Since the emperor approved the guarding of the mausoleum, Zhu Jinghong did not waste time. After ordering people to pack his luggage in the afternoon, he set off to the imperial mausoleum the next day.
He had only been back for three days, and he had to be away for a while, so he had a lot of complaints from the women in the palace.
Time flies so fast, half a month almost flies by.
During this period, the emperor himself finally made up his mind to launch a fierce offensive in the second half of the year and win a big victory to seize the opportunity for the decisive battle next year.
After making up his mind, Zhu Xianming began to make arrangements. The first step was to increase the ordnance, food and baggage.
Of course, these things are available at the front line, and they are still being sent in a steady stream, but if there is a big unplanned battle, these things must be added.
To achieve this, Zhu Xianming must discuss with the courtiers. After all, things still need to be done
Unfortunately, Zhu Xianming was very dissatisfied with the results of the first meeting, and most of the important ministers did not support it. His plan.
There are two main reasons. One is that the imperial court’s finances are really struggling, and the other is that the severe cold in the northwest in the second half of the year is not suitable for fighting a big war at all. If you insist on fighting, it will almost inevitably lead to a big defeat.
Zhu Xianming compared himself to Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. At this time, he really made the same mistake as the latter in his later years and insisted on fighting with the Galdan Rakshasa Kingdom in the second half of the year.
In response to the first question raised by the courtiers, Zhu Xianming planned to use internal funds to fill it. He still had more than 13 million silver in hand.
As for the second question, Zhu Xianming felt that as long as he sent his younger son, then any problem would not be a problem.
So after the discussion broke up, Zhu Xianming went to Kunning Palace and told the queen about the situation of the court discussion.
In the small Buddhist hall of Kunning Palace, after listening to her husband's story, Yang Qingyin asked calmly: "So what you mean is... you want me to tell Lao Shisan and let him now Come back from the imperial mausoleum...and then go to fight for you?"
"About this..."
Before the emperor finished speaking, he heard the queen say: "What do you want? Don't even think about it!"
"I promise you, sending him to the northwest this time is the last time!" Zhu Xianming quickly defended.
"I don't want to do it again!" Yang Qingyin said with a cold face.
As a mother, she certainly doesn’t want her son to go to war. She has had enough of the days of fear.
Zhu Xianming was not in a hurry, but moved to sit next to the queen and said, "This boy is restless. Could it be that he won't go if you don't want him to go?"
" There will definitely be a war in the northwest. If he doesn’t go now, he will go there next year. In addition to the northwest, there are also two places in the southwest and southeast. I’m afraid there will be a war in the future.”
“If I don’t come to help, Do you think you can stop him from running away?"
Of course Yang Qingyin knows very well how much Zhu Jinghong likes fighting. After all, he has committed suicide before.
Seeing his wife looking thoughtful, Zhu Xianming then said: "But if you and I are of the same mind,, is it not easy to keep him in the capital? "
"As long as you promise to help me this time, I will definitely stand by your side in the future! ”
I’m afraid no one in the world would have thought that such a major event as the northwest war would be discussed in such a childish way between emperors and empresses.
There is actually an information gap here, both Neither the emperor nor the empress knew that Zhu Jinghong no longer wanted to lead troops in battle.
At this moment, the empress felt very uncomfortable and said coldly: "So now... you are threatening me with this matter? "
"He has to go to the northwest, why don't you help me once... I will be with you from now on! "
"You are just an old bastard! "
Hearing this, Zhu Xianming was stunned for a moment, and then smiled.
"Hahaha... what the Queen said is absolutely true! "
Unexpectedly, the queen then said: "Okay, don't think that I don't understand your thoughts! "
"What do I have in mind? " Zhu Xianming showed curiosity. He really wanted to hear the Queen say it.
" Let me tell you, but I'm just afraid that Old Thirteen will know that you, the emperor, can't live without him! "
Zhu Xianming smiled slightly. He knew that he could not hide his thoughts from the queen.
Unexpectedly, the queen continued: "As for why he is not allowed to go in the future, don't say this. Use it to coax me. The Northwest has won the national war again, and the Ming Dynasty has no strong enemies to invade, so why does he need to lead the army? ”
“To say the least, even if a powerful enemy comes, you won’t let him go again! "
"Why? "Zhu Xianming was smiling.
He really couldn't laugh, because his thoughts were all told.
"Why? On the one hand, he was afraid that Old Thirteen would lose his big tail, and on the other hand, he was afraid that he would make a mistake! ”
The queen’s words revealed the fact that after the emperor weighed it, he also believed that after Zhu Jinghong led the troops to the northwest and won the victory, he had reached the limit of suppressing his younger son.
Change In other words, if Zhu Jinghong leads troops from the northwest, Zhu Xianming will not be absolutely sure that he can suppress him.
As for the second point of the queen's statement, the meaning is easier to understand. If Zhu Jinghong makes a mistake, the emperor will be lost. There will be no successor.
Based on these two points, this Northwest War will be Zhu Jinghong’s last chance to lead the army during Zhu Xianming’s lifetime.
“Qingyin, if not. You and I are married, and people like you are here... I can't sleep or eat well! "
Hearing the emperor's emotion, Yang Qingyin had no intention of thanking him for his "favour of not killing". Instead, she sneered and said, "Can't sleep well? In this life of being married to you...how many happy days have I lived? "
There is no doubt that Zhu Xianming was in the wrong, so he directly complained to the queen and ended the debate.
"So, can you help with this matter?
Sighing, Yang Qingyin said: "Whether we help or not, that's all. If you don't help...you will still find a way to achieve your goal!" "
"Thank you! ”
Even if the matter was settled, Yang Qingyin knocked on the wooden fish a few times and suddenly asked: "You said southwest just now, what happened in the southwest?"
"Nanyue and Dacheng are quarreling again!"
Both of them were vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, but they had been jumping between rebellions and surrenders for a long time. The two capitals of Annan and Yunnan were always in a state of war readiness.
"This time there is a bit of a fuss. I guess Britain and France are supporting it!"
Britain and France occupy the Indian region, and it is easy to support South Vietnam and Ayutthaya.
After talking about these major events, as if to liven up the atmosphere, Zhu Xianming continued: "There is another thing. There are still people in the valleys of Hunan who rebelled and proclaimed themselves emperor!"
"Is there such a thing?" The queen was surprised.
Although the Ming Dynasty is currently at war on all sides, it is still at its peak. Rebellion and proclaiming emperor at this time is simply courting death, so the Queen's surprise is normal.
“How many prefectures and counties have they occupied?”
“Half a month ago, Beizhen Fusi reported that they occupied three villages!”
Heard Yang Qingyin was immediately dumbfounded by these words. At this moment, she thought the emperor was joking.
This was a trivial matter after all. Zhu Xianming brought it up to relieve his boredom. After the queen asked a few more questions out of curiosity, the two of them changed the subject and talked about other things.
In the afternoon of the same day, the queen revealed that she was feeling unwell. After the prince came to visit, the queen issued an order for Zhu Jinghong to return to Beijing.
A seriously ill mother wants to see her son. This is the most reasonable thing in the world, and no one can blame Zhu Jinghong.
When the sun was about to set, Zhu Jinghong received the imperial edict, and he knew that his trip to guard the mausoleum was over.
So he immediately set off back to Beijing, and only rushed back to the palace when it was almost dark.
Now that the palace door has been locked, it is not appropriate to go into the palace for a visit, so Zhu Jinghong chose to go the next day.
As soon as he returned to Beijing, the whole family had to come to greet him, and it took a while to get over it.
When Zhu Jinghong entered the inner palace, he noticed that there was a female Taoist wearing a crown in the house. Although he couldn't see her face clearly with her face covered, he easily recognized it as welcoming the spring.
Yes, this is indeed Yingchun. After being packaged by Baochai, she has transformed into a female Taoist priest and was invited to Prince Xiang's Mansion to pray for the children.
After asking Baochai, Zhu Jinghong learned these things, and the stone in his heart finally fell.
In this way, Yingchun had a temporary explanation, and he felt much better.
When he looked up again, he found that Yingchun was no longer in the hall. It was obvious that this girl was still afraid of society, even though she was covering her face.
At this time, Baoqin, who was talking to Yinglian, came into Zhu Jinghong's eyes, making him unable to help but take a few more glances.
When Baochai thought that Zhu Jinghong turned around to ask Baoqin, the latter said: "Princess...why don't you invite Lin Yatou here?"
Baochai laughed when he heard this, and then said: "I thought you had forgotten her, butIt’s hard for you to say it now! ”
“You sisters have a deep love, so it’s time to get together! "Zhu Jinghong reminded.
"No matter how deep our friendship is, how can she have such a deep friendship with the prince? Baochai joked.
Looking at the women chatting and laughing in front of him, Zhu Jinghong picked up the teacup and said calmly: "If the princess doesn't understand what it means to be a husband, I also know a little bit about fists!" ”
“Your Majesty, please forgive me, I will never dare to do it again!” "
After begging for mercy, Baochai said again: "This is also the prince's fault. If you want it, just say it. If you don't tell me, how will I know that you want someone else to come to your house?" "
As soon as Baochai finished speaking, Zhu Jinghong slapped her on the butt, which made her scream "Ah" on the spot.
Everyone at the scene looked sideways, which made Baochai Chai was extremely embarrassed.
“It seemed like something was floating outside just now! "
In order to divert everyone's attention, Baochai could only make up lies, causing everyone to turn their heads and look outside the house. Only Zhu Jinghong smiled.
"Sister, there is no one outside. Something! "Baoqin looked back and said after observing.
"There can't be a ghost! "Zhen Qin's voice was trembling. She was a typical strong-willed girl.
At this time, Qiqige said with ill intentions: "There must be a ghost. You have to be careful under the bed at night!" "
Almost visible to the naked eye, Zhen Qin's face turned pale, so she unconsciously grabbed Yinglian's sleeves.
"Sister Yinglian, don't worry...I Stay with you! "Zhen Qin's voice became more and more trembling.
She lives in the same courtyard as Yinglian, so she said she would accompany the latter, but judging from her current performance, it should be Yinglian who protects her. Yes.
At this time, Nuo Min took the last shot: "Maybe it was on the beam, and as soon as he opened his eyes... he appeared in front of people! ”
Only Nuo Min and Qiqige, who have been able to ride horses, shoot arrows and kill people since they were young, are not afraid of ghosts and the like.
Zhen Qin turned pale with fright. , At this moment, he lowered his head and did not dare to look around, and he was not even interested in his favorite quarrel.
Although the three people present, Keqing, Yinglian, and Baoqin, were not as scared as Zhen Qin, they were still in their hearts. It’s almost like pressing a stone.
“I was just dazzled, don’t talk about these country nonsense, this is the palace... not some low-life place! ”
At this time, Baochai’s tone was serious, and he was directed at Qi Qigenuomin and Qi Qigenomin, causing the latter to quickly bow his head and confess.
As for Zhu Jinghong, he was there the whole time. They watched the excitement and found it quite fun.
Everyone chatted for a while, and then everyone left after having dinner together.
After half a month, Zhu Jinghong left. He just came back, so he was naturally going to be with Baochai tonight, and the others naturally left in a sensible manner.
After washing, Zhu Jinghong was not as anxious as the first time, but was thinking about the current situation. /p>
At this time, the maids in the room had all left the room, and Baochai kissed her in her pajamas.After pouring a glass of water and handing it to Zhu Jinghong, he said: "Just when something happened in the court, the queen fell ill... What a coincidence!"
Although Zhu Jinghong was in the imperial mausoleum, there was nothing about the court. He also had almost complete control over the major events that happened.
He understood the meaning of Baochai's words, but at the moment he had no intention of answering.
"I think what the old man means is that he wants you to lead the army!"
Sitting next to Zhu Jinghong, Baochai turned his head and shook his hair, and then continued. : "It is not an exaggeration to say that the situation in the northwest is a puddle of mud. No one in the capital is willing to take over, and no one is sure of victory!"
She usually interacts with the ladies of the noble family. There are many, so we can understand
Now in the northwest, the governor Shi Guangzhu and the deputy governor Liu Fang have reached the level of governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, which is the pinnacle of actual military attachés. Normally speaking, Just go through the qualifications and continue to advance.
But after going to the northwest, these two brothers were constantly ordered and fined by the emperor, not to mention promoted. From the beginning to the end, they have aged much faster due to the hardship.
In fact, not only the two of them, but also the generals commanding troops in the northwest are all bent on getting rid of the quagmire in the northwest. Unfortunately, the emperor does not allow them and they can only continue to endure.
"After choosing, the old man can only use you. It shows that he can't live without you!"
Zhu Jinghong agreed with Baochai's analysis and saw him turn his head. Calmly said: "It's not that the old man can't live without me, it's that the Ming Dynasty can't live without your man!"
"Yes, yes...of course the court cannot live without the prince, the two capitals and twenty-three provinces of the Ming Dynasty can't live without you!" , It’s all on your shoulders!”
Two capitals and twenty-three provinces are all on my shoulders. I’m a weightlifting champion? Zhu Jinghong had random thoughts in his mind.
Unexpectedly, Baochai then said: "So I have sinned a lot!"
"How do you say this?" Zhu Jinghong asked curiously.
"I have never brought Sister Lin over. If the prince becomes lovesick and makes me, the pillar of the Ming Dynasty, fall down, won't I die forever?"
A treasure in hand? Chai hugged him, Zhu Jinghong pressed forward directly, and then said: "You are getting more and more outrageous now, don't think I can teach you a lesson!"
"Oh..."
A cry "Ouch", I moaned throughout the whole process, this kind of meaning is beyond words.
After the incident, Zhu Jinghong held Baochai in one hand and played with it up and down in the quilt with the other hand.
"You said before that you don't plan to go again... Now that things have come up, how do you deal with it?"
Looking at the decoration on the top of the bed, Zhu Jinghong said slowly: "Take a step and take a look. Take one step, push it if you can..."
"The old man may not be able to do things that the courtiers are opposed to, so don't worry too much for the time being!"
"There is really no way to avoid it! "How do you treat your illness?" Baochai asked.
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong hit Baochai a few more times. When the latter reached out to hold him, he said: "Look at me like this., like someone who is going to be sick? ”
“What’s more, the old man pretending to be sick will believe it? If he thinks that I have ulterior motives, then the gain outweighs the loss! ”
“That’s the truth! "Baochai nodded in agreement.
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Jinghong pressed on her again, causing Baochai to exclaim again.
"You say I'm sick, look at me. I won’t teach you any more lessons! ”
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