"And the best strategy is the simplest and will result in the least casualties. All we have to do is wait."

Hearing this, Luo Shicheng and Guo Jing were both interested. Luo Shicheng looked at Han Wenxuan and said, "Sir, tell me, how can we minimize the casualties?"

Luo Shicheng's way of addressing Han Wenxuan has changed to "Mr."

Obviously, Han Wenxuan won Luo Shicheng's respect with his wisdom.

"General, divide the soldiers into three shifts to stand guard every day. As long as every empty position is filled and the spirits are good, the Quanrong will retreat within five days."

The two were stunned when they heard this.

"Is it that simple?"

"Yes, it's that simple."

Han Wenxuan explained: "I have said before that the troops they have lost now have reached the psychological bottom line of each department."

"As long as they see that our troops are in good spirits and their defense is sound, then they will have no reason to attack."

"And every day the army stays, it consumes a lot of energy. Therefore, the enemy will definitely withdraw within 5 days at most. Otherwise, if they fail to capture Dasheng Pass, their tribe will be in danger of starvation."

After hearing Han Wenxuan's analysis, Luo Shicheng immediately said, "Then let's follow what Mr. Han says."

"Guo Jing, you are responsible for setting up the defense."

"Yes, General."

…

Just when Li Xiuzhu was about to set out to return to Beijing, several women in the imperial palace in Shangjing City were talking about him.

"I heard that the prince robbed a concubine from the Sun family in Suzhou and Hangzhou a few days ago. I don't know if it's true or not."

The person asking the questions was Yu Xuanji, and the person being asked was Xu Miaojin.

After hearing this, Xu Miaojin thought about it and nodded affirmatively.

"Although I didn't see this incident with my own eyes, I think it's probably 80% true."

Yu Xuanji was startled, and subconsciously said: "Sister, do you believe this too? I thought you would think it was fake."

Xu Miaojin smiled slightly and said, "Maybe I have seen another side of my husband."

She thought of the scene she saw the day before the Lantern Festival, the prince and Madam Su.

Xiao Rongyu smiled. She also believed it. After all, there were quite a few of them in the palace.

The one in the Pepper Palace, and also Concubine Hui and Concubine Li.

She really didn't expect that Princess Li Liuli could help her husband to get involved.

Thinking about her nominal husband again, could this be the royal gene? Of course, she was just curious, and these things had little to do with her.

Looking at her growing belly, she just hoped that Li Xiuzhu would come back when she gave birth.

Two days later, Li Xiuzhu's express horse arrived in Beijing. He returned lightly, mainly because he was afraid that his father-in-law had some urgent business.

But it wasn't very fast, and we rested for a night on the way.

As for the Grand Canal, Li Xiuzhu was not too worried with Huang Rong watching over him.

As soon as Li Xiuzhu entered the city, the news of his return spread.

However, Li Xiuzhu did not go home directly, but went to Fu's house first.

The moment he saw Fu Wenhan, Li Xiuzhu breathed a sigh of relief.

The fact that Fu Wenhan could still stand at this time indicated that there were no major health problems.

However, this also made Li Xiuzhu even more curious about why Fu Wenhan called him back.

"My father-in-law, I don't know why you are rushing me back. What's the matter?"

Fu Wenhan smiled and said, "I just asked you to come back when you have time, but I didn't rush you."

"It's mainly because Yuehua and the others missed you."

"Also, the Queen and the Queen Mother have repeatedly asked me if they could allow you to come back and stay for a few days."

"Being a father is very stressful, you have to understand being a father."

But thinking about it, I haven't seen them for a month, so it's only right that I come back and stay for a few days.

"Since there is nothing else, I will go back home first, father-in-law. I haven't had time to go home yet because I am worried that you have something urgent to do. I will come to see you before I leave in two days."

"Okay, remember to come."

Fu Wenhan paused and continued, "I'll take this opportunity to sort out what happened in the past month and pick out some things that I need to tell you. I'll tell you in two days."

Li Xiuzhu didn't think much about it, just responded and went home.

Looking at Li Xiuzhu's back, Fu Wenhan's eyes became complicated again.

Because he had been to the Fu Mansion, when Li Xiuzhu returned home, there were already quite a few people standing in the front yard.

As soon as Li Xiuzhu entered the door, the two little ones ran over one after another, calling for brother-in-law as they ran.

“Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!”

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"Brother-in-law, Yanyu misses you so much."

Jia Xichun, who was about the same age as them, was still unable to let go. She stood there shyly, looking at her good sisters who ran out, at a loss as to what to do.

Li Xiuzhu bent down, picked up the two little guys, and asked happily, "Do you miss your brother-in-law?"

This time, before Fu Baozhu could speak first, Fu Yanyu hurriedly shouted, "Yes, Yanyu misses her brother-in-law."

"Yes, Baozhu also misses her brother-in-law."

As Fu Baozhu spoke, her eyes rolled around and she kept looking at Li Xiuzhu.

When she saw that there seemed to be nothing in the box, she asked unhappily, "Brother-in-law, didn't you bring a gift for Baozhu? Don't you love Baozhu anymore?"

Li Xiuzhu smiled. Is this little guy born in the Year of the Dog? His expression changes faster than turning the pages of a book.

However, he smiled and said, "Suzhou and Hangzhou are most famous for their embroidery. My brother-in-law has already hired several very good masters. Once the Grand Canal is opened, they will come over to make a set of clothes for you, or a painting that you like."

"Really? I knew my brother-in-law loved me."

"Brother-in-law, I have a gift for you too."

"Brother-in-law, put me down. I'll get it for you."

Li Xiuzhu let go of Baozhu and let her fall to the ground.

He also wanted to let go of Yanyu, but Yanyu held him tightly.

This made Li Xiuzhu slightly stunned, and then he asked with a smile: "Baozhu has prepared a gift for brother-in-law, didn't Yanyu prepare a gift for brother-in-law?"

Fu Yanyu leaned close to Li Xiuzhu's ear and whispered, "Of course Yanyu prepared a gift for my brother-in-law, but it's not like Baozhu."

As Fu Yanyu spoke, she kissed Li Xiuzhu on the face.

Then he asked in a low voice: "Brother-in-law, do you like Yanyu's gift?"

Li Xiuzhu looked at Fu Yanyu with a complicated expression and asked, "Who taught you this?"

Hearing this, Fu Yanyu said carefully: "I am watching my sisters kiss their brother-in-law, and my brother-in-law will be very happy."

"Brother-in-law, don't you like Yanyu kissing you?"

Fu Yanyu's face showed pity and grievance.

It seemed as if he was saying, if you dare to say you don’t like it, I’ll cry.

"How could I not like it? My brother-in-law likes it very much."

"But the misty rain should come down now, and my brother-in-law wants to hug my sisters."

"Yeah, yeah." The little guy was very happy after completing his task.

When I heard Li Xiuzhu say this, I didn't feel any unhappiness.

Li Xiuzhu then turned around and looked at Fu Yuehua and the others, then opened his arms.

(End of this chapter)