Huan Rong

The night was shrouded, and the Tuyuhun palace was brightly lit, as bright as day.

In front of the main hall, a steeple-shaped pyre is erected, and a raging bonfire is lit.The orange-red flames danced and danced, and there was a hint of faint blue in the center of the flames.

The Tuyuhun people were not proficient in city building, and the area of ​​the palace was large enough, but it had nothing to do with splendor, Qionglou and Jinque, let alone Biwa, Zhuxi, and Feige Liudan.

To describe it accurately, it is basically an enlarged version of civilian buildings.

Looking from the outside, I only feel that the courtyard wall is high enough, there are enough houses, and the grandeur is magnificent, but I never think that this time it is the palace of the lord of a country.In terms of magnificence, let alone the palaces of Chang'an and Jiankang, even the residences of Wang Xie's family can't compare.

But that's only the exterior.

Walking into the palace, you will find that there is something different.

Tuyuhun people are good at smelting, and the room layout is also very distinctive.

The place where the king handles the government is not as spacious as the Guangming Hall, but it is comparable to the Taiji Hall.There is no imperial seat in the hall. According to the layout and pattern, it is more like a semicircular sitting. The king and the civil and military are not separated from each other, which is very different from the Han regime, which is very characteristic.

There were two rows of weapon racks displayed in the hall, which were already empty and were quickly removed by the servants.

Judging from the traces left behind, the weapon racks have been on display for quite a long time, leaving deep marks on the ground and a few suspicious dark spots.One has to doubt that the weapons on the shelves are not just for decoration.

The place to hold a banquet for Qin Jing was chosen in the main hall of Tuyuhun Palace.

On the day the king city was captured, Han soldiers were ordered to search the entire palace, to clean up what needed to be opened, and to open what needed to be opened.All the treasures of the Tuyuhun royal family were searched out, and all the wives and concubines of the king and prince were removed and temporarily imprisoned.

The eldest prince's biological mother has passed away, and the fourth prince's biological mother is a Di person. Her status in the harem is not high or low, and she was often bullied in her early years.It wasn't until she gave birth to a son and became a concubine that the situation improved.

The ones who bullied her the most were not Tuyuhun and Xianbei girls, but Di girls who entered the palace together and had a higher status than her!

The fourth prince pleaded with Huan Rong, hoping to bring his mother to his side.

Huan Rong agreed happily.

In terms of influence, the fourth prince is far inferior to the eldest prince.And because he was born of a Di girl, his control over the Tuyuhun tribe is far less powerful than the former.Instead of pressing down on his own mother, it's better to go along with the flow and be a favor.

The other party may not be grateful, after all, it was Han soldiers who arrested his mother.But with this matter in front, there will never be more resentment.In the future, officials stationed in the Han Dynasty will probably not have obvious conflicts.If it is lured with profit, it will become a good sharp knife, and the remaining Tuyuhun will be cut apart, and the climate will not be able to form for at least 20 years.

Huan Rong made things easy for others, and the fourth prince took his mother back smoothly.

The former concubine was taken out of the detention center, and the first sentence she spoke was "Ah Zi is very good", and the second sentence was to ask her son if he could take away the two concubines who were detained together.

"Isn't Mom at odds with them?" The fourth prince frowned.

"Naturally." The concubine sneered, "It's because of the discord that we will take them away!"

It's time to pay back the anger I received in the early years!

"……All right."

The fourth prince nodded and agreed to his mother's request.But he didn't take him away immediately, and without Huan Rong's permission, let alone take him away, he wouldn't even think about getting out of the prison.

"Wait for me to invite Emperor Huanhan, and my mother will surely fulfill her wish."

The princess nodded and did not embarrass her son.

When the mother and son left and returned to the house where they lived temporarily, the princess immediately asked the fourth prince to send everyone away, saying: "My son, now Mohe River has changed hands, and the king no longer exists. Since you have voted for Huan Han, you have to let him go." The emperor of the Han family knows that you have nothing to do with the Tuyuhun nobles, and have even turned your back on you. Only in this way can you stand firm and even go one step further."

"Mum, it's too early to say anything about it," said the fourth prince.

"It's not too early." The princess said in a deep voice, "I don't understand the truth, but I know how to survive. I was sent to Mohechuan by the tribe back then, and I added a total of nine people. Now how many are left? Two people!"

"You have Di people's blood. It was a disadvantage before, but now it is an advantage!"

"To survive in the palace, one needs to be vigilant enough and have a pair of eyes that are bright enough. I found the right backer, and finally gave birth to you, and I have a status in the palace. Only then can I struggle to survive to this day."

"Your current situation is not much different from mine at the beginning." The princess stared into the fourth prince's eyes, and said, "Shilian will definitely not survive, and Sayan will not be reused. You are different."

"The Han people pay attention to checks and balances. You have to let the emperor of the Han family understand that you are surrendering wholeheartedly and have no other intentions. You are willing to be the knife in his hand and the sharp arrow for him to kill the enemy."

"As long as you live, the oath will not change! As long as Huan Han exists, your son and grandson will keep this oath!"

The fourth prince was shocked.

He never thought that he could hear such words from his mother.

Survive?

Yes, survive.

Seeing the bravery of the Han army and the methods of the Han people, the flame in his heart has long been extinguished.After the ambition and unwillingness disappear, there is only confusion left, looking around, unable to find a way out.

Now being awakened by his mother, the fourth prince suddenly understood that the road was already set before him, and it depended on whether he could walk up it smoothly and not be kicked out halfway.

"Mom, I understand."

"It's good to understand." The princess nodded in relief.

She was not from Tuyuhun in the first place, and she was given to the king of Tuyuhun as a gift by the tribe, so she had already accumulated endless hatred in her chest.Since Mo Hechuan changed hands, persuading his son to surrender to the Han family is the best choice at present.

As for betraying the tribe?

Chang'an changed hands, Fu Jian had already died, and the remaining Di tribes either surrendered or fled in all directions, not daring to turn around and return to the Central Plains.In this case, what's wrong with her finding a way out for herself and her son?

How powerful the Huns were in the previous dynasty, the southern Huns also moved inward and surrendered, and even protected the Han emperor during the war.

Her son wasn't even the chief of the tribe, just a prince who had just come of age.Submitting to the strong after the country is broken is the means of survival and the principle followed by the grassland tribes.

She insisted on cleaning up her former enemies, although there was an element of venting her anger, but more because she wanted to completely break up with the Tuyuhun nobles, so that the emperor of the Han family could clearly see that their mother and son were determined to take refuge and did not leave any retreat for themselves.

Even if the emperor of the Han family couldn't see it, the civil and military people around him would be aware of it.At that time, it will be the way out and opportunity for their mother and son!

The fourth prince was very active, he not only made a request to Huan Rong, but also revealed many secrets of the nobles face to face, including where the nobles hid their treasures and the areas where the tribes often nomad.

Knowing that Huan Rong is interested in craftsmen, he even took the initiative to say that there is a big city at the junction of Tuyuhun and Fuguo. Every July and August, a large number of craftsmen and slaves will gather there, and several tribes are good at prospecting .

"Your Majesty, this servant is willing to lead the way for the army!"

Huan Rong didn't make a decision right away, but sent scouts to explore the way to find out whether the news was true, and then decide how to deal with it.

In view of the fact that the fourth prince handed in the nomination certificate, and even used Xianbei etiquette to draw three knife marks on his face and swear allegiance in front of everyone, Huan Rong didn't mind reciprocating, and distributed it to his herdsmen before the eldest prince.

Although there are only two hundred households, it is of great significance to the fourth prince, which proves that Emperor Huan Han began to trust himself.As for the supercilious looks of the Qiang people and the Tuoba tribe, he had long forgotten about them.

To gain the trust of the emperor of the Han family, being stared at is nothing.

If he could stay in the old land of Tuyuhun, more than [-]% of them would not be able to live in peace, and it was normal for him to be on edge.In this way, the emperor of the Han family will be relieved.In the same way, it also paves the way for the future.

Tribal vendettas have existed since ancient times, even in deserts and grasslands.The Qiang people and Tuoba Xianbei would not watch him grow bigger, and with him, he would not let the other side ride on his neck.

No one will give in, everything will be done with a knife!

The emperor of the Han family gave him two hundred households, which can be used as a basis to gather vassal tribes.At that time, several forces will be entangled and divided, one will ebb and flow, and it is still unknown who will win.

Because of the fourth prince's understanding of current affairs, Huan Rong didn't mind showing him a bit more kindness and decency.

This time a banquet was held for Qin Jing, and both the fourth prince and the eldest prince had seats.The eldest prince and the Tuyuhun officials who surrendered sat together, and the fourth prince was placed under the bald orphan and the head of the Bai tribe.

Such an arrangement cannot be said to be wrong, but a smart person can tell at a glance, which of the two princes is more favored by the emperor of the Han family.

The eldest prince gave up his obsession, but did not make a vow of surrender.The so-called handing over the military power in exchange for the remnants, in another situation, is considered sincere, but there is the fourth prince as a comparison, and he is immediately compared to the ditch.

Seeing the proud look of the fourth prince, Shi Yan felt angry in his heart, but he could not take a step too slowly and lose the opportunity.Now he can only drink dull wine, and seriously consider whether he should put down his face and swear allegiance according to the tribal rules.

Qin Jing's position was set at the lower right of Huan Rong, and Zhang Lian and Ran Hu who followed him into the city were all present in the hall.The two hundred riders were arranged elsewhere, and they had a drink with Hu Qi under the bald guy's command, plus the warriors from the Bai and Dugu tribes, it was quite lively.

Before the banquet started, Zhang Lian glanced across the hall and recognized everyone present, he couldn't help being surprised.Looking up at Qin Jing, the latter didn't have much surprise, just shook his head, signaling him to be calm.

Take it easy?

Zhang Lian thought about it.

But, look at the people in the hall?

Tuoba Xianbei, Murong Xianbei, Tuyuhun, Qiang people, Jie people, Zahu.Except for the lack of Xiongnu and Chile, in terms of the number of Hu tribes, it is almost the same as the cavalry in the hands of the Fourth Highness.

Turning his eyes to Huan Rong, Zhang Lian twisted the word Chuan between his brows.

The inherent impression was broken, and he couldn't help but began to wonder what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of the Southern Emperor.If he was not mistaken, the two under the Son of Heaven were definitely from the noble family, and their taste must not be low.

With Jiankang's ethos, it's unbelievable for them to sit with the barbarians.Actually sat still as usual, did not rise up against the table, and lifted the table on the spot?

There were many questions in Zhang Lian's mind, but it was difficult to ask them on the spot.I can only suppress it for the time being and observe without any trace, hoping to get the answer before the banquet is over.

After everyone is seated, drinks and dishes are served one after another.

The conditions are poor.It couldn't be compared with Taicheng, and the people who went to the banquet had special identities, Huan Rong ordered the eunuchs not to arrange for servants to ladle the wine, but only put the jug on the banquet for everyone to pour and drink by themselves.

For those who are not addicted, there are leather wine bags.

Drink whatever you want as long as you don't get drunk.Of course, it doesn't matter if you are drunk and crazy. If you drag yourself into the snow to sober up for a while, you will never dare to lose your dignity in front of the imperial court twice.

When the music started, it was not the beautiful Nandi tunes, but the sonorous drums, accompanied by the desolate Xun sound, which hit everyone's hearts directly.

Huan Rong raised his glass and invited Qin Jing to have a drink together.

"The general drinks this cup to the brim."

Qin Jing raised her glass in return, her four eyes met each other, their pupils were dark and deep, with occasional ups and downs, but people couldn't see clearly, and couldn't tell the slightest emotion.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Qin Jing changed her armor and put on a black dark coat.The neckline and sleeves are inlaid with gold thread, and the jade belt is tightly tied around the waist. It is cold and elegant, making it hard to believe that the person in front of him is the God of Death who wiped out the Monan Grassland.

Huan Rong and Qin Jing drank together, and Xie An, Wang Biaozhi and others followed suit.

After two glasses of wine, the sound of the drums suddenly became rapid, and seven or eight soldiers of strong stature stepped into the hall.

The armored soldiers were all bare chested, held swords, swung them with drums, and shouted in unison.The roar echoed with the drums, deafening, as if a thunderbolt hit the head.Everyone was unavoidably startled, someone subconsciously touched their waist.

Huan Rong raised his eyebrows and looked at the eunuch, the eunuch lowered his eyelids and pouted his mouth only in the direction of Xie An and Wang Biaozhi.

Arranged by these two?

Huan Rong was even more surprised.

The eunuch nodded and said solemnly, it was the idea of ​​these two!He is just an eunuch, he is really not the "opponent" of Patriarch Wang Xie, he can only be wronged and give in, Your Majesty forgive me!

Huan Rong: "..."

He was 100% sure that it was not just because of his good skills that his mother arranged this person by his side.

Seeing Huan Rong's reaction, Xie An and Wang Biaozhi stroked their long beards and smiled slightly. They were handsome and unrestrained, beyond the realm of handsomeness.

Huan Rong turned her head silently, met Qin Jing's gaze, and found that the other party was narrowing his eyes slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.Unexpectedly, the heartbeat suddenly missed half a beat.

To be honest, my heart is not strong enough, and I am afraid I cannot adapt to this era.The so-called Wei-Jin romance is really not just talk.

However, why did he feel that Qin Jing's smile was not right, it seemed a bit penetrating?

Looking closely, the smile remained the same, but the penetrating chill disappeared without a trace.

Delusion?

Huan Rong shook his head, couldn't help taking a third look, and almost fell into those deep eyes.He squeezed his fingers hard, looked away with difficulty, and couldn't help but gritted his teeth secretly. Is this a foul?

In fact, he wasn't the only one who felt this way.

Zhang Lian, who was familiar with Qin Jing, had a stiff expression and almost choked on the drink.Blinking and taking a closer look, the Fourth Highness had already returned to normal.However, the way he looked at Emperor Huanhan was still a little wrong.

How to describe it, he really wasn't sure, he just didn't think it was right.

Looking back and forth between Huan Rong and Qin Jing, Zhang Lian suddenly had a question: Is there any secret between His Royal Highness and Emperor Huan Han that is not known to outsiders?

At the same time, in the Chang'an Palace, a group of maids and servants walked with lanterns, passed through the long palace road, stepped on the bluestone steps, and stopped in front of the Jiuhua Palace.

The eunuch guarding the palace stepped forward, and by the light of the fire, he saw clearly that it was the female official of the Jiaofang Palace. He took a breath, and dared not make a sound to stop him, and hurriedly opened the palace door to make way for the road.

The female official walked straight into the hall without looking sideways.

In less than a quarter of an hour, there was a burst of noise in the hall, followed by scolding, and soon turned into sharp crying.

Rong Hua, who was only wearing a middle coat, lay limp on the ground, his temple hair disheveled and trembling.

The female officer was condescending, looking down at the girl who was still angry a moment ago, her face was always expressionless, and her voice did not fluctuate: "By the order of His Royal Highness, the Shen family took part in the previous government, and bewitched the king with demonic words. He will be hanged for his crimes!"

"I didn't! I want to see the officials, I want to see the emperor!"

Shen Ronghua struggled desperately, but his arms were twisted by the servants. In the end, he just added a few more bruises to his body.

The female officer looked at her, and said word by word: "A month ago, His Royal Highness led an army to capture Bailan City. The news was sent back to Chang'an, and your mother entered the palace the next day. Three days later, the official family was lucky to be in Jiuhua Palace. What did you say?" Say? The Fourth Highness joins forces with the Second Highness, and there is a suspicion of disobedience to the emperor's order!"

"Five days later, the officials will be lucky again in the Jiuhua Palace. Please use your favor to make your brother a captain of Sili."

"Ten days ago, your mother re-entered the palace, and there were rumors of Concubine Liu Shu's witchcraft the next day. Now it has been found out that the blame for everything is Shen's!"

Speaking of this, the female officer took half a step back and said, "Send Shen Ronghua on the road."

"promise!"

"Rong Hua, don't worry, after three days, your parents and elder brothers will go down to accompany you. Her Royal Highness will choose another girl from the Shen family to accompany you in the palace."

Do you think that if several His Royal Highnesses leave Chang'an, and His Highness the Empress loses support, then he can be dishonest and make trouble in the palace?

Just a joke!