In the fifth year of Yonghui (654 AD), November 22, the winter solstice.

From Haozhou, Huainan Province, to Daoluo Prefecture, Henan Province, the distance is more than 500 kilometers. Wuzhou grain team, the next Yuan Festival to Luoyang, handed over the field to Hanjiacang. There were no dangers along the way, together with the Grand Canal, and the rent payment work was successfully completed. Lin Pinglang led the team back to Wuzhou, and Wukang took thirty security guards to escort the princess of Xincheng to Chang'an.

On the day of the winter solstice, I arrived at the Chunming Gate of Chang'an City, and found countless people, repairing the city wall in full swing. There is a sign at the gate of the city, which roughly means: The construction ahead is closed to traffic. Qian Shun, who went to investigate, brought back the news of Coke: Since the third day of October, the imperial court has hired more than 41,000 people from Yongzhou to build Guo outside Chang'an City.

Yongzhou is one of the nine states, where Chang'an City is located, and later changed to Jingzhao Mansion. Looking at the busy migrant workers, I couldn't help but think of cement, and then sighed helplessly. It has been studied in depth that the only cement that can be made in the Tang Dynasty is pozzolacanic cement. Lime mixed with volcanic ash, cemented gravel made of concrete, hardened high strength, can resist the erosion of fresh water, salt water.

There is lime, but there is no volcanic ash, and there are no volcanic groups. China's six major volcanic groups, either in the three eastern provinces or in Inner Mongolia, are not the territory of the Tang Dynasty. All in all, if you want to make volcanic cement, you must eat the land of the volcanic group, and the Wa Kingdom is the best choice.

It's fun to think of this, a little thorn in history, and he has no right to control the national war. Helplessly, Xincheng opened the carriage curtain and whispered: "Nancheng will definitely not be able to pass, spare Dongcheng." Today happens to be the winter solstice, and the ninth brother wants to lead hundreds of civil and military officials to the southern suburbs to worship the sky. ”

Wu Kang was even more depressed, and they all rushed together, why did they just carry it like this. The altar of Yuanqiu Heaven and Earth, two miles south of Chang'an City, is located in the old campus of Shaanxi Normal University. Two years ago, it was built into the Temple of Heaven Park, and the goddess was visited.

After Li Jiu's sacrifice, he will hold a winter solstice court meeting in the Hanyuan Hall of Daming Palace. Invite civil and military officials, envoys of various embassies, and Tiannan and Haibei Kan Dashan. Thousands of officials look at Chang'an, and all countries worship Hanyuan, which is the winter solstice court.

According to the routine, after the meeting, Li Jiu feasted the ministers. All kinds of delicacies from the mountains and seas, flying in the sky and swimming in the water, can be called a gluttonous feast. However, if you can't fill your stomach, you can't fill your stomach, and you can eat a complicated ritual, drink twelve times, and repeatedly kneel down and salute, so it's no wonder that you can eat enough.

When the banquet is over, the ministers will be rewarded, and the prizes will be rich and affordable. A few pairs of socks for civil officials and three leather boots for military officials are rewarded but not expensive. This also means that in the past seven or eight days, don't want to see Mei Niang. Again, it's not the right time.

Qian Shun went to investigate again, only the Jinguang Gate of Xicheng passed, and he had no choice but to surround the city wall for half a circle. Tossing until noon, I finally entered Chang'an City, and then went all the way to the east. Until four o'clock, I came to Yongxingfang in the east of the palace, where my aunt Yang lived.

Pass the door and do not enter, send the new city to Changle Fang, where the horse house is. The princess suddenly returned home, and the servants were stunned, and the chickens and dogs jumped in an instant. Xincheng was reluctant and invited Wu Kang to go in for tea, which made him shake his head in fright. There are inns everywhere outside, why be at home on a date, I still want to live a few more years.

She was five months pregnant, and because of her petite stature, she was not so pregnant. Wearing cotton clothes and draped in a big coat, if you don't look carefully, you can't see the clue at all. She usually lives in the Changsun Mansion, and the slaves and maids in the Horse Mansion are all her henchmen, and they are going to give birth in secret.

On the way back to Yongxingfang, Wu Kang pondered, who knew that she was pregnant? In addition to Qian Shun and Lin Pinglang, Di Renjie and King Teng, the first three are confidants, and King Teng does not dare to guarantee it. On the way, I inquired about the new city and learned that the cost of building the Tengwang Pavilion was the hush money. That didn't say, it had to be built even if it was bankrupt, and it didn't cost a lot of money.

The winter solstice is a grand festival, the children playing on the road, happily sing nine songs: 19 ice heads and thousands of leaves wither, than the sky and wild geese across the South Lake, frost grass to apply broken jade, dew condensation strips sprinkled with pearls. Twenty-nine Yan Ling cut the bones cold, explore the countryside and feel the clothes, the birds cast high trees at night, and the carp is deep into the water...

It's a little interesting, Wu Kang stopped and stood next to him to listen, quite a bit of vassal elegance. After listening to it, he was happy in his heart, and told Qian Shun to reward, and the children did not twist, and each took a dozen copper coins, and Meizizi dispersed in a hurry.

When they left, their hearts became depressed, and the winter solstice was also the day of reunion, the day when the wanderer went home. Wandering outside the heart is desolate, touching the scene for a while, and chanting poetry: Chang'an City is on the winter solstice, and the shadow in front of the knee-hugging lamp accompanies you...

Slightly bullshit, hehe laughed dryly, and left with the security guard. Yongxingfang is very lively, the hustle and bustle can be heard everywhere, but the Wufu is deserted. Only Aunt Yang, a family of three in Wushun, was surprised and happy to greet Wu Kang when he learned that Wu Kang was back.

Wu Kang saluted Yang and Wu Shun, exchanged a few words of greeting, and then received a few salutes from his nephew. patted Minzhi on the shoulder, smiled and lifted Minyue: I haven't seen her for more than a year, Minyue is even more smart, and she will definitely fall into the country. Tell your uncle quietly, do you miss your uncle?

Min Yueqiao's face flushed, Wu Kang was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but be a little embarrassed. Men and women are seven years old, and she is eight years old this year, and her intimate behavior is beyond courtesy. I can't put it down, it's even more embarrassing, I hugged it in my arms and looked at Yang with a hard head.

Yang didn't care, Wu Shun smiled and rounded: "Minyue is coming down, they are all big ladies, and they are still making such trouble with their uncle." Kang Lang was tired from the journey, hurried into the house to rest, just wrapped chaos, I will cook you two bowls. ”

The topic shifted, Wu Kang naturally had a lot, and entered the door with Min Yue in his arms. Yang instructed the housekeeper to tie the horses to the backyard stables and prepare food for the bodyguards. The family walked to the living room and swept with the corner of their eye, but there was no Wu brother. On such an important holiday, if you don't come to see your mother, the relationship is bad enough.

Sitting next to Yang's side, he was held by the old lady, smiling and pulling homely. When Yang learned that he was born in trouble, he couldn't stop smiling: "The little lady is blessed, she was named the king of Jinhua County just after birth, and the emperor's grace is mighty." Wait for Mei Niang to give birth to the prince, and the old body will be the master for you, and the marriage will be decided. ”

This was arranged, Wu Kang was slightly embarrassed, and said in passing: "The child's lifelong event, the suggestion made by the aunt, Xiao Qingding and I will consider it carefully." Wait for Sister Mei to give birth, if she is also a lady, then she will be happy. ”

Wu Shun came in with wontons, Wu Kang took it and thanked him, picked up the bowl and ate it. Yang saw that he was not seen, and the old face smiled chrysanthemum: "Trouble is blessed, and you will definitely not worry about getting married, if Mei Niang gives birth to a baby girl, the marriage will not run." Min Zhi is twelve years old, and when he is twelve years old, he will marry into Helan's family..."

Wu Kang popped, the wontons spit out, and the hot soup seeped into the nasal cavity. Coughing violently, tears coming down, you're really pitted. Wu Shun stroked his back, and the old lady scolded with a smile: "I have children, I am like a child, Mei Niang is right, you are not stable." ”

You can pull it down, it's strange if you can be steady, Minzhi's stinky boy is not as good as Li Xian. I'd rather make trouble and become an old girl than marry Helan's prodigal son, and I can be angry with me. It's easy to stop coughing, put down the wontons and wipe your tears, and decisively change the topic: "I'll talk about it after Mei Niang gives birth... Can she come back today? ”

Yang sighed, his face darkened, and Wu Shun interjected: "The imperial doctor in the palace speculates that in the lunar month or the first month of next year, Mei Niang will give birth." Immediately entering the wax moon, she has a big belly, and she wants to recuperate in the palace, and the saint is not allowed to leave the palace. ”

Wu Kang hummed, according to historical records, Li Xian's birthday was Layue. It's okay if you can't see it, and then mention the baby kiss in the province. Yang took a sip of tea and continued: "Kang Lang hurry up and eat, the wontons are not delicious when they are cold, Shun Niang will cook two more bowls." ”

Wu Shun left according to his words, and the Yang family asked again: "Thanks to the grace of the sage, when Shen is two moments, the palace people will come to the house." Pick up the old body and Shun Niang, as well as Min Zhi Minyue, and enter the palace to accompany Mei Niang for the holiday. It's a pity that Kang Lang can't go, the saint is very busy, and it's too late to report it. ”

Wu Kang didn't care, he didn't want to enter the palace, he couldn't do anything less, and there was no place to cry. At this time, the little lady Minyue coquettishly told the Yang family: "Grandmother, Yueyue doesn't want to enter the palace, she wants to accompany her uncle at home." ”

It's a little interesting, when will the niece become a close-fitting little padded jacket. The old lady was amused, and she didn't refuse directly, and said amiably: "Kang Lang will stay for a few more days, some have time, don't worry." If you really want to stay, the old body can't be the master, ask your aunt to go. ”

Min Yue pouted and was unhappy, but Wu Kang was even happier: "Grandmother is right, my uncle will stay for at least five days, and he will accompany Yueyue if he doesn't do anything." Today is the regimental day, let's enter the palace, your aunt is lonely in the palace, and she needs your company more. ”

Hearing this, Minyue pouted directly, and tilted her head to the side, which made him inexplicable. The old lady was a little lonely, skipped the topic, and continued to chat with her nephew. From Zhang's family, Li Jiaxiao, to Mei Niang's harem life, to the experience of breastfeeding babies, one foot in the sky and one foot on the ground.

It's all common words, and it's very nagging, but Wu Kang is willing to do it. For two whole lives, his grandmother and mother went early, and no one nagged him. Listening with a smile, chatting very speculatively, interjecting two sentences from time to time, and eating four bowls of wontons in a row. Wu Jiu Literature

The old lady was happy and asked Toshiyuki to learn from his uncle and listen to his grandmother's nagging. Min Zhi was a little embarrassed, and the Yang family changed his words and began to sigh: "The old man was entrusted by Mei Niang, and visited the eldest grandson Wuji several times, and he begged hard for good words, but he still didn't enter the oil and salt." ”

The purpose of the visit, fools understand, let Brother Wuji agree to "abolish Wang Liwu". This is an idiot's dream, Wu Kang pondered for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "Taiwei is a pit stone, smelly, hard and tough, aunt, don't waste your expression." ”

Yang felt helpless: "My aunt knows it, but she has no choice but to keep begging." Mei Niang wants that position, and she must agree to the eldest grandson Wuji, otherwise it will be difficult to ascend to the sky. In the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, the only people who helped Mei Niang speak were her in-laws. ”

Lao Cui endorsed Mei Niang, but it was unexpected, Wu Kang didn't care: "We are all adults, we can handle our own affairs, don't worry about it, auntie." To tell you the truth, the key to the success or failure of this matter is not the eldest grandson Wuji, but a certain important minister of the court. Now the time is not ripe, I can't reveal it for the time being, my aunt relaxes, that person will make a move. ”

Seeing his words, Yang couldn't help but be stunned, and thought about it for a long time, but couldn't think of who that person was. Rubbing his forehead lightly, he smiled kindly: "With Kang Lang's words, my aunt is relieved." It's not too early, the palace people are coming soon, Shun Niang will clean up first. ”

The conversation ended, and Wu Kang helped Yang to get up and sent him to the backyard to prepare. Min Zhi and Wu Shun left, Min Yue did not leave an inch, and her pretty face was very excited. With the consent of his mother, he played with his uncle at home and did not go to see the woman.

Wu Kang hugged her, swinging in the backyard, the two security guards were responsible for pushing, and Minyue, who was happy, giggled. Seeing Qian Shun coming over in a hurry, he motioned to the security guard to stop, put Minyue on his lap, and prepared to listen.

Qian Shun reported: "My subordinates are listening in the tavern, and there are two major news. Goguryeo colluded with the Yan Dynasty, 70,000 soldiers and horses attacked the Khitan, and the general of Zuo Wuwei and the governor of Songmo, Li Guge, led the men and horses of the headquarters to meet the attack. After more than a month of fighting, the battle situation is temporarily unknown, and the battle situation is extremely fierce. ”

Wu Kang frowned slightly, quickly recalled the information, and gradually became a bamboo in his chest. Brother Li's real name is Brother Dahe, he is the chief of the Khitan Dahe clan, and he belonged to the Tang Dynasty during the Zhenguan year. Taizong took the Khitan Department and placed the Songmo Governor's Mansion (Chifeng City, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia), and took Brother Gu as the first Governor of Songmo, and gave the country the surname Li.

The Khitan accepted the Tang culture, which gradually became the climate, and after a few hundred years, the Great Liao was established, and the Great Song Dynasty bowed down to the vassals. Wu Kang was noncommittal, didn't have the heart to care about the future, and mocked Goguryeo: "The mantis arm is a car, the mayfly shakes the tree, and the monkeys have itchy skin." It won't be long before the imperial court will crusade against Goguryeo, and it will recruit troops from all over the country, and the Wu soldiers can't miss it... Let's talk about the second one. ”

Qian Shun also smiled: "The battle situation is unclear for the time being, and Governor Li asked Chang'an for help, asking for weapons and food. The imperial court sent Xue Rengui to escort him, and Chu Shenke also went, and it was likely that he would directly participate in the battle. ”

It's good news, with Chu Shenke's ability, he will get ahead sooner or later. At this time, the Yang family came out, Wu Kang got up to greet him, and Wu Shun turned on the nagging mode. told Kang Lang to take care of Minyue, and told Minyue to listen to her uncle's words, and the whole thing was endless.

It wasn't until the palace people arrived that this one shut up. Qian Shun looked at Minzhi and laughed: "Little brother, I heard that the imperial food in the palace can become an immortal if mortals eat it." Get us some and let us get a little bit of immortality. ”

Wu Kang's eyes were white, and he didn't look good; The old lady and Wu Shun covered their mouths and snickered; Minzhi's face was paralyzed, and he also smiled lightly: "Uncle Junzi, don't worry, Minzhi will take everything and let you eat... Get into a jam! ”

Bursting into good-natured laughter, Junko scratches her head in embarrassment, this is the mantra of the big guy, not a good word. Wu Shun once stayed in Wuzhou, and Junzi was in charge of security, and he had a good relationship with Minzhi, often joking with each other.

Send them away, let the housekeeper close the door, and everyone go back to the backyard. The security guard was in charge of patrolling, Qian Shun followed Wu Kang, Wu Kang hugged Min Yue, and Min Yue spoke: "Uncle... Can it be better for A-Niang, more than good for Auntie. ”

Wu Kang stopped instantly, this was not quite right, so he lowered his head and asked with a smile: "Why does Yueyue say this, my uncle has always treated everyone equally, sending the same night pearl and the same chicken fir fungus... Quietly tell your uncle, what's going on, doesn't Yueyue like her aunt? ”

Min Yue nodded decisively, and shook her head quickly: "Yueyue doesn't like her aunt, her grandmother is eccentric, let her aunt enter the palace, and let her be the queen, why don't you let your mother do it?" The uncle was also partial, and gave more jewelry to his aunt than Ah Niang, and he did not give Ah Niang red sorghum. ”

This is not a good sign, the child has a problem with his mind and is now jealous. No wonder when she grows up, she will rob the queen of Mei Niang, and finally end up dismally. It must be corrected, and the signs must be strangled. Wu Kang made up his mind, sat down at the stone table, and turned on the chatter mode.

Dear niece, if you don't think about it, you will suffer in the future. When your aunt entered the palace, your mother was married, so naturally she couldn't enter the palace. The uncle gave his aunt money and wine, because she was very useful, and used the money to buy the queen's votes. As the saying goes, if a person gets the Tao and the chicken and dog ascend to heaven, and the aunt becomes the queen, we can all be polished.

Halfway through speaking, Min Yue's eyes turned red and she looked like she wanted to cry. It seems that it has been said in vain, and it can't be said anymore, so change the channel to comfort. As soon as the comfort was not tightened, he poked the hornet's nest, Minyue cried, and everyone had a splitting headache.

Wu Kang thinned his lips, and Qian Shun also coaxed her, and finally coaxed her with great effort. The torture followed, looking at the silk chessboard, looking at the black and white chess pieces, Wu Kang also wanted to cry: "Little baby Yueyue, don't play backgammon, okay?" I can't get down to you... Okay, okay, let's play backgammon, as long as you don't cry. ”

After three rounds, I lost my armor and abandoned my armor, which was depressing. Minyue played tricks and asked the housekeeper to take the wine jar and drink a bowl of wine if she lost a game. This can be had, Wu Kang came to the spirit, I don't know how many bowls he drank, and he got drunk directly on the chessboard.

Min Yue called her uncle lightly, and with a hint of cunning in her eyes, she asked the housekeeper to call the servant and carry him into the bedroom. The Yang family is very humane and specially opened a courtyard as Wukang's bedroom. Qian Shun was stunned, and couldn't help but think of the drugging routine of Princess Xincheng when Zhuji was fighting the plague, which was the same as now.

Sweating like rain for a while, hurry up to keep up and stop the "dirty" from happening. The prank of the princess of Xincheng can be turned a blind eye, after all, they are all adults, and the big guy will not blame. Minyue is different, if it really happens, it will definitely hit the ground.

The bedroom door was ajar, the big guy was snoring like thunder, and Minyue was reading a book next to him. Qian Shun, who was guarding the door, had a pounding heartbeat, and the thief's eyes couldn't take his eyes off it. Cold sweat broke out in his head, his eyes slanted painfully, and tears slanted out.

Min Yue noticed the abnormality and closed the door directly. Qian Shun was struck by lightning, and he put his ear on the door and prayed to the gods and Buddhas. waited until it was dark, and received a report from Erxian that the old lady had returned. Finally survived, let out a sigh of relief, and was so emaciated that I almost collapsed.

Inform Yang of the situation, follow the servants away, and instruct the brothers to patrol. Come to your room and enjoy the royal pastries, which are delicious. Take a few more sips of wine, lie comfortably in bed, and soon fall asleep.

In Wu Kang's bedroom, the maid was waiting, and Wu Shun took Minyue to visit. Minyue was like a little adult, and commanded with dignity: "You don't need to serve here, go back to bed, don't come over without my orders." ”

The maidservant promised to retire, Minyue closed the door, and said mysteriously: "Grandmother is asleep, brother is also asleep, Auntie, you take care of your uncle." I went back to sleep, and my aunt had to give instructions and call Mei Po outside the hospital. ”

After speaking, he turned around and ran, jumping and jumping very happily, which made Wu Shun in a fog. Suddenly thinking of something, a red glow appeared on his cheeks, and he scolded "people are small and big". Pour hot water into the basin, wring out a towel, wipe Kang Lang's face...

At the same time, in the crape myrtle courtyard of the palace, Mei Niang was lying leisurely. The personal maid is eight taels, and she also takes a hot towel and carefully wipes her face. The maidservants helped her up, Mei Niang stroked her belly, glanced at the henchmen and maids, and pursed her lips and joked: "Kang Lang has come to Chang'an, which of you is going to serve?" ”

Baliang took the initiative to ask Ying, the last time she was outside the Wannian Palace, she took care of her daily life. The rest of the maids were flushed and eager to try, and Mei Niang couldn't help but snort. Just wanted to laugh a few words, the four coins hurriedly came to report, and the princess of Xincheng asked to see her.

The princess of the new city? What did she come to do? Mei Niang frowned slightly, let the maids support her, and went to the door to greet her. The two came to the living room, and Xincheng said a word, completely engaging Meng Meiniang: Ask Zhaoyi to call the shots, Wu Kang bullied me...