Rebirth of Glory and Splendour - Chapter 50

Unexpectedly, Wei Zhao changed the subject and continued: “It’s just that Erchen believes that it is not the best time to send troops at this time.”

“Oh?!” The emperor was slightly startled, and asked back with a half-smile, “Duke Qin thought, when is the right time?” He was not surprised that Wei Zhao would invite Ying to fight, but he did not expect that he would say something at the wrong time.

Wei Zhao pursed his lips and said with a dignified expression: “Report to the father and emperor, and my son will consult the information on the transfer department and the military department. If we send troops now, the support the court can provide is only comparable to the battle in the 39th year.”

Wei Su was silent for a moment, then said: “Do you think it’s not enough? In the autumn of 40 years, Mrs. Li once recovered Youzhou.” Eight years ago, Mrs. Li was able to recover Youzhou with 100,000 troops. Eight years later, he gave Wei Zhao has the same people, but he thinks it’s too few…

Wei Zhao stared directly at the emperor with no fear in his eyes: “Father, the present is different from the past. Back then, Youzhou was all owned by Fuyu, our infantry was the main force, and the cavalry was the supplement, so it’s enough to deal with them. Now, Youzhou Divided into two, the Wusu Prairie fell into the hands of Tiele. If we have the same force configuration, we have no chance of winning. It is better not to fight. To retake Wusu County from the Tiele people, it is impossible without enough cavalry. So Erchen said that the time to send troops is not ripe.”

Wei Su nodded slowly and asked in a deep voice, “How many cavalry do you want?”

Without hesitation, Wei Zhao replied without hesitation: “20,000 people, 40,000 horses, at least not lower than this number.” If they can’t effectively contain Tie Le, their fight with Fuyu will be endless.

Before Wei Zhao could finish speaking, there was a gasp of breath in the hall. King Qin’s request did not seem to be high, but what he wanted was pure cavalry, the kind that didn’t care about anything except the charge, and behind them, there had to be several times their number of logisticians.

Wei Su thought about it for a while, and then said in deep thought, “Give me two years, and I will give you 20,000 elite cavalry and 100,000 foot soldiers. If you…”

Before the emperor could finish speaking, Wei Zhao knelt down on one knee and clasped his fists and said, “My son hereby issues a military order. If the Fuyu people cannot be expelled to the north of the Yaslan Mountains, please ask the royal father to deal with them by military law.”

Hearing this, the courtiers were completely speechless. North of the Arslan Mountains, it is a real bitter cold place, with long winters and no summers, and the weather is freezing cold. The King of Qin wanted to exterminate all the people from Fuyu, but considering what happened to him during his years in Fuyu, who would dare to say anything against it?

Even Wei Ming just sighed softly and said nothing.

He could see that the emperor and Wei Zhao had already reached a consensus on the conquest of Fuyu. Their dispute is only when to send troops and how to send troops. These are all negotiable and will not hurt the overall situation.

After going down to the dynasty, Wei Su passed on Qin Wang Weizhao, Pingjun Wang Weichang, Changning Wang Jixin, the Minister of the Household and the Minister of War and others to speak in the imperial study, apparently to discuss the preparations for the expedition to Fuyu.

Crown Prince Weiming has always been a peacemaker, and it is not surprising that he is not in the ranks of being called. Besides, he was going through the motions, and Prince Ping was not the same, but he went to the imperial study. For a time, there were different opinions, and there was no consensus.

A more reliable statement is that King Pingjun and King Qin cooperate happily, and there is obviously a problem with Xiao Feng and Ji Xin getting along. Otherwise, starting from the spring of the previous year, why every time during the exercise, the East City Camp defeated the West City Camp, and the generals disagreement was one of the reasons.

Wei Zhao came out of the Xuanshi Palace. Seeing that there was still plenty of time, he went to the Weiyang Palace to ask the empress to be safe and chat with her for a while.

When Ji Wan saw Wei Zhao, it was customary to talk about his marriage again, saying that he was twenty-five this year and could not delay it any longer. Marrying the princess to enter the door earlier, it is also possible to add a younger brother and sister to Wei Chongrong. If he likes men, it is also possible to marry the emperor.

Two years ago, the queen had the idea of ​​adopting Wei Chongrong out, which made Wei Zhao very unhappy, and did not even return to the palace for a while. Thanks to Princess Yuankang coming forward and agreeing, and the queen also gave up the idea, the mother-son relationship between the two was restored as before.

Wei Zhao had told Ji Wan more than once that he did not intend to get married. The queen has never heard of it, and every time she sees him, she must bring up the same old story. Fortunately, she just talked, and wouldn’t really put a princess or a prince over for him, so Wei Zhao just followed her, anyway, he didn’t listen.

The same is true today. The empress spoke bitterly, while Wei Zhao was listless. Seeing that it was almost time, Wei Zhao said that he was going to the palace school to pick up Wei Chongrong from school, so he left Weiyang Palace.

Seeing that her son was obsessed with his grandson of impure blood, and even unwilling to get married because of him, what else could Ji Wan do other than sigh.

When Wei Zhao arrived at the Gong Xue, Wei Chongrong had not finished class, and a group of little radishes were shaking their heads and reading to the teacher.

He stood outside the window, peeking at the scene of their class. I have to say that Wei Ming’s words are very reasonable. With the company of his classmates, Wei Chongrong is obviously more serious in listening to the class than in the house, and sometimes he will ask his own questions to the teacher.

Wei Zhao occasionally suspects that what his son fell in love with was not the reading itself, but Wei Chongrong’s character, the type who would never admit defeat. No matter what he did, he liked to be the first. It was uncomfortable, so I had to work hard.

The teacher was still talking about “the way of the university, in the bright and virtuous, in the close to the people, and in the perfection”, Wei Chongrong suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, as if someone was staring at him from behind, while the teacher was not paying attention. , turned his head and looked out the window.

But I never thought that that person was Wei Zhao, and their eyes collided in the air…

Wei Chongrong smiled at Wei Zhao unconsciously, then reacted immediately, turned around quickly, and continued to listen carefully.

Seeing his son’s expression of “being caught doing bad things”, Wei Zhao was overjoyed and burst into laughter.

To be honest, Wei Chongrong’s performance in Gong Xue was much better than he expected, and he wouldn’t care about the occasional desertion.

Not long after, the teacher finished today’s content and announced the dismissal of school. Wei Chongrong hurriedly said goodbye to his classmates and went straight to Wei Zhao.

Before he could rub against Wei Zhao, there were a series of “I have seen His Royal Highness King Qin”, and a phrase “I have seen Uncle Four Emperors” was mixed in the middle. Wei Zhao smiled and raised his hand, indicating that the children don’t need to be more polite.

Wei Chongrong pouted unhappily. Ever since Wei Zhao returned to Dongcheng Camp, he has lived a hard life of ten days and a half to see his father once. Wei Zhao rarely came to pick him up, but he was interrupted by others, which was really frustrating.

Wei Zhao just praised his son for being sensible in his heart, but before he could say it, he showed a childish side and couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

The classmates dispersed one by one, Wei Chongrong took Wei Zhao’s hand and walked slowly in the direction of Baihu Gate, asking as he walked, “Dad, is what they said true? Military order?”

Wei Zhao was stunned when he heard the words. He didn’t seem to expect that the gossip in the palace could spread so quickly. After only half a day, the children of the palace learned all about it. He regained his senses, nodded and said, “It’s true, I did say that.”

Wei Chongrong frowned, slightly hesitantly said: “Dad, are you sure you will win?” The military order is not a joke, if Wei Zhao can’t take Fuyu, he will have to die for the country.

Wei Zhao stretched out his hand to stroke Wei Chongrong’s forehead, and said with a chuckle, “Children, don’t frown all the time, the president has a tattoo on his forehead.”

Seeing that Wei Zhao didn’t answer his question directly, Wei Chongrong took his hand and insisted: “Dad, I’m asking you very seriously, don’t perfunctory me.”

Wei Zhao restrained his smile and said solemnly, “Before the war, no one dared to say that he would win, but as long as you are fully prepared, adapt to the situation, and wait for an opportunity, you will most likely be able to achieve the desired result.”

Wei Chongrong looked straight at Wei Zhao, and after a while he let out a long sigh. Wei Zhao could say this with confidence, but his worries could not be reduced in the slightest.

Seeing that Wei Chongrong still had a solemn expression on his face, Wei Zhao smiled and said, “At least two years before we start the war, Rong’er, don’t think too much, let’s go to Qing’er’s place first.”

“We’re going to Zhaoyang Marquis Mansion? Why?” Wei Chongrong couldn’t believe it. Wei Zhao suddenly thought of going to Zhaoyang Marquis Mansion on a whim. But Wei Zhao is right, they don’t fight unprepared battles, everything is possible, and opportunities are only given to those who are prepared.

Wei Zhao raised his eyebrows and asked, “Don’t you want to see the little monkey? Not long ago, I heard someone say that he personally sharpened a wooden sword for the little monkey or something…”

Wei Chongrong smiled: “Who said I don’t want to see you anymore, I’m just curious, how did you suddenly think of going to Zhaoyang Hou’s house for a meal?” .

Wei Zhao stopped teasing him and explained: “Xin’er told me when I was going to court, let’s go to dinner. It’s Qing’er’s birthday in two days. We don’t have time, so we got together in advance.”

Oh, so that’s the case, Wei Chongrong nodded suddenly, and then exclaimed: “Dad, Zhaoyang Hou’s birthday, isn’t it your birthday?” It’s been too long since I saw him, and he almost forgot his father’s birthday. , unfilial.

“Yes.” Wei Zhao nodded with a smile, and asked Wei Chongrong, “What? You want to congratulate me?”

Wei Chongrong puffed up his face and said helplessly, “I think so, are you free to come back?” Wei Zhao entered the Dongcheng Camp, as if he had taken root. It is difficult for him to enter the important military camp, how to celebrate his birthday.

Wei Zhao shook his head and replied honestly: “I don’t have time.” He didn’t care about celebrating birthdays, and besides the elderly and children, others were not happy, but the son did not forget his birthday, Wei Zhao still A little happy.

After leaving the Baihu Gate, the carriage of Prince Qin’s mansion was already waiting there. It was to take Wei Chongrong home. As for Wei Zhao’s horse, it was left in the palace and was not brought out.

After getting into the car, Wei Zhao sat leaning against the window, but Wei Chongrong lay down on the couch and rested his head on Wei Zhao’s lap.

The carriage swayed toward the Zhaoyanghou mansion. Wei Chongrong was bored, so he asked Wei Zhao a question he had been curious about for a long time: “Dad, do you know who Zhaoyanghou’s mother is?”

After King’s Landing, two successive generations of Zhaoyang Hou’s mother were unknown, and it was impossible not to attract people’s attention. It’s just that no matter how curious people are, the identities of the two Hou Madams are unknown, which makes them even more mysterious.

Junhua’s life experience, Wei Chongrong knew after his rebirth, but Junqing, he was really clueless and full of interest.

Wei Zhao glanced down at his son, seeing him as pure curiosity, and couldn’t help laughing: “I’m as old as Qing’er, how can I know his background? The year I was born, cousin Jun Lin went back to his hometown of Langya to visit relatives, and brought him with him when he came back. They have two children, one is Qing’er who is still in swaddling clothes, and the other is his half-brother, Prince Neijun. About Qing’er’s mother, the cousin doesn’t say a word, and others will naturally No way of knowing.”

“You grew up together, so you must have heard of something, right?” Wei Chongrong couldn’t hold it back as soon as he opened his chatterbox.

Wei Zhao shook his head speechlessly, picked Wei Chongrong up, sat down on his lap, and asked him, “Rong’er, do you know how many sisters I have?”

Wei Chongrong snapped his fingers and replied, “Thirteen.” His grandfather was a natural father-in-law. With the addition of two young sons, Wei Hao and Wei Yang, the number of sons barely exceeded half of the daughters.

Wei Zhao took a deep breath and said in a more serious tone, “I asked you to kiss, how many did you kiss?”

Wei Chongrong didn’t break his fingers this time, and said without hesitation: “Three.” The emperor has many daughters, except for the eldest daughter, Princess Yuankang, the rest are generally ignored.

Wei Zhao rubbed his head and asked, “How many have you seen?”

Wei Chongrong whispered, “I’ve only seen the eldest aunt, not the third and fifth aunts.”

“Do you know where they all went?” Speaking of the two unfortunate sisters, Wei Zhao’s tone unconsciously became heavier.

Wei Chongrong bit his lower lip and said, “The third aunt died, and the fifth aunt married far away.” Princess Suining and Princess Gaochang were rarely mentioned in the palace, and he couldn’t show that he knew their situation very well. .

Wei Zhao sighed: “Sister Sanhuang committed suicide with her sword, on the day of her cousin’s death. I have heard from a nurse who said that Sister Sanhuang has a crush on her cousin, and both parents and queens think they are a good match. He wanted to betroth Sister Three Emperors to cousin Jun’s Landing, but he refused.”

Wei Chongrong’s eyes widened and he saw that Wei Zhao did not speak, but he was thinking in his heart, Jun Lin really has such a personality. The emperor bestowed the princess to marry, saying that if she did not marry, she would not marry, without any hesitation.

Wei Zhao paused and continued: “Among my three sisters, the three emperors are the most stubborn in character. My cousin rejected her, but she still refuses to give up. My cousin refuses to reveal the identity of Qinger’s mother. There is her reason. Of course, it is also possible that there was a problem with their relationship, and they separated after giving birth to a love child. In that case, there is no need to tell the world. Although it is not the responsibility of the cousin of Junlin, the three emperors are sisters. After all, the death of the mother is for him. The mother has a grudge and never mentions them in front of me and Qinger…”

After all, it was all Wei Zhao’s guess. Wei Chongrong couldn’t help but ask, “Dad, is it possible that the Marquis of Zhaoyang is the biological son of Marquis Huan… Son…” He had this idea since he knew about Jun Hua’s life experience. .

“My biological one? Qing’er is of course my cousin’s biological son!” Wei Zhao said subconsciously, then he understood what Wei Chongrong meant, and added: “This is impossible, in the summer of twenty-two, uncle and cousin Bei attacked Tie Le and had a decisive battle with Wu Ya Latai in Mobei. Qing’er must have been with someone before his cousin left for the expedition…” Seeing that the topic was a little inappropriate for children, Wei Zhao immediately shut up and refused to speak any further. .

Wei Chongrong saw that Wei Zhao didn’t know much more than he did, so he didn’t ask any questions. He rubbed against him, still thinking about it. Besides, he didn’t have the chance to celebrate. On his father’s birthday, he had to prepare it for him. Just a gift.

Originally, Wei Chongrong was still thinking about whether he and Wei Zhao were the only two guests today. It was only when he arrived at Zhaoyang Hou’s mansion that he discovered that there were also Gong Guogong Sun Shu and his son Sun Jian. These two are sitting in the flower hall, and are having fun with Junhua.

Wei Chongrong was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses. Sun Shu was Jun Lin’s half-brother, and it was not surprising that he came to the door on Jun Qing’s birthday. Can’t help but sigh, there are so many younger brothers in Junlin, and they can be met everywhere. Prince Neijun is also his younger brother, but he is half-brother.

Junhua is more than two years old. He is round and jade-like, pink and lovely, with a pair of watery slender eyes, as if he can talk. What makes Wei Chongrong even more happy is that his legs are intact and he can run stably.

“Little monkey, come here quickly and see if you remember who I am?” Seeing Junhua running around the room holding a small wooden sword, Wei Chongrong waved to him and motioned him to come to him.

Junhua stopped and watched Wei Chongrong blink, probably thinking who he was. After a while, Xu Shi recognized Wei Chongrong, and Jun Hua ran towards him with his sword in hand, his two short legs kicking, and he was very energetic.

Running in front of Wei Chongrong, Jun Hua suddenly stabbed him with a sword and shouted, “Look at the move!”