If Zhao Xi could have thought that the great victory of killing 100,000 people would make his father excited to the point of falling ill, he would definitely report the victory bit by bit, using a gentle way of reporting the victory, so that everyone in the country would slowly accept this.
victory.
But this is a battle to avenge humiliation and a battle of courage. Only by accumulating all the results can it truly play a role in inspiring the entire country.
However, what he didn't expect was that his father's physical stability over the years would be knocked down in an instant by this great victory in the battle.
Three to five months of anxiety and worry, almost no sleep at night, and three tasteless meals. Suddenly, such amazing news of a great victory came, and the emotional contrast was too great... Oh, what should I say?
"My dear gentlemen, now that Xi'er is marching to the west, and the official dragon body is in this situation... I am at a loss as to what to do."
"Every matter in the imperial court still needs to be decided by your princes. However, I believe that we must be strictly guarded and not reveal the critical illness of the official. When Xi'er returns to the court, Xi'er should decide how to deal with it!"
Empress Cao's sadness quickly calmed down in the face of reality and Xi'er's expedition to the west.
It's not that the couple have no friendship for many years. What she has to do now is to ensure that there are no accidents in the inheritance of the throne.
What really worried her was that the Guan family was already in this situation, and she didn't know if they could hold on until Xi'er returned to Beijing!
"What the Queen said is absolutely true. Even if the Queen doesn't explain, we will behave like this."
"In the past few days, I and a few others will stay in the palace. Just as news of good news has arrived, it is a good excuse to discuss rewards."
"The current situation will not allow any signs of affecting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's succession to the throne."
"As for Xianggong Han's proposal, you can authorize Chen Yaban, and if necessary, you can kill it first and then report it!"
Over the years, the official family has been relatively healthy, and Xi'er has shown the qualities of an eternal emperor.
I thought I could live the rest of my life leisurely, but unexpectedly, at this juncture, something like this happened.
Lin'er, including her maternal nephew, all went with the army this time. Her father and uncle have also gradually relaxed their military power in recent years.
The guard battalion and the new army who were most loyal to Xi'er all went on the expedition this time.
Empress Cao really felt a little helpless at this time.
Once something changes, I actually can't get a usable card.
The imperial physician’s diagnosis and treatment was vague, and the medication was probably even more vague.
Empress Cao did not have much hope for the restoration of the official family. She only hoped that the official family could persist until her son returned to the court.
Chui Gong Hall is not suitable for officials to rest... It can be regarded as a rest, but in fact it is just for breathing.
The imperial doctor is not useless, at least after taking one dose of the soup, the official's breathing will no longer be so rapid.
The imperial doctor was trembling with fear, and the entire palace maids and eunuchs who were in charge were also trembling. The succession of the throne, even in such a peaceful Song Dynasty, was still full of hidden swords and shadows for the people in the palace.
Every time the throne changes, someone in the palace loses his life inexplicably.
The officials are good people, but none of their husbands are easy to get along with.
The official affairs of Zhengshitang have been moved to Yanfu Palace. The rewards for frontline soldiers are almost the fastest since the beginning of the dynasty.
On the first day after Zhao Zhen fainted, the princes and the queen agreed on a reward.
In order to prevent the news from being revealed and to avoid the random speculations of others, the imperial court did not send a separate person to the front line to recall His Highness the Crown Prince. Instead, he asked the imperial city officials to ride a rail carriage to the front line along with the imperial court's reward.
Originally, eunuchs could represent the official family.
In Qinzhou's frontline headquarters, the ambitions of the soldiers, inflated by gunpowder bombs, were forming a trend.
Although they did not require an attack on Xingqing Mansion, they had the same idea of beating up the drowned dog. Even Zhao Xi also believed that it was the right time to move forward and then choose a suitable terrain to build a border stronghold.
Therefore, the post-war summary meeting became a war promotion meeting.
"Logistics support is in order. While the Western thieves have no countermeasures against the gunpowder bombs, we can completely overwhelm them across the board. With lightning speed, we can capture the Jingsai Army before the Xixia court reacts."
manage!"
"The Jialu River defense line has been consolidated. The construction speed of Gongfang City's craftsmen can ensure that we can quickly build border walls and side villages after our advance. The Western Army's defense of the city is unparalleled by the Western Bandits. As long as we defeat it, we can defend it!"
"Gaolan has been stabilized. At the same time, the largest forces in Lanzhou, Yu Zang, Huama and Mu Zheng, have sent people to Qinzhou, intending to submit to the country. There is no need to worry after going north to conquer!"
I don’t know if this is considered a arrogant soldier, but it’s just the power of gunpowder bombs. Xixia has no specific countermeasures yet. It’s not that they can’t strike while the iron is hot and regain some territory.
Even Zhao Xi is inclined to continue the war at this time.
The entire frontline headquarters was talking to each other, and the discussion was in full swing.
Han Jiang and others did not like to allow these military men to have too much say in strategy. However, His Highness the Crown Prince convened in this way, which obviously gave the military men a say.
It was just after a big victory, and he didn't deliberately make anyone unhappy.
"Report...the imperial reward has arrived at Qinzhou Station..."
This... not to mention the civil and military officials of Qinzhou, even Zhao Xi was stunned.
When did the state and dynasty have such a quick agreement? This is still a reward for the soldiers.
To say that it was the result of this great victory... is not very credible.
The war is over. According to the usual practice, it is time to leave the military commanders aside for the civil officials who control the court. How could it be possible to reward them so quickly?
Is it possible that the imperial court also wanted to continue the war?
If this is the case, it makes sense. After all, Taizong's tragic defeat at Gaolianghe was also said to be the reason why the soldiers were not rewarded in full.
There is no need for Zhao Xi to receive the materials. If the princes don’t come, there will be no one in the entire dynasty who is qualified for Zhao Xi to greet him.
Therefore, Zhao Xi did not go to the scene, and even Han Jiang, Lu Gongbi and others, including Zhong E and Guo Kui, did not move.
"Your Highness..."
If you don't go there, the prisoner will come naturally. But this prisoner seems to be hesitant to speak.
"There is nothing that cannot be said to anyone. Speak it!"
It was just a matter of reward based on merit, so Zhao Xi didn't think the court would change his report at will. There was no need for him to act like a villain and make the entire frontline headquarters more suspicious.
"Your Highness... that... that..."
"Don't be too fussy!"
"His Majesty is suffering from a febrile illness, and the imperial court has summoned His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to return to the capital! Please tell me, sir, not to make any announcement!"
There is nothing the internal prison can do. His Highness the Crown Prince cannot wait to return to Beijing without any delay. Look at His Highness the Crown Prince's condition, and then look at the situation of the entire frontline headquarters.
I just said it in front of everyone.
Zhao Xi felt as if something had hit the back of his head, and his head felt buzzing...
Not only him, but the expressions of everyone in the entire frontline headquarters became stiff instantly.
This matter... the succession of the throne has been extremely dangerous since ancient times. It's easy to get involved in it. Is this what it is?
For a moment, the entire frontline headquarters was silent.
The prison guard was very anxious, but the oppressive atmosphere made him dare not say a word.
Zhao Xi's mind was filled with his father's appearance. All along, in his heart, he did not agree with some of his father's actions, and even looked down upon his father's way of doing things.
But when he heard the news, he suddenly felt helpless and empty.
Only then did he realize that his father had always been the mountain behind him.