In the fifth year of Yonghui (654 AD), November 22, the winter solstice.

From Haozhou, Huainan Road to Luozhou, Henan Road, the journey is more than 500 kilometers. Wuzhou grain escort team, Xiayuan Festival, and went to Luoyang, paid the land tax to Hanjiacang. There was no danger all the way, and together with the group of the Grand Canal, the rent payment work was successfully completed. Lin Pinglang led the team back to Wuzhou, and Wukang took thirty security guards and escorted the Princess Xincheng to Chang'an.

On the day of the winter solstice, I arrived at the Chunming Gate of Chang'an City and found countless people who were busy repairing the city walls. A sign stood at the gate of the city, which roughly means: construction is prohibited from passing through. Qian Shun, who went to inquire, brought back Coke news: Starting from the third day of the October 10th, the court hired the people of Yongzhou, a total of more than 41,000 people to build the outer wall of Chang'an City.

Yongzhou is one of the nine provinces, the city of Chang'an, and later changed to Jingzhao Prefecture. Looking at the busy migrant workers, I couldn't help but think of cement, and then sighed helplessly. I once studied in depth that the cement that could be made in the Tang Dynasty was volcanic ash cement. Lime mixed with volcanic ash and cemented gravel made of concrete. It has a high strength after hardening and can resist the erosion of fresh water and salt water.

There are limes, but there are no volcanic ash, and there are no volcanic groups. China's six major volcanic groups are either in the three eastern provinces or in Inner Mongolia, and are not the territory of the Tang Dynasty. In short, if you want to create volcanic ash cement, you must eat the volcanic ash land. Japan is the best choice.

I was happy again when I thought of this. A little governor had no right to control the national war. I had no choice but to travel to Nancheng. Xincheng opened the curtain of the carriage and whispered in a low voice: "Nancheng must not be able to get through, please go to Dongcheng. Today, it happened that the winter solstice, and the ninth brother wanted to lead all civil and military officials to the Circular Mound of the Southern Suburbs to worship the sky."

Wu Kang was even more depressed and rushed together, why did he just carry it like this? The Circular Mound Heaven and Earth Altar is two miles south of Chang'an City, and the ruins are on the old campus of Shaanxi Normal University. Two years ago, they were built into the Temple of Heaven Park and visited by the goddess.

After Li Jiu finished his sacrifice, the meeting held a Winter Solstice dynasty meeting in the Hanyuan Hall of the Daming Palace. He invited all civil and military officials and envoys from various embassies to chat about the mountains from all over the world. Thousands of officials looked at Chang'an and thousands of countries worshiped Hanyuan, which was about the Winter Solstice dynasty meeting.

According to the routine, after the meeting, Li Jiuda feasted the ministers. All kinds of delicacies and seas were swiming in the water flying in the sky, which was called a glutinous rice ball. However, the complex rituals, the wine was twelve times, and the salutes were repeated, and it would be strange if you could eat enough.

When the banquet is over, reward the ministers, with rich and affordable prizes. Reward a few pairs of socks from civil servants and three leather boots from military officers, which are not expensive. This also means that in the past seven or eight days, I will never see Mei Niang. The same thing is said, it is not the time to come.

Qian Shun went to inquire again, and only the Golden Light Gate in Xicheng was passing through, so he had no choice but to surround the city wall. He finally entered Chang'an City at noon and then headed east. Until the 4th hour, he came to Yongxingfang to the east of the palace, where his aunt Yang lived.

After passing by the house, he didn't enter, and sent Xincheng to Changlefang, where the princess's mansion was there. The princess suddenly returned to the house, and the servants were stunned and suddenly became chaotic. Xincheng was reluctant to leave and invited Wu Kang to have tea, which scared him to shake his head. There were inns everywhere outside, so why bother to stay at home on dates? I want to live a few more years.

She was five months pregnant, and because of her petite figure, she was not so cute. She wore a cotton coat and a cloak. If she didn't look carefully, she wouldn't be able to see any clues. She usually lives in Changsun's Mansion, and the servants of the Prince Consort's Mansion were her confidants and had to give birth secretly.

On the way back to Yongxingfang, Wu Kang pondered hard, who knew he was pregnant? Apart from Qian Shun and Lin Pinglang, only Di Renjie and King Teng, the first three were all confidants, and King Teng could not guarantee it. On the way, he asked Xincheng and learned that the cost of building the Tengwang Pavilion was the hush money. That was the case. If you didn't say anything, you had to build a bankruptcy, and it would not cost much money.

The winter solstice is a grand festival. Children playing on the road sing songs happily: 19th ice head and thousands of leaves withered, geese passing by the south lake, frost and grass pouring on the broken jade, and pearls sprinkled on the dew strips. 29th Yan Ling cuts his bones and cold, and finds his clothes outside the countryside. Birds throw high trees at night, and carp gather deep into the water...

It was a bit interesting. Wu Kang stopped and stood beside him and listened, which was quite a bit of art. After listening, he was happy and asked Qian Shun to give him a reward. The children did not hesitate and took more than ten coins of copper coins each and scattered happily.

When they left, they felt depressed. The winter solstice was also a day of reunion, and it was the day for wanderers to go home. They wandered outside and felt desolate. They were touched by the scene for a moment, and they recited a poem in a serious way: The winter solstice happened in Chang'an City, and the shadow accompanied them in front of the knee lamp...

It was a little bit messy, and he laughed dryly and left with the security guard. Yongxingfang was very lively and the noise could be heard everywhere, but the Wu Mansion was deserted. Only Aunt Yang and Wushun’s family were three. When they learned that Wu Kang was back, they were shocked and happy to greet him outside the door.

Wu Kang bowed to Yang and Wu Shun, exchanged a few greetings to each other, and then received a tribute from his nephew. He patted Minzhi's shoulder and raised Minyue with a smile: I haven't seen him for more than a year, Minyue is more beautiful, and it must be charming. I told my uncle quietly, do you miss my uncle?

Minyue's pretty face turned red, Wu Kang was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. The man and woman were seven years old, and she was eight years old this year, and her intimacy was beyond courtesy. She could not let go, and that was even more embarrassing. She bent her teeth and hugged her in her arms and looked at Yang awkwardly.

Yang didn't care, and Wu Shun smiled and smoothed out the situation: "Minyue is coming down soon, it's all the eldest lady, and she's still making trouble for her uncle like this. Kang Lang was exhausted and rushed into the house to rest. I'll cook two bowls for you after he had just wrapped Sandra."

The topic changed, and Wu Kang naturally had a lot of things. He hugged Minyue in. Yang asked the housekeeper to tie the horses to the stables in the backyard and prepare food for the bodyguards. The family walked to the living room and swept the corners of their eyes, and did not see the Wu brothers. On such an important festival, they did not come to see their mother, and the relationship was bad enough.

Sitting beside Mrs. Yang, the old lady held hands and laughed at home. Yang was laughing from ear to ear when she learned that Nao Nao was born: "The little lady is blessed. She was appointed as the king of Jinhua County as soon as she was born. The emperor's kindness is so great. When Mei Niang gave birth to a prince, she will make the decision for you and make up the marriage."

This was arranged. Wu Kang was a little embarrassed and said, "The child's lifelong affairs are the ones. Xiaoqing and I will definitely consider the suggestions made by our aunt. When Sister Mei gives birth, she will talk about it after giving birth. If she is also a wife, then she will be happy."

Wu Shun came in with wontons, Wu Kang took the thanks, picked up the bowl and ate it. Yang saw that he was not seen, and his old face smiled and said, "Nao Nao is blessed, and he will definitely not have to worry about marrying. If Mei Niang gave birth to a baby girl, the marriage will not run away. Minzhi is twelve this year, and when Nao Nao Nao is twelve years old, he will marry Helan's house..."

Wu Kang let out a long time ago, and the hot soup penetrated into his nose. He coughed violently and tears came down. You were really cheated. Wu Shun stroked his back, and the old lady laughed and scolded: "There are all children, and she looks like a child. Mei Niang is right, you are just unstable."

You can get over it, it would be strange if you can be steady. Minzhi's stinky brat is not as good as Li Xian. I would rather make a fuss than marry a prodigal son than marry a prodigal son of Helan. I can piss off my cough. I finally relieved my cough, put down my wontons and wiped my tears, and decisively changed the topic: "Let's talk about it after Mei Niang gave birth... Can she come back today with the Winter Solstice members?"

Yang sighed and his face darkened. Wu Shun interrupted: "The imperial physician in the palace speculated that Mei Niang will be in the twelfth lunar month or the first lunar month next year. When she was about to enter the twelfth lunar month, she was erect and wanted to rest in the palace. The saint was not allowed to leave the palace."

Wu Kang said no. According to historical records, Li Xian’s birthday was the twelfth lunar month. It would be better if he couldn’t see him, so he wouldn’t mention the baby’s wedding. Yang took a sip of tea and continued: “Kang Lang quickly eat it, the wontons are not delicious when they are cold, Shunniang cooks two more bowls.”

Wu Shun left as he said, and Yang talked again: "Thanks to the saint's grace, the palace servants will come to the house for two minutes. They will pick up the old man and Shunniang, and Minzhi Minyue, and enter the palace to accompany Mei Niang to celebrate the festival. Unfortunately, Kang Lang was unable to leave. The saint was very busy and it was too late to report."

Wu Kang didn't care, so he didn't want to enter the palace. Maybe he had less things and had no place to cry. At this time, the little lady Minyue acted coquettishly to Yang: "Grandmother, Yueyue doesn't want to enter the palace, she wants to accompany her uncle at home."

It's a bit interesting. When will my niece become a close-fitting little cotton-padded jacket? The old lady was amused and didn't refuse directly. She said kindly: "Kang Lang will stay for a few more days. There is time. Don't worry every month. If you really want to stay, the old man can't make the decision. Please ask your mother."

Minyue pouted and was unhappy, and Wu Kang was even happier: "My grandmother was right. My uncle stayed for at least five days, and just stayed with Yueyue without doing anything. Today is the day of the League. Let's go to the palace. Your aunt is lonely in the deep palace and needs your company even more."

Hearing this, Minyue pouted and turned her head over, which made him inexplicably. The old lady was a little lonely, skipped this topic and continued to chat with her nephew. From Zhang and Li family shorts, to Mei Niang's harem life, to the experience of breastfeeding babies, one kick in the sky and one kick in the ground.

It was all home-cuffed and very nagging, but Wu Kang was willing to accept it. For two whole lives, my grandmother and mother left early, and no one nagged him. He listened with a smile, chatted very well, and he interjected a few words from time to time, and ate four bowls of wontons.

The old lady was happy and asked Minzhi to learn from her uncle and listen to her grandmother's nagging. Minzhi was a little embarrassed. Yang changed her tone and began to sigh: "I was entrusted by Mei Niang and visited Changsun Wuji several times. He begged all the good things, but he still didn't get in."

The fool understood the purpose of the visit, and asked Brother Wuji to agree to "destroy the king and establish Wu Wu". This was a foolish dream. Wu Kang thought about it for a moment and smiled bitterly: "The Taiwei is a stone that was soaked, stubborn and stubborn. Don't waste your expression."

Yang was quite helpless: "My aunt knew it well, but she had no choice but to beg her. If Mei Niang wanted that position, Changsun Wuji had to agree, otherwise it would be as difficult as climbing to the sky. Among the civil and military officials in the court, the only one who helped Mei Niang talk was the only one who was in-laws."

Lao Cui endorsed Mei Niang, but unexpectedly, Wu Kang didn't care: "We are all adults. You can handle your own affairs, so don't worry about it. To tell you the truth, the key to success or failure of this matter is not Changsun Wuji, but a certain important minister of the court. The time is not ripe now, so I can't disclose it for the time being. If your aunt relaxes, that person will take action."

Seeing that he was speaking concisely, Yang was shocked. He thought hard for a long time, but could not think of who the person was. He rubbed his forehead lightly and said kindly: "Don't worry about Kang Lang's words. It's getting late, and the palace servant is coming soon. Shunniang cleans up first."

The conversation ended. Wu Kang helped Yang get up and sent him to the backyard to prepare. Minzhi and Wushun left, Minyue kept moving and her pretty face was very excited. She had obtained her mother's consent and played with her uncle at home, not going to see the woman.

Wu Kang hugged her, swinging in the backyard, and the two security guards were responsible for pushing. Minyue was giggling. Seeing Qianshun coming over hurriedly, he signaled the security guard to stop, put Minyue on his legs, and prepared to listen.

Qian Shunhui reported: "The subordinates were exploring in the tavern and there were two major news. Goguryeo colluded with Martin, and 70,000 troops attacked Khitan, the general of the Left Wu Guwei, and Li Guge, the governor of Songmo, led his troops to attack the head-on. After more than a month of fighting, the situation of the battle was not yet clear, and the situation was extremely fierce."

Wu Kang frowned slightly, recalled the information quickly, and gradually became aware of it. Li Guge was born in Dahe Guge, and was the chief of the Khitan Dahe clan. During the Zhenguan year, Emperor Taizong established the Songmo Governor's Office (Chengfeng City, Inner Mongolia, Tongliao City), and Guge was the first Songmo Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Governor's Clan.

The Khitan accepted the Tang culture and gradually became a climate. After hundreds of years, the Great Liao Dynasty was established, and the Song Dynasty was defeated and surrendered. Wu Kang did not argue, and had no intention of taking care of the funeral. He mocked Goguryeo: "The mantis arm was hitting a chariot, the worms were shaking trees, and the monkeys were itchy. Not long after, the court launched a large-scale attack on Goguryeo and would recruit soldiers from the whole country. Wu soldiers should not miss it... Let's talk about the second one."

Qian Shun also smiled: "The situation of the war is unclear yet. Governor Li asked for help from Chang'an, asking for weapons and food. The court sent Xue Rengui to escort him, and Chu Shenke also went there, and it is very likely that he would participate in the war directly."

It is good news. With Chu Shenke's ability, he will make a name for himself sooner or later. At this time, Yang came out, Wu Kang stood up to greet him, and Wu Shun started nagging mode. He told Kang Lang to take good care of Minyue, and told Minyue to listen to his uncle's words and talk endlessly.

It was not until the palace servant arrived that this person shut up. Qian Shun looked at Minzhi and joked: "I heard that the imperial meals in the palace can become immortals after eating them. Give us some to let us enjoy the immortal spirit."

Wu Kang paused his eyes and looked useless; the old lady and Wu Shun covered their mouths and snickered; Minzhi's face was paralyzed, and smiled slightly: "Uncle Shunzi, don't worry, Minzhi takes everything, so you can eat... I can't eat it and take care of it!"

A kind laugh broke out, and Shunzi scratched his head awkwardly. This was the catchphrase of the boss, not a good thing. Wu Shun had been in Wuzhou, and Shunzi was responsible for security. He had a good relationship with Minzhi and often joked with each other.

He sent them away, asked the housekeeper to close the door, and everyone went back to the backyard. The security guard was responsible for patrol. Qian Shun followed Wu Kang, and Wu Kang hugged Minyue, and Minyue spoke: "Uncle... Can it be better to my mother than to my aunt?"

Wu Kang stopped instantly, and this was not right, so he lowered his head and asked, "Why did Yueyue say that? My uncle always treats the same night pearls and the same chicken mushrooms... I quietly tell my uncle what happened, does Yueyue not like my aunt?"

Minyue nodded decisively and shook her head quickly: "Yueyue doesn't like her aunt, and her grandmother is biased. She asked her to enter the palace and also asked her to be the queen. Why don't she let her be the mother? My uncle is biased. She gives her more jewelry than her aunt, and she doesn't give her red sorghum."

This is not a good sign. The child has a problem with his mind and is now jealous. No wonder he will snatch Mei Niang’s queen when he grows up, and ends up in a bleak end. It must be corrected and the signs must be strangled to death. Wu Kang made up his mind, sit down at the stone table, and start chatterbox mode.

Dear niece, this kind of thinking will be unsuccessful and will suffer in the future. When your aunt enters the palace, your mother will get married, so naturally she cannot enter the palace. My uncle gives her aunt money and wine because she is of great use and uses money to buy votes for the queen. As the saying goes, if one person is enlightened and a chicken or dog is promoted to heaven, and if the aunt becomes the queen, we can all benefit from it.

When he was halfway through his speech, Minyue's eyes turned red and she was about to cry. It seemed that it was useless. I couldn't say anything anymore. I changed the channel to comfort me. Once I comforted me, I stabbed the hornet's nest. Minyue cried and everyone had a split headache.

Wu Kang grind his lips thin, Qian Shun coaxed her, and finally coaxed her. The torture came, looking at the silk chessboard and the black and white chess pieces, Wu Kang also wanted to cry: "Little baby Yueyue, can you stop playing Gozi chess? I can't play you... OK OK, let's play Gozi chess, as long as you don't cry."

After three rounds, he threw away his armor and abandoned his armor. This was so depressed. Minyue played tricks and asked the butler to take the wine jar and lose one round to drink a bowl of wine. This is possible. Wu Kang was energetic and didn't know how many bowls he drank, so he got drunk on the chessboard.

Minyue called her uncle lightly, and cunning flashed in her eyes, asking the housekeeper to call her servant and carry him into the bedroom. Yang was very humane and specially opened a courtyard as Wu Kang's dormitory. Qian Shun was stunned and couldn't help but think of the drug-taking routine of Princess Xincheng when she was fighting the plague in Zhuji, which was exactly the same as now.

Sweats all over the time, hurry up and stop the "filth" from happening. Princess Xincheng's prank can turn a blind eye. After all, they are all adults, and the boss will not blame them. Minyue is different. If it really happens, the head will definitely fall to the ground.

The bedroom door was half open, the boss snored like thunder, and Minyue was reading a book. Qian Shun, who was guarding the door, had a thunderous heartbeat, and his eyes were not turning. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, his eyes were slanted and his tears were slanted.

Minyue found out that something was wrong and closed the door directly. Qian Shunru was struck by lightning, and he leaned against the door and prayed to the gods and Buddhas all over the sky. He waited until it was dark and received a report from Erxian. The old lady came back. Finally, she survived, breathed a long breath, and almost collapsed after she was exhausted.

He informed Yang of the situation, followed the servants and ordered his brothers to patrol. He came to his room and enjoyed the palace pastries. It tasted great. He drank a few sips of wine and lay comfortably on the bed, and soon fell asleep.

In Wukang's bedroom, a maid was serving him, and Wu Shun took Minyue to visit him. Minyue was like a little adult, and he showed his dignity and orders: "You don't need to serve here, you all go back to bed, and I will not be allowed to come over without my instructions."

The maid promised to leave, Minyue closed the door and said mysteriously: "Grandma is asleep, brother is asleep, you take care of your uncle. I'm going back to sleep, my mother should give me instructions and call the Mei Po outside the yard."

After saying that, he turned around and ran away, jumping and jumping happily, which made Wu Shun confused. Suddenly, he thought of something, and a red glow appeared on his cheeks and cursed him, "A small man and a ghost". He poured hot water into the basin, wrung out the towel, and wiped Kang Lang's face...

At the same time, in the Ziwei Courtyard of the Palace, Mei Niang was lying leisurely. The close maid Baliang also took a hot towel and wiped her face carefully. The maids helped her up, Mei Niang gently stroked her belly, glanced at her confidant maid, and whispered: "Kang Lang is here in Chang'an, who will serve you?"

Baliang volunteered, and last time outside Wannian Palace, she was taking care of her daily life. The other maids' faces were flushed and she looked eager to try. Mei Niang couldn't help but spit lightly. Just as she was about to make a joke, Siqian hurriedly came to report to Princess Xincheng for a visit.

Princess Xincheng? What did she do? Mei Niang frowned slightly, asked the maids to help her, and went to the door to greet her. The two of them came to the living room. Xincheng said in one sentence and completely messed with Meng Meiniang: Please Zhaoyi as the leader, Wu Kang bullied me...
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