At the beginning, there is smoke coming out of the ancestral grave, and the woman is busy in the imp

As if he could see what she was thinking, Chu Heng stopped smiling and sighed for the umpteenth time that day.

"Mr. Ji, he used to be the general of Zhennan."

"As the only daughter of the family, the Queen naturally knows something about military tactics."

But over the years, Xie Yuheng had never been mentioned, nor had the queen ever shown any talent in this area.

"Once you enter the palace, it's as deep as the sea."

"Even if the queen has a lot of talents, she is a member of the harem and has to deal with politics. The Ji family will inevitably be reported by others."

Chu Heng's eyes were red and his throat was choked with sobs.

He quickly poured the wine and drank it all in one gulp, suppressing all the turbulent emotions.

Xie Yuheng lowered his eyes and didn't look at the emperor's misbehavior.

"No wonder your majesty has been so close to the queen for so many years. It turns out there is such a connection."

Chu Heng continued, "The year I took over the throne of King Huai, I entered the capital on the orders of Chu Tianchen."

"That winter, snow fell for thousands of miles and the wind was biting cold."

"I followed Chu Tianchen into the winter hunting grounds, and the queen..."

Chu Heng paused, the trembling and heartache in his voice could not be concealed.

"The queen was punished by Chu Tianchen's mother to kneel, which caused her to have a miscarriage and left her with a chronic illness."

"Although I have made some adjustments later, Jiaozhou was hit by a disaster at that time, and as the King of Huai, I was busy traveling outside every day."

"Not long after, the Ji family helped me raise an army, and the queen and I were separated."

Xie Yuheng listened and silently placed a clean handkerchief next to Chu Heng.

Chu Heng took it and wiped his face roughly, "I think you have heard about what happened afterwards."

"Since becoming the emperor, the empress has often selected daughters from the families of ministers to enter the palace."

"It is not only for the expansion of the royal family, but also for the balance of power in the court."

Chu Heng's eyes became tender, and he said to Xie Yuheng: "You are still young, and you don't understand the feeling of loving someone deeply."

"You don't want anyone but her."

Xie Yuheng nodded in approval, but said, "Love will only affect my thoughts and judgment."

Chu Heng: “…” It feels like I’m talking to a cow, a chicken talking to a duck!

Tired of heart!

Seeing Chu Heng having a headache, Xie Yuheng raised the corners of his lips slightly with a smile in his eyes.

Not to mention that she is now a woman disguised as a man. According to the medical level in ancient times, giving birth for women is like going through the gates of hell.

She is not afraid of death, but she also doesn't want to die in such a miserable way...

Furthermore, some shadows still exist even after a different era.

When I was a child in my previous life, my parents quarreled, resented and insulted each other, and were fed up with each other but did not divorce.

It had left an indelible shadow in her heart.

believe in love?

She might as well study how to make mosquitoes extinct!

"Alas!" Life is not easy, Chu Heng sighed.

He picked up the wine pot and poured the wine into his mouth. The wine went down his throat, mellow and rich.

"At today's court meeting, the urgent military report from Liangzhou, which was sent 800 miles away, said that the coalition forces of the three Wusun countries approaching the border are estimated to be 500,000 strong."

"Half a million."

Xie Yuheng frowned. You know, in ancient wars, the civilians who transported food and fodder could also be counted as part of the army.

For example, when Chu Heng led his troops from Yizhou to Jingzhou, he claimed to have an army of 500,000.

The actual number of soldiers is estimated to be only about 150,000, and the rest... are either civilian laborers or logistics soldiers.

The total number of soldiers currently in Daliang is only around 800,000.

It sounds like a lot, but they are actually distributed all over Daliang.

The navy in the east needs to resist the Japanese pirates who harass them from time to time.

In the south, although we have close trade with countries like Vientiane, we still have to send troops to garrison there.

If you don't have troops stationed there, the enemy will be able to advance directly into the inland with great force tomorrow.

The same applies to the west. We must be on guard against the Western Regions.

There were also a small number of soldiers stationed in the important city of Daliang.

Although it is a small amount...but then again, Daliang is a big country, so a little bit will add up to a lot!

In this way, 800,000 soldiers were scattered throughout Daliang.

Although the total number of people is greater than that of the coalition forces of the three Wusun countries, the 200,000 troops in Bingzhou cannot be withdrawn.

We need to defend against the Eastern Xiongnu and be vigilant against the Buyeo people in the northeast.

All that could be mobilized were the 100,000 troops in Yizhou, 50,000 elite troops from the central government, and another 100,000 soldiers fighting in Goryeo.

The Yizhou army, together with the Shenwu Huaiyuan Second Battalion stationed in Liangzhou, only has about 300,000 troops.

Even if the Goryeo army's 100,000 soldiers were recalled, there would still be less than 500,000 soldiers.

As for the 50,000 elite troops in the central government... they must not be moved unless it is absolutely necessary.

Xie Yuheng said in a deep voice: "No wonder His Majesty's expression suddenly changed when he saw the military report..."

Chu Heng smiled bitterly, "If we gather all the troops of Daliang, we can fight them."

"But if the fortresses are withdrawn, they will all be transferred to the northwest."

"Once the surrounding countries get the news, they will just follow Wusun's footsteps and wait for an opportunity to take a bite out of Daliang."

"By then, we will have to face more than just the 500,000-strong coalition army of Wusun."

"Besides, if we mobilize troops now, it will take a long time on the road, and we won't be able to support the northwest in time."

After Chu Heng finished speaking, the cell fell silent for a moment.

The only sound was the crackling of the candles burning in the corridor.

After a long while, Chu Heng sighed again, "The emperor guards the country's gates, and the monarch dies for the country."

"As long as I am in power, I will be responsible for the people of the world."

"It's just that the Queen and the Crown Prince... the Queen didn't have a comfortable life with me for long."

"If one day, Daliang is destroyed, I hope Yuheng can..."

"Have you asked the Queen if she agrees?" Xie Yuheng interrupted.

Chu Heng was stunned. Based on his understanding of Ji Pingjun, he would certainly not want to do that.

But how could he bear to let her die with him?

"The prince is still young, and the queen knows how to make the right choice."

Chu Heng looked at Chen Qiu who was standing guard outside the cell and said, "Chen Qiu, go see where the queen and the prince are."

Chen Qiu agreed and glanced at Xie Yuheng before leaving.

His Majesty has fallen in love with someone else, so don't tell him what I have to say!

After Chen Qiu left, Chu Heng praised: "I have to say that your Xie family's little genius doctor has excellent medical skills."

"It can not only cure physical illnesses, but also mental illnesses. This is why the Queen and I were able to have a child..."

"It is really difficult to have a boy in the first pregnancy."

"However, the queen is already old, and having two more children would be harmful to her health."

Xie Yuheng tightened his grip on the teacup slightly, sensing that Chu Heng's next words were crucial.

Chu Heng's eyes were deep and his tone was very steady, "The prince is actually a little girl."

Little girl?

Xie Yuheng carefully recalled the time he spent with the little thing.

When the prince was still a baby, it seemed that he had never worn open-crotch pants.

After all, he is the prince, how can he walk his bird in the street?...Besides, many children from wealthy families in Beijing do the same.

Anyway, there are enough people to serve you, and if you wet your pants, someone will change them immediately.