The eight-hundred-mile expedited message sent back by General Meng not only explained the situation of the war, but also asked for food, grass and weapons, and also recruited troops on the spot to make up for losses.
After all, it is the beginning of spring. At this time, farmers have just started farming. The army is also maintaining basic consumption and does not have much food in storage. However, if you want to fight, you must keep the soldiers well fed, otherwise they will not even have the strength to hold a knife. , how to face it? Isn’t that just giving someone away!
After receiving the urgent military report from Eight Hundred Miles, the emperor was very angry. He immediately ordered a battle and asked General Meng to counterattack. This time, the Qianglang tribe must be crippled and frightened to prevent them from coming back. opportunity.
Then the emperor ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to raise food and grass, and the Ministry of War began to mobilize the defenders of nearby cities for support. The entire court was in motion, and money was spent like water. The face of the Minister of Household Affairs was getting uglier day by day. .
On this day, the three children finished their morning classes and came to pay their respects to Lianyi. They talked about the war with the Qianglang tribe.
"Mother, my grandfather is a general who guards the gate. Isn't he very majestic?"
The second princess asked curiously.
"Your grandfather is always strong and strong. If he wins this battle, he will probably be discharged and returned to his fields."
Lianyi answered the second daughter's words very seriously.
"Mother, my grandfather did not let the Qianglang clan take advantage and withstood their first wave of attacks. This is the credit of my grandfather. However, some people in the court said that my grandfather had been prepared for a long time. Why is this? Meaning?”
The eldest prince is precocious, and some people have already started to turn a deaf ear to him, so he asked this question.
After hearing this, Lianyi’s face darkened and he asked directly:
“Who did Hongji say this?”
“Mother, son and minister. You shouldn't ask that."
The eldest prince noticed his mother's displeasure and immediately replied.
"It's not your fault. If someone hadn't mentioned it in your ear, you wouldn't have remembered to ask these questions."
Lianyi waved her hand.
"Hongji, raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a while. The duty of the border generals is to defend the territory and consolidate the territory. This is their duty. What they do is only the most basic. But just because General Meng is the father of the queen mother, That's why there are people who are maliciously provoking and planting seeds of doubt in your father's heart at this time. What do you think will happen in the future?
It is normal to fight with others. , and even won the battle, how come it turns out to be prepared in the mouth of some people, and it will be twisted into what it will be in the end, do you know?”
Ripple did not criticize his children, but It is timely guidance.
"Mother, the child is not thinking well. I have bad intentions when I say this to my son. I should not ask my mother."
The eldest prince's face turned red, and he knew at this time that he was asking. The words were inappropriate and made the queen mother angry.
"Hongji, you have been in school for eight years. You should make your own judgment. Don't follow what others say. The most taboo thing for those in power is to have no independent opinions. You should listen more, think more and read more, and then make your own judgment. When you encounter If you don’t understand, you can ask your teacher or your mother.”
Lianyi smiled and patted Hongji on the shoulder.
“Yes, I have written it down.”
"Don't rush these things. They all have to be accumulated slowly. No one is born with it."
Lianyi comforted the eldest prince, looked at the third prince who had been silent, turned around and asked:
"Hongye, what are you thinking about?"
"Mother, I think Zhao Shidu, who is passing on gossip to his eldest brother, is not well-intentioned. He looks so relaxed and majestic on the surface. , but he often provokes me secretly, and then pretends to be innocent in front of the elder brother. The elder brother has protected him several times and refused to let me deal with him. "
The third prince curled his lips and said.
"Third brother, is this true? Why didn't you tell me?"
Hongji's expression also changed. "But you only believe what you see, and you still speak out to defend him. What can I do?"
Hong Ye said nonchalantly.
"Eldest brother and third brother, that Zhao Sihao often talks to me, Ling Ling, but I don't like him and don't let Ling Ling interact with him. Ling Ling is still a little unhappy."
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Lianyi listened to the words of the three without interrupting. Apparently the three children had realized something, and she believed that her three babies would handle it well.
Sure enough, Hongji winked at his sister and brother, first confessed to Lianyi, and then left with Yunshan and Hongye.
Lianyi turned around and told Nanny Sun to guard the entrance of the harem. After the emperor returned to the palace, he invited people to Fengqi Palace. Nanny Sun immediately took the order.
After the emperor dealt with the issues related to the border war, he felt a little dizzy. Quanfu immediately stepped forward to persuade:
"Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon body. It's getting late, but it's still early. Get some rest!”
The emperor rubbed his brows and felt a little sleepy. Due to the war at the border recently, he had read twice as many books as before.
"Let's go! Go back to the palace."
"Yes!"
The emperor was planning to go to Fengqi Palace. After all, his father-in-law was guarding the border for him. It would be disrespectful to the queen if she stayed with other concubines.
Lianyi prepared supper, and softly persuaded the emperor to use some, and then said after undressing the emperor:
"Your Majesty, after repelling the Qianglang tribe this time, I would like to ask Your Majesty to allow my father to be disarmed and return to his fields."
The emperor was a little confused at first, but after hearing these words, he suddenly became energetic:
“Lianyi, why did you say this?”
“Your Majesty, I am a woman and I don’t understand the affairs of the court. But today, all the eldest princes came to ask me, this time General Meng can Respond quickly to stop the invasion of the Qiang Wolf Clan. Are you prepared?
What an evil statement. Doesn’t this imply that the concubine’s father is in collusion with the Qiang Wolf Clan? It’s for my concubine. If my concubine has a treasonous father, the emperor will know what the three children will have to bear in the future!”
Lianyi stopped what he was doing and said with red eyes, as if he had already risked his life.
The emperor's eyes flashed and he said insincerely:
"Lianyi, don't worry, I won't believe these nonsense. General Meng has been guarding the border for many years. He has worked hard and made great achievements, and he has become more like the Qianglang people. They are mortal enemies, how could they be associated with them?”
“Your Majesty, I am the daughter of a general. I understand some things. In the final analysis, it is just the military power that is causing trouble. Instead of going through the calculations again and again, let Your Majesty do it. It is better to hand over the military power as soon as possible so that my father can enjoy his old age.
After years of fighting, my father's health has long been in trouble, but he just doesn't want to lose the prestige of the Dasheng Dynasty. , I also want to support my daughter, Chen Concubine, but these are not important now. I just want my parents and brothers to be well.”
Lianyi said while wiping her tears, expressing her worries as a daughter and her helplessness as a queen.
“That’s all, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to balance since ancient times. I can understand your worry about your family. Let’s talk about these things after this battle is over!”
“Yes, I thank you, Your Majesty. Love you."
Lianyi immediately bowed and then helped the other person to go to bed. After the lights were turned off, Duoduo threw her under the bed as usual.
“Master, when will you do it?”
"Waiting for General Meng to come to Beijing to receive the order to express gratitude."