Seiwa

On the outskirts of Beiping, farmers are working in the fields.

Entering September, the heavy tassels bend the wheat stalks, and when the harvest is approaching, farmers dare not slack off.

Not long ago, the county magistrate summoned the elders, declaring that the prince had an order to exempt summer grain and winter tax to be equal to previous years.It is said that it was the elder son who said that last year was not rich, the people were in poverty, and the prince was kind, so the food tax was reduced or exempted.

All the farmers were grateful for the kindness of King Yan and his son. In Hebei, King Yan's reputation completely overwhelmed that of Emperor Jianwen in Nanjing.

Seeing this, King Ning and King Jin had to hold their noses and follow suit no matter how reluctant they were.Since he decided to rebel with Zhu Laosi, he had to take some practical actions to show it.

What made King Ning and King Jin helpless was that he was the one who ordered the reduction or exemption of grain tax, and it was King Yan who was grateful to the farmers in the area under his jurisdiction.

The uncle and nephew rubbed their noses and smiled wryly, they had no choice but to admit it.

Since then, the three places in northern Xinjiang, together with Dezhou in Shandong Province, have had the same reputation as King Yan's love for a while.

At the same time, the eldest son Zhu Gaochi is also famous.If you can't go out with King Yan, you can still work hard in government affairs.Guarding Beiping has involved a lot of political capital for Zhu Gaochi, but it is not enough.If he wants to firmly sit on the position of the son of the world, and even go further in the future, he has to work harder.

If Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were not brothers from the same mother, Zhu Gaochi's sense of crisis would not be so severe.The three brothers are all the legitimate sons of the father and the mother, and the two younger brothers went out with the army to make military exploits and were highly praised among the generals. Zhu Gaochi had to be anxious.Only then did he speak to King Yan and exempt Xia Liang.

Of course, relying on the military rations brought from Texas, Zhu Gaochi has the confidence, otherwise he would not dare to do so if he was killed.

The army can't get enough to eat, so they have to be exempted from food tax?Zhu Di Neng slapped him flat.

Knowing that Zhu Gaochi gained prestige through this, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were helpless.The son's move was praised by the King of Yan, and he gritted his teeth and echoed twice, "The son is kind and should learn from it."

The contention between the three brothers gradually emerged, and the atmosphere in the palace began to change.

Meng Qinghe's life is not easy.

Since returning to Beiping, Wang An from Shizi's side and Wang Quan from Gaoyang County King came to visit every now and then, chatting even if there was nothing to discuss.There is no one like Gao Wei locked up in the palace, and the purpose of wandering in front of him can be understood without thinking carefully.

win over.

Before, Meng Qinghe was only a commander, and his appreciation from King Yan was limited.Now, he has been promoted to a command officer in just one expedition, and has successfully entered the Yan King's confidant group, and his status has long surpassed that of ordinary generals in the army.

In addition, the city of Jinan helped King Yan out of trouble, and defended Zhu Gaoxu from arrows, and also registered in front of Princess Yan.It is necessary to win over such talents, but if they cannot be recruited for the time being, at least they cannot turn against each other.

Zhu Gaochi and Meng Qinghe have a "co-worker" friendship. Zhu Gaoxu agrees that Meng Shierang is a "fate" brother. Zhu Gaosui is a step behind his brothers, but he takes advantage of the opportunity of Princess Yan's reward to come to congratulate Meng Qinghe in person.

Seeing Zhu Gaosui standing in front of him, Meng Qinghe really had a toothache.

But Dao Yan came to join in the fun again, calling the word "disciple" so affectionately that he couldn't get rid of it no matter how hard he tried.

In addition to the toothache, Meng Qinghe's head also started to hurt.

Blossoms of flowers, cooking oil with fire, is this the feeling?

Leaving the palace in the name of going home to visit relatives, instinctively heaved a sigh of relief, looking at Shen Xuan who was walking with him, his heart raised his throat again.

The real character of Commander Shen is definitely not in line with the "consistency" and his actions are often unexpected.

Just a simple visit?If Meng Qinghe believed it, the head on his neck would grow in vain.

Thinking of the zodiac and birth date that was asked before, Meng Qinghe's expression was a little stiff.If it is as expected, how should I deal with it?

Agree or refuse to welcome?

The key is whether this matter will scare the old lady at home?

The odds are quite high.

It's impossible to go back here.If he dared to say such a thing, it is estimated that Commander Shen would really destroy his humanity.

Walking on the field, the horseshoes were stained with the smell of green grass.

Seeing Meng Qinghe on the horse, the members of the Meng clan working in the fields straightened up to say hello, and said with a smile, "Twelve Langs are back."

There was kindness in the smile and voice, which surprised Meng Qinghe a little.It was later discovered that this was a favor made by the Meng Wang family with cloth and spices.

Before the group reached the village, Meng Chongjiu and Meng Wang had already received the news.

Meng Chongjiu immediately asked other elders to be notified, and Meng Wang also took his daughter-in-law and granddaughter to clean the yard and main room, and boil water to make tea.

Twelve Lang was reused by His Royal Highness King Yan, and the glory of the Meng clan was tied to him.With Meng Hu and Meng Qingjiang there, anyone with a clear head should know that the future of the younger generation in the clan will most likely fall on him.

In addition, the Meng Wang family knew how to behave, and the welcome they received was so warm that Meng Qinghe was a little at a loss.It wasn't like this last time when he came back. What happened to him while he was away?

When Shen Xuan saw the new clothes on Meng Chongjiu and several clan elders, a flash of understanding flashed across his expression.To be able to teach a son like Twelve Lang, there must be some scheming.Thinking of the Luanfeng jade pendant that was not given away, Shen Xuan raised his eyebrows. If he wanted to achieve his wish, it would take a lot of trouble.

It's not good to be soft, just grab people?

Commander Shen is indeed seriously considering the feasibility of this move.

"Uncle Ninth, be gentle and courteous."

After the elders of the same clan saw the ceremony, Meng Qinghe sent out the gifts he had prepared before, and left behind a carriage, "This is a little sympathy for the clan."

Seeing the things unloaded from the carriage, many clansmen froze on the spot.

In the square rattan box are neatly stacked pens, inks, papers and inkstones, as well as books exuding the fragrance of ink.Needless to say, it must be prepared for the children of the family who are studying.In addition, there are all kinds of snacks, spices, good wine for the clan elders, and mutton.

Meng Chongjiu wiped his hands with a handkerchief, bent down and took out a book from the rattan box, rubbed it carefully, and said: "Twelve Lang is so considerate of his people, the stone should be warmed up. If someone said behind his back Making irresponsible remarks, with red eyes turning sour, I patted my chest and asked my conscience! I don’t speak human words, I don’t deal with human affairs, whether I deserve to be called a person!”

The words were resounding, and several long-tongued clansmen lowered their heads with shame on their faces.

While the clansmen were curiously looking at the books, pens and ink in the rattan box, waiting to share the snacks and spices, Mrs. Meng Liu silently withdrew from the crowd and walked quickly towards the house.After what happened to Da Lang, she has no face to take what belongs to Twelve Lang.The cloth Meng Wang sent home made her blush.

Those who had some friendship with Meng Liushi on weekdays, found that Meng Liushi was gone, looked at each other, and the tacit understanding did not make a sound.

Da Lang almost killed a whole family, if it wasn't for Twelve Lang's dealings, and because of Shi Lang's favor, Meng Guangxiao's family would still be able to stay comfortably in the village without any disease or disaster?

Mengliu's people are not bad, but they can't stand a confused man and a son who doesn't do anything.

Xiao Liu was picked up by her natal family and has not been sent back so far.Originally, they were all surnamed Meng, so they should help each other out.But think about it in your shoes, if you have a daughter, would you be willing to have a son-in-law like Da Lang?I can't even hide.After thinking about it, the thought of helping to persuade peace also stopped.

On the contrary, Shiro is not engaged yet. Although he has an incompetent old man and elder brother, he is on good terms with Wulang and Shierang.Relatives who have sisters and children can't help being moved.

Meng Hu's marriage is definitely decided by Meng Chongjiu, and no one else can intervene.Twelve Lang is now a third-rank official, and his marriage will not be sloppy. I'm afraid he won't look for it in the village.The rest, Meng Qingjiang, became the best son-in-law candidate in everyone's mind.

As long as the person is good and capable, what if two fingers are broken?

When Meng Qingjiang went back to Tun to meet the clan elders, the marriage-seekers almost leveled the threshold.Rao Meng Silang, who fought on the battlefield, was also taken aback, and only Sa Yazi escaped.

Meng Qinghe does not have Meng Qingjiang's troubles, but has to face even greater difficulties.Meng Qingjiang only needs to find a good girl to start a family, but what he wants to marry is not a girl at all.

Dismounting in front of the house, the soldiers took over the reins, and Meng Twelve Lang, who was dressed in military uniform, hesitated and couldn't get out.

If Shen Xuan said something in person, would the old lady raise a broom and drive them out?

Shouldn't it?Meng Qinghe really had no idea.

"Don't worry." Shen Xuan held Meng Qinghe's wrist, and the warmth came through the palm, "Everything is mine."

Meng Qinghe opened his mouth, wanting to say that he is only worried because of you.

But can this be said?Obviously not.

The best choice is to shut up, silence is golden.The big deal is that when the old lady lifts the broom, she puts oil on the soles of her feet and runs faster.

In the main room, Mrs. Meng Wang, dressed in a light-colored tunic, was sitting upright, with a silver hairpin on her hair and two silver bracelets on her wrists, all of which Meng Qinghe paid tribute to when she returned home.

Mrs. Meng Zhang and Mrs. Meng Xu still stayed in the wing room behind the main room. After seeing the ceremony, Third Sister Meng and Fifth Sister Meng also followed with the snacks given by Meng Qinghe.

Only the Meng Wang family, Meng Qinghe who returned home to visit relatives, and Shen Xuan who visited again.

After greeting each other, the three of them did not speak.

The geese kept in the yard suddenly called out, which did not break the silence, but made the atmosphere even more awkward.

Thinking of the origin of the geese, Meng Qinghe looked at Shen Xuan subconsciously, and Meng Wang's expression was also a little subtle.

Shen Xuan picked up the teacup and took a sip, his gaze swept over Meng Qinghe, and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.Black ink-like eyebrows, pitch-black eyes, and a handsome face. There is no evil spirit on the battlefield, but there is another kind of inevitability.

Putting down the teacup, Shen Xuan said: "Auntie, this junior visit is only for Twelve Lang."

In a word, a thunderstorm.

For Twelve Lang?

Mrs. Meng's heart skipped a beat, her expression was a little stiff, "Commander Shen's words, the women don't understand."

"The younger generation yearns for Twelve Langs, and wants to marry Qin and Jin with Twelve Langs."

Crackling!

After the thunder exploded, a bolt of lightning struck, and the Meng Wang family instantly petrified.

Meng Qinghe was also dumbfounded.

said?

Seriously?

That's all? !

There is no foreshadowing, and there is no turning point. The expression is natural and the tone is gentle, as if saying that the weather is good today.

Is it Shen Xuan's maverick, or is the second generation of Hou of the Ming Dynasty just so tough?

He is wearing it. Shen Xuan was born and raised in the Ming Dynasty, right?

"Commander Shen," Meng Wang's voice trembled a little, "Did the woman hear it wrong?"

Shen Xuan smiled, a very charming smile.

"Auntie heard it right. Xuansi admires Twelve Langs, and wants to marry Twelve Langs. They will marry Qin and Jin, and they will never leave each other."

Getting married, Qin and Jin are good friends, and they will never leave each other.Hearing such words should really be moved.The reality is that the thunder was too loud and the lightning was too strong, and it was too late to be moved, and Meng Tongzhi was already burnt out.

Meng Wang's eyes widened and he was speechless for a while.

According to common sense, she should refuse decisively.

The etiquette of yin and yang, the righteousness of husband and wife, how do two men get married?

But look at Commander Shen, who is born and looks impeccable in his family, and look at his son who only has good looks, the words change strangely, "Commander Shen, why do you yearn for Twelve Lang? "

Meng Qinghe: "..." Mother? !

Shen Xuan was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect Meng Wang to ask this question.

I have thought of thousands of possibilities, but I have never thought of this one.

Meng Xu's and Meng Zhang's faces in the wing room were full of astonishment. They didn't expect the uncle's superior to have such thoughts, let alone their mother's reaction.Isn't the most important thing to do is to lift a broom and throw people out?

The sister-in-law and sister-in-law looked at each other, okay, the official is older than the uncle, so there is no way to kick him out.

"Mom, what is grandma talking about?"

Hearing the voices from the main room, Third Sister Meng and Fifth Sister Meng looked at their mother with big eyes blinking, their expressions full of curiosity.

Meng Xu's and Meng Zhang's expressions changed, and they quickly covered their daughter's ears. Such a conversation is not suitable for children.

Soon, the main room fell into silence again.

Obviously, Meng Wang's mind was clear even though he had a sudden twitch.Her husband and two sons are gone, and Twelve Lang is the only male in the family. If she is with a man... When she goes underground, she will have no face to meet the ancestors of the Meng family.

"Commander Shen, this matter is inappropriate, and the women must not agree to it."

"Why?"

why?Is there even a question?

Meng Wang frowned, "Twelve Lang is the only male in the family, and he still has to inherit the incense of his ancestors."

"Just for this reason?" Shen Xuan raised one eyebrow, "Twelve Lang still has a niece, just recruit a son-in-law." With him around, no one would dare to neglect Twelve Lang's relatives.

"no!"

The Meng Wang family was categorical, and it was only when she came out that she realized that Shen Xuan was her son's superior. Would it make it difficult for Twelve Lang to sweep the other party's face like this?Or was it because of his official position that his son couldn't refuse?

Thinking of this, Meng Wang's face changed.

The atmosphere fell into a stalemate again, Meng Qinghe looked at Shen Xuan, then at Meng Wangshi, gritted his teeth, and knelt down with a plop.

"Mother, please help my son."

"Son, why are you doing this?"

"Mother," Meng Qinghe pinched his thigh hard, his eyes turned red, "Son, son can't."

"No?" Meng Wang was puzzled at first, but finally realized after a while, his face turned pale, "Son, don't lie to me as your mother."

Meng Qinghe's face was heavy, "Mother, my son really... can't."

The matter has come to this point, sooner or later there will be such a day, it is better to solve it all at once.He likes men, but naturally he can't treat women.Since you can't treat each other sincerely, isn't it harmful to marry a wife for a lifetime?

"Mother, my son was subjected to military sticks in the frontier." Meng Qinghe gritted his teeth and said with difficulty, "Since then... I have asked the doctor to read it. It is really helpless. The son does not want to make mother sad, but he can't do it for his own selfishness." Harm others."

Meng Wang's complexion changed suddenly, and she hurriedly pulled Meng Qinghe up, patted her hard twice, and said with a sob: "You child, why didn't you tell your mother about such a big matter? You are going to gouge out mother's heart!"

"Mother, it's my son's fault, so hit him!"

"Mother, why is she willing to beat you?" Meng Wang pulled Meng Qinghe, "If it wasn't for our family, how could you have joined the army, and how could you have done this? Mother only blames herself for being useless and dragging you down!"

Mrs. Meng Wang wept bitterly, and Mrs. Meng Xu and Mrs. Meng Zhang in the wing room couldn't help weeping too.It turns out that there is such an inside story, my uncle is now in a good position, but he may have suffered a lot and suffered a lot in the past!It's all their drag!

"Third sister, remember what mother said, and you must respect Uncle Twelve in the future, otherwise mother will be the first to deny you!"

"Mom, I remember."

"The fifth sister is the same."

A lie, even with good intentions, is still a lie.

Meng Qinghe felt ashamed in his heart, supported Meng Wang, and comforted him with kind words, finally made Meng Wang stop crying.

Shen Xuan never thought that Meng Qinghe would tell such a "secret".

no?He doesn't believe it.

Commander Shen has a handsome appearance, but his personality is not so sunny.Sleeping together on the same couch for such a long time, although they are still innocent, they have already touched what should be touched.

At this time, Meng Wang's focus is no longer on Shen Xuan's marriage proposal, but on Meng Qinghe's body.

"Son, there are other root causes of the disease?" Meng Wang's tone was full of worry.

"Mother, the doctor who treated my son was an imperial doctor from the palace, so there will be no root cause of the disease."

Meng Wang still didn't believe it, and asked several times, Meng Qinghe insisted, but there was no way.

"Mother, even if I don't get along with Shen, my son will not get married. My son is like this, and if I marry again, I will harm others. Please be considerate of my son."

With a sigh, what can Meng Wang do?Forcing Meng Qing to get married, she thought she couldn't do it.It is not impossible for two granddaughters to recruit husbands, and adopting from the clan is also a way.But agreeing to Shen Xuan, I still feel awkward after all.

"Son, let your mother think about it again." Meng Wang wiped away her tears, let go of Meng Qinghe, and said to Shen Xuan, "Commander Shen, marriage is not a child's play, please allow women to think about it."

"Auntie's words are true. Marriage is not a trifling matter, so you should be cautious." As he spoke, Shen Xuan took out a Geng invitation from his bosom and offered it with both hands, "This is a Geng invitation from the younger generation. Time is running short and I couldn't invite Iceman. Aunt forgives."

Meng Wang: "..."

Is this courtship or forced marriage?If you don't agree again, don't you want to rob people directly?

Is it really good to meet such a domineering Shangguan who is also a son?

Meng Wang accepted the Geng Tie with a complicated expression.Meng Qinghe rolled his eyes and said to Meng Wang: "Mother, don't worry, Commander Shen and his son have also endured the military stick."

Meng Wang: "..."

Shen Xuan: "..."

Meng Xu and Meng Zhang in the wing were stunned for a moment, and Qiqi covered their daughter's ears again.

After the matter was settled, Meng Qinghe and Shen Xuan decided to leave Mengjiatun in the afternoon and return to the palace.

No matter how complicated the mood was, Mrs. Meng still took her two daughters-in-law to fix a table of meals. During the dinner, Shen Xuan said "Mother", which almost scared the chopsticks out of Mrs. Meng's hand.

Meng Qinghe concentrated on eating, picked up a piece of braised pork with three layers of braised pork, and bit into it, his mouth was full of aroma.

Eat, concentrate on eating.

The accompanying guards were entertained by the clansmen, and Shen Xuan ordered that they should not be restrained, except that they did not drink, and all of them ate until their belts became tight.

Before leaving, Meng Chongjiu and other clan elders came to see them off in person, Meng Qinghe bid farewell to the clan elders with fists in their hands, Shen Xuan also saluted Meng Chongjiu as a junior, Meng Chongjiu hurriedly avoided, not even daring to say anything, with a smile on his face. But the intention can't be blocked.

The command of the third rank, how face-saving!

All the people in the clan treated him so courteously, which shows that Twelve Lang is very valuable.

Scratching his chin, Meng Qinghe didn't say anything to explain.If you misunderstand, just misunderstand, tell the truth, and scare these old people, his crime will be serious.

On the way back to the palace, Shen Xuan rode his horse and walked beside Meng Qinghe, raised one eyebrow, his smile was not the same as before, with a taste that made the back of Meng Qinghe's neck feel cold, "We have endured military sticks together, eh?"

Meng Qinghe shrank his neck, this is a fact, isn't it?

The smile was deeper, and the black eyes were deep, "In the future, Twelve Lang can try it himself."

"..." In addition to duplicity, there is also the attribute of thick skin?

In mid-September, the King of Yan mobilized his troops in Beiping, waiting for another expedition.

Hou Xian and Yang Duo led the team back from the grassland, along with seven or eight grassland tribes.The tribes vary in size and have a total population of thousands of people. They rode horses and drove cattle and sheep into the fortress from Kaipingwei.

King Yan entrusted Zhu Gaochi with the task of arranging these tribes, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Those who are capable will do more work. Only by entrusting this kind of work to you can the king rest assured."Son, my father believes in you!

Zhu Gaochi laughed as if crying, and patted his chest to promise that he would do well!No matter how difficult the task assigned by the father is, it must be completed!

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui took the initiative to ask for orders to share the work for the prince. King Yan was very happy, and he waved his hand, great kindness.

Zhu Gaochi finally shed hot tears. Facing King Yan, he had to firmly express that this was moving, not sad.

When he returned to the palace, Meng Qinghe was arrested and saw the prince with two dark circles and the same haggard Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui. Meng Tongzhi looked at the sky at a 45-degree angle and shed a sad tear. Salary is indeed not an easy task.

Feeling over, roll up your sleeves, resign yourself to work.

King Yan of Beiping was busy, and Emperor Jianwen of Nanjing was not idle either.

Tie Xuan, who was transferred to the Ministry of War, was so strong that he asked the emperor to order the Northern Expedition several times.Tie Xuan didn't take the impeachment in the matter seriously.Compared with the rumors in Jinan, such mild scolding is nothing.

Tie Xuan said that I have experienced all kinds of wind and waves, and I am not afraid!

Emperor Jianwen was moved by Tie Xuan and made him praise military affairs. Even though he didn't have the title of minister of the Ministry of War, the power in his hands was quite real and uncompromising.

After that, in the early court, he tried his best to reject all opinions, and ordered Shengyong, the Marquis of Licheng, to be the general, and gathered the army to go north to fight against the Yan army.Governor Ping'an and Xu Kai both became Sheng Yong's lieutenants.

With this order, the dispute between the DPRK and China continued.

In the Battle of Jinan, Sheng Yong performed outstandingly, making him the main general and Ping An the deputy, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

In terms of seniority, military exploits, and ability to command the army, how can Sheng Yong compare to Ping An?Ping An is the adoptive son of Emperor Taizu Gao. Which onion is Sheng Yong?

The Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies has been dispatched, and the emperor is requested to consider it carefully.Although Ping An didn't make a sound, it was inevitable that he would be angry if he was appointed as the lieutenant general of an unknown person.

A sudden fire broke out at Chengtianmen, which aroused doubts in the court, and the censor's memorials piled up like a mountain.

Emperor Jianwen gritted his teeth, resisting the pressure from all sides and never let go.

He has identified Sheng Yong and Tie Xuan, and as for the quails in Chaozhong, let's go and rest when it's cool!