Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 59 Reflection

Bypassing a heavily guarded nave, and passing through the hall, is one of the palaces of the current imperial emperor Situ Mingyue - Anfu Palace. This is Situ Mingyue's own palace, because he has been in the harem for a long time Concubine Bin, so it's not too much time to live here.

Stepping into the room, fish candles were already lit in the dimly lit room. On the spacious bed with carved dragons, the old man leaning on the head of the bed, wrapped in a yellow silk brocade robe, was the emperor Situ Mingyue. In the sky, the originally energetic old man seemed to be ten years old all of a sudden, the fine wrinkles between his forehead and eyebrows appeared very clear, his slightly thin cheeks were reddened by the violent panting, and the two kneeling beside him The little **** waited on him to take medicine.

Seeing He Zhiqiu coming in, he swallowed the liquid medicine in one gulp and calmed his panting. The old man signaled the Minister of Military Affairs who had knelt down to pay his respects to get up and excuse him.

The **** in palace costume bowed slightly knowingly, and waved, and the two young eunuchs silently followed him out, leaving only two people in the room.

"Your Majesty!" Seeing that Situ Mingyue's mental condition was much worse than before, the Minister of Military Affairs felt sad for no reason, and his eyes immediately became moist.

Seeing her confidant minister reveal her true feelings, Situ Mingyue was also quite emotional. When times are dangerous, ministers are seen, and when times are chaotic, loyalty is known. These two old sayings are true and never deceive. Although it was only three days, how did the important ministers in his court behave? Although my mental state has been up and down in the past three days, it does not mean that I have lost control of the situation. Almost everyone's performances have been fully demonstrated in these few days. Chance saw the performance of these people clearly and clearly.

There was a rare touch of emotion on his face, but it disappeared in an instant. Situ Mingyue said kindly: "He Aiqing, why is this so? My body is still very good, but it will take a while to rest. Aiqing doesn't need it." Too much worry."

"Yes, Your Majesty. The old minister is just worrying unfoundedly. Your Majesty is in good health. If you get a minor illness occasionally, you will be able to recover soon." The Minister of Military Affairs, who was old in accidents, quickly answered.

"Well, let's not talk about these things. It's really difficult for Aiqing these days. The ministers in the court and my sons who are worthless haven't caused any trouble?" A faint smile, the taste can not tell what it is.

"Return to Your Majesty, everything in the court is fine, but there are still many things that need to be finalized by Your Majesty, and some things can no longer be delayed." My heart tightened, pretending that I didn't hear the meaning of His Majesty's words, He Zhiqiu respectfully replied.

"Everything is fine? He Aiqing, could it be that you are afraid that I won't be able to bear the excitement?" Situ Mingyue twitched her lips slightly, and sighed inwardly, "You don't have to hide it from me, I know very well about my sons I'm afraid I'm a little bit impatient? Those ministers don't seem to be so peaceful!"

He Zhiqiu's forehead was dripping with cold sweat, and he was in a state of confusion for a while. He didn't know how to answer such sharp questions from His Majesty the Emperor. Someone in the palace is about to make a move. It seems that although His Majesty is sick, he is still able to see and hear. Any trouble in the court can't be hidden from his ears. Maybe there may be a riot in just a few gestures. Thinking of this, the Minister of Military Affairs no longer dared to think about it.

Seeing that He Zhiqiu just knelt down silently on the ground without saying anything, Situ Mingyue felt a burst of sadness in her heart. Yes, royal affairs, although they are family affairs, no matter how big or small, are all related to the world. You How can an outsider be required to intervene in these affairs?

Shaking her head, Situ Mingyue had a helpless wry smile on her face, but pulled the topic aside: "Okay, I won't talk about this topic anymore. Tell me about the situation outside, and what you think, Don't worry too much about me, I know what I know."

Finally breathed a sigh of relief, He Zhiqiu quietly wiped off his sweat, cleared his throat, and said, "Although the current situation is very bad, it has stabilized compared to the previous two days. In the north, apart from Beiyuan County and the Outside the two prefectures of Cangzhou and Yunzhong in Yanyun County, the rest of the places have basically stabilized their positions. However, because Yanyun County also suffered tremendous pressure from the army of the Kingdom of Puer in the north, although it has assembled an army of nearly 300,000, it can only be defeated. Maintain the defensive, but the Taiping rebels have not made any major moves in the past few days, and it is estimated that they are also taking measures to consolidate their rule in Beiyuan and Yanyun."

While reporting, the Minister of Military Affairs sneaked a look at the expression of His Majesty the Emperor who was leaning on the bed. It was not bad. The stimulation is already numb, and it doesn't matter if there are two more.

Gently closing her eyes, Situ Mingyue rubbed her temples, and asked a little tiredly, "That's all?"

"Well, there is news that Lulong Mansion in Beiyuan County has not yet fallen, but we have not received reliable information so far." Seeing that His Majesty's face was ugly, He Zhiqiu had no choice but to bite the bullet and report the unverified information. Speak up.

"Oh?" Situ Mingyue's spirit really lifted, "The city guard of Lulong Mansion is Qiao Xia, right? I haven't thought that he can still guard Lulong Mansion. It's really a big surprise for me! Look! There are many things that cannot be seen on the surface. This Qiao Xia usually hears a lot of reactions. It seems that he is not very good, but just because he can guard the land of Lulong for me, I think he is that county. The sheriff is not exaggerating!" Having said this, Situ Mingyue raised her voice, obviously expressing her feelings.

He Zhiqiu groaned secretly in his heart, and reported the unverified situation to His Majesty on a whim to comfort His Majesty. If the information was wrong, wouldn't it be a big disaster? And He Zhiqiu also knew that even if Lu Long Mansion really defended it, it would definitely not be the skill of Qiao Xia, that boastful guy. If it was about sycophancy, Qiao Xia would not let others. On the contrary, Mi Feng, the head of the Lulong Security Division, heard that he still has some abilities. I don't know if this news has something to do with him?

Seeing that the Minister of Military Affairs hadn't spoken for a long time, Situ Mingyue was a little strange. She glanced at the other party and found that the other party was a little absent-minded.

"Your Majesty, forgive me. The old minister was distracted for a while and thought about other things." He Zhiqiu came back to his senses and begged for forgiveness again and again.

"He Aiqing, what is it that makes you distracted in front of me?" Situ Mingyue asked curiously.

A question made the Minister of Military Affairs nervous. It was originally just an excuse. Unexpectedly, His Majesty the Emperor took it seriously. There have been some changes in the situation, there was a battle for Zhegu Pass, and it is said that Li Wufeng's army clashed with the Taiping rebels at Zhegu Pass."

"Oh?" Situ Mingyue really became interested when he heard it, "This guy really can't stand loneliness! He can't even be safe for a moment, what's the result?"

"The specific situation is still unclear, but it seems that Li Wufeng's troops have gained the upper hand. The Taiping rebels have already retreated to Longdong and Xikang. But they strengthened the defense of Longdong Prefecture, and Li Wufeng did not move. "He Zhiqiu didn't know how His Majesty the Emperor looked at this matter, so he introduced the situation of this battle selectively.

"Hmph, I really don't understand why Li Wufeng's men are able to win so many battles? And look at my army, why do their performances always disappoint me?" Situ Mingyue sighed up to the sky, her eagle eyes staring blankly Looking at the Siluo tent directly above.

His Majesty the Emperor's casual words made the Minister of Military Affairs feel as if his face was cut by a knife. , but as the minister of military affairs, he shoulders the important tasks of the imperial military, so why is he not responsible?

"Your Majesty, the old minister deserves death, and he has failed His Majesty's trust." He Zhiqiu gritted his teeth and kowtowed.

"Forget it, He Aiqing, I don't mean to blame you, it's just that the current situation is difficult, and I feel really uncomfortable!" Taking a long breath, Situ Mingyue sighed desolately.

Feeling hot in his heart, He Zhiqiu settled down and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. The situation in the north has stabilized now, and the negotiations between the diplomatic department and the Machi Khans have also made some progress~IndoMTL.com~The Situation in Kansai Although it is still unclear, the development momentum of the Taiping rebels has slowed down significantly, and the empire has survived the most difficult time. As long as we plan reasonably and supplement it with some other measures, we will be able to defeat the wishful thinking of the Taiping rebels." He Zhiqiu His tone was full of determination.

Shaking her head slightly, Situ Mingyue was not so confident, "He Aiqing, I can understand your feelings, but it is not easy for the Taiping Rebel Party to create such a big momentum in such a short period of time! I have been thinking about it for two days. What is the reason for this situation? Is it my own lack of morality, or the ministers and officials I appointed are too corrupt and incompetent, or the Taiping rebellion is too provocative? "

His Majesty's words have never been so weak, at least He Zhiqiu has never seen them in his decades of being an official, and he was also thinking about this issue carefully for a while. The fish, candle, and lantern lightly exploded, and the monarch and his ministers were relatively speechless, thinking silently.

"It's because I'm sentimental," Situ Mingyue smiled self-deprecatingly, "It's not the time to think about these things yet, by the way, since He Aiqing already has a secret case, let me hear it, and I really do. A practical plan is needed to reverse the current unfavorable situation. As long as the negotiations with the Maqihans can achieve results, the Southern Military Region can withdraw part of its troops. In addition, if Ai Qing feels that it is necessary to use the City Guards, I will also Agree."

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