Under the order to move the capital, the entire Jinling chickens and dogs jumped and became a mess.

Although most of the courtiers opposed the relocation of the capital, and only one privy envoy Tang Hao supported it, Li Jing still gave the order without hesitation, without the slightest gentleness, and extremely rare resoluteness.

In fact, it is not wrong to move the capital to Hongzhou, which is located in the hinterland of the Southern Tang Dynasty, far away from the Song army. There is not only the natural danger of the river, but also the outer Hukou water division Gongwei, and the inner Peng Lize (Poyang Lake) and Ganshui as the barrier, which can be achieved in the upper reaches and the fundamentals. Implement the strategy of retreating first and recuperating, and wait for the opportunity to revivenation.

However, such a major event as moving the capital must not be rushed, and it needs to be planned slowly. At the very least, Hongzhou City should be repaired first, roads should be built, grain and grass should be transported, soldiers should be sent to defend it, and so on. But Li Jing couldn't wait, Yingluan's Song Army exercise had already made him tremble and couldn't sleep well.

More importantly, he knew that his health was not as good as before, and he hoped to run Hongzhou on a certain scale for his son in a limited time. At least work hard, it is possible to make a comeback, or to defend the foundation of the enemy, so I am in such a hurry.

The edict was issued, and even if the ministers objected, they did not dare to disobey, so they could only pack up immediately and take their family members and servants on the road. At the same time, the Privy Council also began to send a large army to Hongzhou, and the household department also began to transport grain to Hongzhou. All of a sudden, the roads inside and outside Jinling were full of cars and horses, boats on the river came and went, thousands of sails raced, and the river went up and turned to Hongzhou through the mouth of the lake, and the scene was really chaotic.

In the East Palace, Li Yu was a little depressed, accustomed to the comfortable and wealthy life in Jinling, where was he willing to go to a remote place like Hongzhou. It's just that my father's edict has been issued, and the emperor's order cannot be violated, and as a prince, he needs to take the lead as an example. When she was in trouble, Queen Zhong came in person.

"Queen Mother, if you have any instructions, just summon your sons into the palace, why bother with you." Formally, Li Yu is still quite filial.

Empress Zhong shook her head and said: "The matter is urgent, so there is no need to be so troublesome, the queen mother came to talk to you about the relocation of the capital." ”

When Li Yu heard this, although he complained bitterly in his heart, he still said happily on the surface: "Don't worry, the queen mother has ordered someone to pack up, and he will set off as much as possible." ”

"No need!"

"Huh?" Li Yu was suddenly confused and a little stunned.

Empress Zhong said: "Emperor E is pregnant, and the fetus is unstable, where can she withstand a long journey?" Moreover, although the capital has been moved, Jinling also needs someone to stay, and the queen mother has discussed with your father, so you can stay in Jinling! ”

Li Yu's heart suddenly burst into joy when he heard this, he really wanted to doze off and send a pillow, and he couldn't ask for it if he stayed in Jinling. More importantly, the father and mother are gone, and he, as the crown prince, is the supreme and uncontrolled, can he do whatever he wants?

Empress Zhong seemed to have expected it, and sternly admonished: "Let you stay in Jinling, also to protect the ancestral foundation, but also to take into account the defense along the river, you must not be negligent and willful." Remember, you are the crown prince, and you must not lose your morality. ”

"Yes!" Li Yu sighed, no matter how he said that he was barely a filial son, at least he still understood the ethical guidelines. Even if you are the crown prince, there is always one person above ten thousand people, as long as your parents are there, you can't do whatever you want.

Emperor Zhong continued: "There is also the pregnancy of Emperor E, and the queen mother is very worried...... You let Emperor E come over, and the yellow maid, as well as a few of your new pickers......"

The newly selected girls, when they heard that the queen had summoned them, were all dressed up in flowers. But no matter how they dress up, they can't compare to Emperor Zhou E, who is still beautiful and fragrant without fat powder, and their natural beauty can't be compared. Huang Shuting walked last, after all, her identity was just a concubine, and her status was even inferior to those famous girls.

Of course, in fact, with the prince's favor for her, it can be slightly publicized. But Huang Shuting is a very scheming woman, she knows that Queen Zhong doesn't look down on her, and she is wary of her everywhere. It's already good to let her enter the East Palace, but if she is restless, I'm afraid she will be expelled immediately.

Opportunities are not easy to come by, so they must be cherished and cannot be lost lightly. Huang Shuting knows very well that this is just the beginning, the future is long, and waiting for the future is the key. Looking at those flowery pickers, she just sneered in her heart.

Sure enough, as soon as she saw Queen Zhong, she frowned, very displeased. On the contrary, seeing Huang Shuting dressed in relatively elegant clothes, she nodded slightly in approval.

However, Empress Zhong's favorite is Emperor Zhou E, and as soon as they meet, they will pull her by her side to ask for warmth, especially the child in her womb, which makes all the girls very envious and even jealous.

Empress Zhong turned around and said, "The lord of the country and this queen are about to leave for Hongzhou, and the prince will stay in Jinling, and so will you." What I want to warn you today is that the crown princess is pregnant, and you must serve it with all your heart. You remember, during this period, if there is a poor service, or the crown princess is not happy, Hugh blames the queen for being unkind.

Don't think that Hongzhou is far away from Jinling, and the whip is out of reach. If anyone has delusions, hmph, not only you, but also your parents and brothers, the whole family will not be able to escape. ”

This was a very stern admonition, and the hearts of the girls trembled. Emperor Zhou E was a little moved in his heart, knowing that Empress Zhong was protecting herself and her children.

"Yes, slaves and maids will obey Yi's order!" The girls all understand that the crown princess is of noble birth, has given birth to a prince, and has the strong support of the queen behind her, and her status is as stable as Mount Tai. Thinking about the whole family behind him, where do you dare to do any delusions.

"Congjia, be sure to take care of Emperor E, don't miss the slightest!" After some advice, Empress Zhong left the East Palace and set off for Hongzhou.

Li Yu was sure that Emperor Zhou E's womb was his child, and the tiger poison did not eat his children, even if he hated his wife, he did not want his children to be wronged. Even if you don't care all the time, you still have to be kind to your wife.

Zhou Ehuang didn't care about her husband's attitude, she just wanted to give birth to this child safely, a child that belonged to them. Why did she move the capital, she had already heard about it, and the news of the Yingluan military exercise came into her ears indirectly, and he was beside Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty at that time.

Li Congyi said that maybe one day in the future, he would lead his army to attack the Southern Tang Dynasty. Hearing this, Emperor Zhou E suddenly became a little worried. In case he really leads the army down in the future, the Tang Kingdom will be in danger, and at that time, won't this child be regarded as the prince of the dead country?

She has outstanding talents, she has read through history books and knows the fate of the princes who died in history, in case she ......

Emperor Zhou E was very worried about the safety of the child, and she was even more worried that if he didn't know the truth, if the father and son killed each other...... I can't imagine such a tragedy.

What to do? Is it to keep this secret hidden forever, or to find a way to sue him? What will happen to him? What will it be? Emperor Zhou E was confused for a moment and had no idea!

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Zhao Zheng didn't know anything about this, and at this time he had already embarked on the road to return to Bianliang in the north.

The affairs in Jiangnan have been concluded, Huainan has also been pacified, and Zhao Kuangyin returned to the court. Except for Li Chuyun who stayed in Yangzhou, everyone else followed back to Bianliang.

Since I left at the beginning of the year, I haven't been in Bianliang for more than half a year, not to mention that I really miss it. After all, I have lived there for a long time, especially when there are people waiting for me, and I am even more homesick.

Honglu Shaoqing's position is still far from the identity of the county lord of Wei Wangfu, but Zhao Kuangyin promised himself that he would help after the errand in Jiangnan was completed. Now he should fulfill his promise, Zhao Zheng also took the opportunity to mention it a little two days ago, Zhao Kuangyin just smiled, and he didn't know what it meant.

Alas! Let's take one step at a time, the boat will naturally go straight to the bridge, and there will always be a turnaround.

The boats are moving smoothly and comfortably on the canal. In order to facilitate the southward movement of the army, at the beginning of the year, Zhao Kuangyin ordered the canal to be renovated, and now it is unimpeded. After Huainan was pacified, this rich grain-producing area would become an important financial and tax area of the Great Song Dynasty. The role of the canal is even more important for the transshipment of money and grain.

At this time, the water flow is gentle, the wind is hanging, and it will be a few days before you can return to Bianliang. There are people waiting for him, there are beautiful women who are looking forward to it, there are small plots and ill-intentioned ......