Chapter 54: Returning in Victory

"Wei Qing stepped forward to listen to the seal!" In this battle, the Han army not only defeated the Huns' Lou Fu King and Aries King, but also captured thousands of enemy soldiers alive, seized more than one million livestock, and formed a complete control of Henan.

"Chen Weiqing is here!" Although Wei Qing was dusty, he didn't see a trace of fatigue, and he was full of armor and walked out of the ranks.

"I heard that you used the tactics of roundabout flank attacks, and after the troops came out of the clouds, they bypassed the Xiongnu and quickly occupied Gaoque, blocking the contact between the king of Loulan, the king of Aries and Shan Yuting, and then the flying soldiers went south into Longxi to form an encirclement of Lou and Bai Erwang, captured thousands of enemy soldiers alive, and formed a control posture over the land of Heshuo.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wei Qing replied respectfully.

"Su Jian and Zhang Cigong have meritorious service as captains from General Wei, and they have been named Marquis of Pingling and Marquis of Antou. 1,100 households, 100 gold. ”

Su Jian and Zhang Cigong, who cooperated with Wei Qing to fight, were rewarded by the imperial court, and naturally they couldn't help but be overjoyed, and they both kowtowed and thanked them.

"Xue Ze!" Liu Chelong's eyes swept and shouted majestically.

"Chen Xue Ze is here." Prime Minister Xue Ze came out of the queue with a wat board in his hand and bowed in response.

"The Hetao area is fertile and the terrain is dangerous, and the Huns are eyeing it, and the construction of Shuofang City cannot be delayed. I plan to settle in Shuofang and Wuyuan counties, and relocate 100,000 disaster victims to settle in the border area, first, to solve the problem of disaster victims left over from the floods in previous years, and second, to immigrate to the border area, which can not only strengthen the border defense of our Han Dynasty but also supply the imperial court with military rations for border warfare on the spot. ”

Xue Ze agreed, and Liu Che said: "The border fortress and the fortifications along the river built by Meng Tian in the Qin period ordered the place to be repaired too well, so that the border defense can have a stable day." ”

"No!" Xue Ze said, "Your Majesty Shengming! ”

"This time the army returned victorious, raising the prestige of my Han country, I am very relieved!" Liu Che got up and said, "Since the siege of Gaozu Baideng, our dynasty has been at peace with the Xiongnu for more than 70 years, and there are countless cloths, grains, and gold for tribute, but how can there ever be real peace on the border? But now the victory of Longcheng, take Heshuo and capture the Hun king, the Huns' momentum is no longer comparable to the past, I plan to cancel the Huns and pro-strategy, from now on, those who commit my strong Han will be punished even if they are far away! ”

Baiguan leaned over and congratulated: "Your Majesty Shengming! ”

Liu Che stopped, looked at the hundreds of officials in the Weiyang Palace, and said loudly: "To be my courtier, Wen must be able to govern the country, and the military must be able to secure the country, and those who are incompetent and incompetent will never be able to stand in my court!" ”

Some people were sweating and some people were excited, and the civil and military officials responded in unison: "No! ”

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On the bustling streets of Chang'an, the little yellow gate in the palace held the holy decree in his hand, and quickly ran to the Guannei Hou Mansion in the Beique Jiadi District, "Your Majesty has a decree, Guannei Hou Wei Qinghe Shuo is victorious, Feng Changping Hou, Jiaofang Hall rewards the family banquet, Mrs. Xiao Tianlan goes with the order, Wei Junru, Wei Shao'er, Huo Quai, and Jiaofang Hall drink banquet!" ”

"Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty! Wei Shao'er said happily, "Tianlan, did you hear that?" Wei Qingheshuo won a great victory and was named the Marquis of Changping! ”

"I heard it, I heard it!" Xiao Tianlan's tears were still in her eyes, and she couldn't stop nodding her head, rejoicing, "Wei Qing is back!" He's back! ”

"Tianlan, you finally waited for Wei Qing!" Wei Junru said movingly, "Let's go, let's enter the palace together!" ”

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Thousands of palace lamps in the Jiaofang Palace, illuminate the palace as bright as day, the bottle is inserted with the stamen of evergreen, the incense of the wood is burned, the red carpet is paved, and the sheng drum is melodious. Wei Zifu was chatting and laughing with Wei Qing in a low voice, and Cai Xi stepped forward and said, "Queen, the three ladies have entered the palace!" ”

"Where?" Wei Qing couldn't help blurting out when he heard this, changing his calm appearance in the past.

Cai Xi replied: "When the slaves and maids came, they had just entered the North Palace Gate, and now they are coming to the Jiaofang Palace. ”

Wei Qing immediately got up and saluted Wei Zifu: "Sister, Wei Qing goes first." ”

"Good!" Wei Zifu smiled and groaned, "Go quickly!" ”

In the Weiyang Palace, there are heavy arches and carved beams and paintings, and the scenery is everywhere in the painting, Xiao Tianlan turns a blind eye, and only knows that the palace maid who is holding the child in his arms and follows the guide of the way. It was not the first time she had come to Jiaofangdian, but at the moment the nervous and expectant mood was so gushing out, she only hoped to see him earlier, earlier, the one who had been separated for almost a year and had become a father.

"Tianlan!" A call sounded in his ears, and Xiao Tianlan's whole person froze in place, was it him? Looking up, I saw a familiar figure approaching quickly, the familiar silhouette, the familiar footsteps getting closer and closer, who else but Wei Qing?

"Wei Qing!" Xiao Tianlan cried with joy, "You're really back!" ”

Wei Qing approached and hugged Xiao Tianlan, rubbing and whispering: "Tianlan, I'm back!" ”

Wei Junru and Wei Shao'er also had tears in their eyes, and couldn't help but say: "Qing'er, it's good for you to come back!" It's good to be back! ”

Wei Qing said movingly: "The two sisters took care of Tianlan's mother and son for me, and the queen sent a messenger to tell Wei Qing, and Wei Qing was grateful!" ”

Wei Junru said: "Where does my brother say, we should take care of each other as a family, look at your child!" ”

"Wow..."The child was asleep in Xiao Tianlan's arms, and a sound of talking woke him up, and he couldn't help crying, crystal tears dripped down the tender little face to his mouth, looking at the little man in front of him, Wei Qing had mixed feelings, and couldn't help but hug the child and coax it gently, reaching out to carefully wipe the teardrops from the child's mouth, and his face was completely caring and loving, "Child, I'm back for my father!" With that, he hugged his chest tightly and pressed his face to it for a long time.

"Eldest sister, second sister, Tianlan, go sick." Wei Zifu approached, looking at the reunion in front of him after a long absence, although there were tears in his eyes, he was happy in his heart.

"See the Queen!" Everyone was about to salute, but Wei Zifu hurriedly said: "Hurry up and excuse yourself!" ”

Wei Qing couldn't help but say, "Sister, why did you come out too?" ”

Wei Zifu smiled: "You are in a hurry to see them, I can't sit still." Everyone laughed, "Your Majesty has arrived!" As soon as the voice fell, I saw Liu Che walking down the corridor with a smile.

Everyone bowed down to salute when they saw the emperor coming, and Liu Che smiled and said, "Let's all be even!" Today is a family feast, no need to be polite! ”

"Empress, how do you let my heroes and their families talk to each other under the corridor?" Liu Che looked at Wei Zifu and said with a smile.

Wei Zifu said with a smile: "The concubines are letting them enter the Jiaofang Palace, and Your Majesty will arrive." ”

"Let's go!" Liu Che smiled kindly at everyone, "Enter the hall with me!" ”

The delicacies in the Jiaofang Palace, the elixir and jade drink, accompanied by singing and dancing, make people feel excited. Liu Che held the jade bottle in his hand and said: "Wei Qing, this time you will go out to recover Heshuo for me, raise the prestige of my Han country, today's family banquet I will celebrate your achievements and wash the dust, come, sink!" ”

Wei Qing raised his bottle and replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Drain! ”

Putting down the wine bottle, Liu Che smiled at everyone: "Today's family banquet, you don't have to be formal, drink happily!" Before the words fell, the palace people came to report: "Your Majesty, the queen, the eldest princess is here." ”

Wei Zifu was stunned, and saw Liu Jue walk into the hall, and bowed and said, "Erchen has seen his father and his mother." ”

"Jue'er, why are you here?" Wei Zifu was surprised.

"The son heard that his uncle was triumphant, and the father set up a family banquet to celebrate his uncle's success, and the son wanted to share this grace."

"Hahaha!" Liu Che said with a smile, "Since Jue'er is here, give me a seat!" ”

"Thank you, Father!" Liu Jue smiled, bowed to everyone, and then looked at Huo Quzhi and winked and smiled, Huo Quzhi also smiled slightly, the joy was tacit, and Liu Chewang's heart couldn't help but float a little strange.

"Wei Qing, Tianlan gave birth to a child for you, and is still waiting for you to choose a name, now that you have returned victorious, it is time to choose a good name for the child." Wei Zifu looked at Wei Qing and said with a smile.

"That's what my sister said." Wei Qing nodded, looked at the child in Xiao Tianlan's arms and said affectionately: "I have already thought of the name, I hope that the child will be honest and resolute in the future, and take the word as his name, Wei Ling." ”

"Integrity and fortitude, Wei Yan, good name!" Liu Che praised his head, "He will also be as resolute and resolute as his father, calm and loyal!" ”

"Your Majesty has a good reputation, Wei Qing is ashamed!" Wei Qing bowed his head and said, "The two sisters have repeatedly delayed His Majesty's marriage because of Wei Qing, this is Wei Qing's fault, please condemn Your Majesty!" ”

Liu Che said with a smile: "Aiqing forgot his home because of the country, I respect it." The Wei family loves each other and is envious. Now that you have returned, I have ordered Gongsun He and Chen Zhang to get married in a few days, what are you guilty of? ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wei Qing said gratefully. "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wei Junru and Wei Shao'er also stood up and thanked them.

"Hahahaha!" Liu Che raised the bottle and said with a smile, "Today in the queen's Jiaofang Palace, there is the Marquis of Changping outside to guard the territory for me, and the queen is the palace room for my tranquility. ”

"!" Everyone was drinking freely, and although Wei Zifu looked at his relatives and husband around him, he was happy, but when he saw Liu Jue and Huo Quai's eyebrows, he couldn't help but be secretly worried.

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"Your Majesty, the little prince Hong'er is approaching, and the preparations for the joy of the little prince have been sent to the Shaofu, please show your majesty." The bronze lamp in the Jiaofang Hall swayed slightly, and Wei Zifu presented the wooden slip sent by Shaofu to Liu Che for a look.

Liu Che took a look, then frowned and said: "I went to Changle Palace just now, and since the weather turned cool, my mother's old illness has attacked, and my health has been bad these days. During the illness of the Queen Mother, all the banquets and joys in the palace were simplified, and I saw that Hong'er Miyue was also simplified, in order to show my filial piety to the Queen Mother. ”

Wei Zifu bowed slightly, and responded: "No! ”

"I heard from the queen mother, you went to Changle Palace every day to take care of you, and you worked hard!" Liu Che took Wei Zifu and said gently.

Wei Zifu shook his head slightly, looked at Liu Che and said softly: "This is the duty of the concubine, why is it hard?" ”

"Zifu..."Liu Che gently hugged Wei Zifu, and said in a warm voice: "I have you to take care of my harem, I can rest assured." ”

Wei Zifu snuggled on Liu Che's chest and said lightly: "How fortunate it is for the concubine to serve His Majesty and the Queen Mother. And because His Majesty is so compassionate, the concubine is already satisfied. ”

"Zifu..."Stroking Wei Zifu's long satin hair, Liu Che seemed to recall a lot of the past, "I still remember the first time I hugged you like this, it was in my sister's Pingyang Hou Mansion, how I longed to be able to hug you like this every day!" ”

"After all these years, Your Majesty is tired of it?" Wei Zifu smiled unconsciously.

"How so?" Liu Che bent down, put his chin against Wei Zifu and said with a smile: "I will hold you for ten years, twenty years, thirty years, until I can't hold you!" ”

When Wei Zifu heard that two red clouds flew up his cheeks, his heart was extremely warm, and he said for a long time: "Your Majesty, do you remember the relationship between Princess Pingyang, Jue'er and Xiang'er?" ”

"Of course I remember." Liu Che was surprised and said, "Why did the queen mention this? ”

Wei Zifu said softly: "Your Majesty mentioned the Pingyang Marquis Mansion, the concubine couldn't help but think of this matter, and now Jue'er is also two out of ten, since he has made a family affair with the princess in the morning, His Majesty will also plan for Jue'er." ”

"What the queen said is very true." Liu Che nodded and sighed lightly, "I don't realize that my Jue'er is so big, the streamer is fleeting, and I am old!" ”

"Your Majesty is in the prime of life, why should he be old?" Wei Zifu said with a smile, "The concubine will discuss with the princess about Nacai in a few days." ”

"Okay." Liu Che said, "Everything is arranged by you." ”