They all say I'm a puppet

On the first day of the Yuan Dynasty in the third year of the Great Zhou Expedition, a grand ceremony for offering sacrifices to heaven was held according to the law.This is He Hongyi's first heaven worship ceremony held in Da Zhou since He Hongyi ascended the throne. It is completely in accordance with the ancestral system, and the process is almost cumbersome. When the whole process is finally over, everyone is exhausted physically and mentally. Hall, banquet ministers.

Cang Lin sat down in his seat, Crown Prince He Zheqi sat on top of him, and King He Yinzhi of Chu was directly opposite.The expressions of the two brothers are not very good. I don't know if it is because of the tossing for most of the day, or because of what happened the day before.On the other hand, He Hongyi, who was sitting on the top seat, looked radiant, as if the ceremony just now didn't make him feel the slightest fatigue.

The Imperial Dining Room put a lot of thought into this banquet, prepared sumptuous delicacies, and put them one by one in front of all the officials. Although everyone was tired and hungry, no one dared to take the lead.He Hongyi got up, raised the wine cup in her hand, and looked at Baiguan with a smile: "Today is the day of Yuanshuo, and I just have two news to announce."

All the officials raised their heads and stared at He Hongyi. He Hongyi continued: "The Zhaoronglin family is dignified and gentle. After a few months in the palace, she conceived a dragon heir. It comforts me so much that she can be named a noble concubine."

Baiguan never expected that He Hongyi would announce such a news.It turns out that the situation in the court is concentrated between the crown prince and the king of Chu, and even Cang Lin, the king of Jin, is gradually being ignored, but now there is another dragon heir, if he is also a prince, plus a favored mother and concubine, Then what will happen to the situation in this court, who can say clearly?

Cang Lin slightly raised his head and glanced at He Hongyi. He Hongyi still had a smile on his face, but his eyes flicked across the faces of all the officials, taking in everyone's expressions at the moment.After a while, he suddenly said, "Why, do you have any objections to my canonization?"

Only now did all the officials recover from their stupefaction, and said in unison: "I dare not, Your Majesty is wise. I congratulate Your Majesty."

The corners of He Hongyi's lips rose slowly, and he shook the wine cup in his hand: "Then drink this glass of wine first, and I will announce the next thing." After speaking, he raised his wrist and poured the wine in the glass Drank it down.All the courtiers didn't dare to hesitate, and drank up the wine in their cups.

He Hongyi put his hands behind his back, walked a few steps slowly in front of the dragon chair, and said slowly: "The former traitor Chen Yuan murdered the old lord and occupied a corner of the southwest. If it takes a long time, it will become a serious disaster. And after the founding of my Great Zhou Dynasty, , the people live in peace, the national strength is stable, it is time to take back the Southwest, what do you think?"

Many civil and military officials in the court came from the previous dynasty. These people were officials in the same dynasty as Chen Yuan, and they were oppressed by this person when Chen Yuan was in charge of the government. They also know the ruthlessness and cruelty of this person best. , keeping this kind of person in the southwest may indeed become a threat to Da Zhou in the future.Based on the current national strength of the Great Zhou, it is indeed a wise move to end the southwest while it is still not in the cards.

However, if you want to go on an expedition, who to send to the expedition has become the most critical issue.In the Great Zhou Dynasty, no one can match He Hongyi in terms of battlefield experience, ability to control the overall situation, and even the winning rate of the expedition.But He Hongyi is now the king of a country after all, just recovering the southwest is not worthy of the emperor's personal conquest, but who will be chosen as the marshal of the march is a matter worth considering.

The officials couldn't help but start discussing. Cang Linwu sat quietly, but he noticed that He Zheqi next to him seemed to be eager to try, feeling a little restless, but before he could speak, He Yinzhi on the opposite side spoke first : "My son invites me to go out to take back the southwest for my father and share the worries."

He Zheqi couldn't sit still any longer, and stood up: "It's more appropriate for my son to lead the army. After all, the second brother has no experience in leading the army by himself. Chen Yuan is the most cunning person, and there is no room for anyone in this battle." Erchen and Chen Yuan's subordinate Zhao Ying had confronted each other in Hedong for a long time, and this person knows this very well, if you send Erchen to go out, the chances of winning will be better."

He Hongyi raised his lips upwards: "I am very pleased that the two of you share your father's worries." After finishing speaking, he turned his gaze to Cang Lin, "Cang Lin, your two elder brothers have invited themselves to go to war, and you want to go to war?" How about next?"

"I naturally want to share my father's worries, but my son is no better than the two elder brothers and has never been trained in the army, so I really dare not recommend myself." Cang Lin slightly bowed his head and replied.

He Hongyi glanced at him: "It's always good to have this thought. Although I haven't experienced in the army before, isn't there such an opportunity now?" After finishing speaking, he glanced at the crown prince and King Chu, "You all He is my son, so I naturally hope that you can all be talented in both civil and military affairs, capable of governing the country with literary skills, and capable of ruling the army with martial arts. You two grew up with me in the army, but Cang Lin has never been in the army. Why don't you go from Cang to the army to experience it this time. I don't know what you think?"

For the brothers He Zheqi and He Yinzhi, the biggest reason they came to fight for this opportunity is that they don't want the other party to get this opportunity, and Canglin, who is not a threat, is a good thing for the two of them. accept things.What's more, if you go to the Southwest, it will be difficult to come back within a year or so, and the court will be easily disadvantaged. What's more, Concubine Lin Gui has just gained power and is pregnant with a dragon heir, so she can't be negligent.

Therefore, He Zheqi and He Yinzhi reached a consensus almost immediately: "It all depends on Father's arrangement."

He Hongyi raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was very satisfied with the attitude of the two brothers: "Then take Jin Wang Canglin as the marching marshal, and the two generals Sun Qian and Wu Ying as the marching chiefs, and lead an army of [-]. When the food and grass are ready, set off to the south immediately. Attack the Southwest."

Cang Lin was stunned for a moment, then slowly knelt down on the ground, as if unwillingly: "I obey the order."

The two generals, Sun Qian and Wuying, also knelt down: "I will accept the order."

He Hongyi nodded: "Very well, Cang Lin, you must seize this opportunity. The two generals Sun Qian and Wu Ying have fought with me for many years and have rich experience. You must be humble enough to follow the two generals. Don't let me disappointment."

Cang Lin raised his head slowly: "I obey the order."

He Hongyi clapped his hands: "Okay, let's leave this matter as it is. After all, today is a banquet, we will discuss the matter after the banquet." After speaking, he glanced at the waiter, who immediately understood and turned away.After a while, a few dancers came, above the main hall, there was the sound of silk and bamboo, graceful dancing and singing, it really looked like a pleasant banquet between the monarch and his ministers.

By the time the banquet was over, the sky had already darkened, and everyone drank a lot of wine, leaving the Hall of Martial Arts one after another, and went back to their residences.Cang Lin also drank some wine and was walking out when suddenly a call came from behind: "His Royal Highness Jin Wang stay."

Cang Lin paused, turned around, and saw Su Kun slowly approaching, with a hint of surprise on his face: "Master Su, what's the matter?"

Su Kun walked up to Cang Lin and patted his hand lightly: "I just heard that His Highness is going to lead an army to go out in the court hall. I hope His Highness can win the first battle, so as to avoid future troubles for me."

Cang Lin showed a hint of impatience on his face, but he still reluctantly responded: "This king understands, thank you, Mr. Su, for your entrustment."

"The old minister is getting old, and he drank a few more glasses of wine. It is inevitable that he will chatter a few words. It is good that King Jin is not to blame." After speaking, he waved his hand, "It's getting late, King Jin should hurry back to the mansion."

Cang Lin gently clenched his hand, and twitched the corners of his mouth: "The king will take his leave first." After speaking, he shook off his robe, turned around and left.

The carriage of King Jin's Mansion was waiting outside the gate of the palace, and the young servant greeted Cang Lin when he left the gate, and helped him into the carriage, Cang Lin drank some wine and blew the wind again, feeling dizzy: " What time is it?"

"Return to Your Highness, Xu Shi."

The night before Cang Lin and Fu Yu tossed and tossed for most of the night, he was tossed up again early in the morning to participate in the ceremony, and before he could take a breather, he went to the palace to participate in the banquet again, and now he felt a little tired, and waved his hand: "Hurry up and go back to the house!" Bar."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The carriage was swaying, Cang Lin leaned against the wall of the carriage and was drowsy, and after an unknown amount of time, he heard the servant's voice from outside: "Your Highness, we are here."

Cang Lin opened his eyes suddenly, stared at the carriage wall for a moment, the corners of his lips raised suddenly, he lifted the curtain of the carriage, as if he had recovered suddenly, his eyes were bright, he got out of the carriage, and entered the mansion by himself. Door.

Ever since Fuyu came to the capital, every time Cang Lin dealt with the chaos in the court outside and felt exhausted physically and mentally, and then returned to the mansion, remembering that there was someone waiting for him, he felt that all the fatigue disappeared Without a trace, even the bottom of my heart is full of expectations.

With this feeling in mind, he pushed open the door and saw Fu Yu leaning against the bed, reading intently with a book in his hand, and when he heard the door ring, he raised his head, his eyes sparkling, full of joy: "You're back?"

Cang Lin closed the door with his hand back, and kept all the cold outside, as well as all the dangers and conspiracies during the day behind him, walked up to him, leaned over and kissed Fu Yu's face: "Dinner have you eaten?"

Fu Yu nodded and tilted his head slightly: "Have you drank a lot of wine?" Although there was some disgust in his mouth, he still stretched out his hand to hold Cang Lin's slightly cold hand, and the warm palm conveyed the temperature in the room. Leaning on Cang Lin, "Come quickly and enjoy the fire. I asked the steward to make hangover soup, and it will be delivered in a while."

With a smile in his eyes, Cang Lin sat down next to Fu Yu, took him into his arms, sighed contentedly, put his head on Fu Yu's neck, and said softly, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Fu Yu turned her head and stared at him, her ears were slightly red, but she still said bravely, "Very good."

The author has something to say: Cang Lin: I just want to go home.