The morning court ended amidst the noise. There was no need to think too much about the result. Although the ministers had different opinions, Lin Jue's suggestion of sending troops had already made the matter of sending troops a certainty. Not to mention that even the emperor had given a lot of support for sending troops to regain the lost territory.
, the proposal to drive the Jurchens out of the Zhou Dynasty. There is no objection to sending troops. No matter what your opinion is, this matter cannot be changed.
Everyone left the hall amidst the sound of dispersing. Some of them were worried and frowning, while others were smiling and gearing up for a big fight.
After the disbandment of the dynasty, Lin Jue did not return to his palace. Instead, he ordered Sun Dayong to inform the senior generals of the Luoyan Army and Ma Bu Army to go to his residence for a closed-door meeting. Today, Lin Jue did not confirm the date and quantity of the troops sent out in the court, nor did he clarify the purpose of the battle.
On the one hand, it is naturally to prevent leaks. Of course, military operations cannot be discussed in public in the court. The date of dispatch, the number of troops and horses, and the purpose of the battle are all extremely confidential information. Lin Jue does not want the Jurchens to know this in advance. In addition, Lin Jue does not want the Jurchens to know this in advance.
On the one hand, the reason is that Lin Jue himself has not thought about how far this battle will go. Therefore, he needs to discuss the details of sending troops and related issues with the Luoyan Army.
Leaving aside the fact that Lin Jue left the palace and returned home, Guo Kun was in a happy mood after leaving the court and walked straight to the harem. After entering Yanfu Palace, he went straight to the Cuiwei Hall in the northwest. The Cuiwei Hall turned out to be Lu Zhongtian's daughter Mei
The residence of the concubine, the current Queen Mother fell in love with Cuiwei Palace as soon as she entered the palace. It has the highest terrain and is close to the Northwest Lake. The scenery in front of and behind the palace is the most beautiful. At this time of early summer, the entire palace seems to be located among the sea of flowers and pavilions.
Average. What's more, it was the bedroom of the once highly favored imperial concubine Lu Mei. Living in her former bedroom was of extraordinary significance. It was a kind of pride and showoff that finally had the last laugh.
In the Spring Pavilion in the back hall of Cuiwei Hall, Queen Mother Shen Akui was drinking lotus seeds and bird's nest soup under the waiters of the palace maids. Guo Kun didn't know what to say, so he barged in directly, frightening several palace ladies to kneel down and salute.
"Get out, get out, get out." Guo Kun waved his hands and scolded.
"Slave, I obey." Several palace maids fled out like frightened birds.
Shen Akui stood up from the soft couch and frowned: "Kun'er, you have to act like an emperor and don't be so rude and impatient. You have to inform them before you come. You don't have to be so rude when you ask the ladies to go out. You are not Liang now."
The young prince of the palace is the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty, so he must behave appropriately in his words and deeds."
Guo Kun hurriedly smiled and saluted, stepped forward and held Shen Akui's arm and said: "What mother taught me is that my son is indeed rude, but... I am happy. I am anxious to tell mother the good news. Who will show me the next lesson?"
I didn’t take any notice, so I came to tell my mother the good news.”
Empress Dowager Shen frowned and said, "What are you so happy about? What was discussed in this court today?"
Guo Kun opened his mouth to speak, but then shut up and turned around
When he arrived at the door of Spring Pavilion, he looked out at the chambermaids and maids standing in the corridor far away. Then he stretched out his hand to lower the rolled-up bamboo curtain. Then he returned to Shen Akui.
Looking at Shen Akui's strange eyes, Guo Kun smacked his lips and said, "Be careful. Who knows who the people in this palace are? Be careful when speaking, because you don't know that he has not placed any help around me or my mother."
Shen Akui sighed: "Hey, what a sin. This Great Zhou world is yours, this palace is also yours, the whole world is yours, and you are the supreme Lord of the Great Zhou. It's a pity that now even our mother-in-law belongs to you.
Both of you have to be careful when speaking, it’s really a crime.”
Guo Kun's face was feverish and he said in a cold voice: "There is no need for mother to say that to my son. My son knows who Lin Jue is. A little negligence is not enough. My son must be careful, otherwise he will be in danger."
Shen Akui nodded and said: "Kun'er is right, that's how it should be. Mom was just saying a few words of emotion. What happened today to make you so happy?"
Guo Kun regained his smile and lowered his voice: "Mom, what you most wanted to see happened. Lin Jue proposed to send troops to attack the Jurchens today. Hey, he is going to lead his army to leave the capital. Didn't Mom say it before? ?When he led his army to leave Bianliang to fight the Jurchens, it was our best opportunity. Now he is leaving, mother. What could be more joyful than this?"
Hearing this, Shen Akui looked overjoyed and said, "Seriously? Has it been agreed upon?"
Guo Kun said proudly: "It's settled. The specific date for dispatching troops has not yet been decided, but this matter has been decided. Some ministers still sing the opposite and talk about East and West. I will give them the final word directly. I support Lin Jue's expedition. They I have nothing to say. If he wants to send troops, of course I will let him go. I hope he leaves the capital as soon as possible."
Shen Akui asked in detail about the proceedings in the court. Guo Kun repeated what he said to the Queen Mother. Shen Akui nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "Kun'er did a good job, these words are perfect." .Okay now, once he leaves with his troops, we will have the final say in Bianliang City. Kun'er, remember, before he leaves, don't get carried away and let him see it. Your brother-in-law is a human being. Jing. By the way, you have to show your full support. Doesn't this mean that there is a shortage of silver, grain and grass supplies? There are also silver jewelry here in the Ai family. Later you will take them to Lin Jue in public and say that the Queen Mother heard about it. He wanted to send troops to regain the mountains and rivers of the Great Zhou Dynasty, so he used his dowry to buy weapons, armor, food, fodder, and horses for the army."
Guo Kun said hurriedly: "How is that possible? Why do you need to pay for it? And you even use dowry jewelry to pay for the money."
Shen Akui scolded: "What do you know? This is called chasing a duck to the shelves. It not only lets the world know that the Ai family is wise, but also makes Lin Jue unable to go back on his word. Today's queen mothers use dowry jewelry to purchase military supplies. He can't win this battle. He must fight even if he fights
We have to go out as soon as possible. Do you understand?"
Guo Kun suddenly realized and said with a smile: "My mother is still very clever. Why didn't my son realize that you are so powerful? You are even more powerful than your father."
Empress Dowager Shen sighed and said: "That is a last resort. After marrying your father, I have been worried every day for fear that someday a big disaster will happen. How can I not think more and more? Whether it is calculation or planning, it is all in order to survive, and I still have to fight. I used to do it for your father, but now I do it for you. Mothers in the world are all the same. Their sons can do anything for themselves. Mothers will naturally have to put more thought and think of ways for you. Otherwise, we, mother and son, Aren't you being manipulated by others?"
Hearing this, Guo Kun bowed and said, "My son is so ashamed that I have made my mother worry."
Shen Akui shook his head and said: "There is no way around this situation. If we had not rebelled against the imperial court, we would all have been dead. We could only follow Lin Jue into the mountains. This step was actually the right one, and we did get the throne with his help. But The current situation is a backlash. This is actually to be expected. In short, if the soldiers come to block it, the water comes to the soil, we can solve it one by one."
Guo Kun said solemnly: "That's what mother said."
Shen Akui glanced at Guo Kun and said: "Don't get carried away and make him suspicious. Don't be too proactive about this matter. What your majesty said today is actually a bit proactive. From now on, he won't tell you about the expedition. , don’t take the initiative to ask. As long as he leaves the capital with his troops and horses, everything will be easy to handle. The Ai family has already contacted several adults, and everything has been arranged. As soon as he leaves, the capital will be under our control. At that time, he will have to bow his head. Even if he has a large army at hand, he will still have to bow his head."
Guo Kun nodded repeatedly and said: "Don't worry, mother, my son will remember your teachings."
Shen Akui nodded, suddenly remembered something, and said in a deep voice: "Is your sister's illness cured? Why didn't you send anyone to tell us? You just said she was sick, and you didn't send anyone to tell us."
Guo Kun frowned and said: "Mom, most likely she is pretending to be ill. I am a girl who is devoted to Lin Jue now. I can't get anything out of her mouth. My mother has been in the capital for more than ten days. She claims to be sick but doesn't come to see her. Mother. Mother, I think you don’t have to worry about her anymore. Her elbows are turned outwards. Her heart is full of her husband, and there is me, my brother, and my mother."
Shen Akui sighed softly and said slowly: "Weier is actually the most pitiful. When we fight with Lin Jue, she is the most uncomfortable to be caught in the middle. I am very worried about her. You said it lightly, she also fell from my mother's body. Mother, how can I not worry about her? But in this situation, I'm afraid I have no choice. Hey! I feel uncomfortable when I think about it."
Guo Kun quickly comforted the Queen Mother, and the mother and son murmured for a long time. It was not until noon that Guo Kun resigned and left.
