Dajing Sun and Moon

Chapter 74

The Jinchangfang Zhumen Jiadi stretches endlessly, row upon row of rich houses, surrounded by high walls.

Under the soothing moon, wisterias surround the corridor, red medicines are sandwiched, and peaches, purples, and cherry red peonies are in full bloom.

The streets and alleys of Zishi were quiet at night, jackdaws sang, hoarse and low.

Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the tranquility of Prince Jin's Mansion, awakening the black crow that seemed to be asleep, and fluttered its wings.

The fume is curling up, the floor is warm and hot, and the fire wall transmits air to wrap the sleeping hall.

The candlelight in the house was flickering, and the wind and snow outside the hall were floating like daytime.

Liu Wenzhen went back and forth, bringing a person with her.

The man lifted the cloak and bowed to Xia Houchun: "Your Highness."

Turning around, Xia Houchun was stunned, "It's you!"

The man squeezed out a smile on his frozen face, clasped his fists in a salute, and said in a solemn voice: "Ding Zhong, former Deputy Lieutenant of Tongguan Garrison, took the liberty to visit His Royal Highness because of his visit, and I hope His Highness will forgive me."

Ding Zhongyin, the former general of the Zhenbei Army was suppressed after serving in Guannei Dao, especially because of the death of Zongzhen, he was deprived of his post by the central government in the name of "failing to assist Tongguan order", which made him very disappointed. .

Xia Houchun lifted him up, and asked in a puzzled voice, "I don't know why General Ding Yinye came here?"

Ding Zhong smiled wryly, and immediately informed Tongguan of the deployment of defense in a few words. At the end, he said calmly: "Now and now I will be alone and have no fixed place to live. I just ask Your Highness to take him in."

Hey, it turned out that Liu Wenzhen, who was waiting by her side at any time, was expelled, secretly pouting.

Unexpectedly, Xia Houchun was stunned when he heard the words, and immediately patted Ding Zhongyin on the shoulder, and comforted him with a smile: "General Ding, don't worry, since you come here, you are entering a family with us."

He directed to Liu Wenzhen: "Hurry up and prepare the wine, let me help General Ding get rid of the cold!"

After a pause, he reminded: "Also invite Jiang Changshi over."

"No!" Whenever Xia Houchun spoke, Liu Wenzhen immediately got out and got ready.

However, Jiang Weijun, who came in a hurry, was stunned as soon as he entered the bedroom, and subconsciously blurted out: "Why are you here?"

Ding Zhongyin was also surprised, so he immediately sighed and said: "I especially remember that the last time I saw Mr. Jiang was five years ago."

Civil servants and military generals are old acquaintances, Xia Houchun smiled and said: "There are 300 million stars in the sky, and the reunion of civil and military double songs is really a great joy in life."

Holding Jiang Weijun with one hand and Ding Zhongyin with the other, he looked around and said with a smile, "Let's go, let's not get drunk or sleep today!"

Ding Zhongyin smiled casually: "Then it's better to be respectful than obedient."

Jiang Weijun's face was tense, and he pursed his lips.

Xia Houchun comforted, "Perhaps there was nothing we could do before, but now that General Ding has arrived, perhaps Chen Ge still has a chance."

Hearing these words, Jiang Weijun's face softened a little, and he forced a smile, "That's fine."

After drinking for three rounds, the moon is in the middle of the sky, and several people enjoy themselves happily.

After pouring bitter water for a while, Ding Zhongyin hesitated for a while, then raised his eyes to stare at Xia Houchun, "Please forgive me for being impudent in my humble position. I don't know why His Highness said what Chen Gelao said just now?"

Liu Wenzhen poured the wine, the dark red wine looked bright under the bright moon and white snow outside the window, the crystal clear luminous cup reflected Xia Houchun's deep eyes, his smile slowly retracted, and after a moment of pondering, he said softly: "Maybe this matter is still a matter of time." It has one or two connections with General Ding."

"Is it related to a humble position?" Putting down the wine cup, Ding Zhongyin solemnly clasped his fists and said impassionedly: "If your Highness has orders, just give orders, and Ding will be gone!"

A hearty laugh sounded, the candlelight was shaken, and Liu Wenzhen's eyes towards the general also softened, this is the way to go.

After pondering for a while, he told the story of Mr. Chen Ge's captivity. Ding Zhong was filled with righteous indignation after hearing it, and immediately shouted sharply: "Those thieves are so sinister and vicious that they want to use the court's blade to endanger Your Highness." , if His Highness goes there, he will be captured and become a prisoner of his rank.

If he doesn't go, he will spread rumors to slander His Royal Highness for disregarding the life and death of the cabinet ministers, and even send such a "blessed opportunity" to the monster in the court to commit murder with a knife. "

The three of them changed color at the same time, especially Jiang Weijun who came to his senses with cold sweat on his forehead. After getting up in a panic, he wanted to kneel down, but was held by Xia Houchun, "Master Jiang, what do you mean?"

Jiang Weijun's face was ashamed, his bluish face seemed ashamed to see others, "Your Highness, please come down, it's because of my negligence that I almost put His Highness in danger, if something happens to His Highness, even if I die, I can't forgive my crime. "

Xia Houchun smiled lightly, straightened him up and sat down, and comforted him: "Wei Jun, you are too serious, you have seen and remembered Chen Ge's heart and fist, and you are both Jingchen, you will not hesitate to travel You have come thousands of miles south to seek help, which shows that you are devout in your heart, and it is enough to have this kind of heart."

His slightly rough face wiped away his embarrassment, and immediately he was convinced, and said with a sigh: "Your Highness is magnanimous, and I admire Wu Nei."

Ding Zhongyin thought so deeply, and half flattered and half lamented: "His Royal Highness hides the world of nine continents and the world, and also gave the villain a place to live. A humble job is heart-wrenching, and it is difficult to repay the kindness of knowing you."

At the same time, as soon as his words fell, he knelt down on one knee again and knocked his head three times.

After he saluted, Xia Houchun's face softened, and he sighed: "General Ding, why bother to look outside, since you have entered my tent, I will regard you as my thigh, and I will not allow you to make such a great gift in the future."

Ding Zhongyin's chuckle was actually a bit simple and honest, which made Xia Houchun smile.

After a little deliberation, he said in a concentrated voice: "After hearing about the situation in the Northland just now, I have some superficial views on the humble position, Your Highness. If there is any offense, please forgive me."

Xia Houchun nodded lightly, indicating that there is no problem. Jiang Weijun seemed to know this man well, and listened intently.

After coughing lightly, Ding Zhongyin said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, I will tell you the truth. Five years ago when I was appointed as a Lieutenant General of the Zhenbei Army, my immediate superior was none other than Ji Chan, the governor of the Zhenbei Army at that time!"

Xia Houchun's heart moved, he squinted his eyes and asked softly, "Ji Chan, governor of Youzhou?"

Ding Zhongyin glanced at Jiang Weijun, and replied, "That's right, Master Jiang is also aware of this matter."

The officialdom of Dajing has always been separated from the military and the government. As I said before, those who are below the fifth grade of civil officials are promoted and demoted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and the Department of Literature and Selection of the Ministry of Officials is responsible for them. Well water does not violate river water.

However, this former governor of the Zhenbei Army actually sat on the position of governor of Youzhou. If his cronies in the army echoed each other in private, wouldn't this governor of Youzhou become a prince?
When Xia Houchun glanced over, Jiang Weijun was silent for a while, then sighed softly: "That's right, I also served in Youzhou in a timely and humble position, and I'm the military counselor of the state government."

After hesitating for a moment, he looked far away, and said softly: "At that time, Governor Shen was only Colonel Zhenwei, and there were still a few years before he went north to the 'Lema Tianshan'."

Shen Ling, the governor of the Eastern Yan Army, once led more than a thousand frontier troops to the east to outflank the Nankou barbarians, and crossed the western border of Bohai Kingdom with lightning speed.

He climbed over the Tianshan Spirit Vessel with two feet of snow, plunged straight into the hinterland of Yunxiao, cut off the grain road of the southern invaders from behind, and assisted the then Zhenbei Army to swallow five thousand elite cavalry in one go. It can be said that he became famous in the first battle.

Xia Houchun muttered to himself: "Where did the former Zhenbei Army go?"

After Jiang Weijun pursed his lips for a while, he slowly said: "It was disassembled."

Xia Houchun suddenly turned his head and stared at the other party, "Who is it? Who issued this order?"

As the wind and snow fluttered outside, an indifferent voice came in: "It's Your Majesty."

The four people in the room turned pale with fright, and stood up abruptly. Liu Wenzhen's face was pale and terrified.

With a creak, the door of the palace opened wide, and two figures stepped into the room with the wind and snow above their heads.

The person at the head said indifferently: "Don't your Highness understand why they have plotted against each other?"

(End of this chapter)