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Volume 2 Maitreya Pure Land Blood Lotus Platform Chapter 26 Fang Xuanling¡¯s Choice (1)

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    Chapter 26 Fang Xuanling¡¯s Choice (1) In February of the fourth year of Wude, Li Yanqing finally opened up the situation in western Guangdong and gained a firm foothold after experiencing nearly three months of hesitation.  However, this is just the beginning.  Although Yongzhou and Qinzhou were captured, Ning Changzhen's power still existed.  "The Feng family in Lingnan is still wavering and their position is not firm.  Li Yanqing knew that there was only one way to make Feng make up his mind: to defeat Ning Changzhen with thunderous means and regain Jiaozhou.  Only then could Feng make a decision.  Therefore, after taking Xuanhua, Li Yanqing immediately secretly ordered his men to go to Panyu to recall Yan Hu and Li Duan.  Yongzhou is now in dire straits, and many things need to be sorted out.  Mai Zizhong did a very good job in the early stage and laid a solid foundation for Li Yanqing.  But when it comes to the level of great governance, it is still very far away.  After all, Yongzhou has inherent shortcomings and cannot be compared with the Central Plains.  First of all, the population is scarce. In total, the Han people in Yongzhou are less than 50,000, while the Li people account for as many as 80,000.  The proportion of Han and proverbs is seriously out of balance, which will definitely lead to irreconcilable contradictions in future governance.  In this regard, Li Yanqing needs more help.  Although Li Duan was born in the military, he has extremely rich experience.  The most important thing is that when he was an official, he dealt with foreign affairs.  In this regard, he can give Li Yanqing a lot of help and provide many appropriate opinions.  At the same time, Li Yanqing sent people back to Xiangzhou and secretly ordered Duoduo to take the people and prepare to set off.  At this time, Duoduo has successfully handled the affairs of the Maitreya Altar in White in Xiangzhou, and it is time to come.  Xu Shiji and Su Dingfang are also progressing smoothly.  Li Shimin sent troops to Yidu in January and surrounded Yidu.  While Xu Shiji captured Yiyang, Du Fuwei fled in panic and went to Jingshan to join Fang Xuanling; Su Dingfang continued to advance eastward from Luoshan, with overwhelming momentum, conquering Guangzhou, Luzhou, and Haozhou, and reached the foot of Dingyuan City.  , ignoring Jiangdu.  In order to cooperate with Su Dingfang's strategy, Xu Shiji also sent troops to advance.  After successively conquering Huangzhou, Shouzhou, Jizhou, and Shuzhou, the troops marched into Luzhou, and Chen's troops were stationed in Liangshan Town. They were at odds with Su Dingfang, pointing to Yangzhou in the distance.  For a time, the two lakes on the left and right of the river were filled with flames of war.  Xiao Mian was also anxious at this time. On the one hand, he sent troops to rescue Yidu, and on the other hand, he asked Empress Dowager Xiao in Qiantang for help.  It¡¯s just that at this time, Queen Mother Xiao had too much to take care of herself.  The corruption of Jiangzuo's battle was beyond Empress Dowager Xiao's expectation.  Even though she was prepared for defeat, she still could not imagine that she would lose most of Huainan in such a short period of time.  The strength of the Tang army frightened Empress Dowager Xiao.  She is a capable woman, but she is a woman after all. In this situation, she doesn't know what to do.  On the contrary, the Tang army's offensive was like a tide, and Jiangdu was in danger.  There are two assistant ministers beside Queen Mother Xiao.  Zhang Zhongjian represents the local interests of Jiangzuo, and Fang Yanqian represents the external forces.  In terms of closeness and trust, Empress Dowager Xiao was closer to Fang Yanqian and regarded her as a minister of humerus.  Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, Fang Yanqian, who was Xiao Sui's minister, suddenly fell ill.  Since the beginning of spring, I have been in a coma.  Even though Empress Dowager Xiao ordered Imperial Physician Chao Yuanfang to come forward for treatment, the effect was not significant.  "Queen Mother, I'm afraid that Fang Lao is in trouble!" In the west uterus at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, Chao Yuanfang reported back to Queen Mother Xiao with an ugly face.  "My body and bones are not very strong to begin with. He was born in the north, but has always been stationed in Jiangzuo, so he is inevitably acclimatized. In addition, my body is getting weaker and weaker now that I am over sixty years old. I have been busy with government affairs recently, so my body and bones are getting worse and worse."  It's bad I don't have high medical skills, so it's difficult to treat her. If Sun Simiao and Sun Shengying were here, it might be possible to delay it for a while." Empress Dowager Xiao, who is over fifty years old, is still as beautiful as ever.  There is just a hint of old age between those charming eyebrows.  The crow's feet at the corners of her eyes have become very clear She frowned tightly, and after a long time she spoke softly: "How much time do you have left, sir?" "That's how it will be in these few days!" Empress Dowager Xiao couldn't help but say  He sighed and said as if to himself: "They're all gone, they're all gone What should I do if I am left with an orphan and a widowed mother? Could it be that this is God's will, and my Sui family will not be able to save this ancestor after all?"  Sheji? "Although Chao Yuanfang told Sun Simiao, Empress Dowager Xiao also knew that it was difficult to recover.  Not to mention that there is no trace of Sun Simiao now, and I don¡¯t know where he is.  Even if he knew, it would be difficult to save Fang Yanqian's life.    After a moment of silence, Queen Mother Xiao suddenly stood up.  "Prepare the car. The Ai family and Your Majesty will go to the house to visit the old man right now." "Queen Mother, it's already late" "The Ai family knows it, but if the Ai family can't see the old man, I'm afraid they won't be able to rest tonight." Chamberlain  Knowing that Empress Dowager Xiao had made up her mind, they no longer stopped her.  Empress Dowager Xiao changed into plain clothes, and the little emperor Yang Guo, who looked slightly sleepy, boarded the carriage outside the palace gate.  The Fang family's house is not far from the West Palace.  After a while, the group of people arrived at the door of the Fang family's mansion.  The door was closed, and the two lanterns hanging above the door were swaying gently in the night wind, exuding an air of unknown sadness.  The chamberlain came forward and knocked on the door. After a while, the door opened.  "It's so late, who is it!" "I'll tell the master quickly and tell him that the Queen Mother and Her Majesty are here to visit." The doorman obviously didn't react. After being stunned for a moment, he looked over the shoulder of the chamberlain.  But when he saw the flag in front of the carriage clearly, his expression immediately changed.  The Fang family is a wealthy family in Shandong.  If it were in the Central Plains region, it would not be considered a famous family.  But this is Jiangzuo. To put it bluntly, the Fang family played a key role in the Xiao Sui court being able to establish a foothold in Jiangzuo.  So, how can the Fang family¡¯s family not understand the origin of that flag?  He quickly showed his respect and sent someone to inform the inner house, while he knelt on the ground to greet Empress Dowager Xiao's grandparents.  After a while, I saw a young man coming from the inner house.  He doesn't look very old, he looks more than ten years old, but he exudes a dignified and mature air.  "My dear, I am late to pick you up. Please forgive me, Your Majesty the Queen Mother." "This is the eldest grandson of Lord Fang, and also the eldest son of Lord Fang Xuanling." Someone who knew the young man quickly introduced him to Queen Mother Xiao.  Empress Dowager Xiao said: "Qing family, please be safe. This is not in the court hall. The Ai family came here today to visit the old man." "Ah, my ancestor woke up during dinner and was giving instructions on the couch. Minister  Let's go and report to our ancestors" Fang Yizhi is not very old, but he has a title.  Just two years ago, after Empress Dowager Xiao established her capital in Qiantang, she awarded everyone a reward.  The Fang family had outstanding achievements, so Fang Yizhi was named Yunqiwei, a military official title.  It is for this reason that Fang Yizhi can call himself "Chen".  Empress Dowager Xiao waved her hands and said: "Don't bother The old lady is not in good health. It is not suitable to walk around just after waking up. It's better for the Ai family to go and visit! Xiaoqing family, please lead the way. The Ai family and the emperor will go to visit together."  " "I would like to express my gratitude to the Queen Mother." After saying that, Fang Yi stood up and led the way.  Empress Dowager Xiao and her party followed behind. She looked at the calm young man leading the way and couldn't help but said to the people around her: "The Fang family is really full of talents This Fang Yi is not very old, but he has the air of a father."  , His achievements in the future are bound to be limitless." "If Emperor Sui Yang was still alive, Empress Dowager Xiao's words would have destined Fang Yizhi's future success.  However, Empress Dowager Xiao also knew that it was hard to say how long her court could last, so she just sighed and never expressed any opinions.  Passing through the middle gate, the group soon came to a quiet and secluded courtyard.  This is also where Fang Yanqian rests.  He likes to be quiet, and as a patient, sitting in the courtyard and directly looking at the beautiful West Lake is also good for the body.  But at this moment, the yard seemed very lively.  There were many servants coming in and out, and it seemed very busy.  Fang Yi was about to go in when he suddenly heard a shrill cry coming from the house.  "Master!" The voice was sharp and high-pitched, carrying an air of endless despair.  In an instant, the whole yard was in commotion.  The servants at the door burst into tears one by one.  "Grandpa" As if he had a premonition of something, Fang Yi was so excited that he shivered.  I saw that he didn't care about Queen Mother Xiao and her party, and rushed into the room in three steps and two steps at a time.  Almost at the same time, Chao Yuanfang also reacted.  Without waiting for Queen Mother Xiao's instructions, he hurriedly walked in.  Queen Mother Xiao stood stupidly at the entrance of the courtyard, not knowing what to do.  "Grandma, what's wrong with them?" The immature little emperor Yang Guo looked at those people who were crying bitterly.?People, don't know what's going on.  Queen Mother Xiao suppressed the grief in her heart and gently stroked the little emperor's head, "Grandma doesn't know, it should be nothing." Buddha bless you, don't let anything happen!  Queen Mother Xiao knew what had happened, but in her heart, she had some vague expectations, hoping that she had guessed wrong.  After a while, Chao Yuanfang walked out of the house with a gloomy expression.  "Chao Aiqing, how is the situation?" Chao Yuanfang swallowed, smiled bitterly, and shook his head.  "My lord, hehas gone back!" "Ah!" Empress Dowager Xiao felt her head buzzing, and she couldn't help but feel the world spinning.  "The thing she feared most has happened But Fang Qing, Fang Qing, why don't you give the Ai family some final advice and just let go?"  With only the orphan and widower Aijia left, who can we rely on in the future?  Queen Mother Xiao¡¯s mind went blank and she stood there blankly.  Could it be that God won¡¯t help me?  Why did you take Fang Qing¡¯s life at this time?  A feeling of weakness that I had never felt before came over me.  However, Empress Dowager Xiao was not an ordinary woman after all, and she quickly straightened her mood, "Your Majesty, go in with the Ai family and see the old man off." She straightened her clothes and reached out to hold the little emperor's hand.  At this moment, I saw a woman walking out of the house.  Judging from her age, she is probably in her late thirties, with pretty features and pretty eyes, quite charming.  There is a heroic spirit between his eyebrows. Although his face is sad, his steps are extremely calm.  "This is Master Xiaofang's concubine, Mrs. Wang!" Mrs. Wang stepped forward with a slightly trembling voice, "My concubine, Mrs. Wang, I would like to pay homage to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty. My master has gone back, and my mistress is still in grief.  Unconscious However, before returning, the master left a letter to show to the Queen Mother. " Queen Mother Xiao was stunned and took the letter directly from Wang.  Looking at the familiar handwriting, Empress Dowager Xiao felt so sad that she couldn't help but shed two lines of tears.
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