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Chapter 273 The Emperor and the Queen

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    Chengming Hall was originally a place for courtiers to rest, but now it was the most suitable place for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to summon his ministers in the middle of the night.  At this time, although there were not as many people as the court meeting, more than twenty important ministers of the court were summoned.  Not only the prime minister's imperial envoys and officials, but also Sili Xiaowei, Jing Zhaoyin, and Guanglu, the new favorite ministers of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, also came.

    "The Governor's Office of the Western Region urgently reports that the Parthian Prime Minister Ourobazo led the five kingdoms of Cordone, Adiabona, Chalaseni, Elimais, and Posis, together with a total of 180,000 large and small nobles, and has defeated them.  Dayuezhi opened the passage between Parthia and the Western Regions. When this letter was sent, the Parthia army had already arrived at Guishan City. Now the Grand Governor Huo Guang has visited Guishan City in person. Judging from the time, the battle of Guishan City has already begun for seven days.  " The person who read out the contents of the document was Zhang Anshi, the Guanglu doctor.

    After the death of Zhang Tang, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty not only treated the Zhang family favorably, but also placed great trust in Zhang Anshi. Now Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has two young upstarts, one civil and one military, beside him, namely Zhang Anshi, the Guanglu doctor, and Huo She, the captain of Fengche.

    "The strongest in Anxi is the armored cavalry. I wonder how many armored cavalry there are this time?" Prime Minister Gongsun He asked.  Nowadays, the Han Dynasty is not so unfamiliar with Anxi. The senior officials of the Han Dynasty already have some understanding of some of the main figures of Anxi, as well as the composition of their army.

    "There are about 15,000 armored cavalry, 60,000 light cavalry, more than 100,000 servant infantry, and countless slaves" Zhang Anshi is now in charge of secrets beside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and he has some first-hand information.  Know it in your chest.

    "So many In the report a few days ago, 300 Anxi armored cavalry were able to defeat Wu'an Jun's tens of thousands of Western Region coalition forces. How can these 15,000 armored cavalry fight?" Zhang Anshi broke out  The numbers shocked all the ministers in the palace.

    At this moment, the people present in the Chengming Hall are all the real high-level officials of the Han Empire. Some of the recent war between Bai Zheng and the Dawan Kingdom has been reported to Chang'an a few days ago. These people have a clear understanding of the terror of the Parthian armored cavalry.

    "Do you want to summon the troops from the prefectures and states to support the Western Region Governor's Mansion?" Du Zhou, the imperial censor, asked Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty tentatively.

    "Isn't it too early to dispatch reinforcements? The Western Region Governor's Mansion has 70,000 elite cavalry stationed in Dunhuang alone, and together with the Western Region subordinates, there are no less than 150,000 troops. In fact, the gap between the two sides is not that big." Before Han could wait,  When Emperor Wu opened his mouth, Sang Hongyang put forward different opinions.  No one in Chang'an knows Huo Guang and his Western Region Governor's Mansion better than Sang Hongyang. Regardless of the organization or military strength of the Governor's Mansion, it can be said that Sang Hongyang knows them all.

    "Has Huo Guang transferred all the 70,000 Hexi troops to Guishan?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pondered for a moment and asked Zhang Anshi tiredly.

    Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty knelt down on the seat with difficulty. He really felt that he had become a little powerless in the past two years, especially when dealing with urgent state affairs in the middle of the night like tonight. His body was no longer as energetic as it was a few years ago.  .  Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty knew that he was really old!

    "Your Majesty, the Governor only brought 10,000 personal guards to Guishan City. Dunhuang still has 60,000 elite troops from the Hexi Army. Judging from the information we have received so far, the Governor only mobilized 10,000 soldiers who were unknown to the Lord of Yancheng.  There is no sign of mobilization of the army and Hexi elite from Dunhuang." Zhang Anshi bowed slightly to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and replied.

    Zhang Anshi's answer not only made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty slightly relieved, but also the courtiers in the palace were relieved.  Huo Guang has not yet mobilized the elite Hexi Army, indicating that the situation is still under control.  The Western Region is thousands of miles deep from Hexi. With this strategic buffer and Dunhuang's 60,000 elite cavalry, Anxi's 180,000 Eastern Expeditionary Army will not be able to threaten the land east of Hexi for a while.

    "Since the Governor is enough to deal with it, the imperial court does not need to mobilize troops. Just pay attention to the trends in the Western Regions at all times!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said calmly at the end, and then this impromptu emergency meeting ended with heavy thunder and little rain.

    However, an incident occurred when the ministers were leaving. Prime Minister Gongsun He deliberately left last. When everyone else left, he actually caught up with Emperor Wu of Han again and bowed respectfully behind him.

    "Your Majesty, I have arrested Zhu Anshi of Yangling and brought him to justice. Please spare Gongsun Jingsheng's life." Gongsun Helao said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty with tears streaming down his face.

    "Do you want to exchange your merits for Gongsun Jingsheng's life? Zhu Anshi has offered a reward for three years but has not been brought to justice. You must have spent a lot of effort, right? Gongsun Jingsheng's crime is not small, so let him be imprisoned for a while first!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stopped.  footsteps, looked back at Gongsun He and said.

    As a father, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty could understand Gongsun He.  Out of consideration for the queen, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also hoped to find a reason to exempt Gongsun Jingsheng from death. After all, Gongsun Jingsheng was the only son of the queen's sister.

    "I thank your Majesty for your kindness" Although Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not say it explicitly, he basically agreed to pardon Gongsun Jingsheng.  When Gongsun He bowed his head again gratefully, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had already turned around and left again!With the 180,000-strong army marching eastwards, there was nothing left for the Han Dynasty to do. Huo Guang had to face all this alone.  Although the entire Han Dynasty was talking about the war in the Western Region, people were still living a leisurely life in peace and prosperity, as if the war, which had lasted for dozens of days and involved nearly 300,000 troops from both sides, had nothing to do with them.

    Only a few people realize that in just a few years, Huo Guang's Western Region Governor's Mansion has been able to block Anxi's 180,000-strong army from advancing even half a step in Guishan City without using all its strength. What is its true strength?  Strong, these people are no longer willing to imagine, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty experienced this most deeply.

    Since receiving the news of An Anxi¡¯s 180,000-strong army heading east, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty often dreamed of countless armored cavalry rushing into Chang¡¯an, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was actually alone, without a single guard or even a courtier.  Every time the armored cavalry surrounded him, a man would walk out from behind the armored cavalry. The man walked towards Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty step by step, holding a long sword filled with blood.  The man's face was vague, but sometimes he looked like Huo Guang, and sometimes he looked like Prince Liu Zhi.

    This kind of dream appeared countless times. Every time Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty woke up, he felt cold all over and his back was dripping with cold sweat.

    "Huo Guang" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty woke up suddenly and shouted Huo Guang's name. Then he sat on the bed, breathing heavily.

    "Your Majestyare you okay? Has your Majesty dreamed of the Governor again?" Madam Gou Yi, who was in her prime on the bed, gently stroked Emperor Wu of Han's somewhat moist back and asked with concern on her face.

    Mrs. Gou Yi is also curious. Recently, the emperor has been having nightmares, and every time he calls out the name of Huo Guang or the prince.

    "Your Majesty, don't worry. The Anxi army has been blocked in Guishan City for more than a month. With the governor here, these foreigners cannot make an inch forward." Mrs. Gou Yi only thought that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was worried about the war in the Western Regions, so she gave her words of comfort.  .

    "Yeahit's okay, just keep resting!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty slowly calmed down, but when he lay down again, he couldn't fall asleep. Whenever he closed his eyes, there would be another thought in his mind.  What armored cavalry appeared surrounding him, and that bloody long knife

    In a garden next to the Jiaofang Hall, Queen Wei Zifu of the Han Dynasty was pruning a crabapple tree with iron shears. This was a crabapple tree transplanted from the Changping Marquis Mansion.  Since the death of Princess Wei Qing and Princess Pingyang, Wei Zifu has fallen in love with taking care of these crabapple trees. Every time she sees these crabapples, she feels as if her brother is still by her side, still protecting her as before.

    "Is the queen missing the general again?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty appeared behind Wei Zifu at some point.

    Since Wei Qing¡¯s death, the position of general has been vacant, as if this position was created only for Wei Qing!

    When Wei Zifu heard the emperor's voice, he quickly put down the iron shears. His dusty hands subconsciously rubbed his robes a few times, and then he bowed to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "I have met your majesty."

    "I haven't been to the queen for a long time. I'll stop by today when I have time." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty reached out and pulled Wei Zifu up. Looking at the queen whose face was already covered with wrinkles and whose hair was thinning, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty once again felt  Time has not spared anyone, not only himself, but also his beautiful queen.

    "Queenwe are all oldsometimes I really wish I could play with flowers and plants like you all day long!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took Wei Zifu's hand.  They were as soft and smooth as they were more than ten years ago, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Wei Zifu were a married couple in the true sense. He did not dislike Wei Zifu's aging and fading appearance at all. At this moment, they were holding hands and talking like an ordinary old couple.  Doing things at home.

    "Has the prince visited you recently?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Wei Zifu sat on the stone bench in the garden and asked about the prince Liu Zilai.

    "I heard that the prime minister often sends official documents to the prince for processing. He may be too busy recently, but Jin'er often comes over to accompany my grandmother." Speaking of Liu Jin, Wei Zifu also showed a smile on his face.

    Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty visited the Huns in the north and the prince supervised the country, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has delegated some powers to the prince. Some official documents that the prime minister could approve on his behalf were sent to the prince. This can be regarded as training the prince in advance to handle national affairs and understand  a means in this country.  On the other hand, it also shows that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was not a person who was unwilling to delegate power and acted arbitrarily.

    The recent prime ministers chosen by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty were all the most loyal supporters of the prince Liu Ju. Naturally, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty intended to prepare for the prince's future accession to the throne.

    "Jin'er is really a good kid! I won't have anything to worry about if the future man is in his hands!" Speaking of Liu Jin, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also showed a rare smile on his face.

    "But as an emperor, he shouldn't have said what he just said."?And this is while the prince is still alive.  But there were only two of him and Wei Zifu here. He was an emperor and a husband. He felt that there was nothing wrong with discussing his children and grandchildren with his wife in private.

    "Your Majesty is in his prime, these words are too early!" Wei Zifu said calmly without any special expression on his face.  This is also the best quality of Wei Zifu. As a queen, she never asked for favors and never asked Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty for power. It was precisely because of Wei Zifu's character that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty dared to make Wei Huo's wife the most powerful in the world.  A powerful relative.

    "How can the Spring and Autumn Period be still in its prime Look at my silver hair and you, my queen, your face full of wrinkles We are all old  Haha." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty lowered his head slightly, came in front of Wei Zifu, and pointed at his hair.  Finally he raised his head and reached out to touch the corners of Wei Zifu's wrinkled eyes.

    "YeahI'm all oldEven Jin'er is about to become a father, so it's time for him to get old!" Wei Zifu was also amused by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. She had not interacted with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty for many years.  They talked together like an ordinary couple.

    Wei Zifu has always been very grateful for her life. In her most beautiful years, she met Princess Pingyang who appreciated her, and then became the queen of the Han Dynasty. Her younger brother was the general of the Han Dynasty, and her son was the prince of the Han Dynasty.  She felt that she had nothing more to ask for in her life. If she still had a slight regret, it was probably because her husband was the emperor and was destined to have too little time to accompany her. But at this moment, even this slight regret  No more!
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