After being forced to marry the prince

In the year [-] of Zhao Kaiyuan, Wuhe, the leader of the country, came to commit crimes.

The Wuhe soldiers are strong and strong, and they are coming in a menacing manner. The general Gu Baiji was ordered to lead his troops to meet the enemy when he was in danger.

In a blink of an eye, the two countries have been at war for more than two years. Under the leadership of the general Gu Baiji, the soldiers of Jokhang became more and more brave and good at fighting, but Wuhe's national strength was overwhelmed, and the defeat was certain.

In the autumn of [-], Kaiyuan, Zhao, Wuhe got the internal information of the Zhao army, and prepared to fight to the death. The troops of the whole country took the [-] people in the border city of Dazhao as hostages, and attacked the camp of the Zhao army at the same time, and then trapped the [-] troops of Dazhao in Baiqiu. , The two armies have been in a stalemate for more than a month.

Zhao army camp.

"General!" The subordinate came down to report, "It's the third time that General Wuhe has scolded before the battle."

"Don't worry about it." After Gu Baiji finished speaking, he asked the logistics officer, "How long can the food and grass in the army last?"

"Returning to the general, even if the number of daily meals has been reduced in recent months, it can only last for about half a month."

The logistics officer said, worried, "General, if Beijing doesn't send food and grass, we're afraid... we won't be able to hold on anymore."

"Heh." Ze An Yu, who was sitting at the bottom, sneered, "There has been no food for three months, and it will be delivered long ago."

Gu Baiji didn't say a word - the master of meritorious service, the sky will not kill him, but people want him to die.

Horse leather shroud, or a foregone conclusion.

In the capital, the people in front of the emperor's bedroom have knelt for more than three days.

"Ninth Prince." Eunuch Xiao walked to him and persuaded in a low voice, "Your Majesty has been angry these few days, and you are still like this. Isn't this just asking for trouble?"

"Eunuch Xiao." The pale-faced Nine Kings begged, "Please tell Father one more time, I'll just say a word, and after I'm done, let me deal with it."

"Hey!" Eunuch Xiao sighed, and finally went in to report.

After a while, the person kneeling in front of the stone steps changed positions and knelt down in front of the emperor's desk.

The aloof emperor closed his eyes half-closed, and tapped his fingers on the table without rhythm:

"Speak!"

"Father, I implore you to save Gu Baiji's life."

"Ah Jiu." The emperor opened his eyes and looked at him, "Do you know what I'm talking about? If you speak out, you will be beheaded."

"Father." The Ninth King continued with his expression unchanged, "Even if Dazhao's victory is decided, if Gu Baiji dies, there is no guarantee that other countries will not take advantage of the opportunity to profit, and the country will fight again and again, and it will not be able to consume another war in a short period of time. And Gu Baiji became famous in this battle, keeping him will not only intimidate the world, but also allow Wuhe to send down the letter more simply."

The emperor looked at him with an unpredictable expression, and after a while, he said:

"It's a reason, but not enough."

The Ninth King's face became more and more pale, and he bowed his head deeply, and said slowly: "My son... There is another plan, which can relieve the worries of the father and the queen."

On the outskirts of Beijing, Ze An Yu lowered the curtain on the carriage returning to the imperial court, and said with a sneer, "The capital city is really as prosperous and beautiful as ever. If it wasn't for traveling all the way from the frontier and seeing the people's lives along the way, I really thought he was a great man. Shengping, inside and outside as one."

Gu Baiji said: "Anzhi, be careful what you say, the capital is no better than outside."

"I can't help it." Ze An Yu said, "The victory that was fought with one's life turned out to be the mercy of one of your own people, and I feel aggrieved when I think about it!"

As he spoke, he recalled the reinforcements and food that had been crucial to victory at the last moment on the battlefield, and he frowned deeply, "General, what do you mean by this emperor? Didn't he want our lives?" , I still did it so obviously, why did I regret it in the end, could it be that my conscience discovered it?"

When Ze An Yu said that, he thought it was a little funny, forget it, instead of waiting for the high-ranking Ninety-Five Supreme Conscience to find out, he might as well believe that the other party has some more sinister schemes.

Gu Baiji said: "If you have any plans, you will know when you return to Beijing."

Ze An Yu looked at the eaves of the palace from a distance, with a trace of disgust in his eyes, "Above the court hall and among the palace walls, it is really a place of disgust."

Gu Baiji followed his gaze, but the bottom of his eyes gradually deepened:

Another two years have passed, and I don't know how she is now behind that palace wall.

Two years ago, Wuhe was fully prepared to attack menacingly, and two years later, Wuhe sent a letter of surrender, cede land and proclaim himself a minister.

It has to be said that the victory of this battle was very beautiful. The team returning to the court was welcomed by the people along the way, and the scene was spectacular and warm.

His Majesty led a group of ministers to welcome him out of the palace gate, and he attached great importance to it.

When Gu Baiji was still some distance away from the emperor, he got off his horse, walked a few steps forward and saluted and said:

"My minister, Gu Baiji, sees the emperor, long live my emperor!"

The emperor took a step forward and helped him up, "General Gu blesses me with great peace, hard work and great achievements, hard work,"

"The minister is fortunate not to disgrace his life!"

Afterwards, he returned to the court to report on his duties, discuss meritorious deeds, and award meritorious officials, big and small. When it was Gu Baiji's turn, the emperor smiled and said:

"General Gu's contribution this time is so high that it is not an exaggeration to be included in the annals of history, but General Gu's position is already the highest among military officers, and I don't know what to give you if you go up."

The emperor paused for a while, and joked: "If not, I will learn from the previous dynasty and make the general a marshal of the world's soldiers and horses. How about it?"

When the emperor said it, everyone in the court was shocked.

"Your Majesty's reputation is too high, I'm ashamed and dare not take it." Gu Baiji was extremely calm, and said again, "Your Majesty forgives the crime, I dare to ask for a reward."

"Oh?" The emperor asked with great interest, "General Gu, please tell me?"

The gazes of all the courtiers also fell on Gu Baiji, waiting for him to tell the reason.

Gu Bai said very unhurriedly: "I don't want an official position or gold and silver. I dare to ask His Majesty for a holiday to rest and recuperate this sick body."

Most of the ministers were quite disappointed when they heard the words, and they were still waiting for him to make some shocking demands.

Chu Wu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart—although he knew that the man was very measured, he was still worried in his heart.

"Hahaha!" The emperor laughed, "I agree with General Gu's request, but I can't say no at all, otherwise, wouldn't it be cold to the hearts of the soldiers in the world? General Gu, please wait at ease, and the reward will come later." delivered."

Hearing this, Gu Baiji took the decree to thank him, and took advantage of the opportunity to hand over half of his military power under the pretext of recuperating.Such knowledge and interest naturally made the emperor more satisfied.

The next day, at the General's Mansion, the emperor's reward decree finally came down.

The eunuch Xiao Gonggong, the chief eunuch next to the emperor, came to pass the decree, and the imperial decree was written by the emperor himself.

The decree is exactly as the emperor said, no more officials and nobility, but there are still a lot of gold and silver fields, but what makes the general delay in accepting the decree is the last sentence:

I think of the great achievements of the general, and I feel very relieved. King Ke Chuwu has an orchid and jade tree, and admires the general's heroism. I think of his infatuation, and I specially give this marriage to the general Gu Baiji...

What else was said in the imperial decree after that, Gu Baiji only felt a rumble in his head, but he didn't hear it again.

coming!The means that the emperors who were suspicious before may have in the future are all here.

Gu Baiji thought desperately, even if the emperor let him die now, it would not be more surprising than such an absurd gift of marriage.

After reading the imperial decree, Mr. Xiao saw that Gu Baiji did not respond, so he opened his mouth and said:

"General Gu, accept the order!"

Gu Baiji paused for a while, before reaching out to take it, thanking him deeply:

"Master Gu Baiji, thank you Lord Long for your kindness!"

Then he got up, and ordered the housekeeper to send a reward with an indifferent expression.

However, until Eunuch Xiao and the others had left, Gu Baiji was still standing at the gate of the courtyard with his head empty.

"Gu Qing, did you hear the content just now?"