Chapter 2: The Upper Temple
The next day, in the early dynasty, on the Qianning Palace, Emperor Sima Yan of the Jin Yuan Dynasty argued with the various civil and military ministers, but he frowned, and he had been on the throne for less than half a year, and the court situation was turbulent. The general really didn't know who to send. The generals of the DPRK and China are either incompetent or old.
Chang Wu, the commander of this Biao cavalry battalion, is the favorite general of the third brother Prince Ning, Sun Wenyang, the deputy marshal of the Praetorian Guard, is the person of the fourth brother Prince Tai, and Zheng Jie, the son of the mighty Marquis, Tian Yuan, the prince of Anguo, is incapable and has no experience in marching and fighting, but they are the henchmen who support their ascension to the throne. To be sure, he leaned more towards them, hoping that they would lead the army. But it is a matter of family affairs, it is like child's play, and he can't let someone with no experience in leading troops lead the army. Chang Wu and Sun Wenyang have experience and ability, and they are suitable candidates, but he is afraid that once they have military power, if there is a rebellion, the country will not be a country. In any case, Liao is risky.
And although King Wushun has a broken left arm, he is the best candidate in terms of qualifications and ability, but he commands the forest army and defends the safety of Kyoto, and he must not leave.
Once King Wushun goes on the expedition, Prince Ning and Prince Tai will definitely move, and when Kyoto is safe, who will suppress it, they can't help but be in a dilemma and hesitate.
At this time, a eunuch stepped forward and said, "Enlighten the saint, the old lady of the Zhenguo Mansion asks to go to the temple." ”
The old lady wore a first-class court dress, holding the dragon head crutch given by the emperor, walked up to the hall, and pointed the dragon head crutch at three o'clock, because the dragon head crutch was the first emperor to thank the old man for saving the car, and gave the court to avoid kneeling and bowing, the old lady bowed and bowed and said, "Long live the courtiers, long live the emperor." ”
Sima Yan waved his sleeves and said, "The old lady is invited to give the rabbit ceremony, the old lady is old and is not recuperating in the house, what is the matter with the court?"
The old lady said with a slight sadness, "The old woman's son is seriously injured, and the life and death of her grandson are uncertain, and her whereabouts are unknown, so I am a little anxious, I don't know that the emperor is going to send that general to the battle, so I can bring some medicine." The old lady didn't say anything, nor did she rush it, but she just stopped there.
Sima Yan said with a sad face, "The old lady doesn't know, the court and the central government have not yet made a decision, and the four generals don't give in to each other, I am very embarrassed, I don't know if the old lady has a high opinion." ”
The old lady solemnly bowed and said, "I don't dare to take it seriously, since there is no decision, the old woman also recommends one person for the emperor's reference." ”
When Sima Yan heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Who is recommended by the old lady, you might as well listen to it." ”
The old lady said with a serious face: "The old woman's granddaughter, Mao Lingfeng, can lead the troops to the battle." ”
As soon as these words came out, the ministers were in an uproar, and all their eyes swept to Prime Minister Xie Tao and his son, and Xie Wenjun was also shocked, how could this be.
Sima Yan was also stunned and said, "Mao Lingfeng." ”
Prince Ning snorted coldly and said, "A yellow-haired girl, how dare you lead Luo to fight." ”
Prince Tai also chimed in, "Yes, a woman, how can she lead troops to fight." ”
The old lady raised her eyebrows, and her face was angry, "The prince's words are also bad, the ancient merchants have martial arts women who are good at fighting for their husbands and defending their territories for their husbands." Later, Hua Mulan joined the army for her father, made meritorious contributions, and became a beautiful talk through the ages. Women lead soldiers, there is a precedent in ancient times, why not. My granddaughter's swordsmanship is superb, the art of war is strategic, and she rides and shoots a bow horse, and she is not inferior to a man. The old woman thinks that my granddaughter will be able to take on this important task and return triumphantly. ”
Prince Ning chuckled, "Flower fists embroidered legs, flashy and vulnerable." ”
When the old lady heard this, she was furious and said, "Your Majesty, the old woman and granddaughter are capable, the old woman is clear, when the old grandfather was alive, he often lamented that he was a daughter, and if he was a man, he would be a marquis. It is a matter of national security, and the old woman does not dare to speak falsely. Adults don't believe it, hearing is false, seeing is believing, who is strong and who is weak, you can know by comparison. Since the emperor and the princes don't believe it, it is better to compete in the school field, and the winner will hang the seal and go to the battle, so good. ”
When Sima Xing heard this, he also felt that it was not a way to continue arguing. If Mao Lingfeng can really win, he is a good candidate. Not to mention that Zhenguo Gong is a loyal minister, Mao Lingfeng and the queen are close friends, like sisters. At the very least, the plan of Naning and Prince Tai to compete for military power fell through. Thinking of this, he groaned and asked, "Old lady, didn't Mao Lingfeng get married the day after tomorrow?" If he wins, what will happen to the wedding? And Mao Lingfeng has no experience in leading the army, how can it be done. ”
The old lady smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, Feng'er led five thousand elite soldiers at the age of thirteen to attack Tianzhou at night and capture the city in one fell swoop, only losing less than 300 people. It's just because my son doesn't want her to go into battle to kill the enemy, so it's so hard, so in the name of Grandpa Guo's serious illness, he returned to the capital, and only hoped to choose a good fate, husband and children, and spend his life in peace. How can I not fulfill people's wishes, yesterday a war report, Feng'er's girl knelt in front of the hall, asking to lead the troops to the battle, if not, she would go alone. The old woman was helpless, and in the spirit of being virtuous and not avoiding relatives, she went to the palace and asked the emperor to answer.
"As for family affairs, Feng'er personally promised that if she lost, she would rest thinking about going to the battlefield, and she was willing to teach her husband and children at home. If you are lucky enough to win, then of course, the state affairs are the priority, and the wedding date is canceled. I think that the Prime Minister, Xinke Zhuangyuan will not be ignorant of the importance of the matter, and will not ignore the people of the world for the sake of family affairs. ”
Xie and Xie Wenjun glanced at each other, smiled bitterly, and said in their hearts, "A big hat is pressed down, can we say no?" ”
Sima Yan saw it in his eyes and smiled slightly, "If the Qing family doesn't speak, I should have agreed." ”