Volume Two, Accession to the World, Chapter 74, Hua Yaoluo's Release and Expedition to Xia Jin
In fact, this matter is neither small nor big. It involves a lot of people, and it is at the feet of the emperor. It causes a lot of panic. It is inevitable that the Ministry of Punishment will set up punishments to hinder small punishments, but there are simply no casualties. The biggest
The consequence is the corruption of customs. After deliberation by the Ministry of Punishment, His Majesty personally ruled that the criminal Hua Yaoruo would be imprisoned in the Ministry of Punishment prison for three years and released after serving his sentence.
However, under Feng Yu's strong request, the emperor and the old prince secretly worked hard to change the situation. After a month, Hua Yaoruo was taken out.
For a month, Feng Yu seemed to have forgotten about this incident, and nothing happened. Apart from studying in class, he ran to the palace, chatted with his mother-in-law and Aunt Yun to relieve his boredom, and even took the maids and father-in-law around him to have fun.
He looked familiar. In addition, he was very well-behaved in front of his mother and concubine, and was very popular. The maids and father-in-law were also very happy to see this seventh prince who had just arrived.
On this day, Fengming Tower, after being renovated and improved, returned to its original appearance, a place suitable only for romance, except that the most beautiful woman was missing.
There is a table in the corner, and there are people sitting on three of the four stools in the east, west, south and north. Feng Yu and Hua Yaoruo, that old master has a veil covering his face and he is not a celebrity. He can recognize Hua Yaoruo.
There were only a few people who were Fengming Oiran a month ago.
That old man was Qi Fu, the enchanting old housekeeper of Hua. He was famous before the decline of the Hua family. Unfortunately, in pursuit of fame and fortune, he had long been disintegrated.
"Sister, what are your plans for the future?"
Hua Yaoruo looked at him with a resentful expression on her face, "I'm already like this, and you still ask me what I plan to do. Could it be that, junior brother, you want to start chaos but give up?"
Feng Yu opened his eyes wide and almost spit out a mouthful of water.
One month, one whole month, one month in jail seems to have no impact on this senior sister at all. She is still so sharp-tongued and can make people hard to guard against.
"Ahem, senior sister, you just pretend you haven't heard what I said casually."
"So, didn't you say you wanted me to help you? Tell me, is it interesting?"
"Senior sister, you have lived in Fengming Tower for many years and have a handle on the hearts and minds of so many dignitaries. You should be very good at running a restaurant."
Hua Yaoruo looked at him doubtfully, feeling that it was not that simple, "So, you want to give me a restaurant to spend the rest of your life."
Feng Yu smiled slightly, "Senior sister, do you seem like the kind of person who is willing to be ordinary?
"Stop being so pretentious, I'll leave if you keep nagging me. If anyone in the capital recognizes me, I'll be in trouble."
"With this housekeeper beside you, who can keep you except those people?"
"Uncle Fu's cultivation is indeed very powerful, but there are also many top masters in the capital. There are at least three in the martial arts academy. Although I don't care, it's better to be careful."
"Sister, I mean, you are mine."
Hua Yaoruo's hand holding the cup paused, and she looked at this little junior brother or junior uncle who she didn't know much about in surprise.
"The old prince and His Majesty have been paving the way for you. What else do you want to do? Are you really not afraid of death?"
"To be honest, Senior Sister, there are some things that I don't want to be manipulated by others, even if it is for my own good. Moreover, there are some things that they will not tell me. If I want to truly understand myself and the world, I can only rely on myself.
"
Hua Yaoruo put away her charming expression and pondered for a while, "Have you decided?"
"The decision was made the day before you were arrested. It's just that you are just an ant at the moment."
"You need to grow, you need time, and you want me to help you do things."
"First, I need help. Second, the person I am looking for must be trustworthy enough. Third, because of the disputes in the world and the unpredictable nature of the court, this person must have certain abilities. Senior sister, you are my best candidate at the moment.
."
Hua Yaorao looked at the crowd of guests and friends and didn't know what to think.
"Okay, I agree."
Feng Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, staring at Hua Yaorao for a moment before he put down the letter in his arms.
"Goodbye now, see you again in the world."
He stood up and left, leaving behind a sentence, "Senior sister, like me, needs time to think about some things."
I don't know how long it took, but Hua Yaorao finally escaped from the back figure in her eyes.
"Fu Bo, do you think he knows?"
The old man who had been watching the two chatting and never interrupted faced his young lady and said, "Miss, he is very smart, he can read people very accurately, and he can see into people's hearts, and his heart is also very deep.
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Hua Yaoruo finally made a decision in her heart, reached out to pick up the letter left on the table, and suddenly smiled heartily: "Uncle Fu, I don't know why, I believe in him, and I believe in myself."
Qi Fu didn't say much. It was his mission and responsibility to follow the young lady and protect her, and other matters had nothing to do with him.
The two stood up, and the depressing feeling in the dining room was no longer there. It was as if the elves had returned to the forest, just like the scenery outside, the sun was shining brightly and everything was prosperous.
Above the court hall, hundreds of civil and military officials were lined up on both sides. A dragon chair stood at the top looking down at the front. His Majesty the Emperor sat on it calmly, and it was unclear whether his expression was happy or angry.
"The case of a black-clad prostitute in the capital has been solved for more than a month. King Huai has done a great job in solving the case. The town has privately sent a heavy gift to King Huai's Mansion, leaving aside other concerns about fame and fortune. This morning, I received information that the war on the border has reappeared. Xia
The last time the country felt humiliated, Uncle Wang was not in command at the border, and he united with the Jin State to attempt to invade the border of the Tang State, trying to get me to give an explanation. My dear friends, what do you think? "
The Minister of War is often the first to speak: "Your Majesty, violating the prestige of our country is the foundation of the country, and this battle is inevitable. What's more, our Tang army, under the leadership of the old prince, is brave and adept at fighting, and is invincible. No matter from any angle, we are not afraid of battle.
I think this battle should be fought."
Shi Guangren, the Minister of Civil Affairs, expressed his opinion: "Your Majesty, I also agree with what Shi Shishu said, but this time the Jin and Xia kingdoms joined forces and came fiercely. Originally, the money and national power were lower than that of our Tang state, but they actually took the initiative to provoke. Although there are
With a two-on-one advantage, I'm afraid there are other factors as well. Although I don't understand military affairs, I think that if I know myself and the enemy, I can win a hundred battles."
His Majesty the Emperor was thoughtful and looked up at everyone, "Does any of you have any opinions?"
Everyone stopped answering, and the emperor smiled and said, "Okay! In that case, let's fight. However, since we want to fight, we must show the majesty of our Tang country and show the style of our great country. We must not be embarrassed."
All the ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise."
"In this case, who is willing to lead the troops to fight and take this breath for our Tang country!"
At this time, a general in navy blue court uniform came out and said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go and attack the Jin Dynasty."
"Your Majesty, I am also willing to go."
"I am also willing."
The emperor sat on the dragon chair, his right index finger tapping the right armrest gently and rhythmically.
"I know the loyalty of all my dear friends. However, what Master Shi just said is reasonable. The war cannot be fought indiscriminately. We must not only reduce casualties, but also make the enemy frightened. Xia and Jin are old rivals. I want to
Uncle Wang, what do you think of being a marshal in command?"
Qin Yi was ranked first among the officials below, and he was His Majesty, Uncle Wang. How could he not understand some of his thoughts? He immediately stood up and replied: "I have received the decree and am willing to devote myself to our country, the Tang Dynasty!"
However, of course, many people objected to this and came out one after another.
"Your Majesty, the old prince has worked hard and achieved great results. Now he is very old. How can we let him go on an expedition again? If the people in the world knew about it, wouldn't they say that we, the Tang State, exploited the meritorious officials and had no sympathy for the corporal?"
"Your Majesty, this time the two countries join forces, we must not underestimate the enemy. The old prince is highly respected and the God of War in the hearts of the people. If something goes wrong, it will do more harm than good. I hope your Majesty will think twice."
Qin Yi turned around, looked at the civil and military officials with bright eyes, and shouted loudly: "The ancients said that a man can stand up to the sky and the earth, but a man is destined to die, which may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. I have followed the late emperor since he was a child on his eastern expedition.
Fighting in the west laid the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. Now, although he is old, his ambition has not changed. If the Tang Dynasty is in trouble, I should die. What's more, these two countries are my old rivals. Which general is sure to win?
Or do you know them better than I do? The late Emperor once said that only when everyone performs their duties can they make the best use of everything. His Majesty has been doing this for decades since he came to the throne. However, in this current situation, he just leaves the old ministers alone.
That’s really squeezing the minister.”
"Okay, I already knew Uncle Wang's sincerity when I was still babbling. Logically speaking, Uncle Wang should not go, but he should go. This time is not a trivial matter. The overall situation is more important. I think Uncle Wang should go there.
Better. However, Uncle Wang can be the commander behind the scenes. The forward generals and the people who lead the troops can be chosen by Uncle Wang himself. What do everyone think of this arrangement?"
After being in the court for many years, how could I not even see this wink, so no one said anything.
"In this case, let's retreat from the court today." The emperor stood up and left the dragon throne, and was the first to leave the Fengxian Hall. The ministers also left the palace in an orderly and quiet manner.
Naturally, the news of the old prince's expedition to the frontier quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital, and the martial arts academy was also talking about it.
"The old prince has to deal with important military affairs on weekdays. Now he has to go on an expedition after returning to Beijing for a year. It's really hard."
"It seems that the old prince is here to take charge. I wonder who is following him?"
In the old prince's study, Feng Yu is listening to the teachings and guidance of the second grandfather. It has nothing to do with anything else. It is true that Feng Yu is also following this expedition. Some important battlefield matters and records should be known. Feng Yu's daily study
He is also the one who studies the hardest, and with his extraordinary talent, this is the perfect opportunity to put his knowledge to practical use.