Liu Jin was already numb to Zhu Houzhao's casual style of appointing officials and making wishes. After all, not long ago, in the carriage, the little emperor almost promised Xu Xun that he would be the Minister of the Ministry of War. Fortunately, something happened in front of him, which interrupted the situation.
When we arrived at the embroidery village, we discussed other matters, otherwise Zhu Houzhao would definitely have ordered someone to go to the cabinet to convey the order as soon as he returned to the palace.
Xu Xun really didn't see Liu Jin squinting at him at this moment. In fact, Zhu Houzhao's sudden leap of thinking shocked him completely. On the contrary, Xu Liang, who had been just sitting quietly and listening, was stunned.
When the topic suddenly turned to him, he stood up quickly after being stunned.
"Your Majesty, how could this happen?"
"Why can't you do it? Even if you are not proficient in bow and horse, the commander-in-chief does not want to go to the battlefield in person. I will send more troops to you and send you a few more generals who have experienced hundreds of battles. When the time comes, the Tatars
Beat it away, and the first prize in this military achievement will be yours!" The more Zhu Houzhao thought about his strategy, the more appropriate it became, and an expression of excitement appeared on his face for a moment, "At that time, let's see what else those whiny old guys have.
Talk about it!"
Seeing Xu Xun's expression, which was obviously struggling with how to remonstrate, Xu Liang pondered for a moment, and then said: "The emperor loves you so much, and I feel deeply for it. Although I am old, I am confident that I am still skilled in bow and horse. If the emperor were alone,
To be a brave general, I will use my age and brute strength to be as confident as others!"
After saying this, Xu Liang suddenly stretched out his hand to the bottom of the bluestone table, thrust his arms hard, and let out a loud shout. Immediately afterwards, he saw that the muscles in his arms suddenly bulged.
The entire extremely heavy bluestone countertop actually left the base and stayed firmly in his arms. Before the astonished Zhu Houzhao came to his senses, Xu Liang put down his hand, only to hear the bluestone banging loudly.
He returned to the pedestal. At this time, he took a few strong breaths to calm his mind, and then bowed deeply.
"It's just that it's very simple for the emperor to choose brave generals. When selecting from the army, you can choose a hundred out of ten thousand or one out of a hundred. There will always be someone who is outstanding in force. But how can it be easier said than done to find someone who is both brave and strategic and can really lead an army? At all times and in all countries, it is easier said than done.
, how many brave men died on the battlefield! I have been very strong since I was a child, and I am skillful with bows and horses. Although I am not as good as my youth now, I am convinced that I can still defeat most of the so-called warriors. But if I just do it so rashly
Going into battle, it is easy to kill one Tatar, it is also easy to kill ten, but if you want to kill hundreds or thousands, you will not be able to do it, because my army is extremely sparse! I ask the emperor to take back the order, because I know my own ability.
At most, I can only lead a partial general with 1,800 people. The army is not strong enough to fight, and I dare not make fun of the lives of the soldiers under my command."
Zhu Houzhao only knew that Xu Liang was kind-hearted, that he was a good cook, and that he was an excellent father. He even envied Xu Xun's luck for a time, but this was the first time he saw Xu Liang's appearance.
He didn't react to this skill at the first time. At this moment, he stared blankly at Xu Liang, who had been bowing and saluting. He finally came to his senses, stepped forward and helped the person up with both hands, but
Then he turned to look at Xu Xun.
"Xu Xun, you have a good father!" Putting down these words, he looked at Xu Liangdao again, "Bo Xing'an, I am a hero and a good man. What I said is true. You actually have such ability. I used to
I underestimated you! If there is a chance in the future, and I ask you to go on an expedition, will you dare to accept it?"
"Why don't you dare?"
"Okay, great!"
Zhu Houzhao came out full of anger today, but Xu Xun solved one of them without hesitation, and then he had such an unexpected gain. He only felt an unparalleled sense of relief, and the depression on his face disappeared without a trace, replaced by a mask that covered his face.
Can't help but be happy.
Looking at the weather, he originally wanted to stay at Xing'an Bo Mansion for dinner, but Liu Jin on the side immediately reminded him: "Your Majesty, when we came out today, we told the Queen Mother that we were going to Shouning Marquis Mansion.
"
"Ah, that's right!" Although he was a little less interested, Zhu Hou looked at Xu Liang and Xu Xun, hesitated for a moment and then said with a smile, "In this way, Shouning Hou is not an outsider, you guys go with me..."
"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Jianchang is coming today, and there are also female relatives here..."
Zhu Houzhao, who was interrupted again by Liu Jin, was slightly annoyed. It could be seen that the old eunuch was winking at him. He thought about it and finally reluctantly took back his intention. When Xu Liang and Xu Xun sent him out, he got into the car.
He motioned for Liu Jin to follow him. When another middle-aged eunuch sat in the coachman's seat and the curtain was lowered again, he said dissatisfiedly to Liu Jin: "What did you mean by winking at me just now?"
"Has the Emperor forgotten the matter that the Queen Mother mentioned to you?"
"What's the matter?" Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows inexplicably. Seeing Liu Jin make an obscure gesture, he suddenly realized: "Ah, I forgot that my mother said that I would betroth Sister Jingxuan to Xu Xun! Yes, yes, yes,
We really can't let them pass today. If Shouning Hou really brought it up, I would refuse him face to face, and my mother would be angry again... Sister Jingxuan has the best idea. Why not, let me go and tell her, she herself
Choose a man, and I will give him a hand in marriage!"
When Liu Jin heard this unbelievable idea, he could only recite Amitabha in his heart, but he had to praise Zhu Houzhao for his wonderful idea. When he thought about Xu Liang, who seemed to be a bad old man before, in fact, he had always been hiding his secrets.
, he couldn't help but clicked his tongue, and felt that the father and son, one brave and the other resourceful, were a perfect match.
Father and son are required to fight in battle. It seems that he should also find his relatives! After all, blood is thicker than water. People of this bloodline are more trustworthy after all...
Watching Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin leave, Xu Xun and Xu Liang from the second gate of Xing'an Bo Mansion pressed their chests and let out a long breath. Immediately afterwards, the father and son looked at each other and saw that they almost even had the same posture.
Everyone couldn't help laughing. Xu Xun naturally reached out to support Xu Liang's arm, and laughed softly: "You almost became the commander-in-chief with just one sentence. How does it feel, dad?--
"Boy Ju, you're actually making fun of me!" Xu Liang pretended to fight. Seeing Xu Xun smiling and not evading, he put down his hand and said, "I was almost scared to death at that time, but then I was almost impulsive.
Should come down.
Fortunately, I still know what kind of material I am. If I just agree like this, I will be unlucky if I lose the battle later. Not only will you be unlucky, but I will be the first to be unable to pass the test of those soldiers who died innocently. You and I have
I know that I am the one who rushes forward desperately. If I really want to be a general, I will have to wait for the next life!"
"But when I saw the way you lifted the table, I almost thought you would agree to it!" Xu Xun was stunned when he thought about that scene, so he laughed and said, "I really don't know that in addition to being proficient in bow and horse, you also have other skills.
I have never been able to hide such a skill."
"What kind of hiding is this? How did you think I got acquainted with that monk back then? Before he entered the West Factory, the two of us were hanging out together. We have the ability to steal chickens and molest dogs.
I'm not as good as him, but when it comes to moving millstones to block people's streets, get into fights and cause trouble, he's nowhere near as good as me. I practiced it when I was young, carrying a stone lock and holding a millstone, just to scare people. So, don't be okay, kid.
You support me like an old man, I am not even 70 or 80 years old!"
Xu Xun glared at Xu Liang, but had no intention of taking back his hand: "Isn't this my son's intention to be filial to you?"
On the carriage, Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin were discussing how to arrange a match for the eldest daughter of Shouning House. Xu Liang and Xu Xun, father and son of Xing'an House, still had time to joke with each other. However, the Ministry of War and the Cabinet were already busy, and they were also busy at the same time.
There were the distinguished generals from the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army and the eunuchs from the Imperial Horse Guards. Even Zhang Yong was so excited that he went to see Gao Feng to get the news. However, Gao Feng always only focused on matters around Zhu Houzhao and did not get involved in government affairs.
, but can’t explain why.
At this point, the Tatars have slapped the Ming Dynasty in the face. Now they are no longer considering whether the Ming Dynasty will change, but whether others will take advantage of the situation to invade. How many troops should be sent to reinforce the Xuanfu?
Who should wear the seal to lead the army is a debatable issue. Han Wen, the minister of household affairs, and others were also arguing over military pay, etc. Within two days, there was a huge quarrel between the DPRK and China.
In the evening of this day, in a quiet and narrow alley, two sedans were walking towards each other. Finally, when they were about to collide, the four strong men carrying the sedans on both sides lowered the sedans down at the same time, and then they continued quietly.
The ground retreated, and finally the shadow disappeared. At this time, the curtain of one of the small sedans was raised high.
"Eunuch Li."
"Master Jiao, why are you so anxious to find us?" Li Rong lowered his head impatiently and walked out of the sedan, saying with an ugly face, "Now is not the same as before. The emperor looks at us old guys.
It's all just superficial, if those brats sue us about meeting each other, our old face will be useless!"
"I also know Eunuch Li's difficulties." Jiao Fang was not annoyed at all. She still said with a smile, "I came today because I want to discuss something with Eunuch Li. Eunuch Li must have seen the current situation.
, Xu Xun is uniquely endowed and trusted by the emperor. It is no longer possible to pressure him to rise or to touch Eunuch Xiao. Today, it is the elders and ministers who cannot stand him. At this time,
, let’s give him a favor. We don’t want to write off the past, but we can always bring it over gradually. After all, to Eunuch Li now, Eunuch Xiao is far less of a threat than those father-in-laws from the East Palace, right? "
A few days ago, Wang Yue had nothing to do and he couldn't figure out the little emperor's thoughts. Li Rong was worried. When Jiao Fang said this, he couldn't help but moved slightly. He pondered for a long time before he said: "Then what do you think of the favor?"
?”
"Of course it is the favor that allows him to be stable in the court. What contribution can be greater than military merit? I have mentioned this matter to Mr. Li Ge. The Tatars never confront us head-on. The army
In the past, they had long since disappeared without a trace, and it doesn't often happen that you can get military honors just by wandering around."