Chapter 57 The Empress Dowager Forces the Palace

This song was written by Zhou Yang remembered a hot army song, which made it more in line with the situation of the Han Dynasty.

The use of Modao and the training of cavalry are almost done. The most important thing now is to train together to solve the problems of cooperation and coordination among various troops.

On the battlefield, the Huns only rely on one army to fight, and the Huns only have cavalry. The Han Dynasty was different, and there were many army groups. It was necessary to coordinate and cooperate with these army groups before they could appear on the battlefield.

This kind of cooperation between different arms is called "synthetic combat power" in modern military terms. Once solved, the power of the Han army will increase exponentially.

This time, many problems were discovered and needed to be solved. As time went by, the Han army became more and more skillful in cooperation, and Zhou Yang was very satisfied.

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Polu Marquis' Mansion.

Xu Ru supported her chin with her hands, frowning and muttered, "What should I do? Yang'er can really cause trouble, which will cause Miss Ling'er to eat or drink, and she will suffer all the time. I can't tell Prime Minister Yang'er yet, so as not to be distracted."

Flirting his forehead, Xu Ru was powerless to do anything about the disaster of lovesickness, so she could only sigh: "We have to persuade Miss Ling'er. There are many good men in the world, so why should we think of Yang'er and suffer a great life? However, if Ling'er is such a good girl, Yang'er is really unlucky if she doesn't marry Yang'er!"

"Aunt Xu, what are you blessed with no blessings?" Princess Nangong tiptoed and walked in gently, came to Xu Ru's back, stretched out her plain hands like white jade, and covered Xu Ru's eyes with a naughty look on her face.

Xu Ru was immersed in sorrow, but she didn't notice that Princess Nangong came in. She actually heard about this kind of thing. Isn't it jealous?

"Princess, I mean Yang'er can marry you, it's Yang'er's blessing." Xu Ru lied quickly. Zhang Ling'er's lovesickness caused a disaster, and she could not even be beaten to death.

She is a woman and knows that women care most about such things. If Princess Nangong knows it, something might happen.

"Aunt Xu, tell me quickly!" Princess Nangong hung skillfully on Xu Ru's arm, her bright eyes seemed to be able to speak.

Princess Nangong and Xu Ru were very good at talking. Whenever they had time, they slipped out of the palace and talked to Xu Ru. Before they had formal marriage, Princess Nangong still called Xu Ru "Aunt Xu" as the former name.

Xu Ru really couldn't bear to lie to Princess Nangong's charming look, but she couldn't say such things, so she could only lie: "Princess, didn't I say it, Yang'er is so lucky to marry you."

"Aunt Xu, you are lying!" Princess Nangong twisted her jade hands on Xu Rufong's face and teased: "Aunt Xu, are you worried about Zhang Ling'er?"

"Ah!" Xu Ru almost jumped up and hurriedly denied: "There is nothing, nothing!"

Although she was anxious to deny it, her face was stiff and unnatural. She could tell at a glance that she was telling a lie.

"Aunt Xu, I heard it all." Princess Nangong's words were still crisp and beautiful, as if a pearl hit a jade plate.

However, Xu Ru heard it in her ears, it sounded like thunder. Princess Nangong was a princess of the Han Dynasty and had a very respectful status. If she was annoyed, Zhang Ling'er would be in big trouble. It was possible to torture Zhang Ling'er or even send someone to kill Zhang Ling'er.

Although Princess Nangong is wise and wise, who would not care about such a thing? Which woman would not hate her?

"Aunt Xu, are you wondering whether I will hate Zhang Ling'er, will it be unfavorable to Zhang Ling'er, right?" Princess Nangong blinked her bright eyes and looked at Xu Ru.

"Princess, you are joking." Xu Ru's smile became even stiffer.

"Aunt Xu, don't worry, I won't." Princess Nangong leaned a head on Xu Ru's shoulder, her voice was very light, with a little sadness: "Aunt Xu, you know that when I was ten years old, I wrote a letter to my father and wanted to marry into the Huns. Marrying the Huns would go to the Abyss of Unpredictable Abyss, and would suffer thousands of tortures and insults, even if I wanted to die, it would not work. If I died, the Huns would be punished and beat them even harder."

Xu Ru felt ache in her heart. Such a thing is the most heartbreaking thing for any woman. She stretched out her jade hand to stroke Princess Nangong's hair and sighed.

"For the past few years, I have been waiting for it, hoping that my father would abolish the national letter, but the Han Dynasty could not defeat the Huns, so I never waited for it." Princess Nangong's eyes appeared in tears: "It was not until Zhou Yang emerged and was appointed as a general by his father, that I saw a little hope. Although I had not won, I was happy in my heart. I sang, I laughed, and even when I fell asleep, I would wake up with a smile."

Xu Ru is a woman who is completely understandable about Princess Nangong's slender waist and comforts her silently.

"I was thinking, if Zhou Yang wins and the emperor abolishes the national letter, I won't have to go to the Huns. Even if I do a cow or a horse, I can't repay Zhou Yang's kindness." Princess Nangong could no longer hold back her tears and burst out: "I didn't expect that Zhou Yang would actually marry me, and I am very content. Sister Ling'er likes Zhou Yang, and I think this is Yucheng."

"Princess..." Xu Ru's mouth widened.

If Princess Nangong was angry and got angry, Xu Ru would not be surprised at all. However, Princess Nangong was not only not jealous, but wanted to succeed. Xu Ru was not surprised, but she was very surprised, and she could not close her mouth for a long time.

It can be heard that Princess Nangong is the truth, and there is no doubt about this point.

What surprised Xu Ru even more was still behind, and she heard Princess Nangong say, "Aunt Xu, don't look at Nangong as a princess, but Nangong is a miserable person and can marry Zhou Lang. What else is there to be inconsistency in Nangong? Aunt Xu, let's go to the Zhang family and see Sister Ling'er."

"This is this..." Xu Ru opened her mouth for a long time before she woke up: "The princess is so righteous, Xu Ru thanked the princess for Yang'er!"

"Aunt Xu, where did you say this? Although Nangong is a princess, she is your daughter-in-law. How can you thank you?" Princess Nangong hurriedly pulled Xu Ru: "Zhou Yang is my fiancé, and his business is mine, and this is what I should do!"

His voice was not high, but he was very sincere and heartwarming. Xu Ru was overjoyed: "It is really a blessing for Yang'er to marry a princess. Liu Tie, prepare a car!"

Liu Tie prepared the car, Xu Ru and Princess Nangong sat on it and headed straight for Zhang's mansion.

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In Changxin Palace, Empress Dowager Dou leaned on the soft couch, listening to the sound of insects, and smiling on her old face, she was very happy.

Today's Queen Mother Dou is very different from the past. His joy is seen in the colors, as if there is a huge joy.

"Empress Dowager, what's wrong with you today? So happy?" Empress Dowager Dou was kind and very nice to the people around her. These palace maids were very close to her and asked if they had anything to do.

"Is the emperor here?" Empress Dowager Dou did not answer, but asked Emperor Jing.

"Report to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor will arrive soon." The palace maid hurriedly replied.

The rapid footsteps sounded, and Emperor Jing was wearing an imperial robe, a crown on his head, and his big sleeves floated over. As soon as he entered the house, he saluted at Empress Dowager Dou: "The emperor's son will meet the mother!"

"Qi'er, come here, sit here! Come to sit next to my mother!" Empress Dowager Dou was very kind, sat upright, and waved to Emperor Jing.

Emperor Jing greeted him a lot, and it was rare to be surprised when Empress Dowager Dou was so kind. However, even Emperor Jing, who is the emperor, could not refuse. He responded happily, sat next to Empress Dowager Dou, held Empress Dowager Dou's hand, and smiled: "Mother, what day are you so happy today?"

"Let me have fun today!" Empress Dowager Dou smiled and patted Emperor Jing's back with affectionate feelings.

"The mother is happy, and the prince is happy too." Emperor Jing was happy for her.

"Qi'er, you've deposed the prince, who are you going to make him the prince?" Empress Dowager Dou asked inadvertently with a smile on her face.

Emperor Jing killed Li Qing, Empress Dowager Dou invaded Li Ji to the cold palace, Dou Ying was dismissed, and the power of the prince was gone, and it was natural to depose the prince. It took no effort to do so. A decree was done.

Emperor Jing's heart thumped, his eyebrows flicked, and he immediately understood why Empress Dowager Dou was so happy. Empress Dowager Dou had always wanted to mess with brothers and brothers. Although Liu Rong was not talented, he had a position. Even if Empress Dowager Dou had the will, it was difficult to mention it. Now, Liu Rong was deposed and Empress Dowager Dou had a chance.

"Mother, the emperor is still thinking about this matter." Of course Emperor Jing would not say who he wanted to make the crown prince: "Although the Huns are not as rampant as before, there are no Huns on the border this year..."

"It's better Zhou Yang fight!" Empress Dowager Dou admired Zhou Yang, the grandson-in-law, very much, and did not forget to praise him at this time.

"Yes, it's a good fight!" Emperor Jing changed his tone and said, "But, the Huns hid in the depths of the desert and licked their wounds. Mother, you know that the previous dynasty defeated the 500,000 Xiongnu army was gone, but not long after, the Huns recovered. Nearly two hundred years ago, King Wuling of Zhao's State also killed and injured the Huns in Hetao, but not long after, the Huns also recovered. Although the border is quiet, it is only temporary. Once the Huns licked the wounds, they will make a comeback. The border will be full of war thousands of miles away, with countless casualties."

Empress Dowager Dou frowned and asked, "What do you want to say after you have said so much?"

Emperor Jing smiled and said, "Mother, the emperor's son means that if the Han Dynasty wants eternal peace, it must go deep into the desert and completely solve the Huns."

"The idea is good. Instead of letting the Huns raise strong troops and fight the Han Dynasty again, it is better for the Han Dynasty to take this opportunity to attack the desert so that the Huns can never recover." Empress Dowager Dou was also a shrewd person, and she said the key points in one sentence: "But how easy it is to do this? Qin Shihuang didn't do it!"

"Yes!" Emperor Jing agreed, "It's too difficult to do this, too difficult! Therefore, the Han Dynasty needs a wise ruler. Although Rong'er has no morals, if he becomes emperor, he will be a good emperor. However, he cannot defeat the Huns and achieve great things in the Han family!"

Speaking of this, Emperor Jing paused slightly, a trace of sadness passed through his eyes, and the palms and backs of his hands were full of flesh. Liu Rong was also his son. However, there was only one throne, and only one son could be the emperor. For the sake of the Han family, he had to be cruel and deposed Liu Rong.

"The Huns have been suffering for hundreds of years. King Wuling of Zhao and Emperor Qin Shihuang wanted to defeat them but failed. To do this, the Han Dynasty must have a wise king who is beyond the past and present!" Emperor Jing's tiger's eyes shone brightly: "Only in this way can we achieve great things in the Han family! Restoring peace in China!"

"Good words! Well said!" Empress Dowager Dou admired him very much and patted Emperor Jing's back: "Qi'er, you, the emperor, have done a good job and are considering the major affairs of the Han family everywhere. As long as you choose a good emperor, you will definitely succeed."

After a change of tone, he said straight: "Qi'er, I recommend you an emperor who is super ancient and modern to you!"

Emperor Jing's body stiffened, and he could guess what Empress Dowager Dou was going to say without thinking, and that must be King Liang.

"Your Majesty, Yu'er is good!" Empress Dowager Dou smiled and recommended Liu Yu.

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Emperor Jing was very surprised. He originally thought that Empress Dowager Dou would talk about King Liang, but it turned out to be Liu Yao. Emperor Jing really couldn't imagine that.

"The child of Yu'er is like a dragon and phoenix, and the sun and the moon. Although he is small, he is a small person and a big devil. He is smart. Emperor, who can compare with you so many princes?" Empress Dowager Dou smiled and showed a loving look on her face: "Especially his mouth is very sweet and can be very pleasing!"

Empress Dowager Dou likes this beloved grandson from the bottom of her heart.

"Mother, I must not do it, I must not do it!" Emperor Jing denied. Liu Yu was his chosen heir, but the time has not come, so he will not let people know that he chose Liu Yu.

"Why?" Empress Dowager Dou's face darkened and scolded: "What's wrong with Hu'er? Among my grandsons, who is smart? He can recite tens of thousands of words at the age of four. Rong'er only recited hundreds of words at the age of eight."

"Mother, it is precisely because Wang'er is too smart that he cannot be made the crown prince!" Emperor Jing turned his brow and immediately made a statement: "This is the king. Talent is very important, but it is not as important as tolerating others! In history, there are many smart kings, and in the end the country is destroyed and the family is destroyed! This matter must not be done, never be done!"

Decisively rejected, without any room for transformation.

Empress Dowager Dou heard it, and her nose and eyes were filled with joy: "Haha! Your Majesty, if you think so, you will feel at ease. Although the sage is very intelligent, it is too small to accomplish great things, and you cannot defeat the Huns. To defeat the Huns, you must make your younger brother Awu. Your Majesty, you must make Awu the crown prince!"

"Mother!" Emperor Jing then realized that Empress Dowager Dou had been in such a big circle, which was what she wanted to say. Fortunately, Emperor Jing did not admit that he wanted to make Liu Yao the crown prince, otherwise, he would not know what kind of disaster would be caused.

"snort!"

Empress Dowager Dou snorted softly, "Where is not worthy of being the emperor? Don't you want an emperor who can defeat the Xiongnu? When quelling the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, Awu fought against the soldiers of the Seven Kingdoms with an isolated city for several months. At that time, what did Zhou Yafu do? He hid aside and watched the fun. Even your orders would dare to disobey and refuse to save him! If Awu had not dragged the Wu and Chu army under Suiyang City, could Zhou Yafu calmly cut off the food route of the Wu and Chu rebels? Can Zhou Yafu quell the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms within three months?"

The crutch in his hand was on the ground, and the voice was loud: "Do you know how Awu carried it? The soldiers in the city were exhausted and there was no army. Awu incorporated all the palace maids into the army and went up to fight against the Wu and Chu army. Awu was even more dressed and ate on the top of the city, sleeping on the top of the city, and defending the city with the soldiers. You said, there were so many princes in the Han Dynasty, who could live and die for you like Awu? If you don't make Awu the crown prince, are you worthy of Awu?"

The biggest contribution to the suppression of the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms was naturally Zhou Yafu, followed by King Liang.

Liu Bi marched to Suiyang and thought that it was a mere lonely city. Unexpectedly, King Liang was strong in nature. Although the disparity in troops was too great, he was not afraid and fought fiercely with the Wu and Chu army. The rebels of Wu and Chu could not defeat him, and some people suggested that Liu Bi bypass Suiyang and go straight to Hangu Pass to threaten Guanzhong. Liu Bi did not adopt this suggestion because he was arrogant and did not take King Liang seriously, and even could not take the lonely city of Suiyang. He was too embarrassed, so he suppressed hundreds of thousands of troops in Suiyang and attacked fiercely.

The rebels of Wu and Chu attacked day and night, and fought blood and corpses piled up like mountains. King Liang's army suffered heavy casualties. Not only did the King Liang defend the city himself, but he also organized the civilian women in the city, the palace maids in the palace, and his wives and concubines into the army, went to the city to fight, and then defended Suiyang.

As Empress Dowager Dou said, defending Suiyang was the key to quelling the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms. It was the time to attract the Wu and Chu army to the city of Suiyang that Zhou Yafu adopted Wei Wan's plan and sent troops to plunder the Wu and Chu food road, burn what should be burned and grab what should be snatched, and finally ended up Wu and Chu's food and his morale was depressed. Zhou Yafu seized the opportunity and launched a decisive battle, and quelled the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms in one fell swoop.

"Awu is proficient in military affairs. He has suppressed the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms and will definitely defeat the Huns!" Empress Dowager Dou said no matter how she praised her beloved son.

"My mother, Awu made great contributions when he quelled the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms. However, it was a thousand times more difficult to defeat the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms." Emperor Jing disagreed with this view: "Even Zhou Yafu, he also said that it is easy to suppress the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, but it is difficult to defeat the Huns! The area of ​​the Huns is not smaller than that of the Han Dynasty, with many mouths, and it comes and goes like the wind."

"This is what you said yourself. In a hundred years, you will make Awu the emperor." The other stick in Empress Dowager Dou's hand focused on the ground and shouted: "What? If it is peaceful today, you will cross the river and destroy the bridge and throw Awu aside?"

"Mother, the emperor is not drunk, he is speechless for a moment!" Emperor Jing felt very uncomfortable when he thought about this.

In the past, when drinking with King Liang, Empress Dowager Dou wanted to have a brother and end it, so she forced Emperor Jing to agree to make King Liang the crown prince. Emperor Jing was forced to accept it and had to reluctantly agree. Fortunately, Dou Ying was present and vaguely circumvented the matter on the grounds that Emperor Jing was drunk.

Many years have passed since this incident, and Empress Dowager Dou still remembers it, and she even found out today.

"You have no joke!" Mr. Dou later said: "If you don't make Awu the Emperor, you will never be alive!"

If Empress Dowager Dou is quarrel and quarrel, even though Emperor Jing is unwilling to be careful, he can still get over it. If Empress Dowager Dou seeks death, Emperor Jing is really helpless, this is her trump card.

In the world, who is the son who will watch his mother starve to death?

"Mother Queen..." Emperor Jing was at a loss.

Empress Dowager Dou did what she said, and since then, she only drank water and did not eat, and asked Emperor Jing to make King Liang the crown prince.

A good show of forcing the palace was directed by Empress Dowager Dou. Emperor Jing made her anxious, and said all the good things, and be careful to accompany her, but she still didn't eat.
Chapter completed!