersed in sorrow all day long."
Since he worked for me, I This was the first time I called him by his nickname.
The reason why I did this was to tell him that I was not only his master, but also his father and brother.
Jiao Xin said with red eyes: "Your Highness, there is no need to worry, Jiao Xin knows what to do."
I sighed and said: "Brother Jiao and I are brothers and sisters.
How could we have imagined that he would suddenly suffer such a disaster?
I, Long Yinkong, swear here today that as long as I live, I will trample every inch of land in South Korea to avenge Brother Jiao." ” Jiao Xin's voice was slightly hoarse, and he whispered: "Your Highness, Jiao Xin's grief and indignation are by no means inferior to yours, but now is not the time to use troops against South Korea.
Youdao means that one hair can affect the whole body.
If If we deal with South Korea now, it will definitely lead to a joint attack from the three countries of Han, Qi and Jin.
Our strategic focus now is on Qin and not others.
"He always considers the overall situation.
It seems that Chen Zisu and I's worries are unnecessary. .
Jiao Xin said: "His Royal Highness, I have an unkind invitation.
I wonder if Your Highness can accept it."
I nodded and said, "Fuwa, if you need anything, just say it."
Jiao Xin said: "Although there is currently no war on the border between Yan and Han, this huge hidden danger may break out at any time.
What's more, the subjects of Yan State accepted the fact of being surrendered by Dakang on the surface, but secretly they may not be willing to do so.
After Dad suffered this misfortune, , will definitely make the situation of Yan and Han even worse.”
I'm thinking about the same thing.
The most important thing the Yan-Korean border needs now is stability.
After Jiao Zhenqi was killed in battle, my army stationed at the Yan-Korean border lost its commander at the same time.
It was difficult to find a general who was trustworthy and had superior commanding ability.
Jiao Xin is undoubtedly one of the qualified talents, but after all, I still have some concerns.
After he takes over the military power, will his reason and judgment be affected by his father's hatred?
Judging from his current performance, there is no such thing. sign.
But in the future, Jiao Xin's words have already shown his intentions.
He is taking the initiative to ask Ying to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Yan-Korean border garrison.
He does have such an ability, but the counterinsurgency in Southern Xinjiang has proven that although his ability is strong, he is too tough.
Is it too risky to send him there at such a sensitive time?
Jiao Xin saw that I had not expressed my position for a long time and knew that I still had concerns in my heart.
He knelt on the ground and choked with sobs: "Your Highness, Jiao Xin, I dare not expire.
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My request to go to the Yan-Korean border this time is mainly because I want to avenge my father." .I know it too What are you worried about, Your Highness the Crown Prince?
You must be worried that I will lose my mind because of my father’s hatred.
Although Jiao Xin is ignorant, he is confident that he can distinguish what is important and what is more serious, and he does not dare to affect His Highness the Crown Prince’s grand cause because of his father’s hatred.”
He paused for a moment and said with a choked voice: "The reason why Jiao Xin asked Ying to go is because he hopes to stabilize the overall situation of Yan and Han for His Highness the Crown Prince and to relieve his worries.
It is also because after everything is stable in the future, when the Crown Prince decides to attack South Korea, I will be the first one."
Rushing into Korean soil” Jiao Xin's impassioned words in front of me made me give up my hesitation immediately.
I patted his shoulder gently.
Jiao Xin was no longer the childish child.
He had grown up completely.
I should give him some advice.
For this opportunity, I also need a capable assistant.
I whispered: "I have made preparations.
I will go to Yan State early the next morning.
As Brother Jiao's son, you should go there to fulfill your filial piety.
After burying Brother Jiao, I will announce to everyone that you Become the commander-in-chief of Yan’s garrison.”
Jiao Xin said loudly: "Jiao Xin will fight for His Royal Highness through fire and water, even to the death."
Back at the palace, I wanted to take a good rest, so Duolong came over to inform me, and Chen Zisu came over to see me.
I had no choice but to give up the idea of taking a nap and went to the front hall to see him in Quzhi Pavilion.
Chen Zisu, like me, had not slept for many days, his eyes were bloodshot, and his complexion looked a little yellow.
I asked Duolong to bring two cups of ginseng tea and said with concern: "Mr.
Chen, although you have been busy with General Jiao's affairs these past two days, you should also pay more attention to your health.
During this time, I looked at the friends and family around me.
My relatives are leaving me one by one, and I don’t want this to happen again.”
I personally brought the ginseng tea to Chen Zisu.
Chen Zisu hurriedly got up to pick it up, his expression seemed quite respectful.
I sighed sadly and said, "Now I miss the time when I didn't become the prince."
With Chen Zisu's wisdom, he should be able to hear the true meaning of my words.
He also sighed and said: "Young Master has just had too many unhappy things recently.
After this period of time, Master will naturally not think so."
I smiled bitterly and shook my head.
Chen Zisu asked: "Has the prince decided to appoint Jiao Xin as the commander-in-chief of Yan's garrison?"
I nodded and said, "What do you think Mr.
Chen?"
Chen Zisu said: "Jiao Xin is well versed in the art of war, has extraordinary intelligence, and is a top candidate among Dakang generals for his literary skills and military skills.
It is indeed the best choice to use him as commander for work, but" "Nothing" "Jiao Xin's biggest shortcoming is that he is arrogant and ruthless about deployment.
He needs a suitable person to assist him in his work."
Chen Zisu reminded me in a low voice.
I frowned and said, "Originally I wanted Yihu to help him, but this kid was too stubborn and ran away from Jiao Xin.
If I ask him to go back this time, he won't be willing to do anything."
Chen Zisu smiled and said: "He won't be of much use even if he goes.
Although Yihu is brave, he lacks wisdom.
He is far worse than Jiao Xin."
I whispered: "Does Mr.
Chen want to go?"
Chen Zisu smiled and shook his head: "I have been overworked at work recently, and you have forgotten about the most suitable candidate."
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"who"
Chen Zisu took a sip of ginseng tea and said slowly: "The Prime Minister of the State of Yan, Gao Guangyuan" I patted my forehead as if I had just woken up from a dream: "Yes, I forgot about him.
Gao Guangyuan is a cunning man.
He is indeed an excellent candidate to assist Jiao Xin."
Unexpectedly, Chen Zisu shook his head again: "If the young master asks Gao Guangyuan to supervise the army, what will Jiao Xinzhong think?
He must think that the young master does not even have basic trust in him.
This will be self-defeating."
Only then did I fully understand what he meant.
Chen Zisu said: "Gao Guangyuan's son Gao Han is also an extremely outstanding young general.
Since the young master can give Jiao Xin a chance, why can't he give some opportunities to Gao Han?
Not to mention that Gao Han has a better understanding of the local geographical environment and military equipment than Jiao Xin."
He is much more familiar with him.
This way he seems to be supporting Gao Han, and Gao Guangyuan's face naturally feels bright.
With his mind, he must know the real purpose of letting Gao Han go. " I nodded frequently and praised sincerely: "Mr.
Chen knows my heart very well."
Chen Zisu smiled and said: "Young master, there is no need to praise me.
Xu Wuchen came up with this idea.
After the death of General Jiao, there was a vacancy in the garrison of Yan State.
We have discussed it and found that the most suitable general to be stationed there in Dakang is Jiao Xin, but whether he can take on this important task depends on his own performance."
I said with full confidence: "Jiao Xin is definitely qualified for this position."
Chen Zisu said: "What he faces is definitely not just Dakang's soldiers.
The army stationed in Yan State is composed of many people, and the relationship between them is quite complicated.
General Jiao used to run the army with benevolence, while Jiao Xin always ran the army with strictness. , the relationship between father and son The method is completely different.
We have been worried about this matter for the past few days.
It was Xu Xiangguo who came up with this brilliant idea.
Gao Guangyuan is best at conspiracy.
Even if the young master doesn't let him do it, he will definitely pay attention.
Collect Jiao Xin’s mistakes and errors.”
I laughed loudly and said: "I didn't expect that the person who knows Gao Guangyuan best is Xu Wuchen":