Chapter 72
That night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and the eunuchs were holding lamps.
"Banban, my father is still my father, right?" Actually, my father is fine, it doesn't seem like he has changed. Xuanyunfu thought.
Wang Yuanyuan was puzzled, what was this saying, and answered honestly: "Of course, the governor is the governor." She had just praised him, saying that you take good care of Duoduo, can manage the East Palace and can take advantage of others' power -
The words were a bit rough, but Wang Yuanyuan didn't mind and actually liked them quite a bit.
He is also a rough guy.
"Then tell me, is my father my father? He's acting weird today."
Chief Steward Wang wanted to say "That must be it" but then he was stunned, "The emperor also praised me today." He was so scared that he even forgot to call himself "our family".
Xuanyu Fu looked at Wang Banban with a look of "right, right?" in bewilderment.
The prince did not take a sedan chair when he returned to the Eastern Palace. Xuanyu Fu and Wang Banban walked back to the Eastern Palace from the Purple Palace, because the dinner table was full of his favorite dishes - although there was nothing he didn't like at every meal.
In addition, the two fathers were particularly kind and enthusiastic today. Xuan Fu had eaten too much and felt a little full. However, he finished the walnuts peeled by the emperor father without realizing it, and now slowly walked towards the East Palace.
The prince slowed down his pace, and the eunuchs and Jinwu guards also slowed down their pace.
Manyu Fu looked up at the moon, which was still quite big. "It's almost the fifteenth."
"Yes." Wang Yuanyuan also looked up.
Xuan Fu retracted his gaze and said to Wang Banban: "My father is protected by the dragon energy, so he shouldn't be pierced."
Wang Yuanyuan didn't understand what he said but it sounded like a treacherous official. She nodded and said, "Your Highness is wise. What you said is absolutely right."
"Besides, my father is still my father. If the emperor changes his mind, my father will definitely know." Xuanfu thought about how his two fathers were still showing off their affection as usual at the dinner table. He immediately relaxed and thought, "Why are they being so nice to me tonight?"
Okay, a little too enthusiastic and corny.
The treacherous eunuch Wang Da Zongguan said: "It must be because Your Highness is good and Your Highness deserves it."
Manyu Fu nodded and said, "That makes sense!"
"I am so popular with everyone. It's normal that my two fathers missed me yesterday and are more enthusiastic about me today."
"Hehe~ I'm really likable."
Xuan Fu finally figured it out, and went back to the East Palace happily and in high spirits to sleep.
On November 12, the eight armies at the Qianzhong border received urgent information over a hundred miles away. The messengers on horseback passed through the downtown area from the south gate of Shengdu without stopping and dismounted in front of the Taiji Palace. When the Jinwu Guards saw this, they first sent someone to the Xuanzheng Hall to report. At the same time, they saw that the token had been used to search the body and immediately let the messengers go.
Zhao Erxi came hurriedly and brought people to the Xuanzheng Hall.
In a short while, the cabinet heard the news first and looked at Prime Minister Lin. Prime Minister Lin looked solemn, and the others asked the young eunuch: "Is the command flag from Qianzhong? Did you see which road it is from?"
The young eunuch shook his head, "I only know that he came in through the South Main Gate."
"My Lord Prime Minister, is there any new military intelligence in Qianzhong?" This is a question asked despite knowing the answer.
Another person said, "In July, the emperor scolded the Wang brothers and sent Generals Huang and Liang to fight against the two small tribes of Yi and Rong in Qianzhong. Now four or five months have passed, maybe there will be good news."
It would be best if it was good news.
"Don't worry, you will know soon."
Half an incense stick later, the emperor summoned Prime Minister Lin and several other officials to come to the emperor for an audience. After that, Zhao Erxi sent eunuchs to spread the news everywhere that the morning court originally scheduled for the 15th was changed to the next day.
The Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace also received the news.
Manyu Fu was curious, "Why did it change to tomorrow?"
Zhao Sanhua didn't know and didn't dare to guess the emperor's intentions, but facing the prince's curiosity, Zhao Sanhua was very close to the prince. She bent down and took two steps closer, whispering, "Today, there was a report of war in Guizhou, and the emperor was furious."
Just these two sentences did not reveal the result, but many people could guess it.
"Got it. I'll accompany you to send Sanhua Gonggong off."
Zhao Sanhua: "I dare not. I will withdraw first."
"Yeah." Xuanyu Fu was still thinking about the battle situation, his face was not very good, and he sighed slightly. Yan Huaijin next to him wanted to say something but didn't say it.
Liu Qiang actually heard it and said, "Maybe it's good news that we won the battle."
Xuanyuefu looked at Liu Qiang and sighed even more.
Yan Huaijin said, "The court will be held early on the 15th. Now it is two days earlier. If there is good news, there is no need to rush."
The smile on Liu Qiang's face faded, and he said in disbelief: "We, the Great Sheng, can't defeat two small tribes?" What does this sound like?
Liu Qiang never said this.
Liu Qiang grew up in a military camp, the Sumaguan military camp. His father's sworn brothers all had good tactics and abilities. He grew up listening to the war stories told by these elders. He was very confident in Dasheng. In fact, Liu Qiang looked down on those small tribes and countries around it.
Their country is strong and powerful, and those small tribes that used to come and disturb them were just like stinky flies, not very powerful, just annoying and disgusting. Now that their Sumaguan Army is stationed at the border, they have not been disturbing us for more than ten years.
After being beaten a few times, they are scared and dare not invade or cross the line.
As for Qianzhong, Liu Qiang naturally thought that the situation was similar to that in Sumakguan, and that Qianzhong was richer than Sumakguan.
Now, hearing Yan Huaijin's inference, Liu Qianxian blushed with anger.
How could this be?
"We'll know tomorrow." Xuanyufu said with a frown. He had a bad feeling about something else that he was thinking about.
Therefore, during the afternoon physical education class, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was uninterested and listless.
Liu Qiang practiced the "flowery boxing" with Wang Yuansun for a while. At first, Wang Yuansun had a gloomy face and no one knew what he was thinking, so Liu Qiang took the initiative to go over and pick a fight with him, but after playing for a while, he lost interest.
"What's wrong with you?" Wang Yuansun asked.
Liu Qiang told what he heard today: "Is the army in Qianzhong so weak?"
"Yes." Wang Yuansun said coldly: "Wang Mian is a waste."
Liu Qiang knew that Wang Mian was Wang Yuansun's uncle, but he didn't know how to ask for a moment. Before, Wang Zuo was in charge of the military camp in Qianzhong.
Wang Yuansun seemed to know what Liu Qiang was going to say, and said directly: "When Wang Zuo leads the army, those small tribes that dare to invade will be skinned and hung up as straw to guard the border. Wang Zuo governs the army with generous rewards, and the women and children of the two tribes are all slaves. Anyone who obeys his command is his trusted general, and he will be able to run rampant in Qianzhong and treat human lives as worthless, and nothing will happen to them."
"The army is above everything else in Guizhou."
Liu Qiang was a little frightened. He checked to see if there was anyone else near them before saying to Wang Yuansun, "This guy is acting a bit like a local tyrant."
"The Wang family is the local tyrant in Qianzhong." Wang Yuansun looked at the cautious Liu Qiang and said, "I used to be the 'firstborn' of the Wang family. I have seen many things that do not take human life seriously, as well as oppressing the people and robbing women. The three most trusted confidants of Wang Zuo over there, their sons and relatives are all such greedy beasts."
If he hadn't come to Shengdu, he would have become one of them over time.
Because in such an environment, only the "obedient" and "strong" people defined by the Wang family can gain a foothold.
As for respecting His Majesty? Ha, it's just a superficial statement. The power headed by the Wang family in Qianzhong only recognizes the Wang family.
"With a huge reward, there are still some brave ones who want to replace the three generals. Who doesn't want to live a good life as a local emperor who has the final say?" Wang Yuansun said sarcastically, "Wang Zuo has been in Shengdu for four years, and Wang Mian is in charge. The whole place is useless."
Liu Qiang's face was serious and he tried to pull Wang Yuansun's hand. Wang Yuansun was immersed in hatred and was pulled by the hand. He reacted and wanted to shake it off, but Liu Qiang held it tightly and he couldn't shake it off, so he looked at Liu Qiang.
Both of them were stunned.
Because Liu Qiang's face was more serious than ever before.
"Wang Yuansun, you hate the Wang family and Wang Zuo and Wang Mian, they deserve it. It's okay to want the Wang family to be destroyed, but don't say these words before you leave the Wang family." When Liu Qiang said this, his lips moved, and there were some words he didn't finish.
He was not stupid. He vaguely felt that Wang Yuansun was a rebellious person at heart and did not believe in loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. However, Liu Qiang believed him. He had been educated at home since he was a child. When he could not read completely, he had heard many such stories from his grandfather.
No matter whether you are a general or a soldier, you must defend every inch of Dasheng's territory and serve His Majesty loyally. This is what a hero should do when he dies on the battlefield.
But the strange thing is that Wang Yuansun understood what Liu Qiang had not finished saying.
Serve the emperor and protect the territory with your life?
Wang Yuansun was selfish and cold-hearted. He originally hated the entire Wang family for their extinction. Sometimes, when he became so angry, he became so crazy that he wished that everyone in the world would die. He was nothing like Liu Qiang, who was passionate and loyal.
Because I didn't understand it at the beginning and didn't say anything.
The two of them were silent for a while, pretending nothing had happened. But Liu Qiang soon calmed down. He had a bad temper, but he was straightforward and easy to please. When he got angry, he would vent it immediately and he would be fine after that.
It was rare to hide emotions like now.
Xuanyifu looked listless, and Yan Huaijin was unable to comfort him, so he just sat quietly beside him to keep him company. After a long while, Xuanyifu asked his little classmate what he was doing.
"I'm thinking about what to eat tonight." Yan Huaijin answered seriously.
Duo Xinfu burst out laughing, raised his hand to pinch Yan Huaijin's hair, and said with a laugh: "Yan Huaijin, you have to draft your lies before you lie. These are my words."
"Then what do you think we should eat for dinner?" Yan Huaijin also smiled.
Xuanyu Fu: "I'm not in a good mood, so I'll eat something spicy."
"It will burn your stomach." Yan Huaijin did not stop him, but said, "Prepare some milk to relieve the spiciness."
"Got it. Then I won't eat anything too spicy. It's too spicy and I can't sleep at night. One day my mouth was swollen from the spiciness."
Yan Huaijin raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "I know." He had seen it.
The two chatted about recipes for a while, and Xuanyuefu felt much better. As soon as the physical education class was over, Xuanyuefu told Shuncai his dinner menu - he wanted a pot of super spicy malatang, some sweet snacks and cold milk.
Shuncai responded and went to pass on the message.
After school in the evening, Xuan Xuanfu did not go to Xuanzheng Hall and Zichen Palace and returned to his East Palace. He first changed into his outer robe and went to the study to do his homework. He called Wen Erdan to accompany him. Because His Highness forgot some words and allusions while writing, Lord Wen was like a human-shaped dictionary.
Finished the homework successfully.
Xu Muyu had finished his highness's homework half an hour ago. Wen Erdan took his highness's homework and handed it to Lord Xu, who read it one by one. It was another two completely different essays.
"I'm on duty now. His Highness said there's no rush. Sir Xu, please come and write it tomorrow." Wen Erdan said.
Xu Muyu nodded, "Let's go back together."
The duties in the Eastern Palace are simple, and there is no such thing as "overtime". The palace gates are locked at 6 pm in summer and 5 pm in winter, but the officials on duty in the Eastern Palace are basically released one stick of incense earlier.
His Highness granted them this grace, fearing that they would be delayed for some reason. It would be bad if the palace gates were locked and they could not return, so they were released early. If someone had something to do at home, it would be easier to ask for leave, but the adults still cherished this job very much. Even when Wen Erdan's grandson was celebrating his first month, he did not ask for leave.
At this time, Lord Wen left the palace smoothly. The sky was still daylight. Sitting in the carriage, his face was full of wrinkles and looked a little sad. Lord Wen was worried about His Highness. His Highness was in a bad mood today. He didn't know why. He asked, but His Highness didn't say anything.
Oh, I hope it's nothing serious.
It's getting dark.
Wang Yuanyuan came to ask His Highness if he wanted to serve the meal. Xuan Duofu propped up his cheek and said, "Eat."
Before the meal was even served, His Majesty and His Majesty arrived, so Xuanfu became more cheerful and said quickly, "I want more spicy hotpot, but not too spicy. One medium spicy and one three-fresh. Give my father more sesame paste."
The emperor father loves to eat sesame paste.
Xu Xiaoman was shocked when he saw Duoduo's big bowl of chili peppers, "You want to eat something so spicy?"
"It's delicious when it's cold and spicy. I also have some milk snacks." Xuanyu Fu said hurriedly.
Xu Xiaoman nodded when he saw this, and did not stop Duoduo from eating the spicy food. The family of three sat down, and Zhong Yun saw Duoduofu's drooling look, so he said jokingly: "You eat yours."
"Hehe, if it gets cold, it will be a little greasy. Father, I won't be polite." Many Buddhists rubbed their hands and started to eat.
After a while, the spicy hot pot for His Majesty and Nine Thousand Year Old also came up. When His Majesty arrived, the imperial chef didn't dare to serve only a big bowl of spicy hot pot - this was His Majesty's taste, so he also served eight dishes, including hot and cold, vegetarian and meat.
Zhong Yun was not picky about his meals at Xuanyifu's.
After dinner, Duo Duofu's face was red and his nose was sweating. He was eating a sweet snack and holding the plate with one hand to let his father have a taste. Xu Xiaoman's portion was not spicy. After taking two bites, it was spicy enough, so he took a piece but didn't eat it.
"Baby, your father and I have decided that we will announce the emperor's personal leadership during tomorrow's morning court session," said Xu Xiaoman.
Xuan Fu's eyes, red from eating something spicy, blinked, as if he was listening carefully to what he said. He chewed some snacks in his mouth, and after a while, he said, "Dad, you eat some snacks first. They're very spicy."
"Baby." Xu Xiaoman sighed inwardly, stood up, held Duoduo in his arms and patted him gently.
Xuanyunfu sat with his head on his father's waist, and tears immediately came out. He said stubbornly, "It's spicy."
Zhong Yun also fell silent, not even trying to tease Fu.
"Dad, Father, you must pay attention to safety. You must pay attention to safety." Xuanyufu said after sniffing.
Xu Xiaoman agreed: "Okay."
Zhong Yun: “I know.”
Xuan Fu did not say things like "You said you would go next year, why are you going early?" or "You said you would spend my birthday with me". He knew that his father, the Emperor, was not only his father, but also the heaven of the people of Dasheng.
They live in luxury and are supported by the people. They have the responsibility to protect the people.
Xuanyuefu cried for a while on his father's waist. Finally, Zhong Yun looked over and Xuanyuefu gasped and said, "You are leaving soon, can't you let me hug my father and cry for a while?"
"Father, please don't be too jealous."
Even Xu Xiaoman looked at Zhong Yun with a serious expression, but in fact, he was giving his wife a look, meaning that Duoduo was weak now and she should give in. Zhong Yun: ...
"I want to say that you wiped your father's waist with your snot and tears."
Xuan Fu immediately stood up. Daddy's waist was indeed wet, but he clarified: "It's just tears. I don't have a runny nose. I don't have a cold, so how can there be any snot?"
"It's okay. I don't care."
Zhong Yun handed over the handkerchief. Xu Xiaoman: ...I took it after all and just wiped Duoduo's wound.
Xuanxuanfu laughed again, and then found that he seemed to have a runny nose.
Of course, it’s because the spicy hot pot is too spicy that I have a runny nose.
The originally sad atmosphere ended because Xuan Duofu was so embarrassed that he felt ashamed. Xuan Duofu wiped his nose and finally went to wash his face with a red face. Zhong Yun laughed at the back of the fleeing prince, and Xu Xiaoman laughed too.
The two fathers laughed at the prince behind his back for a long time.
When the prince came out, the two fathers became serious again, all worried about and caring for the prince. The mighty prince didn't notice anything at all, and even enjoyed the care of the two fathers, and tentatively made some requests.
For example: "During the New Year, will I still be the host of the family banquet? Can I sit at the head seat?"
Zhong Yun: "Yes, you can still sit on the dragon throne."
The prince was shy and reserved: "Father, this is not necessary. I am still too weak to bear this burden."
Emperor Ningwu held back his laughter.
The prince added: "If I am the regent, then it would be too busy for me to study in Chongming Palace."
Emperor Ningwu: "If you don't want to go to Chongming Palace, then don't go for the time being."
The prince was delighted and said "yes".
Another example: "Should I still attend the morning court? I'm afraid I won't be able to control the situation."
Emperor Ningwu first asked: "Do you want to go up or not?"
The prince was shy: "I want to sit on the throne, cough cough, but I'm afraid of being set up if something goes wrong."
"Then we will hold morning court every two days a month." Emperor Ningwu decided.
The prince was delighted when he heard this, and he became more and more daring, asking for more: "Then what about the time of the morning court——"
"No changes allowed."
Prince: ...
"Father, I feel that my son is still very fragile and does not need to attend such a serious matter as the morning court."
Emperor Ningwu was assertive, "The two days you mentioned, that's it."
Manyufu: Okay.
Xu Xiaoman listened to the end and couldn't help laughing. He rubbed the back of Duoduo's head and said, "Going to Qianzhong is not as dangerous as you think. Although the battlefield is brutal, the emperor's personal expedition will boost our morale. Besides, there has been a lot of chaos over there in the past four years, so it will be easy to clean up."
Xuanyun Fu felt relieved after hearing this.
"I believe in my father and the emperor."
"good."
Zhong Yun said to Xuan Fu: "I plan to appoint Hu Taifu as the Prince's Taifu, transfer Yan Ning to the cabinet to do work, and select two new junior tutors for you in Chongming Palace. They are both talented in literature. Let's do this first."
"It is said that you are the regent. Usually, the cabinet is present. Prime Minister Lin, Zhou Ruwei, and Yan Ning are all available to listen. If the three of them disagree, they will argue."
Manyu Fu replied: "I will let them fight first?"
"If it concerns people's livelihood, and the people can't wait, you decide it yourself."
Xuanyuefu was anxious, "I decide?"
Xu Xiaoman trusted Duoduo very much. Duoduo was not good at writing, but he was kind to the people. Zhong Yun was very calm when Xuanfu was in a hurry, and said, "You can do it." He said these three words lightly.
Can I do it? I can do it... Well, I can do it. Xuan Fu told himself in his heart, and his impatience calmed down.
"I'll leave the East Factory to Lin Xian. Wang Yuanyuan knows about it. You can tell me if you need anything. If you're not sure about something or want to check the details of a certain person, that's fine."
Xuanyuefu was now curious again, "Can the details of all the ministers in the court be checked?"
"All the records are archived." Xu Xiaoman smiled and said, "If it's a specific matter, you can check it later." He knew Duoduo would not use it indiscriminately, so he didn't give her too many instructions.
The three of them talked for a while, and it was late at night before Emperor Ningwu and Jiu Qiansui set off. When the two fathers left, perhaps because he had just talked about many things in the court, and the names of ministers who could be used and available, many of whose names were very familiar, were the fathers of his classmates in the hall, Xuan Fu was not as anxious and afraid as he was when he first heard that the two fathers were leaving him to be the regent.
He yawned, drank too much milk, went to the bathroom, took a shower, and went to bed early because he had to attend the morning court tomorrow.
Xuan Xuanfu rolled onto the bed in his pajamas and suddenly remembered, "Banban, do you know who the Lin Xian my father was talking about is?"
"I know. Your Highness, do you still remember Lin Zheng?"
"Remember, he's Brother Lin Zheng." As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Wang Banban nodded, loosened the bed curtain and left. Then Xuanyunfu realized that Lin Xian was Lin Zheng's elder brother?
Whose two brothers were sold to the palace to be eunuchs?
Many times before going to bed, Fulin was still thinking about asking Wang Banban about this matter the next day.
Before dawn the next day, Xuan Fu was dug out of bed, dressed, washed, and put on his imperial robe. He ate a fried chicken burger as usual, and felt a little more energetic.
"Let's go." Xuanyu Fu sat in the sedan chair and remembered his curiosity before going to bed last night, so he asked Wang Banban.
Wang Yuanyuan said: "The two brothers of the Lin family were sold by their stepmother. Lin Zheng was sold first. Lin Xian was two years older than Lin Zheng. He went home and couldn't find his brother. After hearing the news, he went to find a pawnbroker and sold himself."
"Unfortunately, they were delayed for a few days and the two brothers went to different places. It took Lin Xian more than half a year to find his younger brother. Lin Zheng was also miserable at that time. Your Highness has also seen that kid. Lin Xian is much more stable, and Lin Zheng listens to the governor and his elder brother."
"Lin Xian listens to the governor."
Xuanyu Fu nodded, thinking that these people in the East Factory, including Wang Banban, were convinced of my father. Wang Banban and my father could even say that they met in Wuzhou. The same can be said about other eunuchs in the East Factory, which shows that my father has the ability to identify and use people.
So His Royal Highness the Crown Prince silently prayed in his heart: I am father’s son, so I should be fine.
He will definitely be able to succeed if he continues to govern the country!
Before dawn, the drums sounded three times in the main hall of Xuanzheng Hall, and all officials entered the hall to pay their respects. Xuanyunfu sat on the throne of the crown prince. It was not known whether he knew it in advance or it was true, but the officials in the hall looked much more solemn today.
After my father woke him up and the court went to the morning court, none of the censors came forward to offer their "appetizers".
Chief Steward Zhao handed yesterday's military intelligence report to the front row.
"Read." Emperor Ningwu said.
The general held the memorial in his hand and began to speak in a loud voice. Then he paused, his face flushed, and he cursed loudly: "How dare the Rong and Yi tribes threaten our Dasheng in this way--"
"He is a waste of the Wang family." Emperor Ningwu said sternly.
Everyone knelt down again and begged the emperor to calm down. Emperor Ningwu said: "Minister Lin, please read it. Finish it."
Prime Minister Lin knelt on the ground and read the memorial. His voice was not as loud as the military generals', but the whole hall was silent and all the officials understood every word. The military generals all turned red with anger, while the civil officials lowered their heads in thought.
Xuanyunfu also learned that the two tribes had captured General Huang, and were now "seeking peace." They said they were seeking peace, but in fact they wanted Dasheng to withdraw its troops and cede border cities in exchange for General Huang.
Generals Huang and Liang were sent out by my father in July.
Not only was General Huang captured, but General Liang also had to defend the city for three days, waiting for support from the Wang family in Qianzhong. Fortunately, someone came and saved the people in the city, otherwise General Liang would have died in the city.
As for which faction they were supporting, Xuan Fu heard his father scold the Wang family so much, it was definitely not the Wang family faction. How abominable.
After the military report was read, the whole court was silent until Emperor Ningwu asked, "What do you think?"
Someone from the Ministry of Rites stood up and gave a long speech, saying that the Rong and Yi tribes were small and not to be feared. Now that they had captured General Huang, they did not dare to take his life, which meant that the two tribes were afraid of our great power, so it would be better to seek peace and negotiate.
Emperor Ningwu's face was gloomy. "Come here, strip him of his official uniform and hat, drag him out and beat him with thirty sticks, and put him in jail."
“Your Majesty—” The official from the Ministry of Rites turned pale, but he did not dare to beg for mercy. He kowtowed to the ground and was dragged out by the Jinwu Guards.
The court became even quieter, and some civil officials had cold sweats on their backs.
The generals were not sure what to think. Some looked at General Liu, while others wanted to step forward and ask for orders but had some concerns - Generals Huang and Liang were no worse than them in deploying troops, so why did they fail and end up in Qianzhong?
I used to hear that Qianzhong was the Wang family’s territory.
A general suggested: "Your Majesty, Wang Zuo deserves death but the war situation is urgent now, why not release Wang Zuo and let him make meritorious contributions while serving his sentence."
This person is not related to Wang Zuo's faction, but the current situation, both internally and externally, is naturally clear at a glance. Let's settle the Qianzhong border first before talking about other things.
Because of this, Emperor Ningwu looked at the general and said, "Go outside and get twenty sticks yourself."
"I obey your command." The general went out decisively, but he couldn't figure out why it would be faster to use Wang Zuo to stabilize the situation and clean up the two tribes at the border.
He didn't know who was responsible for the ambitions of the Wang family in Qianzhong and the dangers faced by Huang and Liang, and if Wang Zuo was really used, the world would only become more chaotic.
Emperor Ningwu was not a person who would compromise.
Civil officials and military generals were beaten one after another, and no one dared to stand up at this time. Emperor Ningwu stood up and said, "I have decided to personally lead the expedition to Qianzhong. You don't have to object. The troops and food are on the way. We will set out in three days. From now on, the crown prince will be the regent..."
A series of commands.
Xuanyuefu was the first to step forward, kneeling on one knee and clasping his fists, "Your Highness obeys my command."
"Your Highness obeys your order."
Civil and military officials knelt down and received orders.
Even if they were unwilling to accept their fate and wanted to stop the emperor from leading the army in person - after all, it was full of dangers, but the two previous ministers had been beaten with sticks, and no one dared to stand up and advise at this time, so they could only accept the order quickly and confusedly.
Today's morning court session was the shortest, and it ended in half an hour, which can be said to be highly efficient.
Xuan Duofu was different from the previous few days - he was just guessing and had not made up his mind, and was a little absent-minded and fearful. Last night, the family of three talked for a long time. Now that he has really made up his mind, Xuan Duofu is no longer afraid, and there is even some determination and dignity on his face.
When Wen Erdan met His Highness today, he felt like two different people from the Prince in the East Palace who loved to joke. He couldn't help but lower his head. His Highness was His Highness, the future monarch.
Xuan Xufu did not go to the Chongming Hall. He was studying hard in the Xuanzheng Hall. His father had arranged it some time ago. The food and fodder had been sent away early, but he only found out about it now.
"The army will set out in three days." Zhong Yun said.
Xuanyi Fu nodded like an adult, "I understand, Father. I will see you off when the time comes."
Zhong Yun smiled and said, "No need. Go to sleep and get up early that day."
"I'm going to see you off and I won't sleep." The Crown Prince, who had been calm and composed just now, now sounded a little capricious.
Emperor Ningwu, my dear father, say "okay, ok" three times.
"By the way, say goodbye to Liu Qiang and Wang Yuansun."
Xuanyuefu: “?” He reacted, “They’re going too?!”
"No, why would Liu Qiang go there?"
He could imagine Wang Yuansun going to Qianzhong, but Liu Qiang - he felt a little worried when he thought about the situation in his dream.
Zhong Yun explained to his son in a good-tempered manner: "My second uncle came to me and said that he was too old to fight on the battlefield, so he asked Liu Qiang to follow. I said Liu Qiang was still young, and my second uncle said that my uncle was also about the same age when he went to the battlefield."
"Did Liu Qiang know about this a long time ago?" Xuan Fu asked and thought that it was not the case. Liu Qiang was a straightforward person and if he had known about this and followed the army earlier, he would have definitely laughed very proudly in front of him.
Zhong Yun added: "If you don't want to go to school for the next three days, don't go. Just have fun with Liu Qiang."
Liu Qiqian only had this one son, and Zhong Yun would not be used as the main force in the battlefield. If someone else came to the emperor to ask for a fifteen-year-old child, Zhong Yun would definitely not give him a good face, thinking that the other party wanted to gain military merit, but he knew that the old general definitely did not have this reason, but wanted to let Liu Qiang hone his skills.
But on the battlefield, who can guarantee safety and security?
Therefore, Zhong Yun did not say much, for fear that Xuandu Fu would get angry and start to worry about him and Xiaoman. Xiaoman had just coaxed her son, and he could not afford to offend Xuandu Fu.
"Go play." Zhong Yun waved his hand and sent the child out.
Many blessings: ...
I am now the Crown Prince Regent and the one in charge of the entire Dasheng!
So I obediently left the Xuanzheng Hall, and then rushed into the Chongming Hall. When the morning reading started, everyone saluted the prince. Many people wanted to talk to Liu Qiang about something, but when they saw Liu Qiang couldn't sit still, they acted like a jerk and teased Wang Yuansun.
Wang Yuansun ignored him coldly, while Liu Qiang smiled playfully and looked like he deserved a beating.
At this time, Liu Qiang saw Xuan Duofu coming. When the two looked at each other, Xuan Duofu knew that Liu Qiang also knew it when he saw Liu Qiang's expression. Sure enough, Liu Qiang shouted: "You are finally here. I am telling you that I am going to go to war with the emperor."
Last night, his grandfather hesitated to speak several times, and told him to be obedient and not to be impulsive. He also asked him about his childhood experience in marching and first aid to save lives. Liu Qiang was still puzzled and thought they were going back to Sumakguan.
Old Master Liu was soft-hearted towards his grandson and told him the truth.
Liu Qiang was so happy that he couldn't sleep the whole night and forgot his grandfather's advice: Wait until the emperor tells you tomorrow and then you can tell him, and don't let the news leak out.
But it's not that many people have returned from the morning court, the emperor must have told him. Liu Qiang thought. Then he turned his head and saw Wang Yuansun, and thought again with a guilty conscience: he told Wang Yuansun quietly, Wang Yuansun is not a talkative person, and he has a bad relationship with the whole class, so he must have kept it a secret from him.
So it was okay for Wang Yuansun to hear it.
He didn't leak it!
Liu Qiang thought so in his heart, still feeling a little guilty, and asked: "So what about the emperor saying this morning that he wants to lead the army in person?"
"Ha." Xuanfu sneered. He originally wanted to scare Liu Qiang, but when he thought about Liu Qiang going to the battlefield, he said, "You are such a big mouth. When you get to the battlefield, you should keep your mouth shut. Pay attention to safety, be more careful, and don't be stupid."
After listening to this, Liu Qiang could only say: It’s done!
He is going to follow the emperor to fight at the Qianzhong border!
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