Zhu Yunxi was thinking about something in the room, and he was startled when he heard a growl outside.
But after hearing the familiar voice, a smile appeared on his face, and he cursed with a smile, "This killer!" Then he waved to the standing guard, "Let him come in."
After waiting for a while, Cao Guogong Li Jinglong came in with his head held high. He knelt down in front of Zhu Yunxi and said with choked sobs, "Your Highness, I... finally see you!"
Although Li Jinglong came from a family of military generals, he was still considered a handsome and imposing man in the capital. He was tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a fair face. In future generations, he would be considered a proper uncle. He had a successful career and was full of nobility in every gesture he made.
But now, after months of fighting and training on the frontier, my skin has turned into a bronze color. My lips are chapped, my face and hands are sunburned, and my face is full of beards. In addition, after traveling long distances, I feel like a worker who has been exposed to the sun.
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But if you look closely, the heroic spirit between his brows and the spirit of his whole person are even more masculine than in the capital.
The army is the best melting furnace. When iron goes in, steel comes out.
"You're such a killer!" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile, "If you want to see an orphan, can't you pass it on in a polite manner? You have to create such a big battle in front of everyone. You are quite a big man, and you are outside.
How unbecoming is it to cry and howl!"
"Your Highness, I really miss you!" Li Jinglong choked, "Ever since I heard that Your Highness was leaving the capital and asked me to meet you in Peiping, I have been so anxious that I can't wait to fly to you right away." As he said,
Wiping away his tears, he said, "I asked for a command from Duke Fu, and came galloping day and night with my bodyguard and three horses. When I was in the border army, every night when everyone was quiet, I couldn't sleep at night thinking about His Highness's holy face.
....."
Although I know that the other person's words are deliberately exaggerated, but listen, why is it so damn pleasing to my ears! And look at the other person's true feelings, how come it feels so damn caring!
Zhu Yunxi rubbed his forehead and said softly, "Okay, thank you for being a general who has made great achievements in the army. He is not afraid of being laughed at when he cries!" Then he said to the guard next to him, "Show me your seat for Mr. Cao Guo!"
Li Jinglong leaned over and sat down, "Your Highness knows that I am a person of a warm nature. I say whatever I think and never hide it!"
Zhu Yunxi smiled and then asked, "When I was in Quanzhou, I read the battle report of Datong. You actually led your troops to raid the home of the Beiyuan Army and captured a little prince?" He paused and asked, "How to fight this battle?
Yes, you tell me!"
"There is nothing but loyalty!" Li Jinglong stood up and said seriously, "Traveling behind enemy lines is a life of narrow escape, but if you succeed, it will be like breaking Bei Yuan's arm and cutting off their retreat."
Zhu Yunxi suddenly interrupted, "I know it was your plan, but what does it have to do with being loyal to me?"
Li Jinglong said anxiously, "At that time, the generals in the army suddenly requested orders. Your Highness knows what I am like. Although I am somewhat brave, I never like to do things that are too dangerous and difficult. But when I think of His Highness sending me to the army
With his earnest hope and good intentions, I was so excited that I could not help myself and issued a military order in the army!"
Zhu Yunxi thought for a moment, don't say it, it really makes sense!
"I led the elite cavalry around Ulanqab. They were bitten by mosquitoes and exposed to the scorching sun. Before I saw the enemy, 80% of my strength was lost. I marched on the grassland every day, like a lonely ghost. For a few days,
I drank unclean water and became exhausted, and I can’t stand it any longer!”
As he spoke, Li Jinglong rubbed his eyes again and continued, "I couldn't hold on many times and regretted boasting in the army. But when I think of you, Your Highness, who is looking forward to the good news on the border, I think of His Highness's deep respect for me.
Tian'en, thinking of His Highness's attentive smile, I don't feel bitter or tired. Even if I die, I will fight this battle well."
"I am His Highness's personal minister. If I do well, Your Highness will be honored. It is a small thing to disgrace your Majesty, but it is a big thing to be embarrassed."
"Thanks to the protection of the Emperor, and thanks to His Highness's great blessing, I have found the Ulanqab Yuan Army camp. All the officers and men stepped up and down, and their horses trampled on the bandit camp."
"I am a useless person. The reason why I have achieved this great achievement is entirely because I am inspired by His Highness and I have a sincere heart."
Everyone likes to hear good words, even if they know that the other person is deliberately saying good things to please, but when they hear it, it is just two words, "good news"!
"What does your victory in the battle have to do with Gu? It's because you were lucky and it was those three thousand elite cavalry who sacrificed their lives!" Although he was elated by the other party's deception, Zhu Yunxi still maintained a clear mind and said, "But, you
The battle is still too dangerous. If a lone army goes deep and is not careful, the whole army will be wiped out!"
"Writing in a war is a matter of near-death. I come from a noble family and am the son of a general in the Ming Dynasty. I cannot think of defeat before victory. Why should I be afraid of a corpse wrapped in horse leather? I can only repay the king's heart with my blood!"
Zhu Yunxi couldn't help it, kicked him in vain, and scolded with a smile, "You said you were fat and you still breathed!"
"Your Highness!" Li Jinglong said with a smile, "I heard that you are going to conquer Goryeo in person, and the brothers in the army went crazy. Everyone said that being able to fight with Your Highness is a blessing earned over many lifetimes. I am not talented, but I am willing to be the vanguard of the army.
, charge into battle for His Highness!"
"You?" Zhu Yunxi smiled.
The last military success did not mean anything. Even if Li Jinglong had some talents, Zhu Yunxi did not intend to put him in an important position. The two countries were at war, with hundreds of thousands of troops on both sides, and the whole game was lost with one careless move.
"You should stay by Gu's side, be the commander of Gu's Central Army, and protect Gu's Central Army!" Zhu Yunxi thought for a moment and said, "I don't feel comfortable letting outsiders do it to protect the Central Army. You, Lao Li, take up this burden!"
"
Li Jinglong was overjoyed, "I obey the order!"
Charge into the battle? You are crazy to go there. That incident on the grassland directly cost you half your life. In this expedition to Korea, the closer you are to His Highness, the better. As the saying goes, the moon comes first when you are near the water.
At this time, Fu Rang came to report from outside.
"Your Highness, King Yan has arrived with his family, King Qiansui of Liao is also here, and the banquet is ready!"
"Yes!" Zhu Yunxi hummed, and when he stood up, he looked at Li Jinglong, "I am having a family dinner with the two kings of Yan and Liao. You are not considered an outsider, so come together!"
Li Jinglong was immediately overjoyed. He opened the door first and said with a smile, "Your Highness, slow down and watch your steps!"
In the side hall, a banquet has been set up. It is said that the family is having a simple meal, but it is still a separate meal system, and dignity cannot be violated.
Zhu Yunxi came in with Li Jinglong, and Zhu Di, Zhu Zhi and others quickly bowed and saluted.
"I'm going to pay homage to His Highness the Grand Sun!"
"It's already a family banquet, why are there so many gifts!" Zhu Yunxi smiled and personally helped Zhu Di's wife, Mrs. Xu, up, "Fourth Aunt, you are always so kind!"
Xu is the eldest daughter of King Xu Da of Zhongshan. She has been a beauty since she was a child. At that time, many military generals and their families were looking forward to marrying her. Later, Empress Ma made the decision and married her to Zhu Di. Although she is now in her thirties, she is the mother of several children.
, but still bright and charming, with a dignified temperament in every gesture.
"Thanks to Your Highness Hongfu, I am always in good health!" Mrs. Xu said with a slight smile.
"Xu Huizu will also come with the army in a few days. Then your family can reunite for a while!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, looking away from his aunt's face and looking at Zhu Di's sons.
Zhu Di's three sons are all here, and they are still the same as before. The eldest son is as fat as a Maitreya Buddha, the second son and the third son have sinister eyebrows and small eyes.
"Why have you gained weight again?" Zhu Yunxi smiled and patted Zhu Gaochi on his chin, making the fat tremble.
The latter grinned awkwardly, "I don't know what's going on, but even drinking cold water makes me fat!"
Zhu Yunxi smiled, then nodded to the second and third sons of Zhu Di's family, and sat directly on the main seat.
The two boys were stunned for a moment, and their expressions looked a little resentful. In the eyes of the emotional grandson, only the eldest son of the family was the only one, not the two brothers at all.
"I heard that you are doing well in your studies!" After sitting down, Zhu Yunxi said to Zhu Gaochi, "Grandpa Huang also praised you in Beijing. He said that you are a rare good grandson of the emperor who has a pure heart, is kind and eager to learn!"
Hearing what Zhu Yunxi said, Zhu Di and his family hurriedly leaned over to listen and thanked him. Now the faces of the second and third children became even worse, full of dissatisfaction.
"Sit down, we are all family members, there is no need to be polite!" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile again.
At this time, Li Jinglong saluted Zhu Di and Zhu Zhi, "My lord, please see the King of Yan, the King of Liao is a thousand years old!"
"For the family banquet, just follow the family etiquette!" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile from the main seat.
Li Jinglong immediately changed his words, "My nephew has met his fourth uncle, fourteenth uncle, and fourth aunt!" After saying that, he really followed the etiquette of a junior and kowtowed to several people.
Zhu Di's face twitched a few times, and he cursed in his mind, "You're really good at climbing along the pole!"
The King of Liao, Zhu Zhi, was full of curiosity and said with a joking smile, "Come, nephew of the Li family, sit next to me and tell me about your meritorious service in Datong?"
Li Jinglong looked at Zhu Yunxi first. After the other party nodded, he sat down at the head of King Liao and said with a smile, "Uncle Fourteen also knows that my nephew has made meritorious service?"
"In the battle of Datong, you marched hundreds of miles behind enemy lines, killed the Taiwei of Beiyuan, and captured the little prince of Beiyuan. Who in the world doesn't know that?" King Zhu Zhi of Liao said with a smile, "After all, he is a close relative of our Zhu family. You are so clever!"
Li Jinglong said sternly, "My fourteenth uncle is ridiculous. My nephew is just serving the country with loyalty and dare not betray the grace of His Majesty and His Highness the Grand Sun. It is our duty as soldiers to kill enemies for our country! When we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win.
, I thought at that time that even if I risked my life, I could not lose the people of the Ming Dynasty! My nephew thought that he was a little behind on the military strategy. But his loyalty to the Ming Dynasty, to His Majesty and His Highness the Grand Sun, can be demonstrated every day."
"Damn it, you're really good at it. Who doesn't know you? When I was a kid, I could beat you to tears with one hand and beat you to death!" Zhu Di couldn't stand listening and secretly gritted his teeth.