Chapter 124: Thoughts

The Northern captivity retreated, and Yucheng was saved. When the news came back to the capital, the crown prince breathed a sigh of relief. If Yucheng is destroyed, the consequences will be disastrous.

Chen Yu said: "Your Highness, Qin Zhao is not suitable to be the defender of Yucheng." If Qin Zhao hadn't misconducted command this time, Yucheng would not have faced such a big crisis at all.

The prince also agreed with Chen Yu's point of view in his heart, but he also had his concerns: "I don't have enough qualifications and prestige, and I can't be qualified for this position." After speaking, he sighed and said, "It's a pity, Yunqing." Yun Qing is a talented general.

Chen Yu was silent for a while and said: "Your Highness, it is fortunate that Yun Qing is dead, otherwise we would be in even greater trouble." The prince already knew about Yun Qing's taking refuge in his family.

It is precisely because Yun Qing died that the prince said this sentence. If he was alive, he would definitely not let Yun Qing take over.

King Jing said: "Brother Nine, this time the northern captivity also suffered heavy losses, so Yucheng is not in danger for the time being, and there is no rush to change generals. However, the pensions for the casualties and the replenishment of recruits are imminent."

When it came to the pension, the prince had a headache. There were so many casualties this time, and the pension was in the millions. How could the treasury afford such a large sum of money. Now that the emperor doesn't care about anything else, all important affairs of the country are handed over to the crown prince. With greater power, the burden is also heavier.

King Jing said: "Brother Nine, if the household department has no more money, the pension can't be postponed." King Jing thinks that you can save some money in other places, or move back other expenses, but the pension can't be postponed either. drag.

The prince smiled wryly and said: "Go and announce the Minister of the Household Department." Hundreds of thousands of money can be found, but it is not so easy to move out the millions of dollars. There is not much silver in the national treasury, and there are so many places where money needs to be spent.

Chen Yu said: "Your Highness, the most urgent task is to recruit soldiers." There are still many wounded soldiers in the 20,000 defenders, so at least 90,000 new recruits must be recruited this time. From conscription to sending to the Northwest, it took three or four months to complete, and this matter cannot be delayed.

The crown prince nodded, conscription is much easier to handle than pensions.

After discussing the matter until the evening, Chen Yu returned to Taining Hou Mansion. At this time, Taininghou hadn't fallen asleep yet, so Chen Yu went directly to Taininghou and told Taininghou about the Yucheng matter: "Father, I think this is an opportunity." Chen Yu wanted to go Northwest, even if he can't take over Qin Zhao's position, he can be the second in command. After he has gained a foothold in the military and established enough prestige, Qin Zhao will be replaced. However, this thought can be told to his father but not to the prince. Otherwise, the prince will feel that he is too ambitious.

Tai Ninghou was also a little moved. In this world, there is nothing more reassuring than having military power: "Qin Zhao is the prince's man. Even if he loses now, the prince will not let anyone replace him, let alone you are now The prince has a powerful arm. The prince can't do without you now." He knew very well what his son's ability was, and he also hoped that his son would make great achievements. But this matter is not so easy, it must be carefully planned.

Chen Yu said: "Father, with Qin Zhao's ability, he is not qualified for the position of the chief general of Yucheng. We will definitely be able to pull him down if we plan well."

Tai Ninghou was silent for a while, and said: "In the battle report, it didn't say that Yunqing was dead, but that he was missing. Yu'er, we can't move until we get definite news." It is not impossible to let my son go to the Northwest. But the problem is, if Yun Qing didn't die, no matter how careful their plans were, they would be in vain.

After hearing this, Chen Yu said, "Yunqing has been missing for more than ten days, and there is almost no chance of surviving."

Taining Hou looked at Chen Yu and said, "Yu'er, no matter what happens, you must keep a calm head, otherwise you will easily do wrong things." People like them, once they do something wrong, may It is deadly.

Chen Yu was startled,

After a while, he said: "Father, I'm the one who was in a hurry." The news from Yucheng was that Yunqing was missing, but there was no definite news that Yunqing was dead. If Yun Qing hadn't died, even if he had lost the battle, the main responsibility was not on him, so he would not be demoted. And with Yunqing around, even if he pulls Qin Zhao down, he won't be able to take the position. At that time, he will just do useless work.

Tai Ning Hou didn't say anything to blame Chen Yu, he knew that his son's wholehearted desire to make contributions was not wrong: "If Yun Qing didn't die, there must be news within ten days."

Chen Yu has regained his composure now, and said: "Father, if Yunqing is not dead, the Han family can no longer stay in Yucheng. With the Han family, there will be many variables in the future." The family members of senior generals, all It is to stay in the capital. On the surface, they are given a good life, but in fact these people are hostages. However, in recent years, the imperial court's control over the local area has not been as strong as before, and its management is not as strict as before, so this requirement is not strictly enforced.

Marquis Tai Ning shook his head and said, "Yu'er, even if we can't become allies with Yunqing and the Han family, we can't become enemies with them either." So even if the crown prince gave the order, he could still stay in Yucheng on the pretext of being seriously ill. With the help of members of the Yu family, the Han family will definitely not return to Beijing.

Chen Yu didn't say anything.

Tai Ninghou said: "Yu'er, unless necessary, don't make enemies with others, especially with smart people like Han."

After hearing this, Chen Yu asked, "Father, I didn't really believe Mr. Song's words before, but now I do. If Yunqing didn't die, the Han family would indeed become a disaster." Chen Yu didn't believe Yu Yu at all. Xi Xi sent food and people to help the soldiers in front to help people. He was sure that Han Yuxi did this to buy people's hearts. If Yunqing hadn't died, it wouldn't be long before he could control the 100,000 troops in Yucheng. With someone as wicked as Han's assisting him, in time, the imperial court might not be able to control Yunqing.

Tai Ninghou's opinion is completely different from Chen Yu's: "Yu'er, this woman surnamed Song is a husband of the Han family. Even if she doesn't have a teacher, she still has a teacher-student relationship. When she said this, she clearly wanted to put the Han family to death. Han Shi has no grievances with her, but she can kill Han Shi, how credible do you think the words of such a person are?"

Chen Yu has no feelings for Mr. Song, but he is really jealous of Han Yuxi: "Father, I think this woman of the Han family is terrible. With her by Yunqing's side, sooner or later she will have a wife." Based on what Han did.

Tai Ninghou said: "This is not something you should meddle in. Even if you do get a son in the future, the prince will take care of it, and it has nothing to do with us. Yu'er, the same sentence, if it is not necessary, don't make enemies with smart and powerful people Otherwise, you will suffer a lot." Tai Ninghou felt that there was no point in offending Yun Qing and the Han family, because they had no enmity or conflict of interest.

Chen Yu was silent for a while, and said: "Father, we can't ignore such a big disaster and ignore the matter of loyalty to the emperor."

After hearing this, Marquis Tai Ning laughed, and said, "Didn't you tell the crown prince what the woman surnamed Song said? How did the crown prince react?"

Chen Yu said: "The crown prince is saying to let this go for now."

Tai Ning Hou hummed, and said: "Why did the prince say to let this matter go? Firstly, he thought that a woman of the Han family would not be able to cause any trouble; secondly, he was afraid that killing Han family would anger Yunqing." , will lead to serious consequences at that time. And what you said just now, if you let Yunqing and the Han family know, it is tantamount to setting up a powerful enemy for the Chen family." After a pause, Tai Ninghou continued: "Yu'er , even if Mrs. Han returns to the capital, Yunqing is still qualified for Qin Zhao's position. Yunqing is not good at maneuvering, but he is indeed a born handsome general." The last sentence is the key point.

Chen Yu's face froze, but his father was on the opposite side, so he didn't argue.

While talking, the guard outside said: "Master Hou, Master Shizi, the butler is waiting outside and said he has something to report."

Tai Ninghou looked at the butler and asked, "What's the matter?"

Steward Chen said: "Master Hou, Master Shizi, the Han family received a letter from Yucheng. Not long after, Han Guogong went out to meet the Grand Master. The people we put in the Duke's Mansion spread the news that Han Guogong His expression was relatively relaxed when he came out of the study." Taining Hou ordered people to pay close attention to the Han family's movements, so Steward Chen immediately reported the news.

Tai Ninghou nodded and said, "Go down!"

After the chief steward went down, Chen Yu said with an ugly expression: "Yunqing, I'm afraid he's really not dead." If Yunqing died, Mr. Han couldn't be so relaxed.

Tai Ninghou frowned, and said, "It's not advisable to come to a conclusion prematurely. It will take nine days to get there from Yucheng to the capital, and the messenger must have set off at least nine days ago. Yucheng, even if Yunqing is not dead, it is impossible for him to return to Yucheng." But if it is not the news that Yunqing is not dead in the letter, it is impossible for Han Jianming to go to Yu's house after getting the news, let alone a relaxed expression. So, this thing feels kind of weird.

After separating from Mr. Yu, Han Jianming returned home. Mr. Zhao was a little worried, and said: "Master Guo, the fourth girl said that General Yun is not dead, but after all, he has not returned to Yucheng. If it is true...how will I explain to the Yu family?"

Han Jianming said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao should also know what the fourth sister is. Since Yuxi said that Yunqing will be fine, then it will be fine." This is not blindly believing in Yuxi, but Yuxi was originally a cautious person. If you are not very sure, you will not say it.

Mr. Zhao thought for a moment and nodded.

Han Jianming said with a smile: "This time, Qin Zhao will definitely be able to get out of power." There was a defeat in the war before, and the leak of military information later. He is definitely no longer qualified to be the chief general of Yucheng.

"Hope everything goes well," Mr. Zhao said.

ps: The second update is around nine o'clock. (to be continued)