"Don't worry, it doesn't matter if you delay for a day or two." Si Haochen rubbed Mingruo's frowned eyebrows away with his fingertips, "Although Beichi had been planning for months, but after the entire harsh winter, the horses and soldiers were not strong enough. They
Don’t dare to start a war rashly…”
"According to this, now is not the best time to start a war." Mingruo's big eyes rolled, "They are setting up troops on the border. There must be some reliance or... purpose?"
Si Haochen narrowed his eyes slightly, Beichi would always provoke wars every three to five years. On the one hand, they were robbing food, and on the other hand, the Emperor of Beichi required each tribe to provide people and money to fight in the name of war, so that each tribe would
It will not be too powerful and threaten his rule.
Si Haochen originally thought that the same was true for this war, but after the little girl's analysis, he also sensed the smell of conspiracy. It was bitterly cold in the northwest. At this time of year, there was not much food left from last year's harvest, and new food had just been planted. He thought
It is impossible to grab food.
According to the past, even if there was a war, they would choose to grab the food before and after the autumn harvest. In the end, they were defeated and the food was obtained. Although many people and horses were lost, with the food, they could at least survive the following cold winter.
Si Haochen thought about the current situation in Xikang, and the frequent occurrence of poisons from Xikang near the imperial capital - the Chen Bing border in Beichi might just be a cover to attract attention for others...
With this idea, the thinking becomes clearer and clearer. If Beichi fights unilaterally, it will be decided quickly, because they have no food and grass, and the longer they delay, the worse it will be. The reason why they are standing still now is either waiting for support or being used as a target.
make.
The scout's investigation direction needs to be adjusted, and other deployments must also be readjusted. Duke Jingguo must also inform him in advance so that he can prepare early and not be caught off guard...
Si Haochen thought about whether Feng Muling, who was still recovering from his injuries in the imperial capital, could stabilize the situation in Xikang if he helped him gain power in Xikang. After all, it would not be wise to start a war with both countries at the same time with Donghuan's current national strength.
Lift.
"I'm going to make some arrangements. I'll take you somewhere later." Si Haochen took Mingruo into his arms and hugged her.
"Okay." Mingruo could also see that Si Haochen probably had many things to re-plan.
"My Ruo'er is a little lucky star." The little girl really helped a lot this time, otherwise she might have suffered a big loss.
Mingruo gave Si Haochen a 'pop' on his cheek: "The little lucky star has given you a blessing. Go to work quickly and I'll ensure you get twice the result with half the effort."
"Yeah." Si Haochen released Ming Ruo and went to the East Side Hall to handle matters. Secret guards were sent to various places one by one, and instructions were issued one after another.
It is already very hot in the south of the Yangtze River in early summer. There is a pavilion in the backyard of Luoyue Pavilion specially designed for enjoying the cool weather. A mechanism is used to pump water to the top of the pavilion, and then it is sprinkled around, just like rain. The evaporation of water vapor can absorb heat, coupled with the pattering rain all around.
The falling water droplets make people feel particularly cool.
Mingruo carefully read the pharmacopoeia in front of him, and from time to time left some notes and his own thoughts in the blank spaces with a pen. Unknowingly, the sunset quietly dyed the sky red.
Si Haochen walked across the small bridge leading to the Huxin Pavilion and saw the little princess studying seriously, meticulously, calmly and beautifully.
Although Mingruo was reading more seriously, she still knew when Si Haochen came over: "Are you all done?"
"Yeah." Si Haochen sat down next to Mingruo.
Mingruo noticed that her boyfriend's lips were a little dry. He must have been busy all afternoon and didn't even bother to take a sip of tea. He quickly put down the pen in his hand, poured a cup of tea and put it in front of Si Haochen: "Drink some tea first."
"Okay." Si Haochen was indeed thirsty and drank a cup of tea in two gulps.
Mingruo filled him up again and said, "Are you hungry? Do you want to pass on some snacks?"
"No need." Si Haochen shook his head and looked at the pharmacopoeia spread out on the table, "Are you free now? I want to take you somewhere."
"Oh." Mingruo put down the bookmark and put the pharmacopoeia into his 'sleeve pocket', "Where are you going? Do you want to ride a horse?"
"Just ride with me." Si Haochen directly grabbed Mingruo's waist and led her out of the yard.
The two of them rode together and headed towards Cuiping Peak to the east of the villa in the setting sun. Cuiping Peak is different from the surrounding peaks. The mountain is relatively gentle, and the horses can go directly up to the mountainside.
Si Haochen held Mingruo's hand and walked up the stone steps made of white marble.
At the end of the stone steps, there is a white jade stele surrounded by green pines and green cypresses. The stele is shiny and glossy. There are no words engraved on it, only cloud patterns are carved around it. Looking at it, Mingruo always feels that it looks familiar.
Mingruo took out the jade tablet of Yunzhong Temple from his 'sleeve pocket' and found that the white jade tablet was almost an enlarged version of the jade tablet, except that there was an extra set of dragon patterns engraved on the top.
Si Haochen came to the jade stele and wiped it carefully with a handkerchief. Then he turned to the front of the jade stele and knelt down: "Ruo'er, come here."
"Oh." Mingruo walked to him and saw Si Haochen kneeling, so she almost subconsciously knelt beside him.
Si Haochen was very satisfied when he saw the little girl being so self-conscious: "My parents are buried together here."
"Ah..." Mingruo had known for a long time that Concubine Shen was not Si Haochen's biological mother, and her attitude towards Si Haochen was not like that of a biological mother. However, the Supreme Emperor was so kind to Si Haochen, so he was not his biological father?
Seeing Mingruo's surprised expression, Si Haochen held Mingruo's hand and said, "Let's kowtow to our father, queen, mother and concubine first."
"Oh." Mingruo obediently followed Si Haochen and kowtowed.
Si Haochen helped her up, and the two of them turned to the side and sat down directly on the stone steps: "Does Ruo'er know about the Yunmeng Empire?"
"I've heard of it." Mingruo had read a lot of history books from Xuan'er before, and she had only heard of the 'Yunmeng Empire'. She didn't know the details at all.
Because the history of the Yunmeng Empire's rule over the Shenhua Continent for more than seven hundred years seems to have been deliberately erased. A few history books only record the name of the Yunmeng Empire, and the relevant records are completely blank. There are also many history books that even mention the name of the Yunmeng Empire.
This name is not recorded, only the word "Qianchao" is used in one stroke.
Hearing Si Haochen's question, Mingruo's mind raced rapidly. Then thinking about Si Haochen's attitude towards Dan Xu, a bold idea jumped out: "You are not from the former royal family, but you are still qualified."
A direct descendant of the restoration of the country."
"Well, it's exactly..." Si Haochen had no idea that the little girl was so smart and could guess the big picture from one of his questions.
"..." No, Si Haochen not only has a 'male protagonist face', but even his identity... is definitely the male protagonist's destiny.
"You can ask whatever you want." Si Haochen originally had a lot to say to the princess, but the little girl had already guessed it, and he didn't know what to say.
