Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Raid
This year, the winter in Yecheng came earlier than usual. Before the new year came, there were already several heavy snowfalls in succession.
With the passage of time, the members of the Gao family seemed to have gradually forgotten about this sad incident, and everything returned to calm.Chang Gong went to court the next day after Heng Jia came to visit, but he was less talkative than before.Because Xiaowan couldn't calm down her anger, she tied up a grass man in the backyard, and used it to vent her dissatisfaction when she had time.It's just puzzling that the second wife, Song Jingyi, seemed to have disappeared from this world and never appeared again.
Everything seems to be the same as before, but as you know, some things have changed.
After retiring from the court that day, Gao Zhan left Chang Gong alone again.
The remnant snow in winter reflects the sun, and the golden light jumps on the white snow.Nearly transparent thin clouds flowed in the sky after the snow, and the azure color was as clear as sapphire.The plum blossoms in the imperial garden are competing to bloom, the white plums are like snow and the red plums are like fire, and the branches are scattered and fragrant.
Chang Gong accompanied Gao Zhan through the plum forest, but he never spoke.
"Chang Gong, how is your family doing?" Gao Zhan suddenly stopped under a white plum tree, and turned his head to look at her.A few strands of black hair brushed across her cheeks, and under the sunlight, her fine white skin looked even more transparent, so pure and spotless that it almost blended into the plum grove.Between looking and looking, she was stunned by the shadow, exuding an unspeakable brilliance and beauty, and no plum blossoms in the garden can compare to her stunning appearance.In an instant, boundless gentleness swept over him like a sea tide and submerged his whole body.
Chang Gong nodded slightly, and said in a very polite tone, "Go back to the emperor, everything is fine at home."
Hearing these words, the tenderness in his heart was instantly replaced by boundless loss.Ever since Xiao Yu's incident, she never called him Uncle Jiu again, and every time she always had this lukewarm attitude.
Fine snow began to float in the sky, and the feathery snowflakes formed white swirls in the wind, shining a little bit of bright light.A thin layer of fine snow accumulated on the plum branches, until the branches couldn't bear it, then they trembled and fell down, just falling on Chang Gong's head and face.Gao Zhan smiled slightly, and leaned down to brush the snow off her hair and shoulders, but she didn't expect her to take two steps back immediately, and replied coldly, "I dare not let the emperor bother."
His hands froze in the air, and the smile on his face froze on his lips. He withdrew his hand little by little, and struggled to let out a low voice, "Chang Gong, are you still blaming me?"
Chang Gong lowered his eyelids, "I dare not."
Gao Zhan felt a pain in his heart, and then an inexplicable anger grew, "Why don't you dare! Gao Changgong, are you going to talk to me with such a weird attitude all the time! Who said that no matter what I do, I will Forgive me?"
Her voice was calm and calm, "Your Majesty, I didn't blame you, didn't you say that it was an accident."
Gao Zhan became angry for a while, and couldn't help coughing several times.
She seemed to raise her head subconsciously, but immediately lowered her head, her fan-shaped eyelashes trembled violently, and the swaying shadows were like dying butterflies.
Gao Zhan's heart seemed to be pulled hard by someone. If it was before, she would have started nagging with worry, but now...
It's like...something has changed, something has stopped, something—maybe it's never going to be the same again.
A gust of cold wind blew by, Chang Gong couldn't help rubbing his cold hands, and exhaled clouds of white air from his mouth.Suddenly Gao Zhan untied the ermine cloak on his body, covered her body involuntarily, and even pulled up and tucked up the collar, almost covering most of her face.
"Knowing that it's so cold today, I don't wear an extra layer of clothes." He said in a low voice, and continued to walk forward.
Chang Gong froze for a moment, a sour feeling welled up in his heart, but his eyes were dry.So he didn't say anything, and quickened his pace to follow.
The snow is getting bigger and bigger.
The breath of winter also engulfed Chang'an City bit by bit, and the white flocculent snow began to slowly swallow up the entire sky. The piercing wind sandwiched the suffocating snowflakes, turning the world into white in a blink of an eye. "Your Majesty, it seems to be extraordinarily cold this year." Aye breathed into his hand, and it immediately formed a layer of mist. He couldn't help but said to the bright young man in front of him, "Your Majesty, it's cold outside, you should hurry back to the house." Yu Wenyong didn't look back, but asked calmly, "Aye, has the Yellow River frozen over?" Aye was taken aback, and quickly responded. "Then, it's time." Yu Wenyong turned his head and looked at him, his bright eyes were like two sharp swords, between opening and closing, the brilliance was fully revealed, and the person he watched felt that his heart had been thoroughly illuminated Thorough. Although Aye is not considered smart, he still reacted.Because once the Yellow River freezes, you can cross the river from Chang'an to Qi State.He was slightly startled, "Your Majesty, do you want to..." "That's right, it's time to attack Qi. Of course, I also learned about Huizhen's future brother-in-law, so let him join in the fun." He smiled slightly, as if the severe winter was over, and the spring blossomed, and all the gloom disappeared. , Yunkaiyuelang. "Your Majesty, we took a surprise this time, and Hu Luguang is guarding the border again. Maybe we can fight all the way to Jinyang and end their lair!" Aye felt his blood boil for a moment. "Aye, don't underestimate the enemy." He stretched out his hand to catch a falling snowflake, but another sense of loss filled his still-quiet heart. If Qi is conquered, how will he meet her again? The heart of the young emperor was unknowingly bound by a thread, the thread was as thin as a hair, but as strong as a steel blade. Whether you know it or don't know it, you will be powerless to resist and have no intention of resisting.
On New Year's Eve, the Qi State received a shocking news. General Yang Zhong of Zhou led an army of 100,000 troops across the frozen Yellow River, and conquered more than 20 cities in Northern Qi one after another like a whirlwind. In the conference hall, the ministers all looked worried. "Your Majesty, Lord Zhou sent Yang Zhong as his commander, with 100,000 cavalry, to set off from the North Road. He also sent General Da Xiwu, with 30,000 troops, to go from the South Road to the city of Jinyang. Under Yangcheng, I'm afraid..." Zhaojun Wang Gao Rui spoke first. "Why don't you call General Hulu back to Jinyang urgently?" Another person suggested. "It's absolutely impossible. Although there is no change in Turkic, it must be guarded against." Gao Rui immediately objected. "What Zhao Junwang said is true. General Hulu can't move, but Zhou's north and south routes must be guarded against. Qi's troops stationed in Yecheng are limited. In order to ensure the safety of the capital, we can only send some infantry first. Go to defend Da Xiwu, who doesn't have too many troops." Gao Zhan nodded, "For the current plan, this is the only way to go. The person who is going to defend the South Road..." He looked around, and his eyes fell on one person, "Lanling King, you and Zhongshu Command and lead 30,000 troops on foot, go to Pingyang, and defend the south road." Chang Gong had a strange look on his face, but he still responded. "I will lead the rest of the army to Jinyang, station in Jinyang City, and meet Yang Zhong's army for a while." As soon as Gao Zhan's words fell, all the ministers turned pale with shock, and they all persuaded the emperor to stay in Yecheng. "I've made up my mind, and I'll be leaving in two days." Gao Zhan said coldly. Chang Gong's face changed slightly, his heart skipped a beat, he clenched his fists involuntarily, his palms were already sweating slightly. "Your Majesty, although you want to march in person, if King Lanling and Zhong Shuling both go to the South Road, then who will be the general in Jinyang? Your Majesty, this is not suitable for you." He Shikai also revealed A rare look of worry. The white jade bead curtain in front of Gao Zhan flickered slightly, "He Shikai, King Lanling is not the only one who can be the general of Qi State." Chang Gong's face turned paler, and his fists clenched tighter. "Your Majesty, I recommend King Zhao Jun to command the whole army." Everyone was very surprised when they saw that the person who recommended King Zhao was Gao Xiaowan, King of Hejian.Even Chang Gong was taken aback, Gao Rui has always been brooding over the death of his adopted sister Gao Xiujiang, so he and He Shikai stood on the same front, and spoke ill of the Gao family brothers in front of the emperor . Gao Zhan also looked over with a little surprise, and saw that King Hejian had a frank and upright face, and there was nothing unusual about it.After pondering for a moment, he accepted Gao Xiaowan's suggestion, and handed over the power of Jiedu Sixth Army to Gao Rui, and temporarily handed over all the affairs of Yecheng to Xiao Wan.
It was night, the snow was fluttering like flowers, and the cold wind was chilling. After Chang Gong and Princess Chang talked a few words in the room, they were ready to go back to the room to rest.When walking through the corridor, he found that Xiaowan's study room was still flickering with candlelight. She walked lightly to the front of the study, and through the half-opened door, she saw Xiao Wan gazing at a portrait quietly lost in thought, his white clothes seemed to be covered with a thin layer of frost, and he was so handsome. Between the brows, there is a sense of sadness, which can't be wiped away. "Third brother, why don't you go to rest so late?" She walked in quietly.Since the eldest brother passed away, the third brother often stood in front of his father's portrait for several hours. When Xiao Wan saw it was her, his expression softened a bit, "Chang Gong, what did my mother ask you for just now?" "It's nothing, I just said some homework by the way." Chang Gong looked at Xiao Wan's haggard face with a bit of distress, trying to restrain the bitterness that filled his throat, "Third brother, you should rest earlier, have you lost weight recently?" few." Xiao Wan sighed, looked at the portrait again, and said in a low voice, "As the head of the family, I didn't even keep my elder brother. My father must be very disappointed in me." "Brother, it's not your fault." Chang Gong sat down beside him, "But third brother, Gao Rui has always been at odds with us, and he has said bad things about big brother in front of the emperor, why did you recommend him today? he?" Xiao Wan nodded, "Of course I know that. I have never liked that person. But now that the country is facing a crisis, personal grievances should be put aside. Since he does have this talent and is helpful to the country, why not?" Do you not recommend him?" Chang Gong's heart moved slightly, and when he looked up, he saw Xiao Wan's face was calm, and the nobility and candor in his gestures seemed natural.She couldn't help feeling hot in her chest, her admiration welled up, her heart was surging, and the depression and pain of the past few days were replaced by a surge of pride, and she also said loudly, "You are right, third brother. In the face of national crisis, those little private Resentment is nothing! Third brother, I will definitely rush back to Chang'an the Zhou people who committed crimes in the future!" Xiao Wan patted her on the shoulder, "Tomorrow you will go to war, but these days the weather is bad and it is inconvenient to march, so you have to be more careful." Chang Gong nodded, "I see. Third brother, you must be careful, and also," she paused. "Remember to protect the emperor." "Chang Gong, I know my duty." Xiao Wan looked up at the portrait of his father Gao Cheng, and suddenly changed the subject, "By the way, when this crisis is resolved, you should also pick up Xiao Tie to pass the door... ..." "Yes, every time I go to see her, she complains to me..." That night, the two talked about many other things, and also recalled many things from their childhood, unconsciously forgetting the time. The silver yarn circulates, and the hourglass changes time bit by bit. Outside the window, the dots of starlight gradually dimmed, and the distant sky turned into a golden splendor, spreading out bit by bit, becoming dawn.
The breath of winter also engulfed Chang'an City bit by bit, and the white flocculent snow began to slowly swallow up the entire sky. The piercing wind sandwiched the suffocating snowflakes, turning the world into white in a blink of an eye. "Your Majesty, it seems to be extraordinarily cold this year." Aye breathed into his hand, and it immediately formed a layer of mist. He couldn't help but said to the bright young man in front of him, "Your Majesty, it's cold outside, you should hurry back to the house." Yu Wenyong didn't look back, but asked calmly, "Aye, has the Yellow River frozen over?" Aye was taken aback, and quickly responded. "Then, it's time." Yu Wenyong turned his head and looked at him, his bright eyes were like two sharp swords, between opening and closing, the brilliance was fully revealed, and the person he watched felt that his heart had been thoroughly illuminated Thorough. Although Aye is not considered smart, he still reacted.Because once the Yellow River freezes, you can cross the river from Chang'an to Qi State.He was slightly startled, "Your Majesty, do you want to..." "That's right, it's time to attack Qi. Of course, I also learned about Huizhen's future brother-in-law, so let him join in the fun." He smiled slightly, as if the severe winter was over, and the spring blossomed, and all the gloom disappeared. , Yunkaiyuelang. "Your Majesty, we took a surprise this time, and Hu Luguang is guarding the border again. Maybe we can fight all the way to Jinyang and end their lair!" Aye felt his blood boil for a moment. "Aye, don't underestimate the enemy." He stretched out his hand to catch a falling snowflake, but another sense of loss filled his still-quiet heart. If Qi is conquered, how will he meet her again? The heart of the young emperor was unknowingly bound by a thread, the thread was as thin as a hair, but as strong as a steel blade. Whether you know it or don't know it, you will be powerless to resist and have no intention of resisting.
On New Year's Eve, the Qi State received a shocking news. General Yang Zhong of Zhou led an army of 100,000 troops across the frozen Yellow River, and conquered more than 20 cities in Northern Qi one after another like a whirlwind. In the conference hall, the ministers all looked worried. "Your Majesty, Lord Zhou sent Yang Zhong as his commander, with 100,000 cavalry, to set off from the North Road. He also sent General Da Xiwu, with 30,000 troops, to go from the South Road to the city of Jinyang. Under Yangcheng, I'm afraid..." Zhaojun Wang Gao Rui spoke first. "Why don't you call General Hulu back to Jinyang urgently?" Another person suggested. "It's absolutely impossible. Although there is no change in Turkic, it must be guarded against." Gao Rui immediately objected. "What Zhao Junwang said is true. General Hulu can't move, but Zhou's north and south routes must be guarded against. Qi's troops stationed in Yecheng are limited. In order to ensure the safety of the capital, we can only send some infantry first. Go to defend Da Xiwu, who doesn't have too many troops." Gao Zhan nodded, "For the current plan, this is the only way to go. The person who is going to defend the South Road..." He looked around, and his eyes fell on one person, "Lanling King, you and Zhongshu Command and lead 30,000 troops on foot, go to Pingyang, and defend the south road." Chang Gong had a strange look on his face, but he still responded. "I will lead the rest of the army to Jinyang, station in Jinyang City, and meet Yang Zhong's army for a while." As soon as Gao Zhan's words fell, all the ministers turned pale with shock, and they all persuaded the emperor to stay in Yecheng. "I've made up my mind, and I'll be leaving in two days." Gao Zhan said coldly. Chang Gong's face changed slightly, his heart skipped a beat, he clenched his fists involuntarily, his palms were already sweating slightly. "Your Majesty, although you want to march in person, if King Lanling and Zhong Shuling both go to the South Road, then who will be the general in Jinyang? Your Majesty, this is not suitable for you." He Shikai also revealed A rare look of worry. The white jade bead curtain in front of Gao Zhan flickered slightly, "He Shikai, King Lanling is not the only one who can be the general of Qi State." Chang Gong's face turned paler, and his fists clenched tighter. "Your Majesty, I recommend King Zhao Jun to command the whole army." Everyone was very surprised when they saw that the person who recommended King Zhao was Gao Xiaowan, King of Hejian.Even Chang Gong was taken aback, Gao Rui has always been brooding over the death of his adopted sister Gao Xiujiang, so he and He Shikai stood on the same front, and spoke ill of the Gao family brothers in front of the emperor . Gao Zhan also looked over with a little surprise, and saw that King Hejian had a frank and upright face, and there was nothing unusual about it.After pondering for a moment, he accepted Gao Xiaowan's suggestion, and handed over the power of Jiedu Sixth Army to Gao Rui, and temporarily handed over all the affairs of Yecheng to Xiao Wan.
It was night, the snow was fluttering like flowers, and the cold wind was chilling. After Chang Gong and Princess Chang talked a few words in the room, they were ready to go back to the room to rest.When walking through the corridor, he found that Xiaowan's study room was still flickering with candlelight. She walked lightly to the front of the study, and through the half-opened door, she saw Xiao Wan gazing at a portrait quietly lost in thought, his white clothes seemed to be covered with a thin layer of frost, and he was so handsome. Between the brows, there is a sense of sadness, which can't be wiped away. "Third brother, why don't you go to rest so late?" She walked in quietly.Since the eldest brother passed away, the third brother often stood in front of his father's portrait for several hours. When Xiao Wan saw it was her, his expression softened a bit, "Chang Gong, what did my mother ask you for just now?" "It's nothing, I just said some homework by the way." Chang Gong looked at Xiao Wan's haggard face with a bit of distress, trying to restrain the bitterness that filled his throat, "Third brother, you should rest earlier, have you lost weight recently?" few." Xiao Wan sighed, looked at the portrait again, and said in a low voice, "As the head of the family, I didn't even keep my elder brother. My father must be very disappointed in me." "Brother, it's not your fault." Chang Gong sat down beside him, "But third brother, Gao Rui has always been at odds with us, and he has said bad things about big brother in front of the emperor, why did you recommend him today? he?" Xiao Wan nodded, "Of course I know that. I have never liked that person. But now that the country is facing a crisis, personal grievances should be put aside. Since he does have this talent and is helpful to the country, why not?" Do you not recommend him?" Chang Gong's heart moved slightly, and when he looked up, he saw Xiao Wan's face was calm, and the nobility and candor in his gestures seemed natural.She couldn't help feeling hot in her chest, her admiration welled up, her heart was surging, and the depression and pain of the past few days were replaced by a surge of pride, and she also said loudly, "You are right, third brother. In the face of national crisis, those little private Resentment is nothing! Third brother, I will definitely rush back to Chang'an the Zhou people who committed crimes in the future!" Xiao Wan patted her on the shoulder, "Tomorrow you will go to war, but these days the weather is bad and it is inconvenient to march, so you have to be more careful." Chang Gong nodded, "I see. Third brother, you must be careful, and also," she paused. "Remember to protect the emperor." "Chang Gong, I know my duty." Xiao Wan looked up at the portrait of his father Gao Cheng, and suddenly changed the subject, "By the way, when this crisis is resolved, you should also pick up Xiao Tie to pass the door... ..." "Yes, every time I go to see her, she complains to me..." That night, the two talked about many other things, and also recalled many things from their childhood, unconsciously forgetting the time. The silver yarn circulates, and the hourglass changes time bit by bit. Outside the window, the dots of starlight gradually dimmed, and the distant sky turned into a golden splendor, spreading out bit by bit, becoming dawn.