Yu Zheng looked sincere and serious, and the emperor stared at him speechless.
"What about other than that?" the emperor asked after a moment.
Yu Zheng said calmly: "Brother Huang is very wise. Although this trip is dangerous and difficult, as long as we come back victorious, no one will dare to object."
On the contrary, if Yu Cheng succeeds to the throne smoothly in the future, his seat will definitely not be too stable.
So Yu Cheng had no choice.
After a pause, Yu Zheng analyzed rationally: "The emperor's brother's personal expedition can not only boost the morale of the army, but also make timely decisions if there are any changes, without delaying the military situation. For example, if reinforcements are urgently needed, the emperor's brother can first receive the order from the nearby Ancheng and Fucheng mobilized troops."
If it were other generals, even if they had the will of the Holy One, it would be difficult for others to obey them.
Furthermore, the matter was so important that the emperor would not dare to give such an important decree to anyone except the prince and prince.
Loyal ministers and traitorous generals are sometimes just a matter of thought.
"You are right, I think so too." The emperor sighed deeply.
"This time is different from the past. If the supply of food and grass is not available in the future, the morale of the army will easily collapse."
Compared with sending troops for reinforcements, food and grass are more of a headache.
This battle is not easy to fight.
But now there is no other way but to take one step at a time.
It was rainy, and when Yu Cheng returned to the East Palace, the rain had weakened.
He handed the umbrella to the palace attendant, wiped the rainwater from his boots on the floor mat in the corridor, and then stepped into the house.
"Your Highness is back." Xie Wanruo greeted him.
Yu Cheng agreed, walked into the inner room, and changed out of his court uniform while being waited on by Xie Wanruo.
Looking at Xie Wanruo who was tying his belt, Yu Cheng said: "I will go to the border tomorrow."
What?
Xie Wanruo was shocked, raised her eyes and asked urgently: "Did the Lord ask His Highness to go down?"
Yu Cheng pursed his lips: "I requested the order myself."
Xie Wanruo was stunned and confused: "Why? Doesn't Your Highness know that the battlefield is dangerous?"
"I know, but someone has to go."
Xie Wanruo couldn't understand and was not at ease, so she wanted to persuade Yu Cheng to change his mind.
"There are so many generals in the court, and His Highness has never been on the battlefield and is recovering from his injuries. How can he go?"
"The people of Mobei are cruel by nature, and their swords have no eyes on the battlefield. Just in case..."
Yu Cheng interrupted her and comforted her: "Wanruo, I'm just going to sit in and make a decision. I won't go to the battlefield unless absolutely necessary."
Xie Wanruo was still worried and continued to persuade.
Yu Cheng said helplessly: "Do you know where I am in the court now?"
Xie Wanruo frowned and remained silent.
Although Yu Cheng had never told her, she could guess it.
The mother clan committed regicide and committed many unforgivable crimes. Yu Cheng was certainly criticized, and it was difficult for him to say or do anything.
Seeing that she calmed down, Yu Cheng continued: "Wanruo, I have no choice."
Unless, he gives up his position as prince.
Xie Wanruo understood everything, but she was really worried about Yu Cheng's safety and was afraid that he would make a mistake.
"If I beg His Highness to stay, will His Highness agree?" Xie Wanruo asked sadly.
Yu Chengdao: "There is no joke before you, I will make my own decision."
Xie Wanruo's eyes flickered, and she suddenly understood something.
She and Yu Cheng shared meals and nights, but Yu Cheng did not tell her in advance, but only informed her after the matter was finalized.
"Your Highness requested the order to conduct the expedition in person, but is there any other reason?"
Unbeknownst to others, Xie Wanruo knew very well that Yu Cheng had never been someone who coveted the position of prince.
Especially the outcome of this expedition is unpredictable.
Victory is a great achievement that can stabilize the crown prince's position. If you fail, you will be blamed and defeated.
The two looked at each other for a moment, and Yu Cheng suddenly asked her: "Wanruo, why did Concubine Yu save you? You have no friendship with her, why is it worth her risk to protect you?"
"The collapse of the Cao family was due to the handiwork of my father-in-law and uncle? And the queen mother and Muxue committed suicide..."
Yu Cheng didn't say anything, but he understood everything in his heart.
Xie Wanruo was shocked, clenched her hands and said, "Does Your Highness blame me?"
She already knew that she couldn't hide it from him.
Yu Cheng shook his head and sighed, "It's me who didn't protect you. My mother and the others... brought it upon themselves. My father-in-law and brother-in-law also saw the situation clearly and acted loyally. I just can't forgive myself and want to do something to atone for my sins."
Regicide and rebellion meant that the queen and Cao Muxue had no chance of survival. Xie Wanruo's persecution was to protect him.
Because of what he understood, it was even harder for Yu Cheng to forgive himself.
He doesn't want to lose anyone, but he loses everyone.
Yu Cheng's face was full of self-blame and pain, and he had no face to face it. He felt that the high walls of the deep palace were suffocating him.
Whether it was to atone for his sins or to escape, in short he wanted to stay away from Shangjing, even if it was only temporarily.
Having made this clear, Xie Wanruo smiled sadly and said, "Your Highness, you must take care of yourself. Hao Lin Haoyan and I are waiting for you to come back."
She deliberately mentioned Yu Haoyan's brother and sister, just to touch Yu Cheng's fatherly heart and make him care.
It's just that Yu Hao is about to leave, she is here as his mother-in-law.
As for Yu Haoyan's brother and sister, the only one they can rely on is Yu Cheng. Without Yu Cheng's protection, their brother and sister's life would not be easy in the future.
"Okay." Yu Cheng responded solemnly, his eyes full of pain.
In the past two months, he had not had a single day of unpregnancy, and he often felt a dull pain in his heart.
He owed Xie Wanruo, but he couldn't let go of the past and face her calmly.
After breakfast, Yu Cheng went to the study to handle government affairs and make arrangements for the expedition, while Xie Wanruo packed his bags for him in the East Palace.
It's late autumn and early winter now. It's not very cold in Beijing yet, but snow and ice have begun to form at the border.
"Can you put those two fur cloaks in?" Xie Wanruo asked Yingrong who was packing her bags.
Yingrong said: "Put them all in."
Xie Wanruo checked carefully and brought enough winter clothes for Yu Cheng.
There is a shortage of supplies at the border, and Yu Cheng is recovering from serious injuries, so he needs to be extra careful.
After confirming that it was correct, Xie Wanruo sat dejectedly on the soft couch and looked at the box in confusion.
"Mother." Yu Haolin ran in.
Xie Wanruo came to her senses and took Yu Haolin's hand.
"Is Father going on a long trip again?" Yu Haolin asked, looking at several cages.
He remembered that the last time he saw Xinglong, his father went to Duanzhou for more than two months.
Xie Wanruo said: "Yes, your father is going to the border to fight bad guys. He will have to go for a long, long time."
When he heard about beating up bad guys, Yu Haolin's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "I want to see my father beating up bad guys. Can we go with him?"
Xie Wanruo shook her head and said warmly: "No, beating bad guys is very dangerous. Father can't care about us, so we can't cause trouble for him."
"Oh." Yu Haolin was a little disappointed.
Xie Wanruo touched his head and whispered: "Haolin practices martial arts well. When he grows up, he will be able to join his father in battle to kill enemies and protect Dazhao."
After experiencing being forced to death by the queen and others, and Yu Cheng being seriously injured after being assassinated, Xie Wanruo understood the importance of martial arts close to one's body, and asked someone to teach Yu Haolin how to practice martial arts.
It's just that Yu Haolin is still too young now, so he can only practice some basic skills, strengthen his body and endurance, and sharpen his mind.
"Okay, I will work hard." Yu Haolin nodded seriously.
"Haolin is so good." Xie Wanruo smiled happily, and finally said: "In addition to practicing martial arts, you must not neglect reading and practicing calligraphy."
Yu Haoyan is the son of a sinful concubine. After the Cao family, he is destined to be a leisurely prince.
As for Yu Haolin, he was supported by his grandfather who was the prime minister and his uncle who had a promising career.
No matter how many more children Yu Cheng has born in the future, Yu Haolin's status cannot be shaken.
