Xiao Jingxuan does not know how to ride a horse, but fortunately, maybe because of his martial arts background, apart from being a little unfamiliar at first, after an hour, Xiao Jingxuan was able to catch up with the speed of the guards.
The two of them were speeding along the road, and Xiao Jingxuan also fell into deep thought as to why his father would recall him.
It's impossible that I miss myself. Over the past ten years, I haven't seen how I have been treated. Could it be my mother? It's impossible. It's also possible that the person who came here is the housekeeper of the inner courtyard. I can't figure it out.
With doubts in mind, the two of them galloped all day and night, and finally returned to the Duke's Mansion at noon the next day.
Originally Xiao Jingxuan wanted to visit his mother first, but at this time, the Duke of Guo was in the house.
Alas, I can only go back to my life first. The guards took Xiao Jingxuan to the outside of the Duke’s study. After the report, Xiao Jingxuan finally saw his strange father.
After seeing the Duke, Xiao Jingxuan knelt down respectfully, kowtowed, and said: "My son, please pay your respects to your father."
The Duke nodded and stared at Xiao Jingxuan for a while before saying: "Well, he is still strong. I have met your mother."
"I haven't seen it yet."
"Well, what are your plans for the future?"
"I haven't made any plans yet."
"Zuo Xiaowei is currently looking for someone. Take a good rest at home these two days. The day after tomorrow, I will have someone take you to Zuo Xiaowei to join the company."
Xiao Jingxuan was puzzled, but he still asked cautiously: "Father, my child has not yet been crowned, should I wait until the crowning ceremony before joining the job?"
The Duke shook his head and said, "You can make your own arrangements regarding the crowning ceremony. I have already decided."
Xiao Jingxuan was stunned, he was so overbearing. Forget it, he couldn't afford to offend him. So he said respectfully: "Yes, my son obeys. I wonder if father has any other instructions?"
The Duke picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. Seeing this, Xiao Jingxuan quickly said: "My child, please leave." After saying that, he bowed again and then left.
This is gone, it doesn’t look like it, I don’t understand it, I’d better go see my mother first.
Returning to his small courtyard, Xiao Jingxuan saw his mother who was busy.
Xiao Jingxuan quickly called "Mother."
Then he trotted to his mother, knelt down and said loudly: "Son, please give your regards to your mother."
When the mother saw her son, whom she had not seen for two years, appear in front of her, she was both happy and a little sad. She said, "Hey, Xuan'er, you shouldn't come back."
Mother and son chatted for a while before Xiao Jingxuan found out.
It turned out that the barbarian Hutu Khan tribe summoned the three king tribes of Krutai tribe, Zhali tribe and Woruji tribe, totaling 300,000 troops to attack Wei.
Three city gates in the north have been captured, and now the imperial court is raising reinforcements.
As a distinguished noble, Liang Guogong also served as the rear governor of the reinforcements and was responsible for the logistics and food supplies.
The commander-in-chief was the eldest prince Yang Yongxin, who led the left and right Xiaowei, left and right Weiwei, and right Jinwu guards, totaling 50,000 troops to the border.
However, facing the menacing barbarians, the imperial court was not optimistic about this war.
In order to boost morale, the emperor asked the princes of the court to honor him, and the important ministers of the court to send the sons of the clan to join the army to boost morale.
As the leader of the Duke of Liang's family, he naturally could not hide. However, the Duke's eldest son Xiao Jingye was originally chosen, but the day before yesterday, Xiao Jingye fell off his horse while playing in the countryside.
Therefore, Xiao Jingxuan, the second young master who was born as a concubine, was pushed out.
Xiao Jingxuan was also very angry in his heart, but his mother was by his side and he couldn't show it to avoid worrying his mother.
So he said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother, my son has been practicing martial arts for many years, and it will come in handy."
Yun Niang frowned, looked at her son who was comforting her, shook her head, and said, "Hey, it's not that easy. On the battlefield...".
Perhaps because she felt that what she said next was unlucky, Yun Niang did not continue.
The two briefly chatted about home affairs, and then Yun Niang went to cook again.
After dinner, Xiao Jingxuan gave the tiger skin to his mother and asked her to make a coat to wear in the winter.
The mother was very pleased to see her son being so filial. However, she also thought that her son was about to go to the battlefield, and she felt extremely reluctant to give up.
Early the next morning, Xiao Jingxuan had breakfast, took some money and went to Deyi Building, intending to hear the news and see how the war was going.
When it comes to where the best news is in the capital, apart from brothels, it is teahouses.
As a relatively famous teahouse in the capital, Deyilou is also very well-informed about the news.
Xiao Jingxuan ordered a pot of tea and two steamed buns and ate them in a corner.
The storytelling hasn't started yet, and there are people everywhere drinking tea and playing with the birds.
Xiao Jingxuan was not in a hurry, and listened leisurely to various gossips, family stories, court news, and interesting stories from the brothel.
However, I have some clarity in my mind.
The Twelve Guards Army in Beijing dispatched 50,000 troops, Liangzhou and Qingzhou dispatched a total of 40,000 cavalry, and Xuzhou and Jinzhou each dispatched 30,000 horse infantry.
The total number of reinforcements is 120,000, and together with the northern garrison, we can make up an army of almost 200,000.
However, there are too many places that need to be defended. Today, Yinchuan County, Fengzhou, and Shuozhou in the north have all fallen. Currently, they rely on the three cities of Lingzhou, Daizhou, and Yanzhou as the horns to defend against the barbarians.
The key is that after the army arrives, it is not known whether these three states can be defended.
The war situation is critical.
After learning about these situations, Xiao Jingxuan was furious. Although he wanted to join the army and was willing to take risks, it was his own choice.
But as a father, how could he treat his son like this?
Thinking of this, Xiao Jingxuan's heart suddenly became cold. This is his father, hum.
After returning home, Xiao Jingxuan chatted with his mother for a while. In the evening, the mother and son had quite a sumptuous meal.
Xiao Jingxuan patiently listened to his mother's instructions while devouring the vegetables his mother brought.
The scene is very warm.
At this time, there was a knock on the door. Xiao Jingxuan put down the bowls and chopsticks, went over to open the courtyard door, and saw that it was the housekeeper of the inner courtyard.
After asking, Xiao Jingxuan found out that it was the Duke of the country who summoned him.
After telling his mother, Xiao Jingxuan followed the housekeeper to the study room of the Duke's Mansion.
After Xiao Jingxuan finished the ceremony, the Duke dismissed the butler.
Looking at Jamel Xiao kneeling on the ground, the Duke of Guo did not let Jamel Xiao get up, but looked at Jamel Xiao carefully.
After a while, the Duke said: "Get up."
"You can set off tomorrow morning. I will ask the guards to take you there. There is no need to report."
"Yes, father."
"Going out today?"
"Yes, my son went outside to relax today."
"Do you feel that being a father is unfeeling?"
"My son doesn't dare."
"Oh. If I don't dare, then I have it."
Xiao Jingxuan remained silent.
The Duke looked at his son who was kneeling on the ground and continued: "You have become a disciple of Wuji Sect Cui Xiwen. How is your training in the Thunderbolt Technique?"
Xiao Jingxuan was a little surprised, and said with a slightly sarcastic tone: "It turns out that father knows."
The Duke of Guo did not care about Xiao Jingxuan's tone and continued: "I know you are dissatisfied, but there are some things that I cannot tell you now. This time is a test for you. When you come back alive, I will give it to you."
Clear up confusion.”
When Xiao Jingxuan heard what the Duke said, his dissatisfaction dissipated a little and he was full of doubts.
However, before Xiao Jingxuan could ask questions, Duke Guo continued: "Step back."
Xiao Jingxuan had no choice but to bow and exit the study.
On the way back, Xiao Jingxuan was confused, it was so strange. Especially his father's attitude.
I can't figure it out, forget it, let's talk about it later.
After returning home, Xiao Jingxuan and his mother said hello and then went back to the room to sleep.
The next day, the mother got up early to prepare a bag for her son. Two sets of autumn clothes, two sets of summer clothes, dry food, and five taels of silver.
Originally Xiao Jingxuan didn't want it, but he really couldn't refuse his mother's nagging, so forget it and take it with him.
After packing his luggage, Xiao Jingxuan put his luggage on his back, said goodbye to his mother, and walked towards the front yard.
When they arrived in the front yard, the guard was waiting here early. It was the same guard who picked him up before. When he saw Xiao Jingxuan, the guard quickly saluted and then helped Xiao Jingxuan carry his luggage.
But Jam Hsiao refused.
The two of them, one person and one horse, ran towards the outside of the city.
On the way, after questioning, he learned that the guard's surname was Li, so Xiao Jingxuan respectfully addressed him as Brother Li.
Zuo Xiaowei's camp is in the east of the city.
The two of them were stopped at the gate of the camp.
After the guard showed the order from the Duke's Mansion, the sergeant at the door went into the camp to report.
After a while, a soldier came out and welcomed the two people in.
On the way, Xiao Jingxuan looked around curiously. Overall, the camp was still in order.
Soldiers patrolled constantly, and there were no crowds making noise anywhere.
After a while, the two came to a military tent and stopped.
After the soldiers informed them, the two entered the military tent.
I saw Li Weiwei salute to the general sitting in the military tent and said: "I would like to send my greetings to the general. This is a letter from the Duke."
After speaking, he took out a letter from his arms and handed it to the general.
After reading the letter, the general said gently: "Well, you go back first and tell the Duke, I will obey the order."
After the guards left, the general pushed back the soldiers. Then he smiled and said to Xiao Jingxuan: "You don't know who I am, so let me introduce you."
"My surname is Zhang, Zhang Sheng. I am currently the general of Zuo Xiaowei. I was once your father's deputy general. We have worked together for many years. When no one is around, you can call me Uncle Zhang."
Xiao Jingxuan immediately hit the snake and put it on the stick. He bowed respectfully and said: "My nephew, please pay your respects to your uncle."
"Haha..., you are really smart. Your Ministry of War documents have been issued, and you are the seventh-grade Captain Zhiguo. However, you are still junior after all. I arranged for you to serve as the deputy of the team in Zuoying. What do you think?"
"I humble my position and accept my order."
Seeing that Xiao Jingxuan was not picky because of the relationship, my good impression increased greatly.
So he called his personal guards and took Xiao Jingxuan to Zuoying to take up his post. This chapter has been completed!