Chapter 9 Grand Commander Cui:
"The Xuan Ce Army founded by the late Crown Prince is truly the best army in Dasheng!"
When the waiter mentioned this, he was very enthusiastic, but he couldn't help but sighed and lamented: "When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was still a prince, he was only eleven or twelve years old. He entered the battlefield and honed his skills with the army. He was not afraid of life and death, and he did not care about his own life. Only then did he become such a young genius who could use troops like a god. What a pity..."
The tea soup pours into the bowl, making a pleasant sound and rising hot steam.
Chang Suining looked at the hazy tea mist and continued, "More than ten years ago, there was a battle with the Northern Di people, and it seemed that it was also the Xuan Ce army... I wonder what the outcome was?"
"More than ten years ago..." The waiter recalled. He was still very young and didn't remember much back then, but he had seen and heard it all, so he answered fluently: "My lord, you mean the crucial battle twelve years ago led by General Chang Kuochang? It was a great victory! In that battle, the originally arrogant Northern Di were beaten to their knees and begged for mercy. They were torn apart and lived in peace for many years."
Chang Suining slightly curved the corners of his mouth.
Big win
That's great, and worth it.
"Speaking of that crucial battle, the reason why we were able to win a great victory, in addition to the bravery of the Xuan Ce Army, was also thanks to the courageous and righteous Princess of our Dasheng Dynasty..." The clerk sighed: "In the face of the war, the Princess Chongyue who went to Beidi to make peace with her husband, before the war--"
"Waiter, add more water!" a customer urged loudly.
“Here it comes!”
The waiter walked away quickly with the tea tray. Chang Suining sat there and picked up the tea bowl.
She probably knew better than anyone what the guy didn't have time to finish saying.
But it turned out that in the blink of an eye, twelve years had passed.
She looked out the window at the long street again.
The team of Xuan Ce's troops just now were obviously scouts who were clearing the way and reporting news, and the red satin tied on the military flag was a symbol of a great victory.
This was a victory and they were about to return to the capital.
Passing through Hezhou and crossing Shannan West Road, it was probably about the war in the south.
The southern border has never been stable, with constant wars of varying sizes.
But winning a battle is always a happy thing.
Chang Suining raised his head and drank tea, looking at the busy street outside the window, curiosity gradually arose in his eyes.
How could she not be curious? Twelve years was enough time for many new things to happen that she could not have imagined.
For example, what she is most curious about right now is——
"I wonder who is the general who is currently leading the Xuan Ce Army?"
She ordered two more plates of dim sum, and when the waiter brought them, she asked a question.
"Of course it's Grand Commander Cui Jing!"
When Chang Suining met the waiter's look of "How come you don't even know this?", he understood - it seems that this Cui Jing is quite famous and prestigious.
But, Cui Jing...
Chang Suining repeated the name in his mind, and felt as if he had heard it somewhere before, but he had no impression of it.
But since his last name was Cui, how could he easily join the military? He could not help but ask, "How old is this Grand Commander Cui now?"
The waiter replied: "He is only twenty-two, but still very young. Moreover, Commander Cui is from the Qinghe Cui family, which is extremely prominent. He is also the eldest grandson of the eldest son's family—"
Chang Suining even found it strange.
Twenty-two years old... Then when she died, this Cui Jing was only ten years old.
She seldom stayed in Beijing, so it was normal that she had never heard of this person.
However, the Qinghe Cui family is the leader of the gentry in the world, and they are the most proud. Although many of the family members hold important positions, they are all important civil servants. The court once offered the position of prime minister to the head of the Cui family, but Cui Ju disdained it. How could they let their eldest grandson serve the court in the military? It is impossible that the Cui family has fallen to such a state in just twelve years? But these gentry, even if they are in decline for a while, they should still maintain their integrity.
The fact that Cui Jing was in charge of the Xuan Ce Army was really strange.
"This war with the southern barbarians was fought by General Cui and General Chang for nearly two years. Now they are finally returning victorious." The waiter said with some excitement and longing: "The triumphant army may pass through our Hezhou. In a few days, we may be able to see General Cui in person!"
Is Dachang also among the army returning to the court this time?
Chang Suining also looked a little expectant.
She hasn't seen Dachang for a long time.
It's not just the twelve years that have passed in the blink of an eye. Before these twelve years, she hadn't seen Dachang and the others for a long time.
The anticipation of meeting her old friend allowed her to ask the question she wanted to know the most but subconsciously wanted to avoid:
"Who is the ruler of Dasheng now?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the guy who had been smiling just now looked confused and surprised.
Chang Suining was not surprised at all to be treated as a fool.
No problem.
Anyway, she won't be here tomorrow.
"Of course it's the Holy Book..."
The guy mentioned an era name that Chang Suining had never heard of.
Since I have never heard of it, it is most likely not the Li Bing from twelve years ago.
Who is it? Chang Suining asked, "The Queen of Heaven, Ming?"
"Of course..." The waiter lowered his voice: "But the Saint is only ruling from behind the scenes now... When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is able to govern the country, then of course..."
However, such matters were not something he could discuss casually, so he found an excuse to go back to work halfway through the conversation.
Chang Suining lowered his eyes, and the light in his eyes was uncertain.
Holy Book Emperor.
really.
Ming, she finally became the master of the Great Sheng Empire as she wished.
After drinking a cup of tea, her mood gradually calmed down.
The news in the teahouse was always well-informed and complicated. She listened quietly until it was getting dark, then she paid for her tea and left.
"My dear, it's getting late. Are you hungry?" The boy followed her and said, "I just heard them say in the teahouse that there is a roast chicken shop in front..."
"No." Chang Suining said, "I don't want money."
The boy understood quickly - that's right, the food in the courtyard is rich in meat and the girl doesn't need to pay! So... is this the reason why the girl agreed to stay here temporarily?
At this moment, looking at the figure in front of him, the boy suddenly realized.
"Does it have a name?" Chang Suining asked casually.
The boy thought about it, lowered his head and shook his head.
I guess there is, but he doesn't want to mention it.
"Please pick one for me, sir." He said in a low voice with some hope.
Chang Suining turned her head slightly to look at him. In the twilight, the round eyes of the boy of about eleven or twelve were clear and innocent, and his thick eyelashes fluttered, which suddenly reminded her of the boy who was once the closest to her in this world and with whom she was closely connected since birth.
His heart dropped slightly, causing a dull pain. Chang Suining turned around and looked forward.
After a moment, she said, "Let's call him A-Che."
…
"Oh? He went out——"
"Yes, there is no reason for me to stop him, so I sent someone to follow him secretly." Changji was reporting to Wei Shuyi who had just returned from outside: "He left the house after lunch and came back at dinner time. The timing was very appropriate."
Wei Shuyi said, "Why does it sound like you're using my villa as a dining hall?"
"It's possible." Changji doubted reasonably, "The maid said that the Chang family's wife loves to eat meat, and her appetite is not inferior to that of men."
It is common for ordinary people to eat meat once a month, and the poorer ones have to wait until festivals to eat meat. This young lady from the Chang family was abducted and must have been greedy for meat for a long time. She probably saw that her husband was stupid and had a lot of meat.
After figuring this out, Changji felt a little complicated: "There are many young ladies who covet your lover, and this is the first time I've seen them covet your flesh."
I didn't know whether to be relieved or something else.
Wei Shuyi closed the official document and said with a smile, "That's great. Keep him plump before returning to the capital. When we report to Lord Yu and General Chang, we can ask for more favors. Speaking of which... General Chang and Cui Jing should have marched here by now. Well, we need to feed him more. I don't have much time left."
Changji's mouth twitched.
So, the situation is quite urgent?
Thinking of how Zhao Fu's fat son had cried and confessed today, and even complained to him that he had been tricked and teased, and that the half-dead couple from Zhou Village were not caused by him, Wei Shuyi asked, "Did the Chang family's wife ask to see me?"
Speaking of this, Changji straightened his back and said, "I didn't give her a chance to mention this matter. I told her that my husband was busy with official business and not in the other courtyard, and that she didn't need to thank him. Don't worry, my subordinates have nipped all the troubles in the bud."
"..." Wei Shuyi smiled and looked at him: "You know how to meddle in other people's business."
Good afternoon~~ Thank you all for your monthly tickets and recommendation tickets~ Note: This article is based on the fictional Tang Dynasty, but most of it is fabricated and has a lot of private settings, so please don't study it. The name of the country, Dasheng, is the same as the previous book (there will be some small connections, but not much) (End of this chapter)
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