Chapter Seventy-Seven: Pulling Relationships Zheng Xin Discusses Marriage
"What did you say?" Heshen got up from the chair, grabbed the note from Dong Ehu's hand, looked carefully twice, his face was gloomy and he paced back and forth a few steps on the ground, and after a long time, he spoke: "Does Zheng Xin know this news?"
"I just got the news!" Before Dong Ehu could answer, Zheng Xin's voice came from outside the tent. When Chunmei curtain was raised, Zheng Xin walked in with a gloomy face. Zheng Caixia and Zheng Guangren followed him, with a confused expression and a worried look on his face.
"Sir, what are you selling in Mokonalodo's gourd? You don't know that we are waiting for him here, afraid of us?" Zheng Guangren was a cannon, and he asked for advice when he saw Heshen.
"It shouldn't be," Heshen said thinking, frowned, turned around and walked to the huge military map for a while, and thought for a while, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Moconarodo was favored by the knowledge of the man who knew the matter. He was a hard-core ally in the political and military affairs of the man who was now killed in the battle, and his soldiers were lost. If it were you, would you go north to help Awa, and will your brother Mang Jijue go?"
Zheng Xin suddenly thought of Wuge and himself, and from this and then, he immediately understood what Heshen meant, and hesitated and said: "You mean...? Moconarodo led his army south to give up his plan to help Awa... He wants to gain his own troops and preserve his strength?"
"It's very likely," Heshen nodded and pointed at the map with his fingers, "In the past, we inferred that Moconarodo's intentions were considered from the identity of a marshal who was loyal to the dynasty, thus ignoring the contradiction between Moconarodo and Mang Jijue. In the past, when Mang Fu was alive, he would definitely do his best to help Mang Fu kill Awa. While greeting the people's hearts, Mang Fu could even push Mang Fu to the throne in chaos, but now Mang Fu is dead, his mind may have changed. There is an old Chinese saying, "Emperor" called "Emperor".
Is the king, general, and minister? Perhaps he is now considering that even if the Qing Dynasty really attacks Awa, it will not garrison for a long time. Even if Mang Jijue is not dead, after a war, he will definitely lose his troops and lose his generals. His strength is not as good as before. While he preserves his strength and rests, relying on his strong strength, whether it is overthrowing Mang Jijue as king or becoming a prince who has self-respecting troops, it will be much more cost-effective than taking huge risks to save Mang Jijue... I still underestimate him!"
"If you think it is good, all prefectures and prefectures on the southern front of Siam will be in danger," Zheng Xin said worriedly, pointing at the map as he said, "Sir, from the Great City, we head south along the Mekong River, Bangkok, Phetchaburi, Panburi, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi, and Kanchanaburi. The troops of these prefectures were basically taken away when we formed the King's Army to go north. Now we are short of troops, but we are all relatively wealthy areas in Siam. When Moconarodo entered the country from Dan, he rushed to besiege the Great City and did not stop along the way. Now, I guess..."
"Then aren't my mother and the others in danger?" Zheng Caixia frowned and interrupted.
"I only left two thousand troops in Ganbi's mansion, and I am not the opponent of Moconarodo. I just hope he is greedy now. If Qingfu goes south and plunders all the way, we will be hundreds of miles away from them. When we catch up with him, Ganbi's mansion will be broken."
Zheng Xin's wife and children are in Ganbi's mansion. Now he is in danger, so he naturally has to go back to the army to rescue him. Even Heshen can't say anything. But for some reason, Heshen always feels that things are not that simple. He vaguely feels that Moknarodo should not be such a person who dares to admit defeat. Even if he really doesn't want to return to Awa as he thought about it, he would probably not let him go so easily. After all, if he killed Mangbu, if he was really like Zheng Caidie said, he was a person who was grateful for his kindness, and would definitely find a way to avenge Mangbu, instead of retreating far away now.
But what conspiracy does Moconarodo have?
"Where did the news come back?" Heshen asked suddenly.
"It was the news that we sent back from the scout Feige who stayed near the big city. At the end of the Xu lunar month last night, Moconarodo led his army to break through the big city. After killing and looting overnight, troops began to move south one after another this morning. Although they have not left completely, it is just a matter of time." Zheng Xin said that the news sent by Dong Ehu was sent by Zheng Guangyi, and it was the most important one to send, so what Heshen knew was not fully.
"Well," Heshen nodded, "Huzi, go and inform the flying army, let them take off, and monitor Moconarodo's movements... Master, you also send some people familiar with the terrain to serve as guides for my subordinates."
"No problem," Zheng Xin nodded quickly and agreed, instructing Zheng Guangyi to find someone.
Dong Ehu and Zheng Guangyi did not mention it. Heshen said, "The prince's family is all in Ganbi Mansion, so it is certain that he will return to the army to help, but he should not be too anxious to avoid being trapped in Moconarodo. By the way, how about Ergata?"
"I took advantage of the chaos to break through the siege under the protection of the Dead Guard, and now I don't know where to go."
"Oh? Can you break through the siege of tens of thousands of people?" Heshen said with a meaningful smile: "It seems that Mokonarodo doesn't want to make wedding clothes for you!"
Zheng Xin's ambition was not hidden from Heshen. He said disapprovingly: "He doesn't want to give me a favor, so he will leave me trouble," he said with concern: "I am only worried that Egata will come to join me now. After all, when I first started the army, I was under the banner of serving the king. There were many people in the army who supported him. If he really came, it would be a big trouble."
"I don't think he will come to find the prince."
"Oh? Why did Miss Chunmei think so? Tell me what you think!" Zheng Xin said.
Chunmei gave Zheng Xin a little blessing, looked at Heshen, and saw that he did not object, he said frankly, "Since the Duke asked, please forgive me for saying it bluntly. The Duke went north to serve the king, but passed the city and did not enter, but came to Lobli. Although under the banner of helping the Qing army, anyone with a discerning eye could guess the Duke's thoughts. Na Egata is not a fool, and it is too late to hide from the Duke, so he will not fall into the will and give the Duke the Emperor a chance to command the princes."
Chunmei said it directly, but Zheng Xin didn't think it was joking, and said with a smile: "It's really what Miss Chunmei said. If you want you to say that, I should be looking forward to Ergata coming to find me!"
"It can be said that's it!" Murong also said with a smile.
"Okay, let's not talk about this topic anymore. In short, it's just that the soldiers come to block the water and the soil. I believe the Duke will be able to handle it well. But what about the Wu Pavilion troops? Haven't encountered any trouble?"
"There are a few people who are dissatisfied. One of them is said to be the confidant of Wu Pavilion. They were already very smooth, and they had already surrendered. They put down their weapons smoothly. But he suddenly jumped out and shouted to avenge Wu Pavilion. He also said a lot of bad things and scolded the adults and me. Soon, many people responded. It was a disaster, but He Lin saw the opportunity and shot him in the head, which suddenly shocked those who wanted to take the opportunity to make trouble..." Zheng Xin said with a smile, and when he mentioned He Lin, he picked his thumbs up. "Thanks to He Lin, although he was not old, it is rare that he is not panicked when encountering things. He really has the spirit of being decisive and capable, and he will be tempered in the future. He will have a little temper in the future and will have unlimited achievements!"
"He is just a naughty man, not afraid of the heavens and earth, and he can't be praised like this!" Heshen said politely and said to himself: "Don't look at the young, the future Marshal of the Army, do you think you're kidding!"
"You are kind to you, and when it comes to Helin, I have a reluctant request here. I don't know if it should be said or not?"
"Your Majesty has something to say. Although we have not been together for a long time, we can't be polite at first sight!" Heshen said, looking up at Zheng Xin's expression, secretly guessing his intention, but Zheng Xin rarely showed a hint of twistedness. He really didn't know what he wanted to say for a while.
"Caidie, go out first. I have something to tell you," Zheng Xin sent Zheng Caidie out, then rubbed his hands and said hesitantly: "Caidie is the eldest daughter of me and her mother. She is spoiled and willful and stubborn. Even the eight cows can't pull back... I want to ask, has Helin ever promised a marriage?" As he said that, seeing Heshen smiling, he neither nodded nor shook his head. Subconsciously took out a rolled cigarette and held it in his mouth, but it did not ignite it. Instead, he said quickly: "I understand that although I am a duke in name, I am just a fool compared to the adult... I am a fool. I am so proud of myself. I have to make things difficult for him. I don't have to make things difficult for him. I just think I don't..."
"I can't make the decision about this," Heshen waved his hand and interrupted Zheng Xin. "When it comes to being high or not, it's a heretic. I'm good at Caidie, who is well-educated and well-educated, and has a rare wise and bravery, loyal and filial piety. I also have a special liking for Fubao, and my identity as a prince will never be humiliated. I agree with it with both hands, just the same..."
"What?" Zheng Xin interrupted Heshen in a hurry.
Seeing that Zheng Xin was so concerned, Heshen smiled and said, "My family is different from other families. They don't care about the orders of their parents and matchmakers. The marriage matters are all decided by themselves. The key is Fubao's meaning. If he nods, I will talk about it. If he doesn't nod, I, the eldest brother, cannot be embarrassed by him." As he said that, he thought of Yin Di, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"How is that?" Zheng Xin looked at Heshen carefully, and saw that he didn't seem to be ruling him, so he nodded, "Then I'll be relieved. Let them see their fate, let it go, let it go!"
"Yes, no one can tell the truth about fate, just let it go!" Heshen echoed and suddenly raised his voice: "Miss Caidie, stop eavesdropping, come in!"
Outside the tent, Zheng Caidie blushed and her ears pressed against the tent and listened. Suddenly, he heard Heshen's throat, and he was stunned. He felt his face burning like a burning fire. He stomped his feet and did not dare to enter the tent. He twisted his body and ran away.
Zheng Xin was stunned, listening to the footsteps getting farther and farther outside, and smiled slightly, "This kid..."
"Miss Caidie is so smart. I guess when my grandfather asked her to go out, he guessed what the grandfather was going to say to my grandfather. It is rare to dare to love and hate. Don't worry, I have to help you with this, and I will talk about the second grandfather." Chunmei said with a smile, Caidie blushing and her face was full of pity.
"It's so hard for Miss Chunmei!" Zheng Xin was overjoyed and bowed to Chunmei with his fists. Chunmei quickly returned the gift with a blessing.
Chapter completed!