Seeing that Layue had fallen, there was still no sign of a large-scale battle between the northern Lin Zhan soldiers and horses and the Xianbei cavalry. The Xianbei people have withdrawn to the outside of the pass in batches, but they have only occupied some key passes in the north pass. Once the war drags on until the beginning of spring next year, and the Xianbei people move south again, the imperial court will definitely become unable to exert its strength because there is no pass to defend.

Han Jian had only one order for Lin Zhan, that is, to take the initiative to attack, and take advantage of the end of the year to snatch back as many towns as he could.

A tug-of-war turned into a tough battle.

Lin Zhan's troops attacked more than a dozen cities within Beiguan one after another, and the use was not to fight with the Xianbei people's plain, and between attacking and defending the city, it was to catch the Xianbei people by surprise. At first, the harvest was not bad, because the Xianbei people did not expect that Lin Zhan's subordinates, who had been evenly balanced, would suddenly attack. But after the Xianbei people stabilized their positions, the war situation was developing in the direction of a tug-of-war.

The battle on the front line is in full swing, and Luoyang City has become lively.

The military office, the military department, and even the entire imperial court are all busy with this war. As the number one person in the military and political system, Han Jian's burden on his shoulders has become heavier.

After a few days, Han Jian was also a little tired. Although Lin Zhan also recaptured several cities, the follow-up battle of the Xianbei people also appeared to be very resolute, that is, they were not ready to spit out all the cities they occupied.

In the palace, Yang Rui was a little pessimistic about the court because of her pregnancy, but she still had to meet with the courtiers every day to inquire about some details about the war in the north.

Originally, because of the laxity of the war, Han Jian only needed to enter the palace once a few days to report, but because of the urgency of the war, he even had to enter the palace two or three times a day.

“…… There are deficiencies in the dispatch of soldiers, horses, grains and grass on the front line, and people have been sent back to urge many times, and now Luoyang is unable to send troops north. It is best to be able to mobilize troops, horses, grain and grass from Jiangdu. Please also ask the East King to be accommodating. ”

In Ye'an Pavilion, the smell of gunpowder is a little strong.

Han Jian sat on a chair, and in front of him there were more than a dozen ministers of the imperial court system, including military and civil ministers, who seemed to have discussed and united to attack Han Jian. The main issues raised were also soldiers, horses, and grain and grass. Yang Rui didn't say anything, just listened, and in the end, even Yang Rui looked at Han Jian to see how Yang Rui answered.

"Accommodating? Luoyang doesn't have it, Jiangdu has it? Han Jian said in a calm tone.

"Could it be that His Royal Highness the East King has forgotten that when the East King Mansion sent troops and horses to capture Luoyang, there were hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, but now there are only tens of thousands of soldiers and horses sent north. Or is it that the king of the east has no intention of driving out the Tartars? And just want to plot the authority of the Great Wei Dynasty and occupy Luoyang to establish himself as the king? ”

Speaking of such a sharp question, Yang Rui first shouted angrily: "Presumptuous, are you talking nonsense casually? ”

Although Yang Rui's attitude was a little clear, Han Jian expected that if it weren't for some instructions from Yang Rui, the ministers below would not dare to say so presumptuously. Although he seemed to be very talkative everywhere, after the soldiers and horses of the Eastern Wangfu were stationed in Luoyang. He is not so easy to get along with, and many of the ministers of the old school have lost power. Some were also killed, although it cannot be said that everything was done by the Dongwangfu, but some were still secretly detained by the Dongwangfu.

Han Jian thought for a moment and asked rhetorically: "Now that I'm in the Wei Dynasty, there is no other threat except for the Xianbei people?" ”

"What does the King of the East mean by this?"

"The meaning of this king. It is said that the Wei Dynasty can be said to be internal and external troubles, let's just say external troubles, there are Xianbei, Bohai, and even Silla in the north, and there are Qi Dynasty in the south. Now in the internal troubles, the North Wangfu has not been removed, the West Wangfu is guarding the Guanzhong without sending troops, and even Yuzhou has unknown soldiers and horses to Luoyang. Dare to ask you, do you really want to drive out the Tartars for the so-called, even ignoring your own backyard? ”

Han Jian's words were very indifferent, but what he said was basically reality.

The problems of the Wei Dynasty existed from the beginning, the vassal kings were divided, and the Qi Dynasty in the south and Xianbei in the north were all big problems in front of the Wei Dynasty. But if it is the biggest problem, it is undoubtedly the autocratic power of the Eastern Palace, even the imperial court has to be subject to the Eastern Palace, and the appointment and dismissal of officials in the imperial court and even some important decisions have to pass through the hands of the Eastern Wang, so it is no wonder that the people below are filled with righteous indignation. So much so that the Dongwang Mansion did not send enough soldiers and horses, and some people came out to shout.

Yang Rui saw that Han Jian's attitude was also a little unkind, and said, "Today's matter will be discussed here." The dispatch of grain and grass for soldiers and horses still needs to be considered in the long run, and the imperial court will try to requisition and transfer grain from the local government as much as possible, even if it will exempt the money and taxes in the next few years, as long as it can win the victory in the north, it will not hesitate. Stand down, and I have something to discuss with the king of the east. ”

When the other ministers heard Yang Rui say this, they could only bow and retreat.

Everyone left, Yang Rui got up in person, went to the door and closed the door, and looked back at Han Jian, his tone was a little helpless.

"Do you have to confront them in front of those ministers, as if there is a feud between me and you?" Yang Rui said in a questioning tone.

Han Jian said: "If it weren't for the sharp words they said, why would I refute them." They won't tell you this, will they? ”

"I knew you would think so, you just said it so impulsively, but you were actually telling me, right?" Yang Rui returned to his seat and sat down, as if he was a little annoyed.

After a while, she said, "I did tell them to discuss the allocation of soldiers and horses, grain and grass, but I don't know that they would actually talk about Jiangdu soldiers and horses." Maybe they don't understand the situation either. ”

You can explain things without understanding the situation, and Han Jianxin said that it was too simple.

How can the East Wangfu be said to have made great contributions to Yang Rui's restoration, even if there is some noise now? Could it be that without the help of the Eastern Prince's Mansion, Yang Rui would be able to stabilize the dynasty?

I'm afraid that when the time comes, let alone drive away the Xianbei people, even Luoyang won't be able to hold it. The Central Plains will also be completely chaotic.

Han Jian also knew that Yang Rui didn't understand this truth. The autocracy of the Eastern Prince's Mansion was a bad thing for the imperial court, but it was a good thing for the stability of the Central Plains. At least, the situation in the Central Plains is still relatively stable, and the local principle is still the territory of the Wei Dynasty, and it will be loyal to the imperial court and pay taxes on grain.

"The surname Su, still no news?" Yang Rui asked suddenly.

"Yes. Not much, though. Han Jian said, "It is reported that two months ago, Su Tingxia had led his troops to attack the hinterland of the Bohai Kingdom, and even the King of Bohai was captured, but the war with Silla. But it's not over yet. As for whether it is over now, it is not known. ”

Yang Rui smiled and said, "I'm afraid that he has already become the king of Bohai and has long forgotten the imperial court, right?" ”

"Things should be as you say, but simpler. I'm afraid that this is not the case. Han Jian said, "I also heard that the Xianbei people have sent a road of soldiers and horses from the north to the south to the Bohai Kingdom to help. There were also clashes with Su Tingxia's soldiers and horses before. Because of the danger of Guanshan, a lot of news could not be transmitted back, and some Hu merchants who had a good relationship with the Xianbei people could only be contacted to listen to the intelligence of the north. ”

"It's not that the news can't be sent back, I'm afraid it's the surname Su who deliberately doesn't send it back." Yang Rui said stubbornly.

Han Jian didn't say anything, and before getting up to Yang Rui's seat, Yang Rui glanced up at Han Jian, first stood up and asked Han Jian to sit down, and then she sat on Han Jian's lap.

"I also got a message. Xie Rumo, the minister of the Southern Dynasties, intended to send troops north to attack Yuzhou, but he was unexpectedly stabbed by others, and he has been recuperating for several months. Han Jian said suddenly.

Yang Rui nodded slightly and said: "Xie Rumo is the key person who can maintain the balance of the Southern Dynasty now, if he falls, I am afraid that Zhu Tongjing's family is dominant, and Zhu Tongjing is not a fuel-efficient lamp." You should know better than anyone else. ”

Han Jian found that the problem he cared about was not the same thing as what Yang Rui said.

What Han Jian was thinking about was who would stab Xie Rumo. Obviously, Zhu Tongjing and some forces of the Southern Dynasties. He didn't dare to assassinate Xie Rumo casually, because it would only give other factions a chance to grow. The Southern Dynasty was also afraid that the balance would be broken.

And even if these forces send people to assassinate Xie Rumo. It's also very difficult to get his hands on, with Xie Rumo's cunning and cunning, how can he not know that someone is eyeing him? Will he just sit back and die?

Yang Rui said: "In the past few days, your body is very uncomfortable, and you don't often come to the palace." In fact, you can make your own decisions about many government affairs. You don't have to go into the palace for everything. ”

What Yang Rui said about not coming to the palace often is obviously not Han Jian going to Ye'an Pavilion, but entering the inner palace.

Han Jian was busy with official business, and he rarely even went back to the East Palace, let alone accompanied Yang Rui in the palace. But now Yang Rui is just pregnant. When you need someone around you to care for you.

"Now that I have said it, the officials and generals of the court have so many opinions, if they don't even come to the palace and make their own decisions, I won't be regarded as a rebel minister who wants to usurp power?" Han Jian said helplessly.

Yang Ruihui smiled and said, "Aren't you?" Even my king's belly has been enlarged by you, and there is a more rebellious minister in the world? ”

Han Jian hugged Yang Rui in his hands, and couldn't help frowning when he heard this.

What Yang Rui said was too vulgar, which was a little different from Yang Rui's usual personality.

Han Jian didn't have to think about it to know that Yang Rui was also too bored these days, and he was exerting some verbal "encouragement" on him, to put it bluntly, he wanted him to come to the palace at night to accompany him.

"Oh, it seems that it's really me as a courtier, it's too rude." Saying that, Han Jian let go of his hand, but Yang Rui twisted him around his waist.

"In the past few days, when will you be able to spare time to enter the palace? Not here...... You know what the concubine is talking about. Yang Rui asked

"Let's see." Han Jian said casually.

"Look at this, it could be tomorrow, but it could also be next year." Yang Rui sighed and said, "These days the palace is deserted, I can only face Hui'er's girl at night, and if I say ten words to her on weekdays, she may not be able to reply to me a word, it's really boring." ”

"If you feel bored, you can let your good sister and good sister come into the palace to accompany you. I rarely go back these days, and they need someone to accompany them about the same as you do. ”

Yang Ruibai glanced at Han Jian and said, "You also know." Married one after another, there are more and more women around you, if one day you are not the backbone, see if your backyard is not on fire. Alas! Originally, I also wanted to let Li'er and your master come to the palace, but Li'er is now a mother and accompanies Xi'er every day, and ...... I haven't told her about my pregnancy yet, and I'm afraid that it will be difficult to face her. As for your master...... is too indifferent, and sometimes it is better to let her enter the palace than to face Hui'er's girl. ”

Han Jianxin said that it wasn't your own sin?

In the past, Yang Rui always instilled the concept of monarchs and ministers in Fa Yi, so that Fa Yi was afraid of her and afraid of her, and so was Hui'er. Now I want to talk to people when they are bored, which is a bit too demanding.

"As you said before, let the county lord of Anping enter the palace, why don't you think about it again." Han Jian said.

"Huh? Did the husband agree to the concubine's invitation? Yang Rui was a little surprised.

Han Jian sighed, it wasn't that he agreed, but he really couldn't take Yang Xiuxiu, he couldn't pry open this woman's heart, so he had to use a little "side door", since Yang Xiuxiu and Yang Rui didn't deal with each other, it was better to send Yang Xiuxiu to the palace and let Yang Rui educate her well, maybe there would be something different at that time.

"Hmm. Something, though...... You understand. Han Jian said.

Yang Rui smiled: "I still don't know what you're thinking, husband? is also a woman next to you, do you still think that the concubine will remarry her to the Lu family? I'm afraid that my husband won't be able to get the warmth of Anping's girl, so I thought of letting the concubine come to help you teach her to be angry, right? ”

Although Han Jian wanted to deny it, he couldn't. If he hadn't been able to do it, how could he let Yang Rui make a move?

"Hmm." Han Jian nodded.

"In this case, the concubine should be a good person once, let the girl from Anping enter the palace, and arrange her for the position of a female official first, even if it is out of the same clan. Look at me if I can't clean her up. Yang Rui finally suddenly clenched his fists again and said viciously.

"There is a limit to everything." Han Jian reminded.

"Hmm." Yang Rui smiled, "It won't be a hair less than her, but it's not so easy for her to have a better life." Who told her to dare to rob a man with me? ”

Han Jianxin said that Yang Rui is sometimes very ladylike, but sometimes she is really perverted when she is crazy. Originally, Yang Rui couldn't get used to Yang Xiuxiu's words and deeds, but now he clearly sent Yang Xiuxiu to the palace for her to watch, and Yang Rui couldn't say how Yang Xiuxiu would embarrass Yang Xiuxiu.

However, it was also his idea to let Yang Xiuxiu enter the palace. Now Yang Xiuxiu can't be allowed to accept herself sincerely, and some necessary coercion should also be due. Yang Rui also knows the balance in the end, and let's see if Yang Xiuxiu can continue to be cold at that time. There will be someone else in this world who will support her, besides him Han Jian?

Han Jian sighed and said, "You can't stay in the palace for a long time, there are still a few meetings to be held in the afternoon, I'm afraid I have to leave the palace first." ”

Yang Rui didn't get up and let Han Jian go, and said with some infatuation: "When you go to the palace, isn't there no one, so you won't accompany the concubine for a while?" ”

Han Jian smiled and pinched Yang Rui's face and said, "Next time." ”

"Next time!" Yang Rui was very dissatisfied, and suddenly put his hand on Han Jian's shoulder, and said with a cold face, "King Dong, now I order you to stay." You can't leave here for half an hour, and you will do whatever I tell you to do! Otherwise, I will give you sins, destroy your people, and see if you have so many excuses! ”

Han Jian smiled, but his hand untied Yang Rui's clothes belt, and said with a smile: "The minister is the order!" (To be continued......)