novelraw Chapter 88: Autumn (3)
Chapter 88: Autumn (3)
When everything was settled, the results of the second round of horse racing came out.So the four of them walked out of the big tent and sat back in their original seats.The muezzin brought up the roster, and the emperor announced the top three.I saw that No.1 is still Sebuten Baljur.He came up to salute, so the emperor smiled and praised him, and the officer with a yellow flag on the side brought a bowl of red flowers, and a thousand taels of gold. The gold is very bright.
Sebuten Balezhuer pinned the red flower on his lapel and held up his hands, and everyone applauded together.Concubine Rong saw that he was tall, neither fat nor thin, wearing a dark brown padded armor covered with gold studs, with steel-colored armor on the shoulders and upper arms, a thin golden belt around his waist, and a golden belt on his head. Shiny steel-colored red tasseled hat, long face, hooked nose, thin lips, a pair of medium-sized eyes with piercing sparkle, and a slightly weathered look on his face, he suddenly thought of Huo Jizhan.The emperor also seemed to think that he looked like Huo Jizhan, so he glanced at Concubine Rong.
No.2 is Horqin Right Middle Banner Dorobelet Gus Erketu, No.3 is Horqin Left Middle Banner Doro County King Ngawang Canbu.After the emperor rewarded them, the banquet began. Hong Zhou's Fujin and the prince's wife were also allowed to sit in the venue, but at the banquet, either the eunuch or the prince's male servant served the wine, and there were no maids.During the period, the Horqin Mongolian Band played and presented the traditional dance Andai Dance.Girls and daughters-in-law dance with their headscarves waving, boys take off their riding boots and dance with bare feet, children dance with grimaces...
Concubine Rong was amazed to see this cheerful and free dance.The emperor knew what she was thinking, had a drink with her, and said: There is a legend about this dance.According to legend, a long time ago, there lived a father and daughter on the Horqin prairie in the north.They depended on each other, and one day their daughter got a strange disease, which could not be cured no matter what, the old father had to take the seriously ill daughter outside to seek medical treatment in a bullock cart.Unexpectedly, the car was on the way, encountered wind and rain, the wheels got stuck in the mud, and the axle was broken. The poor old father was so anxious that he didn't know what to do, so he circled around the ox cart.The daughter was dying, and her life was at stake. The old father cried until his tears dried up, and sang loudly around the bullock cart to pray for the blessing of the gods.The singing attracted all the villagers, and they shed tears when they saw it, followed the old man to shake their arms and stomp their feet, and mourned around the ox cart.Singing and dancing like this moved the heavens, the rain stopped, the sun came out, and the girl recovered from her illness. She also joined the dancing crowd, singing and dancing...
This anecdote spread like wildfire. Later, whether it was praying for rain, sacrificing Obo, or Naadam festivals on the grassland, this form of singing and dancing was used. People formed a circle, opened the hem of their robes, held a silk scarf in their right hand, and danced while singing. , the tune is melodious and graceful, people gave this dance a name called "Andai".
After hearing this, Concubine Rong was inexplicably moved, and said: This is really a beautiful legend.Suddenly he remembered what his Da Da said when he wanted to marry Huo Jizhan, and the scene when his mother died.The emperor saw that she looked sad, and understood that she recalled the old things in Yili, so he stopped talking, cut off the mutton on the table, and put it on the plate in front of her.Qi Muge came up with a wine glass, and must first salute the emperor, so the emperor drank it, and then the Mongolian princes came to respect in turn.Concubine Rong remained in a daze and remained silent. The princes wanted to win her favor at first glance, but they were not disappointed.
When Sebuten Baljur came to pay respects, the emperor asked him to toast a second cup to Concubine Rong, and then gently pulled Concubine Rong's sleeve underneath, and Concubine Rong came back to her senses and looked at the concubine quickly. On the opposite side of the table, Sebuten Baljur saw that he was full of heroism, his sincere eyes were shining with soft and pious light, without being obtrusive, and he was exactly the same as the Huo Jizhan he saw that year, so he also smiled He raised his glass and drank it down.
After the dance, it was Buku, and the music changed its tune. Some teenage Manchurians performed Buku in the arena.The emperor has been holding Concubine Rong's hand from below, only feeling that her hand is very cold, but seeing Concubine Rong laughing and talking to the prince's wife who came to toast, he feels quite comforted in his heart.These princes and ladies are all dressed in colorful and jeweled clothes. Many of them have seen the emperor before, and when they saw the emperor smiling at them, many of them thought in their hearts: This emperor of the Qing Dynasty is really handsome, and he has the supreme power. Power, and rich in the world, more and more masculine charm.Some young people blushed, and many secretly envied Concubine Rong.
Sebuten Baljur was sitting at the third table from the left, just separated from Hong Zhou by the table of Prince Jambal Jamsu of Heshuo Zhuoliketu. The emperor saw him sitting alone and knew that his wife had recently Died of illness, so she nodded to him and motioned for him to come up again.Sebuten Baljur didn't understand why the emperor wanted to go up by himself, but he had to come over.
When Sebutenbaljur came to the big table, the emperor signaled the muezzin with his eyes to block the other princes and female relatives who came to toast, and then said to Concubine Rong: I like this young hero very much. He is 25 years old this year. You only have an older brother, I think you will recognize him as your younger brother.Concubine Rong and Sebuten Balezhuer were both taken aback.The emperor said again: You don't need to tell the world about this matter, just drink a glass of kinship wine in front of me.As he spoke, he motioned to Li Yu, who was at the side, to fill up the wine for the two of them, and the two had no choice but to drink it, accepting the emperor's arrangement and thanking them.
Although the emperor's voice was not loud, Hong Zhou and Wu Deya could see and hear clearly. Wu Deya laughed softly and said: The emperor really likes this Mongolian.Hong Zhou also smiled lightly and said: He really knows how to win over people, even giving away his favorite concubine casually.Wu Deya said: The emperor brought her here on purpose, how many people look at Concubine Rong, it will be convenient to talk about things later, the emperor's move is really clever.
Hong Zhou snorted and remained silent.Wu Deya looked at him and said: "Your Majesty, really don't mind, this concubine Rong is just used by the emperor to win people's hearts. It was used to win over the Hui Ministry before, but now it is even used against Mongolia. I will tell her later, she will be happy."Hong Zhou smiled and said: You are right.Just as he was talking, the princes then came to pay respects to the two of them, so the couple was busy for a while.
After the banquet, the princes and their wives went to the emperor's table to say goodbye to him one by one. Finally seeing Concubine Rong smiling at everyone, they all went back to their yurts happily.After everyone had left, Hong Zhou and Wu Deya also came up to say goodbye, the emperor smiled at Hong Zhou and said: You have arranged well today, you have worked hard, and there are still a few days of hard work ahead.Hong Zhou said: "Autumn encirclement is a major event for the imperial court, and Hong Zhou should devote himself to the emperor's brother."Brother Huang, you have worked hard for days, take care of yourself.
The emperor patted him, and said to Wu Deya: Hongzhou is more stable now, you are very capable, I am happy!Wu Deya blushed, and hurriedly said: Thank you, Your Majesty, the concubine will remind the prince from time to time, so you can rest assured.After Hongzhou and his wife left, the emperor told the nobleman to go back to rest, saying that she had performed very well today, and was very polite and decent when she went to toast the princes on behalf of the emperor. Qi Muge happily thanked the emperor for going away up.Then he took Concubine Rong's hand and walked back, Li Yu followed behind.
Concubine Rong saw that the emperor was speechless all the way, and she didn't speak.When the two returned to the general manager's mansion, they changed their clothes and took a shower.Concubine Rong was sitting in the wooden barrel, feeling very embarrassed. What happened to Sebuten Baljur today was obviously thought up by the emperor in advance, but he didn't tell himself first, and he must have thought of it because he remembered it. Huo Jizhan, that's why he was unhappy... Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard Li Yu say outside: "Madam, the emperor is here, waiting for you here, but I teach you not to be impatient."Concubine Rong quickly washed herself, came out and put on a white cloth robe, and walked out with bare feet.
The emperor was sitting outside drinking tea, and seeing her wet hair and a misty mist in her eyes, his heart moved.Concubine Rong immediately knelt down and said: Your Majesty, Shen Bi lost his mind at the banquet today and was rude in front of all the adults, please forgive Shen Bi.The emperor said: Get up, what I said about Qigemu is not about you.Concubine Rong stood up, and the emperor drank two more sips of tea, and said: "Go and wipe your hair first, and catch a cold carefully."After speaking, he asked Caiyun to come up and take Concubine Rong to dry her hair.
After wiping her hair, Concubine Rong came over and stood aside again. The white robe on her body was a thick morning coat, with only a few straps on the front.The emperor saw that her feet were still bare, so he stood up, picked her up, and walked to Concubine Rong's bedroom.Caiyun and Li Yu glanced at each other, Li Yu immediately followed, and Caiyun went to ask someone to clean up the bathroom.The emperor put Concubine Rong on her bed, then sat on the edge of the bed and said: "What's wrong with you today?"I see you are really mad at me.
Concubine Rong turned around and didn't look at him.The emperor laughed lightly, lay down on the bed, and said behind her: Are you really angry?Concubine Rong still ignored it, so the emperor pulled the quilt over to cover the two of them, and said: "It's cold, be careful of freezing."Concubine Rong said: "The concubine's illness is the concubine's business, and has nothing to do with the emperor."Seeing the strong smell of gunpowder in these words, the emperor said: Shen Bi, I treat you well, you are so presumptuous.Concubine Rong immediately sat up, turned her back to him, and said: "You treat me well?" !You just think that Shen Bi is useful, it can help you win over Mr. Fu Heng, and you can also help you win over Sebuten Baljur!
The emperor was surprised and laughed unconsciously.Concubine Rong said angrily: What are you laughing at? !Could it be that what Shen Bi said was wrong? !You can pamper whoever you want, you can win over whoever you want, if you want to favor people, Shen Bi will stand aside, and if you want to win, push Chen Bi out.The emperor laughed and got up to hold her in his arms. Concubine Rong wanted to struggle, but she couldn't move.The emperor smiled and said: You can really think wildly.Zhen and Qimuge, you don't understand, do you?
Concubine Rong said angrily: What should my concubine understand!The emperor was speechless for a moment, thought for a while, and called Li Yu from outside to come in, and asked Li Yu to speak.Seeing that the two of them were really quarreling, Li Yu was afraid, but the emperor insisted on telling him, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Concubine Rong, the emperor went to that nobleman for today's matter, and... The nobleman did not let the emperor go...the emperor let him go out, and he felt as if he had received amnesty.
Then the emperor said to Concubine Rong: Did you hear that? !Concubine Rong sneered, and said: She won't let you go?She won't let you go?How can she not let you go? !The emperor laughed, let go of Concubine Rong, lay down by himself, covered the quilt, and said again: It's you, you, you, you, freeze carefully, lie down and say.With a gasp, Concubine Rong shook off the quilt, and pulled out another bed from it to cover herself.The emperor said: I am the emperor, I have many things to do, Qi Muge is one of them, didn't you choose her for me?Concubine Rong said in the quilt: The concubine is also one of them.The emperor said: Do you really miss me so much?Concubine Rong said: What should the concubine think of you?The emperor said: I said earlier that I have you in my heart.
Concubine Rong said angrily: "The matter of Sebuten Balezhuer is also because you put me in your heart?"The emperor smiled and said: Well, I admit that I want to win over him, but I also do it for you.Concubine Rong didn't speak.The emperor approached her quilt and said: Horqin's left wing is the strongest force of the Mongolian cavalry, and Sebuten Baljur is the prince of Heshuo in the middle banner of the left wing, and will be the supreme commander of the left wing in the future. Now it is only because of his youth that he is still Heshuozhuo The deputy of Prince Liktu Jambale Zamusu.That way you don't have to worry about not having kids.If I'm not here in the future, you don't have to worry.Concubine Rong was taken aback, and immediately got out of the quilt, covered the emperor's mouth, and said: "What nonsense are you talking about?" !The emperor smiled and took her hand, and said: I am not talking nonsense, that is what I think.
Concubine Rong knew that Mongolian iron cavalry was an important cornerstone of the Qing Dynasty, and the emperor came to Chahar for them, so she couldn't help feeling deeply, and said quietly: "Why does Kese Buteng Balejuer obey me?"Even if you teach me to recognize him as my younger brother, if one day you are gone, why should he obey me? !The emperor smiled and said: "Who in this world wouldn't want to obey your orders?"I just gave him a justifiable name.Concubine Rong said angrily: What nonsense are you talking about? !Do you think he treats me, or I treat him...
The emperor shook his head and said: I didn't mean that.You are so beautiful, everyone wants to be close to you.Sebuten Baljur is not that kind of person, but he still wants to be close to you, so he will definitely obey you.He will not only be the commander of the strongest Mongolian cavalry in the future, but also comes from Horqin's first family, the Borjijit family, who is the family of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang Wen, and has a strong foundation and appeal in Horqin.You listen to me, go meet and talk to him in these two days.He will definitely come next year in Autumn Wai, and you will meet and talk every time.
Concubine Rong smiled and said: Your Majesty, after all, you still want me to help you, right?The emperor smiled and said: I said it earlier, it was for me and for you, I didn't lie to you.Then scratched her nose and said: Do you really think that I am using you to win over Fu Heng?Concubine Rong said: Isn't it?Didn't you give Fukang'an to Shen Bi?The emperor smiled and said: You know that the harem cannot communicate with foreign officials. You and Fu Heng, you and Sebuten Baljur are both harem and foreign officials.
Concubine Rong was surprised: "What do you mean?"The emperor said: "You can do what I say, don't think about it."Concubine Rong nodded, and said: "Okay, my concubine obeys the order. I don't ask if I don't ask. One day you put a knife on my neck, and I will regret it."Talking about getting into the emperor's quilt, the emperor put his arms around her and said with a smile: There won't be that day, I can't bear it.Are you really eating Qimuge's vinegar today?Concubine Rong became angry again, turned her body over, and turned her back to the emperor.The emperor laughed loudly, held her shoulders with both hands, and said: She is not one-tenth as good as you.Concubine Rong smiled, turned around, and kissed the emperor.The emperor was very happy, as if the stars were twinkling in the sky.
The author has something to say:
[Mulan Autumn Surrounding] The emperors of the Qing Dynasty were keen on "Mulan Autumn", not only to meet the needs of hunting and entertainment.
In fact, every "Mulan Autumn" is a large-scale paramilitary operation, which is equivalent to our current military exercises.The emperor tested the fighting skills of the empire's most elite troops by participating in them himself.The four steps of setting up the encirclement, watching the encirclement, walking around, and stopping the encirclement are also called "spreading encirclement, waiting for encirclement, closing encirclement, and withdrawing encirclement".This set of hunting process is exactly the same as the way of outflanking the enemy in wartime.During the hunting process, the command ability and coordination ability of the troops will be displayed at a glance.The emperor also further consolidated his authority and control over the army by personally commanding the hunt.
During the month-long "Mulan Autumn", everyone from the emperors and generals to the soldiers of the Eight Banners will experience the harsh natural environment of the paddock together, and the soldiers have to face the threat of wild beasts in the forest.Although these situations cannot be compared with the real battlefield, it is still very important for the training of the army to maintain the martial arts qualities of the Eight Banners.Moreover, the emperor used "Mulan Qiuxi" to win over and frighten Mongolian princes, including Monan and Mobei Mongolia. "Mulan Autumn" is closely related to the prosperity of the country, and Kangxi and Qianlong are surrounded by autumn almost every year.As the national power gradually weakened, the autumn circle also decreased or even disappeared.