Chapter 34
Chapter 34
After returning to the palace, Ling Qiyou summoned the ministers to discuss and urgently report the official document, the clown looked at Xiao Chuqian's bloody hand, and had no choice but to call for the imperial physician.
After all, Xiao Chuqian was a person who had been on the battlefield, so he didn't take this minor illness or injury to heart. Now that the initial pain had passed, he didn't feel much anymore. When the imperial doctor applied the medicine to bandage himself He didn't even wrinkle his eyebrows, but the clown felt a toothache just looking at the bloody look, so he couldn't help complaining: "What are you doing to block the knife for King Xuan, and your hand is almost broken? It also made His Majesty unhappy, His Majesty already hated those two people to death, the person they took away was the prince, and you still helped them to fight against His Majesty, no wonder His Majesty would take your anger out on you, you really deserve it..."
Hearing his ramblings, Xiao Chuqian actually smiled, and asked him: "Didn't Ugly Eunuch hate me for not taking Your Majesty seriously and bullying His Majesty? Now you are concerned about me?"
The clown was angry: "It's because you really didn't take His Majesty seriously before, but now..."
"What about now?"
"...You seem to be doing well to His Majesty now."
Not only Ling Qiyou, but the eunuch who served him the most closely also felt that Xiao Chuqian's behavior was tantamount to coercing the emperor to make the princes, and it was a shame that His Majesty had to commit himself to him. Er felt that his thoughts on Ling Qiyou did not seem to be simply conquering and playing with him as he thought before. Although he was still cynical most of the time, his attitude towards His Majesty was not due to his current inferior status. To please, and maybe it is true, he is sincere to His Majesty.
Although His Majesty is the Crown Prince and Emperor, he has been lonely since he was a child. The only person who treats him well is his mother, Empress Dowager Xu. Now the Empress Dowager has become crazy and stupid. Your Majesty has carried the country and the country alone, facing internal and external troubles Especially since the heights are not very cold, if there is really a person who can help him and assist him wholeheartedly, and this person is the biological father of His Majesty's crown prince, the clown feels that it may not be a good thing.
What's more, although His Majesty has always hated Xiao Chuqian, this kind of hatred is not absolute. Others may not know it, but as His Majesty's personal servant, the clown can feel that His Majesty hates Xiao Chuqian very strongly, but And often self-contradictory and inexplicably soft-hearted, His Majesty has never had this kind of complicated emotion when dealing with others. Xiao Chuqian is the first and only one, which also shows that His Majesty actually has affection for Xiao Chuqian, even if he himself may I don't want to admit it.
Hearing what the clown said, Xiao Chuqian laughed even more happily: "In this way, it seems that this father-in-law is not in vain. At least the ugly father-in-law has changed his mind about this father-in-law. Unfortunately, Your Majesty is too stubborn..."
"Who asked you to help King Xuan and the others." The clown said a little bit of hatred.
"Then I'm not afraid that His Majesty will really kill King Xuan and cause more trouble..."
The two were talking, Ling Qiyou had already returned, stepped into the palace door and walked directly to the cradle, Xiao Mantou had already woken up, his eyes rolled around, and grinned when he saw his father, Laughed: "Da da..."
The little guy didn't seem to be affected at all by yesterday's accident. After all, he was young and didn't know what fear was, but Ling Qiyou suddenly felt sour, and he stretched out his hand to hug him, hugged him tightly, and blushed. She lowered her head and kissed his soft cheek.
He used to think that he was ashamed and wanted to strangle him to death, but now it has finally become a thought he can't let go of.
Xiao Chuqian stood up, coughed lightly, and after Ling Qiyou finally came to his side with some peripheral vision, he asked him with a little embarrassment: "What happened?"
Ling Qiyou's gaze fell on his palm wrapped in the shape of a rice dumpling, and he quickly moved away. After a moment of silence, Xiao Chuqian thought he would not speak before he said: "There is an uprising in Lingbei, there are 8 to [-] people They are all victims of famines in the past few times in Lingbei. For more than half a year, the local officials have been suppressed by King Luo and have not reported to the court. Not only the Luowang Mansion and the government office were overthrown, but the local garrison was completely unable to resist, and even the barracks were occupied by them."
Xiao Chuqian was astonished when he heard the words: "Even the barracks have been taken?"
Ling Qiyou nodded helplessly: "Well, the number of uprising mobs has grown rapidly, and now they have completely controlled the entire Lingbei, and the next step, I am afraid they will march to Jiangdong."
When Jiang Dong was mentioned, Xiao Chuqian's eyes flickered for a moment, but he didn't know how to answer the conversation for a moment.
However, Ling Qiyou seemed to be talking to himself and continued: "The area in the north of the Lingbei area is mostly high mountains and dense forests. It is not easy for the uprising and rebels to hide in the deep mountains to suppress them. Moreover, the southern border is just across the mountains. If they are allowed to go to southern Xinjiang to cause trouble, it will be troublesome if they catch up with the southern barbarians."
"Then... what did the courtiers say?"
"Some said they would transfer troops from southern Xinjiang, and some said they would transfer troops from the capital."
Only no one mentioned mobilizing the local guards in Jiangdong. Everyone knows that the garrison in Jiangdong is under the control of King Xuan, and the generals in the garrison are all the confidantes of King Xuan. Beheading him, even if those mobs are likely to enter Jiangdong, the defenders are likely to turn a blind eye and close their eyes and stay still, so as to threaten the court to release King Xuan. I am afraid that they will never obey the court so obediently Dispatch.
"Several counties are separated from the capital or other places, and if you want to go to the north of Lingbei, you have to go east of the river. The distant water can't save the fire near the fire. If the soldiers and horses from the southern border are transferred, if the southern barbarians take advantage of this It is even more troublesome to cause chaos in the southern border..."
"Then what do you want to do?!" Ling Qiyou interrupted him suddenly with a raised voice, with anger that could not be concealed in his tone, Xiao Chuqian was so shocked that the little mantou who was nestling in Ling Qiyou's arms obediently He was so frightened that he was about to burst into tears, Ling Qiyou hugged him tightly and patted his back, then softly coaxed him softly: "Be good, don't be afraid."
As he spoke, he lowered his head and kissed his little face again, and the little mantou obediently became quiet again.
Xiao Chuqian stared blankly at his movements, he couldn't tell what it was like for a moment, but he felt very uncomfortable, he felt sorry for Ling Qiyou, and all that he was enduring now.
"Let Ling Jing out and let him go back and lead troops to suppress the bandits. Only he can mobilize Jiangdong's troops."
In the end, he finally said his suggestion. Ling Qiyou stared at him in surprise, almost in disbelief: "What nonsense are you talking about?! Now he is colluding with the southern barbarians and colluding with the enemy and treason! You still asked me to let him go to lead the Soldiers and bandits?!"
"Does your Majesty think of any other better way than this?" Xiao Chuqian asked him back: "Let King Xuan come out, let him explain the death of King Luo and King Qi to the other vassals for the court, and then let him lead troops to Lingbei to suppress the bandits. The two major problems facing His Majesty have been solved. If His Majesty is worried that he will have a different heart, he will detain Shen Lexin and his son and stay in the palace. Since he is willing to give up the throne and fiefdom for Shen Lexin, he will definitely not ignore him. On the contrary, it will be because he is a cow and a horse for His Majesty, and if this is the case, why is Your Majesty restrained and afraid to use him?"
What Xiao Chuqian said, it is not that Ling Qiyou is ignorant, but he is really unwilling to let the tiger go back to the mountain like this. If it hadn't happened, Ling Jing has already agreed to take the initiative to cut down the military power of Jiangdong. He can rely on the method of slowly changing the generals without bloodshed But now, he is asked to let Ling Jing go out again. Letting him lead troops is tantamount to improving his reputation in the army, although this is actually the only way at the moment.
Ling Qiyou said coldly: "When you say that, are you thinking of me, or is it just to help King Xuan? I don't know that there is such deep affection between you and him?"
These words sounded a little bitter, Xiao Chuqian reluctantly admitted: "I have lived for more than [-] years, and there are only two people who have really made friends with each other, and he is one of them. Back then, I was just a beggar with nothing, and he was willing to put down his dignity Sincerely treat me as a friend, I naturally recognized him as a friend. He helped me more than once or twice. This time, he also knew that I was confiscated by His Majesty and nearly killed by the nine clans, so he came to Beijing in the name of worshiping the late emperor. Save me, even if I reciprocate, I can't just watch him lose his life here, as long as there is a chance, I naturally want to save him."
"Who is the other one?"
Seeing Xiao Chuqian startled slightly, Ling Qiyou repeated impatiently: "Who else is the one who has made friends?"
Xiao Chuqian recollected the meaning of Ling Qiyou's words, looked straight at him, and smiled softly at the corner of his mouth: "Of course it is His Majesty, Your Majesty is the only person I have ever loved..."
Ling Qiyou listened to the sudden confession with a blank face, but his eyes moved away a little uncomfortably, and after a long while, he ordered: "Bring King Xuan."
Ling Jing was quickly brought here, Ling Qiyou repeated what Xiao Chuqian said before, and added a sentence at the end: "I will send another general in Beijing to go with you, he is the general, you From then on, you have to cooperate with him, and you must not make claims without authorization, and you must not use power to suppress others, otherwise, the military aircraft will be delayed, and the rebels will not be suppressed. What will happen, King Xuan is a smart man, so I don’t think I need to teach him.”
Ling Jing understood now that she could only rely on herself to lead the troops to suppress the bandits, and she didn't want to lead the way by herself, and had to send someone to watch her.
Of course, he had heard about the matter in Lingbei earlier, but he didn't expect it to be so serious. Going against the grain, until now, finally caused big trouble.
Seeing that he frowned and did not answer, Ling Qiyou asked coldly: "Does King Xuan have any objections?"
"Your Majesty asked me to go with others to suppress the bandits. I will go, but I also have three conditions." Seeing that Ling Qiyou was a little unhappy when he heard that he had to raise conditions, Ling Jing also acted as if I didn't see it, so I directly stated my own conditions: "Le Xin and the son can stay in the palace, but His Majesty can't abuse them. The dungeon is too damp and cold, Le Xin is not in good health, and the son is still a baby, so I can't stay like that." I would like to ask Your Majesty to change them to a slightly better place, and Your Majesty must guarantee that they will still be alive when I come back. After that, what I promised Your Majesty will not change. I can hand over the throne and fief to take them. Leave, Your Majesty, you can no longer embarrass us."
"Yes." Ling Qiyou gritted his teeth and responded.
"As for the last condition," Ling Jing raised her eyes and glanced at Xiao Chuqian, then smiled suddenly, and said, "The other generals sent by the capital, please Your Majesty let this Eunuch Chu go."
He didn't expect him to say that at all, Xiao Chuqian was very surprised for a while, Ling Qiyou's eyes had already darkened: "I don't agree."
"why?"
"He's just a eunuch. Isn't it a joke to let an eunuch lead the army? Where are you going to put my Dacheng Dynasty's face?"
"Your Majesty knows better than me whether he is an eunuch or not," Ling Jing said disapprovingly, "I have worked with him before in southern Xinjiang. I can't guarantee that other than him, I will definitely cooperate. Please think twice, Your Majesty."
"Are you threatening me? Do you think you are begging me now or I am forcing you to go?"
"Don't dare," Ling Jing said: "I'm just telling the truth, and looking at the entire Dasheng Dynasty, who is the most suitable person to go, His Majesty may not have no idea, why should Your Majesty miss the country and society for a moment of anger?"
Xiao Chuqian also frowned. It took several months to go to Lingbei, Ling Qiyou's body... Thinking of this, before Ling Qiyou could refuse again, he had already shouted: "I refuse, I won't go with you!"
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