Yuan Hong led his troops from Luoyang, and the army marched south, arriving at Liangcheng a few days later. Yuan Hong sent Yuanxian, the king of Pengcheng, to Shunyang to pacify the attacked Shunyang soldiers and civilians, and after the army rested, he went all the way south to Maquan City.

As soon as the soldiers and horses of the Great Wei entered the city, Yuan Hong immediately ordered Guangyang Wang Yuanjia to lead his troops to cut off the water and land communication of Junkou to cut off the retreat of the Qi army.

Chen Xianda, a general of the Southern Qi Dynasty, led his troops to cross the Junshui River, arrived on the west bank, occupied Yingzi Mountain, and built fortifications. However, this time the emperor drove the expedition in person, the morale of the Great Wei army was high, and all the soldiers rushed bravely to kill, which made the Qi army frightened and depressed, and was defeated repeatedly. Chen Xianda fled back to Jiankang, and the Wei army defeated the Qi army and won a complete victory.

The good news frequently spread to Luoyang Palace, and the government and the opposition, inside and outside the palace, were all happy.

He prayed under the moon every night, only asking for Yuanhong's safe return as soon as possible.

Outside the camp king's tent, no one knew that Yuan Hong had an old illness due to the day and night journey, coupled with the all-night discussion of the war, and at this time he was already sick to the bone marrow.

The imperial doctor ordered Liang Shiqing to ask Yuan Hong to take the pulse, and his heart was already clear. Looking at the sleeping Yuan Hong, Liang Shiqing shook his head lightly at Yuan Xian, who was guarding the side of the royal collapse, and said, "King Pengcheng, the minister has treated Your Majesty, and Your Majesty may be able to sleep for an hour... Only..."

When Yuan Xian saw Liang Shiqing's condition, he knew that something was wrong in his heart, and said hurriedly: "Imperial Doctor Order, what is Your Majesty?" ”

Liang Shiqing said: "King Pengcheng, Your Majesty was injured by an arrow and his internal organs, although he recovered from his injuries, he fell into a stubborn disease... In this disease, it is most forbidden to use the gods, and even more so to avoid fatigue..."

Yuan Xun said with a stunned face: "As a Tai Yi Ling, since you know that Your Majesty's dragon body has this taboo, why don't you dissuade it in time, and why don't you treat Your Majesty?" ”

Liang Shiqing said: "The minister is not undissuaded, His Majesty only said that he did not want to prolong the war period and make the lives miserable, so ... The sin deserves death! ”

Yuan Xian waved his hand, sighed lightly, and said, "Your Majesty is a benevolent king, who loves the people like a son... That's it, looking at your expression, Your Majesty's dragon body is still... And also..."

Liang Shiqing knew the meaning of Yuan Xian's words, and he also knew that he could not delay any longer, so he was heartbroken, and said to Yuan Xian and the three treasures nearby: "King Pengcheng, eunuch, Your Majesty is afraid that time is running out, so you should be prepared..."

When Yuan Xun and Sanbao heard this, their faces turned pale in an instant. Yuan Xian couldn't come back to his senses for a while, but it was the three treasures, and he calmed down with a few snaps of his fingers, and said: "Your Majesty is now in the camp, if the news of the dragon's body is not safe at this time, it will make the army's heart unstable." ”

When Yuan Xian heard the words of the Three Treasures, he eased his mind. After thinking for a while, Yuan Xun said: "Immediately fly the pigeon to pass the book to the imperial uncle and the crown prince, and the court can also be prepared... You must strictly guard the news of Your Majesty's ill life..."

Turning his head to look at Liang Shiqing, Yuan Xian said again: "The army will start in the afternoon, day and night, and it will take seven days to return to Luoyang." Imperial Doctor's Order, Your Majesty Can You Still Support It? ”

Liang Shiqing nodded and said: "The ministers will use the old ginseng soup to prolong His Majesty's life, which can only last for a few days, and it depends on His Majesty's aspirations..."

Rencheng Wang Yuancheng and Prince Yuanke got the flying pigeon to pass the book, like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, and the grief was irrepressible. Yuan Cheng was bedridden, but it was a matter of family and country, how dare he slack off, so he forcibly got up and entered the prince's mansion to discuss with Yuan Ke. After everything was agreed, Yuan Cheng stayed behind as governor of Luoyang due to ill health, and Yuan Ke went out of the city overnight to welcome the army.

The carriage and horses traveled all the way west, Yuan Xian and Liang Shiqing looked the same as ever in and out of the carriage, and the three treasures did not stop serving meals as before. When the royal car arrived in Luyang, no one noticed anything unusual.

In the car, Yuan Hong slowly opened his eyes and saw Yuan Xian, who looked tired, kneeling beside him.

Yuan Xun saw Yuan Hong wake up, and hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, how is your dragon body?" ”

Yuan Hong opened his mouth slightly, but he couldn't stop breathing. Liang Shiqing on the side hurriedly used silver needles to enter the three acupoints of Yuanhong Tiantu, Huagai, and Xuanji, and slowly put ginseng soup into his mouth. After half a cup of tea, Yuan Hong calmed down and could speak.

Seeing this, Yuan Xian hurriedly approached and said: "Your Majesty, the army has reached the territory of Luyang, and it will arrive in Luoyang in a few days." ”

Yuan Hong said: "I am sick with this disease, I am drowsy all day long, and I don't know that the army has traveled so many roads..."

Liang Shiqing said: "Your Majesty, you are the most taboo to use God in this disease, so the minister administers needles for Your Majesty, which can make Your Majesty nourish your heart and calm your mind." ”

Looking at Yuan Xian, Yuan Hong said quietly: "I know that time is short, and there are some things that must be entrusted to you..."

Yuan Xun hurriedly said with relief: "Your Majesty, you are just due to the fatigue of the march, and when you return to Luoyang to recuperate, the dragon body will be safe." ”

Yuan Hong smiled sadly and said, "My body, I know it in my heart... The prince is not deeply involved in the world, and he is too benevolent, if I die, the court will be difficult to stabilize... Uncle Huang and you are noble, beautiful and indifferent, and I am close to each other, so you can be the heavy responsibility of auxiliary government. ”

Hearing Yuan Hong's words, Yuan Xian's tears were already raining down: "The man of cloth can still die for his confidant, and the minister is the closest brother of His Majesty?" The minister has been favored by His Majesty over the years, and he has participated in confidential information, and there is no way to repay him. Although the minister does not have the ability of the Duke of Zhou, he is willing to follow the will of the Duke of Zhou, and the minister must do his best to assist the prince! ”

Looking up at Yuan Hong, seeing the emperor's face showing comfort, Yuan Xian's heart sank, and he said: "Your Majesty, the emperor's uncle is old, and now he is often ill and rarely goes to the court. The minister implores Your Majesty to choose an auxiliary minister to work with the minister! ”

Yuan Hong knew that what Yuan Xian said was also reasonable, thought about it for a while, and was about to speak, when he heard the voice of Yu Linlang outside the car: "Your Majesty, the prince's carriage and horses have arrived in front of the army, and the prince has come to welcome His Majesty back to Beijing in triumph." ”

Hearing that the prince had arrived, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. After receiving the emperor's instructions, the three treasures welcomed Yuan Ke in.

Looking at the haggard face of the monarch's father, Yuan Ke fell at Yuan Hong's feet, crying silently, and said, "Aya... Aye... It's the son who is not filial, the son... If his son can go on the expedition on Aye's behalf, how will Aya be damaged by the dragon's body..."

Yuan Hong slowly stretched out his hand, stroked Yuan Ke's head weakly, and said: "Zi Ke, I have expanded the territory to unify the world, and the people will not suffer from war." My Great Wei originated from Youshuo, although the soldiers are strong and strong, but they have no power to dominate the world. I have carried out the Han Revolution all these years, so that my Xianbei people can sit firmly on the Han people..."

Gasping slightly, Yuan Hong continued: "When you ascend to the great treasure in the future, you must consolidate the Han Revolution, and you can't change it arbitrarily." ”

Yuan Ke knew that Yuan Hong maintained the heart of the Han Revolution, leaned over and kowtowed, and said: "Aya is at ease, his son will live up to Aye's trust, and he will carry out the Han Revolution like Aye." ”

Yuan Hong nodded with difficulty and said, "Okay!" So much better! After a pause, Yuan Hong said again: "Zike, although I have entrusted the country to you, you should know that I am not the only son, many of your younger brothers and sisters are entrusted to me, and you are close to each other, I hope you can be like me, treat your younger brothers and sisters well..."

Seeing that Yuan Hong was sweating on his forehead, Liang Shiqing and Sanbao hurriedly served him and drank a few sips of ginseng soup, and then everyone gently helped Yuan Hong to lie down. Yuan Ke helped the monarch's father, and was about to retreat to the side, when he suddenly saw the monarch's father's solemn face, grabbed his hand, and said: "Filial piety is the foundation of people, I hope that you will be filial to your mother, and everything is respected by your mother, and you must not be disobedient!" ”

Yuan Ke knew what his father was worried about, so he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, and said: "The son is determined to be filial to his mother, just like in the past... The son will also be kind to his younger siblings, and there will be no discord between the brothers! ”

Yuan Hong was relieved, and Fang said to everyone: "Prince Ke, Wen Tao Wuluo, frugal and benevolent and filial." Respect the ancestors of heaven and earth, and love the people of Limin. I plan for the blessing of the common people in the world, and set him up as the new emperor, the emperor of Zhaoji, and the people of the heavens. After I Bintian, I will ascend the throne and succeed to the throne! ”

Looking at Yuan Xian, Yuan Hong said again: "Zi Ke is still young, and I want to use the emperor's uncle and you, the second brother, the seventh brother, the king of Guangyang, Wang Su and Song Ben as auxiliary ministers to assist the new emperor's government." Uncle Huang is old, so you will be the first minister... I will entrust Da Wei and Zi Ke to you..."

Yuan Xian wanted to answer, but he only looked up for a moment, and saw a trace of displeasure on Yuan Ke's face, although it was fleeting, Yuan Xian's heart trembled.

Yuan Xianben is a person who is indifferent to fame and fortune, just because he was born in the emperor's family, and he has a special encounter with Yuan Hong, and he is heavy in the government and the opposition. Seeing that Yuan Ke's expression was different, Yuan Xun knew that he would be suspicious in the future.

Thinking of this, Yuan Xun said: "The minister was treated by His Majesty and given a confidential position, only the minister liked to indulge in the mountains and rivers since he was a child, if it were not for His Majesty's dependence, the minister would rather get rid of secular affairs... The minister and the prince are connected by blood, even if they are not auxiliary ministers, they should be the prince, and they will do their best for the Great Wei! ”

Yuan Hong was silent for a long time when he heard this, knowing that Yuan Xian's mind had been decided, he sighed and said, "You have no intention of assisting the government, and I don't force it..."

Explaining the matter of the resignation of the militarist, Yuan Hong was already dying. Closing his eyes slightly, Yuan Hong only waved his hand to signal everyone to leave.

Yuan Ke sobbed as he withdrew with everyone. Suddenly, I heard Yuan Hong's voice: "Sixth brother, three treasures, you two stay!" ”

Yuan Ke was stunned when he heard this, but the king's order could not be violated, so he had to get out of the car with Liang Shiqing.

Opening his eyes again, Yuan Hong said quietly: "Sixth brother, your mind changed suddenly, what happened?" ”

Yuan Xian didn't want Yuan Hong to bother anymore, so he prevaricated: "It's okay, Your Majesty... Only the minister is willing to be an idle cloud and wild crane, swimming in the world. ”

Yuan Hong said: "I have been with you and even my own brother for decades, how can I not know your heart? What is the so-called, you don't matter! ”

Yuan Xian's heart was pitying, and he couldn't bear to bully him, so he said: "Your Majesty wants to take the minister as the first assistant, and it will inevitably make the minister be criticized in the future." And the minister saw that the prince had a trace of displeasure on his face, if the prince was suspicious of the minister because of the power granted by His Majesty to the head of the secret, then the minister would have the disaster of shaking the lord in the future. ”

Hearing Yuan Xian's words, Yuan Hong fell silent. After flicking his fingers for a dozen times, Yuan Hongfang opened his mouth: "That's it, you will be a carefree person according to your heart's wishes." ”

With a wry smile, Yuan Hong said slowly: "Since Feng Ji's death, I feel that the prince seems to have changed his mind... The mandate of heaven is like this, and now I have no power to change it, I only hope that God will bless the Great Wei, and make Zi Ke lenient and benevolent, and treat the people well..."

After a few gasps, Yuan Hong continued: "I have one more thing to ask you two... I'm afraid I can't see the queen again..."Although the king has tears and does not flick, but at this moment, Yuan Hong's eyes are already shining: "Now that the queen is pregnant with a dragon fetus, you must let Liang Shiqing keep her mother and son safe... I am worthy of the world in this life, but I am going to lose her mother and son..."

Sanbao knelt down and wept: "Your Majesty, how can the queen not know your heart for the queen?" Your Majesty is at ease, you will arrive in Luoyang in a few days, and Your Majesty will be able to reunite with the queen and her wife. ”

Yuan Hong was already dying, but said: "If the queen knew that I was caused by an old illness, I would never live alone... Don't wait... Don't tell the queen the truth..."

Yuan Xun and Sanbao were both moved by the affection of the emperor and queen, and they responded in unison.

Yuan Hong motioned for Yuan Xian to come closer, and said with difficulty: "The queen's heart is too good, and there is no important minister of the previous dynasty to rely on, if one day... If one day the prince is not filial...", Yuan Hong ordered Yuan Xian to draft an edict in case of emergency.

Yuan Hong's wheezing voice had gradually faded, but he still instructed: "Sixth brother, you are the person I rely on the most, and I will entrust this edict to you... If there is really an unforeseen situation, you will take out this edict, and you will definitely protect the queen's mother and son..."

Yuan Xian's face was already full of tears, put away the edict, and said with his head bowed: "Your Majesty is at ease, the minister and the edict will live and die together!" ”

With the last trace of strength, Yuan Hong instructed the three treasures: "Take the queen from my bag... Let it go with me..."

Taking the Luo Ying handed by the Three Treasures, Yuan Hongfang slowly closed his eyes.

In the twenty-third year of Taihe, on the first day of April, Yuan Hong died, and the temple name was Gaozu, and he was called Emperor Xiaowen.

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