Very early in the morning, Han Jian had to get up and pack up and accompany Fa Yi out of the palace together. Fa Ye is not as lazy as Yang Li'er, it can be said that he is in a state of mental concentration at any time, and Han Jian sometimes doesn't know if Fa Yi can have such a good spirit without sleeping.

Back in the Dongwang Mansion, the whole mansion was very quiet, he first sent Fa Yi into the inner courtyard, and then packed up and prepared to go directly to the military yamen.

There are still many things to deal with waiting for Han Jian, although the rest of the night in the palace is not good.

"Jian'er, why didn't you come home all night last night?"

When Han Jian came out, he still met Han Song. Han Song's clan was like a ghost, he didn't wait in the main hall, but after knowing that Han Jian was back, he went to the gate to block him as soon as possible.

"I was busy yesterday, so I spent the night outside, so Erniang doesn't have to worry too much." Han Jian said casually, and he was in a bit of a hurry to go directly to the door of Han Song's family.

Han Song's face was very solemn, and she probably knew that Han Jian was spending the night in the palace yesterday. For others, she doesn't think much about it, but after all, she knows Han Jian's temperament very well, and knows that Han Jian will not spend the night in the palace for no reason. In the face of Han Jian, she couldn't completely expose it, so she could only let Han Jian walk away.

In the morning, Han Jian's spirit was not very good. There weren't many things going on in the military office, so he could find time to take a nap.

It was only at noon that the northern side came to report the battle, which made Han Jian's nerves a little nervous.

Lin Zhan came from the north side of the Yellow River to report the news he had received from the north with his soldiers and intelligence officers. After all, Lin Zhan's department was closer to the frontline battlefield in Beichuan, and many things could be known for the first time than Luoyang's side. Han Jian Judging from Lin Zhan's feedback, Su Tingxia may have some "good news but not bad news", one is the problem of the front-line battle situation, Beichuan City is even more dangerous, and the Xianbei people have been attacking the city for a few days unscrupulously. But it doesn't seem to have had any effect. However, Su Tingxia's 100,000 army had some intention of being dispersed. Without the supply of war to feed the war, Su Tingxia's department could not guarantee the supply of the entire army, and could only watch more and more deserters in the army.

Although the situation may be worse than expected, it is still not beyond Han Jian's acceptance. After all, the intelligence system of the East Prince's Mansion is not built, and Han Jian has already sent people to the north to investigate, not just relying on Su Tingxia's intelligence system. Because Han Jian also included Su Tingxia in his defense.

Han Jian hurriedly gave Lin Zhan an order, asking Lin Zhan to hold the line of the Yellow River and wait for the follow-up reinforcements to go north. Han Jian also informed Lin Zhan about the transfer of troops, so that Lin Zhan knew what to expect.

After noon, the rain began to fall again. There are many people in and out of the yamen of the military station, but they are all inconsequential people, and Luoyang City is generally calm.

When Han Jian came out of the yamen of the military station, the rain was already raining, and he couldn't stay too long on the road. This time he was going to the court. Meetings were held to discuss the issue of military rations.

This time the grain transfer is not only about the Jiangdu of the Eastern Prince's Mansion, but also about the imperial court. It's just that Jiangdu's harvest this year is better, and the land around Luoyang has been somewhat deserted for more than half a year, and the imperial court has not received the expected tax harvest. But no matter what, Han Jian didn't want to "cheapen" the imperial court, since Jiang had to transfer a large number of soldiers and food over, he would serve as Luoyang City to defend. You can't just contribute nothing. It was difficult to recruit troops locally, but it didn't seem to be much of a problem to recruit food.

To the Yamen of Shangshutai. That is, the original head of the injury department. The Shangshutai, which returned the lintel, was already at the helm of Ning Yuan.

Ning Yuan knew very well what the East Wangfu meant, and he would not be as vain as Lin Ke. Ning Yuan knew the situation of the Dongwang Mansion and now the shortage of food, and also knew that the problem of desertion occurred in Su Tingxia's department on the front line because of the lack of food. Han Jian came over and told him about the matter, Ning Yuan had already come up with a corresponding plan for Han Jian, which meant that he had already started to send people to the surrounding areas of Luoyang to mobilize food.

“…… After all, there is a lot of military rations needed. Luoyang can't be stored in large and small warehouses for backup, and the surrounding counties and counties in Luoyang have sent people to prepare, and there will be news in a day or two. ”

Ning Yuan's words were very simple, and he seemed to be more attentive to these things than Lin Ke. But Han Jian still felt that Ning Yuan meant perfunctory.

After all, it is dragged back, which is somewhat unreliable.

Han Jian asked, "How much grain can be requisitioned?" ”

One question. Ning Yuan was a little exposed, Ning Yuan seemed to be a little difficult to answer, and finally said a little hesitantly: "I don't know for the time being." ”

He didn't even know how much grain could be requisitioned from the local government, and Han Jian really didn't know where Ning Yuan got the confidence to requisition food to complete the errand he had given him.

It's rare that he still weighs Ning Yuan seriously, and now it seems that the only advantage of Ning Yuan over Lin Ke is that he won't fight him in the open, but perfunctory him in private.

Han Jian was in a bad mood when he came out of Shangshutai, but after thinking about it, he didn't go to Ning Xiuyan for a few days. When he saw Ning Yuan, he couldn't help but think of the jade man who seemed to be very talented, but he was forced to be an ordinary woman by his side.

When he went to Ning Xiuyan's place, Ning Xiuyan didn't expect Han Jian to brave the rain. Ning Xiuyan hurriedly asked the maid to prepare, while she stayed to watch Han Jian, as if she knew that Han Jian didn't just come to see her, waiting for Han Jian to "teach a lesson".

"I haven't been back for a few days, let's see if you're okay here." Han Jian would hardly mention anything about the imperial court by Ning Xiuyan's side, even if Ning Yuan had replaced Lin Ke as the first assistant of the imperial court, Han Jian still deliberately avoided this matter by Ning Xiuyan's side. Although Ning Xiuyan is a "caged bird", the news is not closed, and she can't hide things from outside.

"It's rare for the master to come, so let the concubine serve well."

Ning Xiuyan said informed, like a very sensible woman, "The master waits first, and the concubine will go to cook herself, so it won't take long to ......."

Han Jian nodded, Ning Xiuyan knew how to grasp what he meant, and was more cautious than the ladies in the family. Because Ning Xiuyan is the only one around him who has the consciousness of being a slave. With the thought of a slave in his heart, he is more humble and respectful in his work, and he does not think about himself in his heart, and he is all alone. This is also the reason why he likes to come to Ning Xiuyan, at least here in Ning Xiuyan, he doesn't have to think more, and he doesn't have to spend any thought, it seems that he can get a relationship without cultivating, and this relationship can last for a long time.

Although Ning Xiuyan is the daughter of the family, she has not had much contact with the kitchen before. But not long after following Han Jian, he became a master of cooking. And at any time, it is as if he is waiting for him to come with materials, as long as he comes, he can always put a table of good wine and food to entertain him.

Waiting for the maids beside Ning Xiuyan to serve the dishes one by one, and then Ning Xiuyan also came over. Ning Xiuyan was very cautious and used silver chopsticks to inspect the food in front of Han Jian. to let Han Jian know that there was no problem in the meal. Only then did he pour wine for Han Jian, and at the same time sat on the chair next to Han Jian, leaned slightly against Han Jian, and raised his wine glass to toast Han Jian.

"Have you heard rumors outside Xiuyan in the past few days?"

Han Jian drank two glasses of wine, and then he was a little excited. After all, he didn't come here to drink and eat, to see Ning Xiuyan, more to seek a balance in his heart. He didn't want to treat any of the women around him badly. But it is also very difficult to make a bowl of water completely flat. He could only try his best to make Ning Xiuyan not feel that he was being treated badly.

"I don't know what the master said, the concubine has been here for the past few days. I rarely ask about outside things. Ning Xiuyan lowered her head and said.

Although Ning Xiuyan seems to be a little "ignorant of current affairs", she can't hide what is in her heart. She also deliberately didn't want to show how scheming she was in front of Han Jian, although she herself was a person who could hide things in her heart.

"And what do you know about the present in the north?" Han Jian asked again.

Ning Xiuyan thought about it for a moment and said, "Is the master talking about Hu Yi's southern invasion?" These are all military affairs that can only be managed by the master, and the concubine is just a woman, so I really don't dare to ask more, the master should feel that the concubine is not doing well, although it is mentioned. ”

Han Jian knew that Ning Xiuyan sometimes spoke without leaking. This is not to say that Ning Xiuyan deliberately played tricks in front of him. It's that Ning Xiuyan knows what to say and what not to say.

"Alright. You don't want to know these things, and you don't ask about them. After eating early, get some rest. Han Jian said.

"Yes."

Ning Xiuyan came to toast Han Jian again.

Han Jian had a bad appetite, so he just had a simple meal. Ning Xiuyan came over to serve Han Jian and rested.

But Han Jian spent a night in the palace yesterday, and he couldn't be too interested after all.

Han Jian is here in Ning Xiuyan, and he doesn't have to worry too much about the "etiquette" in the boudoir. Sometimes it's a little more spontaneous. After comforting Ning Xiuyan, Ning Xiuyan seemed to be a little overwhelmed, and began to forgive after a while.

Han Jianxin said that even Ning Xiuyan had a very clear grasp of his own state, which was also where Ning Xiuyan was not simple. It was Yang Li'er or Gu Xin'er. There won't be so much to think about, so what to do. Only Ning Xiuyan knows how to restrain and accept when she sees a good thing.

Han Jian finally picked up Ning Xiuyan, put her on the bed, and covered her with a quilt. Ning Xiuyan's originally somewhat intoxicated look finally showed a slight loss, because she knew that every time this time, it was not only the happiest time for her, but also the time when she was about to be lost. Because it was difficult for Han Jian to accompany her for a long time, many of them would leave after they were done, leaving her alone and empty.

"Master......"

Han Jian was about to leave, but Ning Xiuyan still had a glint in the corners of her eyes, and couldn't help but reach out and pull Han Jian's placket.

It was the reluctant expression at this moment that also made Han Jian feel a tenderness hidden in Ning Xiuyan's heart.

"It's raining a lot outside, so I'm in no hurry." Han Jian smiled lightly at Ning Xiuyan, then took Ning Xiuyan's hand, sat on the edge of the bed and said, "Watch you sleep before leaving." ”

Ning Xiuyan said in frustration: "The master went like this, and the concubine woke up alone, and she felt even more lost." Instead, it's better to keep your eyes open and look at your master for a while. ”

Han Jian didn't say anything. At such times, he said some comforting words, and some made excuses for himself.

He really can't have too much time to accompany Ning Xiuyan now, mainly because there are too many things around him. He is already very busy, and he doesn't necessarily have time to go back to the house every day, but he still has to take care of the women inside and outside and even the palace, and he is a little overwhelmed.

After accompanying Ning Xiuyan for a while, Ning Xiuyan's mood also improved a little. Han Jian got up and prepared to leave, but Ning Xiuyan got up very knowingly, dressed and personally held an umbrella to send Han Jian away.

It was also dusk, but because of the rain outside, it was getting late and earlier.

When Han Jian came out of Ning Xiuyan, a guard came forward to report that Yang Rui had summoned him in the palace.

"Summoned?" Han Jian glanced at the guard, and still didn't know what Yang Rui was doing.

From the afternoon to Ning Xiuyan, Han Jian knew that Yang Rui hadn't been to Ye'an Pavilion since the beginning today, and he hadn't seen any ministers, so why would he be in such a hurry to see him?

But after all, it was summoned by the king. Han Jian felt in his heart that this was Yang Rui's "not doing his job", but he also wanted to enter the palace.

Braving the rain, when Han Jian crossed the palace gate, he still didn't see anyone.

Before arriving at Ye'an Pavilion, I still didn't see any shadows of courtiers. This is also the same as what he learned, Yang Rui has not seen any ministers for a day.

to the Ye'an Pavilion. But I saw Yang Rui sitting there alone, his expression seemed to be a little lost, but he was also holding something like a letter in his hand, and he was secretly sad there.

"Please give your majesty a greeting." Han Jian saluted.

"Less of these politenesses." Yang Rui glanced at Han Jian before sighing, "Husband is here?" ”

The contrast between the front and back, one seems to be the words of the king, and the other seems to be the words of the woman next to Han Jian.

"What's the matter?" Han Jian also knew that because of the rain outside, it might make Yang Rui feel a little bad. Yang Rui is not a young man after all. Although she doesn't know how to hurt spring, after all, some psychological and physical reasons will make her love gradually become a little anxious.

"Look at it." Yang Ruiyi said, handing over the letter in his hand.

Han Jian looked at it, but he couldn't help but sigh, it turned out to be Yang Xi's handwriting, and he had recently written a letter from the south.

In the letter, Yang Xi indicated that his recent situation was "okay", and said very vaguely. Even where he is or who is around him, he can't convey such a letter through guò. Han Jian knew that Yang Xi was still in captivity. If you can write a letter to someone to pass it on, it must have been checked by the people on the Nanqi side, and it is difficult to really reveal anything from the letter. Han Jian even speculated that in order to prevent Yang Xi from really revealing anything, the Southern Dynasty would immediately transfer him to local detention, so as to continue to have bargaining chips with the Wei Dynasty.

In Yang Rui's heart. I can't let go of this younger brother who was "trapped" by her.

"Prince...... He's fine. Isn't that a good thing? Han Jian smiled and said with a bit of comfort. But I was also thinking about the origin of this letter.

was able to skip his intelligence system and deliver the letter to Yang Rui intact, the origin of this letter is not simple. If it weren't for Yang Rui, who was a little sad after seeing the letter, he came to him to talk about it. I'm afraid he didn't know that the Southern Dynasty had sent such a letter in the end.

"It's easy to say." Yang Rui glanced at Han Jian, dragged his cheeks with his hands and said, "Just from reading between the lines, you can feel that Xi'er is suffering now." But I, who was my sister, couldn't help him at all, so I could only let him be bullied by the people of the Southern Dynasties. ”

Saying that, Yang Rui couldn't help it after all, and tears slipped down his cheeks.

In front of Han Jian, Yang Rui also let go of himself a little and didn't hide the emotions in his heart.

Han Jian hugged Yang Rui and let her head rest in his arms to comfort her, and Yang Rui gradually improved.

"You always coax me like a little girl like Li'er." In the end, Yang Rui was still a little dissatisfied and said.

Han Jian spread his hands with a smile, knowing that Yang Rui's mood was better before he would say such a complaint.

"Then what do you hope will happen in the future, and I won't come to tell you?" Han Jian asked with a smile.

Yang Rui looked at Han Jian, but he still couldn't hold back the tenderness in his heart, leaned down slightly and lay on the table, and continued to look at Yang Xi's letter from afar.

"You said Xi'er...... Where exactly did this letter come from? Yang Rui suddenly seemed to think.

Han Jian also didn't understand this matter in his heart.

He has already sent too many detailed works to the Southern Dynasty to investigate Yang Xi's whereabouts, but whether it is bribery, secret investigation, or even coercion and temptation, he can't find out Yang Xi's whereabouts.

The people of the Southern Dynasties were very smart in the matter of hiding Yang Xi, as if they knew that the people of the Northern Dynasties cared about Yang Xi very much and would send someone to investigate. When Yang Xi was placed under house arrest in the south, Zhu Tongjing was basically in charge. Later, there was civil strife in Jinling, and Zhu Tongjing rose by himself, so he broke with Empress Dowager He and her party, and after that, no one knew Yang Xi's whereabouts. Han Jian speculated that Yang Xi was imprisoned by Zhu Tongjing at all, and perhaps Yang Xi's whereabouts were not even clear to political leaders like Empress Dowager He and Xie Rumo.

Yang Xi is also a chip in Zhu Tongjing's hand.

Now after all, Han Jian can be said to be a political friend in the Southern Dynasty, that is, Xiao Ling, the king of Hui. Because of Sima's mediation, Xiao Ling appeared very friendly with the Northern Dynasty in politics. Xiao Ling's power in the Southern Dynasty was very large, but even with Xiao Ling's help, Yang Xi's whereabouts could not be investigated, which also made Han Jian speculate. Whether Zhu Tongjing imprisoned Yang Xi in the Southern Dynasty. He has personally seen Zhu Tongjing's deceit, maybe Zhu Tongjing will hide Yang Xi somewhere in the Wei Dynasty, so that the Wei Dynasty people themselves can't think of it.

The world is so big that it is very simple to hide an individual. Especially in ancient times when the news was very underdeveloped, if you find a mountain and put it away, you may not be able to find it for several lifetimes.

"Where do I know this?" Han Jian had a lot of thoughts in his heart. But in front of Yang Rui, he had to speak carefully, so as not to be grabbed by Yang Rui and asked him to find people back.

In fact, from the beginning, Yang Rui expressed his concern for Yang Xi. even made him promise to get Yang Xi back in the future and continue to pass the throne to Yang Xi, so that she could be the wife of the East Wangfu with peace of mind.

But these things are easier said than done.

"How can you be so light-hearted? What do you say about Xi'er...... He is also the dearest person around me. Yang Rui said dissatisfied, but added, "...... Except for you, who have no conscience. ”

Han Jian smiled: "It seems that you still accidentally told the truth." No matter what. I can't compare to the status of the crown prince in your heart. ”

Yang Rui suddenly "lost his words" and was caught by Han Jian, but he still maintained a dark face after all, glanced at Han Jian and said, "Do you have the intention of getting Xi'er back?" ”

Han Jian sighed and said, "If the crown prince can return safely, as long as you intend to cultivate him as a Ming Jun, how can I also assist from the side." This is not only the love of husband and wife, but also the righteousness of friends. Don't forget, he's also a friend of mine. When he went south, there was also my reason. ”

Even if Yang Rui knew that Han Jian was not sincere enough to say this. But hearing such heart-warming words made her feel a little moved.

"That's fine." Yang Rui said thoughtfully, his expression was lost again, and he continued to look at Yang Xi's letter.

Han Jian said: "Where does the letter come from? ”

Yang Rui roughly explained that it was the Southern Dynasty who sent the letter, but it was sent to the intelligence agency of the imperial court. Then there was the intelligence system of the imperial court that was directly presented to Yang Rui. The whole thing is to skip the intelligence system of the East Palace. And this qiē was carried out intentionally by the people of the Southern Dynasties.

Maybe the people of the Southern Dynasty sent the letter over, originally to hide it from the Dongwang Mansion and let Yang Rui know about it alone. Negotiate the conditions with Yang Rui again. Because the people of the Southern Dynasty believe that although the Eastern Wangfu and the Wei Dynasty court are in harmony at the moment. But after all, it looks like a god. The imperial court should be using the East Palace, and it may be internal backlash at any time.

In the minds of the people of the Southern Dynasties, or in the minds of Zhu Tongjing, the court of the Wei Dynasty was more worthy of cooperation. That's why this letter was sent in order to negotiate terms with the Wei court headed by Yang Rui.

"Wait." After listening to this, Han Jian said, "Since the people of the Southern Dynasty sent the letter by themselves, with the matter of Princess Yongdan last time, I think the people of the Southern Dynasty are ready to do it." ”

"Hands-on? Why? Yang Rui is usually extremely smart, but at this time, because of Yang Xi's letter, he was a little at a loss and didn't know what Han Jian said.

Han Jian said: "Obviously, the people of the Southern Dynasty detained the prince of our dynasty, after all, not to plot the land of the Central Plains in the north of the Yangtze River?" Seeing that the Xianbei people are about to go south, I am difficult to support the lonely wood, and the people of the Southern Dynasty know that if they don't do it, maybe the great rivers and mountains will be cheap Xianbei Huyi in vain. ”

"You mean...... The Southern Dynasties are ready to send troops north? Yang Rui suddenly became alert and asked.

"Probably so." Han Jian said, "I can't think about it for the past year or two." Even if Hu Yi does not go south, the internal disputes in our dynasty will soon be over, and at that time, even if the southern dynasty people keep the crown prince in their hands, it will be a burden after all, and the relationship between the two countries will continue to stalemate. At this time, a letter was sent, and the people of the Southern Dynasty had the intention of reconciling with the imperial court, but they did not have the heart to continue to cooperate with the Eastern Palace. Perhaps in the Southern Dynasties, if the Northern Dynasties wanted to quell the chaos, they had to cooperate with the imperial court. The emperor of the Wei Dynasty that the people of the Southern Dynasties wanted to cultivate was not you and me, but the crown prince himself. ”

Yang Rui also seemed to understand what Han Jian said. This kind of thing didn't need to be reminded by Han Jian.

Yang Rui thought again and again and said, "The people of the Southern Dynasty ...... The wolf's ambition is probably even more sinister than that of Hu Yi. ”

"The dispatch of troops by the Southern Dynasty is still a trivial matter. After all, the people of the Southern Dynasties had not been at war for a long time, and the soldiers and horses were negligent in training. I am afraid that the people of the Southern Dynasty will collude with some people in our country, which is even more terrifying. ”

Han Jian said, but he thought of the fact that Yang Luochuan, the king of the South, took the initiative to ask Ying to transfer troops. He was also wondering if this had something to do with the sinister intentions of the Southern Dynasties. (To be continued......)