The world situation is changing so rapidly that it is beyond anyone's expectations.
The thirteenth year of the reign of Emperor Dajing was destined to be an extraordinary year.
The Yiwen Society accelerated the printing speed and expanded the scope of its content, providing a wealth of topics for conversation for people all over the world.
The imperial court was rife with intrigue and turmoil, while war raged on the borders.
After the Southern Zhou army broke through the Zhennanbian army's defense line, Zhao Huan raised an army at Lingshan.
The Suidong Campaign and the Changsuichang Campaign.
Wen Tai abducted the emperor, Prince Xin, the empress, and the eldest prince.
Wen Hu murdered the emperor, Yuan Li succeeded to the throne, and split the Great Jing, establishing the Western Jing, with its capital at Yongliang, and the era name New Territories.
Subsequently, Yuan Wushang ascended the throne in Changsui, established the state of Dongjing, made Changsui the capital, and adopted the reign title of Fuxing.
Everything happened so suddenly that countless people marveled at how fast the wheels of history were turning.
Although the two countries still use the names Dongjing and Xijing, they are no longer the same Dajing they once were.
The real power holders have become Zhao Huan and Wen Tai.
The Great Jing Dynasty is now defunct in name only!
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Another winter has arrived.
With the Spring Festival over, the Dongjing era name begins with the first year of Fuxing.
At the end of January, the weather was still cold. Zhao Cheng, wearing a cloak, chased after two children who were not even as tall as his knees in the snow.
Zhao Cheng pounced on the two little ones, who were wrapped up like dumplings in their cotton-padded coats, and tickled them, making the two kids laugh out loud.
Zhao Changli is over two years old, but he is not much taller than his younger sister Zhao Changge. He has rosy cheeks and a decent appearance, unlike Zhao Changge who is mischievous.
Zhao Changge is already over a year old. Chunqin is usually too busy to take care of her, so Xia Qi and Qiu Shu help take care of her.
Zhao Cheng was very satisfied with the girl, and Zhao Huan and his wife doted on her even more than they did on their eldest grandson, Zhao Changli, which made up for their regret of not having a daughter.
Zhao Cheng felt very fortunate that he hadn't been willful and had listened to Mu Zhaojun and married Chunqin.
"Father, I want to go play with my brother the Emperor." Zhao Changli looked up at Zhao Cheng.
"I want to play with my Emperor brother too!" Zhao Changge chimed in.
Zhao Cheng flicked Zhao Changli's nose and said, "My brother the emperor is busy, how could he have time to play with you all day?"
Zhao Changli thought for a moment and said, "Then I want Brother Wuyou to accompany me."
"That won't work either."
Zhao Cheng said earnestly, "Brother Wuyou has homework every day."
Why are they all so busy?
"When you and your sister reach the age of your carefree brother, you will be the same."
Zhao Changge pouted and crossed her arms, looking extremely cute, and said, "I don't want to!"
Zhao Changli tugged at his younger sister and said, "Little sister, if Brother Wuyou is doing his homework, then we have to do it too."
"Why?" Zhao Changge asked.
"Because Dad really likes Brother Wuyou, he'll like us too if we do our homework." Zhao Changli said in a lecturing tone.
Zhao Changge tugged at Zhao Cheng's sleeve and said, "Is that so, Father?"
Zhao Cheng feigned seriousness and said, "Changli is right!"
Zhao Changge pouted again, pointed to the Qilin lock pendant around her neck, and asked, "Why do my brother, Wuyou brother, and Emperor brother all have this, but I don't?"
Zhao Cheng squatted down and smiled, "Because there are only three of these Qilin locks, and you weren't even born then! After your aunt and third aunt's babies are born, your father will make three different locks, and then you'll have one."
"Okay!" Zhao Changge smiled happily.
"It's so cold outside, why are you letting the child play outside?!" Yuan Yun came over.
Zhao Cheng quickly went over to support her, and casually touched Yuan Yun's stomach, saying, "You're still lecturing me? Why didn't you stay inside? What if you caught a cold coming out?"
Yuan Yun asked, "Are you more concerned about me or the child?"
"Everyone cares!" Zhao Cheng pressed his ear to his stomach.
Yuan Yun said, "It's only been two months, what could you possibly hear?"
Zhao Cheng said, "I heard that. It's another son."
"You really want a son that badly?"
"No, I just think you can only have sons."
"You're asking for it!"
Zhao Cheng immediately feigned pleading and asked, "How is Cai'e?"
Yuan Yun said, "Mr. Minghua examined her yesterday, and everything is normal."
Zhao Cheng said, "Let Youxi stay with Cai'e more. She's in poor health, so we must be extra careful this time."
Yuan Yun rolled her eyes at Zhao Cheng and said, "Ms. Minghua is in Changsui City. Just ask her if you need anything. Youxi is your brother's wife, so don't treat her like a maid."
Zhao Cheng protested, "Youxi is the most skilled doctor in our family..."
"Ke Youxi and Ayang don't have children of their own yet, so what's the point of always asking her to help you take care of your child?"
Yuan Yun said seriously, "You should also pay attention to her feelings."
Zhao Cheng immediately understood and bowed to Yuan Yun, saying, "My wife is so thoughtful!"
Two months ago, Yuan Yun became pregnant again.
A month ago, Yang Cai'e also found out she was pregnant.
This means that the Zhao family will have two more new members this year.
But it's still early in the year, so it's hard to say. There could very well be more than just two.
Zhao Yan and Yang Huanyun are already married, Zhao Zhan and Wang Yucen have set their wedding date, and Zhao Yang and Park Yoo-hee also have the possibility of successfully having a baby...
The Zhao family is now thriving both domestically and in the imperial court, their power surpassing even that of Zhao Huan when he held the highest position in the government.
Most importantly, the Zhao family is rich!
Although Yunjing County is still in the hands of Southern Zhou, and the western part of the former Dajing was occupied by Wen Tai, all the counties in Dongjing now have business with the Eastern Chamber of Commerce.
Xiao Luomu's Xiao family has become the wealthiest family in the world in name only.
As a result, Xiao Luofeng was incredibly tough on the western front.
Is the Ministry of Revenue facing difficulties in paying military salaries?
Let's give Yue Jiti a piece of the pawnshop first. My Xiao family has its own, so we can use that to pay for the court's needs first!
Since the founding of the Great Jing Dynasty, Xiao Luofeng is the only general who has dared to say this.
"master!"
Zhao Hu rushed over and shouted, "Master, the Prime Minister wants to see you!"
After Yuan Wushang ascended the throne, Zhao Huan was reinstated as prime minister, and Zhao Hu reverted to his habitual way of addressing Zhao Huan.
Zhao Cheng nodded and said to Yuan Yun, "Take the child inside."
A while later, Zhao Cheng and Zhao Hu arrived at the council hall and found that not only Zhao Huan was there, but also dozens of veteran generals such as Pu Jian, Song Cheng, and Bi Fansheng.
Lian Zhongyi, Zhao Yan, and Zhao Zhan also stood to the side and nodded to Zhao Cheng.
“Father,” Zhao Cheng called out.
With his back to the door, Zhao Huan looked at the map hanging on the wall and said, "The scouts report that the Xijing army is making unusual movements."
Zhao Cheng asked, "Are there any unusual developments in Guliang and Pingyou?"
"Mm," Zhao Huan replied.
Zhao Cheng's expression turned serious. He said, "With winter almost over, Wen Tai finally couldn't hold back any longer."
"There are several towns in eastern Guliang, and Xiaogouqiao is to the south..."
Zhao Huan looked at the map for a while, then turned around and said, "Pingyou's unusual movements are actually to reinforce Guliang, so Wen Tai's attack point is in eastern Guliang. Their troops in Guliang are commanded by Wang Ren."
"To make the first battle of the new dynasty a success, we also need an excellent head coach."
"Acheng, you're in charge!"
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