Yu Cheng was busy all day, and before evening, the emperor called him to the imperial study.
"Father." Yu Chengchong greeted the emperor behind the case.
The emperor dismissed the palace people, and only the father and son were left in the study.
The emperor looked at Yu Cheng, who looked gloomy, and said slowly: "Have everything been arranged?"
Yu Cheng nodded: "Everything has been arranged and we can set off early tomorrow morning."
The war situation is urgent and every moment counts.
The emperor sighed deeply and said: "This battle is difficult. If anything happens, it's important to protect yourself."
They all knew in their hearts that the defeat of this battle was unpredictable.
Yu Cheng looked at the emperor and felt touched.
Once the border is broken, Dazhao will be in danger. The emperor actually asked him to protect himself.
Yu Cheng had a lump in his throat and his eyes were red.
Seeing him like this, the emperor's heart swelled and he wanted to comfort Yu Cheng, but he didn't know what to say.
For so many years, due to the estrangement between the Cao family, the father and son have never been able to express their feelings to each other, and there are many things they cannot say.
Finally, the emperor sighed and warned: "It's bitterly cold at the border. You have just recovered from your injury. Please bring a few reliable people to serve you. Don't injure your body and cause the root cause of your illness."
"The war is important, and so is your body."
"Thank you, Father, for your concern." Yu Cheng was a little excited.
The emperor added: "You are the prince, you don't need to go to the battlefield in person, you can just sit and command."
There were originally dozens of generals, deputy generals and partial generals at the border gate. This time they were followed by Shen Changze and several others, so there were enough people to lead the troops.
"Yes." Yu Cheng responded hoarsely.
It was not the polite words before, the emperor was seriously concerned about his physical safety. For the first time in so many years, Yu Cheng experienced unabashed fatherly love.
The emperor stood up and walked to Yu Cheng, handed him a pure gold token and said: "This is my imperial order. It can mobilize the soldiers and generals of any city."
Yu Cheng took it and it seemed to weigh a thousand pounds in his hand.
Thinking of Yu Cheng's temperament and past actions, the emperor solemnly said: "The battlefield is a killing ground, and military orders are like mountains. If anyone disobeys the order, he will be killed without mercy. Don't be merciful."
Compassion does not control troops, love does not establish affairs.
Master Zhou once said this to Yu Cheng.
It’s easy to understand, but extremely difficult to do.
Thinking of the lessons he had learned personally, Yu Cheng clenched the token in his hand and said, "My son, please remember this."
After finishing all the instructions, the emperor raised his hand, patted Yu Cheng's shoulder and said, "Go back and rest early."
Yu Cheng resigned.
The emperor stood there, watching Yu Cheng's back disappear outside the door, and sighed deeply.
When it was getting dark, it started raining again.
Jing'an Marquis Mansion was shrouded in thick gloom, and the atmosphere in Shouyong Hall was solemn.
"Nagaze, you must be more careful and come back safely." Mrs. Shen wiped the corners of her eyes wet, worried.
The last time we guarded the pass, it was just a normal defense, and the battle with Mobei was also light and easy.
But this time it’s different. If I’m not careful, I’m afraid...
Mrs. Shen didn't dare to think about it, and her heart was filled with unbearable sorrow.
Mother Shen held Shen Changze's hand and burst into tears.
Shen Changze in turn reassured: "Don't worry, mother, I will protect myself and come back safely."
Shen's mother endured her grief, wiped away her tears and said, "Mom, I don't ask you to make any meritorious deeds, I only ask you to be safe. When you get to the battlefield, don't fight to the death, don't take the lead in everything..."
Even Shen's mother selfishly thought that with so many generals, it didn't matter if there were more Shen Changze and one less Shen Changze.
But the emperor's order is hard to disobey.
"Husband, let me go with you." Cheng Jinchu couldn't help but said.
The battlefield was dangerous, and Cheng Jinchu didn't want to go back, but she couldn't help but think of the scene when she and Shen Changze were at the border.
Perhaps, if they go to the border again, they can return to their previous state.
And he can kill enemies freely and freely. Cheng Jinchu prefers to fight on the battlefield than to eat people in the back house without seeing any blood.
Shen's mother felt very good when she heard this: "Yes, Changze, let Jinchu go with you. With her taking care of you, we can rest assured."
Shen Changze turned to look at Cheng Jinchu, frowned and said, "What will happen to Wen Xiangzui if you leave? What will happen to Yan Yang and Yan Huan?"
Cheng Jinchu was not a soldier to begin with. He only went to the battlefield a few times with his father because he grew up in the border area. Now that she has returned to Beijing, what will it be like to go to the battlefield in the name of Madam Jinganhou?
"Wen Xiang Zui has a shopkeeper, and I will take care of Yan Yang and Yan Huan. Don't worry." Shen's mother advised with bitter words: "Chang Ze, let Jin Chu go with you."
Mrs. Shen also said: "Jinchu has martial arts skills and can always help. Let's take her with us."
Mother Shen and Mrs. Shen exchanged words and begged, but Shen Changze couldn't resist and had to agree.
When Cheng Jinchu saw him nodding, he was overjoyed and hurried back to pack his bags and bid farewell to Yan Yang and Yan Huan.
Xu Lingyi watched and listened silently throughout the whole process without saying a word.
She knew everything about Cheng Jinchu's plans. But Cheng Jinchu forgot that they would eventually return to Shangjing to live, and Shangjing was their real battlefield.
After coming out of Shouyong Hall, Xu Lingyi abducted Shen Changze to Silan Garden on the grounds that his son missed his father.
On the night of farewell, she had to leave a mark in Shen Changze's heart so that he would never forget it.
It was dark for a while before Yu Zheng returned to the palace.
It rained heavily, and Yu Zheng walked in a hurry. His clothes got a little wet, bringing a cold feeling into the house.
Jiang Shu saw it and said anxiously: "Go and take a dip in the hot spring pool, don't catch a cold."
Chu Yu quickly took the pajamas from the closet and then left.
Yu Zheng went to the bathroom. Jiang Shu played with Yu Ziyou on the soft couch and did not follow him.
Two quarters of an hour later, Yu Zheng came out in pajamas with wet hair, walked over to Jiang Shu and sat down.
Jiang Shu stood up and took a cotton handkerchief to wipe his hair.
Yu Ziyou lay on the soft couch and looked at them curiously. Yu Zheng poked his face with his index finger, and Yu Ziyou reached out and grabbed him, holding on tightly.
Yu Zheng tried several times but couldn't get it out.
Jiang Shu looked funny.
There was a strand of wet hair hanging down on his chest. Yu Zheng picked it up with his fingers and deliberately dropped the water drops on Yu Ziyou's hand.
Yu Ziyou finally let go.
Jiang Shu: "..."
When her hair was dried, Yu Ziyou yawned and fell asleep.
Jiang Shu patted and coaxed her for a while, and after Yu Ziyou fell asleep, she called Chu Yu and took her away.
The house was quiet, and the sound of rain outside could be heard clearly.
Yu Zheng rested his head tiredly on Jiang Shu's legs and asked Jiang Shu to massage his head.
He has been busy all day today and has not spent any lunch or dinner together in the house.
After pressing for a while, Yu Zheng felt a little more comfortable and said slowly: "Brother Huang will personally march to the border tomorrow, and Shen Changze will accompany him."
Jiang Shu was slightly surprised.
Shen Changze has been guarding the border for six years, and it is understandable to go to the border, but Yu Cheng is the crown prince of the country, why...
Halfway through the thought, Jiang Shu suddenly realized.
"Then is this matter settled?" Jiang Shu asked.
Yu Zheng shook his head: "The 30,000 light cavalry are just rushing to help first. When the food and grass are prepared, they will be escorted by the 50,000-strong army."
When it came to food and grass, Jiang Shu asked hesitantly: "Is there enough food and grass?"
"The first batch should not be a big problem, but we will need a lot more later, as well as winter clothes."
It's cold at the border and it's impossible to resist without cotton-padded clothes, so there's no way to fight.
But grain, grass, and winter clothing require money, and the state treasury simply cannot afford it.
Thinking of this, Yu Zheng felt a headache.
