Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 421: Broken Leaves Filling the Creek Water Is Frozen
Yu'er calmed down her emotions, turned to look at him, and said sarcastically: "Yan Rong! You once said that our relationship has always been about mutual use! Have you forgotten?"
"Taking advantage of each other? Are you still saying such things now? Do you want to use your own children as bargaining chips?" This sentence completely angered Yan Rong, who felt that he had been let down for all his hard work.
"I have always been this kind of person. Did you only know it today? If you don't want your child to be taken advantage of by me, you should take good care of him and don't try to keep me!" Yu'er said her words insincerely and looked at him with a smile.
Although her expression was stiff.
Yan Rong was so angry that she turned pale and gritted her teeth for a long time, unable to utter a single word.
The person in front of me is both the child's mother and not the child's mother, at least not a qualified mother.
The person standing in front of him seemed weak and gentle, but in fact she was more stubborn than any woman and was devoted to another man.
Waves of disappointment hit him, and Yan Rong felt that he could no longer go on like this. He couldn't stand this kind of life that was like a war.
As if he had made a lot of determination, he picked up the child and finally said: "Okay! Now that you have made the decision, we have nothing to say! As the saying goes, forceful melons are not sweet, and for you... I have
The utmost benevolence! My child, come with me. From now on, that’s it! I have nothing to say to you!”
After that, without even looking at Yu'er, he hugged the child and turned around to leave.
The loud slam of the door closing and the child's sudden cry made Yu'er take off her disguise in an instant.
She turned her face sideways, grabbed the little clothes of the child beside her with trembling hands, and held her tightly in her arms. She felt her heart was filled with tenderness, filled with pink tears, and her heart was filled with sadness...
——Vice General——
The afterglow of the setting sun passed through the clouds and reflected the majestic palace gates and the Jade Tower and the Golden House of Ziwei Palace. Emperor Yu sat lazily on the throne, rubbing his temples and thinking about what he had just said, looking tired and gloomy.
Eunuch Shuangxi appraised his appearance and immediately brought a bowl of rock sugar bird's nest. He leaned over and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, this is the bird's nest that Mr. Lan has just frozen. Do you want to try it?"
Emperor Yu said softly, "Hmm", picked up the glass bowl, took a bite, and put it on the table. He seemed to have no appetite.
Eunuch Shuangxi's mind suddenly moved, he gently pressed Emperor Yu's head, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the dragon body is important! It's such a big thing, if you eat well and then sleep, maybe it can be solved."
Emperor Yu glanced sideways and saw the smile in the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and finally relaxed a little: "Go, call Yan Rong, I want to see him!"
"Yes!" Eunuch Shuangxi bowed and left the hall with a smile on his face.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, Emperor Yu's face darkened again:
Lan Yu, who became increasingly arrogant and arrogant, gave him headaches and irritation. Everyone knew about Lan Yu's achievements. The peace of the world in the past ten years after Emperor Yu ascended the throne can be said to be closely related to Lan Yu's town.
This also made Emperor Yu treat Lan Yu with great courtesy, and even wanted to confer him the title of Duke. But to his surprise, the gratitude he thought he felt and the repayment of his kindness did not happen to Lan Yu.
Lan Yu felt that he deserved all this, and he seemed to value Xia Yunqing's promotion more, but often ignored the emperor's appreciation.
This made Emperor Yu completely give up the idea of conferring him a title.
Emperor Yu also fought on the battlefield and often dealt with military generals. Although these people's bad tempers and arrogance were not lovable, Emperor Yu also considered their achievements and ignored most of them.
Lan Yu was really different from others: he had a fiery nature like Xia Yunqing, and would often anger Tianyan, but Emperor Yu knew that Xia Yunqing was devoted to the public, never had any selfish motives, and would not pose a threat to the country.
But Lan Yu is a completely selfish person! He became a general stationed on the border just because he likes to fight and kill people, and hopes to prove his power and invincibility through conquest.
He behaves like a local emperor in southern Xinjiang. It can be said that Lan Yu stomps his foot, and southern Xinjiang is shaken three times!
This often gave Emperor Chongqing the illusion that Southern Xinjiang, like Annan, was just a vassal state of Northern Chongqing and did not really belong to him.
Self!
The relationship between the two is more like cooperation. Emperor Yu provides a steady stream of military pay, and Lan Yu helps him resist the invasion of foreign enemies. This is not a good thing for Emperor Yu or the country of Beiyu!
If one day, Lan Yu is dissatisfied with the status quo, or someone who appreciates him more appears, Lan Yu may turn around and attack Beiyu.
This is what worries Emperor Yu the most! It is also a problem that he must solve as soon as possible.
Wang Su's unintentional words just now made Emperor Yu realize even more: It's time to train someone to replace Lan Yu little by little.
This person must not only be loyal to himself, but also have the ability to kill Lan Yu and fight back! Looking at Beiyu, only the former Yan family army can rival him.
Although the past between Yan Rong and King Yi made Emperor Yu still suspicious.
But there is no other way at the moment. Compared with King Yi, who has always had no desires and desires and stayed away from the government, the ambitious Lan Yu poses a greater threat to the throne.
Emperor Yu must solve this serious problem as soon as possible!
The sound of strong and steady footsteps interrupted his thoughts.
A white-robed general with a heroic appearance and majestic equipment walked into the palace, bowed his hands respectfully: "I pay homage to your Majesty!"
Emperor Yu looked Yan Rong up and down, and finally there was a faint smile on his face:
He had to admit that compared to the proud and arrogant Lan Yu, the majestic and loyal young general in front of him seemed to be more in line with his ideal of a general!
"Double Happiness, give Commander Yan a seat!" Emperor Yu's face showed a long-lost color.
Eunuch Shuangxi brought an embroidery pier. Yan Rong tossed his robe, squatted on the embroidery pier, and said respectfully, "I don't know if your majesty has asked me to come here, but what are your orders?"
Emperor Yu smiled slightly and said casually: "Every time I see you, I suddenly think that it is your father who is still alive, and Ran Zhen can't help but sigh. Your father is a strategist, brave and strategic general, but it is a pity that he is young.
He died young. But fortunately, you have inherited your father’s legacy, which really makes me happy.”
Mentioning his father, Yan Rong's eyes were filled with a hint of sadness, and he said softly: "When my late father was alive, I often felt grateful for your majesty's support. I am not talented, and my academic and martial arts skills are far inferior to my late father's. I cannot share your worries for your majesty.
I often blame myself and feel ashamed..."
Emperor Yu sat lazily on the throne, took a sip from the bird's nest, and said earnestly: "You don't have to be too modest. I have something for you to do now. This is a great opportunity for you to make contributions!"
When Yan Rong heard this, he was shocked and said respectfully, "I will do my best according to your majesty's instructions and I will not let down your majesty's kindness!"
"Very good, I have always admired loyal and brave people." Emperor Yu put down the bowl and said with a faint smile: "This time Xia First Assistant is going to southern Xinjiang to supervise the war, and I want you to go with him as a general."
Yan Rong immediately stood up, bowed and replied loudly: "Yes, I obey your order."
Emperor Yu changed the subject, suppressed his smile, and said meaningfully: "When you go to southern Xinjiang to serve as a general, you must not only assist Xia Yunqing in supervising the battle, but also pay attention to Lan Yu's every move. If you find that he has any dissatisfaction with Bei Yu,
You can replace my loyal actions."
When Yan Rong heard this, he was shocked: he had heard about the dispute over Lan Yu in the court a few days ago. But he did not expect that the matter was serious enough that the emperor wanted to get rid of Lan Yu.
But then he thought about it, this was his chance to return to the army and rebuild the Huajia Army. But before accepting it, he still had to confirm.
He raised his eyes slightly, quietly looked at Emperor Yu's face, and asked hesitantly: "The emperor means... to let me take over... the Southwest Iron Cavalry?"
Emperor Yu's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "It is inconvenient for you to use the army built by others, and it is also a disaster for me to stay by your side. I believe that the Huajia Army back then will definitely be able to surpass the Southwest Iron Cavalry."
After getting the emperor's approval, I thought that my dream for many years would finally come true.
Yan Rong suppressed his excitement and said with sincerity and fear: "How virtuous and capable I am to deserve your majesty's appreciation!"
Emperor Yu looked at him approvingly and said seriously: "I have seen from you
Your father’s loyalty and wisdom, I hope you will not disappoint my expectations of you!”
Yan Rong lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, and said solemnly: "I am flattered to be so appreciated by the emperor. As long as the emperor has orders, I will not hesitate to do anything to my heart's content."
Seeing Yan Rong's complacent look, Emperor Yu was very satisfied. He was not worried that Yan Rong would betray him, because he understood that what Yan Rong wanted, King Yi could not give him even if he spent his whole life, but he could get it.
Emperor Yu believed that no matter how deep the emotions in the world were, they could not withstand the temptation of power and wealth.
He has verified this point of view with other people, and every time he uses it to control others, it always works.
But how can the emperor's benefits be so comfortably enjoyed by others?
Emperor Yu was sitting leisurely, and suddenly the conversation changed and he asked: "Hey, I suddenly remembered that you recently got a son, and I'm afraid you won't be able to see him for a while if you go stationed there. I'm a little worried about that.
I can’t bear it anymore…”
Yan Rong smiled reservedly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty! I was born in a family of military generals and grew up in the military camp since I was a child. Therefore, when the dog gets older, I will take him with me so that I can teach him through words and deeds."
In front of Emperor Yu, who had few heirs, no one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty dared to hold a banquet to celebrate, or even show any joy. Therefore, Yan Rong was not willing to talk more about this matter.
Emperor Yu's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "This is a good idea. Your Yan family is cultivating generals for Beiyu. I am very pleased and attach great importance to this matter. Well, why don't I bring your son into the palace? Not only will he be able to
He will receive the best care, and when he is old enough to read and write, I will select the best master from the Hanlin Academy to teach him knowledge. With such training, he will surely be a versatile scholar with a bright future in both civil and military affairs!"