Lin Haoming kept a low profile about marrying Pu Hongling. Firstly, he was marrying from Shangrongyuan. Secondly, Lin Haoming didn't want to make any public announcement, and there was no need.
However, this incident made Jiang Anning take a good look at Lin Haoming and thought that Lin Haoming was very good. When he came to congratulate him, he even sent him a valuable gift.
After having a family member, Lin Haoming became more stable and began to spend more time in the military camp. In this way, his relationship with several of his generals became better and better.
In addition to being familiar with the military affairs here in the Forbidden Army, Lin Haoming was also approached by Yang Kangkai several times to discuss matters. Lin Haoming's talents also made Yang Kangkai feel that Lin Haoming was more and more important.
When winter was about to begin, after a series of operations, Mian Lifeng was transferred from Tianzhu City and came directly to serve as the battalion commander of the Guards Battalion. Although the positions were similar, the status of the battalion commander of the Forbidden Army was much higher, and this
It was also specifically approved by Yang Kangkai.
Before winter came, some soldiers who were older or had vacancies due to some changes were replaced. Most of them were replaced by children from the Mian family.
At the same time, Concubine Ling really left a baby boy. Yang Kangkai did not immediately make Concubine Ling's child the crown prince, but his care in all aspects was far better than that of ordinary princes. This also made many people think that even if His Majesty did not immediately
He was established as a prince, but he was also groomed towards the prince. As long as he didn't perform too badly in the future, he would be the only candidate for the crown prince. Not to mention that Concubine De's son was named Prince Jing a month later, which also showed that His Majesty did not let him succeed to the throne.
means.
Without the support of the Queen, Concubine De would naturally be unable to do anything. She could only accept this reality, otherwise she would end up in a worse situation. The same goes for Prince Jing.
Lin Haoming saw all these things, but he did not interfere. Even when he met with Yang Kangkai, Yang Kangkai asked, Lin Haoming only said that it was His Majesty's family matter, and that he only focused on state affairs and ignored family matters. Yang Kangkai seemed to be dissatisfied with this.
He was even more satisfied, and Lin Haoming also took this opportunity to bring up the matter of training new troops, and Yang Kangkai seemed to be greatly moved.
After winter, it was Lin Haoming's turn to be on duty in the palace. This was also Lin Haoming's first time on duty in the palace. As the captain of the imperial army, Lin Haoming did not live in the palace, but in the courtyard next to the palace, where most of the soldiers were.
They all live here too.
Every day, Imperial Guard soldiers take turns guarding the palace, but it is not as good as the interior. There are dedicated imperial guards to guard the interior. Lin Haoming's responsibility is to protect the inner city, including the various government offices around it.
Because he was in the city, Lin Haoming could go home every day without the inconvenience of going back and forth outside the city. However, when the official duty began, Lin Haoming still did not go back. Firstly, he was familiar with the situation here, and secondly, he patrolled the area of responsibility at night, which was regarded as being loyal.
Responsibilities.
After staying for two nights, Lin Haoming planned to go back one night later. Unexpectedly, snowflakes began to fall in the afternoon.
The climate of Nanshen Kingdom is relatively warm, and snow is relatively rare. Although the snowflakes are not big, they still attract a lot of people's attention, especially when winter has just begun.
When it was almost nightfall, the snow had already accumulated. Lin Haoming could only send some extra people to clean up the surrounding snow. When Lin Haoming was inspecting the surrounding area, suddenly Tao Zhen, the head of the internal affairs, ran out, went directly to Lin Haoming and said, "Miandu."
Lieutenant, His Majesty is looking for you."
"Why did Mr. Tao come here in person?" Lin Haoming asked in surprise.
"It snowed in early winter, so Your Majesty went out for a walk with Concubine Ling. He saw you, General Mian, patrolling, so he came to see you." Manager Tao explained with a smile.
"Then hurry up." Lin Haoming agreed.
Following Tao Zhen, we arrived at the West Garden in the palace not long after.
The West Garden is the garden in the palace on the west side of the meeting hall. If Yang Kangkai was late for meetings, he would have dinner with the courtiers here, and sometimes he would also entertain guests here.
Now Lin Haoming entered the side hall and saw Yang Kangkai sitting around the charcoal stove, and beside him was a beautiful woman who looked to be in her twenties.
Lin Haoming has never met Ling Concubine, but at this time Lin Haoming knew that this seemed to be the famous Ling Concubine.
"minister……"
Lin Haoming walked up and planned to salute, but Yang Kangkai waved his hand directly and said: "Captain Mian, there is no need to be more polite. It's cold, come and sit down. I just have something to ask you."
"Yes!" Lin Haoming stepped forward. At this time, Tao Zhen ordered the palace servants to bring a chair under Yang Kangkai.
As soon as Lin Haoming sat down, Yang Kangkai asked with concern: "How are you? I've been in the Forbidden Army for half a year."
"Everything is fine." Lin Haoming said with a smile.
"Well, you are in the Forbidden Army. There are some things you don't know. I received a secret report the day before yesterday. The pseudo-emperor of the Western God Kingdom has already deployed troops and generals and hoarded food and grass. If I am not wrong, he plans to attack from Ziwu Pass when spring begins.
We discussed with the courtiers early this morning because you are obviously not willing to lose Tianzhu City, but Tianzhu City cannot be taken back in an instant, so we plan to close Ziwu Pass." Yang Kangkai said unhurriedly.
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"The terrain around Ziwu Pass is flat. There is nothing to defend against except low hills. Our country originally had heavy troops guarding it. The Western God Kingdom has always understood this and has not directly attacked the pass for many years. It is because we have heavy troops.
To guard the place, this knocking at the gate may not be effective, and if the opponent from the north sends troops, they will probably send troops, and then the Western Kingdom will still have to withdraw. According to common sense, this is completely futile." Lin Haoming said.
"The common sense you said is the same as what several generals in the court said. Do you think the Western Gods will send troops just to save face last year?" Yang Kangkai asked.
"Your Majesty, I know that I am too young to dare to comment on my own." Lin Haoming was silent for a moment and then said this. While speaking, he glanced at Concubine Ling and noticed that this woman had been staring at him and was obviously observing him.
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Lin Haoming had thought before that this spiritual concubine was very likely to have descended. Looking at her appearance, although he was not sure, he felt that the possibility was higher.
Yang Kangkai obviously didn't know at this time. He also looked at Lin Haoming and continued to ask: "If you were the false emperor, what would you do?"
Lin Haoming said, taking out a piece of cloth from his arms, and after spreading it out, it turned out to be a map.
"Oh, you always carry a map?" Yang Kangkai asked in surprise.
"I have been thinking about it, so I just put it on my body. Your Majesty asked me. In fact, I have already considered it. Look here, this is Ziwu Pass." Lin Haoming pointed at the map.
"What do you mean?" Yang Kangkai asked.
At this moment, Lin Haoming directly picked up a piece of charcoal from the charcoal stove, then drew a line on the map and said: "Your Majesty, Ziwu Pass is not far from Yelang Mountain in the Northern God Kingdom. If you gather an army here, pretend to spread the word, and actually attack Yelang
Mountain, although Yelang Mountain is more dangerous than Ziwu Pass, but because of this, there are not many defenders in the Kingdom of Northern God. What if there are people who should cooperate with each other?" At this point, Lin Haoming looked at Yang Kangkai.