Space-time SWAT

The aftermath of the night attack reached another new peak after Kang Wangshu's eldest son, Nangong Xun, died of serious injuries.

Although he is born of a concubine, he is not the son of a handmaid without roots.His biological mother was Li Taipin's distant niece, and she often went to the palace to accompany Li Taipin when she was young, and she and Kang Wang were childhood sweethearts.Before Kang Wang married his concubine, he accepted her first.When she gave birth to her eldest son, King Kang asked her to be concubine.Among Concubine Kang's concubines, Nan Gongxun was the first one. Under the indoctrination of his biological mother, he even had the ambition to replace his younger brother and strive to be the prince's son.

His biological mother was once a favorite and had no second place in the limelight, but she couldn't compete with Concubine Kang in the end.After living in the bitter cold of northern Liaoning for several years, her skin became rough and dark, and she aged quickly.With her beauty gone, she also lost her favor.Concubine Kang did some tricks, and she contracted a cold and became ill. She died when Nangong Xun was 11 years old.

Since then, Nangong Xun, the eldest son of the concubine, has never had a good life.Concubine Kang has a sweet face and a bitter heart, and the officials and servants in the mansion will adapt to the wind.Kang Wang was so focused on planning that he didn't have the energy to pay attention to the backyard.

In the predicament, Nan Gongxun worked hard to study and practice martial arts, and wanted to get his father's attention, but in the end he was sent to the capital as a hostage, as cannon fodder, and lost his life.His life was short and tragic, but it gave his father the opportunity to obtain more benefits, which finally had some embarrassing value.

Su Dongchen said to An Guogong: "This child's father, aunt, and biological mother don't have any good things. It's a pity that the child is innocent."

At this time, Duke An thought about it, and realized that he didn't seem to care about the children of the concubine, so he sighed, "Although the concubine and the concubine are clearly distinguished, the children of the concubine are also their own. The rules must be followed, and what should be given should be given , You can’t use your own son as a human being.”

Su Dongchen said with a smile: "Many vassal lords from all over the world do this. The eldest son is prepared to fool the court. In the future, he will be sent to the capital as a hostage. He doesn't feel sorry for the sacrifice. They are different from us, so the way they treat their children The attitude is different."

"Yes." An Guogong was relieved.

Royal people are always cruel and ruthless. Fathers are kind, sons are filial, brothers and brothers are respectful, and so on, they are just superficial. If they feel that others are in his way, even their biological parents and brothers will still be punished to death, let alone just a concubine. children.

Throughout the dynasties, it has always been like this. The heart of the royal family is always the darkest. This is true for relatives by blood, and it is also true for the heroes who support him and even his relatives. , can do anything.Kang Wang made full use of that concubine's cousin, and then let her son play the greatest role, and he was considered one of the best.

Compared with them, An Guogong can be regarded as a good husband and a loving father.Sleeping with a few more concubines is nothing. He never doted on concubines and killed his wives, and he never forced anyone.As for the displeasure and jealousy of the wife towards the concubine, that is understandable, he is not angry, and often comforts her.Hu used to subsidize his natal family so much, he was unkind to his other children, and he often tortured his concubine. He didn't blame him too much, and always gave her the respect that his wife should have.Thinking about it carefully, he thinks he has done a good job and has a clear conscience.Hu's mud can't stick to the wall, but he can't be blamed.

Thinking of this, he felt a little more at ease, but in the end he still called his sons and grandsons over, asked about their homework one by one, and hugged his second son, Zheng Xichen's little grandson, fully showing his kindness.

Su Dongchen left his father's yard with a smile, went back to his study, read the latest batch of information, and then pondered.

During this period of time, many officials were convicted of confiscating their homes, women's family members were sold as slaves everywhere, and the servants and servants in the family were all handed over to officials for sale.Naturally, there are those who have been wronged, and those in power who planted blame and took the opportunity to eliminate dissidents, but they can only be blamed for their bad lives.At this time, everyone is in danger, and no one will be contaminated, so as not to affect themselves.

Su Dongchen sent people to buy many female slaves under the age of 30.These are official slaves who have no purpose and can't get rid of their nationality. After he asked his foster mother to teach them the rules, they were sent to the bitter, cold and barren land in the Northeast, and they were sent to be wives by veterans in the Su family army who couldn't afford a wife. Although life was hard, But no one will ruin them, it is a better home.

He did this, and many families of military generals discovered the benefits, and immediately followed suit, buying a large number of female slaves, even if they were a little older, as long as they were healthy, they would be bought.The family members of these criminal officials who did not commit suicide and wanted to live, and their slaves were sent to the border, married to military households, and then took root in the frontier, had children, farmed, weaved, and did business. With more vitality.

After the emperor knew about it, although he didn't say it on the surface, he appreciated it very much in his heart.

The environment in the border area is not good, and the living conditions are very poor, so the population is sparsely populated. Even if forced to emigrate, it will only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. After a few years or more than ten years, the number of people will begin to decrease.If local military households, artisan households, merchant households, and peasant households can marry daughters-in-law, have children, and reproduce, the situation will gradually improve.With more labor, more land can be planted, more output will be produced, and living conditions and living environment can be gradually improved.If there are a few more cities like "Shangjiang Jiangnan" and "Saibei Pearl", more people will be attracted, the border will be further stabilized, and many hidden dangers in the country will be reduced.

As the emperor, looking at the overall situation, he naturally understands the benefits brought to the country by the behavior of several martial arts "love soldiers like sons".According to the reports delivered by Jin Yiwei over the years, he had known for a long time that Su Dongchen often helped his officers and soldiers find wives in the south.There are big businessmen and small officials who are flattering, and they always like to send beautiful maidservants and concubines, and he accepts them all, and then asks his soldiers to come and see them, and marry them directly.It didn't take long before no one sent any more beauties. Su Dongchen kept his ears quiet and devoted himself to military affairs and his son. He was a truly sincere gentleman.

In the past few days, there have been a lot of nobles and civil servants convicted in the court, and some of them were able to get married with Duke Ang's mansion through intrigue. Some people came to the door and asked Duke An and Su Dongchen to intercede. If the sentence can be reduced or even exonerated , Just cut jobs for the people, that is good luck.

Naturally, An Guogong's mansion would not be involved in this kind of disturbance, let alone be used as a weapon.Su Dongchen used the excuse that the emperor ordered him to think about his mistakes behind closed doors, and to listen to his sins. He could not go against his will, and he would not see anyone.An Guogong simply pretended to be sick, excused that the old injury had recurred, he couldn't walk, couldn't straighten his waist, he didn't see anyone at all, and he didn't go out.

The way the father and son refused to help was simple and rude, but it still left others speechless.

As time entered midsummer, King Ning's injuries had healed, and even the scars were so pale that they could no longer be seen.King Jing's injury has also healed, but the scar across his left cheek is tangled and raised, and it is difficult to heal.Duan Wang's legs are almost grown, but after all, they are a little shorter. If he walks slowly, he looks normal. If he walks faster or runs, it is obvious that he is lame.

The two princes were not reconciled, King Jing sent someone to find a quack who was good at disguise, and skillfully covered up the scars, so that it would not hinder the view.Duan Wang has been looking for a master who can join bones with willow branches, and wants to break the leg again and fix the bones, but the few "miracle doctors" he has found so far do not have such magical skills, so he can only continue to wait with hatred.

After Kang Wang got the news of the tragic death of his eldest son, he still did not return to Beijing. He just wrote a strongly worded memorial to "cry" to the emperor, demanding that the murderer who killed Nan Gongxun be found and the officials who failed in duty be held accountable.In addition, he sent a team of guards back to Beijing, intending to mourn Nangong Xun in the imperial capital, and then let them escort the coffin back to Liaobei for burial.

Although Nangong Xun was only a concubine, he was a member of the royal family, and he came back to attend the funeral. Now that he died in the capital for no apparent reason, the emperor felt a little embarrassed, so he made an exception and bestowed the title of Nangong Xunjun prince, so all the courtiers and generals went to Kangwang's mansion Condolences.

An Guogong took his children and grandchildren, and his daughters were taken by his second daughter-in-law, and they also went to Kang Wang's mansion.However, Su Dongchen was ordered to think about his mistakes and could not leave the mansion. Su Yuzhong had a high status and could not kneel down at Nangong Xun, and he also excused his illness to stay.The father and son felt quiet and happy in the mansion.

Su Dongchen was accompanying his son to study in the gazebo by the lake when he heard the report from the secret guard, "Master, the emperor has arrived in disguise and has arrived at the gate of the mansion."

Su Dongchen was startled, and before he had time to change his clothes, he took Su Yuzhong to the gate and welcomed the emperor who was visiting privately in his incognito suit and the accompanying cabinet minister Zheng Cheng into the mansion.

He was about to kneel down to pay respects, but the emperor waved his hand, "Aiqing is exempt."

"I obey the order." Su Dongchen responded in a low voice, gave him a deep bow, and then led them to the inner courtyard.

The emperor looked at Su Yuzhong with a smile, took his little hand, and asked kindly: "What were you doing just now?"

Su Yuzhong said with a smile, "Zhong'er is studying by the lake."

"Hmm." The emperor carefully looked at his clothes and accessories, feeling very satisfied, "What books are you reading?"

""Zi Zhi Tong Jian"." Su Yuzhong explained in detail his study progress and his husband's requirements.

The emperor nodded while listening, "Well, it's not bad, but don't be complacent."

"Yes." Su Yuzhong looked at the emperor's complexion seriously, and asked with concern, "The emperor...cough cough, the emperor should pay more attention to his body, don't be too tired. The summer is scorching, but you can't be greedy for coolness and use too much ice. Zhong'er If you read a book in the gazebo by the lake and let the wind blow, you won’t be too hot.”

His words were immature and sincere, and the innocence and filial piety he showed greatly benefited the emperor, he laughed and said: "Well, I will remember Zhong'er's words, and I will not be greedy for cold and use too much ice."

Having been affirmed by the emperor, Su Yuzhong was both happy and a little shy, his face was blushing, and he became more and more handsome and lovely.The emperor saw it, and Long Yan was very happy.

Su Dongchen brought them to the open pavilion located on the small island in the middle of the lake, and invited the emperor to take his seat, and the rest of the attendants sat in turn.This is a good place to enjoy the cool air in summer. The open pavilion is surrounded by artificial rocks and interspersed with flowers and trees, which can completely block the sight of the lakeshore.The guards stood around the island to ensure safety.Sitting in the pavilion, people can see the beautiful scenery of the lake and feel relaxed and happy.

Sitting in the pavilion, the emperor felt the cool breeze, and felt cool and pleasant without putting ice on it.Looking at the scenery outside the window, he said with a smile: "The lotus leaves are infinitely blue in the sky, and the lotus flowers are red in the sun. It is so beautiful."

Zheng Cheng and several pavilion elders responded with smiles, reciting poems and composing fuss, tasting tea and admiring flowers, which was quite elegant.

Su Dongchen understood the purpose of the emperor's visit, and took Su Yuzhong to the side room, removed the disguise on his face, cleaned his face, re-dressed him, and then returned to the main hall.