allendalepharm Chapter 1383 Jia Heng: Still Ruoqing knows cold and heat
Chapter 1383 Jia Heng: Still Ruoqing knows cold and heat
Chapter 1383 Jia Heng: Or if you know the cold and the heat...
The Jade Rabbit sets in the west and the Golden Crow rises in the east, and before you know it, a night has passed.
next day
Within the curtain, the fragrance of cosmetics filled the air, making people intoxicated.
At this moment, golden rays of morning sunlight shone through the carved window lattices and fell on the carpet in front of the window, on which dresses could be seen scattered about.
Jia Heng woke up and turned to look at the twin lotus flowers lying beside him, his eyes were dazed and almost absent-minded.
Xiaoxiao really fiddled with him last night, and Gu Ruoqing became shy and timid between the bed curtains.
Gu Ruoqing's beautiful skin, which was whiter than snow, seemed to be in a dream, with even breathing, and her skin was white with a rosy glow, no less rosy than a rose.
Not far away, Chen Xiao, who was holding onto Gu Ruoqing's collar with one hand, was also falling into a sweet sleep, her bright face as plump as a rosy cloud.
Jia Heng lifted the quilt and was about to get up, which naturally startled the two beauties beside him.
At this moment, Gu Ruoqing seemed to let out a soft moan, opened her trembling eyelashes, and turned to look at Jia Heng, a hint of shame and anger appearing on her rosy face.
Yesterday, this guy really tormented her non-stop, and later he even asked her to do the splits...
This man is extremely licentious and absurd.
And the junior sister was also helping the evil, the two of them are of the same mind, they are really not from the same family.
At this moment, Chen Xiao also woke up. Her eyelashes trembled, and she immediately opened her beautiful eyes, which were like dew condensed in the water. She looked at the young man and said, "Aren't you going to inspect the defense today? I'll go with you."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Why don't you chat with Ruoqing?"
Chen Xiao chuckled and said, "I had already finished talking to her yesterday."
Thinking of my senior sister's shyness yesterday, I feel a little amused now.
"Who wants to talk to you?" Gu Ruoqing also snorted, her beautiful face full of shame and anger.
Last night, it could be said that Gu Ruoqing's usual somewhat "pretentious" airs seemed to have been put down all at once.
Jia Heng didn't say anything else and asked, "Then let's get up."
As he spoke, he took the Shu brocade robe that was lying on the bed, tied a brocade belt around it, then left the room, called a maid, and prepared breakfast.
Chen Xiao, who was wearing a dress, turned her head to look at the beautiful lady with shyness in her eyes and said softly, "You and I are sisters serving the same husband. What is there to be ashamed of?"
Gu Ruoqing glanced at the beauty, her charming and graceful manner flowing silently, and said, "You have been planning this day for a long time, right?"
Chen Xiao chuckled and said, "What am I planning? It's just like Jiang Taigong fishing, those who are willing will take the bait."
Gu Ruoqing: “…”
Gu Ruoqing had curved eyebrows and beautiful eyes that were as clear as water. Then, without saying anything else, she just rustled her skirt.
On this side, Jia Heng did not stay in the room for long after breakfast. He left the room and, surrounded by the Jinyi Guards, inspected the affairs on the city wall, mainly to encourage the officers defending the Gaizhou City.
Afterwards, Jia Heng and Shui Rong inspected along the Gaizhou City Wall.
Prince Beijing Shui Rong said: "The Jurchen Tartars know that our army's food and fodder are all transported from Gaizhou City, so they have sent cavalry to harass us many times. In the past few months, the officers and soldiers in our city have repelled the Tartar cavalry several times. General Jia Fang of Haizhou Weicheng also sent cavalry to deliver food and fodder. The two cities can respond to each other."
Jia Heng asked, "Have the Jurchens ever sent a navy to intercept our army's food supply at sea?"
This is the disadvantage of a long-distance sea transport war, that is, there is not much food and fodder in Liaodong, and it needs to be transported by sea from Shandong and Tianjin.
Prince Beijing Shui Rong said: "The Jurchens' navy was defeated by the Han Dynasty and they no longer have a complete navy. This has not happened yet."
Jia Heng said: "As long as these two Acropolis cities have a firm foothold for the time being, the rest will be easy."
Prince Beijing Shui Rong then followed Jia Heng to inspect the defense facilities of the Acropolis. At this moment, the corner towers on all four sides of the towering city walls were filled with soldiers armed with bows, crossbows and muskets.
On top of the artillery position, there were red cannons with black barrels, seemingly emitting a fierce murderous aura silently.
At this moment, the Acropolis's defense facilities were all on high alert.
Jia Heng asked, "Your Highness, how many casualties have our army suffered in the battle with the Jurchen Tartars during this period?"
Prince Beijing Shui Rong said: "During this period, there were about 5,000 to 6,000 casualties, but after diagnosis and treatment by military medical officers, half of them were able to return to the army."
Jia Heng said, "That's good."
Prince Beijing Shui Rong asked: "Zi Yu, when will the Beijing camp lead the troops out of the border?"
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said, "Maybe in May."
After he returned to the capital, he had to mobilize soldiers, and prepare military supplies, fodder, weapons and arrows. It was impossible for him to be like the Ming Baozong, who only took a few days from deciding to send troops to leading the army.
Prince Beijing Shui Rong said: "Then hold on for another two or three months, there shouldn't be any problem."
Prince Beijing Shui Rong added: "I have collected some wild ginseng and mink wool here. When Zi Yu returns, can you give them to the princess on my behalf?"
Jia Heng said, "Your Highness, you can send the servants in the palace to return to the capital and hand over the things."
Ever since he was suspected by Prince Beijing Shui Rong last time, he now has to unconsciously avoid suspicion.
Beijing Prince Shui Rong said with a smile: "Zi Yu, you are here just for the sake of convenience."
Jia Heng thought about it and said, "Okay then."
Afterwards, the two of them began to patrol Gaizhou Guard with different thoughts.
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Just after the inspection, it was already evening, the sun was setting, the sky was full of golden red, illuminating the western sky.
Instead, Jia Heng returned to the hall and looked at his fellow sisters who were having a great time.
Chen Xiao put down the book in his hand, looked at Jia Heng intently, and asked softly, "Are you back?"
Jia Heng said: "We are almost done with Gaizhou City. We will head to Haizhou City tomorrow."
As he spoke, he came closer, looked at the beauty, and asked, "What are you looking at?"
Chen Xiao's expression paused slightly, and he said softly, "Dongxuanzi Thirty-Six Forms, is that enough?"
Jia Heng: "..."
This was of course a joke, but when he took a quick look at it, he saw that it was a book called "Wujing Zongyao".
Jia Heng asked, "What about Ruoqing?"
"She's in there." Chen Xiao glanced at Jia Heng and said.
Not long after, Gu Ruoqing came out from the inner room. The beauty had changed into a well-cut scarlet dress. Her face, which was whiter than snow, was as delicate as a baby's and rosy as a glow. Her figure was slender and graceful, but her clothes were bulging, looking generous and rich.
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Ruoqing can just wear this attire indoors."
It is truly stunningly beautiful and captivating.
Gu Ruoqing walked forward, stared at the boy with her beautiful eyes, looked at him with mixed feelings of shyness and joy, and said, "Are you done?"
Jia Heng said: "Now that we have finished the inspection, let's go to Haizhou City tomorrow to see Ajige's troops."
Gu Ruoqing said: "Then I will go with you."
Chen Xiao took over the conversation and reminded: "It is already February, and the Jurchens have been unable to conquer the city after a long attack. I am afraid there will be other conspiracies and they may unite with the Dzungars and Khoshuts in the northwest."
Jia Heng said: "If we want to pacify Liaodong, these interferences are inevitable."
As the saying goes, when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. These foreign tribes surrounding the Han Dynasty would definitely feel a sense of crisis when they see the Liaodong Jurchens, who were the biggest threat to the Han Dynasty, being conquered.
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If there are words, it will be long; if there are no words, it will be short.
On the other hand, the next day, Jia Heng, accompanied by Chen Xiao and Gu Ruoqing, went to Haizhou Wei, which was on the front line of the anti-Qing war.
In Haizhou Weicheng, Hebei Governor Kang Hong and Jia Fang also learned that Jia Heng was coming to inspect.
Kang Hong led his army and came quickly. He looked at the young man in the python robe and said with a smile, "I greet the Duke of Wei."
Jia Heng extended his hand to support him, and said with a gentle expression, "Admiral Kang, please stand up."
Jia Fang, who was not far away, also bowed to Jia Heng with respect in his eyes.
Jia Heng praised: "The two generals have guarded the city for several months. They have worked hard and made great contributions. When I return to the capital, I will ask the emperor for credit for the two generals."
The military reports and memorials on the previous war in Korea have been delivered to the capital, and the rewards for the meritorious officers are probably on the way. Kang Hong and Jia Fang, who are stationed in Gaizhou and Haizhou to contain the elite of the Eight Banners of the Jurchens, and even Prince Beijing Shui Rong and others, cannot be favored over others.
Kang Hong was slightly pleased and said, "We are just doing our duty."
Jia Heng smiled and praised: "Not everyone who does his duty can resist the tens of thousands of elite Eight Banners of the Jurchens."
As everyone was talking, Jia Heng entered the city of Haizhou Wei.
At this moment, Jia Heng came to the top of the Haizhou City Wall. His dark cloak whistled behind him. He picked up a telescope and looked at the white tents in the distance. He said, "Is the Jurchen army still so well-organized?"
Although they had suffered some losses, the elite Eight Banners troops led by Ajige still numbered 40,000 to 50,000 men, but their morale was not weakened by being stationed in a fortified city for a long time.
"Not long ago, the Jurchens sent more troops. The estimated number of troops outside is about 60,000 to 70,000," said Kang Hong.
Jia Heng said: "We should proceed steadily here, mainly to tie down the Jurchen troops."
As he spoke, he looked at Jia Fang and called out, "Jia Fang."
"Duke, I'm here." Jia Fang clasped his fists in agreement.
Jia Heng said softly, "Admiral Kang is a veteran of the battlefield. He knows that military affairs are not won in one battle. You should ask him for advice more often."
This is also a warning to their own young players.
Upon hearing this, Jia Fang's expression became serious, and he said with a folded hand, "What the Duke said is very true."
Jia Heng pointed out: "As long as our army can hold back the Jurchen troops and create opportunities for the court to send troops outside the Great Wall, the strategic goal of the navy's march north will be achieved. Otherwise, even if we annihilate more than 80,000 Jurchen soldiers, if Haizhou Weicheng is lost, Gaizhou Weicheng will be alone and it will not be that easy to pacify Liaodong."
Jia Fang bowed and said, "I will follow the Duke's instructions."
Jia Heng gently patted Jia Fang on the shoulder and said with a smile: "When the troops inside the pass launch a large-scale attack, the Jurchens will certainly make some moves. That will be the opportunity for our Han navy. Jia Fang, do you dare to lead a light cavalry to attack Shengjing and capture the little emperor of the Jurchens alive?"
After the knocking is completed, a few words of encouragement are also needed.
Jia Fang's face turned serious, and he clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Duke. I will go through fire and water and charge into battle without hesitation!"
Jia Heng smiled and patted Jia Fang on the shoulder to encourage her.
Seeing this scene, Kang Hong secretly said that this Duke of Weiguo was truly able to influence people silently.
On this side, Gu Ruoqing was wearing a dress with exquisite embroidered flying fish pattern. Under her willow-leaf brows, her clear eyes looked at the young man who was lifting the heavy weight with ease. She felt her heart tremble slightly, and ripples appeared in the calm lake of her heart.
However, it was hard to associate it with the way she could never get enough of being in his arms and bullying him in various ways between the bed curtains.
Is this a person?
Afterwards, Jia Heng, accompanied by Kang Hong and Jia Fang, inspected the defense of Haizhou City.
On the other side, in a military tent only five miles away from Haizhou City——
Ajige was talking to Shuo Sai, who came with troops to help, and the two of them started chatting around a table.
Shuo Sai said, "Thirteenth Uncle, the Regent has already made an agreement with the Dzungars and Khoshuts. In the next two months, the Han people in the northwest and Tibet will surely be in chaos. The Han court will be unable to take care of itself and can only suppress the rebellion in the two places first. The Qing Dynasty will concentrate its forces to drive the Han court's troops here into the sea first."
Ajige said: "If the troops attack from several directions, the Han court will be distracted."
"Your Highness, the scouts said that the Duke of Weiguo from the Han court has arrived at the Haizhou Weicheng." At this time, a groom bowed.
The expressions of the two men changed immediately, and they looked at each other, seeing solemnity in each other's eyes.
Ajige frowned and murmured, "Jia Heng has arrived in Haizhou. Is there any conspiracy?"
This is Jia Heng’s nickname.
"How many soldiers did Jia Heng bring this time?"
"He didn't bring many soldiers and horses, only a few hundred followers." said the groom.
Ajige secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Shuo Sai thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps the Han court does not want to send troops from Gaizhou and Haizhou, but only wants to use the Jiangnan navy to hold us back."
Ajige looked aggressive and said in a cold voice: "The art of war is to use false and real tactics. Even if the Han court really wants to contain us, if there are not enough troops left here, the Han court's navy will surely attack Shengjing."
Shuo Sai said in a deep voice: "That is true, but if the Han army goes out of the border, our army will still be short of manpower."
Ajige thought for a moment and said, "It won't be too late to divide the troops then."
Shuosai's face remained silent, and a layer of gloom gradually covered his heart.
Now, the Qing Dynasty is in a critical moment of survival, and can only respond to each move as it arises.
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Time flies, years pass by, seasons flow, and before I know it, ten days have passed.
Jia Heng did not stay in the two cities of Gaizhouwei and Haizhouwei in Liaodong for long. He encouraged a group of officers and then sailed towards the Shenjing city on a ship.
With their sails inflated, the cedar boats braved the wind and waves and finally arrived at Tianjin in early March of the nineteenth year of Chongping.
Since Jia Heng was stationed here, the Tianjin City has gradually become a military supply warehouse for the Han Dynasty's expedition against Korea. Many military supplies, food, fodder, clothing, and leather armor are purchased here nearby, which has attracted merchants from all over the country to gather here.
This is the prosperity effect that war brings to the city.
At this moment, King Chen Qin of Chu was in charge of transporting military supplies and fodder in the city. Upon hearing that Jia Heng was coming by boat, he led a group of followers to the port to welcome Jia Heng.
"Your Highness, this is the ship of the Duke of Wei." Liao Xian, the chief secretary of the royal palace, pointed to a huge ship with the word "Jia" on it flying on the sea in the distance and said to Chen Qin, the King of Chu.
The handsome, fair face of King Chen Qin of Chu seemed to be filled with a trace of joy, and he said loudly, "It's Zi Yu's ship."
On the ship, Jia Heng was standing on the deck with a monocular telescope in his hand. Through the lens, the figure of King Chen Qin of Chu was also reflected.
A boat slowly approached the coast. Jia Heng, surrounded by the Jinyifu guards, got off the boat and stood on the shore.
King Chen Qin of Chu took a few quick steps, smiled, and said, "Zi Yu, long time no see."
Jia Heng looked at the King of Chu, Chen Qin, and said loudly, "I feel really bad for asking His Royal Highness the King of Chu to come out of the city to greet you."
King Chen Qin of Chu did not take it seriously. He smiled and said, "Zi Yu has been through life and death outside, and I am just going out of the city to welcome him. How can it be said that he has worked hard?"
As everyone exchanged greetings, Jia Heng, escorted by the Jinyifu guards, headed towards Tianjin City in a grand procession.
Seeing the slightly surprised look on Jia Heng's face, the King of Chu smiled and explained, "Recently, many merchants have come to Tianjin Weicheng. This small city has become much more lively recently."
Jia Heng said: "If we can build a port city where merchants gather, it can also drive the people of Zhoufang to develop industries."
With the advent of the Age of Navigation, coastal cities became the engines of the economy.
The King of Chu smiled and said gently, "Zi Yu is right."
Jia Heng said, "Your Highness, this is not the place to talk. Let's go into the city."
While everyone was talking, they entered the Tianjin Weicheng Yamen in groups of three or five.
At this moment, in the city of Tianjin, a group of gentry and common people who knew that Jia Heng had returned from Korea, stood on both sides of the street, tiptoeing, looking at the tall and handsome horse coming out of the city gate tower, intending to catch a glimpse of Jia Heng's true face.
It can be said that Jia Heng is the top star in the Han Dynasty today, and enjoys high attention throughout the Han Dynasty.
Tianjin Wei Yamen——
While Jia Heng was speaking, he walked into the Wei Ya office and sat down on the armchair behind the desk.
Looking at the officers, he said in a deep voice: "Now, the imperial navy has gained a firm foothold in the two cities of Gaizhouwei and Haizhouwei in Liaodong. However, whether it can continue to be two nails and firmly pin down the Jurchen Tartars depends on whether the logistics supply is timely. Although everyone present is in the rear, they are equally important."
When the officers and soldiers below heard this, most of them showed delight on their faces.
After a few words of encouragement, Jia Heng didn't say much.
King Chen Qin of Chu said, "Zi Yu has returned from a long journey, and he is exhausted. I have prepared a welcoming banquet for him, and Zi Yu will join us later."
Jia Heng then sat down and had his meal with King Chen Qin of Chu.
King Chen Qin of Chu said: "Zi Yu, this trip to Korea has shocked the Tartars, and Korea has returned to the Han Dynasty. Oboi also died at the hands of Zi Yu. After this defeat, the Jurchens have become even weaker."
Jia Heng said in a clear voice: "As the prince said, the time has come to quell the Jurchens. I will return to the capital this time."
King Chen Qin of Chu's heart moved slightly, and he was clearly interested, and said, "Zi Yu, I will also return to Shenjing with Zi Yu."
This time, he had to follow the army and not let the King of Wei take advantage of him.
Jia Heng said: "The logistics and military supplies here still need your presence here to take care of it."
King Chen Qin of Chu said, "The young king asked Liao Changshi to stay here to transport food and fodder for the army. Liao Changshi also took great pains to manage it before."
Liao Xian, the chief secretary of the Prince of Chu's palace, stood up, straightened his face, bowed to the young man in the python robe, and said, "Duke Weiguo, I was in charge of the transportation of military supplies and fodder before. Although I dare not guarantee that everything will go wrong, I will do my best to work for the army."
Jia Heng looked at Liao Xian with sharp eyes under his sword-like brows, which made the latter feel uneasy. He was silent for a moment and said, "The transportation of food and fodder for the army will be entrusted to Liao Changshi."
Liao Xian cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your trust, Duke Weiguo."
Jia Heng did not say much afterwards. Everyone toasted each other and the atmosphere was lively. It was not until the evening that both the host and the guests had a great time.
Jia Heng also returned to the mansion prepared by the King of Chu for his stay.
At this moment, Chen Xiao and Gu Ruoqing, one wearing a dark red dress and the other wearing a water green long dress, had finished bathing.
Jia Heng sat down and closed his eyes to rest.
Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows, and said in a rather annoyed tone, "Why do you smell like alcohol again now?"
Gu Ruoqing walked closer and called the maid to prepare cold water towels.
Jia Heng said, "The King of Chu invited me to drink, so I can't refuse too much."
In Gaizhou, he drank with Beijing Prince Shui Rong, and when he arrived at Tianjin Weicheng, he drank with the King of Chu. After returning to Shenjing, he found Qingxue to drink with him again.
After a while, the maid brought a copper basin of cold water and a towel. Gu Ruoqing came forward, took the towel and wiped Jia Heng's face, wiping away the sweat bit by bit.
Jia Heng nodded and praised: "It is still better to be clear and know the cold and the heat."
Gu Ruoqing: “…”
Chen Xiao snorted and was too lazy to refute.
When the novelty wears off, he will naturally know who is the best.
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(End of this chapter)