allendalepharm Chapter 1442: Come, protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!!!
Chapter 1442: Come, protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!!!
Chapter 1442: Come, protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!!!
Just when the Dzungar Mongols in the northwest wanted to send troops to withdraw, the Chahar Mongol Khan, who was confronting the Khoshut Mongols far away in the Yushu area, also received the news that the Han army had won a great victory in Liaodong and annihilated the Jurchens, and delivered the news to the prince of the Khoshut Mongols who was confronting him.
The Khoshut Mongol prince was also evacuating outside.
And the Han Dynasty, the capital city of Shenjing——
At this moment, the news of Jia Heng's great victory had quickly spread throughout the capital, and the streets were filled with a joyous atmosphere.
The sound of firecrackers in Shenjing City has been crackling and has hardly stopped these past few days.
On this day, Rikain
Aunt Xue sat cross-legged on a bed covered with a soft mattress, her fair face full of smiles.
Not far away, Xue Pan's big face was clearly beaming with joy, and he said with a simple and honest look, "People in the capital are saying that my brother-in-law will definitely be made a prince this time."
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Yes, your sister was originally the wife of a duke of the same rank as Heng'er. Heng'er has three wives in total, which means they have three princesses."
Well, only Aunt Xue dares to think so.
Tong, in fact, in the strict bureaucratic hierarchy, means a deputy.
Xue Pan said, "Mom, I told you not to take care of my sister at the beginning. Is that the reason? Now she is waiting here. Look, who can marry better than her?"
Aunt Xue nodded and smiled, "Pan'er is right. Your sister knows what's going on."
Xue Pan said: "From now on, she will be a concubine."
"Madam, Miss Bao is here." The maid Tongxi came quickly, looked at Aunt Xue intently, and said softly.
While they were talking, Baochai came into the hall accompanied by her maid.
Aunt Xue and Xue Pan came forward with a smile, looked at Baochai intently, and said, "My dear girl, here she comes."
Baochai looked at Aunt Xue and said, "Mom, why did you ask me to come here for no reason?"
In fact, I have already guessed some clues. What else could it be except that my husband has just won a victory and is about to be conferred a title?
When Aunt Xue heard this, her fair face showed some displeasure, and she said in a weird way, "You are my daughter, why can't I call you over?"
Baochai paused for a moment, and said quickly, "Mom, that's not what I meant."
Baochai is usually a good girl, or rather, she doesn't want to be considered frivolous.
Aunt Xue turned her annoyance into joy, gently took Baochai's slender hand, and said softly, "Bao girl, let's go inside and talk."
While they were talking, they sat down.
Aunt Xue glanced around, lowered her voice, and said softly, "Brother Heng won a great victory in Liaodong. He should be able to be made a prince when he returns this time."
Under Baochai's emerald eyebrows, her watery almond eyes were clear and sparkling, with soft light shimmering. She said in a clear voice, "It should be almost done, but there is no imperial decree yet, so we are not sure yet."
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "That's for sure. When Heng Ge'er comes back and is given the title of Prince, do you think the three wives will all be given the title of principal wife?"
Baochai:"……"
How can this be?
Aunt Xue's fair face was filled with a smile as she said, "That was truly a triple blessing."
Baochai's face, as white as pear blossoms, flushed beautifully, and she said softly, "How is this possible? The princess has always been the same. Besides, even if she is given the title of princess, the previous Song family and the daughter of the King of Meng are also possible."
Aunt Xue's smile froze when she heard this, and she said, "If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten it."
Baochai said softly: "But, there should be a concubine."
Aunt Xue asked, "You, Lin girl, the daughter of the King of Meng, and the girl from the Song family?"
Baochai paused for a moment, and said softly, "It should be about the same. Those princesses and the like should not have any princesses."
Since she already has a position and title, she doesn't need the title of princess or not.
Aunt Xue nodded and said, "Brother Heng has more and more women around him. You have to keep an eye on him in the future."
Baochai said in shame and anger, "Mother, how can I control him?"
The man has the final say at home, so how can she interfere?
Aunt Xue paused for a moment, then said softly, "How can you not control him? You and Lin have been his companions since childhood. How can he not listen to you if you say a few words to him?"
Baochai sighed and said, "Sister Qin is still his first wife. If he had listened to her, Sister Lin and I would not have come to the mansion."
Aunt Xue was speechless for a moment when she heard this.
Xue Pan chuckled and said, "Mom, my brother-in-law knows what he is doing."
Really, what's wrong with a man having some fun outside?
Aunt Xue paused for a moment, smiled, and said in a low voice, "Pan'er is right."
Just as the three of them were talking, they heard the voice of a maid outside the hall, saying, "Auntie, the eldest grandmother is here."
Aunt Xue looked at the maid and asked loudly, "What do you mean?"
Not long after, Xia Jingui, now in a light yellow dress and with a towering green bun, walked gracefully into the hall. She looked at Aunt Xue and said with a smile, "Mother, we are all talking here."
At this time, Xia Jingui was not yet the Hedong Lion that would later appear, or it could be said that because of the powerful Xue family, and mainly because of Baochai's high-ranking marriage and the support of a duke behind her, she did not dare to act rashly.
Xia Jingui herself is one of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling. She is very beautiful and gorgeous, but also a bit vicious.
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "What are you doing here at this time?"
Xia Jingui's fair face was filled with a smile, and she said softly, "I just came here to see you."
Then, he looked at Baochai who was standing beside him and said, "The young lady is back today, too."
Baochai turned her head and caught a glimpse of Xia Jingui, nodded her head, and said softly, "I just came to take a look."
She could clearly see that her sister-in-law was no pushover.
Aunt Xue looked at Baochai and said, "What do you mean?"
Xia Jingui smiled and said, "I have a business deal and I want my husband to make the decision."
Xue Pan started to yell in front of Aunt Xue and his sister, saying, "Didn't I tell you that we won't do Nan'an's business?"
Xia Jingui smiled and said softly, "We are businessmen. It is unreasonable for us not to do business when the business comes."
Xue Pan said: "The Nan'an family did a lot of trouble for our family in the past."
Xia Jingui smiled gently, her eyes sparkling.
On the other side, Aunt Xue rolled her eyes at Xue Pan and said angrily, "Whose business is it? Why don't you do it?"
Xia Jingui smiled and changed the subject, asking, "Brother-in-law has made such a great contribution this time. I heard that he should be named a prince when he returns this time, right?"
Baochai frowned secretly as she listened to what Xia Jingui said.
Aunt Xue sighed and said, "That hasn't been discussed yet."
Xia Jingui smiled and asked, "I heard from my uncle in the palace that this matter is almost certain."
When Aunt Xue heard this, a smile appeared on her fair and delicate face and she asked, "Really?"
Xia Jingui said: "Prince, it seems that the title is just one word, which shows great honor."
When Baochai heard this, her eyes paused beneath her beautiful emerald eyebrows, and her heart inexplicably moved.
Aunt Xue asked in surprise, "Prince Wei?"
Xia Jingui smiled widely and calmly corrected him, "It's Prince Wei."
Aunt Xue nodded, overjoyed, and said, "It seems like the title of Prince is a sure thing."
It can be said that Aunt Xue was truly satisfied and overjoyed.
Baochai pursed her pink lips and said, "Mom, let's talk about it after the imperial edict is issued."
She is now afraid of her mother's mouth.
Aunt Xue nodded and smiled when she heard this, saying, "My dear girl is right. We should not be too happy in advance."
To be honest, I still feel scared, because it was because I repeatedly brought up the issue of Baochai's marriage, which had not been confirmed, that caused the Rong and Ning families to laugh at me.
Baochai's face was as white as a pear blossom. She said softly, "Mother, if there is nothing else, I will go back first. I am still talking to Baoqin and the others about forming a poetry club today."
Aunt Xue nodded and said, "By the way, Baoqin is also old enough to be married off. Last time, your second uncle told me that it's time for her to be married off."
It’s no big deal to just play with a group of sisters in the garden.
Baochai's face, as white as a pear blossom, paused for a moment and said softly, "As for Baoqin, I'll go back and talk to her about it."
Baoqin also has an affair with Brother Heng... Let's talk to mom privately after a few days.
While Baochai was speaking, she headed towards the Grand View Garden.
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Shengjing City
After Jia Heng finished talking with Mu Sheng and Prince Beijing, they went to the hall and everyone sat down.
Prince Beijing said in a clear voice: "Zi Yu, the eight bannermen of the Jurchens in Shengjing City have already shaved their heads and changed their clothes according to Zi Yu's wishes. From now on, they will learn Chinese and Chinese characters. Given time, they will surely admire Chinese culture and want to submit to China."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Your Majesty should also register the names and relationship networks of those Han officials and Han people."
It's not about discriminating against them politically or making them second-class citizens, but about identifying and digesting them. At least they won't be of much use during the Chongping period.
This is all political convention.
Prince Beijing Shui Rong said: "A month ago, the Central Government ordered the soldiers from Xuanda to leave Guanzhen and bring food and fodder to help. They have recently arrived in Jinzhou. What are your plans, Ziyu?"
Previously, Emperor Chongping and two cabinet ministers, Li Gao, were worried that Jia Heng would lead his troops in Liaodong and that the food supply would be cut off during the winter months, so they withdrew cavalry from Xuanda to escort food and fodder northward.
What happened next was that Shengjing was captured ahead of schedule, but the Xuanda Cavalry still arrived at the front line.
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said, "The troops from Xuanfu and Datong can join the cavalry from the Beijing Camp to sweep the grasslands, conquer the Khalkha tribes, and force the Mongolian tribes to surrender."
The Jurchens were not limited to the Liaodong Jurchens. There were also other Mongolian tribes such as the Khalkha Mongols and the Khorchin Mongols, who were still active on the grasslands.
Some of them were originally the Eight Banners of Mongolia under the Jurchens.
Prince Beijing nodded and said, "Zi Yu, after the Liaodong War is settled, when will we completely pacify the Dzungars and the Khoshuts? Recover the two places and expand the territory for our Han Dynasty."
Jia Heng pondered and said, "The court has been engaged in wars for several years. The people are anxious for peace, and the officers are tired of war. Although the court's treasury has been revived by the new policies, it is well-stocked, but it has been depleted in recent years and is about to reach the bottom. It is the right thing to do to stop fighting for the time being."
It's not that there have been wars all the time. The battles in the south and the north over the years have made him feel tired.
It's time to take a year or two off.
Of course, all the land illuminated by the sun and the moon is Han territory.
After finishing the conversation with Beijing Prince Shui Rong, Jia Heng and Chen Xiao returned to the living room and sat down on a small lacquered wooden table to chat.
Chen Xiao asked: "In Liaodong, do you want to meet those former Han officials?"
Jia Heng shook his head and said, "It's the same whether you meet them or not. They are all people who have forgotten their ancestors. Now that the situation is not good, they come to beg for mercy."
Chen Xiao looked at Jia Heng with a gaze as clear as dew on her face and said, "For this Liaodong battle, a batch of rewards for the officers involved have already been sent out, and they will be distributed together with the soldiers who were the first to break through the city."
Although the battle was unstoppable, it did not mean that the casualties were few. On the contrary, the casualties were extremely huge.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Alright, we will compile the merit reports of the generals into a book and send it to the capital."
Although this matter has some implication of "rewards do not come from above", it is indeed necessary to give some encouragement to the officers in advance at this time.
Chen Xiao looked at the young man in the python robe and said softly, "Just now a pigeon from the northwest sent a message that the Junggars have withdrawn their troops."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Once the Khoshuts calm down, the war will be almost over."
Chen Xiao said: "There were cavalry from Luosha Kingdom in Heilongjiang. The officers at the front asked whether they should be driven away."
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "The Cossack bandits have always been galloping around and have harassed our border many times. I will inform Xie Zaiyi later and go to Heilongjiang to wipe out their Cossack cavalry. At the same time, send Jurchens to Heilongjiang to build castles."
At this time, which was actually close to the Shunzhi period in a parallel universe, the Cossack cavalry from small tribes under Tsarist Russia were committing atrocities in the Heilongjiang area.
Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Then I'll send someone to pass on the message later."
Jia Heng said, "It will snow in another month. Soldiers, prepare your clothes and we will be able to survive the winter in a few days."
Chen Xiao looked at the young man in the python robe with his beautiful eyebrows, and said, "I have already told him, don't worry."
Jia Heng nodded, his eyes looking towards the Shenjing City, still thinking about the affairs of the Shenjing City.
There are some things he can never do.
For example, when Emperor Chongping was alive, he launched a rebellion. However, such a treacherous act was unpopular with the people.
But if the successor emperor was suspicious of him and made many stupid decisions, he could depose and enthrone the emperor, and then replace the Han Dynasty step by step...
Let’s not talk about Jia Heng presiding over the aftermath of the incident in Shengjing City, Liaodong, but about the Han Dynasty, Shenjing City——
In the 19th year of Chongping, since mid-to-late October, the weather has gradually become colder, but the entire Shenjing city is still immersed in the joy of the annihilation of the Liaodong Jurchens.
Afterwards, Emperor Chongping issued an imperial edict on jade and silk, granting amnesty to the entire world, except for the ten heinous crimes and crimes that could not be pardoned, to show that the whole world was celebrating.
On this day, Emperor Chongping was preparing to offer sacrifices to his ancestors in the Taimiao. At this moment, civil and military officials were waiting on the white marble square in front of Xihe Palace, waiting for the middle-aged emperor.
Not long after, accompanied by the "crackling" sound of salutes, the middle-aged emperor, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a golden crown with twelve flowing beads on his head, was helped by the eunuchs into a carriage with a high shaft and light yellow curtains.
Emperor Chongping closed his eyes slightly to rest, his mind deep in thought.
Since he ascended the throne, he has been working hard day and night, and seems to have never slacked off for a single day.
Although the country was thriving, he was also exhausted...
Forget it. After we return from this ancestor worship ceremony, we’ll discuss establishing the Crown Prince.
Comparing the two vassal states of Chu and Wei, the King of Wei is more suitable, but... he has no children, which makes it difficult to decide.
As the imperial carriage rumbled and rolled over the bluestone road paved with white marble, the two vermilion palace gates opened, and a large number of Han officials dressed in civil and military official robes could be seen slowly pouring out, like two long dragons.
On both sides stood a team of Jinyifu guards holding a scabbarded embroidered spring sword in their hands, guarding the entourage, and flags fluttered in the wind.
Taimiao
At this moment, flags can be seen on the square battlements of the city walls, fluttering in the wind and rustling.
Teams of Jinyifu guards wearing flying fish uniforms stood guard with swords in hand along the streets. However, compared with the ancestor worship ceremonies in previous years, Emperor Chongping's ancestor worship ceremony this time was more grand.
As the salute sounded, Emperor Chongping had already lifted a hanging bamboo curtain and slowly stepped down from the imperial sedan chair.
Emperor Chongping was standing on the white marble square at this moment, gazing at the towering Taimiao palace with red beams and black tiles in front of him, and he couldn't help feeling a sense of emotion in his heart.
From the 27th year of Longzhi to the 19th year of Chongping, a period of 30 years had passed. During his tenure, Liaodong finally returned to the Han Dynasty.
While Emperor Chongping was speaking, he entered the temple of the Imperial Ancestral Temple with the help of several eunuchs. At this moment, the officials behind him also climbed the stairs and followed him silently.
However, Emperor Chongping had just entered the Taimiao and was about to go to the altar when he saw the tablets and portraits of several Han emperors behind the altar in front of him.
Suddenly I felt dizzy, followed by an earth-shaking sensation, and then bricks and rocks fell down one after another.
"His Majesty……"
Dai Quan saw this and became extremely anxious. He cried out in surprise and quickly pushed Emperor Chongping to the side.
Rumble…
Soon, the entire Taimiao shook violently, and then the main hall of the Taimiao, where the tablets of the ancestors of the Chen and Han royal families were placed, began to collapse.
Emperor Chongping, escorted by Dai Quan, quickly fled under the eaves.
At this moment, bricks and tiles on the palace fell down, and a long rafter fell down and hit the position where Emperor Chongping was.
It was a critical moment and extremely dangerous.
Emperor Chongping groaned, and at that moment, he felt a pain in his eyes, and then blood gushed out.
In an instant, Emperor Chongping felt a sudden darkness in front of his eyes.
His heart tightened, and his hoarse voice was filled with shock and anger: "My eyes..."
However, Dai Quan and the young eunuch beside him had no time to care about these things at the moment. They pulled Emperor Chongping's arm and walked towards the hall.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping was dragged by several eunuchs and quickly fled to an open area.
At this moment, when the civil and military officials outside the hall saw this scene, they immediately became chaotic and their formation became disorganized.
"Someone, protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!!!"
Several cabinet ministers shouted loudly.
The hurried and panicky feeling spread throughout the entire square paved with white marble and green slabs at this moment. Suddenly, the place was in chaos.
At this moment, a large number of Jinyifu guards rushed in from all directions to guard and protect Emperor Chongping.
(End of this chapter)