The Story of Leaping from the Dragon Gate

The Daxia Kingdom has a vast territory and a myriad of phenomena.There are no less than dozens of countries bordering on the surrounding area.Even if the southeast is surrounded by the sea, the island countries that are relatively close to each other can be said to be scattered all over the world.The harassment of the western and northern borders has a long history.

The Xianxi Dynasty was established for nearly a hundred years, and it fought with various ministries in the Northwest for nearly a hundred years.

Today Shangnai is the third emperor after Gaozu and Taizong.It is also the emperor with the longest reign so far, having worked for more than 40 years.The ancestor Gaozu was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and he founded the country and established the dynasty. It goes without saying that he is wise and powerful.The two succeeding emperors, Taizong and Jinshang, were both rich in literature and military strategy, benevolent and wise, and acted both soft and hard on border troubles, with both kindness and power; moreover, there were many talents in the court, heroes came forth in large numbers, wise rulers at the top, and sages at the bottom Ministers, work together to sweep away the weakness of the previous dynasty, and form the prosperous situation of today's dynasty.

Among them, Song Wei heard Dugu Mian mention it on the way to Beijing. A few years ago, General Zhen Guo and the Young Master of the Xianhou Mansion quelled the rebellion of the Western Turkic Ashina, which was the latest large-scale border war in the Xianxi Dynasty.Since then, the entire west and north have basically stopped.The tribal leaders of the vassal clan scrambled to propose marriage to the heavenly kingdom, but the emperor had no choice but to admit a bunch of goddaughters from the offshoots of the clan and marry them one by one.

Originally, this gang of son-in-laws should pay homage and pay tribute every year.Later, the emperor saw that it was not easy for the mission to go for a trip. It took several months to go back and forth.The edict was changed to biennial, and the tribute period was set to be after the summer hunting and autumn harvest, arriving on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and returning after the Mid-Autumn Festival.If something happens in the middle, just send another Qingqi envoy to communicate.

How the imperial court controls the various ministries in the northwest is a technical task that tests the sense of balance.The relationship between the nomadic tribes is chaotic, and the result of not daring to fight against the boss is to complain to the boss from time to time.There is also disharmony among the tribes. This year the king came, and next time he might become that king.

The situation in the northwest is too chaotic, which will inevitably cause trouble for the court.If they are stable, they are afraid that the family will dominate and raise tigers.Fan people are straightforward and have a good attitude, so we have to beware of him kicking their noses in the face.Blindly suppressing it, it seems that the state is militaristic, and the expenditure is too large...

After several years of running-in, until now, the imperial court has gradually stabilized its policies from top to bottom.As long as the emperor and the prince hand over normally and the basic strategy continues, the virtuous circle in the northwest frontier will be maintained for a long time.Therefore, three years ago, the emperor was critically ill for the first time, suspected that people around him were poisoned, and Dugu left Beijing quietly. In addition to looking for the genius doctor Sun Baoying, the more important thing was to urge the Guanfang Army to strengthen their vigilance.

The missions from various tribes in the Northwest came to Beijing to cooperate with the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple to welcome and send them off. At the same time, they were responsible for public security along the way, guarding against meticulous operations, and monitoring changes. The city guards were stationed in the city, and the government guards outside the city.Marquis Xian was in command of the two armies, and he started his career by attacking the Northwest.It is most appropriate for him to preside over it.

So, this autumn, Dugu is very busy.

He came back overnight to see Song Wei, but he didn't want the backyard to catch fire, or the emperor deliberately slowed him down, so the depression in his heart was beyond words.Sitting in front of the bed and staying up all night, I roughly thought about it.

No matter what the consideration was for the emperor's proposal of such a condition, the focus was not on how the sixth prince would be with a woman, but on the practical effect of the ceremony of marriage.For example, beating and beating the Marquis Xian, comforting the Prince, hinting at the courtiers... and the reason why Xiaoyin is angry is precisely because what he cares about is the point that the emperor doesn't care about the most.

As for myself... Dugu smiled wryly.The one in the crack is not a human being inside and out.

Right now Song Wei is in a fit of rage, it's useless to say anything.Dugu is very clear, it's not that he doesn't understand, he just refuses to accept it.Before things get worse, it's better to take a step back, wait for him to calm down, and then talk about what to do.

After explaining in detail to the two stewards and the chief guards of Prince Xiu's Mansion, Dugu Mian went back to Xianhou Mansion first.

In the next month, I'm afraid I won't have time to go home, and all the affairs in the mansion must be properly arranged.

Old Hou Ye is old, his spirit is getting tired day by day, and he hardly stays out of the house.He was eating daily panacea supplements, and the people who served him were considerate and capable. Although the situation was not good, it was not to the point where his son was waiting by the bedside.Dugu Lai and Dugu Shi's civil and military masters are both guests of the Xianhou Mansion for many years, and they have a close and deep relationship, so there is no need to worry about it.In the past six months, the person in charge of the house's internal affairs has actually become the young lady Duguying.The inner courtyard of the Xianhou Mansion is empty, and there is nothing to talk about.Dugu Ying, a girl who has not left the court, unexpectedly managed it.

After Dugu saw the old father, he went to see the two sons, and finally came to the daughter's courtyard.

The maid went in to report, and Miss Dugu went out to meet her father.

Dugu Ying sat in the flower hall outside the boudoir, and Dugu Ying stood at the bottom.

The father and daughter looked the same, neither of them spoke.

Speaking of which, Dugu Mian hadn't talked face-to-face with her daughter like this for a long time.Because of the scientific research, a large-scale conflict broke out between the two. After that, the second uncle Yuwen took the lead, and the emperor opened his mouth to talk to each other, but it was finally nothing.

Two months ago, a servant secretly reported that Mrs. Ru had hanged herself from a beam in the Taoist temple of the manor, so Dugu hurried over to check.The concubine has been under house arrest for more than a year, and there is no abnormality. It is said that she has copied scriptures to repent and pray for her son. Why did she suddenly commit suicide?Dugu was puzzled, so he went back to his house and called his daughter for questioning.

Xianhou still remembers his daughter's words that day, as well as her expression and demeanor clearly.

At that time, Dugu Ying looked up at his father, and there was a hint of joyful coldness in his tone: "Father, there is no need to doubt. I ordered the servant woman to discuss the matter of the sixth prince in private, and let her hear it. She will naturally understand the cause and effect. For the little one For the sake of the future, this is the only way to go."

Although Dugu had some guesses, he couldn't believe that it was planned by his daughter, and he was extremely shocked.

Duguying smiled, with a desolate and ruthless smile: "Father is wise, and my concubine passed away, so I could tell at a glance that something was wrong. At the time, Xiao Li was only four years old, and because of a diet violation, he almost lost his life. I sent a letter to ask Daddy to come back, wait Wait, wait, but it never came. Xiao Li was greedy for food since he was a child, and everyone in the family thought it was him who was greedy and ate food that was incompatible with each other by mistake, but no one thought about it, why it was so coincidental. After half a year, you I just came back, and I believed in her sweet words, understated and perfunctory. Daddy, Xiao Li is your eldest son, have you ever cared about him? Where has all your wisdom gone?"

Dugu was stunned.This matter has long been blurred in his memory, and in retrospect, it was a critical period at that time, and he was a little uncertain whether he had even received a letter from his daughter.

He said awkwardly: "Ying'er, at that time, Daddy was chasing the Ashina rebels in the western border. The battle situation was chaotic, and even if the family letter was received, it was still delayed. Even...even if you knew that Li'er's life was in danger, you still...couldn't return You came. As for later, you never told your father carefully what happened. When your mother was alive, you had a lot of trust in her, and you have always been close to her. Since your mother passed away, you have become more and more attached to her To her. I always thought... you got along very well..."

Duguying was silent for a moment, then said: "During the years when Dad was not at home, she changed a lot, but outsiders couldn't see it. At first I didn't understand, but later I figured it out. Probably... Dad shouldn't have let her have a baby. Dad The original intention, or to comfort her, but unfortunately... just the opposite."

Six years ago, the young master of the Xianhou Mansion was at the time when the heroic and ambitious iron horse was in full swing.Concubines and children, he just fulfilled his responsibilities in his own way.

But today's Xianhou, who has been honed to be calm and introverted, truly realizes that he owes a lot to his children.

Dugu was full of words, but he didn't know what to say.He knew that his daughter was dignified, intelligent, and proud, and had always been proud of her.Later, I learned that this daughter was bold, out of the ordinary, and powerful, and I was a little at a loss.Only now did I know that this daughter was so scheming, almost ruthless.However, everything she did made him unable to utter a word of scolding.

After a long time, he sighed: "Ying'er, you should have told me these words a long time ago."

Dugu Ying turned her head, her eyes were red: "I'm sorry. I don't know, how to say... I'm afraid of you, I don't believe it..."

The relationship between father and daughter is so strange.

"No, it's Daddy who should be sorry..."

Dugu Ying turned her head to face her father: "I didn't mean to blame you."

The girl's posture was stubborn and arrogant, and Xianhou suddenly understood the implication of her daughter: I don't blame you, and you don't blame me either.You are unreliable as a father, so I will rely on myself.

Instant aphasia.

Dugu Mian just didn't know what to do with her daughter before, but since then, she has been afraid to face it.Of course he wouldn't mention such a bad family matter to Song Wei, he could only keep it silently in his heart.

Next, I will be busy until the Mid-Autumn Festival. No matter what, I have to explain to my daughter.

After Dugu Ying said one thing, Dugu Ying nodded in response.The dry conversation ended, and the father and daughter fell into awkward silence again.

When it was time to leave, Dugu said suddenly: "After the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the mission leaves Beijing, Dad asks my aunt to make the decision and find a suitable family for you."

Dugu Ying suddenly raised her head upon hearing this.

Dugumo sighed: "Don't worry, your father is not that old-fashioned person. As long as the other party's family background is clean and his character is good, he can be whoever you want."

Xianhou himself is a typical example of unruly, and he feels that he can't live with his daughter, and he wants to make up for his personal problems, so he made this promise.He thought that Dugu Ying must be happy to hear that, but unexpectedly his face was still calm, and he just replied absent-mindedly: "Thank you, Daddy."

well.In the past, Dugu Xian only thought Song Wei was difficult to deal with.The people I have known for half my life are not as difficult to deal with as him.I don't think so anymore.It turns out that the daughter in my family is as difficult to deal with as her lover.

The family affairs were barely settled, and Marquis Xian had to go to the palace to see the emperor, and then returned to the northern suburbs barracks to start the defense of the capital.

The sixth prince quarreled with the emperor, and the sixth prince didn't calm down, so the emperor must also be in a bad mood.After Dugu had set the word "drag", when he saw the emperor, he would just report to the emperor in a serious manner.

However, the emperor refused to let him go.At the end, the emperor said: "Tomorrow morning, I will announce the selection of a concubine for King Xiu."

Dugu looked up.He didn't expect this moment to come so quickly.

"Your Majesty, why... so hasty?"

"It's just an announcement. It will take a few months to choose slowly and then make a final decision."

Dugu felt that his throat was numb.At this point, I still heard myself saying word by word: "Your Majesty mentioned it specifically, is there... a humble minister's role?"

The emperor looked at him: "Xiaoyin wants to make a fuss, as long as it doesn't go too far, let him do it. If you are not here, the guards of Prince Xiu's mansion must be strengthened. If there is not enough manpower, ask Wei Guan to pick a few from my side, and everything will follow your arrangement. "

The emperor's voice was gentle, even with a bit of elder kindness: "Xiao Ze, there are some things, you can't know if you don't experience them yourself, whether... you can bear it or not. Prove it to me, and I can rest assured that Xiaoyin will be handed over to you." you."