My country is dead again [Rebirth]

The matter of the three major battalions was quickly settled. In July, Xie Ruzhuo officially issued an edict to promote Shen Ci to be the governor of the Fifth Army. Si Linfen served as the counselor, maintenance officer and garrison officer.

There is good news in the Chizhou battlefield this year. In July, there were floods in many places in the south, and soon there was more rain in the north. The drought was completely relieved, and the money in the treasury and the internal treasury had a balance. Xie Ruzhuo, under the instigation of Shen Ci, finally We carefully held the Longevity Festival and celebrated our birthday well.

On the Wanshou Festival, there was a three-day rest and the yamen ignored the name of the criminal. Xie Ruzhuo held a banquet in the palace on the first day, and all the officials congratulated the emperor on his birthday. After two days, no one was seen again. Only a few insiders knew about it. The general slipped out of the capital to play.

Last year Ji Guan did not promise to go to Nangu to see Shen Che and Ye Xinmei, this year Xie Ruzhuo finally went there as he wished, Ye Xinmei was naturally overjoyed, and even made a wedding ceremony for Xie Ruzhuo, and the meal changed again He made good dishes for him to eat, and even went to learn new pastry styles from others. When he left, the carriage was almost full.

This crazy play made Xie Ruzhuo's spirit relax a lot. Shen Ci thought that in the future, he would have to take Xie Ruzhuo out to play once in a while. It would be good to have a snowball fight together like New Year's Eve to release his emotions. He was tense every day. Xinxian has a gloomy face, sooner or later he will be sick even if he is not sick.

In July, the soldiers of the three battalions rested for a month, and the court replenished food, grass and weapons. In August, the army left Beijing and returned to Chizhou.

This time, Yue Tingchuan in Hengchuan no longer defended, and began to break through the Hengchuan defense line, entering Chizhou from the south, so as to form a north-south pincer with Shen Ci.

Although the Jiangbei family who moved southward with Prince Dazhao had soldiers and horses, they had no one to lead them at all. The south of Suifang was defeated again and again, and it was extremely tragic. Seeing that the situation was not good a month later, they took the prince with them and brought their belongings with them. , forcibly took the boundary line between Hengchuan and Ningya, took advantage of Xu Zishen's lack of time to send the main force to intercept, paid some price, and slipped away to his hometown in Jiangbei.

So far, Pingdu has suffered enemies from the north and the south, and has almost become an isolated city. Some old officials in Pingdu couldn't bear it, and sent letters to Xu Zishen for several months, urging him to give up Pingdu and come to Jiangbei. Confrontation, maybe it can still be sustained, not to mention that Dayu's century-old foundation did not abandon the capital and go north. It has only been a few years since the founding of Dazhao, and it is not shameful to move south once.

Xu Zishen had no choice but to ignore it from the beginning to the end, and admitted that he had to defend Pingdu. Besides, for Xu Zishen, even if he left Pingdu and went to Jiangbei, it would be in the hands of the Jiangbei family. active position.

Can't win, and don't live like a coward, this is Xu Zishen's inevitable choice, and dying on the battlefield is the best destination.

Even though Xu Zishen didn't like the Jiangbei family in the past, he had to admit that it was the Jiangbei family who contributed money and effort, especially in terms of money and food. Dazhao fought every year and never recuperated. Agriculture and business stagnated, and the annual tax basically made up for it. The vacancies created by those who can't fight are all supported by the rich family background of the Jiangbei family. Now that there is no Jiangbei family, Xu Zishen has no money and food support, and Beijing's treasury has long been stretched.

From July to November, for more than four months, Xu Zishen stayed in Fengtian Mansion with strong perseverance, blocked Shen Ci's offensive, and held the last line of defense in Pingdu. But when the weather became cold, Xu Zishen was short of money and food. Shen Ci saw that he intended to stop fighting temporarily, and did not continue to advance. In mid-November, he withdrew his troops and returned to Suifang. He also went to Cangzhou on the way to help stop Yild's annual autumn and winter south levy.

The Cangzhou army was left hanging in the Cangzhou barracks for half a year. When Shen Ci was in Cangzhou, the deputy general Zhang Ye who was familiar with him in the past secretly came to him and said the same thing as what Pei Yuankai said before his death. Those fighting openly and secretly are actually far away from the Cangzhou Army. Most of them are bloody soldiers who only want to defend Cangzhou and have deep feelings for the northern border. As long as someone is willing to come and take them, they can continue to defend the frontier for Dayu , Conquer the battlefield.

The situation in northern Xinjiang has changed drastically, and this matter will have to be resolved sooner or later. Shen Ci actually has an idea in his heart, but he can't go past Xie Ruzhuo and say it to death. Before he can discuss this matter with Xie Ruzhuo in detail, he also Unable to give a definite answer, he could only say to Zhang Ye: "Wait another year. Now the imperial court is focused on Pingdu and has no time to take care of Cangzhou. When we return to Pingdu next year, the matter in Cangzhou will be resolved."

Although Shen Ci's words were vague, Zhang Ye also heard that he had made a decision, and said tentatively: "General Shen is now the admiral of the three major battalions, Your Majesty will let you leave the capital?"

Isn't this because he was afraid that Xie Ruzhuo would not let him go?

Shen Ci sighed, and said: "I'm not fit to stay in the capital, I will tell His Majesty later." After that, he thought of Beidi again, "Wait and see, maybe Beidi will change hands too, Yild If we left, Cangzhou and Xishan wouldn't have to fight anymore, and things would be much simpler."

It sounded like Shen Ci knew Beidi very well, so Zhang Ye didn't say any more, and promised Shen Ci and several other lieutenants to stabilize the Cangzhou Army together and wait for another year.

At the beginning of December, Shen Ci returned to Lezhou. This time, it was less than half a year since the separation, and the frontline battle has been stable, and there have been no major incidents in the court. Shen Ci saw that Xie Ruzhuo had not continued to lose weight, and his face was ruddy. Little, I finally felt relieved.

Shen Ci chose a reason to enter the palace during the day, and wanted to talk to Xie Ruzhuo about Cangzhou. As soon as he entered the palace gate, he met several officials from the cabinet ministers and six departments, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. .

Among the civil servants, the six ministers are already at the top, and they are of the second rank just like Shen Ci, but the status of the cabinet is different. He didn't mean to say much, and wanted to walk away with a cold expression.

However, Sun Bingde had no intention of letting him go, and immediately stopped him: "I heard that when General Shen went to Cangzhou, Zhang Ye approached General Shen? Today, General Shen entered the palace to tell His Majesty about Cangzhou?"

Unexpectedly, Sun Bingde was so well informed and guessed so accurately, Shen Ci replied: "Exactly."

"The three major battalions are the garrisons in the capital. As the admiral of the three major battalions, General Shen should not have interfered in Cangzhou's affairs." In fact, Sun Bingde has not met Shen Ci face to face in these years. The last time he spoke face to face was probably from Ping When the capital was going north, he saw Shen Ci's expression was the same as before, frowned slightly impatiently, smiled and said, "General Shen's reputation in the army is unmatched right now, you must pay attention to advancing and retreating." .”

Shen Ci was the most annoyed to talk to people who had something to say and who liked to beat around the bush, the impatience in his eyes almost overflowed, and said: "Thank you Yuan Weng for your kindness, the matter of Cangzhou is up to His Majesty to decide, is it okay for Yuan Weng to say so now? A bit wide? As for whether to advance or retreat, don’t bother Yuan Weng, I won’t kill myself.”

Sun Bingde's face darkened in an instant, and the courtiers around him frowned. They were all used to the courteous and polite way of speaking. It's really uncomfortable to be stuck there at one breath.

"General Shen, Yuan Weng is the chief assistant of the cabinet. He ranks first among all officials and is bestowed with the title of Prince Taifu. Anyway, shouldn't General Shen speak politely to Yuan Weng?" Han Zhen couldn't help but said, "General Shen is away all the year round. Marching is rarely in Beijing, but now that you are back in Beijing and you are in a high position, you should be more cautious in your words and deeds."

Shen Ci was already so annoyed that his head was buzzing, and he couldn't resist not cursing or hitting anyone, and said, "Oh, is there anything else?"

Han Zhen: "..."

He was really glad that he didn't meet Shen Ci at the court meeting, otherwise he would be pissed off by this person sooner or later.

"We just came from Yongning Palace earlier and talked with His Majesty about the military expenditure advance for next year. His Majesty's plan is to return to Pingdu in June and July next year, and the military expenditure for the first half of the year must be tilted towards General Shen." Calm and composed, without any angry look, "Some things I said earlier, from last year to this year, the consumption of the Chizhou battlefield has accounted for [-]% to [-]% of the expenditure of the Ministry of War. , Your Majesty will respond to your request next time, and the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War have nothing to say. But Dayu's economy and people's livelihood have rarely improved, and the surplus of the treasury is also prepared for natural disasters. It is still not easy to meet General Shen's request."

Shen Ci sneered, what nonsense is this talking about, when did he ask the court to spend a lot of money, how much is the military expenditure every year, and he asked the court for help when he couldn't make it, now it means that he is messing around Spend money from the treasury?So capable, why don't you go to war?

"I have never taken the initiative to talk about military expenses. Yuan Weng don't talk nonsense." It's not that Shen Ci really doesn't understand the intentions of these people. Sun Bingde only wants to find fault with him and wants to suppress him, and the balance is a little tilted It's all about the distribution of power, but this does not prevent him from hovering on the edge of rage, "Since Yuan Weng said that he just discussed with His Majesty, then listen to His Majesty, I will take as much as His Majesty tells you to give, and I will never ask the treasury for more than one." son."

These words fell into the ears of people like Sun Bingde, and it was clear that they were saying, "Whatever you say, anyway, I have His Majesty's backing." His face became more ugly for a while, and Sun Bingde's voice also cooled down: "The expenditure of the national treasury involves many interests, and it is His Majesty. You can't do whatever you want, isn't General Shen speaking too confidently?"

"It's up to you if you insist on understanding it this way." Shen Ci convinced this group of people, not only talking nonsense, but also thinking wildly, thinking that Xie Ruzhuo was so upset every day that he couldn't sleep and eat, and he was even more angry. Speaking of Xie Ruzhuo with a sense of righteousness, he didn't want to stay with them any longer, so he glanced at Sun Bingde, "Your Majesty has his own considerations, and Yuan Weng should not make trouble for His Majesty, and trouble His Majesty."

After all, he was too lazy to look at the faces of this group of people who were about to burst into anger, so he walked away, bypassing them like a gust of wind, and walked away on his own.

On that day, Shen Ci didn't tell Xie Ruzhuo much about meeting Sun Bingde. He entered the palace to see that Xie Ruzhuo was in a good mood, and told him with great interest that he would go to Nangu to see his master and wife again during the Chinese New Year. He couldn't bear to mention the incident in Cangzhou again. In the end, he had a meal with Xie Ruzhuo and left the palace.

But Sun Bingde obviously didn't want him to have a good time. The next day, the speech officer's impeachment report flew to Xie Ruzhuo's desk, saying that he was arrogant to the chief minister of the cabinet for his insults. He went home according to the rules and thought about it behind closed doors. The words are not written, and I don't want to pay attention to them at all.

Shen Ci doesn't care about everything, his ears are clean, Xie Ruzhuo has never stopped listening to his ears all day long. Although he was used to this kind of scene in his previous life, he hadn't seen it for decades, and he was very unaccustomed to it, so he came out of the palace. When looking for Shen Ci, he was very angry, and when he saw someone, he grabbed the culprit's face and said, "Why do you want to be as knowledgeable as Sun Bingde? Are you proud of arguing with him? Thank you. "

"I'm sorry, it's my fault." Shen Ci grabbed his hand, admitted his mistake first, and then said, "But you don't know, he not only talked about me in a weird way, but he also got involved with you. I don't know I can't bear it, it's fine if I don't scold him directly."

Xie Ruzhuo already knew everything about that day's conversation from Jin Yiwei, he stared at him and said: "He didn't say anything about me, at most he said that I was in the same group as you, angry at me for being close to generals and suppressing their civilian officials, and angry at me I put pressure on the Ministry of War and don’t give him face for the New Deal, why are you arguing with him? Too much time?”

"Tsk, I just couldn't help it. It's not that you don't know me. You always look at Sun Bingde disliked, and it's annoying to hear him say a word, but he still wants to provoke me." Shen Ci patted him on the back, "Not angry Yeah, it's all my fault."

Xie Ruzhuo couldn't get angry anymore, sat down and drank a large glass of water, sighed lightly, and said: "Your words are indeed a bit too much for Sun Bingde and the others. In three days, go and apologize to Sun Bingde, okay?"

"Okay, come here however it's convenient for you, you don't need to take me into consideration." Shen Ci said indifferently, "If you apologize, just apologize. Anyway, if he talks nonsense next time, I will still scold him."

Xie Ruzhuo helped his forehead helplessly: "Then you should be happy too."

What else can I do, whoever makes him his own, can't really let Sun Bingde bully him.

"By the way, do you want to go to Cangzhou?" Xie Ruzhuo sighed, "I already know that Zhang Ye approached you, and I also understand that you don't like staying in the capital, but I..."

Seeing that he suddenly couldn't continue, Shen Ci leaned over and kissed his lips silently. In his previous life, he left the capital after returning to Pingdu, first went to Cangzhou and then to Haimen, and finally stayed in Beijiang forever and never came back.

Xie Ruzhuo was still afraid that he would leave, the closer he was to Pingdu, the more afraid Xie Ruzhuo was.

The day of farewell is unforgettable, how can we really no longer be afraid in this life?

"Don't be afraid, I won't stay longer in Cangzhou. What's so good about Cangzhou, we still have to go to Jiangnan." Shen Ci squeezed his hand comfortingly, "If you are really worried, then I won't go Well, anyway, I listen to you, "

Xie Ruzhuo fell into Shen Ci's arms, and Shen Ci embraced him. After a while, he said softly: "I want you to be happy too, do what I like, and I also think that this life is so complete, I must Nothing will happen again, but I can't convince myself that I don't want to let you go, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch you, and after three years, I won't see you again, and I'm the only one left in the world." The endless torment and torment of the previous life is a nightmare that will terrify no matter how long it has passed. Shen Ci didn't speak, but just stroked his back. He sighed again, closed his eyes and said in a muffled voice, "You make me think again... ..."

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