I am neither beautiful nor crazy

In the morning, go to court.

Everyone thought that the emperor was so angry with Jiang Chibin when he was dying, that he even made a will, and they probably drove west in a few days.

But I don't want to talk with Jiang Yu that night, but there is a sign of the spring breeze turning around.Gradually he was able to walk downhill, and within a few days, he went to the palace to deal with the government affairs again.

The man on the dragon seat was sitting upright, his expression was as good as before the serious illness.

The prince stood in the hall and bowed his hands to salute. First, he congratulated the emperor on the dragon's health, and then he reported the important affairs of the government that he had handled on his behalf in these days.

He is modest and polite, and he handles affairs with prudence and proportion. He has handled the political affairs in the past few days neatly and very beautifully.

After talking about a few things, the prince didn't intend to back down. The emperor asked, but he knelt down directly in the hall.

"Reporting to my father, there is one matter that I failed to deal with thoroughly, and I ask my father to punish me."

"What's the matter?"

"Although the northern border is flat, the hearts of the people are not toward the capital. In addition, General Xiao is not guarding the northern border. There... there is a tendency of rebellion and uprising again."

"I have also heard about this matter." A general said, "It's just that the rebels are just sporadic remnants of the remnants of the party. They have no unified organization, no professional training, and no weapons at hand. They only need to send troops to suppress them. That's it. I don't think you need to worry too much."

The ministers nodded and said yes.

"But you don't know, my lords." The prince got up and said, "Although these people are sparks now, they are threatening to start a prairie fire. The northern bandits are not as organized and disciplined as our army, and they have always been scattered, but this does not hinder The Beikou have fought against us for more than ten years, but they still can't tell the difference."

He continued, "Besides, General Xiao is currently in the capital, and the soldiers in the northern border have no leader. They don't know the tactics and terrain of the northern invaders very well. It will take a lot of trouble to suppress them by force. Besides..." He paused, "Last night As soon as there was a report from the northern Xinjiang army, the remnants of the northern bandits took advantage of their geographical advantages to attack eastward and westward, and one side pretended to attack while the main force sneaked into our arsenal."

"How?" A voice suddenly came from the side, even a little abrupt.

In the tense and oppressive atmosphere of the court, this voice could be said to be too casual.

Everyone turned their heads to look in the direction where the voice came from, seeming a little displeased.

The prince glanced at Jiang Yu, and said seriously, "The Beikou retreated completely, and our side suffered a lot."

"Xiao Aiqing, what do you think about this?" The emperor finally asked the person who had the most say on this matter.

"Northern bandits are not to be taken lightly." Xiao Xiangling said in a deep voice.

Everyone was silent, and the casual look on their faces became serious.

Who is Xiao Xiangling?He was the only general who defeated the Beikou in more than ten years, and the three words "not to be taken lightly" from his mouth carried extremely heavy weight.

The emperor looked at the prince, and then at Xiao Xiangling, very conflicted.

When I called people back from northern Xinjiang and tied them up, I didn't think that the remnants of the Northern Bandits would have such a powerful force, nor did I think that the beasts that were finally trapped would have to be released one day.

If the military power is returned like this, wouldn't the previous things become a trifling matter.

On the other hand, Xia Zhixing looked even more nervous.

Others don't know about the quarrels that Jiang Yu and Xiao Xiangling formed, but he knows it very well.

Xiao Xiangling didn't get angry now because he wanted to endure, and he didn't have any soldiers in his hands.

But secretly, he has been catching Jiang Yu's handle.That cold-faced wolf king has never been docile and easy to provoke.

If Xiao Xiangling was released back to Northern Xinjiang at this time, it would undoubtedly be Jiang Yu's primary concern in the future.

Xia Zhixing was extremely anxious, and was thinking of delaying the emperor's decree first, and discussing with the emperor after the next court.

But the emperor spoke at this moment.

"A group of dragons without a leader is really hard to deal with. General Xiao was originally born in northern Xinjiang. No one in the Manchu dynasty is more familiar with the tactics of the northern bandits than you, and no one is more suitable than you to lead my tiger-like army."

The implication is already very clear.

He wanted to let Xiao Xiangling go back.

Xia Zhixing's worries were not unreasonable. There were faint voices of discussion in the court, but no one spoke out to refute this move after all.

The situation in North Korea and China is already so turbulent that there can be no more troubles in northern Xinjiang.

And the actual battles with real guns also clearly explained one point: the soldiers in the northern border must be led by Xiao Xiangling to be called wolves and tigers, and to bite off the enemy's neck and reveal their ferocious wildness.

Only Xiao Xiangling could take it.

There was no sound in the hall, only silence slowly spread, and the situation gradually became tense.

Everyone didn't want Xiao Xiangling to return to the northern border like a tiger with wings added; but no one was willing to risk his life and go there.

Xiao Xiangling said, "Chen..."

And everyone's heart was in their throats.

To everyone's surprise, Xiao Xiangling's words were suddenly interrupted.

And when he saw the person who spoke, the suspicion and surprise in his heart were pushed to the highest point.

It is Jiangyu.

His eyes swept away the casualness and wanderlust of the past, leaving only persistence and determination, which made his heart shudder.

"I would like to invite you to fight."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.

In the chaos of war in northern Xinjiang, everyone who was receiving the imperial salary could not stay out of it.Even if the enemy is brave, there should still be generals who will invite you to fight to the death.

This person should be an unstoppable military general, a resourceful strategist, or even any highly regarded retainer, everyone is responsible.

But it shouldn't be Jiangyu alone.

Not to mention that Jiang Yu was not valued since he was a child, he was regarded as the most insignificant prince, he didn't care about government affairs or military affairs on weekdays, and even the routine court ceremony started after the palace banquet.

The most important thing is, can Jiang Yu's small body do it?

Not to mention leading the sergeants to fight against the northern invaders, even holding a sword is probably a problem.

If he was bumpy, tired and unacceptable halfway, he might be the first person in history to hang up halfway without a victory.

Of course, everyone didn't take Jiang Yu's words to heart, but this action forced a few generals who didn't want to fight at all, and stood in front of Jiang Yu with beards blowing their beards and staring.

"Doesn't it mean that we don't have generals, and we want to let a sick and weak prince fight? The last general please fight!"

From time to time, voices came from all directions, some were puzzled by Jiang Yu's move, and more doubts and disdain could not be hidden.

The group of military generals who volunteered were not completely disturbed by Jiangyu's aggressive generals.They dared to stand up because they were convinced that it was not their turn to be the general.

The emperor clearly wanted Xiao Xiangling to go.

As long as Xiao Xiangling didn't die for a day, no one could take away the title of General Zhenbei.

Xiao Xiangling finally spoke up in the hopeful eyes of everyone.

"Since that's the case, it's better to give this opportunity of meritorious service to the general who volunteered. I fought in the ice and snow of northern Xinjiang before, and it was inevitable that I suffered from some old diseases. It relapsed a few days ago, and it is really inconvenient to go out."

After finishing speaking, the masked face still looked around, which really seemed a bit detached to give up the opportunity.

All the generals who had been high-spirited just now and said they would overthrow the Beikou's lair suddenly froze.

But Xia Zhixing secretly clapped his fists below, anxious and angry.

Others can't see, he grew up staring at Jiang Yu, how can he not see what he thinks in his heart?

This was arranged with Xiao Xiangling long ago. Once they sang together, they were just waiting for a group of fools to jump into the pit!

Jiang Yu opened his mouth again, taking this "opportunity" back to him.

"I believe that northern border has been difficult to settle for many years. The superficial willingness is that the northern invaders are strong, and our army is not used to the severe cold in the north. Kou contends, and we don't believe that when the situation is urgent, we can really allocate troops to relieve them."

"But if the prince leads the army to go out, he can stabilize the morale of the army and the hearts of the people."

These words are words that many people dare to think but dare not to say, and now that Jiang Yu is shining brightly in the hall, everyone is a bit panicked.

Even Xiao Xiangling raised his eyes to look at the white back, his eyes were dark, and there was no wave in the ancient well.

Now everyone can see that Jiang Yu is really moving, his expression is solemn and not playful, and they are seriously thinking about the possibility of this move.

When there was a stalemate, another figure stepped into the hall from the side, his steps were not fast or slow, and there was a sense of elegance in his gestures.

It was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

The prince's eyes slid across Jiang Yu, and the latter also sensed that he raised his eyes and looked at him.It was just a moment of rubbing shoulders, outsiders didn't notice at all, but Jiang Yu immediately understood the prince's meaning from that gaze.

There is a hint of dissuasion, which seems a little sad, but more of it is still kind.

Smiling as always.

Jiang Yu's heart trembled unconsciously.

"Father, let me go, son."

Even the tone of his invitation was different from others. It was not an impassioned speech, not the glory of the shroud of horse leather, but just a sentence of "let me go".

But he is the crown prince.

When the emperor's physical condition is unstable, how can the crown prince travel far to fight? This is a big taboo.

The prince seemed to have expected that everyone would object, so he continued immediately.

"What the seventh brother said is very true. It is really good for the prince to go to war. First, as a prince, it is the duty of his sons and ministers to put down the rebellion. Second, as an elder brother, he should set an example and stand for the younger generation. Thirdly, although the son and minister are the heirs, but the father's body is very safe, and he can live the same life as the sky, so there is no need to worry about the future."

This statement is quite right.

Except for the third point, everything is true.

This is what he didn't say in the gaze just now.

It is also the most tangible preference expressed by an elder brother for the younger generation with actions.

If you want to go, I will replace you.

Just as Jiang Yu was about to stop him, another voice spoke.

Jiang Yu remembered him, that man was Jiang Chibin's retainer, and he said contemptuous words such as "clothes should match beauties" at the palace banquet.

"Your Majesty, I was once a guest of the Second Highness's house, but now I am thinking of old favors, and I have something to ask for."

"The Second Highness has accidentally moved evil intentions and committed unrighteous things, but his heart is not bad, and he has always felt guilty and wanted to find a chance to make amends."

Predicting what he was going to say next, Jiang Yu frowned.

as predicted.

"This dangerous matter, it is better to hand it over to the Second Highness to lead the army. It can not only pay off the merits of the crime, but also stabilize the external turmoil. I think it is an appropriate move."