MTL - Poor Family-v2 Chapter 1039 West Lake Worship
Chapter 1039 West Lake Festival Spirit
In the past two days, Lin'an Mansion has become a sea of jubilation. For two full days and two nights, the people of Lin'an reveled all night, celebrating the great victory in Hebei.
The news comes from "Zaobao", which is an emergency military report received at noon. Under normal circumstances, the newspaper will not publish the news until the next morning.
But in order to seize this opportunity, "Zaobao" printed 300,000 copies in just one hour in a special issue and distributed them to the whole city for free. As a result, the enthusiasm of the people in the city was suddenly ignited, and everyone ran out of their homes. , beat gongs and drums on the street, set off firecrackers, and cheered to celebrate the recovery of Hebei.
That evening, in the Prince Regent's Mansion, Li Baoyan ran into the back hall, and said to Cao Yun with a dejected face: "Sister-in-law, my master may not be able to go with us tonight."
Li Baoyan's master is Li Qingzhao, who is also the master of Li Yanqing's eldest daughter Li Xiaolian. In addition, Li Qingzhao is also a visiting professor of Taixue, and will go to Taixue to give poetry lessons to students.
Tonight, hundreds of thousands of people in Lin’an will go to the West Lake to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the Northern Expedition. Cao Yun’s family will also go. It was originally agreed that Li Qingzhao will also go together. When they haven’t come yet, Li Baoyan is a little anxious.
Cao Yun comforted her sister-in-law with a smile, "Be patient, she will come, if she can't come, she will definitely send someone to tell us."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Qingzhao hurried into the backyard and said with an apologetic smile, "Sorry! I'm late."
Li Baoyan ran forward and hugged Li Qingzhao's arm, coquettishly said: "Master, didn't you say that there is no class today? Why are you so late?"
"People from the "Morning Post" came to find me today, and it took a little time."
Cao Yun stepped forward and said with a smile: "Eldest sister is probably going to be busy again."
Li Qingzhao said helplessly: "Zaobao is going to create a new column called Yi'an Commentary. On the third edition, I will be asked to write an article every Friday and October every month, and each article will give me thirty taels of silver to embellish the pen." Fei, I want to write! I think it’s too much effort, why don’t I write, and I can’t bear the money, so I’m in a dilemma!”
"Master must write it, of course!"
Li Baoyan said with a smile: "I also wrote a poem, and then Master took it to the "Morning Post" to help me review it."
"Go! You have no face and skin, you have to comment on famous poems, what kind of famous are you?"
"Master commented that I am a famous artist."
"Then you study hard, if you make progress, the master will give you a review and let you be a talented girl."
Li Baoyan jumped up for joy, Cao Yun smiled and shook her head, "Baoyan, go and urge the second sister-in-law and the others."
"we are coming!"
Li Shishi and Zhao Fujin led Xiao Lian and walked quickly, and said with a smile: "Everyone is here, let's go!"
"The carriage is ready, let's get on it."
At this time, Master Li didn't see Li Pu, so he asked, "Why isn't Pu'er missing?"
Cao Yun smiled wryly and said: "Pu'er was found by some lords, and he is probably going to participate in the official sacrifice, so I can't control him anymore."
"But he is still young, can he do it alone?"
"It shouldn't be a big problem for a few husbands to take him with him. Besides, his father is not here, so he should take some responsibility for his father."
The people walked outside while talking, they got into four carriages with a group of maids and women, Li Qingzhao and Cao Yun sat in one carriage, Li Baoyan ran to the last carriage and sat with Xiao Lian.
"Yunniang, you seem a little unhappy?" Li Qingzhao asked in a low voice, she could see that Cao Yun was worried.
Cao Yun sighed, "Yesterday we went to drink tea, and heard a few tea drinkers chatting next door, saying that Yanqing can completely replace the Zhao family and establish itself as the emperor, and analyzed each and every one of them, and they spoke clearly and clearly."
"Then what is their attitude, criticizing Yanqing?"
"I didn't criticize, but they all agreed. It's just that Jin Nu and Fu Jin were both there. The scene was very embarrassing. Fu Jin was better. After all, Yanqing was also her husband, and Jin Nu's expression changed. If it wasn't for Fu Jin's pulling She, she's going to rush over to fight."
Li Qingzhao laughed, "Are you worried that the world will criticize you, or are you worried that the Zhao family sisters will be unhappy?"
"To be honest, I'm a little worried. He's already a very powerful minister as the regent, and he wants to replace the Zhao family. His ambition is too great."
Li Qingzhao pondered for a while and said: "I don't think he is ambitious. To achieve his position, he is often out of control. I have looked at history and he has already reached the point where the Israeli army controls the world. If he doesn't go on , stop in the position of a courtier, then once he dies and the Zhao family reestablishes the monarchy, then his descendants will have a very miserable end, including the Cao family. The history of the millennium has been written very clearly. For him For myself and my children and grandchildren, I hope he will take this step to the end."
"But he doesn't have enough qualifications now!"
"It doesn't have to be now. You can take your time. Look at how the "Zaobao" reported on the recovery of Hebei? The topic was called Expulsion of the Tartars, Recovery of Hebei, Restoration of the Han Family. It didn't mention a word of Song Dynasty, and then it was the Prince Regent. He led the army to fight **** battles and wiped out 70,000 golden soldiers. The picture next to it is a young general with a sword on his horse. Everyone knows who it is at a glance. The Zaobao put all the credit on Yanqing, and it has nothing to do with the Zhao family. Completely ignore the Zhao family, ten years later, who will remember the Zhao family? Then slowly restore the prosperity of the north, make the people rich, make the country strong, and the whole world will only recognize him as the king."
Cao Yun nodded silently, she had to admit that what Li Qingzhao said made sense.
The West Lake is already crowded with people. The common people put lotus lanterns into the river one after another to sacrifice to the fallen soldiers. The whole West Lake is lit with lights, just like the stars in the sky, which is very spectacular.
In a secluded corner, a hundred female guards were guarding all around to prevent strangers from approaching. Cao Yun and others also lit more than a dozen lotus lanterns and put them in Huzhou, and sprinkled a few handfuls of rice into the lake. On the official altar at Yongjinmen, Li Pu participated in the official sacrifice as the son of the regent prince. He was dressed in black, followed by a large group of officials. salute.
In the distance, the bell of Lingyin Temple rang 'dong-dong-'.
Ten days later, the 100,000 troops led by Li Yanqing arrived at Lin'an Mansion. They were warmly welcomed by the people all over the city.
Li Yanqing waved to the enthusiastic people all the way, causing waves of cheers like a tsunami. This spontaneous entry into the city lasted for more than an hour. Li Yanqing was stopped by tearful old people three times. Don't dismount three times to appease the people.
Until noon, when the army returned to the barracks, hundreds of thousands of people gradually dispersed. Li Yanqing returned to the Imperial City Supervisor's Mansion and sat down in his seat.
He drank a few sips of tea, at this moment Gao Shen walked in and said with a smile: "Everyone has been waiting for a long time, please let me remind Your Highness."
"My chair is not warm yet, at least give me some tea!"
"Turn around and drink slowly, hurry up and follow me."
Li Yanqing had no choice but to get up and follow Gao Shen to the Zhizheng Hall. Li Yanqing asked with a smile, "I heard that my son was arrested during the West Lake official sacrifice?"
"Look at what you said, what do you mean by catching a strong man? It's the son representing you, okay? Although he's only ten years old, he's very generous. Everyone praises him for having the temperament of a prince."
Li Yanqing said lightly: "It's best not to mention the word Chu Jun casually in public."
"I know, but Baiguan did evaluate it this way, Yanqing, tell me about your plan!"
Gao Shen is Li Yanqing's confidant. When Li Yanqing was in the northwest, Gao Shen was his spokesperson in the capital. Li Yanqing trusted him very much. He would not tell the Cao family about many important things, but he would tell Gao Shen.
Li Yanqing pondered for a while and said: "Some things should not be rushed, but should be taken slowly. When the time is right, it will naturally come to fruition."
Gao Shen nodded, and said again: "Zaobao has already been controlled by you!"
"why would you say so?"
"I feel that the "Zaobao" is subtly guiding the people. In the entire report of the Northern Expedition, it is your wise leader, and the royal family is not mentioned at all."
"It's a fact, not a guide!"
"Yanqing, I can see some things clearly. I just want to remind you that sometimes, the more you deliberately don't mention the royal family, the effect will not be good. Let things take their course and let the people and courtiers criticize the royal family. This is a normal phenomenon. Like you said, take your time, and haste makes waste."
Li Yanqing nodded, "I see, thank you for reminding me!"
The two quickened their pace and arrived at Zhizheng Hall not long after.
(end of this chapter)
