Bright Spring

Du Qianrui blushed, and replied softly: "I know I'm wrong."

Xu Niangzi was immediately attracted attention, and she glanced at Du Qianrui, but she didn't know what was going on.

But Mrs. Xu understood that at such a young age, Mrs. Yao's thoughts and abilities are much stronger than that of Princess Han.Only in the last two or three months, Miss Xu saw Yao Ji making suggestions in front of the princess, and set many rules to avoid excessive favoritism and internal fighting in the harem.

At this moment, Yao Ji took another special look at Duan Xuehen, her eyes were bright and sharp, and her faint smile made Ms. Xu a little nervous.However, Duan Xuehen remained expressionless and said nothing.

At this time, Guo Wei said: "It will be an hour before noon. Let's go to the workshop at the back first. We can still do a lot of work. Let's go now and hurry up to sew the batch of clothes and shoes. There is a train team starting in Richeng."

Several people stood up and agreed.

It was also Yao Ji's idea that the harem of the King of Han sewed clothes and cloth shoes for the soldiers in front.Only Duan Xuehen never cooperated; after Xu Niangzi asked twice, she learned that although Duan Xuehen was a woman, she knew no needlework at all.

Sure enough, Duan Xuehen pretended not to hear, and hid at the side without making a sound, and waited for the noble ladies to go out one after another, she walked out of the hall slowly.

Lady Xu glanced back, approached Duan Xuehen and asked in a low voice: "Then Mrs. Du was beaten just now, what did she do?"

Duan Xuehen gave her a cold look.

Ms. Xu was a little embarrassed, but Duan Xuehen often treated her like this without being polite at all, and she gradually got used to it.Mrs. Xu was silent for a while, she couldn't help being curious, and said in a low voice: "Mrs. Yao's eyes, sister Duan also..."

Duan Xuehen finally said: "I wouldn't do that kind of thing. The family members of Marquis Xiping came to Guizhou, Miss Mu asked me to find a way to deliver the letter, I just couldn't bear to refuse, she..."

Miss Xu felt that there was something inside, and hurriedly asked: "What's going on with her?"

Duan Xuehen didn't say a word.

At this moment, Miss Xu seemed to understand a little bit. Sure enough, there was a reason for the look in the eyes between these women.Her feelings are not wrong.

Mrs. Xu was not surprised that Mu Sheng's daughter had an affair with the King of Han.She has been a prince and concubine before, and she understands what is going on with those vassal kings. Like those women of King Zhao back then, some Xu ladies don't even remember their names, and they believe that King Zhao himself forgot!

"When I was in the capital, I heard that the elite of the imperial court was Huguang's army, with millions of people! Are the Queen of Han and the others overjoyed too early?" Madam Xu said.

Duan Xuehen glared at her, and said in a low voice: "Can't you guess what's going on with your uncle? If the King of Han is disadvantaged, your family will be disadvantaged as well!"

Lady Xu hurriedly said: "Sister Duan misunderstood me! I also hope that the King of Han Army will win. But it is a fact that there are many officers and soldiers in the court, and I am also worried. According to my father's judgment, the King of Han Army has little chance of winning, alas! "

Duan Xuehen was silent for a moment, and said: "If that day really comes, I will let you go."

Lady Xu asked, "What about sister Duan?"

Duan Xuehen said casually: "I haven't thought about it. But if there is no King of Han, my life would be even more meaningless."

Lady Xu was stunned, but when observing Duan Xuehen, she seemed to be speaking very plainly, as if she was talking about a matter of course.Ms. Xu thought hard for a while, then subconsciously shook her head slightly.

Chapter 496 Window Paper

Lei Genghao, who fled back to Huguang from Guangxi, has left Changsha Mansion for the capital.Zhang Fu also stopped asking about this matter.

Standing on the west tower of Fucheng, Zhang Fu can see the broad Xiangjiang River directly, and even the four islands (Juzizhou) in the middle of the river (Juzhou, Zhizhou, Shizhou, and Quanzhou) can be faintly seen.

The oranges on the island are gradually ripening.At the dining table at noon today, Zhang Fu also saw oranges cut open, and the generals said that they were produced on Juzhou Island.

Among the dark green branches and leaves in the distance, the orange-red fruits are particularly bright in the sun; on the rippling river surface, the battleships of the Daming Navy spread out their white sails and are heading southward with the wind, just like white clouds.

The Xiangjiang River at this moment is beautiful and magnificent.

The official ships and warships that have gone south in batches in recent days are heading to Tanzhou.

Zhang Fu had already ordered He Fu, the left wing of the Ping-Han army, to transfer from Tanzhou to Hengzhou.These ships can not only be responsible for transporting all the supplies of more than [-] troops, but also help He Fujun cross the Xiangjiang River very conveniently.

Hengzhou (Hengyang) to the south is also on the banks of the Xiangjiang River, on the west bank.Considering that the rebel army of the King of Han had already entered Guilin, Guangxi, Zhang Fu deliberately shifted the center of gravity of the army to the south; so he mobilized the He Fu Department to stand in Hengzhou first...

The navy has been deployed at this time, and a large number of warships are cruising on the waters of Dajiang, Dongting, and Xiangjiang.This fleet, formerly known as the Chaohu Navy, was the main naval force of the Ming Dynasty. It was established before the founding of the country; except for surrendering without a fight during the Jingnan Battle, it has never been defeated.

The main navy of the Ming Dynasty had the largest, strongest, and most elite warships in the world at this time. They were not only equipped with all kinds of artillery and guns, but also more than [-] kinds of weapons such as mines, rockets, and flying crows.Because ships are the strongest means of transportation at this time, officers and soldiers can have sufficient and huge ammunition, and ship-borne firearms can even provide fire support to land directly from the water.

General Zhang Fu of the Ping-Han Dynasty can conclude arrogantly: nowhere in the world is known, any navy is qualified to fight against the Ming Navy; let alone win or lose.

The King of Han rebels are also completely unqualified!Their only navy should be a mob composed of warships captured in Sichuan; there is no navy at all in Guangxi. After defeating Wu Gao, the rebels may only get some official ships and a small number of warships on the Li River .

Therefore, if the King of Han's army wanted to seize the right to control the water of the Xiangjiang River, there was no possibility at all.

The important towns in the south-central part of Huguang Province, such as Yuezhou, Changsha, and Tanzhou, were all built on Dongting Lake and the east bank of the Xiangjiang River;

Moreover, the officers and soldiers have the advantage of the navy, occupying the Xiangjiang River, and controlling the north and south of Huguang.The fleet goes south with the wind and goes north with the water, which allows the armies from all walks of life to travel lightly, relying on water transportation, and quickly dispatch maneuvers.

At this time, the official army can be said to have the best time and place!

"Commander, our officers and soldiers are strong and strong, and we can travel north and south along the Xiangjiang River; what should we do if the rebels are frightened and dare not come?" A general beside him said worriedly.

Zhang Fu pondered for a moment, and said in an unquestionable tone: "The rebel king will come."

At this time, he suddenly turned his head and asked, "He Fu is still in Tanzhou?"

The general who spoke just now paid homage: "Reporting to the commander, the people of Jinyiwei followed the commander's wishes and are still questioning the two unknown people around him. He Fu can't leave for the time being."

"When Jin Yiwei returns to Changsha, call me immediately." Zhang Fu said.

The general cupped his fists and bowed: "Yes."

Zhang Fu didn't have the slightest affection or trust for Xu Huizu, Wu Gao, He Fu and others.However, it was not entirely out of personal likes and dislikes that he ordered the guards in Huguang to investigate He Fu.

Zhang Fu believes that there are indeed some things about He Fu that make people have to be suspicious!For example, his younger brother He Lu was missing and was impeached by Chen Ying in the Yongle Dynasty, and he has not made it clear until now.

When He Fu was in the "Battle of Jingnan", he also worked very hard to fight the Jingnan army.Such a person with complicated and unclear identities can actually command the military power of Ping Han Zuo Deputy General, second only to Zhang Fu!Zhang Fu is facing the most important battle in his military career, can he safely hand over the left wing to He Fu?

So Zhang Fu personally made a series of arrangements, the target is not Wu Gao who has finished playing, but He Fu!

He first used the matter of Wu Gao's surrender to alert the emperor and the court officials, that is, Jianwen's surrender is not reliable at all; Let the court monarchs and ministers understand the risks.

Zhang Fu hoped that He Fu could be transferred to Jiaozhi province and Huang Zhong would come back to lead the left wing.Compared with He Fu, Huang Zhong's ability to command troops must be far behind, but at least he can be trusted.

...The Jinyiwei soldiers sent to Huguang are from Beizhen Fusi. They do business on the ground, and most of the time they will take orders from the generals and ministers appointed by the court; but they are not affiliated with these generals, and they still belong to Beizhen Fusi. Tube.

So when the matter involved He Fu, He Fu couldn't refuse the interrogation.

In Xingyuan's mansion in Tanzhou, Jin Yiwei used three rooms.He Fu, Li Sheng (Chen Dachui) and Zhang Yong (Zhang Sheng), two of his young guards, were interrogated separately.

After an unknown amount of time, the two captains of Jinyiwei finally came over with their confessions.The general sitting next to He Fu read it first, then handed it to He Fu to have a look.

"What's the matter? The general said this a long time ago. These two are cousins, and they served the general several years ago." After reading it, He Fu left the confession on the table and said very unhappy.

Jin Yiwei general said: "These two people are not in the military, but there is no contradiction in their respective statements..."

He Fu said angrily, "Then what do you mean?"

Jin Yiwei's general said: "It's still the original meaning. No one has confirmed their identities. I hope the Marquis calm down! Think about it, if a local county examines a scholar, it needs the local scholar and a few village elders to come forward and guarantee it in black and white. Status; what's more, the people around you, they want to serve such a big man as the Marquis!"