Shen Yunyi naturally had good intentions, but Shen Ao shook his head and said: "Uncle, Ao'er has already told His Majesty that there is no need for any soldiers from the imperial court. I'm afraid that everyone in the city will know about this now. Regarding the matter, if you go to the palace now to ask for instructions, I am afraid that even if His Majesty is willing to agree, the ministers will object. Even so, it is better not to go, so as not to weaken our momentum."
"But..." Shen Yunyi naturally understands this truth, but he is really too concerned about Shen Ao's safety. Although this person is not his nephew, he has already had a family relationship since he was a child. Why would you watch something happen to Shen Ao?
"Uncle, there's nothing wrong with it. Do you really want to marry a barbarian? Your Majesty has said that you can consider sending the fifth princess there first. She is Ao'er's sister. By the way, uncle also likes her very much, so we can't Watch the fifth princess jump into the fire pit."
Shen Ao asked this, and Shen Yunyi immediately stopped talking. If this was the case, he would never agree, but what's the use? "Oh, Ao'er, I have wronged you this time, but don't worry, My uncle will ask your Majesty for orders to go with you. He is just a little barbarian. Others are afraid of him, but I am not."
Shen Yunyi is a general who has led troops many times. When it comes to actual combat experience, there are probably not many people who can defeat him. It would be a lot of benefits to have him by his side. But knowing this truth, Shen Ao was shaken. He shook his head and said, "Uncle, you can't accompany me this time."
"What! Why?" Shen Yunyi asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"Because Daliang City needs our people, otherwise all the hard work put into business may be taken away by others." Shen Ao said in a very firm tone. Whether it is Guochanglong, Daqian Bank or Xianweiju And the Chamber of Commerce are the roots of Shen Ao. It is precisely because of the existence of these that Shen Ao can do what he wants to do. Just like this time, he dared to build an army without any support from the court. , isn’t it precisely because of strong financial support?
If I go to the barbaric land this time and the assets in my family are robbed by others because I am not here, it will be a loss that outweighs the gain. In this case, the family needs a general to sit in the formation. After much deliberation, no one is more suitable than Marquis Zhongcheng.
Although the aunt is also a trustworthy person, after all, she is in the harem, and it is very inconvenient to deal with many things. After much deliberation, Zhongchenghou became the most suitable candidate in Shen Ao's mind.
"This...Okay." Shen Yunyi also knew that Shen Ao's idea was right. Of course, he was able to make this decision mainly because of the existence of Xue Fei, Ao Qi and others. These people followed Shen Ao. , in terms of safety, it is equivalent to a guarantee. The worst thing is that you are defeated. As long as everyone is fine, everything can be started over.
Shen Yunyi had just been persuaded here, and then news came from the palace that Concubine Zhao wanted to see him. Shen Ao found the guard captain Shi Lei and made some arrangements for him, asking him to send the recruitment notice Post it in the city and make it known to everyone as much as possible. Then Shen Ao got on the bullock cart and headed towards the palace under the protection of Xue Fei and others.
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Juhe Palace.
Concubine Zhao has already learned about the conversation between the emperor and Shen Ao. Now the whole city is spreading that Duke Zhongguo is going to lead troops to cause trouble for the barbarians.
Especially when it was mentioned that Duke Zhongguo did not want any soldiers from the imperial court, many people looked at him with scornful expressions. But hearing this in Concubine Zhao's ears made her heartache. She knew very well what Shen Ao meant. I'm afraid it's just because His Majesty wanted to send Min'er to a barbaric land that he didn't know about it.
Shen Ao grew up under her own watch, and she kept him by her side when he was a child. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is her own son. Once upon a time, Concubine Zhao was worried about her, but she did not complain a word. Now she is watching Shen Ao As she grew up, Concubine Zhao felt very relieved to know that she felt sorry for her sister Tang Min.
But if it was because of her daughter Tang Min that Shen Ao had to go to the barbarian land to take risks, how could Concubine Zhao agree? She came to Shen Ao this time to ask him to quit the matter. As for arranging the arrangement between the fifth princess and the barbarians Regarding the marriage, she would personally go to His Majesty to plead for mercy.
Although Zhao Guifei knew about Emperor Qianwen, she was afraid that it would be of no use if she went there by herself, but she still wanted to give it a try. In short, Shen Ao would not be allowed to take risks. In that case, how would she face the deceased? Where's your sister?
When Shen Ao arrived, he saw Concubine Zhao with an anxious look on her face. She could still see wiped tears in the corners of her eyes. It was obvious that she had cried not long ago.
"Hello aunt, Ao'er would like to send you my regards." Shen Ao looked like he didn't know anything, with a smile on his face. At this time, he didn't dare to show the slightest bit of displeasure, otherwise he would definitely be betrayed by Concubine Zhao. misunderstood.
"Ao'er, your aunt knows what you are thinking, but this matter is not your responsibility. You and Min'er's affairs do not need to be borne by you. You are still a child. In this way, you can write a memorial now and submit it. If you give it to Your Majesty, just say that your ability is limited and let’s just leave it at that and go to the barbarian land. I will personally hand this memorial to Your Majesty, and all the consequences have nothing to do with you.”
Concubine Zhao said anxiously. It was obvious that she had already made a detailed plan. She would not let Shen Ao bear the charge of bullying the emperor. She would bear all the consequences alone.
Shen Ao, who had always obeyed Concubine Zhao, shook his head uncharacteristically this time. It wasn't that he didn't believe Concubine Zhao, but it was that when it came to his own affairs, he would rarely believe that others could handle it well, let alone Don't say that if it could be dealt with, it should have been dealt with long ago, instead of delaying it until now, when the whole city is in an uproar and is getting worse.
It is difficult to solve the problem without resorting to unexpected measures. Although Concubine Zhao's intention was good, Shen Ao still rejected the proposal. "Aunt, your Majesty has agreed to this matter, and it is known throughout the court and the whole city. If Ao'er is now If they retreat, they will only get worse. They are afraid that even if His Majesty wants to protect him, he will not be able to do it. Even so, it is better to let Ao'er give it a try. Don't worry, Ao'er has several masters around him. With them here, It is not easy for others to hurt Ao'er."
Shen Ao showed a firm expression and at the same time comforted Concubine Zhao. "Aunt, please give Ao'er a chance to solve the problem. Otherwise, the development of the matter will be difficult to accept and ultimately regretful. lifelong."
The lifelong regret mentioned here refers to the fact that the fifth princess went to the barbarian land and became the concubine of the barbarian king. If this is true, I am afraid that it will be eternal pain in Concubine Zhao's heart, and this will be a wound that will be difficult to heal in her life.
This is not what Shen Ao wants to see. He hopes that the people he likes, loves and loves himself can live a good life. Not to mention that all his wishes can be realized, at least he can be healthy and have no worries. .
"But..." Seeing that Shen Ao looked so determined and showed no intention of changing her mind, this was the first time that Concubine Zhao had seen Shen Ao like this. She knew that the matter was probably irreversible. What was important was that she There was no other way but to beg the emperor. But in such a big matter, would the emperor really listen to her plea?
"Aunt, there is nothing but, we have no choice now. Instead of worrying about some things, it is better to deal with it wholeheartedly, anticipate all possible dangers, and make corresponding strategies, so that you can get the best results. ." Shen Ao shook his head. He knew what Concubine Zhao was worried about, but on the battlefield, anything could happen. Among the thousands of troops, the role of real personal force was very small. Otherwise, wouldn't it mean that any force with a grandmaster would be invincible in the world? Then why would the court spend so much money to maintain so many troops?
The war is still about strategy and overall quality. Otherwise, why would Lu Bu, the best general in the world during the Three Kingdoms period, end up being killed by a slave with three surnames? If force is the only thing that matters, wouldn't it mean that Lu Fengxian was the most powerful one? Should he be the master of all the people in the Three Kingdoms?
What Shen Ao said made sense, and Concubine Zhao had no way to refute it, so she could only settle for the next best thing and said: "Ao'er, you have grown up, and your aunt knows that she cannot help you with some things, but you have to promise, You must come back alive, okay?"
Shen Ao smiled, smiling like a child, "Aunt, who said you can't help anymore? Ao'er left Daliang City and has a lot of properties in the city. Auntie still needs help to take care of these. Ao'er Don’t you want me to have nothing after returning from victory?”
Seeing Shen Ao showing a child-like smile and saying these words, Concubine Zhao was also affected by it and laughed. Now she has been promoted to a concubine. Her status has been improved much compared to the concubine, and she also has a lot of qualities. With a domineering attitude, he immediately replied, which can be regarded as a promise: "Ao'er, don't worry, as long as my aunt is here, no one will touch these properties."
When she said just one sentence, Concubine Zhao's face showed an unprecedented solemnity, which made Shen Ao couldn't help but nod, "Aunt, Ao'er believes in you."
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Prince Xiang's Mansion.
Prince Xiang is pressing his whole body into the big chair. It seems that only in this way will he feel more comfortable.
In the past month, Prince Xiang gained more than ten kilograms, which was all the result of his good mood.
Shen Ao was a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh, and he was always the person whom King Xiang wanted to get rid of. It was a pity that this person had Marquis Zhongcheng in military affairs, Noble Concubine Zhao in civil affairs, and even the eldest princess's aunt also favored this person. Coupled with the unclear intention of his father, it was very difficult for King Xiang to achieve this result.
Now it's okay, the barbarians are targeting Shen Ao. Under this powerful external force, those who helped Shen Ao have all become decorations, and even the father's attitude has become wavering. This makes King Xiang feel very Feeling so comfortable, he didn't believe that Shen Ao didn't get out of Daliang City this time.
