The battle inside and outside the court was in full swing, and at this time, another dark cloud slowly shrouded the sky over Western Vietnam.
As the emperor expected, the war finally broke out.
First, several cities on the border of Western Vietnam were harassed and attacked by the Dali army one after another.
The emperor ordered General Wang Gong to lead an army of 500,000 people to send troops in three directions, from the east, middle and west to meet the Dali army. .
General Wang Gong was proficient in the art of war and had many years of combat experience.
He asked the eastern army to adopt slow marching tactics, bluffing to confuse the enemy, and marching all the way to contain the main force of the Dali army.
The middle road was led by him personally and was the real main force. , adopting quick-attack tactics to eat the right wing of the Dali army, and then merged with the western army as a cover to advance.
Not long after the war began, Yuexi regained seven cities that had been taken away by Dali, and good news came frequently.
Not long after the good news, the Eastern Route Army led by Chang Shenghou saw that General Wang Gong had received many good reports, and saw that the Dali army was defeated in one blow and had no great combat capabilities, so they felt that they were the main force.
The auxiliary troops could not really make much contribution, but they actually disobeyed Wang Gong's order and asked the troops to speed up their march in order to meet the main force of Dali.
It was because of his greed for success that he broke the entire plan of General Wang Gong.
Then, as if by chance, the direction of the war began to reverse.
The Dali army, which was originally retreating steadily, resorted to annexation warfare and tried every means to trap the general Wang Gong in Youzhou City, making it impossible for the 200,000 troops led by him to move forward without food and grass.
Can retreat troops to replenish food and grass.
From then on, Dali's army waited for work and used guerrilla tactics to keep Wang Gong exhausted.
When he replenished his supplies and attacked again, he was ambushed by the opponent.
Most of his 200,000 troops were lost.
Wang Gong was defeated and retreated to Yizhou City, losing all the way. spread to Dadu.
The emperor was greatly shocked after hearing the news.
Chang Shenghou, who was originally used to assist the army in the middle, failed in front of the formation one after another, exposing the weakness in the east and causing successive defeats.
What's more serious is yet to come.
Pan Jun of the West Route Army stumbled on his old horse and made a mistake in command, which resulted in the entire West Route Army being destroyed and Pan Jun himself was captured.
In shock, the entire capital began to uproar.
Countless courtiers rushed to the emperor's palace to express their opinions to him, demanding that Yuexi immediately cease war with Dali and hand over a peace letter.
But according to the emperor's personality, how could he make such a decision?
In the past decades, no one has ever been able to challenge his authority, not to mention that Tuobayu was just a fledgling boy in front of him.
But even though he sent more troops and Although the generals were temporarily replaced, Dali was still able to gain early insight into the deployment of the Vietnamese army, and sent him to support Wang Gong's troops to intercept and defeat them one by one, causing them to return without success.
After a night of careful consideration, the emperor suddenly summoned Xu Wang Yuanlie into the palace.
Yuan Lie was led by the eunuch into the royal study and did not see the emperor.
He was feeling strange but heard a slight cough.
Then he saw the emperor walking out from behind the screen.
There was still a faint smell of medicine on his body.
Son.
After a while, Yuan Lie saw a palace man walking past holding a bowl.
When he walked to Yuan Lie's side, the smell of medicine became even stronger.
Yuan Lie was startled and then looked at the emperor.
This old man has always been in good health and has almost no ailments except for headaches and stubborn ailments.
Now he suddenly started taking medicine.
Could it be that he was ill because of the failure in the war ahead?
When he thought about it, he heard the emperor cough and say: "Here we come."
Yuan Lie calmly stepped forward and knelt down, seemingly respectfully saying: "I am here to see you, Your Majesty."
The emperor sighed.
At this moment, he was only wearing ordinary clothes.
Compared with his previous majesty, he looked a bit old.
He immediately picked up the teacup that the eunuch had just brought to him and wanted to drink it, but he stopped in mid-air, with a look of hesitation on his face. .
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Yuan Lie lowered his head.
He was not actually close to this father, nor did he have much affection for him as a father and son.
Finally, I heard the emperor smile lightly and say: "I summoned you an hour ago, but you didn't come until now.
Where have you been?"
Yuan Lie said in a calm voice: "It's just a trivial matter, not worthy of the Holy Spirit's hearing.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The emperor's face was full of exhaustion, but his eyes were bright: "Get back on your feet.
My headaches become more serious at this time of year, and I also have rheumatism that even the imperial doctor cannot cure.
Alas, I am really old, even if I am not convinced Not even" Yuan Lie was full of suspicion, and he could almost be said to be staring at the emperor with surprised eyes.
He didn't understand why the always high-spirited emperor showed such a look in front of him.
According to the emperor's consistent character, he should be full of anger and blame himself for being late.
But looking at his current appearance, he seems to have really aged.
Is this possible?
Yuan Lie stared at the other party seriously, his amber-like eyes shining with doubt.
The emperor looked at him and knew what he was thinking, but he said with a solemn face: "Are you still blaming me for what happened to your mother back then?"
Ever since Yuan Lie returned to the palace, the emperor had never mentioned Princess Qixia in front of him.
This person seemed to have disappeared from the emperor's memory, but today he took the initiative to mention it.
This is really strange and inconsistent with the emperor.
Personalized.
Yuan Lie's body lines were concise and unruly, but there was no usual joking smile on his face.
He just looked at the emperor with his slender eyes, as if guessing what the other party wanted to do.
Seeing Yuan Lie's expression becoming more and more confused, the emperor slowly said: "I know that although you don't say it in your mouth, you have been blaming me in your heart.
I was the one who was sorry for your mother back then, and then I couldn't protect you properly.
I feel deeply guilty for losing you on the way.
But after so many years, can't you forget it?
My kindness to you is still not enough to make up for the hatred in your heart."
Yuan Lie lowered his head and stretched out his hand to shake his sleeves, as if he was adjusting his gold-embroidered cuffs.
There was a hint of condensation on his handsome face: "Your Majesty, your words are serious.
Yuan Lie will never dare to bear grudges against Your Majesty."
A smile appeared on the corner of the emperor's mouth: "You are my son, and I know very well that you have a very stubborn personality, just like her."
When he said this, he suddenly paused, and then he laughed softly, "No, it's still not quite right after all.
Likewise, she is stubborn on the outside but soft inside, but you are just the opposite.
You are very obedient on the surface, but rebellious on the inside.
I really don’t know who you are like."
He stared at Yuan Lie, as if he wanted to find someone in him. shadow.
But Yuan Lie stood upright, not even raising his head to look at him.
The emperor finally sighed again and said, "I have already said that I will compensate you well."
Yuan Lie finally raised his head and looked at him, his heart was cold, but his face was smiling faintly: "The compensation Your Majesty said is glory and wealth."
The emperor was startled, his heart was in confusion, and he didn't say a word for a long time.
When he came to his senses, he said seriously: "Prosperity, wealth, and this dragon chair of mine, you can take it at any time if you want it."
Yuan Lie's eyebrows gradually curved, but there was no smile in his eyes: "Your Majesty, if you really think so, you still want to see me and the prince fight, and the one with the ability will win the throne in the end."
The emperor's heart was gloomy: "There are definitely not so many cheap things in this world.
Do you know how I became the prince?
The late emperor never thought about me as a son, and kept leaving me in prison to fend for myself.
My only My only friends are mice and geckos.
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Before I met your mother, I didn’t even have anyone to talk to.
Even though he later took me into the palace, it took a long time before he chose me as the prince and observed me coldly.
After waiting for me for half a year, and even deliberately attacking and testing me, I was finally able to safely hand over the position of emperor to me.
This was of course to select a person who could be entrusted to me for the sake of the world and the country, but also to tell me that all this was not easy.
Please cherish the same, and the same is true for what I did to you today.
Although I am not willing to help you easily in times of danger, this is all for your own good.
If I had the heart to support the prince, I could have put him on the throne long ago."
Yuan Lie smiled faintly, with a hint of smile at the end of the rising tone, but no real smile: "No matter what your Majesty's intentions are, Yuan Lie is not interested.
You can pass this throne to whoever you want."
Hearing what Yuan Lie said, there was a hint of anger on the emperor's face, but he suddenly thought of something and held back his anger: "I have been protecting you secretly since I brought you back to protect you from the Queen's murderous hands.
Now I am unwilling to pass the throne to you immediately because I am worried that people around you will be affected by this.
There is an extra group of people with interests.
If there is a villain who covets you and leads you to the evil path, it will not be good.
Now that I think about it, if I had been established as a prince at a young age, there would have been countless speculators surrounding me, so my Everything you do is to make you a qualified monarch."
Yuan Lie was unmoved and did not even raise his eyelids.
He was obviously not interested in this proposal at all.
After all, the emperor couldn't help but dropped the tea cup heavily on the coffee table, and said angrily: "Do you have to go against me just for a mere woman?"
The other party can involve Wei Yang in everything, but he doesn't know that the crux of everything is himself.
Yuan Lie looked at the emperor, his eyes slightly slanted, and he said calmly: "Your Majesty, Yuan Lie has never wanted to be the emperor, let alone for other people's wishes.
All of this is my own intention."
The smile on the emperor's face was stiff and solid, and there was a lump in his throat: "Don't think of me as a fool.
There is no man in this world who has no ambition.
You are my son, so naturally you will be like me.
This chair" He suddenly weighed heavily He patted the dragon chair, and his smile became very strange, "How many people in this world want to sit on this chair, but you dare to say that you don't want it.
Is it because you don't want it, you don't dare to want it, or you are doing it deliberately for the sake of your promise to that woman. for" Yuan Lie's eyes suddenly turned cold.
He took a step forward and said, "You have been sending people to keep an eye on Wei Yang and me."
Hearing this, the emperor's smile became very indifferent: "Everything I give you can be given to you or taken back.
If you don't believe it, you can give it a try."
At this point in his words, Yuan Lie had already understood.
He just stared at the other person, his amber pupils could almost wash away the turbidity in the other person's eyes: "Then please take everything back, Your Majesty."
After saying that, he said without any nostalgia.
Turn around to exit.
The emperor said loudly: "Stop" Yuan Lie walked out without looking back.
At this time, the eunuch standing outside the door quickly stopped Xu Wang Yuan Lie.
Yuan Lie turned away with a pair of cruel eyes, and the eunuch felt the cold wind whizzing up from his back.
The unspoken majesty almost overwhelmed him, but he glanced at the emperor, but he still did not dare to move away.
The emperor had already stood up and was about to say something, but suddenly he coughed violently.
Yuan Lie suddenly turned his head and frowned slightly: "What kind of disease do you have?"
The emperor looked at him expressionlessly, his heart moved, but his face remained calm, "I'm not sick, I just feel the cold occasionally."
As he said this, there was a faint green color on his face, and Yuan Lie sighed. , ordered the eunuch guarding outside: "You go down first, I have something to report to Your Majesty."
The eunuch glanced at the emperor, who waved to him, and the people standing at the door quietly retreated.
Yuan Lie turned back to the palace and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, why can't you tell the truth about your condition?"
The emperor held up a self-deprecating smile: "My chronic illness is no longer a day or two.
These days, I always feel flustered, short of breath, and chest tightness.
I often wake up from nightmares in the middle of the night, and sometimes I dream about you.
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Mother."
He paused as he said this, but there was some vicissitudes in his smile.
Only then did Yuan Lie suddenly realize that the emperor who had always thought he was invincible actually looked a little older now, and that handsome face that looked very similar to his own had already been stained with frost.
The man who used to rely on killing people to establish his power has unknowingly changed into what he is now.
He couldn't help but think that as long as he is a person, he will grow old.
No matter how strong this person is, he will not be able to withstand the invasion of time.
At this time, he saw the emperor throwing away He knew what the memorial was on the side, and he also knew the rumors about the recent hustle and bustle in the court.
In an instant, he suddenly understood and said slowly: "How is Your Majesty going to deal with the matter with Dali?"
His eyebrows were slanted, his phoenix eyes were clear, and the shadow of Qixia could be vaguely seen, but Qixia always had a gentle expression, and her words and deeds were full of comforting gentleness, which was very different from this child's cold heart.
The emperor's tone was very cold: "I want to lead the expedition myself."
Hearing this sentence, even Yuan Lie couldn't help being shocked.
He looked at the emperor in shock and didn't say a word for a long time.
What does it mean that the emperor wants to go to battle personally?
How could this be possible for him?
He asked in surprise: "Are you crazy?"
But I heard the emperor say coldly: "That fledgling boy has now left the capital and is coming to the border.
If he can go, why can't I go?"
The emperor decided to lead the expedition in person, and the matter was settled in a few words.
He seemed to be speaking casually, but his demeanor was very relaxed.
Yuan Lie knew that this matter must have been considered in the emperor's mind for a long time.
He suppressed the confusion in his heart and said calmly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for resigning."
The emperor moved his mouth as if to say something but in the end he just nodded: "You can go out."
At the last moment when Yuan Lie exited the room, he saw the emperor closing his eyes and leaning on the backrest, his expression seemed a little sad.
It was just for a moment, but Yuan Lie saw it clearly.
He didn't know why he suddenly felt cold in his hands and feet.
At this time of year, the emperor suddenly wants to go on a personal expedition.
What does this mean?
I believe everyone will be shocked.
But Yuan Lie understands that some things cannot be stopped.
This is a farce.
On the second day, the emperor issued an order to lead the expedition in person.
As soon as he said this, everyone in the court was shocked.
But no matter how hard the courtiers tried to stop it, the emperor remained unmoved even when blood was spilled on the spot.
The morning court lasted for two hours, and he finally got rid of those people.
As soon as he walked to Chao Hua's gate after going down to the court, he saw Empress Pei leading everyone to kneel on the ground.
The emperor was stunned and looked gloomy: "Queen, what are you doing?"
Pei Hou said calmly: "Your Majesty, there is an old saying that a gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall.
What's more, you are the emperor, the son of heaven and earth, and you are responsible for the safety of all people.
What a big deal it is to lead a personal expedition, and all officials in the court and the Chinese military are important.
If you object, how can your Majesty make such a hasty decision and insist on your own way?
Where do you want to put your courtiers and where do you want to put all the people of the world?"
The emperor's face darkened: "The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, has the queen forgotten?"
Pei Hou said with a cold expression: "Of course I don't dare to interfere in politics, but if it is for your majesty's safety, I have to take this step.
These concubines were not summoned by me, but they came to my palace on their own.
If your Majesty doesn’t believe it, you can ask clearly.”
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Concubine Guo Hui stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, it is no small matter for the emperor to go on a personal expedition.
Hundreds of civil and military officials and millions of soldiers are used to protect the country.
In times of crisis, the emperor will never come to the front line in person.
Then what is the use of them?
Please think twice."
She As he spoke, tears rolled down his face.
Not only Concubine Guo Hui, but also other concubines who had always been at odds with Empress Pei also knelt in front of the emperor, bent on asking him to take back his life.
The emperor smiled coldly and said: "Everyone, get up.
My decision has been made.
Anyone who talks too much will get out of the palace."
Concubine Guo Hui looked at the emperor, took two steps on her knees to catch up, and murmured: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
But the emperor still left without looking back.
Concubine Guo Hui felt weak and collapsed on the ground.
Concubine Chen saw this He quickly came up to help her and said with concern: "Concubine Hui, are you okay?"
Concubine Guo Hui let out a long sigh, fell softly on Concubine Chen and sighed: "I'm fine, but it's a pity that you and I can't stop His Majesty despite all our efforts."
Empress Pei smiled faintly and said, "Go back to the palace."
Seeing that Empress Pei was about to leave, Concubine Chen quickly asked: "My Lady, are you just going to watch His Majesty's imperial conquest in person?"
Empress Pei looked indifferent and said: "Since it is His Majesty's decision, and you and I have fulfilled our responsibilities as concubines, there is nothing to say.
You should go back as soon as possible."
Concubine Chen and Concubine Zhou Shu looked at each other.
Concubine Chen's expression changed.
She couldn't help but said loudly: "My Lady, don't you care about His Majesty's safety at all?"
Empress Pei turned her head coldly, and her eyes became cold: "The imperial commander's personal expedition is a major matter for the court.
Didn't you hear what Your Majesty said just now?
The harem is not allowed to interfere with politics.
His Majesty's personal visit to the battlefield is for the sake of the world.
Don't be alarmist.
If it shakes the morale of the army, Can you take responsibility?"
Concubine Chen couldn't help but became anxious and broke out in a cold sweat.
Looking at Empress Pei's sharp eyes, she was speechless for a moment.
Concubine Guo Hui quickly said: "Concubine, you made a mistake, why don't you ask your forgiveness?"
"No need."
Empress Pei glanced at them coldly, but without saying another word, she turned around and left in Fengjia.
At this time, in the Duke's Mansion of Qi, Li Weiyang was teaching Li Minzhi how to paint.
After finishing the painting of a pine tree and preparing to add a bluestone, he looked up and found that Yuan Lie looked distracted.
Li Weiyang smiled softly and said: "I have been in a daze since just now, what's wrong with you?"
Yuan Lie lowered his eyes and said in a calm voice: "Your Majesty wants to lead the expedition in person, what do you think about this matter?"
Li Weiyang couldn't help but be startled: "His Majesty has never made such a decision in these many years.
This time he suddenly had a whim, I guess there must be a reason for it."
Yuan Lie's expression was solemn as never before, and a hint of sadness flashed across his handsome face.
Li Weiyang has never seen such an expression on his face, or she has never seen a trace of vulnerability on Yuan Lie's face.
This man has always been cheerful, smiling, and playful in front of her, in all kinds of ways.
But never a trace of depression Tang, but now she could really see the gloom bursting out of the other party's pupils, which seemed to be so turbid that the edges could not be seen clearly, and so bright that it made people palpitate.
She couldn't help but whisper to Min Zhi: "Sister and brother, talk to me, you can have some fun by yourself." meeting."
Min Zhi nodded obediently, but couldn't help but stare at Yuan Lie with wide eyes curiously.
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Yuan Lie stood up a little distractedly, walked out of the study, and stood in the corridor not knowing what to think.
Li Weiyang followed his gaze and saw a camellia in full bloom.
A gust of wind blew by and the petals of the camellia fell to the ground.
Yuan Lie's eyes moved, and he seemed to have made up his mind.
Li Weiyang's heart felt like a mirror for a moment: "You have to advise His Majesty to go out on his behalf."
Hearing such words, Yuan Lie was suddenly startled, turned back to look at Li Weiyang, and said: "You don't object?"
Li Weiyang smiled softly, the smile was cool and very gentle: "If it is your decision, I will naturally not object."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Director Guo say loudly: "No" They turned around and saw Director Guo striding towards them with a frosty look on his face.
Director Guo said coldly: "In this situation, you cannot leave Dadu easily."
Li Weiyang glanced at Director Guo disapprovingly, then turned to Yuan Lie and said: "You should go if you want to, don't listen to anyone."
Hearing what Li Weiyang said, Director Guo's face flashed with anxiety as he was about to say something.
But she was interrupted by Li Weiyang's wave of her hand.
She said calmly: "Fifth brother, everyone should have something they want to do.
Yuan Lie is a man.
He can't circle around my skirt all day long.
If he can't After making great achievements, how can he face himself?"
Director Guo looked at Li Weiyang and was confused for a moment.
He really didn't know what the other party was thinking.
She allowed Yuan Lie to leave Dadu at this time.
Didn't she know that there was something fishy about this matter?
Li Weiyang's smile was even gentler, and he said calmly: "I'll say it again, if you want to go, just go and don't worry about me.
If I didn't have the ability to protect myself, how could I survive to this day?
What's more, there is still Qi Guogong's mansion.
It won’t cause me to be eaten.”
Hearing this, Yuan Lie felt painful and anxious in his heart.
He wished he could pack Li Weiyang away with him, but he also knew that the sword had no eyes on the battlefield, and that was the real danger.
If it is for Li Weiyang's good, she should be kept in the Duke's Mansion of Qi.
After all, with the Duke of Qi here, coupled with Li Weiyang's own strategy and wisdom, nothing will happen for a while.
As long as he decides quickly and ends the war as soon as possible and returns to Li Weiyang, everything will be fine.
He didn't want to care about that person, and the hatred in his bones could not be wiped out for a day, but when he saw that decadent and old look, he was shaken for a moment.
He did assume the noble status of King Xu and should give the other party something in return, he told himself.
But for some reason, there was still a hint of uneasiness in his heart.
He gritted his teeth and said, "No, I can't leave Dadu, and I shouldn't leave your side either."
Li Weiyang's eyes flashed with light: "I don't dare to do what I want to do.
Even I will look down on such a Yuan Lie."
Director Guo was even more anxious.
He did not expect that Li Weiyang would speak so harshly and force Yuan Lie to go to the battlefield.
He wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth but couldn't help but hold it back, and just looked at the two people silently.
Yuan Lie looked at Li Weiyang with infinite affection in his eyes: "Do you really want me to leave?"
Li Weiyang looked into his eyes: "Yes, I hope you will follow your own will and go if you want.
No matter when you come back, I promise you that you will not be harmed at all."
Yuan Lie's heart moved, and he subconsciously held Li Weiyang's hand, while Director Guo next to him had already turned away.
This scene was not something he should see.
Yuan Lie shook Li Weiyang's hand tightly and said softly: "I promise you that I will return safely and stay by your side and never go anywhere again."
Li Weiyang nodded and was silent for a long time.
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In the end, he just watched Yuan Lie go away.
She knew that Yuan Lie was going to the palace to ask for orders from the emperor, and when he went there, she also knew that the other party would definitely succeed.
Director Guo said angrily: "You clearly know that the emperor did this to provoke Yuan Lie, why did you let him leave?"
Li Weiyang glanced at Director Guo, but said softly: "After all, that person has an extraordinary relationship with him.
No matter how tough he says, blood is unstoppable.
I have never seen him show such an expression. " Li Weiyang knew that the emperor was only using tactics to mourn his troops, but his real purpose of transferring Yuan Lie away from Dadu was to allow him to practice on the battlefield.
It’s an essential exercise when you’re in such a high position.
In particular, Yuan Lie has no foundation in the army.
If he can firmly grasp the military power this time and use it to blackmail Queen Pei, other princes and even princes have already entered the palace to take the emperor's place in the military expedition, but no one has obtained the emperor's permission.
This is actually the best opportunity.
Director Guo said: "I really don't understand what you are thinking.
Without Yuan Lie, there will be more and more unstable factors around you.
What I am most worried about is your safety."
Li Weiyang smiled and said: "I still have father and you with me, right?
I don't worry about anything else, I just hope that Yuan Lie can return safely."
Li Weiyang expected it to be true.
The emperor had indeed followed Yuan Lie's instructions and even gave him the position of deputy marshal despite the objections of the courtiers.
He also ordered Zhendong General Wang Qiong to serve as the commander-in-chief and go to rescue General Wang Gong to relieve the border siege.
On the day the army left Dadu, hundreds of people crowded both sides of the road.
Every pavilion that could be seen along this road was packed with people early on.
Li Weiyang was condescending and could clearly see the grand scene of the army leaving the city.
A low and solemn horn sounded, and the entire city became solemn in an instant.
The sun seemed to dim, and there was a compelling chill in the air.
Yuan Lie was wearing heavy armor and sword, sitting on an armored war horse.
Hearing the sound of the horn, he suddenly reined in the horse and raised his right hand slightly.
The generals behind him immediately stopped and acted decisively.
Represented by the commander Wang Qiong, all the soldiers dismounted and bowed in the direction of the tower, which meant bidding farewell to the monarch.
The prince toasted the farewell wine on behalf of the emperor, and then the whole team re-armed themselves.
Yuan Lie took the lead and took the reins to move forward.
The team behind him followed in order, and the steps became one, and every sound of hoofbeats shook the entire capital.
He was so far away from Li Weiyang that he couldn't see his face clearly.
The endless black-armored soldiers behind him shone with a cold metallic light in the sun.
Looking from a distance actually made people feel oppressive and suffocating.
Yuan Lie at this time was completely different from the person she knew.
There was a blazing and sharp light on his body, which invisibly forced people to escape.
Li Weiyang said nothing, silently watching the scene in front of her.
Her fingers gently clenched the railing, her fingertips were faintly white.
Inexplicable emotions passed through her heart, as if she was a little confused, but also a little relieved.
Never had it felt like this before.
Director Guo next to her looked at her and sighed softly: "I regret it now."
Li Weiyang came back to her senses and smiled slightly: "I will never regret it, no matter what decision I make."
Director Guo shook his head, but said calmly: "This time Zhendong General Wang Qiong, as the commander-in-chief, led an army of 300,000 to rescue the border siege, and Wang Ji also followed.
But as far as I know, Wang Zijin did not Leaving, she is still in the capital."
Li Weiyang nodded: "Now that the general is gone, Wang Qiong will also leave.
The only one left to guard the Wang family is Wang Zijin.
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If she leaves too, this matter will be difficult to handle."
Hearing Li Weiyang say this, he knew it well, and Director Guo smiled lightly.
Li Weiyang turned around and watched the team slowly leave, but her eyes became darker.
Yuan Lie's army left just because the journey was long and there was no accurate battle report.
But at this time, another change occurred in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The new king of the grassland was suddenly killed.
The murderer was the third prince who had been expelled to a remote pasture by the emperor.
Upon hearing the news, Princess Ali was shocked at first, and then she was at a loss: "Jia'er, what should I do now?"
Li Weiyang shook her head gently and said: "Why is Princess Ali so surprised?
Your third brother is not an ordinary person.
How can he be willing to guard a lonely pasture to end his life?
It is only a matter of time."
Ali gritted her teeth and said, "But he should never have taken action against the Great Lord.
It was because the Lord took pity on him that he recruited him back and promised to trust him.
He also handed over three thousand cavalry to him.
Unexpectedly, he got The first thing the army did was to collude with Uncle Wang to kill his own brother to seize the throne of the king.
Why did the third brother become so ruthless?
But do you think it is because of this incident that I can no longer stay in Guo?
"Home" she was worried that she would bring hidden dangers to the Duke of Qi's palace.
Li Weiyang smiled and said: "Princess Yongning is the Princess of Yan and the Princess of Dali, but His Majesty did not anger her because of the war between the two countries.
He was even particularly kind to her when he expelled those Dali people.
You are only a woman after all, Apart from anything else, this matter has nothing to do with you, just stay here peacefully."
Princess Ali's nervous expression eased slightly, but she looked up and saw Guo Dun looking solemn at the side, and couldn't help but say: "What's wrong with you?"
Guo Dun was startled and suddenly raised his head to look at the other party.
He hesitated for a moment, not knowing what to say.
Guo Cheng, who was standing next to him, took the initiative to say on his behalf: "The third prince of the grassland dared to seize the throne because he was supported by the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In addition, the previous alliance between Yuexi and the grassland may not be good."
Princess Ali's brows frowned tightly.
She looked at Li Weiyang in panic and said: "Jia'er, what should we do?"
There was a trace of regret in Li Weiyang's eyes: "I don't know anything about military operations.
I only know that I am afraid that this time my father and brothers will also go to the battlefield."
After hearing this, Ali was startled and immediately turned her head to look in the direction of Guo Dun.
Guo Dun seemed to be afraid to face her eyes and slowly lowered his head.
Now Princess Ali and Guo Dun are very close.
Mrs.
Guo planned to organize Guo Cheng's wedding first and then organize their marriage.
But now something like this suddenly happened.
If Qi Guogong asked the emperor for orders, then Guo Dun would naturally follow her.
If her father leaves together, the marriage will be delayed accordingly.
No wonder Princess Ali has such an expression.
Guo Dun finally made up his mind.
He gritted his teeth and said, "How can a man be so rigid about his children's affair?
Princess, I hope you can wait for me to come back.
If I can't come back, you can marry someone else."
He could actually say such words.
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Princess Ali's face suddenly turned red, and her eyes were filled with tears unconsciously.
She stamped her feet suddenly, turned around and ran away.
Guo Dun looked at her back with melancholy. color.
Li Weiyang sighed softly and blamed him: "Fourth brother, how can you speak so well to a girl?
Princess Ali is just a weak woman after all.
No matter how free and easy she looks, she is right for you.
Marriage is very important to me.
It’s okay if you don’t ask her to wait for you to come back, but you actually ask her to choose someone else.
I really don’t know what to say to you. " When Guo Dun heard this, his face turned pale.
Li Weiyang said: "Hurry up and chase."
Guo Dun no longer hesitated and quickly chased after him.
Guo Cheng and Director Guo looked at each other, but both shook their heads and smiled bitterly.
The predictions of the Guo family were correct.
On the next day, the emperor issued a decree and conferred the title of Marshal of the Western Conquest to the Duke of Qi.
He led an army of 400,000 to join his eldest son, General Guo Rong, to attack the enemies in the west.
In fact, compared with the Dali army on the other side, Dazhou's attack this time can only be said to be auxiliary.
They are not the main force in the battle.
The real main force is the brave and capable prairie cavalry.
The Zhou people only sent some troops to support, so compared with countless previous wars, it is not very dangerous.
But this time, Qi Guogong was worried and even specially invited Li Weiyang to go.
Li Weiyang saw that he kept looking uneasy but did not explain the reason, so he couldn't help but asked: "Father, why are you so worried?"
Qi Guogong glanced at Li Weiyang, but sighed softly, and said: "I went here in a hurry, and I have many things to tell you.
Now everyone in the family supports you, especially your mother, who is free to do what you do.
But Jia'er, my father must tell you that you have reached this age and will soon be a wife, a daughter-in-law, and a daughter-in-law.
Mother, although King Xu is deeply affectionate for you, he is also the proud son of heaven and the king of kings.
You must remember that his path is destined to not be smooth.
If you really choose him, you must be fully mentally prepared.
You can't be so willful anymore, you have to think about him before you take any action, and you can't just act casually out of anger."
Li Weiyang was stunned when she heard the always majestic Qi Guogong say such words.
She did not expect that Qi Guogong would persuade her so earnestly, obviously because she was worried that she would make some wrong decision.
She smiled softly and said slowly: "Father, don't worry, Jia'er is not a confused person and will keep your instructions in mind."
Duke Qi nodded, looked at her but hesitated to speak, "After I leave, you must take good care of your mother and don't let her worry too much."
Every time Qi Guogong goes to war, Mrs.
Guo will be very worried.
Li Weiyang said softly: "My daughter understands, please rest assured."
Duke Guo of Qi said nothing more.
He knew that his daughter was very smart, even smarter than he imagined.
She knew how to deal with things, but did she know that the emperor had already made up his mind and had to force Yuan Lie to take that path?
Although Duke Qi was an honest man, he was not a fool.
Even he can see things, can Queen Pei and the Crown Prince not see it?
Sooner or later, they will have a decisive battle with Yuan Lie, and what choice will Li Weiyang make at that time?
If she really helped Yuan Lie inherit the throne, she might have to fight her way through the bones of thousands of people.
He could almost imagine how difficult this daughter's future would be.
Duke Guo of Qi finally shook his head, turned and left.
Not long after Qi Guogong's army left, news came from the palace.
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At the moment the news came, Li Weiyang and Wang Zijin were drinking tea in the pavilion.
Zhao Yue hurried in and whispered: "Miss, Your Majesty is ill and is bedridden now."
Li Weiyang paused with the tea lid in her hand, and then exchanged a look with Wang Zijin.
Wang Zijin was the first to ask: "What's the disease?"
Zhao Yue frowned slightly and said: "This servant is not very clear about this.
I only heard someone in the palace saying that His Majesty's long-standing headache has recurred.
But this time it seems to be more severe than before, and he even I can’t even get out of bed, let alone go to court to govern.”
Wang Zijin pondered: "So, the government is now in the hands of Empress Pei?"
Zhao Yue immediately said: "That's not true.
After all, Queen Pei is just a harem woman, and there are hundreds of civil and military officials in the court.
Although the Duke of Qi and General Zhendong are not here, there are also many people who oppose Queen Pei's politics.
All the major families are there.
If you are ready to make a move, Empress Pei will not make any move to take over the government for a while."
Zhao Yue's analysis is quite reasonable.
Li Weiyang didn't say anything, but Wang Zijin glanced at Zhao Yue in surprise.
The girls around her are both civil and military, but they rarely have such insight.
It can be seen that Li Weiyang is really unique.
He actually trained a maid to think so quickly that she immediately thought of the key point of the matter.
Guo Cheng and Guo Dun accompanied the Duke of Qi on the expedition, leaving Guo Dao alone to take care of the family affairs in the Duke of Qi's mansion.
He had obviously just learned the news.
He came in a hurry and said, "Jia'er, you should know everything."
When Wang Zijin saw Director Guo, he frowned.
She has never liked this person, but these days because she is very close to Li Weiyang, she has to meet him often.
She chuckled: "Fifth Young Master is late, this news has become old news."
When Director Guo saw Wang Zijin, there was no special expression on his face.
He just looked at Li Weiyang and said, "This is not right.
We need to make plans early."
Wang Zijin was slightly suspicious and couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong?"
Director Guo's dark eyes were filled with fire: "First, King Xu Wang Yuanlie was transferred out of the capital, General Zhendong also set off with him, and then his father and two brothers left together.
Isn't it too coincidental?"
Wang Zijin looked deeply into his eyes, but refuted: "When two countries are fighting, it is natural to be attacked on both sides.
Is it any wonder that the most capable generals in the court are sent?
My father is the minister of humerus in the court.
If there is no He supports the overall situation.
Do you want King Xu, a person who has never fought in a war, to fight against the enemy?
He is too young, so naturally he needs my father to be on the battlefield in the west.
Similarly, although there are not many people in the grassland, they are very familiar with the terrain and are good at guerrilla warfare.
They often attack a town, loot it, and then disappear.
Only experienced veterans like Qi Guogong can suppress it.
They won in one fell swoop.
There is nothing wrong with His Majesty's decision.
What do you have to doubt?"
Wang Zijin's analysis is correct.
The most suitable people in the court to fight are Qi Guogong and General Zhendong.
The emperor's arrangement seemed reasonable and reasonable, but Director Guo always felt very uneasy.
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He vaguely sensed that there seemed to be a conspiracy brewing behind all this, and this conspiracy must be related to the Duke of Qi.
Maybe it was related to Li Weiyang.
He turned to Li Weiyang and said solemnly: "No matter what, it is better to be more careful these days.
In my opinion, you should not leave the house casually."
Before Li Weiyang said anything, Wang Zijin had already sneered and said: "The Fifth Young Master can actually say such speculative speculations.
It really makes me look down on you."
Director Guo glanced at her and said: "In critical moments, it is natural to deal with it urgently.
Your Majesty is suddenly ill, and I am afraid that Queen Pei will be even more arrogant.
If she catches any evidence, or uses it to drag the Duke of Qi into a trap, the king Miss, can you be responsible?"
Wang Zijin's beautiful eyes were focused, and he looked at Director Guo with a cold expression: "It's a blessing, not a curse.
It's a curse that cannot be avoided.
Can we avoid it by hiding at home?"
Director Guo's expression became very cold.
He didn't like Miss Wang in front of him because she was too proud.
Especially the reserved look when he looked at people always made him feel hairy, so he ignored her words and just said to Li Weiyang: "Jia'er, have you heard what I said?"
There seemed to be a thread being threaded in his heart.
Li Weiyang nodded lightly, but took a sip of tea before saying quietly: "Of course I heard it, fifth brother, don't worry, what Miss Wang said is right.
This time Pei She really wanted to take action, no, to be more precise, she wanted to clean up the Duke of Qi's palace in one fell swoop."
Wang Zijin's heart skipped a beat and he shook his head: "This is not playing house, it is a war between three countries.
In an instant, there will be corpses everywhere and rivers of blood.
I don't believe she made such a big fuss just for you." one person" Li Weiyang smiled and said in a sarcastic tone: "I can't do this naturally.
For Pei Hou, getting rid of me this time may just be convenient."
As she said, she just slowly put down the teacup and sighed, "Take your time, don't rush, she will always let us know what she wants."
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