Xu Xun saw Zhu Houzhao's annoyed look in his eyes, and he couldn't help laughing for a moment.
When I first met Zhu Houzhao on the road, Zhu Houzhao was like a carefree noble prince, not like the emperor's prince at all; now several years have passed, Zhu Houzhao still has the temper to talk about anything, and is not like the emperor at all.
Following such a young emperor, he has never been able to have the fear and fear of accompanying the emperor like a tiger. Especially at this moment, facing a little emperor sitting there blaming himself, it made him feel a little...
Inexplicably moved.
"Your Majesty, this kind of thing is an emergency. Let alone you, even if I see such a joint memorial and hear such a heart-wrenching confession, even if I don't believe it completely, I will believe it at least six or seven points.
"Speaking of this, Xu Xun smiled nonchalantly and said, "So, thanks to Zhang Zong saying that the three of them are smart, this news came quickly, otherwise I am afraid that this door will really be broken down. However, Renhe Da
After all, the eldest princess is the emperor's biological aunt, and she has such a son on her knees. It is reasonable for her to come to ask for an explanation. However, Duke Dingguo and Marquis Shouning did not come, which shows that they still have great trust in me.
"
Zhu Houzhao didn't know that his uncle was in Shouninghou Mansion, so he restrained himself from coming to ask for an explanation. He immediately said with joy and annoyance: "So, look at it, I haven't seen it before."
My eldest uncle, it seems now that he is more discerning than me. Yes, he and I are a family after all! And Duke Dingguo... Well, I thought he was just the shadow of my ancestors in the past, but in the future it seems
You can give him an extra burden."
Xu Xun didn't expect that one sentence would bring Zhang Heling and Xu Guangzuo such benefits. He secretly thought that it would be easy for the two of them to be ecstatic if they were here. However, when things got to this point, he naturally would not just think about giving others what they wanted.
Benefits immediately gave orders, and after a while, a sergeant strode into the room. Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was a little surprised, he pursed his lips at the man, and the man immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
"Fang Liang, the avant-garde flag general of the Imperial Army, meets the Emperor."
"Get up and speak, don't kneel down. I look down and see that you have a headache." At this time, Zhu Houzhao behaved very casually at Xu Xun's house. He put one hand on the armrest to support his head. He looked at Fang Liang curiously for a moment, and suddenly his eyes flickered.
Liang said, "Could it be that you were sent back by Zhang Zong who said the three of them were attacking Baoding Prefecture?"
"Yes, I experienced the night battle that night!"
Fang Liang stood up as he was told, but didn't dare to look up. He said these words respectfully and heard the little emperor urging him to tell the details. He was specially singled out by Zhang Zongshuo. He has always been the most eloquent among the avant-garde of the government army.
He talked about the details of these days vividly. But he was very good at selling things. Even Zhang Zong said that Xu Yanche and Qi Jiliang were pretending to have fun in the fragrant garden of Baoding Prefecture, but in fact they were waiting for an opportunity to study the terrain to paralyze the enemy and other preparations in advance.
He introduced it in detail first, and then gradually talked about the departure and the drama he stayed in the camp after setting up camp. Just when he was talking about the two women, Zhu Houzhao suddenly stopped with a drink, and then he seemed to have something to say.
He looked at Xu Xun thoughtfully.
"There is actually a woman among these Jinyi guards...?"
"Your Majesty, this is just a matter of affiliation. There will not be such a person on the official roster, but the salary will be paid by Jin Yiwei. It should be clear to the subordinates. You have to go back and ask Li Yifeng. I am not a member of Jin Yiwei.
I really don't know." It was also the first time that Xu Xun knew that Jin Yiwei's hidden line actually had such a configuration. After being shocked, he had to take it lightly. After that Fang Liang told Zhu Houzhao about Jiang Bin and others' ambush to clean up the mess.
He could not help but frown gradually at the casualties suffered by the government's vanguard...
Compared with those bandits who have been working as thieves and thieves in the mountains and forests without capital, these avant-garde soldiers of the government, even though they have been rigorously trained and have sophisticated weapons, have never seen blood after all - it's no wonder, the real
The ones who have seen blood are the group of people Liu Liu and Liu Qi brought out to turn into bandits! A little experience in this kind of ambush battle is better than those who mess up in a real big fight!
Zhu Houzhao only frowned slightly at the casualties that occurred in the night battle. As an emperor, he faced all kinds of numbers every day, and he had long been accustomed to these. If he had not been the vanguard of the imperial army to watch the drills himself,
Many people were even familiar faces, and he would not even be shaken at all. At this moment, after pondering slightly, he just nodded and said: "The dead and injured will be heavily compensated. Zhang Zong said that Xu Yanche, Qi Jiliang and the three of them
They should be rewarded for their merits. But now that the banditry has not been eliminated, I will not reward them for this merit for the time being. When you go back and tell them, say that I am waiting for the day when I personally hold a celebration banquet for them!"
Now that the emperor said this, Fang Liang felt his blood boiling. He was so excited that he knelt down and prostrated: "I must go back and tell the generals immediately, and I must use the emperor's words to inspire the three armies!"
When Fang Liang stood up and quietly exited, Xu Xun saw Zhu Houzhao's face full of yearning. He didn't know that this little emperor has always wanted to travel all over the country since then. However, not to mention that it is impossible for him to support it now and in the future.
It depends on the general environment to support it. At this moment, he had to cough dryly to interrupt Zhu Houzhao's thoughts.
"How are you preparing for the emperor's wedding?"
When he talked about his marriage, Zhu Houzhao did not show a happy expression as Xu Xun imagined, but suddenly turned bitter. He even clenched the armrest angrily, and after a long while he said angrily: "It's me
Getting married, but it turned out that none of the complicated rituals could be omitted. Those old ministers really looked as if they were getting married! Before you came back from Shaanxi, Qiniang left the palace. I want to see you.
She can't do anything."
Having said this, he was so angry that he suddenly glanced at Xu Xun: "I believe you will not forget. I said that I will let you confer the title of queen on the festival. Na Cai Na Jin Na Zong Fa Zong Fa is welcome. I originally just wanted to send
You are the only one, but every process has to be done by a master and a deputy, so I would like to send you the last book to please the queen... In short, I have allowed you to recharge your batteries before, and now it is time for you to put it to use.
I have already reported the matter to the empress dowagers of the two palaces...Well, let’s just use Ding Guogong as the envoy. If he is right with you, others will be speechless even if they want to object!"
There are a lot of red tape when getting married as a Pinguan. Xu Xun remembered that when he married Shen Yue, he gritted his teeth and endured many rules. Now that he saw that the little emperor was more tormented than himself, he naturally felt a sense of
A feeling of relieving his anger. However, the young emperor decided so easily on the chief and deputy ministers of the wedding. He couldn't help but feel annoyed, and then he said helplessly: "Since the emperor said so, how dare I refuse to obey the edict? Isn't it just that I'm afraid of what might happen?
There is something going on outside, and I want to..."
"You're such a cuckold!" Zhu Houzhao immediately interrupted Xu Xun's words, and then snorted coldly: "In short, you are not a firefighter. Even if the sky falls apart somewhere, you have to wait until after my wedding! I will go there tomorrow.
Once this matter is settled, you can go to Chaotian Palace to practice etiquette later!"
My dear ancestor, the emperor's wedding is not just a matter for me as a deputy envoy. Later, all the civil and military ministers gathered in Chaotian Palace. It will take two days just to practice. Even you yourself have to practice alone in the palace!
Although he secretly slandered, Xu Xun would not say it in front of Zhu Houzhao. At this moment, he could only agree with a dry smile. After talking with the emperor for a while, he saw that Liu Jin did not follow him, which was rare.
I couldn't help but wonder secretly, but at this moment, Jin Liu's familiar voice came from outside the door again...
"Your Majesty, Young Master, and the eldest princess Renhe learned that the Emperor was here and asked outside to ask if the Emperor could take the time to give Marquis Pingbei to her for a while. She wanted to apologize in person?"
Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao was immediately happy. He glanced sideways at Xu Xun, then stood up magnanimously and said: "Okay, I will give you to my aunt! My aunt should give you a good apology. If it weren't for you, Qi Jiliang
That kid may have been led astray, and how could he be as promising as he is now? Besides, I, the emperor, have personally come to apologize to you, so it’s only right that she come to accompany you.”
"Don't tell outsiders what your emperor said. Even today, I don't know how many people are happily writing notes to impeach the ministers. If the emperor's words were spread, I'm afraid it would be even more explosive.
"Until just now, Xu Xun had never said a word to Liu Jin, but at this moment he said with a smile, "If you have a good idea, everyone will push you away. Even old friends may not be able to trust Wei Chen, let alone others?"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, his face suddenly turned gloomy, and then he sneered and said: "Come on, I will go to the Secretary of Ceremonies first, and then to the Wenyuan Pavilion! Even the censor is not allowed to follow what others have said, but I want to see who is there.
Can’t wait to follow others’ opinions!”
Xu Xun didn't turn around until he personally sent Zhu Houzhao out of the gate. When he learned that Ren and the eldest princess were in the main room in the backyard, he naturally rushed over in casual clothes. As soon as he arrived at the main room, he heard a ding coming from inside.
There was a clanging sound of rattles. However, he waved his hand to stop the little girl in the corridor who was about to open the curtain to announce. He just walked forward and gently opened the door curtain. However, he found that there was no one in front of him, so he immediately stepped quietly
Passed the threshold.
"Mrs. Pingbei Hou, you are so lucky to have given birth to a daughter. Everyone in the world wants to have a son to inherit the family business, but they don't know how much worry they have to worry about raising a son. For example, the boy in my family used to hold
I'm worried about having unrealistic ambitions and making friends with all kinds of people; I'm worried about being in the avant-garde of the army and training every day to death; I'm worried about doing things that I don't understand all day long, sometimes at great risk
I am worried about the risk; now that the emperor trusts him to go out to suppress bandits with his troops and horses, he talks about the glory and fame that will come from a successful victory, but I am still worried! At most, girls are afraid that they will marry the wrong man in the future, or at worst, they will find one.
The only son whose parents have died, she is holding on to his future, fearing that he will not be good to her, how can he be like a son!"
After hearing this, Xu Xun finally couldn't help but laugh. When he heard his laughter, the door curtain of the east room opened in a moment. Shen Yue, who poked her head out, saw him and immediately gave him a sideways look. , and then turned to let him in.
Seeing that Ren and the eldest princess had stood up from the soft couch, but their faces were full of embarrassment. He hesitated for a moment before coming forward to salute him, and then he said that I was reckless, and he quickly winked at Shen Yue.
"It's absolutely unacceptable. The eldest princess doesn't have to do this."
Xu Xun stepped back sideways and returned the gift with his hands. When Shen Yue helped Ren and the eldest princess sit down, he smiled sincerely and said: "The eldest princess also came to me to inquire because she was worried about her son. Before that, Even if there is anything, it is only human nature, and it is said to be an apology. If I were the eldest princess, maybe my first reaction would be the same."
"I feel relieved if Marquis Pingbei can sympathize with my motherly heart."
Hearing the eldest princess Renhe said such words, Xu Xun just said with a smile: "I am also a father myself, how can I not be considerate? However, the eldest princess said before that having a daughter is better than having a son, then But it’s not necessarily true. The world treats women more harshly than men. Forgive me for saying something rude. The eldest princess is a golden branch. There are few women in the world who are more noble than you. But the people around you can really control them. no?"….
Princess Ren and the eldest princess were stunned for a moment, and then a bitter expression appeared on their faces. But Xu Xun seemed not to notice Shen Yue winking at him, and gently relaxed his arms and held the little Xu Ning in his hands. , he then said: "Even if he is an only son whose parents have died, even if the in-law family can control his future, this kind of marriage is obviously unfair at first sight, and there is no guarantee that there will be no changes in the future. This girl of mine plans to be her Mother's arms taught me that if she can keep the big Xu family in order, she will not be afraid of marrying anywhere in the future."
These days, instead of relying on parents like them to hold people in their hands, it is better to hope that their daughters will develop good skills from an early age!
Seeing Xu Xun say that, he smiled and kissed his daughter on the cheek. Renhe and the eldest princess understood after being stunned. However, before, she had just said that the child was complaining, so naturally she would not refute Xu Xun at this time. After smiling unnaturally, she asked with concern about the exact situation of the previous battle. When Xu Xun relayed to her exactly what Fang Liang had previously reported to Zhu Houzhao, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. He said hesitantly: "Those thieves actually distributed the proclamation throughout Baoding City, which shows that they are very serious. Although Aliang and the others said they have won the victory, what if the thieves take revenge or take any other actions? Is there still danger?"
"Princess Princess, don't worry, we are just waiting for them to lose their temper and take the initiative to attack." Xu Xun bowed and said with a smile, "Besides, I have told the three of them a long time ago that I would rather treat it as a training exercise than act rashly. As long as they rely on Baoding Prefecture and do not attack easily, there will never be any danger. As for actions such as assassination... please note that the guards I sent to them are not vegetarians!"
After sending Ren and the eldest princess out of the house, before Shouning Hou Zhang Heling and Dingguo Duke Xu Guangzuo arrived, Xu Xun went back to the study and wrote a letter thoughtfully, then called him into the room and handed the letter over. Gave it to him. About half an hour later, a letter with unremarkable content appeared on Huitong's desk in Xichang. He used the ruler specially designed for reading secret letters and put it up, and Huitong could see it clearly. Those few words.