Unfilial Sons in Ancient Times (13)

It was too easy to persuade General Hou. When he saw the losses caused by the princes, General Hou was already sharpening his sword to attack Zhao.

He was determined to make up for his losses from Zhao. After confirming with Ji Changze and the military advisor, he began to focus on training troops again.

General Hou was always very good at this.

Others would do the brainwork.

He would do the fighting.

Ji Changze and the military advisor planned it carefully.

To be honest, what the eldest prince did this time was enough to shock them.

He was the eldest prince of Xingguo after all. He had done many stupid things before, but now he could collude with Zhao to expand his own power.

Is he a fool?

The military advisor thought that maybe it was not the case.

After thinking deeply, he thought that the eldest prince might be pretending to be stupid. After all, if he was Zhao, he would definitely not help the enemy prince.

But if he is a fool, that is not necessarily the case.

If a fool sits on the throne of the enemy country, then they, the Zhao State, can do whatever they want.

So, the eldest prince may not be doing the opposite.

Use the illusion of stupidity to deceive the enemy's sight, let them let down their guard against him and then try their best to help.

But maybe the Zhao State also thinks so.

But maybe the eldest prince also thought of what the Zhao State thinks.

This is what is called I predict your prediction.

The military advisor's thinking began to fall into an infinite loop.

Ji Changze...

He didn't know whether the eldest prince was really stupid or pretending to be stupid. Anyway, he only knew that the eldest prince and the second prince never regarded the people under them as human beings.

Before the rebels rebelled, the second prince colluded with the rebels and took advantage of the chaos to sell the people of Xingguo, causing the originally good people to be broken up and become slaves of others.

In order to collude with the Zhao State, the eldest prince sent people to rob the military pay transported to the northwest city by the court.

At that time, the battle was in full swing. If the military pay was gone, and the military advisor was not so good at managing money, it was unknown how many soldiers would die.

The eldest and second princes could do such a thing. No matter what they thought, they would never let them sit in this position again.

Northwest City was just a temporary resting place for them. They stayed here to chase the rebels.

Of course, in fact, it was to make a fortune.

After all, the army entered the city and looked majestic. As long as they sat in the mansion, people from all walks of life would come to the door to give them money.

This was originally General Hou’s favorite project. Now, because he has the national justice in his heart, he has no intention of sitting at home to collect money. He goes out to the training ground every day to train soldiers, with a posture of "no war without war".

After Ji Changze and the military advisor made a plan, they went back to their own homes.

In fact, it was simple. They wanted to trip up the second prince before, but because of many considerations, the main reason was that they were afraid that the second prince would fall and the eldest prince would dominate.

Now, there is no need to think about it. After some investigation, it was found that the eldest prince was able to connect with the State of Zhao because the second prince arranged someone behind the scenes.

The second prince was smarter. Although he had contacts with the State of Zhao early on, he had never done treason.

He just occasionally cheated his own family and enriched his own pockets through the State of Zhao. Even if he colluded with the rebels, he always hid behind the scenes.

This time, I am afraid that he wanted to accuse the eldest prince of colluding with the enemy country.

After receiving the news, the military advisor fell into a deep round of contemplation.

He really couldn't believe it.

The two princes were at least selected by the ministers of the court. They had no shortage of talented people around them since they were young. Don't they even have a gentleman who can plan strategies for them?

Are they stupid, and the gentlemen around them are also stupid? ?

Ji Changze sent someone to send the dazed military advisor back.

In fact, he knew it in his heart.

These two princes are really stupid, but not that stupid.

They did these stupid things that the military advisor thought were damaging to the foundation, but in their own eyes, the people were nothing.

The soldiers of the border army died, and they died. Can't they be recruited again?

Their death can pave the way for themselves, which is their great honor.

After Ji Changze sent the military advisor away, he sat in the study and set up a chess game.

He didn't continue playing.

Instead, he sat in front of the chess board with a thoughtful look and fell into thought.

The servants who passed by occasionally had the courage to secretly take a look at the room. Seeing this scene, they dared not say much, and their hands and feet were lighter.

After thinking for a long time, Ji Changze came to a conclusion.

Sure enough, this is very effective.

Very good, use this trick when you arrive in the capital.

****

After some time, General Hou sent a letter back to the capital.

The general meaning is as follows:

Your Majesty, I have killed all the rebels in Northwest City. The city is now quite peaceful. I have nothing to do. You can issue an order to let me go back to the frontier or do something else. I will obey you.

Along with this letter, the spies selected by Ji Changze and the military advisor went to the capital.

They had spies in the capital, but General Hou had been chasing the rebels before, so no one paid attention to him.

Now that he has captured Northwest City, he has the honor. There are many people watching him on the way back to the capital. If he doesn't plant a few spies for them to watch, I'm afraid it will not be peaceful.

When the letter arrived in the capital, His Majesty's reaction was exactly as they expected.

Let General Hou go against Zhao Guo.

Ji Changze didn't want to go with him.

General Hou recommended him, and he was considered a civil servant in the court.

The eldest prince wanted to get Zhao to support him through a war between the two countries, and the second prince wanted to use this to unseat the eldest prince.

If we win this battle, the effect will be greatly reduced.

Therefore, the two princes would definitely not let General Hou win.

The military advisor accompanied General Hou to the front, while Ji Changze went to the capital to smooth the way forward for them.

He was about to leave Northwest City in advance and needed to send his wife to his hometown in Huxian County while he went to the capital to become an official.

Jiang Wanqing had already adapted to life in Northwest City.

She has always had a strong temperament and good health. She was captured by the rebels and came all the way without any illness. Now she is back at home, with her husband by her side, maids waiting on her, and some warm and nourishing things from the kitchen. .

There is also a doctor staying in the house, checking her pulse from time to time. Her body is healthier now than before she was married.

In addition, her husband respects her and leaves all the affairs of the house to her. There is a big difference between having a career and not having a career. Jiang Wanqing doesn't feel anything about it, but Ji Changze can see the cowardice in her eyebrows. We have gone a lot and people are more cheerful.

In ancient times, being able to hold the power in the house was the confidence of most women, coupled with the favor of their husbands and having children at their knees.

Every time she went out, no matter what the weather, Ji Changze would come to pick her up and take her back home. No one in the entire northwest city didn't envy him.

The baby in the womb is also very healthy and is just waiting for it to mature and fall asleep.

In such a good mood among the three parties, Jiang Wanqing became more and more confident and was in a good mood every day.

If you are in a good mood, your body will naturally feel better.

She was not just waiting for her husband to help her. After discovering that Ji Changze loved reading, Jiang Wanqing also started reading. She practiced calligraphy at night and traced her husband's calligraphy.

Ji Changze followed her lead. She loved reading, so he collected some unique books. She wanted to practice calligraphy, so he wrote a copybook for her to practice according to. Now that it is winter, occasionally the couple would go out in the snow to look for plum blossoms.

The Zheng family didn't say much about her outside. They only said that Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Zheng were good friends, which could be regarded as protecting Jiang Wanqing's reputation.

Although even if they spread the news, Ji Changze would still have a way to deal with it, but since they were so kind, he would naturally accept their kindness.

As a result, the Zheng family got a fat fruit.

They were so grateful that Mrs. Zheng's status in the mansion was much higher.

She felt grateful that it was because of Ji Changze that he became more and more kind to Jiang Wanqing.

The two of them are now as good as sisters.

Now that he was about to leave Northwest City, Jiang Wanqing was naturally reluctant to leave. It happened that Mrs. Wang of the Northwest City held a chrysanthemum banquet and invited ladies and ladies from various families to enjoy the chrysanthemums. During the excitement, Jiang Wanqing took Mrs. Zheng with her. Sitting in the pavilion with his hands.

He told her that his family was leaving Northwest City.

Mrs. Zheng moved her hand holding the stove, with a look of reluctance on her face.

She put down the stove, took Jiang Wanqing's hand and sighed; "In the past, I didn't like to go out and socialize, and I couldn't get along with other ladies and ladies. Now that I finally come to see you, you have to leave again." ”

"Don't be sad. I will write to you when I return to Hu County. We sisters will still be able to contact you by then."

"That's different too. The Zheng family is based in Northwest City. I'm afraid I'll have to live here for the rest of my life. Maybe we won't be able to see each other again in this life."

As she spoke, Mrs. Zheng’s eyes became red.

Although she kept Jiang Wanqing because of the signature, people's hearts are fleshy, and when they are together, there is a true sisterly love.

Now that my sister is leaving, how can I not be sad.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Wanqing felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. She held her hand and comforted her, saying, "My husband said that when he is forty-five years old, he will resign and take me to travel around. Then I will Would you like to come to Northwest City to find you?"

Mrs. Zheng was a little surprised: "Resigning at the age of forty-five? But at this age, you can make a big difference in the court."

"Husband, he doesn't care about this."

When talking about Ji Changze, Jiang Wanqing's eyes brought a bit of sweetness: "He said that in a person's life, men should study hard when they are young, and women should learn needlework. When they are a little older, they get married, and men have to work outside, and women should work hard outside. I have to take care of the house, and when the child is born, I have to plan for the child. I have lived for half of my life, but I have not lived for myself. "

Her hand fell on her abdomen and touched it gently: "My husband said that when he is forty-five years old, our child will have grown up and can take care of himself. Then we will play around, and if we feel that something is better, we can It’s always better to stay here and move to another place when you get tired of it.”

Mrs. Zheng was very yearning when she heard this.

Although her eye circles were still red, she smiled happily for Jiang Wanqing: "You are so good. We women are basically trapped in the house our whole lives. If you can travel around in the future, you will have to Write to me those scenery, and when I look at them, it feels like I have traveled there myself.”

Jiang Wanqing nodded: "Definitely."

The two of them talked affectionately for a while. Mrs. Zheng suddenly remembered something, sat up straight, and asked carefully: "Your husband is going to the capital to be an official, so don't you want to go back to your hometown in Huxian alone?"

"My husband said he would send me back and wait until I am settled before he goes to the capital."

Jiang Wanqing was not very sad that Ji Changze didn't take her with him.

After she became a householder, she realized that traveling was not easy. If she had not been pregnant, she would have gone. Since she was pregnant, it was best not to go out if she could.

If it weren't for leaving her alone in Northwest City, her husband wouldn't have decided to send her back to Hu County.

"Then do you know if your husband has any relatives in his hometown?"

Jiang Wanqing had done her homework a long time ago, and said immediately: "The two elders are here, there is no grandma above, there are three brothers below, and there are two sisters."

Mrs. Zheng quickly asked again: "Master Ji, did you say that you should educate your sister?"

"As I said, my husband said that my sister has a female husband, but after all, the husband is no better than his own family, so it is better for me, my sister-in-law, to take her with her and teach her well."

Hearing Jiang Wanqing's answer, Mrs. Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.

The smile on his face also relaxed: "That's good. Your husband really respects you. Let me tell you, I know several ladies. After they got married, their husband's family never allowed them to get close to their younger brothers and sisters. That is, I'm afraid that they will teach me something bad on purpose, eh, who would dare to have such bad intentions, but my husband's behavior will break their hearts. "

"Let me have a few words of confidence with you. Although I am living well in my house, it was very difficult when I first got married. My mother-in-law refused to leave the affairs of the house to me. She could get rid of any mother-in-law in her house. My face, my husband is busy, I can’t bother him with this, let alone my father-in-law. From now on, I will serve my mother-in-law well. It took two years before she was able to let go. "

Speaking of this, Mrs. Zheng couldn't hide her envy; "Of the ladies and young ladies I know, none of them have been under the hands of the mother-in-law for several years before they can manage the affairs of the house. Even so, the mother-in-law is watching from the top. , Sometimes I have to act according to my mother-in-law's wishes. There is no one like you who can take charge of the family affairs by yourself even if your husband loves you. "

Jiang Wanqing didn't know what other wives were like before. It was only after attending many banquets during this period that she realized that her husband had given her such great respect.

Seeing Mrs. Zheng speaking at this moment, she smiled and pushed the other person gently: "What you said seems to mean that your husband doesn't love you. How come I heard that you are the most envied person in Northwest City?" , I envy your husband for his wholeheartedness in not having concubines, you are the one who makes the decisions at home, and your mother-in-law is also kind, so you don’t tell me these things.”

Mrs. Zheng was so amused by her deliberately narrow look that she couldn't stand up straight: "Hey, it seems that you have a backer, and you still come to tease me. When I see your Lord Ji, I will ask him "How can I raise my wife like a child?"

The two of them laughed together.

When the ladies and ladies outside saw it, they felt envious in their hearts.

Although some people think it's rude for them to smile like this outside, how could they be so relaxed if they weren't held in the palm of their husband's hands.

It doesn't look like them, they have to be careful in their words and deeds.

Fortunately, Mrs. Zheng, they have always known her and she has a good life.

And this Mrs. Ji is even better off.

My husband is the right-hand man under General Hou, and now he has been recommended by General Hou to be a capital official. They have met Mr. Ji several times. He has a talented appearance, his face is as white as jade, and he always smiles gently, looking at Jiang Wan. Qing's wife's eyes are also very gentle.

It is no secret that Jiang Wanqing's natal family has no one. Although Mr. Ji also comes from a peasant family, his status is different now. He never takes concubines, and he refuses to touch outside women when socializing with others.

Master Ji also had to go to the military camp, but whenever Jiang Wanqing came out, he would always come to take her home.

This kind of protective wife is really something that people can’t help but envy.

As soon as the banquet was over, the ladies and girls left the house one after another and got on their sedans. As soon as they went out, the ladies were still calm, and some young girls couldn't help but curiously looked at the horses sitting on them. Mr. Ji was waiting quietly outside the house.

I'm embarrassed to talk to others, but I'm very embarrassed to talk to my sisters.

"Second sister, look, that is Master Ji. Every time Mrs. Ji comes out, it is Master Ji who takes her home."

The elder sister looked over carefully and said with some surprise: "This Ji Da has such a good appearance."

"No, otherwise why would I have to drag you with me this time?"

Not only were the two sisters quietly looking at Ji Changze, but the other girls also glanced at him more or less.

It wasn't that they had any evil intentions, it was just that it was rare for such a handsome, official, and very considerate man to appear, and they couldn't help but want to watch more.

Ji Changze was wearing a sky-blue shirt, with blue lines embroidered on the cuffs and hem. The clothes were slim-fitting, and they made him look more powerful. Jiang Wanqing made these clothes, and he wore them specially to show off.

He came here specially to pick her up, not only because he was worried about Jiang Wanqing, but also because he wanted to give her this dignity.

She lost her parents at a young age, and then was captured by the rebels and brought to the northwest city like this, and lived under the shelter of others for a period of time. Even if she didn't show off, she still had to some extent have low self-esteem.

What Ji Changze did was to drive away all her inferiority complexes.

What he wants is for her to be the envy of everyone.

After waiting quietly, Jiang Wanqing came out laughing and chatting with the young lady of the Zheng family after a while.

Mrs. Zheng saw Ji Changze outside at a glance, and said with a smile: "Look, your man is here, I told you, he must come to pick you up."

Jiang Wanqing also guessed that Ji Changze would come to pick her up.

But when she looked up and saw the man on horseback smiling at her, she was still surprised.

She smiled a little more happily and said to her friend: "Then I will leave first, don't worry, my husband said that my parents-in-law are farmers, and my sister-in-law is still young. When we go to Huxian, I will still manage the mansion. I think that since my husband has such a kind character, my parents-in-law must be good people and will not make things difficult for me."

"It's good that you have a peace of mind. Go, remember to write to me."

Mrs. Zheng said goodbye to her reluctantly.

Under the gaze of many ladies and girls, Jiang Wanqing lifted her skirt and walked down the steps, all the way to Ji Changze.

Ji Changze turned over and got off the horse. Under the gaze of everyone, he lifted the curtain of the sedan behind him and watched his wife go in before he got back on the horse.

The sedan bearer carried the sedan forward, and Ji Changze sat on the horse, walking slowly in the sedan in a protective posture.

Jiang Wanqing lifted the curtain and looked behind.

She wanted to see Madam Zheng Shao, but she didn't miss the envious gazes of the ladies.

Her heart was instantly filled with great pride and happiness.

She lowered the curtain, and her husband's voice was outside, asking her gently: "We will set off tomorrow, don't be afraid, my parents are both very good-tempered, and you will definitely get along well."

Jiang Wanqing smiled lightly in the sedan.

She replied: "I'm not afraid."

With her husband here, what else is she afraid of?

Although she still can't recognize some words, she can already read the account book clearly, and has learned how to manage the affairs of the mansion. She has also learned all the etiquette during this period.

Her husband loves her and is willing to protect her.

She really couldn't think of what else she could be afraid of.

It was impossible for her to always rely on her husband to support her. He also had his own things to do. She would never show her cowardice and let him worry about the family when he went to the capital.

She was sure that she could do well in being filial to her parents-in-law, taking care of her younger brothers and sisters, and managing the internal affairs of the mansion.

Her husband helped her to straighten her back, and she would never bend it again.

*****

After handling the affairs of Northwest City, the house was temporarily sealed, leaving a gatekeeper, and the rest of the people who had sold their indentures were taken on the waterway.

Ji Changze had guards around him and was on a big boat, so there were no blind pirates who bumped into him along the way.

So they arrived at Hu County smoothly.

When they were about to arrive in Hu County, Ji Changze first sent someone to take a small boat to Hu County to inform them that they were about to return.

Ji's father and mother are getting younger and younger now.

Even if Ji Changze went to Northwest City, he kept writing letters to them. They were illiterate, but the children below could read them out to them.

They knew that their son had brought his daughter-in-law back from her friend, that she was pregnant, and that their son had been recommended to be an official.

All of these things were good things.

The children were obedient and sensible. Some went to school, some studied with the teacher in the mansion.

They also made friends.

Seeing them wearing new clothes, their faces were rosy, and they had some flesh on their bodies. They were no longer as skinny as before. Their faces were no longer sad, but happy every day.

Every time they opened their eyes, the couple always thought that this was probably the life of a god.

And now, their eldest son was coming with his eldest daughter-in-law.

There was also a grandson or granddaughter in her belly.

The couple excitedly went to the door to wait. The three boys were in school, and the two girls were both there, so they came together.

Ji Changze was sitting on the horse, and Jiang Wanqing was in the sedan chair.

They were not marching to fight this time, so they did not need to consider resting. The Northwest City was relatively close to Hu County, and they were traveling by water, so they arrived in just over half a month.

Fortunately, Jiang Wanqing was not seasick, and the baby in her belly was also well-behaved. When she was bored on the boat, Ji Changze taught her to read and write.

Then he thought about what to do when he went to the capital.

Just like that, when they arrived in Hu County, Ji Changze immediately got on the horse and escorted the sedan chair.

Their group was still very obvious.

Hu County was poor after all. Although many merchants would come because it was next to the water, they were civilians after all, and they would not bring any guards.

Look at this noble who just entered the city. He was accompanied by twenty guards wearing armor, who were obviously strong soldiers and cavalry, and there were five carriages behind him, and there were also maids and servants who were wearing much better clothes than the common people.

Look at this rule, the direction of these maids and servants' feet was actually the same every time they stepped.

Whose noble is this?

The common people were curious, but because of the guards, they dared not go forward, and could only hide and watch quietly from a distance.

It was not until the convoy stopped in front of the Ji family that they suddenly realized.

It turned out to be the Ji family.

The Ji family had heard that the eldest son was working in the army, and when he made a fortune, he brought his parents, brothers and sisters to the county and raised them well.

I didn't expect him to be so promising.

Ji's father and mother didn't expect that Ji Changze's return would be so grand.

They looked at the guards and the maids and servants following the carriage, and were actually a little surprised.

Ji Changze got off his horse and helped Jiang Wanqing out of the sedan.

The couple came forward to pay homage to their parents.

"Father, mother, my child is unfilial. I have been away from home for a long time, but I have not been able to be filial to you and my two elders."

"Get up, get up."

How could the two elders blame their eldest son?

If he hadn't come back soon, the family would have been separated long ago.

Ji's father looked at Ji Changze, but Ji's mother's eyes fell on Jiang Wanqing.

Seeing this, she nodded with satisfaction.

Jiang Wanqing still has a child in her belly, so it is difficult for her to apply makeup, but she is still young and has not suffered any hardship since she was brought home by Ji Changze. Her face is rosy and her complexion is fair. After a good life, her eyebrows are very smooth. Standing there, he looked very graceful.

Ji's mother had thought that Jiang Wanqing would be a woman similar to those in their village. She made up her mind to be a good mother-in-law. After all, it was this daughter-in-law who saved Nagasawa's life.

But now, looking at Jiang Wanqing's appearance and temperament, she was actually no worse than the wives from wealthy families she had met during this period.

"My daughter-in-law, Ms. Jiang, has met her father-in-law and her mother-in-law."

Jiang Wanqing stepped forward and saluted.

Ji's mother quickly helped her up: "Get up, get up, my good child, but thank you for your hard work. You are running around with Changze, and you are still pregnant with the child."

After all, it was the first time to meet her parents-in-law, and Jiang Wanqing was still a little uneasy.

I didn’t expect Ji’s mother to be so kind.

Ji's mother was originally from the village. Even though she became a wife during this period, she still had some village habits that she couldn't change. Jiang Wanqing herself also grew up in the village. Seeing her like this, she felt closer to her in her heart.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law got along well with each other, and Ji Changze touched the heads of the two sisters who were looking at him eagerly.

Wen Sheng said: "I have to go to the capital. Your sister-in-law is pregnant and it is difficult to accompany me. I will stay in the house from now on. Go and meet your sister-in-law. She knows a lot of things and can teach you."

Wuya and Liuya obediently stepped forward to greet Jiang Wanqing.

They are still young and small in stature. When they look at people, Wuya is curious and Liuya is ignorant. Their appearance has been developed over time, and they are somewhat similar to Ji Changze.

Jiang Wanqing already liked girls, but when she saw that they looked similar to her elder brother, she immediately fell in love with them, and her eyes showed her fondness.

The family successfully reunited, and things moved into the house one after another.

Ji's mother then remembered and asked her son: "Nagaze, are these people from our family?"

"Mother, these are all those who have signed the contract of sale. I didn't choose too many servants when I arranged them in the past, just because I was afraid that the slaves would bully the master and you wouldn't be able to suppress them. Now that my wife is here, it doesn't hurt to have more servants and girls in the house."

Ji Mu looked at Jiang Wanqing, who was standing there talking to someone with a big belly.

Although his tone was gentle and his words were harmonious, he was very methodical.

"First move the things in, take out all the books in the boxes and dry them in the sun, and wash the clothes again. Tell the lady doing the laundry that they will have to work harder these days, and double the monthly money. These girls and servants are setting up the house. Where is the housekeeper? Is he still unconscious? Let Dr. Liu take a look. When the housekeeper has rested, let him give me the list of servants in the house. By the way, there is also..."

Ji Changze stood beside Ji's mother with a smile, supported her and asked: "Mom, what do you think of my daughter-in-law? When we were in Northwest City, many wives from wealthy families praised her. Now I am going to the capital. My wife can take care of you in the house, so you can feel more at ease."

Ji's mother was still stunned. After hearing what her son said, she also thought this daughter-in-law was good.

Although it was not quite as soft and gentle as she had imagined.

But it would be good if she could help her son.

After Jiang Wanqing was settled, Mrs. Wen was specially invited, and she told her three younger brothers one by one to remember to take care of the house when she was away. She also asked her two younger sisters to learn management from Jiang Wanqing's sister-in-law. Home affairs.

After everything was settled, Ji Changze could go to the capital with peace of mind.

But before leaving, I felt a little sorry for Jiang Wanqing.

"When you were just pregnant, I wasn't with you. Now that you have a big belly and will give birth in a few months, I'm still not with you."

Jiang Wanqing thought clearly: "I know you have me in your heart, and it doesn't matter whether I am around or not. My parents-in-law love me, my brothers are good, and my two sisters are now following me and learning to take care of the housework. Master is also in the house, so I don’t have to worry about anything when I give birth.”

She held her husband's hand and said, "It's you, please be careful in the capital. I will keep an eye on this home for you and wait for you to come back."

Ji Changze looked at her and nodded seriously.

"I will come back as soon as possible. At least I will be with you when you give birth."

Jiang Wanqing didn't take this sentence to heart.

There were only a few months left for her to give birth, and she had to go from Hu County to the capital. If she rushed, she could arrive in less than ten days, but Ji Changze was an official, and he would come back as soon as he could.

Jiang Wanqing is not afraid that no one will accompany her during the birth. She just wants her husband to be safe.

Ji Changze embarked on the journey again.

Only this time, he no longer went to fight for his family, but to fight.

Ji Changze quickly took root in the court.

He was someone who was remembered by the emperor, and with the help of military advisers, in the past two months, although it seemed to be tepid, in fact there was a lot of planning behind the scenes.

General Hou defeated Zhao State smoothly. Not only did he defeat Zhao State, he also seized three cities from the other side.

He was very arrogant.

The military advisor allowed him to drink, which was rare. General Hou ate meat and drank wine, and said excitedly: "Now that I have defeated Zhao State like this, I am just waiting for His Majesty to call me to Beijing. The second prince is really too much!! I didn't dare to fight him before, but now that you are here, I am afraid of nothing!!"

"Wait and see, I will definitely go to Beijing and make a plan to make all the disgusting things he did before known to the world!"

The military advisor drank silently without saying much.

When the news of the victory came, His Majesty was really overjoyed and sent someone to summon General Hou back to reward him.

General Hou was busy all the way.

He exercised his strong and solid physique, and tried hard to resist the desire to doze off and read military books, trying to cultivate a little intelligence that could compete with the second prince.

From time to time, he would talk to himself, practicing how to refute if he met an enemy who liked to talk nonsense.

When he arrived at the foot of the imperial city, he felt that his magical power had been perfected.

He could go to face the eldest prince.

This guy, forget about the things he did in the past, forget about tripping him up, he was so bold that he even stretched his hand to the military pay.

If it weren't for Hou Zi paying for it out of his own pocket, who knows how many soldiers would die.

Bah! !

He would definitely fight this evil force to the end! !

After entering the capital, General Hou went to his general's mansion to wash up, change clothes, and wait for His Majesty to call him into the city.

His hair was still wet, and when he pushed the door out, he saw Ji Changze, who he hadn't seen for several months, sitting opposite the military advisor.

When the two saw him come out, they both motioned for him to sit over.

General Hou stepped forward heroically, knelt down, and said seriously: "I have thought it through. Anyway, now that I have won the battle, the eldest prince also regards me as a thorn in his side. I have to get rid of him. You two must help me."

The military advisor smiled and picked up the teacup to drink tea, but said nothing.

General Hou: "Let's go to the court first and report the eldest prince for colluding with the enemy."

Ji Changze: "Three days ago, His Majesty knew about this. Not only that, but he also knew that the eldest prince had something with a concubine in the palace. He was furious and had secretly imprisoned him in the mansion."

General Hou, who was trying to make great plans: "..."

"Ah... So that's the case, but it doesn't matter. The second prince also has a grudge against me. Mr. Ji, you don't know that the plague in Kucheng was deliberately released by the second prince. He invited famous doctors, prayed to gods and Buddhas, and donated rice and grain himself just for a good reputation, causing many people to die in vain. And he He is also hoarding troops. He clearly has a rebellious heart. "

Ji Changze: "Yesterday, the second prince knew that he had contacts with Zhao State and had delivered the news to the emperor. He has already arranged troops and horses. He will rebel and break into the palace tonight."

General Hou: "..."

The military advisor smiled and patted his cousin's shoulder: "Okay, the general just waits for the rescue."

"But...how could it be..."

Ji Changze: "Why did he know? Of course I sent someone to tell him."

The military advisor asked: "Did you really deliver the news?"

"No, but the second prince thought I delivered it."

He poured a cup of tea for the confused General Hou.

General Hou: "...Then I will do nothing?"

"Of course not, the general just needs to keep being straightforward."

When the little prince succeeds to the throne, the more straightforward General Hou is, the more at ease the ministers in the court will be, and the more stable the country will be.

General Hou: "..."

He translated it.

This means that he should continue to be stupid.,,