The Ugly Empress

Zhao Lu stared at Feng Ming without saying a word. Feng Ming could still look at him at first, but he couldn't bear it anymore. He still couldn't let go of that person in his heart.

Zhao Lu laughed, turned around and was about to leave.

At this moment, Feng Ming made a sound, and he called out softly, "Hou Chau Lu stays."

"I don't know if the king has anything else to tell me."

Zhao Lu didn't turn around and just talked like that.

Only then did Feng Ming raise his eyes to look at his back, finally heaved a sigh, and said, "Gu Wang plans to go to Mingshui himself, maybe it will take a month."

"Mingshui..."

Zhao Lu couldn't help muttering, it seemed that he was a little fascinated by the name of the place. This was the place where the two of them met for the first time. Perhaps Feng Ming didn't know that he had met Zhao Lu when he was in Mingshui. At that time, Zhao Lu Still young, still have family, still have relatives.

Feng Ming said: "Today, there is a minister's report that the Ming water has broken its embankment year after year, and refugees have been flooded. I plan to go there in person. I will leave the affairs of the capital to you."

Zhao Lu paused for a moment before nodding his head and said, "I do my best."

After saying that, he walked out.

Ruixue was waiting at the gate of the hall, thinking that Lord Hou should reconcile when he saw the king, but Zhao Lu walked out with a cold face.

In fact, the two quarreled not once or twice, especially in the years when Zhao Lu just entered the officialdom. At that time, he was not a contender for the deer, and his behavior was quite cold and hard. Those who have been excluded for a long time don't know what to do.

Back then, Zhao Lu was young and energetic, and King Feng had just ascended the throne, and they were all tough people. If King Feng hadn't treated Zhao Lu sincerely, how could these two thorny people have survived to this day.

Ruixue can also look at people's faces, and seeing that Lord Hou is in a bad mood, she probably understands a little bit in her heart, maybe this time Feng Wang is determined not to bow her head again.

Zhao Lu went back to the mansion and locked himself in the room without eating lunch or dinner, and the servants did not dare to approach the master bedroom without authorization.

Ruixue hesitated outside several times, but finally didn't knock on the door, but just as she was about to leave, she heard Zhao Lu's voice calling her.

Ruixue pushed the door and went in, there was no lamp in the room, Ruixue lit the lamp, Zhao Lu was standing with his upper body leaning against the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

Zhao Lu said: "Go and deliver the letter on the table for me."

Rui Xue responded, picked up the letterhead in her hand, and Zhao Lu said again: "Go and come back quickly, remember, this letter is not for you to read."

"My subordinate understands."

Ruixue agreed

Hurrying out of the master bedroom, she changed her clothes and dressed up before leaving the mansion. Ruixue has always been the person in charge of the joints, firstly she is the personal maid of the Marquis Zhulu, and secondly because the king dotes on her, naturally no one would dare to doubt her.

She went out of the mansion, walked around to the back, finally couldn't help reaching out to touch her clothes, and carefully took out the letter.

Ruixue knew that the master had been bothering to write this letter all day, and she shouldn't have read it, but she still pulled out the letter, and after looking at it, she was so shocked that she almost threw the fluffy paper away.

Ruixue stared at the small print, almost crying, she covered her mouth, but in the end the master still came to this step.

The letter was indeed in Zhao Lu's handwriting, there were only four characters.

—— Yujia Mingshui

There is a river at the junction of Xue State and Feng State, which just divides the two countries from west to east.

Fengguo is located in the south, and it is rainy and rainy year after year, and Mingshui attacks almost every year.

In such a difficult place to govern, there are many officials scrambling to take office. The reason is actually very simple.The imperial court allocates funds to treat the river every year, and local officials can embezzle a lot every year. As for the life and death of refugees, it is a natural disaster and it is inevitable.

Xue Junliang received the secret letter from Zhao Lu, which really is the right time, place and people.Mingshui is the border. Although it is a good thing to control the river, it is also a dangerous thing, especially after Xue Junliang knows about it.

Xue Junliang took the letter paper to the candle, let him burn it slowly, and said with a smile: "It's really right to arrange to kill this chess move. When this matter is over, call him back."

Jiang Yu opened the window for Xue Junliang to let out the smell of burning paper, and then said: "This old slave doesn't understand one thing. Zhao Lu is in full bloom in Fengguo, why should he be called back."

Xue Junliang glanced at Jiang Yu, and said with a smile, "Do you think being the king of a country is enough just to use resourcefulness?"

"The old slave is stupid."

"Naturally not enough."

Xue Junliang shook his head and said: "You must also know how to 'move with emotion'. Although Zhao Lu has been in Fengguo for so many years, although he is unwilling, he meets Fengwang every day and is in the court of Fengguo every day. I'm afraid that one day, he won't have the heart to make a move, and he won't have the heart to withdraw."

Jiang Yu nodded and said, "Your Majesty is far-sighted."

"Zhao Lu is also a talent loyal to the emperor. Gu always loves to see talents, so how can he bear to see him in a dilemma. After this incident, Gu is going to let him rest and see the great rivers and mountains."

Xue Junliang extinguished the candles with a wave, sat down, and said, "Gu is in a good mood today, let the queen make some wine and vegetables and bring them here."

"Yes, the old slave is going."

It is not a miracle that the king asks the concubine to make wine and dishes to bring over, it is just a kind of adjustment.

But for Teng Yun, this is a strange thing, after all Teng Yun can't cook.

Xiuyao had already thought about it for Teng Yun. To be honest, whose family's lady knows how to cook?Especially those like Master Fengguo, raised in the deep palace since childhood, held by stars like the moon, not to mention cooking, even knitting female celebrities.

Xiuyao asked the small kitchen to make a few light and delicious side dishes. Although they are not very precious and the dishes are very common, Shengzai emperors are used to eating delicacies from mountains and seas. How can the empress know how to cook the dishes, so it seems real.

Teng Yun didn't want to dress up much, and Xiuyao didn't dress him up much today, and the elegant clothes just matched the dishes.

The small kitchen prepared the dishes, put all the dishes in the basket, and brought a jug of wine and two porcelain cups.

Xiuyao followed Teng Yun to the entrance of the hall and stopped, and Teng Yun walked in with the basket himself.

His attire made Xue Junliang very comfortable to look at, and he also let Concubine De come here before, Concubine De likes to dress up, and always make it charming and gorgeous, seeing Teng Yun this time, it is quite different.

Teng Yun put the dishes on the table one by one, thinking about it, he knew how could he be willing to do such a job of pleasing Xue Junliang, especially this gesture.But when he thought that he could inquire about Teng Shang's news, he had no choice but to bear it.

The harem can't be involved in politics, even if Xiuyao has a lot of connections, they can't find out. If you want to know Teng Shang's situation, Xue Junliang knows it.

Just as Xue Junliang was about to eat, he saw Jiang Yu hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, please see me after ten thousand years, there is an urgent military aircraft!"

Xue Junliang put down his chopsticks, and he didn't intend to make Teng Yun evade, saying, "Let him in."

Xue Houyang walked in with the mansion newspaper and map in his hand, and was a little surprised to see the queen sitting next to King Xue, but he didn't have time to think about the inappropriateness, so he immediately presented the mansion newspaper to Xue Junliang.

Xue Junliang opened the mansion newspaper, it was indeed an urgent matter, and it was extremely urgent.

Because of the relationship between Xue Yu and Teng Shang, the army is gradually divided. Some are on the side of Zhenzhuhou. Like a god, and not only has empty airs, but also personally goes into battle to kill the enemy.

The division of the two forces naturally gave the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of it.

There is a small county not far from the pass. Although the small county is remote and sparsely populated, it is not close to water or mountains, and there is no money to dig it, but this small county has been an important military base since ancient times.

> Teng Shang proposed to send troops to garrison Xiaojun to prevent Cheng Tian and Zou Zhenying from sneaking in. If the surprise attack on Xiaojun is successful, it will become a turning point for the enemy. Food and salaries can be distributed in Xiaojun, and the army can also avoid long journeys. Arrive first Xiaojun repaired, and then attacked the pass.

To Xue Guo's army, this small county is like a smoke tower, and to the enemy army, it is like a bowstring. Only when the bow is fully drawn can it be used to shoot arrows.

Xue Yu had no intention of fighting in the first place, so naturally he would not send troops. Their rhetoric was to disperse their forces. If the enemy's strategy was to defeat them one by one, it would not be a big deal.

Teng Shang himself was only a member of the army, not even a lieutenant general, so his words were naturally not adopted. On the third night, Xiaojun was captured by Zou Zhenying himself.

Only at this time did Xue Guo's army feel the crisis, and quickly wrote to the court to ask for troops to support.

Xue Houyang said: "Your Majesty, what should I do? Sending troops now, I am afraid that even the distant water will not be able to quench the near thirst."

Xue Junliang didn't react much after reading it, he just waved his hand to let the palace servants remove the food and drink, put the mansion newspaper on the table, and said, "I also feel that it's too late to send troops now."

"This……"

Xue Houyang frowned, clenched his lowered hand slightly, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, my brother please fight!"

Xue Junliang just laughed when he heard this, and said: "Don't worry, Houyang, think about it, there is already a Suppression Marquis in that place, I will send another Wannian Marquis there, plus Teng Shang's three forces, the soldiers will Who should I listen to?"

"Brother..."

Xue Houyang also felt that he hadn't thought about it, after all, it wasn't his fief over there, if he went there rashly, it would definitely cause Zhen Zonghou's dissatisfaction.

Xue Junliang pushed the mansion newspaper on the table towards Teng Yun, and said, "Maybe the queen also has an opinion."

Teng Yun was taken aback by his actions. This is an essential requirement for military aircraft, but seeing the half-smile in the other party's eyes, he seemed to understand a little bit.

Teng Yun didn't know if his reaction to Teng Shang was too much, but after all, Teng Shang was his relative, and the only relative who treated him with care. Teng Yun couldn't forget Teng Shang even if he forgot someone's kindness.

Perhaps Xue Junliang discovered his concern about Teng Shang, and Xue Junliang used the mansion newspaper to exchange his opinion.

Teng Yun took the mansion newspaper, looked at it for a while, then turned to Xue Houyang and said, "Can you take a look at the map in Lord Hou's hand?"

Xue Houyang hesitated a little, and after receiving Xue Junliang's consent, he put the marching map on the table and unfolded it slowly.

Teng Yun simply stood up, bowed his waist and lowered his head slightly. He looked very carefully. The small county was not far from the pass. Whether Xue Guo's army attacked the small county first or the main force first, they would be outflanked by both sides.

At that time, Xiaojun was taken away because of lack of defense, but now there is almost no chance of taking Xiaojun back from Zou Zhenying's heavy guard.

Xue Junliang watched Teng Yun's every move. This empress, who was usually too quiet, only showed a compelling demeanor in her eyes when she talked about military affairs, the art of war, and war.

This kind of demeanor made Xue Junliang unable to move his eyes...

Xue Junliang is a person who loves talents, and he has been looking for people who can help him make contributions and expand his territory all his life, but these people are easy to find, Teng Shang is, but Teng Shang will never give in to himself, Teng Yun is, However, Teng Yun is also a person who would rather beheaded than kneel, and now he saw another one. Unfortunately, this person is a woman, and she is also the leader of Fengguo.

Teng Yun didn't pay attention to Xue Junliang's eyes. He lightly touched the marching map with his fingers, and suddenly felt a feeling, as if his fingertips were about to burn. Although he is not a person who likes to fight, in troubled times, only the battlefield This is his destination, not the occlusion and gloom of the inner courtyard of the palace.

Teng Yun pressed his fingers on Xiaojun, and his eyes became brighter.

Xue Junliang smiled and said: "It seems that Gu didn't ask the wrong person."

Only then did Teng Yun raise his head, and regained his usual indifference, and said, "Your Majesty wants to take back the small county and drive back Cheng Tian and Zou Zhenying. You don't need to spend a single soldier."

Xue Houyang couldn't help being a little shocked when he heard the empress's words, not to mention that he doesn't know of any method that works so well, the tone alone gave Xue Houyang the illusion that he had to be convinced.

"Oh? Really." Xue Junliang stretched out his hand to gently touch Teng Yun's cheek, and then gently pinched his earlobe along the cheek, as if it was a small gesture of intimacy.

Teng Yun stepped back a bit, avoiding Xue Junliang's hand without a trace, and continued: "Zou Zhenying has always been brave and good at fighting, and if he can capture the small county, he must have sent heavy troops to guard it. If he goes straight, he will only lose his troops..."

Xue Houyang nodded, this was also what he was afraid of.

Teng Yun said: "If you can't use troops, you can only outwit. Although Zou Zhenying is brave, he is too scheming, and he is suspicious of his cronies. Your Majesty might as well use this to split Zou Zhenying and Cheng Tian again. Send envoys first Go to see Cheng Tian and tell him that Zou Zhenying negotiated the conditions with King Xue from the beginning, pretending to send troops to attack Xue Guo, and then sent the main force to rush into the palace to make himself king. Can a rough man easily win it? When Cheng Tian becomes suspicious, he will spread rumors and tell Zou Zhenying in the small county that Cheng Tian wants to take this opportunity to get rid of him. When Xue Guo sends troops to attack the small county, Cheng Tian will take advantage of this opportunity Cut off his food and supplies, leave Xiaojun alone and helpless, so as to get rid of this serious trouble."

"it is good."

Xue Junliang kept listening quietly with a slight smile on his face, but at this time Xue Houyang was too stunned to speak. He really didn't expect that he was just a queen in a deep palace. No matter how virtuous and virtuous he was, he was just a concubine. To be able to say such shocking words.

Xue Junliang nodded and said with a smile: "Sure enough, Bingxue is smart, Gu Zhen can't do without you more and more."