"What happened?" Noticing Sun Yanyun's strange expression, Liu Chengyou frowned.
Sun Yanjun lowered his head subconsciously and said with cupped hands: "The person coming is from the military academy affiliated with Yannan Du Deployment. According to reports, Madu Deployment's old injury relapsed and he died of illness on the 18th of this month!"
"What! Say it again!" Upon hearing this, Liu Chengyou didn't react yet, and immediately turned his head sharply and stared directly at Sun Yanyun, his eyes seemed to be full of evil and intimidating.
Sun Yanyun lowered his body and repeated it carefully.
His face twitched a few times, and Liu Chengyou couldn't help but touch his forehead. He was slightly agitated. After calming down, he asked: "Where is the messenger?"
"Your Majesty, I am still in the Privy Council. Do you want to summon Qionglinyuan?" Sun Yanyun asked for instructions.
"Go back to the palace!" Liu Chengyou said no more nonsense, stood up and walked out.
Behind them, Liu Yang, Guo Congyi and other people who had also heard the news looked a little solemn. They looked at each other and hurried to follow.
Ma Du Deployment, of course, refers to the emperor's favorite general Ma Quanyi. After the Northern Expedition, due to his meritorious service, Jin Fufeng County Duke, Yan Nandu Deployment, was responsible for the Han's military deployment in Yannan Road, consolidating public security and defending Khitan.
It can be said that after the Northern Expedition, Liu Chengyou gave Ma Quanyi his due status and honors. The honor and favor were so deep that they were even a bit excessive. Of course, Liu Chengyou's partiality was inevitable in this. After all, Ma Quanyi was the earliest follower of him. General, and for more than ten years, he has never betrayed his trust.
Ma Quanyi's death also occurred during the Northern Expedition. At that time, he strived for performance but fought too fiercely. He fought hard several times and was wounded several times. Especially during the capture of Yuguan, he went to the city in person to observe the enemy's situation and command operations, so that He was hit by a stray arrow and injured his lungs. Since then, the root of the disease has fallen into place. Although he has undergone treatment and rest, he has never recovered, but there are no major problems.
This sudden death happened because Ma Quanyi was out hunting on his way back after inspecting Yuguan. He fell off his horse and was injured. He was fine at first. When he returned to Youzhou, his injury worsened, but the old injury recurred and he fell into a coma. He was rescued. If not, it will pass away in a day...
In the Long Live Palace, Liu Chengyou's emotions were very complicated, including sadness, regret, and regret when he heard about the death of Ma Quanyi from his mouth.
Looking at the messenger with the white stripe still tied on his head, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and told Sun Yanyun: "Give him 50,000 yuan and arrange for him to go down and rest!"
"yes!"
"Your Majesty, please show me your condolences!" In the palace, Wei Renpu, Li Chuyun and others were also there. Seeing that Liu Chengyou was very sad, they couldn't help but persuade him.
"He is not yet forty years old!" Liu Chengyou said.
The ministers were silent for a moment, and most of them still felt sorry for Ma Quanyi's death. After all, this was a general who died young. After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou said in a calm voice: "Pass the imperial edict, stay out of court for three days, and posthumously grant the title." The Duke of Fufeng County is the Duke of Ji State, and he is on Yannan Road. He will properly handle the aftermath and all the expenses will be borne by the government!"
"yes!"
"I'm tired, you all should stand down!" Raising his hand, Liu Chengyou looked depressed and ordered to the ministers.
Seeing that the emperor was in a bad mood, several ministers also withdrew knowingly. At the same time, they could not help but be touched by the friendship between Liu Chengyou and Ma Quanyi.
Because of Ma Quanyi's death, there was obviously a bit more sadness in the Tokyo court hall. Of course, this was more of a sad lament for the premature death of the hero and general.
The sun continues to shine with spring rays, making people feel warm, as if it can dispel the haze. In front of the Long Live Hall, on the steps, Liu Chengyou slumped on a deck chair in a lazy posture, swaying slightly.
"Official!"
The queen's voice brought him out of his thoughts. He opened his eyes and saw the big talisman. He bowed down. After gesturing to her, Liu Chengyou said, "Sit down!"
With an elegant gesture, Dafu also sat on the chair, their bodies pressed closely together, blowing up a fragrant breeze and bringing peace to Liu Chengyou.
"Are the officials still mourning the death of Duke Ji?" Dafu reached out and caressed Liu Chengyou's forehead intimately, and then kneaded it for him, hoping to ease his mood.
In fact, Liu Chengyou has recovered from Ma Quanyi's death. So far, there seems to be nothing in this world that can make Liu Chengyou miss him for a long time and cannot let go. Of course, the feeling of regret for Ma Quanyi's death is also true. of.
However, after hearing what Da Fu said, Liu Chengyou still said in a sad tone: "How can I not be sad!"
Opening his eyes, Liu Chengyou looked at the queen and said to him: "Great Talisman! Ma Quanyi is different from others. He is not only my courtier and beloved general, but also my good friend and brother.
In terms of talent, he is not the most outstanding, and in terms of merit, he is not the highest. However, he is the first general to follow me. In his early years, he was on the front and back of the horse, going through life and death. After the founding of the country, he endured loneliness, worked hard and never complained, and became the stone general of the Northern Garrison.
It can be said that he was the one who accompanied me the furthest from Jinyang. His passing is certainly regrettable, but I also wonder why I appointed him to the border guard duty even though I knew he was injured. He is overworked by military service. If he was allowed to rest peacefully for a year and a half, maybe the result would be different?"
Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Da Fu was slightly surprised. She really didn't expect that Ma Quanyi would have such a high status in the emperor's mind. As if she had discovered another side of Liu Chengyou, Da Fu thought for a while and said softly : "The deceased is gone, you'd better not blame yourself too much!"
Seeing that his mood was waning, Da Fu took the initiative and said: "Erlang, if you can't bear it, you can be kind to the descendants of Duke Ji!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou nodded, but suddenly reacted and said: "I heard that he only has one son!"
After saying that, he immediately ordered to Sun Yanyun: "Pass on Li Chongju!"
Before long, Li Chongju, the military envoy, came in a hurry to save him from paying homage. Liu Chengyou looked at him directly and asked, "What is the situation of Duke Ji's family?"
After hearing the question, Li Chongju, who had been prepared for it, immediately said: "Your Majesty, Duke Ji Guo has only one son, named Huaiyu, who is only seven years old. His wife died early and he has no housewife. Inside, there are only two brothers!"
After listening to his narration, Liu Chengyou immediately frowned and said, "So, then Ma Huaiyu is now helpless?"
"Exactly!" Li Chongju reported.
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh, looked at the queen, and said: "Thankfully you reminded me, otherwise, even if the title and property obtained by Ma Jialang are so young, how can he keep them? If the court ignores this matter again, then what will happen?" It is inevitable that it will be stolen by scumbags and greedy people..."
"This Ma Huaiyu lost his father and mother at a young age. I can't help but feel pity when I hear this. Erlang, this son is a hero, so we should make proper arrangements!" Da Fu advised Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but nodded, thought about it for a while, and then ordered: "Send an order to Youzhou, and when the funeral of Ji Guogong is over, escort his son to Tokyo, and I will raise him in front of others!"
"In this way, those who know Jiguo's kindness should close their eyes and appreciate His Majesty's kindness!" Li Chongju said.
In fact, Liu Chengyou originally wanted to simply raise his son in the palace, but after weighing it, he still hesitated. In front of the Xuanwu Gate in the north of the palace city, the Han Dynasty actually had a special establishment called Zhangde Camp. , which specializes in housing the helpless orphans of martyrs. Since its establishment, there have been more than 700 people there now.
Of course, most of these people are the descendants of middle- and lower-level officers or soldiers. In comparison, Ma Huaiyu is obviously in a special situation, and there is some confusion about whether to place him in the Zhangde camp for training.
Speaking of which, it is a bit ironic. Liu Chengyou claims to regard Ma Quanyi as his confidant and sibling, but he actually ignores the situation at home...
After taking care of Ma Quanyi's funeral, another thing was placed in front of him, which was who would succeed Yannan's capital deployment. Compared with Shanyang Road, the situation in Yannan was much better, but the court still paid attention to it. , after several comparisons, Liu Chengyou finally agreed with the candidate recommended by Murong Yanzhao, veteran Zhang Xun. As for the wing generals such as Li Hanqiong and Ma Renyu who were also nominated, their qualifications were not enough.