The Red Mansions

Chapter 967 Zhen Xue: You are only allowed to have boys, right?

Chapter 967 Zhen Xue: ...you are only allowed to have boys, right?

At this moment, in the post house, in the wing room

On the heated kang by the window, the two were drinking tea and talking, and the hot air rose with the fragrance of the tea.

King Chen Qin of Chu was wearing a python robe, and he was in a good mood. Sitting behind the table, he was talking to Shi Fengci, the head of the palace.

At the beginning, he thought that with the Marquis of Yongning's ability, he might win a big victory. As he expected, he won the title of slave chieftain in the first battle. This kind of credit is really indescribable.

Feng Ci twirled his beard under his chin, thought for a moment, and said: "My lord, after this battle, the prestige of the Marquis of Yongning has gradually increased in the court. It's a trade-off."

Chen Qin, the king of Chu, paused when he heard the words, his eyes were deep, and he said: "The gossip of the civil servants has nothing to do with the overall situation. The relationship between this king and Yongninghou is better than that of Qiwang. As brothers-in-law, Wang Hao's two cousins ​​are now in Jia's house, and they are not inferior to King Wei in terms of close relationship."

What is the value of some gossip of civil servants?Compared with the Jingying Jiedu envoys and military ministers who hold important powers in their hands, it is obvious which is more important under the balance.

Besides, having a good relationship with the Marquis of Yongning does not mean that civil servants will not like it.

Liao Xian nodded and said: "My lord, it's not rumored that Beijing will reorganize border affairs these days, but this time is an unprecedented opportunity. My lord can win over some well-endowed generals."

The King of Chu has been working in the military arsenal over the years to clean up officials, and with the help of the Zhen family behind Zhen Qing, he has also supported some down-and-out generals. There are also some low- and middle-level generals in the northern border towns who have served under the King of Chu.

For example, Wei Siqi, the commander of Beiping, was funded by the king of Chu when he went to the capital to seek an official.

Even Jiang Zining, the former general of Datong, actually had a good relationship with the King of Chu.

The king of Chu pondered and said: "Nowadays, the northern frontier is very orderly. It is impossible to weed out those who change. The key is still the Beijing camp. After the Beijing camp has won this big victory, the personnel should be adjusted."

It's a pity that his financial resources have been cut off now, and the princess is still raising a baby in the south of the Yangtze River, so she can't help him.

After a few more months, I have to go look for the princess.

Feng Cidao: "Many of the generals and schools in the Beijing camp are close friends of the Marquis of Yongning, but this time Marquis of Runan Weiqi is going out with the army, the prince can make more contact with him."

Chu Wang Chen Qindao: "I heard that Wei Qi has a concubine named Wei Xian, she is virtuous, and she is waiting in her boudoir to see if she can ask someone to propose a marriage and accept her as a side concubine."

Anyway, the concubine is in Jinling now, and the Zhen family can no longer provide him with support. Even if the concubine is here, they will probably agree. It was the concubine who arranged for Concubine Liu to take care of her back then.

Liao Xiandao: "My lord can write to my concubine to inquire about it."

Chen Qin nodded and said, "That's natural."

When King Chu, Feng and Liao were discussing secretly, suddenly a servant came over and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Li Ge, who is in charge of the yamen, has sent a small official here to invite you."

The King of Chu said softly, "Let's go, go to the official office and meet Li Zan and Marquis Yongning."

At this moment, Jia Heng and Li Zan have already received Qi Kun, Minister of the Household Department, who is escorting food, fodder, wine and meat to the army.

In the hall, Qi Kun looked at the boy in the python suit with complicated eyes, and said, "Marquis Yongning, the food and fodder for this escort has arrived in the cabin, and a batch of various pensions have also been allocated in advance, and the court will do it later." appropriation."

Originally thought that the war would be delayed for a long time, but unexpectedly, the young man in front of him had already won the war with his troops.

Jia Heng nodded, and said loudly: "Although this battle was a complete victory, the losses in Hebei and other places are huge. If things go on like this, the enemy's country is increasing day by day, and our land in Yanzhao, Hebei has lost blood and cannot make ends meet. We need to reorganize the supply of food, fodder and military supplies. Things."

Qi Kun nodded, and said: "The Marquis of Yongning is right, to rebuild the defense of Hebei and Xuanda, this time the court has also made a decision, and the barbarians can no longer be allowed to enter our Han territory to plunder."

It can be said that Jia Heng's three victories outside Datong City, Xuanhua, and Ping'an Prefecture greatly enhanced the self-confidence and morale of the courtiers of the Han Dynasty.

At this moment, a small official from outside came to report, saying: "My lord, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has arrived outside the Yamen."

Li Zan got up and said, "Marquis Yongning, I'll meet you later."

After all, it is the royal family of the country, so it should not be neglected.

Jia Heng and Li Zan left the Yatang and faced the King of Chu.

Chu Wang Chen Qin got off the sedan chair on the Qingshiban road in front of the Yamen, accompanied by Feng Ci and Liao Xian, and entered the Yamen. Officials, Qiqi came forward.

Looking up and seeing the two, Chen Qin had a smile on his face, cupped his hands and said, "Old Li Ge, Jiahou, long time no see."

If the two people in front of him support him to enter the East Palace, then he will definitely be able to enter the East Palace.

In fact, it is true, if Jia Heng and Li Zan support who is the East Palace, Emperor Chongping will definitely consider it carefully.

Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at the King of Chu, his eyes lingered on the emerald jade hairpin on his hair, bowed his hands and said: "His Royal Highness, long time no see."

The king of Chu smiled eagerly, and said: "The Marquis of Yongning killed the enemy in the first battle in Ping'an Prefecture, causing a sensation in the northern and southern provinces of the world."

After the two parties exchanged pleasantries, they entered the hall and re-divided the guests and hosts to sit.

The King of Chu smiled and asked, "When will the Marquis of Yongning be the teacher?"

Jia Heng said in a low voice: "It's just been a few days. During this period of time to check the border affairs, the soldiers in the fortress need to be recruited again, and the ordnance needs to be updated. These are not a one-day job. First, the squadron will return to Beijing, and then follow up." Check the border on a business trip."

He usually doesn't stay in the capital for long, even if he returns to the capital, after he is entrusted, he still has a lot of things to do, such as rectifying the provincial and provincial troops.

For example, Wang Ziteng in the original book went to check the border at every turn, which is actually the reason.

The king of Chu smiled and said: "I don't know the whole story about the recruitment and training of soldiers, so I dare not speak nonsense, but the issue of ordnance should be my responsibility. Jiahou, I heard that in Ping'an Prefecture, our cavalry army in the capital camp used it." Hongyi cannon, this cannon has a long range, and the sound of the shells is shocking. When it hits the ground, blood is scattered for dozens of feet, and the corpses of the enemy are in different places. The slave chief died on this Hongyi cannon. Mass production? To increase city defense power."

This naturally shows his expertise in military affairs, and he hopes to gain the appreciation of Jia Heng and Li Zan.

Hearing this, Li Zan put down the teacup in his hand and stared at the young man with a look of anticipation in his eyes.

The prestige of the Hongyi Cannon, following the bombardment of Huang Taiji, has spread throughout the northern frontier army.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "The Hongyi cannons are very powerful. Before the frontier army has improved its armed forces, it is not appropriate to set up a pass, so as not to be robbed by the enemy and used by the enemy. Moreover, the Hongyi cannons are complicated in workmanship. It can be melted and cast in a day, but it is still difficult to popularize it in the army."

The king of Chu smiled, and said in a low voice, "This king is also happy to see Lie."

As he spoke, he looked at Li Zan at the side, and said, "In the First Battle of Beiping, Mr. Li Ge was sitting in the city. If there were Hongyi cannons, Jurchen would not dare to besiege the city easily."

Li Zan said: "Ordnance is just a small way, the key point is to use your life, and you are willing to die."

King Chu: "..."

Well, you are the second assistant to the cabinet, so you will be what you say.

Everyone was talking, and then took the wind and washed away the dust for the King of Chu.

Qi Kun, who was resting in the post house, was also invited to the banquet. After eating, several ministers of the Han Dynasty discussed the defense system of the entire northern border.

It was mainly Jia Heng who was talking about the idea of ​​building the entire defense system, and the others were listening.

"The first is the warning from Jizhen to Xuanfu, and the support from Baoding and Shandong. It is impossible for the Beijing camp to send troops to support it when it encounters a police situation. The country's money and expenses are inexhaustible, and the border town needs to solve part of the soldiers. horse."

"What the Marquis of Yongning said is very true. A dispatch of soldiers and horses from the Beijing camp is often a big battle that will affect the fate of the country. The frontier troops themselves have to deal with ordinary wars." Qi Kun nodded and said.

Jia Hengdao: "After Ben Hou's class teacher returns to Beijing, when he returns to Chabian, he will rectify every place and every town. At the same time, Tianjin Wei's navy will be rebuilt. In the early stage, the navy will maintain a proactive posture against the Jurchen, so that it will be impossible for a long time. sleep well."

He may be stationed in Tianjin for a period of time to prepare for the construction of a navy and at the same time rectify military affairs in Shandong.

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When Jia Heng was sorting out and constructing the northern frontier town system in Beiping Prefecture, Jinling City, thousands of miles away——

It was the mid-spring season, when the warm wind was blowing, the scenery of the southern country was beautiful, and the princes, grandsons, scholars, and officials and ladies came and went in a constant stream.

Zhen's house, the garden of the back house

Hundreds of flowers are in full bloom in the courtyard, colorful and fragrant, while butterflies come and go between them, collecting nectar hard.

In an octagonal gazebo with green eaves and green eaves and red beams and pillars, the light and shadow are slanting, the light yellow curtains are gently fluttering with the wind, and the lake is sparkling and soft. The jade plate blooms beautifully and brilliantly.

And Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue were sitting in the gazebo with vermilion beams, basking in the sun. The sunlight slanted from the window, and the warm and harmonious atmosphere was accompanied by the fragrance of flowers.

The two sisters of the Zhen family have already shown their pregnancy, their rosy cheeks have begun to look plump after pregnancy. They are wearing loose dresses and sitting on chairs covered with soft mattresses.

Zhen Qing was wearing a red dress, with a beautiful bun in a beautiful bun, her originally harsh and glamorous face showed a calm look, and her slender hands gently caressed her swollen belly, her expression was extremely comfortable.

After all, it is not the first time that the beauty is pregnant, and she has rich experience in raising babies. Feeling the baby life in her belly at this moment, her heart is full of sweetness and joy.

There is still a little bit of pride, she is pregnant with that bastard's eldest son, he just sees that bastard is still tired of her?

Don't even think about getting rid of the two of them in this life.

Zhen Xue, on the other hand, was wearing a water-colored dress with a beautiful high bun, her forehead was as clear as jade, and her originally gentle and bright face was filled with a sweet smile.

Zhen Qing didn't know what to think of, she blinked her charming and flowing eyes, and said to the nurse beside her, "Come here, find a copy of today's residence report."

Due to the long distance between the north and the south, and the isolation of audio and writing, Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue, who were in Jinling City, had not yet received the news that the big man had won the victory in the northern Ping'an Prefecture and that the slave chieftain had conferred the head.

The eager gazes of the scholars in the Southern Kingdom were all turned to the land of Youyan, paying close attention to the development of the battle between the Han and the captives.

Not only was Jia Heng once defeated the invaders in the Southern Kingdom, but also the fate of the country related to the great Han, which can be said to be a touchstone of the central authority.

During this period of time, in the Qinglou Chuguan on the banks of the Qinhuai River, scholars were in groups of three or four, and they had already started discussing the battle together.

If the Jurchens are allowed to subdue Chahar Mongolia calmly, then the entire border from Shanhaiguan to Jiayuguan will become the Jurchen's sphere of influence. In the Great Wall that stretches for thousands of miles, every section of the Great Wall can become a point where the Jurchens can break into the invaders. At that time, the northern Han Dynasty The border situation will deteriorate dramatically.

Not long after, Jia Heng first won the battle outside Datong, defeating the Jurchen elite, and then Xie Zaiyi severely damaged the two banners of the Jurchen Han army, and Jiangnan was full of excitement.

Of course, in view of the victories of Haimen and Chongmingsha at the beginning, it is not uncommon for scholars in the south of the Yangtze River to see Yongninghou's ability to conquer and fight well.

Of course, many people were disappointed, such as Shen Fang, who originally expected Jia Heng to be defeated in the first battle, but when he heard that Juyongguan was broken, he was looking forward to it again.

And Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue also knew that Jia Heng had won the first battle in the north, and the Xuan Mansion had also won a big victory. After that, Juyongguan was broken and Jurchen attacked in a large scale.

Zhen Qing smiled and said: "It's already April, the war should have come to an end, come here, go outside and find a report from the mansion."

Zhen Xue said softly: "Sister, is the child kicking hard in your stomach?"

Zhen Qing stroked her stomach with a smile, and said, "It's okay, it hasn't been too noisy these days."

Zhen Xuezhu's round and smooth face showed a hint of shame, and said in a low voice: "Sister, the child in my stomach has been kicking me a lot these past few days. I heard people say that boys may be a little more fussy."

Zhen Qing heard the words, and said quietly: "When I was pregnant with Chun'er, I didn't kick too much."

Zhen Xue: "..."

It doesn't mean that if you kick hard, you are a boy, and your sister is also true.

In fact, she also wanted to give Ziyu a boy.

As for the daughter, there is already one.

Zhen Qing saw more memories on her beautiful and charming face, and said: "Speaking of which, it has been a while since the last victory, and it seems that there is no news about this battle."

Some time ago, the entire northern war situation was at a stalemate. Only Jurchen broke Changping County and committed a brutal city massacre. Jinling City was full of curses.

Under Zhen Xuexiu's brows, surprise appeared in Jingran's bright eyes, and she asked, "Didn't the city say that the Han army has already confronted the Jurchens in Beiping Mansion."

"Some say that...the Marquis of Yongning divided up his troops to help each other." Zhen Qing saw a bit of coldness on her beautiful face, and sneered: "What do they know? Xuanda is the gate of the capital, and the Jurchen elite are also there Waiting outside Datong, how can this work? You don’t listen to those who have won a few battles, but you still want to listen to these scholars who talk empty-handed?”

Zhen Xue nodded, and said, "My sister is right. According to Zi Yu's temperament, he must have a comprehensive plan in mind."

Zhen Qing whispered: "Others don't understand him, and our sisters don't understand him yet."

A faint blush appeared on Zhen Xue's cheeks, she glanced left and right, and said in a reproachful tone, "Sister, keep your voice down."

In the past few days, my sister has been talking nonsense all day long, and sometimes she sleeps with her, so she hugs her and touches her around.

Zhen Qing smiled, and asked softly: "By the way, how does my sister plan to name the child?"

Zhen Xue said: "It's not yet determined whether it's a man or a woman, so there's no rush to look again."

Zhen Qing said: "My sister likes to eat spicy food these days. As the saying goes, a sour girl should be a girl."

Zhen Xue: "..."

Are you so sure?Sister is also true, you are only allowed to have boys, right?

Just when Zhen Xue felt a little resentful in her heart, a nun dressed in silk and jewels came from the outside with small steps, her fair face was full of joy, and she said softly: "Princess, the mansion report is here, the people outside Everyone is talking about great victory, and the war is almost over."

The nuns and female officials in the mansion naturally didn't know that the child Zhen Qing was carrying was actually Jia Heng's, but because Jia Heng took away the two girls from the Zhen family, they were also happy to hear that Jia Heng had won the battle.

Zhen Qing was overjoyed when she heard the words, and her heart was full of urgency, she said: "The residence newspaper, let me take a look."

The bastard really won the battle again.

Can't wait to take the mansion paper from the hand of the nanny, cast her crystal clear eyes under the sculpted eyebrows on the mansion newspaper, the charming and beautiful eyes overflowed with joy, her pink lips trembled slightly, and said: "Ping'an Prefecture is a great victory, and the slave chief conferred the title. ..."

Zhen Xuexiu frowned slightly, her eyes sparkled, and she said in a low voice, "Sister, what did the higher-ups say?"

He won again in the north?

Joy overflowed on Zhen Qingyu's cheeks, and with a hint of a smile in her beautiful eyes, she said softly, "Sister, you can see for yourself, that bastard...the Marquis of Yongning won another big victory, and the head of the Jurchen king has been left in Ping'an Prefecture .”

After this time, that bastard must be made a duke.

The young prince, who is less than 20 years old, still earned the title by virtue of his own merit.

As she said, Xian Xiansu caressed her swollen belly, amidst the fragrance of flowers and sunlight, she saw a bit of softness on her beautiful and cold jade face.

My child, your father will be the Duke of the state in the future, and will support and protect you to become the crown prince in the future.

Zhen Xue also picked up the mansion newspaper at this moment, and quickly read the words on it, her heart was filled with a huge joy, her pink lips were slightly pursed, and there was a faint smile on her beautiful and jade face.

"Sister, after this battle, you should be able to return to the imperial court, right?" Zhen Xue said.

Zhen Qing was beaming with joy, and she said softly, "The Jurchen king has all died in the big man, so he must be powerless to invade again. The withdrawal should be in the near future. According to the speed of news transmission, it is impossible to say that the Jurchen has already withdrawn."

Zhen Xue thought for a while and said, "Then Ziyu should have returned to the capital, and there should be nothing else going on in Beijing."

Zhen Qing said: "It's time to go to Jiangnan to see."

Both her and her sister have big bellies, so it's time for that bastard to go south to see them.

"Mother, aunt."

The two were talking, when suddenly a lively and crisp voice came from a distance, it was Shui Xin.

The little Lolita was like a beautiful flower butterfly, running quickly on the cobblestones, through the dense flowers all the way, came to Zhen Xue, and said, "Auntie, mother, what are you looking at?"

Then little Lolita looked at the newspaper on the table and said, "What is this?"

"Xin Xin." Zhen Xue put her arms around Shui Xin, her brows and eyes were full of joy, and she said softly, "Your godfather just won another battle."

Shui Xin said in a waxy voice, "When will Godfather come over again?"

"It may be June before we return to the capital after the war." Zhen Qing said with a smile on the side.

For some reason, I was thinking about that bastard so much during this time that I tossed and turned at night and couldn't sleep.

"Is mother going to have a younger sister?" Shui Xin blinked her big eyes and asked softly.

Zhen Xue blushed, and said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about, your aunt taught you all."

In the mansion a few miles away from Zhen's house where the sisters of the Zhen family lived, the Princess Jinyang's Mansion——

In the wing room, the eldest princess of Jinyang also held a mansion newspaper in her hand. The beauty wore a peony waist-length skirt embroidered with su brocade. Under the cloud bun, she had a beautiful face. Huayan was glowing, because her body was getting heavier, the white and crispy round under her neck was already like a well-made dough.

Yuan Chun and Fu Qiufang were wearing female official costumes, looking at the beauty not far away.

With the passage of time, especially since the eldest princess of Jinyang has shown her feelings, Fu Qiufang has long understood the relationship between Jia Heng and the eldest princess, so she can only stand on the sidelines and say that the clan is really messed up.

Princess Jinyang put down the residence newspaper in her hand, her beautiful eyes under her willow eyebrows, her eyelashes trembling with joy and sweetness, said softly: "Ziyu has won a great victory in Ping'an Prefecture, and the slave chief Huang Taiji gave him the head, and wiped out the enemy two times before and after. Thousands of people, this is a hearty and brilliant victory."

In the Battle of Ping'an Prefecture, the Jurchen slave chief was shot to death. He made such a great contribution, even if the emperor's brother had eyes and ears and knew that the child in her belly was Ziyu's, he would probably pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Hearing this, Yuan Chun's heart settled down a little bit, with a sweet and moving smile on his plump, white and greasy face, and said: "Brother Nu Chief Heng, he has made much more contribution this time than last time."

The princess of Jinyang Xuefuyuyan had a faint smile on her beautiful face, and said: "After returning to Beijing this time, the duke should be sealed, and Xianning and Chanyue... It's time to marry him too."

When it came to the end, Princess Jinyang's tone was complicated, obviously a little bit sad.

Since she was pregnant, this beauty has become more and more like a little woman.

When Yuan Chun heard the word bestowed marriage, she pursed her lips and felt a little lonely.

She is just like His Highness, it will be difficult for her to wear that wedding dress in this life.

Princess Jinyang stretched out her slender hands, gently stroked her swollen belly, and said softly: "I think, in a month or two, he should be in the south of the Yangtze River."

I haven't seen him for a long time, but sometimes my heart is like a fire.

(End of this chapter)