Dingjiangshan

The warmth and tranquility of that night on New Year's Eve seemed to be a dream squeezed out from all sides, and it was fleeting like fireworks, which made Ning Yan a little unprepared.

On the third day of the first lunar month, an urgent report came from the front, saying that there was finally a change at the end of Anqing Mansion. Changle Wang Ningzheng ordered all the soldiers and began to replace the guards in the border cities of Anqing Mansion.There is an endless supply of supplies and food, and they sink into several big cities like a dragon swimming into the sea.

The open flames of the luggage traveling day and night stretched for more than three hundred miles, beyond the horizon at a glance.

According to the military report from the front line, it seems that there are heavy siege vehicles among them.

Several waves of spies on the front line rushed to the gate of the Nanyang government office one by one, and sent various types of military reports to several Buddhas.

Ning Yan only felt that he hadn't woken up from the comfort and peace of New Year's Eve, and the reality of swords and swords split this layer of dreams when he was caught off guard, making him have to face the relationship with Ning Huaijin again. separate.

"I really don't want you to go." Ning Yan squeezed the military newspaper in his hand, and said with a wry smile: "When you went to the army a few years ago, I was reluctant, but it wouldn't be like this—after your birthday, It’s really getting better and better.”

"I know you feel uncomfortable." Ning Huaijin said softly as she put on her outer shirt, "Although Xinyang City was won in the battles a few years ago, in terms of the pomp and circumstance of the battle, it was just a small fight. It's different now. Ning Zheng is obviously angry and wants to compete with you. Although the Anqing Mansion is not as rich as your family, it can't be underestimated if it has 80 million soldiers and horses. This time You are worried about me, I understand."

Ning Yan hadn't thought of it so much at first, he was just a child's heart, he hadn't enjoyed enough of the fun of "getting what he wanted", and he didn't make further progress while the iron was hot, so he didn't want to be separated from Ning Huaijin.

But now that Ning Huaijin reminded her, she became even more unhappy.

Seeing his bored look, Ning Huaijin couldn't help pursing her lips, hesitated for a moment in front of the bronze mirror, put down her cloak for the time being, turned and walked back to the bed, and sat down on the edge of the bed.

"If you really can't bear it, forget it." Ning Huaijin said: "There are many generals in the army who are more experienced than me. If you just mention two of them to experience it, you may not be as good as me."

"No." Ning Yan refused, with a firm attitude: "What is this? Since you have come out, at least you have to save a few military merits, so that you don't make this trip in vain."

Ning Yan was leaning on the soft pillow at the head of the bed, with his right wrist resting on his bent knee, and a page of military newspaper was loosely held between his fingers. Although there was still reluctance between his brows, his words were firm.

"The fight has not yet fully started. It is a good time for you to establish your prestige in the army. I can't delay you." Ning Yan said: "There will be a long time in the future, and I can't kill you every time as long as I don't want to part with you." If you are confined to this one-third of an acre of land, what will it be?"

After Ning Yan finished speaking, as if he was afraid that he would go back on his word, he folded the military newspaper in his hand twice, pushed Ning Huaijin's shoulders to get off the bed, and fastened his half-tied outer shirt tightly.

"According to the news in the military newspaper, I am afraid that the third brother has exposed the old man this time." Ning Yan said: "The Anqing Mansion is such a big place, whether it wins or loses, there will always be people in the next six months. news."

"I know." Ning Huaijin said, "I discussed it with Zhaoming earlier. If I want to enter the Anqing Mansion, besides the waterway, the Yangtze River is also a good entrance. If the army really can't make a name for itself, I will pick some good players and see. Let's see if we can attack with the two governments in the south of the Yangtze River."

Ning Yan pondered for a while, nodded, and said: "It's a way... But the soldiers transferred from the northwest have never fought in water battles, so it's hard to say whether they can withstand the turbulence of the river. If it is not a last resort, there is no need to use such a risky method." Method."

Ning Huaijin nodded when she heard the words, and naturally said yes.

"After you lead the troops back to the front line, I will send another decree to the capital, like King Yong'an borrowing troops." Ning Yan said, "This time I will only borrow one hundred thousand."

"So fast?" Ning Huaijin frowned, disapproving: "I just promised him a favor a few years ago, if I make an order now, I'm afraid he will be able to realize that this is His Majesty's trap. If he becomes angry from embarrassment , how can I turn to Ning Zheng?"

"Huaijin don't have to worry, even if I go back on my word, he can't reveal what's going on behind the scenes, otherwise he's going to screw himself up." Ning Yan smiled and said: "Besides, everyone is not a fool, and many things are mutually exclusive. It’s okay to know it well. Even if he is dissatisfied with me, he will not stand in line at such an early time in order to be sure. He will definitely wait until my situation is over, and then get some scraps from the battlefield. To 'invite credit' to the new emperor."

As Ning Yan spoke, he lowered his voice secretly, and instructed: "Therefore, Huai Jin must remember that when he goes to the battlefield, he must first lose a few battles to the third brother."

Ning Yan paused for a moment, and added: "It doesn't need to be too many, two or three battles are enough, as long as Xinyang is not exported, let Huaijin handle the rest."

Ning Huaijin and him have supported each other in public and private for these years, so they naturally understood his intentions when they heard it, so they hummed, and then persuaded: "...Be careful with the scale, don't really put this statue of the two dynasty King Feng pushed to the opposite side."

Ning Yan patted a little dust that fell on Ning Huaijin's shoulder, and said in a low voice, "I know."

His expression was still a little depressed, Ning Huaijin seemed to be infected by him, and also felt that parting was difficult, so she couldn't help but sighed, and reached out to hug him.

"Your Majesty's troops are strong and his horses are strong, and his generals are like clouds. He will definitely win the battle." Ning Huaijin said: "At most eight months, this battle will be over."

"Indeed." Ning Yan forced a smile and said, "I have Huai Jin alone, which can reach thousands of troops."

Ning Huaijin was amused by him, and joked: "Your Majesty, don't throw this at me, it's better to change it to Zhaoming, it seems more appropriate."

"Then how can it be the same." Ning Yan said: "Zhaoming alone can be worth tens of thousands of enemy troops, Huaijin...just enough to protect me."

Ning Huaijin chuckled.

"Okay." Ning Yan joked a few words, feeling a little more relaxed, and then said: "These military newspapers have also been sent to Zhaoming, and I guess he will be able to say goodbye after noon—calculate It's only a few hours away."

"I don't have anything to ask. Whether it's resourcefulness or caution, the emperor doesn't need me to say more. I just want to say..." Ning Yan paused, and said seriously: "Remember what we promised at the City God Temple on New Year's Eve. May—peace, okay?"

"Okay." Ning Huaijin said solemnly.

As Ning Huaijin spoke, he seemed to hesitate for a moment, but soon he made up his mind, leaned slightly, and touched the corner of Ning Yan's lips with his lips.

Compared to that night on New Year's Eve, this could hardly be called a "kiss", it was just a quick touch, so fast that even Ning Huaijin couldn't react.

This sudden kiss seemed to exhaust all of Ning Huaijin's courage, so much so that he didn't dare to look at Ning Yan for more than an hour.

However, Ning Yan quickly recovered his sanity after a brief daze. He even touched the corner of the lips that Ning Huaijin had kissed with his hand, recalling the feeling just now.

- a little cool, but also a little soft.

This kiss inevitably added a bit of indistinct charm to this parting, so that the lingering melancholy also faded a bit, and there were more things to look forward to for no reason.

After noon, Xie Jue really came to bid farewell as Ning Yan guessed.

General Xie, who has been guarding the border all year round, obviously adapted well to this unexpected situation, and he did not rush around. Instead, he packed up his own luggage and brought the military report to see Ning Yan. He explained the situation on the front line and asked Ning Yan Please resign.

This was just a matter of appearances. The frontline military planes changed in real time, and if the commander delayed for a while, it would be more risky. Therefore, Ning Yan didn't say much, and let him go after a few words on the scene.

He personally led people to lead the horses, sent Xie Jue and his party and Ning Huaijin outside the government office, and deployed twice as many imperial guards to accompany Xie Jue's personal guards, so that he could barely feel at ease.

"It is very dangerous to go to the front line. Uncle Huang and Zhao Ming must take care of themselves." Ning Yan stood on the steps with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice: "It is not easy to march in the ice and snow in the middle of winter. If there is any difficulty in the front line, you don't have to support yourself. The reply is to report, no matter what happens, I will take care of it for you."

Xie Jue and Ning Huaijin agreed in unison.

Ning Yan paused, then waved at Ning Huaijin: "Uncle Huang."

Xie Jue knew that the uncle and nephew had something to say, so he took two steps back considerately, giving them a place to talk.

"It's still the same as before." Ning Yan said in a low voice: "Uncle Huang has two shadow guards by his side. This time, I will keep Qin Liu and give Shili to Uncle Huang. Everything else is the same as usual. Don't worry about it, uncle."

Among the shadow guards, the higher the ranking, the older they are, and the better their abilities.

Ning Huaijin didn't think there was anything wrong with him changing from "six" to "ten" all at once. On the contrary, Ning Yan was afraid that he would think too much, so he immediately explained.

"I kept Qin Liu for other purposes." Ning Yan said, "It's just that everything is still undecided, so I can't go into details with Uncle Huang."

"I understand." Ning Huaijin hurriedly said: "Ordinary generals go to the battlefield, there is no shadow guard to protect them, no matter who it is, it is His Majesty's will, I know it in my heart."

Outside is no better than inside, in front of a group of personal guards, Ning Yan couldn't say any more nasty words of advice, so he patted Ning Huaijin on the shoulder, turned his head and said to the crowd: "Now Although the journey to the front line is not far away, we must be careful, and we must not make any mistakes."

"All my soldiers are brave and resourceful." Ning Yan said with a smile, "I'm just waiting for your good news."