Originally it was Mid-Autumn Festival today, but when the Emperor Daxing went to immortal, the city was unprecedentedly deserted and dull. After the edict was read out, the noisy people also stopped. They continued to sing too often and ceremonial funerals. All day long, all the people were exhausted. In particular, Zhao Ziyan and the others did not know how long they had been kneeling. When it was over, both knees were bruised and swollen, and her legs were already stagnating in Qi and blood, which appeared to be particularly serious.

When it was finally over, Fu Yanqing seemed to be in a hurry while pushing her. Zhao Ziyan naturally knew what she was anxious for, and turned his head and said, "Qing'er, I'm okay, don't worry."

Fu Yanqing still didn't slow down, and entered the Chonghua Hall. The maids on the left and right knelt down quickly: "I have seen the regent!"

Zhao Ziyan was slightly stunned, but it was the decree just announced in the morning, and the reaction in the palace was too quick. Zhao Ziyan waved his hand, motioned them to get up, and then whispered softly: "Don't be called the regent from now on, I'm not used to it."

The eunuchs and palace ladies were a little stunned. They didn't know how to answer the conversation. If they weren't called the regent, they couldn't call your Royal Highness again.

Seeing them panic, Fu Yanqing said, "Go and bring the medicinal soup up here, so you can leave. You don't need to wait for you here." Zhao Ziyan is probably not used to so many people waiting, and she is used to doing these things, and leave it to others. worried.

She hugged Zhao Ziyan on the soft couch and sat down. She rolled up her trouser legs and looked at the bruised and swollen knees. Fu Yanqing couldn't help but sighed, frowning tightly. The warm fingers touched the skin lightly, shaking slightly, only dared to rub it gently.

Zhao Ziyan hurriedly said, "It's okay, I am guarding with internal strength, and it looks scary, it doesn't matter."

Fu Yanqing was a little annoyed, and his subordinates suddenly used force, causing Zhao Ziyan to tremble slightly: "Is it protected by internal force?" After speaking, she gritted her teeth, covered her palm, and rubbed her internal force slowly. A moment later, he muffled and said: "I will leave you today, and enter the mausoleum tomorrow. If you still don't care about yourself like this, you can let those palace ladies take care of you from now on, I won't come, just as you are."

Zhao Ziyan hurriedly made no mistakes, and said pitifully, "I am obedient, don't ignore me."

Fu Yanqing snorted slightly and watched the maid bring the medicinal soup, and then told them to prepare some porridge. These people were ordered by Li Sheng to personally arrange them, and they are still considered reliable now. Soaking Zhao Ziyan's feet, she lowered her head and concentrated on rubbing Zhao Ziyan's legs.

Zhao Ziyan looked at her, and then warmly said, "Qing'er, how is your father?" The southwest Qiang invaded, and Fu Huai has been on the expedition with troops for two months. Now Fu Yanqing is here, and I am afraid that he will also miss that side.

Fu Yanqing smiled: "Father is very powerful. The Qiang people have retired in a row these times and the southwest is safe. I have written to him and told him to pay attention to Xiao Tuo's movement in the west. Now I want to come to him and he knows what happened in the capital."

Zhao Ziyan was a little silent, and then said after a moment: "Qing'er also thinks Xiao Tuo will turn back?"

Fu Yanqing sighed: "Xiao Tuo is not a good person. He only values ​​profit. Now that all his plans fall short, how could he be willing to stand still and fight in the Western Territory with Tugu? He has complained long ago. I am afraid the worst result will be. He will rebel."

Zhao Ziyan's heart sank slightly and said in a low voice, "This is what I worry about the most. Before leaving Yizhou, I sent the disciples of the Ghost Tower to Yizhou, stared at Xiao Tuo closely, and reminded Shen Shaoling that Xiao Tuo was defended. But now Far water can’t save the near fire. Yizhou’s defense force is only 30,000, plus other troops to defend everywhere, and it’s not more than 50,000 at full capacity. Tuyuhun dispatched nearly 100,000 troops this time, and Xiao Tuo’s army of the West Expedition brought along. There are two hundred thousand. Once he turns back, or even colludes with the Tuyuhun and Qiang people, the threat to Daxia can be imagined."

Speaking of this, both of them are a little dull in their hearts. Fu Yanqing was silent for a long time, but in the end she said with a chuckle: "Well, we have frowned for a day today. It is good that we have a good idea of ​​the matter, and don't worry too much. These few days are in Beijing. A wanted warrant was posted, and a reward was offered for arresting Liao Quan, Xiao Guifei, and Zhao Mojian. The capital is already under martial law, at least it can guarantee that their mother and daughter will not want to meet each other for the time being."

After Zhao Ziyan clicked on it, watching her wipe the water stains on herself, she stretched out her hand to pull the person up, and hugged her in a low voice: "Today was originally Mid-Autumn Festival. As a result, you worked so hard with me."

Fu Yanqing laughed softly: "Speaking stupid again, I am not following you, this is the matter of the two of us, you must not forget what you said."

Zhao Ziyan's eyebrows were crooked, and he leaned over and kissed her: "I won't forget it for a lifetime." After all, they are in mourning, and the two of them just tasted and stopped. After dinner, Zhao Ziyan did not shy away from other people, and had to drag Fu Yanqing to accompany her. She slept with no dreams all night, and she enjoyed a rare peace.

Due to the turbulent situation, the funeral of Emperor Jing was a little hasty. Two days later, a ceremony was held, and Zhao Xun was officially designated as the crown prince and Zhao Ziyan as the regent. Officials of all sizes were rewarded for their merits and participated in the severe punishment of conspiracy. The ruling and the opposition are clear, finally returning to peace. The Xiao family's forces in the capital were almost completely controlled, and Yang Shuo was eventually found dead on the bed of his concubine, causing a serious disturbance, which eventually calmed down.

On August 19 of this year, what Zhao Ziyan worried about finally happened. Xiao Tuo, together with the governor of Jiangdu, the governor of Kuizhou, and the governor of Langzhou, supported the army to rebel, supported Zhao Mojian as the emperor, and defeated the regent Zhao Ziyan to try to usurp the throne and control the government. Listed the ten major crimes and began to march northward.

Xiao Tuo gave up Yizhou City and captured the land of Shu. The defense troops in the middle of Shu retreated to Jianmen and Shu Road, relying on the natural dangers of Jianmen and Shu Road to resist the attack of 200,000 troops. It's just that Tuyuhun, who has no checks and balances, drove straight in, breaking through the three levels of Yizhou all the way, and seizing the city of Yizhou. For a time, the entire summer was in chaos.

The imperial court did not rest on this. The behavior of Zhao Mojian and others had already been publicized in Beijing. This time the capital literati and guest have once again issued a condemnation, saying that Xiao Tuo will not care about the safety of Daxia, colluding with Tuyuhun to harm his compatriots, and support the killing. The guilty conspiracy of sinners is the king, unfaithful, unfilial and unrighteous. The harsh and sharp words were also a sensation.

Both sides have continued to speak and write, and the war ahead is also endless. Although Zhao Mojian said that he did not have reason, Xiao Tuo has now assembled an army of 300,000 people. Together with the Tuyuhun and Qiang people who are pressing hard from behind, the victory or defeat of this battle is unpredictable.

In addition, the large number of refugees who broke the Yellow River had already endured it to the extreme, and the repeated incidents in Jingzhao Mansion and Hexi Mansion made Li Fu miserable.

Seeing Li Fu and Doctor Yu Shi Li Jin in a hurry, Zhao Ziyan and Fu Yanqing were still calm and relaxed. Li Fu had no choice but to say, "My lord, you are saying something." It was also early today, watching the arguing underneath.

Zhao Ziyan smiled and said, "Master Li, don't be impatient. Although the situation is urgent, it should not be too bad. Just listen to me."

When the ministers came out of the Chonghua Hall, the spring breeze was all over their faces. Li Fu smiled extraordinarily happily, and said: "The younger generation is terrible. It's really too old to accept it."

Xue Heng's expression was also flying high: "It seems that the master's vision at the time was really good."

Looking at Zhao Ziyan, Fu Yanqing couldn't help but want to laugh: "Look at Mrs. Li, the happy beard trembles."

Zhao Ziyan's eyes dangled: "If it weren't for you, it would be difficult to make this move." After she said that, she softly looked at Zhao Xun, who bowed her head and thought hard, and whispered, "Xun'er, did you understand?"

Zhao Xun raised his head and focused again, his eyes full of admiration: "Aunt Huang and Sister Su are amazing."

Zhao Ziyan's expression was slightly stiff, and he reached out his hand and flicked his forehead: "Who allowed you to call her sister, isn't this messy?"

Zhao Xun's face was reddened: "What's that called?"

Zhao Ziyan was also stunned, calling her aunt too weird. Fu Yanqing was only twenty-one. He was so called Xian Lao. Seeing that the first and the minor were tangled up, Fu Yanqing couldn't help laughing.

"Okay, don't worry about it. His Royal Highness can't call my sister. You are the prince, just call me by name."

Zhao Xun glanced at Zhao Ziyan, shook his head, and whispered: "Aunt Huang will be angry." Although he is small, he can see clearly that the sister in front of him is very important in the eyes of Aunt Huang. In the past, someone in the palace belittled herself. She doesn't care, but if she provokes Sister Su, Aunt Huang will be a little harsh, and the people in Chonghua Hall are very respectful to Sister Su.

Zhao Ziyan helpless: "People are big and small, so I'm not angry. I haven't finished my homework today. Let's go to lunch first, and then finish my homework, you know?"

"Xun'er knows." Zhao Xun has always been very obedient. After he was established as the prince, Zhao Ziyan asked Li Fu and a bachelor to be his teachers, and he had a lot of homework every day. But he was never lazy, usually Zhao Ziyan was afraid that he would be tired and asked him to rest regularly.

In the morning of the next day, Zhao Xun sat in the hall, and Zhao Ziyan sat in a wheelchair on the right.

The servant of the Ministry of War participated in the performance: "Go to the king, Jianmen Shudao sent several urgent reports requesting court support. Xidu, Jiangling Prefecture, and Qianzhou were also attacked and could not resist. Forget the King to make a quick decision." Although Zhao Xun is sitting in the hall now, it is Zhao Ziyan who can really make the decision, so the prince is now only Xi Zheng.

"His Royal Highness, you have finished reading the ones that you asked you to look at yesterday."

Zhao Ziyan didn't answer him directly, but asked Zhao Xun instead.

Zhao Xun was a little nervous but still said calmly: "I'm finished."

"Now Xiao Tuo led an army of 200,000 to besiege Jianmen Shu Road, vainly attempting to completely seize Shu land as a barrier. Jiangdu, Kuizhou, and Langzhou are all located in the eastern part of Shu, separated from Jiangling Mansion and Qianzhou. Your Highness knows. , Why do they want to take down Jiangling Mansion and Qianzhou?"

Zhao Xun’s mind turned extremely fast. Yesterday, Huang’s aunt just told him how important Shu Zhong played a role in each dynasty. Now this question is clearly a test of him. He bowed his head in thought, and then said: “Shu The central terrain is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the Jianmen Shu Road is even more difficult to conquer. What has been broken after occupying the Shu land in the past dynasties all came from the Chu land, that is, Langzhou and Jiangling Mansion. They wanted to seize the land and then control it. Chudi thought that the door could not be held firmly?"

His voice is not small, but he is not very confident. The smile on Zhao Ziyan's face grew thicker, and the ministers who were originally dissatisfied underneath listened to them, and finally shut their mouths honestly. I secretly lamented the regent's willfulness and turned the court into a school, but I also admired the little majesty in my heart. The future of this son should not be underestimated.

After finishing talking, Zhao Ziyan said: "My sirs, you said, if the troops are transferred to Jiangling Mansion, how long will it take for the imperial guards to rush over?"

Zuo Zhonglang General Lin Yufan said: "Day and night, at least half a month."

"Half a month, when the reinforcements arrive, Jiangling Mansion will be broken." Zhao Ziyan said lightly, and suddenly there was no sound.

"Then what if you don't send the court army?" Zhao Xun was inspired just now and had been thinking about the things he had learned before. He suddenly discovered that there was someone who could save Jiangling.

As soon as Zhao Xun spoke, Li Fu and others raised their brows and shook their heads secretly. This monarch was indeed a slippery head. Yesterday, he arranged for them to explain the history of the topography of central Shu to the prince carefully. This was to spread this game of chess and let His Royal Highness mention the southwest. Wang, but she was a lot more straightforward.

"His Royal Highness meant that the Southwest King had previously commanded the army of the West?" Before the King of Southwest resigned from Shuaiyin, the army of the West was in a haze. Emperor Jing was worried about trusting the generals, and no one could completely lead the army, so he changed defense with Xiao Tuo. Now guarding in the southwest, fighting with the Qiang and Yi people is full of joy.

"good."

"It's just that the King of Southwest didn't lead troops for many years, and the 300,000 army was handed over to him? Moreover, when the first emperor was on the throne..." The Shangshu of the Ministry of War did not dare to say clearly, after all, the first emperor never said clearly.

Zhao Ziyan glanced at the Shangshu Book of the Ministry of War, and said straightly: "An eagle will never forget to fly, but after a few years of rest, I believe him."

So the southwestern king Fuhuai was in danger and was ordered to command the southwest army and hurried to rescue. However, a discerning person discovered that the king of Southwest had already set off camp within three days after the imperial court ordered. Seven days later, he encircled Langzhou and relieved the difficulties of Jiangling. This capital destiny cannot arrive in three days. Although there is a guess in his heart, No one dared to say anything after seeing the methods of the regent.

Originally, Zhao Mojian also sent people to contact Fu Huai, thinking that he could draw on the Southwest King through the six-year relationship with Fu Yanqing in the palace. Once he wins Fu Huai's support, Zhao Ziyan will undoubtedly lose! But what could have been that Zhao Ziyan dared to hand over 300,000 troops from the southwest to Fu Huai directly, and Fu Huai did not hesitate to send troops to fight back. Had it not been for the containment of Tuyuhun's army and the help of an expert, Xiao Tuo had almost been trapped to death in Shu, but now he has also fled in embarrassment.

There is also an obituary issued with Fu Huai’s order, the Yellow River bursts with refugees, young people who join the army voluntarily, defenders of the country, twenty taels of silver, and those with a family, five points to fight with food! And the Sheng family should be ordered by the regent, the food purchased by the victims will be sold at a reduction of two levels before the disaster, and the court will build a dam to help the disaster! At the same time, two levels of taxes are reduced and exempted in various places to allow the people to recuperate.

As soon as this order was issued, the already hungry refugees flocked to join the army. Thanks to Dade, the prestige of the regent became even higher among the people. There are no longer a minority of people who volunteer to join the army in each city, especially in the prefectures and counties that have been invaded by the Tuyuhun and Qiang people. It is self-evident that the people's aspirations for a while.

The author has something to say: the plot also needs to be written a lot, π_π, I want to get bored and crooked

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