Queen Yuan suddenly mentioned Shen You, and Emperor Qing'an subconsciously avoided Queen Yuan's gaze: "Yes. However, I haven't agreed yet."
Empress Yuan didn't think much about it and said softly: "Shen You is your personal guard commander. Logically speaking, he should stay in the palace. However, the war at the frontier is not going well at the moment, and the capital has sent more reinforcements. You send Shen You to the frontier. Army, it makes sense."
After saying that, Empress Yuan felt a little ashamed and sighed: "It's a bit unconscionable to say this. In fact, I think Shen You is very skilled and has a tenacious temperament. He has saved you from danger many times. He is a blessed general. So, I think Let him go to the border to protect the prince's safety."
No one is a saint, no one can be without selfishness.
Empress Yuan's selfishness was openly revealed, which made the gloomy Emperor Qing'an laugh: "You are right to think so."
"It will take at least six or seven days for the army to reorganize and set off. After two days, I will give Shen You the order."
Empress Yuan frowned: "I don't understand these things, so I will listen to you."
Empress Yuan couldn't hide her thoughts and couldn't hold back her words. When Yuan Min came to greet her the next day, Empress Yuan quietly told her daughter-in-law about the matter.
After hearing this, Yuan Min's tense heart relaxed slightly: "Commander Shen is unparalleled in bravery and has great ability in leading troops in battle. With him going, my daughter-in-law feels at ease."
Queen Yuan smiled and said: "Isn't it? It's a strange thing to say. As soon as I heard that Shen You was going to the border, my whole heart was set."
This is probably Shen You's unique charm. It is also the strong confidence that Shen You has made in the past.
Yuan Min thought for a while and said softly: "Waiting for the emperor father's decree, my daughter-in-law wants to summon Shen You's wife and children to the palace."
It is the utmost dignity and honor for the Crown Princess to announce the call in person. This is also a generous reward for Shen You who is about to go to the border.
Empress Yuan was very relieved about her daughter-in-law's behavior, nodded and said: "That's fine."
…
I don't know who quietly spread the news. In just one day, the news spread quickly that the emperor would send Shen You to the border army.
Suddenly, a group of emperor's personal guards were ready to move.
Men are very passionate.
Defending one's family and country by bravely killing enemies and achieving great achievements is much more exciting than working as an errand in the palace all day long.
Others did not have the courage to come to Shen You, but Shen Jia was not embarrassed at all. When the shift was changed in the evening, he sneaked over and slapped Shen You heavily on the shoulder: "Fourth brother, are you going to the border checkpoint? Are you here? Don’t forget to take me with you when the time comes.”
Shen You glanced at Shen Jia: "Where did you hear the news?"
Shen Jia responded carelessly: "Is there any need to ask? Everyone with long ears knows it. Even people in the East Palace are talking about it. Let me tell you, many people want to follow. Anyway, you have to I'll take it with me."
"By the way, there is also that boy Fang Peng. He has been feeling very depressed in the palace all day. He is on duty tonight and asked me to tell you that he wants to go too."
Shen You: "..."
Shen Jia winked at him: "If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your promise!"
Shen You had nothing to do with his third brother: "The emperor hasn't issued the decree yet, so I'm not sure whether it can be carried out."
"Let's wait and see!"
Shen Jia didn't take it seriously: "This matter has been spread, and it can still be false. The army will set off in a few days, so you'd better prepare early. Let someone send a message back and prepare your luggage."
After a pause, he lowered his voice and said, "You haven't discussed this matter with cousin Shaojun yet! War is not a child's play, and the border crossing is extremely dangerous. There are unpredictable fortunes and misfortunes here. You have to comfort cousin Shaojun."
Shen You didn't know what he thought of, and his handsome face was extremely soft: "She will definitely support me and won't blame me."
Shen Jia shuddered and rubbed his arms, shaking off the goosebumps all over the floor.
…
If there are words, it will be long; if there are no words, it will be short.
In the blink of an eye, two days passed.
Emperor Qing'an summoned General Meng into the palace and personally comforted him: "...there are many military generals in Da Qi, and I specially selected General Meng. I believe that General Meng will definitely be able to resolve the border crisis."
General Meng's blood boiled with enthusiasm, and he accepted the order with his hands raised: "I will never let down the emperor's favor, and I am willing to devote myself to the end of my life."
General He said something similar before going out for the expedition.
This thought flashed through Emperor Qing'an's mind at an inappropriate time, but he quickly put it aside and ordered in a deep voice: "Shen You."
Shen You strode forward: "The general will be here."
Emperor Qing'an's sharp eyes fell on Shen You's face: "I order you to set off with General Meng. You are the deputy general and you must obey General Meng's orders."
This oral message has finally arrived.
Shen You's eyes flashed and he accepted the order in a deep voice: "The general will obey the order."
General Meng was not surprised. No one in the court knew that Shen You was a confidant of the emperor. In the past few years, Shen You often led troops out of the capital to fight, and his military exploits were all seen by the generals. Now that the border army is in a bad situation, the Qing'an Emperor sent The confidant went to the border, obviously with the intention of protecting the prince.
"You pick five hundred of the emperor's personal guards to accompany you." Emperor Qing'an opened his mouth again: "You want to pick brave people, and don't lose the reputation of the prince's personal guards."
Shen You bowed his hands and accepted.
After General Meng resigned and left, Emperor Qing'an's voice became a little gentler: "Shen You, I can see your sincere and passionate heart. This time when you go to the border, your most important task is to protect the prince's safety. The prince is safe and sound, and I will remember your merits."
This is a reminder to Shen You not to be greedy for success and to put the prince's safety first.
Shen You had already expected it and didn't even move his brows: "The general has memorized all the emperor's instructions."
Emperor Qing'an took a deep look at Shen You: "You must also come back safely."
Shen You never talks much. If it had been someone else, he would have been moved to tears and knelt down to thank the emperor for his love. Shen You still had the same unmoved look: "Yes, I will return to Beijing safely in the end."
Emperor Qing'an had mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't know what it was like for a moment and had nothing to say: "You have ordered five hundred personal guards today, and I will give you three days off. Go back and pack your luggage, and have a small gathering with your family, wife and children. Three days later. , set off with the army."
Shen You accepted the order and resigned.
Emperor Qing'an looked at Shen You's leaving figure and sighed quietly.
Only Eunuch Yang knew how complicated and subtle Emperor Qing'an's mood was at this time.
The considerate Eunuch Yang made a pot of hot tea, poured a cup that was slightly cool enough to drink, and sent it to Emperor Qing'an: "Your Majesty, please use the tea."
The fragrance of tea overflows.
It has a refreshing aroma and a long aftertaste.
Emperor Qing'an's inexplicably agitated heart slowly calmed down after drinking a cup of tea.
"Yang Jinghe," Emperor Qing'an sighed in a low voice, "I don't know whether my decision is right or wrong."
Prince Zhu Yun can't make any mistakes. Shen You... can't have anything happen either.
Eunuch Yang felt sorry for his master and whispered: "His Royal Highness will be safe and sound. Commander Shen is also a lucky man. Your Majesty, just relax."
