Sheng Hong was so busy all day that he disappeared. Even if he had to train troops, he wouldn't be so busy!
Lin Weiwei had some guesses in her mind, and when Lu Chi took the time to visit Prince Shu's Mansion, she talked about the matter with Lu Chi: "...Do you think His Highness has secretly trained as a private soldier?"
Lu Chi immediately warned in a low voice: "It's okay to say such things in front of me, but never mention them in front of others. Even to Princess Shu, don't say nonsense."
No matter how good the relationship is, there are some things that should never be said due to different identities.
"Of course." Lin Wei whispered: "I'm not stupid. I didn't say anything in front of Sister Xie."
Lu Chi smiled faintly: "That's exactly what it should be. Just know some things well."
As a vassal king, how can he not train as a private soldier?
With the precedent of King Ning, His Highness the King of Shu must have been wary. It is reasonable to raise some private soldiers.
Lin Weiwei thought for a while and couldn't help but sigh: "I have always envied Sister Xie. Your Highness treats her with wholehearted devotion and affection. Now that I think about it, it is actually quite difficult for Sister Xie, the Princess of Shu, to be."
Wealth and honor in heaven are not so easy to enjoy.
Just like Li Xiangru, she used to be so proud and conceited. Now that Prince Ning has become the king of Ningxia and is guilty of a crime, it is conceivable that Li Xiangru, the princess of Ningxia, is in a difficult situation.
In the past, she disliked Li Xiangru the most, but now she can't help but feel sad when she thinks of Li Xiangru.
Lin Weiwei sighed again.
Lu Chi understood Lin Weiwei's contradictory thoughts. He stepped forward to hug Lin Weiwei's body and comforted her softly: "Everyone has his own destiny. When there is wealth and glory, there will naturally be times when we are down and out. We have lived through it.
Just live your own life well and don’t worry about others.”
Lin hummed slightly, leaned his head into Lu Chi's arms, and asked softly: "How is the situation in Nan'an?"
Lu Chi didn't want to worry about her by saying more, and responded with a smile: "When I first went to Nan'an, there were so many things to do, so I had to slowly take over and adapt. I have been studying for many years, and now I finally have the opportunity to do something practical. You don't have to
Worry about me."
He quickly changed the subject and asked about Brother You: "How is Brother You? How is your daily appetite?"
Mentioning her son, Lin Weiwei's eyes suddenly softened: "Brother You and A Luo eat together every day. A Luo has a good appetite and eats a lot, and Brother You also eats a lot more. Now he is fatter than before.
Some. I will ask the nanny to bring Brother You over."
Lu Chi smiled and agreed, and when he saw Brother You, his heart was completely relieved.
Brother You is much thinner than other children of the same age. Now he is a little bit fatter, has more flesh on his cheeks, and looks much cuter.
…
Xie Mingxi specially sent a message to Sheng Hong.
Two hours later, Sheng Hong returned home to meet Lu Chi. The two talked secretly in the study for a long time, but no one knew what they said.
Xie Mingxi didn't ask any more questions and just ordered the kitchen to prepare dinner.
That night, everyone was divided into male and female seats, and they knew each other well. There was no screen, and it seemed extremely lively.
Everyone gradually got used to the Shu-style food. However, they had to drink a few more cups of tea after eating. Lu Chi deliberately talked about the customs and customs of Nan'an County, and everyone listened with interest.
In the evening, when the couple were alone, Sheng Hong laughed softly and said: "It is really my luck that Lu Chi came to Shu as an official."
Born into a family of officials, Lu Chi has been taught by Mr. Lu Ge since he was a child. Lu Chi's ability as an official is no less than his ability to study. He has only been in Nan'an for more than a month, and he has a clear understanding of the situation in Nan'an County, and he quickly got started.
.
In comparison, Zhao Qi, Xiao Yufan and others are slightly inferior.
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed with a smile: "Lu Chi is indeed outstanding. He is outstanding in reading and capable as an official. He can keep his composure and hold his position."
It's okay to praise yourself. Xie Mingxi's praise made Sheng Hong feel sour in his heart. He deliberately frowned: "Could he be more outstanding than me?"
Xie Mingxi glanced at her jealous husband and smiled leisurely: "In terms of appearance, you are still better than him."
Sheng Hong: "..."
Xie Mingxi burst into laughter.
Sheng Hong pretended to sigh: "That's all! Fortunately, I still have some beauty, so I can win the favor of the princess."
After joking for a while, the couple got down to business.
"All five thousand soldiers have been recruited and have entered the military camp. They will drill every day." Sheng Hong said in a low voice: "I have set up two additional military camps for private soldiers to stay."
"I selected a few loyal and reliable people from the private soldiers and placed them in various military camps. I will lead the new soldiers to practice first. When the private soldiers become more mature, I will divide them into other camps."
After a pause, he added: "Mingxi, I would like to ask Master to go to the military camp to train new recruits."
Master?
Xie Mingxi was startled at first, then reacted quickly.
The master in Sheng Hong’s mouth is an honest man!
"Mr. Lian was born as a general. She is very skilled and good at the art of war. If she trains new recruits, it will be great." Xie Mingxi took a deep look at Sheng Hong: "It's just that the military camp is full of men. As Mrs. Lian,
It is always inconvenient for a woman to hang out in the military camp all day long. I wonder if Mr. Lian is willing to do so."
"Besides, if this matter spreads, it will also damage your reputation."
"You have to think about it."
It is an unwritten rule in the army that women should not enter the military camp. For example, Xie Mingxi, although she is the princess of Shu, is not suitable to enter the military camp. But Sheng Hong, now plans to make Mrs. Lian train new soldiers as the chief instructor.
Once this matter gets out, I don't know what kind of uproar it will cause. I don't know how much criticism it will cause.
Sheng Hong looked solemn: "Mingxi, to tell you the truth, I have actually been planning this matter a month ago. As you said, training new recruits with the master as the chief instructor will definitely attract criticism and spread to the court.
In the hall, I don’t know how many censors want to write memorials to impeach me."
"It's just that Master's martial arts skills are unparalleled. He is also good at training soldiers and formations. Such talent is right in front of us, so it would be a waste not to waste it."
"You can talk to other people as long as you like, and I will just ignore it. I have already told Lu Chi and asked him to write a letter back to Mr. Lu Ge. If anyone in the court uses this matter to criticize Yu
I'll ask Mr. Lu Ge to press the memorial."
"I also gave instructions to Zhao Qi."
"With Mr. Lu Ge and Mr. Zhao Ge speaking for me in the court, I don't think anyone will pay close attention to such a trivial matter."
Compared with the important affairs of the state court, the appointment of Mr. Lian as the commander-in-chief of the troops stationed in Shu is really not a big deal. At most, Sheng Hongluo was nicknamed "No one in Shu actually appoints a woman as the commander-in-chief of the troops stationed in Shu".
That’s all.
However, Sheng Hong never cared about these false reputations.
Now that Sheng Hong had thought clearly and made up his mind, Xie Mingxi said no more and only asked softly: "Have you told Mrs. Lian about this?"
