Chapter 344 Traveling Together

Yu Cheng was busy all day. Before dusk, the emperor called him to the study.

"Father." Yu Cheng greeted the emperor behind the case.

The emperor waved to the palace people, and only the father and son were left in the study.

The emperor looked at Yu Cheng, who looked depressed, and said slowly: "Have you arranged everything?"

Yu Cheng nodded: "Everything has been arranged. We can set off early tomorrow morning."

The war situation is urgent, and every day and every moment is crucial.

The emperor sighed and said: "This battle is difficult. If anything goes wrong, it is important to protect yourself."

They all knew in their hearts that the outcome of this battle was unpredictable.

Yu Cheng looked at the emperor and was touched.

Once the border was broken, Dazhao would be in danger. And the emperor actually asked him to protect himself.

Yu Cheng choked in his throat and his eyes were red.

Seeing him like this, the emperor also felt upset. He wanted to comfort Yu Cheng, but he didn't know what to say.

For so many years, because of the estrangement of the Cao family, the father and son had never been open-hearted, and many words could not be said.

Finally, the emperor sighed and warned: "It is bitterly cold at the border, and you have just recovered from your injuries. Bring a few reliable people to serve you, and don't hurt your body and leave a root of illness."

"War is important, and so is your health."

"Thank you for your concern, father." Yu Cheng was a little excited.

The emperor said again: "You are the prince, you don't need to go to the battlefield in person, you can just sit and command."

There were originally dozens of commanders, deputy commanders, and lieutenants at the border, and this time Shen Changze and several others followed, so there were enough people to lead the troops.

"Yes." Yu Cheng responded hoarsely.

It was not just a polite remark as before, the emperor really cared about his health. For the first time in so many years, Yu Cheng felt the undisguised fatherly love.

The emperor stood up and walked to Yu Cheng, handed him a pure gold token and said: "This is my military order, which can mobilize soldiers from any city."

Yu Cheng took it and felt it weighed a thousand pounds in his hand.

Thinking of Yu Cheng's temperament and past actions, the emperor said in a deep voice: "The battlefield is a killing ground, and military orders are like mountains. If there are those who disobey the orders, they will be killed without mercy. Don't be soft-hearted."

Kindness cannot command the army, and affection cannot accomplish things.

This is what Zhou Taifu once said to Yu Cheng.

The principle is easy to understand, but it is extremely difficult to do.

Thinking of the lessons he had learned personally, Yu Cheng clenched the token in his hand and said, "Your son will remember this."

After giving all the instructions, the emperor raised his hand, patted Yu Cheng on the shoulder and said, "Go back and rest early."

Yu Cheng took his leave.

The emperor stood there, watching Yu Cheng's back disappear outside the door, and sighed deeply.

When it was getting dark, the rain fell again.

The Jing'an Marquis's Mansion was shrouded in a thick shadow, and the atmosphere in Shouyong Hall was solemn.

"Changze, you must be more careful and come back safely." Old Madam Shen wiped the moisture from her eyes, worried.

The last time we were stationed at the pass, it was just a normal garrison, and the battle with Mobei was also a light fight.

But this time is different. If we are not careful, I'm afraid...

Old Madam Shen didn't dare to think about it, and her heart was in great pain.

Mother Shen grabbed Shen Changze's hand and burst into tears.

Shen Changze comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. I will protect myself and come back safely."

Mother Shen suppressed her grief, wiped her tears and said, "Mother doesn't ask you to make achievements, but only ask you to be safe. On the battlefield, don't fight to the death, don't be the first in everything..." Mother

Shen even selfishly thought that with so many generals, it didn't matter if there was one more or one less Shen Changze.

But the emperor's order was hard to disobey.

"Husband, I will go with you." Cheng Jinchu couldn't help but say.

The battlefield was dangerous, and Cheng Jinchu didn't want to go back, but she couldn't help thinking of the scenes when she was at the border with Shen Changze.

Perhaps, if they go to the border again, they can recover as before.

Besides, killing enemies is fun and unrestrained. Compared with the bloodless backyard, Cheng Jinchu prefers to fight on the battlefield.

Shen's mother thought it was a good idea: "Yes, Changze, let Jinchu go with you. We can rest assured that she will take care of us."

Shen Changze turned his head to look at Cheng Jinchu, frowned and said: "What will happen to Wen Xiangzui after you leave? What about Yan Yang and Yan Huan?"

Cheng Jinchu was not a general. She had only been to the battlefield a few times because she grew up with her father at the border. Now she has returned to the capital, and with the title of Lady of Jing'an, how can she go to the battlefield again?

"Wen Xiang Zui has a shopkeeper, and Yan Yang and Yan Huan are under my care, so don't worry." Shen's mother persuaded bitterly: "Changze, let Jinchu go with you."

Old Mrs. Shen also said: "Jinchu has martial arts skills, so I can always help, so take her with you."

Shen's mother and Mrs. Shen spoke in left and right directions, and also cried and begged. Shen Changze couldn't resist, so he had to agree.

When Cheng Jinchu saw him nodding, he was overjoyed and hurried back to pack his bags and bid farewell to Yan Yang and Yan Huan.

Xu Lingyi watched and listened silently throughout the whole process without saying a word.

She knew everything about Cheng Jinchu's plans. But Cheng Jinchu forgot that they would eventually return to Shangjing to live, and Shangjing was their real battlefield.

After leaving Shouyong Hall, Xu Lingyi kidnapped Shen Changze to Songlan Garden on the pretext that her son missed his father.

On the farewell night, she had to leave a mark in Shen Changze's heart and make him unforgettable.

It was dark for a long time before Yu Zheng returned to the palace.

The rain was heavy, and Yu Zheng walked in a hurry, so his clothes were soaked, bringing a sense of coldness into the house.

Jiang Shu saw it and said anxiously: "Go to the hot spring pool and soak, or you will catch a cold."

Chu Yu quickly took out pajamas from the closet and then retreated.

Yu Zheng went to the bathroom, and Jiang Shu was playing with Yu Ziyu on the soft couch and did not follow.

Two quarters of an hour later, Yu Zheng came out in pajamas with wet hair, walked to Jiang Shu and sat down.

Jiang Shu got up, took a cotton towel, and wiped his hair.

Yu Ziyou lay on the couch, looking at them curiously. Yu Zheng poked his face with his index finger, and Yu Ziyou reached out and grabbed it, holding it tightly.

Yu Zheng pulled it out several times but failed.

Jiang Shu found it funny.

A strand of wet hair hung on his chest, Yu Zheng lifted it with his fingers, and deliberately dripped water on Yu Ziyu's hand.

Yu Ziyu finally let go.

Jiang Shu: "..."

When his hair was dried, Yu Ziyu yawned and felt drowsy.

Jiang Shu patted him for a while, and when Yu Ziyu fell asleep, he called Chu Yu to carry him away.

The room was quiet, and the sound of rain outside was clear.

Yu Zheng rested his head on Jiang Shu's legs tiredly and asked Jiang Shu to massage his head.

He was busy all day today and did not have lunch or dinner at home.

After massaging for a while, Yu Zheng felt a little more comfortable, and said slowly: "Tomorrow my brother will personally lead the expedition to the border, and Shen Changze will accompany him."

Jiang Shu was slightly surprised.

Shen Changze has been guarding the border for six years, so it is understandable that he went to the border, but Yu Cheng is the country's heir, why...

Jiang Shu suddenly realized halfway through his thought.

"Is this matter resolved?" Jiang Shu asked.

Yu Zheng shook his head: "30,000 light cavalry are just for the first aid, and when the food and grass are ready, 50,000 troops will escort them."

Speaking of food and grass, Jiang Shu asked doubtfully: "Is there enough food and grass?"

"The first batch should not be a problem, but we will need a lot more in the future, and winter clothes."

The border is cold, and without cotton clothes, it is impossible to resist, let alone fight.

But food, grass and winter clothes all require money, and the national treasury is simply unable to afford it.

Thinking of this, Yu Zheng felt a headache.