The little eunuch delivering the decree tremblingly walked ahead quickly with his bowed body, not daring to look at Prince Rui behind him, but the increasingly cold aura behind him still made him unable to breathe.

I don't know who offended this prince and caused him to suffer a disaster.

Outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, some sharp-eyed people went in to report as soon as they saw a figure, and Zhao Jingyi entered the inner hall unhindered.

"Minister Zhao Jingyi kowtows to the emperor." He kowtowed simply and neatly, saving the redundant long live.

This is what Emperor Xia Jing likes most about this nephew, he doesn't talk nonsense, doesn't flirt with horses, and does practical things, so he laughed and said: "I feel a little sorry for Xuan Jingyi entering the palace so late, can we have dinner?"

Zhao Jingyi shook his head, "Never."

In order to meet his Mr. Lin, he even skipped dinner.

"Oh, why is it so urgent that you have delayed dinner? It's getting late." Emperor Xia Jing glanced at Lai Gonggong, who understood and quietly left the inner hall.

Zhao Jingyi replied: "My Majesty, I will discuss with the Commander of the Forbidden Army, the Commander of the Five Cities, and the Commander of the Patrol Battalion about the security of the coming spring ceremony. Although there are still a few months left, but the Spring Festival is just around the corner, I think It is advisable to make preparations as soon as possible. The Fengchan Grand Ceremony is the most important thing, and there must be no mistakes. The minister and the three have discussed many times, and today they have clarified their respective responsibilities. , After finishing these two days, it can be reported to the emperor."

Emperor Xia Jing nodded, his eyes showed satisfaction, he glanced at his nephew, pretending to be dissatisfied and said: "So it's so late? Can't you talk while eating?"

Zhao Jingyi said flatly: "I don't think it's dark already."

Emperor Xia Jing choked for a moment, and raised his finger to point at Zhao Jingyi, "Look, this is the result of no one taking care of you, and you can't even eat on time. Your grandmother was right, she should have pointed you to a princess as soon as possible..."

If the emperor hadn't specially summoned him today, he would have been accompanied by someone to eat by now, and he was so pretty and delicious that he could order several bowls.

Zhao Jingyi saw Emperor Xia Jing abducted to his marriage, and he didn't care about the possibility of offending, interjected, "What's the matter with the Emperor Xuanchen today?"

How could Emperor Xia Jing fail to see this kind of trick, he just gave him a look of hatred, and then skipped mentioning it.

At this time, Eunuch Lai brought in a few court ladies, and the maids held plates of exquisite snacks, placed them on the small table quietly and orderly, and then bowed and retreated.

Eunuch Lai said with a smile: "My lord hasn't had dinner yet, so let's use some snacks to satisfy his hunger first. The imperial dining room is already making it, and it will be ready later."

"Thank you." Zhao Jingyi cupped his fists in greeting.

Emperor Xia Jing waved his hand, "Hurry up and urge me, I can't be satisfied with these things, it doesn't matter what, just hurry up."

Then a bowl of steaming hot noodles was served, and Zhao Jingyi didn't care about the etiquette, so he just sat on a chair beside him and ate with the table.

For the tall and burly Prince Rui, he could see the bottom of the bowl after one or two mouthfuls, and he ate seven or eight bowls before he put down his chopsticks.

"I'm sorry, sir."

Emperor Xia Jing raised his chin towards the empty bowl and jokingly said, "Are you full?"

"Seven or eight points."

This serious look made Emperor Xia Jing laugh, "Okay, let's get down to business when we're full."

Emperor Xia Jing put away his smile, put a serious face on his face, stomped his hands back and forth a few steps, and said slowly: "Hunu surrendered, Xiyi surrendered, and Jingyi's reputation spread far and wide. There will be no war for at least ten years. But my Dinghaishenzhen You can’t stay in the northwest all the time. This time, the purpose of enshrining Zen is to announce to the world, to publicize the prestige of the country, and to test the fighting power of the imperial army. I always thought that the Hu Nu was invincible, but my Prince Rui told me that the Hu Nu is not terrible , can also be restrained under the horse, today's Northwest Army can be said to be the strongest army in the Great Xia, but the guarding army closest to the emperor, the Habayashi Army, does not know how powerful it is? Jingyi, my Great Xia, still has In the future, this peace and strength cannot be brought by you alone, I need excellent generals, and a steady stream of reserve troops to guard the gate of the country for me."

Zhao Jingyi's heart was slightly shocked, and he resisted not looking up at the emperor, but stood silently and quietly.

Emperor Xia Jing frowned irritably, his eyes fell on his taciturn nephew, and he finally sneered, "I haven't heard the rumors outside the palace, but... well, it's just exaggerated alarmist talk. When the country was in crisis I haven't seen them being utterly loyal, but now they are more capable of finding trouble. After you returned to Beijing, the generals who guarded the western and northern borders quarreled again and again, and my head still hurts. Northwest you If you are familiar with them, you can recommend two."

Before Zhao Jingyi returned to the court, he knew that the military power in the Northwest would definitely be taken back, but after all, he brought it out by himself, and after integrating it, he worked hard for three years to have the prestigious army. No matter what kind of thoughts he had, he was always reluctant of.

However, he did not expect Emperor Xia Jing to trust him so much!

The bottom of my heart suddenly became hot, but after all, Zhao Jingyi was once the coach of a side, the more he was like this, the calmer he became, his thoughts turned, and he quickly calmed down.

He raised his hand and kowtowed again, and said in a deep voice: "The emperor trusts me, and I can't help being grateful, but I always only care about fighting, so I don't know who is more suitable. Now that there is no war, the most important thing is to let the people live in peace."

Emperor Xia Jing nodded in agreement.

Zhao Jingyi also said: "But after all, it is an important frontier area, facing barbaric enemies, and there is no delay in building fortifications and walls. A year ago, I ordered people to start construction. If the general is selected, I think it needs to continue. The superior thought that he was familiar with the Northwest. Furthermore, even though Hu Nu had already written the letter of surrender and Xi Yi bowed his head and surrendered, but after all, the barbarians are not trustworthy, and there is no guarantee that they will not seek opportunities to make trouble. They dare not act rashly."

Zhao Jingyi glanced at Emperor Xia Jing, "This is just my humble opinion, let the emperor hear it."

Hearing this, Emperor Xia Jing let out a long sigh. Thinking back to today, the King of Liang and the King of Shu recommended the officials he had made good friends with, those high-sounding words really made him want to kick him twice.

"My nephew is still facing me. Needless to say, how about your lieutenant Song Huaizhou?"

"General Song was originally the defender of the northern border. During his first Northern Expedition, I saw that he knew more about the Hunu in detail, and that he was well-versed in marching and defending. Therefore, he was promoted to the deputy general. Because of his calm fighting style, he became the general of the Chinese army. He lives in In Chen Ping, Liuzhou, his wife and children are taking care of his mother and she is going to the countryside, entrusting her neighbors to take care of her."

"It's a good candidate, and that... Zhang Hu, how is it?"

"General Zhang has a quick temper. He is very brave and tough in battle. He is a vanguard officer. There is no one in the family. He heard that there was a famine, so he didn't stay. It must be accompanied by another person who is gentle and considerate."

Emperor Xia Jing didn't speak for a long time before asking: "Is there still a good general to push?"

So Zhao Jingyi said a few more, all of them were his generals.

"Your Majesty, what I have come into contact with is nothing more than a few generals who have been following me. Although their character is guaranteed, they are all people who fight in the army. I think it is not suitable."

Emperor Xia Jing waved his hand and didn't care, "You, you are just too careful, I know it well, but haven't the third and the fifth looked for you?"

Of course I did!But how to save face for the two of them?It is better not to give!

"The person recommended by the two imperial brothers has its own merits, but I have never contacted them, nor do I know them."

This was the most satisfying sentence Xia Jingdi heard.

Lin Xi sat quietly in the study, grading Zhao Yuanrong's homework by the light while waiting for Zhao Jingyi.

Since the confession with the teacher that day, Mr. Bai seemed to be a different person, and he was stricter with Lin Xi, while Zhao Yuanrong, who always drank tea and sat in the middle, began to suffer.

Lin Xi was fortunate to have listened to his teacher's lecture to Zhao Yuanrong, and the deep meaning hidden in the content made him unable to help but confirm that conjecture deeply.

What exactly does Zhao Jingyi want to do?Is it what he guessed?

"Master, it's late at night, you should go to bed early, my lord... His lord will probably not come today."

Yuanyuan cut off the candle wick to make the candle light brighter.Ever since knowing the relationship between Prince Rui and his young master, the round face has quickly faded away at a speed visible to the eyes.The whole day's worry made Zhou's mother and Tuantuan also puzzled, but she still resisted to say anything.

This haggard look for Yixiao made Zhou's mother think in a wrong way for a while. After all, Lin Xi is eighteen, and the son of a rich family already has a roommate at this age.

Yuanyuan recalled that when Zhou's mother asked her if she would like to, Zhao Jingyi's icy face was forced into her mind instantly, and even thinking about that captivating aura was oppressive and breathless.

How could Yuanyuan dare to rob someone with Prince Rui, she might have died quietly in a corner just as soon as she had that thought.

It's just that she really can't see Lin Xi's lovesickness like this. Today Eunuch Cao clearly said that Prince Rui would come, but now there is not even a shadow of him.

"If you are sleepy, go and rest first."

After grading Zhao Yuanrong's homework, Lin Xi took another book from the side, and seemed to be extremely patient.

Yuanyuan couldn't sleep, so she reached out to touch Lin Xi's teacup, "Young master, the tea is cold, and this servant will bring you another warm cup."

Saying that, Yuanyuan left the study room, but almost bumped into a figure suddenly, but that person was agile and straightened Yuanyuan upright.

"Miss Yuan."

The figure clasped its fists in salute.

Yuanyuan stood up straight, looked up and saw the figure clearly, but it was the guard next to Zhao Jingyi, and said in surprise, "It's you, where is your lord?"

Wei Jia looked at the lights in the study, and said in a low voice with apology: "The prince is on the way, but the imperial decree came from the palace, and the prince announced that he entered the palace and has not come back yet. Eunuch Cao sent me to report to Mr. Lin." Letter, please forgive me."

Yuanyuan pouted, "Our young master has been waiting until now."

After speaking, he turned and went into the study to report.

Wei Jia bit the bullet and finished explaining the reason. Seeing Lin Xi's face bright and dark under the candlelight, he felt a little uncertain.

If the people in the prince's backyard were unsatisfactory, they would not give them a good look, throwing things or pretending to be sad.

And this one is on the tip of his heart, even more incredible.

However, Lin Xi looked at him pickily, "Are you finished?"

"Yes……"

"I'm going to rest, you go back."

Lin Xi closed the book, went out of the study, and asked Yuanyuan to help him change and wash.

Wei Jia stood there dumbly, and left quietly after a long time.

He felt that Mr. Lin must be angry, and his prince would not be easy to deal with in the future.

However, the hard-working Prince Rui was still in the Palace of Mental Cultivation to discuss business with his uncle the emperor, and the time to leave the palace was far away.

If it is not easy to finish speaking with trepidation, my heart is burning, with a little touch, and I am about to leave the palace, but suddenly I see Emperor Xia Jing hesitated and said excitedly: "I have been in power for more than twenty years, but I have never left the capital. .I sit on thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, but I have never really seen them. Jingyi, I intend to tour the south after enshrining Zen, what do you think?"

Xia Jingdi rubbed his hands secretly, and looked expectantly at his nephew.

Zhao Jingyi was silent, really wanted to imitate Lin Xi from his family.

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