After seeing off the envoys from the country, a few days later, it was the first day of April. Early in the morning, Yunxi was half asleep and half awake. He touched his side but found nothing. He immediately opened his eyes and woke up.
Just as he turned his head to look to his side, he heard a woman's voice: "Husband, are you awake?" Yunxi raised his head and saw Baoqin who had already gotten up and dressed neatly, and realized that what she was wearing today was not what she usually wears.
The home clothes worn inside are not formal, but they are also very luxurious.
He saw a touch of sadness on Baoqin's face again, and was a little curious. Suddenly he thought of what day it was today, and immediately understood the reason. He straightened up and said to her: "You will see Ye Zigao later, why don't you go with me?"
He talked more about his father's death so as not to be sad."
"However, husband, I still want to know what the situation was like before my father passed away. Although I understand that knowing these things is of little use, I still want to know." Baoqin sat beside the bed and said softly.
"This is also the nature of father and son. When the emperor's grandfather passed away, my husband knew that he was dead, but he still didn't want to admit it."
Yunxi hugged her gently and comforted her for a few words. Seeing that it was getting late, he got up and put on clothes. He took her to breakfast and was about to go to court. He also thought that she would be sad after seeing Ye Zigao today.
, and asked the female officer who was holding Qin's aide to comfort her before going to court. However, he did not see the incomprehensible look in the female officer's eyes.
When going to court, Chen Huan, the Right Army Governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, came out and said: "Your Majesty, since the original hereditary commander has been granted the title of uncle, Xu Zengshou, the left prime minister of Yongfan, should be ordered to come to the capital in accordance with the decree made by the late emperor.
If you accept the reward, please allow your majesty."
"Zengshou returns to the capital? Yes." At the same time, Yunxi recalled that in the second year of Jianye, he conferred the title of Yongwang on Yunzhen and appointed Xu Zengshou as the left minister of Yongfan. It has been three years since this year. Is this the case?
He was transferred back to the capital? After all, Xu Huizu served as the commander of the capital of Shaanxi in the northwest and promoted the troops of the capital of Shaanxi, while he served as the left prime minister of Yongfan in the northeast. The power of the Xu family was too great.'
However, after Yunxi changed his mind, he decided not to move him for the time being. 'For the sake of safety, let's wait until next year, no, wait until the year after next to mobilize him. Regardless of Yunxi or him, at least one person must be guarding the domain.'
After thinking about the matter, Yunxi praised Xu Jingchang a few words and encouraged everyone to work hard to serve the country: "Xu Jingchang has made great achievements in Annan this time. I always reward those who have merit and punish those who have made mistakes. Because
He was too young, so he named Xu Jingchang’s father, Xu Zengshou, as his uncle.”
"I will follow Xu's command and serve the country till my death." All the generals immediately said in unison.
"My dear friends, I wish you peace." Yunxi asked them to stand up and said a few more words, as if he regarded Xu Jingchang as a role model for the generals of the Ming Dynasty.
Not long after he went to court, Yunxi returned to Qianqing Palace to comment on the day's report. Seeing that it was getting late, he thought for a moment and got up to go to Zhongcui Palace.
When he came to Zhongcui Palace, Xu Jingchang and a few people were about to leave. Seeing him hurriedly saluting, Yunxi returned the gift, said a few words to Xu Jingchang, and walked into the palace.
But when Yunxi and Xu Jingchang passed by each other, he noticed that Xu Jingchang's clothes seemed a little dirty, even if they had been wiped, it could be seen. He suddenly thought to himself: "Jingchang fell down on the way here."
?Why are your clothes so unclean?' At the same time, he asked smoothly: "Jingchang, what's wrong with your clothes?"
"On the way here, I accidentally hit a carriage on my horse and got hit by it." Xu Jingchang replied.
"You are too careless. There are many people in the capital and there are many vehicles coming and going. Especially some roads are very narrow. When you cross the intersection, you can't see whether there are cattle or horses walking on the road across the road. You have to be careful. You
You were just poisoned in Annan, why are you still so careless?" Yun He scolded.
Xu Jingchang was not convinced: "These two things are not the same thing, how can they be compared?" But he did not dare to refute, so he could only listen. Yunxi said a few more words to him before walking into Zhong Cui.
palace.
When Yunxi walked into Miaojin's bedroom, he saw tears on her face. Hearing the palace maid's announcement, Yunxi hurriedly got up and saluted. Yunxi stopped her, took the handkerchief from the eunuch who was following him, and gently wiped her face.
And asked: 'What's going on? You should be happy to see Jingchang back in Beijing. Why are you crying?'
"I am crying with joy." Miao Jin said with a smile: "I still remember that Jingchang was very naughty when he was a child. He was often beaten by his fourth brother when he was caught. He was always scolded while being beaten, saying that he would never have any problems in his life.
The eldest brother is always worried about his and Xu Qin's disobedience. But now Jingchang has earned a hereditary title, and what's more interesting is that it has been awarded to the fourth brother. I don't know what the fourth brother will think when he is awarded the title.
.”
Yunxi imagined Xu Zengshou's expression when he learned that Jingchang had earned him a Spyker, and he also laughed. He and Xu Zengshou were also familiar with each other. After all, the Xu family was the top noble of the Ming Dynasty. When several of the Xu family's children were young,
They all entered the palace and served as the prince's companion. "How else can I think about this? I must be very happy." But he still said so.
Miaojin also knew that he was teasing his fourth brother, so he punched him a few times with his small fist and said: "Husband, my concubine's fourth brother has no shame to see his son after returning to Beijing, and you are still teasing him."
They joked for a while, and Miao Jin added: "Actually, I cried not only because I was so happy, but also because I wanted him to come back safely."
"When I went to Annan this time, I naturally missed my husband. Later I learned that my husband was also in great danger and I was frightened for a while. My mother believed in Buddhism and worshiped Guanyin Bodhisattva. Although she passed away before I grew up, I also
Therefore, he became close to the Buddhists. Later, when he learned that my husband had been in such danger, he also rewarded the temple near the capital with several thousand taels of silver."
"But my second concern is Jingchang. It is said that swords and guns have no eyesight. When I was a child, I heard from my eldest brother that the battlefield is very chaotic and you can't notice the cold arrows at all. If you are not careful, you will die in battle. I have been in the house since I was a child, and my eldest brother and fourth brother
He was often sent out to fight, and although he had to come back with his whole body every time, he had to change his entourage countless times. Now he has married a wife and has children, and has a large family. If he accidentally dies in battle, they will
How do orphans and widowed mothers live? Even if they have brothers to take care of them, they are not as good as their own father. My husband also knows that I have a very good relationship with Jingchang, so I am very worried about him. Fortunately, he came back safely."
Miao Jin was worried about Jingchang not only because she had a good relationship with him, but also because Xu Jingchang was now the backbone of the third generation of the Xu family. If he fell, the third generation of the Xu family would have no one left.
Although she behaves the same as Xiyi on weekdays, she is completely different on the inside. Xiyi is simple-minded and has her own sister to take care of everything, so she doesn't worry about anything; while she knows that she cannot be established as a queen, and her status is uncertain.
There are many things here that you don’t have to worry about, so I act very simple on weekdays, but in fact I am thinking about everything in my heart.
Miao Jin has had a good relationship with her brothers since she was a child, so she has always been thinking about the future of the Xu family. But now the Xu family is the same as the Chang family. Only one person in the third generation is promising, that is Xu Jingchang. In order for the Xu family to continue to prosper,
How could she not remember him?
Yunxi also guessed some of Miaojin's thoughts, and he also heard the implication of what she just muttered: I beg your husband not to send Jingchang to fight too dangerous battles in the future.
"This time for his meritorious service, my husband not only granted him the hereditary title of Zengshou, but also promoted him to the rank of commander. The commander is different from Qianhu. In general battles, the commander stands behind and directs.
I personally led the troops to the front." Yunxi explained.
After hearing this, Miao Jin was really happy. She hugged his arm and said, "I also know that Jingchang is a soldier of the Ming Dynasty. Since he received the salary from the imperial court, he must serve the imperial court. But Jingchang is my concubine after all."
My nephew, I can’t help but worry about him.”
They talked for a while, then ordered someone to bring Wen Kun over, teased him for a while, and then allowed him to order the imperial kitchen to prepare food.
Soon they finished their meal, and Yunxi was about to go back to the bedroom to rest with Miaojin. Suddenly, a young eunuch came in and whispered something to Huang Lu. Huang Lu also hurriedly came to Yunxi and said: "
Officials, there is an urgent report coming from the northwest."
According to Yunxi's own rules, any report about the Kingdom of Samarkand must be reported to him as soon as possible unless he has fallen asleep, so he said a few words to Miaojin at this time and hurried back.
Went to Qianqing Palace.
As soon as he entered the main hall of Qianqing Palace, he saw a man with dirty clothes standing in the middle. When he saw him walking in, he immediately knelt down and saluted: "I have seen your Majesty, long live long live long live!"
"What happened in the northwest of Pingsheng?" Yunxi asked eagerly.
"Your Majesty, news came from the Qin vassal that Timur, the leader of the Samarkand Kingdom, sent troops to attack the White Horde Khanate. The leader of the country was not aware of it for a while, and was attacked by him. Now the White Horde Khanate is defeated.
The leader of the country does not know whether he is alive or dead, so Timur himself led his troops to attack the Blue Horde Khanate." The man said.
‘Timur is trying to clear out the restless forces around him before he conquers the Ming Dynasty. The White Horde Khanate will definitely suffer heavy losses after this battle. Even if it wants to support the Ming Dynasty, it will be a disaster.’
'We can only wait and see what will happen if Timur sends troops to conquer the Blue Horde Khanate. If the Blue Horde Khanate is defeated with one blow, Timur can boldly march eastward to the Ming Dynasty next year.'