Steel Dynasty - Chapter 634

[Chapter 633 Marriage]

“Capture Bingzhou!”

King Yong looked surprised.

Xiao Ming nodded lightly, “Exactly, this time the King of Liang sent a large army, the Liang Kingdom must be empty internally. If the emperor’s uncle takes the opportunity to capture Bingzhou, he can easily win it.”

“It’s just the coalition forces of the three kings under Yunzhou City. Can the wise nephew stop him?” King Yong was a little worried. Now that he is serving Xiao Ming as an army, he naturally has to think about Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming said confidently: “Uncle Three Emperors, don’t worry. Even if I can’t defeat them in the wild, I can still defend Yunzhou City with these troops. And when I know that Bingzhou is besieged, the King of Liang will definitely lead his army back. At that time, the Emperor

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uncle and I can set up an ambush on King Liang’s army on its way back and annihilate it in one fell swoop. The troops without King Liang among the three kings’ coalition will surely suffer a huge drop in morale.

” King Yong said.

Xiao Ming breathed a sigh of relief. King Yong’s surrender was a bit surprising to him. This was the biggest good news before he ascended the throne.

Although King Yong’s ability to manage the fiefdom was not very good, he still had more than 100,000 soldiers under his command. These soldiers could become one of the factors influencing the war at this time.

However, he had to show his loyalty to King Yong. After all, people’s hearts are unpredictable. This time, King Yong was loyal to Xiao Wenxuan because of Xiao Wenxuan’s edict. As a king who was about to ascend the throne, he had to make an appropriate gesture to win over people’s hearts. At the same time, he also had to express his loyalty to him. Let King Yong feel at ease.

So he said: “It is said that the emperor’s uncle is currently short of military pay and food. My nephew has prepared 300,000 taels of silver and 500,000 shi of food for the emperor’s uncle. These supplies can help the emperor’s uncle respond to emergencies.”

King Yong was overjoyed when he heard this. He was also worried about this matter. Since the famine in Yongdi two years ago, King Qinglong gathered people to rebel, and the barbarians plundered and massacred Yongdi, which made the treasury of Yongdi very difficult. difficulty.

Because of this, he knew that he was no match for Xiao Ming.

“My dear nephew, it’s better for you to think about me. This time, the emperor will risk his life to capture Bingzhou for you.” King Yong laughed.

Xiao Ming showed a smile. He was also helpless. He understood King Yong’s current situation. Without the support of these salaries and grain, King Yong’s army would probably have fled halfway.

Because the people of Dayu State join the army for a simple purpose, just to have food to eat. If they don’t have anything to eat, most of them will choose to become deserters.

This is why ancient armies had the habit of looting. Especially when there was insufficient food and grass, military generals would often indulge their soldiers in looting the captured cities, because in this way the soldiers would have the desire to attack the city.

“In this case, my nephew will wait for the good news from the emperor’s uncle.” Xiao Ming said to King Yong, but this time he was well prepared to send King Yong to attack Bingzhou.

If King Yong captures Bingzhou, everyone will naturally be happy. From then on, King Liang will be seriously injured. If King Yong cannot capture it, it can also have the effect of encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao, which is enough to help him defeat the coalition forces of the Three Kingdoms.

After discussing the matter, the two chatted for a while. After the enthronement ceremony, there was still a ceremony to worship the heaven and the ancestral temple. This matter naturally required the intervention of King Yong.

After all, King Yong is now the highest-ranking elder among the royal family members, and King Yong readily accepts this.

After settling the matter, King Yong went back happily. At this time, he was sincerely happy. This time he expressed his loyalty to Xiao Ming and got so many supplies. He seemed to have returned to the time when Xiao Wenxuan was in power. At that time, Xiao Wenxuan also always It will solve his urgent need.

After seeing off King Yong, Xiao Ming got up and walked to the side hall of the palace. As for King Yong, there was also King Huainan’s business that needed to be taken care of.

At this time, the envoy sent by King Huainan was chatting with Concubine Zhen in the side hall. However, unlike ordinary envoys, it was Princess Li of Huainan who came to Qingzhou this time.

“Your Majesty, we haven’t seen each other for seven or eight years. The last time we met was on the occasion of the Emperor’s fiftieth birthday.”

In the side hall, Concubine Zhen sat in the main seat, and under Concubine Zhen sat Princess Li of Huainan.

Mrs. Li is about the same age as Concubine Zhen. Even though her years have passed, her natural beauty cannot be concealed. She holds one hand with Concubine Zhen, and Mrs. Li looks intimate, as if she and Concubine Zhen have been close friends for many years.

Li’s words reminded Concubine Zhen of the past, and she couldn’t help but have a hint of sadness in her eyes. In a short period of time, things have changed, which made people lament. However, she knew the role she should play at this time, so she smiled and said: “Sister said What’s more, I remember that my sister brought Xue’er to Chang’an at that time. Although Xue’er was only twelve years old at that time, she was already a little beauty. I don’t know what kind of son-in-law my sister has chosen for her now. “

” The empress actually still remembers this ghost girl. Hey, don’t mention it. This girl has been spoiled by His Highness. Now at such an age, there is no one who can take notice of her. I just say that today’s princes are all trash. If there is any She will marry someone who is as heroic as His Highness Prince Qi,” Mrs. Li said seemingly unintentionally.

Concubine Zhen rolled her eyes and said: “Since ancient times, it is understandable that beauties love heroes. Now that Ming’er has a main concubine, I am thinking that I should also choose a concubine for him to continue his heirs. After all, this royal family is not a concubine. More, more inheritance can ensure that the incense will never go out. At that time, I also thought about Xue’er, but I was afraid that Xue’er would not like the position of concubine, so I gave up.”

“I am worried too much now. His Highness is about to ascend the throne, and this concubine will soon become the imperial concubine. This status is suitable for her. What I am afraid of is that the empress will not look down on this girl.” Mrs. Li smiled broadly.

Concubine Zhen also relaxed her brows. What Li meant was very clear. Fei Yue’er was the queen, but her daughter wanted to be the imperial concubine. This was the bargaining chip.

Although she never interfered in government affairs, she also knew that it would be difficult for Xiao Ming to quickly stabilize the north without a few capable helpers.

So she said: “I liked Xue’er’s girl at the first sight. In this case, I will agree to this matter. I hope my sister will send Xue’er to Qingzhou some day.”

“Mother, this is simple. , after returning home, my sister sent a letter to Your Highness, asking him to send someone to deliver Xueer.” Mrs. Li was filled with joy.

This imperial concubine is the first person under the empress, so it is not considered that she has wronged her daughter.

The two talked for a while, and then Li stood up and left.

As soon as Li left, Xiao Ming walked in from outside the side hall. Concubine Zhen glanced at him and said, “Concubine Mother has decided this matter for you. King Huainan means that her daughter will be the imperial concubine, but now It seems that the only one who can marry you is the King of Huainan. As long as the King of Huainan can obey the orders, the imperial concubine will be rewarded. “

“That’s all I can do now. I can count on him to contain the King of Chu and the King of Yan. ” Xiao. Ming said slowly.

(End of chapter)