Tanghua old story

During the 22 years of Emperor Zhaoqi's reign, he conquered the Yan Kingdom four times, winning a big victory, returning without success, losing a disastrous defeat, and turning back halfway.The reason for turning back halfway is very simple, the prince Qi Tong died.

Qi Tong, the eldest son of Emperor Zhaoqi, the word "Tong" means "Phoenix Indus", which shows that Emperor Zhaoqi valued his eldest son very much.Qi Tong was only two months older than the second son Qi Tang, and was not much different in age from the third prince Qi Rong and the fourth prince Qi Gui, so the four brothers studied together since childhood and almost played together until they grew up.

When the princes were young, they were studying together, and the respected old matriarch once told Emperor Zhaoqi that among the princes, the eldest prince Qi Tong was stable and intelligent, and had the talent for governing the world. Under the prince, he asked Emperor Zhaoqi in a tortuous and tactful manner which son he would choose as the heir apparent.Emperor Zhaoqi just smiled without saying a word.

Although Qi Tong was the eldest son, Emperor Zhaoqi obviously loved his second son Qi Tang more, so there were many disputes in the court about who the prince would be, and many people speculated that the throne would be passed on to the second prince Qi Tang.

It was not until the 15th year of Zhaoqi that the long-disputed crown prince was revealed. Everyone was shocked. Emperor Zhaoqi chose to make his 13-year-old eldest son Qi Tong the crown prince.Even after Qi Tong was established as the crown prince, the rumors in the court that the crown prince would eventually be the second prince Qi Tang persisted for a long time.

For this reason, Emperor Zhaoqi took great pains to promote Qi Tong's biological mother to imperial concubine, and chose Lu Tong's daughter from a wealthy family as his concubine, which established a group of forces for Qi Tong in the court, strengthened Qi Tong's prestige, and It means that Qi Tong will be able to inherit the throne safely and securely after a hundred years.But Emperor Zhaoqi never expected that Qi Tong would die before him.

Ever since Qi Tong was established as the crown prince, perhaps because of those rumors about the position of crown prince, or perhaps because of his growing age, Qi Tang noticed that his elder brother treated him gradually indifferently, and there seemed to be a distance between him and his elder brother. An invisible barrier.

This invisible barrier lasted for many years until the spring of Zhaoqi's 22nd year.

In the 22nd year of Zhaoqi, Qi State's eight-year grand sacrifice was about to end, and a banquet was held according to the past practice.

The singing and dancing are graceful, the silk and bamboo are moving, the wine is fragrant, and the banquet is like a prosperous and lively scene.However, no one could have imagined that there was an undercurrent surging under the bustling appearance. A man in black raised his sword and walked straight, with superb sword skills, as if he had entered a no-man's land, and went straight to the banquet hall.

When the man in black rushed into the banquet rashly, everyone stared blankly and blankly at this strange guest who was incompatible with the joyful atmosphere. They didn't come back to their senses until they saw the long sword that was still dripping blood in the man in black's hand. Come, exclaiming that there are assassins, huddled together.

The target of the black-clothed swordsman was obviously Prince Qi Tong, and he pointed his sword at Qi Tong.

Qi Tong obviously did not expect such a sudden situation. At that moment, Qi Tang saw the panicked expression on his elder brother Qi Tong's usually calm and calm face, and he looked helplessly at the black-clothed assassin. Step by step.

So Qi Tang rushed up desperately, protecting his elder brother behind him.

Qi Tang remembered that under the candlelight that day, the long sword in the assassin's hand glistened with blood, and the sword energy was overwhelming, getting closer and closer, and a strange light shone in front of his eyes, but at the critical moment, his elder brother Qi Tong... I slammed myself and pulled him behind him.

Afterwards, Qi Tang saw his eldest brother collapse in front of him like a thousand feet of loose, and immediately after hearing the news, the palace guards rushed up and captured the assassin.

The eldest brother Qi Tong who was stabbed by the sword was still alive, and Qi Tong visited and accompanied him frequently.Qi Tong lay weakly on the bed, changed from his usual seriousness and calmness, and took the initiative to recall the absurd things in childhood with Qi Tang, and from time to time showed a comfortable smile that was hard to see since he was established as the prince.

Just when Qi Tang also thought that his eldest brother was gradually recovering, that the gap between the two had disappeared over the years, that the two of them would soon return to the unscrupulous close brotherhood they had as children, in an ordinary life In the strange morning, a heart-piercing wail came from the East Palace, mercilessly blowing away Qi Tang's beautiful fantasies.

Immediately afterwards, Emperor Zhaoqi sent troops to hear the funeral and returned halfway, helping the coffin and weeping bitterly, and spent the night in bloom.

Not long after, the truth of what happened that night became clear. Yan Guo sent people to assassinate Prince Daqi in order to force Emperor Zhaoqi to retreat.

Two months later, Emperor Zhaoqi made Qi Tang the crown prince.During the long conversation with his father on the eve of the establishment of the book, when his father said that he would have to give up countless things to become the emperor, Qi Tang suddenly understood that under the cold and alienated face of his eldest brother, he was actually full of loneliness and helplessness.

When Qi Tong passed away, he already had a son, Qi Shu. Qi Shu has inherited Qi Tong's calm and steady personality, with the same cool eyebrows and silky black and gorgeous hair.

"Little Shu'er, your beautiful hair is exactly the same as your father's and your Uncle Rong's." Qi Tang said melancholy as he stroked his nephew's hair while checking the new crown prince's homework.

Qi Shu's expression was serious and unmoved.

"The calligraphy is not bad," Qi Tang glanced at Qi Shu's desk and praised, then Qi Tang picked up the article and read it carefully.

"It seems that Wei Qing and General Lu have taught you very well. Shu'er's articles are quite talented, dignified and elegant," Qi Tang sighed softly, "It's also very similar to the articles written by my elder brother when I was young..."

"Shu'er will definitely be a good emperor in the future." Qi Tang looked ashamed, as if he was blaming himself for not being a good emperor.

"Your Majesty is a good emperor," Qi Shu said solemnly. "In terms of internal governance, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and external expansion, annexation of the powerful enemy Yan State. I am afraid that it will be difficult for anyone to surpass this level of civil and martial arts in the future."

"But Wenzhi depends entirely on Wei Qing, and martial arts all depend on General Lu Tong and others..." Qi Tang shook his head and said, "Shu'er still has a lot to learn."

"Mr. Wei told me that too," Qi Shu said to Qi Tang, "I will learn these things hard."

Qi Tang patted his nephew on the head. He was looking forward to and worried about the day when his nephew ascended the throne. The throne of the emperor has never been easy.

In the ninth year of Xuanyuan, the world was peaceful and peaceful.

In the tenth year of Xuanyuan, in the spring, the remnants of Yan State in the north rebelled, and Ling Ce led his troops to quell the chaos, and his prestige increased.

In the 11th year of Xuanyuan, Lu Tong died, and the Yi people in the southwest rebelled. Ling Ce led his troops to suppress the rebellion and succeeded Lu Tong as the general.

In the 12th year of Xuanyuan, there was a big banquet in the palace at the end of summer. After the banquet, Qi Tang stayed with Wei Xichen to drink with the moon.

The insects are singing and the grass is fragrant, and the bright moon is clear.

"Wei Qing, you and I are both in our 30s in a blink of an eye," Qi Tang said with emotion, "We were only teenagers when we first met."

"It's been 20 years."

"20 years?" Qi Tang asked in surprise, "Wei Qing and I have known each other for 20 years?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's been 20 years." Wei Weichen shook the wine in his glass.

Qi Tang looked at Wei Yuchen's beautiful face by the moonlight, and suddenly found a glaring white hair, and said in a daze, "Wei Qing, you actually have white hair."

"Your Majesty, who can escape the years?" Wei Weichen smiled.

Qi Tang's eyes were red again, and he said sadly: "It would be great if Wei Qing didn't grow old."

"Your Majesty hasn't changed at all these years, and she still sheds tears in front of the minister at every turn, like a..."

"Wei Qing," Qi Tang hurriedly interrupted Wei Weichen, "I'm over 30, I can't say I'm like a child anymore!"

Wei Weichen smiled gently: "No matter how old your majesty is, in my heart, you will always be the same as 20 years ago."

"It wasn't like this 20 years ago," Qi Tang pouted, "At that time, you didn't always call me Your Majesty."

Wei Weichen didn't speak, just looked at the moon in the distance.

After a long time, Wei Weichen heard Qi Tang's soft calling.

"Brother Wei..." It was the same as before.

"Qi Tang." The moonlight was like water, and Wei Weichen smiled.

In the 13th year of Xuanyuan, Qi Tang suddenly fell ill and recovered in early autumn.

In the 14th year of Xuanyuan, nothing happened.

In the 15th year of Xuanyuan, Ling Ce put down the rebellion again and became more and more powerful.

In the 16th year of Xuanyuan, in the spring, the morning rain wiped away the dust, and the crabapple flowers bloomed and fell.

In the spring of the 16th year of Xuanyuan, the rustling spring rain outside the window seemed to wake up Qi Tang who was lingering in the bed.

"Renjin, Xuan Weiqing." Qi Tang spat out a few words from his pale lips.

"Yes, Your Majesty." After hearing Eunuch Renjin's response, Qi Tang closed his eyes weakly and fell asleep again.

After an unknown amount of time, when Qi Tang woke up again, Wei Yuchen was standing in front of the bed with raindrops still hanging from his eyelashes.

"Wei Qing." Qi Tang smiled weakly.

"His Majesty……"

"Wei Qing, listen to me," Qi Tang weakly interrupted Wei Weichen, "From now on, Da Qi and Shu'er will be handed over to you."

"Yes."

"Shu'er is young, Wei Qing should help her more."

"Yes."

After receiving the prime minister's reply, Qi Tang breathed a sigh of relief, and asked again: "Wei Qing, winter is over, do you still cough, are you feeling better now?"

"All right."

"Wei Qing, do you still remember our bet, who won?" Qi Tang's hoarse voice was mixed with a little smile.

"It was His Majesty who won."

Qi Tang seemed tired and closed his eyes again.

"Wei Qing, is it rain?" Qi Tang felt water dripping onto his face.

"It's rain."

"Really?" Qi Tang opened his eyes and smiled messily, "Wei Qing also said that I look like a child, so it's not me who cried this time."

"Wei Qing, stop crying."

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"Wei Qing, you seem to really like me. It's the first time I see you so sad."

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"Okay, Wei Qing, I also like Wei Qing very much. I feel so sorry for you crying like this." Qi Tang weakly raised his hand, as if he wanted to wipe away the tears from Wei Weichen's face.

Wei Weichen reached out and grabbed Qi Tang's withered and thin hand, which was cold and powerless.

Qi Tang smiled, stretched out his other hand, and put it on Wei Weichen's.

"Wei Qing, don't cry, do you still remember what my mother and concubine said?"

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"My heart, does Wei Qing know?"

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"After I leave, Wei Qing has to take care of herself even when she is alone. Even if I can't accompany you to eat, you still have to remember to cook something delicious. If the quilt is thin in winter, remember to cover it with an extra layer. There are other things. It's so sad, the body is the most important..."

"Qi Tang, I know all about it."

Qi Tang gently closed his eyes again.

"Brother Wei, it was raining when we first met."

"Qi Tang..." Wei Yuchen called softly, hoping to keep Qi Tang in the world forever like this

"I'm here."

"Qi Tang..."

"I'm here."

"Qi Tang..."

"I'm here."

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Qi Tang's voice became smaller and smaller...

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"Qi Tang..."

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"Qi Tang."

In the second year of Zhaoqi, when the second prince of the emperor was born, all the begonias in the palace were in full bloom, so it was named "Tang".

According to legend, in the drizzled spring of the 16th year of Xuanyuan, the spring rain washed away the light dust on the road, and every crabapple flower in the palace quietly withered.