Shen You didn't take the initiative to speak, and just stood aside quietly.
There are dozens of colorful koi carps in the pool, swimming happily around in the pool, occasionally causing small splashes of water.
After a long time, Emperor Qing'an opened his mouth to break the silence: "Shen You, I want to send you away from Beijing as an errand, are you willing?"
These unspeakable words finally came out. Emperor Qing'an was in a complicated mood at the moment, and he didn't know what answer he wanted to hear.
Shen You had just been promoted to the commander of the Imperial Guards, and it was the time when he was in the limelight. He should have been like Xue Lin back then, with military power in his hands, walking in front of the saints, and being deeply loved by the saints, and he would have enjoyed a period of several years and ten years...
When he opened his mouth to ask Shen You to leave the capital and take up a new post, he undoubtedly poured a basin of ice water on his head.
Shen You must have been unexpectedly shocked!
Emperor Qing'an, who was filled with unspeakable guilt, did not expect that Shen You would not be shocked or disappointed at all, and without even hesitation, he immediately responded: "Since the Emperor has inquired, I will boldly speak my mind. "
"The capital city is at the feet of the emperor, and it is prosperous, prosperous and peaceful. The general was born in the capital and grew up in the capital. In fact, as a military general, there is not much use for him in the capital. The general is willing to leave the capital and serve in other places to do practical things for the people and Daqi. .”
Emperor Qing'an: "..."
Whether a person speaks casually or speaks sincerely cannot be concealed from others.
Shen You said this categorically without any hesitation. This shows that he is really willing to leave the capital and take up a new job.
Emperor Qing'an stared closely at Shen You's handsome face and said slowly: "Are you really willing?"
Shen You's eyes were firm: "Yes." After a pause, his voice became lower: "I just don't know where the emperor wants me to go?"
Emperor Qing'an said calmly: "Today, General Yuan and his son entered the palace, and I discussed with them the options for the border army. The soldiers of the frontier army were seriously injured, and they had to recruit new troops, train and reorganize them, and appoint another group of generals. Again. Coupled with the matter of cavalry training, General Meng is too busy to do all the work on his own."
"Training cavalry is a big deal for the frontier army. As soon as an elite cavalry battalion is trained, the combat effectiveness of the frontier army will be greatly increased. In three to five years, if the Tatars outside the pass come back, the frontier army will be able to resist it fiercely. They can even rush out of the pass. , drove the Tatars to Mobei."
"General Yuan suggested that I send another close general to serve as General Meng's deputy to be responsible for training the cavalry. After much thought, I thought of you."
"However, if you go to the border army, you will not be able to return to Beijing for several years, or even ten years. Moreover, the border is windy and sandy, and the climate is bitterly cold, so staying there for a long time is a chore. I have to ask you what you think personally."
Shen You showed no fear at all, and the light in his eyes became brighter and brighter: "General, I would like to go to the border."
"You won't regret it?" Emperor Qing'an looked at Shen You.
The light in Shen You's eyes grew brighter: "I will never regret it!"
Emperor Qing'an's frown slightly relaxed: "I will not treat you badly. You were originally a third-grade commander of the Jinyi Guards, and you went to the frontier army to be promoted to a higher level. I made you a second-grade mighty general and went to the frontier army. Later, he took command of the frontier cavalry battalion and only obeyed General Meng's orders."
If you think about this carefully, it reveals an unusual meaning.
The 100,000-strong border army, which had always been under the control of the Yuan family, almost turned into the Yuan family army. This time, thanks to Yuan Qing's defeat, Emperor Qing'an successfully assumed the position of commander-in-chief of the border army with General Meng.
Before General Meng left Beijing, Emperor Qing'an summoned General Meng to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The emperor and his ministers talked for a long time. At that time, Shen You was nearby. Naturally, he clearly remembered the instructions given by Emperor Qing'an to General Meng, to train the frontier troops to resist the Tatars. , Secondly, it is necessary to promote and appoint a group of young generals...
To put it bluntly, it is to slowly reduce the influence of the Yuan family in the border army. Promote military commanders who are not from the Yuan family faction, so as to divide the iron-clad border army.
Emperor Qing'an asked him to only obey General Meng's orders, which meant that he would fully support General Meng and turn the border army into an army loyal only to the emperor and Da Qi.
Shen You's heart was surging, and he cupped his hands in agreement: "The general has written down everything the emperor said."
Emperor Qing'an's brows relaxed a little more, and his voice became much gentler: "Don't be too nervous. The Yuan family has always been loyal to me, and the border army is also a loyal soldier to Qi. After you go, work hard as an errand." But, with me supporting you, no one dares to stumble you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shen You cherished his words like gold and spoke concisely: "The last general will do his job with all his heart."
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The three fathers and sons of the Yuan family entered the palace. General Yuan came out with the fatal letter and took the initiative to ask the emperor to recognize the exiled prince.
He said at that time: "I only have one son, the prince. General, there is no need to say more."
General Yuan sighed and said: "The emperor treats the queen and the prince like this, which makes me deeply moved. But the emperor also has to think about Commander Shen. The person behind the scenes can send the letter to the Yuan family. In addition to the imperial palace, this capital also has Is there any place where I dare not send it? Once word spreads, how can Commander Shen handle himself? By then, the Emperor will also be passive."
"I entered the palace to meet the Holy One and begged the Emperor to recognize the prince. It was for the Emperor's sake and Commander Shen's consideration. It was not selfish. There would be no resentment or dissatisfaction among the Yuan family."
As he said this, the old father-in-law knelt down and said, "I beg the emperor to show your loyalty to all your ministers."
He helped General Yuan up with his own hands: "Father-in-law, there is no need to say anything. I have made up my mind."
"I plan to send Shen You to leave Beijing and take up a post abroad."
As soon as these words came out, General Yuan was fine, but his uncle and in-law Yuan Hai's brows moved and his eyes showed joy. At that moment, he felt suddenly confused and unspeakable.
The prince has a mother who is the only one favored by the palace, a powerful maternal family and wife family, and the support and love of the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty. It is not an exaggeration to describe him as a proud son of an emperor.
As for Shen You, he had no father or mother since he was a child, and was raised by his second uncle and aunt. He only showed his prominence in the Jinyi Competition at the age of fifteen. He started as a small soldier of the King of Yan, faced death, was injured many times, and gradually relied on The accumulated military exploits have led step by step to where we are today.
Now, he wants to send Shen You away from the capital...
"Your Majesty, Shen You is a natural-born general." General Yuan whispered: "It is too unfair to let him be the commander of the garrison. It is better to let Shen You go to the frontier army! Let him be promoted to an official position. He fully assisted General Meng in training an elite cavalry force. In this way, he would have an explanation for everyone and also an explanation for Shen You."
He was silent for a long time and then said: "I want to think about it carefully before making a decision."
At this moment, Emperor Qing'an, who was standing by the pool, finally breathed a sigh of relief secretly.
Fortunately, things haven't come to the worst yet. Shen You can accept this arrangement smoothly.
Shen You raised his head: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to ask of you." This chapter has been completed!
