Nanfei

It happened to be a sunny day in June, and Qi Zhan, the Emperor of the Apocalypse, personally led all the civil and military officials outside the Xuanwu Gate to send off the army outside the city gate.

He mobilized an army of more than [-] troops, and the soldiers went south and west to discuss in two ways, and all the people from the South Shao Kingdom went with them.

The emperor personally granted Pan and Jiang the seals of the two old generals, and ordered two or two lieutenants on the left and right to go south and west, all of whom were brave and good at fighting.

Qi Zhan turned the wine glass upside down, offered the wine to heaven and earth, and saw off the three armies.

The sound of the drums was deafening, three gun salutes were fired, and the flags were hunted and slapped in the wind.

The three armies raised their arms and shouted: "Show off our country's prestige, and the Tatars will be destroyed."

The roar was loud, exciting, and unstoppable. All the officials and commoners who came to see him off were deeply shocked by the scene in front of them, and their blood boiled.

The heart was also surging, tearing his throat and couldn't help shouting with the soldiers. Although the hoarse shouts were not as loud as the officers and soldiers, they still had the same determination to win.

The army of black, white and red is like a long dragon, and its momentum is like a rainbow. Among them, a row of silver armor and silver knives in the vanguard battalion stands out, becoming the most beautiful scenery among the three armies, which is amazing.

Because of the distance, he could not see the appearance of the leading young general clearly. He was on a white horse without variegation, his back was as straight as bamboo, his sword was drawn with a murderous aura, and his sword was held with vigor. His fiery red battle robe was like the setting sun. , filled with blood.

A few rows of cavalrymen with the same silver armor and silver swords behind them, their eyes are like eagles, their long swords are out of their sheaths, flashing cold light suddenly, and their actions are orderly, powerful and sonorous.

The most surprising thing is that the nobility that can't be concealed all over the body, although the eyebrows and eyes are slightly childish, but the awe-inspiring aura is somewhat similar to the leading young general, especially the battle-tested veteran.

Among the hundreds of officials who came to see off the team, they couldn't help but feel the kindness and joy of being a father who has grown up from a child.

Some people couldn't help but turn their eyes red, turned to cover their faces, wiped away the tears from the corners of their eyes, and looked at the earth-shakingly changed descendants with relief.

Although this time I went to the battlefield, with the guarantee of the emperor, Pan, and Jiang, there is no need for them to fight on the battlefield, but I just went with the army in name, and I feel that my life is safe, but when I am a parent, how can I really go to the battlefield? Do not have a trace of worry, the sword has no eyes, and when you reach the border, you will be beyond your reach.

The mother who travels thousands of miles is worried, and the father is also so anxious, but he is not good at expressing it.

In the team that came to see him off, some people couldn't help covering their faces and choking out sobs.

With the sound of trumpets and drums, and the sound of thundering cannon salutes, the mighty armed forces set off with the encouragement of the emperor, the expectations of the officials, and the blessings of the people.

Qi Zhan raised his head, his astringent eyes seemed to be blurred by something, only the soaring unicorn in the blood-colored red robe remained in his eyes.

While the war horses neighed, thick smoke and dust billowed, the infantry passed by, and the silver armored cavalry still stood aside, their silver knives held high were shining brightly in the dazzling sunlight.

In the sky full of dust, Qi Yu glanced silently at Qi Zhan on the high platform, the corners of his lips were tightly pursed, and then he raised his head, only firmness remained in his eyes, the silver knife was sheathed, and there was a neat sound of brushing the knife into the sheath behind him .

With the sound of rumbling war drums, black horse whips were whipped, and the war horses galloped under the blue sky and white clouds, raising a cloud of dust.

King Nanshao and his party were very low-key this time. They didn't have a gorgeous chariot throne. They were all dressed in uniform purple clothes.

When the army left with Nan Shao Kingdom and his party, Xu Kexing, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, complained all over his face: "Your Majesty, Nan Shao Kingdom is only a small country, but it doesn't know the rules." He simply hugged his fists and said goodbye, it was really savage and savage.

In his opinion, a team of less than 200 people is just a drop in the ocean in front of hundreds of thousands of troops.

Liu Zhengming, interim Minister of the Household Department, hid the sneer from the corners of his lips, why didn't he rush to sarcasm in the Tianqi Dynasty, and after he left, he couldn't wait to calculate the account after the fall, it was really embarrassing.

People like mice don't bother to be with them.

Staying away from Xu Kexing without a trace, a long sigh came from the corner of his lips, tears still remained in the corners of his reddish eyes, his son was a prodigal dude with a headache, and his son was promising, so he took the initiative to ask Ying to be transferred from the Xunwei to the Shence Army to go to the frontier to collect military funds. My head hurts even more, I don't know whether it is more joy or more worry.

Among the officials of the DPRK and China, there are many sons and grandchildren who went out together, gathering in twos and threes, talking quietly.

"You said, the unfilial son of my family used to know how to get into trouble and fight all day long. Although it is not to the point where people talk about it, he is also known as a rampant dude in Beijing. He is very overbearing. Two people. I don’t know what happened this time, but suddenly my brain became hot, and I went home and insisted on being transferred to the Shence Army, and my family couldn’t stop me, hey... ".

The few people gathered in one place echoed in unison, they were unworthy of their children and grandchildren, and they didn't care about the old heart broken by their parents for him at all.

While complaining about the children and grandchildren in the family, the corners of his mouth uncontrollably turned up, very proud.

This time, he came back from the border with his whole body. Even if he didn't earn military merits or go to the battlefield, his status and qualifications are a step higher than before, and he has a bright future in the future.

One person leaned his head over and said in a low voice: "If I had known that Nanfei Empress had such fierce methods, she would be able to train unfilial sons who would not fight for three days and go to the house to expose the tiles, and train them like tigers and wolves, without the emperor's edict. , I personally took the initiative to send people to the door to be beaten and kicked, and I never complained."

"...".However, although the words are a bit harsh, they are actually reasonable.

The people around nodded desperately, supporting each other's move.

Those who didn't send a few more regretted not falling at this time.

One person interjected: "Master Zhang, that kid of yours looks really energetic, his eyes are burning, and the spirit and spirit around him make many people's eyes shine."

"The one in your house is the same. The posture of drawing the knife is too handsome. When I go home, I am afraid that the threshold of the house will be trampled by the matchmakers. When I go home, I will have to work harder to strengthen the threshold." Master Zhang teased each other and praised each other.

Several people praised each other's children and grandchildren, spitting and chatting happily.

When the mouth was a little dry, they turned their heads together to look at Liu Zhengming, who had an upturned beard under his chin. Mr. Liu disturbed his chin, what are you looking at me for?

Could it be that I have flowers growing on my face?

One person said in a low voice: "The unfilial son of the family has gone to the border. I also hope that Mr. Liu will extend a helping hand and do more in food, grass, heavy weapons, and peace of mind for the family."

The person next to him looked anxious, and interjected: "The national treasury really has no money. My family is fairly well-off. I can raise some privately to meet the urgent need."

Although it is said that all the needs of the border crossing this time will be taken from the internal treasury, after all, it is a matter of national importance, and the treasury cannot really be empty.

How much money should be set aside to buy food, weapons, supplies, mules and horses, etc.

Taking a ten thousand step back, there are children and grandchildren in the army, so no matter what, we cannot stand by and watch.

No matter how empty the national treasury is, it will squeeze out part of it with border wars first.

The household department will only think that there is too little money, and of course they have to eat it when it is delivered to the door.

Liu Zhengming thanked him with his hand, and once he started, those who heard the news in private would find Liu Zhengming and be willing to donate money to the household department.

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry made a special trip to visit at night, Liu Zhengming almost dropped his jaw in shock, and personally greeted the guests at the door, serving good tea and water.

The minister of the Ministry of Industry directly stated his intention to come, and donated money and money, fearing that he would be accused of forming a party for personal gain, so he had to come to the door at night.

Minister of the Ministry of Industry said: "The border is urgent. Those of us who are ministers should contribute a little bit to the country."

The whole body is cleansed of righteousness.

"There are no palaces in the palace that need to be repaired recently, and there are no palaces that need to be built outside. Our Ministry of Industry does not have many places that need a lot of money for the time being."

Liu Zhengming looked solemn, saying that he heard clearly.

Liu Zhengming took a sip of tea, with some sadness on his face: "Master Chen's intentions, I understand in my heart."

After finishing speaking, he sighed: "Although the Ministry of Household Affairs has received a lot of donations from colleagues in private recently, compared to the huge cost of the war, it can only be called a drop in the bucket. The lower officials are also powerless, so they can only do their best."

Chen Shangshu was slightly dissatisfied with his perfunctory attitude.

The most outstanding grandson of the younger generation in the family is in the expedition team.

Once there is an accident in the battle ahead, wouldn't it kill him?

Chen Shangshu's old eyes glared, and his sharp eyes swept over Liu Zhengming, who looked sad, intentionally or unintentionally. Although Chen Shangshu was sixty years old, his majesty was still the same as before, and goose bumps stood up wherever his gaze swept.

Mr. Liu coughed uncomfortably. His trivial tricks were really not enough for the heavyweight old Shangshu. He whispered: "I am also an official in the court. I think my lord knows that the Queen Mother's birthday is coming soon. The birthday banquet will be hosted by the Ministry of Rites. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is the assistant, and since His Majesty ascended the throne, this is the first time for the Empress Dowager to manage the joy of the future. Although it will not be extravagant and wasteful, it should not be too shabby. Sending money to the front line is also a bit powerless."

Chen Shangshu sneered, Liu Zhengming touched his chin, worried that too many flowers had bloomed on his face recently, and everyone liked to stare at him.

Chen Shangshu glanced again, and looked at Liu Zhengming whose head was almost smoking. Chen Shangshu stroked his beard and lowered his eyes. The old god was holding up the teacup in front of him. The tea lid gently skimmed off the foam, and his movements paused. Suddenly, the room was silent again.

After a long silence, Mr. Chen finally said: "When receiving Nan Shao, I heard that the Ministry of Rites transferred a sum of money from the Ministry of Households, but later, Nan Shao has been living in the emperor's house, so there must be a lot of money left over , it is more than enough to use for the Queen Mother’s swing, maybe there will still be a lot left after Qianqiu.”

Liu Zhengming suddenly felt chills on the back of his neck, looked at the flash of cruelty in Chen Shangshu's eyes, and knew that this was not only to pull Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites from his horse, but also to beat the dog who was in the water, and to copy his family property for future generations needed.

In this way, there will naturally be gold and silver to buy materials and send them to the border.

After seeing Mr. Chen off, Liu Zhengming sat at the table, gritted his teeth and suppressed the cold sweat that broke out.

A sternness flashed in his eyes, he got up and went back to the backyard with a trace of imperceptible fatigue.

The smile on the corner of his mouth made his scalp tingle.

The emperor's scheming was indeed unfathomable, and this step must have been taken into consideration when he proposed to form the Xun Guards and the new Shence Army.

Bind all the senior officials of the third grade in Beijing and the younger brothers of the honorable royal family in one place, so you can't help but do your best to help, but anyone who wants to hold back and obstruct will be attacked by all the people.

The fate of the Minister of Rites....

It can only be described as death.