Chapter 39 two

In August of the fourth year of Zhiyuan (1267), after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Kublai Khan returned to Yanjing from Shangdu and ordered his five sons, Hugechi, to be summoned. At the same time as Hugechi, Wang Fukuodai and Zeng Bao Heding, the brave general who followed Kublai Khan to Yunnan.The herald didn't dare to delay, so he rode fast to Hugechi's mansion, only to learn that Hugechi had gone to the General's Mansion built by the imperial court for the honored minister Wuliang Hetai early in the morning. In fact, in the past two years, Hu Gechi often found some excuses to visit Qingfeng at the General's Mansion. Su Ai Ruozhen has never left her side.Sometimes, Hu Gechi would bring Qingfeng some small objects that girls like, but Qingfeng has always held a dispensable attitude towards this.When she is in a good mood, she will teach Hu Ge Chi how to practice swords, or sneak out of the General's Mansion with Hu Ge Chi, and taste the famous snacks in Yanjing City in different ways.When she was in a bad mood, she let Hu Gechi aside and ignored him.Fortunately, Brother Huchi is generous and tolerant by nature, no matter how Qingfeng treats him, he never cares about it.

Zhen Jin occasionally visits Ashu and Qingfeng. He and Ashu are siblings and regard Qingfeng as his own sister.Whenever he comes, he always brings one or two companions, or Yuxi Timur, or Polo, or An Tong, or others, but anyway, as long as there is real gold present, Qingfeng will completely become another person: full of spring breeze, radiant, humorous, chatting and laughing... In short, what she shows is the most beautiful and lovely side of a girl.After a long time, no matter how dull Hugechi was, he could still perceive the strangeness, but his love for Qingfeng and his trust in his brother Zhenjin did not allow him to prove it.

It took a lot of trouble for the herald to find Hu Gechi and Qingfeng who were watching the theater together in the Huamanlou Grand Theater.Hearing that Father Khan was in a hurry to summon him, Hu Gechi was so frightened that he didn't dare to delay any longer, left Qingfeng behind, and hurried to Daning Palace.Kublai Khan had been waiting for his son in the Daning Palace for a long time, but Huge Chiyuan was still a little uneasy, for fear of being blamed by his father Khan.When he saw Father Khan, he was very surprised. Only this time, Father Khan treated him with a very tolerant and peaceful attitude, and he was not angry at his late arrival.

The reason why Kublai Khan summoned Hugechi, Baoheding, and Kuokuodai in the Daning Palace was to decide on a long-standing matter. As the internal and external situation became increasingly stable and the national treasury was full, the Mongolian army marched southward to unify China has been put on the agenda.Kublai Khan judged the situation and believed that the rule over Yunnan, an outpost for attacking the Song Dynasty, should be strengthened first, so that troops could advance from here in the future and implement a comprehensive encirclement of the Song Dynasty.For this reason, he specially named Hugechi the King of Yunnan, Baoheding as the Marshal of Yunnan Capital, and Kuokudai as the Minister of the Six Departments of Yunnan. They will assist Hugechi and jointly govern Yunnan.Although Hu Gechi was unwilling to be such a difficult "king" in his heart, his father's order was hard to disobey, so he reluctantly accepted the imperial edict, and then, under the pretext of going to visit his mother, he left the palace unhappily .

Hu Gechi didn't think about where he was going, but just walked without a clue. When he raised his head, he found himself standing at the gate of the General's Mansion.Could this be the real reason why he didn't want to go to Yunnan?However, what can he say when he sees Qingfeng?Looking at the two ice-cold statues of lions and tigers in front of the gate of the mansion, Hugechi suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart. "Hugechi!" He heard someone calling him, looked up to follow the sound, and saw Zhenjin and Luoluo riding towards him on horseback.Luoluo is Hugechi's biological sister, but she has been closer to her half-brother Zhenjin since she was a child.These are two people that Hu Gechi absolutely does not want to see at the moment!It was too late to dodge, he simply lowered his head and remained silent.

"Fifth brother, why are you here? Oh, I get it, you are here to find Qingfeng, right? Why don't you go in?" Luoluo jumped off the horse, and a string of words drifted over. Hu Gechi was speechless. "Did you quarrel with Qingfeng?" Luoluo asked with concern seeing that brother Huchi was silent. Zhenjin smiled and said, "How is it possible? How could Hu Gechi quarrel with Qingfeng? Luoluo, don't guess. Hu Gechi, you look not very good, did something happen? I heard that Father Khan will summon you today You, have you seen Father Khan?" "See you." Hu Gechi replied dejectedly.

"Why did Father Khan summon you?" "You really don't know anything?" "I really don't know! I've been with Father Khan every day recently, and I haven't heard a word from Father Khan. Well, you'd better tell me, so I won't have to guess wildly." "Father Khan named me King of Yunnan and asked me to guard Yunnan." "Really? Fifth brother, you have been named the King of Yunnan? Think about it, it is the 'Prince'! Brother Zhenjin was the first to be named the 'King of Yan', and you will be next. What a happy event, what a great event! Your glory! Why do you look like you have been abandoned by a woman, with a look of despair?"

Zhen Jin hastily glared at Luo Luo, but there was nothing he could do.This is Luo Luo, outspoken and innocent, and a large part of the reason why Zhen Jin cherishes this younger sister is precisely because of this. "I don't want to be a prince at all, I would rather be a commoner, as long as..." "What? You don't want to be a prince? How strange! Don't you want to stay with your parents all your life? What's the point? Unfortunately, I'm not a boy. If I were a boy and my father made me king, I would I must wish for it. Leaving the warm wings of my parents and breaking into a new world by myself, this is my ambition."

"It's really a pity that Luoluo is a girl, otherwise this 'King of Yunnan' should belong to her." The two horses snorted and rubbed their cheeks affectionately.Zhen Jin lovingly raised his finger and nodded Luo Luo's head, and made a joke, "But Luo Luo, then again, let's hear what Hu Gechi thinks? Maybe his thinking is also very reasonable. As the saying goes Dao, people have their own ambitions, and the life Hu Gechi yearns for has always been very simple, and he can stay away from swords, swords, and intrigues. Sometimes, I really envy him." Hu Gechi frowned slightly, but remained silent.Zhen Jin looked at Huge Chi's face carefully, and he understood eight or nine points in his heart: "Are you here to say goodbye to Qingfeng?"

Hu Gechi nodded involuntarily. "Didn't see her?" "I don't have the courage to go in. What can I say when I see her? Besides, no matter where I go, she probably doesn't care." "Qingfeng is a very affectionate girl, you two have been together for a long time, you should know her very well." "It's a pity, I'm too dull, and I can't always see through her heart." Luo Luoruo realized something: "It turns out... Fifth Brother, the person you can't bear to part with is Qingfeng!" Huge Chi never expected his sister to ask him so straightforwardly, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer, so he coughed in embarrassment.Seeing him blushing from the suffocation and his thick neck, Luoluo laughed so hard that she leaned back and forth, and when she finished laughing, she let out a long sigh.

"Silly girl, laughing and sighing, what do you mean?" Zhen Jin was obviously thinking about something else, and blamed Luo Luo casually. "Fifth Brother's matter is indeed troublesome." "What's the trouble?" "It's about feelings. Think about it, the fifth brother likes Qingfeng, Qingfeng likes the second brother, and the second brother only likes Kuo Kuo Zhen's sister-in-law. Isn't this troublesome enough?" Hu Gechi was shocked all over, raised his head, and stared at Zhenjin with his eyes.Although Zhenjin was surprised, he smiled calmly in the face of Hu Gechi's complex gaze.That's right, since one sentence has already revealed the fact that Zhen Jin tried his best to avoid, then, besides facing it and solving it, is there any other better way? "Hugechi, you really like Qingfeng, right?" After a moment of silence, Zhenjin asked with concern in an elder brother's tone. Hu Gechi reluctantly replied: "I don't know if I like it, and no matter how I treat Qingfeng, she just treats me as a friend. I think, now I finally understand the real reason." "The reason Luo Luo said?" "yes." "If you really love someone, you shouldn't give up lightly, otherwise, I will look down on you." "So, what can I do? Can I tie Qingfeng and go with me?" Hu Gechi asked bitterly. "Of course not. However, your character is too lenient, unlike Qingfeng, who is courageous and insightful. It would be great if she could accompany you to Yunnan." "What's the use of saying this? I'm not the one Qingfeng likes." "Hu Ge Chi, listen to what you say, and go say goodbye to Qingfeng. I'm going to see Father Khan. I must know why Father Khan chose you as King of Yunnan." Luoluo pushed Hu Gechi from behind: "Go, go. Before you leave, if you don't say goodbye to Qingfeng, you will regret it forever. Second brother, I will go with you to see Father Khan. If we can't, we will discuss it with Father Khan , let me go to Yunnan instead. Maybe I will manage Yunnan so that the country is prosperous and the people are safe.” Zhenjin made a "puchi" sound, and couldn't help laughing: "You're being silly again! That's all right, stop teasing Hu Gechi, let him get down to business quickly. We'll go see Father Khan right now." Having a long talk with his father Khan, Zhen Jin realized his father Khan's wisdom, prudence and foresight in dealing with the Yunnan issue. Yunnan has a complex terrain, many mountains and rivers, as well as numerous ethnic groups and fierce folk customs. It has been a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack since ancient times.Therefore, most of the armies that used troops in Yunnan in the past dynasties ended in the annihilation of the entire army.The fundamental reason why Kublai Khan was able to conquer the Dali Kingdom established by the White Barbarians in the First World War and then occupy the entire territory of Yunnan lies in the word "benevolence". The choice of Hugechi to govern Yunnan is also to reflect the word "benevolence".If "benevolence and righteousness" can conquer a country, then, in a period when everything is waiting for prosperity, a benevolent and righteous lord's inaction can also make his rule more in line with the law of prosperity and decline, and it is easier to win the hearts of the people. Hu Gechi is benevolent and weak in nature, and has Kublai Khan's requirements for "benevolence". However, "weakness" is a lack after all, so Kublai Khan sent Bao He Ding and Kuo Kuo Dai to assist him.Baoheding once went to Yunnan with Kublai Khan, he is familiar with the local conditions and customs of Yunnan, and he is good at fighting; Kuo Kuodai once served as the teacher of Hu Gechi and other princes. In the first year of Zhongtong, he was pardoned by Kublai Khan "Wang Fu".These two people, one martial artist and one literary man, can be Hu Gechi's right-hand man. Zhen Jin couldn't help but be convinced of his father Khan's foresight, but there were still some doubts and uneasiness deep in his heart.In Zhen Jin's impression, Bao He Ding is by no means comparable to ordinary generals, his city is extremely deep, making it difficult for people to figure out and see through.Kuo Kuo Dai is extremely sensitive and regards personal honor above life. This is not only an advantage, but also a fatal weakness... "Zhenjin, why don't you speak? What are you thinking?" Kublai Khan asked warmly, seeing his son had been lost in thought.At this time, the father and son had already walked out of the Guanghan Hall and walked on the road paved with bluestones.Zhenjin's hand lightly rested on his father's elbow, which was a habitual movement, as if he was ready to help his father at any time. "Father Khan, why not... let me go to Yunnan instead." Kublai Khan stopped and looked into the clear black eyes of his son, his beloved, the hope of the vast empire he had built. "why?" "Hugechi has no desire for power. Baoheding and Kuo Kuodai are both heroes. I am afraid that after a long time, Hugechi's prestige will not be enough to convince them. What's more, Yunnan is far away on the border. The accident, we are beyond our reach, I am really worried." "Is that why?" Kublai shook his head disapprovingly, "Bao He Ding and Kuo Kuo Dai are both my veteran ministers, and I know them well, otherwise, I wouldn't dare to entrust them with important responsibilities. As the saying goes Dao, don’t look at the monk’s face to see the Buddha’s face, Hu Gechi is my son, forgive them for not being so arrogant that they ignore my existence.” "My son understands. I hope that as you wish, Hugechi, Baoheding, and Kuokuodai can help each other and rule Yunnan together." "I believe it will. Zhenjin, although you are my second son, your elder brother Duo'er suffered from a chronic illness since he was a child and died early. My heart has always been full of regrets. Now you are the eldest among my sons, and Your body is not as strong as other younger brothers, how can I let you leave my side with confidence? After Hu Gechi, I will gradually entrust the brothers and brothers. Speaking of this, Zhenjin, I just want to share with you Discuss, if one day your younger brothers are allowed to keep their fiefs, where do you think I should send Na Muhan?" Zhen Jin hesitated for a while: "Well, how about the land of Mobei?" "Your idea coincides with mine. Namuhan and you are both descendants of the same family, and have the right to inherit part of my family business. His character is completely different from that of Hu Gechi. His nature is like a fire, and he dares to act. It is suitable for sitting on the northern border." "My younger brothers are still young. Father Khan does not need to send them to their respective fiefs in a hurry. In fact, we should all inherit more teachings from Father Khan. Especially Namuhan, he is too competitive. Even if Father Khan To make him king, you can't entrust him with important tasks immediately, you have to let him hone his heart and mind." "That's right. Naturally, I won't send them all out in a hurry. Wait and see, I will only tell you these words." "Thank you Father Khan for your trust in my son. Father Khan, I still have something to ask." "what?" "Let Hugechi get married before leaving. That way, when we get there, there will be someone to take care of Hugechi." "Are you married? Does Hu Gechi already have a girl in his fancy? Which family's girl is it?" "Breeze." "It turned out to be Qingfeng. Qingfeng is a good girl with both courage and courage. She has good martial arts, character, and appearance. But, does she really like Hugechi?" "They get along very well. Father Khan, please allow your son to go to General Wuliang Hetai to propose marriage. Before Brother Hu Chi left Yunnan, I believe that the biggest concern of you and your mother must be this." "Yes. True gold, it is like this. I am very pleased. You can always think of my brother in every way. What can I worry about in the future? You go, prepare more gifts, and tell Wu my wish General Liang Hetai, please agree to marry his beloved daughter to my son. I respect Wu Liang Hetai very much. Both he and his father, General Subotai, have been married since the time of your great-grandfather Genghis Khan Serving for the Khan Court, Wuliang Hetai is a veritable veteran of the Five Dynasties, and also a wise and brave general of the Mongolian Empire. I trust him as I trust myself. Today, Wuliang Hetai’s son Ashu has grown into a He is a young general of the new generation, and he is as outstanding as his grandfather and father. Such a loyal family of three families deserves my attention. You can tell General Wulianghetai exactly what I want, but you can’t overwhelm him. Suppressing people, the best thing about marriage is your love and my wish. Do you understand what I mean?" "I always remember my father Khan's teachings. However, I think that I am somewhat sure about this matter. After all, Qingfeng and Hu Gechi did not get along for a day or two, and they both knew each other to a certain extent. General Wu Lianghetai I also like Hugechi very much." "Is that so? Then I'll be waiting for your good news. Go ahead and get the dowry done now. I'll send An Tong to assist you." "My son obeys!" As expected, Wu Liang Hetai readily agreed to the marriage of his beloved daughter and the prince.When he told his daughter about this, Qingfeng was silent for a long time, and asked indifferently, who came to propose marriage?Wu Liang joined the platform and said back to King Yan.Qingfeng asked to have a few words with King Yan alone before making a decision.Wu Liang Hetai is well aware of his daughter's stubborn character, so he has no choice but to bring his words to Zhen Jin. Qingfeng is waiting for the arrival of real gold in the grass pavilion in the back garden.As soon as Zhenjin entered the back garden, he saw Qingfeng, and when he walked towards her, he suddenly felt very sad.He likes her in his heart, but he can't give her anything. Now, for the sake of Qingfeng and Hugechi, all he can do is to let Qingfeng forget him early. Qingfeng only asked Zhenjin one sentence: Do you really want me to marry Hu Gechi?All she wanted was his answer: yes or no. Zhen Jin said: "Yes." Qingfeng bit her lips, and turned her eyes to the vast sky in the southwest. After a long time, she replied coldly and simply: "Okay, I'll marry!" Zhenjin stared at Qingfeng's proud figure guiltily.I'm sorry, he said in his heart. In September, Hu Gechi got married and went to Yunnan with his new wife.