allendalepharm Chapter 1686 Come on, organize the army to meet the enemy!
Chapter 1686 Come on, organize the army to meet the enemy!
Chapter 1686 Come on, organize the army to meet the enemy!
Jinyang Princess Mansion——
Jia Heng paused for a moment, then gently reached out and put his arm around the beautiful woman's thin shoulders. He said in a soft voice, "Jinyang, when Jie'er grows up, let him study hard, and in the future, he will help the world and the people, and become a wise ruler."
In fact, he also wanted the son born in Jinyang to be the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace. However, he had an agreement with the White Lotus Mother that after he usurped the throne in the future, he would pass the throne to Keqing's son.
But, now Keqing hasn't...
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes, with their slender eyebrows like black ink, looked at the young man in the python robe with a pair of charming eyes. She smiled and said, "Don't say such things now, or it will be difficult in the future. If any of these children has the potential to be an emperor, he will be the emperor."
Although she also hopes that Jie'er will be able to inherit the throne in the future, this cannot be forced. If he cannot take that position in the end, it is not a bad idea for him to live a peaceful and happy life.
Jia Heng turned his eyes to look at Princess Jinyang. His eyes flickered under his sword-like eyebrows, and he whispered, "Achieving a virtuous heir and ruling the world is not a bad way to last forever."
Princess Jinyang said softly: "Then you should be careful in the future."
Jia Heng replied, "I have also considered this matter. At that time, we can educate the scholars and encourage them to expand overseas. The scholars and their vassal states will not be in the country, so the conflicts will be reduced a lot, and there will be no trouble within the family."
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes flickered under her willow-shaped eyebrows. She said, "I think so, but I'm afraid that people overseas will not covet the Central Plains, and people in the Central Plains will not be wary of overseas."
Princess Jinyang also grew up in the deep palace and was no stranger to palace coups and the struggle for the throne among the princes.
Jia Heng raised his sword-like eyebrows, his bright eyes flickered, and he said, "You are right."
At this moment, Lianxue came into the hall from the outside and said, "Your Highness, the meal is ready."
Princess Jinyang said softly, "Go and bring the food over."
Lianxue replied softly, "Yes", then turned and left, instructing the maid to get busy.
The two of them talked without further delay and sat down beside a lacquered wooden table.
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes flickered, and her snow-white face showed concern. She asked, "Is there any news from Jiangnan?"
"Soon." Jia Heng said, "The results should be out in the next two days."
Princess Jinyang nodded and said, "After you finish your meal, go see your elder sister. She hasn't seen you for several days. She has been busy with her child's affairs during this period."
Jia Heng nodded, picked up the teacup on the small table, and took a sip.
At this moment, a clear and crisp sound like the sound of a mountain spring was heard. Soon, Princess Xianning came in from outside. Her beautiful face became even more gentle and charming after giving birth.
Li Chanyue, on the other hand, was holding a baby in her arms, who was Jia Heng's son Jia Zhuo, and not far away was Song Yan.
"Sir, when did you come here?" Princess Xianning's beautiful eyes showed surprise under her willow-shaped eyebrows. She called out to Jia Heng softly and said.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Xianning, I just arrived here too."
Princess Xianning's beautiful, crystal-clear eyes were soft and moist beneath her slender eyebrows. She came closer, smiling brightly, and said, "Sir, I have good news for you."
Jia Heng smiled and asked curiously, "What good news?"
Princess Xianning took Song Yan's slender hand, looked at Jia Heng, and said, "Sir, Yan'er seems to be pregnant. She hasn't had her period this month."
After hearing this, Jia Heng turned to look at Song Yan and asked, "Is Yan'er pregnant?"
Song Yan's snow-white face was covered with two blushes, and she said softly, "I just found out about it, too."
Hearing this, Jia Heng smiled and said, "You have to take good care of yourself these few days."
Song Yan said softly, "Sir, I have already asked the imperial physician to take your pulse."
Jia Heng said softly, "What did the imperial physician say?"
Song Yan's face flushed red, she bit her lips with her pearly teeth, and said shyly, "The imperial physician told me to rest well, my pulse is still a little weak."
She finally had Brother Heng's child.
Jia Heng said: "This period of time is critical, and we must not let anything go wrong."
Li Chanyue watched this scene quietly, and waves of envy surged in her heart, especially since the child in her arms was the child of Jia Heng and Princess Xianning. Looking at the milk-sweet baby, an indescribable love and melancholy surged in her heart.
When will she be able to have her own child?
"Yeah..."
On this side, the baby in Li Chanyue's arms stretched out his little hands and waved to Princess Xianning.
Princess Xianning spoke in an extremely gentle voice, "Come, let me hug you."
As she spoke, Princess Xianning turned around, hugged the baby in Li Chanyue's arms, and said with a smile, "My child, let mother hold you."
As he spoke, he held the baby in his arms, with an inexplicable feeling in his heart.
Jia Heng also walked closer and said softly, "I'll hug you too."
Princess Xianning's eyes were full of charm and she said angrily, "Sir, you haven't hugged me for a long time. Don't scare me."
Jia Heng pinched the little guy's cute and soft face, and felt a little fond of him.
But the little guy suddenly burst into tears.
Princess Xianning smiled with her beautiful eyes under her willow-shaped eyebrows, and said angrily, "Sir, I will tell you."
Jia Heng laughed and said, "This child, is he still shy at such a young age?"
As he said this, he picked up the cute and soft little guy and kissed his milky face.
Princess Jinyang smiled brightly on her graceful and beautiful face, and said softly, "Okay, stop standing there and talking, come and have dinner."
Upon hearing this, Princess Xianning, Li Chanyue, and Song Yan hurried over and sat down next to Jia Heng.
Then, everyone started to eat.
Jia Heng picked up a pair of bamboo chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish for Princess Xianning, and said, "Xianning, eat more of this to nourish your body."
Princess Xianning hummed softly, and a sweet and warm feeling surged in her heart.
Jia Heng picked up a pair of chopsticks and picked up a piece of fish for Li Chanyue who was standing beside him, saying, "Chanyue, you should eat more too.
Li Chanyue uttered a soft "hmm", a hint of embarrassment appeared on her snow-white face. She lowered her head with long black hair like a waterfall, and used it gently.
After Jia Heng finished his meal with Princess Jinyang and Princess Xianning, he went to the hall in the back house to see Yuanchun without saying anything else.
In the backyard, in the side room—
Yuanchun was wearing a light white dress and had a beautiful bun on her head. She turned her head to look at the baby in the cradle beside her, with a look of joy on her face.
Ever since having this child, Yuanchun feels like she is soaking in a honey jar every day.
Baoqin's expression paused for a moment, and as he came closer, he whispered, "Miss, the master is here."
Yuanchun's eyebrows were trimmed, her charming eyes were as bright as water, and she said softly, "Brother Heng is here."
As he spoke, he stood up, stared at the young man in python robes who came from outside, and said, "Brother Heng."
Jia Heng's eyes were warm and he said softly, "Big sister, how have you and Yun'er been these days?"
While talking, he walked closer.
Yuanchun said "yes" softly, her beautiful eyes soft and bright under her emerald eyebrows, "Brother Heng, the child and I are fine."
Jia Heng walked closer, held Yuanchun's delicate hand, and said, "Big sister, you have worked hard during this period."
Then, he looked at the baby beside him and said, "Yun'er looks a little bit older."
Yuanchun responded softly, "Yes, it's been several months."
Jia Heng gently squeezed his son's little hand and said, "This child really looks a bit like you."
Yuanchun nodded, her eyes sparkling like water, and said, "I think he looks more like A-di."
Jia Heng said, "Yes, he looks a bit like me, especially his nose."
Yuanchun responded softly, her beautiful eyes soft as water under her trimmed eyebrows.
Jia Heng said softly: "Big sister, you have worked hard to take care of the children during this period."
Yuanchun's beautiful eyes sparkled with softness under her thin eyebrows, and she said softly, "Brother Heng, it's not hard."
Jia Heng looked at Yuanchun with warm eyes. Looking at her beautiful face that represented peace and prosperity for the people, he felt a little fond of her.
At this moment, the baby next to him started to cry.
Jia Heng asked, "What happened to him?"
Yuanchun said: "Maybe he is hungry."
As he spoke, he looked at Baoqin who was standing not far away and said, "Baoqin, hold him and go feed him."
Baoqin paused for a moment and replied softly, "Yes."
Jia Heng turned his head to look at Yuanchun, and was affectionate with the beauty.
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The Jade Rabbit sets in the west and the Golden Crow rises in the east. Time flies and before you know it, another three days have passed.
By the end of July in the first year of Qiande, the rainy Jiangnan region had become overcast and rainy, and the majestic and beautiful ancient capital of Jinling was shrouded in a hazy mist, looking more and more ancient and rustic.
As the troops of the Jiangbei camp approached Nanjing from Yangzhou, the entire city of Nanjing was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere before the war.
Jinling, Liangjiang Governor's Office——
At this moment, Hao Jiru was wearing a crimson official robe and sitting on a pear wood chair in the main hall of the yamen. His old face was full of deep wrinkles under his gray and white hair, and his brows were filled with worry.
Not far below, sitting on a pearwood chair was Shen Fang, who was wearing a scarlet official robe and a black gauze hat, and his face also looked extremely solemn.
However, Ye Zhen, Marquis of Annan, was not here at the moment, but was leading his troops to set up defenses on the city wall of Jinling.
As the troops from the Jiangbei camp gradually approached Nanjing, the officials and gentry in Nanjing city also felt the atmosphere of impending storm.
At this moment, a series of hurried footsteps were heard outside, and soon an old servant came in quickly and reported, "Master, the King of Wu is here."
After saying this, Hao Jiru paused for a moment, looked at Shen Fang who was standing beside him, and said, "Sir Shen, let's go over and greet him together."
Shen Fang responded with a "hmm", stood up and walked outside. When he raised his eyes, he saw King Wu and another middle-aged king wearing python robes and with purple-red faces striding out of the ceremonial gate.
The middle-aged king was none other than Prince Lu Chen Tai.
"I greet the prince. May the prince live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years." Hao Jiru, supported by his son Hao Huaizheng, walked quickly forward, saluted and said.
An unnatural smile appeared on the elegant, fair face of the King of Wu, and he held his hands together and said, "Master Hao, there is no need to be polite."
Lu Wang Chen Tai also looked at Hao Jiru and said with a smile: "Master Hao, it's been a long time since we last met. You are still in good health and in high spirits."
"Thanks to the prince, my health is still okay." Hao Jiru said with a smile.
Prince Lu turned to Shen Fang and nodded, saying, "Lord Shen, we are also old friends."
Shen Fang looked respectful, and said with a cupped hand: "Now we are meeting old friends again."
King Wu smiled and said, "This is not a place for conversation. Please go to the hall and talk."
Everyone exchanged greetings like this, and then entered the hall. Then, everyone sat down as host and guest. The servants served them fragrant tea, and then slowly left.
The King of Wu responded, his eyes scanning the crowd, and he said loudly: "Everyone, the troops of Jiangbei Camp are now attacking Jinling. According to Marquis Annan, there are about 30,000 troops in Jiangbei Camp, while there are 60,000 to 70,000 troops in Jiangnan Camp. The strength is several times that of Jiangbei. If the two sides fight, they will definitely win."
Hao Jiru's eyes were deep under his thick eyebrows. He whispered, "King Wu, there are still tens of thousands of navy soldiers in the south of the Yangtze River. At this moment, Wei Che has led a fleet up the river. It is possible that they have already joined forces with the troops in the Jiangbei camp. Should our Jinling side be able to resist them?"
The King of Wu had a calm expression, like a deep pool of water, and said, "The Marquis of Annan is a veteran general, and he has the demeanor of a general when it comes to deploying troops. The commanders of the two armies of the imperial court are definitely no match for him."
Prince Lu Chen Tai also nodded and said, "The Marquis of Annan has made an indelible contribution to the successful capture of Jinling this time. After the success, I will report to the emperor and ask for the title of Duke of Annan."
King Wu said: "Of course."
After he became regent, whether for the sake of balancing the court or rewarding his merits, he also needed to promote Marquis Annan.
Hao Jiru's old eyes showed concern under his gray eyebrows, and he asked, "My Lord, how is the recruitment and training of soldiers in the city going?"
King Wu said: "I have already asked people to recruit and train soldiers as quickly as possible, but it is not easy to form a large army in such a hurry. Currently, 30,000 soldiers have been recruited and trained, and weapons and armor have been distributed."
The King of Wu was not an unwise man. He did not rely entirely on Ye Zhen, Marquis of Annan. He had already asked his personal guards to expand the army.
However, the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River have always been weak and timid, or are good at talking nonsense. It is almost impossible for them to lead troops to fight against the northern court.
Shen Fang's eyes were fierce under his thick eyebrows, and he whispered: "Now in Jinling City, there are many colleagues who hate King Wei for causing chaos in the country. If we train the servants of each family, we may be able to quickly raise troops to help defend the city."
King Wu nodded, looked at Shen Fang, and agreed, "What Lord Shen said makes sense."
At this moment, Shen Fang spoke to comfort him, "Your Majesty, the entire Jiangnan region has now become alienated from the imperial court. As long as Your Majesty makes a call, we can quickly recruit and train 100,000 brave soldiers, enough to confront the imperial court across the river."
King Wu paused and said, "That being said, I feel that Jiangnan is still waiting and watching. Only if we really eliminate the followers of King Wei in Jiangbei and Jiangnan Navy, can Jiangnan truly return to the country."
This is true.
Shen Fang asked, "What are your plans next, Your Majesty?"
The King of Wu looked thoughtful and said, "Let's wait and see what happens. Later, please ask Marquis Annan to come over and talk. Lord Shen should also prepare the food and money needed for the war."
Shen Fang nodded and said softly, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has already stockpiled 5 million shi of grain and fodder to fully guarantee the supply."
The King of Wu said: "As long as we repel the imperial court's attack, our southern court will be established. Then, we can work hard for another three to five years, conquer the north from the south, and we will surely be able to support the Han Dynasty and eliminate the rebellious officials."
Hao Jiru's old and warm eyes flickered, and he said, "Your Highness, the ancient sage said that those who are righteous have many supporters, while those who are unrighteous have few supporters. Now, the land of Jiangnan is full of people who are willing to support the country. All we need is a great momentum that sweeps across the north and south."
King Wu's eyes turned dark, and he said, "But many people are unwilling to go down directly in order to protect themselves. I understand that."
We have to win this war first. By then the situation will be clear and we can gain half of the country.
Shen Fang comforted him and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to rush."
King Wu nodded, and did not continue to dwell on this topic, but asked: "Master Hao, has Zhejiang responded?"
Hao Jiru frowned and said, "Zhejiang has almost sternly rejected it."
King Wu frowned and said, "Isn't Zhejiang also dissatisfied with the new policy of the imperial court? Why..."
Hao Jiru said: "Zhejiang has a lot of mountains and little land, and many people living along the coast go abroad to do business. When King Wei opened the sea for trade, the people of Zhejiang were shrewd and greedy for profit, and they were blinded by these small favors. It is also possible that they were blinded by these small favors."
King Wu tapped the small table with his fingers and said, "Then only Jiangnan is resisting the imperial court. No wonder the gentry in Jiangnan are still hesitant."
Shen Fang said: "Your Highness, as long as we defeat the imperial army heading south, these problems can be easily solved."
King Wu nodded, his eyes were deep and his heart became more solemn.
Therefore, this battle is of vital importance.
Just as the King of Wu was thinking over this, a servant ran into the hall in a panic, and said in a trembling voice, "My Lord, something terrible has happened."
When the King of Wu heard this, his expression suddenly changed, and he was startled. He asked, "What's the big deal?"
Facing the surprised and suspicious eyes of the crowd, the servant's face turned pale as paper and he said anxiously: "Your Majesty, the imperial army has entered the city."
"what?"
Everyone in the hall suddenly stood up and looked at the servant in disbelief.
Hao Jiru was shocked and asked anxiously, "Aren't the imperial army still outside Jinling? How did they enter the city?"
The King of Wu looked solemn and worried, and asked in the same tone, "Where is the Marquis of Annan?"
"Your Highness, I don't know either." The servant's expression suddenly changed and he spoke.
The King of Wu frowned and looked at each other with Hao Jiru, the King of Lu and others, their faces pale.
Shen Fang, who was sitting opposite him, frowned and his eyes were also covered with a layer of gloom. He said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that the Marquis of Annan has not been able to withstand the attack of the Han army outside the city."
The King of Wu calmed down his slightly frightened mind and said, "Come on, assemble the army to meet the enemy!"
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