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The Ugly Empress 1, Chapter 43: the Marquis of Tengnan
The next day Xue Jun Liang saw Xue Hou Yang and said: “How are you feeling? Three beauties served you well?"
Xue Hou Yang's face was very happy at first. After hearing about the three beauties, he immediately fell down and said, “His majesty, don't make fun of this Imperial brother. This Imperial brother can't bear it."
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: "Look at your happy face. Didn't I build a bridge for you and promote the good things between you two?"
Xue Hou Yang was teased, couldn't help but smile, and a little embarrassed. Xue Jun Liang looked at the expression and sighed: “You're not as good as Teng Shang in thinking ahead. Maybe what I said doesn't matter how much. I just hope that Teng Shang treats you sincerely."
Xue Hou Yang thought that he was relieved to say this. As soon as he wanted to thank him, he listened to Xue Jun Liang: “But the Marquis of Wannian lineage can't die, and his offspring still to be born."
“His Majesty...”
Xue Jun Liang raised his hand and motioned for his silence, then he said, “It's useless to say more. I'm also doing this for you. If I don't think about it for you, there are so many beauties in your family now."
Xue Jun Liang paused and planned to turn off the topic, but he couldn't force it too hard, then said: “Teng Xin is still in prison, you have time to go to prison, and Teng Shang can't persuade him to surrender, you can persuade him, if he can surrender, he will wait for him, if not..."
He didn't go on, but Xue Hou Yang understood.
Xue Hou Yang said: “This Imperial brother braved his majesty to ask the empress to come out of the mountain and give us more wisdom. After all, the wisdom of the empress was also learned by the Imperial court official."
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “Are you greedy for cheap tactics? You think I didn't invite her? It’s just that I was turned down. "
“This... His majesty has also been rejected... "
Xue Hou Yang didn't expect that Emperor Xue was rejected, and he smiled, which was very strange, then said: “But... But this Imperial brother really felt that he couldn't do it. If it was a war, he could... "
Xue Jun Liang couldn't help it. At this time, Shen Yi came to recommend himself and promised to persuade him to surrender.
Shen Yi didn't even spend two hours in there before he came back. Sure enough, Teng Xin returned to the army, and he brought his own soldiers back to the army. He didn't need a marquis title. He just begged Emperor Xue not to kill him and treat his soldiers well.
Xue Jun Liang asked him how did he manage to persuade him. Shen Yi said with a smile: “It's very simple. When Teng Xin leads his army, he was persecuted. If he doesn't lead his army, he can only wait for death. When one treats a desperate general, he must give him great hope. Emperor Teng can't be mentioned with the emperor, and Teng Xin will naturally return to the army. If the emperor has entrusted him with a little more responsibility, and the Imperial court official can guarantee, Teng will become loyal to the Imperial court."
Xue Jun Liang asked Xue Hou Yang to go to the , released Teng Xin, and sealed the front General brand in his palace. If any of the soldiers Teng didn't take it, they would still be under his command and stay in the camp in the outskirts of the Imperial capital as a supplementary force.
knew that Xue Jun Liang was trying to recruit him, but there are few emperors who can do this. What's more, he will unconsciously compare Xue Jun Liang with Emperor Teng. How can this be compared?
was appointed as an official. In fact, Xue Jun Liang had ulterior motives. Although the general in front of the palace was a good-natured general, ranking him as an imperial court first means he had no real power. He sent his soldiers to the camp the outskirts of the Imperial capital. was not familiar with the palace way of life.
And soon Emperor Teng will come to worship in person. The general in front of the palace must guard around the hall, which is exactly what he wanted to show Emperor Teng that his son was now a guardian of the Xue state Forbidden Palace.
Emperor Teng didn't want to come over, but it was inevitable for him to come here after half a month's delay.
The team from Emperor Teng is not very strong, for fear that they will be detained in the capital with others, or that Emperor Xue will secretly send soldiers to ambush them, and kill them on the way. They were scared to go all the way.
Emperor Teng was stopped by someone halfway. It's just not Xu Jun Liang's person, but an old man.
The man dressed simple, with only one attendant beside him, said with a smile, "So we meet again."
Seeing his rudeness, Emperor Teng said to his left and right, “Bold and unruly, how dare you talk to Emperor Teng like this."
The man smiled and said, “I'm afraid Emperor Teng will change his name as soon as he entered the Imperial capital. Let me think about it, he may become Marquis Teng. After all, he is defeated in the war. If he wanted to have the posture of defeat, he has already gone to celebrate. How can he become emperor in the south again? It's not done at all. "
Emperor Teng shivered angrily. The man smiled again and said: “Even if you are the Lord Marquis in the south, why should I be polite I haven't formally recommended myself. My younger generation's surname is Xue, and my single name is Yu. I’m the Duke of the Xue state. "
Hearing this, Emperor Teng couldn't help but open his eyes in surprise. He never thought that the diner who his daughter brought back from the Palace should be Xue Yu, the brother of Emperor Xue, with a heavy army in his hand.
“I'm not here to embarrass you. I just want to remind you that when your throne is gone and there is no military power, don't be surprised."
He said and laughed arrogantly. He patted Emperor Teng lightly on the shoulder, then turned his head and called out, "Lang Jing."
The man in the back didn't speak all the time. At this time, he followed Xue Yu.
As Xue Yu walked, he raised his hand and said in a loud voice, “If you see Emperor Teng again in the future, I hope you won't be hostile. We need to support each other."
Although Emperor Teng has no kung fu ability, he has been an emperor for so many years, but he still has a temper of one. He was shivering with the anger because of Xue Yu. He wanted to go to the Imperial capital like Xue Yu, but he is stopped by others. If Emperor Teng entered the capital for the first time, if he rashly made enemies, it's not two sides that with him, and Xue Yu daring to be so arrogant, its sure that he has his own backing.
A few days later, Emperor Teng and his party came into the capital, and they were greeted by the local officer. Of course, Emperor Teng understood what this meant. He stayed in another residence for a day, and the next morning, Xue Jun Liang summoned them at the Imperial court session.
Xue Jun Liang invited Teng Yun out to sit behind the Pearl curtain. In fact, he wanted the people of the Teng state to have a look. After all, the resourcefulness of empress has been widely spread by the people, but he didn't know the real identity of the empress, which made Teng Yun feel bad.
Yun sat behind the pearl curtain, and the appearance of Emperor Teng entering the main hall became unreal.
As soon as Emperor Teng came in, he saw the general in front of the palace on both sides of the substation. One of them was Teng Xin. He couldn't help but glare at Teng Xin. Xin raised his chin slightly, acted like he didn't see it, this father-child friendship with Emperor Teng was broken since Emperor Teng wanted to suppress him.
Sure enough, Xue Jun Liang smile sealed the Teng State’s emperor as the Lord Marquis in three words and let him stay in the Teng state, but now that the Emperor Teng became the Marquis of Tengnan, and the Teng state became the affiliated fiefdom of Xue Jun Liang’s Xue State.
Xue Jun Liang said it was a reward, but it was actually a usurpation of power. Then he said with a smile, “Well, if the Marquis of Tengnan doesn't have any words, thank you."
Emperor Teng can't have any opinions. He can only kneel down with trembling, as if his legs were broken, and kowtow: “Thank you Thank you for the grace of Emperor Xue... "
Xue Jun Liang nodded, pondered and said: “In the future, this kind of clothes will not be worn."
Emperor Teng naturally knew that it refers to his snake-skin robes, become is not fit for him, so he can’t wear a something that is reserved for .
Yun looked at Xue Jun Liang's high spirited and Emperor Teng's downfall. He doesn't know what it's like in his heart. He doesn't think that one day his Imperial family will kneel down to himself, and in such a manner.
Xue Jun Liang found that Teng Yun was a little out of order. He thought he was not feeling well. He said a few words, and then left.
Yun was not very interested. Some of them are sallow. Xue Jun Liang asked the Imperial physician to diagnose the , but he didn't see why.
Xue Jun Liang said, “Since I'm not comfortable, I to go to the banquet for a while. I need more rest."
He said, “If you have anything you want to say, don't hold it in your heart. When you feel you can say it to me, I will listen."
Yun shuddered for a moment, thinking that Xue Jun Liang also saw something, but he thought it was impossible. Shen Yi could see it because he once lived in the Teng state and traveled in the Feng state. While Xue Jun Liang was sitting in the top of the world, but whether Teng Yun's right hand was injured or the Feng state's princess offended the Feng state's because of something Emperor did, he's never heard of these little things.
However, Teng Yun was still uneasy and said, “His is worried too much. This Imperial concubine is less important."
When the weather gets warmer, the banquet was held in the garden. The Marquis of Tengnan and the Imperial court officials have arrived. There was a guard behind the Marquis of Tengnan.
The guard's carry on magnificent. He stood with a sword in his hands, and his body was even more upright.
The Marquis of Tengnan saw Xue Jun Liang come in and said, “This Imperial court official knows that Emperor Xue is a warrior. He looked for a sword, which can cut iron like mud. It's really a unique sword. I hope Emperor Xue will enjoy it."
He asked the sword carrying officer to present the sword.
Xue Jun Liang drew out the sword. At noon, facing the sun, the sword was cold and bright. It was really a rare sword. Xue Jun Liang laughed: “The Marquis of Tengnan has such a kind heart."
When he finished speaking, he saw that the back sword officer was very powerful and asked his name.
His name is Teng Ying. Although his surname is Teng, he is not a noble royal family. He is just a slave. Later, because of his genius, he was made a sword carrying officer by Emperor Teng. He is just a smart talker, but he doesn't have much ability in terms of fighting.
Xue Jun Liang lost interest when he opened his mouth. Although many talented people are able to flatter others, they can't hide their talent and edge. Ying was only a shell to him.
The Marquis of Tengnan turned to greet Teng Yun and asked Teng Ying to present presents. It's nothing more than some pearl treasures found in the south. Although it's really good to please women, it's a pity that Teng Yun didn’t like these things.
The Marquis of Tengnan was indifferent to the empress and had some beating in his heart. He has heard for a long time that the empress is deeply loved by Emperor Xue. If he can please empress, he can also influence Xue Jun Liang. But now it doesn't seem to work.
After a few rounds of drinking, Teng Xin looked at the flattery of Marquis of Tengnan. After all it was fake, he was so angry that he drew his sword and cut it off. The Marquis of Tengnan has always maintained his dignity. How can he react? Ying, who was standing behind, yanked a chair.
The chair “Clicks" and was split into two parts. The great civil and military official nearby persuades them to fight quickly, saying that they are also officials of the same Imperial court now and shall put down their gratitude and resentment for the time being, especially at the banquet. The Emperor Xue will be unhappy after watching.
Xue Jun Liang was sitting on the top of the big chair, holding his head, looking lazy, as if he is too drunk to pay attention to this head.
Yun also pinched a handful of sweat. is his elder brother, while the Marquis of Tengnan is his father. The fights between them is the last thing Teng Yun wanted to see. Big brother Teng is also a loyal and honest person. He has steadily done the crown prince duties step by step over the years, but he didn't expect that lady Wang, the Marquis of Tengnan's special favorite concubines, had reached this point, and even wanted to betray her husband regardless of the national security.
Xue Jun Liang took a glass of wine and looked at the Marquis of Tengnan. The Marquis of Tengnan felt flattered. He quickly wine. Xue Jun Liang smiled and said, "Zhen heard that the Marquis of Tengnan has a beautiful concubine, called Lady Wang..."
The Marquis of Tengnan knew that Emperor Xue wanted to win the crowd's love, but he can't refute it.
Xue Jun Liang said: "Zhen also heard that Lady Wang has a pretty face, which is comparable to the sun and the moon, isn't it?"
The Marquis of Tengnan had no choice but to nod his head and say: “Lady Wang? How can she compete with the sun and the moon? According to the Imperial court official, Lady Wang's appearance is less than one of the millions of the empress. "
Xue Jun Liang was very satisfied with his statement, but he continued without hesitation: “if she is not like the sun and moon, but also a star, otherwise how can she make the Marquis of Tengnan so pet?"
He said, a deep voice, cold face way: “This is your wrong."
The Marquis of Tengnan knelt down and said: “The Imperial court official knows mistakes, the Imperial court official knows his mistakes..."
Xue Jun Liang saw that he kowtowed and confessed his mistake, and his face relaxed a lot. He smiled and said: “Since he knew he is wrong, he will correct his mistake. Zhen is not an emperor who can't tolerate people, so you should send your wife to the Marquis of Wannian."
“His Majesty?”
Xue Hou Yang was suddenly named. He didn't understand for a while. How did I get involved?
The Marquis of Tengnan was puzzled, then said: "Forgive the stupid of the Imperial court official. This is... why is she to be sent to the Marquis of Wannian, not his majesty... "
Xue Jun Liang said with a smile: “You don't know something. Zhen gave the Marquis of Wannian three beautiful ladies before. Now you have a more beautiful Lady Wang, who is more beautiful than the sun, but you are stingy. You despise the Marquis of Wannian. If you know your mistake, you should send her to his house and compensate him. Zhen knows the Marquis of Wannian is a generous person and will not bear a grudge with you. "
What Xu Jun Liang said about lightness of things, in fact, embarrassed him on the scene. There were many officials, old and new ones, and they understood the meaning. It can be seen that the Xue state's emperor did not attach importance to the Marquis of Tengnan just because he used to be an emperor.
Teng Xin looked at Xue Jun Liang teasing the other side. At last, he got angry, so he stood beside him honestly, and there is no more unusual action.
The Marquis of Tengnan did not stay in the Imperial capital for long. He specifically sent Teng Ying to the palace as a guard, and took him back to stay with her. He said that he was a bodyguard, but everyone know he wanted to send a spy to know the Xue State Emperor’s actions.
When the Marquis of Tengnan came here, he didn't mention to go to the palace to see his daughter. Teng Qian Yi was still looking forward to meeting him day and night. She has compiled many scenes of holding hands to see him. It's a pity that the Marquis of Tengnan is so unfeeling. Maybe he forgot his married daughter.
It didn't take long for the Marquis of Tengnan to send Lady Wang to the Marquis of Wannian's house. Xue Hou Yang felt that his relationship with Teng Shang was just a little better, but he was teased by Xue Jun Liang again. This time, he would rather die than let Lady Wang enter the house. This Lady Wang made a fuss and cried
Finally, there was no way but to report to Xue Jun Liang, who took Lady Wang and the three previous beauties to the palace with a big swing. It was just not to be a concubine, but to attend for the girls in Zhuxiu palace.
In addition to Lady Wang, Xue Jun Liang also received the letter. Because of the war, diseases broke out in the Teng state and the number of refugees increased sharply. In order to isolate the disease, the Marquis of Tengnan drove all the refugees out of the city and ordered the general guarding the city not to open the door.
There are more and more refugees and many people have been displaced. The Marquis of Tengnan just wrote that money is not enough to relieve the disaster, so Xue Jun Liang was asked to allocate funds. When the letter reached the capital, it was delayed.
The refugees did not eat, nor could they go home. Many died under the wall. Their bones were piled up like a mountain, which gave off a bad smell. The refugees were so hungry that they even divided their dead bodies and cried while eating.
This kind of scene can't even be stood by the soldiers guarding the city.
Xue Jun Liang was furious when he received the watch letter. In front of the officials, he tore the letter and said with a sneer, “The Marquis of Tengnan really deserves to die."
None of the officials at the bottom dare to say a word, and no one wanted to be treated as arrogant when they knew it was only going to invite trouble.
It was suggested that grain should be transported. At this time, a porridge factory should be set up to relieve the disaster. Otherwise, more and more refugees would not be able to clean up at last.
Shen Yi said, “Does the emperor know that this is precisely the Marquis of Tengnan's trick? He shut the refugees out of the city and let emperor know how poor they are. The Emperor did not take away his military power. Once the food and grass arrived, it would be like putting the fish back in the water, which would be difficult to catch. "
Although his words were reasonable, they were too cold-blooded in other people's ears. Should they ignore the refugees? Before, the Teng state didn't belong to Xue Jun Liang, so they can ignore it. But now the Teng state has become a subsidiary, and refugees have become the people of the Xue state's administrator. How can we ignore it?
Xue Jun Liang said, “If you dare to open your mouth, you must have a good idea."
“It's true," said Shen Yi. “Emperor can send soldiers to transport food there, as well as a large number of doctors to treat refugees. Since the Marquis of Tengnan took the initiative to open the door, why not take this opportunity to send a large number of troops like say a garrison."
Xue Hou Yang pondered for a moment and said, “If we send troops to the army at this time, I'm afraid it will cause people to gossip. It's hard for the people to say that emperor took advantage and wanted to do the looting, and his division is not right, and he can't stop the people.”
Shen Yi said with a smile, “We need to win the hearts of the people. The reason why the Marquis of Tengnan returned to the motherland is that a large part of the Xue state lack of popular support. Emperor sent troops to write down this powerful medicine in the past, but it still needs a drug guide."
Xue Jun Liang said, “Oh! What kind of citation?"
“Officially his majesty... you. Imagine the famine patient of the Teng state. The Marquis of Tengnan keeps the refugees out of the city. At this time, Emperor Xue can resist the disaster. Which is right or wrong? The world has its own conclusion."
“About this..." Xue Hou Yang said: “Although the Imperial tutor is right, its only emperor's golden body, in case of illness..."
“The Marquis of Wannian is too inflexible." Shen Yi said: “Emperor only needs to be driven to some parts there, not to go where the epidemic is rampant. There are so many refugees, and no one can be allowed to see emperor."
Xue Jun Liang didn't speak for a long time, just nodded and said: "Zhen is still weighing this matter."
After the disappearance of the Imperial court official, Xue Jun Liang was upset about this, so he went to the Yunfeng palace and left. Teng Yun also heard about the refugees, so he knew that he would come to ask questions and was waiting for him for a long time.
Before Xue Jun Liang spoke, Teng Yun said, “His majesty knows Teng Zheng Xuan."
Xue Jun Liang didn't understand why he asked suddenly, but said: "Naturally I know, he is the founder of the Teng state."
Teng Yun said: “Teng Zheng Yuan reigned the Teng state for 30 years, and the Marquis of Tengnan who is his son has been in power for 15 years and nearly broken the country.”
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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