"Elder-in-law" migraine

Chapter 41

The days passed day by day, Ashina and Aji stopped for a while after returning to Turkic, and Ji Zhi didn't respond, and he resumed his days of tossing back and forth from Funing Palace to Xiaoyao Wangfu.

There are still various things in the court all day long, and the officials often jump and argue about any issue, which makes Duan Yixian also burnt out.Ren Zhi seldom speaks when he is in court, does not express any opinions, and does not participate in any political affairs. He goes to court on time and leaves court on time.

Even when he arrived at the Palace of Funing, Ren Zhi became less talkative, studying hard with a book of military tactics all day long, which made Duan Yixian feel funny watching it, but also vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't point it out.

In this way, after three months, news came from the frontier that the Khitan sent people to harass Yingzhou. The defense of Yingzhou was empty and was captured by the Khitans.

Duan Yixian was furious at the court, Khitan was originally just a tribe, surrendered to the Turkic people, and paid tribute to Zheng'an every year, I don't know why this time he suddenly dared to harass the border and conquer a city , if it wasn't for the support of someone behind him, the Khitan king probably wouldn't have been so courageous and capable.

Two factions appeared above the court, and the main combat faction headed by Ji Zhi advocated sending a large army to the border to recover Yingzhou, and drive the Khitan people back to the north of the Liaohe River, so that they would never dare to offend the Central Plains again.The other faction, the Peaceful faction, believed that the Khitans were just a small tribe, and they harassed Zheng'an just for some money and food. As long as it was given to them, they would definitely leave Yingzhou and return to the tribe, so as to avoid a big war.

Duan Yixian sat quietly on the dragon chair, listened to the Lord and sent Shang Shuling finish his thoughts, and snorted softly, "I don't know if Aiqing has thought about it, today the Khitan invaded our Yingzhou, we will give him some money Grain, tomorrow if Tuyuhun follows Khitan's example and invades our other places, will I have to pay Tuyuhun some gold, silver, cattle and sheep?"

"Your Majesty, I just feel that now is not a good time to go to war. After all, the people are the biggest victims in every war." Shang Shuling bowed.

Ji Zhi stepped forward, "My lord's words are wrong. It is for the sake of the people that we want to start a war. We need to scare the Khitan people once and for all, and scare all the small countries and tribes around me who have plots against me, and let them know that we are right Any inch of land that I am resting on is the price I will pay, only in this way can I get permanent stability and ensure the lives of the people.”

Shang Shuling glanced at Ji Zhi and wanted to speak, Duan Yixian coughed suddenly, "I think Ji Aiqing's words are very reasonable, this matter is settled like this, I don't want to hear any more obstacles to sending troops to Khitan, now Everyone may wish to discuss who to send to fight and how many troops to send, I don’t want to hear blind disputes, but want to hear really useful suggestions.”

The ministers immediately became quiet. Since Emperor Zhaoning was determined to fight against Khitan, this battle must be won in order to guarantee the warning to Khitan and other small countries and tribes.Then who to send to the battle has become a matter of caution. Whether it is to invite others to fight or to recommend others, if they cannot win in the end, it will be a very troublesome matter.

Duan Yixian glanced over the faces of the ministers who were arguing with Zhenghuan just now, and said with a slight smile, "Is there someone asking for a fight, or is there anyone to recommend you, dear friends?"

The officials looked at me and I looked at you, but they were still quiet, and no one dared to speak.Duan Yixian shook his head with a smile, there is indeed a lack of young and militant generals in the court.The generals who accompanied the late emperor to fight the world were all old or stationed in important places, so now that the court is facing a big battle, no one can leave the station.

Duan Yixian looked at Ji Zhi, "Master Ji is the main battle just now, can anyone recommend it?"

Ji Zhi was a little hesitant, he was indeed the main battler, because no matter from which point of view, this battle was inevitable, but now when someone was really needed to fight, he really couldn't find a suitable candidate.

"Brother Emperor, I would like to lead the army to fight for you, drive the Khitan people out of our land, and teach all the foreigners who covet my Zheng'an a lesson." Ren Zhi suddenly stood up, looking at Duan Yixian with a slight smile on his face.

Duan Yixian froze for a moment, and looked at Ren Zhi with wide eyes in disbelief, "Seventh brother, this matter needs to be considered, because you are young after all, and swords and swords have no eyes on the battlefield. If something happens to you, I can't explain it to the late emperor." .”

Ren Zhi smiled and shook his head, "Brother Huang, when you replaced your father to fight against the Turks, you were about the same age as me now. Although I don't have the skills of Brother Huang, I still want to give it a try."

Ji Zhi turned his head and looked at Ren Zhi, "My lord, you should be more cautious. After all, it is a battlefield, and your lord's status is noble. If something happened, His Majesty would be worried. Moreover, this battle is to teach the Khitan people a lesson. This battle must be won. The prince's starting point is good, but after all, he is young and lacks experience, if he cannot win, it will be more troublesome."

Ren Zhi glanced at Ji Zhi lightly, and suddenly knelt down on one knee, "My brother is willing to issue a military order. This battle will definitely drive away the Khitan people and regain the lost ground, otherwise I will come to see you."

"Ren Zhi!" Duan Yixian shouted suddenly, and only after he yelled out did he realize that he was calling Ren Zhi's previous name. He shook his head, calmed himself down, and said in a slow tone, "Why should the seventh brother do this? There is no one, you are willing to share my worries for me, I am very pleased, why bother to issue that military order. The battlefield is changing rapidly, even the victorious generals can't guarantee that they will be victorious in every battle?"

Ren Zhi raised his head and looked at Duan Yixian, "Brother Huang, I would like to go out on behalf of my brother, regain the lost ground, and ask Brother Huang to help me."

Duan Yixian stared intently at Ren Zhi, and then slowly opened his mouth after a long time, "Pass down my will, worship Xiaoyao King Duan as the marching commander, and lead [-] cavalry to crusade against Khitan. Give it to King Xiaoyao. For this expedition, King Xiaoyao has the right to make decisions, and there is no need to report to me before making any decisions."

Ren Zhi knelt down to receive the decree, "My brother accepts the decree, I hope this battle will live up to the expectations of the emperor."

Duan Yixian stood up and watched Ren Zhi quietly. After a long time, he waved his hand, "Let's leave the court."

Ren Zhi stood up slowly, looked directly into Duan Yixian's eyes, Duan Yixian opened his mouth, turned and left without speaking.

Ren Zhi turned around, and all the officials stepped forward to talk to him, either congratulating or worrying, Ren Zhi waved his hand, turned his head and glanced at Ji Zhi, then turned and left the hall.

Looking at Ren Zhi's back, Ji Zhi slowly raised the corners of his lips, then turned his head and walked out the door.

Ren Zhi walked all the way towards Funing Hall, Duan Yixian looked down at the look in his eyes, he knew that he had too many things to say to himself, and why not himself?

Xiao Ping waited at the entrance of the hall, bowed to welcome Ren Zhi in, Ren Zhi pushed open the hall door, and saw Duan Yixian standing with his back facing him, standing in front of the desk and looking down at the map, hearing Ren Zhi's footsteps, he The figure moved, but did not turn around.

Ren Zhi walked over slowly, stood behind Duan Yixian, put his head on his shoulder, and said with a chuckle, "Didn't it be agreed a long time ago, I will help you protect every inch of your land, help you protect Your subjects, now is this opportunity, why are you depressed?"

Duan Yixian shook his head lightly, "I understand the truth, but when I think of you going to that ferocious battlefield alone, the sword has no eyes, and I feel extra worried."

Ren Zhi smiled and said, "You were never so indecisive before."

Duan Yixian sighed, "Yes, I used to be young and not afraid of losing, but now, sitting on the throne, I feel so lonely, only you are left by my side, I just want to guard you well, and watch the thousands of miles of rivers and mountains with you. "

"I will come back intact. Only by guarding this river and mountain can we see side by side." Ren Zhi stretched out his arms to hug Duan Yixian, and whispered in his ear.

Duan Yixian sighed, "I will help you find a few reliable lieutenants. In this battle, the victory or defeat is not important. The most important thing is that you have to come back intact."

"If the officials heard His Majesty say such things, I'm afraid I can't escape the blame." Ren Zhi laughed.

Duan Yixian turned around, took a look at Ren Zhi, pulled Ren Zhi to his side, and pointed to the map in front of him, "Yingzhou City is not easy to defend and difficult to attack, but because it is far away from other cities and is isolated and helpless, That’s why it’s so easy for the Khitan to succeed. But it’s the same for us, and it’s the same for the Khitan. You must not rush forward in this battle. You just need to surround the city and cut off their retreat. The Khitans can’t communicate with their tribes, and the Khitans I am used to fighting on the grasslands, and I am not so good at attacking and defending cities, and I want to capture Yingzhou City, just around the corner."

Ren Zhi listened carefully, and nodded occasionally, "Don't worry, since I dared to go out, I have made up my mind. During the days when I'm not here, you must remember to eat and rest on time, and I will send Xiao Ping to watch over You, listen to his report when you come back."

Duan Yixian nodded with a smile, "Okay, I understand. For the few days before the expedition, just stay in Funing Palace, I want to watch you every day."

Ren Zhi bent his lips, "You have to let me go back to the mansion and explain to the old lady, and then ask the old lady to prepare the things I need to bring for the expedition, right?"

Duan Yixian sighed softly, "Then go back home today, but you still have to go back to Funing Palace to rest at night."

Ren Zhi stretched out his hand and stroked Duan Yixian's hair, "Okay, I understand. You can watch the memorial at ease first, and I will come back after I return to the mansion to explain."

The author has something to say: ... I am very busy every Friday ... so I didn't update yesterday ... sorry