Yi Song

Chapter 282 The red flag at home does not fall

Liu Guozhang returned to Liu's Mansion in Xuanhuafang, which was deserted.

I entered the city at dusk yesterday and prepared to meet Zhao Ji this morning. I also exchanged information with colleagues in Bianjing. I was so busy that I couldn't take care of things at home.

Now that he had some free time, Liu Guozhang called Lao Ding over.

"Old Ding, where is the fifth lady?"

"Mr. Lang, the fifth lady has returned to Houde Palace."

"Oh, when?"

"The day before yesterday. I took Yingxiu and Xiniang with me, and also took Lady Xue Liu to Houde Palace."

The Fifth Lady's jealousy can already be smelled.

Fortunately, he did not send back Tieli Zhenzhu, Hela Dalan and Dehong Jiayun.

understand.

Ban Naoji was also stationed there.

"Xue Yanchai? Xue Jinchai's fourth sister?"

Tieli Zhenzhu is the sister of Tieli Bunu, Heladalan is the daughter of the leader of the Zhajila tribe, and Dehong Jiayun is the daughter of the leader of the Hongjila tribe who is closest to the Zhenwu tribe. They are the three most beautiful flowers on the grassland. flowers.

Zha Zhilan is a die-hard member of the Zhenwu Department, and the little prince Tieli is Zhenwuhuan's best friend.

So Liu Guozhang placed the three Ketun in Daqingcheng (Hurhot) at the foot of Yinshan Mountain and on the bank of Jinhe River, and selected a group of chamberlains captured from Xingqing Mansion in Western Xia to serve them.

As a result, the three tribes became the biggest contributors to the rise of the Zhenwu tribe. They were assigned a lot of pastures, people, cattle and sheep, and their close leaders and warriors became the new rich of thousands of households.

Preliminary judgment shows that she has a mission - to be an agent sent by the Xixia Jiangchen Group in Bianjing City to help them keep an eye on the movements of the DPRK and China.

As long as you don't cross the line, turn a blind eye.

Give it to Zhen Wuhuan, it’s not okay if you don’t accept it!
Before switching to Liu Guozhang, Zhen Wuhuan once wanted to ask someone to send the three beauties back to Bianjing. We are all bedfellows, and we cannot hide many things. It is better not to hide them, so as not to become suspicious.

"Li Qingzhao? I remember she was the daughter-in-law of former Prime Minister Zhao Gong."

Xue Yanchai's situation was reported by a secret agent.

Mei Liji, Menggu and other tribes formed an anti-Zhenwu coalition, and Hongji's tribe also got involved. He struck back at the critical moment and became a major contributor to the victory of the Zhenwu tribe.

But then I thought about it, and the secret message I received said that sending back one Xue Jinchai after the war was over has already made Zhao Wuniang very unhappy. Sending three more will cause a stir!
Before fighting the outside world, you must first settle the inside, and the stability of the inner house should be the first priority.

"What about Crown Princess Zhu?"

"Yes. When Mr. Xue returned to the northwest, she did not follow him back. He bought a house in Yongchengfang and lived in it. Within two months, she had a close relationship with Master Li. She made many friends and had many contacts with officials in Bianjing."

Hongjibu is very close to Zhenwubu and is famous for its abundance of beauties. The Zhenwu Department is rich in heroes who are both wise and brave. There are many marriages between the two parties, and they have been secretly colluding together for a long time.

The men on the grassland are very upright. Since the three tribes want to become the most loyal wings of Akdalai Khan, they will marry.

"Xue Yanchai, Li Shishi, Li Qingzhao, and the Crown Princess Zhu and her sister, the Second Lady Zhu, have been here seven or eight times."

"Yes, sir. When Mrs. Zhao first came to the house, she asked the Fifth Lady to ask Zhongxin Bookstore to help publish the "Inscriptions on Gold and Stone" compiled by her husband. The Fifth Lady had interacted with her several times and seemed to admire her literary talents, so she often invited She came to the house as a guest."

"Who comes to the house more often on weekdays?" Liu Guozhang asked again.

"Why she came in the first place, I don't know. I only know that she brought Mrs. Zhu Er to the house twice, met Mrs. Zhao, and was amazed by her literary talent, so she came more often.

Sometimes, when the Crown Princess did not come, Mrs. Zhu would come alone. "

Liu Guozhang nodded.

Lao Ding continued to report.

"A few days ago, Xue Yanchai persuaded Master Li, and Master Li came to lobby again. Xue Jinchai and Mrs. Zhu were playing the drums beside them, and finally persuaded the fifth lady to set up a literary society, called Mingyue Society, and specially invited Mrs. Zhao to recruit people from all over the capital. A talented woman in the court of officials.

Regularly talk about poetry and lyrics, admire flowers and chant the moon. "

"That's fine, I have to find something to do. I've also heard of Mrs. Zhao's literary talents, and following along can cultivate my sentiments and pass the time.

Old Ding! "

"I'm going to wash up first, change my clothes, and go to Houde Palace."

Lao Ding blinked, "Lang Jun, I understand."

"Kenai, please pack these treasures according to the list and send them to Houde Palace together later."

"Yes." An hour later, at the left door of Houde Palace, the palace steward Nu Guan and a dozen people stood at the door to welcome Liu Guozhang.

"Kundao Yuechi respectfully welcomes Duke Fenghua."

"Master Yuechi, we meet again." Liu Guozhang replied with a smile, pointing to the four cars behind him, "I'm here to worship 'Chengtian imitates the virtuous and glorious empress earth emperor'. Those behind are incense and merit."

Yuechi smiled like a blooming flower, bent down and said repeatedly: "The prince is sincere in his respect for God, and the emperor and the emperor will definitely bless him."

"Is the palace master here?"

Yuechi smiled even louder, "The palace master is in the backyard. After the prince pays his respects and offers incense, Kun Dao will lead the way."

After kneeling down and offering incense, and after paying homage to "Chengtian imitates the virtuous empress and empresses the earth," Liu Guozhang, led by Yuechi, went to the backyard. Unexpectedly, the gate of the backyard was guarded by several healthy women, preventing Liu Guozhang from entering.

"Can you report it to the palace master?" Yuechi asked.

"We are here to guard the palace on the order of the palace master."

If you two are at odds here, Pindao won't get involved.

"My lord, it's time for homework. Kun Dao has to go and recite sutras to Hou Tuhuang Dizhi. Say goodbye." After Chi Yue finished speaking, he turned around and left decisively.

"If you don't let me in, you have to have an explanation." Liu Guozhang was not in a hurry and asked with a smile.

"This is a place where women's crowns gather. The Duke is a man and it is inconvenient to come in and out."

"It's indeed inconvenient, but I'm here today because of important matters."

"What's important?"

"It's such a big deal, just go and report it to the palace master."

After a while, the strong woman opened the door and led Liu Guozhang to an attic in the yard.

"The palace lord will ask you personally what's important. If it's not important, you have to ask the Duke to go out."

"Haha, it doesn't matter, the palace master is here."

"Hmph!" Zhao Wuniang snorted from behind the door, "Why did you get nothing when you went to Mobei this time?"

"What a great harvest. The loot alone brought us one or two hundred carts."

"I'm not talking about this, I'm talking about something else."

"What other gains? Oh, I have achieved a lot of military exploits. The officials are very happy and want to make me the Duke of the country."

Liu Guozhang deliberately pretended to be confused.

"Humph," Zhao Wuniang stamped her feet behind the door, "I mean, you went to Mobei, why didn't you send some Yingying Yanyan back? Your friend of life and death, this is the way you are treated."

Fortunately, I had the foresight not to send Tie Li Zhenzhu and the others back.

Liu Guozhang smiled lightly: "A man is a true man and has ambitions in all directions. How can he be limited to the love of his children?"

Zhao Wuniang was silent for a while behind the door, and then asked: "You said there is something important, what is it?"

"Just now in Baozhuan Palace, I told the official that I would take the six prefectures of Ningxia, Yan, Feng, Sheng, Shuo and Ying as betrothal gifts and asked him to marry Wu Niang to me.

The officials readily agreed and sent an order to the Qintian Supervisor to select auspicious days and the Ministry of Rites to prepare etiquette. "

"You, you, you really said that?" Zhao Wuniang was surprised and happy.

"I really said it. I said it in front of several ministers. The imperial decree must have reached Zhongshu Province."

Zhao Wuniang was silent for a while and then said, "Are you willing to give up everything and become the Prince Consort?"

Liu Guozhang knew the meaning of her words and replied: "The laws of the ancestors are just made up by people. The five pavilions of Longtu, Tianzhang, Baowen, Xianmo and Huiyou are full of imperial edicts, which are not as good as the official ones." A piece of paper."

Zhao Wuniang behind the door also understood the meaning of his words, and after a long time she said: "In this case, I can't let you in."

"Why?"

"According to etiquette, couples cannot meet each other before their wedding."

Haha!

Liu Guozhang laughed three times and left calmly.

(End of this chapter)