Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 344: The Lanzhou War

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For the next few days, Qin Mubai spent most of his time in the palace. Follow the officials of the Neiyuan Supervisor, the Ministry of Rites, Taichang Temple, Hongfu Temple and other related yamen to familiarize and practice various wedding ceremonies.

It is said that the emperor’s daughter has no worries about marrying, is it just because she has a good father? Royal marriages are rarely non-political. This kind of marriage has long surpassed the marriage itself, and more often it has to be a show or a political drama.

According to traditional customs, the emperor’s marriage to a daughter is at most the court minister’s congratulations, and it’s just a matter of extravagance. But this time the emperor married his favorite daughter, Princess Gao Yang, and his horse was a young leader in the military, Qin Jiasaburo, Qin Mubai, who has been in the limelight in recent years, so there is even more drama to do.

Important generals of the Twelve Guards Army are the first to attend, and there is no need to mention the Ministry of Defense and the Second Office of the South and North. In addition, Xiangyang where Qin Mubai served as an official, Jiangzhou where he used to work, and other counties in Lanzhou Helong and other places all made exceptions and sent officials to congratulate him.

Officials from these places came to congratulate it, but under their leadership, many local officials also followed the trend to come to Changan, to congratulate the wedding as a reason, or to contact the capital of the way or come to Qin Mu It's almost white, and no matter how bad it is, it can be a set of feelings between colleagues. It's not easy to be an official. You know how many friends you have, how many roads you have, and how many enemies you have to build walls.

So, Qin Mubai's marriage gradually evolved into a "public event." Officials from all over the world gathered in the capital with different purposes, and it was a grand view.

Those who came to visit Qin Mansion in the past few days have to cross the threshold.

Qin Mubai was very helpless, and couldn't reach out to hit the smiling man. So he simply hid in the palace for most of the day, so as not to face the overwhelming guests who came to visit, and his forehead and his tongue would become irritable.

This is ten days.

The wedding date is close at hand, with only five days left.

Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang are a little tired, getting married is like fighting a battle.

Staying free on this day, Qin Mubai and Princess Gao Yang went to the Tianwang Temple in the harem to beg for a cleanse, made tea, and listened to her talk about Zen. But the two of them didn't bother to listen to any profound Buddhist teachings today, and they were all sleepy within a short while. Princess Gao Yang even fell asleep directly on the table.

Qin Mubai put on her own cloak and smiled apologetically to Master Qingshan: "Don't blame the master, even if you learn all kinds of etiquette even on dates, the princess will be exhausted."

"It's okay. Let Her Royal Highness sleep in this clean place, and Qin Fuma might as well send her to the Buddhist room."

"Also."

Qin Mubai picked up Princess Gao Yang and sent it to a quiet meditation room. With the care of two nuns, he returned to the meditation hall.

"Why did Qin's horse come to our temple in leisure today, can you give me advice?" Master Qingshan asked with a smile.

"Master, Qin has touched the glitz for a few days, and his heart is exhausted. He just wants to be clean, so he came." Qin Mubai said.

"Three thousand red dust, who can not be tired after rolling down?" Master Qingshan sang Fonuo, and said, "The concubine De Fei comes to our temple every now and then, or chanting Buddhist scriptures, or practicing Zen Quiet thinking. The world is impetuous and people feel at ease. It is also common."

Qin Mubai twisted his brows and said, "It's not exactly the case. I don't know why. Recently, I have been particularly impetuous, and there is always an uncontrollable and uncontrollable fire in my heart. It is commonplace in the past. A little thing can also touch my anger. I fall asleep at night, but I can’t sleep peacefully. Sometimes I have nightmares, or dream of the battle of the golden horse and iron horse, and the blood is flowing thousands of miles."

Master Qingshan was taken aback and said: "The Luma is about to be overjoyed. Every day I come into contact with some festive things. Why do I have such a dream?"

"I don't know." Qin Mubai sighed and said dullly, "I've never done this before. Even if I get to the front of the border, I can sleep peacefully amidst the rumbling drums. Now I return. I am at home, but I am in a daze."

Master Qingshan nodded and said: "That is the general thinking day by day and dreaming at night. The so-called lingering dreams, being there, but being calm and comfortable; but if he leaves, he will think again and again. General , Although your people are in Chang'an, but your heart is not in Chang'an."

Qin Mubai was stunned, feeling a little bit of enlightenment, and nodded: "The master said it is true. Although I am preparing to marry the princess, the repeated rituals and entertainment have made me tired of coping. There is no half of the wedding. On the contrary, I can’t worry about the city and the army in Lanzhou. I always miss my father. My son will be married, but my father is away. It’s a pity. Nowadays, there are many things to do. I have a wedding party at home. I have fun in the day, but my father is shutting down a meal at the edge of the cold moon. I feel very disturbed in my heart."

"So that's the case." Master Qingshan folded his hands together, closed his eyes and chanted, "Amitabha Buddha, Qin Majing loyal to the country is filial and benevolent. It is admirable. But just this is not enough to mess up the mind of the horse. There must be Other things."

Qin Mubai twisted his eyebrows and groaned for a while, suddenly his heart brightened: That's right! In the past few days, I only cared about the wedding, and didn't go home much. I forgot about Su Lianqing's affairs!

"Thank you, Master, Qin knows what's going on. Master, please forgive me, and Qin will go out of the palace if he has something to cook, and the princess will temporarily take care of the master."

"Come on, don't worry!"

Qin Mubai left the Huguo Tianwang Temple and asked for a horse at the Xuanwumen Military Supervisor. After riding it, he ran out of the palace to Qinxian Pavilion.

Su Lianqing is already in the Qinxian Pavilion and has been waiting for almost a whole day.

"General, you make my old lady easy to find!" The two of them just sat down, and Su Lianqing said anxiously, "Looking for you for a few days, but you don’t see anyone. If you leave early and return late, I can’t turn to others for some things. Tell you."

"Now speaking, concise and to the point." Qin Mubai said.

"Okay." Su Lianqing took a sip of tea, took a breath and said, "The Tantai sisters have successfully lurked next to Han Wang. Han Wang likes her two sisters very much, and said that they want to accept them as ruins. The sisters also used some methods to suffocate his appetite, but they have been reluctant to submit."

"Talk about the main point."

"They asked for an important piece of news!" Su Lianqing said, "In recent days, the king of Han and Fang Yiai have been hidden in the East Palace, and they are discussing some confidential matters with the prince day and night, and no one can get close. I can’t find any news. Only once Han Wang drank more and ordered the Tantai sisters to dance with them. After drinking, they said nonsense, what is so great about that companion, so beautiful! Xiao Wang wanted to compromise his prestige in public and let him Face-swept and ruined, sooner or later it will be killed!"

"Say me?" Qin Mu frowned.

"Who else can it be?" Su Lianqing said sternly, "Even though he didn't name and surname, the second daughter didn't dare to ask more because of caution. However, the left and right guesses must be aimed at you. You are not asking Have you gotten married? It’s very dynamic and beautiful. You have feuds with him again. Who else can you target if you are not against him?"

"Is that clear, what exactly are they going to do to me?"

"No." Su Lianqing shook his head, "They did it quite secretly, and they couldn't find out the news. But I guess, most of them are doing things at your wedding and breaking you. Fame, or even being stolen and planting blame on you, will sweep your enthusiasm and spoil your face." "

"Wrong. This kind of petty slaps, they won't go into such a big fight, but also labor the prince. They, this is trying to put me to death and never have trouble." Qin Mubai narrowed his eyes and smiled coldly. Said, "I can't think of this. If these wastes are put together, what earth-shattering things can be messed up to plant me?"

"Be careful, the general. It is often said that the king of Yama is so troublesome for little ghosts, and it is this kind of insidious villain who is afraid of it." Su Lianqing said, "Don't say anything else, if it is for the wedding ceremony, I will change your cup. Poisoned wine made you pay tribute to the emperor...Can you afford to eat such a crime?"

Qin Mu raised his eyebrows: "If they have such courage, it won't be a waste of me to treat them as opponents!"

"It's hard to say! The dog is going to jump over the wall when he is in a hurry!" Su Lianqing said, "Although I am not a member of the officialdom, I also know that Prince Donggong has been forced to be in a hurry. The situation is dangerous. Is there anything he didn't dare to do? Han Wang's servant was purely a bastard. He even dared to provoke the concubines left behind by his father in the harem, what else would he dare not do?"

"Well, about the harem concubine, have you found any definite evidence?"

"There is evidence. The Tantai sisters almost saw him walking on the bedside. He was really timid, and he actually took people out of the palace and locked him in the house day and night to declare|prostitution." Su Lianqing said.

Qin Mubai nodded and said, "Continue to stare at him."

"General, I don't understand. This charge can kill his head casually, what are you still putting up with and looking for?" Su Lianqing asked.

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "This is what I want to ask Li Yuanchang. He has done such decapitating things so easily, what is he relying on? This is why I have come to you. . In the last few days, keep an eye on it. If there is any trouble, please report to me at any time."

"Good."

Su Lianqing hurried away, Qin Mubai rested for a while, and then returned to the palace to protect the country. Princess Gaoyang woke up after a while, and she felt better, and then yelled that Qin Mubai would accompany her to visit her mother and concubine in Xianju Hall and have dinner together.

Concubine Yin De is still as beautiful as ever, dignified and dignified, and her full head of silver hair has added a different kind of mystery and charm to her.

When the son-in-law arrived, Concubine Yin De was warmly greeted, and Li Shimin was also invited for dinner. Recently, Qin Mubai spends most of his time in the palace, and often meets with Li Shimin. It is commonplace to have a meal together.

During the dinner, the monarch and the minister naturally talked about Lanzhou. Li Shimin said that as time progressed, the situation in Lanzhou was approaching tension, and Dafeichuan had already entered a state of combat readiness. Xue Wanjun asked Qin Shubao to increase his troops and exercise strict guards day and night. In the past, Tubo came to defend. In addition, the Silk Road from Liangzhou to Lanzhou has also been strengthened day and night, just in case. Furthermore, after the border trade was closed, the local situation in Lanzhou was a little bit tense, mainly because the businessmen stranded there were facing losses and it was more difficult to appease. In order to prevent the enemy from getting involved in the troubled waters to fish and stir up troubles, the local martial law and public order are also under greater pressure.

Without Qin Mubai, a powerful arm in charge of internal affairs, General Supervisor Qin Shubao must be very busy now.

Qin Mubai felt uncomfortable when he heard it, and hoped that the marriage would end soon, and go to Lanzhou to take care of these military and political affairs earlier, so as to relieve his father's pressure.

These are actually just trivial things. The real trouble is still hidden. Countries such as Gaochang on the Silk Road of the Western Regions may conspire at any time. This kind of thing is hard to prevent. Once things really happen, there seems to be no other way but to send troops to suppress it. However, Datang could not take the initiative to send troops, otherwise the division would be given namelessly. With regard to the Western Regions, the use of force is supplemented by politics, which is definitely not as simple as fighting.

In other words, even though Datang can take control, it will always be passive. Lanzhou will be on guard for a day without incident in Gaochang; Lanzhou will dispatch troops immediately when an incident occurs in Gaochang. Otherwise, the Silk Road of the Tang Dynasty will be completely cut off and its hegemony in the Western Helong Region will collapse. Therefore, the chain reaction will be extremely large, and it may even spread to the calmed Mobei Turkic grassland, triggering drastic changes there. .

Lanzhou, he moved his whole body with a move. At the moment of tension, Qin Mubai was here to get married with great fanfare, which made him very uncomfortable.

"Father, why do you have to talk about this for a meal?" Princess Gao Yang complained to Li Shimin when she saw Qin Mubai unhappy.

"Hehe, okay, let's not talk about it." Li Shimin smiled, "You girl, asking the stinky boy about your father, it's really the water splashed by the married daughter, the big girl is not in it! "

"Hey, I'm a helper or not, eat! Eat with peace of mind!" Princess Gao Yang poured wine to Li Shimin with a smile.

Qin Mubai smiled and toasted Li Shimin, but he muttered in his heart: If there is nothing wrong with Lanzhou, I would have to invite my father to get married, that would be great. Or maybe I staggered the time to get married and took care of the Lanzhou affairs first, and it would be nice to get married with peace of mind. The annoyance is there. The Tubo people are just taking advantage of this time to make troubles and annoy me!

Lanzhou, in the Dudu Mansion.

Qin Shubao, dressed in a military uniform, sat on the general chair, held a letter in his hand and read it carefully, and smiled at Xue Rengui who was standing aside: "Rengui, the old man is really unexpected, Gao Yang The princess's baby will write to the old man."

"Oh? This is indeed a novelty." Xue Rengui smiled, "What did the princess say in the letter?"

Qin Shubao smiled in a hearty mood, got up and walked a few steps, and said: "That baby doesn't have the slightest princess in the letter. The sentence on the left is daddy, and the sentence on the right is daddy, which makes my heart warm. She didn’t mention any major events, but Xianla talked about her wedding with Mu Bai. She also said that they missed the old man very much and hoped that the old man could attend their wedding. The old man is not there on the day of the wedding. A big pity."

"I didn't expect that the princess was so careless and careless on weekdays, and her mind was so exquisite and well-behaved. At the end of the day, congratulations to the general governor for accepting such a good daughter-in-law." Xue Rengui said.

"Haha! Among the emperor's daughters, only Princess Gaoyang is the most intelligent. This old man had only heard of this before, but now it is true to say that it is true. This baby is rough and fine, big wisdom is foolish! Look at it Mu Bai returned to Chang'an for a few days, although there were correspondences, but most of them talked about official business. This Gao Yang, but he was cold and warm, coaxing the old man to warm his heart. It was regrettable that he did not eat his son’s wedding wine, so he also swept away most of it. "Qin Shubao laughed cheerfully, "Even Mu Bai is not attentive to her. Where can I find such a daughter-in-law?"

"That's true." Xue Rengui said, "I really can't see that the emperor Gaoyang, the emperor, is so spoiled and so respectful and compassionate to the elderly. It is very rare for the filial piety and carefulness. Such a filial piety. My daughter-in-law, you will surely be able to enjoy family happiness when the chief governor will step down and return to the fields in the future!"

"Haha!" Qin Shubao laughed loudly, "When Mu Bai returns from his wedding and he finishes taking care of the Western Regions, the old man plans to hand over with him, retreat and return to the land to enjoy the family pleasure! At that time, it is estimated that Mu Bai will also I added a grandson to the old man, haha!"

The two were chatting happily, and suddenly a military academy flew in from outside--"Report! Emergency military situation!"

Qin Shubao's eyebrows dazzled, and his smile was full of red light just now, instantly awe-inspiring: "Come back!"

"Tubo's 30,000 cavalry wandered around the front line of Dafeichuan to harass, and the small and the clashes each had their own wins and losses, and the loss of both sides was less than a hundred people. General Xue Wanjun asked to attack and expel!"

"Is it finally here?" Qin Shubao sneered disdainfully, and said, "Return to Xue Wanjun and order him to guard strictly. Unless the Tubos come to attack the village, they can counterattack, and the pursuit cannot exceed five miles. Otherwise, the military order will be severely punished! "

"Yes--" The letterman took orders and left.

"The chief governor is wise." Xue Rengui said, "Our army has been operating in Dafeichuan for a long time. The camp is like an iron fight. The officers and soldiers are strong and strong, and there are Shenwu cannons to help. The 30,000 Tubo cavalry can't shake our Dafeichuan. Camp. At this time, the Tubo people are hoping that our army will take the initiative to fight against the field, and they must set up the encirclement to wait for work."

"Yes." Qin Shubao said, "but the old man is not so stupid. He will not abandon the camp and attack the strength of his own. In addition, this line of soldiers will definitely be suspected all the way, and will not come to attack the city seriously. Village. The remnants of the Shenwu Cannon from the previous time, I believe the Tubo people are still vividly visible."

"In this way, the Tubo people must have moved again? I just don't know what they are going to do." Xue Rengui said.

Qin Shubao squinted his phoenix eyes slightly, caressed his beard for a long time, and said, "As soon as the suspected soldier comes out, it's time to show up, otherwise it will be a startling snake. I believe it will not be long before news will arrive. Rengui, let me talk about it. If you are a Tubo and you have sent a suspected soldier to harass Dafeichuan, how should you use the other soldier?"

"Two ways." Xue Rengui said without hesitation, "One is to advance into Tuyuhun's hometown, insert me diagonally behind Lanzhou to cut off my contact with the Central Plains, or penetrate into the hinterland of Lanzhou and Central Plains for looting. But all the way Soldiers and horses are at greater risk, because our army’s outposts and troops on that line are relatively strict. If our army reacts immediately, they may fall into a siege and be encircled by our army if they go deep alone."

"That's a good point. It is really resourceful and resourceful. Saburo didn't misunderstand you." Qin Shubao nodded in praise, "Go on, the second one?"

"The second kind is..."

"Report--"

A shout interrupted Xue Rengui's words, and another scout came and rushed inside to pray: "Report to the governor, Liangzhou's military situation urgently! There were nearly 10,000 Tubo soldiers crossing the Qilian Mountains and destroying our army. The road sentry defense line attacked Liangzhou overnight, and the business and military station suffered heavy losses. The agent of Liangzhou Governor General Xue Wanjun sent an urgent letter for help! At this time, the official road between Liangzhou and Lanzhou was cut off, and most of the business and military posts along the way Fall into the hands of the Tubo army!"

Qin Shubao Dunjin raised his anger and brows: "It's unreasonable! Tubo children are so untrustworthy and unjust! A month ago, they sent people to send cattle and mutton wine and meat to show off, and turned his eyes to deny people, and hit me weak and attacked Liangzhou. Destroy my business and kill my military and civilians!-come here, beat the drums and gather the generals!!"

"Promise!!"

Xue Rengui's expression also changed, and he clasped his fists and said solemnly: "The governor of the city, please fight the vanguard!"

Qin Shubao twisted his eyebrows and said, "Rengui, the second method of military use by the Tubo people you just mentioned is to attack Liangzhou from the Qilian Mountains?"

"This...I dare not talk nonsense at the end, it has already happened..."

"You are, are you!"

"Yes!"

Uncle Qin Baojian nodded solemnly with raised eyebrows, and said, "Then what do the Tubo people want to do next?"

Xue Rengui said: "In the previous losing streak, Tubo must have known me that Lanzhou is very good. This time the suspected army is out of Sichuan and rushed to attack Liangzhou. It seems that the generals are all false moves, but it is just a siege to attack and delay our army. "

"This meaning coincides with the old man." Qin Shubao said, "The Tubo people have always done things like burning, killing, looting, and looting, and then running away. This time, it was the suspicious soldiers who came out together. Now, it seems that they are making a big move. The intention is to either want to take our Lanzhou; or, to fight for the outpost for the rebellion of the Western Regions, hoping to hold our army and embolden Gaochang and other countries!"

"The chief governor is wise!" Xue Rengui said, "So, please order the first general to fight. If there are not many soldiers, three thousand fine irons can be used. The end will lead this brigade of iron cavalry to help Liangzhou, and the Tubo people A deadly battle, but it proves that they are indeed fighting for aid and delaying our army in the besieged city. They are intended to be in the Western Regions; if they flee in a virtual battle, they will be transferred to the tiger and leave, wanting to transfer my main force out of Lanzhou, and then attack Lanzhou. So I ask the governor to sit in Lanzhou , In order to keep changing!"

"This strategy is wonderful!" Qin Shubao nodded appreciatively, and said, "No wonder Saburo deliberately told the old man if there was war, you can ask Rengui, so you really know how to fight. Follow your plan. Order you to be the vanguard and lead three thousand Chinese troops to assist Liangzhou to clear the official road. If the Tubo people fight to death, the old man will lead a large army to help; if the Tubo people go away in a vain defeat, they don’t need to chase and hold on. Lanzhou and other military routes are sufficient. At that time, his own old man will be at ease in Lanzhou!"

"The final commander is in charge!!"

In a short time, all military generals and colonels were gathered together, and the colonel opened the battlefield to talk about military commanders.

Lanzhou has been silent for a long time, like a pot of water that is about to boil, it will be churn...