Huaigui

In the spring of the second year of Yong'an, Luoyang, Ziwei City.

After the dynasty was over, the Tai Chi Hall was still resplendent and resplendent. Gao Hong sat at the top and listened to Yuan Zhuoer say:

"In the northeast area, Yu Wenhua has been stationed in Yunzhou for a whole winter without any action. Now he says 'will be away' and 'it is not appropriate to start a war rashly' and he will directly return to Zicheng. I wonder if we should start elsewhere..."

Murong Xun saluted: "Your Majesty, I think this is the best time to eliminate the forces of the abolished emperor in the Qing Dynasty. Duan's army is overwhelming, but Yu Wenyong is not the only son, so Your Majesty took this opportunity to get rid of Yu Wenhua... "

"Great scholar, once Yu Wenhua dies, there is no guarantee that the king of Linhai will not lose his mind." Yuan Zhuoer sarcastically said, "When the king of Longxi committed suicide, you will not forget that the late emperor's emperor was furious? At that time, the Western Army was already in the court. It's nothing to grasp, but Zicheng is different, facing the navy to resist the edict, and they are still stationed obediently!"

Murong asked: "If you let him stay in Linhai, it will become a serious problem sooner or later."

Yuan Zhuoer said: "There is still room for negotiation in the Duan Department. First stabilize the leader of the Duan Department and then take care of Lin Haijun. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

"Absurd!" Murong Xun said angrily, "In order to stabilize Rouran, the late emperor cut off seventeen cities in Longxi to seek peace, and you want your majesty to repeat the old tricks. Wouldn't it destroy my prestige in Daning?"

Yuan Zhuoer smiled: "But I've heard that the person who wanted the first emperor to cede the land seems to be the father of the Grand Scholar, right?"

"you--"

"Stop arguing." Gao Hong slapped the table, and his eyes fell on a figure outside the hall, "Lu Yi, don't stand around stupidly outside, come in if you have something to say."

Hearing the sound, Lu Yi knelt down on one knee and said: "Receive the eyeliner report, there is a group of unknown cavalry, about [-] people, and they are now marching towards Xiazhou after leaving the city from Yinzhou."

The quarrel just now died down immediately, and Gao Hong raised his eyebrows: "Go ahead."

"Yes, my subordinates reported that many of the team were unfamiliar faces, but he recognized one of them, Lin Shang." After speaking, there was an uproar, but Lu Yi ignored it, "What does your majesty mean?"

Gao Hong remained silent for a long time, and showed a sly smile: "Hasn't Hua Mu been playing Tai Chi with me all the time? According to the decree, someone will use the banner of the abolished emperor to riot and disturb the border. Once they enter Suzhou, Hua Mu, the governor of the Longyou Army, will The army is going to arrest this person! Also, Lu Yi, let people keep an eye on Hua Mu's family members, and I want nothing to go wrong."

Lu Yi said: "Your Majesty, do you think it must be Gao Jing?"

"No matter where he got the army..." Gao Hong gritted his teeth, "If I can trap him once, I can trap him a second time! Tell Hua Mu, I have something to ask the cripple, and I will definitely catch him alive .As for the others, just kill them!"

Lu Yi accepted the order and immediately left the Tai Chi Hall.

He first went to Wucheng Hall to read the emperor's edict under the door of Bingming Zhongshu, and then he paused after going out, ordering his followers to go to various places to guard, but he went around the corridor to the garden of the harem.

The spring scenery outside the Lvhua Hall, Lu Yi saw the swaying skirt swinging in from a distance, so she stopped and stood outside.

There was a screen in the middle where the fragrance of tea wafted, and the maid Aqiu stood by her side and poured a cup of tea for Xu Xin.She picked it up and sniffed it lightly, then said with a smile, "My lord still likes Dongting tea so much."

"It's not the king who likes the incense that scares people, but the brother of the former emperor."

Xu Xin took a sip and said: "At the end of the early years, I will be rewarded with a cup of Dongting tea by the late emperor. Now that I think of it, it seems to be the only time. It's a pity that His Majesty only loves Guanyin Yun, and I haven't smelled this Dongting tea for a long time. You should go to the prince's Hanzhang Hall to ask for a cup of tea."

"The matter between the emperor's brother and the Ling family started in the inner palace before. In order to avoid suspicion, it is better for General Xu and this king not to see each other often." Gao Qian said through the screen, "I heard...the whereabouts of the Pingcheng soldier talisman?"

Xu Xindao: "I only guess that it has something to do with the Western Army. I had a relationship with Ran Yunyang in the Beiting in the early years. That person didn't get involved, but it was a pity when he mentioned the King of Longxi. And the last time the Pingcheng Iron Guard was mobilized When the King of Longxi had just led the Western Army, he was ordered to fight against Rouran, and then he fell silent—for Gao Hong, it was like a sharp knife that would fall without knowing when, and he couldn't sleep or eat."

"The group of people in the northwest is Helan Mingyue?" Gao Qian said, hearing her breathing suddenly became disordered, but his expression became more stable, "He said one thing in Yinzhou, if Xiaojing can find him, let the young people solve the young people's affairs. "

Xu Xin understood what he meant, and put down the teacup gently: "The Western Army's military talisman is divided into two, the general and the first emperor each hold one, and after the general's death, his half also belonged to the first emperor, and later the first emperor saw that I was persistent. It was given to me...the half of Yin Ke is the token for mobilizing the Pingcheng Iron Guard."

"You gave Helan Mingyue, does he know what it is?"

Xu Xin was silent for a while: "If your nephew is capable, feel free to ask Mingyue to get it."

"It's hard to say, this king thinks he has the ability." Gao Qian smiled lowly and turned to the outside, "Lu Yi, stop listening outside, come in."

In everyone's perception, Lu Yi is Gao Hong's confidant and his sharp sword. Xu Xin was startled and stood up straight away: "You?! Your lord, this joke is not funny——"

"Queen, don't worry, only the four of us know about the meeting with the prince here today. As long as Miss Aqiu doesn't tell me, I won't say anything." Lu Yi said solemnly, looking at the person behind the screen, " Gao Jing is in trouble."

"It's about the same time. He wrote to me before saying that he will go to Suzhou in the spring."

Lu Yi was taken aback: "But... His Majesty wants Hua Mu to annihilate them."

Gao Qian said in a calm manner: "It depends on how he responds. If he can't pass this test or come back, it's his fate. This king has helped everything he can, General Xu, what do you think?"

Xu Xin walked out: "I'm going to Beiting to transfer troops."

"Stop!" Gao Qian yelled, "You will only expose Gao Jing's plan if you leave the palace at this moment, do you really think you don't have Gao Hong's eyeliner by your side?! Besides, you are no longer the military governor of Beiting. General Xu, don't be naive, I have a better way to help them—do you still have any confidants in Beiting?"

Xu Xin calmed down: "Cangzhou Sima, Ding Zuo. He is in charge of one of the elite Xuanwu Battalion, but if he wants to send troops out of Beiting without anyone noticing, it depends on his methods."

"Is this person trustworthy?"

"At the beginning Gao Hong wanted to marry me because he wanted real power, but the late emperor acted fast enough and immediately dismissed me and returned to the Chinese army..." Xu Xin said a little funny thinking of this level, "I have been in touch with Ding Zuo since then, and this person is very popular. Thoughtful and thoughtful, he has his own management in Beiting... The matter has come to this point, let's treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor."

Gao Qian said: "Okay, you write a letter to him, and then let Lu Yi try to pass it on."

"My lord." Xu Xin turned his head and looked straight at the figure behind the screen, "I don't care whether Gao Jing can succeed in the uprising, or how far he can go... I only want Mingyue to live a good life! If your Gao family still wants to Use him to harm him once, even if I try my best, I will die with you!"

Gao Qian missed half a beat, but he quickly recovered his indifference: "As you wish."

Thousands of miles away from Yumen is Guanshan, and the early spring in the north of Saibei has not yet arrived.

Not far from Xiazhou, Li Ciyuan announced to set up camp on the spot after seeing the surrounding terrain.He patrolled around and took Tang Feiyi to He Lanmingyue's camp.

"It takes less than three days to reach Suzhou after walking like this. Is there any news about Hua Mu?"

He Lanmingyue closed a piece of letterhead and handed it to Li Ciyuan: "During the New Year, he wrote to Gao Jing to say that he would pick him up [-] miles outside of Suzhou city, and the follow-up has not arrived yet, so he shouldn't break his promise—what's the matter, fourth uncle? Is something wrong?"

Li Ciyuan shook his head and said: "I can't tell, I think this Hua Mu is a bit weird."

He Lan Mingyue said: "I haven't seen any news from the march for a long time, and I'm also worried... If he still has abnormalities when we enter Suzhou, we will find another way to go north."

"Where are you going north?" Li Ciyuan asked in surprise.

"Bingzhou."

It has been more than half a month since they set off from Yinzhou to rectify, and there is no one guarding them all the way to Xiazhou, but if they go east and enter Longyou territory, they will easily encounter imperial officers and soldiers.

The next part of the road is risky no matter how you go. Fortunately, there are not too many officers and soldiers stationed in general places, and the team except for Gao Jing's protection is all cavalry, and the march is faster.

The departure this time felt like Yi Shui Xiaoxiao, even though Li Ciyuan scolded him in every possible way, Li Queshuang followed like brown sugar.Mr. He Lanzhu stayed in Yinzhou City, and together with Duan Liu and others, they prepared luggage for them.

The night fell, and there were sparse stars in the sky.

After the bonfire was lit, there was finally a moment of peace. Amidst the occasional "beeping" sound of burning firewood, Li Ciyuan sat next to He Lanmingyue: "How do you feel now? You are rebelling."

"Fourth Uncle, to be honest, I'm afraid of accidents. But I... shouldn't be afraid, should I?"

Li Ciyuan smiled and patted him on the back: "The first time I went to the battlefield, I said the same thing as you, 'I know I'm going to play with my life, so I shouldn't be afraid, right'." At that time, the commander was also very young, but he pretended He taught me with a battle-tested appearance, 'Defending the country should put personal life and death aside', but when the army was resting, he came to me again and comforted me by saying, 'You are young, don't walk around, I will protect you naturally. you'."

The light of the bonfire reflected on He Lanmingyue's face, and he smiled almost invisible: "Really?"

Li Ciyuan recalled the past: "It's been almost 30 years... Today, my fourth uncle gave you the same words, don't wander around, and my fourth uncle will protect you."

"I..." He paused, "I will take care of myself, Fourth Uncle, you don't have to worry too much."

After saying that, He Lan Mingyue looked at a carriage not far away, but the people on it did not get off.

Li Ciyuan saw his gaze. These days, he saw He Lanmingyue's attitude towards Gao Jing. Although he was a little cold, he still cared about him, which was more complicated than the friendship between master and servant.Li Ciyuan is not a stupid person, even though he can't turn his head occasionally, he will not ask He Lanmingyue for confirmation after realizing something, until now.

He remembered that He Lan got drunk for the first time when he arrived in Yinzhou at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty.At that time, he only felt that Helan Mingyue was pitiful, how could the people in the palace have any sincerity?

He suddenly understood the person He Lan Mingyue was talking about.

Until now, under the stars, Li Ciyuan looked at Helan Mingyue and had already withdrawn his eyes, and said softly: "Mingyue, in fact, you are born in this world, you have gains and losses, it depends on whether you think it is worth it or not."

He Lan Mingyue was slightly surprised: "Why did Fourth Uncle suddenly say this?"

"I'm your elder!" Li Ciyuan said with a slap on He Lanmingyue's back, almost staggering and falling into the fire, "In the early years, there were many marshals who married princesses. He objected, saying that the concubine is just a commoner with a hot temper, and the Helan family is an out-and-out aristocrat. It is fine for this kind of woman to be a concubine after marrying back. It is absolutely impossible to become a concubine. But the commander-in-chief insisted on going his own way. Still married her in the end."

"..."

"After the two got married, the concubine became even more lawless. She never stopped being pregnant with you... To put it bluntly, if the handsome man hadn't doted on her, she would have been blinded and dumbed by dissatisfied servants secretly. Later you came to Beijing with Mei Gong's cronies, but the princess did not listen to our persuasion..." Li Ciyuan smiled wryly, "I really can't accept her, but what can I do, the commander-in-chief likes it. "

It was the first time for Helan Mingyue to hear about her parents' past, and she felt a little uncomfortable: "Fourth Uncle, what's the matter?"

Li Ciyuan looked at him: "Although the concubine bosses us around, she also has [-]% sincerity towards the commander-in-chief. After watching it for a long time, I feel that this way of getting along as a husband and wife is not for others to criticize."

"..."

"Originally, Fourth Uncle hoped that you would not learn from your father, and you would definitely suffer if you picked someone with a bad temper. But now I feel that you are the son of the commander-in-chief after all, with a temper like him." Li Ciyuan rubbed his hands in congratulations. Lan Mingyue's hair, "If you like it, you can live happily with anyone."

Helan Mingyue couldn't help but glanced at the car again. Aman was standing outside, the car curtain was raised, and Gao Jing put on that fur cape and was drinking medicine from a bowl.

After drinking it all in one gulp, his facial features wrinkled together, Gao Jing wiped his mouth aggrievedly and raised his head, caught off guard with He Lan Mingyue's eyes.He licked half a circle with the tip of his tongue against the roots of his teeth, and then slowly found the sweetness from the aftertaste of the bitter medicine, and smiled at Helan Mingyue.

A few red stars jumped out of the bonfire, scalding He Lan's hands.

He lowered his head and picked up a wooden stick to poke the bonfire in front of him. Li Ciyuan noticed this scene, laughed dumbfoundedly, patted Mingyue and stood up: "Life is alive, do what you want, huh?"

After saying that, he put the whip to his waist and went to patrol the camp.

Not long after, Amang came over with the eight treasure box and opened the lid. The milk in the celadon bowl was like snow foam, and there were two or three dried sweet-scented osmanthus flowers, and the sweetness immediately overflowed.

Seeing that Helan Mingyue was puzzled, she said with a smile: "Your Majesty wanted to relieve the bitterness after drinking the medicine, but he said that the bitterness was gone suddenly. Remember Mingyue, you used to like it, so it's good to drink it to warm your body."

I don't know which word was touched, and those rare sweet images in my previous memory were also embraced.He Lanmingyue took it over and nodded to Amang: "I'm sorry."

In the end, after only a few sips, Helan Mingyue walked towards Gao Jing with the porcelain bowl in hand, pushing the rest to him.

The bonfire was far away, and he watched Gao Jing drink little by little, and he felt that the night was quiet.

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Tomorrow is the 29th, which occurs once every four years, and more updates will be added!And March may usher in a wave of updates, 3 days off and 2 day... The backlog of saved manuscripts is gradually accumulating.jpg