On February 2nd, the dragon raised its head, and it was the Spring Farming Festival again. The court held a grand spring festival as usual, praying for good weather, good harvests, and peace and prosperity of the country. However, this year's spring festival is very different from previous years, because the Temple of Heaven, Earth, Sun and Moon, located in the four suburbs of the capital, have been completed, and the sacrifices to heaven, earth, sun and moon according to the four seasons have begun.

This idea was originally proposed by Yan Song, but the first traitor in Ming Dynasty had not had time to "glow and heat up" before he could stop. Therefore, Xia Yan, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Hanlin Grand Secretary, was honored to preside over the spring festival ceremony of the first year after the reform, and Xu Jin also participated.

Xu Jin always believed that this grand sacrificial ceremony was a real waste of money and money. However, it is now a feudal society. People respect the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth. The emperor calls himself the emperor. Even the imperial power is granted by heaven. Sacrifices naturally become the top priority of the country. Xu Jin, a time traveler, could only follow the customs.

Of course, this grand sacrificial ritual is not useless. At least it has enhanced national cohesion and national pride. Chinese civilization has been going on for thousands of years, and worshiping heaven, earth, ghosts and gods has become a part of Chinese. Until today in the 21st century, Chinese people will worship heaven, earth, ghosts and gods during festivals. This habit will continue to be passed on.

After the Spring Plowing Festival, there was a continuous spring rain in the capital. The cold wind mixed with raindrops floated and continued for several days. This made the young masters and ladies of wealthy families who were planning to go out for outings and outings very distressed, but the farmers were smiling happily. As the saying goes, spring rain is as precious as oil, and spring rain lasts for days is a gift to the crops in the ground. The plan for the year lies in spring. When planting in spring, the harvest is expected this year.

This spring rain fell for six days, and it really turned green the willow trees and woke the frogs up. These croaking frogs seemed to have penetrated into the heart of Duke Jingda, which was so upset, because according to the original plan, the tenth day of the generals on February 10th is the day to send troops, and this spring rain like a chicken peeing continued, and the muddy roads would inevitably hinder the marching!

Fortunately, on the eighth day of the second month, the annoying spring rain finally stopped. The sun was shining and the wind was fine for two consecutive days, and the weather was beautiful!

On the tenth day of the 10th day of the second month of the Jiajing year, in front of Desheng Gate in the north of the capital, there were 100,000 flags, cold light and iron armor, swords and guns, and murderous auras were steeping in the sky. The 50,000 troops in the Beijing camp were ready to go, and with the strong men from all walks of life, the total number of people exceeded 150,000, which was: chariots, horses, and pedestrians, bows and arrows were all on their waists.

Two large flags were erected on the temporary high platform, one was the "Ming" with a red background and yellow edges, and the other was the "Xu" with a black background and red edges. The two large flags were flying high and majestic.

Emperor Jiajing Zhu Hougui stood on the platform with a golden armor, pressing his hands on the hilt of the sword, looking extremely cool. Xu Jin was also covered in armor and hung a long sword on his waist. The red tassels on his helmet were blown up by the chilly spring breeze.

After Hanlin scholar Xia Yan read out the manifesto to attack Altan in a stern manner, Jiajing drew out his sword and shouted: "Sacrifice to the flag!"

A group of soldiers and generals blew on one knee and shouted at Wansheng, which was so shocked that the earth shook and the sky and the earth were dazzled. Looking at the majestic army below, Jiajing's handsome face turned red, as if drunk. For more than a year, he even dreamed about the shame of abducting the Northern Expedition. Today, it finally became popular. He had an almost blind trust in Xu Jin, as if as long as Xu Jin took action, victory was already booked.

It is no wonder that when Jiajing was a ten-year-old child, he met Xu Jin. He watched him pass the imperial examination with his own eyes, and watched him fight bandits and King Ning, and after becoming emperor, he watched him suppress mine thieves, destroy Japanese pirates, and fat people, and he occupied the South China Sea, attacked the East China Sea, and retreated to Altan. Almost everything would be done.

It can be said that Jiajing’s trust in Xu Jin was established since childhood, and it was deeply rooted and ingrained!

After the flag sacrifice, Jiajing handed over a Shangfang sword to Xu Jin and said solemnly: "As the saying goes, the general is outside, and the king will not accept it. This time, the troops to attack Altan is in a northern expedition, and the road is difficult. I specially gave Xu Qing a Shangfang sword, allowing you to take action first and then report it. Do everything cheaply. I only hope that Xu Qing's flag will win and the horse will be successful. By the way, I must bring Altan's head back to see me."

Xu Jin knelt down on one knee, raised his hands high, solemnly took Shangfang's sword, and shouted: "Thank you, the emperor, I will not let my emperor down!"

After Xu Jin finished speaking, he stood up and raised Shangfang's sword in one fell swoop. The soldiers of the three armies knelt on the ground, shouting in unison: "Long live my emperor, long live my life!"

"Send troops!!" Xu Jin's angrily cried and shouted, and the generals roared in unison: "Wansheng! Wansheng! Wansheng!"

Boom boom boom boom...

After three cannons, amid the majestic drum beats, the army immediately drove away and marched north along the official road, with the target - Gubeikou!

Xu Jin was about to get on the horse, but Jiajing, the boy, called him aside mysteriously. Xu Jin asked in confusion: "Does the emperor have a secret order?"

Jiajing glanced left and right and found that the guards and ministers who were accompanying him were all in the distance, so he quickly stuffed a red thing into Xu Jin's hand, and told him like a thief: "Put it away quickly and hide it with your body, don't throw it away."

Xu Jin was a little confused and pinched the thing secretly. It seemed to be a small small cloth bag with three corners of silk texture. He couldn't help but whisper: "Master, is this?"

Jiajing smiled and said, "It's a good thing anyway, but I can't see it now. Hurry up and hide it with my body."

Xu Jin was full of suspicion, but he still held back his curiosity and hid the thing. When Zhu Houcan saw this, he waved his hand with satisfaction and said, "Let's go!"

In the distance, a group of ministers watched the small movements between Jiajing and Xu Jin and the king and ministers, and were both curious and jealous. As expected, Duke Jingguo Xu Jin was deeply favored by the emperor. He was in the heart of the emperor and was incomparable to others.

Xu Jin bowed to Jiajing, then turned around and walked to the front of the formation. The soldiers were holding mounts waiting for him. One of the soldiers was particularly tall, with bronze skin all over his body like a bronze man. There was a shocking saberiot hanging on the victory hook, which was like a door panel, weighing 50 or 60 pounds, which was particularly eye-catching. It was his father-in-law Xie Qing.

Speaking of this time, when he sent troops to the Northern Expedition, his father-in-law Xie Qing had nothing to say. He actually went out to serve as a guard for Xu Jin. Even his brother-in-law Xie Yidao was pulled into battle by him. The two top masters are safe!

Xu Jin's mount, Pi Wuyun Gaixue, had already given to Xue Bingxin, but it was not difficult to find a good horse in the huge Ming Dynasty. As long as you say to Jiajing, the kid immediately asked the Imperial Horse Supervisor to get Xu Jin a horse named Yueguang. It is said that it has the bloodline of the famous Dayuan horse - a sweat-blooded BMW.

Xu Jin didn't know whether it was true or not. Anyway, the horse's fur was pure white and lustered, and there was no miscellaneous hair. It was like a beam of light when running. It was appropriate to name it Moonlight.

"See the General!" The soldiers bowed and bowed when they saw Xu Jin.

Xu Jin nodded and looked at the two nearby, which were Yisana and Chilu Buhua.

Everything is legitimate, and the Ming Dynasty is the kingly army of justice. It is natural for a reason to send troops to Tatars. There are two reasons for sending troops to attack Altan this time. One is that Altan invaded the Ming Dynasty last year and surrounded the capital of Daming. The Ming Dynasty sent troops this time to fight against the enemy. The other is that Altan killed the Tatar Khan Dalaisun and planned to usurp the throne, which violated human ethics. The Ming Dynasty wanted to practice the way for heaven and presided over justice for the siblings.

If the first reason is to inspire the people to share the same hatred of the enemy, then the second reason is to win the hearts of the Tatars. After all, Mentu is the orthodox heir of the Tatar Khan. Altan killed his cousin and robbed the Khan throne. After all, it is not justified. Now the Ming army has occupied the moral commanding heights under the banner of avenging Dalaison and leading the way for Mentu. At the same time, it can win over some of the old subordinates loyal to Dalaison. Even if they cannot win over, it will be better to weaken the Tatars' resistance.

Since it is under the banner of making a name for the gangtu, you have to bring someone with you who is familiar with it, otherwise how can you win the trust of the Tatars? The gangtu is too young and is not suitable for joining the army, so Xu Jin brought his sister Isana and Chilu Buhua, and the gangtu stayed in the capital, called protection, but in fact it was hostage.

As long as we firmly control the small door picture, it is unexpected that Yisana and Chilu are not playing tricks.

"I've seen Duke Jingguo!" Chilu Buhua gave Xu Jin a chest caress, but Yisana stood next to the horse with the reins indifferent, with a tense face as if hostile.

Xu Jin didn't care. It was just an angry girl. Why should she have the same knowledge as her? Xu Jin nodded at Chilu Buhua, then stepped on the horse and flew on the horse. The moonlight's front hooves kicked the ground, making a loud and thick horse neigh, and the sound was like a cracked stone through a golden crack.

"What a good horse!" Xie Qing couldn't help but praise.

Isana curled her lips and said, "Horse is indeed a good horse, but she is also a brilliant target on the battlefield!"

"Shut up, that Hu girl is so rude. Will she speak human language?" Zhao Datou shouted sternly.

Zhao Datou is a guy with a big head and a tall forehead. His pair of pig waist eyes are already fierce. At this time, he stared at the angrily eyes, and his face is even more ferocious. The pig waist eyes release Lin Lie's murderous aura. Yisana changed her face on the spot.

Xu Jin was generous and waved his hand and said, "It's okay, she's right. This horse is really too eye-catching."

Zhao Datou scratched Datou and said in surprise: "Will the Grandmaster change his mount? Be careful to sail the ten thousand-year-old ship!"

"No need, I am not charging into battle, let's go!" Xu Jin waved his hand, and the personal soldiers immediately turned over.

"Duke Yasukuni, wait!"

Under the escort of a group of personal soldiers, Xu Jin was about to set off when he heard someone shouting loudly behind him. So when he looked back, he saw that Xu Jie, a Hanlin attendant, was walking over quickly with a child.

When Isana saw the boy, she was surprised and happy. She jumped off the horse and greeted him, shouting: "Mentu, my brother."

It turned out that Xu Jie was holding the five-year-old Xiaomentu. He shouted happily and rushed over and rushed into his sister Isana's arms.

Xu Jin looked at Xu Jie, who bowed and explained in a humble manner: "The sect map begs the officials, hoping to say goodbye to his sister in person. Those who are teachers can only satisfy his request. I hope that Duke Jingguo will not blame him!"

Xu Jin smiled and said, "It's okay. My country's Duke asked Xiaomentu to worship Zi as a teacher. He wanted to learn the ethical principles of the Ming Dynasty and understand the long-standing and profound culture of our Han people. Zisheng is talented and knowledgeable. I hope you can teach me."

Xu Jie hurriedly said: "Duke Jingguo is too good, and the officials will definitely give up their teachings and live up to the entrustedness of Duke Jingguo!"

After the two of them said, they looked at each other knowingly, and everything was silent!

Yisana and Mentu said a lot of cleverness in Tatar language, and finally shed tears and said goodbye. Xiaotumen walked to Xu Jin's horse, and gave a boxing ceremony as if it were, and then said in a broken Ming language: "Mentu... Duke Jingguo, I have seen it, please take care of my sister, I am not grateful!"

Xu Jin laughed and said, "King Zhongshun's Ming Mandarin has made great progress. Don't worry, my Duke here promises that your sister will not shed any hair!"

By the way, Jiajing had already conferred the title of King Zhongshun. As the name suggests, it was to be loyal and obedient to the Ming Dynasty. Xu Jin asked the title to worship Xu Jie as his teacher and learn the teachings of Confucius and Mencius, and his intention was self-evident. This was to prepare for the complete inclusion of the Tatars into the Ming Dynasty!

"Duke Yasukuni, thank you, kill Altan, brother, and avenge him!" Xiaomentu expressed his meaning in a slight manner, his little face turned red, obviously very excited.

Xu Jin nodded and said righteously: "Altan is ambitious to kill his nephew and usurp the throne. He is not punished for his crimes. The law of heaven cannot tolerate it. This time, my country's Duke sent troops to attack him. He will definitely seek justice for your brother Dalaixun and avenge him!"

Xiaomentu's eyes turned red. Although he was only five years old, he would never forget the desperate situation where his brother Dalaixun fell off his horse, limped and chased after him, and waved and shouted, asking him and his sister to escape quickly and must live well.

"Thank you, Duke Jingguo!" Xiaomentu knelt down in front of Xu Jin's horse and solemnly knocked. Isana wanted to stop him, but she stretched out her hand but shrank back halfway because she understood her brother's mood.

Xu Jin quickly dismounted and helped Xiaomentu up. Although this person was destined to be a puppet, he was nominally a prince personally named by the emperor, so it was not suitable for him to kneel down as a duke.

Xu Jin helped the door map up and glanced at Xu Jie. The latter immediately understood and walked up to the little hand that led the door map and said, "King Zhongshun, let's go back, the army is about to go to war!"

Mentu nodded, waved to his sister Isana, and then was led by Xu Jie and walked back and turned around.

Xu Jin glanced at Yisana with red circles and smiled and said, "Prince Yisana, please rest assured. Xu Zisheng is a well-educated man. He will teach Ling my brother to succeed!"

"Success?" Yisana snorted with contempt, and then turned around and went angrily. She was not a five-year-old Xiaomentu. She knew very well that Xu Jin wanted his younger brother to take Xu Jie as his teacher. She was just brainwashing the slogan since childhood. It was clearly a bad intention. However, under the roof, he had to bow his head. Now he could only endure it. Let's make plans after using the Ming army to restore the country!

Xu Jin just smiled at Isana's rudeness. An 18-year-old girl is just a little harder than a small group picture. If it really doesn't work, you can cook rice and cook it thoroughly. Of course, our Duke Jingdao will definitely not "sacrifice" for the country. Even if you cook, you will find someone else. For example, Zhu Hougui, the boy in the harem, is so big, so it's not easy to place a woman?

"Ha--Sneeze!"

Jiajing, who was surrounded by the great guards, climbed onto the imperial chariot and was about to return to the city, sneezing loudly!

"Hey, who is talking about me again? Could it be Sister Zhier?" Jiajing rubbed his nose and said intimately, but a happy smirk appeared on his face.

"Come here, bring my mount over. I will not ride the imperial chariot." Jiajing immediately got off the imperial chariot and turned over to the horse, and took dozens of large inner guards to leave the brigade and rode away.

The ministers accompanying him couldn't help but look at each other, and they really didn't understand what the emperor had to draw. Hanlin scholar Xia Yan hurriedly chased forward and grabbed an eunuch and asked. Then he learned that the emperor was going to visit Princess Yongxiu in Xu Mansion in Xiaofang.

When the ministers heard this, they knew it. It was fake for the emperor to visit Princess Yongxiu, and it was real that he ran to see Duke Jingguo's sister He Zhier. However, as long as the emperor did not leave the city, everyone would be relieved, for fear that this master would secretly follow the army to Gubeikou on a whim.

By the way, the emperor is now circling around He Zhier all day long, and once tried to explode water mines in Taiye Pool, so He Zhier's identity is now known to almost the whole city. It is only a matter of time before this girl marrys into the palace. Alas, the identity of Duke Jingguo will become even more noble by then!

Not to mention how Jiajing ran to meet his sister Zhier excitedly. Xu Jin was guarding his personal soldiers and headed to Gubeikou. After walking for a while, he finally couldn't help but take out the thing that Jiajing secretly stuffed him. It was a triangular sachet. No, it should be a peace bag.

Xu Jin couldn't help but be speechless. Is it just a security bag that is mysterious? It's like a thief!

This peace bag is sewn in yellow silk, and it is very finely crafted and exudes a very elegant fragrance, which smells very comfortable!

Xu Jin opened the peace bag and saw that there was indeed a peace talisman inside, but it looked very familiar. Hey, isn’t this the peace talisman consecrated by Guangji Temple?

Xu Jin finally recognized this peace talisman exactly the same as what Xiaowan and the others gave to Xue Bingxin. He couldn't help but feel moved. I remember that Xiaowan and the others went to Guangji Temple to worship Buddha that day, and Yongfu and Yongchun also went with him. Could it be...?

Xu Jin smelled the faint fragrance emitted from the peace bag, and a strange look appeared on his face. Could it be that this peace bag was given to him by Princess Yongfu, right? What does it mean to put this boy Jiajing secretly to him?

Xu Jin was thinking, and suddenly saw Yisana, who was riding a horse in front of the right, glanced at him with a strange look, and his expression clearly showed a hint of disgust.
Chapter completed!