The little eunuch who passed the decree trembled and walked quickly in front of him, not daring to look at Prince Rui behind him, but the increasingly cold momentum behind him still overwhelmed him.

I don't know who offended this prince and made him suffer from the disaster of pond fish.

There were already sharp-eyed people outside the Heart Cultivation Palace, and as soon as they saw the figure, they went in to report, and Zhao Jingyi entered the inner hall unimpeded.

"Minister Zhao Jingyi knocked to see the emperor. "Simply bow your head neatly, eliminating the redundant Wan Banzai.

Emperor Xia Jingdi likes this nephew the most, he doesn't talk nonsense, he doesn't pat horses, he does practical things, so he laughed and said: "Xuanjing Yi entered the palace so late, I was a little reluctant to go, can I have dinner?"

Zhao Jingyi shook his head, "No." ”

In order to see his Lin Gongzi, he even saved dinner.

"Oh, what's so urgent that dinner is delayed? Emperor Xia Jing glanced at his father-in-law, who understood and quietly withdrew from the inner hall.

Zhao Jingyi replied: "Your Majesty, the ministers and the commander of the forbidden army, the commander of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division and the commander of the patrol battalion will discuss the security of the road to the Spring Sealing Ceremony in the coming year. Although there are still a few months to go, but the Spring Festival is coming, the minister believes that it is advisable to prepare as soon as possible, and the ceremony of sealing Zen is the top priority, and there must be no mistakes. The ministers and the three have discussed many times, and today they have just clarified their respective responsibilities, and the manpower along the road has been arranged, and the protection of the accompanying personnel has also been roughly determined, and they can be reported to the emperor after sorting out in the past two days. ”

Emperor Xia Jing nodded, his eyes showed satisfaction, he glanced at his nephew, and pretended to be dissatisfied: "So it's so late, won't you talk while eating?"

Zhao Jingyi said lightly: "I didn't think it was already dark. ”

Emperor Xia Jing choked for a moment, raised his finger and pointed at Zhao Jingyi, "Look, this is the result of no one taking care of you, and you can't even eat on time." Or is your imperial grandmother right, I should have pointed you a princess as soon as possible......"

If the emperor hadn't specially summoned him today, he would already have someone to accompany him to eat at this time, and he would be able to eat several bowls.

Zhao Jingyi saw Emperor Xia Jing abducting his marriage, and regardless of the suspicion of offense, he interjected: "What is the matter with the emperor's ministers today?"

How could Emperor Xia Jing not see this kind of little trick, he just glared at him with hatred, and ignored it.

At this time, the father-in-law led a few palace maids in, and the palace maids held a plate of delicate snacks in their hands, put them on the small table in a quiet and orderly manner, and then bowed down and retreated.

The father-in-law said with a smile: "The prince hasn't had dinner, so he will use some snacks to pad his hunger first, the imperial dining room is already cooking, and it will be fine later." ”

"Thank you. Zhao Jingyi hugged his fists and saluted.

Emperor Xia Jing waved his hand, "Hurry up and urge, how can these be full, no matter what, hurry up." ”

Then he served a bowl of steaming noodles, and Zhao Jingyi didn't care about etiquette, and just sat on the chair next to him and ate a few snacks.

Prince Rui, who is tall and tall, saw the bottom of the bowl in one or two bites, and ate seven or eight bowls before putting down the chopsticks.

"The minister is rude. ”

Emperor Xia Jing raised his chin at the empty bowl and jokingly said, "Full?"

"There are seven or eight points. ”

This serious appearance made Emperor Xia Jing laugh, "Okay, it's time to get down to business when you're full." ”

Emperor Xia Jing put away his smile, solemnized his face, stomped back and forth a few steps with his backhand, and said slowly: "Hu Nu surrendered, Xiyi surrendered, Jingyi is famous, there will be no war for at least ten years." However, my Dinghai Shenshen Needle can't stay in the northwest all the time, this time the Zen seal, one is to announce the world, the second is to promote the national prestige, and the third is to test the combat strength of the forbidden army. I always thought that Hu Nu was invincible, but my Prince Rui told me that Hu Nu was not terrible, and it could also be controlled under the horse, and now the Northwest Army can be said to be the strongest army in Great Xia, but the closest guardian army to the Son of Heaven, the Yulin Army, I don't know what the combat power is? ”

Zhao Jingyi's heart shook slightly, and he couldn't help but not look up at the emperor, but just stood in place in silence and quietly.

Emperor Xia Jing seemed to frown in irritation, his eyes fell on his taciturn nephew, and finally sneered, "I haven't heard of the rumors outside the palace, but ...... Hmph, it's just some exaggerated alarmism. At the beginning of the national crisis, they were not brave and loyal, but now their ability to find trouble is better than one another. After you returned to Beijing, the choice of the general to guard the western and northern borders quarreled again and again, and my head still hurts. If you are familiar with the Northwest, you can recommend two. ”

Before Zhao Jingyi returned to the dynasty, he knew that the military power in the northwest would definitely be withdrawn, but after all, he brought it out single-handedly, and after integrating it, it took three years of hard training to have the prestige army that is now famous, no matter what kind of thoughts he had, he was always reluctant.

However, he didn't expect Emperor Xia Jing to trust him so much!

The bottom of his heart was suddenly hot, but Zhao Jingyi was once the coach of one party after all, the more he was like this, the calmer he became, his mind turned, and he quickly calmed down.

He raised his hand and bowed again, and said in a deep voice: "The emperor trusts the minister, and the minister can't help but be grateful, but the minister has always only cared about fighting, but he doesn't know who is more suitable. ”

Emperor Xia Jing bowed his head, which can be regarded as recognition.

Zhao Jingyi also said: "But after all, it is a frontier land, facing a brutal enemy, and it is urgent to build fortifications and walls. A year ago, the minister had already ordered someone to start the work, and if the general was selected, the minister thought that it was necessary to continue, and the minister was selected to be familiar with the northwest. Moreover, although Hu Nu has written a letter of surrender, Xiyi bows his head and is a minister, but after all, the barbarians are not credible, and it is difficult to guarantee that they will not find an opportunity to make trouble, so it is best for this general to be able to suppress it, so that they do not dare to act rashly. ”

Zhao Jingyi glanced at Emperor Xia Jing, "This is just the minister's foolish opinion, the emperor has heard it." ”

Hearing this, Emperor Xia Jing sighed, recalling that today, King Liang and King Shu recommended the officials he had befriended before and after, and those high-sounding words really made him want to kick twice.

"Or my nephew is towards me, needless to say, how is your deputy Song Huaizhou?"

"General Song was originally a general of the northern border, and the minister of the first Northern Expedition, seeing that he knew Hu Nu in more detail, and the marching and garrisoning were all words, and he was a deputy general because of his combat style, and he was a general of the Chinese army because of his calm combat style. The family lives in Chen Ping, Liuzhou, and his wife and children serve his mother in the countryside, and he is taken care of by his neighbors. ”

"That's a good candidate, and that ...... Zhang Hu, how's that?"

"General Zhang is anxious, extremely brave and fierce in battle, and is a pioneer officer. There was no one left in the house, and when they heard of the famine, they did not stay. This person is jealous and hateful, quick to talk, but relatively straightforward and easy to offend people. If the emperor chooses him, he needs to be supplemented by another gentle and thoughtful person. ”

Xia Jingdi pondered for a long time and didn't speak, and then asked, "But there are still good generals to push?"

So Zhao Jingyi said a few more, all of them were his generals.

"Your Majesty, what the minister has come into contact with is nothing more than a few generals who have been following the minister, although the character can be guaranteed, but they are all people who fight in the army, and the minister thinks it is not suitable. ”

Emperor Xia Jing waved his hand, not caring at all, "You, you're just too careful, I know it in my heart, but haven't the third and fifth children looked for you?"

Of course I did! But how can I give face to two people? It's better not to give it!

"The people recommended by the two imperial brothers have their merits, but the ministers have never been in contact with them and do not know each other. ”

This is the most satisfying sentence that Xia Jingdi has heard.

Lin Xi sat quietly in the study, correcting Zhao Yuanrong's homework while lighting the lamp, while waiting for Zhao Jingyi.

Since the confession with the teacher that day, Mr. Bai seems to have changed as a person, and he is more strict with Lin Xi, while Zhao Yuanrong, who has always drunk tea and sat in the middle, began to be in dire straits.

Lin Xi was fortunate to listen to his teacher's lecture to Zhao Yuanrong, and the deep meaning implied in the content made him can't help but deepen that conjecture.

What exactly does Zhao Jingyi want to do? Is it what he guessed?

"Young master, it's late at night, you should rest early, Lord Wang...... The prince will probably not come today. ”

Yuanyuan cut the wick to make the candle brighter. Ever since he knew about the relationship between Prince Rui and his young master, his round face had faded rapidly at a speed that was visible to his eyes. The sorrow of the whole day made Zhou's mother and Tuan Tuan also confused, but she still endured it and didn't say anything.

This haggard appearance made Zhou's mother think crookedly for a while, after all, Lin Xi is eighteen years old, and the son of a big family has already had a person in the house at this age.

Yuan Yuan recalled that when Zhou's mother asked her if she would like to, Zhao Jingyi's cold face instantly forcibly came into mind, and even the breathtaking momentum was oppressive just to think about.

How dare Yuanyuan rob people with Rui Wangye, I'm afraid that just had that thought, he had died quietly in some corner.

It's just that she really can't see Lin Xiwei being so lovesick and bitter, today Gonggong Cao clearly said that Prince Rui would come over, but now there is not even a figure.

"If you are sleepy, go and rest. ”

After Lin Xi corrected Zhao Yuanrong's homework, he took a book from the side and looked extremely patient.

How could Yuanyuan sleep, so he reached out and touched Lin Xi's teacup, "Young master, the tea is cold, the slave maid will change another cup of hot one for you." ”

Saying that, Yuanyuan walked out of the study, but he almost bumped into a figure coldly, but the man was agile and straightened Yuanyuan.

"Round girl. ”

The figure clenched his fists in salute.

Yuan Yuan stood up straight, looked up and saw the figure clearly, but it was the guard armor beside Zhao Jingyi, and said in surprise: "It's you, what about your prince?"

Wei Jia looked at the light in the study, and whispered apologetically: "The prince was on the way, but the holy decree came from the palace, and the prince entered the palace and has not come back yet, Gonggong Cao sent me to report a letter to Lin Gongzi, asking him to forgive me." ”

Yuan Yuan pouted, "Our young master has been waiting until now." ”

With that, he turned around and went into the study to report.

Wei Jia stubbornly finished explaining the reason, watching Lin Xi's face light and dark under the candlelight, and felt a little bottomless.

If the ones in the prince's backyard were unsatisfactory, they would not give them a good look, drop things or pretend to be sad and sad.

And this one is on the tip of the heart, and it is even more incredible.

However, Lin Xi looked at him with a single eye, "Finished?"

"Yes......"

"I'm going to rest, you can go back. ”

Lin Xi closed the book, walked out of the study, and beckoned Yuanyuan to change his clothes and wash him.

The guard stood in place for a long time before quietly leaving.

He felt that Lin Gongzi must be angry, and it was not easy for his prince to deal with it after that.

However, the bitter Prince Rui is still in the Yangxin Palace to accompany his emperor's uncle to talk about official business, and the time to leave the palace is temporarily far away.

It was not easy to finish speaking with fear, his heart was hot, and he was about to leave the palace with a little touch, but suddenly saw Emperor Xia Jing hesitating and excitedly saying: "I have been in power for more than 20 years, but I have never taken a step out of the capital. I sit on thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, but I have never really seen it. Jingyi, I intend to tour the south after the Zen canon, what do you think?"

Emperor Xia Jing secretly rubbed his hands and looked at his nephew expectantly.

Zhao Jingyi was silent, he really wanted to learn from his family Lin Xi twice.