Chapter 538

The flames of war in the east are raging, the mountains and rivers are damaged, and the people are displaced. The situation cannot be delayed.

The day after the emperor handed over the imperial decree to Su Jue, he appointed Su Jue as the new commander of the Eastern Territory Army in the court hall to lead the three armies of the Eastern Territory and hurried to the Eastern Territory battlefield.

None of the courtiers and military lords expected that the emperor would issue such an imperial edict. Although the Eastern Border Army was once under the command of Prince Xianrong and was famous far and wide, the late Prince Rong went to the southern border at the age of 15 and was under the command of Prince Zhennan. For many years, with outstanding military achievements, he was promoted to the first-rank military marquis, and was later appointed by the late emperor as the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Border Army.

Su Jue was famous for his talents when he was young, and his talents were outstanding. He was indeed No. 1 in the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Many veterans may not have his experience in dealing with government affairs, but civil servants and generals are different.

When the imperial decree was issued, the quarrel in the court hall became even more intense, and the courtiers felt that even if Su Jue went to the battlefield, it would be useless.

The eastern border is now in wartime, and the flames are everywhere, and it is at stake. Su Jue has reputation and ability, but these are in the government, not on the battlefield. What the eastern border needs today is a leader who can coordinate the overall situation and arrange troops. coach.

There were only three such characters in the Great Zhou Dynasty, Prince Pingbei in the north, Prince Zhennan in the south, and Prince Han Qi in Qinghai. The north and south each had strong enemies, and the princes of Pingbei and Zhennan could not be transferred. Then only the prince of Qinghai, the problem is that Han Qi is still fighting the chaos in the southwest and has not yet returned, so this matter is difficult.

The military lords did not say anything, as long as they are not sent, it is fine to go to such a beacon battlefield, and they may die if they go there, let alone make meritorious deeds. Now that Su Jue is going to the East, they are of course strongly in favor of supporting him , He also said that Lord Rong inherited the will of the former king, and he would definitely be able to regain Cangzhou and defeat Dongqi.

Civil servants who have seen through this matter will be speechless by these military officials who are greedy for life and afraid of death.

Arguing in the end is basically useless, the emperor's imperial edict has been issued, and the matter is a foregone conclusion, so there is only one quarrel.

Rong Wang Mansion, as soon as the news of the imperial decree came out, Rong Wang came here in a hurry, quarreled with Su Jue, but did not quarrel with him, then turned to find Pei Youxing, and asked her to persuade Su Jue to spend a good time in Shangjing. Wouldn't it be nice to stay?He was not born as a military commander, he was the commander of the Eastern Territory Army, and he went to the Eastern Territory.

Pei Youxing smiled heartlessly, pretending to understand nothing, and said softly: "Grandfather, grandson-in-law is just a woman, and I don't understand their men's affairs. Husbands sing and women follow. Sanlang's decision, grandson-in-law As a wife, you can only obey."

The old prince Rong didn't believe him, snorted, blew his beard and stared: "Master Wen'an, don't pretend to be stupid in front of the old man, you are really just a ladylike family? Can such a ladyboy family be able to manage such a big property as the Wen family?" , besides Princess Pei, the only person in the Zhou Dynasty is you."

Fortunately, Pei still pretended, shook Su Xuan who was sleeping soundly in the cradle, pointed at him with a smile, and said, "Grandpa was joking, of course I'm just a woman, look how cute I am, a little doll born by a woman." !"

Lord Rong Wang: "..."

The old man was so angry again that his beard almost stood up.

After that, Prince Pei and Concubine Pei also came. Even Shen Qingci, who was pregnant, came from Qinghai Palace. They were all worried that Su Jue would go to the East to quell the chaos. It would be too hard for Pei to take care of the newborn child alone. Another accident, she is still so young, what should I do?

Pei was fortunate enough to fool them, while thinking in his heart: Mortals, you don't know anything about the hero's aura.

The night before the expedition, Pei had the honor to give Su Jue a jade tablet. It was a piece of white jade with blood-splattered patterns on it, exquisitely carved, and a letter in the middle.

Su Jue held the jade pendant and stared at Pei Youxing's face, which became increasingly dazzling under the light of candlelight and pearls. His eyes dimmed, "What are you doing?"

Pei Youxing poked Su Jue's face with a smile, and said in a non-serious tone: "I'll support you. As your rich little wife, take my money and go outside to play."

Su Jue raised her eyebrows clearly, and called her lightly. Then, he grabbed Pei Youxing's wrist, lowered his head, and kissed along the palm of his hand to her wrist.

He didn't speak, but just raised his eyes to look at her, his dark eyes were lazily staring at her, the emotion in his eyes was violent and dangerous.

Pei was lucky enough to know what Su Jue meant, and he will leave tomorrow. Anyway, his waist is going to suffer today, "Su Jue."

The moment she called out Su Jue's name, she was pulled into his arms forcefully by him, and the two leaned close together.

Su Jue reached out and turned her over, covering her behind her. Her slender, white fingers lifted Pei Youxing's chin, and touched it all the way from the side.

"Take good care of yourself."

"Don't worry, I lived a good life before I married you. Your absence will not affect my eating and drinking. Things like not thinking about food and drink are not suitable for me."

"...It's my fault for asking you to take care of Ah Xuan alone."

"No, it's all Mama Zhang and the nanny who are taking care of her. When I was in confinement, you just hugged Ah Xuan. Like me, it's useless."

"..."

The figure in the soft red tent swayed, and Pei Youxing couldn't bear Su Jue's nonsense, so he kicked him, "Su Jue, what do you want to say?"

Su Jue was silent for a long time, and her voice seemed particularly clear and gentle in the silence and darkness.

"Thank you."

Fortunately, Pei hugged him, and whispered in his ear, "I want to hear you say that you like me even more. Tell me, brother. After tonight, there will be no chance for the time being. Tell me quickly."

Su Jue said softly: "Don't tell me, as long as you know."

Pei Youxing snorted, "Stingy."

Su Jue hugged Pei Youxing tightly, and said lightly, "Wait for me."

Pei Youxing replied silently: "Idiot."

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A month later, news came from the East Territory that King Rong Su Jue had just arrived in the East Territory, and the Eastern Qi army sneaked into Xinzhou. Our army was defeated and retreated dozens of miles.

When the battle report came out, the court became even more anxious. The civil servants all said that Lord Rong didn't know how to march and fight. Now it's all right. The situation in the eastern border is even more dangerous. If the battle continues, what should we do?

The military princes did not speak, fearing that the emperor would send them to the battlefield next.

The battle in the east was defeated, and the civil servants and generals quarreled in the court again, blaming each other and shirking their responsibilities. The angry emperor got angry at the court, and the whole people in Kyoto were panicked.

Another month later, the battle report from the Eastern Territory came again. Su Jue had regained the lost dozens of miles of land, reorganized the Eastern Territory Army, and was now preparing to take back a place in Xinzhou.

When the emperor saw this battle report, his gloomy face recovered after half a month. The ministers had been worried for so long, and finally let go of this breath.

There was also Su Jue's family letter to Pei Youxing who entered Beijing at about the same time as the battle report.

"The eastern border is barren and cannot be compared to the prosperous place of Shangjing. It is indeed not the place for a woman to come. It would be better for you to be in Shangjing. Marching and fighting are more difficult than I expected. Fortunately, it is not too difficult. You can learn it after learning. Today there are It’s snowing, it’s cold, I’m afraid it’s already snowing when I go to Beijing, so take good care of yourself, think about it, and write wisely.”

Pei Youyou replied to him, "If you don't say you like me, I won't come to your house to write letters in the future."

(End of this chapter)

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