lady, please calm down

On the 23rd, the coalition forces took over Yongle City.

On that day, Xin Qiji's tiger regiment seemed to have other tasks. Without crossing the city, he led the Jin guide east across the Daling River.

That night, Orlewin, who had gained a lot in the battle of Haibei Prefecture, led an army of 300 gold men and cavalry while patrolling on the east bank of the Daling River, and met Wanyan Liang's vanguard for the first time.

After everyone was injured, they quickly retreated to the south bank of the Daling River.

More than 30 miles south of the Daling River is the Xiaoling River, which also flows roughly from northwest to southeast. Yongle City is located on the east bank of the Xiaoling River.

A long and narrow plain area ranging from a dozen to more than 40 miles in width is formed between the two rivers.

The coalition forces did not defend along the river, but they planned to put part of the Jin army into this preset battlefield with rivers in front and behind.

On the 24th, Wan Yanliang's army arrived on the east bank of the Daling River. Seventy thousand troops plus tens of thousands of civilians set up camps that stretched for twenty or thirty miles, which was a spectacular sight.

Before the soldiers and horses were fully arranged, a sentry sent here in advance reported, "Yesterday afternoon, a Han horse army of about 3,000 people had crossed the Daling River and headed to the Liaodong Peninsula in the southeast."

In the current situation, Wan Yanliang's army and the multi-ethnic coalition were facing off across the Daling River, and the roads in and out of the customs had been completely blocked. Under such circumstances, a Han army could not be allowed to wreak havoc outside the customs.

Wanyan Liang immediately ordered his deputy general Wanyan Mouyan to lead 4,000 elite cavalry troops to pursue the Liaodong Peninsula. He must destroy this Han army that had infiltrated the interior and had an unknown purpose.

Wanyan Mouyan accepted the order and passed through Chenzhou, Ningzhou and Fuzhou on the east coast of Liaodong Bay.
Along the way, the people and even the city defenders said: "I did see a Han army, but they circled the city and continued south."

There has been no war in the Liaodong Peninsula for many years. There are only a few token troops stationed in the city, so they dare not pursue them.

Wanyan Mouyan was confused and couldn't figure out what the Han army wanted.

It was not until the pursuit reached Fuzhou that the Han army passed by here the day before and suddenly turned around and headed east to Jinzhou. Wanyan Mouyan secretly thought that something was wrong!
Jinzhou, the only shipbuilding department in Daikin responsible for supervising the construction of sea-going ships is here!
Wanyan Dan, who is now in Nanjing, was bewitched by the Tongxuan Demon Way many years ago. He gathered a large number of craftsmen and boatmen here to build large ships, intending to sail eastward to Fusang and invite the two Nine Heavenly Mysteries to practice dual cultivation in China.
as predicted.

When Wanyan Mouyan chased him to the shipbuilding department outside Jinzhou City on the 27th, the eleven large and small sea-going ships that had been built had long disappeared.

The remaining semi-finished products, as well as the fine wood that had been drying for several years, have been burned to ashes.

The shipbuilders and boatmen who gathered here were also taken away.

Wanyan Mouyan was so angry that he had no choice but to kill the magistrate of Jinzhou who had closed the city gates tightly and did not dare to come to the rescue when Zuobosi was attacked to vent his anger.

Xiao Xin came here to rob the boat!

After succeeding on the 26th, they boarded the ship that night and asked the boatmen to sail the eleven ships to Lulong County on the west coast of the Bohai Sea, adjacent to Shanhaiguan, and berth.

Let’s talk about the front line of the Daling River confrontation.

On the 25th, Wan Yanliang's army erected more than ten pontoon bridges on the Daling River, but the coalition forces did not make any harassment.

The next day, a team of 5,000 Han troops crossed the river and arrived at Yongle City smoothly.

However, when they lined up in dense formation to attack the city, the deafening thunder that could crush people and horses appeared again.

In just a quarter of an hour, Wan Yanliang's cannon fodder team that tried to attack collapsed on the spot.

The Saipuli tribe and Wu Yinshi tribe of the Hezha army who were lying outside the city took advantage of the situation to rush out and chased them all the way to the west bank of the Daling River.

Less than two thousand people fled back to the east coast.

Sai Puli and Wu Yinshi returned to their own formation after calling for formation across the river.

During the First World War in Hebei last year, the rumors about the Thunder Cannon had long been known among the Jin Kingdom's senior officials. Wanyan Liang used this to confirm that there was such a Qi Kingdom artifact in Yongle City, but it suddenly stopped.

They have been building a fortress on the east bank of the river for several days, and they have a posture of fighting a protracted war.

This move suited Chen Chu's wishes.

Although the thunder cannon is powerful, it is heavy and difficult to transport and is not suitable for field combat.

Since Wan Yanliang wants to waste it, then he should waste it.

Once Chen Chu has completely digested the Jin Kingdom's Nanjing and Zhongjing roads, and has supplies from North China and Huaibei, coupled with a population advantage of more than ten times, there will always be a day when Wan Yanliang will be overthrown.

On the 27th, after learning that Xiao Xin had successfully completed his mission, Chen Chu temporarily handed over the defense of Haibei and Yongle to Zhou Liang. On the 28th, he joined the remaining defenders in Zhongjing, Gao Cunfu, Guoshi Tongxuan, and Nanjing Shangshu Provincial Prime Minister Han Qixian. and others went to Lulong County.

On the first day of April, accompanied by Wang Mingzu, the magistrate of Lulong County, a group of people inspected the sea-going ship that Xiao Xin had just snatched at Jieshi Port.

The largest of them was built to the specifications of the emperor's royal ships and was called the 'Shenzhou'.

The Shenzhou is nearly thirty feet long and more than seven feet wide, and can carry more than two thousand stones.

Because it was prepared for the emperor, the cabins were far more spacious and luxurious than ordinary ships.

The royal cabin not only has a flower hall and a side hall, but also a dragon bed with a width of one foot in the sleeping cabin, with a dragon carved on the bedside and a phoenix on the bed.

After Taixu followed Chen Chu inside, he was amazed again and again, as if he didn't know that this Shenzhou was specially built for the emperor, and suggested: "This ship is so powerful that it can be the flagship of the King of Chu!"

These words were obviously transgressive, but several people present seemed not to notice. Han Qixian seemed to be upset because Tongxuan had brought up the matter, and he regretted not saying it first.

Wang Mingzu, the magistrate of Lulong County, who stood next to Chen Chu as the host, was also a local Han Chinese.

He was a native of Liao more than 20 years ago, and later became a citizen of Jin. Now, he has no problem becoming a native of Qi.

At present, the general situation is that the King of Chu of Qi State is at the peak of his powers. The once powerful Jin State suffered a huge defeat last year. Now it is showing a bit of decline due to the sudden civil strife.

Maybe, this land of Youyan will change its doors again in the near future.

In this case, you should take this opportunity to get close to the King of Chu.

Then he bowed and said: "Your Majesty, although our Lulong County is not rich, this is the starting point where the First Emperor sent Xu Fu to go to sea to find the elixir; three miles away from this port is the Jieshi Mountain where Wei Wu's legacy was left. Lu Long is not visible, but he has the aura of an emperor. If you are interested, may I accompany you to Jieshi Mountain?"

A county magistrate of the Jin Kingdom actually kept calling foreign ministers "Prince", which was really disgusting.

What about the 'imperial spirit'? This magistrate Wang is actually more impatient than me. Taixu looked at the other person with a smile and thought to himself.

Feeling that he was one step behind again, Han Qixian hurriedly said: "I have heard long ago that Your Majesty is the master of poetry in the world. Please ask Your Majesty to climb the mountain and leave poems to prevent Cao Cao from being the only one to dominate this place!"

There was a burst of praise all around.

Chen Chu laughed, led everyone out of the cabin, and climbed up Jieshi Mountain to the north.

This Jieshi Mountain is the remnant of Yanshan Mountain extending to the Bohai Sea. Although it is not high, it is said to be steep.

After reaching the top, as far as the eye can see is the vast sea and endless waves.

The April sea breeze blows against my face, causing my hair to fly and my clothes to flutter.

It's like being in a fairyland.

Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, thousands of miles of sea waves, all come into view.

It took Chen Chu nearly ten years to walk all the way from Qifengling in Tongshan Mountain.

Especially eleven years after Fuchang, they took advantage of the chaos to occupy Tokyo and encroached on the Qi Kingdom. The following year, they fought with the Jin people on Hebei Road, and today they have stationed themselves in the Nanzhong and other capitals of the Jin Kingdom.
For a moment, Chen Chu went from scene to emotion, and a surge of pride arose in his heart.

Under the praise of many officials and local gentry, Xiao Chen borrowed another song from his old man.

Just listen to him reciting with great energy: "Heavy rain falls on the quiet swallows, white waves surge into the sky, fishing boats are outside Qinhuangdao, and there is no vast ocean. Do you know where to go? Thousands of years ago, Wei Wu whipped his whip, and there is a posthumous chapter on Jieshi in the east. The warm spring breeze is here again, changing the world."

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The spring breeze blew on their faces, and the dozen or so people following Chen Chu were stunned for a moment.

At first, he was shocked by the high quality of the song "Lang Tao Sha" that King Chu recited casually.

Secondly, it is the last sentence, 'The warm spring breeze has changed the world again.'

The King of Chu made no secret of his intention to change the dynasty!
Han Qi saw that everyone was stunned, and finally seized this opportunity and said loudly: "Okay! The words of the King of Chu are powerful and majestic! Compared with Wei Wu, it is slightly better! It will become an eternal masterpiece!"

With him taking the lead, everyone quickly gave up their strange ideas, and all kinds of disgusting and heart-wrenching compliments were heard.

Wang Mingzu, the magistrate of Lulong County, was the most direct, "Okay! Our county has added another masterpiece that will be handed down from generation to generation. Come on, please inscribe King Chu's poem "Lang Tao Sha" on the stone wall so that future generations can admire it!"

In the afternoon, Chen Chu, surrounded by many officials, went to Lulong County for a banquet.

The third day of April.

After several days of trekking, a carriage finally arrived at the station of the 1st Guards Regiment outside Lulong County.

After Ru'er jumped out of the car and asked the sergeant on duty outside the camp to pass the news, she walked back to the carriage excitedly and a little worried, opened the curtain, and Cai Hua, who was sleeping with her eyes closed inside, opened her eyes and said tiredly: "Are you here? "

"Well, I've already asked someone to notify the prince." Ru'er said hurriedly.

At this time, Cai Hua's face was slightly pale and she looked much more haggard than usual.

Ru'er couldn't help but become more worried, and complained in a low voice: "Sanniang, you are asking for trouble! No matter it is Yunong or the princess, no one is as bad as you, and you will vomit even the smallest thing you eat!" But he has traveled hundreds of miles to find the prince."

The master and servant have been together for many years. Ru'er has already figured out the temperament of the third lady, and she is full of resentment but not afraid when she speaks.

But this time, Cai Hua didn't look angry at all, and even laughed, "You know nothing! Of course I have to tell him personally about such a big thing!"

Thinking of her thoughts these past few days, Cai Hua couldn't help but sigh.

Over the years, I have taken many decoctions to regulate my body, prayed to many gods, and worshiped Buddhas, but nothing has worked.

Since last year, seeing Ji'er growing up, Cai Hua's thoughts have calmed down, and she has made plans to have no heirs for the rest of her life.

Unexpectedly, just when she gave up hope, things suddenly changed.
In mid-February, Cai Hua spent a few days with Chen Chu in Hejian Mansion.

In early March, the monthly letter that was supposed to arrive was delayed.

I thought it was because it was not on time this time, but it was not until the end of the month when Cai Hua didn't see it coming that she quietly asked a doctor to check her pulse.

Before the diagnosis and treatment, Cai Hua deliberately lowered her psychological expectations to avoid another disappointment.

Therefore, when the doctor felt the pulse and said, "Congratulations, madam, we are happy!" Ru'er was as excited as a monkey, jumping up and down in the room.

Cai Hua was extremely calm at that time and even asked the doctor to take her pulse again.

The diagnosis of 'Xi Pulse' is almost an entry-level level of difficulty.

The doctor would never make a mistake in his diagnosis. It was obvious that the woman was dressed luxuriously, so he followed his instructions and made another diagnosis.

The result was naturally the same as the first time.

This time, after getting confirmation, Cai Hua sat on the chair for a long time, then hugged Ru'er and burst into tears.
This made Ru'er cry with Sanniang. That night, Ru'er asked Cai Hua to return to Huaibei immediately tomorrow to have the baby.

Cai Hua promised well at that time, but after spending a sleepless and exciting night, she insisted on coming to Chen Chu to tell him the news in person.

Ru'er was reluctant at first, thinking that she would just let him know in a letter.

But once Cai Hua becomes stubborn, how can Ru'er be able to control her?
On March 26, Cai Hua and his party set out. As soon as they were on the road, the symptoms of joy suddenly became severe.

If you vomit whatever you eat, it will be better if you only drink thin soup.

Ke Jing drank some thin rice porridge. Ru'er was worried that Cai Hua wouldn't be able to hold on, so she made some chicken soup and fish soup, but Cai Hua didn't touch a drop.
Ru'er knew the reason. It was because when the princess gave birth to twins, it didn't go well, and the third lady made the ambition to "be a vegetarian for the rest of her life."

An angry Ru'er scolded: "Everyone says that the third lady is too scheming. I think you are the stupid one in the back house of this prince's palace!"

Outside the camp gate.

Master Caihua and his servant didn't wait long when they saw the eldest son walking out in a hurry.

Seeing this, Ru'er was surprised and said: "Commander Yao, isn't the prince in the camp?"

The eldest son said, "Brother Chu went to the city for a banquet."

"When will the prince come back?" Ru'er asked.

The eldest son hesitated for a moment and said truthfully, "Maybe we'll stay in the city at night."

Ru'er hadn't heard anything unusual yet, but Cai Hua in the carriage frowned. She knew Brother Chu. For many years, Brother Chu had always eaten and lived with his brothers and never left the military camp as long as he was fighting abroad.

Then, Cai Hua stuck her head out of the car window and said, "Eldest son, has the prince been living in the city these days?"

"Uh, third lady."

"Tell the truth, has the prince always lived in the city?"

"The day before yesterday, Brother Chu returned to the military camp after being drunk. But he did not return yesterday."

"Has he been attending banquets every day lately?"

"Uh." Huaibei's number one fierce general brother, the enemy of ten thousand people, Yao Meili, was actually a little nervous when Cai Hua stared at her with those foxy eyes, "Brother Chu is also doing it for official business. Officials from the Kingdom of Jin from surrounding prefectures and counties are visiting one after another. Brother Chu always I can’t help but see you.”

This set of words to cover up Brother Chu had no effect in front of Cai Hua. She only saw her thinking for a moment, and then said: "Where is the prince in the city now?"

"Sister-in-law, what are you going to do? Brother Chu is really just doing this for business."

"Are you so scared! Can I still eat him?"

At dusk.

In Lulong County, in a courtyard belonging to the county magistrate Wang Mingzu, a banquet has been going on for a while.

Sitting in the middle and at the top was naturally the King of Chu of Qi who was stationed on Zhongjing Road with his army. Gao Cunfu, who was left behind in Zhongjing, and Tongxuan, the national master, were sitting on the left and right.

Below, Han Qixian, Wang Mingzu and officials from surrounding prefectures and counties lined up on both sides.

After three drinks, the atmosphere gradually became warmer.

Wang Mingzu didn't know where he got some jars of Caizhouchun, a specialty of Huaibei and produced by Luliuwei Farm Reclamation.

Lulong is located in a remote area and is not a famous city. Being able to find the fine wine from the hometown of the King of Chu shows his sincerity.
Han Qi first took a sip of Caizhouchun, and the clear wine tasted spicy, so he gulped.

Although this wine was very popular with the Jin people, Han Qi couldn't get used to the strong wine that was as sharp as a knife in the mouth, so he put down the glass and praised: "Ah! This wine is very beautiful. It is indeed produced in Huaibei! This good product from Huaibei, Everything is exquisite, just like a famous figure in Huaibei, leading the world! "

With Huaibei wine, I praised the Huaibei people. Chen Chu was the only Huaibei person present at the moment.

Not only did he praise his hometown, but he also praised himself. Chen Chu, who was slightly smoked, couldn't help but laugh.

Underneath, naturally there was another continuous stream of flattery.

Before setting off for the expedition, Chen Jingyan seriously tried to persuade him to enter. Now that he has arrived in the capital of the Kingdom of Jin, not only is the war going smoothly, but officials from all over the country are quite willing to surrender.

Brother Chen, I'm a little confused.

This sign has already appeared in the imperial city of Nanjing in the Kingdom of Jin.

Just when everyone was praising Huaibei, Gao Cunfu suddenly sighed and said: "Huaibei wine, when it comes here, can moisturize everyone's hearts. But the people in Huaibei have been away from their hometown for a long time, but they can't stop feeling homesick!"

Everyone was confused and didn't understand what Gao Cunfu wanted to say. Chen Chu also turned his head and looked over, wondering: "Master Gao, what do you mean?"

Gao Cunfu sighed again, "A few years ago, Qi was in turmoil and many people were displaced. A pair of twin girls were stranded in Zhongjing and were rescued by my wife. Now they have been raised for ten years and are now sixteen years old and have grown into beautiful young ladies. But the two girls are not from the north after all, and they often miss their hometown in Huaibei. I can't bear to see them. If it is convenient for the King of Chu, can you bring the sisters back with you when you return?"

As soon as these words came out, could the officials below understand what was going on?
According to what Gao Cunfu said, he adopted a pair of six-year-old twins from Huaibei ten years ago. Could these two women be gods?

After thousands of miles, can we safely walk from Huaibei to Zhongjing?
It was obvious that he was giving a woman to the King of Chu!

But Gao Cunfu's reason of "asking the King of Chu to take them back home" is not unwise!

Not only does it sound nice to say, but after returning home, the two women can use the excuse that "they have been away from home for too long and can't remember where home is" to stay with the King of Chu.

It not only gave King Chu a good reputation, but also gave him beauty!

high! It’s really high!

As he spoke, Gao Cunfu clapped his hands, and two girls wearing plain white gauze clothes with almost identical postures and strides entered.

"Slave Poetry"

"Nu Huayi, I have met the King of Chu."

The two spoke at the same time, their voices sounding like the cry of an oriole.

Gao Cunfu glanced at the King of Chu with his peripheral vision, and then said: "Poetry and painting, look up."

The two women raised their heads timidly.

The room seemed to suddenly become a little brighter, and some inexperienced officials could not hold back their breath.

Candlelight shames beautiful face.

The bright eyes are timid and the eyebrows are affectionate.

They are indeed a pair of stunning beauties in the world, and what is even more valuable is that they are a pair of twins.
Here, Gao Cunfu chuckled and said: "Poetry and painting are twins, and there is quite a connection between sisters. For example, if poetry is scratched by a kitten, painting will hurt; if painting is tired, poetry will also feel sleepy. .”

Oops, this sentence immediately attracted the souls of all men.

Some old people immediately thought that if they had sex with one of the sisters at night, what would the other one look like?

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Gao Cunfu smiled again and said: "Poetry and painting, let's dance a song for the King of Chu."

Behind the screen, the musicians immediately played exotic Hu Xuan dance music.

Youshizhong.

Cai Hua got off the car outside Wang Mingzu's villa. Xiao Yi, who was waiting outside, was stunned when he saw someone. Before he could react, Cai Hua had already walked in with Ru'er.

Just after passing the front house, the sound of silk and bamboo in the second main hall can be clearly heard.

"Sister-in-law, please slow down."

Ru'er, who was trotting next to her, glanced at Cai Hua, who had a cold face, and whispered: "Sister, don't be angry, be careful of the baby in your belly."

Hearing this, Cai Hua slowed down her steps, then turned to smile at Ru'er, "Don't worry, I won't be angry over such a trivial matter."

Ruer felt relieved now.

Outside the main hall, a white-haired rat was on duty, but when Lao Bai saw Cai Hua, the latter had already walked to the door.

Although Lao Bai reacted faster than Xiao Yi, he didn't dare to forcefully stop Cai Hua.

"Empress Cai." Lao Bai stood in front of Cai Hua, bowed and clasped his fists.

Cai Hua moved sideways to bypass Lao Bai and walked straight into the hall.

Inside the hall, the lights are brightly lit.

Two graceful women are dancing to the music
The Jin officials sitting at the door had noticed the beautiful woman who suddenly entered, thinking that this was another "Huaibei fellow" arranged by Gao Cunfu for the King of Chu.

I can't help but feel sour and jealous.

The musicians behind the screen naturally couldn't see Cai Hua, but they were still playing hard.

Cai Hua stood in the hall for two breaths. She probably felt that if she spoke now, she would be silenced by the crowd's conversation and music, so she turned around and walked to a Jin official.

Tonight's banquet adopts the Wei and Jin Dynasty's style of sharing meals for the sake of arty elegance, with each person having a separate low table.

The official looked at the beautiful woman who came suddenly, confused.

"Are you full?" Cai Hua asked.

"Yeah." The official nodded subconsciously.

"Then I'll lend you the table!"

Cai Hua very politely leaned over and grabbed a corner of the low table and shook it violently.

The low table flew out together with the wine utensils, dishes, cups and plates.

'Jingle, clank, crackle.'

For a time, the sound of the clinking of metal drinking utensils and the shattering of porcelain cups and plates on the floor overwhelmed all conversation and music.

The music stopped.

Everyone turned their heads and looked at the beautiful woman in red who had appeared here in astonishment.

"The party is over, let's go back to our homes and find our mothers."

Cai Hua raised her head slightly and stared at Chen Chu, who was sitting in the middle of the hall. (End of this chapter)