Your Majesty, Madam, she is not a human being

Chapter 70
This time the grain and grass strategy was very successful. Not only did they catch Liu Yu, the traitor, but they also uncovered more than a dozen ulterior motives. It can be said to be a great victory.

The next day, these people were beheaded in public display. In Song Jiyang's words: "Those who abandon their country, whether you are a spy or a commoner, will be killed without mercy!"

From then on, those soldiers who had the desire to escape no longer had second thoughts.With the transportation of food and ordnance, the war in various places gradually stabilized, and Beidi's plan completely failed.

However, the interior of Jokhang was in chaos at this time.

The Queen led the Seventh Prince to formally stand against the Crown Prince. The court hall was filled with smoke and fire. Fierce disputes broke out at every court meeting, and fights broke out almost every day.What's even more unbelievable is that the emperor actually allowed them to fight in the court without stopping them at all, not even a reprimand.

This situation lasted for a long time, until the regent Song Jiyang was about to return to the court in triumph.

The Emperor Song, who was aloof, looked at the ministers below calmly and said coldly: "Have you had enough trouble? If you have made enough trouble, prepare a celebration banquet. When the regent returns in three days, I will take care of the regent and reward the three armies. .”

When the ministers heard this, they immediately became quiet.As usual, the prince should preside over such an important celebration, but now the seventh prince Song Tao is the prince's most powerful competitor, and he has the support of the empress behind him.So, who to choose to host this celebration party?
Emperor Song did not give those below him a chance to speak, and said directly: "Prince, you will be responsible for organizing this matter."

The prince looked overjoyed and was about to thank him, but the next moment he heard Emperor Song continue to say: "Seventh princes will work together. This time you two brothers will work together to complete the project. If you don't do well, I will never give you mercy!"

The Seventh Prince Song Tao raised his eyebrows, but still knelt down respectfully: "My son, I obey."

When Li Fu, the chief eunuch, announced the dismissal of the court, all eyes in the court were focused on His Highness the Crown Prince.His face was livid and he looked very angry, but he could only lower his head and follow the large troops out.

The words of Emperor Song just now fully demonstrated his attitude.Although he still retains the position of prince, this is not because of his excellence or any other reasons, but simply because the prince has no merits or demerits.If the prince continues to do this, he will be deprived of his qualifications as prince.

This celebration banquet must be done well!The prince gritted his teeth and quickly left the court room and walked out of the palace.Behind him, the voice of Li Fu, the chief eunuch, came: "Your Highness, please wait a moment."

The prince stopped and turned his head: "What else does Eunuch Li have to do? Does my father have anything else to say?"

Li Fu smiled and said: "Your Majesty said that if it is too strong, it will be easy to break, and if it is too soft, it will be easy to break. So this time you and His Highness the Seventh Prince have completed such an important matter together, and you must help each other. In addition, I want to Please remind Your Highness that if you encounter trouble at the celebration banquet, you may wish to ask the Prince Regent for help."

The prince frowned and said in a deep voice: "What my father means is..."

Li Fu sighed: "Your Highness, our family knows that you are loyal, but a monarch needs to be able to handle not only government affairs, but also interpersonal relationships, so that he can be prosperous for a long time. Your Majesty hopes that you can handle the relationship with the seventh prince well. , do not cause civil strife. In addition, the old slave dares to say that although the regent does not like to get involved in court affairs, he has a wide network of contacts. If you can get his help, there will definitely be many unexpected effects. After all, Your Majesty also doesn’t want you to be wronged.”

The prince's eyes lit up: "Thank you very much, father-in-law for the suggestion. I will remember it."

Li Fu smiled and said: "Your Highness, you are serious. This is a matter of my servitude. I will retire." After saying that, he bowed and retreated. A complex look flashed in the prince's eyes as he looked at Li Fu's retreating figure. , thoughtfully.

Three days later, outside Jingkou City.A huge army slowly came from the official road, with five or six thousand carriages in front and behind, filled with grain, grass and ordnance.There is a large group of armored soldiers behind, advancing in uniform order.

Pedestrians along the way stopped to watch and talked about it.A man in his twenties was riding on a maroon horse. He was the regent Song Jiyang.Next to him, there was a young man with red lips and white teeth, it was Huo Qingluan who was disguised as a man.

Today, Huo Qingluan is wearing a set of black military armor, with a heroic appearance, and her pretty little face adds to her heroic spirit.

"Sister-in-law, if you weren't already engaged to His Highness Jiyang, I would have wanted to marry you. You are so handsome!" Qin Feng looked at Song Jiyang with envy and couldn't help but praise Huo Qingluan.

Huo Qingluan smiled slightly, reached out and patted his shoulder: "Okay, you're not bad either. Isn't it easy to have a wife?"

Qin Feng was silent for a long time, then shook his head: "No, I don't want to talk about this yet. Now I just want to go to Beidi and avenge my grandfather!"

Huo Qingluan sighed: "Qin Feng, not all Beidi barbarians are bad, some are even pitiful people. The person who killed your grandfather is dead. You should let go of your hatred and live a new life of your own."

Qin Feng shook his head: "I will never forget this blood debt."

There was a rapid sound of hoofbeats, and a war horse galloped nearby and tightened its reins.

It was the prince who came. He got off his horse, raised his hands to Song Jiyang and said, "Jiyang, congratulations on your safe return."

Song Jiyang nodded: "Your Majesty, you're welcome. It's you who have worked hard on state affairs these past three days."

The prince smiled slightly: "I don't dare, this is what I should do. By the way, my father has a decree, where should these grains, grass and weapons be sent? As for the soldiers... His Majesty held a banquet to reward the three armies, no matter how big or small their official positions were. Reward. In addition, there will be a banquet in the palace, and officials above the general level will attend with their wives and family members, regardless of rank. Officials below the general level will go to the Ministry of War on their own, and the Ministry of War will make arrangements for you."

This made people happy. I originally thought that these weapons and supplies would be taken away directly, but I didn't expect that there would be food and wine for the soldiers to enjoy. This made the soldiers feel a lot happier.

Song Jiyang nodded, "In that case, let's set off. After celebrating, everyone can go home early to visit their relatives."

"Yes!" Everyone agreed in unison, with faces full of joy.

Immediately, the prince led a large army into Zhongdu City, where civil and military officials and the people of Zhongdu were already waiting here.Lanterns are hung everywhere in the city.The streets and lanes are all paved with red silk.Many tables and chairs were placed on the street. Various melons, fruits, pastries, and exquisite dishes were placed on the tables. The aroma of hot meals wafted out.

(End of this chapter)