In Pingyang County, south of Zhangshui River, Xiao Qi, the governor of Jizhou, has stationed troops here since the beginning of winter.
All this happened because the Yuzhou rebels were driven away by three groups of troops from the imperial court, and they had no choice but to retreat all the way to the north of Yuzhou.
In order to prevent the rebels from entering Jizhou, Xiao Qi, the governor of Jizhou, had to cooperate with the imperial troops and stationed troops in Pingyang.
In Pingyang County, the snowfall in recent days has caused the rooftop streets to be shrouded in white.
In the county government office, all the generals gathered together, enjoying themselves around the stove, eating roast mutton and drinking wine.
"Sir, I'm afraid I won't be able to go home for the New Year this year. What arrangements are there for the New Year in Pingyang?" the aide of the Jizhou governor took a sip of wine and asked.
Xiao Qi put down his wine cup, looked outside the door coolly, and said: "What arrangements can be made in the ice and snow? In order to prevent the rebels from crossing the Zhang River and entering our Jizhou, everyone is on duty in shifts. Others who are resting can enjoy themselves."
Speaking of the rebels who were driven to the north of Yuzhou, the generals in Jizhou felt aggrieved. The imperial court had issued several decrees to them since Emperor Huiyuan, asking them to put down the rebellion with troops in Jizhou, but they had been waiting and watching, maybe
The world is in chaos, and they can profit from it.
"Speaking of it, this new queen's behavior is a bit confusing. She does not return to the capital or stay in Jiankang during the cold winter months, but sticks to the front line of the battle. Isn't she worried that her soldiers will not be able to withstand the severe cold?
"The person who said this was the eldest son of the governor, Xiao Baoyin, the eldest son of the governor Xiao Qi.
The staff glanced at Xiao Qi, who was sitting at the top, and said: "This is not the biggest headache. The biggest headache is that the imperial court issued several explicit and secret orders asking us to cooperate with the imperial court's three-pronged army to suppress the rebellion, but we did not see any action.
They drove the rebels to the border of Jizhou, and the court forced us to take action!"
Xiao Qi, who was sitting at the top, drank all the wine in the wine cup in one gulp, put down the wine cup and coldly snorted: "Humph! This is a complete conspiracy of the imperial court, and we have to accept it!"
As soon as these words came out, the generals below fell silent. Everyone was drinking and eating meat. I really don't know how to break this game?
At this moment, Xiao Qi had no idea that the imperial court not only asked him to send troops, but also wanted the rebels to break the deadlock in Jizhou in an attempt to redistribute the power in Jizhou and strengthen the imperial court's rule over Jizhou.
The staff thought for a while and then suggested: "Sir, this winter is extremely cold. Many livestock have frozen to death in Jiliao area, and it is even more difficult on the grassland. Why don't we report this situation to the court and ask the court to allocate food to help the people in the disaster area survive?
To survive this unbearable cold winter?"
Xiao Qi frowned slightly and glanced at everyone, "Jiliao Commander-in-Chief Meng Shaokui sent a report on this white disaster. The people in Jiliao area are having a hard time, and the Beidi herdsmen are also having a hard time this winter. They are both human and livestock."
Countless people have frozen to death. When the ice and snow slowly melt in the spring next year, I think we will cross the border again when we come to Beidi!"
After hearing his father's words, Xiao Baoyin's eyes lit up and he said excitedly: "As long as we explain the situation here to the court, I don't believe that the court will not care about border security and dare to embarrass us?"
The staff looked at the superior Xiao Qi, "Sir, no matter what decision the court will make or how to deal with this problem, we must report the current difficulties to the court. Don't let the court think that we are enjoying happiness in Jizhou!"
Jizhou occupies a very large area, most of which belongs to the land of Yanzhao and occupies a vast fertile plain area. It ranks first among Kyushu in terms of population and economy.
The imperial court will definitely take Jizhou’s difficulties seriously!
When the news reached the Jiankangnan court, all officials were shocked.
It's terrible!
What all officials fear most is that when Beidi is hit by a disaster and cannot survive, they will use the strength of the whole family to go to Guan to clear grass and valleys.
If all the military power of Beidi comes to invade the border, then even if the imperial court has regained some strength now, it will not be able to withstand the destruction of Beidi!
"If Beidi invades after the snow melts next year, we just don't know how defensive the passes along the Great Wall are. Border defenses in Bingzhou and Jizhou such as Huangya Pass, Yanmen Pass, and Pingxing Pass must be strengthened."
The first person to stand up was the Minister of War.
After listening to his words, Li Jingfu, Emperor Jianyuan, nodded and asked: "Since Aiqing has rules for handling this matter, please submit the specific implementation plan in writing to me in two days' time!"
no!
Minister of War: "." How does he know exactly how to arrange defense?
Even if he knows how to arrange his troops for defense, if Beidi's troops and horses break through, will his position as Minister of War still be secure?
Zuo Pushe stood up, greeted him and said, "Your Majesty, should I send a copy of this report to the Queen and His Royal Highness? They are stationed in the capital, which is closer to the Great Wall Pass and more dangerous!"
Emperor Jianyuan suppressed his anger and asked: "The queen and the prince will definitely send a copy, but when the court handles military affairs, you don't still count on the queen and the prince, right?"
They are really a bunch of treacherous ministers who have nothing to eat but the imperial court is a pile of rubbish!
When things happen, they want to shift the responsibility to women and children. Have they not thought that if women and children can solve everything, then does the court still need to support them?
Are they being raised just to carry on the family line?
"The Emperor has misunderstood. The Queen and His Royal Highness are in the north and are in more danger than us. We informed them purely for their safety."
Emperor Jianyuan's eyes were sinister. He stared at Zuo Pushe who was kneeling down and snorted coldly, "You know what you think in your heart! However, I have to warn you that the imperial court is not giving you a salary to raise pigs, but to raise pigs. In order to raise capable ministers, please stop talking to me and take some practical actions!"
As he spoke, he looked at the Minister of War: "You are limited to submit the specific implementation plan to the imperial court within two days!"
The Minister of War and Zuo Pushe looked at each other, kowtowed and accepted the order.
Two days later, just after the morning court, the imperial pen will be sealed. The next court will not be until next year.
Emperor Jianyuan ignored the report sent by the Minister of War two days later. After going to court, he copied the report from Jizhou and sent it to Xia Jing as quickly as possible.
It's just that no matter how fast the letter is, due to the heavy snowfall for days, the weather gets colder as you go north, and the road is icy and slippery, so the messenger can't get up even if he wants to.
By the time this memorial was delivered to Xia Jing, it was already after the Lantern Festival.
Xia Jing handed the letter to Long Yutian and asked, "What do the supervisors think of this matter?"
Long Yutian took the letter and read it, and sneered: "It seems that the governor of Jizhou is as good as Taizu in martial arts and martial arts!"
This is not a nice thing to say. It is ironic that Xiao Qi has a disobedient heart and wants to imitate Taizu and rise up to establish a new dynasty.
Xia Jing agreed with what he said, "It seems that some people have been serving in the local area for so long that they no longer know their names. It's time to give them some slack!"
No matter how we planned to deal with the feudal officials this year, it is now freezing and snowy outside, so the plan can only be put on hold and we can only wait until the snow melts.
It has been several years since Xia Jing came to the Yu Dynasty. After several years of observation, she felt that the climate during this period should be the Little Ice Age.
Often when history enters the Little Ice Age, the earth's temperature will drop significantly, resulting in a significant reduction in global food production, leading to violent social unrest and a sharp decline in population.
For example, during this period, the Yu Dynasty, Beidi, Xirong and other countries in Nanyang were all weak, and the only way to win was to win by taking one quick step.
Of course, Dayu has already accelerated his pace because of Xia Jing's time travel. If things develop normally, I believe Dayu will get better and better in the near future.
Walking out of the meeting hall, Xia Jing saw many soldiers with happy faces, and asked Ye Fei: "What's going on?"
Ye Fei glanced at the soldiers passing by, slightly raised his lips and said: "Today is the festival, it is the end of the New Year. In the morning, many people picked up their pickaxes to cut the ice. Looking at their happy faces now, they should
I brought back a lot of fish."
"Oh, let's go and have a look. If we really catch a lot of fish, we will let Huotouying stew pickled fish for dinner today."
Xia Jing also became interested. The meat quality of winter fish is completely different from that of summer fish. Winter fish is more delicious and not as fishy as summer.
She had been in Dayu for several years, and gradually developed a cunning mouth.
The same ingredients can now be distinguished in which season they are more delicious. This change surprised Xia Jing herself. In the past, she thought it was good if she had a stutter.
There were many soldiers gathered on the ice of the Zhangshui River outside the city, in small groups. Some of them were chipping away at the ice, some were fishing for fish, and some were carrying baskets full of fish ashore, preparing to transport them back to the county seat.
Inside.
When Xia Jing saw the basket full of fish, her face showed the joy of harvest.
"We'll have hot pot tonight."
Ye Fei responded with a smile: "My subordinates will make arrangements later. Madam, please be careful, it will be slippery on the ice!"
"Mother!"
Li Chengmu stood nearby and watched the soldiers transform into fishermen. He accidentally caught a glimpse of Xia Jing from the corner of his eye and immediately walked over with a face full of joy.
Xia Jing glanced at the personal guards following him, frowned slightly and said, "The situation is unclear now. You should take more personal guards with you when you go out in the future. These dozen personal guards are too few!"
Li Chengmu looked back at the personal guards he had brought out. Although he felt that the dozen personal guards outside the city were enough, there were many other soldiers on the ice. No matter how powerful the assassin was, they would not dare to attack him.
There was an assassination attempt at the base camp, but he did not refute, and nodded: "My son, remember, I will pay attention to it next time I go out."
Xia Jing saw that he had a good attitude in admitting his mistakes, so she stopped talking and walked around the ice, feeling the joy of the soldiers.
"Queen Mother, the hole is about to be opened. Do you want to fish the first net in this hole and experience the joy of fishing?"
While Li Chengmu was speaking, cheers came from the front and the hole was opened.
Xia Jing rolled up her sleeves, took the fishing net from Changlu's hand and walked over.
The first net was washed away by the big waves. I sank the net and fished it up again, and several fat-headed fish were fished out.
"Wow, Queen Mother, you are so amazing. You caught several big fish with just one net." Li Chengmu took Xia Jing's fishing net and poured the fish out.
Xia Jing then fished another net and smiled: "We will eat fish tonight, a full fish feast!"
"Is it just the two of us?" Li Chengmu came to Xia Jing's side and pointed to the fish on the ground, "These are quite large, can we eat them tonight?"
"If you can't eat, call other generals, or call the captains of the personal guards!"
"Wow, it's so lively here!"
Xia Jing was startled when a man's voice came from behind. When she turned around, she realized that this man was the unruly man in Yuzhou City.
With a face that brings disaster to the country and the people, and coupled with his slutty clothes, this person is very easy to identify.
The personal guard was very wary of this stranger who suddenly appeared, and secretly looked at him. The more he looked at him, the less sure he felt.
How did this man break through their defenses?
Li Chengmu's eyes were wary, and he turned around and asked Xia Jing in a low voice: "Queen mother, who is this person? He can approach us silently, and we have no precautions against it. If something happens, none of us would rather die than surrender! In the end,
There is only a lose-lose situation for both sides.”
Xia Jing stared at Feng Zhang, shook her head and said, "I don't know him either!"
In fact, I met her twice, but she did not cover up those two times, and she rushed back in a hurry. The people who were waiting for her didn't know about it.
Fengzhang didn't recognize Xia Jing at all. The first two times they met, Xia Jing wore night clothes that outlined her figure, but now she was wearing loose clothes. In addition, she wore more clothes in winter. Fengzhang didn't
Maybe you can still recognize her.
"Fengzhang has met the Queen and His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"phoenix?"
Xia Jing frowned slightly, "There seem to be very few people named Feng in the North."
Li Chengmu looked at the person who came, and he was more troublesome to the country and people than he was, "What is your relationship with the governor of Youzhou?"
The governor of Youzhou? Xia Jing looked at the visitor. She had not seen the governor of Youzhou for several years. She was a little curious about what his parents looked like.
Feng Zhang took a step forward with a smile and bowed respectfully to Xia Jing and Li Chengmu.
Then he said: "In Xiafengzhang, the governor of Youzhou is my father."
"Young masters of the governors, are you all so idle?"
"Nothing." Feng Zhang pointed at himself, "Xiaguan has been wandering away during the Chinese New Year. When I have no time, even if I can't help my parents, I can do some business to support my family."
Xia Jing didn't believe his words at all. In order to do some business, she didn't even return home. What could be more important than getting her whole family together during the Chinese New Year?
Unless he has a reason to stay!
Moreover, I met him several times at night. If he said that he was going to eat, no one would believe it!
With Feng Zhang being so vague, Xia Jing had every reason to suspect that he was the ancient version of the military leader!
I just don’t know why he broke into the military camp alone this time?
Li Chengmu didn't understand and asked: "Young Master of Youzhou Governor, does your governor's office rely on your business to support your family? Otherwise, you would not be allowed to attend the reunion banquet?"
Fengzhang was a little embarrassed after hearing this, "Your Highness, my family did not ask me not to attend the reunion banquet. It's just that I am used to traveling around. Since the business in Yuzhou has not been arranged yet, I didn't have time to rush back."
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"Oh." Li Chengmu responded lightly, not sure whether he believed it or not.
After returning to the city, Xia Jing and others parted ways with Feng Zhang. She didn't care where he lived and took Li Chengmu back to the county government office to prepare a fish pot later!