Come on, Your Highness

There is nothing too important in the court today, and what the courtiers report is not complicated.

It was an ordinary day, but the courtiers couldn't help but feel a little strange because the British king standing at the front was depressed.

Especially the condescending Emperor Tiangan, even if Xiao Hong lowered his head slightly, he could still see those red and swollen eyes.

This is... have you cried?

Emperor Tiangan was really shocked.

Xiao Hong's face is comparable to a city wall, if Diao Erlang is not distracted, what else could make him cry like this?

A man doesn't flick his tears easily, but he hasn't reached the sad place!

After discovering this, all the emperor's thoughts were not on government affairs, and he was only thinking about what was going on.

Fortunately, Xiao Hong stood in the front row, and the courtiers behind could not see it at all, otherwise it would have been spread all over the capital tomorrow.

It was Xiao Yi who was standing opposite him, with the expression of being struck by lightning.

"Retreat—"

Emperor Tiangan got up, passed Xiao Hong's side, and said, "You come too."

Xiao Hong stood up from the ground, patted his knees, and followed the emperor silently.

The officials who knelt on the ground and bent over did not see the honor of the King of England from the beginning to the end.

As soon as the emperor's figure disappeared at the door, Xiao Ming, who was still frowning, was patted by the opposite Xiao Yi. He felt displeased, and then he heard Xiao Yi say: "Brother's eyes are swollen from crying!"

Xiao Ming's dissatisfaction was also surprised by this news, right?

However, looking at Xiao Yi's determined eyes, he couldn't help asking: "Does Second Brother know why?"

"I don't know. Anyway, it should have happened last night. It is said that the elder brother has been unhappy these days. He is so worried that he doesn't want to ridicule us." Xiao Yi said, looking at Xiao Ming, and said with a smile, " The news of the third brother is always well-informed, why don't you share it?"

"The Palace of King Ying is as solid as gold, how can it be so easy to find out?" Xiao Ming shook his head.

"I'm afraid I regret it, I beg my father to make the decision." Xiao Yi said pointedly.

"It's all published in the mansion newspaper. It's clearly written in black and white. There's no way you can go back on your word." Xiao Ming smiled and brushed off his sleeves.

"Yes, there are nearly a hundred Jinshi applicants. The eldest brother has just earned a good reputation. If you go against your promise and fool all the officials, the prestige of the prince will be greatly reduced." After Xiao Yi finished speaking, he walked out of the palace gate.

In the Qingzheng Hall, a servant was holding a water basin. Eunuch Huang twisted the handkerchief and handed it to Xiao Hong: "Your Highness, wipe it off."

Xiao Hong took it and applied it on his face, feeling that his sore and hard-to-open eyes were much better.

Emperor Tiangan sat and watched him, and when Xiao Hong returned the handkerchief, he raised his hand and waved it, and the servant went down with the basin.

"Tell me, what's going on, who provoked you?"

Xiao Hong shook his head: "It's okay."

The emperor frowned immediately, and said in displeasure: "It's okay, can you cry like this? Look at you, you look like an abandoned little daughter-in-law, shame on you."

Xiao Hong: "..." As expected of an emperor, his eyes are like torches!

His little daughter-in-law really doesn't want him anymore, thinking about it is worth crying again.

Xiao Hong sniffed, met Emperor Tiangan's eyes, and said reluctantly: "Father, can I not talk?"

The emperor gave him a cold smile.

Xiao Hong sighed, and could only say: "I just empathize too much, and it aroused a strong resonance."

Xiao Hong's nonsensical sentence made the emperor's brows knot: "Speak human words."

"I read a storybook last night. It roughly tells the story of two childhood sweethearts who were in love with each other and promised to be together forever, but because of common etiquette, everyone objected and had to separate." Xiao Hong took a breath. , very emotional, "The one who loves each other and can't stay together, meets and leaves, is so close at hand and far away, it makes people worry. Do you know that in order to make everyone agree, the man finally went north to fight against the enemy to earn military merits I went, but it is a pity that I died under the enemy's horseshoe, and the heaven and the man are separated... It is so sad!"

Emperor Tiangan: "..."

"The person who wrote the story book is really amazing. He knows it's fake, but it makes people... want to stop! Especially at the end, I couldn't help feeling sad from my heart, and I couldn't help it for a while."

"You don't know, the whole veil made me wet from crying. I didn't sleep well at all last night, and I looked very miserable."

Emperor Tiangan rubbed the center of his brows, trying to restrain the urge to drag this man out to serve him.

I really want to ask the heavens, how did this bastard get into his family?

One worry is all fed to the dog, it's just...

Emperor Tiangan brewed for a long time before he let out a heavy mouthful of depression.

Probably also aware of his inhumanity, Xiao Hong explained with a sneer: "Father, this is an accident. I wanted to go to the study to find some books about the Huns, but I turned to this script. Actually, I don't remember anything. When I put it in, I flipped through it twice, and then I couldn't control it, and I finished reading it in one breath..."

He pitifully put his red, swollen eyes with dark circles close together: "Just because of my red and swollen eyes and the fact that I got to morning on time after I haven't slept all night, don't be angry, besides, I also It wasn't intentional, I just wanted to get to know the Xiongnu well, I didn't expect it..."

"Hong'er."

"My son is here."

"I have a headache."

"Ah, do you want to hire a doctor?"

"No, just get out."

Xiao Hong: "...Oh." He sighed, and stood up eagerly, "Where is the minister getting lost?"

The emperor propped his head and closed his eyes to rest, ignoring him.

Xiao Hong's eyes darkened, and he could not help clenching his hands hidden in his wide sleeves.

He stood hesitantly for a while, and finally felt that the timing was wrong, so he turned around dejectedly.

However, after only two steps, he heard Emperor Tiangan ask, "Why do you suddenly care about the Huns?"

When Xiao Hong heard this, he turned his back to Emperor Tiangan and showed a purposeful smile, then turned around and replied casually: "Xi Chao received a message from Xie Shaoqing from the Western Regions, which mentioned the Xiongnu The Xiongnu prince was also in the Western Regions two months ago, and he met him several times, and he should have known about Daqi’s plan to open border trade with countries in the Western Regions, so my son was a little worried."

The border trade was promoted by Xiao Hong all his strength, and it was initiated by He Xichao. It is normal for Xie San to have contact with him.

Emperor Tiangan was worrying about King Zhenbei's illness, not to mention the covetous Xiongnu.

Hearing Xiao Hong's mention, he couldn't help sitting upright, and asked, "Then what do you think the Huns are planning?"

Xiao Hong said: "Naturally find a way to disturb the friendship between Daqi and the Western Regions."

"How to say?"

"The Xiongnu horse people have always been fierce. They are used to robbery. How can they do business in peace. Besides, there is nothing that can be traded with Daqi's border except cattle, sheep and horses. Although the situation in the Western Regions is similar, they are better. There are many rare goods in the west that Daqi does not have. The most important thing is that the countries in the Western Regions are in their own way. There are few people and soldiers, and there is no threat to Daqi. It would be uncomfortable to allow the Western Regions to form an alliance with Daqi, how can someone behind the back go out of the nest and go south to rob without distraction, we must prevent the Western Regions from being stabbed in the back."

When Xiao Hong said this, he couldn't help laughing proudly: "Originally, these small countries were like grass on the wall. When they saw who was easy to bully, they would stop by and step on them to get some benefits. But if the border trade starts, for this stability , the countries in the Western Regions will also stand on Daqi’s side and monitor the Xiongnu... Tsk tsk, my family’s Xichao is really powerful, I want to do this, admiration!"

"But isn't there an alliance yet?" Emperor Tiangan said.

Xiao Hong nodded: "That's right, that's why my son thinks that the Huns won't just sit and wait like this... Speaking of father, King Zhenbei is very old, can he still hold the north? His sons died in battle, and his grandson has time Picking up the burden?"

This question completely overwhelmed Emperor Tiangan.

He looked at Xiao Hong, thought for a moment, and finally said: "Hong'er, sit down."

Xiao Hong finally took out the news about the Zhenbei Palace and the Xiongnu from Emperor Tiangan's mouth. His red and swollen eyes gradually faded, revealing the deliberate shock inside.

Emperor Tiangan didn't find out, but said: "According to what the imperial physician said, Mount Xuanqi won't survive next year. If the Xiongnu get the news, they will definitely invade. Next year will be a difficult year!"

Xiao Hong asked: "Father has already selected generals?"

Emperor Tiangan sighed and shook his head: "This is what I am worried about. I hate that Marquis Yongning left early, otherwise he could be used."

"There are so many generals in the court, so no one can replace them?" Xiao Hong asked suspiciously, "Father, how many generals have been cultivated over the years?"

Emperor Tiangan nodded: "Naturally there are generals, but the prestige is not enough. The two armies confront each other, apart from strength, it is momentum. Think about the same soldiers, Xuan Qishan is in command, and an unknown general is in command. What do you think? Which side is more deterrent?"

"But father, King Zhenbei doesn't intimidate the world as soon as he appears. Famous generals are all fought one by one."

Emperor Tiangan laughed when he heard the words: "Hong'er, this battle is different. This time the Huns want to win, they must come out with all their strength, and I, Daqi, want to win even more! If we defeat the Huns, there will be peace for more than ten years, otherwise, The days when the first emperors talked about the Xiongnu and their faces changed are probably coming again, and the people in the northern border will be in the midst of years of war."

"Da Qi can't afford to lose this battle! I can't afford to lose either!"

Emperor Tiangan's eyes were extremely firm, with an uncompromising majesty.

It's a pity that the timing was wrong, and there was no famous general in the court, which put him in an embarrassing situation.

"Father, let me go."

A soft sentence resounded loudly in the Qingzheng Hall.

Emperor Tiangan suddenly turned his head to look at him.

I saw that Xiao Hong was still holding half a cup of tea in his hand, and just raised the corners of his mouth like this. With his swollen eyes, his smile became more silly, but he looked extremely serious.

He finally said this sentence.

Astonishment froze on the emperor's face, and then his gaze suddenly became sharp, and a surge of anger welled up in his heart, and he shouted: "Speaking of nonsense!"

He suddenly stood up, walked into the hall, turned around and pointed at Xiao Hong, cursing: "Jiangzhou will be able to return you safely, right? Xiao Hong, you are so bold and overconfident! Do you know what the battlefield is like? The Xiongnu cavalry are fierce Cruel, how many men died in Daqi to keep them out, how dare you tell me that you are going to fight against the Xiongnu? I have never seen a prince who runs to danger like you! Have you put your filial piety aside? In eyes?"

It was the first time that Emperor Tiangan was so angry with Xiao Hong, and he was shocked.

Xiao Hong shrunk his neck, but did not back down. He waited for the emperor to finish cursing before he said cautiously: "The reason why you are so angry is because your son is indeed the best candidate. If the King of Zhenbei is gone, what will happen to Beibei?" But the crown prince has lost his backbone, but I just do nothing, and standing there is enough to boost morale. Except for you, in fact, the King of Zhenbei is not as effective as I am in stabilizing the morale of the army."

"The crown prince is the heir apparent of the country. He has a relationship with the country and the country. How can he put himself in danger at will? Hong'er, if you don't take your own life seriously, how dare I entrust Daqi to your hands?"

Seeing Emperor Tiangan's gloomy face, Xiao Hong acted helplessly, but suddenly became willing.

He walked up to Emperor Tiangan, smiled, and said, "My son is not going to die. I am going to guard the country with the belief of victory. You should be proud of me for being so brave."

"I have always been very proud of you." Emperor Tiangan was telling the truth. Every time Xiao Hong grew up, he was very happy, and he was very satisfied. "I am very pleased that you have this kind of heart. But you have never Having been on the battlefield, let alone fighting the vicious Xiongnu, Honger, you don’t know how to fight if you have read a few military books. You have not yet reached the championship, and you have entered the battlefield too early, so I won’t be at ease.”

Xiao Hong shook his head and snorted: "It's not too early, I've inquired about it, and Huang Qishiwu followed General Huang to suppress the bandits. I heard that the eldest son of King Zhenbei, Shiliu, can kill the generals of the Huns. Eight, nineteen next year, you will be considered an adult! And..." Xiao Hong raised his hand big and rebelliously compared his height with Emperor Tiangan, and elbowed him twice with his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Look, my son is now They are all taller and stronger than you, and I am not afraid of the Huns."

"Father, I am a prince, and I am supported by the world. While enjoying the glory and wealth, I also shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the people of Daqi. How can I shrink my head and covet comfort when there is a need for me? Otherwise, I will be too sorry for your trust." He raised his chin and looked haughty, "With you sitting in the capital, I feel very at ease, I can let go and make a bold move, you just wait for my triumphant return, holding the head of the Xiongnu Shanyu to claim credit for you!"

"You...you unfilial son!" Emperor Tiangan was finally angry and distressed.

Doesn't he know that Xiao Hong is the best candidate?But is he willing?

Thinking about the distress letter he received from Xiao Hong from Jiangzhou, how much he worried about the suffering at that time, only he knew.

The emperor's heart has always been biased. If Xiao Ming and Xiao Yi came to ask for his life today, he might be reluctant, but he would not be so opposed.

He has so many children, all of them can't compare with the status of the eldest son in his heart.

But on the other hand, it was Xiao Hong who was so selfless and fearless that made him feel distressed and concerned.

"Father, you can arrange it. After the year is over, my son will leave until King Zhenbei dies and the military power in the northern border is successfully handed over. During this period, it doesn't matter if the Huns don't come. As long as they come, my son will not be afraid!"