Volume 8 Chapter 2 The Strange Woman of the Ages

Victory!

Wei Yan entered the palace by the order of Empress Changsun, just when the military report entered the palace, His Majesty Li Er's Long Yan Dayue, was happy in the court, and ran to find Empress Changsun, when Wei Yan arrived, His Majesty Li Er was talking about the performance of Prince Chengqian.

The position that Prince Chengqian is responsible for this time is a partial general, who accepts six or seven thousand people, and occasionally assists in the escort of grain and grass. In the battle of Songzhou, he was not special, he could eat and live with ordinary soldiers, he did not point fingers at the command of the battle, and he absolutely forbade the orders of the commander-in-chief.

After fighting several small battles with the army and encountering the Tibetan soldiers a few times, Cheng Qian asked for a transfer, on the grounds that his father, His Majesty the Tang Emperor, Comrade Li Shimin, had begun his career as a horse soldier at the age of seventeen. As a son of man, he wants to inherit his father's mantle and majesty, so that the prestige of the Tang Dynasty spreads all over the world. Lao Tzu is a hero, and his son can't be a coward who hasn't even killed an enemy!

Cheng Zhijie, the commander of the army, is an old hero who has followed His Majesty Li Er for half his life, followed His Majesty Li Er to fight for half his life, and is now still working the battlefield, being a heroic man. The Tibetan army relied on its strong military strength and lax defense, and was caught off guard. was hit right by a surprise attack. In this attack, the Tang army killed more than 1,000 enemies, which broke the morale of the Tubo army in one time and laid a good foundation for the victory of this expedition. This time, Cheng Qian has made a lot of achievements!

When His Majesty Li Er spoke, his tone was very high, his face was full of red light, and his happy expression was obvious. I often say the same sentence three or four times, although I don't praise it openly, but the joy and pride are revealed. Empress Changsun listened with a smile, and said a few words from time to time, the look in her eyes was not only a little worried about her son, but also proud of her son, but her expression finally remained calm and dignified, perfectly maintaining the image of the mother of the Tang Dynasty.

Wei Yan was also very happy to listen to it. Silly follow the fun. Cheng Qian and he are also good friends, especially Cheng Qian has such a past, Wei Yan has always accompanied him, knowing that it is not easy, it seems that the rebellious and naΓ―ve boy at the beginning has really grown into a man who can take charge of himself.

His Majesty Li Er was happy for a while, and when he talked about Cheng Qian, he looked at Wei Yandi's gaze, which was very meaningful and complicated. Wei Yan just smiled, lowered his head and didn't speak. When His Majesty Li Er's emotions calmed down, His Majesty Li Er remembered the reason why he cared about Wei Yan entering the palace: "Why did Guanyin summon Ziyue into the palace today?" ”

Empress Changsun smiled gently: "Your Majesty is about to go on patrol, the concubine was not in good health before, and she didn't care enough about the children in the palace. The concubine thought that Gao Yang had not yet married. I'll take her with me on this trip. Gao Yang has been studying under Mrs. Wei's name, and the concubine called Ziyue to ask about Gao Yang's situation, to know more about her, and to take care of her. ”

His Majesty Li Er saw that Gao Yang, the daughter who made him love and have a headache. smiled: "It's time to ask, speaking of this, Wei Yan, you husband and wife really share a lot of worries for me." Now there are no outsiders, only me and the queen are here, and I don't have to worry too much about some words. I can tell you as much as I can. For the sake of undertaking dry things. You've spoken to me many times, and you've done a lot of things yourself. I know all of this. ”

Wei Yan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's words are serious, Your Majesty said such heartfelt words to the minister, and the minister is not afraid to say it directly." The minister did those things to His Royal Highness the Prince, if it is said that it should be done, it is hypocrisy, the minister just thinks that the prince is really good, and he can't deny him because of some small mistakes, the prince once said that he has been trying to be a qualified son in the eyes of his father and mother since he was a child, and a qualified prince in the eyes of the minister, so many years of hard work, because of some mistakes, if he denies all the past, the minister will be heart-to-heart, and he will never be willing. Therefore, the minister can't help but be bold to do something insignificant. The minister just told the prince about the world in my eyes, and the minister felt that maybe he had seen too much, and if he compared it, he might be able to make His Highness gain something. ”

His Majesty Li Er touched his beard and nodded slightly, and Empress Eldest Sun looked at Wei Yan with a smile and a wide gaze. His Majesty Li Er said: "That's why I always appreciate you, and Cheng Qian is about the same age, but his thoughts and thoughts are completely different from Cheng Qian, sometimes, I really suspect that you are hiding a soul that has experienced vicissitudes of life. ”

The cold sweat in Wei Yan's heart, the dripping ground, is worthy of the most ancient Mingjun Tang Taizong Li Shimin Li Xiaoer children's shoes, that vision is really sharp as a needle. Wei Yan said: "Back to Your Majesty, it is because of experience and character, the minister is always willing to think, think, and compare." I have seen too many unfortunate things, so I feel lucky and happy from the bottom of my heart, and I am content. The philosopher said that a person's experience is engraved in the heart. ”

His Majesty Li Er's jaw walked over, patted Wei Yan on the shoulder and said, "It's okay if you can think like this, but the past is over, and cherishing the present is the right way!" ”

Wei Yan smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, the minister knows the land." ^^ ministers are very satisfied, they have a father-in-law and brothers, daughters-in-law and children, and His Majesty takes care of them, enough is enough, and the ministers sometimes wake up laughing when they dream. ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled Okay, I have said many times to you and so on, I don't care if you remember it in your heart or not, I remember it in my heart. Wei Yan, I will remember your good deeds, just like your father-in-law Qin Qiong, Cheng Zhijie and other veterans have made great contributions to me, and I will remember them in my heart! ”

This was said seriously, Wei Yan's heart trembled, he knelt down with a puff, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the minister does not dare, and I don't want Your Majesty to say this." The credit of my old father-in-law was earned with his life on the battlefield, and the minister was just a mouthful. If this can be compared, then the minister's mouth is also precious and capable! ”

His Majesty Li Er laughed and said, "You don't think it can be compared in your heart, but I think it can be compared in my heart." Well, that's the case, no more need to mention it. Let's talk about Xiao Gaoyang, that child, who has been heroic and intelligent since he was a child. Like her aunt Pingyang, who died early, I like it and have a headache. Now it's good, after studying with your wife for a few years, I finally have some girls' rules and temperament, compared with the arrogant and arrogant appearance in the past, I have improved a lot, and Mrs. Wei has taught well. ”

Wei Yan suddenly realized when he heard it, and he always felt it. Comrade Li Shimin, the ancient Mingjun, the wise Shenwu I, has many children, why does he love the arrogant and arrogant Princess Gaoyang so much in real history, it turns out that he saw the shadow of his deceased sister from Gao Yang.

His Majesty Li Er's sister of Princess Pingyang is the third daughter of the former emperor Li Yuandi, and she was born to the same mother as His Majesty Li Er, and their mother is the famous strange woman Dou in history. Princess Pingyang is proficient in martial arts, and Princess Pingyang is proficient in martial arts and knows how to fight. After marrying Chai Shao, he still kept his hands on the bow and arrows, and his body did not leave the sword. After Li Yuan's father and son were in Taiyuan, the Sui Dynasty, the imperial court at that time, arrested Li Yuan's relatives, and Princess Pingyang and her husband Chai Shao were among them. Chai Shao ranked the fourteenth of the twenty-four meritorious heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, and it is said that he had outstanding strategies and was good at winning more with less, and later eliminated Xue Ju. Liu Wuzhou, Wang Shichong, and Dou Jiande all have a share of his credit, and he is still the main general in eliminating Liang Shidu, the last opponent of the Tang Dynasty. But. At that time, when the Sui Dynasty wanted to arrest the two of them, this guy's actions were not enough. When he heard that the court had an order to arrest their husband and wife, he immediately asked his wife to flee together to meet his father-in-law. He also said that because his wife was from the Li family, the goal was too big, and he fled with a piece, for fear of being discovered by the court, and he had a better chance of escaping alone. Of course. Ya's rhetoric at the time was more tactful. I didn't say it so bluntly, but the implication was roughly like this.

Princess Pingyang is a brave and resourceful woman. I didn't blame my husband, I just comforted my husband and said that if he wanted him to leave, she was a woman, easy to hide, and she would have her own way when the time came. Chai Shao Naya actually ran away by herself. After Chai Shao ran away, Princess Pingyang disguised herself as a man, sold her property, recruited troops and horses, and openly confronted the imperial court. The most amazing and commendable thing is that the team of Princess Pingyang at that time was mostly some robbers, horse thieves and other outlaws, without any military training, this woman only relied on the strength of one person, and trained a ragtag army into a hundred battles, so that the enemy was terrified of the iron army, Princess Pingyang's talent can be seen that Princess Pingyang's team is like a nail nailed in the pass, for Li Shimin to advance into the pass to do the response, which is credit, for the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, No amount of evaluation is overstated. It's a pity that such a strange woman only lived to six years of martial arts, and it is worth mentioning that the funeral of Princess Pingyang was not handled according to the general princess funeral, but was buried with military rites, which became one of the wonders in history.

It is said that this princess of Pingyang and her second brother Li Shimin are the most close, the brother and sister have had a very good relationship since childhood, and she has made such a great contribution to the Tang Dynasty, her early death has always been the regret in the hearts of Gaozu Li Yuan and Taizong Li Shimin, and has always been remembered by her.

After thinking about it for a while, Wei Yan finally understood why His Majesty Li Er loved Gao Yang so much, and the dare to be affectionate had an empathetic effect in it, but a strange woman like Princess Pingyang was indeed admirable. However, Wei Yan is very curious that according to historical records, Princess Pingyang died of illness, but she was buried with military honors, which is not quite reasonable. Wei Yan once read an analysis, saying that according to the princess's previous style, after the Tang Dynasty built the capital of Chang'an, she was always happy in Beijing, which is unlikely, and it is very likely that she will go out with the army and fight in all directions. According to her age, when Wude was six years old, she was only in her twenties at most, at such a young age, and a military general, her physical fitness should be very good, it is impossible to die of illness in her twenties, and she was buried with military honors, and it is very likely that she died in battle. However, in comparison, it is really embarrassing that such a strange woman married Chai Shao, a soft egg who left his wife and fled for his life.

Wei Yan was silent for a while, and His Majesty Li Er was also busy with state affairs and went back to the Taiji Hall to deal with government affairs. After His Majesty Li Er went, Empress Changsun could finally say the reason for looking for Wei Yan today. Empress Eldest Sun glanced at Wei Yan, groaned slightly, chose to get straight to the point, and asked Wei Yan: "Ziyue, Yin Andao, the youngest son of the Yin family, is your subordinate, how is this person?" ”

Wei Yan was stunned for a moment, and really didn't expect that the eldest grandson queen would get straight to the point, but she still said honestly: "Back to Niangniang, Yin Andao that kid, is quite stable and honest, practical and thoughtful, and quite capable, give him something, if he agrees, it is absolutely reassuring, and he will never promise that what he can't do is that kid's style, the best thing is that such a character is not the kind of person who doesn't know how to change." I thought he was a very good young man. ”

Empress Changsun smiled slightly at Wei Yan's adjective, and said: "This palace has also verified this person's character in many ways, which is roughly consistent with what you said, but what you said is more vivid and detailed, it seems that this son is really a young talent." ”

Wei Yan said with a smile: "Niangniang, young talents, An Tao can be counted as half, that kid doesn't have a big mind, young talents are generally a little ambitious about their careers, An Dao, it's really like his name, sometimes, it's really a little too steady." ”

Speaking of this, Wei Yan glanced at Empress Changsun, saw that her face was calm, thoughtful, thought about it, and continued: "Princess Gaoyang's temperament is a little out of the way, and it is good that someone can help her stabilize it." ”

Empress Eldest Sun suddenly smiled, and you will be able to match Gao Yang and Yin Andao? ”

Wei Yan hurriedly said: "Niangniang, you have wronged the minister, my wife and I have never had these thoughts, the reason why Gao Yang met Yin Andao was purely accidental, the two of them could see each other, in other words, the minister was also very surprised." Besides, when the mother asked, the minister told the truth based on the principle of honesty and kindness. ”

Empress Changsun glanced at Wei Yan, although she was smiling, but Wei Yan was still seen in her heart beating wildly, meowing, so majestic, sure enough, she was a few years older, and no one in his family's Xiao Jiu Jiu boarded up to have this feeling of Empress Sun, and the feeling of majesty and atmosphere, his family Jiu Jiu was still a little worse in terms of aura. Can he fantasize about whether his Xie Jiu will have the aura and temperament of the eldest grandson queen when he is older and more experienced in the future? ! Forget it, this idea is too terrifying, let's just pinch it out, Xie Jiu's current aura is enough to deter him, and then strengthen it...... Then does he still have a way to live?

Empress Eldest Sun asked a lot of questions, and Wei Yan answered honestly. Empress Changsun didn't say anything, and she couldn't tell what she was thinking from her expression, but just tactfully reminded Wei Yan to pay attention to supervision, be affectionate, and be polite. The rest, Empress Changsun said, will be talked about after the tour. Wei Yan should go down. Empress Changsun's request, Wei Yan can understand that it doesn't matter from the perspective of etiquette or protecting Princess Gaoyang, there should be ethics and moderation, that is a must. After all, Gao Yang is a girl.