"Your Majesty! The battle report from the Western Region is here!"
On August 29, Song Xi sent Song Yang the latest battle report.
Since the last time Song Xi submitted a letter to Song Yang, Jiangzhou sent several groups of clerks to Ganzhou, mainly to settle accounts, take stock of government affairs and other matters.
Song Yang went to take over the previous work that they needed to do.
But from then on, Song Xi regarded himself as a minister.
Song Yang and Song Xi have made an appointment to report any situation in the Western Regions immediately.
So Song Xi sent this letter as soon as possible.
Song Hui, the general who conquered the west, sent a battle report to Song Xi at the end of June. The messenger traveled for a month and a half before arriving at Zhangye from Qiuci.
This road could have been reached within a month.
As a result, the wind and sand were so strong this summer that there were several sandstorms in the Gobi Desert, and the messenger almost lost his way.
After being in chaos for many days, he met a kind-hearted herdsman and rescued him.
So much so that the news just arrived in Jiangzhou.
The green mark was used on the battle report, and Song Yang looked solemn.
This is a sign of bad news.
When I opened the battle report, the first sentence was a surprise.
The town of Shule was lost, and Xu Wei, the captain of the light carriage, died in battle and martyred his country!
Song Yang did not expect that the Huns had already captured Shule Town.
Once Shule Town is lost, Gumo Prefecture is next, and then Qiuci.
Once these three important towns are lost, it will be difficult to support the wheel and wood, and they will be lost sooner or later.
Then Daqian will lose the entire Western Region.
"Quick! The military supplies from Liangzhou will be shipped to Qiuci immediately!" Putting down the letter, Song Yang immediately called Yu Ming to come over and give instructions.
"Yes!" Yu Ming knew that the matter was serious and went to deal with it immediately.
After sending the messenger away, Yu Ming came back to resume his duties.
Song Yang directly asked: "Is the Renaissance Army ready? When can it set off?"
"Back to your lord, the three armies are ready and ready to go to the Western Regions at any time!" Yu Ming said, cupping his fists.
"Where's Lao Fang? Are you ready?" Song Yang looked at Fang Zhe.
"Your Majesty, we have all the personnel and materials ready to go at any time," Fang Zhe replied.
"Okay! A large army will go north in early September!" Song Yang said, pressing the letter firmly on the table.
"Yes!" Everyone accepted the order.
Song Yang is about to go on an expedition again and has not stayed at home for half a year.
There was no stopping in the rush.
Shen Xiaowan knew that Song Yang was leaving, but she didn't say anything to persuade him to stay.
The family, country, and world are all important matters, and Song Yang cannot be tied to Jiangzhou.
Song Yang was worried about leaving, but the safe birth of his two daughters made him feel less worried.
"Oh! I have to leave again, I feel sorry for you."
Song Yang went to visit Shen Xiaowan who was in confinement, and Tong Qian was also there.
"My lord, you are the king of Daqian, and the world needs you. We cannot restrain you." Shen Xiaowan said in a very common sense.
"As long as you come back safely, you can go anywhere." Tong Qian looked at Song Yang affectionately.
"Don't worry. I will come back safely." Song Yang hugged the two of them with a smile.
"Da da da~"
There was a sound of hurried footsteps, and the steamed bun came running in.
"Dudu! Hungry!" This guy is asking for food again!
"You guy, I don't know if you are the reincarnation of a pig! Why are you so edible?" Song Yang said angrily.
"Bah! Why did the prince say that to him! Steamed buns are not pigs!" Tong Qian said unhappily.
"Haha. Just joking. If he were a little pig, wouldn't I become an old pig?" Song Yang pointed at himself and said.
"I'm not going to be an old sow!" Tong Qian rolled her eyes at him.
"Hahaha!" Song Yang laughed for a while.
Tong Qian found two sweet cookies for the steamed buns, and happily gnawed the steamed buns.
After eating half of the pancake, he ran to the door of the inner room and looked inside.
After watching for a while, he suddenly ran to Song Yang, pulled the corner of his clothes and shouted: "Dad! Hug! Look at my sister!"
After hearing what Steamed Bun said, Song Yang was stunned, and then looked at Steamed Bun in surprise: "Hey! You kid can talk! Haha!"
The little Song Chengye can finally speak, or to be precise, he can speak sentences.
"Look at sister! Look at sister!" Steamed Bun kept repeating.
"Okay! Dad will take you to see your sister!" Song Yang and others were delighted, picked up the steamed buns and went into the inner room.
Carefully walking to the incubator and looking at the two daughters inside, Song Yang's smile became even stronger.
"Sister, little one!" Steamed Bun stretched out his hand to grab the incubator.
"Yes, my sister is still young, so she has to stay in the box for the time being. Don't make a mess first. She will come out to play with you when she grows up." Song Yang took a step away with the steamed bun in his arms.
Steamed Bun seemed to understand what Song Yang meant, and actually put down his hand and refused to touch the glass incubator.
"Your Majesty, the two little princesses will be able to come out of the incubator in three to five days at most." Old lady Wenpo came over and said.
The two daughters are in good condition. After staying in the incubator for half a month, they have grown to more than five pounds.
"Be careful. If necessary, you can take him with you for a longer period of time." Song Yang warned.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The steamed buns were only over five kilograms at that time, but they are not as lively now." Tong Qian came over and said with a smile.
"It's better to be cautious, it's better to be cautious." Song Yang hugged the steamed buns and exited the inner room, fearing that too many people would disturb his daughter's rest.
"Sister, look, the prince likes these two children so much!" Tong Qian said, pretending to be jealous.
"Haha! I like them all! The steamed buns are quite big, too!" Song Yang laughed and kissed the steamed buns again.
Steamed Bun wiped his cheeks furiously in disgust, and everyone looked on with amusement.
"Your Majesty, you are going to the Western Regions this time, and you will probably celebrate the New Year there. Do you think...have you chosen the names of the two children first?"
Shen Xiaowan looked at Song Yang and said.
It took Song Yang a long time to go out, and the two children had to have names.
This time, Song Yang didn't panic and said directly: "As for the name, do it before you even open your mouth! My sister's name is Song Yuhan and my sister's name is Song Yurou."
"It turns out that the prince has been prepared for it. Who gave him the name this time?" Shen Xiaowan covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Uh...has it been seen through? It seems that I really don't have the talent for naming!" Song Yang said with his forehead.
"This is not your style of naming, Your Majesty. Don't you just like to name dog eggs, iron pillars and the like?" Tong Qian also said with a smile.
"Humph! Don't we still have steamed buns?" Song Yang said unconvinced.
"Tch! Steamed buns are not a good name either!" Tong Qian rolled her eyes.
Steamed Bun: "Mom! I'm hungry!"
Everyone was speechless, why is this kid hungry again!
Song Yang consulted Shen Xiaowan’s family for their opinions on naming his two daughters this time.
These two names were obtained by Princess Shen Linglong of Hongzhou.
Some time ago, Song Yang wrote to King Hongzhou asking about this matter.
Shen Linglong gave him two names.
A few months before Shen Xiaowan was pregnant, Shen Linglong came to Jiangzhou several times, and Song Yang was still in Beidi at that time.
Later, Song Yang came back, and Shen Linglong never came again.
Because the Royal Palace of Hongzhou also has a baby, Shen Linglong has to take care of the child at home!
She didn't give birth to it.
She was born to the concubine of King Hongzhou.
For the sake of the incense of Hongzhou King's line, Hongzhou King Song Ying worked tirelessly and continuously over the years and gave birth to two daughters.
It wasn't until June this year that I finally gave birth to a son.
After Song Yang heard about this, he couldn't help but praise him for being strong.
Shen Dan went to the Northland, and King Hongzhou could only rely on himself.
All the hard work paid off, and I finally succeeded.
For this matter, it is said that the Prince of Hongzhou held a banquet for three days...
After naming my daughter, my son will also call me daddy.
Song Yang's family is peaceful and smooth.
Just waiting to go north to Longyou Road.
Before departure, Song Yang went to see the old master.
The old master told him about Song Hui, Zhang Zhou and other generals who conquered the Western Army.
The old master was worthy of being a veteran of the Three Dynasties. With his guidance, Song Yang also had a preliminary understanding of the Western Expedition Army, Song Xi and others in advance.
Follow-up work can also be carried out better.
On September 1, Song Yang led the Jiangzhou Renaissance Army and set out.
In fact, Jiangzhou only sent a thousand people.
These one thousand people serve as Song Yang's personal guards, while the main force is going to Fangzhou to gather.
It is too far for Jiangzhou troops to be transferred to Longyou Road.
It is much more convenient to mobilize troops from Fangzhou.
Moreover, Wei Nan's Western Route Northern Expeditionary Army had just experienced the baptism of war, and their morale was high and their combat effectiveness was also very strong.
Take them to Longyou Road, and they can kill everyone in the Western Regions.
Song Yang arrived in Fangzhou on the sixth day of September, and after joining forces, continued north to Zhangye.
On September 17, the army entered Ganzhou territory.
The king of Ganzhou, Song Xi, personally came to the border of Ganzhou to greet Song Yang.
"My dear nephew! You are finally here! Uncle Wang has been waiting for you for a long time!"
Song Xi was a big man, but he was as lean as a chopstick.
His younger brother Song Han, the king of Fangzhou, was also tall, but he had a burly figure and a round waist.
I don’t know what kind of different food the two brothers ate, so there is such a big difference.
"Uncle Wang, thank you for your hard work, and you still have to come so far to pick me up."
Song Yang greeted Song Xi cordially and invited him onto the carriage.
Song Xi's first impression on Song Yang was pretty good.
Moreover, the operation of Longyou Road in recent years also has some public support.
The support and trust of the people cannot be faked.
This is also where Song Yang is very optimistic about him.
Being able to get the support of the people means that he has done a good job and is recognized by the people.
Song Yang would recognize and support such a person.
"Good nephew, Xiao Wang had some..."
There were only two people in the carriage, Song Yang and Song Xi. Song Xi brought up the past and wanted to explain why he didn't surrender earlier.
Song Yang waved his hand and said: "Uncle Wang, there is no need to mention the past. You and General Zhengxi developed the Longyou Road and defended the Western Regions. This is what you should do, and you are right!"
Song Yang recognized what Song Xi and Song Hui had done over the years.
Although it did not contribute to the stability and unification of the Central Plains, it did a solid job in guarding the territory of the Western Regions.
The Western Conquest Army also paid the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers for this!
These things cannot be ignored.
After listening to Song Yang's words, Song Xi suddenly felt a little ashamed.
"Uncle Wang was wrong. Uncle Wang was selfish after all!" Song Xi sighed with emotion.
"Uncle Wang, no one can make mistakes without being a sage. Compared with others, you have done very well." Song Yang said with a smile.
Song Xi raised his head and looked at Song Yang. After a while, he reached out and patted Song Yang on the shoulder and said:
"Ah Yang, I can't compare to your magnanimity. Maybe under your hands, Daqian can really return to the prosperous age!"