Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Trust

Huo Qubing's understatement of "power and wealth" as a reward shocked the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty and the whole world.For this battle alone, Liu Che rewarded him another 5,800 households. This is still second, the key is that the generals who sent troops together with Huo Qubing were all rewarded: In addition to these marquises and knights, there are even more petty officials and soldiers under Hussar generals who have become officials and received rewards. Among the military generals of the Manchu Dynasty, there were not many who were enshrined as marquises, but almost half of them came from Huo Qubing's banner. Except for Li Gan who had complicated feelings for Huo Qubing, the others had gone through so many battles. Deep affection, especially the general of the Xiongnu, he not only thinks of Huo Qubing's kindness, but also admires his pride. He can almost obey Huo Qubing's words. The group of literati in the non-chaotang could understand.

From the Qin Dynasty to the Han Dynasty, there was only one person to hold the post of Grand Sima, but in order to truly divide Wei Qing's power, Liu Che specially appointed another Sima, and ordered both the General and Hussar General to be the Grand Sima, and made a decree, Let the rank and salary of the Hussar General be equal to that of the General.So far, Huo Qubing's influence in the army has surpassed that of Wei Qing's many years of management in the army, and the ordinary word "hussars" has also become synonymous with dignity and bravery because of Huo Qubing.

In fact, Liu Che, uncle, knows Huo Qubing better than Wei Zifu, aunt. Although Liu Che cannot really trust anyone because of his position, he understands to a certain extent that Huo Qubing is a person who belongs to the battlefield, not a person who belongs to the battlefield. People in court politics.Huo Qubing will never go for power and wealth to run a dog.He could stay up for days and nights to chase the Huns, but when socializing in court, he couldn't even raise the strength to speak. He would rather stay alone in silence than talk nonsense and try to deal with it.Probably this is the biggest difference between Huo Qubing and Wei Qing. Wei Qing would hold back for the power and safety of his family, and even offered money to Mrs. Li as a gesture of favor, and handled the surrounding interests smoothly, but Huo Qubing would never do these things. Therefore, compared with Wei Qing, who is deep and deep, Liu Che is of course more willing to believe in Huo Qubing.

But in fact, Qu Bing was well aware of those methods in the court, but he just disdained them.But it is precisely because he is so clear, he has his own set of rules of conduct, even the most tactful person will not be able to use many tricks when they meet Qu Bing.Li Gan is an example, all his scheming and scheming failed before Qu Bing went straight, and instead he often asked for trouble. Because of Liu Che's obvious suppression of Wei Qing and his obvious favoritism towards Huo Qubing, General Wei Qing's front door became more and more desolate, while Huo Qubing's front door became more and more lively.

A few of Wei Qing's retainers tentatively went to Huo Qubing's place to offer courtesy, but they were unexpectedly rewarded by Huo Qubing, which aroused the minds of those who followed Wei Qing, and some people turned to Huo Qubing overtly and secretly.The doorman Ren Anjin said that Wei Qing should punish those who betrayed him, Wei Qing smiled lightly and said, "You can stay as you like, why force it?" Huo Qubing's attitude of opening the door to welcome and Wei Qing's casual attitude caused Wei Qing's guests to leave one after another, and finally only Ren An was left.

I don't know what Wei Qing thinks about Huo Qubing, and I don't know if he understands Huo Qubing's painstaking efforts and helplessness, but he treats Huo Qubing as usual, but Wei Qing's eldest son, Mrs. Wei, is very dissatisfied with Huo Qubing. He once had a dispute with Wei Qing about this.When Mrs. Wei and Huo Qubing met occasionally, as long as no authoritative elders in the family were present, Mrs. Wei would often pretend not to see Huo Qubing, be rude, and not say hello. Huo Qubing's response was also very simple. You didn't see me, so naturally I didn't see him either. You, two cousins ​​start to look like strangers.

The Empress heard that I was in good health, and thought of my mother's concern for my son, she specially called me into the palace to see my son on the grounds of a palace banquet. Although I have given birth to Qubing's child, my identity is still unknown.The empress wanted to buy another seat for me, but Qu Bing didn't care about the people present, tightly grabbed my hand, and said calmly: "Yu'er sit with me." Aunt Yun wanted to say something in embarrassment, but Empress Wei smiled and ordered softly, "Add another seat next to Qubing's case." I originally thought in my heart that I should take care of face matters, but feeling the temperature in his palm, I suddenly felt that what face is not face, these are not important, what is important is the hands we hold each other.Since Qu Bing is not worried about my safety, and can only feel at ease when we sit together, why should I wrong Qu Bing's intentions for these people?

Huo Qubing took my hand and walked through the eyes of everyone, and I calmly met everyone's eyes.Because of this man holding my hand, no matter what expressions you make, you can't damage the happiness in my heart, and you won't make me bow my head and avoid it. After Huo Qubing sat me down, he looked at me with a little surprise in his eyes. I, who was always cautious in the palace, actually stayed with him this time without saying a word and went my own way.I secretly made a face at him, and he shook his head and smiled, the surprise in his eyes turned into doting. The nurse came out with the baby in her arms and walked towards us slowly.

Although Huo Qubing looked calm and composed, I felt his hands tremble slightly.I also had a strange feeling in my heart. I didn't have any longing to miss, but felt guilty, and even had the urge to run away. I never dared to look at the child. When Li Yan looked at Huo Qubing and me at first, her eyes had always been cold, but now she looked at us with a smile on her lips. I was startled suddenly, how many pairs of eyes stared at me in the open and in the dark?Since I selfishly chose this path for my own children, then this is not the time for me to show guilt. I forced myself to see the baby in the nurse's arms.Strange to say, when I saw his ignorant black eyes, my heart suddenly felt sad, and I was about to hug the child naturally, all kinds of emotions were mixed together, my hands trembled, and the nurse saw me. , hesitated to hand the child to me, the child stared at me with big black eyes, and actually laughed out loud with a "hee".

Looking at his smiling face, I couldn't help it anymore, mixed with longing, guilt, sadness and heartache, there was a layer of tears in my eyes, my baby, do you laugh like this now? Huo Qubing had hugged the child before, but the hand that was used to holding the reins and bows and arrows was full of clumsy caution. The child burst into tears, and the wet nurse hurriedly took the child to comfort him. Empress Wei gave us a considerate glance, and told the wet nurse: "Take Shan'er down first. "He said to us again: "When you are calmer, I will let you go and see Shan'er alone. Your Majesty loves Shan'er more than Ju'er. Fortunately, Ju'er also dotes on younger brother very much, otherwise, I would be really afraid of Chu'er. I'm going to be jealous of His Majesty's preference!"

The speech filled the room with laughter, everyone was envious, some praised the prince's benevolence, some immediately congratulated Wei Shao'er, Wei Shao'er showed a bit of complacency, and smiled reservedly.Huo Qubing and I sat silently. The corners of Li Yan's mouth curved, revealing a satisfied smile. Seeing that Qu Bing and I were like this, the queen ordered the palace staff to take us to visit the child. The nurse saluted us and said in a low voice, "Just fell asleep." Huo Shan sucked his thumb, "smacking it" from time to time, sleeping very soundly.Huo Qubing sat down on the floor, slowly rocking the cradle in his hands, while staring at the child quietly.No matter how noble everything is, it can't obliterate the fact that his child is a hostage. Qu Bing said in a low voice: "No matter how many gold and jade objects are placed in this room, it doesn't mean anything to him. All he wants is the embrace of his mother." Seeing Qu Bing like this, I felt as if I was blocked by a big rock. I couldn't hold back anymore. I was thinking of telling him the truth. When I glanced around, I caught a glimpse of Li Yan looking at us from the window, seeing that I saw her , She raised her eyebrows, shook her head at me with a smile, and left slowly. I saw that Qu Bing was still just staring at the child in a daze, and chased him out lightly. Li Yan seemed to expect that I would go to her, and was waiting in a secluded place.Before I could speak, she smiled and asked, "How's the taste?" I really couldn't figure out how to behave normally in this situation, so I could only look at her expressionlessly. "Jin Yu, from now on, you can't really laugh when Huo Shan is in the palace for a day. You have to worry about him every day. Like his father, this child is very much in love with His Majesty, and now he is His Majesty's treasure. No one dared to do anything to him, it's just that children are prone to problems. If they fall today, they may fall into the pond tomorrow, and something may happen to their arms and legs. At that time, no matter how angry your majesty is, he will at most kill him For the palace people who don’t take good care of them.” If it wasn't for her, maybe I would be able to marry Qu Bing; if it wasn't for her, Liu Che might not really bring the child into the palace to raise; Walk around the gate of ghosts; the torment and pain Jiuye suffered in those few days were all because of her, and Qubing's self-blame and sadness now... She smiled too complacently, too carried away, at this moment she is not like that Li Yan who is doing everything smoothly, she is just a woman who was twisted by the court, full of resentment towards fate, and blamed me.If I had a miserable life, then her dissatisfaction with not having the happiness of an ordinary woman would be much less. The grievances in my heart against her suddenly broke out, and a dodge stood in front of her, with her hands on her neck. With five fingers pressed hard, Li Yan's face turned pale, and she coughed, but she still smiled: "I forgot that you have martial arts! But this is not a grassland and desert, let you do whatever you want! Do you dare? Can you afford the consequences? " It turned out that not only was she crazy, but I was also about to be driven crazy. I inhaled deeply and inhaled again, slowly let go of my hand, and saluted her with a smile: "I also hope that the empress will forgive the girl for being impulsive." I stretched out my hand to straighten her dress, and said in a low voice, "Miss Li, neither Qubing nor I are merciful people. If Shan'er loses a single hair, I will kill a thousand people in Loulan. Where, I want 10,000 people in Loulan to die, and if there is any other damage, I must have the whole of Loulan... buried!" Li Yan looked at me in shock. Just as she was about to speak, I smoothed the broken hair around her ear, stroked her cheek and said softly, "Don't worry, I won't reveal your identity. I will never reveal your identity." I won't reveal your identity, the most I can do is to destroy Loulan. Qubing has a large army in his hands. As long as he gets lost in the battle, tries to pass through Loulan, and finds a pretext to kill thousands of Loulan people, His Majesty will not take it to heart at all. Huh! I don’t know what the total population of Loulan is? I can even design Loulan to do something against His Majesty, so that His Majesty will be furious, and the big man will destroy Loulan in one fell swoop.” Li Yan opened her eyes wide: "You can't do it." Rebutting aloud made me feel unsure. I didn't say a word, but stepped back a few steps with a smile on my face, and looked at her.Seeing my expression, Li Yan immediately became unsure of what she said. Seeing her expression, I knew that my intimidation had worked. I bent down to salute her, then turned and left.Shan'er, this is the little thing I, a mother, can do for you in my guilt. Li Yan laughed suddenly from behind, and said word by word: "Jinyu, hello..." I didn't look back, there was nothing more to say between me and her. After coming out of the palace, Qu Bing sat in front of the sand table and sat there all night.I thought he was arranging troops and using a fight in his head to dispel the depression in his heart, so I didn't bother him and gave him a private space to resolve some things. Before going to sleep, I went to take a closer look, but saw a few characters of "transmutation" in the sand table that penetrated the sand.He saw me staring at the sand table in a daze, raised his head and smiled, his eyes sparkled, and pulled me into his arms: "Yu'er, no matter what Your Majesty thinks, I will definitely bring the child back to you." I was startled, and hurriedly said: "Now the situation in the court is delicate, if you move your whole body, the Empress and General Wei will never agree that you disobey His Majesty at this time." Li Guang's death intensified the conflict between the aristocratic family represented by Li and Wei's relatives in the court.Sima Qian and other civil officials sided with Li's side one after another, and strongly rejected Wei's relatives group.In addition, the folks have always had a very high opinion of Li Guang's general style, and because of Li Guang's tragic death, they have criticized Wei Qing.How could Li Yan and other concubines in the palace miss this opportunity?Natural selection first teamed up to overthrow Wei Shi, who is the most difficult to shake, and then talk about others.Regardless of whether all the forces in the DPRK against the prince are now opposing or will become enemies in the future, they are gradually gathering together for one purpose. Li Guang's younger brother, Li Cai, is now the prime minister and the head of all officials. Back then, he was granted the title of Marquis by virtue of his military merits, and he also had prestige in the army.Since Li Guang committed suicide, he has been extremely calm and tried his best to restrain the Li family children, but the more calm he is, the more frightening he is. Before a big storm, the calmer it is, the greater the final destructive power. Today's Wei Zifu is no longer the woman who doted on the harem back then, and Wei Qing is not the man who was trusted by the emperor and promoted vigorously.Although Wei Zifu is the empress, everyone in the palace knows that Li Yan is the treasure in the emperor's heart. Although Wei Qing is a great general, all the officials in the court have seen that the emperor is relying on Huo Qubing to suppress and break up his power. Now, this Huo Qubing, who walks alone in the court, does not form cliques or factions, but is extremely honored and powerful, has become the eye of the storm between the Wei family and other forces.Wei Shi was thinking about his attitude, and the others were also thinking about his attitude. If he can't stay out of the matter, then if he is careless, the forces on both sides may want to crush him.Harmful plots from other forces are not terrible. On the contrary, if the Wei Group wants to get rid of Liu Che's conspiracy against Wei Qing with Huo Qubing's suppression, how can he bear it?How much does the Wei Group know about Huo Qubing's heat hidden under his taciturnity and indifference?Or their hearts immersed in intrigue, it is impossible to understand that Xia Chongyu is just ice. When Huo Qubing heard my words, he didn't understand why I cared so much about Wei Shi's thoughts for a moment, he was very surprised and puzzled, but when he understood my worry, heavy mourning flashed in his eyes, then he became calm and waveless, and finally revealed Warmth, with a smile on his lips, he hugged me hard: "Silly Yu'er, don't worry about me. I want to protect you and the child for the rest of my life. How could it be so easily calculated?" There was a sound outside the curtain that was so soft that there was almost no sound. Huo Qubing probably didn't hear it because he was focused on me, or he believed in Uncle Chen and believed that this was his home. He was not as vigilant as he was on the battlefield. After a while, Qing Wufang came in from outside the curtain with a plate, blushing on his face, not daring to look at us who were sitting hugging each other, put the fruit on the table respectfully with his head buried, then bowed and left immediately . Huo Qubing didn't look at her at all, but I glanced at her feet with a smile, it was like a light dance, it turned out that it was not just a light dance.How many other people like this are there in this house? I wrapped my hands around Qu Bing's neck and kissed him on the lips.Since he came back, although we have been together for many months, because of my body, he has been restraining his desire. At this time, I took the initiative to tease him, and he couldn't help it. He kissed me back passionately and immediately hugged me. Go indoors. As soon as they arrived on the couch, their bodies were immediately entwined. I originally wanted to act for others to see, but I only thought that the two of us could talk intimately when we got indoors, but at this moment he also ignited me, and I was also out of breath. , distracted. He suddenly slowed down, supported his body with one hand, looked at me carefully for a while, kissed my forehead, kissed my cheek, and murmured to himself: "I've been thinking about you... ..." With a little clarity in my heart, I wrapped my hands around his body, and the two of them stuck together again.He probably didn't want to only care about his own pleasure at first, but wanted to slow down and give me more pleasure, but he couldn't bear it anymore after being teased by me like this, and he called "Yu'er" and wanted to separate my legs... "Qubing, Tan'er is not our son." I put my mouth next to his ear in a mosquito-like voice. His whole body froze suddenly, his eyes stared at me, my eyes were filled with tears, and I hurriedly hugged him: "I'm sorry, I can't accept letting my son enter the palace, so I begged Master Jiu to find an orphan with a weak constitution and our Son, I didn't want to lie to you, but I was worried that you would often enter the palace. At that time, everyone was staring at you, afraid that you would be spotted. In fact, I wanted to say it several times, but it was always because... " I watched his face turn livid, his voice became smaller and smaller, and he swallowed all his explanations. I was always at fault for this matter, so why bother to quibble? Tears kept rolling in my eyes, and I tried to keep my eyes open and refused to let them fall.Qu Bing's chest was heaving violently, I wondered if he would immediately turn around and leave as soon as he got angry, my hands timidly let go of his body, but unwillingly held on tightly to the clothes that had faded to his waist robe. He stared at me for a long time, and said word by word: "I am very angry, but not angry that you lied to me. No matter how you lie to me, I believe that you must be for our own good. How could I Don’t understand, don’t understand? But I’m mad at you for risking your own life. Tell me, is your premature birth intentional? If you don’t prepare well in advance and take advantage of the unexpected accident of premature birth, how can you avoid the people in the palace? eyes and ears?" I was ready to bear his condemnation, but I didn't expect that his anger was not because of my deception, he believed me without reservation.Tears that I never planned to fall poured out. I hugged him tightly and cried, "It won't happen in the future, it won't happen in the future..." He punched the couch fiercely with his fist. Although he was very angry, his voice was very low: "This Meng Jiu, how could he obey you? He actually allowed you to take such a big risk? The child is with Meng Jiu? Is he healthy?" I whimpered and said, "Well, I have been sent out of Chang'an and placed in the safest place. Although she was born two months prematurely, she is different from the weak and sick Tan'er in the palace. She is in good health and very energetic." He hastily wiped away my tears: "Don't cry. Although I am angry with you, I blame myself more. I promised to take good care of you in front of your father's grave and not let you suffer any grievances. But since you and I returned to Chang'an , but has always wronged you. This matter happened because of me, but I am not by your side, leaving you to face everything alone. " As he said, my tears just increased, "Good Yu'er, don't cry, I won't be angry anymore, but Yu'er, no matter what happens in the future, I can no longer risk my life. , you let me..." His voice suddenly stopped in his throat, his eyes were full of sadness, and after a while, he said slowly: "You are not only my beloved Yu'er, maybe you are also my only relative in the world, The only one who trusts me and stands by my side no matter what happens, do you understand?" I nodded desperately: "I won't do such a thing again, I..." My fingers caressed between his brows and eyes: "Although I was in a coma, you guarded me who was uncertain of life and death in those few days, and my heart Pain and self-blame and sadness, I fully understand, I will definitely take care of myself in the future, and will not let you experience such pain again." There was warmth in his eyes, he held my face violently, kissed my lips loudly, and then simply kissed along the corners of his lips all the way to my eyes, kissing away all the wet tears, the flame between the two of them reappeared Jumping up, the fever became more and more intense, and the little sobriety was burned away, and I murmured: "Qubing, you can't let me go through that kind of pain." He murmured in response, and with his waist forward, the bodies of the two were joined together... The spring in the fifth year of Yuanshou was not like spring at all. It had been a long time since the beginning of spring, but it was still chilly, and the grass and trees did not move. The tranquility of the bleak city of Chang'an, which had been maintained for nearly half a year, was suddenly broken. Li Cai, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, was accused of occupying the mausoleum and Shinto land. Liu Che has always believed in ghosts and gods, and attaches great importance to the way of gods. The magicians in the palace are very favored. trial. General Li Guang was a clean and honest man all his life, donating money to help the poor and the poor. Although he enjoyed a salary of 2,000 shi for more than 40 years, after his death, his family had no money left.When his coffin entered Chang'an City, the people all over the city cried bitterly in gratitude for his virtue. Now, Li Guang had passed away only half a year ago, and his cousin, the head of the Li family, was exposed by evidence for stealing land in order to make money.Although the case has not yet been heard, such a scandal has spread inside and outside Chang'an under the guidance of caring people. How do ordinary people understand the vicissitudes of the court?The hearts of the people can be deceived!Soon the reputation of the Li family was hit hard. In order to save his uncle, Li Gan wandered around in the hall, and even came to the Huo Mansion to ask to see Qu Bing, but Qu Bing did not see him. An important event after Empress Chen was abolished and Wei Zifu was proclaimed was because the puppets of Wei Zifu and other favored women were found in Chen Gillian's palace. At this time, seeing the warlock in the palace complaining for the gods, but actually doing Wei a great favor, I began to wonder about those puppets back then, and I also wondered about the acre of God's land that has been encroached on today.To Li Cai, an acre of land is smaller than a sesame seed. As long as there is a little tampering with the documents, Li Cai may ignore it if he is not careful. In fact, this is very in line with the art of war. Wei's relatives attracted Li's full attention, but behind him there was a surprise soldier that no one thought of. In death, so the final outcome is still unpredictable. The case is under trial, and the result has not yet come out, Li Cai actually committed suicide in prison. The former Qingche General, An Lehou, and the prime minister of the Han Dynasty committed suicide in prison for an acre of land occupied by Shinto! Suicide?I sneered and thought, if Vicky and I were poisoned and died in prison, would it be a case of committing suicide in fear of crime? In just half a year, Li Guang and Li Cai, the two highest-ranking brothers of the Li family, committed suicide.One family and two generals did not die under the swords and guns of the Huns, but they both died by suicide. Huo Qubing watched the development of the whole incident with cold eyes. He practiced archery and martial arts as usual, hunted and played as usual, and even invited people to Cuju in Fuzhong. . Gongsun He and Wei Junru came to see Huo Qubing, saying that he came along the way, but this way was really not too early or too late.With the position of prime minister vacant, all forces in the DPRK and China are staring at this position. As soon as Wei Junru saw me, he immediately stepped forward and took my hand with a smile, and asked me about my physical condition and daily life, and said to Qu Bing with reproach in his tone: "It's normal for you to wear less clothes, but look at Yu'er It’s still cold, and I haven’t even taken off my cloak, why didn’t you remind Yu’er to wear more clothes?” Turning around, he smiled at me and said, “If Qu Bing dares to bully you, come to us , we are your natal family." Although Qu Bing is cold on the face, he has always attached great importance to family affection in his heart. Although his surname is Huo, he actually grew up among Wei's relatives.It has always been a regret hidden in his heart that I was not accepted by the Wei family. At this time, seeing the elder sister of the Wei family treating me like this, although his face did not change, he was still talking to Gongsun He calmly, but there was joy in his eyes. Yue, even enjoying the excitement among family relatives. I sighed secretly in my heart. I was just letting Wei Junru hold my hand, but now I hold her: "With my aunt helping me, I dare not bully me anymore. I am embroidering these days, but I always It's because I can't embroider well, just in time my aunt is here, so please give me some pointers." Hearing this, Gongsun He raised his eyes and glanced across my face, probably feeling my knowledge and interest, his eyes showed a rare two points of admiration. Wei Junru looked at Qu Bing with a smile: "There are so many embroiderers out there, and the Great Sima of the Han Dynasty wants Yu'er to do it herself? Is this for Qu Bing? Then I'll go and see." Qu Bing glanced across my face, although he restrained himself, he still brought out a smile, revealing a hint of complacency. Seeing Qu Bing's expression, Wei Junru and Gongsun He quickly exchanged glances.I smiled and took Wei Junru's arm, the two of them chatted with each other while going out to see my embroidery work, leaving Gongsun He to say what he wanted to say to Qu Bing. In the evening, when I was a little dazed, Qu Bing suddenly called "Yu'er" softly, but there was no more words for a long while. I smiled and nibbled on his shoulder: "Why haven't you fallen asleep yet? You can do whatever you want. Although I don't want you to be involved in the royal family's succession, this is a chess game with life and death as the bet, but since it is you Whatever I want to do, no matter what, I have no opinion." He didn't say a word, just hugged me in his arms again, and hugged me tightly. But after a while, his hands became unreliable, and I begged in his ear, "You've lost your mind, and you're messing with me! I'm sleepy! Let me sleep well... eh!" He smiled and kissed me, keeping my words between his lips. I don't know if it's because he reads a lot of books on that subject, or because he is "well-informed" when he goes to and from the palace, anyway, Qu Bing's flirting skills are first-rate.After a long while, I have been teased by him until there is no voice of objection, my whole body is hot and soft, and I can't help but entangle myself like vines around a tree...