Chapter 166 Dad: What should I fear from rumors?
Who invented such a thing as "poetry"?
How useful!
Zeng Anmin looked at the eldest princess who fell into silence.
The corners of his mouth were slightly raised unconsciously.
There was a hint of smile in his eyes.
Obviously, I used the right song "Ti Capital City Nanzhuang".
Of course, this poem's title cannot be used in this world.
No matter Nanzhuang or Liuzhuang.
The important thing is to be able to pretend.
There is a saying that goes well, being able to pretend is a blessing.
"I still have to ask my father about asking Ying to go to war."
Zeng Anmin interrupted the eldest princess's musings, his eyes were steady:
"As a member of the royal family, I can understand why it is difficult for Your Highness to make good friends with military generals."
"But even though I am a scholar, I always have to worry about my father, so I have to take a long-term approach."
"Wu Qianfeng, I will try my best to chat with him as much as possible before going on the expedition."
The eldest princess slowly raised her head, revealing her calm eyes.
No words were spoken for a long time.
"Yeah."
……
Zeng Anmin left Liu Mansion.
He didn't see Liu Xian.
After leaving Liu Mansion, he roughly understood the purpose of the eldest princess meeting him this time.
Or for Xihuang Tu.
Of course, it’s also to show off your muscles.
She revealed her martial arts aura, and to a large extent she was telling herself her dissatisfaction.
She helped her father in court.
And since she hadn't found any clues about Xihuang Tu for so long, she was suspected of being passive and sabotaging her work.
"Fourth grade martial artist."
Zeng Anmin was riding on the horse, recalling the heroic appearance of the eldest princess.
The corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.
"Enough!"
"Da da da."
He reined in the horse, a light flashing in his eyes:
"Now the purpose of Princess Xi's request for Emperor Xi's picture becomes clearer."
"She is a fourth-grade martial artist, so it is natural for her to want the Emperor Xi Tu."
"Then the conditions I can propose can naturally be bolder."
"…………"
Several days passed.
Zeng Anmin always shuttled back and forth between the Imperial College and the mansion.
In the past few days, he had found an opportunity for a breakthrough.
But every time it comes to the last moment, it will be a little bit different.
But in order not to be exposed and he couldn't take the initiative to ask anyone, he could only suppress it in advance.
"The rain is coming."
Although he was in the Imperial College, nothing happened.
But through some of the things the students talked about every day, he could also feel that a brewing storm was slowly approaching.
There's going to be a war.
Some actions in the palace were made frequently today.
Both the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household are also fully cooperating with the Duke of Wei Guo Tian Ji.
Many smart people have guessed His Majesty's intention to start a war through these actions.
Everyone was doing things tacitly. During this period, they were working hard and did not dare to make any mistakes.
"Master Zeng."
On this day, Zeng Anmin had just left the hall and returned home.
Then a familiar voice was heard.
He dismounted and looked up towards the source of the sound.
Wu Qianfeng stood in front of Zeng's mansion, fully armed and wearing heavy armor.
But what contrasted with his tall and straight body was the twitchy look on his face.
"Why are you here?"
When Zeng Anmin saw Wu Qianfeng, his heart moved slightly.
Wu Qianfeng is in the army these days, so it's hard for him to go to him directly.
Therefore, the eldest princess's instructions can only be buried in the bottom of my heart.
I never thought that someone would come to me today.
But counting the days, it was indeed time for him to find himself.
After so many days, he should be almost done with his military training.
"Come for the appointment."
Wu Qianfeng approached Zeng Anmin, the armor plates on his body jingling on his body.
He bowed to Zeng Anmin as a disciple and said: "What I promised Master Zeng last time can be realized today."
"What?"
Zeng Anmin was a little confused when he saw how serious he was.
"It's about the Jiaofang Division." Wu Qianfeng coughed, his face was a little shy, his eyes drifted away, and he said in a twisted voice:
"Master Zeng will only spend money today. I have borrowed all my colleagues' money before coming here. I will never spoil Master Zeng's interest."
"Get lost."
Zeng Anmin rolled his eyes: "I said that as a joke, but you took it seriously. I'm that kind of person!"
"Uh."
His performance caught Wu forward a little off guard.
For a moment, the eight-foot-old man froze on the spot, a little at a loss.
"How many did you bring?"
Zeng Anmin crossed his arms and looked at Wu Qianfeng with raised eyebrows.
"Huh?"
Wu Qianfeng was so confused by Zeng Anmin's brain that he didn't know what to say.
"Ah what? How much did you bring?"
Zeng Anmin was amused by this silly boy's performance.
"One hundred taels."
Wu Qianfeng pursed his lips and lowered his voice seriously:
"Absolutely enough."
"Heh."
Zeng Anmin laughed
This kid is so honest.
"Let's go! Let's talk while we walk."
Zeng Anmin casually handed the reins to Wu Qianfeng.
"Hey!"
Wu Qianfeng naturally took the reins of the horse from Zeng Anmin, held the horse for Zeng Anmin, and followed him.
Today, Zeng Anmin is still dressed in Tsing Yi.
He is now sixteen years old and his body is not yet fully grown.
But because of the blessing of martial arts, he is much taller than his peers, more than seven feet tall.
Although she looks weak, taking off her clothes will definitely drive young ladies crazy.
As a strong general in the army, Wu Qianfeng possesses an unruffled and majestic attitude.
There was shock in his eyes.
Except when he looked at Zeng Anmin with respectful eyes, when he looked elsewhere, his eyes were worse than those of a tiger.
In addition, he had just taken off duty and had not yet had time to change his armor. The intimidating power of his body made all the people on the street look at him and did not dare to look around.
"How old are you this year?"
Zeng Anmin casually took out an apple and threw it towards Wu Qianfeng.
Wu Qianfeng subconsciously took it, hesitated for a moment, and replied: "Twenty to six."
Twenty-six?
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows.
As big as Bai Ziqing.
"Have you ever heard of Bai Ziqing?"
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows and asked.
"The name of the swordsman in white from the capital is as loud as thunder in my martial arts."
When Wu Qianfeng mentioned Bai Ziqing, his expression was indifferent.
"I don't know many martial artists, but Bai Ziqing is one. He is known as the best swordsman in the capital."
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows and looked at Wu Qianfeng.
When Wu Qianfeng heard Zeng Anmin's words, his mouth moved, and then he sighed and did not fight.
Zeng Anmin began to look for topics:
"But I remember my cousin told me that my cousin-in-law was the best swordsman in the capital, which confused me."
The two of them were walking on the street, and the people on the street would shy away whenever they saw Wu Qianfeng's armor.
After hearing Zeng Anmin's words, Wu Qianfeng suddenly raised his head, with a hint of astonishment in his tiger eyes:
"May I ask Master Zeng, your cousin-in-law..."
Zeng Anmin looked proud: "Brother Zhongyuan Duan Yuheng."
As soon as these words came out, Wu Qianfeng's pupils shrank suddenly.
He looked at Zeng Anmin blankly.
"What's wrong?"
Zeng Anmin frowned and looked at Wu Qianfeng.
He was asking knowingly.
Only when we talk about this topic can we let it go naturally.
If you want to get some news about your cousin-in-law from Wu Qianfeng, you can't just ask him right away.
"Nothing."
Wu Qianfeng opened his mouth to say something, but he swallowed it when it reached his throat. He just focused on helping Zeng Anmin lead the horse.
While the two were talking, they had already arrived at the door of Jiaofangsi.
Jingcheng Jiaofangsi is different from other lower-class brothels.
He was famous in the Great Holy Dynasty. It's different from other places where the flirty girls stand at the door to solicit customers.
There were only a few turtle slaves standing there generously at the entrance of Jiaofangsi.
Zeng Anmin stopped and stood.
A long-lost touch appeared in my heart.
Finally...
Or have you found yourself here? !
That damn fate, I want to see what excuses you can use to stop me today?
"Let's go!"
Zeng Anmin waved his hand and led Wu Qianfeng inside.
Full of ceremony.
Wu Qianfeng's eyes flashed with astonishment.
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He didn't understand why Master Zeng's movements looked so exaggerated.
However, Zeng Anmin has not yet crossed the threshold.
Then a sound of galloping horses was heard.
"Drive!! Drive!!"
"General Wu! Urgent call!"
……
Zeng Anmin's eyelids twitched.
He looked up expressionlessly and headed towards the source of the sound.
At this time, Wu Qianfeng had just helped Zeng Anmin tie the horse.
He looked up blankly at the knights who were rushing towards him.
"General Wu, Your Majesty has come to the school grounds in person and wants to watch the military exercise! Hurry up and return!"
Wu Qianfeng opened his mouth.
Zeng Anmin couldn't help clenching his fists.
What a damn fate!
"Okay."
Wu Qianfeng's eyes became serious when he heard this.
Your Majesty wants to watch the military exercise in person.
This is an opportunity for him.
"Go quickly, I have to go to Shangshu Di to find Teacher Zeng."
?
The corner of Zeng Anmin's mouth twitched.
He glanced at the internal environment of the Jiaofang Division with despair.
He pursed his lips and could only sigh.
"No need, I'm right here."
He walked towards the knight expressionlessly.
"Your Majesty is watching the military exercise, why are you looking for me?"
There was a hint of doubt in his voice.
"It's a long story, I'll try to keep it short."
After the knight saw Zeng Anmin, his face became solemn and he said:
"Recently, rumors suddenly spread from Jiangnan, Liangjiang County."
"It is said that Mr. Zeng has been an official on Fengqi Road for many years and deliberately condoned the demon clan on Fengqi Road."
"Otherwise, how could people from the demon clan easily appear in Liangjiang County, kill Huang Yuangao, and steal the Dragon Survey Map?"
When he said this, Zeng Anmin's eyes narrowed.
Someone framed it!
This was the thought that came to his mind subconsciously.
The sergeant continued:
"I don't know who leaked the news, saying that the method of forming the Yuanyang Army was passed down by you, which caused dissatisfaction among some officials in the court. They said that Duke Wei was neglecting military training, not using his own strengths, but using outsiders' methods."< br>
"Your Majesty is dissatisfied, so he wants to watch the military exercise in person."
"Even you are involved."
"If the military exercise is not effective, someone will definitely use this rumor to make a big fuss..."
……
Hearing this, Zeng Anmin's eyes turned dark.
It seems like someone decided to take action against his father and himself?
"Well, let's go."
Thinking of this, Zeng Anmin no longer hesitated.
He went directly to the horses, took a look at Wu Qianqian and said:
"Mount!"
Wu Qianfeng hesitated.
But he also knew that the matter was urgent and he was not allowed to choose anything.
Then he got on his horse and sat behind Zeng Anmin.
"Drive!!"
Zeng Anmin reined in the territory.
The horse's hooves were raised high.
Then the two riders galloped wildly along the capital road.
……
Beijing.
School grounds.
Emperor Jianhong sat calmly on the military stage.
There was a hint of gloom in his eyes.
At this time, he was surrounded by several officials.
On the left side stand Li Zhen, the Chief Assistant, Tian Ji, the Duke of Wei, Zeng Shilin, the Minister of War, and Lou Yingqi, the Minister of Household Affairs.
On the right are Guo Guangxiao, the Minister of Rites, Liu Chengqian, the Minister of Works, and Si Zhongxiao, the eunuch with a pen.
Behind him, a graceful and noble woman sat.
A woman's curves are natural.
Sitting behind Emperor Jianhong, his aura is no less noble than that of Emperor Jianhong.
She is the eldest princess.
Several people on the stage had different expressions.
Emperor Jianhong had no expression on his face and just looked at the 5,000-strong army in the audience.
Zeng Shilin and Lou Yingqi frequently looked at Wei Guogong Tian Ji.
Tian Ji, on the other hand, looked at his nose with his eyes, and his nose looked at his heart. The wind on his face was light and the clouds were calm, and his demeanor was natural.
Guo Guangxiao, the Minister of Rites, was standing next to Jianhong. From time to time, a look of jealousy flashed across his face, and he looked towards Tian Jiyi and the others with a half-smile.
Liu Chengqian, the Minister of Works, had a similar attitude. He looked at the soldiers on the field from time to time, and looked up at Zeng Shilin and Lou Yingqi from time to time.
"How long has the Yuanyang Army been established?"
Emperor Jianhong spoke slowly, with a touch of coldness in his voice.
Tian Ji saluted respectfully and said: "Your Majesty, there are more than one in ten days."
"Eleven days."
Emperor Jianhong's eyes were like stagnant water, and he looked towards Tian Ji:
"I heard about your military training method, find another way?"
Emperor Jianhong's question went straight to the point.
The four words "find a new path" are used very well.
But no one can understand the meaning.
Liu Chengqian, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, looked at Tian Ji with a smile but not a smile, with a flash of schadenfreude in his eyes.
Tian Ji was silent for a moment, then he slowly raised his head and said calmly, "Your Majesty, the way young master Zeng family trains the army is not a new way. I have been running the army for half my life, and there is no joke."
"This method of training the army is absolutely perfect."
……
As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.
Zeng Shilin was stunned.
He looked at Tian Ji blankly.
I want to make sure that the Duke is joking.
But Tian Ji's face was calm, and he didn't seem to be joking at all.
Zeng Shilin clenched his fists under his sleeves.
Old man, you can't handle His Majesty on your own, so you drag my son into the water?
He pursed his lips and was about to speak up to defend Zeng Anmin.
But I heard Liu Chengqian, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, stood up and said respectfully to Emperor Jianhong:
"Your Majesty, the Yuanyang Army Formation was created by Young Master Zeng. It is understandable that I was temporarily confused by what Young Master Zeng said."
In one sentence, Tian Ji's responsibility was almost completely removed.
All the limelight was directed at Zeng Anmin...
Emperor Jianhong glanced at Liu Chengqian lightly.
Liu Chengqian smiled lightly and thought calmly.
"Duke Wei, what does Liu Aiqing say?"
Emperor Jianhong looked at Tian Ji.
"Although what Minister Liu said has solid evidence, it lacks some objectivity. I have admired Zeng Anmin's military training methods for a long time. Naturally, I will not be deceived by him. How can a little kid like him deceive me in military training?"
Tian Ji didn't give Liu Cheng any face at all, and his eyes continued to be calm.
It's just that Zeng Shilin's head started to sweat a little when he said this.
He narrowed his eyes and glared at Tian Ji.
Old man, are you trying to roast my son on the fire?
Zeng Shilin took a deep breath, then bowed to Emperor Jianhong and said:
"Your Majesty, dogs are incapable of military training. Even if they have methods of military training, they may be immature, but they are for the sake of Your Majesty's great cause and they have the best intentions."
"It is justifiable to neglect the military situation."
……
Hear this.
Liu Chengqian, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, raised his eyebrows slightly.
He glanced at Tian Ji without leaving any trace.
"The crime of military neglect can be serious or minor."
Liu Chengqian smiled calmly and looked at Zeng Shilin calmly:
"Sir Zeng, the death of Huang Gong has touched the bottom line. Now everyone in our Great Holy Dynasty is waiting for your Majesty to give an explanation. The Yuanyang Army is in an urgent need to form an army. It can be said that it has never been in ancient times."
(End of chapter)