On the third day of the second month, the Fourth Prince Guang shuo ascended the throne. The new Emperor inherited the throne and used the Hezong's "Qingyuan" era name.
After Emperor Zhaokang ascended the throne, he rejected the Uto's request for peace and thoroughly investigated the remaining members of Prime Minister Xu's faction. He posthumously conferred the title of Wei Xuanzhang, the owner of the Xianchang Dojo, with the posthumous title of "Wen Zheng". The truth of the Mingshui case was revealed to the world.
Xu Jingfu had controlled the court for so many years and conspired with the Crown Prince to oppress the common people. Now that Emperor Zhaokang had ascended the throne, the Xu faction that followed the Crown Prince naturally would not be spared.
The only exception was probably Xu Jingfu's favorite student, the Fourth Young Master of Shi Jin's household. Not long ago, Emperor Zhaokang allowed Chu Zilan's request to resign. After Chu Zilan resigned, he left the Chu family and disappeared from Shuo capital. It was said that someone had seen him at a relay station outside the city. He most likely left Shuo capital. As for where he went, no one knew. However, no one had seen the beautiful maid by his side.
In the courtyard, Qing Mei was feeding Er Mao a cooked bone.
He Yan looked at the harmonious scene between the two of them and was a little stunned.
"Don't tell me you also want to eat that bone?" Someone beside him asked with a hint of ridicule.
He Yan came back to his senses and saw Xiao Jue walk in from outside. He went out early in the morning. The Fourth Prince … should be called Emperor Zhaokang now. Ever since he ascended the throne, he had frequently summoned him.
He Yan understood the Fourth Prince's plan. There were still some remaining members of the Crown Prince's faction in the court. Xiao Jue and Yan He were people that Emperor Zhaokang had decided to put in important positions.
This should be a good thing, but He Yan felt uneasy.
"Something on your mind?" Xiao Jue raised her eyebrows.
"After the Emperor ascended the throne, the matter seemed to have come to an end." He Yan looked at the sky. "But those Uto probably won't let it go. Since they had planned for so many years and worked together with the Crown Prince and Xu Jingfu, now that the Crown Prince and Xu Jingfu had fallen, how could they be reconciled? You also know that from generation to generation, the time when a new Emperor ascends the throne is the most dangerous time. "
With the change of power, the position was still unstable, especially when the people in the imperial court had different opinions. It was easy for others to take advantage of the loopholes. He Yan had also dealt with those Uto before. No matter how he looked at them, they did not seem like the kind of people who would willingly retreat.
"I know," Xiao Jue said calmly.
He Yan looked at him. "How did the Emperor deal with the Wutuo envoys?"
"Previously, the Crown Prince released those people. Now, some of them have been captured, but the news should have spread to Utuo."
"You mean, they're going to make a move soon?"
Xiao Jue smiled and said, "Not bad."
He Yan sighed silently in his heart. Although she was a general, she did not like fighting. Fighting meant blood and sacrifice, and countless people were separated from their families. Especially at this juncture.
Also …
She looked at the man beside her. The man's gaze fell on the yellow dog that was making a fuss in the courtyard. He smiled slightly.
This was a rare moment of peace.
Forget it. She swallowed her words. After a while, she reached out and grabbed Xiao Jue's arm. She said seriously, "Xiao Jue, I want to eat braised pigeon tonight."
"…"
Peaceful days were always short.
Less than ten days after Emperor Zhaokang ascended the throne, the Uto wantonly attacked the Da Wei. They went north along the Xing River.
After decades of planning, the war between the Uto and the Da Wei finally began.
Jiuchuan, Ji County, Yunzi, and Bingjiang were not strong enough. Moreover, the Crown Prince's men had deliberately arranged for them to be taken over by the Uto in just three days. After the Uto broke through the city gates, they massacred everyone in the city. According to those who were lucky enough to escape, corpses were piled up along the banks of the river. Blood dyed the river red.
Emperor Zhaokang was furious and immediately ordered people to suppress the enemy. However, the Da Wei had been emphasizing civil and military power for so many years. Other than General Fengyun and General Feihong, there were not many people that could be used. General Feihong, He Rufei, was still a fake. The Fuyue Army's military power returned to the Imperial Family.
Emperor Zhaokang asked in the imperial court who was willing to lead the army to quell the rebellion. Other than Guide General Yan He and Right Military Governor Xiao Jue, no one came forward. To be more precise, it wasn't that there weren't people. There were also old generals who were willing to take up the sword and mount the horse. Unfortunately, they were too old and couldn't return to the battlefield.
The consequences of the Wei imperial family's many years of comfort and comfort were finally revealed at this moment.
In the throne room, Emperor Zhaokang looked at the civil and military officials below the stairs. His face was gloomy as he sighed. "You are all useless. You cannot protect the Da Wei."
However, someone walked out amidst the silence and said in a clear voice, "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the Fuyue Army to fight against the enemy in Jiuchuan."
A woman wearing a red court robe stood in the middle of the hall. She looked very heroic. She raised her head and looked at the Emperor on the high throne. Her gaze was clear and firm.
This was Marquis Wu An. He Yan was also General Fengyun's wife.
Emperor Zhaokang paused.
In the battle against the Crown Prince, the Xiao family stood on his side. Xiao Jue was also very smart and did not directly participate. Emperor Zhaokang wanted to use Xiao Jue, but he could not give him too much power. After thinking about it, he promoted He Yan.
He Yan was a woman. She was only a Marquis. Being promoted to an official of He Yan was a reward for Xiao Jue, but it also didn't increase the power of the Xiao family to the point that it made people uneasy. Just as the Empress Dowager once said, do not underestimate women. From a certain point of view, the promotion of an official in He Yan was also a kind of check and balance for Xiao Jue.
However, Emperor Zhaokang did not expect He Yan to stand up at this time.
He subconsciously looked at Xiao Jue. At this time, he was trying to catch some emotion on Xiao Jue's face. Unfortunately, the Da Wei's famous Right Army Commander was calm and did not show any emotions.
Could it be that he already knew about this? But if he knew about this, why didn't he mention it to me in private? Why did he wait until now?
He Yan bowed and said, "I have fought against the Uto a few times. May I ask Your Majesty to allow me to lead the army to Jiuchuan."
When it came to fighting against the Uto, she was indeed experienced. Whether it was in Jiyang or the Rundu, Emperor Wenxuan would not have promoted her. But when it came to leading the army …
Before Emperor Zhaokang could speak, a civil official said, "Marquis Wu An, you are only a woman. How can you lead the army to fight against the enemy?"
"Sir, I'm afraid you have forgotten," He Yan's tone was neither servile nor overbearing, "The famous General Feihong was originally a woman."
The minister was rendered speechless.
That's right, wasn't the real General Fei Hong a woman?
Emperor Zhaokang was silent for a while, then said, "This is an important matter. I cannot make a decision casually. Let me think about it before making a decision."
He looked at Xiao Jue.
Up until now, Emperor Zhaokang was not sure if Xiao Jue knew about He Yan's plan. If Xiao Jue supported He Yan's decision, then she would definitely come to him in private. If Xiao Jue asked, Emperor Zhaokang would consider agreeing. If He Yan did not have the ability, the Commander-In-Chief of the Right Army of Da Wei would not easily send his wife to her death.
Of course, the most important point was that just as Concubine Lan said, there was no one in Da Wei. There were only a few outstanding generals who could lead the army. Even if He Yan did not go, who else could?
He smiled bitterly in his heart. He felt that the bright yellow dragon crown on his head was too heavy to wear.
After the court, He Yan followed Xiao Jue outside. Unexpectedly, Yan He followed behind them.
He stopped He Yan, "Hey, are you really going to lead the army to Jiuchuan?"
"Why?" He Yan had something on his mind. He looked at Xiao Jue's back and answered absent-mindedly.
Yan He followed her gaze and thought for a while, then asked, "Does Xiao Huaijin not know about what happened in the court today?"
He Yan did not say anything.
"He Yan, you are really amazing." Yan He understood and looked at her in amazement, "No wonder Xiao Huaijin looked so angry. You did not even discuss such an important matter with him. You acted first and reported later? Good, if you can make Xiao Huaijin so angry, then it seems that even if you really go to Jiuchuan, those Uto will not be your opponent. " He moved to pat He Yan's shoulder and raised his hand. He probably remembered that He Yan was a woman, so he retracted his hand. He looked at He Yan and gloated, "Xiao Huaijin is so angry. Marquis Wu An, I wish you good luck." With that, he swung his sleeves and walked forward.
He Yan was reprimanded by Yan He, but she did not get angry. She did not discuss today's matter with Xiao Jue and directly asked for a conscription in the throne room. She guessed that Xiao Jue was also angry. However … she had many misgivings. She really did not know how to tell Xiao Jue.
At this time, Xiao Jue was already walking towards the Xiao family's carriage outside the palace. He Yan hurriedly followed and entered the carriage herself, sitting together with him. The carriage driver drove the carriage. On the way back to the Xiao family, she occasionally raised her head to look at the person beside her. Xiao Jue's expression was calm. The calmer he was, the more He Yan could feel his anger.
He Yan did not say anything. She still had to think about what to say.
When the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Xiao family's residence, Xiao Jue got off the carriage first and walked inside without looking back. He Yan also jumped down. Perhaps the atmosphere in the carriage was too tense, the kind carriage driver reminded He Yan, "Young Mistress, Young Master's mood is not good today. Why don't you comfort him a little?"
He Yan smiled and said, "Of course."
She followed Xiao Jue all the way into the Xiao family's residence. When she returned to the courtyard, Qing Mei was drying the quilts in the courtyard. When she saw He Yan, she happily said, "Young Mistress — —"
"Shh." He Yan made a shushing gesture and followed Xiao Jue into the residence.
As soon as she entered, she closed the door and was met with Xiao Jue's cold gaze.
He Yan did not say anything and went over to hug him. "Calm down first."
Xiao Jue stood in the room and did not move. He let her hug him and said coldly, "Don't use the same trick every time."
Although there was nothing new, it was good enough that it worked. He Yan cursed in her heart. She did not want to use the same trick every time, but Second Young Master Xiao liked it, so there was nothing she could do.
"Let me explain." He Yan tightly grasped the belt in front of her and said sincerely, "I wanted to tell you, but every time I wanted to say it, I felt that it would ruin the atmosphere. Later, I dragged it out until today. I will say first, I definitely did not act first and report later. Even if I acted first and reported later, the one in the right was the Emperor, not you. Today, I was afraid that if I did not say it, the Emperor would appoint someone else to lead the troops, so I had to speak first. Xiao Jue, "She raised her head and looked at the other person," I really did not do it on purpose. "
Xiao Jue avoided her gaze and said coldly, "Lady He, you are so perfunctory now even when you are lying?"
She even said the words "Lady He". It was obvious that she was really angry. He Yan's heart trembled and she hurriedly said, "Xiao Jue, you are the main general. How can you be prejudiced by first impressions? I really did not lie to you."
She really wanted to say it, but these days were peaceful. Every time she saw Xiao Jue relaxed, she did not want to mention these things.
"Okay, I have some concerns." Seeing that Second Young Master Xiao's attitude was still cold, He Yan honestly admitted her selfish motives, "I … … I don't know how to tell you."
She loosened her grip on Xiao Jue's belt and looked down at her toes like a child who had done something wrong. She said hesitantly, "Uto is in chaos. You want to lead the troops to Yunzi. Yunzi and Jiuchuan are not in the same direction. If I take the initiative to ask the Emperor for permission to lead the troops, and the Emperor agrees, I will have to lead the troops to Jiuchuan alone. "
"You must be very worried."
She glanced at Xiao Jue's face and saw that Xiao Jue was looking down at her. Her eyes lit up, but he quickly turned his head away. He Yan had an idea. She grabbed his hand and looked up at him. She said affectionately, "After I married you, I saw that all the men in Shuo capital were not as considerate as you. You are unique as a husband. You must be worried that a delicate wife like me will be alone outside. If I really lead the troops to Jiuchuan, I'm afraid that you will miss me and worry about me every day. You might even lock me in my room. I am such a delicate girl, I will not see the light of day … … "
She started to talk nonsense again. Xiao Jue was angry and laughed. He looked at her and said, "Lock you in your room?" He sneered, "There is no delicate wife in this world who can break the lock with one punch."
"That's where you misunderstand me." He Yan pointed at his chest. "Although I look strong and mighty, my heart is very weak. For example, when you were angry just now, I was very sad. My heart was broken. "
She said shamelessly. Xiao Jue was speechless. After a while, he said calmly, "Do you think that if you want to lead the troops to Jiuchuan, I will not agree?"
He Yan did not say anything.
He stared at the woman in front of him. He was slightly angry, but in his anger, there was a trace of imperceptible helplessness. Finally, he turned and said, "If you had told me directly, I would not have stopped you."
He Yan looked at his back and stopped smiling. She said in a low voice, "I thought that if it were you, you would let me go with you to Yunzi … …"
"Jiuchuan is close to Mo County. You are familiar with Mo County's terrain. Naturally, you would be more willing to lead the Fuyue Army to Jiuchuan." Xiao Jue's voice was calm. "In Yunzi, you will not be able to fully utilize your strengths."
He Yan was stunned. He turned and looked at He Yan.
His eyes were clear, magnanimous, and as clear as a mirror, reflecting all of her thoughts.
So he knew everything.
He Yan paused and hugged her again. She murmured, "How do you know everything … …"
She was indeed more willing to go to Jiuchuan. She had never been to Yunzi before. If she and Xiao Jue went to Yunzi together, Emperor Zhaokang would definitely send another general to Jiuchuan. But no one was more familiar with Jiuchuan than she was. It was not that she was confident. It could even be said that no one knew how to win a battle in Jiuchuan better than she did.
Currently, Da Wei had no one to use. The battle was slightly slower in Bingjiang. The situation in Jiuchuan, Ji County, and Yunzi was the worst. Even though she knew her own abilities, she was confused by her concern. Xiao Jue was her husband now. He might not be willing to let her lead the troops to a dangerous place alone.
Just like how Madam Xiao always stopped Xiao Zhongwu.
"I said," Xiao Jue's voice came from above. "Do what you want to do. As long as you can do it, it's fine."
He Yan looked up and asked, "You believe that I can do it?"
He snorted, "There's nothing that General He can't do."
He Yan looked at his awkward appearance and laughed out loud.
She had thought that it would be difficult to explain things clearly, but now it was clear in just a few words. He was very tolerant of her. He Yan even felt that some of her thoughts and concerns were laughable.
"However, the Emperor might not directly give me military power." He Yan's smile had only just spread for a moment when she suddenly thought of another matter.
After all, in the eyes of outsiders, even her title of Marquis Wu An was because of Xiao Jue. Even in Jiyang and Rundu, there were Xiao Jue and Li Kuang. She had never led an army to fight a battle alone. If the Emperor directly gave her military power, outsiders might not be convinced.
"I will go to the palace to see the Emperor. The military power of the Fuyue Army will probably be given to you." Xiao Jue said, "But you can only rely on yourself to convince your subordinates."
"Is what you're saying true?" He Yan suddenly became excited.
She had many ways to convince her subordinates. If Xiao Jue could convince Emperor Zhaokang, then this matter was set in stone.
"The Emperor didn't directly reply to you today because he was waiting for my opinion." He smiled, "He doesn't believe you, but he believes me. If I promise you, he will believe in your ability to lead the troops. "
"We are in troubled times. Isn't the Emperor afraid that if he gives me military power, we will have too much power and be a threat to him?" He Yan joked. At this juncture, whoever had military power would have a chance of winning. Although the Crown Prince was no longer here and there was no one in the imperial family who could threaten Emperor Zhaokang, but if a general had too much merit … … since ancient times, it was not something to be happy about.
"Big brother and sister-in-law are still in the capital. Moreover, sister-in-law already has a child of the Xiao family in her belly. In a few years, the Emperor won't suspect the Xiao family."
He Yan's Shi Tou was relieved, but … … she looked at the person in front of her and asked, "I have another question. You said that the Emperor wanted you to promise me. Xiao Jue, do you believe that I can defeat those Uto?"
Xiao Jue seemed to think that her question was ridiculous. He couldn't help but laugh. He turned his head and said lazily, "In heaven and earth, who wouldn't admit defeat when they see you?"
Although the words were said in a mocking tone, there seemed to be a sense of pride and glory in his tone.
He Yan was very happy to hear these words. She stood on her tiptoes and whispered into Xiao Jue's ear, "Same to you, Military Governor Xiao."
"I also believe that you will continue to be victorious."
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