It was quiet inside the palace, and the sound of wind outside seemed to be in my ears.
Li Qing sat on a chair and looked at Da Zongzheng, who had an angry look on his face. He didn't know whether to laugh or be annoyed.
Da Zong was thinking about the royal family, he believed this, but he was too pedantic.
Who is Su Lu? His husband, the prince of the imperial court, the general, can be said to be the pillar of the imperial court. If it were not for Su Lu in the current Han State, Xiting might be captured tomorrow, just like the Qin State.
Destroy the country and destroy the family.
Da Zongzheng was worried that Su Lu would become too powerful, support his own troops, and even subvert the Li family. His worries were just because he thought they were justified.
Da Zongzheng had never thought that if Su Lu was willing, he would be completely willing to give up this throne, and he would no longer have to follow the scheming and intrigues of the ministers in the court.
Loyalty is loyalty, but I have never thought that Su Lu and I are husband and wife. We are one body. If we doubt Su Lu, we are doubting me.
“Dazongzheng”
Li Qing pondered and spoke, intending to say something harsh. Isn't it wrong to regard Li Weiyuan as the great master?
Li Weiyuan's face straightened and he was ready to obey Li Qing's instructions.
Su Lu waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this. Does Da Zongzheng want to be loyal to the country? Do you think that I, Su Lu, is dispensable? The war in Xiting is in full swing. Your Majesty, why don't you let Da Zongzheng be the supervisor of the army?
Go to Xiting and experience what it means when the barbarians mentioned in the battle list were defeated."
Li Qing was stunned when he heard this, and said with some embarrassment: "Although Da Zongzheng is pedantic, he is dedicated to serving the country. Su Lu, please don't be angry with him. I have dismissed Da Zongzheng."
Li Weiyuan's face turned pale when he heard this. His Majesty actually wanted to remove him, and also called me pedantic. Why?
I am dedicated to the country and the Li family. Didn’t your majesty see that?
Li Weiyuan knelt on the ground and said at the top of his lungs: "Your Majesty, I am a dull old minister. Since Your Majesty wants to dismiss me, why not do what Prince Su said and let me go to Xiting and die on the battlefield? This can be regarded as loyalty to the Li family."
, I tried my best for the country."
Li Qing looked a little embarrassed.
Su Lu nodded and said: "Okay, I will satisfy your idea and let you go to Xiting, but I will not let you die. I will let you come back alive and come to me to admit your mistake in person."
"Comer"
When Su Lu's voice fell, several imperial guards rushed in from outside the tent, bowed and spoke to Su Lu.
"I will finally obey the prince's instructions."
Su Lu pointed at Li Weiyuan: "Dazong is devoted to the country and wants to go to the front line of Xiting to be loyal to the country. Let Lu Yuan send the imperial guard battalion to take him to Xiting and take a look at the top of Ning'an City to see what the barbarian cannibalism is.
How can the Han army stop the barbarian army without me?"
Several guards bowed to accept the order and surrounded Da Zongzheng.
Da Zongzheng bowed to Li Qing, stood up and walked out.
Li Qing looked at Da Zongzheng's back and said with some embarrassment: "Su Lu, our methods are a bit too drastic. Da Zongzheng is old. If there is something wrong, I can't explain it to my mother.
"
Su Lu said nonchalantly: "The barbarians attacked the city. How many soldiers died in the bloody battle on the city wall. Da Zong wanted me dead. If I died, the war would be like today's Battle of Xiting. Our Han army was retreating steadily.
, the barbarians gradually penetrated deeper, and in the end, the country was destroyed and the species was exterminated."
Li Qing's face turned slightly pale, "Is it really difficult to resist the strength of the barbarians?"
Su Lu nodded: "Li Chengfeng was defeated and died in the battle, Xiao Yan was seriously injured in the defeat, and there are many famous generals of the Tang Army who died in the Wuyuan War. Xie Ruyu once said that the barbarians are invincible. I think this is true.
Not bad."
Li Qing hesitated slightly: "But you can defeat me."
Su Lu laughed loudly: "Among all the countries, I am the only one who can defeat you."
On the second day, Luan Jia set off, and Zhou Yuan bid farewell to Luan Jia and said goodbye to Su Lu.
Su Lu sat next to Li Qing, pointed at Zhou Yuan and said: "This man is a capable official, but it's a pity that his temper is too passionate. He will fight to the end if he can't stand it. He has not been polished, so let him be a leader for Qian Qianyi."
Deputy, should be good."
Li Qing glanced at Zhou Yuan and said, "Qian Qianyi has a soft temper. Although he is loyal enough, he is too lazy to do things. It would be suitable if he has a sharp temper to support him."
"I will draw up a decree to remove Zhou Yuan and make him the left minister of the Ministry of Rites."
…
Ten days later, Luan Jia arrived in Beijing.
Su Lu's injury recurred and he had to stay in bed.
After years of fighting and often having to take risks personally, Su Lu suffered countless wounds. These days of fighting with the British and the barbarians made Su Lu very hard-working and sick from overwork.
In the palace, the imperial doctor sat on a chair on the side of the brocade couch, diagnosing Su Lu's pulse.
Li Qing sat on the brocade couch and looked at Su Lu.
Chang Ning and Su Ge stood on both sides holding tea cups.
The imperial doctor checked Su Lu's pulse, untied Su Lu's clothes and looked at several wounds, and said after careful consideration:
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is sick due to overwork. You can no longer work too hard in the future. You want to take good care of your health, war and military affairs, so don't trouble Your Majesty."
"I will prescribe some tonics for the prince to remove the dampness and cold in the prince's body and warm and nourish the meridians. Although it may not be able to restore the prince's inner breath, there will be no problem if the body is well maintained."
Li Qing nodded: "Okay, you can go ahead and prescribe medicine. The prince is in ill health. Don't let this matter out."
The imperial doctor nodded and went out carrying the medicine box.
Li Qing looked at the sleeping Su Lu and ordered: "Chang Ning, you have some knowledge of medical science. From now on, you will serve the prince personally and you will not leave even an inch."
"Where's Qingfeng Mingyue? Bring them back. Since they are experts, use them. They will be responsible for the prince's safety."
"From now on, when the prince goes out of the palace, not only the imperial guards will accompany him, but also the palace guards will accompany him."
"From now on, no major military or national events, especially the war in Xiting, will be heard by the prince."
"Gao Zhan, I have issued a silence order within the palace. Anyone who dares to discuss military and national affairs will be killed without mercy."
"Anyone who dares to let the prince hear the news about the war in Xiting will be killed without mercy. If the prince's injury is worsened, the three clans will be killed."
In the quiet palace, Li Qing's solemn voice filled every corner.
…
When Su Lu woke up, the palace was already bright, and the birds were chirping softly outside, mixed with the cheers of palace maids and children.
"Your Majesty, you are awake. I will get you some medicine."
Chang Ning, who was sitting on the sidelines, saw Su Lu wake up and stood up hurriedly to get Su Lu medicine.
After a while, Mingyue came in with a bowl. Inside the white jade tea cup was a thick black medicinal liquid, exuding the smell of herbs.
"Who's talking outside?"
Su Lu drank the medicine and asked.
Mingyue, who was standing by with a tray, said with a smile: "The eldest lady of Da Zongzheng's palace has entered the palace, and she has also brought Da Zongzheng's grandson. The eldest lady is accompanying His Majesty to talk in the imperial garden."
"I have just informed His Majesty that the Prince has woken up. Your Majesty should be here soon."
The eldest lady of Da Zongzhengfu?
Su Lu smiled bitterly, then Li Qing probably wouldn't come over. He had just sent Da Zongzheng to the front line. How could Li Qing let Da Zongzheng's daughter come to him again?
"How is the war in Xiting going?"
Su Lu took a sip of the porridge brought by Qingfeng and asked Chang Ning next to him.