Better to live forever [Rebirth]

Zhu Dingbei said: "What uncle said is exactly. The Donghai Navy has been well-trained in recent years and is good enough to fight against the enemy. There are Father and Uncle Wu in the northern border and northwest, and I am not worried that they will not be able to guard the border. It is difficult. It's only on the southwestern border."

The military weakness on the southwestern border is obvious, otherwise the tripartite coalition forces would not have let Panyue and Shan State be the pawns to attack Ningzhou first.The Southwest Frontier Army is naturally much stronger than the Neizhou Army, but there is also a fatal problem, that is, the Southwest Frontier Army is of average level but has too many generals, the number is too large, and internal grievances are deep.

The fighting skills of those generals may not be very high, but their internal methods have never been exhausted.

When Ye Shenren was assassinated in Ningzhou, Yao Rangneng, who took over the military talisman, was easily provoked by others to fight Hu Kang, the main army dispatched from Yizhou, accusing Hu Kang of murdering him, which also explained from the side that generals like Hu Kang His selfishness is so serious that it makes people suspicious and cannot be trusted wholeheartedly.Zhu Dingbei really dare not say that entrusting the southwestern border to these generals can protect the border and the people.

Old Hou Ye said: "When it really comes to that time, I will ask His Majesty for orders—"

"No." Zhu Dingbei refused without waiting for him to finish, "Grandfather, we have to know the truth that can never be repeated. Back then you fought Xianbei, Fifth Uncle fought Liangzhou, Dad fought Ningzhou, It can be said that two-thirds of the border defense in Dajing was guarded by my Zhu family. This is not only a meritorious service, but also a threat to the emperor. If he was not bewitched by others, his father was seriously injured, and Xianbei had no one to guard. He will never let you out. Come again, what do you want the emperor to think? He has recognized the northern border and Liangzhou, but at least the generals on the southwestern border and the East China Sea must be pacified by his people, otherwise the army will Only my Zhu family dominates the army, that is not brave and invincible, it is courting death."

Old Hou Ye scratched his head and said, "If it's a matter of life and death, who can control so much? Could it be impossible to watch the border being invaded by the enemy?"

Zhu Dingbei said with a smile: "Actually, I thought about it yesterday. We really have to thank the emperor for his kindness. You see, he is now one pot after another, but he also has people he has cultivated to take over. Vacant. In the army, he began to train his own generals a few years ago. Dong Minghe has not been a vegetarian in the Guangzhou mansion for the past three to five years. Not only does His Majesty hold the Donghai Navy in the palm of his hand, but he also supports His Majesty. There are quite a few available generals. If he hadn't done things well, how could the emperor rest assured that he would take over the defense of the palace before he turned [-] and have [-] imperial troops in hand?"

"It's just that the emperor hasn't had a chance to use these people yet. There are many private soldiers of His Majesty in the new Xianbei camp, but these people will not be His Majesty's cards. We should find an opportunity for the emperor to send people to the southwest Jun Lisai."

Old Hou Ye was confused when he heard it, "It's easy to have people in the fortress, but now the war has not yet started, and it has not yet reached the five-year deployment period, so the people who can be stuffed inside are at most third-rank Zhonglang generals, and then go up. But it will be difficult."

However, Gu Chao'an's eyes lit up, he looked at Zhu Dingbei and said, "Changsheng wants to move the military leader in the southwest, and take the initiative to create an opportunity for the emperor to replace the general?"

Zhu Dingbei nodded, "That's right."

He tapped the Dajingshanhetushan on the table with his finger, "The war in Ningzhou has just ended, Yao Rang, Hu Kang and other generals were burned by the emperor, which can be said to be an example to others, and now they are taking over Ningzhou The army is He Cong and Lei Dalang. They were first disowned by the emperor, and now they are overwhelmed by the new Xianbei army. They are training hard and want to compete for military merit. With the help of the Sixth Princess, Ningzhou has the same scenery, speaks with weight, and can control the officials in Ningzhou. Therefore, the problem lies in Qinzhou and Yizhou."

"Qinzhou and Yizhou each have 50 permanent troops, and this is only the number of soldiers registered by the Ministry of War. There are at least tens of thousands of auxiliary troops under each garrison."

Auxiliary army, that is to say, the families of the good people think that they are well-off, but they don't want to improve the males into the hereditary military status, although they can get promoted and get rich, so they are fixed to do odd jobs for the garrison during the busy farming season.They also followed the training of the garrison, and what they usually do more is sundry things that the sergeants have no time to do, such as breeding fields, raising poultry and building houses.If it is transported to the situation where there are not enough troops in wartime, these auxiliary troops will be the first to be conscripted into the army.

"In Qinzhou, Chen Jianfeng and Kong Yi are in charge of two second-rank generals. In Yizhou, Meng Hu and Fan Dadao, who succeeded Hu Kang, are in charge. Among these four people, Kong Yi is the most cunning, always doing things for personal gain. This Fan Dadao is honest and honest, but the problem is that he is too honest, few people in the army listen to what he says, and it is a problem to discipline his subordinates, let alone expect him to command the three armies to show great power on the battlefield. "

He pointed out these two people, and his intention was obvious, that he wanted the emperor's men to replace them.

The old Hou Ye was still thinking about how powerful it was, so Gu Chaoan asked: "How does Changsheng plan to let the emperor replace him?"

As soon as these words came out, Old Hou Ye also hurriedly looked at his grandson.

Zhu Dingbei pointed a few times, and said: "There are many ways, but we don't have time to arrange and plan now. So, I want to use the simplest and rude one."

"Oh?"

Zhu Dingbei suddenly smiled, and said slowly: "Recently, the Qiang people are in civil turmoil. As the chief generals, they often personally lead troops to patrol the border. If they are captured alive by the Qiang soldiers who are eager for quick success, even if they escaped back, the position of the chief general is my responsibility. Seeing that they have no face to sit down."

Gu Chao'an and Lao Hou Ye looked at each other, and they understood the deep meaning in each other's eyes: damage, too much damage!

The royal study room, early morning and late.

The eunuch Dongsheng carefully took the ginseng tea from the palace man, handed it to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician is coming to ask for the Ping'an pulse today. When would it be convenient for you to see him?"

"Let him come over in another hour."

Emperor Zhenyuan drank the ginseng tea in one gulp, and there was only a faint taste in his mouth. He frowned, put down the teacup and said to the eunuch Dongsheng: "Go and deliver the decree, and let Prime Minister Dong, the two prime ministers, and the servant order enter in the afternoon. Palace matters."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The eunuch Dongsheng carefully took away the teacup before going down the steps, and when Emperor Zhenyuan called him behind him, he hurriedly turned around and bowed his head respectfully to obey.

Emperor Zhenyuan seemed to have forgotten what he wanted to say, he was silent for a while, and let him go down again.Not long after, the eunuch Dongsheng came to report: "Your Majesty, the empress sent someone to ask, saying that the concubine Xian is not feeling well, and the old lady of Zhenbeihou's mansion wants to bring her grandson into the palace to visit, I wonder if it can be allowed."

"Marquis of Zhenbei?"

When Emperor Zhenyuan thought of this person, he thought of Ning Heng and their confused relationship, and felt a headache.

"Forget it, although he is a noble, he is a weak crown, so don't be too harsh. You just let the queen deal with it." He paused, and originally wanted to tell the eunuch Dongsheng that he would also visit the concubine Xian that day, but he felt that it was boring , let Eunuch Dongsheng go down.

On the second day, the old lady dressed up and put on the first-grade court clothes, Zhu Dingbei also changed the court clothes, and the grandfather and grandson rushed to the palace early in the morning.First went to pay homage to the queen, and then rushed to the Longevity Palace of the Xianfei empress.

There are ups and downs in the harem, and now it is getting more and more deserted. Without the favor of the emperor, these women are too lazy to fight. Those who have children even talk a little more because of the conflicts between the princes and daughters. Those without children are as honorable as Concubine Zhu Xian Also often close the palace, unless the royal banquet rarely reappears in front of people.

Concubine Xian was ill for half a month due to wind and cold this time, which alarmed the old lady.

The reunion of the mother and son naturally has a lot of personal things to say, Zhu Dingbei waited thoughtfully in the outer hall, and when the two of them came out, there were still tears in their eyes.

The old lady loves her daughter dearly, her current life is actually almost the same as a widow, and she herself has suffered such hardships in her early years and naturally knows the hardships.And her daughter is lonely in this deep palace, and she can't get together and visit often, so she is already worried.At this time, seeing her haggard face after illness, she couldn't help crying.Concubine Xian is still better, in fact, although she is lonely now than before, she can still live in peace and stability, and the Zhu family has not suffered any more hardships, so she is satisfied.

Seeing Zhu Dingbei, the smile on Concubine Zhu Xian's face became real, and she asked him to come closer, so that she could take a good look, and said: "Sure enough, it has grown, and its appearance has become more and more handsome. I heard that my mother said that the family has given you Engagement—I don’t know which girl it is, it’s mysterious. But after you become weaker, you should be able to get married. At that time, my aunt may not be able to leave the palace to attend the wedding, but you can remember to let the new wife come in Look at me, otherwise, I won't give this nephew and daughter-in-law a meeting gift."

Zhu Dingbei smiled and said: "Yes, aunt, my nephew will keep it in mind."

There is Zhu Jiaerlang's toughness in his eyebrows and eyes, Zhu Xianfei looks at him and thinks of the time when she was a teenager at home, it is hard not to move.

"Longsheng, my aunt can't be filial to your grandparents and grandparents, and always make them worry about me. I am an unfilial aunt, but they want you to take care of a child. Hey, in my heart..."

"Don't be like this, aunt. I am also the head of the family now. Naturally, I have to take care of my ancestors. Don't worry, they are all in good health. Grandpa always goes out to hunt in the city. A few days ago, I even fought back with Grandpa of the Qin family." Deer, I don’t know how proud I am.”

He squinted and smiled and talked about some things outside the palace, as well as some interesting stories about the juniors of Zhu's family. He talked endlessly, making the old lady and Concubine Zhu Xian smile and joked that he was a ghost.The grandfather and grandson had lunch in the palace, and went to bid farewell to the queen before leaving the palace.

On the carriage, the old lady said: "The empress does not seem to be seriously ill, and the smell of medicine can be smelled in the hall. It's just that she has never heard anything wrong with her. It seems that the Ma family does not treat their own daughter like before. So caring."

Zhu Dingbei nodded.

When he first returned to the capital, although the empress and empress were at odds, the majesty of the empress was still there, and that boy Ma Chao was still showing off his power by virtue of his status as the empress' nephew. How could he be as depressed as he is today.

However, maybe after a few days, they will find that the current life is already a supreme honor.

After returning to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, Ning Heng, who had had lunch with the old Hou Ye, was still in the mansion, and was being caught by the old Hou Ye in the martial arts arena.Steward Zhu San ordered someone to send a message, and then interrupted them, and tidied up neatly. One went to the inner courtyard to see the old lady to inquire about her daughter's situation, and the other went to the small courtyard to talk to Zhu Dingbei.

Ning Heng's trip brought a piece of news - His Majesty's hidden guards have dug a secret passage.