inspire-indiana Chapter 1612 King Wei: Is it really God who wants to cut off Chen Ran’s path?
Chapter 1612 King Wei: Is it really God who wants to cut off Chen Ran’s path?
Chapter 1612 King Wei: Is it really God who wants to cut off Chen Ran’s path?
Shenjing City, Princess Jinyang's Mansion——
After listening to the Jinyi Guards' report on the affairs of Bashu, Jia Heng calmed himself down and returned to the living room in the back house, where he was met with pairs of puzzled gazes.
"What happened just now?" Princess Jinyang asked in surprise.
Jia Heng said cheerfully, "Pang Shili won a great victory in the northwest, killing Baturhui in battle. The crisis in the northwest has been resolved."
The imperial court has deployed troops on three fronts, and there have actually been some rumors in the capital recently, for example, that Jia Heng, the regent, has done evil things, causing unrest in the country, the rise of invaders in all directions, and the country being trapped both internally and externally.
Upon hearing this, Princess Jinyang said happily, "That is truly good news."
Princess Xianning was holding her son Jia Zhuo in her arms. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with tender affection, and she asked, "Sir, what about Bashu? Is there any good news from Bashu?"
Jia Heng said: "In Bashu, Jiameng Pass has been breached, and Xie Zaiyi has led his troops to Jianmen Pass. However, Jianmen Pass is steep and might not be able to be breached in a short time."
Princess Jinyang sighed and said, "After the war in Shu ends, the world will be at peace."
Jia Heng said, "It will take some time before we can have peace."
Recovering Tibet and the Western Regions and intimidating the four barbarians is only the first step. Deploying military force around the world and increasing power throughout the country is the second step.
As Jia Heng was talking, he came up to his son Jia Zhuo, held his soft and chubby little hand, looked at his son's rosy face, and said, "Zhuo'er, let daddy hold you."
As he spoke, he held the swaddled Jia Zhuo in his arms, and he felt a sense of blood connection with him.
"Call me daddy." Jia Heng looked at his son, whose eyes were rolling non-stop, and couldn't help but call him softly.
Princess Xianning smiled and said, "Sir, he is just a hundred days old and can't speak yet."
Jia Heng pinched his son's cheeks, which seemed to be so juicy that they could produce water, and then he held him close to Jia Jie and said, "You two should meet him together."
At this moment, Jia Jie looked at Jia Heng curiously, with admiration in his eyes.
Princess Jinyang tapped Jia Jie's forehead with her finger and said jokingly, "This is your nephew."
Princess Xianning: "???"
Jia Heng: "..."
But he didn't take Jinyang's words too seriously.
Jia Heng took Jia Jie's hand and asked him to hold Jia Zhu's hand. He smiled and said, "Take good care of your brother in the future."
Li Chanyue stared at the young man in the python robe. There seemed to be a hint of amusement in her eyes that seemed to be full of stars and moons beneath her willow-shaped brows.
Just as they were talking, another female official came in quickly and said, "Your Highness, there is a scout from the Jinyi Palace outside, saying that they want to see you for something important."
After these words were spoken, Princess Jinyang looked at the young man in the python robe with surprise.
Jia Heng looked slightly surprised, his eyes sparkling under his sword-like brows, and said, "Maybe there is something wrong. I'll go over and take a look."
Princess Jinyang nodded slightly and said in a soft voice, "Go."
While Jia Heng was talking, he didn't say anything else and left the hall of the back house again.
In the flower hall in the front yard——
Jia Heng entered the room and looked at the Jinyifu guard in Feiyu uniform. His face paused slightly, his eyes were sharp, and he asked, "What's the matter?"
The Jinyifu guard's face became solemn, and he clasped his hands and said, "Commander-in-chief, Jinyifu has received a letter from Sichuan by carrier pigeon."
Jia Heng's expression paused when he heard this, and he whispered, "So fast, what does the carrier pigeon say?"
The officer in brocade uniforms bowed and said, "General Jia Yun bypassed Jianmen Pass from Yinping Pass and headed straight for Chengdu Prefecture, where he captured it."
Jia Heng was shocked when he heard this, and thought to himself, today is really a double happiness.
There has been significant progress in both the Northwest and Chengdu Prefecture.
Jia Heng was surprised when he said this, and asked, "Where are Xie Zaiyi's troops now?"
"Reporting to the governor, the Liao army has already marched to Jianmen Pass and is in full confrontation with the Shu army." The officer from the Jinyi Palace said with a serious expression.
Jia Heng paused for a moment, then said without hesitation: "Send a pigeon to Xie Zaiyi's troops in Sichuan, and tell them to attack Jiange first, attacking the heart first, and attacking the city second."
Upon hearing this, the officer from the Jinyi Palace clasped his fists and said yes, then turned and left.
After Jia Heng finished speaking, he stood up without saying anything else.
As he spoke, Jia Heng stood up, left the hall, and headed towards the back house.
At this moment, Princess Jinyang was seated in the hall, instructing the maids and female officials to set the dishes.
Princess Jinyang paused for a moment, her eyes sparkling like water beneath her emerald eyebrows, and she asked in a clear voice, "Zi Yu, how is it outside?"
Jia Heng said softly, "Jia Yun came all the way from Yinping Road and captured Chengdu Prefecture. The Jinyifu guards sent a letter via carrier pigeon."
When Princess Jinyang heard this, a smile immediately appeared on her plump and lovely snow-white face, and she said, "Then the war in Bashu is over."
Jia Heng looked thoughtful and said loudly, "It all depends on Xie Zaiyi's cooperation. I am now worried about whether Jia Yun can stay in Chengdu."
Since Jia Yun was sneaking across the border through a small route, he could not have brought too many soldiers with him. A few thousand would be too many. He needed to use the surrendered troops in Sichuan and even the local clans that were loyal to the court to maintain order.
Princess Jinyang said thoughtfully, "That's true."
At this moment, Princess Xianning said softly, "Sir, let's not talk about this for now. Let's have dinner first."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Let's eat first. I'll go to the palace later and report to the Military Affairs Office and the Cabinet."
Of course, I also went to see Mopan and give her some reassurance.
At this moment, Princess Xianning asked, "Sir, the battle in Bashu has come to an end. How will the court deal with Brother Wei Wang?"
After all, they are siblings who grew up together. If Wei Wang Chen Ran is plotting a rebellion outside and Sichuan is pacified, I am afraid the final outcome will not be good.
Jia Heng said: "We'll talk about this later."
In fact, he had not thought about how to deal with the two feudal lords of Wei and Liang. He couldn't really ignore the feelings of Tianniuer and Xianning and execute them directly.
I hope that after the failure in Sichuan, the two men would commit suicide out of shame.
When we returned to Beijing, everyone was embarrassed.
Princess Jinyang took a pair of chopsticks and picked up a piece of food for her son, then looked at Jia Heng and said, "Okay, let's eat."
Jia Heng nodded, said nothing more, and sat down.
After having dinner at Princess Jinyang's mansion, Jia Heng did not linger for long, but went to the palace to meet Zhen Qing.
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Kunning Palace in the Imperial Palace
Zhen Qing didn't know yet that good news had come from both the Northwest and Chengdu Prefecture. At this moment, she was chatting with Zhen Xue and her mother who had come to the palace to visit their relatives.
Zhen Xue's son, Shui Ying, was currently playing with Zhen Qing's son, Chen Jie.
Yin Yin on the side turned around and looked at the two of them with a smile on her face. Her rosy and chubby face was clearly full of smiles.
Zhen Xue looked surprised for a moment, and said softly, "Sister, why haven't you seen Zi Yu these days?"
Zhen Qing said, "He has been busy with palace affairs recently and has not come here."
Zhen Xue asked, "Sister, the war in Sichuan should be over."
Zhen Qing snorted coldly and said, "You'll have to ask him about that."
What did he promise her in the beginning? Now the war in Sichuan has been delayed for more than a month and there is still not much progress.
The beauty thought so, turned her beautiful head, looked at the two children affectionately, and said with a smile: "Sister, these two children are not young anymore. When they grow up a little, they should learn some martial arts to strengthen their bodies."
"You're still young now. You have to wait until you're ten years old." Zhen Xue said with a smile.
The Beijing Prince's family was originally a family of military generals. Shuiying was going to inherit the title of Prince of Beijing in the future, so he naturally had to learn the art of archery.
Just as the two sisters were talking, a slim female official entered the hall. When she came closer, she bowed and reported to Zhen Qing, "Empress Dowager, Prince Wei has entered the palace."
When Zhen Qing heard this, a look of surprise appeared on her graceful and beautiful face. When she raised her beautiful head, she couldn't hide her joy on her fair face. She said, "You are so nice."
There were several surprises in Zhen Xue's crystal clear heart.
After a while, the young man in the python robe came from outside and entered the hall. Under the sunlight, he looked like flawless white jade.
Jia Heng walked closer and said, "Greetings to the Queen Mother. May you live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Zhen Qing opened her red lips slightly, and her voice was a bit lazy like a noble lady: "Stand up, come in, take a seat."
Jia Heng thanked him and sat down on the embroidered cushion.
Zhen Qing asked, "Why do you have time to come over to my place today?"
Jia Heng said, "Your Highness, a pigeon has just arrived from the northwest, saying that General Pang Shili of Xining killed Baturhui in the Quxianwei formation and took his head. The Junggar tribe that invaded the border should be defeated and retreat soon."
Zhen Qing was delighted when she heard this. She looked at Jia Heng intently and said, "Has Qu Xianwei been recaptured?"
Jia Heng said, "My Lady, in Bashu, Jia Yun led his troops to attack Chengdu Prefecture from Yinping Road and has already captured Chengdu Prefecture. The only remaining Shu rebels are Gao Cheng and Chen Yuan's troops at Jianmen Pass, who are still resisting the imperial army."
Zhen Qing said happily: "That's really a double happiness."
At this moment, Zhen Xue raised her beautiful head like a waterfall, and stared at the young man in the python robe with her charming eyes. Her heart was filled with longing that could not be stopped.
Jia Heng said in a gentle voice: "My queen, once Baturhui is dead, the Junggar tribe will definitely not stay in the northwest for long. As for Bashu, once Chengdu Prefecture is captured, Gao Cheng and Chen Yuan and others at Jianmen Pass have become frightened birds."
Zhen Qing showed hope on her face and said, "If that's the case, it won't be long before the army returns and the world is at peace."
Jia Heng nodded, turned his head to look at the dignified and virtuous Zhen Xue beside him, and said, "Princess, it's been a long time."
Zhen Xue's beautiful eyes, with their longing eyes, could not hide their beauty. She said, "Zi Yu, I'll bring Shui Ying to visit you these few days."
Jia Heng looked at Shuiying and Chen Jie intently. The two little guys were indeed half cousins. They had many similarities in their eyebrows, eyes and facial features.
The two sons have white and chubby faces, so cute and adorable.
Jia Heng said, "Jie'er, Ying'er."
Chen Jie's eyes, which looked like black grapes, rolled around, and he called out softly, "Godfather."
Jia Heng stretched out his hands and pinched Chen Jie and Shui Ying's cheeks. His eyes were warm, like the warm sun. He chuckled and said, "You two have really grown up."
If he really waits until he grows up a little longer, I'm afraid that if he wants to depose the throne again, Jie'er will resent him as his father in the future.
Yin Yin stretched out her hands and said, "Godfather, I want a hug too."
Jia Heng smiled, walked over and hugged his precious daughter.
Chen Jie raised his little head and said in a soft voice, "Is godfather busy with things outside?"
Jia Heng said: "Yes, there are many things going on outside."
Zhen Qing's beautiful eyes, with a hint of sharpness, showed a charming expression under her emerald eyebrows. She said, "Prince Wei, I have something I want to ask you in person."
Jia Heng turned his head to glance at Zhen Qing, and immediately caught a glimpse of the burning desire in those beautiful eyes.
Jia Heng stood up and followed Zhen Qing to the bedroom, while Zhen Xue, with her equally rosy face, followed Zhen Qing.
In the bedroom——
Zhen Qing sat down on the bed with two light yellow curtains hanging down. Her beautiful face under her bun seemed to be covered with a layer of rouge. Her pretty eyes seemed to be full of charm as she stared at the young man in the python robe.
On an embroidered cushion covered with a mattress was Zhen Xue, her gentle and peaceful eyes full of shyness.
While the princess was coaxing her children at home, she thought about Jia Heng day and night.
Jia Heng walked closer, put his arm around the beautiful lady's slender shoulders, and said, "Xue'er, it's been a long time since we last met. How are you doing at home lately?"
Zhen Xue's beautiful eyes were as bright as water, and she stared at him intently, her heart clearly filled with joy. She said, "Zi Yu, during this time, I have been teaching Ying'er to read and write at home."
Jia Heng said, "It's time for them to learn to read and write. They look quite grown up."
Yinyin, Jie'er and Shuiying were probably born in the summer of the sixteenth year of Chongping, and they seem to be four or five years old now.
At this moment, Zhen Qing snorted and said, "Xue'er hasn't seen you for a while. You should spend more time with her."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will accompany you more this time."
Jia Heng talked to the two of them, and then walked towards the bed. Zhen Qing came closer, opened her cherry-colored lips, and served him wholeheartedly.
But it does not talk about how Jia Heng reunited with the sisters Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue and how they became obsessed with each other.
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Bashu, Jianmen Pass
Three days had passed since Xie Zaiyi led the Beijing camp army to the city gate and launched a tentative attack.
The Han troops in the Beijing camp were still at a loss and could hardly make any progress.
In other words, given the steepness of Jianmen Pass, even red cannons and explosives could hardly shake it in the slightest.
Inside the city wall, the hall was crowded with people. Gao Cheng, Chen Yuan, Chen Ran, Chen Wei, Gao Bo, Gao Yong, and the chieftains of Sichuan Tusi gathered together to discuss the next arrangements for the city defense.
The troops at Jianmen Pass were composed of three forces: the Shu Army, the White Lotus Sect, and more than a dozen chieftains in Sichuan.
Gao Cheng said: "The Han army has indeed stopped its movements in the past few days. It is almost impossible to break through Jianmen Pass like they broke through Jiameng Pass."
Chen Yuan sat down at the bottom, stared at Gao Cheng, and said, "Brother Gao, as long as we wait for the morale of the imperial army to weaken, it will be our chance to strike back again."
Well, now Chen Yuan is still dreaming of counterattacking the imperial army.
Chen Ran nodded and said in a deep voice: "There is enough military supplies and fodder in the city now, enough to confront the Han army for a year or so."
"But we can't be careless." Chen Yuan looked thoughtful and asked, "Are there any military intelligence reports from the northwest?"
Gao Cheng shook his head and said, "There is no military report yet. The two places are far apart and have no traffic. However, the Tibetan army should still be facing each other. There is no hope for these two armies. They are just to share the attention of the court."
Chen Yuan nodded and said, "Now we can only rely on our troops."
As the saying goes, if you rely on a mountain, the mountain will fall and if you rely on water, the water will run away. In the end, it is better to rely on yourself.
However, at this moment, an officer rushed in from outside the hall, his majestic and sturdy face full of fear, and he said in a hurry: "General, something terrible has happened."
Several people who were discussing matters in the room were shocked when they heard this.
Gao Cheng asked loudly: "What's wrong?"
The officer said, "General, the city of Chengdu has been captured."
As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if a bone-chilling wind from the Netherworld blew into the hall, causing several people present to shiver.
Chengdu was destroyed? How is that possible?
How could they use Jianmen Pass to resist the imperial army?
Gao Cheng's face was as pale as paper, his hands and feet were cold, and his eyes were dull for a long time.
Chen Yuan's face was as gloomy as iron, and he said: "Chengdu Prefecture has been breached, and Jianmen Pass is difficult to defend."
King Chen Ran of Wei also looked unhappy, and his eyes were also dazed for a short time.
Is it really that God wants to cut off Chen Ran's future?
Gao Bo and Gao Yong also looked unhappy and were filled with worry.
It's not just their old nest that was destroyed. The families of their Gao family and even many generals were all in Chengdu Prefecture. Once their retreat is cut off, the Shu army and generals at Jianmen Pass will probably become uneasy and their morale will plummet.
Everyone present was smart, and they had sensed something bad was going to happen when the city of Chengdu was breached.
Gao Yong stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Brother, I will lead a group of soldiers and fight back to Chengdu Prefecture again."
Gao Cheng had calmed down a little and asked, "How many soldiers and horses did the imperial court send to Chengdu? Do you know? How many soldiers and horses can be led to break through the Chengdu city guarded by the imperial court's elite soldiers and horses?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Gao Yong was stunned on the spot.
These are indeed issues that need to be addressed.
Gao Cheng looked solemn and said, "We must attack Chengdu Prefecture, but we must find out the specific situation of Chengdu Prefecture."
Chen Ran said in a deep voice: "Brother Gao, the city of Chengdu has been breached. We must not let the Shu army know about this. We should quickly block the news."
Gao Cheng shook his head and said, "Such big news is not so easy to block. I'm afraid that the news has spread among the officers and soldiers in the army."
The families of many soldiers on the front line were in Chengdu Prefecture, and the fact that the city had been broken had already spread to the entire army through various channels and could not be blocked at all.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ran sighed secretly in his heart.
Gao Bo said: "Brother, will the soldiers in the city..."
Gao Cheng waved his hand to stop Gao Bo from saying anything else and said, "It's hard to say."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Gao Bo and said in a deep voice: "You should have people keep an eye on the city gates these days. Don't let spies get out of the city and join forces with the Han army."
Gao Bo responded with a heavy heart and accepted the task.
Gao Cheng looked at Chen Yuan and Wei Wang Chen Ran and said, "The situation is very critical now. We need you and I to work together to fight against the imperial army."
Chen Yuan said: "You and I are all on the same boat. Only by working together can we get through this difficult time."
Gao Cheng said: "Gao Yong, you lead 20,000 troops to rush to Chengdu. Since the Han army is taking a detour to attack, they will not send too many troops considering the strategic location of Shu. 20,000 troops should be enough to help."
Upon hearing this, Gao Yong bowed and said "yes", then stood up, turned around and left.
After Gao Yong left, Gao Cheng's face showed a solemn expression, and he said: "Everyone, the Han army outside the city will definitely attack the city with all their strength in the next few days. All troops should climb up to the top of the city and guard it personally."
When the people below heard this, although they were worried, they had to respond in unison.
However, among the foreign generals, all the chieftains looked unhappy.
If Chengdu Prefecture is captured, then the Han Dynasty’s troops will surely win a great victory. Is it wise for them to continue to follow the Gao family?
The faces of all the Sichuan chieftains and foreign chieftains became solemn, and they couldn't help but murmur in their hearts.
This is the general trend of people's hearts. If the Gao family won one victory after another, they would have nothing to say, but they lost one victory after another.