Chapter 148

The sun and the moon flow, time flies.

In a twinkling of an eye, it's already February. Nearly three months have passed since Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng entered xiyuanze. Xiyuanze is known as a Jedi. Even the strong worshippers like Yunshu dare not cross the thunder pool. Therefore, even if they know that they are in xiyuanze, they can only wait for a miracle to happen and dare not enter it.

In November, the news of the great victory in southern Xinjiang spread all over Daqian. However, the news of the disappearance of Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng was just announced by waige after the new year's festival. After all, although both of them were students in Fengming academy, the battle in southern Xinjiang was a real military rookie. Both their achievements and official positions were real.

Although Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng were forced into xiyuanze, many xungui families in the imperial capital got the news very early, but after the real announcement, the imperial capital caused an uproar. The common people sighed that the rising generals had fallen so quietly, and xungui families undoubtedly needed to consider too much, because such news was announced, On behalf of the royal family and waige, they have no hope for their safe return. Then there will be many problems that may affect the Daqian Dynasty and their own interests.

First of all, although we can't confirm that they are dead, being trapped in xiyuanze for three months is no different from being dead. After the great victory in southern Xinjiang, the emperor had ordered Lu que to be the deputy commander of Ziji Yuwei, and Gu Qingcheng was also the general of the left army of Fengxiang army. These were the military positions of zhengsanpin, and both of them were loyal to the country. According to the rules, they wanted to pursue the title after death in order to do their honor and sorrow.

In addition to the commander-in-chief of the East, West, north, South and four frontiers, who was not often set up by the military Minister of waige, he was already the highest military post of Da Qian. A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old girl, both of whom were schoolchildren, were granted the second grade military post, It has never happened before.

Although both of them had made great contributions to the country and pursued the title, many upright courtiers still felt that such a reward was too heavy. It's been more than a month since the court began to quarrel. However, neither Emperor Yu Yuanxu, nor Princess Yu Chuqing, nor Duke Lu Chun of Wei, nor Duke Gu Huairen of Ding had any opinions on this matter.

Secondly, the emperor once granted Gu Qingcheng the title of Marquis of Yanling. Although the law of Da Qian stipulates that Xun GUI has no power to govern and tax, with this title, you can at least have a more fragrant feeling with that place. Just as you entered wuyunshang last year, the reason why you are so close to Yu Tianxiang is that apart from political investment, Yu Tianxiang's title is Princess Tianxiang, And the foundation of the dance family of the saint dance family is Tianxiang city.

Yanling County, as a newly acquired land after the great victory of the Empire in southern Xinjiang, has not been managed because of Tianxing's defense against drought. It can be said that the land is vast and the population is sparse. However, Yanling County is rich in rivers and fertile soil, which can be seen by people with clear eyes. After Daqian defeated Tianxing, it will face a round of large-scale development of immigration to build a city. I don't know how many interests there are.

At that time, the status of Yanling Marquis was too heavy. With this title, he could be recognized by the officials and the people in the sky. This was the power of the regional faction. Just like Yu Tianxiang, Princess of Tianxiang in the new generation, Yu Qinglin, Princess of Qinglin, and even Yu Piaoxiang, a young princess of Piaoxiang, who is not supported by the officials and aristocratic families in the area they have sealed.

And no matter xungui family or humble courtiers, they don't have as much scruples about Gu Qingcheng as they do about Lu que. Behind Lu que are princess Chang and Duke Wei, and even the whole royal family and humble family. There is only dingguogong family behind Gu Qingcheng. Although the emperor has ordered Gu Qingcheng to marry Lu que, they are not married, are they.

For the title of Yanling Marquis, many people even want to push Gu Qingcheng to a higher level, and let her enter the ranks of thirty-six civil and military marquis. Because Gu Qingcheng has no marriage, naturally there will be no offspring. No matter how high the title is, no one will inherit it. Naturally, it will not affect the noble faction. It can also empty the title of the most popular Yanling marquis. It can be said that it not only sells Gu's face, but also gets what he wants, killing two birds with one stone. As for the vacancy of Yanling Marquis, who will be the final flower? It depends on the means.

Wei and Ding turned a deaf ear to what happened in the court, and the emperor said nothing. No one could guess what they thought.

More than a month ago, the new year's Day was the most important festival of Daqian. However, both Weiguo government and Dingguo government were as quiet as usual, and even a lantern was not hung, let alone a red tie. As the most distinguished family of Daqian, there was not a trace of jubilation, and the servants and bodyguards were all face tied all day, Especially in Wei government, Lu que is the only successor of Wei government. Once he dies, it means that Wei government's lineage is cut off in Daqian.

At night, the eldest princess is sitting in the main hall in her military uniform. She turns a blind eye to all the dishes on the table. She doesn't even go back to her room to change her clothes. After a while, Lu Chun, who is also in military uniform, comes back from outside. Looking at her stunned wife, she also shows a touch of bitterness.

Lu que has been in xiyuanze for three months, and even the most optimistic people can't guarantee that he will still be alive. Although Lu Chun and Yu Chuqing always have a little expectation in their hearts, this expectation has been gradually eroded in the torment of living like a year.

Because of this, the couple spent all their energy on reorganizing the Changqing army and the Fengxiang army. The two armies stationed in the capital suffered a lot in these days. Three drills a day was only the most basic requirement. This also caused the two armies to become more skillful and decisive in dealing with emergencies, The combat effectiveness of individual soldiers and the combat effectiveness of the regiment is increasing day by day.

But for the generals, captains and soldiers of the two legions, it was a lot of pain. It was also a high-intensity training. Except 20 years ago, when the Tianhuo Legion was founded, it never appeared again. Now the officers and men of the two legions, more than anyone else, hope that Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng will come back earlier, so that they can get rid of this also troubled day as soon as possible.

"Qing'er, why don't you eat something?" Lu Chun took off his coat covered with snow, threw it aside, sat down and said. I don't know why it's so cold this winter. Qianyuan City, the capital of emperor, is located in the center of Daqian. The ice and snow should melt at this time of the year, but it suddenly snows in late February.

"I can't eat it." Yu Chuqing shakes her head with a stiff expression. Although she feels a miracle in her heart, she feels that her son Lu que may not be able to get out of her fate.

"Alas." Lu Chun sighed and looked at the candle burning on the lampstand. He didn't know what to say. For the first time, Zhizhu, who has always been in charge of everything, feels that he can't do what he wants. If Lu que is trapped in the mountain, he dares to go back. Even if he is trapped with his son for another 12 years, it's a pity that there's a desperate place where he can't get out. There are no gods and beasts that are good friends with their sons, and there are no birds that they watch growing up.

"Brother chun, if you say that you are short of children, will you not come back?" It took a long time for Yu Chuqing to speak, but what she wanted to express was something that she once said to all the officials and enemies.

"No, I believe queer is still alive. If he doesn't return to the mountains, he can't be trapped, nor can he cherish his fate." Lu Chun unconsciously clenched his hands. Although his voice was firm, his words seemed to be self explaining.

"Brother chun, I want to go to xiyuanze." Yu Chuqing suddenly looks up at Lu Chun and says that as a mother, she really can't stand this kind of suffering. She must go to xiyuanze to have a look, even if she doesn't go in, it's better to have a look outside.

"Well, I'll arrange it. We'll leave in March." Lu Chun nods and agrees. Yu Chuqing's idea is not his idea. In the face of the uncertainty of his son Lu Que's life and death, the stability of the imperial situation and the great cause of the Empire are nothing, because once the news of Lu Que's death is confirmed, there will be no future for Wei's Lu family.

"Why wait until March?" Yu Chuqing frowned and was dissatisfied. She wanted to be outside xiyuanze now and didn't want to stay in the capital for another day.

Lu Chun's eyes flashed a glimmer of Brilliance: "it will take a few days for the evergreen army to take shape completely, and your Fengxiang army has been mobilized frequently in the past, and it also needs time to run in. We will use this time to finish these things."

"Brother chun, do you want to ~" Yu Chuqing was surprised, and then she was very happy. She already knew what her husband was going to do.

"Que'er was forced into xiyuanze by Qiu lie. Although Qiu lie and Qiu Ao disappeared after the war, this account should still be charged to Tianxing. I plan to ask your majesty to take the post of commander-in-chief of Southern Xinjiang. At that time, you and I will join the four armies of Southern Xinjiang and destroy Tianxing Kingdom at one stroke. March is a good time for the south to go to war. " Lu Chun's uncontrollable murderous spirit was rolling like an angry dragon. The world only remembers him as a famous marshal, but forgets that his reputation as Lu Chun was built up from the bones of millions of people in the Qingyang empire.

"That's good." Yu Chuqing said with a sneer, "but it's not enough to be just a country with stars in the sky. It's also necessary to add Nanli and sacrifice the people of the two countries to meet my son's identity."

Lu Chun got up and went to a map of Southern Xinjiang which had been hanging in the center of the main hall of Wei government since the new year's festival. He smashed his fists on the map with cold eyes. The position covered by his fists was the capital of Tianxing and Nanli.

At the same time, Zhuge Yan, Duanmu ye and Lin Qingyu were all in the warm Pavilion of the east courtyard where Zhuge Yan lived. The dishes on the round table of the warm Pavilion were almost motionless, while there were four or five empty wine jars on the ground. The atmosphere in the warm pavilion was very dull.

To them, Lu is not only a classmate but also a brother living under the same roof.

More than three months ago, the battle of Danshui, the battle of Hexing fortress, and the battle of xiaoqingshan spread all over Daqian. The Tianxing crazy lion army, which had prevented Daqian's advance in the south for nearly 20 years, was annihilated. Duanmuye and Lin Qingyu, who returned to their homes in Northern Xinjiang, got the news and were happy that their good friend Lu que became famous in the first World War.

But it didn't last long. After the new year's festival, waige announced that Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng were missing. When the news reached Hanshan county and Qinglin County in mid January, both of them were struck by lightning. I can't believe it's true. As friends, no one knows Lu Que's talent better than them, especially his military talent. In the whole Fengming academy, no matter who they use simulated sand table to attack and defend, Lu has never lost. Even though he is in a weak position, he can maintain a balance of power in the end and finally become a draw.

Both of them arranged their family affairs, bid farewell to their families, and hurried back to the imperial capital. However, this winter was extremely cold. The rivers were frozen, it was difficult to cross, the roads were blocked by heavy snow, and it was difficult for cars and horses to travel. They did not return to the capital until yesterday. When they visited Zhuge Yan at the same time today, they got another news that made them more desperate, Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng are not missing, but in the battle of xiaoqingshan, Qiu lie, the leader of the fierce lion war, is forced into xiyuanze.

The top ten Jedi are famous for their evil deeds. Even ordinary people know what this means. What's more, although they don't like to admit it, Lu's chances of survival are too slim. Zhuge Yan, who had been depressed since the new year's festival, simply took Duanmu ye and Lin Qingyu to drink. He didn't want to drink a few jars of wine. He didn't get drunk, but he was more worried. It's the first time in their lives that their best friend may no longer be in the world. For a moment, there's no way to get rid of the depression.

"When we were at Yusi lake, why didn't Lu que tell us? If we went south with him, maybe this would not happen." The first people duanmuye knew when he came to the imperial capital were Lu Que and Zhuge Yan. After living in Wei's government for a long time, Lu que treated him like brothers. At this time, the wine was strong, his face was red, and his expression was sad and about to cry.

"Even if we go, we may not be able to help. The reason why Laosi was forced into xiyuanze is not because of strategy or wisdom, but because of insufficient cultivation." Zhuge Yan shook his head, took the wine cup and drank it. He picked up the wine pot and poured another cup.

"Second brother, what's the news from Wei government and Ding government?" Lin Qingyu also drank a lot, but still kept a trace of consciousness. He looked at Zhuge Yan and asked.

"No Zhuge shook his head. Several times after the new year's day, he thought of visiting Wei's mansion, but he was blocked. Because the master of Wei's mansion was not at home at all during the day. "Princess Chang and Wei's hero stayed in the military camp to train soldiers during the day, and Ding's grandfather also said that he was sick and stayed in the mansion. He didn't go to waige. Brother Gu didn't go home after the new year's day, He went crazy and trained in the Changqing army. It's said that some time ago, the Duke of Baiwei was promoted to captain. "

"Then they don't care. Gu Qingcheng is the daughter of Dingguo government, and Lu que is the only successor of Weiguo government." Duanmuye was leaning against the back of his chair, and his face was very gloomy.

"How? That's xiyuanze. Unless the founder returns, who else dares to say that he can walk out of xiyuanze intact. " Zhuge Yan said in a low voice that he would ask his grandfather as prime minister if he had any new news about Lu que almost every day, but Zhuge always shook his head and sighed.

The younger generation of the eight great powers' government in Daqian is full of outstanding people. Zhuge Yan is in the auxiliary state, Gu Qianxue is in the Dingguo family, Yun Xiansi is in the Zhenguo family, Bai Xuguang is in the Huguo Bai family, Su Duo is in the Weiguo Su family, and it is difficult for the Ningguo Zhi family to act wisely. In addition, the eldest grandson of the Luo family of an Guoluo, sun Luoyuan, the parent of an Guoluo, who has already been a general of the Panshi army in Northern Xinjiang. But what Zhuge Xing is most optimistic about is Lu que of Lu family in Wei country.

The battle in southern Xinjiang has proved Lu's ability and talent, and Lu's natural advantages allow him to naturally get the support of the royal family, the noble family and the poor family. Only when Lu grows up, can he have the ability and identity to integrate the resources of the major factions of the Da Qian, so as to achieve the dream of restoring the territory of the three dynasties in ancient times.

But all these things were destroyed with the disappearance of Lu que. Even for the first time, Zhuge Xingzhi doubted his own astrology. He doubted whether he was wrong. Because even he didn't believe that anyone could survive in the blood state. His idea naturally affected Zhuge Yan.

With Zhuge Yan's words, the warm Pavilion fell into silence again. Besides the sound of pouring wine, there was no other sound.

Lin Qingyu took out a porcelain vase from his arms and rubbed it with his fingers. "This is an ancient prescription I got from my teacher. This time I went home and found two main medicines, Xueshan Hanshen and Bingpo Xuelian, which are very effective in treating internal and external injuries. They only made four. I thought we four brothers would take one for each. Even if we met the situation like in the picture scroll of mountains and seas again, I'm not at a loss. I didn't expect Lu to be short of him

"There are ten thousand horses in the former army. I don't believe that Lu que will die in xiyuanze." Zhuge Yan looked at the sadness on Lin Qingyu's face and patted the table.

"I don't believe it, but what's the use? It's xiyuanze. We can't do anything. " Duanmuye said aloud.

"No, we can't do anything. I heard from brother Gu some time ago that Duke Wei intends to lead the army south. I want to go with the army." Zhuge Yan said slowly.

"Really? I'll go, too. "

Duanmuye and Lin Qingyu's eyes lit up in an instant when they heard the words. No matter whether they could rescue Lu que when they went down to the south, since Duke Wei wanted to send troops at this time, there was only one purpose to destroy Tianxing and avenge Lu Que and Gu Qingcheng, which was also what they wanted to do.

"Tomorrow we'll go to the Duke of Wei. We don't have a military position. If we want to join the army, we need the consent of the Duke of Wei."

"Good." Duanmu wild and Lin Qingyu are nodding, that some hazy drunk eyes in the cold light.