The Ugly Empress《丑娘娘 》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress vol 1, Chapter 35: Strategy
Zhao Lu stared at Feng Ming and didn't speak. At the beginning, Feng Ming could still look at him, but later he became more and more intolerant. He couldn't put the man down in his heart. I'm afraid that he would give in again if he looked at him for a long time.
Zhao Lu smiled and turned to leave.
At this time, Feng Ming made a sound. He gave a light call, “Marquis Zhao Lu, stay."
“I don't know what else the emperor has to say to the imperial court official."
Zhao Lu doesn't turn back, just talk.
Feng Ming raised his eyes to see his back. After all, he sighed and said, “This Zhen is going to go to the Shui river in person. Maybe it will take a month."
“The Shui river...”
Zhao Lu couldn't help saying something. It seemed that he heard that the place was a bit haunted. This is the first place where they met. Maybe Feng Ming didn't know. He saw Zhao Lu in the Shui river. At that time, Zhao Lu was still young, with family and relatives.
Feng Ming said: “Today, there is a large memorial of the imperial court official. The Shui river has burst the riverbank year after year. The refugees are in disaster. Zhen plans to go there in person. You can take care of the things in the capital."
Zhao Lu paused for a moment, then nodded, “Try your best to be the imperial court official."
Then he walked out.
Rui Xue was waiting at the gate of the hall. He thought that the Lord Marquis should make up with him when he saw emperor. He didn't know that Zhao Lu came out with a cold face.
In fact, the quarrel between the two men is not one time and two times, especially in the years when Zhao Lu just entered the official arena. At that time, he was not Marquis Zhao Lu, and his style of conduct was rather cold and straightforward. That is to say, Emperor Feng protected him. Otherwise, he would have been excluded for a long time.
Zhao Lu was young and vigorous in those days. Emperor Feng just took the throne. All of them were hard-working people. If it wasn't for Emperor Feng to really treat Zhao Lu, how could these two people with thorns survive to this day?
Rui Xue also looked at people with facial expressions. Seeing that Lord Marquis is in a bad mood, he probably knew something. Maybe this time, Emperor Feng is determined not to look down.
Zhao Lu went back to the house and locked himself in the room. He didn't eat lunch or dinner, and his servants didn't dare to approach the master bedroom without permission.
Rui Xue hesitated outside for several times, and finally didn't knock at the door, but just about to leave, he heard Zhao Lu call her.
Rui Xue pushed the door in, but there is no light in the room. Rui Xue lights up the light. Zhao Lu has been standing against the window. He doesn't know what he is thinking.
Zhao Lu said, “You sent the letters on the table for me."
Rui Xue answered, picked up the letter in his hand, and Zhao Lu said: “Go back quickly, remember, this letter is not for you to read."
“I understand."
Rui Xue hurried out of the master bedroom when she answered. She changed her clothes and went out of the house in disguise. Rui Xue has always been the person in charge of the connection. One is Marquis Zhao Lu's valet, the other is Emperor Feng doting on her. Naturally, no one dares to doubt her.
She went out of the house and went around to the back. Finally, she reached for her clothes and took out the letter carefully.
Rui Xue knew that the letter was written by the master all day long. She shouldn't have read it, but she pulled it out. She was so surprised that she almost threw away the light paper.
Rui Xue stared at the fly lettering, almost to tears. She covers her mouth, and finally the master came to this step.
There is no doubt that the letter was written by Zhao Lu in only four words.
— Went to the Shui river
There is a river at the junction of the Xue state and the Feng state, which cuts across two countries from the west to the East.
The Feng state is located in the south, rainy for years, the Shui river overflows almost every year.
In such a difficult place to govern, there are many officials competing for the posts. The Xue state is actually very simple. Every year, the imperial court allocates money to run defenses on the river, and local officials can embezzle a handful of money every year. As for the lives and deaths of refugees, in a word, it is a natural disaster, which is inevitable.
Xue Jun Liang received a secret letter from Zhao Lu, which was indeed favorable for the time and the place. The Shui river is the border. Although it's good to drive and run the river, it's also a dangerous thing, especially when Xue Jun Liang knew about it.
Xue Jun Liang took the letter to the candle and let it burn slowly. He smiled and said, "Zhen is right to arrange this move of killing. When this is done, I will bring him back."
Jiang Yu opened the window for Xue Jun Liang, put out the smell of burning paper, and then said: “There's one thing about this old slave that I don't understand. Why did Zhao Lu call him back when he was in the Feng state?"
Xue Jun Liang took a look at Jiang Yu and said with a smile, “Do you think it's enough to be an emperor of a country with wisdom?"
“This old slave is dull."
"Naturally it is not enough."
Xue Jun Liang shook his head and said: “We need to know how to" move with love ". Zhao Lu has been in the Feng state for so many years. Although he doesn't want to, he meets with Emperor Feng every day. He is in the imperial court of the Feng state every day. After a long time, Zheng is afraid that one day, he won't bear to start or leave. "
Jiang Yu nodded, “His majesty has a lot of foresight."
"Zhao Lu is also a loyal talent. Zhen has always loved talents. How can he bear to see him in a dilemma? After this, Zhen is ready to let him rest and have a look at the great rivers and mountains."
Xue Jun Liang waved out the candle, sat down, and said, "Zhen is in a good mood today. Let the empress make some food and wine."
“Yes, this old slave is going now."
It's not a miracle for the emperor to let his concubine make wine and vegetables. It's just a kind of adjustment.
But for Teng Yun, it's a strange thing. After all, Teng Yun can't cook.
Xiu Yao has thought for Teng Yun for a long time. To be honest, whose big girl can cook? Especially like the Feng state leader, he was raised in the deep palace when he was young and held by all the stars, not to mention cooking, but knitting needlework.
Xiu Yao made some light and delicious dishes in the small kitchen. Although they are not very precious and the dishes were very common, they are used to delicacies in the emperor. The more common they are, the more delicious they are. Moreover, Emperor asked empress to make them by himself. The complicated dishes, where can empress do them, seem to be true.
Teng Yun didn't want to dress up much. Xiu Yao didn't dress him up much today. His elegant clothes fit the dishes.
The kitchen prepared the dishes, put them all in the basket, and brought a pot of wine and two porcelain cups.
Xiu Yao followed Teng Yun to the gate of the hall and stops. Teng Yun went in with his basket.
In this dress, Xue Jun Liang was very comfortable to see. Previously, concubine de had been here. Concubine de liked to dress up and was always charming. This time, when he saw Teng Yun, he had a different taste.
Teng Yun put all the dishes on the table and thought about how he could be willing to do this kind of work to please Xue Jun Liang, especially this gesture. But at the thought of being able to inquire about the news of Teng Shang, he had to bear it.
The imperial harem can't do politics. Even if Xiu Yao has a wide network, she can't find out. To know the situation of Teng Shang, Xue Jun Liang knew it.
Just as Xue Jun Liang was about to have a meal, he saw Jiang Yu quickly come over and say, “His majesty, the Marquis of Wannian, urgent for military decision!"
Xue Jun Liang put down his chopsticks and didn't let Teng Yun avoid, then he said, "Let him in."
Xue Hou Yang came in with the report and map in his hand and saw the empress sitting beside Emperor Xue. He was surprised, but he didn't have time to think about it. He immediately presented the report to Xue Jun Liang.
Xue Jun Liang launched the report. It's really urgent.
Because of the relationship between Xue Yu and Teng Shang, the army is gradually divided. Some of them are on the side of the Marquis of Zhenjiang. After all, Lord Marquis is the legitimate descendants of the Xue state, and some are on the side of Teng Shang. Although Teng Shang has a different surname, he uses his arms like a God, not only with empty airs, but also personally went to the battle to kill the enemy.
The division of the two forces naturally gave the enemy a chance to take advantage of.
There is a small county not far from the pass. Although the small county is located in a remote place with few people, not near the water or the mountains, and there is no money to explore, it has always been an important military area since ancient times.
Teng Shang proposes to send troops to garrison the small county to prevent Cheng Tian and Zou Zhen Ying from sneaking in. If the small county succeeds in sneaking, it will become a turning point for the enemy. Food and salaries can be distributed and supplied in the small county. The army can also avoid long journeys, first repair in the small County, and then enter the breakthrough.
For the army of the Xue state, this small county is a wolf smoke tower, and for the enemy, it is a bow string. Only when the bow is full here, can the arrow be fired.
Xue Yu had no intention of fighting, so he would not send troops. Their words were to disperse his forces. In case the enemy's strategy was to defeat the other person, it would be a great event.
Teng Shang himself was only a member of the army, not even a deputy general. His words were not adopted naturally. On the third night, the little prince was captured by Zou Zhen Ying.
At this time, Xue Yu felt the crisis and immediately wrote to the imperial court for help.
Xue Hou Yang said: “His majestic, what should I do? Now I'm sending soldiers. I'm afraid it will not be enough."
Xue Jun Liang didn't respond much after watching it. He just waved the palace people to take away the food and drink, put the report on the table, and said: "Zheng also thought it's too late to send troops now."
“About this..."
Xue Hou Yang frowned, slightly clenched his hand, knelt down and said, “His majesty, this imperial brother, please let me go and fight!"
Xue Jun Liang just smiled and said: “Don't worry, Hou Yang. Think about it. There is already a Marquis of Zhenjiang in that place. I will send another Marquis of Wannian to go there. With the three forces with Teng Shang, who should the soldiers listen to?"
“The imperial brother...”
Xue Hou Yang also felt that he was not thinking about it. After all, it is not his own fiefdom. If he rashly passes by, it will certainly cause the dissatisfaction of the Marquis of Zhenjiang.
Xue Jun Liang pushed the report on the desk to Teng Yun and said, “Maybe empress has an opinion."
Teng Yun was surprised by his action, which is an important part of military aircraft, but when he saw the smiling eyes of the other party, he seemed to understand a little bit.
Teng Yun didn’t know if his response to Teng Shang is too much, but after all, Teng Shang is his family member and the only one who treats him with his heart. Teng Yun can't forget his kindness.
Maybe Xu Jun Liang found out that he cared about Teng Shang and used the report to change his opinion.
Teng Yun took over the report, looked at it for a few times, turned to Xue Hou Yang and said, “Can I take a look at the map in Lord Marquis's hand?"
Xue Hou Yang hesitated a little and got the permission of Xue Jun Liang. Then he put the March map on the table and unfolded it slowly.
Teng Yun simply stood up, bent down and slightly lowered his head. He looked very carefully. Small county is not far from the gate. The army of the Xue state will be surrounded by both sides whether it is fighting small county first or the main force first.
At that time, the little prince was taken away because there was no defense. Now, there is almost no chance to snatch the little prince back from Zou Zhen Ying's heavy guard.
Xue Jun Liang took all the actions made by Teng Yun into his eyes, which is a kind of emphasis. Only when it came to the military, the art of war, and the war, can his empress’s eyes show a strong demeanor.
This style made Xue Jun Liang unable think about this whole thing.
Xue Jun Liang is a talent lover. He has been looking for people who can help him build his career and expand his territory all his life. But how can these people be easy to find? Teng Shang is, but Teng Shang will never give in to himself. Teng Yun is, however, a person who would rather kill his head than kneel down. Now he saw another person. Unfortunately, this person is a woman or the princess of Feng state.
Teng Yun didn't pay attention to Xue Jun Liang's eyes. He gently touched the March map with his fingers. Suddenly, he felt like his fingertips were going to burn. Although he was not a war lover, in the troubled times, only the battlefield was his destination, not the occlusion and seclusion of the inner courtyard of the deep palace.
Teng Yun's fingers were pressed on the small county, and his eyes were more and more bright.
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “It seemed that Zhen didn't ask the wrong person."
Teng Yun then raised his head and returned to his usual indifference, then said: “His majesty wanted to take back the small county, beat back Cheng Tian and Zou Zhen Ying, without having to pay a single soldier’s life."
Xue Hou Yang can't help but be shocked when he heard the empress. First of all, he doesn't know how to use it. This tone alone made Xue Hou Yang have an illusion that he has to be convinced.
“Oh? Is that right?" Xue Jun Liang reached out and touched Teng Yun's cheek. He pinched his earlobe along his cheek, as if it were a small act of intimacy.
After Teng Yun made a mistake, he left Xue Jun Liang.
Xue Hou Yang nodded, which was what he feared.
Teng Yun said, “If you can't use your troops, you can only take them wisely. Although Zou Zhen Ying is brave and brave, he has a deep heart for others, even if he is suspicious of his relatives. His majesty might as well use this to make Zou Zhen Ying and Cheng Tian differentiate again. Send the imperial court official to see Cheng Tian first, and tell him that Zou Zhen Ying has negotiated with Emperor Xue at the beginning. Pretend to send troops to attack the Xue state, and then send the main force to the palace to help him become the emperor. Otherwise, how could a rough man like little prince easily win the palace? When Cheng Tian is confused, he spreads rumors to tell Zou Zhen Ying in the small county that Cheng Tian wanted to take this opportunity to kill him. When the Xue state attacks the small county, Cheng Tian will take this opportunity to cut off his food, salary and rescue soldiers, leaving Zhen helpless in the small county, so as to get rid of this serious problem."
“Good."
Xue Jun Liang listened quietly with a smile. At this time, Xue Hou Yang was speechless. He didn't expect that she was just an empress in the deep palace. Even if she was virtuous and virtuous, she was just a concubine. How could she say such awe inspiring words?
Xue Jun Liang nodded and smiled: “Sure enough, Zhen is more and more inseparable from you."
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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