Chapter 725 Raising
The first day of July in the third year of the Turtle (319).
When I woke up, it was raining again.
The maids were chattering outside the window.
“There is too much rain and the melons are rotten.”
“Can the millet beans planted last month survive?”
“Look how long it has been raining. "
"Oh, if we keep going, will there be anything to eat next year? We don't have enough to eat now."
The maids said for a while, then they were full of sorrow. left.
Ms. Cui sat up on the couch and woke up slightly.
It has been more than two months since I returned to Qinghe, and today is the day to go back.
Just - what can I do if I go back?
Cui looked down at her bumpy body, touched her delicate face, and sighed secretly.
Such beauty cannot tie up that man.
Isn’t he like Cao Mengde, who likes to conquer other people’s wives?
The few times he came to her, he was very rude and pinched her very painfully.
It’s a pity that I couldn’t get pregnant those few times.
Cui sighed secretly, stood up and called the maid.
After washing and dressing up, I went to have breakfast outside, and then I saw my uncles Cui Liang and Cui Jing coming hand in hand.
Cui immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Sit down, sit down." Cui Liang pointed at the couch and said with a smile.
Cui Jingyi nodded with a smile.
Among these two people, Cui Liang, who once served as Dahonglu, is the main one. Cui Jing has been studying in his hometown and has not become an official.
"Niece Xian has been home for two months, are you still used to it?" Cui Liang asked with a smile.
This is Qinghe, where Cui grew up, and Cui Liang and Cui Jing have always lived in Dongwu City.
After the Cui family returned to their hometown, Cui Liang and Cui Jing showed their nakedness at first, but then they did not come. If anything happened, other clan members would inform them. When they were about to leave, the two of them appeared again.
“After getting married far away, I always miss my family.” Ms. Cui smiled, looking like a quiet and gentle woman. She only heard her say: “When I came back, I saw the grass and grass from my childhood. Mu, I feel quite sentimental.”
“I heard that niece Wenxian also wrote two poems about returning home?” Cui Liang asked with interest.
Ms. Cui lowered her head shyly and said, "If you don't do it well, I might make you laugh."
Cui Liang and Cui Jing looked at each other and laughed.
"I admire Qing'e's niece's talent. She is no worse than the other children in the clan." Cui Jing said: "Liang Gong has won many battles in Bingzhou, and he has become a destructive force. He is a perfect match for Qing'e's niece."< br>
"That's right." Cui Liang gently stroked his beard and said with a smile: "My good niece has found a husband."
Ms. Cui's face was red and she could not suppress her embarrassment.
Cui Liang and Cui Jing looked at each other again.
Others don’t know what this niece’s character is. Don’t they know it yet?
During the Youzhou incident in the past, Lu Zidao came to visit and asked Cui of Qinghe to meet Qing'e's niece, so that she could confuse Wang Jun.
She is not a simple stupid woman.
Of course, this does not mean that the two elders have any objections to Mr. Cui. In fact, they very much hope that this niece will have some tricks up her sleeves, and it is best if she can be favored and favored by Duke Liang.
At this point, even if you have opinions, you must face reality.
The war since March really surprised Cui of Qinghe.
Before the war, they privately felt that Liang Gong could win, but it would also be a long, difficult war with huge casualties. Unexpectedly, the four counties of Shangdang, Leping, Taiyuan and Xinxing were basically captured in early June. If it hadn't been for heavy rain, Liang Gong might have attacked Pingyang in one go and driven the Huns to Hexi.
What does this mean? It means that no one in the world can control Liang Gong.
Twenty years after the chaos, the world seems to be unified again and a new dynasty will be born.
Some people may be worried that this dynasty will die and the world will be shattered into pieces again, but to be honest, that is too far away. Judging from the current situation, it is definitely worth a try.
If you don’t fight, someone will fight. Can the Qinghe Cui family cope with this situation?
As the crown clan of Jizhou, although Qinghe Cui often has high-ranking officials such as Jiuqing - such as the former Dahonglu Cui Liang - but overall they are still not as good as the Wenxi Pei family, the Taiyuan Wang family, and the Langya King The dazzling ones like Taiyang's and Taiyang's are always just a little bit different.
But just this "little bit" often requires a hundred times of effort to overcome the past. It is not that simple.
If you can take a shortcut, that would be great.
"After my niece returns to Yecheng, will she go to Jinyang to accompany Duke Liang?" Cui Liang asked again.
Cui shook her head and said: "When Liang Gong went to war, women were not allowed in the army."
"Oh?" Cui Liang and Cui Jing were a little surprised.
Since the Three Kingdoms, it has been common to have female musicians and dancers in the army. This is an elegant thing for scholars, what is there to be taboo about? Passed, passed.
"Liang Gong did have this rule. He even reprimanded the generals for this, saying, 'The warriors are half dead in front of the army, but the beauties are still singing and dancing in the tents.' This intoxicating sound destroys the morale of our army." Cui said: " Since then, women in the army have disappeared. If you want to see Liang Gong, you have to wait until he returns to Yecheng."
Cui Liang and Cui Jing have a new understanding of Shao Xun.
This is a ruthless person.
Others just show off when they work hard. He once worked hard in Liang County, and Hu Wufu made a big publicity about it.
I heard that he gets up in the morning to practice martial arts most of the time, and never loses his skills, so he is strong and energetic.
Now when I go to war, I don’t allow women to focus on the war, which makes people look at me with admiration. I am afraid of comparison in everything. This comparison can put all the scholars and generals down.
Cui Liang tapped the table with his index finger and pondered for a long time.
Cui Jing shut up and thought silently.
Cui waited quietly.
After a long time, Cui Liang sighed and said: "Extract the land of the Huns and place it in China. This ambition is also deeply rooted in my heart. Alas, no matter how difficult the life is, I should be generous in this event. "
"Brother is right." Cui Jing nodded slightly.
“The two-year and three-crop system was also popularized by Liang Gong.” Cui Liang said again: “Forget it, I will take a trip now and go around to find ways to raise money for Liang Gong. Some food and grass. Now the Qingxu locust plague has also affected Henan. It must be difficult for Liang Gong. By the way, he wants cattle and sheep?"
Cui was secretly happy, but his expression did not change. , just said: "Exactly, now that the flood has not receded, it is no longer enough to grow grain in Jinyang, but grazing can make up for it a little. Liang Gongying and Wu Ruimin will definitely see the hard work of my uncle."
Cui Liang waved his hand and said: "It's just for the common people of the world and the orthodoxy of Zhongxia. It has nothing to do with selfishness."
"How can I sit at home with such scholarly literature?" Cui Jing said: "I can't say. I have to walk around and ask my disciples if they like this event."
After that, he looked at each other and smiled at Cui Liang.
There is no love without reason, and there is no hate without reason.
As soon as the niece came back, she tactfully revealed the news: Duke Liang wanted to admit her into the palace.
Now she is a wife. After becoming emperor, she will be a concubine. Her status is completely different.
With this status, it is not impossible to contribute some money and food.
After giving generously once, they will also observe whether Guild Liang will reciprocate the favor.
If there are follow-up benefits, then support him even more in the future, whether it is helping him appease the counties in Jizhou, raising money and food, or sending private soldiers to help in the war, it is not impossible to consider.
Liang Gong’s reputation in Hebei is not very good. Doesn’t it need to be reversed? Doesn’t he need others to help him whitewash and advocate?
This is what they are good at.
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The court meeting on the first day of July will be more subtle, as the emperor will leave halfway through.
After going to court, Wang Yan worked until evening and then returned home.
After nightfall, the mansion was crowded with guests and it was very lively.
He is now qualified to do so.
In the first month of the year, her daughter Jingfeng gave birth to a daughter.
In February, her daughter Huifeng gave birth to a son.
While he is happy, Wang Laoden sometimes has a little emotion: Brat, my two daughters are not young anymore, you are so merciless, it’s really...
However, I am generally happy, although there are some side effects: in recent months, Yu Min has secretly contradicted him several times, the Shangshutai has been run like a metal bucket, and several old Wang officials have been kicked out.
Hey, so what?
According to the situation, Yu Zi was still low, and only saw trivial things in his eyes, but he did not know that on this occasion, whoever could bring greater help to Liang Gong would be looked upon more highly.
In the battle of Xia Shibao, although Pei was credited with persuading him to surrender, he also used his old relationship with Situ Liu Tun, who had secretly taken refuge with him, to instigate the rebellion of several of Wang Mi's generals - Liu Tun, who was born in Donglai, Liu The family name is from the township party with Wang Mi.
The Wenxi Pei family, the Donglai Liu family, and the Taiyuan Wen family—these are the families that Wang Yan has attracted under the new interest pattern.
Taiyuan Guo's defection is also a foregone conclusion.
As soon as Guo Rong came to the throne, he was lucky enough to get a prefect. If he wanted to go further, he must have a backer in the court. So, besides him, Wang Yan, is there any other choice?
No!
If the Guo family in Taiyuan wants to take refuge with others, others will not dare to accept him. Ask Yu Chen, Yu Min, and Yu Zhi whether they trust him?
It seems that the focus of the next step of the layout will be on Bingzhou.
This is a place where you can excel in the long term, easily get the attention of Mr. Liang, and it is relatively easy to achieve results.
The Wang family does not have enough sons, but with in-laws, there can always be suitable talents.
Unknowingly, Wang Yan found his comfort zone again, just like the late emperor and when he succeeded to the throne, the court's prestige was particularly high, and he continued to operate during this period to gain benefits for the Wang family.
But after the war in Luoyang, he suddenly lost his position and became a little at a loss.
Now that Liang Gong has reestablished order again, Wang Yan feels a little like a fish in water again.
To put it bluntly, Lao Deng is most afraid of martial people overturning the table and refusing to reason with you - he can only reason but cannot overturn the table...
There are two main reasons why Wang Yan is hosting a banquet in his mansion tonight.
One is to make the small group more cohesive and make it easier to act in the future.
The second is "sponsorship solicitation".
The "son-in-law" wrote back and asked to collect grain, cattle and sheep, because the grain planned before was no longer enough.
There is a locust plague in Henan and relief is needed.
There is a flood in Bingzhou and relief is needed.
Some places in northern Hebei are also affected by high-intensity rainfall and require relief.
Since the capture of Xin'an, the manor in Henan County has been restored. It has been several years and everyone has accumulated some food and livestock.
You can collect some and send them all to Bingzhou to relieve Liang Gong's danger.
But good money is hard to give away, and he still needs to come forward to do the work at this time.
Of course it’s not difficult.
Conquered four counties in two and a half months, killed Liu Yao, Po Shile, and drove away Liu Yasheng. The momentum was like a rainbow. When the flood recedes and fighting resumes, there may be even greater results.
If you don’t do something revealing at this time, will there be another chance in the future?
(End of this chapter)