Although they don't understand government affairs and war, they do know that war requires money and food, a lot of money and food.
After every war, the treasury was empty, the population was drastically reduced, and it took several years to recover.
This year, Jozhao has experienced several disasters. The national treasury has already been depleted and food is in short supply.
Mobei chose to attack at this time, clearly taking advantage of the situation.
The three of them all frowned as they talked.
However, even if they were heartbroken, it would not help, especially since Yu Lan and Sun Yijun were still pregnant, so they should not be depressed.
Jiang Shu took a deep breath, smiled and comforted: "Don't worry, father and others will find a way to solve it. Let's take care of ourselves and our children and don't cause trouble."
Yu Lan and Sun Yijun nodded and thought no more.
During lunch, Zhou Boxu did not come back.
Jiang Shu and Sun Yijun accompanied Yu Lan to dinner and then returned to their respective homes.
Before Yu Zheng returned home, Jiang Shu held Yu Ziyou in his arms and looked at the sky that had darkened for some time, feeling solemn.
After playing for a while, Yu Ziyou yawned.
Jiang Shu hugged him and lay on the bed, humming nursery rhymes to coax him.
Humming and patting, both mother and son fell asleep.
Yu Zheng came back from outside, entered the house and saw the mother and son sleeping together, and slightly touched his lips.
Slowly walked to the bed and sat down, staring at the peaceful sleeping faces of mother and son with dark eyes, the fatigue and boredom of discussing political affairs for a day were swept away.
Only when the country is safe can the family be safe.
Yu Zheng took a cup of tea, got up and went to the study.
Jiang Shu slept for a long time, but it was not peaceful and he even had a nightmare.
She woke up with a frown on her face, looked at the gloomy sky outside the house, and walked to the outer room to ask Chu Yu.
"Isn't the prince back yet?"
Chu Yu said: "When I came back, I saw the princess and the young prince sleeping, so I went to the study."
Jiang Shu's heart skipped a beat when he heard this and asked Chu Yu to look after Yu Ziyou while he quickly went to the study.
She just dreamed that Yu Zheng went to the battlefield and fought with the enemy, covered in blood.
Zhuiyun was standing outside the study and saw Jiang Shu bowing.
Jiang Shu pushed the door open and saw Yu Zheng writing at his desk, with an unfolded border map behind him.
"What's the matter?" Yu Zheng thought it was Zhuiyun and didn't even raise his head.
Jiang Shu approached and said softly: "Are you busy, husband?"
Yu Zheng looked up, a little surprised, and saw the faint traces of sleep on Jiang Shuyou's face, and asked warmly: "Did you sleep well?"
Jiang Shu was very measured and never came to his study.
Nodding, Jiang Shu apologized: "Did I disturb you?"
"No, it just so happens that I'm tired and need to take a rest." Yu Zheng waved to her to come over.
Jiang Shu walked over, and Yu Zheng pulled her to sit on his lap, rested his chin on her neck, closed his eyes and rested.
Jiang Shu gently stroked his back and asked in a low voice: "Isn't the border war very difficult?"
Yu Zheng said 'hmm', wrapped his arms around her waist, and relaxed.
Jiang Shu felt his fatigue, stopped talking, and stayed with him quietly.
After a while, Jiang Shu heard steady breathing in his ears.
Yu Zheng actually fell asleep on her shoulder.
Jiang Shu felt a little distressed.
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Shu's legs became numb and his shoulders became stiff and painful. He couldn't help but move slightly.
At this movement, Yu Zheng woke up.
Sensing Jiang Shu's discomfort, Yu Zheng hurriedly kneaded her.
After rubbing it for a while, Yu Zheng asked hoarsely: "Is it still numb?"
"I'm not numb anymore." Jiang Shu got up from him and walked closer to look at the border map.
It was a painted map, half a foot long, with the names of the city's mountains marked on it.
At the top of the map is a grassland with two fist-sized characters written on it.
Mobei.
This was Jiang Shu's first time seeing a border map, and he was shocked and a little sad.
Yu Zheng walked to her side and stood next to her, looking at the map and talking to her.
"The soldiers of Mobei have strong horses and strong horses, and they are fierce and good at fighting. They are fierce wolves on the grassland. If they are one-on-one, the soldiers of Dazhao will have no chance of winning."
Dazhao's advantage is that it is good at using military tactics and coordinated operations.
But no matter how powerful the art of war is, it is vulnerable to absolute force.
The border gate is the Jokhang Fortress. Once it is breached, it will be like the gate being knocked open. Other cities will also fall, and Jokhang will be in danger.
Therefore, the border must not be lost.
Jiang Shu was frightened when he heard this, and said anxiously: "This is an important military matter, can I listen?"
She came to the study because she was uneasy and wanted to take a look at Yu Zheng.
Looking sideways at her frightened look, Yu Zheng said slowly: "Things that are superficial are not important matters."
Jiang Shu was relieved.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the study door, and Zhuiyun's voice came into his ears.
"Master, it's time for dinner."
"Let's go." Yu Zheng took Jiang Shu's hand and returned to the main courtyard for dinner.
No matter how urgent the military affairs are, you have to eat enough to have the strength to solve them.
After dinner, it started to rain.
Yu Zheng held an umbrella and went to the study again, and did not return to the house until late at night.
Jiang Shu had many things to say to him, but seeing that he was very tired and had to get up early to go to court tomorrow, he held back.
The next day, the rain still continued, and the court hall was solemn in the morning.
The border was in urgent need of support, so the emperor appointed Shen Changze and two other generals and ordered them to lead 30,000 light cavalry first.
As for the food, grass and military pay, the general of the baggage team led 50,000 people to escort them before leaving.
Among these 50,000 people, there were 30,000 private soldiers of Cao Qian.
The officials had no objection, but they were worried that these men and horses were not enough to resist the Mobei bandits, and they were also worried that there would be no subsequent supply of food and grass.
During the discussion, Yu Cheng suddenly asked for orders: "Father, I, my son, please order me to personally conquer."
As soon as these words came out, the whole court was silent.
It is a good thing for the prince to conquer the army himself, it can greatly boost morale. But the battlefield is dangerous and safety is unpredictable.
Prime Minister Xie and Xie Qi'an sighed and spoke out in support.
Yesterday afternoon, Yu Cheng went to the Prime Minister's Mansion and discussed with him for a long time.
When Yu Cheng proposed to conquer in person, the father and son strongly opposed it, but were eventually persuaded by Yu Cheng.
The emperor on the dragon throne frowned and looked at Yu Cheng: "Have you thought clearly?"
Yu Cheng is never a person who talks nonsense casually. He must have thought carefully when he said this. And both Xie and his son supported it, which showed that they had already discussed it.
Even if the emperor wanted to stop him, Yu Cheng would not listen.
"My son, I have thought it through. I ask my father for permission." Yu Cheng said firmly.
The emperor sighed, that's it.
He understood that given Yu Cheng's current situation, it would be a good thing to conquer the border in person.
Since the fall of the Cao family, Yu Cheng has been criticized and is in an embarrassing situation in the court.
If it weren't for the support of the Xie family and his son, if the emperor hadn't given up on him, and if Yu Zheng hadn't had any intention of fighting for the throne, the courtiers would have declared the crown prince deposed long ago.
Although the emperor has seven sons, only two are Yu Cheng and Yu Zheng who are worthy of important responsibilities.
If Yu Zheng has no intention, Yu Cheng will be in an invincible position.
But even so, Yu Cheng still has to be able to convince everyone.
Going to the border is the best opportunity.
After the dynasty dispersed, the emperor asked Yu Zheng to follow him to the imperial study.
"What do you think about Cheng'er's personal expedition?"
Yu Zheng said: "I deeply admire you."
The emperor glanced at him, waved the waiting palace attendants to leave, and hummed: "There is no one left, to be honest."
Yu Zheng coughed and said, "I really admire you."
If he didn't have a wife or children, he would also ask for an order to fight in person. But he has a wife and children, and he doesn't dare to leave her.
Therefore, he really admired Yu Cheng.
