Chapter 124 The only people we can rely on are each other
The Turks are nomadic people living on the vast grasslands in the north. Their people are fierce and brave by nature, and they often go south to cross the Great Wall to harass the borders, plunder property, and even Daxing has been approaching the capital several times, and it has always been a sharp sword hanging over the head of the Daye Dynasty.
However, this situation took a turn for the better more than twenty years ago.
At that time, Shang Ruohong, who was then the Hussars General of Zuo Xunwei, was on an envoy to the Turks. This coincided with the change of royal power within the Turks. The fierce and brutal Turk Zuoyu King Ashina Zari was about to ascend the throne. This man had always been hostile to the Daye Dynasty. The rich products are coveted. If he takes the throne, he will definitely send troops to the south and cause greater military chaos.
Shang Ruohong seized the opportunity and contacted Princess Qiancheng who was married to the Turks to create chaos within the Turks. At the same time, he supported the eldest son of the Princess Qiancheng, Ashenaton, to ascend the throne. From then on, the Turks split into the East and the West. , the strength was greatly weakened, and coupled with mutual constraints, the Daye Dynasty also enjoyed a long period of relative peace.
However, this is only relative.
Even after being split, the Western Turks still posed a non-negligible threat to the Daye Dynasty. Especially after Ashina Tsari quelled the internal rebellion and once again aimed its spearhead at the south, wars often broke out on the border.
Therefore, the emperor's tour of northern Xinjiang was not a simple tour in the eyes of many people.
I'm afraid——
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Things were just as Yu Wenye guessed.
Two days later, the imperial court issued a decree that His Majesty the Emperor would tour Northern Xinjiang. In addition to civil and military officials of fourth rank and above, he also appointed the family members of several military generals who had gone to western Liaoning to prepare for battle to accompany him.
Among them, the first in line are the son and daughter-in-law of Sheng Guogong.
Shang Ruyi and Yu Wenye sent Yuwen Cheng to the academy to be a teacher. As soon as they got home, they received an order for them to set off early the next morning. Fortunately, she listened to Yu Wenye's words and arranged the trip in advance. I started packing my luggage in two days, but I wasn’t in a panic.
But the people at home are still very worried.
Aunt Hui also said worriedly at this time: "Do you want to revise the book and tell the Duke and Madam?"
Yu Wenye sat in the lobby to discuss the matter with his family. After thinking about it, he immediately said: "Father is on the front line. Supervise the transportation of grain and grass, and don't be distracted; now winter is coming soon in western Liaoning, and my mother is weak and afraid of the cold, and cannot bear to be disturbed. Don’t tell them.”
Aunt Hui said: “This trip to Northern Xinjiang——”
Yu Wenye said: “Since Ruyi and I are allowed to go with you, we can’t slack off. Auntie, I have to worry about things at home."
Aunt Hui said with a smile, "This is my duty."
After saying that, she looked up at Shang Ruyi again, smiled and said, "Do you have anything else to explain, young lady?"
Shang Ruyi was sitting next to Yu Wenye, and when he heard this, he shook his head and said : "It's nothing. Aunt Hui is more familiar with the affairs at home than me, so I have to worry about everything."
Aunt Hui also nodded with a smile.
Yu Wenye turned to Yuwen Cheng, who had already been unable to sit still, and said, "We are not at home. You have to study hard. You saw the college I took you to today. The students there are all... An ordinary child Son, there is no one to accompany you to fight like a lackey. If you behave like you did in Taiyuan, then don’t blame me for coming back and reprimanding you!”
Yu Wencheng said impatiently: “Second brother, I understand. ”
Aunt Hui also smiled at the side and said: "Second Young Master, don't worry, Third Young Master has become sensible a long time ago."
So, Yu Wenye stood up and said to Shang Ruyi: "Let's go, rest early, we will set off early tomorrow morning. "
"Yes. "
Everyone spent this night in their own uneasiness and anxiety.
Early the next morning, everyone got up early and prepared to set off after breakfast. Shang Ruyi walked to the door and saw that there was only one carriage parked outside the door, and Mu Xian's A few people and a few horses.
Although this time he was going to Northern Xinjiang, because he was accompanying the Holy Spirit, each entourage had to reduce the number of people around him. Yu Wenye only brought Mu Xian and a few of his men, and Shang Ruyi only brought Tu Sheer was alone, and even Wuxue stayed at home.
Standing at the gate, Shang Ruyi told Wuxue again, asking her to listen more to Aunt Hui and not to cause trouble. Wuxue listened one by one. Tu Sheer put the packed luggage into the carriage.
Yu Wenye originally wanted to give Yuwen Cheng a few more words, but when he looked back, he saw that the child had gone somewhere, so he could only sigh and said to Aunt Hui: " Auntie Hui has to worry about things at home.”
Auntie Hui said with a smile, “Second Young Master, please don’t worry.”
After explaining some things, the two walked to the carriage.
Someone had already moved a small stool and placed it in front of the car. As soon as Shang Ruyi stepped on it, a hand stretched out to support her. When she looked back, it was Yu Wenye standing with her hand outstretched. Warm hands were grasping her fingertips.
The warmth, in the somewhat cold morning, immediately dispelled most of the chill in the body.
As if feeling Shang Ruyi's gaze, he also raised his head and looked at her.
The two people's eyes met, but they did not immediately avoid each other's eyes. Instead, they stayed in each other's eyes. After a moment, Yu Wenye whispered: "Be careful."
Shang Ruyi nodded gently: "Yes."
No matter whether it was a transaction or any disagreements between them, at this time, it seemed that the only people they could rely on were each other.
Soon, with his help, Shang Ruyi got into the car and sat in the carriage.
Just when Yu Wenye was about to board the carriage, suddenly, there was a sound of horse hooves in front of him, which suddenly broke the silence on this long street.
For some reason, Shang Ruyi subconsciously felt that the sound of horse hooves was a bit harsh.
She lifted the curtain and peeked out, only to see a familiar little eunuch riding over. He stopped in front of their carriage. Then he got off his horse and walked to Yu Wenye. He leaned over and saluted: "Second Young Master." br>
It was the little eunuch sent by Princess Crescent to invite Yu Wenye into the palace that day.
Shang Ruyi's heart suddenly sank when he saw him.
Yu Wenye asked: "What's the matter?"
The little eunuch said softly: "Your Highness has something to do, and I would like to ask the second young master to come over and say a few words."
"I want to travel with His Majesty, so I can't waste time."
"Don't worry, Sir, Your Highness will also accompany you on this tour of northern Xinjiang."
"Oh..."
Hearing these words, Yu Wenye looked up again and met Shang Shang Ruyi's dark eyes. He thought for a while and said: "You go to the city gate to meet the Holy Driver first. I will be there soon."
"..."
Shang Ruyi immediately smiled and said: "Okay."
So, the group left Yuwen Mansion and headed for the North City Gate.
As the carriage swayed forward, Shang Ruyi couldn't help but lift the curtain and glance back, only to see Yu Wenye get on his horse and quickly go the other way.
She smiled faintly and lowered the curtain.
(End of this chapter)