Why are you so anxious?

In the evening, when the Imperial College was over from school, Jun Shaoyou bid farewell to several classmates and returned home by car.

The golden sky hangs down to the west, and the sky rendered by the dark clouds is like a thick ink, leaving a touch of very light gold.The sky is still rubbing cotton and flocculents, and the snow is nearly one foot thick at this time.The shaft of the car slowly pressed through the snow, making a creaking sound.Jun Shaoyou looked out through the curtain of the car, but saw pedestrians in a hurry, cars and horses sparsely stumbling on the road.The various stalls that gathered on both sides of the street during the day have disappeared.Occasionally, some wealthy families set up porridge sheds under the wall of the street to give out rice and grain, and some people in ragged clothes lined up and waited in front of the porridge shed.

Jun Shaoyou thought about the conversations of many students during the day, and couldn't help but sigh slightly.

The climate in Dachu has always been warm and pleasant, and there has almost never been such a heavy snowfall as this winter.As a result, the common people were not used to it, their houses collapsed, and countless people were killed and frostbitten.This is still at the feet of the Son of Heaven, there are government officials who are actively giving relief, and there are wealthy and dignitaries who cherish feathers, are used to pity the poor and weak, and are willing to donate rice and grain to help the people tide over difficulties.

I heard that the snow disaster in the northwest is more than twice as severe as that in central Beijing. Since the sky is high and the emperor is far away, I don't know how the local officials are.In addition, when the barbarians of the northern Huns went south to plunder and harass them, it really made things worse. I don't know how the people survived.

All the way back to the mansion without a word, Zhuang Lin had already arrived home.He was rubbing his hands and pacing back and forth in the hall.The housekeeper, Chen Tuo, stood by with his arms tied, with a look of resignation and connivance.Jun Shaoyou became suspicious, entered the main hall on his own, and said with a smile: "You came back early today."

Zhuang Lin paused, and then greeted him with a smile all over his face.Stretching out his hand and waving back the maid who was about to come forward to serve undressed, Zhuang Lin helped Jun Shaoyou take off the cloak with his own hands, and then the little girl handed him hot tea, and smiled at Jun Shaoyou: "It's snowing outside and it's cold, drink quickly." Have some hot tea to get rid of the cold."

Seeing Zhuang Lin's extraordinarily attentive appearance, Jun Shaoyou's heart trembled, and he raised his eyebrows and said, "The so-called being courteous for nothing is either rape or robbery—"

Zhuang Lin blinked guiltyly, and said with a flattering smile: "You are too worried, I am just worried that you are weak and easy to catch the cold."

Jun Shaoyou hooked the corners of his mouth disapprovingly, knelt down in front of the desk, took the teacup and lowered his head to sip, and drank the cup of tea leisurely. Seeing that Zhuang Lin was still restless, he smiled unconsciously and said : "If you have something to say, just say it. Could it be that you can hide it from me for the rest of your life?"

Zhuang Lin smiled when he heard the words, and leaned in front of Jun Shaoyou and said, "I remember Shaoyou once wrote a poem, 'The solitary smoke in the desert is straight, and the long river falls into the sun. fascinated."

Before Zhuang Lin finished speaking, Jun Shaoyou suddenly felt a little uneasy, and he asked bluntly, "Your Majesty arranged for you to go to the northwest to support General Lin?"

Zhuang Lin nodded, and said: "The Northwest Jiedu envoy reported the disaster situation. As a token of God's grace, His Majesty has approved his request for disaster relief from the imperial court. He also appointed me as the imperial envoy to lead [-] soldiers and horses to escort various disaster relief missions. The supplies will go to the northwest, and assist General Hussars to suppress the barbarian rebellion of the Northern Huns. We will leave in ten days."

Jun Shaoyou's heart moved, and he immediately asked: "You will not ask His Majesty...to let me go out with the army?"

Zhuang Lin hesitated for a moment, then nodded cautiously, tilting his head to watch Jun Shaoyou's expression.

Looking at Zhuang Lin's pretentious description, Jun Shaoyou couldn't laugh or cry.

Seeing Jun Shaoyou's silence for a long time, Zhuang Lin felt more and more uncertain.So long as he leaned over shyly, and said in a low voice: "I just think that Shaoyou will change when things happen, and I am good at handling some trivial things about money, food, economy and appease the people. I forgot that Shaoyou will be in February next year There is also the matter of Chunwei."

Jun Shaoyou pondered for a long time, and Zhuang Lin became more and more uneasy. As long as his face was full of guilt, he cursed and swore: "Shaoyou forgive me this time, and no matter what I do in the future, I will discuss it with Shaoyou in advance."

Jun Shaoyou came back to his senses, looked at Zhuang Lin looking at him pitifully, and smiled involuntarily, "Your Highness looks like this. People who don't know think I bullied His Highness."

Immediately he said: "It's just that in what capacity should I go out with the army? It won't be as Princess Yong'an."

Seeing that Jun Shaoyou didn't care much, Zhuang Lin was overjoyed, and immediately said: "Shaoyou is a seven-foot man, I will never let Shaoyou travel as a female family member. I have already reported to His Majesty, Shaoyou will Go out with the army as the king's staff."

Jun Shaoyou nodded thoughtfully, then nodded and said: "In this case, I should ask the servants to prepare our travel packages. I also need to make some preparations in case of future incidents."

After speaking, he got up and left the table, and went to the inner courtyard.Zhuang Lin saw that Jun Shaoyou's speech and behavior were not at all strange, so he couldn't help but follow behind and asked, "Aren't Shaoyou angry? If you join the army this time, maybe Shaoyou won't be able to participate in the next spring?"

Jun Shaoyou saw that Zhuang Lin's expression was awkward and his expression was uneasy, so he unconsciously smiled and said: "There are priorities. It would be a good thing if I can do something for the soldiers and people in the Northwest. Chunwei is important, but there will always be something in the future." Opportunity. Human life is at stake, and you can't delay the business for some false fame."

Zhuang Lin was slightly taken aback, and Jun Shaoyou continued: "I chatted with my classmates at the Imperial College during the day, and I also discussed the snow disaster in the northwest. From my point of view, the food, herbs, medicines, money, and money were poured into the snow disaster relief. After that, the most important thing is to make heavy winter clothes as soon as possible and build houses so that the people can have shelter from the wind and snow."

Zhuang Lin shook his head and sighed when he heard the words, and said, "Not to mention the people who suffered from disasters, even the soldiers stationed at the border gates have caused a lot of trouble because the winter clothes can't keep out the cold. But fortunately, my uncle is upright, and his subordinates are looking forward to it. There is a matter of being greedy for ink and food. Otherwise, I am afraid that most of the soldiers will be frozen to death by the wind and snow before they go to the battlefield. We can’t make so many winter clothes in a hurry.”

Jun Shaoyou raised his eyebrows and asked: "If you talk about the last life, I'm busy preparing for the exam in the mansion right now, and I don't care about the actual facts. But the prince has been focusing on his official career, why didn't he prepare for it?"

Zhuang Lin felt guilty for a while, shook his head and smiled wryly: "Last year, I led troops to suppress the Qiang people in the west for rebellion. As a result, I was seriously injured and fell into a coma. Except for Shaoyou, the context of other incidents is not very clear, and I don't remember the snow disaster."

In other words, in Zhuang Lin's dream, he only remembered things that involved Jun Shaoyou, and he didn't remember anything that had nothing to do with Jun Shaoyou.

Jun Shaoyou frowned slightly, not thinking about the difficult parts of Zhuang Lin's words.He muttered: "If we send people to the Western Regions to collect cotton right now, and then rush to make winter clothes and send them to the Northwest, even though it will be later, it will be better than nothing."

Zhuang Lin rubbed his palms, nodded and said, "When I received the report from the Northwest Mansion, I had already sent someone there. It's just that the journey to the Western Regions is far away, and I won't be able to make it back soon."

"This kind of thing can't quench the near thirst. I have an idea, which can not only solve the problem of insufficient winter clothes, but if it is done well, it can also add a good name to the concubine Chen."

Zhuang Lin's heart moved, and he smiled at Jun Shaoyou: "I knew that the lady always has a way to solve things."

Jun Shaoyou glared at Zhuang Lin, and said, "I have to pass the sign into the palace tomorrow morning. If the prince is fine, just come with me."

Zhuang Lin heard the words, and said with a narrow face: "Why, Shaoyou is afraid that your mother-in-law will embarrass you?"

Jun Shaoyou rolled his eyes, he had given up hope for Zhuang Lin's frequent convulsions of thinking.Immediately he explained: "After all, I am a foreigner. If there is no important business, it is better not to enter the harem. To avoid being spoiled by someone with a heart in the future, and some disgusting rumors spread. But it will be different if I enter the palace with you. "

Zhuang Lin smiled and said, "In that case, I will accompany you into the palace."

The next day, it was the first day after the snow, and the sky was just right.Jun Shaoyou and Zhuang Lin handed over a sign into the palace to greet Concubine Chen.Concubine Chen hasn't seen her dear son and special daughter-in-law for a long time since her last big wedding.He couldn't help holding the hands of the two of them and booing and asking for warmth.Jun Shaoyou and his wife wentssiping with Concubine Chen for a while, before turning to the main topic: "I don't know if the empress knows about the snow disaster in the northwest?"

Concubine Chen nodded her head when she heard the words and said: "Now the person in charge of guarding the northwest is your uncle. How could I not know about such a big matter. It's just that I am a woman in the palace. Even if I have the heart, I can't help you. .”

Hearing this, Jun Shaoyou smiled slightly and said, "That's not necessarily the case. In my opinion, if the empress intervenes in this matter, it can be handled more properly and perfectly."

Concubine Chen's heart moved, and she smiled at Jun Shaoyou: "If you have any ghost ideas, just say it, and don't play tricks in front of me."

Jun Shaoyou smiled and said, "Your Majesty intends to help the Northwest, so he is willing to give money, food, medicinal materials and other things. There is only one thing, but it can't be solved with money."

After finishing speaking, I will explain the tailoring of winter clothes to Concubine Chen in detail.Finally, he opened his mouth to suggest: "If the empress can set an example by herself and call on the servants in the palace and the wives of various families to make winter clothes together, the people must be grateful to the empress for her kindness and benevolence."

Concubine Chen was overjoyed, nodded and said: "It's okay. I have nothing to do in the palace, and it's good to be able to do something for the common people. But where can I find so many leathers to make winter clothes in a short time? "

She was born in a family of generals and has been favored for many years, so there is no shortage of high-quality furs in the palace warehouse.It's just that most of these furs are expensive and fine, even if she is willing to give up the ten or so boxes of high-quality furs, it is just a drop in the bucket for the many people in the northwest who are suffering.

Come to think of it, the same is true in the home of the wife of Beijing Zhongtai Half Meritorious Service.

Jun Shaoyou shook his head and said with a smile: "It's snowing too much this winter, and the skins accumulated in the past year may not be enough to make winter clothes. Moreover, the furs and furs in the empress's palace are all high-quality. If you really make winter clothes and donate them to the people, everyone is innocent. Its crime is not to help them survive the snow disaster, but to add disaster to them. Therefore, we don't use skins."

Concubine Chen was very suspicious when she heard the words, raised her eyebrows and asked, "How can I make winter clothes without leather?"

Jun Shaoyou smiled and said, "We use poultry feathers to make winter clothes. We make down jackets."

Concubine Chen and Zhuang Lin looked at each other, and asked, "Down jacket?"