Just in time for rain [恰逢雨连天] - Chapter 267

[267. two sixty-six chapters]

The spring of the sixth year of Yongji seems to have come overnight. The snow resting on the eaves has not yet melted, and the old elm outside the Weiyang Palace has picked up new branches.

According to the old example, during the New Year’s Day, the DPRK should be closed on the day of the small year, and the DPRK should be opened on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. However, after the eighteenth year of Jingyuan, the government affairs were complicated, and wars broke out everywhere. This year is also the same. The trial of the Tuntian case is imminent. Before the spring, there are frequent battles in the northwest.

On the seventh day of the first lunar month, Zhu Yushen summoned the Ministry of War and the Governor’s Office to the Jinshen Hall to discuss the recruitment of the northwest generals. ——Chili and Beiliang have formed an alliance, Zhu Yushen is about to go to Beiping personally, and who to send to the northwest is the top priority of the war.

Not long after, Su Jin also arrived.

After she returned to Beijing, the number of secondary assistants in the cabinet was changed from the original two to three. Su Jin and Shen Xi and Shu Wenlan both took the title of first-grade secondary assistant, plus the first assistant Liu Chaoming, who were four auxiliary adults.

The auxiliary administrator is in charge of all the government affairs in the court. For example, today the faction is about to go on an expedition. Although she has nothing to do with the Su Jin court, as one of the four auxiliary administrators, she must be present to hear the discussion.

The Minister of War, Chen Jinsheng, greeted him and said, “The old man thought that the cabinet was going to send Master Shen or Master Shu here today, and Master Su was no longer in the field to review the case of the land. He has no time to spare, and he has spared time to worry about the generals sent to the northwest. Those who are capable will work hard.”

Su Jin smiled and said, “The Tuntian case is not the only case in the DPRK. Qingyue and Shu Yu were caught up in something and couldn’t get away.” He looked around and asked again, “Your Majesty hasn’t told us yet?”

“It must wait until the next time.” Chen Jinsheng asked.

In fact, in the past, it was not necessary to decide which time of day to discuss matters, and it would be best to be early, but today is a little different.

“The old man asked Eunuch Wu just now. Listening to what he meant, Your Majesty didn’t want to set the time so late. Didn’t Lord Que Wu leave the palace for half a year? I heard that I have led an important mission to the northwest and come back today. Your Majesty will wait first. After he returned to his orders, he decided which general to send to the expedition.”

While he was talking here, he heard a horse neighing outside Fengtianmen.

When everyone heard the news, they looked over, and Que Wuce rode to the gatehouse, got off the horse, and strode up to the platform. Go into the temple.

“I heard that Chili and Beiliang are allied with each other, for fear of delaying military affairs, they have to travel day and night. I originally wanted to return to Beijing in time for the New Year, but I was a few days late. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.” Que Wu said.

Zhu Yushen was approving the book before the imperial case. After listening to his words, Zhu Yu did not mention it, and replied, “It’s okay.” He asked again, “Have you got an answer?”

Before sending Que Wu to the northwest, Zhu Yushen asked Que Wu to tell Zhu Yu. Nan Xian, the real reason why he was able to escape from the Minghua Palace fire depends on how he chooses.

At that time, Zhu Yu said deeply: “If he is willing to stay in the northwest, you will bring back ‘Shi Shangying’ and return it to me. When the world is settled in the future, then his wish in this life will be fulfilled.

” After I set off on the expedition, you will leave behind the ‘Shi Shangying’, and when the war in the northwest is stable, find a suitable time to kill it in the name of a rebel.”

Que Wu unloaded the weapon on his back and uncovered the black cloth wrapped in it. Opened, revealing a sword with a jet black body and a darkened golden cloud pattern on it.

“Your Majesty, please – return ‘Shi Shangying’.”

Zhu Yushen paused for a while, then raised his eyes to look at Que Wu, but he was not surprised, as if he had expected his thirteenth younger brother’s choice: “He But what else did you say?”

Que Wudao: “Your Majesty, His Majesty Jin An only said that he would stay in the northwest, please keep Lord Su in the capital to be a good censor.”

Zhu Yushen made an “en”, lowered his eyes, and put the book in his hand. After meticulously approving it, he said, “Celebrate all the ministers for an audience.”

For a time, the officers of the Ministry of War and the Governor’s Mansion filed in, Zhu Yushen put down his pen and said to himself: “The generals sent to the northwest, I thought about it, and felt that there was no one suitable for the court, but Zuo Qian, who has been in the Northwest for the past few years. The leader of the Northwest has excellent military exploits, and Mao Zuofeng is also a general, I think these two are enough to defend the enemy, what do you think?”

Chen Jinsheng said: “Back to Your Majesty, General Zuo is indeed capable of leading troops, but he used to be He commanded Jinwuwei in the palace until the second year of Jin’an before he followed the late emperor to fight in the northwest. The ability and experience of the commander-in-chief were far worse than the previous emperor’s. During the Jin’an period, Chili and Beiliang attacked at the same time. It was His Majesty and the late emperor. We defeated the enemy together when we set off on the expedition. Now that the war has resumed, and your Majesty is stationed in Beiping personally, I am not worried, but I am afraid that the northwest will become the weakest link. In my opinion, it is better to have Dudu Qi go to the northwest.”

Zhu Yushen said: ” Qi Wujiu, what do you say?”

“Go back to Your Majesty, if the imperial court needs anything, it is the duty of the generals, but the generals are good at water warfare, fighting on inland rivers and seas. I have only been there once, and I have stayed for half a year, I am afraid that I am not as good as General Zuo in many aspects, let alone his Majesty the late emperor.” What

Qi Wu Jiu said is the truth, there is no humility, and no shirk.

Zhu Yushen nodded and said, “Yes, and the court cannot be without generals for a day. Governor Qi went to the northwest. What if the war in the East China Sea resumes?” He looked at Su Jin again, “Su Shiyu, what do you think?”

Su Jin said concisely: ” Go back to Your Majesty, I trust General Zuo.”

Although Chen Jinsheng still felt inappropriate, seeing that Zhu Yushen’s holy will has been decided, Su Jin and Qi Wujiu have no objection, so it is difficult to say anything.

Zhu Yushen then said: “Que Wu, immediately pass on my will, and grant Zuo Qian, the general of the expedition to the west, as a doctor of honor, and from now on, he will be promoted to the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Army. Ten thousand will go to the northwest, another 100,000, and in seven days, follow me to expedition to Peiping. The first group of 30,000 soldiers to go to the northwest will set off immediately tomorrow.”

“Yes!”

Zhu Yushen thought again: “Jinwuwei used to have a regular Following Shisan, the little commander who was extremely trusted by Shisan and Zuo Qian, called—”

“Go back to His Majesty, it’s called Ah Shan.” Chen Jinsheng said, “There were two commanders who used to be by His Majesty’s side back then. One was Yao Jiang, and now he has taken over as the commander of Zuo General Jin Wuwei, and the other is Ah Shan. Now he is the acquaintance of Jinwuwei.”

Zhu Yushen nodded: “I will also point him to the northwest.” Zhu Yushen should be jealous when he should, and be ruthless when he should be ruthless. Since Thirteen was willing to stay in the northwest and garrison the frontier, he wanted to send someone he could handle. The emperor’s order has been issued, and the first 30,000 soldiers and soldiers who will go to the northwest will be assembled soon. Su Jin was about to return to the Zhao Pavilion when someone behind him called out, “Master Su, stay here.” It was Que Wu. He strode down the platform, came to Su Jin, leaned over, and said straight to the point: “Master Su, I’ll go to the northwest at the end, and see His Majesty Jin An.” Su Jin stood with his hands behind his back, his face calm. In fact, since she knew Que Wulijing, she guessed that he was going to the northwest to find Zhu Nanxian. “His Majesty Jin An is very good in the northwest. In fact, most of the previous victory at Yazipo was due to His Majesty Jin An.” Que Wu said. Su Jin nodded: “I know.” “Master Su must have guessed why His Majesty kept His Majesty Jin An alive.” Que Wu said again, “I also asked His Majesty Jin An, I would like to go back to Beijing and take Su Lord to leave, but His Majesty Jin An said, he will not come back, it is your lifelong ambition to be a censor, please stay in the courtroom with peace of mind from now on, and be a censor.” Que Wu said, facing Su Jin again. It is a bow: “This is what the last commander said. These words are not what His Majesty Yongji asked the last commander to tell Master Su, but the last commander as a soldier who respects His Majesty Jin’an.”

The voice of the whole army came from the palace ban. It was the commander of the pro-military who was left behind by the guards and was going back to the North Camp to assemble the army.

After Su Jin heard Que Wu’s words, there seemed to be no waves in his heart.

For a moment, she even felt that everything was as it should be.

There are reincarnations in the world, going around in circles, as if returning to the spring that was many years ago. He wants to go back to Nanchang. She went to see him off at a short pavilion outside the city. Nanchang needs the entire army to stand by, so you can’t leave without permission, you… remember to write to me often, I’m not good at writing and writing, but I must read every letter carefully and answer every letter carefully.”

He put her first in everything, never She had been forced to ask, but when she was still His Highness the Thirteenth, she never even mentioned that she wanted to take her to Nanchang with her.

The sound of the horn came again with Mu Feng, and the entire palace was suffocated.

Su Jin looked around, and he didn’t know when it was dark. There were busy guards around. When he saw her, he bowed from a distance and did not dare to go forward. Su Jin summoned a nearby guard and asked, “The horn sounded for the second time. , is the first group of soldiers ready to go on the expedition?”

The guard said: “Master Huisu, today is special, because this group of soldiers and soldiers have their own troops, so this second trumpet sound is to remind a few A pro-military adult goes to Xianchi Gate.”

Pro-military? Su Jin was stunned for a while, and then he reacted, yes, Zhu Yushen, who was just now, was in the Jinshen Hall and appointed a few soldiers to go on the expedition. One of them was Jin Wuwei, Ashan, who used to be by Zhu Nanxian’s side. one of the trusted ones.

Thinking of this, a thought suddenly arises from the bottom of my heart.

Su Jin turned around and walked quickly towards the guard station.

Mu Feng blew the moonlight cloak upside down, revealing a noble crane scorpion inside. Her eyes were both calm and hurried. The officials around her retreated to the side of the road to pay their respects, but Su Jin seemed to have no idea. See, I didn’t ask Ah Shan until I got into the guard station: “Are you going to go to the northwest with the army right now?”

Ah Shan said: “Yes, the last commander is leaving now, and was about to say goodbye to Master Su. I came in person, it’s not the last commander.”

Seeing that Su Jin seemed to have something important, he turned his back and asked, “Master Su, do you have any orders?”

Su Jin said, “I have something that I want to ask you to take to the northwest, but I want to go home and pick it up, I’m afraid I can’t make it in time now. , when are you leaving?”

Ah Shan said, “I’m going to Xianchi Gate. I just received His Majesty’s order to leave the city in the night. If Master Su returns to the mansion at this moment, I’m afraid it will be too late.” He thought for a while, “But Going to the long pavilion outside the city, we have to gather with the soldiers of the Beida camp and count the number again. We should rest for an hour. If Mr. Su is not too troublesome, he will ask Mr. Dusi for orders at the end. Yin Shi will wait at Xiaoxikou outside the long pavilion. Master Su.”

The creek outside the pavilion had long since dried up, but fortunately there was a stone monument more than ten feet high at the mouth of the creek, which became a must-see for people from all over the world to enter Beijing.

Su Jin nodded: “Okay, thank you.” The

sky was completely dark, and the coldness of early spring had not yet faded away. In the middle of the night, it condensed into a light fog that could not disperse until Yin Shi.

The small stream mouth on the outskirts of the city is barren grass except for the stone monument. It was still withered and stagnant when passing by a few days ago. The spring breeze passed by overnight, and the light moonlight can also see the vitality.

The sound of hooves came from afar, and when Su Jin arrived, Ah Shan was already waiting here.

Su Jin got off the horse and called out loudly against the dark night sky: “Fu–”

After a few moments, there was a fluttering sound, and a very white parrot hovered in the sky, as if to respond to her , making a crisp sound – it was actually flying along with Su Jin’s horse all the way.

Su Jin raised his arm, Ah Fu was very clever, closed his wings, and rested on her arm, his black eyes rolled around, and called out to please: “His Royal Highness, Thirteenth Highness—”

Su Jin’s His eyes softened, and he said to Ah Shan, “It’s called Ah Fu, and it was given to me by His Majesty Jin An back then. He rescued it from a tree branch in winter, saying that it would not die in winter, and it was a lucky bird.”

She took off the bird stand hanging by the saddle, and said, “A’Fu has followed me for many years, it is very clever, it recognizes people, and it also recognizes this bird stand. Play, every time it wakes up and wakes up, it comes to you to ask for food, you feed it some wheat grains, hemp seeds, and some water.”

Ah Shan took the bird shelf and said, “Yes, the last general. I remember.”

Su Jin then smiled, and let Ah Fu jump into his palm, put his palms together, and threw them into the air. Ah Fu flew into the air at once. , seems to be nostalgic.

Su Jin looked at it: “A’Fu, go, from now on, stay by his side for me.”

May your blessings be always by his side.

May his life be safe and prosperous no matter where he is in the ends of the earth.

Then tell him that there are soldiers in ancient times who went on an expedition, and their wives are looking forward to returning. Ayu will wait for him to come back all his life.

Halfway through Yin Shi, a shimmer of light appeared on the horizon, pouring on Ah Fu’s white feathers, and the bird circling in the air seemed to finally understand its master’s words, spread its wings, chased the horse, and flew towards the place where the wind rises.

[End of This Chapter]