Chapter 648 648 Divorce, the princess is still in the capital
Chapter 648 648 Estrangement, the princess is still in the capital
Three days!
The war between Beichen and Yanbei is over.
A few months ago, Beichen launched a vigorous war against Yanbei, with an aggressive attitude that threatened to flatten Yanbei. He didn't expect that as soon as Xiao Jiuan returned to Yanbei, he would defeat Beichen's troops in less than ten days.
Withdrew.
Beichen's soldiers and horses came with astonishing momentum, but left in a state of disarray. They were chased by Yanbei's army like lost dogs. If their horses hadn't run so fast, Beichen's eldest prince would have been captured alive by Yanbei's army.
This battle came and went fiercely, and the casualties were also extremely brutal. Beichen's army of hundreds of thousands was wiped out, and Yanbei's casualties also numbered one hundred thousand.
Yanbei won this battle, but it was also a tragic victory. In addition to the previous turmoil in the army, Yanbei's troops at this time were less than 150,000. If there is another war, although Yanbei has the ability to protect itself, it will still
All troops are exhausted.
"Your Majesty, we won't be able to fight anyone in five years, and money can't support us for long." The general was silent for a while when he saw the statistics of casualties.
The number of casualties in Yanbei's army was not as high as that of Beichen, but the number of disabled soldiers was several times higher than that of Beichen. The disabled soldiers were still alive but could no longer fight, and the army even had to pay to support them. This was a big problem for Yanbei.
A huge burden.
"List the losses and ask Beichen to claim compensation." A large number of casualties occurred before Xiao Jiuan came back. After Xiao Jiuan came back, the number of casualties dropped a lot, but it was only a drop.
There can be no casualties on the battlefield, especially when faced with the fierce and lifeless Beichen Army. It is a blessing that the Yanbei Army only suffered more than 100,000 casualties.
"Shall we talk about it ourselves?" Upon hearing this, Yanbei's general's eyes suddenly lit up.
Previously, they fought with Nanjiang and Beichen and won the battle, but in the end it was the imperial court that received the compensation. The amount they received from Yanbei was less than one-tenth of the compensation from Nanjiang and Beichen.
Over the years, the imperial court has been on guard against them and suppressed them at every turn, but it has never thought about how much benefit the imperial court has extracted from them.
"What are the people from the imperial court talking about?" Xiao Jiu'an raised his eyes slightly, and a cold light suddenly appeared.
In order to suppress Yanbei, even though it was a victorious country, the imperial court always gave in and took over southern territory, and Beichen stopped at the slightest compensation.
Previously, for the sake of the stability of Tianqi and the stability of Yanbei, he was unwilling to take on the imperial court. Now...
Since what the emperor did was so ugly, there was no need for him to give him face.
Some things will be taken for granted if you give in too much, but he doesn't want to give in now.
"Your Majesty, will our actions make the Emperor think..." The general did not dare to say the next words.
The only one who can negotiate a compensation treaty with the country is the imperial court. They left the imperial court to negotiate on their own. Do they have independent plans?
"The king will handle the affairs of the imperial court. Just do what you should do. The king will leave for the capital tomorrow. You have full authority to handle matters here." If you don't return to the capital, you won't be able to make it to the palace banquet.
Is this the water from Yufeng Mountain?
He will remember to bring it back to Ji Yunkai.
"My lord, are you going back to the capital?" When the generals of Yanbei heard this, they were stunned.
After finally returning "justly", why would the prince return to the capital? If the emperor detains him, he will not be able to come back.
"What? No?" Xiao Jiu'an's voice was low, with a trace of unmistakable dissatisfaction.
The general who asked the question had a chill running down his spine, but he still said bravely: "Your Majesty, we have never had any contact with the imperial court, and our soldiers and horses in Yanbei have suffered heavy losses. Your return to Beijing this time may be unlucky."
Yanbei has less than 150,000 capable soldiers and horses. If this news can be concealed from others, it will definitely not be concealed from the emperor today.
If there are not enough soldiers and horses at hand, the emperor will not be afraid of the prince. When the prince arrives in the capital, what will he use to fight with the emperor?
"Have you forgotten that the princess is still in the capital!" He knew that these people had not forgotten, but they just did not take his princess seriously.
"My lord, the princess is the daughter of the Ji family. She has been a life-saving grace to the emperor. The emperor will not do anything to her. The princess is safe in the capital. There is really no need for you to take this risk." Even if it is just to silence the world,
The emperor will not make fun of his own reputation.
"The king has made up his mind on this matter. Everyone, please step aside." Xiao Jiuan has never been a person who likes to explain, and this moment is no exception.
"Your Majesty..." The generals were about to persuade, but were stopped by Xiao Jiuan's cold eyes.
The generals did not dare to say anything and had to retreat silently, but they were quite afraid of Ji Yunkai in their hearts.
In their opinion, risking returning to Beijing for a woman is really foolish. How could their prince, who is so wise and wise, make such a stupid decision?
Could it be that the princess is clever?
No matter what, they could only watch helplessly as Xiao Jiuan stepped on the frost and set off for the capital...
In the capital, the emperor once again summoned Ji Yun to the palace, this time in the name of Ji Lan.
It was said that Ji Lan summoned him, but it just gave Ji Yunkai no reason to refuse. When Ji Yunkai entered the palace, he still saw the emperor, but he only had Concubine Ji as his companion.
This time, the emperor did not summon Ji Yunkai in the palace, but met Ji Yunkai in the imperial garden.
As for the fact that Concubine Ji was still ill, the emperor did not consider it at all. The emperor summoned her and told her that unless you were paralyzed in bed and couldn't get up, you would have to crawl over.
Ji Lan, wearing heavy makeup that could not hide his haggard face, appeared in front of the emperor and Ji Yunkai. The emperor didn't even look at him. He raised his hand and asked Ji Lan to stand aside.
Ji Yunkai saw it, she smiled at Ji Lan and said nothing.
The path she chose has to be completed on her knees. Entering the palace to gain wealth is Ji Lan's choice. No one forces her, and she has to endure the bitterness and sweetness by herself.
Seeing Ji Yunkai, who was dressed in bright red, a flash of hatred flashed in Ji Lan's eyes. But today she was just a decoration. As soon as she sat down, the emperor sent Ji Lan to pick flowers, regardless of the cold weather.
Where did she go to pick flowers?
Ji Lan did not dare to disobey the imperial edict, so she had no choice but to step out of the warm pavilion and enjoy the cold wind in the garden.
Before leaving, Ji Lan gave Ji Yunkai a hard look. Ji Yunkai smiled helplessly and said nothing.
Ji Lan left. The emperor picked up the hot tea on the table, took a sip, and said with a smile: "I have received news from Yanbei. Beichen has been defeated. The war in Yanbei has ended. I have issued an order to summon Yanbei."
The king will return to Beijing to report on his duties after the New Year. Do you think...will King Yanbei return to Beijing?"
The emperor asked casually, as if he mentioned it casually, but Ji Yunkai knew that the emperor was telling her that Xiao Jiuan had abandoned her and would not come back.
Come back? Why come back?
When he arrived in Yanbei, Xiao Jiuan was the local emperor. The sky was high and the earth was far away. The emperor had nothing to do with him. Even if he summoned him back to the capital, he could ignore it.
On the contrary, not to mention being restricted everywhere when he returns to the capital, based on the emperor's previous actions, there is a high probability that Xiao Jiu'an will never return to Yanbei.
Under such circumstances, Xiao Jiuan would be a fool if he returned to the capital. (To be continued)