Qin Huaidao always felt that something might happen during this expedition, and he was uneasy. Although the hidden danger of the prince had been solved, there was no guarantee. He emphasized: "Maybe I am overthinking, and nothing will happen. The hidden danger has been solved, but things are difficult in the world."
Please let me know in advance, just in case."
"Well, He'er will definitely handle it well and live up to the young master's trust." He'er solemnly promised.
"By the way, there's one more thing. I might leave early tomorrow morning and won't have time to be friends with Cheng Chumo. Tell him not to take the Goguryeo route again. You should go to Lingnan Road and bring the fairy fruit back by the way. Calculate the time.
, it’s just the right time, he knows the place.”
"Remember, is there anything else?" He'er asked.
Qin Huaidao explained a few more things. He felt the temperature of the water drop, got up and dressed, went to the restaurant to have dinner first, then plunged into the secret room and prepared all the remaining gunpowder into explosive packets, a total of thirty-three. The team protecting the village had to stay.
You can't take it with you to protect the mansion, so you only need to bring a set of hot air balloons for your own use.
After everything was ready, he returned to the bedroom and saw He'er making a handkerchief with a candle. When He'er saw Qin Huaidao coming back, He'er looked shy, bit off the thread, came up to him and said, "Young master, this is for you."
The handkerchief was embroidered with a pair of mandarin ducks playing in the water, which was vivid and lifelike. Qin Huaidao felt He'er's dependence and affection, and said with a smile: "The craftsmanship is good, I will keep it close to my body." After saying this, he held He'er in his arms.
.
He'er's body was as soft as a bone and huddled in Qin Huaidao's arms. He suddenly felt very warm and at ease, and said shyly: "The master told He'er before he left to take good care of the young master, add children to the Qin family, and spread the branches and leaves."
, He'er is very happy, but the young master will be gone for who knows how long. I'm afraid..."
"Don't worry, there are many people who want to kill your young master, but there is grass growing on their graves. Since you are willing... let's spread the branches." Qin Huaidao said with a smile, picked up He'er and placed him gently on the bed.
The red candles flickered and the curtains slowly slid down.
Soon the red quilt was rolling like waves, and the spring breeze was unbridled.
…
The next morning.
When the imperial edict arrived, Qin Huaidao opened the central gate and led the people in the palace to receive the edict. He ignored the gorgeous rhetoric in the front and was stunned when he heard that he was named a hussar general and controlled the troops of the Anbei Protectorate to march northward against the Turks.
The Hussars General is from the first rank, but he is the second rank.
In the military system of the Tang Dynasty, the generals of Hussar were Wu Sanguan, the ones below were the generals of the auxiliary state, and the ones above were the generals of Tiance. The generals of Tiance were usually held by princes. Li Er served as the general of Tiance back then, and Li Er
After becoming emperor, this position was abolished. In other words, the Hussars General was already the number one person in the army. Could it be that Li Er had a conscience and found out that he should compensate for his military exploits in the First World War with Tibet? Or should he give him a sweetener so that he could use his life?
Also sent with the decree were the tiger talisman, the official seal, the tall documents and the official uniform of the first rank.
If you are not as good as the weak crown, your official position will be from the first rank. He is the first person in the entire Tang Dynasty. This is not a good thing. If you are as good as Lin Feng, he will be destroyed. But Qin Huaidao is not afraid. The governor of the Anbei Protectorate is also the second rank. If he is equal, it will be difficult to command.
, since the rules are different from the first-grade official, maybe Li Er also thought of this.
After receiving the order, Qin Huaidao asked Uncle Jia to send the eunuch who delivered the order away, and gave him a letter of silver reward as a thank you.
The young master was promoted, and the whole family was happy. Qin Huaidao didn't want everyone to be nervous or worried, so he didn't reveal the danger. He sent out a large reward of silver and the whole family celebrated. He'er was crazy last night. He got up when he was tired and combed his hair. Everyone saw this
The details were stunned, and they all looked at Qin Huaidao.
Jia Youcai happened to be sending someone back and saw this scene and was overjoyed.
The bun represents a married woman, no longer a young lady.
Qin Huaidao wanted this effect. No one knew what would happen if he left. He'er was a weak woman and had nothing to rely on. Giving her identity could save her life at the critical moment and everyone would obey, so he said: "While everyone is announcing
One thing, He'er will be your young master's concubine from today on. If I'm not around, He'er will be in charge of the house."
Concubine is a status. If you are engaged to the princess, you can only be a concubine if you marry again. This is a rule, unless Li Er orders it. For example, Li Xueyan is a partial wife, with a lower status than the main wife and a higher status than the concubine.
"I have met Madam." The concubine is also a madam, and the head wife is the eldest lady, or mistress. Everyone was overjoyed and saluted one after another. He'er grew up with Qin Huaidao. Everyone in the house knew that He'er would be a concubine sooner or later, and there was no objection.
On the contrary, I'm happy for He'er. This is a good time.
He'er didn't expect that Qin Huai Taoism would announce it in public, and she was ashamed and happy at the same time.
"Double happiness is coming today. Uncle Jia, you are the elder. This family needs you to sit in charge and help with the flowers. In addition, no one rewards us with silver, so we should share the joy and congratulations." Qin Huaidao warned.
Jia Youcai was very moved after what he said. He thought that with a wife in his house, even if it was a concubine, as a rule, he, the housekeeper, would have to take a back seat. Unexpectedly, he still showed the same respect as before and solemnly said: "Don't worry, young master.
I know what to do."
"He'er will follow Uncle Jia's arrangements as always." He'er also expressed his position.
Seeing that the two of them got along well, Qin Huaidao felt a little relieved. He pulled Jia Youcai aside and explained carefully, then quietly returned to the backyard. He'er quickly followed and helped pack a few changes of clothes, while Qin Huaidao packed up his weapons and armor.
, the two embraced each other for a long time and did not want to separate.
After a while, Qin Huaidao put aside his love for his children and strode to the backyard. He asked someone to bring two war horses and a batch of supplies. He got on the white-hoofed crow and led the horses carrying supplies out of the house through the side door.
He'er chased her to the door, looking at her retreating figure, tears streaming down her face, but she held it in tightly and couldn't bear to cry out, fearing that it would be unlucky and ruin the good omen for her young master's expedition.
When they arrived at the Supervisory Mansion, three generals were waiting at the door. They were wearing battle armor and holding weapons. They were Fang Yiai, Li Yixie and Su Dingfang. The three of them quickly stepped forward and saluted solemnly: "Last General.
See the General of Hussars, and I am willing to follow the General to conquer the grasslands and promote the prestige of our country."
"The matter at Shenjian Villa has wronged you three." Qin Huaidao stretched out his hand.
"It was the last general who was incompetent in command and embarrassed the general." Su Dingfang said guiltily. Qin Huaidao ordered Su Dingfang to take command and failed to complete the task satisfactorily, so he must bear the main responsibility.
The expedition was about to begin, and it was not appropriate to settle old scores. Qin Huaidao said with a smile: "Victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers. I have heard about some situations. Fengyulou acted vigilantly and set up hidden sentries in the mountains. It was impossible to guard against it. It is reasonable to be vigilant and escape in advance. No wonder you
, let’s take this as a lesson.”
"Thank you, General." Su Dingfang felt increasingly guilty and couldn't help clenching his fists, secretly swearing in his heart that he would never make the same mistake again.
Qin Huaidao looked at Fang Yiai: "I heard that you resigned from office and were looking for me everywhere?"
"That's right, you're not here, you're just feeling aggrieved, and you don't want to give in." Fang Yiai said carelessly.
"Your character has not changed at all. It is indeed not suitable for officialdom. This battle will depend on your ability." Qin Huaidao said, looking at Li Yixie, and added: "But you stick to your post and fulfill your duties, which is commendable."
Li Yixie was afraid that Qin Huaidao would misunderstand, so he quickly interrupted: "General, I just can't find an excuse. All the good excuses have been found by them. I'm thinking about investigating for a month. There will be no credit but hard work. When the time comes, I will take the blame and resign."
, I’ll go look for you to find a way out.”
"Hahaha, you have learned to be cunning." Qin Huaidao said with an ambiguous smile, and then his face straightened and he said with some dignity: "Three brothers, this battle is dangerous, but we have to fight. The foreign Turks are actually rampant and domineering, bullying
I, a Tang Dynasty person, will never be lenient, Su Dingfang?"
"The end is here." Su Dingfang solemnly clasped his fists.
"One thousand and one hundred people from the Supervisory Office are organized into pro-army forces, and you will be in charge of them. You will be responsible for the general's safety and scouting matters, and there must be no mistakes." Qin Huaidao said solemnly.
As a pro-army commander and the commander of the most trusted troops, Su Dingfang did not expect that Qin Huaidao's trust in him would not decrease but increase. He felt warm in his heart and had the urge to die for his confidant. He solemnly clasped his fists and said: "I will follow the general to the death."
"Take your soldiers and horses and go to my department store. Find my housekeeper. I have already told you to take all the high-quality liquor inside, as well as some other things. Do not open it privately. Come to Beiyuan as soon as possible to gather."
"Follow the order!" Su Dingfang responded solemnly.
"Has everything been explained inside?" Qin Huaidao looked at the government office.
"I've already told you, don't worry." Li Yixie said quickly.
The Ministry of Communications and the Supervisory Office work together in the same official office. One thousand soldiers and horses from the Supervisory Office have been transferred, and there are also 100 people from the Investigation Department. The soldiers and horses from the Ministry of Transportation road protection and people from the Du Branch Department are still there, each performing their duties.
No one dares to break in, so don't worry.
"Follow me." Qin Huaidao pulled the horse's head and headed north.
They were also riding two horses, one carrying equipment and supplies, and the three of them left quickly.