Yun Shang gently nodded, yawned and said: "Well, this time because I wanted to resolve the matter before leaving Jincheng, I was really anxious. If you are thoughtful, you can deduce that this matter was done by me.
However, even if they know it well and there is no definite evidence, no one dares to make irresponsible remarks."
Qian Zui nodded, with a somewhat serious look on his face: "This crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason will affect the family members. I'm afraid those few people won't even have time to regret it."
"Do you think they really have nothing to do, so they went to the morning court to remonstrate with the emperor? The result was destined from the moment they chose to stand beside Xia Houjing." Yun Shang said lazily.
He drank lightly and nodded lightly, walked to Yun Shang's side and took off her clothes. Yun Shang walked to the soft couch and lay down, and soon fell asleep.
When she woke up, she saw Qianzuo standing by the bed playing with the flowers and plants in the vase. Yun Shang looked at the flowers in the vase and laughed: "I'm afraid this is just like cutting the imperial garden open."
Come back with one."
Qian Zui smiled and said: "My slave has nothing to do, so he said that the vase in the house has been empty for a while, so he went to cut some flowers. However, he didn't know what kind of flowers the queen likes, so he cut some flowers.
"
Yun Shang sat up, drank a little, then turned around, put down the scissors in her hand, took her clothes and stood by the soft bed to wait, while saying: "Sister Qin Yi sent a message earlier, saying that Concubine Wan
I roughly checked some information. Due to the short time, according to some records in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Concubine Nawan was originally a palace maid who served a deceased concubine. Later, she became favored for some unknown reason, and because of
The 19th prince was born and promoted to the throne. Time was a little rushed, and more detailed information was not found. Sister Qinyi said she would try to find out more."
Yun Shang nodded lightly, but there was some understanding in her expression that the palace maid was in charge. If the sister Qi Ruihai mentioned really existed, she was probably Princess Wan.
But, what is the purpose of the pills he gave to the Nineteenth Prince? Could it be to cure the Nineteenth Prince's disease? But even if the Nineteenth Prince's disease is treated by the miracle doctor Xueyan or the ghost doctor, I'm afraid it will not be cured.
There is no way to start. It is absolutely impossible for a pill to have such a miraculous effect.
Yun Shang narrowed his eyes. Although the Nineteenth Prince was young and sickly, Yun Shang did not dare to take it lightly. After all, he was the youngest son of the late Emperor. As the eldest brother, Luo Qingyan, it would not be appropriate to treat him with too much contempt. But if it was the Tenth Prince, he would not take it lightly.
The Ninth Prince was a normal child, but Yun Shang felt worried again.
Yun Shang was thinking to herself when she heard footsteps in the outer hall. The footsteps were hurried, the door curtain was lifted, and Luo Qingyan walked in from the outside, her brows furrowed.
Seeing this, Yun Shang was about to speak, but Luo Qingyan had already spoken: "The situation in Lingxi is not good now. Now the army has gathered and the food and grass are almost ready. We will leave the city tomorrow."
"What happened?" Yun Shang asked quickly.
Luo Qingyan sighed softly, his brows never widening: "There was a spy in the army who stole the military defense map. Zhao Yingjie failed to discover it in time, and several hidden points were discovered by Cang Jueqingsu. Our army
Nearly 80,000 soldiers were lost."
"How could something as important as the military defense map be stolen? Can you find out if you look carefully?" Yun Shang was also very anxious when he heard this. You know, if the military defense map fell into the hands of Cangjue Qingsu, it would be equivalent to the entire Xia Dynasty.
The national army was completely exposed under the nose of Cangjue Qingsu. It took time to reorganize the troops. During this period, Cangjue Qingsu had the opportunity to attack.
Luo Qingyan shook his head: "Zhao Yingjie said that the military defense map has always been kept by him personally and has never been shown to anyone, but it was stolen for unknown reasons."
"In this case, the morale of the Lieutenant Generals in Lingxi City will probably be even more sluggish, so we should set off earlier." Yun Shang sighed softly, "The things we should bring have been packed early in the morning, and we can set off at any time. Tomorrow
My concubines will tell you everything in the harem one by one, and then you can set off."
Luo Qingyan gently nodded and sighed, his brows never relaxed. Yun Shang wanted to ask how the minister of the Ministry of Industry and others dealt with it. Seeing Luo Qingyan's appearance, he didn't.
Open your mouth.
On the second day, Yun Shang summoned Qin Yi, Qian Zui, Concubine Li, Concubine Cao and other principals from various places together to give simple instructions. Early on the third day, he went out with Luo Qingyan.
to the palace.
The emperor and empress' personal expedition has been regarded as an extremely grand event from ancient times to the present. Early in the morning, Luo Qingyan showed up and took Yun Shang with him to offer sacrifices to the sky. Then the civil and military officials sent the emperor and empress to the city gate to say goodbye.
Shang and Luo Qingyan set off together.
After Cang Jue Qingsu heard the news about Luo Qingyan's personal expedition, he wanted to see Luo Qingyan's panic when he saw his father and mother being imprisoned in the hands of his opponent. However, he had never thought about killing Xia Huanyu and Hua Ling, and it was not a big deal.
It's a courtesy.
The army marched from Jincheng to Lingxi for nearly a month and a half, and finally arrived at Lingxi City at the end of May. Yun Shang got off the carriage and saw Zhao Yingjie and his guards greeting him at the city gate.
Due to the constant war, almost all the people in Lingxi City have left their homes and fled. This city is completely different from the last time Yun Shang came. Almost all the shops on both sides of the street have been closed.
From the city gate to the city guard's house, there was almost no pedestrian on the street.
Yun Shang sighed softly and lowered the curtain of the carriage: "In a war, no matter whether you win or lose, it is the people who suffer."
This time, it was Hua'er and Peilan who came to Lingxi with Yun Shang. Hearing the words, Hua'er seemed to have some understanding, and sighed softly and said: "I also lost my relatives because of the war. I hope
Let the war end soon."
When they arrived at the city guard's mansion, Luo Qingyan didn't stop for a moment and rushed directly to the camp with Zhao Yingjie. Yun Shang directed the soldiers to help move the salute into the city guard's mansion.
This is the second time Yun Shang has stayed in the city guard's mansion in Lingxi City. Yun Shang raised his eyes and looked around. I am afraid that no one has been taking care of the city guard's mansion for some days. In the garden in the yard
It is also overgrown with weeds.
"I hope there won't be a third time." Yun Shang sighed softly. Every time she came to Lingxi, it seemed that it was because of the war.
The suitcases were moved into the yard. Peilan and Hua'er were busy tidying up the house. Yun Shang held Bao'er and wandered around the mansion. In the entire city guard's mansion, Yun Shang never saw even a servant, only a butler.
The man glanced at Yun Shang cautiously, and then followed Yun Shang silently.
Yun Shang wandered around for half an hour before speaking: "General Zhao doesn't live in this mansion on weekdays?"
The middle-aged man shook his head timidly and responded softly: "The generals all live in the camp, and the city guard's mansion has been deserted for a long time. There are frequent wars, and there are no people in the city. What's the use of the city guard?"
use."
Yun Shang nodded, turned around and said, "Go and get busy, I have returned to the courtyard."
Back in the courtyard, Hua'er and Peilan were making the bed. When they saw Yun Shang, they said softly: "Your Majesty, please wait a moment. The bed will be made soon. I just took a look. It seems that this courtyard in the mansion is a little cleaner."
However, the kitchen is also full of dust, and Qinghao is already cleaning it."
Yun Shang nodded lightly and sat down on the chair with Bao'er in her arms. Her desire to end this war quickly became stronger.
Bao'er's eyes were rolling around, as if he was also looking at the room. Yun Shang put Bao'er on a chair aside. Bao'er sat firmly, turned his head and glanced at Yun Shang, and then looked away.
.
Luo Qingyan came back when he was almost asleep. Bao'er had already fallen asleep in the crib, and Yun Shang was looking at the map under the lamp.
Luo Qingyan took off his cloak and put it on the chair. He walked to Yun Shang and sat down. He picked up the tea that Yun Shang put on the table. He drank several sips and then said softly:
"The situation is slightly better than I imagined. Although 80,000 soldiers were lost due to the theft of the military defense map, Zhao Yingjie reacted very quickly and quickly reorganized the troops. Taking advantage of the terrain of Lingxi City,
We won several small-scale hand-to-hand battles. Previously, our army totaled 230,000 people, and we lost 80,000. Now we still have 150,000."
Hearing this, Yun Shang nodded slightly: "The enemy has about 350,000 soldiers. This time, we have brought 60,000 soldiers, and there are still 100,000 on the way. Before the reinforcements arrive, we can go to Zhao Yingjie like this
In that way, all the soldiers will be dispersed and Cangjue Qingsu will not be given the opportunity to catch them all. When the reinforcements arrive, Cangjue Qingsu will not be able to take any advantage in terms of the number of the two armies."
"That's what I think too." Luo Qingyan's eyes were full of recognition, and he poured himself another cup of tea, then drank a full cup: "Zhao Yingjie is a soldier training material, I just walked around the camp
, the soldiers have excellent discipline and good spirits."
Yun Shang laughed: "When I went to Kangyang City before, I discovered that Kangyang City under the jurisdiction of General Zhao is much better than Qi Lang at that time. Everything is in order."
Yun Shang said, but there was unconcealable worry in her eyes: "Although we didn't make any big announcements along the way, we never concealed our whereabouts. I'm afraid that soon Cangjue Qingsu will receive the news that we have arrived at Lingxi.
I'm afraid he won't wait for us to recuperate. Is there any news about my father and mother?"
Luo Qingyan nodded: "Our experts in the Yelang Army say that everything is fine with the two of them, but they always seem to have a sword hanging over our heads when they are in the Yelang Army. The Supreme Emperor is on the throne
In thirty years, not only has a prosperous dynasty been created, but at least the country is peaceful and the people are safe. The people and soldiers are very supportive. Nothing can happen to him. At least, nothing can happen to Yelang Kingdom. I have to think of a way, first
Get them out."
Yun Shang naturally understood this truth, but it was not as easy as he said to save her.
Luo Qingyan took a map and unfolded it to look at it. Yun Shang saw a lot of red dots marked on the map, so she leaned over and said, "These red dots are where we set up defenses?"
Luo Qingyan nodded lightly, and Yun Shang looked at it carefully for a moment, then memorized almost all the points above, and then raised his head again and asked: "Is there any news about Yelang Kingdom's troop formation?"
"Yes, why not?" Luo Qingyan said, but the smile on his face was a bit bitter: "Cang Jue Qingsu is very good. Now the whole army is here. He now has more than 300,000 troops.
Knowing that we dare not attack rashly, if we disperse our forces, it will actually give us an opportunity."
Yun Shang's eyes fell on the point pointed by Luo Qingyan, which was a mountain called Agra.
"All the troops of Yelang Kingdom are on this mountain?"
Luo Qingyan nodded lightly: "This mountain doesn't look like much, but the side facing Lingxi City is extremely steep, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack."
Yun Shang frowned: "It's true that it's easy to defend but difficult to attack, but they can't just defend. If they want to attack, they have to go down the mountain. After going down the mountain, if they are defeated, they have to withdraw, but this mountain is
It’s not easy to get in. Isn’t this blocking your own escape route?”
When Luo Qingyan heard this, he frowned slightly and was silent for a long time before saying: "Perhaps it is because Cang Jue Qingsu felt that his army was strong and there would be no need to retreat in defeat, but what the lady said was absolutely true.
, this is an opportunity.”
After Luo Qingyan finished speaking, he put away the map: "It's too late today. You haven't had a good sleep on the road during this period. You should rest early."
Luo Qingyan said, put the map away, and began to undress: "Starting tomorrow, I'd better live in the military camp. Several generals often live in the military camp. They live in the military camp to discuss things.
It’s also more convenient.”
Yun Shang was startled for a moment, nodded, and then sighed and said: "The terrain of Lingxi is too flat, and there are mountains on both sides, which is not a favorable terrain. I will go for a walk tomorrow.
Many places on this map are not perfect, and you won’t be able to tell anything without walking around.”
Luo Qingyan turned her eyes and looked at Yun Shang. Knowing that Yun Shang had made up her mind and that she could not persuade him, she smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, madam, but you must be careful."
Yun Shang agreed, went to the couch and lay down, and Luo Qingyan blew out the lights in the room.
Before dawn the next day, Yun Shang heard a voice coming from outside: "Report! Your Majesty, there is an urgent military situation."
Yun Shang turned over, and Luo Qingyan quickly lifted the quilt and stood up and went out. Yun Shang heard voices coming from outside: "Your Majesty, the Emperor of Yelang Kingdom has come with troops to call for formation."
Luo Qingyan seemed to be afraid of disturbing Yun Shang, so he deliberately lowered his voice. Yun Shang did not hear clearly what Luo Qingyan said. After a while, he heard Luo Qingyan approaching the room again, without turning on the lamp and rustling.
He was rustling as if he was putting on clothes.
Yun Shang raised her head, looked at the vague figure and said, "I'm awake, Your Majesty, please light the lamp."
"I'm already dressed, you can sleep a little longer." Luo Qingyan said softly, took the sword hanging on the bedpost and left the room.
Yun Shang tossed and turned, worried about the war outside, and couldn't sleep anymore, so she simply called Hua'er to get up, turned on the lamp, put on a robe and got up. Bao'er also woke up, and Yun Shang asked Hua'er to
After making a bowl of cornmeal paste and feeding it to Bao'er, Yun Shang handed Bao'er to Hua'er, stood up and told Peilan: "Go get a set of men's clothes, prepare a few horses, and call a few.
Ten secret guards will go out with me, and I will personally explore the surrounding terrain." (To be continued)
