HCB Chapter 151: Dynamics of the Parties Before the Lunar New Year
Chapter 151: Dynamics of the Parties Before the Lunar New Year
Muzhen Tianhao also dismounted to check.
When he heard his subordinates say this, he said, "I knew it was like this. There is indeed something wrong with this lake."
The subordinate glanced at the lake and said with doubt in his eyes, "Third Prince, the lake is completely frozen, and there is no sign of breaking the ice. Even if there is a monster that eats horses, it is impossible not to leave traces."
"I will crack your secret sooner or later." Mu Zhen Tianhao said firmly facing the Bihu.
The subordinates have gotten used to it. Every once in a while, their prince would come to the lake to study it, staying there for the entire day, and they were not allowed to reveal any information to outsiders.
No one urged him. Mu Zhen Tianhao looked at the green lake for a while and said to everyone, "Let's go back. I don't know if the eldest brother and the second brother have caught the horse."
"Your Highness the Third Prince, it is said that the eldest prince has captured a herd of horses, but their quality is very ordinary." The attendant lowered his head.
"This year's climate is colder than in previous years, so it's hard to find horses. Fortunately, the eldest prince caught some. Although the quality is not high, the number should be enough to report to the Longyan Tribe."
After hearing this, Muzhen Tianhao swung his whip hard towards the open space.
The attendant looked at the third prince worriedly: "Your Highness!"
Mu Zhen Tianhao has recovered as usual: "I am fine, go back."
The attendant bowed and said, "Yes!" and waved to everyone.
The group mounted their horses and galloped in the direction they came from.
Outside the valley, in Daxia territory, a snowstorm was also hitting.
The place where the rebel army and the king's army were fighting was also affected by the ice and snow and was forced to cease fighting.
The rebel army retreated to Longcheng, and the soldiers in the city were divided into two or three shifts, taking turns on duty day and night.
The soldiers who were not on duty started a "carnival" in the city.
The newly captured women were selected from high to low level, like cattle and horses.
Those with beautiful looks have been taken into the backyards of the lords and generals.
The remaining ones were all driven to the wide streets in the city to be selected and enjoyed by soldiers and gentry.
If they were spotted, there were countless cases where they were dragged into the alleys or subjected to indecent acts on the spot.
Looking down, it's like hell reappearing on earth.
After the ceasefire, before the people had a chance to catch their breath, they were hit by a snowstorm.
The royal army also retreated to the edge of King Li's fiefdom, helping the people affected by the disaster rebuild their houses and struggling to resist the cold winter.
Military advisor Chen had already confirmed with his subordinates that the tunnel in Weng County had been dug up.
There are many new graves outside the county, which must mean that someone was rescued.
It was impossible to determine for a moment whether the little emperor's grandson was dead or alive.
There were so many new graves, but the ground had frozen in winter and could not be dug up to confirm.
The secret guards sent by the emperor, now that they knew the direction of the forest, had been exploring the forest during this period.
Unfortunately, the mountains are high and the forests are dense, and there are poisonous insects, ferocious beasts, miasma and the like. Although they mostly avoid ferocious beasts when they see them, they still lost three or four brothers in just over a month.
King Li of Zesheng County cannot have a peaceful New Year.
The little grandson of the emperor was abducted from his own residence, and his fate remains unknown. People were sent to look for him, but to no avail.
I submitted a letter of apology, and although His Majesty did not issue an edict to blame me, I still felt uneasy.
Many places in the county were hit by disasters, and the city was occupied by rebel troops from time to time. The pressure from internal and external troubles was unprecedented.
The emperor, who was far away in the capital, was worried and concerned about his only grandson and was anxious about the current situation.
The struggle for several months finally came to an end when the emperor received news of the snowstorm. He fell ill.
In the dead of night, the emperor called his confidant to his bedside and asked, "Do you think my grandson is safe now?"
The confidant kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. Even if I risk my life, I will definitely find the little grandson."
The emperor sighed, "I was valued by the late emperor and inherited the throne. I dare not say that I have made any contribution to the country, but I can be considered a king who maintains the status quo."
"Since I ascended the throne, I have been diligent in government affairs and have not dared to indulge in the harem. I have not been close to treacherous people and have been tolerant of my ministers. But how has the heaven treated me?"
"My son was a man of immense talent and had the potential to be a wise ruler, but he died young." The emperor said as he shed tears.
The confidant hurriedly bowed his head and prostrated himself on the ground.
"Fortunately, the grandson of the emperor has inherited the excellence of the son of the emperor. Today, he has brought another wise ruler to our Great Xia."
"But why, why is it that I don't know whether I am alive or dead now?" The emperor asked in a high voice. "And the rioters and the snowstorm! Tell me, what did I do wrong?"
Before the minister could answer, he started coughing violently again. The chief eunuch hurried forward to help him calm down.
"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself!" the confidants shouted anxiously.
"Your Majesty is a wise and enlightened monarch! Since Your Majesty inherited the throne, you have been concerned about state affairs day and night and have worked diligently on government affairs. This is truly a blessing for the country and the people." One of the prime minister's confidants spoke up.
"Your Majesty is modest and dare not say that you have made any contribution to the country, but your Majesty's preservation of the status quo has also laid a solid foundation for the stability of the country and the well-being of the people."
"Your Majesty's virtue is like the brilliance of the sun and the moon, illuminating all directions; Your Majesty's grace is like the moisture of rain and dew, benefiting all people." Prime Minister Yang Sheng said.
"Your Majesty, you must not let those villains sway your mind. When next spring comes, I believe my royal army will be able to wipe out the rebel army."
"The little grandson of the emperor is blessed by the fortune of the country, so he will be fine. It is only a matter of time before he is found. Your Majesty must relax and wait for his return."
"Your Majesty, please be at ease! Take care of your health!" Everyone knelt down and kowtowed and shouted.
"If the imperial grandson returns safely, I will have no regrets..." Before he finished speaking, the emperor closed his eyes tiredly.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will send more people to search for the little grandson. As for the refugees in the city and the counties, we will draw up a plan as soon as possible to make arrangements and provide treatment." said the prime minister.
The emperor waved his hand tiredly, and all the ministers knelt down to greet him. They left one by one and went to discuss disaster relief policies.
Although the outside world is covered with ice and snow, people in the valley are still enjoying the beautiful spring scenery.
Song Renjing seemed to have sensed something and woke up from his dream in the middle of the night.
He got up, fetched some water and washed up. Unable to fall asleep again, he started practicing martial arts in the yard.
Thinking about myself, it has been three months since I disappeared, and I don’t know how Grandpa Huang is doing.
But there is no chance to leave the valley now. The Gu family is rather special and cautious, and I don't want to arouse suspicion from the Gu family for secretly trying to find a way out of the valley.
I can only pray that everything goes well and that the Emperor can see the piece of cloth I left behind and know that I am safe and no longer worry about me.
He also needs to pay attention to the Gu family's dynamics recently to see if there is any chance to send a letter out.
Inside the Gu residence, the Gu family members were happily writing couplets.
Gu Fu took out a few modern couplets and door gods from the space, and said to his brothers: "Brothers, use the modern painting methods you have learned to draw the door gods."
"Little sister..." Gu Yi gritted his teeth and pretended to be in pain.
"Oh, I'm most afraid that my little sister will suddenly increase her intensity!" Gu Ru said with a look of despair on his face.
"Brothers, if I say that I didn't mean it and it just came to me on a whim, do you believe me?" Gu Fu asked weakly.