Hanhou

Zhao Jia fell into a coma for three full days. During this period, Zuo Guli King Yi Zhixie led the army back to the grassland, and all the two thousand horsemen behind the palace were killed.Xu Buyong's subordinates were hit hard again. Not counting the casualties, the number of warriors capable of fighting in the headquarters was reduced by [-]%. For a long time, they were unable to invade the south.

Since Wei Yue's cavalry used special long blades, there was almost no complete body of Hu cavalry who died under the sword.

As Yi Zhixie's army returned to the north, the ferocity of Yun Zhongqi spread throughout the grassland, and Wei Shang's vicious reputation was even higher.Yunzhong County was completely regarded as a place of death by the Xiongnu headquarters and other tribes. As long as Wei Shang sits in charge for a day, no tribe will be overwhelmed and rush to seek death.

The army led by Cheng Bushi stayed in Yunzhong City for two days, and soon set off again.

The military situation in Yunzhong County has been relieved, and the neighboring Dingxiang County and Yanmen County are still fighting.

Dingxiang County was fiercely attacked by King Youguli, and the local defenders fell into a hard fight, but with the arrival of reinforcements, they could barely hold on.

Yanmen County was attacked by the armies of King Zuoxian and King Youxian. The prefect of Yanmen died in a fierce battle at the top of the city. Now the captain is leading the army to defend the city. .

The frontier army was trapped by the Huns, and the people of the two counties were wiped out.

Wherever the cavalry of the Huns passed by, there was almost no chicken or dog left behind. After the raging fire, it was all barren.Collapsed houses, dark earthen walls, scattered bones, crows and vultures circling in the sky, further explaining what a tragedy happened here.

The army of the Huns burned, killed and looted all the way. Many young and strong people in Yanmen County and Dingxiang County died in battle. Women and children were taken away, barns were opened, cattle and sheep were driven to the grassland in large groups, and the once prosperous Bianjun Horse Market was also destroyed. was burned.

If Li Danghu hadn't led the army to arrive in time to repel the attack of the Huns cavalry, even the horse farm might not have been able to be kept.If the Huns rushed into the racecourse, the horses raised in Yanmen County would be looted.

Although reinforcements from Shangjun came quickly enough, the situation in Yanmen was still precarious.

When the news reached Yunzhong County, Cheng Buzhi quickly mobilized the army, carrying the poisonous chimney made by craftsmen Wei Shang ordered, and rushed to Yanmen County day and night.

At the same time, flying cavalry kept galloping out of Bianjun and sent the battle report to Chang'an.

Knowing that the Xiongnu who attacked Yunzhong County had withdrawn their troops, the court could not breathe a sigh of relief when they received the news that the prefect of Yanmen had died in battle.

Emperor Jing summoned his important ministers to discuss. Zhou Yafu was still ill in bed and did not show up. However, Gong Gaohou, who had been ill for a long time, was called into the propaganda room to discuss the military situation with Liu She, the imperial historian, and Dou Ying, the marquis of Wei.

With Emperor Jing's permission, Liang Wang, who went to Chang'an to apologize, was also summoned by Emperor Jing to participate in the discussion of military affairs.

Prince Liu Che sat beside Emperor Jing. When everyone was discussing the border war, he kept quiet and didn't try to speak, but the expression on his face was full of anger and excitement.Compared with Emperor Jing, it was still difficult for him to keep his emotions and anger hidden, especially when he heard the report of the death battle of the Yanmen prefect and the massacre of the Yanmen people by the Huns, he clenched his fists and ignited raging anger in his chest.

"Your Majesty, I ask you to transfer the army again." Liu She said.

Ever since it was known that the Hun Shanyu's big tent appeared on the battlefield, everyone in the court knew that this battle was no small matter.When the battle has reached this point, even if it is to fight for one's life, one must not take half a step back.

The Xiongnu are a group of fearsome wolves. Once they see an opportunity, they will surely pounce on them fiercely and will not stop until they bite their opponent's throat.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister of the Dai State is brave and good at soldiers, so he can transfer the soldiers of the Dai State to reinforce Yanmen." Liang Wang Liu Wu said.

Although Dai Wang is a little transparent, Dai Guoxiang Guanfu is famous for his bravery.

During the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion between Wu and Chu, Guan Fu made great military exploits and was awarded the title of General of Zhonglang. He buried his father and returned to his hometown. After returning to the court, he was appointed Prime Minister of the country.The territory and military strength of the modern state cannot be compared with that of Emperor Wen, but it is still not difficult to dispatch thousands of national soldiers, led by the prime minister Guanfu, to help the border counties.

More importantly, these soldiers will naturally not be sent back after being transferred.For Emperor Jing, who had been determined to weaken the princes and kings since the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, it could be said to kill two birds with one stone.

The Dai State was weak and weak, and the Dai Wang Xiaotong returned to Xiaotong. Because he did not participate in the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, and Liu Deng liked to stay at home and never went out to cause trouble, Emperor Jing couldn't find an excuse to reduce the national soldiers.

As soon as King Liang proposed, Liu She and Dou Ying couldn't help but look sideways.Looking at Emperor Jing who nodded slightly, each of them thought about it, and finally they all agreed with this proposal, and asked Emperor Jing to issue an order to transfer the soldiers on behalf of the country.

For one thing, all the young and strong in Bianjun were conscripted, and all the merchants and sons-in-law who transported food went to the battlefield. There was really no more troops to send; [-]. The danger of Yanmen is still unresolved, and it is imperative to send reinforcements; thirdly, compared with Chang'an, Dai Wang's jurisdiction is closer to the border county, and the troops are dispatched faster, which can reinforce Yanmen County faster and resist the attack. The blade of the Huns' army.

"Pass down the decree to replace the king, and lead the troops to help Yanmen on behalf of the country."

"Order the prefect of Yunzhong to strictly guard the border, and order Shangjun to send troops to reinforce Dingxiang."

Emperor Jing made several orders in a row, and the fast horse galloped out of Chang'an City that day, and galloped towards the border county without stopping.

In Changle Palace, Liu Rong sat in front of Empress Dowager Dou, listening to her teachings.

He arrived in Chang'an three days ago, and not long after settling down, Lieutenant Zhidu brought the imperial decree to the government.Regarding the occupation of the Taizong Temple's land, Liu Rong confessed to it, and wrote a confession statement in person, and asked the lieutenant to present it to Emperor Jing on his behalf.

Such a development surprised Zhi even a bit.

Compared with the time when he was abolished as the crown prince, the Linjiang King in front of him is not only a different person, but the change is not small.Before going to the government, Zhi had thought that he would face a depressed Liu Rong, but unexpectedly, when facing the book, Liu Rong's reaction and performance were quite different from what he had expected.

Such Linjiang Wang made Zhi feel a little bit puzzled.

Thinking of the consequences of submitting this confession, even the hard-hearted Captain Zhi felt sorry for the young man in front of him.

However, compared to his own situation, Zhi Du couldn't help but smile wryly.The future of King Linjiang can be expected after all, what will happen to him, I am afraid it will depend on the decisions of the emperor and the queen mother.

After sending him away to Zhidu, Liu Rong sent the memorial to the palace, and then closed the gate of the mansion tightly, and surrounded himself without seeing anyone.It wasn't until Changle Palace came to summon him that he walked out of Jiadi for the first time and appeared in front of everyone in Chang'an.

After entering the Changle Palace, Liu Rong's every move became more cautious, and his words were watertight. Even if Empress Dowager Dou couldn't see, she could still feel the difference in him.

After dismissing the eunuchs and palace people, and only the grandparents and grandchildren were left in the palace, Empress Dowager Dou spoke slowly, her expression and voice revealing her old age.

"Arong, don't hate your father."

"Grandson dare not." Liu Rong bowed his head.

"Don't dare, not resentment?" Queen Mother Dou asked.

"Mother, before entering Chang'an, my grandson once thought he was about to die." Liu Rong smiled wryly, knowing that he could not hide it from the Empress Dowager, so he simply told the truth, "But..."

"Right?"

"When traveling from Jiangling to Chang'an, Yunji talked about the affairs of the border counties, and my grandson thought about it all the way, and finally understood what my father meant. There are indeed regrets, but there is absolutely no resentment."

"From the heart?"

"Mother, the Xiongnu is at your side. The Han Dynasty needs to kill a decisive king who can expand the territory. The grandson is not suitable."

Liu Rong bowed his head, and his words were sonorous and forceful, and they struck the ground with sound.

The hall was silent for a long time, and Empress Dowager Dou sighed: "You have been smart since childhood, but your heart is too soft, not for you, so that's fine."

"Grandson understands."

After the heavy atmosphere eased, Empress Dowager Dou changed the subject: "Among the sons of the Son of Heaven, you are the only adult who has not yet married a wife. I originally wanted to make the daughter of Bai Zhihou your queen, but it's a pity..."

"Mother, my grandson has already asked to get rid of the country, and I can't marry the daughter of the Marquis." Liu Rong said.

"Even if the country is eliminated, Arong is still the prince!" Empress Dowager Dou insisted.If anyone dares to despise Liu Rong because of this, she will let him know the consequences.

"Mother, grandson hopes to be able to guard the border." Liu Rong said.

Liu Rong defended the border as a prince, and Emperor Jing would never agree.In the memorandum on the invitation to eliminate the country, Liu Rong simply asked himself to be a commoner.Apart from the status of princes and princes, and the crime of embezzling the land of Taizong Temple, he can no longer pose a threat to the prince.

Ever since he heard Yunmei's story, he really wanted to go to the border county, see the northern grasslands with his own eyes, personally experience the hardships of the border people, take up weapons to fight against the vicious neighbors, and do everything a Han family should do.

Empress Dowager Dou is so perceptive, she doesn't need Liu Rong to speak too bluntly, she can understand what he is asking.

"Let me consider this matter." Empress Dowager Dou said.

"Thank you aunt!" Liu Rong knew very well that he could not convince Emperor Jing by himself, what's more, he might not even be able to see Emperor Jing's face.If you want to realize what you want, you can only go through Queen Mother Dou.

If Empress Dowager Dou nods, there is hope for success.

"Grandson has one more thing to do."

"What's the matter?"

"The grandson wants to take Yunji, which was bestowed by the eldest mother, as his wife."

Liu Rong asked to remove the country, but his will was not delivered after all.Since he wanted to keep Yunmei by his side, he had to give her everything he could.

"Yes." Empress Dowager Dou nodded with a smile, summoned the Shaofu into the hall, and ordered him to take silk, silk, gold and jade to reward Yunmei.Fang Jiti, who was also given to Liu Rong, was not mentioned, as if there was no such person from the beginning.

Not long after Liu Rong left Changle Palace, Liu Xun brought a box of jade slips to greet Empress Dowager Dou.Unexpectedly, as soon as the jade slips were presented, Empress Dowager Dou scolded her head and face.

"There is a war going on in the north, Yanmen and Dingxiang are in danger, the emperor opens the treasury, and the palace is frugal to prepare military supplies. You are so extravagant. Is this how I teach you?!"

Liu Xing was so scolded that his face turned red, and he didn't dare to retaliate, so he left Changle Palace in a disheveled manner with a wooden box.Back at Tangyihou's Mansion, he closed the door and lost his temper.

Chen Jiao and Liu Che's marriage has been decided, and they are kept in Changle Palace by Empress Dowager Dou. They study according to Empress Dowager Dou's requirements every day, and begin to read Taoist, Confucian and even Legalist classics.

"At first I didn't want you to learn this, but something reminded me that reading more is always good." Empress Dowager Dou leaned on the couch and asked the Shaofu to fetch two volumes of "The Legend of the Spring and Autumn Gongyang" and told Chen Jiao to go back and read it carefully. .

The two volumes of bamboo slips smell of ink, obviously they are new books not long ago.

"Mother, is this Confucianism?" Chen Jiao asked.

"Yes." Empress Dowager Dou nodded and said, "A few days ago I heard from the doctor that although it is Confucianism, there are still many merits. I specially asked someone to record it for you to read."

Chen Jiao agreed and carefully put away the bamboo slips.Seeing Empress Dowager Dou's relaxed expression, she asked curiously, "Why did you remind Mother, maybe to Jiao?"

"It's better to talk about people than things." Empress Dowager Dou said.

"people?"

"Zhao's son in the cloud." Empress Dowager Dou caressed Chen Jiao's hair and said earnestly, "He lost his father when he was young, and he supported the family with his own strength. He has done many things, which are extraordinary. Before the Huns came to invade, his Leading the villagers to meet the enemy is quite rewarding. If things go on like this, you can expect to become a marquis after entering the dynasty."

"Because he reads a lot?"

"That's one thing." Empress Dowager Dou said with a smile, "You have been pampered since you were young, so you are inevitably a little arrogant. Marrying into an ordinary family is not a big deal, but marrying a prince will suppress your temper. Let you read more, yes I want you to know how to end things after they have been done, and not to easily step into the trap set by others and be forced to the point of no return."

"Auntie, are you spoiled?"

"Whether it is good or not depends on whether the prince likes it or not. Just like Li Ji, when the emperor is happy, no one can surpass her. If the emperor is not happy, what will happen to her?"

Empress Dowager Dou's expression became serious, she held Chen Jiao's chin with one hand, and said seriously: "Jiaojiao, I'm old, and I will protect you when I live, but one day, I won't be able to protect you. Remember, you have to think carefully about everything. Back off. Look at Li Ji, then look at Bo Hou, if you don't want to be like them, you have to let yourself see clearly and think clearly!"

Chen Jiao nodded lightly and leaned into the arms of Empress Dowager Dou.

"Jiao will firmly remember the teachings of the great mother."

Yunzhong County

When Zhao Jia woke up from the lethargy, he felt his head was heavy and his whole body was in pain, as if he had been run over by a stone.

Hearing the sound from the couch, Wei Qing threw away the writing stick and ran over quickly. Seeing Zhao Jia opened his eyes, he immediately raised a smile and shouted to the outside of the room: "Woman, Uncle Hu, your lord is awake!"

Accompanied by the child's cry, there was a chaotic noise outside the house.Immediately afterwards, Hu Bo, whose shoulders and arms were wrapped with cloth strips, strode into the house, holding the somewhat embarrassed doctor with his uninjured hand.

"Look quickly, how is Mr. Lang?"

The doctor staggered all the way, and before he had time to blow his beard, he was pushed to the side of the couch by Uncle Hu.

Although Zhao Jia opened his eyes, his face was still as pale as paper, and his lips were bloodless.The doctor's expression immediately became serious. After carefully inspecting his wound and testing the temperature on his forehead, he relaxed slightly and said, "Mr. Make up, it will be better within half a month."

"No need to drink medicine?" Huber asked.

"No, just keep applying the medicine, eat more meat, and you'll be fine soon."

The doctor's treatment method is quite extensive, but it always works.Zhao Jia couldn't figure it out before, but now that it's being used on him, it can only be attributed to the fact that the Han Dynasty was a tough species, and people were among them.

After confirming that Zhao Jia was fine, the doctor picked up the medicine box and left.

After a great battle, the livestock farm was full of wounded, and the doctors were too busy to touch the ground, and they had to go out to find herbs when they had time.There was really no other way, so he simply handed over the work of collecting herbs to the teenagers and boys.Although half of the brought back was green grass that was not needed, it also greatly relieved the pressure on the medical craftsman, freeing up his hands to treat everyone's injuries as soon as possible, and dispensing a large amount of wound medicine.

When the dizziness was no longer so dizzy, Zhao Jia barely sat up and drank the hot soup brought by Mrs. Sun, and his spirit improved a lot.

Convinced that Zhao Jia would not faint again suddenly, Huber finally heaved a sigh of relief.

Before Zhao Jia fell to the ground suddenly, everyone was startled, fearing that something might happen to Zhao Jia, they didn't dare to send him back to the village, so they could only clear out a wooden house as soon as possible and temporarily settle him down.

The doctor re-treated the wound, worried about Zhao Jia's fever, Hu Bo and Sun Mi took turns to watch over Zhao Jia's forehead, armpits and soles of feet with cold water.

During Zhao Jia's coma, Wei Qing'e stayed at the livestock farm, organizing people to strengthen the fence and rebuild the wooden house.After a few days of busy work, he lost weight quickly, and his voice was so hoarse that he could hardly speak.

Hearing the news that Zhao Jia had woken up, the girl galloped back immediately.Jumping from the horse's back to the ground, before he had time to catch his breath, he quickly rushed into the house and came to Zhao Jia.

"Are you awake? But is there any discomfort?"

"It's all good, sister, don't worry." Zhao Jia leaned against the couch, his face was still pale, but his eyes were extremely bright.

"It's fine." Wei Qing'e breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.After briefly talking about the situation of the livestock farm, the topic changed, "I intend to invite Wu to sacrifice to the dead villagers. What do you think?"

Zhao Jia pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "You should use the heads of the Huns as sacrifices."

The girl nodded and said softly: "Don't worry brother, I've already prepared."