allendalepharm Chapter 1436 Queen Song: Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician
Chapter 1436 Queen Song: Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician
Chapter 1436 Queen Song: Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician...
Liaodong
On the endless grassland, the autumn grass was yellow and swaying in the wind, the horses were neighing non-stop, and the two sides were confronting each other tensely.
Not far away, Jia Fang was leading his troops and coming quickly. They surrounded them tightly, but there was no sign of any movement.
Jia Fang stared at Concubine Zhuang and said loudly, "Everyone in the carriage, please get off, so that you won't be hurt by the sword and the fighting spirit."
But at this moment, the soldiers of the Eight Banners of the Jurchens, holding weapons and sitting on saddles, grasped the weapons at their waists and paid close attention to the movements of the Han troops in the distance.
Concubine Zhuang sat upright in a spacious and elegant carriage, listening to the conversation between several generals outside the carriage. She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
She is the daughter-in-law of the Aisin-Gioro clan and the empress dowager of the Qing Dynasty. Even when facing a life-and-death crisis, she must remain calm.
She is the mother of a country, they dare not insult her!
"Put down your weapons," Concubine Zhuang said loudly in the carriage with a gloomy look on her face.
Immediately, she moved her plump body and gently lifted a bamboo mat curtain hanging on the carriage. As she spoke, she raised her beautiful head and looked into the distance with a calm gaze.
The beauty was dignified, with a natural aura of nobility in her movements. Then, she got off the carriage, stared at the Han cavalrymen who were surrounding her from a distance, and said, "The Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty is here, you must not act rashly here!"
The Han knights who were slowly approaching gradually showed a hint of worry in their eyes.
At this moment, Jia Fang rode his horse forward and looked at Concubine Zhuang intently, with a look of surprise on his face.
Concubine Zhuang said in a clear and cold voice, "Where is the general leading the Han army?"
At this moment, Jia Fang pulled the reins of a red horse under his crotch, drove the horse closer, and shouted: "I am Jia Fang, is the fake Qing Empress Dowager in front of me?"
Concubine Zhuang couldn't help but look a little proud, and said loudly: "How can our Great Qing be a fake Qing? We are equal enemies to your Han country, how dare you be so presumptuous?"
Jia Fang shouted coldly, but did not argue with him. He said loudly: "I don't care whether you are a fake Qing or not. Where is Fulin? Come on, search the carriage and bring the person out."
Concubine Zhuang's crystal-clear face changed a little. Under her two willow-like thin eyebrows, her clear eyes were filled with murderous intent. She shouted in a clear voice, "Don't be rash!"
Jia Fang raised his eyebrows, but ignored it, waved his hand, and shouted: "Search!"
Soon, the knights of the Beijing Camp rode their horses forward and began to surround the carriage with its shafts erected high.
A young lieutenant with a ferocious face and burly movements lifted the hanging curtain and stared at the carriage inside.
At this moment, Concubine Zhuang's face, which was as crystal clear as snow, had turned as pale as paper.
As the saying goes, when a scholar meets a soldier, he cannot explain his reason clearly.
Concubine Zhuang was clearly at a loss at this moment.
Fulin, who was in the carriage, was so frightened by the vicious gaze that he shrank back into the carriage.
Although he is the king of a country, he is just a child after all. When has he ever seen such a scene?
"Pull it out." At this moment, Jia Fang's voice suddenly rang out, like an extremely sharp steel knife, breaking through the void and penetrating all the way into the carriage, causing Fulin to shiver instantly at this moment.
Then, the soldier stretched out an arm, grabbed Fulin's arm like an eagle catching a chick, and carried him out of the carriage.
"Let him go!"
At this moment, Concubine Zhuang was like an eagle protecting her calf, and she seemed to be about to pounce on the young officer.
Jia Fang shouted in a deep voice, his eyes were sharp, he looked around, and said in a deep voice: "You are already prisoners, but you still can't figure yourself out?"
However, he waved his hand, signaling the Han army lieutenant to stop his rude actions.
As Concubine Zhuang pulled the child over, she raised her beautiful head with long black hair, her eyes showing anger, and said in a deep voice, "I want to see the Duke of Weiguo of the Han Dynasty."
Jia Fang said in a deep voice: "My Duke is now in Shenyang City. You all get on the carriage and follow me back to Shenjing."
Just like that, Concubine Zhuang and her son, who had just gotten off the car, were driven back into the car.
In this way, Jia Fang led a group of soldiers and escorted the carriage carrying Concubine Zhuang towards Shengjing City.
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Shengjing City
It was evening, and the sunset glowed brightly, shining on Shengjing City, which had just experienced a brutal battle, as if it was covered with a layer of golden gauze.
The cool autumn breeze was already a bit chilly. When it blew across the dark tiles on the roof, a whistling sound could be vaguely heard. The Han army flags that had just been erected fluttered, creating a bleak and desolate scene.
Teams of Han soldiers moved back and forth on the city walls, holding weapons and looking inexplicably alert.
The city has been completely controlled by the Han army.
At this moment, Jia Heng had finished writing a memorial in his hand and placed the goat-hair brush on the three-peaked pen holder beside him.
The young man's clear eyes flickered darkly, and a thoughtful look appeared on his face.
At this moment, Chen Xiao was holding Jia Heng's shoulder from behind, staring at the young man in the python robe, and asked, "Have you finished writing?"
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "Wait until tomorrow and send someone with a fast horse to deliver it to Shenjing along with the military report."
It is mainly a summary of the war, or it mentions the subsequent governance of Liaodong.
Chen Xiao responded softly and asked, "Shengjing City has been captured. What do we do next?"
Jia Heng nodded, his clear eyes flashing fiercely, and he said loudly: "There are thousands of threads in the city that need to be sorted out."
Chen Xiao said: "That Sun Shaozu is now imprisoned in the prison and wants to see you."
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "I will go to see him tomorrow."
As he spoke, he reached out and stroked Chen Xiaosu's hand on his shoulder, then pulled it over and looked at that beautiful face like jade. There seemed to be some burning flames surging in her eyes beneath her beautiful eyebrows.
After marching and fighting all the way, sleeping in the open air, I now have some thoughts in my mind.
Chen Xiao's face, as pure and beautiful as frost, was also blushing like clouds. Under her willow-like eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were crystal clear. She said, "It's not dark yet?"
The couple are already an old married couple.
Jia Heng gently pulled Chen Xiao's hand, hugged the beautiful woman in his arms, and leaned close to her soft and slightly moist lips, and his warm breath fanned her face.
For a long time, the lips are divided.
A silk thread that seems to be neither broken nor broken seems to be crystal clear under the sunlight, and seems to be emitting a bright and sparkling luster.
Jia Heng held Chen Xiao in his arms at this moment, feeling her plump and graceful body. He reached into her clothes and gently picked a large snow pear. He felt that the fatigue from the battles of the past few days seemed to be swept away at this moment. He leaned close to the beautiful woman's ear and whispered, "What's the situation in the capital now?"
Chen Xiao's face was already red, and that white and tender face was covered with a light blush, as if it was bright red like blood, and under the curved eyebrows, there seemed to be a bright light, and he said softly: "There has been no movement recently."
Chen Yuan in Beijing should be about to launch an attack, if we don’t take any action.
Jia Heng paused for a moment, stared at the beauty, and said, "Let's go inside and talk."
I haven’t tasted meat for three months, but the lingering sound of meat lingers in my ears.
Chen Xiao's beautiful face was flushed, and her delicate, straight nose seemed to hum softly, and then she followed Jia Heng into the inner room.
Obviously, this person has been worried about something during this period of time.
At this moment, it was already dusk and the lights were coming on.
next day
At this moment, Jia Heng, accompanied by a large number of Jinyifu guards wearing flying fish uniforms, went to inspect the Qing Dynasty's Ministry of Revenue treasury. The treasury had been locked and guarded by soldiers and horses.
The Jinyifu guards who were originally on guard came forward, their faces solemn, and they bowed and said, "I greet the governor."
Jia Heng nodded and asked, "How is the situation in the treasury?"
At this moment, an officer named Hu from the Jinyifu's Experience Department reported, "Governor, this is the inventory book of the treasury. The treasury contains 124,500 taels of gold, 1.3 million taels of silver, more than 3,000 bushels of pearls, and 350,000 rolls of brocade and silk of various colors... Please have a look, Governor."
Because the Jurchens had previously used a large amount of gold and silver to encourage their officers to fight to the death, a lot of gold and silver in the treasury was consumed.
Jia Heng took the book and flipped through it, saying, "All of these must be filed and strictly supervised. Not a cent or a penny can be lost!"
The manager surnamed Hu responded and asked, "Commander-in-chief, do you want to open the warehouse door?"
Jia Heng said, "Open the door, I will go in and take a look."
Then, accompanied by a "creaky" sound, several people quickly opened the warehouse.
Jia Heng made a general inspection, mainly counting the gold, silver, pearls and other items, and then went to the Ministry of War.
The Ministry of War mainly had some military equipment, bows, crossbows, arrows, etc. In addition, Jia Heng also visited the manufacturing process of the red cannon in the treasury.
After everything was settled, Jia Heng returned to Prince Rui's hall, which was also the hall where Jia Heng held meetings.
At this time, a Jinyifu guard came quickly and said, "Commander-in-chief, Sun Shaozu is waiting in the hall of the palace."
Jia Heng looked surprised for a moment, but without saying much, he entered the hall.
At this moment, Sun Shaozu sat on a lacquered pear blossom chair, his bold and rugged face full of uneasiness.
At this moment, he heard footsteps coming from outside. He looked at the young man in the python robe, stood up quickly, and bowed to him, saying, "I greet the Duke of Weiguo."
Jia Heng didn't comment. He looked at Sun Shaozu intently, nodded, and said, "No need to be polite."
As he spoke, he came to a table in the middle and sat down, saying, "This time when Shengjing was captured, you acted as an insider and did a good job in resolving the situation."
To be honest, if there hadn't been the lurking Zhongshan wolf, the three granaries would not have been burned down.
Sun Shaozu smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Duke Wei, you are too kind. It is my duty to be loyal to my country and perform my duties diligently."
Jia Heng said: "After returning to the capital this time, I will recommend your achievements to the emperor."
When Sun Shaozu heard this, he almost couldn't hold back his smile and was overjoyed.
It can be said that he had been waiting for this kind of thing for so long.
Sun Shaozu's face became solemn, and he quickly clasped his hands and said loudly: "I would like to thank Duke Weiguo for his support."
Then, he quickly walked into the hall and sat down.
Jia Heng asked, "Among these Han officials who surrendered, do you know anything about their resumes and attitudes toward the court?"
Sun Shaozu said: "Replying to the Duke of Wei, I have been in contact with them for a long time and know a lot about them."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I'll ask the Imperial Guards about this later."
Sun Shaozu nodded and sat down.
At this time, a Jinyifu guard entered the hall and reported: "General, General Jia Fang sent a carrier pigeon to deliver a letter, saying that the false emperor and the queen mother of the Jurchens have been captured."
When Jia Heng heard this, his expression suddenly changed and he asked, "Have they all been caught?"
The Jinyifu guard said, "General Jia Fang said that both of them have been arrested."
Upon hearing this, Jia Heng's face also showed a hint of joy, and he said with emotion: "We have captured both of them, which can be said to be a complete success."
When Sun Shaozu heard this, he couldn't help but feel envious.
Previously, if he had not wanted to lead an internal army into the city, he might have been able to lead people to capture this man. With these two achievements, maybe he could be granted a title of nobility?
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Shenjing City, Palace Garden
Since the beginning of autumn, the vast Guanzhong land has been drizzling with autumn rain, and the weather is gloomy and dark. The raindrops hit the eaves, making the eaves wet, which is bright and moving.
Emperor Chongping's health was getting worse. At this moment, he was lying beside the warm room by the west window of Kunning Palace, holding a handkerchief in his hand, covering his mouth and coughing non-stop.
The evening rain outside the window was still beating on the window lattice, and you could hear the rhythmic "da da" sound, which was shocking and endless.
"Your Majesty." At this moment, Queen Song held a cup of tea and said softly, "Your Majesty, this is today's ginseng tea, Your Majesty, please have some."
Emperor Chongping coughed violently a few more times, and the sound of his coughing almost sounded like he was coughing out his lungs, which sounded quite horrifying.
Emperor Chongping put down the blue-covered book in his hand, looked at Queen Song with his clear eyes, and said in a rough and hoarse voice: "Zitong."
"Your Majesty, if you are not feeling well these days, please stop reading and get more rest." Queen Song sat down nearby and gently shook the red date glutinous rice porridge in the bowl with the spoon in her hand.
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "My health has been getting worse recently."
At this moment, the handkerchief was covered with bright red bloodstains, which were dazzling and enchanting, making people feel a chill in their hearts.
Queen Song also saw the bloodstained handkerchief and her heart skipped a beat, but she dared not look at it any longer.
I could only comfort him by saying, "Your Majesty, take good care of yourself and you will recover."
At this moment, Dai Quan walked quickly to the front, took the handkerchief from Emperor Chongping's hand, and then handed over a new handkerchief, saying, "Your Majesty, a handkerchief."
Emperor Chongping took a handkerchief, his sunken, dark cheeks looked quite haggard, and then he wiped the bright red blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Your Majesty." Queen Song took the jade bowl, her crystal-clear face paused slightly, her gentle eyes were as bright as water, and she said softly: "Have some ginseng tea."
Your Majesty's body is in such a state that it is truly distressing.
Emperor Chongping smiled and said in a hoarse and weak voice: "The weather has been cold these days, and I have been coughing and can't breathe."
When Empress Song saw that Emperor Chongping, who used to be mean and strong, was now weak, she felt a lump in her throat and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.
After all, they have been married for many years. At this moment, their conscience kicks in and they can't help but feel a lot of guilt.
Emperor Chongping picked up the teacup and took a sip of ginseng tea. His thin face turned red and he asked, "Zitong, what time is it now?"
"Your Majesty, it's the sixth day of the first lunar month." Queen Song was stunned for a moment and said softly.
Emperor Chongping put down the jade bowl and said with emotion: "An autumn rain brings a chill."
Queen Song took the jade bowl, handed it over, and said softly, "Your Majesty, take a rest."
Emperor Chongping sighed again and asked, "Where is Ziyu in the north? I wonder how he is doing?"
Queen Song handed the bowl of soup to the maid standing beside her and said softly, "Your Majesty, my son Yu should still be fighting at this time."
Emperor Chongping said worriedly: "October is coming soon. If there is heavy snow in Liaodong, it will be difficult to fight this war."
Queen Song smiled sweetly and said softly, "Your Majesty, Ziyu is at the front line, so it shouldn't be delayed until next month."
At this moment, cheers suddenly came from outside the palace. The sound was so loud that Emperor Chongping in the palace was startled.
On the streets of the Shenjing city, after the rain, on the wet bluestone streets, you can hear the sound of "da da" coming from far away.
Several red-feathered messengers wearing black armor rode fast horses and came galloping from the city gate, shouting at the top of their lungs: "Great victory, great victory in Liaodong!"
At this time, in the taverns on both sides of Xuanwu Street in Shenjing, diners were gathering around a table drinking, and the noisy sounds on the street could be heard.
They stretched their necks and asked in surprise, "What great victory?"
"I think it was a great victory in Liaodong?"
"Didn't we just capture Jinzhou last month? How can we have a great victory now?" said a porter carrying two bundles of firewood.
At this moment, the red-feathered messenger wearing a black armor held up a Tang newspaper in his hand and shouted loudly: "Great victory, great victory, Duke Weiguo led his troops to recapture Shengjing City, and the Jurchens were annihilated!"
As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a huge white rock thrown into a calm lake, which immediately caused huge waves. Soon, the people in the Shenjing city spread the news from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred. The streets were deserted, and everyone was eagerly waiting.
Standing on both sides of the street, listening to the hoarse and loud voice of the red-feathered messenger.
Then, the sound of "crackling..." firecrackers suddenly rang out, and the firecrackers hanging on the eaves burned and exploded into a ball of broken firecracker flowers.
At this time, in a restaurant with a plaque hanging on it that read "Taibai Restaurant", the shopkeeper, who was nearly 60 years old and had slightly gray hair, heard what the waiter said and suddenly burst into tears. He said, "Liaodong has been pacified, San'er, your revenge has been taken."
It turned out that during the Longzhi period, the shopkeeper's son had followed the Beijing army to the battlefield and died on the Liaodong battlefield.
Not only the owner of Taibai Restaurant, but also many elderly people in the city were crying and holding their heads in their hands.
In the square courtyards, some elderly people, upon hearing the good news coming from outside, held a locust wood token and burst into tears.
Palace Garden, Kunning Palace——
The deafening sound of firecrackers and cheers outside the palace also reached the palace in an instant.
At this moment, Emperor Chongping's heart was in his throat and he felt his heart pounding. He was even more excited than when he first ascended the throne.
Emperor Chongping raised his thin eyebrows that looked like dry branches, looked at Dai Quan intently, and said in a deep voice: "Go and see what's going on."
At this moment, Dai Quan also ordered the eunuch to go and investigate the situation, and then said, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment."
Not long after, a young eunuch ran into the palace panting. He jogged all the way to the palace and tripped at the threshold of the palace door. He just fell and got up again.
Then, the young eunuch stood up quickly and said, "Your Majesty, Liaodong has won a great victory, Shengjing has been captured, and the Jurchens are dead!"
At this moment, the young eunuch quickly summarized the good news from the outside world.
Under the thin and loose eyebrows of Emperor Chongping, his clear eyes looked fierce, as if struck by lightning. His body trembled slightly, and his voice trembled a little. He asked in surprise: "The Jurchens are destroyed?"
Although he had anticipated this day would come, he still felt inexplicably excited when he heard what the young eunuch said.
The young eunuch said, "It's the red-feathered messenger outside who's reporting victory."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongping's originally sunken, thin cheeks turned strangely red, and he murmured, "The Jurchens are destroyed..."
This middle-aged emperor was nearly fifty years old. At this moment, he felt that he was hit by a huge sense of happiness, which almost made Emperor Chongping's body tremble slightly. He looked dazed and excited.
Queen Song, who was standing by, was unaware of Emperor Chongping's excitement and was also in an indescribable state of excitement.
The little fox won the battle again.
After this battle, there should be no more wars in the world.
The little fox should be back soon, maybe even in time for Xianning's birth.
At this moment, Dai Quan noticed that Emperor Chongping's sunken, thin cheeks were flushed. He spat out a mouthful of blood and then fainted.
"Your Majesty..." Dai Quan's face suddenly changed when he saw this, and he called out urgently.
"Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician..." Queen Song, who had been lost in thought, now reacted, her face filled with fear, and she hurriedly called out.
(End of this chapter)