The war with Zhao State lasted for two months. No one expected that the killings caused by this "personal grudge" would be so tragic. Not only the three cities and sixteen towns in the southern border of Yao State were left with blood, but also the
The Zhao army, which was regarded as unbreakable, also suffered most of its casualties and had to withdraw to the country after the death of general Tang Ke.
Yaoguo won.
The first victory in decades did not bring joy to the entire country. When Sima Duran accompanied Yi Huaiyu back to the imperial capital, all they heard and heard on the road were heart-wrenching cries.
"One general's achievements have led to thousands of deaths. War has always been about consumption rather than gain. Even if it appears that land, wealth or other things have been won on the surface, in reality all that has been lost is the common people and innocent lives." As the lieutenant general who made the most contributions in this battle,
Ou Suiliang couldn't lift his spirits at all, and his plain tone concealed deep sadness.
"Even if you know it will cause the people to be displaced, there is nothing you can do. If you escape without fighting, Dayao will have the fate of being a human being." Yi Huaiyu disagreed with Ou Suiliang's sadness. On the contrary, he always insisted on ending the war with war.
concept. Looking back at the absent-minded Sima Tulan behind him, Yi Huaiyu snapped his fingers: "Are you tired? If you are, I'll give you a ride."
Sima Duran shook his head: "No, I'm not that squeamish. If I really want to help, I'll find a place to stay as soon as possible. I always sleep on the hard and moist ground. I almost forgot what a bed feels like."
Yi Huaiyu and Ou Suiliang looked at each other and smiled helplessly.
She clenched her teeth and remained silent while running around on the battlefield with her six-month-old child. She was almost arriving at the imperial capital and was about to go home. Instead, she remembered her delicate status and started to complain. She really didn't know what to say.
She is too willful. But in fact, Sima Tulan did not suffer much during the battle between the two armies. After the false alarm of the explosion and fire, Yi Huaiyu and Ou Suiliang had a tacit understanding to protect her.
, one keeps an eye on her all the time to prevent anything from happening, and the other stays outside the tent day and night, no matter the wind or snow.
It was windy and snowy when I left, but it was full of spring when I came back. Time flies by so fast that I can’t help but make my heart grow old.
The spring in the imperial capital was warm and humid, but it was a pity that some people had the opposite mood. It was almost extremely cold. The news of Yi Huaiyu's triumphal return spread back to the imperial capital, setting off a huge wave. The emperor who was having a meal immediately shuddered when he heard it.
The chopsticks clattered to the ground; the East Palace, which was full of complaints and curses all day long, was more lively than usual. The prince smashed everything in the study. Even the prince who came to dissuade him was pushed to the ground by him, if it were not for the maid holding him.
The little emperor's grandson was so frightened that he cried loudly, fearing that the prince would set fire to the house in anger.
The various performances of each person were conveyed to Sima Yuan and others through countless eyes in the dark. In the general's mansion, which had not been visited for a long time, Yao Junxian held his beard and laughed loudly. Yi Huaiyu, who quietly returned early in the seat next to him, was holding tea calmly.
He only raised the corners of his mouth as if to be sarcastic.
"Now the emperor is afraid of the second prince. Even if he wants to protect the eldest prince's position as crown prince, he is powerless and lacks the courage. The second prince is 90% sure of this throne." After laughing enough, Yao Junxian quickly said
He regained his shrewd eyes and said, "The Emperor has always been timid and fearful, and is most worried about the rebellion of the people. This time he does not dare to go against the will of the people no matter what. He is afraid that the Crown Prince will jump over the wall in a hurry. If the Second Prince has any ideas, he should take action as soon as possible."
"I have received a lot of 'care' from the prince during this trip. As a brother, I naturally want to find opportunities to repay you. But this is all for later. I came back early to arrange some things. When everything is ready, the good show will be staged.
It’s about to begin.”
Yao Junxian and Sima Yuan both knew what good show Yi Huaiyu was talking about. Seeing that Yi Huaiyu seemed to have decided, they nodded in unison.
The time has come. In just one night, the imperial power will change hands and the world will be settled.
After sipping tea for a while, Yi Huaiyu suddenly said in a low voice: "The news I sent to my father said that I will arrive in the imperial capital around the end of the month. It is not yet the middle of the month. After arranging everything, there is still a lot of time. Last night Tu and I
We have discussed with you that I would like to visit Yingchi County during this period, and I will have to trouble Lord Yao and General Sima about matters in the imperial capital."
Yingchi County? Isn't that Su Shiyun's hometown? No wonder Yi Huaiyu never saw Su Shiyun again after the expedition. It turned out that she had left the imperial capital long ago to prevent assassination. Sima Yuan's face suddenly darkened. He wanted to refuse, but was glared at by Yao Junxian.
After taking a look, it was stuffed back into the stomach.
"Yuan'er and I are not unreasonable people. Miss Su served the second prince earlier than Tu'er. Logically speaking, she should be the first wife. However, the second prince took Tu'er's status into account and made Miss Su his concubine. This kind of kindness
We all remember, how can we be ignorant and make trouble unreasonably? The second prince can go if he wants. With Yuan'er and me here, nothing will happen."
It was rare for Yao Junxian to be reasonable, but Yi Huaiyu was not at ease in his heart. He smiled stiffly, and then turned his expression back.
He never told Su Shiyun that he was going to marry Sima Dulan. He had been worried since the day he sent her away. It was not that he was afraid that Su Shiyun would cry when she knew what happened, but that she would not make a fuss.
She keeps her grievances in her heart, or quits sadly. This time when she goes to Yingchi County to pick up Su Shiyun, Sima Tulan will officially meet her as his wife. What will happen then?
Other men are afraid that a young wife and concubines will lead to unhappiness, but it is very ironic that he cannot bear the influence of two beautiful women.
"When does the second prince plan to leave for Yingchi County?"
"Since Mr. Yao and General Sima have no objection, I plan to leave tomorrow."
"So..." Yao Junxian narrowed his eyes slightly and raised the corners of his mouth slightly under his beard, "What about Tu'er? Do you want to go with the second prince too?"
Yi Huaiyu took a deep breath and nodded: "Yes, I plan to take Tu'er with me."
After a few cups of tea, Yao Junxian sent Yi Huaiyu out of the general's mansion, turned around and closed the door, giving Sima Yuan a hard look: "What did you want to do just now? Swear with him or fight? You are impetuous and impulsive. What big thing can you entrust to me?"
Can you handle it?"
"My uncle knew that the second prince was going to find Su Shiyun and he readily agreed?! It was so hard to separate him from Su Shiyun. Wouldn't my uncle think of a way to get rid of Tu'er's only obstacle? I really don't understand what my uncle did.
What’s your plan!”
Sima Yuan's excitement was unexpected by Yao Junxian. He laughed and leaned on his forehead: "Do you think that opposition can stop the second prince? You are naive and stupid! Tu'er is my niece and an important guarantee for your and my future power. Could it be that I will
Harm her? Agreeing for them to go to Yingchi County is just a temporary measure. If we want to plan, we have to complete it here."
"Plan? What plan?" Sima Yuan looked confused.
"Of course it's Tu'er who takes the back seat!" Xu Shi noticed that his voice was slightly louder, so Yao Junxian deliberately lowered his voice, hooking his fingers to let Sima Yuan come closer to him, a look of ferocity flashed across his face, "If you want Tu'er to become the queen, you must get rid of her.
To get rid of Su Shiyun, at least we must first get rid of the evil seed in her belly!"