Chapter 220 "Master!"
Zheng Ling trotted over and without saying any more words, he raised his hands directly and presented Jiang Ben's reply.
Jiang He turned around after taking the letter and walked straight to the brightly lit main hall.
The dark green dress spread out in the wind, like a moth flying toward the light.
She walked so fast and in such a hurry that the maid holding a lantern leading the way was almost jogging.
Zheng Ling followed Jiang He all the way.
Finally, when they arrived at the main hall, Jiang He cut the string on the letter bag and took out the white silk inside.
There was only a short line of words on it.
——"Sister, I have ascended the throne as king, and everything is fine with Zipei. Don't think about it."
These two sentences, which are as precious as gold, seem to have nothing to do with the content of Jiang He's letter, but they are the best answer to the letter.
Jiang He's shoulders, which had been tense due to nervousness, finally relaxed.
She took a deep breath, read the letter again, turned it over to make sure there was no writing on the back, and then looked at Zheng Ling.
"Say it." Jiang He raised his voice.
Zheng Ling said blankly: "What does Master want me to say?"
"Why are you pretending to be confused?" Jiang He pursed his lips and said, "Is the throne so easy to get? What's more, King Qi is still alive and well. Tell me what happened and how Jiang Ben responded."
Zheng Ling smiled naively.
After laughing, he said: "Master, oh no, the new King of Qi said that if you talk too much to Master, Master should be worried."
Jiang He's clear and soft eyes were so sharp that Zheng Ling was so frightened that she quickly stopped smiling and answered.
"First, the young master persuaded many ministers, and together they asked the King of Qi to remonstrate with him in the early dynasty, hoping that the family could unite and surrender to our country, Dayong. The young master's reason was very good: Qi's army only had 40 or [-] troops, and after Yong's defeat of Chu, it was integrated and We have nearly a million soldiers and horses. Qi has no chance of winning, and it will only be annihilated if we hit an egg against a stone."
These things were heard by Zheng Ling from Zhang Yuan after the situation in Qi was stabilized.
Zhang Yuan was Jiang Bi's follower. It was he who stopped Zheng Ling and asked Zheng Ling to protect Wei Zipei.
Everyone in the young master's residence was from Qi, and the only one who dared to point an arrow at the queen was Zheng Ling.
"What happened next?" Jiang He asked.
"Later, the King of Qi became furious and asked the imperial army to drag the young master out and beat him, saying that he would beat him until his mind was clear and he gave up the idea of surrender."
I was beaten...
Jiang He felt a slight pain in his heart and clenched his fingers.
Seeing Jiang He's expression, Zheng Ling swallowed what he was about to say and said in a calmer tone: "Then how can the imperial army defeat the young master? The young master's personal army came out to save people, and the young master simply led them to attack Entering the palace is forcing King Qi to abdicate."
"Will King Qi give up?"
"Of course he refused. He called on soldiers and horses from all over the country to go to Kyoto to serve the king. Master, don't tell me, the young master is really powerful. He killed a general. Only then did he frighten the government and the public so that no one dared to move, and he successfully succeeded to the throne."
How can this be considered a success? Jiang He held his heart in his hands, walked slowly behind a few cases, and sat down on his knees.
"Is Zipei okay?" she asked again.
I asked this question nervously, for fear of something happening.
"Okay," Zheng Ling smiled with narrowed eyes, "My wife praised my apprentice for my good archery skills, and said that she would ask me to teach her archery skills when her and the young master's child is born."
Jiang He looked at his triumphant look and couldn't help but laugh.
After all, he is a young man, full of energy and without worries.
Jiang He waved his hand and said, "You go back and have a rest. Since you want to be someone's master, don't neglect your homework. You'll have to make a trip this time and go to the sect manager tomorrow to receive your reward. This is your earned income." Remember to give grandma the first sum of money for safekeeping."
"Grandma cried with joy." Zheng Ling scratched her head and said.
After his figure disappeared at the entrance of the palace, Jiang He opened the letter again and read it carefully.
A short line of words, but derived from a bloody storm.
When I first met Jiang Ben, he was still a child about the same age as Zheng a smile on his face and eyes, he walked over chubbyly, looking like he was in a state of intoxication and paying no attention to other matters.
But now Jiang Ben has a heart for all people and is decisive in killing. He is brave and good at fighting, both civil and military.
The most important thing is that he is willing to risk the disapproval of the world and do rebellious things to seek power and usurp the throne.
Jiang He was both pleased and distressed.
She could only read the short letter over and over again, with a smile on her lips but tears in her eyes.
In the winter of the sixth year of King Yong's reign.
After sweeping across the Chu State, the army only rested for a while before trekking thousands of miles to invade the Yan State.
Yong's army was not afraid of the severe cold, marched day and night, and attacked the capital of Yan with thunderous force.
After capturing King Xi of Yan and killing Prince Dan, the Yan army collapsed.
The Yong State established Yuyang County, Youbeiping County, Liaoxi County, etc. in the Yan region.
The Yan State, which lasted for 700 years, has since disappeared.
In King Yong's Palace, the chimes rang, and beautiful yet solemn dancers danced in the palace.
Members of Yong's royal family and victorious soldiers sat separately.
The tall jade cup with cloud patterns was raised, and everyone drank it down under the singing of the ceremony officer.
"Soldiers have worked hard!"
Zhao Zheng said loudly.
"I would like to congratulate Your Majesty!" the soldiers responded in unison.
After several years of fighting, the unification of China is just a stone's throw away.
The young king looked majestic and looked at his queen.
Jiang He understood, raised his wine cup and said, "I raise a glass to the soldiers."
She was dressed grandly today.
The phoenix crown on the Yaotai bun is eye-catching, and the dark green clothes are embroidered with mountain and river patterns, and there are faintly auspicious animal decorations on them.
Compared with the civil servants, these generals who often studied Jiang He's art of war were more familiar with Jiang raised their glasses with some excitement and sang loudly: "I will thank you, Your Highness, the Queen."
Everyone enjoyed the celebration banquet.
The night was dark and the moon was bright. Zhao Zheng stood up and left the table, holding Jiang He's hand.
"Go for a walk with me," he said.
It had just snowed, and although the corridors leading to the various palaces had been cleaned, there was still a chill outside.
Zhao Zheng tied Jiang He's cloak, held her hand tightly, and led her forward.
It’s not easy to get all the way to where we are today.
Those hesitations and resentments, those dangers and obstacles, those depressing past that kept me awake day and night, only today, I feel it was worth it because I saw hope.
Because the dream is about to come true, it is satisfying and joyful.
Perhaps because of the millet wine, Zhao Zheng talked more than usual.
"Ah He," he said, "the moonlight is so beautiful tonight. The Great Wall in the north and the sea in the south all have such moonlight."
"Ah He," he said, "you are also good-looking. I like to see you wearing Yongguo's clothes. I like you like this, staying with me."
"Ah He," he suddenly stopped, his eyes shining like thousands of stars falling into the sky, and he put his arms around Jiang He's shoulders, "Let me hug you."
The majestic palace stood tall, and under the high eaves, Zhao Zheng held Jiang He tightly in his arms, not wanting to let go for a long time.
How lucky that you are still with me in the end.
Now that the Yan State has been defeated, the next step is to talk about how to deal with the Qi State.
In the court hall, some ministers suggested waiting for the army to rest for a while before attacking Qi next spring.
"After all, Qi State has an army of 40, and the people have become rich and abundant in food and grass these years. I, Dayong, cannot be unprepared."
"I heard that King Ben of Qi mentioned that he wanted to submit to me, Dayong, when he was seeking power and usurping the throne. However, when he succeeded to the throne and trained his troops, he must have just confused our army."
Some ministers also suggested that there is no need to wait any longer and that Linzi, the capital of Qi, can be captured before the New Year.
"There are still 30 troops stationed in Yan State in our army to defeat Yan, and Yan State is very close to Qi State. Those soldiers and horses have adapted to the cold weather and can raid Qi State."
"The so-called all-out effort is to take advantage of the fact that the morale of our Dayong army is at its peak!"
Some ministers just listened to other people's quarrels, kept their mouths closed, and quietly looked at the monarch Zhao Zheng.
For example, Tingwei Li Tonggu.
It doesn't matter whether we attack Qi or when we attack Qi.
Li Tonggu is worried about another thing now.
Sure enough, Zhao Zheng raised his eyes to look at the courtiers and said warmly: "You don't have to worry about this matter."
The court fell into silence.
Zhao Zhengdao: "King Jiang Bi of Qi has sent a letter, promising that he will lead the Qi royal family to welcome him next spring and surrender to me, Dayong."
The courtiers were slightly startled, and then became excited.
He actually surrendered! No more wars, no more casualties, no more drain on the treasury, Qi can be included in the territory of Yong! This is a good thing!
Great thing! However, among the excited courtiers, Li Tonggu frowned slightly, waiting for the monarch's next words.
"The Queen has great merit in this matter."
Sure enough, the king of Yong State said loudly.
The chaotic court finally became quiet.
The courtiers all knelt down to congratulate the king and queen.
Zhao Zheng added: "As for the resettlement of the Qi royal family after their surrender, we will leave it to the imperial censor Feng Jie and the court lieutenant Li Tonggu."
Feng Jie and Li Tonggu agreed in unison.
But Li Tonggu's eyes flashed with cold murderous intent.
Can't wait.
Jiang Ben actually surrendered.
The queen is gaining momentum again.
If they just sit back and do nothing, the Yong Kingdom will be the Yong Kingdom of the Jiang siblings.
Li Tonggu dealt with the courtiers' conversations and returned to his mansion after retreating from the court.
He sat quietly until it got dark and then sent someone to do something.
"Go and tell Zhao Gao," Li Tonggu said in a low voice, "I want to see him."
(End of this chapter)