Chapter 86 Huizhouhui
The sky gradually brightened and the morning mist dissipated. Zhu Yuhuan raised his hand to wipe away the water droplets on his eyelashes and finally saw the camp not far away.
It was a distance of three hundred miles from Zunhua to Huizhou, and the road was dangerous. It took the mighty army five days to reach Huizhou and join forces with the elite troops led by Zhu Zhanji.
After Zhu Yuhuan dismounted, he ran straight to Zhu Zhanji and excitedly said, "Daddy!"
When Zhu Zhanji saw his daughter, he held her in his arms and said with a smile, "I haven't seen you for a few days. Why do I feel that your princess has grown stronger? She looks more majestic than before."
Song Ying and Zhang Fu stepped forward to pay their respects. Upon hearing Zhu Zhanji's words, Zhang Fu smiled and replied, "Your Highness has a natural talent for military operations, and everyone in the army is convinced."
"Oh?" Zhu Zhanji noticed that Guo Xuan had been silent since entering, and guessed it was related to what Zhang Fu had mentioned. He looked down at his daughter and said, "I've been away for a few days. What else do you have to offer?"
Zhu Yuhuan just chuckled and said, "If we talk about prestige, Daddy is the real one. When the news of victory came, the soldiers were all overjoyed, only regretting that they couldn't follow Daddy to kill the bandits... Huanhuan heard from the messenger that Daddy shot and killed three people with his own hands!"
Zhu Zhanji put his arm around his daughter's shoulders and said half-jokingly, "Your archery skills are not bad either. When you grow up a little more, Daddy will take you with him."
Zhu Yuhuan tugged at Zhu Zhanji's sleeve and said, "Shunde has taken your words to heart, Daddy. You must not go back on your word."
Zhu Zhanji, feeling elated after his complete victory, readily responded to Zhu Yuhuan's request, saying, "Of course, a king's words are true." Seeing Yang Shiqi and the others already entering, he said, "That's just right, Shiqi. You should draft a letter to the Empress Dowager, informing her that the border invaders have been pacified and there's no need to worry. I'll take the Princess with me to select livestock, camels, and horses, and we'll send them to Xihe Imperial Farm."
"yes."
Song Ying asked with some concern, "Your Majesty, why don't you go into Huizhou City to rest? Are the Huizhou officials not providing good hospitality?"
Zhu Zhanji waved his hand and said, "Huizhou has just been plundered by the Wuliangha. A large army entering the city will not only cause panic among the people, but will also cause trouble for the civilians. Moreover, Huizhou cannot accommodate the entire border patrol army. I cannot abandon ordinary soldiers outside the city. It is better to station them outside the city."
Zhu Yuhuan said with emotion: "Dad really cares about the world and is thinking about the other soldiers who were unable to go to the war with him."
Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but laugh when he heard her say that, and said, "Let's go and see what we want with Daddy."
"good--"
It was similar to what Zhu Yuhuan expected. The Uriankhai looted a lot of things on their way south, including quite a few cattle and horses. According to Zhu Zhanji, they slaughtered a lot of cattle and horses to reward the soldiers during the Double Ninth Festival banquet, and there were as many as 180 cattle and sheep, not to mention the other livestock.
Looking around, there are many cattle and sheep on the grassland, in groups. If it weren't for the temporary fences, I'm afraid they would have all run away.
It is not known whether these Wuliangha people were too confident in their own combat capabilities or too careless about the military level of the Ming army, and they dared to continue moving south with so many things.
Zhu Zhanji listened to Zhu Yuhuan talking about the military rehearsals and laughed, "This captain surnamed Shi is quite capable, but he hasn't personally participated in the battle..." Zhu Zhanji pondered for a moment and said to Wang Jin, "Tell someone to promote his uncle Shi Song to the position of deputy commander of Kuanhe Guard. Let him gain more experience at the border for a few years. Only then can we see if he is truly capable."
Wang Jin responded quickly.
Zhu Yuhuan said with a grin, "Daddy is really thoughtful."
Zhu Zhanji reached out and scratched her nose, saying, "You...why don't I see any trace of your mother in you?"
Zhu Yuhuan put his hands behind his back and said confidently, "People often say that sons resemble their mothers and daughters resemble their fathers. Huanhuan is naturally more like his father."
The sisters Zhu Yuhuan and Zhu Youtong both have lively personalities, and are indeed somewhat similar to Zhu Zhanji. However, Zhu Yuhuan was taught by Empress Dowager Zhang, and she has become more meticulous and steady.
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanji felt that perhaps it would be a good choice to let his son be taught by his mother. Although the imperial concubine was good, she was too young after all, and it was still not enough for her to educate the future king.
With the Queen Mother around, he often urged and advised him, and with his elder sister as a good friend, the future Crown Prince would definitely be a good one.
Seeing Zhu Zhanji gazing into the distance with a look of anticipation on his face, Zhu Yuhuan couldn't help but ask, "Daddy?"
Zhu Zhanji came back to his senses and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"
Zhu Yuhuan couldn't bring himself to say that his expectant expression was unsettling, so he simply asked, "Dad, which way should we take on our way back?"
Zhu Zhanji patted his daughter's head and said, "Since I promised you that I would go to the imperial farm in Fengrun, then of course we should return the same way."
Zhu Yuhuan realized that Zhu Zhanji probably didn't plan to go to Alutai for a tour. Zhu Yuhuan had no choice but to respond. Then he asked, "Dad, do you miss your brothers?"
Zhu Zhanji had never expected Zhu Yuhuan to be so perceptive. Before he could speak, Zhu Yuhuan continued, "Huanhuan also misses his mother and brothers and sisters."
Zhu Zhanji thought that this was also her first time away from home, so he comforted her, "We'll be back soon. You'd better cheer up, otherwise your mother will worry that you'll suffer with your father." At this point, he said with some emotion, "Seeing that a year has passed, your brother has also reached the age of grabbing the week."
Zhu Yuhuan knew that the younger brother he was referring to was "Zhu Qizhen," so he said, "My great-grandfather once fought in the northern desert and brought back a dagger for Huanhuan. Daddy, why don't you bring me something that's only found on the border? It will be a good omen for the first birthday celebration."
This reminded Zhu Zhanji, and he instructed Wang Jin, "I remember there were Tartar daggers among the spoils of war. Pick out some exquisite and beautiful ones and bring them here for me and the princess to choose from."
Wang Jin responded and asked someone to get it.
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