Fang Jun returned to the mansion, packed some clothes and luggage, said goodbye to his beloved wife and concubine, and then led his troops to the Taiji Palace. In the evening of the same day, he received Cheng Wuting and his five thousand soldiers in the Forbidden Garden.
When Yu Wenkai built Daxing City, the design and planning were very reasonable, especially the palace defense system in the heart of the city, which was ingenious, thorough and detailed. The entire Taiji Palace was separated from the surrounding imperial cities and cities by tall palace walls and streets.
, the city walls are high and thick, as solid as a rock, and the palace gates and turrets everywhere are also tall and magnificent, which not only provides excellent visibility, but also facilitates defense.
But the space in the Taiji Palace is limited after all. Since there are thousands of forbidden troops, Cheng Wuting's five thousand elite Youtun Guards have nowhere to station. They can only be stationed in the north of the East Palace, in the forbidden garden outside Xuande Gate, separated from Xuanwu Gate by a wall.
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The two places are the top priority of the palace city's defense system. They both rely on each other and contain each other. As long as there is movement on the Xuanwu Gate side, they can quickly enter the palace city through Xuande Gate, either to defend the palace or to defend the palace.
They went straight to Xuanwu Gate and launched a fierce attack.
Outside the Xuande Gate, the sun shines on the blades and spear tips, and the light shines brightly. The swords are like walls, and the spears are like forests. The queues are neatly arranged, and the dark armor becomes more and more majestic and murderous. It is obvious that Gao Kan, Cheng Wuting and others
The training of Youtun Guards has never been relaxed. After the Guanlong Mutiny, which saw a large reduction in personnel, more troops were added to reorganize the army, and the combat effectiveness has not declined.
Fang Jun, covered in armor and standing tall, stood on the stone steps outside Xuande Gate. He glanced condescendingly at the troops in front of him. Cheng Wuting stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and said loudly: "The general will lead his brothers to welcome the commander-in-chief!"
Strictly speaking, this sentence is arrogant. Although Fang Jun's status today is no longer comparable to that of the past, only the commander-in-chief of the army can be called "marshal."
A narrow-minded and jealous emperor may very well be the one to die.
But the soldiers of Youtun Guard didn't care about this. They all had blazing eyes and excited expressions. As soon as Cheng Wuting finished speaking, five thousand soldiers pulled their necks and shouted in unison: "See the commander-in-chief!"
Five thousand voices converged into a high-pitched roar, and the red tassels on the helmets above the soldiers' heads undulated and vibrated, like rolling thunder, shaking the earth and the earth.
Fang Jun couldn't hide the excitement in his heart. The so-called lying drunk on the knees of a beautiful woman and waking up to take power in the world is every man's ultimate dream.
And how is power demonstrated?
Even though they are so loved by countless soldiers right now, as long as he gives an order, these brave warriors will go through fire and water and move forward bravely.
Fang Jun raised a hand, his shouts suddenly stopped, he looked around, then nodded with satisfaction, and said loudly: "The rebels are in rebellion, and the traitors want to subvert the country. I have been ordered by the emperor to guard the palace with you.
Support Zhengshuo, and I hope you will unite with me sincerely, guard the palace and city, and fight against the traitors until death."
"You can't turn your heels until you die! You can't turn your heels until you die!"
The atmosphere was frenzied and the sound shook the sky.
Cheng Wuting ordered the captain to place the soldiers in the barracks for the meeting, and together with Fang Jun walked into the Chinese army barracks not far from Xuande Gate.
The two sat down and Fang Jun asked with a smile: "How is the situation in the army?"
He is no longer the general of Youtunwei, and he cannot have much contact with his old troops. This is not a question of whether Li Chengqian trusts him or not, but a bottom line that officials and ministers should abide by - no matter what you think, it is best
Don't bring trouble to the superior officer.
Otherwise, how would Li Chengqian handle it once he was impeached? What if he left it alone and others followed his example?
Cheng Wuting replied respectfully: "Everything is fine. This time, I have been ordered to come under your command. General Gao, General Sun, and Lieutenant Wang all asked me to take care of you. After all, the situation is tense and it is inconvenient to arrive."
Listen to the teachings before you."
When the imperial edict arrived at Youtunwei, and heard that Cheng Wuting was to be dispatched to lead his troops to Taiji Palace to be commanded by Fang Jun to guard the palace, there was cheers in the military camp, and everyone from top to bottom was envious of Cheng Wuting.
Fang Jun smiled and waved his hand: "My brother, there is no need to be so polite."
At that moment, Liangjin handed over the military affairs, and General Cheng Wuting explained everything one by one. The total of 5,000 soldiers this time were all elite soldiers of the Youtun Guard, including 1,000 musketeers, 500 grenadiers, 1,000 crossbowmen, and sword and shield soldiers.
One thousand, one thousand light cavalry, five hundred baggage auxiliary troops, and enough baggage ordnance to support these five thousand people in a large-scale battle.
Especially the supply of firearms, although it is not reflected in the books, it is real. There are countless wooden boxes, gunpowder, and firearms stacked in the warehouse...
The two were discussing defense strategies when the soldiers came with their servants and said that the Queen had hosted a banquet in the Li Zheng Palace and invited the Duke of Yue to attend the banquet.
Fang Jun agreed, not daring to delay, and said to Cheng Wuting: "The military affairs will be like this for the time being. Normally, I will be more at your Majesty's side in the Tai Chi Palace. You will still be in charge here. Please keep in touch with me at any time."
Cheng Wu stood up and saluted: "General, I will obey."
The two used to be good brothers who had known each other by fate, but now their statuses are completely different. Listen, the queen hosted a banquet to entertain her personally. How many people in the government and the public have treated her like this? Moreover, I heard that the queen's favor towards Fang Jun is not even among the emperor's.
Next, I followed Fang Junyan's advice, which is quite intriguing...
Fang Jun stood up, patted Cheng Wuting's shoulder, and whispered: "Stand up for this duty, and you will benefit from it in the future."
Cheng Wu understood the idea and nodded: "Don't worry, Commander, I will save you in the end!"
Without saying much, Fang Jun left the barracks and followed the chamberlain into Xuande Gate. He passed through the garden jungle on the north side of the East Palace and entered Taiji Palace. He went to Ziyun Pavilion and walked south along the thousand-step corridor to Shangshiyuan, and then turned back.
Go west, pass through Daji Gate, and reach the Li Zheng Hall.
In the ninth year of Wude, His Majesty Li Er came to the throne after moving into Taiji Palace, and lived with Queen Wende in the Lizheng Palace. When Queen Wende passed away in the tenth year of Zhenguan, His Majesty Li Er took the King of Jin and the Jin Dynasty.
The two Yangs lived here, and later His Majesty Li Er moved to the Shenlong Hall, which is separated by a wall to the north, to live and work. The King of Jin, Jin Yang, still lives here.
After Li Chengqian came to the throne, he slightly repaired the Lizheng Hall and used it as the queen's residence. Li Chengqian himself has never moved in the Shenlong Hall...
It was almost dusk at this time, and the gorgeous clouds hung on the horizon, rendering the palace roof tiles in the Tai Chi Palace golden and dazzling.
When Fang Jun walked into the hall, two maids came to greet him and took him to a room on one side to help him take off his armor. After bathing, they helped him change into a set of green clothes. Fang Jun was already slender and strong.
He has practiced martial arts all year round and has perfect chest and abdominal muscles. In recent years, he has grown a beard and looks gentle and mature. Coupled with the charm brought by his power, the two maids are eye-catching in their clothes. Their faces are rosy and their pairs are plain white.
The soft hand seemed to move up and down inadvertently, taking advantage of it, making Fang Jun itchy all over, and his blood pressure soared.
The women in the palace are all from a hundred miles away, and they are all top-notch in appearance and figure. After all, the emperor has limited energy and cannot catch the rain and dew equally, so it is very dry and empty. Meeting a man like Fang Jun is like meeting Zhu Bajie.
Ginseng fruit, I wish I could swallow it in one bite and taste it.
And obviously the queen had made an explanation beforehand, and the two maids were showing off their charming looks. Probably as long as Fang Jun showed the slightest hint of hunger, he would take off his shirt and let him pick it...
No matter how lawless Fang Jun was, he did not dare to act havoc in the Lizheng Palace where Empress Wende lived before her death. He quickly put on his clothes and fled under the resentful eyes of the two maids.
In the side hall, several carved lacquer tables have been placed, and various dishes and dishes are arranged on them. In the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty, this kind of meal sharing system was used in slightly more formal occasions, like Fang Jun did.
Eating a hot pot together is simply the most disrespectful and vulgar behavior, even the Guanlong nobles of Hu people disdain to do it.
Of course, the bloodlines of the Sui and Tang dynasties had more or less some Hu people. They were less interested in the Spring and Autumn rituals and were more wanton and unrestrained, so they had a stronger ability to accept new things.
Of course, it was impossible for Queen Su to entertain Fang Jun alone. Li Chengqian also sat at the main seat, and the couple also shared a table. On the left was Princess Changle, King Cao Li Ming who had not yet established a palace, and on the right was Jinyang.
Two princesses in Xincheng who have not yet left the palace.
Apparently, Li Chengqian called all his brothers and sisters who were still living in the palace today...
Princess Jinyang waited for Fang Jun to finish his salute, and then said softly: "Brother-in-law, come and sit here! Xincheng, please move back..."
Princess Xincheng, who had just turned ten years old, had a wrinkled face. She was unwilling but did not dare to disobey Sister Sizi, so she had to move to the next position. Princess Jinyang immediately moved to the position of Princess Xincheng and moved Queen Su's right hand.
The seat next to it is vacant.
Fang Jun was helpless. This was actually against the rules. How could a courtier sit between the queen and princess during a royal banquet?
However, Queen Su obviously didn't take it seriously. Her beautiful face was full of gentle smiles. She nodded towards Fang Jun, and then said to the maid standing on the side: "Serve Duke Yue to take a seat."
"Here."
A palace maid responded softly, took two steps forward and knelt down next to the empty table. She raised her eyes and watched Fang Jun take his seat, then placed the dishes, wine glasses and other objects with bare hands.
Fang Jun was sitting upright, and when he raised his head, he was eye level with Princess Changle. The two looked at each other, and then looked away in a tacit understanding.
There was a palace maid serving behind everyone. When the palace maid filled the wine cup in front of her with fine wine, Li Chengqian was the first to raise his glass and said with a smile: "Today is a family banquet. Erlang, there is no need to be restrained. With this glass, I wish you to lead the army to the Forbidden Garden to guard the palace."
, fortunately."
Fang Jun hurriedly raised his glass and responded: "This is a matter within my duty. At this time of rebellion and chaos, and the country is in turmoil, I will not hesitate to be shattered into pieces."
This is not a polite word. Now he has been bound to Li Chengqian for a long time. They will both prosper and suffer. Once Li Chengqian is deposed, the Fang family will not suffer as a whole, but it is inevitable that the future will not be bright from now on.
Then all Fang Jun's ambitions will be in vain...
Only when Li Chengqian secures the throne can he fully display his talents and live up to his life.
When his sons had followed their father away from Chang'an, and when they were in the south of the Yangtze River, they could go boating and go out to sea if there was any disturbance, Fang Jun did not care about his own life or death.
People always have to have some ideals and ambitions.
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other, smiled, raised their glasses and drank the whole drink.
Fang Jun had just put down his wine glass. Princess Jinyang next to her had already peeled a shrimp. She leaned over her soft, slender body and placed the crystal shrimp meat on the plate in front of Fang Jun across the table. This also caused the sleeves to twitch.
He pulled it up, revealing a slender jade hand and an arm that could conquer frost and snow, and a fragrance like orchid and musk lingered faintly on Fang Jun's nose.
Looking sideways, Princess Jinyang smiled like a flower: "Brother-in-law, eat shrimp."
From the main seat, Li Chengqian felt a little upset when he saw this scene. Is this girl no longer shy about the defense between men and women?