Li Laiheng arrived outside the Kaifeng Palace with dozens of personal guards, dismounted and walked, leaving all the guards outside the palace. He did not carry weapons, but still wore armor and entered the palace.
Not long ago, Tian Jianxiu, Niu Jinxing, Zhang Nai and others returned to Kaifeng from the Taiyuan front line for the reason of participating in the Great Shun Yuan Cong general meeting. A very important bargaining chip in their hands was Empress Dowager Gao, who was also in Taiyuan at the time.
After all, after the death of Emperor Yongchang, Empress Dowager Gao had a very high status in the hearts of the Dashun Army officers, both because of her legal status and the kindness she had gained from running the old camp over the years. Niu Jinxing seemed to have high hopes for Empress Dowager Gao.
Deep, hoping to play this card to strengthen their position.
However, after Empress Dowager Gao returned to Kaifeng, she quickly left Tian Jianxiu's mansion under Li Guo's arrangement and moved into the Kaifeng Palace that was rebuilt from the palace of Prince Zhou of the Ming Dynasty.
Niu Jinxing did not expect that Empress Dowager Gao, who had behaved meekly and unopinionally in Taiyuan, would immediately break away from their control with a tough attitude as soon as she returned to Kaifeng.
As a result, the current situation changed subtly. From this time on, the number of small-scale mutinies launched in Kaifeng City under the pretext of purging the remnants of Cao's camp increased.
Li Laiheng wore full armor. Although he left his horse bow, bow and arrows and muskets outside the palace gate, he still wore the Huama Sword, a relic of Emperor Yongchang, around his waist.
King Jin walked very fast, and the maids leading the way on both sides could no longer keep up with Li Laiheng's speed. He was so vigorous and resolute that everyone in the palace felt a strong pressure, which was obviously not the same as the kind gesture he had shown in the past.
the difference.
"Is Yan Qing's health okay?"
Li Laiheng went straight into the palace and asked straight to the point about Luo Yanqing's physical condition. It was also because of the constant small-scale mutinies in Kaifeng City. Li Laiheng was worried that if Luo Yanqing knew about these incidents, it would greatly affect her physical condition, so he discussed it with Li Guo
Later, it was decided to let Luo Yanqing live in the Queen Mother's Palace first.
At this time, both Li Guo and Empress Dowager Gao were in the palace. Gu Junen was also in the palace at this time because he had been leading the team of the Military Department to handle official documents for Li Guo.
Li Laiheng felt much more at ease when he saw Gu Junen, Cao Benrong, Zhou Chang and other young soldiers from the Army Department.
Empress Dowager Gao looked at Li Laiheng, smiled kindly and lovingly and said: "The imperial doctor said she is in good health. Although she was a little frightened in Guanzhong, she is generally fine. The delivery time is probably coming soon. Laiheng, you need to stay with me more."
Yan Qing.”
Li Guo was sitting on a Taishi chair, his fingers tapping the handle of the chair from time to time, his expression was leisurely, as if he was thinking about some distant problem, and he didn't even notice Li Laiheng approaching.
"Adoptive father?"
"Ah." Li Guo slowly came back to his senses. He still looked very restrained. His face was calm and it was hard to tell what he was thinking. "Laiheng, you're here."
"Is the foster father thinking about the military on the front line?"
Li Guo did not answer directly. He waved his hand to summon Gu Junen and said:
"There are many people in our Dashun army who are good at fighting, but there are still too few people like Gu Sima and Cao Shenjun who are good at writing documents. Laiheng, can you lend me some of your ministers during this time? Nowadays, Dashun
Shun's front line runs along both sides of the Yellow River and spans thousands of miles. There are so many military affairs that it is difficult to clean up the manpower. We still need these people to participate in the military aircraft, decide important matters for me, and handle the copywriting, so that we can handle the official affairs of the court."
Li Laiheng looked at Gu Junen, who behaved very submissively in front of Li Guo, laughed secretly in his heart, and said calmly:
"Actually, I have two people in my staff, Gu Haozhi, who is good at handling military aircraft, and Fang Leshan, who specializes in handling documents. However, since my adoptive father is already used to Haozhi, I will first let him take the soldiers who joined the army to follow my adoptive father and handle official affairs.
Already."
Gu Junen winked at Li Laiheng, then raised his hand to Li Guo and said:
"In terms of being in charge of copywriting, I am actually far inferior to Leshan and Master Niu. The late emperor has already set up the administrative affairs of Pingzhang, the Grand Scholar of Tianyou Palace and the Minister of the Six Governments. There is nothing wrong with entrusting all official documents to Master Niu.
place."
Li Guo poured himself half a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp. He smiled and said:
"Okay. Qi Weng has just arrived in Kaifeng and is not familiar with many affairs. After a period of time, when Qi Weng is familiar with government affairs, you can hand over the official documents to the six governments."
When Queen Mother Gao saw Li Laiheng entering the palace, she did not immediately visit Luo Yanqing, who was about to give birth. Instead, she met Li Guo here. Gu Junen talked about government affairs again, and said with a little displeasure:
"In addition, you are now the supervisor of the country. You have many things to do every day and are busy with affairs. There is nothing you can do about it. But you have just finished handling military affairs with Erhu. Do you have to be busy handling government affairs with Laiheng now? You can just be busy yourself. Laiheng is coming soon.
If you are going to be a father, you should let him visit Yan Qing, right?"
Li Laiheng asked curiously: "Did Uncle Erhu come to report any military information?"
Li Guo still smiled and said: "Liu Tichun is clamoring to go to the front line and does not want to stay in Kaifeng. I have already told him that after the generals' meeting is over, those who should go to the front line will definitely return to the front line.
"
Li Laiheng shrugged his shoulders and naturally sat next to Li Guo and Empress Dowager Gao. Empress Dowager Gao originally wanted to order the palace servants to prepare tea for King Jin, but after he reached out to stop him, he poured tea for himself like Li Guo.
Only Gu Junen, Cao Benrong, Zhou Chang and other people who joined the military department stood aside awkwardly. After all, the Queen Mother Gao in the palace, Li Guo, Li Laiheng and his son are all members of the Dashun royal family, so they can be considered a family.
No matter how comfortable and relaxed you are, these staff officers in the Military Affairs Department cannot be like this.
When Gu Junen was thinking about resigning, a little girl made of jade jumped out. She had a straight nose, but her eyes were bright, and she was very similar to Li Zicheng.
When Li Guo saw the child, he finally showed a relaxed expression and said with a smile:
"Xiao Huirou."
This is the daughter of Li Zicheng and Empress Dowager Gao, and she is also the only direct bloodline of Emperor Yongchang left in the world, Li Huirou. The title of Princess Dashun is the same as that of the royal family prince, both of whom use the name of the ancient country. The title of Princess Huirou is Princess Qi.
This was the first time Li Laiheng saw her. In terms of seniority, Huirou could be regarded as Li Guo's cousin and Li Laiheng's sister-in-law.
Li Laiheng looked at such a tender baby, seeing her swaying, jumping and barely able to walk. At the same time, he also thought of the unborn child in Luo Yanqing's belly, and a feeling naturally rose in his heart.
Warmth.
Huirou's hair was neatly combed, but the length seemed a bit too long for a baby. Her hair was curled in a series of curls on her forehead, hanging down to her ears and neck. The palace people did not dare to come.
He took the scissors to cut off her beautiful hair and let it go.
"She is so handsome, and her face is very similar to that of the late Emperor Long."
Huirou trotted over unsteadily and jumped in front of Li Guo. Jian Guo gently and carefully held his younger cousin on his lap, caressed her head and said:
"Huirou rarely cries. Although she is young, she already has some of the late emperor's demeanor."
Queen Mother Gao looked at the extremely well-behaved little Huirou, covered her mouth and laughed a few times, then said:
"Huirou is younger than Xuanlang, but she can walk and talk faster than Xuanlang."
Zhang Xuanlang is Zhang Nai's son, a little older than Huirou, and is now brought back to Kaifeng by Zhang Nai. It seems that during this period, Zhang Nai's wife, Tian Jianxiu's daughter, would bring Xuanlang with her from time to time.
Lang entered the palace to accompany Empress Dowager Gao and Huirou.
Huirou had been sitting quietly on Li Guo's lap, but when she heard what Empress Dowager Gao said, she curled her lips and babbling:
"Xuanlang, stupid, too stupid."
Li Laiheng laughed when he heard this and said: "Huirou is the queen of the late emperor, and she is indeed very intelligent. My family is a thousand-mile horse, and it cannot be compared with outsiders."