Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 489 6.60 Queen Mother: Ever since I had this evil obstacle
Volume VI

6.60 The Queen Mother: Ever since I had this evil obstacle
At the end of March, the capital was already full of the breath of spring. Although there has always been a proverb in the Four-Nine Cities that "spring has a short neck", it still has some meaning. The so-so in the Imperial Garden can be called "revival of all things", although the scenery has not been restored. How much, at least not so that the past is either khaki or pure white at a glance, barely worthy of the word "outing".

"Okay, you have been acting like this since you came back last night, with a sullen face for who to see?" In the Nuan Pavilion, the Queen Mother pulled a certain princess's cheek angrily, and her tone was also teasing, "Just Maybe you monitored this and that, but didn’t allow others to do something? If you ask me, Kai’er just went too far, but it’s not right or wrong.”

"You, just get used to him." In front of her royal sister-in-law, who was her best friend before marrying into the royal family, and who supported each other even more after marrying into the royal family, Princess Yongchang had no choice. "Although I also know that what he is doing now It's good, but how much better is the situation in Beijing now? He is the only one in our big family, and the families outside are all watching him."

"Ziyang even sent his only 'Ten-pound field artillery' to suppress the situation. If there is any problem, it is hard to say that he is in other places. At least he has not experienced any major setbacks in military affairs in recent years." The Queen Mother was not worried, "Also, what nonsense are you talking about? Kai'er has a younger brother."

"Why didn't I know before that you were so thick-skinned?" Glancing at her imperial sister-in-law who was caressing her belly, Princess Yongchang felt speechless and choked, but she still squatted down gently and put her ears to listen, "This little guy Why is there no movement? At least you turn over and kick your legs or something, so that I can hear you?"

"Naughty, if he gets into trouble, I won't be the one who feels uncomfortable." The Queen Mother slapped her sister-in-law angrily, but she didn't have the heart to really use force, "You worked hard all the way to Shanhaiguan, why didn't you go back to rest? You can't go back and forth. For more than half a month, a lot of time was spent on the road."

"I greeted Kai'er when I came. Because there was no need for a forced march, it actually took more than eight days. It's already the sixth day of April. Fortunately, I don't need to take care of the army. But if this happens, Ziyang is afraid that I won't be able to go home for three to five days." Princess Yongchang sighed softly, stood up and sat next to the Queen Mother and hugged her gently, "Where are you here, what do you want my little sister to do?"

"What else do you want to do?" The Queen Mother rolled her eyes at her, stood up and motioned for a certain princess to support her, and the two of them walked in the garden together, "As you said in the capital now, it is really inconvenient not to have a reliable force. , Kai'er took away most of the Imperial Guards when he left, but left Chen Yejun behind just in case.

I even drove that girl from Dongfang to the Shenji Camp to take charge, and together with his three personal concubines, the remaining troops and horses were on standby at any time. Fortunately, there were quite a few, with more than two thousand cavalry. As long as they didn't go out It's not a big deal, but it's enough. I mean, you might as well go to the army with Xuan'er to reward the soldiers. Since you're counting on them, it's definitely not enough if you don't feed them. "

"With Ziyang here, what else are you worried about?" Princess Yongchang smiled lightly, and then looked at her royal sister-in-law with a teasing face, "But here, the royal sister-in-law, please let me go over and tell her, and let him report to you in the palace. one time?"

"You hooves, you better think about yourself before you speak." The Queen Mother retorted angrily, "This time I went out with the army. It took me more than half a month. I just said that the days in Shanhaiguan totaled more than ten. Day, I don’t believe you will be honest. You have worked so hard for me, but now you must be confident?”

"I haven't stopped making your recipes these days. Although there is no news yet, I think it will be close." Princess Yongchang chuckled lightly. The two sisters did not mean to be shy or cover up, "Let's put it this way It's quite interesting, there are a bunch of people in his yard, but we were surprised to get the first one, but unfortunately they are not destined to have the surname Zhou."

"That's fine." The Queen Mother gently stroked her obviously bulging belly and breathed a sigh of relief, "Ever since I got this bad thing, my body has become so heavy that even walking is difficult. It was never like this when I had Kai'er. Now I walk..." After walking such a short distance, I can’t stand still. Anyway, I don’t have anything to do today, so why not go back and rest.”

Miyun Camp, Shenji Camp’s main tent.

"Huh—" In the back account, Zhou Yang let out a long sigh and slumped on the recliner, "I finally finished my work, but it's a pity that it's still a bit short. Counting the cavalry, there were only more than 4000 brought back, and the infantry was less than [-]. The main thing is that the soldiers and horses transferred to Shanhaiguan are all flintlocks, so that besides the cavalry, I can't find two thousand fusiliers.

Originally, 2 troops were thought to be a lot, but a rebellion had just broken out. After a lot of effort, only just over [-] troops were left in the camp, and the combat power dropped like a cliff. Just relying on these matchlock guns that had originally retreated Even the muskets produced by the Ordnance Supervisor of the Ministry of War make me feel at ease. I don’t know when things will be finished in Baishan and Heishui. "

"If everyone in the army was as down-to-earth as you, why would there be so many difficulties?" Dongfang Bing walked around behind the recliner distressedly and helped Ai Lang rub his temples, "The three major battalions in Beijing are known as one hundred thousand elite soldiers, but you are the only one with them." The staff here is acceptable, the other two places only have [-] men and horses, and the Tongzhou camp Shi Guangzhu only has half. His Majesty transferred men and horses before leaving, and the result was that the [-] battalions, excluding the [-] elite cavalry that had been transferred, the remaining Less than three thousand, and more than half of them are old and weak; the fifth army camp mobilized [-] troops, and there were only less than four thousand left in the camp; the Tongzhou camp only mobilized [-], and even the Jinyi Army had It can be seen that there is really nothing useful in the camp."

"Does this mean that Beijing's combat power has to rely on me to support it again?" Zhou Yang was very dumbfounded, "This is not the elite of the Zhou Dynasty. If it were placed in the founding period, it would not even be as good as ordinary soldiers and horses. ? I have worked so hard to serve the royal family, but no one has given me a title or anything like that."

"But you're talking nonsense. As the saying goes, 'Thunder, rain, and dew are all for your kindness.' How could I ask for a title from the Tian family?" Dongfang Bing patted Ai Lang lightly, but saw the indifferent expression on his face, knowing that he was talking in vain. He said, "You have been tired for three days, and the backlog of military affairs has been dealt with. Now you can have a good rest."

"It's difficult. In order to give a few of my men a chance to make meritorious deeds, I asked most of them to stay in Baishan Heishui. Now there is only one Yuan Xiu left in the camp. I don't know how much resentment he has." Zhou Yang shook his head helplessly. Pulling the girl into his arms, "That's all, aren't my subordinates just used to push the cylinder? Just let him do it - since you are so loyal, why not serve me well on behalf of the royal family!"

Dongfang Bing gave him a helpless look, but still knelt down obediently.
"Brother-in-law, this is today -" Just as he was feeling comfortable, the curtain at the back was roughly opened, and Zhao Yanling rushed in with strode, but immediately turned his back, "Oh, you guys have a little bit of shame, big brother." I don’t know how to avoid it during the day. This is what Prince Jinghai sent this month. The inventory has been completed and I have people distribute it."

Dongfang Bing's cheeks were red from embarrassment. He stood up and kicked someone. He quickly rushed out of the inner tent without even saying hello, leaving only a confused person who couldn't laugh or cry. He packed up his clothes a few times and took them from Zhao Yanling's hands. Li took the account book, browsed it for a while and nodded. I have to say that Xue Xun is indeed very capable and is still supplying goods stably to this day.

"Two thousand flintlock muskets and thirty infantry cannons. It seems that Uncle Xue listened to my suggestion and went all out to produce these two firearms. I don't know if it affected the production of heavy artillery for warships on the island." Zhou Yang smiled. Putting down the account book, she took Zhao Sannvxiao in her arms and said with a smile, "I had a headache just now, and I couldn't even get a thousand fusiliers in my hand. Now, don't I have one?"

"Brother-in-law, the eldest sister also sent a letter saying that these days in Beijing" Zhao Yanling helplessly allowed someone to hold her, but she still did not forget about official matters.

"Needless to say, I know. Isn't it Prince Zhongshun who has no eyesight?" Zhou Yang shook his head and interrupted the girl indifferently. "After being suppressed for so many years, he became the 'chief manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs', plus the 'clan' The government is in charge, and he doesn't have any support from the military or civil servants. Is it possible that he thinks he can really win the position facing south by relying on his minions and old losers from the side? "

"Then what should we do?" Zhao Yanling asked quickly.

"Cold salad." Zhou Yang didn't care at all. "This prince was one of the most promising candidates along with the late emperor after Prince Yi Zhong's military remonstrance. Unfortunately, after the late emperor ascended the throne, he changed from being a favorite to being disliked by everyone. , having been kept in the palace for so many years, his reputation as a good man and an actor has long spread throughout the capital.

Unless the civil and military officials are mentally retarded or have other ideas, who would choose to support him?We don’t need to worry about this little shit. If Rong’er puts some pressure on him, he can go back to the palace and walk on the dry road with his little actor named Jiang Yuhan in his arms. No matter so much! "

"Brother-in-law!" Zhao Sanxiao, who was disgusted by someone's vulgarity, gave her an elbow kick in anger, "In that case, I will reply to the eldest sister and tell her not to use it."

"Why are you in a hurry? I'm not in a hurry yet." Someone shouted "No rush" and pushed Zhao Yanling down on the recliner with his backhand. "It was just right. Come over and interrupt. Since Bing'er has been fucked by you, If you run away, you can take care of the rest!"

"Brother-in-law—"

(End of this chapter)