Chapter 161: Quite an Explosive Degree
The sword boy said: "The saint appointed the general of the left army guard as the commander of this battle..."
"Didn't choose Father?!" Chang Sui'an was relieved when he stood up: "That's great, I knew the Bodhisattva must have heard what I said!"
He will go to the temple to fulfill his vow! The sword boy, who hadn't finished his words, added the second half of the sentence with a complicated expression: "...Let the general be the deputy commander, and set off tomorrow."
Chang Sui'an suddenly stopped the foot that had just taken a step forward.
After a moment, he sat back in a daze.
Not long after, Chang Kuo returned home. When he saw his son's face, he was surprised and said, "Oh, you are well-informed. Why are you so anxious to show your dead father's face?"
Chang Sui'an felt even more upset after hearing this: "Father hasn't even gone to the battlefield yet, why are you saying such unlucky words?"
"Nothing could be more unlucky than your donkey face that's longer than the wind in the bamboo!" Chang Kuo sat down on the chair and said, "Why don't you stop looking so unlucky? You're getting more and more pretentious as you grow older. When you were little, every time I went to the battlefield, you would take the lead in setting off firecrackers outside the Xuan Ce Mansion!"
Chang Sui'an opened his mouth, lowered his head and said nothing.
He was only a few years old at that time and had no idea what danger was. His father was still in Xuan Ce's army at that time. He only felt that his father was always very majestic when he went to war, and that his father always talked and laughed with the uncles and aunts from Xuan Ce's mansion on horseback, as if they were going out for a spring outing.
After all, Dad was still in his prime, his hair wasn't grey, and his feet weren't lame, but now...
After the battle with Beidi twelve years ago, my father suddenly grew old.
Chang Sui'an lowered his head and said nothing, only to hear Chang Kuo say: "Father will lead the army to go to war tomorrow, so the affairs of the family will be handed over to you..."
Chang Sui'an suppressed his tears upon hearing this. That's right, his father is gone, and he still has to support the family. He has to act like a man! The young man quickly calmed down, raised his eyes and nodded seriously, but he saw that his father was looking at his sister.
Chang Sui'an: "..." Although it was a mistake, it also felt reasonable.
Chang Suining didn't say anything for a moment, just nodded.
Chang Kuo also had mixed feelings in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. He just said with a relieved tone: "Sui Ning is now able to take charge of things on his own, so father can be more assured when he goes to war this time."
As he spoke, he called Manager Bai over and said, "Old Bai, while I'm away from home, Sui Ning will be in charge of all matters at home. You should do whatever she says."
Manager Bai agreed.
Chang Kuo was not a talkative person. After giving a hasty explanation, he thought for a moment and then said to his daughter tactfully, "Dad is not at home, so if we can have less fights, then we should have less fights."
Chang Sui'an had something to say: "But father, every time my sister fights with others, it's always because the other party is at fault first. Ningning doesn't want to fight with anyone!"
Chang Kuo: "Nonsense, how could I not know that?"
Isn't he worried that he is not in the capital, and if a fight breaks out, it will be hard to tell who is right and who is wrong, and no one will be able to protect his daughter? Hmm? Chang Kuo frowned, and suddenly smiled, looking at his daughter with a loving expression: "If you have to fight, then you have to fight. If something goes wrong, go find Qiao Yang and Yu Zeng. If they can't help, then go find General Cui!"
He also told Steward Bai: "If the girl is accidentally injured, you must take my badge to the palace to ask the doctor to come and see her. Don't be careless."
"Yes..." Manager Bai felt worried after hearing this.
In this world, what father would talk about and arrange the most before going out, but it turned out to be to make it easier for his daughter to fight? When a general was killing an enemy, he would probably take time to think about it - did his daughter fight today? Was the fight successful? Hearing this, Chang Suining finally showed a smile on his face, and nodded seriously: "Okay, I'll remember it all."
She knew that Lao Chang said these things to make her happy and relaxed. Although these words did not really make her feel relaxed, she was not a three-year-old child and still needed the comfort of her father who was about to go to the war.
In order to reassure Lao Chang, she acted relaxed at this moment.
She also gave Chang Kuo some advice in return.
Chang Kuo complied with his daughter's instructions and agreed to everything.
Chang Suining asked from behind: "Speaking of which, what is the relationship between father and the general of the Left Guard who is the commander-in-chief this time?"
The other party is the commander-in-chief, and Lao Chang is the deputy commander-in-chief. There are many things that the two need to discuss and coordinate.
When mentioning the General of the Left Guard, a face of a man in his early thirties appeared in Chang Suining's mind.
General Li Yi of the Left Guard was a member of the royal family. His father, Li Tong, King of Huai'an, was the cousin of the late emperor.
Li Yi is of the same generation as her. When she was young, she had met this person as Ah Xiao. After she became Chang Suining, she saw him again at the Hibiscus Flower Banquet not long ago.
After more than ten years of not seeing each other, Li Yi, who was once known for his cowardice among the royal family members and was often bullied by some princes, has now become the General of the Left Guard.
Chang Kuo replied, "I'm not familiar with him. We've only met a few times. But he is a humble man, without the arrogance of the royal family. Just now after the morning court, he spoke to me in private, saying that he would follow my instructions and arrangements."
Chang Suining nodded.
If that's true, it couldn't be better.
The Queen ordered Li Yi to be the chief commander. One reason was that Lao Chang was injured and was indeed not suitable to lead the entire army. He would be more likely to win the support of the people if he retreated to the position of deputy commander.
Secondly, Xu Zhengye and others raised an army under the name of restoring the Li family and wanted to overthrow the Ming Queen. However, the Ming Queen sent Li Yi, a member of the Li clan, as the commander-in-chief to fight against the other side. This was to clear her own name and to reassure the other party. She also slapped Xu Zhengye in the face.
Therefore, Li Yi's role this time is mainly due to his status as a royal family member. When it comes to fighting and transporting troops, it has to be Lao Chang.
If the other party can see and accept this point, and is really willing to follow Lao Chang's opinion first, then this battle will be relatively easier to fight.
"Come to think of it, at the morning court today, someone wanted to compete with me for the position of deputy commander." Chang Kuo said jokingly, "But I didn't let him. In this battle against Xu Zhengye, no one has a better chance of winning than me!"
The next day, when the sky was just getting light, before Chang Kuo left, the person he had mentioned as the quarreller came to see him off.
A young man in a black robe dismounted and walked over in the dim morning light.
Outside the mansion, Chang Kuo, who was talking to his children, looked over and smiled: "Why is Commander Cui here?"
The young man approached and raised his hand: "Cui Jing is here to see the general off."
Chang Kuo smiled and sighed, "The Xuan Ce Mansion has been busy lately, why did you make this trip?"
The commander-in-chief and the vanguard soldiers would gather outside the city gate. The officials and eunuchs who were ordered to see them off were also waiting at the city gate. At this time, the other party came to Xingningfang alone, which meant they were seeing him off privately.
Afterwards, Cui Jing and Chang Kuo went to talk aside, and the two talked alone for about half a cup of tea.
Chang Suining and Chang Sui'an looked at the two people who were talking.
Chang Suining guessed that what Cui Jing said were probably some instructions and reminders, or perhaps some opinions and views on this battle that should not be expressed in public.
Her eyes were more focused on Chang Kuo.
She hadn't seen Lao Chang wearing armor for a long time.
When she and Wei Shuyi were stabbed on the way back to Beijing, they met the triumphant Chang Kuo and Cui Jing. Chang Kuo was not wearing armor because he was sitting in a carriage.
Because it was many years since she saw him wearing armor again, the contrast made her feel that the hero was old in his twilight years.
When Chang Kuo turned around and walked back, Chang Suining suddenly looked at him and said, "Father, can I go with you to fight this battle?"
Cui Jing turned his head slightly and looked at her.
The autumn morning light is soft, making the girl's eyes sparkle.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Chang Kuo smiled and raised his head to gently rub the top of the girl's head: "Stay at home and wait for Dad to come back!"
Chang Suining had already mentioned this yesterday, and Chang Kuo refused without even thinking, leaving no room for negotiation.
He dotes on his daughter, but he is not crazy.
His daughter is extremely talented in martial arts, but what matters on the battlefield is never just talent in martial arts.
Even if he was willing to give in to his daughter, he couldn't let her fool around on the battlefield. Although he never opposed his daughter's ambition, this battle was too dangerous and was not suitable as a first-time experience.
Chang Sui'an on the side also advised: "Ningning, just listen to your father."
He also expressed his desire to go to the war with his father yesterday, and he went to his father's room alone at night to say it, but his father's words made him give up the idea.
My father asked him first - if both my father and I died there, do you want the Chang family to be extinct?
He didn't know how to answer.
But my father thought about it and said to himself: "It's not a family line, it doesn't really matter, but have you ever thought about what would happen to your sister if neither you nor I come back?" He was stunned. He had never thought about this.
Dad was afraid that he didn't understand, so he explained it with a common saying - this is what they mean by not putting all your eggs in one basket!
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He suddenly turned into an egg and wanted to say, "Dad doesn't know how to use metaphors and he doesn't need to use metaphors."
But it is indeed vivid and easy to understand.
Even for the sake of the Chang family and his sister, he couldn't stay in the same basket with his father.
Moreover, my father had a long talk with him, and his words showed that he really hoped that he could join the Xuan Ce Army. The Xuan Ce Army was my father's other home, where there were the most elite soldiers in Dasheng and the most trustworthy military beliefs.
Chu Xing also said to Chang Suining: "Don't worry, girl. I will take good care of the general."
Chang Suining did not insist on being stubborn.
She knew that Chang Kuo would not agree, so what she said just now was both a casual remark and a prelude to prepare Chang Kuo mentally.
Due to various reasons, it is not convenient for her to go with him now, as she still has unfinished things to do in the capital.
She watched Chang Kuo and his companions mount their horses.
"Be obedient and wait for father to come back!" Chang Kuo said with a final smile to the brother and sister.
Chang Suining and Chang Sui'an both nodded.
"drive!"
Chang Kuo's deep shout at his horses was heard, and his figure soon disappeared into the morning light along with the sound of horse hooves.
"Don't worry, General Chang will return safely."
The young man's voice carried a barely perceptible gentleness and comfort, which brought Chang Suining back to his senses and he withdrew his gaze from seeing Chang Kuo off.
Chang Suining nodded and looked at him: "I heard from my father that Commander Cui originally intended to go in his place--"
"It's not a matter of replacement. This is a war of Dasheng, not a matter for General Chang." Cui Jing said, "But the general refused."
Chang Sui Ning does not make any comment.
What he said was quite true and she agreed with it, but did he really have no selfish motives at all?
He never said anything humane, and as he said, he had never had any friends, but she could feel that he regarded Lao Chang as an elder who was trustworthy and respected.
If it was someone else other than Old Chang who was the deputy commander this time, he might not have said that.
It's not that he is lazy as a military general, but because he is an outstanding military general, he should be more clear about how to position himself so that he can play a greater role.
In this campaign against Xu Zhengye, Lao Chang is indeed more suitable than Cui Jing, but Dasheng has other areas where Cui Jing is more needed.
"I think Commander Cui also understands that my father's refusal is reasonable." Chang Suining said.
Cui Jing looked at her quietly and nodded.
Chang Kuo's departure for the expedition was a big event, and everyone in the mansion came out to see him off. At this moment, when Chang Kuo had walked away, Manager Bai and others saluted to Cui Jing and then returned to the mansion.
Chang Suining and Cui Jing nodded and walked towards the mansion.
Cui Jing also nodded with her.
A moment later, Chang Suining, who had just stepped through the gate, glanced at Cui Jing who followed in: "?"
The meaning of her nod was the same as that of Manager Bai and the others.
Chang Sui'an, who was standing behind him, was also stunned when he saw this. His sister was a girl from the mansion, and there was the Hibiscus Flower Party before, so it was not easy for him to invite her. He wanted to ask Commander Cui out of courtesy if he wanted to come in and sit for a while, but before he could say anything... how did the person go in on his own?
Seeing their own Grand Commander just follow him into the Chang Mansion, the Xuan Ce soldiers waiting outside the Chang Mansion gate couldn't help but lower their voices and said, "Brother Yuan Xiang...it seems that no one invited the Grand Commander in?"
After hearing about the shocking behavior of their Grand Commander at the Hibiscus Banquet, the entire Xuan Ce Mansion was shocked to the point of exploding on the spot.
Last night, they learned that the Grand Commander would come here this morning to see off General Chang. In order to compete for the quota to accompany him this morning, they almost turned against each other! This morning, the Grand Commander only brought two people, one of whom was Brother Yuanxiang, who was a must-have for the Grand Commander at home and when traveling, and the other was him.
God knows how many jealous looks he attracted when he followed the Grand Commander out of Xuan Ce's Mansion.
——After all, the Grand Commander had vowed to wait for Lady Chang. He couldn't just wait like that, right? He would do something, right? So since he got off the horse, his eyes had been secretly locked on the Grand Commander and the girl from the Chang family! Naturally, he didn't miss the details of his own Grand Commander coming in uninvited.
"Yeah..." Yuan Xiang's expression was also very complicated. He still couldn't accept the fact that the friendship between the Grand Commander and him had deteriorated. In this situation, he couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Is Madam Chang holding a rope in her hand..."
Otherwise, how could the Grand Commander follow so naturally? The palace soldier sighed.
Brother Yuanxiang’s description is not vivid enough.
If he were to say, if there really was a rope, it would have to be held by their commander-in-chief himself. He wanted to hand it to Madam Chang, but she was not willing to hold it.
It's no wonder they thought too much of their own governor. It was really because the words the governor said at the Mid-Autumn Flower Banquet were too worthless...
What? I can wait as long as it takes. I just won’t marry in this lifetime. Please don’t force her...
This kind of attitude, in the entire peacock world, is also quite explosive! Cui Jing didn't know that his two trusted subordinates were sighing. At this time, he walked beside Chang Suining and heard her speak again.
Ningning nodded and said: I'll go in first.
Xiao Cui nodded and responded: I understand, I'll follow right away.
Good night everyone!
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