That little fly

According to the plan, Ning Renhou has no plan to return to the imperial capital for the Chinese New Year this year, and his family will be absent from any royal or aristocratic banquets, big or small. Think about Su Xiaopang's hesitant and hesitant gossip at the beginning and then blazing. In his eyes, Shui Qingqian thinks it's good not to go back for the New Year, he doesn't want to be the center of gossip.Having said that, those laws and punishments are well-founded, and their family didn't do anything (big mistake), why do people think they are behind the scenes?

Shui Qingqian hid in Zhuangzi during the busiest year, and the rest of her good friends would not have such a good life. The social activities before the Chinese New Year are always the most important time of the year.They are all busy.Not being able to visit Ning Renhou's hot spring village, everyone expressed regret at the same time, but also complained about the heavy family entertainment, and even Meng Shaogang wrote a special letter crying and calling for the younger brother to come back and help copy the couplets, envious of the water. Qingqian can take a leisurely vacation on Zhuangzi...he understands the reason, but Shui Qingqian is still a little unhappy, feeling so deserted and lonely.

Then, Brother Azhao came, full of travel and dust, with all his fine clothes faded away.

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

The 17-year-old Ji Zhao has clearly lost his youthful appearance. He has grown taller, his shoulders have become wider, and his brows have lost the indisputable beauty and youthfulness of his youth, but with a hint of mature sharpness, he is more calm and courageous. , like a real man.Brother Azhao looked a little dark and plain, but his figure was more vigorous and upright. The little bird screamed and rushed over, crawled on Ji Zhao's body three times, kicked on his crotch, rode up on his waist, and hugged Ji Zhao. Ji Zhao had no choice but to support his buttocks with both hands so that the two could look at each other.

"Hi Luzi." Ji Zhao had a smile on his face that he didn't even notice, it was gentle and couldn't help it.

"Brother Ah Zhao..." Shui Qingqian hugged Ji Zhao's neck tightly, and suddenly felt better.Brother Azhao is always like this. He always falls from the sky at a very suitable time and on a very necessary occasion.

"Luzi," Ji Zhao gently weighed the little baby in his arms, his heart was so soft that he felt a little sore, he didn't feel like he had grown up much, but his appearance was obviously more delicate.

"Luzi is getting more and more beautiful."

"It's Yushu facing the wind." Shui Qingqian corrected in a rough voice.

Ji Zhao came back for the New Year. He had been the magistrate of Xiongshan County for two years, and managed a small and stable county with a [-]% increase in taxes.Now that the base is plated with gold, it is natural to come back and ask for credit.Besides, the destruction of the Gao family in the Tianren Mansion and the loss of the emperor's heart by the five princes are all major events. At this juncture, it is impossible for Ji Zhao not to come back and feel angry.However, before going back to the emperor's capital to meet the emperor's own father, it is indeed a bit inappropriate to come to Ning Renhou's hot spring village.So Ji Zhao put on a disguise to hide from others, and came with the New Year gift car.This is not out of the ordinary. During the Chinese New Year ceremony, dignitaries and officials all over the country take advantage of the seasons to make connections, and carts of gifts go back and forth, which is very common.Especially this year, especially in Ningrenhou's Mansion, I don't know how many people are seeking relationships in the name of filial piety.As the Chinese New Year was approaching, Zhuangzi could receive several large carts every day, and even more from Ningrenhou Mansion in the city.

This is not the point, the point is...

"Why didn't you tell me that you are the prince?" Unknown which string was touched, the little bird ferociously began to turn over old scores.

Ji Zhao: "I remember that someone didn't say that he was Mr. Renshu's son."

Shui Qingqian immediately changed the subject with a guilty conscience: "You said you would give me a boat made of sticky shells."

Ji Zhao: "Then you also said to take me to pick wild dates."

Shui Qingqian was furious: "You forgot to send me a present on Double Ninth Festival the year before last."

Ji Zhao smiled, "It seems that I haven't received any gifts either."

Shui Qingqian: "Then you never taught me Kung Fu."

Shui Qingqian: "You haven't taught me archery yet."

Shui Qingqian: "You haven't taught me how to fight at sea yet."

Shui Qingqian: "You haven't invited me to eat coconuts that have been tempered with well water."

……

Shui Qingqian pulled out a bunch of old sesame seeds and rotten millet, and he didn't know whether it was true or not. Anyway, Ji Zhao owed him everything, and owed him to death.It wasn't until the last sentence that someone pulled out that perhaps revealed what someone really cared about, very, very caring: "You also said that we will meet again soon."

Ji Zhao silently kissed the top of the little bird's head, sorry, Luzi, I didn't expect it would take so long.

I really miss you.

This time, Ji Zhao's gift to Luzi was almost like borrowing flowers to worship Buddha.

"You went to my house?" Shui Qingqian rushed towards the two boxes in surprise.

"Well, I picked some, and I don't know if you like them or not."

"It's my man in black, my bow, ah! And Doudou's travel notes..."

That year when Shui Qingqian went out to play, Jian Cong didn't bring anything with him. Who would have known that they would never return?His puppet troupe, his hunting treasury, his [-] weapon manuals, his comic strips, his great expedition plan treasure map, the bluegrass called 'Niu Niu' he used to make observation logs...too many Too many are left in that rustic country place.No one seems to have considered whether Shui Qingqian would care about those childhood gadgets left in Shuiyinzhuang—this seems to be a superfluous question—Shui Qingqian, with noble character and outstanding talent, is the future of the empire , He is well-informed, he has traveled most of the Eastern Continent Empire, and now he lives a prosperous and unparalleled life in the imperial capital. puppets, more expensive toys, more...

Shui Qingqian touched the pile of worthless things in the box, "Brother Azhao, I like it." Looking up, he said seriously, "I like it very much, thank you for bringing them for me."

Ji Zhao suddenly felt a little sour in his heart, "As long as you like it," he stretched out his hand to scratch Luzi's nose, breaking the dullness in the air, "It's not in vain that I have carefully selected for two days, and you have too many toys. a little bit."

Shui Qingqian raised her face and gave Ji Zhao a particularly bright smile.

In fact, Ji Zhao changed his itinerary to avoid people's eyes and ears, and secretly came to Hot Spring Zhuangzi in disguise. The purpose was not to give gifts to Xiao Luzi.Planning for Ning Renhou, for the court, and for the future is the focus of the visit... But the moment I saw Luzi, all these rationally planned things suddenly became insignificant.Luzi is still the little thing who will act like a baby with him, why should he be His Royal Highness Zhao Jiu who is dignified and scheming.

Ji Zhao stayed in the hot spring village for three whole days and one afternoon, and didn't deliberately talk about current affairs with Ning Renhoula, but instead spent a leisurely vacation with Luzi.The two big boxes of toys are enough for Little Luzi to show off to him for a long time, and he still has to show off his new learning, such as flower arranging, such as scenting.But no matter what aspects, Ji Zhao can keep up with the shooting, he can shoot birds with a slingshot, and he can play the piano and tea ceremony.

So, Brother Azhao is the best! ! ! (≧▽≦)/

But the days of leisure are too short.For this visit, Ji Zhao traveled day and night to find a little time difference, and had to leave when he ran out.As they left, Ji Zhao held the reluctant Luzi with his left hand, and Ning Renhou followed him on his right hand, taking this big trouble from the backyard to the front yard and to the gate step by step.

"Not calm enough, still need to exercise." This is Ning Renhou's comment, "Who can be deceived by this thing?" At the same time, what he also despises is the short-sleeved civilian clothes on Ji Zhao, the so-called disguise.

"Sir..." Ji Zhao was silenced by Ning Renhou.

After knowing the true identity of Luzi, Ji Zhao recalled their experience of first encountering the island countless times. He was very sure that Ning Renhou was on that island at that time, but he had no clue at all. Beside Hou, Ji Zhao finally understood that the insignificant steward of the other courtyard like a passer-by was Ning Renhou. Indeed, his appearance was far from Ning Renhou's disguise technique.

At the gate, "Sir, please stop." Ji Zhao held on to the gift from the younger generation, and then looked at the little bird beside him, "Luzi, I'll go first, and I'll be in the imperial capital after the festival..."

Ning Renhou said suddenly, "After the Chinese New Year, I will take Luzi to the north to see the grassland and Tianchi, and I will not be back until April or May."

Ji Zhao: ...

"...We set off directly from Zhuangzi's side, so let's leave here and take care of yourself."

Ji Zhao froze for a moment, paused for a few moments before making a long bow, "Thank you for your teaching, sir."

Ji Zhao led the people away, and Shui Qingqian took his father's hand and turned back silently. He walked with heavy steps, and the feathers of the little bird drooped.

Ning Renhou →_→ is really a silly son of a landlord.

"Luzi, do you understand what I just said?"

"Brother Azhao's visit is not prudent, but father promised to cover it up for him, right?" Shui Qingqian replied, he used the reverse method, his father disliked brother Azhao's disguise technique, the implication It is his behavior of visiting this time that may be found out by interested people.Since his father pointed it out, it naturally means that he will help to finish it properly.His father also criticized Azhao's brother for not being calm enough, so he just commented in disguise that Ji Zhao's current experience is far from enough, and he still has to continue to struggle?

"Just now, Dad, you were advising Brother Azhao to continue his training, right? You also suggested that he not stay in the imperial capital, right? I guessed it. You said we were going out for fun, and you didn't even give us a chance to meet again, that is to say , We won’t see each other during the time he’s in the imperial capital, just pretending not to be familiar with him? Just like all the other princes, isn’t it?……… Dad, you speak like a charade, brother Azhao, can you understand? "

Ning Renhou→_→Hehe, that young master is more hairy than a monkey.That is, his silly Luzi thought...

"Father, are we really going out to play again?" The little bird's tail feathers curled up.

Ning Renhou, "I thought you would be reluctant to part with these little friends from the imperial capital."

"Going out to play doesn't delay this, anyway, we will come back, we will come back, right?"

Ning Renhou→_→

The father and son creaked and creaked on the snowy path, and the surroundings were very quiet.The New Year is coming soon, except for a dozen or so Kunlun slaves who are not very good at talking, all the short-term and long-term workers in Zhuangzi have gone back to the village on vacation. Zhuangzi is so quiet that you can even hear the sound of plum blossoms blooming.

Shui Qingqian held back for a long time, and finally couldn't help but ask, "...So, brother Azhao is the next emperor?"

His father...

"It must be acridine, I don't like the others."

His father...

"When he returns home this time, no one will bully him again, right? I heard that the Concubine Hua was given wine... I don't know if Yue Gui will be so arrogant and domineering from now on."

His father...

"Father, I miss Xiao Yao a little bit."

Ning Renhou: "...Actually, you really, really like Xiaoyao, right?"

The water is clear and shallow:?

Just like Ning Renhou planned, after the new year, he took his son out to play.Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. In this regard, Mr. Zhong is very understanding, and he waved his plan to go out in Qingshui.With the approval of my father and master, and my grandfather's disregard, there is no room for others to comment.The only difference from their previous travel experience is that there are probably a few more Jinwu guards around them, and they are all acquaintances who have lived together for more than a year, so there is nothing worth mentioning.

Ning Renhou has been away for three months.But Ji Zhao stayed in the imperial capital from the Chinese New Year until the beginning of April. Before Ning Renhou and Shui Qingqian finally returned home, he took the task and left.

But Emperor Jiayou was really reluctant to leave his son this time.

The eldest son was killed, and the fifth son was suspected of being behind the scenes. This deeply hurt the emperor's fatherly heart. He spent a long winter recollecting and examining the details since the death of the eldest son, only to realize that his son They have long since changed.Maybe it's not that they have changed, but that I am finally willing to open my eyes to see them clearly.Emperor Jiayou understood that all his sons wanted this position, but he felt that to be in this position, one must at least understand: do something and not do something.

After learning of the prince's death, many people jumped up and down like black-eyed chickens, as if betting on a treasure to win the support.Intellectually speaking, they cannot be blamed.Isn't the pursuit of these people in this life just to get promoted and make a fortune?But the princes also followed the chicken blood, which made Emperor Jiayou sad, you are brothers, do you still remember that the one who died was the emperor who was very good to you!long!Brother!

If it weren't for Shi Ke's idea at the time, he was slowed down a step, and the uglier shirtless battle was torn apart forcefully, I'm afraid it would have been staged among these princes.Thinking about it now, it seemed that Ji Zhao was the one who was by his side the most at that time. When his brothers were colluding with each other in private to win over the forces, the only one who kept the crown prince safe was Ji Zhao.What did he say then? "...I came back one step late. I didn't watch the first seven days for my elder brother. If I watch the full seven sevens, I should apologize to my elder brother." But Ji Zhao traveled thousands of miles to the funeral, and three horses died of exhaustion on the way without sleep for several days. Also only 14 years old.

Then, after Shi Ke gave an idea, Ji Zhao took the task and left.Then, he came back with a full load, and Emperor Jiayou clearly felt Ji Zhao's ambition: He went to that position, so he worked hard to hone himself, every step was to get closer to that position, including The mission he received this time was ambitious and did not hide it.Being so frank made Emperor Jiayou think it was logical.Behind Ji Zhao is An Guogong and Shao Mingchuan, who is also Jin He's son, and no one, including the queen who died young, has a higher background than her.If it weren't for Emperor Jiayou's selfishness, Ji Zhao could have been a legitimate son from birth, and it couldn't be more justifiable.He is now taking the initiative to fight for this position, which is reasonable, reasonable, and in line with the rules.Or at least Ji Zhao is really training himself, he really does things for the country and the people with his heart.Look at his group of brothers who only learn to form gangs all day long in the center... Yes, Emperor Jiayou has already had a tendency in his heart, and he is no longer as dark as he was two years ago.Shi Ke's method really washed away the sand.

Therefore, Emperor Jiayou hoped that Ji Zhao could stay in the imperial capital, establish a good relationship with Ningrenhou Mansion, and manage it well.Unexpectedly, Ning Renhou took his son out to play without even showing his face. He didn't believe in the saying of Wanjuanshu Wanlilu, and he obviously avoided going out because he didn't want to get involved.Emperor Jiayou still hoped that Shui Qingqian and Ji Zhao were old acquaintances, and maintaining some kind of friendship would be more conducive to communication. Now it seems that he dare not be too optimistic.Even so, Emperor Jiayou didn't want to send Ji Zhao far away.Experience, Ji Zhao has experienced the hardships of the people, and the rest is in the center, so it is necessary to get familiar with the operation of the six parts of the center.But there was no way, the military situation was urgent, coupled with Ji Zhao's ambition, Emperor Jiayou compromised on Ji Zhao's own chosen next destination.

The mission Ji Zhao led this time was in the south, an uncivilized land covered by dense forests.

The development of southern Xinjiang has always been within the central plan. The quinine sold by Ning Renhou at a sky-high price has already been put into production.But it's not just about fighting.Southern Xinjiang is said to be a barren land, but in fact, there are many mountain people and savages hiding in it. The army kept crushing them before, making them like the mountain people.Occupying land is very important, but more importantly, after the land is firmly established, there must be businessmen to invest, some people to mine, and permanent residents to manage it carefully, so as to benefit.Otherwise, the imperial court threw out all the vain money just to get a piece of scorched earth?All wars that cannot recover benefits are wars of failure - this is the teaching of the ancestors.

But now the army is crushing across the border, seemingly victoriously victorious, but the land cannot be defended, and those mountain people are flexible like monkeys. If there are too many garrisons, they will not come, and if there are fewer garrisons, it will not matter at all. The base that has just been built , No one looked at it, and it was burned and robbed in a blink of an eye, and a wave of businessmen who drank the soup were tortured to the point of crying.Really caught the mountain people, but can't allow them to trade in slaves.It’s even worse to set fire to the mountain, it’s all money. Anyway, the [-] troops sent out are stuck in it, and the money is thrown into it every day, but nothing works. If this continues, the court will lose to grandma’s family.

Then stop fighting at all?

Don't be kidding, let alone how much you invested in the early stage.It is said that there are gold mines, jade mines, and gemstone mines there. Even without these, the warm and humid climate is enough to produce three to four crops a year, and the farm alone is a fortune.How many wealthy businessmen and dignitaries took money and waved behind them, anxiously envious.As the saying goes, people die for money, birds die for food, money can make ghosts turn the millstone, and you will not turn back until you hit the south wall! ! !

Ji Zhao was ordered in the face of danger...not a dignified prince who went to help a businessman push the grindstone for money.The army to develop southern Xinjiang was drawn from several other local armies. With such hard work, the 5 people are probably small shrimps with no background, and they were thrown out because they didn't want it.But if Ji Zhao can hold them in his hands and manage them well, this will be his hardcore direct line in the future.There are twists and turns in the army, and the former marshal An Guogong couldn't be more transparent: under the premise of stability in all directions, one radish and one hole, if a prince wants to intervene in the affairs of the army and cultivate his own military power, this is A once in a lifetime opportunity.

Taking a ten thousand step back, if the battle for the throne really ends on the day when the soldiers meet, with [-] soldiers in hand, Ji Zhao can point to the noses of all his brothers and say: I am not referring to anyone in particular, I am I mean all of you, all hot chickens!

Having soldiers in hand is only one of the benefits.

As the commander-in-chief, Ji Zhao, once the southern border is developed, he will be the first to give up who else.It's not a big deal, but as a man, you have to save some money for your wife, otherwise, will you really eat the old for the rest of your life?Money is not everything, but without money, it has never been impossible.

The most important thing is that if this matter is done well, it will be a feat of opening up and expanding the territory that will go down in history forever.At that time, Ji Zhao will crush his brothers in almost all aspects from birth, qualifications, ability, and power.Ji Zhao's move was supported by Mr. An's advice, his uncle Shao Mingchuan's connections, and Ning Renhou's veiled endorsement.His Highness Zhao Jiu, Emperor Jiayou's proudest son, how could he give up such an opportunity?

So Ji Zhao left, and before leaving, the emperor's father gave his son an extra five hundred Jinwu guards, plus two thousand guards and a batch of military supplies. woman.His son is 17 years old, and he should have taught about human relations, but he has been traveling around for so many years, and he didn't pay attention to it. Emperor Jiayou suddenly remembered it just before he left. Grandpa didn't even remind himself that time is so tight right now, not to mention that it's too late for a big wedding, and it's not enough to choose a concubine.Emperor Jiayou hastily asked the concubines in the harem to pick two young and beautiful sons from a good family. They didn't care about their family background, as long as they had a clean family background, they were sent on their way as concubines.