Great Han Empire

Chapter 248 The situation changes suddenly
Taiwei Yuan Tang had three sons, Yuan Cheng, Yuan Feng and Yuan Kai.Yuan Cheng gave birth to Yuan Shao, and Yuan Feng gave birth to Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu was the son of Sikong Yuanfeng, Yuan Shao's half-brother in blood, and Yuan Shao's cousin in law.Yuan Shu was born to Yuan Feng's main wife, and Yuan Shao was born to Yuan Feng's side room.Yuan Shao was adopted by Yuan Shu's uncle, Yuan Cheng, and he was Yuan Cheng's heir.Because Yuan Shao came from a eccentric house, and Yuan Feng's official position was higher than Yuan Cheng's, Yuan Shu always looked down on Yuan Shao.Yuan Shu relied on himself as a son of a powerful family, arrogant and unrestrained, flying eagles and lackeys, playing chivalry and fighting for justice, and taking care of guests, he was very famous in Luoyang.

Yuan Shu is now Captain Changshui of the Fifth Battalion of the Northern Army, so Luoyang people also call him "Yuan Changshui, the fierce ghost on the road".The fifth battalion of the Northern Army had five school lieutenants, namely Tunqi school lieutenant, infantry school lieutenant, Yueqi school lieutenant, Changshui school lieutenant, and Shesheng school lieutenant.The two school lieutenants of Tuen cavalry and infantry commanded the infantry and stationed troops at Shanglin Yuanmen.The Yueqi school lieutenant led the elite infantry of the Northern Army.Lieutenant Changshui commanded the cavalry belonging to Karasuma and the Huns, and stationed troops under Xuanquguan.The Shesheng Xiaowei commanded the archers, and when he heard the sound, he shot them, so it was named.The northern army generally has 5 men, and the [-] northern army that Zhou Shen brought to Xiliang was only a part of it.The five captains stayed in Luoyang through various relationships, and did not accompany Zhou Shen to the Xiliang battlefield to participate in the battle.

Yuan Shu is in his thirties, tall and thin, with a long face and short beard, a pair of thick and thick short eyebrows, and a pair of flexible and energetic eyes. He is gorgeously dressed and has an arrogant demeanor.

Yuan Shu heard that General He Jin asked him to invite Tiao Hou Dong Zhong out to play, and asked with a smile: "The general is going with you?"

He Jin shook his head, and asked with a smile: "I heard that the highway is very tight recently, and I can't make ends meet. Is there no money to ask a guy to come out and play?"

Yuan Shu nodded and smiled unabashedly: "The general is very good at planning things. Nowadays, beautiful women in Luoyang are expensive, fine wines are expensive, and even donkeys are getting more and more expensive. What do I need with my little money? I invite Tiao Hou to come out to play today. All expenses belong to the General."

He Jin smiled and said, "When have you ever suffered a disadvantage?"

When Yuan Shu heard that the general had promised, his face was immediately filled with a smile, his big eyes were thoughtful, and his mind had already flown to Fengyuechang.

"General, please ask Tiao Hou to come out to play this time, and want to know what's going on in Yongle Palace?" Yuan Shu asked in a low voice.

Yongle Palace is Nangong Jiade Hall, where the emperor's mother, Empress Dowager Xiaoren, lives.

During the Beigong Incident, Grand Tutor Chen Fan and General Dou Wu were defeated and killed, and Empress Dowager Dou was imprisoned in the Cold Palace. Not long after that, the emperor's mother, Shenyuan nobleman Dong, came to the capital from her hometown in Hejian Kingdom.Immediately he was respected by the emperor as Empress Xiaoren, and her elder brother, Dong Chong, the emperor's uncle, was awarded the position of executive Jinwu, who was in charge of the guards outside the palace and the extraordinary affairs of water and fire. Dong Chong's son, Dong Chong, was also awarded the post of General of the Five Senses.

The eunuchs headed by Cao Jie were worried that the queen mother and her relatives would join forces to kill them again in the future, so the middle officials manipulated the young emperor not to let the new queen mother live in the North Palace, but to enshrine the new queen mother in the Jiade Hall of the South Palace , is Yongle Palace.The eunuchs resolutely prevented the new queen mother from becoming the woman who controls the North Palace, and at the same time did not allow the future general to be born.According to the practice of this dynasty, Dong Chong should be the candidate for the new general, but in this period when he hated the general most, he not only lost the possibility of becoming a general, but also lost the possibility of survival.In September of the following year, Dong Chong used the name of the Empress Dowager without permission to go through the back door of some powerful officials and engage in some entrusted matters. As a result, he was accused by the middle official and arrested in Beisi Prison, where he died in interrogation.In the political arena of this dynasty, the so-called clean government measures are often a means to eliminate dissidents, but this time the middle officials deliberately killed a future general.After Dong Chong's death, Dong Chong attacked the Marquis.He often goes in and out of Nangong to visit his aunt.Dong Zhong, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and other aristocratic children are about the same age, they are all playboys, they often eat, drink and have fun together, and get to know each other very well.

He Jin shook his hand and asked, "Gaolu, do you want to make some windfall?"

Yuan Shu grinned and said, "The general has money? Recently, my father has been very dissatisfied with me. Not only did he not give me money, but he also called me a prodigal. I'm really poor. Did the general lie to me?"

He Jin nodded slightly.

Yuan Shu was overjoyed, and bowed again and again to salute: "The general treats the subordinates with kindness and kindness, and the subordinates are so heartbroken that they will repay each other with death..."

"Okay, okay..." He Jin couldn't help laughing when he saw his eyes wide open for money, "Roadway, when His Majesty repaired the Nangong Yuntai last year, there were still a lot of wood and stone left over. Where are they piled up now? It's a pity to let the wind and rain blow. You can find a way to buy those things at a low price and sell them at a high price, and you can make a lot of money."

Yuan Shu thought for a while, and immediately understood.

"General, that's why you asked me to invite Marquis Tiao for this purpose. Marquis Tiao doesn't have a lot of money recently, and he's sad at home. His aunt is very stingy, and Yongle Palace is full of money like Wanjintang, but I am reluctant to give some to Tiaohou, the queen mother is just such a nephew." Yuan Shu smiled suddenly, "I will discuss with Tiaohou, let him go to the palace to find his aunt, and then let his aunt go to the emperor..."

Suddenly he remembered something, and said in embarrassment: "General, those are the timber and stones for royal use. Who are we selling them to? General, do you want them?"

He Jin laughed, looked at Yuan Shu with a playful smile, pointed at He Miao who stood aside, and cursed: "You guys, you know how to hang out with a group of cronies all day long, eating, drinking, whoring, gambling and playing with women, can you use your brains? "

He Miao smiled awkwardly, not daring to answer.Yuan Shu's eyes widened, and he cried loudly: "General, you promised to show me a way to make money. Why should I use my brain?" Then he put on a smiling face, bowed and begged, "General, General, you are a good person and do it to the end, tell me?" Then he puffed up his chest, patted his own chest, and said seriously, "I will make a fortune this time, I will keep my word, and immediately invite the general to Luoyang for the most Good restaurant to..."

"Okay, okay..." He Jin raised his hand to stop him, and said with a smile, "Gaolu, don't talk big, I'll be satisfied if you pay back the money you owed my brother, lest my brother always take advantage of me. "

Yuan Shu was overjoyed, and blurted out cheering: "General, you said this yourself, and the drink will be avoided. That's great, haha..."

He Miao immediately said, "Brother Gonglu, you have made a fortune this time, so you have to pay me back."

Yuan Shu responded boldly and repeatedly: "Don't worry, don't worry." Then he said, "Yuan Qing, you are Henan Yin, and you are very rich. Do you still need my money?"

"Why, do you want to go back on your word?" He Miao said with a smile, "Don't just keep talking."

"I will pay it back this time, I will pay it back." Yuan Shu said repeatedly with a smile on his face.

"General, finish your sentence." Yuan Shu turned to look at He Jin, urging him loudly.

He Jin smiled and said: "Okay, okay. The things that the emperor uses can be used in addition to the palace, which is the emperor's hometown."

Yuan Shu's eyes widened suddenly, and he laughed loudly: "General, this is not just a fortune, but a big fortune. I will take my leave, take my leave."

He bowed impatiently and left in a hurry.

He Miao looked at his back and said with a smile, "Brother, Brother Gong is much more interesting than Brother Benchu."

A hint of sneer appeared at the corner of He Jin's mouth, and he said, "The son of Gongqing's family is just an idiot."

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The emperor rushed into Yongle Palace excitedly.

Every time he walks in here, he is very happy.In addition to being able to see the mother, he can see his two children.

Wang Meiren bore him two children, a girl and a boy.The eldest daughter is Liu Xiao, who is ten years old this year, and the second son, Liu Xie, is five years old this year.

The Son of Heaven hugged Dong Hou who had finished kowtowing on the ground, kissed him a few times, and asked with a smile, "Is it cold?"

Dong Hou stretched out his small hand, touched the face of the emperor, and asked with a smile: "Is the father cold?"

The emperor opened his mouth and smiled, "I'm an adult, so of course I'm not cold anymore."

"Then why is the child cold?"

"A child's skin is tender."

"Why is a child's skin tender?"

"Ah..." The Son of Heaven hesitated for a moment, then smiled, "I don't know either. You are so smart, I asked the teacher to call you."

"Father, I want to learn too." Liu Xiao still knelt on the ground and whispered.

The Son of Heaven stretched out his hand to pull her up, and asked with a smile, "Did you bully Little Donghou these days?"

Liu Xiao shook his head, leaned against the emperor, and whispered, "Father, I want to learn too."

"Okay, okay." The emperor put his arms around her delicate shoulders and said, "What is a princess doing with so many skills?"

"I want to defend my home and country."

"Oh." The Son of Heaven held Dong Hou in his arms, glanced at Liu Xiao in surprise, and asked, "What stories have you heard recently?"

"Leopard." Little Donghou said in a soft voice, "Does Father know Leopard?"

The emperor couldn't help but kissed him twice, and said, "I know you."

"Father, can I see him?" Xiao Donghou asked.

The emperor did not speak.

"Father, I want to see the leopard." Xiao Donghou said.

"I think so too." Liu Xiao said in a low voice.

"I have several portraits of him. If you want to see them, I will ask someone to fetch them." The emperor smiled, "Don't be scared and cry."

Empress Dowager Xiaoren saw that the emperor had been chatting and playing with the two children, so she said with a smile: "The emperor should come every day."

The emperor said: "Busy. It's going to be the end of the year soon, and there are many things to do." He looked up at his mother and asked, "My mother called me, what can I do?"

"I heard that Xiliang was victorious. The general named Leopard led his troops to defeat 10,000+ rebels. Your Majesty, why do I still have a general named Leopard?"

"No, queen mother, his name is Li Hong. He is not a general, he is just a general." The emperor replied respectfully.

"Now that the Ant Thieves Rebellion has been put down, and the Xiliang rebels have also been defeated, there should be less business for the emperor, right?"

Tianzi nodded with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I want to go back to my hometown in Hejian County next year to worship my ancestors. I haven't been back for 17 years. I want to go back and have a look."

The emperor was silent for a long time.Looking at his mother's expectant eyes, he thought of the poor life of orphans and widows in Hejian County, and he felt sore and nodded.

"Mother, I will go back with you."

(End of this chapter)