The forty-seventh chapter ordered the westward expedition (2)
In the past few days, Li Luo and Su Xue secretly ran to the backyard of the palace and stayed at Qiuji's place, reading and killing time. It was a rare break and he would only go back when he had dinner.???????
In the past, every time Li Luo came to see Qiu Ji, Qiu Ji would ask about Luo Er. However, this time when he heard that Li Luo was going to lead the army, Qiu Ji became worried and surprisingly did not ask about Luo Er again. Li Luo was slightly shocked, but
I know how to say it, but I just want to be generous.
Su Xue met Duanmu Shenzhou for the first time. He vaguely saw him somewhere, but he couldn't recognize him. Duanmu Shenzhou had lived in the palace over the years as a gardener of the palace.
Everyone else thought that Li Luo was nostalgic and was looking for someone to help Qiu Ji. No one had paid attention to Duanmu Shenzhou. Su Xue also looked at it for a few times and didn't take it to heart.
I just felt slightly strange that the relationship between the old man and Li Luo was quite strange. They seemed to be close but also a little distant. The old man didn't have any respect for Li Luo, but Li Luo respected the old man very much. Su Xue frowned and threw it away.
The back of the head.
On the third day after issuing the decree, and the next day, Emperor Wanlong will order troops at Dingtiantai. In the past few days, Muzhou Rangers and Youzhou Cavalry have arrived outside Zhuocheng one after another, and have settled down.
After Emperor Wanlong ordered his troops, he immediately launched an army to conquer the west.
In the early morning, Li Luo finished washing up early and went straight to Concubine Lan's residence alone.
Concubine Lan's residence is far away, at the edge of the east courtyard, deep among the plum trees and bamboos, there are several elegant small pavilions, and the residence is as elegant and distant as the person.
Li Luo came outside the Meiyuan where Concubine Lan lived, and after a few soft calls, a maid came out, asked Li Luo why he was here, smiled slightly, asked Li Luo to wait a moment, and then went to report to Concubine Lan. After a while, the maid took Li Luo with her.
After walking in, he went straight to Concubine Lan's fragrance room. Li Luo stood at the door, scratching his head secretly. He was hesitating when he heard Concubine Lan calling: "Lou'er, come in, you came so early, I haven't washed myself yet."
Woolen cloth."
Li Luo walked in, lowered his head and said, "Hello, Aunt Lan. I just have a lot of things to do today, so I'm bothering you so early. Please don't blame me."
Concubine Lan burst out laughing. Li Luo looked up in surprise, only to see Concubine Lan leaning lazily on the bamboo table. Her coat had just been put on, and her flawless white jade bare feet were exposed under the hem, which added a bit of charm.
, the maid who led Li Luo in just now was combing Concubine Lan's hair. Seeing Li Luo raise his head, he and Concubine Lan looked over. Li Luo cursed secretly and lowered his head again.
Concubine Lan smiled sweetly and said: "Lou'er, my aunt is very happy to see you acting like a child. Where did you learn to be bohemian and unrestrained? It's not your original look. It's better to be like this."
Li Luo smiled and said: "Thank you, auntie, for taking care of Xuanlou. Xuanlou will never be there again."
Seeing Li Luo standing respectfully, Concubine Lan sighed: "Lou'er, you don't have to be so respectful. I've loved you more since I entered the palace. I'm afraid I'm even closer to you than your father. It's just that I haven't been able to see through Lou'er these years."
What are you thinking about, trying to solve Lou'er's problems, but you are unable to do so. Lou'er, you respected me in the past, my aunt felt it."
After speaking, Concubine Lan bit her lips lightly and said with a slight blush on her face: "I have always treated you as my own child. If Lou'er has anything to do, you might as well tell my aunt."
Li Luo glanced at Concubine Lan in surprise, touched her nose and said, "How do you know that Lou'er has something to ask you for?"
Concubine Lan glanced at Li Luo angrily and said, "I still remember when you came to my place when you were a child. You would always peek outside secretly, but never come in. Today is the first time you have come here. I guess there is something wrong."
Li Luo was stunned and said: "It turns out that Lou'er secretly went outside the Meiyuan when he was a child, and my aunt knew about it."
Concubine Lan smiled slightly, and the maid next to her said, "Little prince, haven't you noticed? When I first entered the palace, I teased the young lady. She is so beautiful, but I didn't expect that a child as young as the young prince would be attached to the plum garden."
Concubine Lan laughed and scolded: "Shu Xing, don't talk nonsense. Lou'er was still young at that time, so he didn't have the thoughts of an adult." Seeing that Li Luo was slightly embarrassed, she immediately changed the subject and said: "Lou'er, I came to Meiyuan today.
What's the matter?"
Li Luo coughed and said with a straight face: "Auntie, Li Luo has something to ask of me."
Concubine Lan was stunned. Seeing Li Luo's seriousness, she put it away and lazily nodded, "Lou'er, tell me."
Li Luo whispered: "Auntie, Lou'er will leave Zhuocheng tomorrow. When will he come back and whether he can come back, Lou'er doesn't know, but there are still two maids in Qingxin Tower. Lou'er can't worry about it, and wants to ask Auntie for more help.
To take care of you."
Concubine Lan looked at Li Luo and said slowly: "Lou'er, in this expedition to the west, do you really want to meet the soldiers of Xirong on the battlefield?"
Li Luo stood quietly and did not respond. Concubine Lan sighed and said: "Lou'er, the confrontation between these two armies is not like a fight in the martial arts world. The wealth and life of the tens of thousands of soldiers behind you are all tied to your hands.
If it goes wrong, it will be irreversible."
"Auntie, don't worry, maybe Lou'er will just go around the West Mansion with the soldiers as everyone said."
"Lou'er," Concubine Lan said displeasedly, "if you really think so, just resign this general. Let's not worry about how much people's sacrifices and sacrifices will be spent on marching for several months. Even if this army of 100,000 people travels a long distance, if there are any casualties,
Are you feeling satisfied?"
Li Luo raised his head, seeing the changing situation in his eyes, and said after a while: "Auntie, marching and fighting are not what I want. Although Lou'er was born in a Dingshi family, he also knows that people's livelihood is not easy. Lou'er has never played with human life, but sometimes his heart
I can't help it. One general's success will lead to tens of thousands of bones being withered. Lou'er can figure it out even if he hasn't been through it before."
After a pause, he continued: "If it can be done, Lou'er will do something. If it can't be done, Lou'er will not exchange the blood of soldiers for his high-ranking official and generous salary." After speaking, he glanced at Concubine Lan and said.
: "Don't worry, auntie, Lou'er won't waste the money and food of a hundred thousand troops in vain."
"Lou'er."
"My dear aunt, Lou'er has the audacity to ask for her. Please don't blame me. If Lou'er can't come back for a while, please agree to Lou'er's request." Before Concubine Lan could say anything else, Li Luo bowed deeply.
Concubine Lan opened her lips slightly, but she just said a good word. Li Luo breathed a sigh of relief, bowed again, and left the plum garden.
Shuxing waited until Li Luo left the plum garden and said, "Miss, why is the young prince so angry today? Miss is doing it for his own good."
Concubine Lan sighed: "He just blames me for not believing in him."
"Hey, why don't you believe him?" Shuxing asked curiously.
Concubine Lan smiled bitterly and said: "I don't believe that he can be a good general, and I don't believe that he can understand the importance of things and see through the fame and fortune in this world."
"Miss, do you believe the young prince in your heart?"
"I believe it, but I don't want to believe it." Seeing that Shuxing seemed to want to ask more questions, Concubine Lan said slightly tiredly: "Shuxing, you go down first, I want to be alone."
Li Luo didn't know that his few words had made Concubine Lan very upset. He left Meiyuan and went straight to Di Mansion in the east of the city.
In the past few days, Di Chengning knew that Li Luo was going to Xifu. He said that he had a letter to send to his father. He had sent people here several times but could not find Li Luo. He had no choice but to leave a message to let Li Luo know that he must come.
A trip to Di Mansion.
When they arrived at the Di Mansion, Di Chengning came out after being informed by the servants. However, he did not invite Li Luo to the Mansion. Instead, he and Li Luo found a teahouse on the roadside. Li Luo also smiled when he saw this.
It seems that the people in the Di Mansion don't like Prince Chun's Mansion either.
After arriving at the teahouse and sitting down, Di Chengning took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Li Luo: "Li Luo, go to Xifu, see my father, and give him this letter."
"Okay." Li Luo took it and put it away carefully.
"Li Luo, it's a long way to go to Xifu. Xirong is a generation of tigers, leopards and wolves. Fame and wealth are only secondary. You must come back alive. And this letter, you must hand it over to my father." Di Chengning said with difficulty.
After saying a few words, I took a deep breath and seemed much more relaxed.
Li Luoyi smiled and said: "Okay, with your kind words, I will definitely come back alive."
Di Chengning said with a hint of envy: "Li Luo, I also want to lead the army in the Western Expedition. Let's see what my father's face is like when the time comes. Unfortunately, my mother is afraid of danger during this expedition and will not let me go even if I die. Alas, I
I had no choice but to give up the idea.”
Li Luo was shocked and said hurriedly: "Chengning, your Majesty's words are true. You'd better not go."
Di Chengning glared and said, "What do you mean? Is it possible that if you can go, I can't go?" As soon as he finished speaking, he smiled and shook his head and continued: "Forget it, you alone are enough for this western expedition.
If I go again, I don’t know what kind of chaos it will become.”
Li Luo smiled slightly and did not refute. Di Chengning originally wanted to invite Zhang Zeliu to go to the 33rd floor to practice for Li Luo. He heard that at noon, Emperor Wanlong was going to entertain Liu Ce and Hucha Jing in the palace.
Of course, among the generals, the newly promoted general Li Luo was indispensable, so he left Li Luo alone.