The next day, I rode out of Xingji City and headed west for Juechen for 800 miles.
"Your Majesty," the Minister of War in the Imperial Study Room lowered his eyebrows and said, "According to previous years' practice, the Starfall Army should move to Tamaki County in the north in August."
He was a little dissatisfied.
Yesterday, the emperor actually bypassed the Ministry of War to lavishly reward a low-ranking military attache, which is really unbelievable. Today, the court ignored the opinions of many ministers and directly issued an order to the Rock Frontier Fortress, asking the Starfall Army to switch defenses to the south in August.
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snort.
The emperor snorted coldly.
"Those small countries in the south have probably healed their scars and forgotten the pain of forty years ago, and are starting to make trouble again."
"In the past two years, they have been working together in collusion, repeatedly occupying my land, killing my people and burning fertile farmland. As a result, medicinal materials are now in short supply and prices are high, and people are resentful. I have tolerated them for a long time."
"It's just that the Yanhui Corps stationed in the south are all a bunch of wine and rice bags. I have been holding it still. After Xingluo changes defense, I want these little flea countries to look good."
"Your Majesty, no." The Minister of War was shocked.
"The climate in the south is hot all year round. Most of the Yanhui regiments stationed in the south are northern soldiers, and it is difficult to adapt to them. In addition, the border is long, and the border mountains are high and dense, and the people's customs are fierce. It is difficult to guard against it. Occasionally, if someone slips through the net and sneaks in, it is not possible.
Things to avoid.”
"But as long as the enemy's whereabouts are discovered, our defenders will quickly defeat them and drive them out..."
As he spoke, the Minister of War slowly straightened his neck, and finally stopped while dripping with sweat.
"Guanyi!" The emperor after the Long Case looked at him gloomily.
"I can understand that they may not adapt to the new climate for a while after changing to a new defense. Three years have passed, do you dare to say that they are still not adapted? If they are really not adapted, I think the Yanhui Legion should consider canceling and merging with others."
"Also, you'd better tell me what kind of fish could slip through the net and bypass the heavily guarded Zhennan Pass for three months in a row and burn down my entire 270,000 acres of medicinal fields bit by bit!"
Ren Ning didn't know this and was happily receiving Xiao Gang who came to visit him.
"Brother Ren, congratulations on moving into your new home." He handed over the gift with emotion, "I didn't expect that we would become neighbors across the wall. It is really a natural fate. Don't blame me for not coming over to play with you when you are free."
"You are always welcome." Ren Ning smiled and spread his hands, "It's just that my vacation will be over in a while and I have to rush back to the army. I probably won't be able to greet you."
Xiao Gang was surprised, "When?"
"It's coming soon. It's already July now, and we have to leave Star City and return to the army in Zhongdian in August at the latest. The Starfall Legion has strict discipline, and it's not easy to ask for leave. I don't know when we will meet again."
"Starfall Legion." Xiao Gang's eyes flashed with yearning.
"Father plans to arrange for me to join the Jinwu Guards. It is convenient for people to fulfill their filial piety or marry and have children in the imperial capital. Moreover, they are guarding the palace city, so the situation is not dangerous. If your Majesty takes a fancy one day, maybe he can make some plans.
Get an official position."
Ren Ning was noncommittal, "What do you think?"
"Of course I want to make achievements like you, Brother Ren, while I am young." Xiao Gang smiled bitterly, "Otherwise, the Xiao family's title will continue to decline in two years. Then we will really become unworthy descendants."
"As for what kind of Jin Wuwei is, you also know. If you want to be favored by His Majesty, the chance is about the same as falling into the sky."
Ren Ning laughed, "So you also know what other people call your Xiao family."
"We are not deaf. Of course we can hear."
"In the past, people still screamed secretly behind our backs. We can pretend that we don't know. The day before yesterday, when we went to Prince Qin's Mansion, Mr. Cheng'en, surnamed Sun, screamed directly in front of his face. There is really no way to imitate the ostrich and bury his head in the soil to pretend not to hear.
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Ren Ning nodded.
"You are a few months older than me and have already reached adulthood. You can listen to your father's words, but you must also have your own ideas. Whatever you do, you must carefully weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. Once you make a decision, don't regret it or
Regret. Life is short, and I don’t have that long to give you time to do it again.”
Xiao Gang looked thoughtful.
He suddenly stood up and started to walk out.
"What are you going for?" Ren Ning said in astonishment: "Why don't you stay for a housewarming dinner? I just want to introduce Yingpan to you."
"That's fine." Xiao Gang knew Yingpan, so he sat down again in a good-natured manner, "After dinner, I will meet Brother Ren's lover again. I will also find a girl to get married and resolve all major life issues. Then I will talk to you, Brother Ren."
Let’s join the army together.”
Ren Ning was speechless.
He suddenly understood why Uncle Zhongyong's house had been in decline. This family had soft ears. As long as others said a few words, their thinking could easily turn around.
"Don't exaggerate." Ren Ning shook his head, "You don't even know a girl now, so if you want to get married suddenly, it's not that easy."
No matter how the Zhongyong Count's house fell, it would still be an uncle's house. As the legitimate son, Xiao Gang couldn't just open his mouth if he wanted to marry a wife. There were three matchmakers, six hires, eight sedans, and a matchmaker to get married. It took a year and a half to prepare for it.
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Xiao Gang also reacted and couldn't help but feel sad.
hehe!
Ren Ning smiled: "No matter what decision you make, being strong yourself is the first prerequisite. You can take advantage of this time to practice martial arts."
"To be honest, your kung fu is really bad." He complained.
Cheng Enbo's Sun Ye was already bad enough, but Xiao Gang's kung fu was even worse than him.
"But my elder brother will be angry..."
"It's nothing but," before Xiao Gang could speak, Ren Ning had already taken over the topic, "If he wants to be angry, let him be angry."
"If your eldest brother is a brother-in-law, and you go and make contributions to keep the title of the uncle, then the two brothers will share the glory and wealth together, I have nothing to say."
"But your eldest brother is obviously not such a person."
"He is weak and destined to earn little merit in his life. If you join the army, you will obviously be making a wedding dress for him. When the time comes, you have put in your blood and hard work, but he will just sit back and enjoy the results. There is no such reason in the world."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "You, Xiao Gang, are also the legitimate son of the uncle. Since he hates you to the core, he has been suppressing you for fear that you will take away the uncle. Then you don't need to be polite. Don't worry and be bold.
If you practice Kungfu well, show him the integrity and fairness."
"This, this, this..." Xiao Gang was sweating profusely.
There is an order between elder and younger, and distinction between superior and inferior.
He has been learning this kind of ethical principles since he was a child. If Ren Ning was rebellious, it would have a big impact on him.
After a long while, he spoke hesitantly.
"However, the title of Crown Prince of the Bo Mansion is requested by my father, and it can only take effect after His Majesty canonizes him. I am only the second son, and my maternal background is not strong, so it is impossible for my father to grant the title of Crown Prince. Unless..."
Ren Ning smiled lightly: "Then only if you show it to him."
"Don't forget about the four men in black who boarded the boat when we returned to the imperial capital last time. You don't think they blew the poison into your room to coax you to sleep, do you?"
Xiao Gang was silent, pain flashed in his eyes.
The two chatted for a while, and then the door banged.
"Sir, are you in there?" Ji Xiang asked.
"come in."
Ji Xiang hurriedly walked in with an angry face, and when he saw an outsider, he quickly saluted.
"What's the matter?" Ren Ning asked.
"Sir, it's like this. Some of the servants are rewarded by the emperor, and they all work lazily and procrastinate as much as they can. Either they think it's too hot or they think they have too much work. The servants can't even shout no matter how hard they shout."
"It's been a long time, and I haven't even tidied up a yard."
Ren Ning made a decisive gesture, "Write down the names. Give them a chance. If you take yourself seriously again, you will sell them out without hesitation."
It's hard to find toads with four legs these days, and toads with two legs are everywhere begging to be slaves.
He suddenly became slightly absent-minded.
I don’t know what happened to the little brother and sister named Sijin and Baishui in Laigu County.