In the third year of Xianqing (658 AD), the first day of the lunar month, three quarters of the hour.

Wu Kang held his cheeks in his hands, sat behind the desk, looked at the documents in front of him, and felt that he had nothing to love. When Taimiao was a prisoner, he was pit by Li Jiukeng and illegally detained by Mei Niang, and it was already the sixth day. Every day, there is wine and meat, and there are people to chat with, but there is no freedom, and the doors and windows are all locked.

What's even more unfortunate is that since I came here, she has never appeared, leaving me behind. I don't know what to think, how to clean me up, give me a happy word, don't hang people's appetites. The mood was inexplicably irritable, and I felt that I spoiled her too much, and I kicked my nose in the face.

The door knocked gently, and paper was stuffed into the crack of the door, and Chu Shenke's greeting: Big man, you are okay, the queen asked me to visit and send you information to relieve your fatigue. All the things you have commanded have been done, and the spiritual positions of the brethren have been carved.

Looking at the lattice for a long time, I couldn't help but sigh, walked to the door, and said lightly. Returned to the Taishi chair, lifted Erlang's legs, put the materials on the desk, and said in a weird manner: "The two or five couples who hit the street, Nai Weng is in a bad mood, hurry up and get out of here." ”

About half a minute later, another voice came: Don't worry about the house, Madame and Trouble are fine, knowing that you are safe and sound. Madame knows that you are injured, and seems to be very angry, and yesterday entrusted the queen to clean you up properly.

Damn hit the street, Wu Kang was furious and picked up the fluorite paperweight. After hesitating for a moment, he put it down, thought for a while, and said, "You go and tell your wife that all the jewels in the house will be replaced with gold and silver." Tell Qian Shun and Heirang to divide it among all the brothers, and let them go home. ”

After a short silence, Chu Shenke sighed: Around the time of the day before yesterday, according to the queen's orders, one hundred and eight pearls were handed over to Pinglang and Qian Shun. At four o'clock yesterday, Pinglang and his brothers had already set off for Wuzhou. Condolences to the families of the dead, pick up the wives and children of the brothers, all moved to the capital, and the queen settled them.

Wu Kang was stunned for a long time, and pulled out a deep wry smile, don't look at her fiercely, it's really good to me. sighed silently, and whispered softly: "You go back, thank her on my behalf, prepare a carving knife by the way, and I will make a name for the brothers." ”

Chu Shenke promised, with steady and powerful steps, and disappeared outside the courtyard gate. Wu Kang was stunned for a long time, picked up the materials on the desk, and read them word by word. Mei Niang was very caring, knew what I wanted, and quietly arranged for the brothers. I also know my interest in writing this year's events, including the demotion of Li Yifu.

In June this year, Cheng Mingzhen and Xue Rengui attacked Goguryeo, captured Chifeng Town, and annihilated more than 400 enemies. Goguryeo's general Doufang Lou, commanding 30,000 cavalry infantry, confronted the Tang Heavenly Army. Cheng Mingzhen led the Khitan soldiers and defeated Doufang Lou again, annihilating 2,500 enemies.

Although it is a small victory, it can be inspiring, as if in the fifth year of Xianqing, the imperial court launched a war to destroy the country. Wu Kang made up his mind, did everything possible to please Mei Niang, and joined the war with Su Dingfang. Soldiers approaching Pyongyang City and destroying Goguryeo is a long-cherished wish in this life.

Li Yifu and Du Zhenglun, before Zhaoling was taken prisoner, both degraded out of Chang'an. Li Yifu degraded Puzhou Thorn History (Suining City, Sichuan Province), Du Zhenglun degraded Hengzhou Thorn History (Nanning City, Guangxi Province), and Li Youyi was exiled to Fengzhou (northwest of Hanoi City, Vietnam).

From the place where they were degraded, it can be seen that in Li Jiu's heart, their relatives are close and close. Li Yifu, who died, seemed to have just been promoted to Zhongshu Ling in March last year, inspecting the imperial historian, the prince's guest and the prince of Hejian County, and Li Jiu also repaired his mansion.

It's a pity that the emperor's holy family fueled his greed, his wife, children and sons-in-law, and sold his official beard and lordship on a large scale. Wu Kang was very puzzled, a year's salary was enough to eat for two lifetimes, why should he be corrupt. In Datang, where materials are scarce, even if there are mountains of gold and silver, they can't buy sports cars or play female stars.

Du Zhenglun couldn't figure it out, relying on his old qualifications, he didn't like Lao Li, and he looked for trouble again and again. Lao Li Sheng's family is long, so naturally he won't bird him, and the two have a lot of grievances. Lao Du held a grudge and teamed up with Li Youyi, a Chinese scholar, to plot to get rid of Li Yifu.

Later, the matter was revealed, and the two sides insisted on their own words and fought with words in front of Li Jiu. Li Jiuzheng was preparing to sacrifice prisoners in Zhaoling, but he was disgusted by them, and each of them hit fifty boards, and all of them were demoted out of the capital on the grounds of "discord among ministers". The most unlucky Li Youyi was directly exiled to Vietnam and went with Chu Suiliang.

After complaining, put down the information, lay out the blank paper, and ponder. After brewing for a long time, the pen walked the dragon and snake, and drew a distorted territory map. Just three days ago, the imperial court was divided into ten Western Turkic departments, and set up the Kunling Metropolitan Protectorate and the Mengchi Metropolitan Protectorate, all of which were subordinate to the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate.

With the Wulu tribes, including Gelulu and Shatuo, etc., they placed the Kunling capital protectorate and ruled in Tingzhou. Awarded Ashina Mi Shot, the general of the left guard, concurrently served as the protector of Kunling, and was the deceased khan of the former Xingxing. The Wukang marked area is about from the north of Xinjiang to the southeast of Lake Balkhash.

With five crossbows, he lost his part, set up the Mengchi Capital Protectorate, and governed the city of Broken Leaves. Awarded Ashina Buzhen, the general of the right guard, concurrently served as the protector of Mengchi, and was crowned the Khan of the past. Due to the rise of the Great Food, Tocharian and other countries in the west, in order to ensure their own safety, have taken refuge in the Tang Dynasty.

The Wukang marked area, with jurisdiction over the Chu River from Central Asia to the Aral Sea region in the west. This is probably the first or only time that China has extended its territory to the Aral Sea. Throwing away the pen in his hand and looking at the Anxi Protectorate, the excitement was hard to suppress. In this battle, I can do my best in this battle, and I have no regrets in this life.

A light cough sounded at the door, and following the prestige, the pen fell suddenly, and the scalp was numb. I don't know when the door opened, Mei Niang was wearing men's clothes, standing alone outside the threshold. Her willow eyebrows frowned, her eyebrows mixed with melancholy, and she looked terrible.

She looked at her stupid little brother, sighed softly helplessly, and said lightly, "Follow me." Walking in the courtyard, Mei Niang stopped, and her tone was quite helpless: "On the first day of the last month, the opening of the palace was with the three divisions, and the Duke of Hubei was Chi Jingde. ”

Wu Kang hesitated for a few breaths, and quickly calculated in his mind, the first day of the first month of last month was Gengchen Day, and Jiachen Day was twenty-five, which was the day of the Taimiao Prisoner. Searching his mind carefully, the door god Chi Jingde seemed to be seventy-three years old. once beat Li Daozong, was frightened and faded out of the military and politics, which can be regarded as a good death. Thinking of this, he whispered, "You went to the funeral, so you only came today?" ”

Mei Niang nodded, shook her head again, and said, "Tai Shi Ling sent someone to inform him that the new general star will rise, and the veteran star will fall." At the turn of the old and the new, the heavens and the earth produce evil spirits, and it is recommended to lock you up. Taishi Ling is clever, I believe his words, so I wronged Kanglang. ”

Feudal superstition, damn Li Chunfeng, he is a pit again. When the two came to the outside of the hospital, Wu Kang lifted the curtain and helped her step on the stool to get into the car. There were only two coachmen, no servants, and no transportation. After hesitating for a few seconds, he picked up a stool and jumped into the car, and sat against the curtain on the right.

Before she could speak, Mei Niang handed over the envelope, and Wu Kang opened it and read it silently. Chu Suiliang's love letter, before he was demoted to Aizhou, Vietnam, wrote a letter of plea to Li Jiu. told his own merits, including assisting Gaozu and Taizong, and resolutely supporting Li Jiu's ascension.

After reading and putting away the article, she said tentatively: "Mei Niang is in a bad mood, is it the sage who changed her mind and let Chu Suiliang enter Beijing?" It stands to reason that it is impossible, the sage is eloquent and strategic, and he will not let his political opponent Lao Chu return to the dynasty because of a few nonsense. ”

Mei Niang sneered, her face softened a little, and her words were still cold: "There will never be a chance, in mid-September this year, he died of illness in Aizhou." I'm in a bad mood, not because of you, but because of him. Suddenly he died of illness, not killed by me, it was really cheap for him. ”

Wu Kang was dumbfounded, he had to send someone to kill him to relieve his hatred, the most poisonous woman's heart. The cold wind was swishing in the car, Mei Niang suddenly shook her head, and said to herself: "You can't cheap him, the saint has agreed to cut him the duke of Henan County." His two sons have been exiled to Aizhou, and the time is almost up. ”

Feeling the strong murderous aura, his scalp was numb again, his feet were tangled for two minutes, and he carefully persuaded: "At the beginning, he jumped out to be a demon and almost strangled the abolished Wang Liwu, you hate him to the bone, I can understand it." But Mei Niang, there is a debtor and a debtor, and it is really bad to harm the family. ”

The sixth sense of warning, caught off guard, the right ear was tightened, and the teeth grinned in pain. Mei Niang's apricot eyes widened, and she hated iron and steel: "He almost ruined my life, and you still help him speak, do you want to be angry with me?" To tell you the truth, I won't let them go, I'm going to kill them. ”

This is cutting the grass and eradicating the roots, Wu Kang was frightened and quickly covered her mouth. Lifting the curtains of the car, seeing that there was no one around, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "What nonsense, just think about it in your heart, don't shout it." I'm afraid that others don't know, oops..."

Quickly let go of her hand, this royal sister is too ruthless, and the deep tooth marks are very clear. Mei Niang snorted coldly, and her words were chiseled: "If the words just now came from someone else's mouth, I would hate him and even kill him." But I don't hold a grudge against you, and I won't hurt you, I will only beat you. ”

Flattered, Wu Kang spread his hands and recalled Who's Who. After being silent for a long time, he made up his mind to repay the favor: "His two sons, one is called Chu Yanfu and the other is Chu Yanchong. I sent Qian Shun to Aizhou, you don't care anymore, you feel the glory, and I will carry the dirty sins. ”

Mei Niang was complacent, gently stroked Wu Kang's back hand, and stroked the tooth marks on the palm of her hand: "I know that only Kang Lang will always be towards me." Don't feel wronged, I will give you high-ranking officials and give you glory and wealth. All the women in the world, except for me, as long as you like it, I will give it to you. ”

It's quite a generous welfare, Wu Kang smiled weirdly: "There's nothing wronged, it's just a broken jar." At the age of seventeen, he killed people on the battlefield, and at the age of eighteen, he killed 3,000 prisoners of war. To this day, I am burdened with thousands of lives, and I don't care about carrying a few more. ”

After a short silence, Mei Niang said softly: "Don't go out with the army anymore, with my current status, you can sit back and enjoy it." Of the six men of the samurai family, two have died, and three regard me as an enemy. There is only one that is dead set on me, and I don't want to lose you. ”

also let me eat soft rice, Wu Kang couldn't cry or laugh, and said half-truthfully: "When I fell into Wuzhou, I accidentally saved Cui Wu and was favored by Xiaoqing." Relying on her relationship, she became a military member in Wuzhou, but was looked down upon by her colleagues. said bad things about me behind my back, saying that I relied on women to be officials, and I was a soft eater. ”

Mei Niang scoffed: "Those people are jealous, Kang Lang went from joining the military to being promoted to the history of Wuzhou Assassin, all of which are real credits." At that time, I was just Zhaoyi, if you didn't have meritorious service, you wouldn't be able to do the history of Wuzhou Assassination just by recommending Yixuangong. ”

Wu Kang was noncommittal, shook his head slightly and said, "Because you are the queen, I have to work harder, and use my strength and merit to block the mouths of the courtiers." I want to rely on my strength to be a higher official, not nepotism. As you know, I don't read much, and there is no other way out than to kill the enemy on the battlefield. ”

Mei Niang glared again, and Wu Kang hurriedly said: "Don't worry, the last catastrophe that will die will be able to survive in a desperate situation." The minions on the battlefield are not qualified enough to kill Wu Quxing. Li Chunfeng also said that I can live to seventy, but he is half an immortal. ”

Moving out of the gold-lettered signboard, Mei Niang's face softened, and she pondered for a long time and said helplessly: "When you are seventy years old, I will also be eighty-two, and I guess I will go ahead of you." It's okay to continue the expedition, but you have to promise me that you will be a commander on the battlefield and not a pawn. ”

This is a must, Wu Kang nodded again and again, the commander is a dream. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and his face was full of disbelief: "We have five brothers, Yuan Qing and Yuan Shuang, Huailiang of the uncle's family, Weiliang and Huaiyun." Huai Liang went early, the remaining four, who had an accident? ”

Mei Niang made a cold face again, grabbed his collar, and reprimanded viciously: "You remember for me, you are not allowed to call me a brother, they are femme fatales, not our brothers." In late October this year, Wu Yuanqing fell ill and died in Longzhou, while assassinating Shi. ”

Gritting his teeth, Wu Kang was stunned again, what a hatred, what a hate. After struggling for a long time, he said: "If you listen to some words, you may still be angry, but I still have to say it." To stabilize the status of the harem, you need the support of your relatives, and your relatives are your mother's family and uncle's family. ”

Seeing that she wasn't mad, she flickered: "My uncle's Hongnong Yang family is also the valve of Guanlongmen." The queen in their hearts is the daughter of the Yang family, not the niece of the Wu family. The Yang family will not be dedicated, and it is even possible that they will unite with Guan Long to frame you. The only one who can really help is our martial arts family, and the dirty past is not enough to boast. ”

After a few sighs, he gave an example: "There were once two brothers, because of some trivial things, they were strangers for thirty years. Until one day, the eldest brother had a dispute with someone, and the two sides fought. It happened that the second brother passed by and did not stand idly by, but abandoned his previous suspicions and stepped forward to help fight. ”

The carriage was silent and silent for a long time, Mei Niang let go of her collar, shook her head and sighed: "Blood and family affection is thicker than water, my mother's family is closer than my uncle's family, I understand this truth." But you don't know how they beat and insult me all day long, and finally kicked me out of the house. I can tolerate them, but Ah Niang can't tolerate them, so I release the history of thorns. ”

Sure enough, it's still the Yang family, the old witch should be damned, she conspired to squeeze out the martial arts family and forced Mei Niang to reuse the Yang family. Thinking about it carefully, I also feel ridiculous, Longzhou is in Pingwu County, Sichuan. Longzhou, Chongzuo, Guangxi, was set up by the Tang Dynasty eight years after Mei Niang's death.

Longzhou and Haozhou, in Sichuan and Anhui, are all from the history of the three products. At the beginning, I worked hard to achieve the history of Wuzhou Thorn, which is even farther away from Chang'an. Mei Niang is also benevolent to them, not a real exile.

Seeing that Wu Kang understood, Mei Niang was in a good mood, and even joked: "Kang Lang is also his mother's family, much stronger than them, and loyal, why bother to seek the near and far." Don't rely on them, and don't ask for the Yang family, it's enough to have you. ”

The hat was a little big, Wu Kang smiled lightly, and said: "Mei Niang's filial piety is commendable, and she is much better than me." Don't worry, you are my sister-in-law, a troublesome mother-in-law. There are these two layers of relationship, not to mention being a queen, even being an emperor, I will do my best..."

The mouth was blocked by the little hand, Mei Niang changed color, lifted the curtains and looked around, the appearance of a thief's head and brain. Wu Kang feels ridiculous, I'm not untargeted, you will be the emperor. Recognized by the official history, the only female emperor, I want to witness your ascension to the throne.

Help you clear the way, and whoever dares to oppose you, I will kill whomever I want. Let later historians scold me at length: the first minister of the Wutang Dynasty. My life motto, since it has crossed over, it cannot go down in history, and it will be remembered for thousands of years.

Mei Niang was so frightened that she twisted his cheeks with both hands and wanted to tear his mouth apart. Wu Kang was in a lot of pain, so he hurriedly pressed her hands and found the right time to apologize: "I was wrong, sister, I shouldn't have said what I thought." Although it is a big rebellion, it is a heartfelt word. ”

The strength of her cheeks was cut suddenly, Mei Niang rolled her eyes, and changed the topic: "In front of the saint, Su Dingfang praised you for being extremely smart, you can understand the art of war and strategy, and you can draw inferences from one another." So tell me now, where are we going, what are we going to do? ”

Summoning Conan to possess him, Wu Kang said: "You are dressed as a man, and you want to see someone." The carriage went out of Pingkangfang, passed Chongyi and Kaihuafang to the west, and then went all the way south. Based on the speed and time, the distance can be calculated to the vicinity of the Mingde Gate. If it is not bad as expected, it should be to see off the unlucky Li Yifu. ”

The coachman stopped the carriage, the guard made a routine inspection, Mei Niang let go of her hands, and said bitterly: "Li Yifu is ignited by you and promotes the abolition of Wang Liwu, which is our great benefactor." To distinguish grievances, grievances must be repaid, and grievances must be repaid. He is slightly inferior to you in my heart, so you have to respect him. ”

The carriage continued to move forward and left Chang'an City, and Wu Kang nodded in agreement. Mei Niang's grievances and grievances are clear, which makes Li Yifu's official fortune prosperous and favored by Li Jiu. But the grandson was insatiable, and finally annoyed Li Jiu, and was later deposed forever and ended up depressed.

After he died of depression, Mei Niang thought of his goodness, posthumously presented the governor of Yangzhou, and gave 300 households. promoted his youngest son Li Zhan to General Zuo Yulin and took charge of the Northern Ya Forbidden Army. Li Zhan is also a white-eyed wolf, and the four of Zhang Cambodia launched the Shenlong Revolution.

Lifting the curtain and looking around, Mei Niang began to arrange: "After sending Li Yifu, let's go back to your house, Xiaoqing is about to become Wangfu Shi." Your baby girl, I want Daddy every day, I'm dying of headaches. Because of this incident, she was angry with Xian'er, and Xian'er also complained about me. ”

Self-inflicted, Wu Kang is very comfortable, Mei Niang continued: "Tomorrow I will go to the Ministry of Officials to perform my duties, go to the left and right mansions of the left and right leaders, and become a thousand cows." Wait for a while, let's go to the Hundred Beasts Garden, cheer for the tiger head, and bite the stupid lion to death. ”

The lion and tiger fight in the Hundred Beast Garden seems to be very interesting, and Wu Kang is inexplicably excited. However, he soon had a bitter face and said helplessly: "Don't get your hopes up, the tiger head is a South China tiger, and its weight and body are too small, so it is estimated that it will not kill the African lion." If it's a Siberian tiger, or a Bengal tiger, definitely bite it. ”

Mei Niang didn't care, and smiled very naughtily: "It doesn't matter if you win or lose, just take this opportunity to meet my three princes." Especially Li Xian, who is tiger-headed and very likable. There is also Xiao Li Xian, who has never seen you, but he misses his uncle every day. ”

Wu Kang was even more disappointed, and said with a strong spirit: "When Li Hong was a child, he was very afraid of me and was scared to cry twice by me. I guess in his heart, he hates my uncle very much, and he doesn't kiss him. Eh, Wu Meiniang, impulsiveness is the devil, don't move your hands and feet. ”

Mei Niang snorted and withdrew her hand, glared and said: "What nonsense, Li Hong is very well-behaved, has a very good temper, and is filial and smart." Among the three children, I like Li Hong the most. Don't worry, he heard that you killed the enemy on the battlefield and wrote poems to praise him, I will read it to you..."

I don't know how to hear it, Li Hong is only six years old, and he can write poetry, is it better than Luo Bingwang. The carriage slowly stopped, and the coachman outside the curtain reported that he had arrived at the Shili Pavilion. Wu Kang lifted the curtain and looked around, the two carriages stopped on the side of the road, and Li Yifu looked forward to it.

Lao Li saw Mei Niang and trotted to catch up. hugged his fists and bowed to the end, crying loudly: "Du Zhenglun hurt me, the minister was wronged, ask the queen to call the shots." ”

This is also an old drama bone, Wu Kang sneered, shouting injustice at this time, it is useless. jumped out of the carriage to help Mei Niang, hugged his fist to Li Yifu, and said with a pleasant face: "Li Gong must not be sad, the climax and trough alternate, create a beautiful life." If you lose your horse, you won't be able to come back soon. ”

Lao Li couldn't listen to it, and the old tears looked at Mei Niang, wagging his tail and begging for mercy, which made Wu Kang even more disdainful. Mei Niang sighed lightly and said lightly: "What Kang Lang said is what I want to say, it won't be long before you will come back..."