The battle situation in Yedu, as far as the Tokyo court is concerned, is extremely worrying, since ancient times, the siege of the city has been holding each other, and the long-term battle is not a good thing for both sides. From the perspective of Han Ting, he was afraid that something would happen and he would be taken advantage of by the Ye soldiers in the city, resulting in defeat.

This kind of thing is not without precedent, when the late Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Congke sat in the city of sorrow, and once the defeat turned into victory, and even went straight to Luoyang and seized the throne. Of course, it was Li Conghou who died by himself, and the young child held the fight, and was confused by the mediocre ministers, and acted in a hurry, and he was defeated. There is no comparison between the two.

However, the princes of the imperial court were obviously a little nervous by Murong Yanchao's defeat. What's more, they don't want to turn this battle into a protracted war, and the treasury simply can't afford to consume it. Moreover, the news of the unfavorable war spread, which was really a stressful test for the big Han.

Of course, in Liu Chengyou's view, the situation is far less dangerous than imagined by the court, and they are scaring themselves. Through the battle report from the front and the private message of Guo Rong, who was on the front line, it can be seen that the situation in Yecheng is basically firmly in the hands of the Han army. Gao Xing Zhou Laocheng is serious, and he is the right person to use him as handsome.

But Murong Yanchao ......

When it comes to Murong Yanchao, above the court, the most embarrassing person is estimated to be the only emperor Liu Zhiyuan himself. He was really a little angry with this younger brother, and he didn't understand his intention to arrange his deputy Gao Xingzhou at all.

Not long ago, he also handed a secret report to Beijing to impeach Gao Xingzhou for supporting the army and asking the imperial court to make preparations as soon as possible. If Liu Zhiyuan is really mediocre and bewitched by it, I am afraid that this country will really last for half a year and go downhill.

However, for Murong Yanchao, he still ignored it, just made people warn him, and at the same time sent an edict to encourage and comfort Gao Xingzhou. The emperor's face, sometimes, is really unreasonable.

In fact, the problem on Yedu's side, in the final analysis, is still a problem of the generals and the arrangement of the imperial court. But after such a toss, the sharpness of the Han soldiers under the city has almost been consumed, and at this point, even if the commander is changed, the problem cannot be solved.

Fortunately, even if the war in Yedu was unfavorable and there was no progress, the support of the imperial court still did not decrease, and a large amount of military supplies from Tokyo were still transported to the north through the canal. At the same time, Liu Zhiyuan did not carry out micro-manipulation on the front line from a distance of hundreds of miles, urging siege operations or something.

No matter how anxious the war is in the front, life in the rear still has to be lived, and no matter how reluctant it is, the Mid-Autumn Festival cannot be ambiguous. Leaning on the railing, he looked into the distance, blew enough cold wind, wiped his reddened nose, and Liu Chengyou returned home.

At this time, the palace of the king of Zhou was busy, the servants opened the Luomen court, decorated the pavilion, and had Liu Chengyou's advice, but after all, it was a festival, and then it was reduced, and the pomp of the palace was always some. The jubilant joy in the house diluted a little of the seriousness on Liu Chengyou's face.

"Your Highness, you're back." Geng's dressed in pale clothes personally welcomed Liu Chengyou into the hall.

As Liu Chengyou's only concubine so far, she is in the mansion as a hostess.

"Let Li Po and the housekeeper do these things, why do you need to do it yourself?" Liu Chengyou said.

"It's okay." Geng's face smiled, and the beautiful Mid-Autumn wave in his eyes almost melted Liu Chengyou.

reached out and gently touched her belly, Liu Chengyou took her hand and entered the flower hall with her.

Probably the previous Taoguang was obscure, the man-making movement, and the hard work, not long ago, Geng was found to be pregnant. This is a major event, and it has special significance for Liu Chengyou and the emperor and queen in the palace. The children in Geng's womb, whether male or female, are the first grandsons of Liu Zhiyuan and Li.

The child is another plus for Liu Chengyou.

The eldest brother Liu Chengyou is much older than Liu Chengyou, twenty-five or sixteen years old, and there is no half-daughter under his knees. He married a wife very early, and there were a few concubines, but there was no one who was pregnant, so I really had to suspect that something was wrong with his body.

And Geng's pregnancy caused this problem even more recently. Then, the discussion of the heir broke out again, but this time, some smart people thought of a good way to "get the best of both worlds", and Liu Zhiyuan set the alliance system, the inheritance of the throne, and the brother and brother.

It sounds like a good idea, which not only perfectly resolves the dispute over the storage position that is still continuing, maintains the stability of the country, but also avoids the suspicion of the lord and the country and the instability of the country......

However, if you think a little deeper, you will know how unreliable it is. Liu Zhiyuan passed on Liu Chengxun, Liu Chengxun passed on Liu Chengyou, Liu Chengyou passed on Liu Chengxun? Who does Liu Chengxun pass on?

can't stand scrutiny at all, under normal circumstances, brother to brother, is definitely the way to take trouble. Hunan's Ma Chu did just that, with a living example in front of him, and then came up with an allusion to the "five horses fighting for the groove". Ma Xifan died in June, and now the two brothers Ma Xiguang and Ma Xixu have met each other.

The ministers who wrote this article into the ancestral system are either stupid or have ulterior motives and should be killed.

On the hall, there are also colorful heads, and autumn flowers are arranged, which is particularly elegant. Sitting down, Geng took a plate of pastries from the handmaiden's handmaiden, cleaned his hands from the bowl, picked up a piece, and fed it to Liu Chengyou's mouth: "Erlang, this is a newly made osmanthus cake, you can taste it." ”

Liu Chengyou glanced at it, square, bright yellow and bright, looking very good, exuding a crispy fragrance, not big, one bite can be contained.

"How?"

"Not bad."

Although Liu Chengyou's reaction was not positive enough, it was recognized, and Geng's smile unfolded, and his willow eyebrows bent slightly.

"Prepare to prepare, come with me into the palace for a banquet tonight." After resting for a moment and taking a sip of water, Liu Chengyou said to Geng.

"Yes!" On the jade surface, the color is overflowing.

Seeing Li Chongju, who was supporting the servants of the palace in the court, Liu Chengyou thought of something and called him to ask: "Have all the things been sent to the palaces?" ”

"According to your command, at the time of twelve, it has already arrived." Li Chongju bowed and replied.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, this human exchange is inevitable. Previously, Liu Chengyou ordered people to buy dozens of gift boxes and send them to the courtiers' mansions close to Liu Chengyou, of course, the most important thing is his old department. Gifts are not valuables, they are seasonal fruits and products, and they are delivered at will, and they are not afraid of what others say.

In the evening, after some cleaning, Liu Chengyou carried Geng's family into the palace for a banquet. In the palace, it is also full of lights, but only for the Renming Palace. Due to the difficulty of state affairs, at Li's suggestion, there was no big operation, but only called Liu Chengxun and the brothers to have a family banquet. For the minister of civil and military affairs, he issued an edict to encourage him, and rewarded some autumn food from the palace.

To be reasonable, Liu Zhiyuan, the emperor, has done a very mediocre job, maybe Yu Min has not yet had kindness, but he is quite self-disciplined, and there is basically no extravagant behavior. In terms of governance, he is also diligent, however, in his hands, this big Han country is still like a giant with feet of clay, and it is difficult to move forward.

In the final analysis, it is still a matter of employing people, and Liu Zhiyuan is not active in streamlining administration and eliminating malaise.

And in the court, the generals of the "Hedong Department" are constantly fighting. In this Mid-Autumn Festival, the emperor's family is celebrating the festival in a simple way, and many of the ministers outside are "happy to welcome the festival", calling friends and companions, drinking and playing in the house, so lively. Especially Su Fengji and Shi Hongzhao.

It is a family banquet, Liu Zhiyuan and his wife, Liu Chengxun's three brothers, plus the only daughter Princess Yongning and her husband Song Yanwu, and counting Liu Chengyun's adopted son, there are nine people in total.

Geng was dressed in a life dress, and since he became pregnant, he was named the Lady of the Jin Kingdom by Liu Zhiyuan. Painted with light makeup, a little cramped, and Liu Chengyou's sister-in-law and sister were called by the Li family to talk about family life. Mother is more precious than son, and the Geng family and the Li family are obviously very concerned, and they keep telling each other in private words.

As for Liu Chengxun's brothers, they gathered together and drank and chatted. Liu Chengxun's body seems to have almost recovered, at least from the outside, he can't see it, but he has to cough twice from time to time.

Until Liu Zhiyuan arrived, he was obviously in a bad mood recently, but he also showed a smile, didn't say much, just said: "The state affairs are restless, everything is simple, don't be bitter." ”

"Don't dare."

"It's been a long time since we've been together like this." Lee sighed.

When the family is together, they don't deliberately talk about any palace rules, they don't have so many constraints, just like ordinary people, they feel the warm atmosphere between relatives when they chat.

Two palace people, together to bring a piece of cake, the cake is like a full moon, called "small cake", in fact, it is a moon cake. The small cake is not small, Li personally handles it, the family eats it separately, the taste is not too special, and the food is the rhyme and atmosphere.

After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere was completely opened, and the words began to be more, and Liu Chengyou's expression was much richer than usual.

Liu Chengxun was a little anxious to drink, and his sister-in-law sat beside him and persuaded him in a low voice, but she couldn't persuade her. The sister-in-law is not a peerless beauty, she comes from a small family, but she has a gentle temperament, is virtuous, and has a good heart.

Probably feeling something, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but persuade Liu Chengxun: "Big brother, drink less." ”

Liu Chengxun also showed a smile at Liu Chengyou and waved his hand: "It's okay, it's a holiday today, happy." Erlang, I salute you for my brother......"

Liu Chengxun has been holding back things in his heart these days, and the matter of his heirs is very sad.

Liu Chengyou echoed and drank it all. The wine is freshly opened and aged, with a mellow taste and a slight sweetness.

wiped his flushed face, and Liu Chengyou took the initiative to pay tribute to his brother-in-law Song Yanwu. Liu Chengxun's kid was let go, and he actually drank with Liu Chengyun, and after a few glasses, he got drunk and leaned on his adoptive brother. The atmosphere of the banquet is always joyful. Liu Zhiyuan looked at all this, and his mentality was completely calm.

In the middle of the night, the city of Tokyo is still full of sparkling fires, whether it is the nobles of the high gate or the ordinary people, basically gather together to admire the moon and chat and comfort each other. The sound of silk and sheng is endless, and the people have heard it for a long time, and the sound of children playing in the lu.

No matter how hard the days are, it's tomorrow......