In the first year of Qianfeng (666 AD), the fifth day of the ninth month of autumn, three quarters of the hour.

A war report came from Liaodong, and the expeditionary force of the Tang Dynasty won a major victory. Gao Kan, the governor of Yingzhou, and Pang Tongshan, the general of the right Jinwu, broke the Goguryeo soldiers on the east bank of the Great Liao River. More than 8,000 people were beheaded, more than 20,000 people were captured, and the army continued to advance eastward.

Mo Lizhiquan boy, led his guards, and joined Pang Tongshan. Li Zhi issued an edict and enshrined it as a special advance, and the official was a second-class official. He was named the governor of Liaodong, the pacification envoy of Pyongyang Province, and the prince of Xuansu County. The edict ordered Qi Bi He to control the governors of the provinces, and continue to wave his army eastward.

When Wu Kang got this news, he looked up to the sky and smiled, this was a victory. The two armies successfully met, the military operation went smoothly, and the war could continue. The imperial court issued another decree to mobilize the government soldiers from all over the country, and the sixteen generals of the guards all returned to Beijing to stand by.

Zhuzhou County, Hebei Province, which is north of the Yellow River, suspended the transportation of autumn grain to Beijing. The edict ordered all states across the country to suspend the transportation of autumn grain, and give priority to the transportation of all war-ready medicinal materials to the eastern capital. The huge war machine, working in an orderly manner, is no longer out of reach under the city of Pyongyang.

The center of the imperial court knows that the internal strife in Goguryeo and the attachment of the Izumi boy are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss the opportunity, if you want to pacify Liaodong, it will definitely be difficult to reach the sky. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were united for a time unprecedented, and they all went to one place. Some people even suggested that Sikong Li Tao go out of the mountain and preside over the overall situation of Liaodong.

Wu Kang was more sad, including Jingzong, no one dared to recommend him. Li Zhi was more shameless, regardless of his brother-in-law's health, and ordered him to go to work as usual. Wear armor every day, equipped with all Tang knives, and stand guard in the inner palace. I really want to recommend myself, Nai Weng is also a general, and he also wants to go to Liaodong.

On September 25, bad news fell from the sky and caught him off guard. The founding prince of Guangping County, Dr. Jin Ziguanglu, Liu Xiangdao died at home. Throughout his life, ordinary and legendary, his career was smooth.

In the early years, he entered the office, attacked the male of Leping County, and moved to the Yellow Gate. Entered the Marquis of Jue Yangcheng County, moved to the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, and Longshuo paid homage to the prime minister for three years. was involved by Shangguan Yi, deposed from the post of right minister, and moved to the priest too often. The organization of the matter of sealing Zen, the imperial court was particularly gracious, and he entered the Duke of Guangping County.

During the banquet, Wu Kang was given a life-saving warning, and Chu Wei should not eat together. Later, the proverb came true, Wu Kang took poison to avoid disaster, and Xiangdao scared urine and resigned. Li Zhi approved the resignation, awarded the title of Doctor Jin Ziguanglu, and was a third-grade literary official, and he was retired for a long time.

But God was not beautiful, and he died without illness at the age of 71. Li Zhi cried bitterly, posthumously presented the governor of Youzhou, and gave him the nickname Xuan. His sister-in-law, Liu Qixian, is now an official to serve the imperial history and inherit the title of Liu Xiangdao. At the same time, an order was handed down, and officials above the fifth grade went to Liu's house to mourn.

Wu Kang was in it, and because of that reminder, he was also very grateful to Xiangdao. So he found Wang Bo, spent money to buy a sacrificial text, and went to Liu's mansion to mourn. Wang Bo's rabbit cub actually asked for 30 yuan, which was twice as expensive as before, claiming that he only needed old money.

couldn't help but sneer and became the fourth master of the early Tang Dynasty, this kid swelled. Bully me for having little ink, take me as a wrongdoer, and wait to wear small shoes. In fact, I don't blame him, inflation is noisy, and Doumi has risen above 100 Wen. The merchant did not recognize the new money, the Qianfeng Quanbao depreciated, and the Kaiyuan Tongbao skyrocketed.

At Liu Xiangdao's funeral, Wu Kang was full of emotion, and Lang Lang recited the sacrifice. Sure enough, it was extraordinary, intensifying the sad atmosphere, and Qi Xian cried even more fiercely. can get Wang Bo's sacrificial text, Mr. Liu Xiangdao, and it is not in vain to live this life.

While eating the big pot of dishes, Liu's subordinates approached and lowered their voices to spread the word: Lang Jun told Chu Gong that he hoarded grain and bought it low and sold it high, causing grain prices to soar. It is difficult for the public to make a fortune, and the people are even more difficult, which is not the work of loyal ministers.

Sneered again, pull down big brother, I'm not a loyal minister. Your father is in the midst of a mourning, and you are still concerned about state affairs, and you say what is good for you. Think for half a minute, and let the trilogy reply: You tell him this, without my hoarding, the price of food would have risen even higher.

The trilogy saluted and left, Xu Jingzong came over and spit out the exciting news: Mr. Liu Xiangdao is also a member of the grain hoarding and has invested more than 3,000 yuan. And Liu Qixian, who acts upright and square, is deeply favored by the saints. Don't mind if you change, he's the same person, and I'll tell you something.

After listening to Jingzong's narration, Wu Kang secretly praised it, this is an iron Hanhan. Before being promoted to Beijing, the official lived in Jinzhou Sima, and he was selfless for the official. Once Li Zhi was hunting, and mentioned Jinju in passing, and the specialty was excellent eagle harriers. Someone patted the ass and said that Qi Xian is now Sima, so he was ordered to hunt and sacrifice.

Li Zhi immediately reprimanded, do you think that Sima Qixian of Jinju is the one who catches the eagle harrier? If I give an order, he will not offer the Eagle Harrier, but will give ten books of advice. If I don't give in, he will come to the capital and kneel outside the palace to admonish.

I feel very lucky, thanks to Xiangdao's participation, digging the corner of the action. Otherwise, this iron and simple will definitely be impeached, and the consequences will be unimaginable. With Li Jiu's virtue, it is very likely that black eats black. A paper order is issued, and it is obediently handed over, and the capital must be compensated.

After the funeral, he began to live like a year, and in addition to normal work, he paid close attention to Liaodong. Zhao Sheng reported several times that the 6,000 Zhejiang soldiers in Wuzhou were already impatient. Every once in a while, when will Wudu Governor come and when will he leave for Liaodong?

Wu Kang was also very anxious, Mei Niang's pillow wind seemed to have lost its effect. Li Zhi, that bastard, always avoids the important and trivializes, and always does not ask for levy. was annoyed by his daughter-in-law's question, so he prevaricated with nonsense: Mei Niang, don't be anxious, I know in my heart, when everything is ready, he has to go if he doesn't want to.

In September, I stayed up to the month of Layue, and on the first day of the new year, I finally had good news at the court meeting of the Hanyuan Palace. Li Zhi struck hard and decided to pour the power of the country into one fell swoop to level Liaodong. Complete Emperor Taizong's last wish before his death, proving that he is better than his father.

Kaifu Yitong three divisions, Sikong British Gong Li Tao, the general manager of the Liaodong Road March, and concurrently served as the ambassador of Liaodong pacification. Seventy-one-year-old Li Tao, the real handsome talent of the Tang Dynasty, Lao Ji Fu Fang went out again. This shows how much importance the imperial court attached to the Liaodong Campaign.

Xu Yushi's nephew, Si Lie's Shaochang Uncle Hao Chujun, served as Li Tao's deputy. The right Jinwu general is good, the right Xiaowei general is Qibi He Li, and is the deputy governor of Liaodong Province. Dugu Qingyun, the general of the right military guard, the head of the Yalu Road march; Zhaowen Pavilion is waiting to be recruited, Guo is to be sealed, and Jili Road is the head of the march.

Zuo Fengchen's general Liu Renyuan, the head of the Bi Lie Dao march; Silla general Kim to be asked, the head of the march of Haegu Road; Zuo Xiaoweilang will Dou Yiji, the general of the rear army, the general grain transporter; Xue Rengui, the general of Zuo Wuwei, the chief of the march of Liaodong Province.

General Zuo Rongwei, General Zuo Fengchen, General Zuo Yulin; The crown prince is the right Chongye rate, the Shangzhu State Chu Guogong, the champion general Wu Kang, and the general of the Pyongyang Provincial March. The left Jingo general Zhao Daoxing, and the right Jingo general Kwon Seon-jae, served as his deputy.

Commanding 6,000 Zhejiang soldiers, 24 folds to Chongfu, and a full 30,000 guards, he chose a day to go to Liaodong. All the marching chiefs, the grain transporters by land and sea, were all under the control of Li Tao. The Tianfu of Hebei Prefecture was all transported to Liaodong to supply the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

After the order was issued, it entered the state of war report, and various departure ceremonies were carried out in an orderly manner. While Wu Kang was excited, he was also in full swing to arrange the expedition. Due to the magnitude of the war, it is necessary to go all out, and there is no way back.

The three hundred Wu battalion guards and the three hundred widow battalion guards all went out with the army. This thousand-mile expedition, if all goes well, will take at least a year. I went to the palace to meet the queen, and my wife and daughter entrusted it to her, and I took care of my family in my absence.

Mei Niang nodded in agreement, sighed at the same time, and gave an ultimatum: Every time Kang Lang goes on an expedition, the worry in my heart is no less than Cui Xiaoqing. This expedition to Liaodi is the last march in your life. Feel it well, I won't have a chance in the future.

These words are very unlucky, and they curse me to die on the battlefield, and they sound strange and scary. Understand what she means, and after the triumphant class, end her career as a horseman. Obediently stay in Jingshi, be a good security captain, guard the palace Ouchi, and protect the safety of my sister.

Wu Kang also wants to do this, Chinese New Year's Eve is thirty-two years old this year, and longs for a peaceful life. Rong Ma has been in his career for seven years, and there are countless corpses and blood, and he doesn't want to add scars to his broad chest. For the rest of your life, be a good husband, be a good father, and stay at home to enjoy happiness.

Before each expedition, Xiaoqing forced a smile on her face, which was this virtue, indicating that she had long been used to it. There are also two daughters, whose little faces are crying and sullen all day long. Narcissus and Asuka, the performance is okay, and there are no mood fluctuations.

Asuka, in particular, was a little excited, a warlike woman of the Japanese country, who looked heartless. In the backyard study, a family of six gathered, and the two daughters played against each other. They are very high-level, influenced by Mei Niang, and they both love chess.

In this way, it is actually very good to squeeze out the pain of parting and reduce physical and mental pressure. Suddenly, Qian Shun knocked on the door, his face was full of uneasiness, and he reported with a smile: "Zhao Sheng's lover is making a fuss outside the gate." ”

The atmosphere was instantly weird, and her daughter stopped playing chess, and her eyes gathered. Qian Shun's scalp was numb, and he met the questioning gaze, smiling more ugly than crying: "Xishi Xinping Inn, we brothers and sisters, often go there to drink." The little lady of the shopkeeper was hooked up with by Zhao Sheng, and it seems that she still sleeps..."

Coughing interrupted him, Xiaoqing's face sank like water, giving Narcissus a look. The two concubines understood, and asked softly, let's go out to play, that topic is not suitable for children. Erya got up obediently, made a fuss and gossip, and asked Qian Shun excitedly: "Uncle Shunzi say quickly, is it Uncle Zhao, who has abandoned the chaos from the beginning to the end?" ”

That's the case, Qian Shun didn't dare to say it, and he was embarrassed to lower his head. Xiaoqing coughed again, her face was ugly, she pouted and looked up at Daddy. Wu Kang raised his head directly, saying that he couldn't help, don't gossip like this. stamped his feet angrily, secretly scolded his father for being cowardly, and pulled Erya away.

There were only three people left in the study, Xiaoqing and Ma Jindao, sitting in the main seat and sneering. Looking at his husband, he glared at Qian Shun with apricot eyes, and spoke in a weird manner: "The upper beam is not right and the lower beam is crooked, what kind of general there is, what kind of soldier there is." Let's talk about it, to what extent, is your belly big? ”

Wu Kang shouted injustice in his heart, where did he start, what does that kid have to do with the sin? The princess of Xincheng passed away, and the second girl is so old, don't go through the old accounts again. Feeling the strange eyes, the scalp tingled for a while, and the head hung down in embarrassment. I retorted to my daughter-in-law in my heart, I didn't give up at the beginning, and I didn't mess with anyone.

Qian Shun stiffened his head, poked Zhao Sheng's backbone, and told him about his troubles. The shopkeeper of Xinping Inn is an honest man, and there is only one daughter under his knees. This year is fifteen years old, the small appearance is very smart, and the personality is also very lively. The brothers frequented it, and once the ruffians made trouble, disturbing everyone Yaxing.

The result speaks for itself, they taught a lesson and reported the name of Wukang. The ruffian didn't dare to come again, and the shopkeeper was very happy, and gradually became familiar with the leaders of the Wu camp. And that little lady likes them to talk about military life on the battlefield.

Zhao Sheng added fuel and vinegar to tell about his heroic posture on the battlefield, seven in and seven out. Beauty loves heroes, the little lady is attracted, and then seduced, and the story is told to the bed. Wu Kang rolled his eyes secretly, the rabbit cub is evil, fifteen-year-old girl, you can also talk about it?

The little lady is pregnant, and she doesn't dare to hide it from her parents anymore, and she is old-fashioned. Lao Wang found Zhao Sheng and asked him to take responsibility and marry the little lady. But Zhao Sheng's bastard is a big wonder, adhering to celibacy. Thirty-year-old people, dead or alive, are not married, no one can say anything.

Nostalgia for the Fengyue place, is a regular customer of Pingkangfang, hooking up with all kinds of women. So Wang Xiaoniang, he is very unhappy to marry. Lao Wang was even more unhappy, but unfortunately there was nothing to do, and the other party was too big. It's not a way to drag it every day, and my daughter is already pregnant.

When I was anxious, I heard that the imperial court was going east, and Zhao Sheng was a Wu camp guard, and he would also go to Liaodong. Lao Wang couldn't sit still, if he waited for the expedition to return, it was estimated that my grandson would be able to call his father. So he took his wife and daughter to Xiuzhenfang Wufu and vowed to seek justice.

Qian Shun finished speaking, seeing that the big guy was silent, and seeing his wife sneering, he hurriedly patted his ass: "They must have inquired and know that Mrs. is very kind and fair to others." Otherwise, the flat-headed people, borrowing their two guts, would not dare to come to the martial arts. ”

The sycophants were very slippery, Xiaoqing's face improved, and she directly ordered Qian Shun: "Please invite the Wang family into the mansion, take it to the living room and wait, don't lose your manners." Go to Zhao Sheng's house again, explain the truth of the matter, and invite his parents to talk. I'm in charge of this, and I'm still stunned, so I'll go quickly. ”

Qian Shun was submissive, his eyes glanced at the big guy, and suddenly heard the sound of slapping the table, and turned around and left in fright. Xiaoqing left the desk, still yin and yang: "Zhao Sheng has followed you, fifteen years, right?" The advantages have not been learned, the bad problems have been learned, your education level, and the concubine is very worried. ”

Wu Kang expressed helplessness, nodded and agreed: "That little rabbit cub has been following me at the age of fifteen for fifteen years. Mei Niang pointed out to him to marry, the conditions were quite good, the daughter of the county lieutenant's family. But he just didn't want to, so he ran to our house to cry, and I had no choice. Brother for so many years, you can't force it, right? ”

The words were interrupted, and Xiaoqing said lightly: "I am in charge of this matter, the little lady of the Wang family, who is pregnant with his flesh and blood, must be married to the media." If this matter is big, it will affect the reputation of the samurai, and it will also affect the queen. Wait a minute, don't speak, I want to see Zhao Sheng, dare to disobey me. ”

Wu Kang spread out his hands and learned to be dumb, just be in charge. Soon came to the front yard, and heard the crying from afar, crying very sadly. Pinglang and other relatives lined up in the courtyard, all of them were tall and pine, and their heads were tilted towards the door, as if they were reporting the number.

You bastards, it's not a big deal to watch the excitement, and you don't owe it to clean up. Covering his mouth and coughing dryly, when he saw his head straightened, he stared at the bull's eye and said: "What is the pestle doing here, it will go out in a few days, and the bags are packed?" Get back to me... Stand here, and let no one move without my orders. ”

After the reprimand, he brushed his sleeves away, blocked his daughter-in-law's side, and slowly walked to the living room. As soon as the couple entered the door, the guards lined up to the north, covering their mouths and panting. Erya's face was full of innocence, she turned her head to look at her sister, and pouted aggrievedly. Why did you pull me, if my mother knew, she would still scold you.

In the spacious living room, Lao Wang was submissive and his face was very simple. His wife beside him, holding their daughter, burst into tears. The poor little lady, with her lower abdomen already bulging, lay in her mother's arms, sobbing incessantly.

Zhao Sheng lowered his head, not daring to look directly at the big guy, his legs and stomach were trembling. The Wu couple saw the salute, and the Wang couple responded, seemingly frightened. Xiaoqing was kind and pleasant, beckoned them to sit down, and ordered them to prepare tea.

About two quarters of an hour later, Zhao Sheng's parents came and gave the main family a salute first. The old couple was very excited, and Zhao's mother went directly to comfort the Wang family's lady. Because of their son's marriage, they broke their hearts. Now that I have a daughter-in-law and a grandson on the road, I am naturally very excited.

Wu Kang can be sure, if it weren't for the wrong occasion, the second elder laughed out loud. Zhao's father immediately said, I can't control this child, let's bother Chu Gong to teach him a lesson. Xiaoqing took the lead, came to Zhao Sheng, and said in a big way: "Child, Uncle Zhao, you give a reply, am I good at talking?" ”

went directly to the platform, Zhao Sheng didn't dare to make a mistake, and hummed with difficulty. Xiaoqing was very satisfied, faced the Wang family again, and said in a chiseled manner: "Zhao Sheng has followed her husband for fifteen years. He is not only a personal guard, but also a martial artist, the brother of his husband, and the troublesome Uncle Zhao. ”

The identity has been raised, Xiaoqing continued to arrange: "My husband once said that a manly man, if you dare to do it, you must dare to be it." The little lady is pregnant, she must marry into the Zhao family, and she must be married by the media. Three books and six ceremonies cannot be missing, and eight sedan chairs must be had. ”

After eating the reassuring pill, Lao Wang let out a sigh, wiped off the fine sweat on his forehead, and kept saluting. Zhao's father agreed, Zhao's mother echoed, and Mrs. Wang stopped crying and hid in her mother's arms.

Xiaoqing was very satisfied and comforted the little lady: "Your brother and daughter-in-law, your sister-in-law has accepted it, you can rest assured." Don't cry anymore, when you get married, your sister-in-law will give you a big gift. Uncle Zhao, Uncle Zhao, my brother and daughter-in-law will live in my house first, and you are ready to marry. The husband went on this expedition and did not let Zhao Sheng follow, and his life was important. ”

Zhao Sheng raised his head suddenly, waved his hands violently, and refused to be impatient: "Madam, this can't work, I am the captain of the personal guard, and I must escort the army." The wine lady will live in my house first, and after the class teacher triumphs, it is not too late to get married. I promised my wife that after the end of the Liaodong Campaign, I would marry a wine lady. ”

Xiaoqing pinched her waist and glared, and Father Zhao hurriedly persuaded: "Madam, don't be angry, this kid is right, it is important to protect Duke Chu." He was the captain of the guard, and if he was forced to stay, he could get sick. Don't worry, Mrs. has spoken, and this matter has been done. ”

The Wang couple looked at each other, and quickly determined their eyes, and Lao Wang said sincerely: "Chu is fair and approachable, and Mrs. is fair and just, so the old man dares to come." Madame is in charge, and we will be reassured. Shenglang is the chief of the guard, and he should go to Liaodong together, and the old man has no objection. ”

Wu Kang returned the salute and asked for his daughter-in-law's consent, and he was also kind and pleasant: "Don't worry, my father-in-law, he is my brother, and I know him very well." Usually not in tune, but what he says counts, and he will marry when he says he will marry. After the end of the Liaodong Campaign, I will personally arrange the marriage of the two of them. ”

The show worked very well, and both families were happy, and they felt like they had a lot of face. This is the Duke of Chu, the general of Nanya, and the queen's younger brother. The matter came to an end, the atmosphere began to be harmonious, and the little lady was relieved. Gently holding his lower abdomen, his expression was a little twisted, and he peeked at his future husband.

Xiaoqing ordered a banquet, and then toasted frequently, Wang was so excited that he couldn't hold the chopsticks steadily. Xiaoqing looked at Zhao Sheng, and her tone softened a lot: "The family affairs mentioned before were all rejected by you, are you waiting for the wine lady?" This is fate, is it right that my husband said? ”

Wu Kang smiled and nodded, Zhao Sheng put down his wine glass, shook his head and replied: "The brothers who died in battle, the generals take care of them, and they don't have to worry about food or clothing. But their wives are still not doing well, and there is rarely a smile on their faces. I was afraid that after I died in battle, my wife and children would be lonely, so I didn't dare to get married. ”

After saying that, he was reprimanded, and his parents and Xiaoqing reprimanded him for talking nonsense. Wu Kang didn't speak, his eyes were staring at the wine glass, and there was a thick sense of helplessness...