allendalepharm Chapter 1350 Queen Song: She is better than Jinyang
Chapter 1350 Queen Song: She is better than Jinyang
Chapter 1350 Queen Song: She is better than Jinyang...
Tianjin
After all, Jia Heng did not stay in Beiping Prefecture for too long. After instructing Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding to report any emergency information from Shanhaiguan to Tianjin Wei at any time, when news of the arrival of the Jiangnan Navy from Tianjin Wei came, he went to Tianjin Wei together with Beijing Wang Shui Rong.
Since Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty established Beiping as the capital, Tianjin Wei has become the maritime gateway of Beiping. There are three guards in total, namely Tianjin Wei, Tianjin Zuo Wei and Tianjin You Wei.
Chen Han followed the Ming Dynasty's setup and upgraded Tianjin Wei to Tianjin Prefecture, appointing officials and establishing a system to have the prefect govern the counties under the prefecture.
At this moment, at the towering city gate, flags covered the sky and fluttered in the wind. Looking around, one could see officials of all ranks standing in official uniforms.
Tianjin magistrate Zhan Wencai, Tianjin garrison commander Lu Chang, deputy commander Wang Chengji, left garrison commander An Shaocheng, right garrison commander Mao Shun and other important military and political figures went out of the city to welcome him.
On the official road with green and yellow grass on both sides, Jia Heng was riding a horse with a maroon mane, holding the saddle and walking slowly. Not far away from him was Beijing Prince Shui Rong. In addition, there were several young generals of the Jia family, and a large number of royal guards behind them.
Jia Heng stared into the distance with a stern gaze, looking at the towering city walls, pondering the past and present of this city of Tianjin.
Yuan Xiang trained his troops at Xiaozhan in Cheng.
In fact, he cannot talk about training troops now, because his basic base has been honed and accumulated in previous wars.
Shui Rong's handsome, fair face was covered in sweat. He pointed at the soldiers at the city gate and said, "Zi Yu, look ahead. The people from Tianjin are coming to meet us."
Not far away, the Tianjin Guard general with flags came to greet them, clasped his fists and said, "I am Lu Chang, the commander of the Tianjin Guard. I greet the Duke of Weiguo and the Prince of Beijing."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Commander Lu and several other commanders, please stand up."
Then he dismounted and threw the reins in his hand to the attendant beside him.
At this time, all the soldiers of Tianjin Garrison looked at the young man in the python robe at the same time.
The Duke of Wei, who had been a powerful and fearsome figure in the past few years, now looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, in the prime of his life, with a stern face, sharp eyes, and an air of majesty that came from his body without even being angry.
Amid the greetings, Lu Chang introduced the military generals and civil officials of Tianjin Prefecture present one by one.
Afterwards, Jia Heng and Beijing Prince Shui Rong, accompanied by military generals, entered Tianjin City together.
This city has a history of one or two hundred years. Looking from the outside, the previous government has repaired the city wall several times, and it can be seen that it is majestic and magnificent. On both sides of the city gate and even on the streets, there are teams of soldiers in armor, holding weapons, acting as ceremonial guards.
Surrounded by soldiers and generals, Jia Heng entered the government office of Tianjin Wei, sat down in the hall, and the servants served him fragrant tea before he slowly left.
"Commander Lu, how many soldiers are left in the city?" Jia Heng asked.
It is still unclear whether the three guards of Tianjin committed the same crime as the Han army did before, namely, eating up the empty quotas and sucking the blood of soldiers.
Lu Chang nodded and said, "There are 5,600 soldiers in the city, all of whom are in the barracks. When Li Gelao was in charge of Beiping, he checked them many times."
This was because when the Minister of War Li Zan was in charge of Beiping, he had already reorganized military affairs, so it can be said that these issues had been dealt with several times before.
Of course, no one knows whether the old habits will return.
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, I will personally supervise the army to inspect the relevant officers and soldiers and review the soldiers."
Lu Chang's face was solemn and he bowed in response.
Jia Heng then asked, "Which side of the city's ships and navy are guarding now?"
Lu Chang nodded and said, "Reporting to the Duke of Wei, both the Tianjin Left Guard and the Tianjin Right Guard have naval vessels."
Jia Heng calmed down slightly, and with a pair of resolute eyes he looked at the generals below, and said, "Where is the commander of the Tianjin Left Guard?"
A young general with a resolute face not far behind Lu Chang said with a stern face, "Your humble servant An Shaocheng greets the Duke of Weiguo."
Jia Heng looked around for a moment and asked, "How many ships and naval forces are there in the Tianjin Zuowei?"
An Shaocheng looked solemn and said, "Duke Wei, we have 85 ships of various sizes. All of our troops are naval soldiers who can go out to sea at any time. Our soldiers also have experience in sailing and naval warfare."
Jia Heng nodded and asked again: "Where is Tianjin Youwei?"
At this time, a middle-aged general stepped out quickly, bowed and said, "I, Mao Shun, greet the Duke of Wei. Tianjin Right Guard does not have only ships and naval forces. We also have 30 large and small ships and 2,800 soldiers."
Jia Heng calculated that if the 5,600 people of Tianjin Zuowei were naval forces, plus another 2,800 people, there would be probably more than 8,000 naval forces.
Obviously, the troops are more than enough to guard the coast guard and arrest pirates, but it is certainly impossible to use these troops to cross the sea and attack Korea, or even harass the Jurchens.
Prince Beijing Shui Rong nodded and said, "Zi Yu, the navy of Tianjin is still a little short of manpower."
Jia Heng said: "The Jiangnan navy should arrive in Tianjin in the next two days."
The two navies together had more than 60,000 troops, which were able to harass the supply lines of the elite Jurchen Eight Banners, making them an important military force in the Korean War.
Afterwards, accompanied by officers from the Tianjin Navy, Jia Heng and Prince Beijing Shui Rong began to eat.
At night, the sky is full of twinkling stars, the Milky Way is vast, and the cool autumn breeze blows the lanterns under the eaves, making a series of hoarse sounds.
The next day, Jia Heng, accompanied by a group of officers from Tianjin, went to inspect the ships and navy anchored in the port.
The boats of Tianjin were not as dilapidated as Jia Heng had previously thought. The boats were now freshly painted and sailors were guarding near the boats.
Jia Heng looked at the officers accompanying him and asked, "Are the ships in the harbor repaired and maintained regularly?"
Lu Chang, the commander of Tianjin, said, "Every year we send soldiers to repair the ships, and the commander of the Beiping Army will also come to inspect them."
Jia Heng nodded, looked up at Lu Chang, and said, "How many shipbuilding factories are there in Tianjin Wei?"
Lu Chang said: "This...maybe you should ask Lord Zhan."
As he spoke, Commander Lu turned his head to look at a middle-aged official wearing a fifth-rank official robe, a black hat, and a slightly thin face.
It was the magistrate of Tianjin Prefecture, Zhan Wencai, a man in his early forties, thin, energetic, and with a goatee.
At this moment, Zhan Wencai hurriedly bowed and replied, "Duke Weiguo, in addition to the official shipyard in the city, there are a total of three private shipyards, which are mainly engaged in maritime trade and other matters. Since the court opened the sea, the shipyards in the city have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, and two or three more have been opened."
Jia Heng said: "The court is planning to build the Tianjin Navy. Of the three guards, only the Tianjin Guard will remain. The boat naval forces of the left and right guards will be transferred to the Tianjin Maritime Force. The relevant ships must be prepared in the near future, both official and private ships."
He is the Grand Councilor and can certainly make minor adjustments to the military system and settings.
Lu Chang frowned, his eyes lit up, and he began to murmur in his heart.
If he is planning to build a navy, then the rank must be much higher than that of a third-rank guard commander. Perhaps he can give it a try.
However, he is now in charge of Tianjin Guard and cannot get involved in the navy.
Jia Heng then, accompanied by his entourage of soldiers, went to the Wei Command Office, came to the study in the backyard, drank tea and rested.
Jia Heng looked at Shui Rong who was not far away and said, "Your Highness, what do you think of the boats in Tianjin?"
Shui Rong was silent for a moment, then said, "We have enough boats to form a navy, but we are still not strong enough to use them in this big way."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Even if the Jurchens are pacified and maritime trade flourishes in the future, Tianjin and Bohai Bay will still need a navy to pacify the entire sea."
Shui Rong sighed, "Once the Liaodong Nuzhen was destroyed, the defense of our Han Dynasty's borders really fell to the navy."
Therefore, he joined the navy earlier, hoping to achieve great things in the future.
At this time, Jia Heng took a map and began to examine the mountains and rivers on it, thinking about the future arrangements.
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Shenjing City
To the southwest, among the densely packed houses, in a vast mountain villa, the sounds of zithers and harps can be heard throughout the entire courtyard. In front of the pavilion is a jade-like lake with rippling water and reflections of the trees.
In an octagonal pavilion with double eaves, hooked corners, and vermilion beams and pillars——
Chen Xiao and a beautiful woman in a plain dress with a slender waist sat opposite each other across an apricot-yellow chessboard, each holding a chess piece and playing against each other.
The person was none other than Gu Ruoqing.
"Has your family member gone to Tianjin? Didn't you go with them?" Gu Ruoqing's beautiful face was as cold as frost. She put down the chess piece in her hand and asked.
Chen Xiao's crystal-clear face was as flawless as a white jade under the sunlight, and her whiteness was rosy. She said, "He didn't let me go, and besides, he had something going on at home."
Gu Ruoqing's eyebrows were curved like willow leaves, her eyes were twinkling, and she asked softly, "Are you worried that Chen Yuan might take a risky attack from behind?"
Chen Xiao's cold and frosty face gradually showed a solemn look on his cheeks, and he said, "Chen Yuan is now lurking in the dark and may attack the women of the Ning and Rong mansions."
"He wouldn't be so disregarding of the overall situation. He has more important things to do now." Gu Ruoqing said in a low voice with curved eyebrows.
Chen Xiao said softly: "Has he contacted you recently?"
Gu Ruoqing shook her head and said softly, "Since the last incident, she has doubted me and has not looked for me again."
The beauty thought for a moment, her bright eyes showing worry, and asked, "Junior sister, have you seen Master recently?"
Chen Xiao shook his head and said, "I haven't seen her recently."
The previous assassination attempt has failed, and the White Lotus Mother has been lying dormant recently.
While the two were talking, Nan Ling walked quickly along a gravel path and said, "Princess, there is a Jinyifu guard outside saying that the emperor has sent a message to the princess to enter the palace."
Chen Xiao put down the white chess piece in his hand, raised his head, met Gu Ruoqing's gaze, and said, "I'll go to the palace now."
Gu Ruoqing's eyes were filled with worry, and he said, "Then you should be careful."
Watching Chen Xiao go away, Gu Ruoqing gently picked up a cup of tea, and a trace of loss gradually appeared on her plump face.
This is the sadness of older single women, because all their best friends have gotten married, but they are still alone, so they can't help feeling depressed and have no way to relieve it.
Since there is nothing to do in Beijing, why not go to Tianjin to see the war situation? See that person?
When this thought came to his mind, Gu Ruoqing's heart skipped a beat. He felt that this idea was growing rapidly in his heart like weeds, and soon it had entangled his heart.
So, Gu Ruoqing decided to pack his bags and head to Tianjin.
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On the other side, Chen Xiao was also summoned by Emperor Chongping to enter the palace and quickly came to the inner study.
It was afternoon, the sunlight shone through the carved windows onto the desk, the golden morning light shone on the desk, and the shadow of the brush on the pen holder was reflected on the paper.
Emperor Chongping put down the memorial in his hand, raised his eyes and looked at Chen Xiao, who was wearing a Feiyu suit and an embroidered spring sword on his waist. His eyes showed a bit of complexity, and he said, "Xiaoxiao, how are you doing in the Jinyi Mansion in the capital recently?"
Chen Xiao cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, everything is going well in the Jinyifu in the capital. They are investigating the remnants of the White Lotus, but there is nothing else going on."
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "Put aside the affairs in the capital for now. You should pack up and go to Tianjin to assist Ziyu in handling the military intelligence matters."
Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know what you are calling me to do at this time?"
She had stayed in the capital originally to protect the Ning and Rong families, but now she had to go to Tianjin.
What was that person thinking?
Is he really dependent on her help? Or does he want her to come with him and serve him?
Emperor Chongping looked at the girl and said, "Zi Yu sent a letter by carrier pigeon saying that they need help."
During his time in Tianjin, Jia Heng thought about it and asked the Jinyifu guards to send a letter by carrier pigeon, asking Chen Xiao to go along.
Chen Xiao remained silent for a moment, without saying much, and bowed in response.
After Chen Xiao left the palace, a thoughtful look appeared in Emperor Chongping's eyes under his thin eyebrows that were like long swords.
The Imperial Guards, the Imperial Household Department... was it intentional?
Emperor Chongping closed his eyes slightly and shook his head secretly.
I think maybe I'm being too suspicious.
After calming down, Emperor Chongping left the inner study and quickly came to Kunning Palace, the bedroom -
Queen Song was wearing a scarlet dress at the moment, with her long hair combed into a beautiful bun, and her beautiful face was like a hibiscus flower. She was coaxing two children, a boy and a girl.
At this moment, the female official entered the palace and said, "Your Majesty, His Majesty has arrived."
Queen Song put down the two children in her arms, stood up and went to greet Emperor Chongping.
"Your Majesty, we have finished the work ahead." Queen Song took a few quick steps, a hint of a prosperous smile lingering on her beautiful face.
Emperor Chongping nodded and said, "I just summoned Xiaoxiao. Ziyu sent a letter by carrier pigeon, saying that Xiaoxiao should come over."
Queen Song asked, "Your Majesty, has Ziyu arrived at Tianjin?"
Emperor Chongping sat down and said in a gentle voice: "Well, I'm currently reorganizing the navy. It's strange to say..."
Queen Song was surprised and asked, "Your Majesty, what's so strange?"
Emperor Chongping frowned, as if he was a little puzzled, and said: "Since Ziyu left Shenjing, he doesn't seem to be in a hurry to help North Korea's crisis."
Queen Song thought for a moment, her beautiful eyes were as clear as water, and she said softly, "It's someone else's house that's on fire, not ours, so there's no need to rush to help."
The little fox was so procrastinating, perhaps he was planning something.
Emperor Chongping responded softly, saying, "That is true, but Ziyu seems to want to make Korea like Japan and completely turn it into a vassal of the Han Dynasty."
In fact, with the emperor's intelligence, he could guess some plots in which the fisherman benefits from the conflict between the two parties.
Queen Song's beautiful eyes sparkled under her curved eyebrows, and she opened her pink lips slightly and said, "Your Majesty, do you mean that Ziyu wants to bring Korea under the rule of the Han Dynasty?"
Emperor Chongping said, "That's about right. However, Ziyu didn't mention this to me before. There's no rush to bring it up when the situation becomes clear."
Compared to him, Zi Yu has greater ambition to expand territory, whether it was the previous Japan or the current North Korea.
Queen Song nodded and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. Let's have lunch first."
Emperor Chongping said nothing more, sat down, and said, "Recently, Song Jing went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, right?"
When Queen Song mentioned this, her fair and white face was filled with joy and she said, "Your Majesty, he has already gone."
Emperor Chongping said: "Jinyang has been busy with things in the south recently, and has been unable to handle the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Let Song Jing take on more responsibilities on weekdays."
Jinyang and Ziyu had a secret affair, so it would be inappropriate for her to have too much control over the Imperial Household Department in the future.
Queen Song responded softly with a "yes", but she understood something in her heart.
I'm afraid he is guarding against that little fox. After all, Jinyang and that little fox are in love with the same person. Now that he controls the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is very easy for them to have secret dealings with each other.
In fact, after a few days, the beautiful lady still hated Jia Heng.
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Why is she thinking about these things out of the blue?
This is the competitive mentality of women. They compare everything, and this is no exception.
While the beauty was thinking, Emperor Chongping also finished his lunch and said, "I'm going to go see Luo'er."
Chen Luo is already the youngest son of Emperor Chongping. This emperor also has the mentality of an old man who only loves his youngest son, or in other words, he is more likely to feel the continuation of his bloodline from the fresh life of a young child.
Queen Song said, "I will accompany your majesty."
As they were talking, they came to the warm room with Emperor Chongping. At that moment, the nanny was coaxing a little boy, shaking a rattle non-stop.
"Greetings to His Majesty, Your Majesty." The nanny called out from the side.
"Father, Mother." The boy in his arms called softly, his voice was soft and sweet, and he stretched out his little hand as if to gently stroke Emperor Chongping's face.
Emperor Chongping held the boy in his arms, a look of relief in his eyes.
This is his bloodline.
Queen Song watched from the side, with a complex look in her beautiful eyes.
It would be a good thing if Your Majesty could be happier.
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(End of this chapter)