The queen is a bit cowardly

Chang Lan was naturally also very satisfied with Jiang Qingluan's performance, who would have thought that she could handle a soldier even though she couldn't handle a public official, no wonder Huo Xian also valued her so much.

"Your Highness, it will be Xia Miao in one month." Ba Le watched Jiang Qingluan walk back to the room reeking of alcohol, "Why aren't you ready?"

Recently, Jiang Qingluan often drinks with his colleagues outside in order to establish a relationship. This surprised Bale, because Jiang Qingluan has always kept a low profile and protected himself when he was in Xiaoqi, so he is not as smooth as he was recently.

Jiang Qingluan poured himself a glass of water as soon as he entered the room, and replied, "Isn't this being prepared?"

"Since it is Xia Miao, it seems that it is compared to hunting and rounding up, but in fact it is compared to the way of using soldiers. Your Highness, you spend all day in the wine shop, how can you realize the truth." Ba Le was worried about this monarch. Back then, Jiang Qingluan often drank alcohol when he was marching west, and there was a battle because a pioneer drank too much before the battle and missed the battle.

Jiang Qingluan waved his hand: "Xin Ren's drinking capacity is no different from that of a princess."

Ba Le sat down beside Jiang Qingluan and said, "Your Highness, since you promised the princess and General Huo to participate in the selection, you should take it seriously."

It is rare for Jiang Qingluan to find that Ba Le is so serious, and she is right. If she can be successfully selected into the temple, first of all, she can help Chang Lan pave the way, and secondly, if she has soldiers in her hands, she can train soldiers, make meritorious deeds, and even get A new fief, to make more plans for the future.

"I asked you something alone." Jiang Qingluan didn't answer directly.

"ask."

"Where is Xia Miao's hunting ground this time?"

"Southern Suburb, Meng County." Bale had already inquired: "It is connected to Fushan Mountain, a forest connected to the wilderness."

"You Hezhe people are good at hunting, tell me what animal there is big enough for me to win." Jiang Qingluan continued to ask.

"Tigers and bears are big animals, but they are quick-witted and brave. Deer and camphor are easy to catch and they are heavy, but they can't compare with meat eaters."

Jiang Qingluan nodded: "Then what do you think we are sure of winning?"

Ba Le was stunned, and said: "You ask me, I'll ask who to go to. I believe that the two of us will definitely be able to take the lead in hunting, but I don't even know who the opponent is. What if someone stronger comes?"

Jiang Qingluan smiled and said, "That's right, but Gu can tell you who our opponent is."

Only then did Baler realize that if it was hunting, there were not many people who were stronger than him, but this was not just hunting, it was a competition, and they would have opponents, and humans were more terrifying than animals.

"Your Highness is going to inquire?"

Jiang Qingluan nodded, sent a slave to fetch a basin of hot water for him, and continued, "Recently, I have inquired with some generals. There are hundreds of candidates for this election, and there are a few that need our attention."

"Who?" Ba Le asked nervously, "Do you want Xia Miaoqian to deal with him?"

Jiang Qingluan gave Ba Le a blank look, and continued, "We are not bandits."

Jiang Qingluan gave Ba Le a general introduction to the election situation, but there are a few opponents that need to be paid attention to. First of all, Ji Shuda, an acquaintance, the opponent's father is a high-ranking General Zuo. Living in the camp, he is very familiar with the use of soldiers. The second is Wei Zhong, who is also the concubine son of Prime Minister Wei Lu. He knows that he cannot inherit the family business, so he wants to fight for himself. This person has been very witty since he was a child. , and courageous, very much like his father.The last one is the younger brother of the right general Zhu Brown, who is only a school lieutenant in the army, but compared with his elder brother, he is more popular. He even took down the head of a rebel during the chaos in Fushan. Because he is a bastard, I am afraid that he already has a title.

"There are only three opponents, what are you afraid of, Your Highness?" Ba Le said, although he didn't know these people well, but in his opinion, there were no people who had actually fought on the battlefield, so it was nothing to worry about.

"There are as many as a hundred people who participated in the newspaper, and I only found out about these three." Jiang Qingluan replied.

Followed by a servant from the courtyard, he saluted Jiang Qing and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I have a visitor."

Jiang Qingluan was a little surprised. Although she had made good friends with several generals recently, they were just friends with wine and meat. No one would come to visit her, not to mention that this was the home of the eldest princess.

"Which adult is it?" Jiang Qingluan got up, straightened his clothes and made some adjustments.

The servant replied cautiously, "Da Sima."

Huo Xian?Why is Huo Xian here?Jiang Qingluan and Huo Xian did have acquaintances on several occasions, and she knew that Huo Xian and Chang Lan had a deep relationship, but she always felt that something was wrong when she came to find her.

"Is the princess at the house?"

"The princess has gone to Chengtian Palace, Your Majesty has summoned you." The servant replied.

The guests had already arrived at the door, and there was no reason not to see them, so Jiang Qingluan hurriedly went out to greet them, and told the people in the courtyard to prepare refreshments, which was also a lot of courtesy.

When he walked out of the room, he saw Huo Xian sitting under the small pavilion in the yard. The armor worn by Da Sima today looked stronger than before, but he still looked like a handsome scholar.

Jiang Qingluan went up to meet her and gave a little salute: "Sir."

"Your Highness."

After the two were simple and courteous, Jiang Qingluan led Huo Xian into the study. The maids were still sensible. At this time, tea and snacks were placed on the two desks, and they both sat down politely.

Huo Xian was also straightforward, straight to the point and said: "Today Huo is here to find His Highness."

"I don't know why Da Sima is looking for Gu?"

"It's about running for election."

Jiang Qingluan was really surprised. Huo Xian was one of the main candidates this time. Xia Miao came to her before, and she didn't seem to avoid suspicion at all. If it was spread, it might not be good for Huo Xian.

"Big Sima, please speak frankly." Jiang Qingluan thought it would be a quick decision.

"Both sons from Shangluo and Shangjing will participate in this competition." Huo Xian's eyes fell on Jiang Qingluan: "Your Highness, do you know what this means?"

Jiang Qingluan naturally knew that she was just asking to marry the princess, but this news surprised her, and she was not happy.

"Understood." Jiang Qingluan continued: "But the princess is not willing."

"Yes, but the state has diplomatic relations, so it's not easy for His Majesty to disrespect those two." Huo Xian said.

"Fu Guo has no diplomatic relations with these two countries." Jiang Qingluan understood Huo Xian's meaning in an instant, and it seemed that he was helping the emperor to spread the message.

"Your Highness is a sensible person."

"However, there is one thing I don't know about Gu." Jiang Qingluan is the king of a country, and it is common for two countries to marry. The marriage of a princess to another country is also an opportunity to show the alliance, but Chang Huan seems to want to give up such an opportunity.

Huo Xian replied: "Your Highness has no chance to be a parent, so naturally he won't understand."

Only then Jiang Qingluan nodded, if it wasn't for the end of the mountain, who would be willing to sell their sons and daughters.

"However..." Huo Xian still put the topic on the selection of generals, he said: "Your Highness, it is not easy to win the championship in the army."

"I understand alone."

"Especially if you have to convince everyone present to lose."

Huo Xian's words have been made very clear, he will never let others leave an excuse to say that he released water for Jiang Qingluan, Jiang Qingluan may face a challenge that is more difficult than others, otherwise how could Daxin be able to accept it? mouth.

Jiang Qingluan also showed embarrassment. After all, great changes have taken place, and how confident she is now.

"I'm worried... I have more heart but not enough strength." Jiang Qingluan also spoke the truth.

"Your Highness, you can think about it, if the princess marries far away, it will be good for you."

Jiang Qingluan is a sensible person, not to mention that Chang Lan is the big tree she hugged with great difficulty. During the past few months with Chang Lan, the two of them have a heart-to-heart bond, and I couldn't help myself that night... Seeing Chang Lan marry, this is another How can she do it.

Nodding heavily, Jiang Qingluan patted her chest twice again, and she said: "I will definitely live up to Da Sima's high hopes."

"The princess doesn't know about this yet." Huo Xian suddenly said again.

"I don't know what?"

"I don't know if I came to you." Huo Xian said: "Your Majesty is the father, and the eldest princess is also the daughter. There is always something that father and daughter need to communicate between the two."

Jiang Qingluan didn't understand Huo Xian's implication, but since he said that Chang Lan didn't know he was coming, she didn't mention today's content, and just prepared for the battle.

"Did Sima Ke have anything else to say?" Jiang Qingluan asked.

"This election, besides you and the princes of the two countries, the second prince Chang Bai will also participate, which can be regarded as a battle between the four kings. In addition, in addition to the people sent by the left and right generals, my disciples also participated. My son, there are not a few common people from all ethnic groups, but rest assured, Your Highness, there are people who can rival you with one hand."

"Da Sima is too famous."

"Your Highness is self-effacing." Huo Xian said, "I have studied your Western Expedition, including strategy, strategy, and logistics. Your Highness can be regarded as a master of soldiers, and he is also a famous general in the Central Plains."

Although Huo Xian boasted about it, Jiang Qingluan’s scar was the Western Expedition. The Western Expedition took over 32 cities in the sandy land in half a year, but it was a waste of time and money. 13 people, but only half of them returned.

Seeing that Jiang Qingluan was silent, Huo Xian also knew the reason. He had indeed studied the Western Expedition. Jiang Qingluan was defeated in the end because of his eagerness for quick success.

"Your Highness, victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs." Huo Xian said: "I hope that in this selection of generals, His Highness will be honored in the temple of our Heaven | Dynasty, and also pave the way for the Eldest Princess to become an official."

After finishing speaking, Huo Xian left Jiang Qingluan's small courtyard, and Jiang Qingluan was left alone to think deeply. Now she is more afraid of losing than ever. She has won the throne, won victories, and won honors. Losing them overnight, she saw the warmth and coldness of people's hearts, learned to bow her head, and learned to dormant. She thought that she would not lose anything when she had nothing, but she met Chang Lan again.

She has new clothes and a new residence, and she no longer depends on others to wander around. She even has new hopes in her heart. She wants to have more, to have Chang Lan. Is it possible that God is going to take these things back now? ?

"Bale." Jiang Qingluan looked at the man who had been guarding the door and said, "Take a knife for the orphan."

The author has something to say: Ba Le: If you are not serious, you will lose your wife

Your Highness: Gu is very, very serious... It's just that the daughter-in-law went to see her husband today