Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

Even though there is much reluctance, the day of parting has come.

Outside the Desheng gate, the mighty army was lined up neatly, with no end in sight.The banners are bright, the soldiers are strong, the discipline is strict, and there is no noise.

The common people all praised that Daliang's soldiers are so majestic, they will surely win the battle and return home as soon as possible.

Because of Guo Heng's order to reduce extravagance, this year's sacrificial ceremony saved a lot of steps, but it still took more than half an hour

Chen.

Standing among the officials, Xu Chengze watched Tang Haoran's devout prayers, and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the Daliang army would return victorious, and that the gods of mountains, rivers and rivers that the army was about to pass by would protect Guo Heng and bestow good luck on him and the Daliang army .

Xu Chengze stood behind Kong Qingshu, one person's distance away from Yan Zheng, squinting his eyes to watch the crowd raise their tooth flags, and the wizards danced to pray for blessings.

Amidst the deafening gongs and drums, everyone present looked solemn. This is going to war!There may be some of such junior soldiers who will never come back.But more is to pray in my heart that all sons and daughters can come back.

Kong Qingshu asked Xu Chengze in a low voice: "How is the preparation of food and grass? Are you sure enough?"

Xu Chengze leaned forward, and said in a low voice: "Master Hou, the past two years have not been good, there has been severe drought in many places, and the harvest has not been good. I can barely get enough food and grass for three months. After that... The minister will think of a way."

His voice was not loud, but the people around him still heard it.

Standing behind him, Kong Qingping frowned upon hearing this: "Three months? Is it possible?"

Xu Chengze said softly: "There is no other way. The spring plowing is over, and the common people don't have much surplus food, so they really can't raise much. Besides, the weather is getting hot soon, so it can't be stored for too long, and it can only be stored when the time comes." Think of another way."

Speaking of this, he sighed, "I really hope that the emperor will take me to the expedition, so as to save me from staying in Beijing."

Kong Qingping approached him, and whispered in his ear: "I think the emperor would like to take you there, but he just doesn't want you to suffer."

Xu Chengze glared at him, blushing.

His relationship with Guo Heng had long been hidden from Kong Qingshu and his son, when he heard Kong Qingping making fun of himself, he couldn't reply, he could only roll his eyes to express his anger.

Kong Qingshu turned his head and gave Kong Qingping a cold look. Kong Qingping twitched the corner of his mouth at Xu Chengze and shut his mouth wisely.

Some people began to slaughter cattle, sheep, and pigs, and sacrificed flags in the prison. Xu Chengze closed his eyes as he watched the blood flow all over the floor.

His heart was pounding, he couldn't stand just watching the slaughter of cattle and sheep. On the battlefield, the swords and guns had no eyes, and the blood flowed like a river... Xu Chengze suddenly didn't dare to think about it, how cruel it would be Regular noodles!

Suddenly, deafening cheers came from all directions, Xu Chengze opened his eyes, looked up, and saw Guo Heng in bright armor standing on a black and gold chariot, tall and burly warriors driving several white horses, stopped Center of the square.

Guo Heng's face was serious, and his eyes were staring straight ahead.

When Xu Chengze saw Guo Heng, he couldn't move his eyes away, as if he wanted to impress this person deeply in his heart.

He had to admit that no matter how many books he read and how much he comforted himself, it was only at this moment that he realized that the parting described in the book was too shallow, not as good as what he felt now.

As if feeling something in his heart, Guo Heng looked over from a distance, fixed on Xu Chengze's side, and showed a comforting smile.

Xu Chengze held his breath for a while, did Guo Heng see himself?Is he also as reluctant as himself?

Guo Heng was not only reluctant to give up, but also nervous about leading troops for the first time and excited about the unpredictable war.

He looked back at the swaying banners, the mighty army, the people seeing off the people who could not see the edge, and only the palace on the roof in the distance, suddenly a sense of pride arose in his heart, and he secretly made up his mind that he must Come back, and come back with a big victory

At that time, what is Yan Zheng?He didn't believe it, the military power was in his own hands, and who would dare not take him seriously.

Yan Zheng looked at Guo Heng on the chariot, his heart trembled, but within a few days, Guo Heng completely changed his appearance.Although it was dark and thin, but the awe-inspiring aura made him dare not look directly at it.

Guo Heng is no longer the child he was back then!Once again, Yan Zheng realized that this was his only chance to realize his dream.

He looked at Kong Qingshu, Xu Chengze, and Kong Qingping again, thinking in his heart, you guys want to fight with me, hehe, let's see how I can deal with you one by one!

Only Guo Heng was left in Xu Chengze's eyes, and he could no longer hear what the people around him said, nor could he hear what Tang Haoran said.

What.

A salute was fired, and he seemed to come back to his senses, and slowly moved forward with the team.

The long procession left the city gate, the officials who stayed in the court, and the Li people who were waiting eagerly, saw off their soldiers for the emperor of Daliang.

The army was ready to go, looking at the crowd seeing them off from afar.They are the soldiers of Daliang, the darlings of their parents, and the people in Chungui's dream.I don't know who started it, the crowd began to be filled with sorrowful mourning, and even a few bold ones simply hummed a farewell song.

Guo Heng got off the carriage and stood at the front of the expedition team, looking resolutely at the crowd who were seeing them off.

He was saying goodbye, but also waiting, waiting for Kong Qingshu to bring him the expedition wine.

The tragic farewell song and the choking sound from the crowd made several veterans couldn't help crying.

Xu Chengze only felt that his eyes were hot. He raised his head slightly and looked at the blue sky. He wondered if the sky in Ninggu, thousands of miles away, was as blue and the wind so light.

Surely not?I heard that it is the dry season there, dry and less rainy, and the temperature is not high, which is a good time to fight.

Xu Chengze laughed at himself in his heart, at this moment, he still thinks about so much.

It's not that he wasn't nervous or scared, he just hid his emotions and didn't want Guo Heng to see him sad.And he really can't panic, can't be chaotic, he is Guo Heng's strong backing, and he will never let Guo Heng suffer a little bit of wronged because of the food supply.

And he did it, with no emotion on his porcelain-white jade face.

Kong Qingshu turned his head and saw Xu Chengze's calm expression, and nodded secretly.This child is not easy!

Ma Biao from the Ministry of Rites walked up to Kong Qingshu and said, "Master Hou, please send a pot of wine from your hometown to the emperor and Erlang who is going to war."

Kong Qingshu clasped his hands behind his back and said calmly: "This old man is most afraid of this parting scene, you let Mr. Xu go!"

Ma Biao stood still, with a look of embarrassment on his face, "This... Lord Kong, it is a great honor to be able to give wine to the emperor. How can you refuse? Let Mr. Xu go, this... is against the rules Bar!"

Kong Qingshu stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Master Ma, don't you know who the emperor's most trusted minister is? It is most appropriate for Mr. Xu to go."

After Kong Qingshu finished speaking, Yan Chengcai snorted coldly. On this occasion, he couldn't curse, but he couldn't hold back.

"Master Kong is not going, so of course he wants to go!"

Kong Qingping chuckled, "Master Yan is right, there are so many officials here, Mr. Ma can ask others. Maybe Mr. Yan wants to go by himself."

"I'm not going!"

He doesn't have enough official position, and Guo Heng definitely doesn't want to see him, so why should he make such a move?

Ma Biao wiped the sweat from his brow, he didn't know what to say, these few are important ministers in the court, how could they pinch them at this time?He looked at Yan Zheng as if asking for help, Yan Zheng coughed lightly, "Since Master Kong said so, you might as well ask Master Xu."

Of course Ma Biao knew that Xu Ruoxu was the emperor's favorite, but with all eyes on him, would Xu Ruoxu be willing to give up this excuse?He tentatively saluted Xu Ruoxu, "Master Xu, the emperor is still waiting! Don't miss the hour!"

Xu Chengze really didn't want to be in the limelight, Kong Qingshu wasn't going, there was Yan Zheng, and several old ministers, all of them were more qualified than him.But he kept looking at Guo Heng, his upright figure seemed somewhat lonely and desolate.

He felt uncomfortable, this was the last time he faced Guo Heng at close range before the expedition.What are you afraid of being gossiped about?As long as Guo Heng can come back safely, he is not afraid of anything!

Thinking of this, he clasped his fists at Ma Biao and saluted, "Xu Ruoxu won't refuse."

As he spoke, he strode out of the team and walked up to Guo Heng step by step.

He knew that the eyes of all the officials were on him, but he did not rush, holding the wine glass firmly in both hands, and raised it in front of Guo Heng.

"Your Majesty, I wish you great success, a successful start, and return to court as soon as possible!"

Since Xu Chengze came out, Guo Heng's eyes never left him.The eyes of the two intertwined each other, and they were unwilling to stagger in the slightest.

At this time, he looked at Xu Chengze's almost pious eyes, thinking that he didn't know when he would be able to come back from victory, and a burst of emotion surged in his heart.

reluctant.

He took the wine that Xu Chengze was holding, drank it in one gulp, and handed the glass back to Xu Chengze.

He said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Xiao Ze, the situation in the court is complicated, you have to be careful."

There were tears in Xu Chengze's eyes, and his heart ached like twists and turns, as if he had a thousand words to say, but he was choked up and couldn't speak them out.After a long while trembling, he said, "Your Majesty, take care too."

Guo Heng patted him on the shoulder lightly, "My main beam... I will leave it to you. Ozawa, wait for me to come back!"

After finishing speaking, he exerted force with his hands, and suddenly hugged Xu Chengze into his arms.His strength is too great, Xu Chengze's body is faint

It hurts, but he doesn't want to let go.

There is no banquet in the world that will never end, no matter how reluctant you are, you will eventually be separated.

The sound of the horn for departure sounded, as if urging, but also as if reluctant to give up.

Guo Heng let go of Xu Chengze, turned around, boarded the chariot, and shouted: "Let's go!"

Xu Chengze stood on the hustle and bustle of the official road, listening to the humming of horns gradually faded away, until the last figure of the soldier disappeared.

Kong Qingping patted Xu Chengze's shoulder, "Brother Xu, what did the Emperor tell you?"

Xu Chengze said indifferently: "Naturally let us pay attention to affairs of state."

Kong Qingping sighed, and handed him a handkerchief: "Brother Xu, wipe away your tears, let's go back!"