Concubine Xu Xian blinked her clear eyes and stared at Princess Changle curiously, as if she wanted to get feedback from Princess Changle after she praised Fang Jun.
In the Sui and Tang dynasties, the political power that dominated the world all came from the Guanlong clan, and the Guanlong clan was all from the Hu clan. The heroic and unrestrained style of the Hu clan in the grassland was in their blood. After running the country, it was inevitable to be infected from the top down.
This kind of eclectic and open atmosphere.
There were constant secrets in the palaces of the two dynasties, and there were constant affairs between the royal family and the noble families. The ethics that the Han family paid attention to were often not taken seriously, and the atmosphere of the entire society was affected. It can be seen that women can show themselves in public, and their status gradually rises.
A spot.
It is precisely this kind of social atmosphere that created the only empress in Chinese history. Otherwise, if there were so many people in the past dynasties who were as powerful as Wu Zetian in palace scheming, why would there be no second empress?
Therefore, Concubine Xu Xian did not find it unacceptable for the scandal between Princess Changle and Fang Jun that had already spread all over the world.
Moreover, Princess Changle is now divorced and has not yet remarried, so there is no negative criticism of "not abiding by women's ethics". As for Fang Jun, there is no way to criticize him. A man has three wives and four concubines, and several of his confidants are also romantically involved.
For a man like Fang Jun who is upright and upright, it is normal for women to flock to him like a duck.
Lovers match heroes, this is the eternal truth. Although Concubine Xu Xian is in her twenties, she was born in the Xu family of the Great Wall since she was a child. She is a lady from a famous family. She is innocent and untainted by the worldly world. After entering the palace, His Majesty Li Er was very
She has a high doting status and still maintains the romantic heart of her girlhood. Naturally, she is very interested in heroes like Fang Jun...
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Facing Concubine Xu Xian's scorching gaze, Princess Changle was a little unable to resist. Her pretty face, as white as jade, was slightly rosy. She cursed the stick in her heart, deeply hating that she could even capture her father's concubine as a "supporter", and said calmly.
: "The so-called 'times create heroes', that's all. When the situation is urgent and the country is in danger, there will always be heroes who step forward to help the building that is about to collapse and turn the tide before it collapses. Even if there is no Duke of Yue, there must be other outstanding people.
Sir, this is the law of heaven."
"hehe……"
Just now it was Princess Changle who sneered, but this time it was Concubine Xu Xian who sneered.
This talented girl from the south of the Yangtze River, the emperor's beloved concubine, had a girlish and playful smile on her beautiful face, and she deliberately lengthened her voice: "Your Highness is right, these men are basically the same, even without the Yue Kingdom.
Sir, there must be other men who will capture the heart of His Highness..."
"Oh, what crazy things did the empress say!"
Princess Changle's pretty face turned red, her face turned red and her ears turned red, and she spat.
Previously, Wei Nizi mentioned the matter between her and Fang Jun, and she was relatively calm. However, now that she was being teased by her usually gentle and dignified father and concubine, she felt a fever in her face and she felt overwhelmed.
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Princess Yuzhang on the side also covered her lips and smiled softly.
Concubine Xu Xian held Princess Changle's slender hand, smiled brightly, and spoke gently: "The world will always pity you and be jealous of you. There are rumors and slanderous remarks, so you don't need to worry about him. Our days are our own, as long as we live comfortably, don't worry about them.
What do others say? Women are weak by nature, and it is increasingly difficult to be born in this world. As long as we find the hero in our minds, we will follow him wholeheartedly. When we are in the same room, we will die in the same cave. If you don't believe me, it is like the sun.
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The tone is gentle, but every word is sonorous and comes from the heart.
Princess Changle felt warm in her heart and held her hand with her back...
Suddenly there was a burst of noise outside the door. It was not loud at first, but gradually became one, covering up the sound of raindrops dripping on the eaves.
Princess Changle frowned and asked in a loud voice: "What happened outside?"
At the moment, there is a battle outside the city, and the situation is tense. The difference between the winner and the loser is like a gulf, and the slightest movement will tighten the heartstrings.
The door opened, and the maid walked in from the outside, with a look of joy on her round face and a brisk tone: "Your Highness, there are scouts coming in from the Xuanwu Gate, going to His Highness the Crown Prince to report the military situation... It is said that they are from the Yue Kingdom.
The duke won a complete victory, first defeated the Yuwenlong tribe, then defended the Daming Palace, defeated the eldest son Jiaqing, and killed the enemy without any plan. The imperial guards outside and the inner servants were naturally overjoyed when they heard about it, and spread the news everywhere. "
"really?"
Princess Yuzhang exclaimed, she couldn't hold back her ecstasy, she put her hands on her hands and laughed and said: "The Duke of Yue is indeed an unparalleled hero. How many people in the past and present have done this to protect the heavens? Hehe, no wonder, sister, you are willing to commit yourself to him.
, I like you very much even as my sister, and I will definitely invite him to toast him with a few glasses of wine someday."
Princess Changle: "..."
I complained in my heart: Looking at your attitude, I'm afraid you don't just want to propose a toast? You can probably recommend yourself to the pillow... But it doesn't matter, that guy likes his aunt and sister-in-law the most, the more the merrier...
Concubine Xu Xian held Princess Changle's hand with one hand and supported her towering chest with the other. She took a long breath and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness Yuzhang's words are the same as mine. This victory is enough to reverse the situation. Even if the rebels will not
Even if we are completely defeated, we will definitely have to restart peace talks, or maybe just end the war."
Although she is a concubine in the palace, Concubine Xu Xian is a talented woman with a far-reaching reputation. She is also involved in military and military strategies. She naturally knows the current situation well and clearly understands what this great victory means.
Immediately, he sighed deeply and said sadly: "It's a pity that Your Majesty is still in the army and doesn't know about the personnel. Otherwise, how would those rebellious officials and traitors dare to do such a treacherous and unethical thing, causing great harm to Guanzhong and causing disaster to the people? I don't know when Your Majesty will be able to do it."
Return to the palace..."
Feeling her sincere longing and admiration, Princess Changle's heart ached, and she held her delicate hand even more tightly, silently comforting her.
Although there is still news that her father is in coma until now, no matter what truth she feels from the prince or Fang Jun, it probably means that her father is in serious danger... With Concubine Xu Xian's love and respect for her father, if
I really can't bear to say that something happened, but I don't know how I will live alone in this deep palace for the rest of my life?
As the saying goes, "Love lasts forever", I'm afraid it will be hard to endure...
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Since the two armies started marching north from Guanlong, the atmosphere inside the Neizhong Gate was tense and there was a lot of noise.
The reason why Donggong has been able to maintain its support under tremendous pressure after the sudden uprising in Guanlong until now is that on the one hand, Li Jing was in charge of Taiji Palace and commanded the Sixth Army of Donggong to kill the enemy bravely and never retreat, and more importantly, on the other hand, Fang Jun came from the Western Regions.
The rapid return of aid not only opened up the channel between the East Palace and the counties in Longxi and Hexi, allowing troops and horse supplies to be continuously transported into the palace, but also stationed the Youtun Guard Camp and guarded the Xuanwu Gate, making it difficult for the Guanlong Army to cross the Leichi.
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Once the Xuanwu Gate falls and the Youtun Guards are defeated, the back door of the East Palace will be open without cover. At that time, the Guanlong army will attack from both sides. Even if Li Jing, the military god, is alive, he will not be able to escape defeat.
Therefore, in the current situation, it is not inappropriate to regard Xuanwu Gate as the "gateway of life and death" of the East Palace.
The ultimate goal of the rebels to mobilize their main force in two groups was to contain the Youtun Guards on one side, and directly break through the defense line set up by the Youtun Guards on Chang'an City with the other group, and then approach the Xuanwu Gate.
This is not a subtle tactic, as anyone with some military talent can see, but Guan Long relied on his abundant military advantage to divide it into two and use a two-pronged approach to openly bully the few guards in Youtun. This is an upright conspiracy.
Conspiracy is the most difficult to guard against, because everything is on the surface, there is no opportunity for opportunism, and you can only fight for strength.
As for the officials of the East Palace and the internal guards, after the prince defeated the rebels Kuang Fu Chao Gang, they will naturally ascend to heaven. But once the prince is defeated and the East Palace falls, all of their supporters will naturally suffer...
Naturally, he is always paying attention to the war outside the city.
In the early morning, General Gao Kan of the Youtun Guards led the main force and joined forces with the Tubo Huqi to fight against the Yuwenlong tribe and defeated them. When the news was sent back to Neizhongmen, although the crowd was excited and jubilant, they all restrained themselves, because if
In addition, the Changsun Jiaqing tribe should not be undercut along the way, allowing them to occupy the Daming Palace and even the entire Longshou Plain. With all the geographical advantages in their hands, it would only be a matter of time before the Xuanwumen fell.
And as the eldest grandson Jiaqing was kidnapped by Wuhua Da and escorted into Xuanwu Gate, the news that the Youtun Guards stood firm at Yamato Gate and severely damaged the Guanlong army outside Yamato Gate spread quickly like wings. Everyone who heard it couldn't help but be happy and could no longer hide it.
The ecstasy in my heart made me wish I could shout "Long live the Duke of Yue"...
In short, at this moment, in the inner gate, the oppressive haze of the past was washed away by the pattering spring rain, and everyone was filled with joy. The news spread to the Tai Chi Palace. After hearing the news, the soldiers of the Sixth Army in the East Palace raised their arms and shouted on the battlefield, and their morale skyrocketed.
In contrast, the Guanlong army, which also received news of their defeat, was naturally dejected and demoralized...
After this battle, the advantage of Guanlong's army was almost gone.