Chapter 693: Seriously? Bald Donkey?
Everyone in the family focused their attention on Zhou Yuan.
Zhou Yuan's face flushed. "I simply believe that my cousin and his wife have the ability. Also, our Da'an Kingdom is blessed with good fortune. Although the War King is away, the Bloody Battle Army is in the hands of my cousin's wife. She also has the Golden Eagle, so we can communicate with them about the battle situation in real time. Isn't speed the essence of war? The young emperor has also sent many experienced generals to assist us. Our Da'an Kingdom has ample food reserves and fodder. It can be said that we have the right time, place, and people..."
Duke Zhou clapped his hands.
He said to the crowd, "Zhou Yuan's analysis is correct. We have a bloody army, sufficient food and fodder, the regents are in good condition, the people support us, and the country is in good fortune. We can fight this battle! We must fight! So, don't think about anything else. Our mission is to assist the young emperor in stabilizing the domestic situation and ensuring the safety of the people in Da'an, and to ensure logistical support. Everything else will depend on the situation on the front line."
Everyone was no longer confused.
It's like taking a reassurance pill.
"Yes, great-uncle."
"I understand. Everything is as usual. Just do your part."
After the Zhou clan members left.
The three grandparents and grandchildren of the Zhou family stayed and talked for a while.
Duke Zhou said, "Zhou Yuan, you've always been pursuing a literary career. Would you like to consider trying your hand at martial arts? Our Zhou family has always been eyeing the position of prime minister, which has narrowed our path."
Zhou Yuan was somewhat excited, "Grandfather! What do you mean???"
"Join the army! Go learn from your cousin and his wife, and be a vanguard or something. As long as you, Zhou Yuan, can come back alive, you will be a man of both civil and military talents." Duke Zhou said.
Zhou Yuan's fingers were shaking with excitement. "I do! I can go! Grandfather!"
Serving the country is the basic awareness that every citizen of Da'an should have.
After he won the third place in the imperial examination, his official career in the capital was not smooth. He had no interest in being demoted to serve as an official. His family had already had two generations of prime ministers, and it was difficult for him to stand out compared to his father and grandfather.
He has been looking for his own direction.
Now the opportunity has finally come.
"Then go ahead. This is the world of young people. Look at your cousin and his wife. They are young and promising. You are not much younger than your cousin. In fact, you are older than your cousin's wife..."
Zhou Yuan could no longer hold back.
He went directly to the palace to ask to see Jiang Lianzhu.
Prime Minister Zhou was a little worried, "Father, I only have one legitimate son, Zhou Yuan..."
Zhou Gong said sternly, "Wealth and honor are sought in danger. The future will be the world of the young. Don't be reluctant to let him go. Being nagging will not achieve anything great. It's time to train him."
"Okay."
***
After Zhou Yuan left, Duke Zhou did not stop.
He went straight to the royal temple.
When he got there, the place was already full of carriages, all of which looked familiar.
Sure enough, as soon as he entered, the people waiting inside were all old acquaintances, senior officials in the court.
The old ministers and lords from various departments, and even a few generals and military commanders.
"Duke Zhou, you're here. Come and sit down. Master Dazhi is already inside telling fortunes. He should be out soon. Let's wait a little longer."
Duke Zhou walked over, touching his nose.
He lowered his voice and cursed, "You old bastards, you are such thieves..."
The old ministers who were being scolded were not willing to be outdone. "You are not a thief, yet you are here too? This matter concerns the fate of the country, the unity of the country, and the people. Shouldn't we come and settle the matter?"
"Originally, the wise bald donkey refused to tell our fortunes. We begged him to do it, but he said we were trying to pry into the secrets of heaven and that he would suffer backlash."
"Why would the old bald donkey want to live so long? If he wants to retaliate, then he will. He is worshipped by the people of Da'an Country. If he doesn't do anything, what's the point of him? Just go away."
…
As everyone was talking, the door of the main hall in the royal temple opened.
Master Dazhi came out with the help of his two disciples.
His face was pale and shaky. He took out a stick and said weakly, "Excellent, very lucky."
Suddenly, everyone was overjoyed.
Surrounded them.
"Are you serious? Bald donkey? No, Master Dazhi?"
"Where is the good fortune? How can we interpret the best fortune?"
"Are we sure to win this battle?"
…
Master Dazhi's face was pale and he spoke weakly. "I've made my main prediction for the nation's fortune over the past ten years, and my secondary prediction for this war. The main prediction is very auspicious, and the nation will prosper. As for the secondary prediction..."
He couldn't speak for so long in one breath, so he stopped to rest.
What everyone was most concerned about was the war, and when he stopped, his heart rose to his throat.
"how?"
A prosperous country is certainly a good thing, but it is too general.
They are most concerned with specific things.
Master Dazhi said, "Overall, the secondary fortune is also auspicious, but it is also auspicious with a great deal of misfortune. Things will be very difficult. As for what kind of difficulties, I can't predict."
If he continued to calculate, he would vomit blood.
The country is prosperous and the signing is auspicious, he is already sweating.
"You bald donkey, you haven't figured it out yet, keep calculating!"
"Good fortune mixed with great misfortune, is this great fortune or great misfortune?"
"Haven't you heard that, if it's generally auspicious, does that mean the ending is good? Is there something dangerous in the process?"
"Bald donkey! Archmage!!"
…
Master Dazhi ignored them and said, "I will be in seclusion for half a month to recuperate. From today on, I will close the door to visitors."
After saying this, he asked his disciples to chase the people away.
Everyone was helpless and could only leave in disappointment.
Duke Zhou was more open-minded and comforted everyone, "The main sign is very auspicious, the secondary sign is also auspicious, which is already good. Okay, okay, God proposes and God disposes. We have to plan things. It's easier to plan as long as we have a plan in mind. We just need to support the new emperor and trust the regents. Go back, I feel much more relieved."
After hearing this, everyone calmed down a little.
***
Fengyi Palace.
Mrs. Zhou was invited into the palace.
She was a little uneasy.
This was the situation throughout the court and the country. After she heard about it, she was worried. She wanted to enter the palace but was afraid of disturbing her son and daughter-in-law. As a result, her daughter-in-law summoned her into the palace.
She hurried over.
"Mother." Jiang Lianzhu was waiting for her in Fengyi Palace.
Mrs. Zhou hurriedly bowed, but was excused by Jiang Lianzhu.
"Mother, you are now a First-Rank Imperial Consort. Apart from being required to perform formalities in front of the Emperor, you don't need to be so polite in front of us."
Madam Zhou forced a smile. "Lianzhu, are we really going to go to war? Has the date been set?"
Jiang Lianzhu was holding her daughter. Her daughter had also heard that Jiang Lianzhu was going to the war. Her face was droopy and she looked unhappy. She was sniffing and looked like she was about to cry.
Mrs. Zhou came. She was always the first one to talk to Mrs. Zhou, but today she buried her little face in Jiang Lianzhu's neck and didn't say a word.
When Nanbao heard what Madam Zhou said, she raised her little face and said, "Grandma, it's true. My mother and father are going to the war and they won't take us with them. They don't want Nanbao anymore..."
Looking aggrieved.
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