Brother and sister Xu Yingxu and Xu Miaoqing looked at him with incredulous eyes at the same time.
"Ah, I said it's time to eat."
Zhu Gui left the room in a hurry under the gaze of the two people.
Xu Miaoqing smiled and shook her head, then her face changed instantly, she looked at Xu Miaoqing and said, "Have you really decided? In fact, I have the same worries as Dai Wang."
Xu Miaoqing took a look at Xu Yingxu and said: "Who do you think I am, Xu Miaoqing? Maybe when I married Zhu Gui, I did have some resentment and did some stupid things, but that is all in the past. I am now
After approving him, I am now the princess."
Xu Yingxu nodded and said: "It seems that you have grown up, little sister, and I can explain this matter to my parents. In fact, it was my father's intention that I was arranged to come to Yunzhou to repair the palace. He was worried that you would be wronged."
"Unexpectedly, God will play a trick on people, and now I have become the garrison general here."
Xu Yingxu smiled helplessly.
"However, I would like to remind you, my brother, that just because you are the princess, even if the acting king agrees that you go to Prince Yan's Mansion to seek help, you cannot serve as a military official in a formal capacity. Do you understand what I mean?"
Xu Miaoqing said impatiently: "I know, look at the way I'm dressed now, no one can recognize me except you and that idiot? I'll be careful, so just don't worry."
After saying that, she turned around and left.
"By the way, when are you and King Dai going to have a baby? I'm also planning to have a nephew." Xu Yingxu said.
When Xu Miaoqing heard this, her face instantly turned red and her steps moved a little faster. However, when she reached the door, she stopped and said, "Find me a sister-in-law first."
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After Zhu Gui had a simple meal, he began to analyze the various intelligence brought by Hu Shidao and the Chamber of Commerce and the Black Wolf Gang during this period.
He had no choice but to ask for help from King Yan, and he could imagine that with the current strength of King Yan's palace, it was likely that he would dominate this war and share most of his credit.
But compared to his own position as vassal king and his safety, a few achievements cannot be compared.
"Where would the Mongols most likely attack?"
Zhu Gui marked the locations of various Mongolian tribes on the map, among which Tian Khan's golden tent was the most conspicuous.
According to intelligence, although the advocate of this battle was Heimu Han, the leader was Tian Khan.
"Why don't I have anyone as fierce as Huo Qubing under my command?"
Zhu Gui counted the power he had available, and found that except for his uncle Xu Yingxu, there were basically only a few personal soldiers who could be used.
Moreover, it can only be used for one purpose, and it cannot reach the level of being able to stand alone.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up.
"Yes, a thousand-mile horse often exists but a bole does not always exist. I can't always expect a thousand-mile horse to appear on its own. I have to create opportunities for them."
As for how to create opportunities, Zhu Gui obviously already has an idea.
So he found Xu Yingxu, who was about to return to Blackwood City, and proposed the idea of holding an all-army competition with him.
"Your Majesty, a martial arts tournament? At a time like this?"
Xu Yingxu looked at Zhu Gui in surprise.
"Yes, you can select outstanding warriors from the army, and you can also find useful talents among the people. More importantly, of course, you can stimulate morale. General Xu, don't worry, all the expenses this time will be borne by the Prince's Palace."
Zhu Gui patted her chest and made a promise.
"This is not a matter of cost, but since the acting king has decided, I will cooperate with you. I just don't know when it will be held?"
Xu Yingxu thought about it for a while and agreed.
"In three days, it will be held in Blackwood City and Datong Mansion at the same time."
Zhu Gui said confidently.
"Isn't the prince worried about the Mongols attacking?"
Xu Yingxu asked.
"I'm afraid they won't come. I will prepare twenty red barbarian cannons in Blackwood City when the time comes. If I can use a Blackwood City to consume the Mongols' vitality, it will be worth it."
Zhu Gui said.
Xu Yingxu was also shocked when he heard "twenty red cannons".
Did the Daiwang possess some power that he didn't know about? You must know that even the Ministry of War cannot bring out so many cannons at once. As for the power, it cannot be compared with the Hongyi cannon in the hands of the Daiwang.
"Okay, then I'll go back and prepare. My sister-in-law, the princess will leave it to the king."
Xu Yingxu raised his hands and said.
Zhu Gui nodded.
As soon as Xu Yingxu was sent away, Xu Miaoqing, dressed in military uniform, came behind him with two of Zhu Gui's soldiers leading their horses.
"My brother is gone? Do you have any other ideas?"
Xu Miaoqing asked as she watched Xu Yingxu's figure disappear into the distance.
"All-Army Martial Arts Tournament."
Zhu Gui said.
"It's interesting. I want to participate too, but I have to go to Prince Yan's Mansion. When will it be held? I'll come back as soon as possible. Can I catch up?"
Xu Miaoqing's eyes lit up when she heard this.
Zhu Gui rolled his eyes. He didn't dare to imagine the scene of Xu Miaoqing dancing with swords and sticks with those rough men.
"It will be held in three days, so hurry up. By the way, bring all these and take care to protect yourself."
Zhu Gui tied a large bag of bullets to Xu Miaoqing's horse.
"Are you worried about me? Okay, I understand."
Xu Miaoqing smiled and got on her horse, turning back one step at a time and passing through the city gate.
Zhu Gui nodded to the two soldiers, and the expressions of the two soldiers suddenly became extremely serious.
Seeing the beautiful woman disappearing into the distance, Zhu Gui finally let out a sigh of relief, as if he had lost something.
After leaving the matter of Hujian City to two thousand households, he rode back to Datong Prefecture.
As soon as he returned to Prince Dai's Mansion, Zhu Gui found the housekeeper and asked him to issue an announcement that the Quanzhou Martial Arts Competition was to be held.
It is the same as the military competition, except that the civilian competition is larger in scale, and those with good results can have the opportunity to join the garrison of the garrison and the palace of the acting prince.
Of course, the advantage of this selection method is that once these people are willing to join the army, they no longer need to start as a soldier, but can directly obtain military positions.
As for joining the Prince's Palace, you will do so as a guard and retainer. You can also join the Prince's Guard in the future.
Datong Mansion, which was originally under the shadow of war and had a sergeant-like atmosphere, immediately became agitated because of this announcement from Prince Dai's Mansion.
This matter is being discussed in the streets and alleys, and many people feel that this is their chance to rise to prominence.
Zhu Gui was naturally happy to see this situation.
But at this time, the disaster relief censor Sun Shangqing, who made him very unhappy, came to visit again.
"It seems that the reminder I gave him last time was not enough."
Zhu Gui felt sad in his heart, but he still went to the side hall to meet the censor.