Volume 1: Painting Hall Spring Chapter 64: Conquering the Northwest Again
Xiao Che's situation was not so optimistic. Although he woke up in the middle of the night, he was still weak and weak. A group of doctors from the imperial hospital said in unison that the emperor needed to rest.
The queen strictly followed the doctor's advice and strictly did not allow the emperor to do anything except sleep and rest.
Under the influence of the drug, Xiao Zhe slept for a long time. In the past two days, he woke up twice. Once he comforted everyone and said that he was fine and told the prince not to rush back because of this; once he told Xiao Yizheng to tell Zhongshu Ling Yang Zhi
Make arrangements for the use of troops in the northwest.
Xiao Yizheng did not return to the palace for three days in a row. Qingxi sent someone to the palace to ask if he needed to go to the palace to attend to the illness. The reply he received was: His Highness said that the princess can stay in the palace. After hearing this, she frowned slightly and nodded.
nod.
After the morning meeting was suspended for three days, it finally restarted under the co-chairmanship of Xiao Yizheng and Yang Zhi.
Ministers, you came and I reported some people's livelihood and political issues to the superiors, but they were not too difficult to solve. In the end, the focus of the court discussion returned to the use of troops in the northwest.
Yang Zhi had previously discussed the matter with Xiao Yizheng in a comprehensive and detailed manner when he went to the palace to visit the patient, hoping that he could properly finalize the specific military plan as long as the emperor's health allowed.
The entire planning process for using troops in the northwest is complex and cumbersome, and the emperor's current situation is obviously not suitable for such efforts.
"Mr. Yang Ge, the imperial physician has repeatedly warned my father not to worry too much because of the severity of the disease. I also have a general understanding of the whole situation regarding the northwest. In my humble opinion, if our government sends troops, it will be advantageous, and the entire northwest will be affected.
The army can win without calling in other troops. If this is the case, can the specific arrangements be decided by Zhongshu Sheng and the Northwest Army?"
"His Highness has thought everything through. There is no need to bother His Majesty with the detailed arrangements. However, although the Northwest Army is dispatched to fight, the imperial court has to send a commander-in-chief to supervise the army. This candidate needs to be decided by His Majesty!"
Xiao Yizheng frowned and nodded in deep thought.
Yang Zhi continued: "Your Highness, this matter cannot be postponed any longer. It is already autumn, and the temperature in the northwest is still dropping. If it is delayed any longer, the climate conditions in the northwest may be unfavorable to our army's operations!"
"So, does Mr. Yang Ge have someone to choose?"
Yang Zhi said in a deep voice: "Originally, there are many people who can be sent to the court, but this time the situation is a bit special. We need to complete the combat plan before the heavy snow in the northwest blocks the road, but now it has been delayed, so I want the commander-in-chief to supervise the military supplies.
Only those with high positions and important positions can boost the morale of the entire army and advance the war quickly. Because of the flooding in the Luo River, the imperial court has sent many troops and generals to provide disaster relief. Currently, there are still several veteran generals commanding on the front line of disaster relief.
Soldier. Besides," he paused for a long time, looking very hesitant.
Xiao Yizheng saw that he seemed to have something to hide, so he said gently: "The elder Ge has something to say, but there is no harm in saying it. It is all for the sake of the country and does not involve selfishness."
Yang Zhi nodded and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, out of consideration for brotherhood, gave Prince Guang a light sentence. However, Prince Guang is still in Shangdu. If the senior generals in the army are transferred to the front line at this time, I am afraid that something will happen."
Yang Zhi said it very tactfully, but Xiao Yizheng understood it.
He knew that Uncle Jiu no longer had such ability and thoughts, but Yang Zhi's words had a deeper meaning. "I am always worried that if my father's illness worsens, the situation in Beijing may change."
Yang Zhi nodded slightly: "There are some things that His Highness can say, but I cannot."
Xiao Yizheng stood with his hands folded and said calmly: "Not to mention that my father will definitely get better, but the stability of our Dacheng should not depend solely on one person, even if that person is the king of a country."
Yang Zhi was stunned, his heart was shaken, and after a long while, he bowed deeply to Xiao Yizheng: "I am very grateful for your highness's words."
After Yang Zhi left, he looked at the flowing clouds on the horizon and made a decision.
Everyone was talking about the use of troops in the northwest. Yang Zhi concluded: "The Zhongshu Province has given instructions to Zeng Ji, the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Army, to prepare for war with all our strength and to send troops at any time."
Everyone thought that they would have to wait for the emperor for this order, so they said nothing more and prepared to go down to the court.
"Dear ministers," Xiao Yizheng's mellow voice sounded: "I would like to go to the northwest to command the military governor. Do you have any opinions?"
Xiao Yizheng's words were so powerful that no one was prepared.
Yang Zhi reacted the fastest, knowing that his words had an effect, and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "If His Highness is willing to go, he is really the most suitable candidate. Previously, His Highness's military talents in the Southwest Army were obvious to all the ministers.
Your Highness will surely achieve success immediately and exalt the prestige of our country."
Seeing that Zhongshu Ling took the lead in agreeing, and thinking that King Heng was indeed a good candidate. Since he proposed it himself, it was not easy to refute, everyone also seconded the proposal. There were a few people who had other ideas, and in such a person who seemed to be unanimous
It's hard to say anything in the atmosphere.
Ling Deyan was among them. Although he did not express his opinion, his brows were furrowed the most.
In the Hall of Nourishing Heart, Xiao Zhe was in good spirits and could sit on the bed for a while. When he heard Xiao Yizheng telling him this, he coughed again. "You are making your own decisions. Who allowed you to go to the northwest?"
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Xiao Yizheng hurriedly knelt down: "Father, the war in the northwest cannot be delayed any longer. In fact, no matter who the court sends, it will not affect the combat capability of the Northwest Army. What the Northwest Army needs is support and encouragement from the central government. In this case, there is no need to send
It is most appropriate for those senior generals who are in high positions to go and let me go."
"Then I don't need you!" Xiao Che was really angry.
Guo Rui was on the side to cheer him up and hurriedly consoled him: "Your Majesty, His Highness is also sharing your worries. Your behavior makes His Highness blame himself for betraying his filial piety!"
Xiao Yizheng bowed down and said, "Dad, Liulang doesn't mean to make you angry. You must take care of yourself."
Xiao Che's breathing gradually became calmer and he became silent.
"Dad, you often say that the country is the most important thing in your heart. Under the current situation, letting Liu Lang go is the most beneficial choice for the country."
Xiao Che moved his eyes, looked down at Xiao Yizheng who was kneeling there, and slowly raised his hand to wave to him. Xiao Yizheng knelt forward and held his father's hand.
"Rokuro, as a father, I can't let you go; but as an emperor, I should let you go." After saying that, he smiled helplessly and said: "That's all, it's hard to have both ends of the world."
The decree to appoint King Heng as the general manager of the Longyou Road march and set off to the northwest army to command the crusade against the Danda tribe was quickly issued.
When Qingxi heard the news, he blurted out: "Are you leaving again?"
She couldn't stay any longer, so she changed her clothes and entered the palace. When she saw Xiao Yizheng in the Yangxin Hall, she felt inexplicably sad: "You have lost weight again."
Xiao Yizheng smiled and motioned for her to go and greet the emperor first.
Xiao Che's spirits improved a bit. When he saw Qingxi, he still had the energy to tease her: "I'm going to separate you as a couple again. Don't blame me!"
Qingxi's face was slightly warm, and she said softly: "My father is in good health, and I, my wife, will not blame you."
"Hehehe." Although Xiao Che chuckled, he could tell that he was happy. He pointed at Xiao Yizheng and said: "Liu Lang, we will set off the day after tomorrow. Take your wife back to your home today. Spend good time with her tomorrow.
You don’t have to stand in front of me anymore.”
Xiao Yizheng still hesitated.
Xiao Che then urged: "Go quickly, go quickly!"
After leaving the palace, the carriage headed all the way to the palace.
"You..." Xiao Yizheng had just said one word. Then he heard Qingxi loudly order: "Go to Fahua Temple."
The coachman took orders and the carriage ran faster.
"Why go to Fahua Temple?" Xiao Yizheng asked confused.
"Last time I said I would go to Fahua Temple to pray for His Highness, but in fact I never went there in order to lure Prince Guang into taking the bait. I wonder if the Buddha would blame me? This time His Highness is going to the northwest, to the front line. He must go and offer incense to pray for peace.
"She said extremely solemnly.
Xiao Yizheng felt warm in his heart, but he smiled and said: "You don't usually chant sutras, but you are just holding on to the Buddha's feet temporarily. Will it work?"
"Your Highness!" Qingxi was angry.
Xiao Yizheng paused for a moment, held his tongue, and did not dare to speak all the way. When he entered the Fahua Temple, he followed the Qingxi River to offer incense and knelt down without saying a word.
When we left Fahua Temple, the sun had already set over the mountain, and the setting sun dyed half of the sky red.
He stopped and looked around, breathing in the unique fragrance of green grass in the forest, and felt extremely peaceful in his heart.
"Aheng, don't worry, there is no danger for me to go to the southwest."
Qingxi followed his gaze and said in a low voice: "I know."
The two of them were silent for a while, just looking at the beautiful scenery quietly.
It wasn't until the red on the horizon turned to blue and the wind in the forest brought a chill that the two of them got on the carriage and returned to the palace.
They all say that when you are on the road, you go slowly and return quickly. But Qingxi did not feel this way. She only felt that the road was bumpy and took a long time. Perhaps she had experienced nervousness on this road before, and she felt that she was also nervous at this moment.
It's not calm, to say that this telepathy thing is so fantasy.
The speeding carriage was jolted by something unknown, and the right front wheel fell off instantly. The carriage quickly tipped to the right due to the deviation of its center of gravity. The carriage driver shouted: "Your Highness, Princess, be careful" and he rolled to the ground.
In the carriage, Qingxi bumped into the carriage wall without any precautions, causing pain all over her body. Xiao Yizheng grabbed her with quick eyes and hands, trying his best to protect her in his arms.
The fast horses were still dragging the carriage forward.
Shaking left and right, the window buckle slipped, and the two were thrown out of the car.
On both sides of the road were gravel slopes in the mountains. The two of them rolled down the deep slope uncontrollably.
Qingxi was held tightly in Xiao Yizheng's arms. When she opened her eyes, she saw sharp branches left standing in front of her. Without thinking, she pushed Xiao Yizheng outwards with all her strength, and then wrapped her arms around herself.
Her face, she thought, just stab it, as long as she didn't scratch her face. Just when she felt the pain on the back of her hand, her whole body was protected by warmth again, and Xiao Yizheng's cold voice sounded in her ears:
"You are quite a hero!"
She hurriedly put down her arms and found that a thick tree root stopped their falling. She was overjoyed. She looked at Xiao Yizheng again and saw that his face was ashen. He hurriedly lowered his eyes, but all she could see was that there was a branch poking at his right arm.
It penetrated into the skin, and the bright red blood spread out.