Just entered the early autumn, although it is not obvious, but in the palace, the flowers, trees, insects and birds have been dyed with a thin layer of autumn. The autumn sun shines on the body through the mottled leaves, bringing warmth, and the beautiful scenery is open and happy.

Liu Chengyou was dressed in a military uniform, highlighting a little belly, and sighed refreshedly: "This difficult summer has finally passed!" ”

Between the gardens, there is a wide and flat meadow with a wide field of vision, and Liu Chengyou is practicing archery. The target position is set ten zhang away, not far away, ten arrows are fired in a row, the middle one is only six or seven, and the one who hits the bull's-eye has no arrow.

On the side, the sparring partners were Yang Ye, the military envoy of Dingxiang who returned to Beijing to report on his work, and Li Wanchao, the military envoy of Ninghua. After another round of practice, Liu Chengyou put away the carving bow, moved his somewhat sore arms, and said, "That's the end of today!" ”

took the towel, wiped his face, wiped his hands, sat down on the prepared table, drank saliva, looked at Li Wanchao and Yang Ye who came over, and said: "I have also practiced archery for many years, and this archery art has always been difficult to master, far inferior to the two!" ”

"Your Majesty has the world in mind, the elder lies in governing the country, eating and drinking, and having all kinds of opportunities, with this archery technique, it is already outstanding!" Li Wanchao said with a smile, defending the emperor's archery from the side.

Yang Ye also followed, with a serious demeanor: "What General Li said is very true, the last general has been fighting horses for a long time, and his strengths are in the army, arching and riding and shooting, which is the ability to watch the family, practice from time to time, and dare not slack off, so as to make contributions to His Majesty and the Han Dynasty!" ”

"The military generals are unremitting in bowing horses, it is their share, there are generals like this, why worry about border troubles, why worry about the injustice of the world!" Liu Chengyou chuckled, looking at Yang Ye's gaze, as always, with love and appreciation: "But listen to the words of the noble, this heart of meritorious service is ready to move!" ”

"Your Majesty's eyes are like torches!" Yang Ye respectfully bowed: "I can see through the last general's thoughts at a glance!" ”

Yang Ye has been in the military dynasty for many years, and has made meritorious deeds, but there are many small achievements, with the Han and Liao peace talks, the border rush is reduced, and when he heard that the Han Dynasty conquered the south and the west, the meritorious heart was indeed a little uncontrollable.

"It's good to be enterprising, but you still need to hone your mind, and you can't be in a hurry!" Liu Chengyou's eyes were deep, he picked up two pears on the fruit plate, threw them to the two of them respectively, and said in a calm tone: "I reorganized the soldiers and horses in Hedong, set up the three armies of Xiang, Ninghua, and Baoning in the north of Jin, and let you specialize in leading the army to train the troops, what are you trying to do?" It is merit to open up the territory and expand the territory, and it is also merit to protect the land and the people, the world is undecided, and some are meritorious deeds, waiting for you to establish. But, be patient! ”

"Yes! Your Majesty's teachings will be remembered in the end! Yang Ye said.

"How about the carved bow you used?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Li Wanchao replied: "Well-made, strong and powerful, good bow!" ”

"This is the new treasure bow made by the famous craftsman of the ordnance supervisor, and the best one is selected to be offered!" Liu Chengyou said: "I think about it, it's a pity that such a good bow and sharp weapon are placed in the palace to stain dust. When you are in the hands of heroes, you can show your ability! You can choose one of each! ”

"In addition, I will give each of you a set of fine armor!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li and Yang thanked them immediately. As a military minister, a good bow and armor, there is no one who does not love, especially the armor, on the battlefield, it is almost the second life.

Liu Chengyou also took a pear himself, took a bite of it, the juice splashed, and said: "You have been in Beijing for more than a month!" ”

"Exactly!"

"Although Tokyo is prosperous, I can't let you linger more, if you don't spare your efforts, pack up, and go north to Yanmen and Lan Lan!" Liu Chengyou put a smile on his lips.

"Yes!" The two did not hesitate.

"It's bitterly cold in the north, and it's also important for frontier defense, please!" Liu Chengyou straightened up, and his tone and demeanor became solemn.

"The official family, Qiuhua Hall came to report, saying that the virtuous concubine is a lady, and the delivery is imminent!" At this moment, an attendant hurried to report.

Hearing the news, Liu Chengyou's face suddenly showed joy, and he said to Li Wanchao and Yang Ye: "There is something in the palace, I will not specially set up a banquet with you, report to the Ministry of War, and you can go to the side to take up your post!" ”

"Yes!" The two responded, and Li Wanchao chuckled: "I also want to congratulate Your Majesty in advance, I am happy to have a noble son!" ”

"I'm done!" Waving his hand at the two, Liu Chengyou hurried away.

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Inside and outside the Qiuhua Palace, it is a tense and busy, giving birth in childbirth, such as the ghost gate, although the folding lady is already the second child, and the body has always been healthy, but it is still worrying.

In addition to the queen mother and queen who came to accompany her, the other harem concubines, especially the newly pregnant Concubine Fu Hui, were all ordered by Liu Chengyou to live in their own palace. Before he heard the news, the two fathers and sons, Zhe Congruan and Zhe Deran, also hurried over. Compared with the emperor, the father and son were obviously more nervous, listening to the pain coming from the delivery room, and their faces were full of anxiety.

Liu Chengyou's expression was calm, his face was unchanged, but he kept wandering in the hall, his pace was very steady, but it had lasted for nearly an hour.

"Erlang, let's sit down for a while!" Empress Fu stepped forward to shake her hand lightly at the signal of the Empress Dowager Li.

The softness and warmth from his hand finally calmed Liu Chengyou's mind a little, sat down in his robe, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

"The second prince also sits!" Liu Chengyou looked at the father and son of the Zhe family who were also standing, and ordered, then he sulked a little, and said to the attendant in the hall: "Why don't you give the second prince a drink!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhe's father and son thanked him.

After about half an hour, a crisp baby cry finally came from the inner room, and most of the people present breathed a sigh of relief.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, Concubine Xian gave birth to a prince, both mother and son are safe!"

With this report, this is really happy, and the congratulations are endless. Liu Chengyou is also rare, smiling, waving the sleeves of his robe, and laughing: "All rewards!" ”

The father and son of the Zhe family glanced at each other, and they both saw the joy in each other's eyes, and they were princes again!

In July of the fifth year of Qianyou, in the autumn, Concubine Xian gave birth to a son, who was the fifth son of the emperor and was given the name Yun by the emperor.

In the Qiuhua Palace, Liu Chengyou rarely teased the baby wrapped in soft brocade, with a light smile on the corner of his mouth, and the fourth son, Liu Fang, followed closely at his father's feet with his calves. will turn two years old, and he can already trot, but he is unstable, holding Liu Chengyou's calf from time to time.

The folded lady lay quietly on the couch, obviously fatter, although she still looked weak, but her complexion recovered. Liu Chengyou stepped forward, sat on the edge of the couch, and said, "You are angry in your stomach, and you have added another liner to me!" ”

Seeing that the emperor was happy, the lady said jokingly: "Doesn't the official family want the princess?" ”

"Huh! Whether it's a man or a woman, it's all in my blood, and I like it! Liu Chengyou's face was gentle.

During the conversation, the baby cried again, Liu Chengyou learned to coax, but it didn't work, but it became louder, helplessly looked at the lady asking for help, and handed the child to her: "This child, why do you love to cry so much?" ”

"I think about it at the beginning, Shiro, no matter how much I tossed, I didn't cry! Right! As he spoke, he looked down at Xiao Liu Fang, who was still leaning on his knees, but saw that this little boy was wiping his nose with his dragon robe.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou glared at him, this little boy saw it, not only was he not afraid, but he also changed a clean place and wiped his face......

"You kid, dare to use my dragon robe as a towel!" Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand, pinched his little face, and said with a smile: "When you grow up, you will definitely not be a peaceful master!" ”

Liu Fang smiled at Liu Chengyou: "Daddy, hug!" ”

When the lady heard this, she said angrily: "The child doesn't know anything, does the official family still have to worry about it!" ”

Picking up Liu Fang, this son climbed on Liu Chengyou's shoulder, and easily suppressed it, Liu Chengyou turned his head to look at the folding lady. The fifth son stopped crying, and was concentrating on the woman's untied clothes, sucking with his eyes closed, and unconsciously grasping the other half......

Nothing, just a meal of milk, can't be solved.

Soon, the nurse took the second child down and helped the lady cover the quilt with her own hands, pretending to groan.

"The official family has something to say, so let's say it directly!" Seeing his expression, the lady asked.

"The woman has been in Beijing for a long time, and the Baoning Army can't be a general for a long time, and needs a military force. He is familiar with border affairs, and he also knows the situation of the house, and I plan to release the woman to the north! Liu Chengyou said.

Hearing this, the lady responded: "This is the military affairs of the imperial court, although it involves the father, but there is no need to inform the concubine." ”

Liu Chengyou pressed his hand lightly and said, "Your father and daughter haven't seen each other for many years, and you will give birth soon......

"It's enough to get the understanding of the officials!" The lady smiled.

"Take good care and get back to your body! I'm going to hunt this autumn, and I'm going to have you with me! Liu Chengyou was obviously very satisfied with this lady's attitude, and smiled at him.

With Liu Chengyou successively sending Li Wanchao, Yang Ye, and Zhe Deyan back to the trilateral military envoys, the reform of the military system in Hedong has come to an end. Zhao Kuangyin, who stayed in Hedong for three months, also returned from completing his mission and selected 5,000 elite soldiers from Hedong in full.

In Guanzhong, Xiang Xun, the southwestern governor, was ordered to rectify the soldiers and horses in Guanzhong Prefecture. At the same time, from the forbidden army, Han Chongyun, Ma Renyu and other young generals were transferred to the Southwest Army.