Xiao Zhe's situation was not so optimistic, although he woke up in the middle of the night, he was still weak and weak, and a group of doctors from the Tai Hospital said in unison that the Dao Emperor needed to recuperate.

The Empress strictly obeyed the doctor's instructions and strictly did not allow the Emperor to do anything other than sleep and rest.

Under the effect of the drug, Xiao Zhe slept for a long time. In the past two days, he woke up twice, once to comfort the people that he was all right, and told them not to let the prince rush back; Once asked Xiao Yizheng to tell Zhongshu Ling Yang Zhi about arranging the use of troops in the northwest.

Xiao Yizheng didn't return to the house for three days, so Qingxi sent someone into the palace to ask if he needed to enter the palace to serve the sick, and the reply was: His Royal Highness said that it was enough to let the princess be in the palace. After listening, she frowned lightly and nodded.

After three days of stopping, the early dynasty finally started again under the co-augment of Xiao Yizheng and Yang Zhi.

Ministers, you come and I to report some people's livelihood and political affairs, which are not too difficult to solve. In the end, the focus of the court discussion returned to the use of troops in the northwest.

Previously, Yang Zhi had a comprehensive and detailed talk to Xiao Yizheng about this matter when he visited the palace, hoping that he could properly finalize the specific plan for the use of troops under the conditions that the emperor's body allowed.

The whole planning process for the use of troops in the northwest is complicated and cumbersome, and the emperor's current situation is obviously not suitable for such work.

"Elder Yang Ge, the imperial doctor has told my father many times that this illness is fierce, and he should not work too hard. In the northwest, I also have a general understanding of the whole situation. In my humble opinion, if our DPRK has the upper hand in sending troops, the entire Northwest Army will be victorious, and there is no need to call in other troops. If this is the case, can the specific arrangements be decided by Zhongshu Province and the Northwest Army? ”

"Your Highness has been very thoughtful. There is no need to bother with the saint in some small arrangements. It's just that although the Northwest Army was dispatched to fight, the imperial court was going to send a commander-in-chief to supervise the army, and this candidate needed to be decided by the saint! ”

Xiao Yizheng locked his eyebrows and pondered.

Yang Zhi continued: "Your Highness, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. Now that it is autumn, the temperature in the northwest is still dropping, if it drags on any longer, the climatic conditions in the northwest may not be conducive to our army's operations! ”

"Then Yang Ge Lao has a candidate?"

Yang Zhi said in a deep voice: "Originally, there were many people who could be sent by the DPRK, but this time the situation was a bit special. We need to complete the battle plan before the heavy snow in the northwest closes the road, and now it has been delayed, so the minister thinks that the commander-in-chief needs to have a high and powerful person in order to boost the morale of the whole army and quickly advance the battle. Because of the flooding of the Luo River, the imperial court has successively sent many troops and generals to the disaster relief, and there are still several veteran generals commanding soldiers on the front line of disaster relief. In addition, "he paused for a long time, looking very hesitant.

Xiao Yizheng saw that he seemed to have something unspeakable, so he said gently: "The elder has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it, it's all about the community, and it doesn't involve selfishness." ”

Yang Zhi nodded and said in a low voice: "The Holy Lord cares about brotherhood and lightly sentences Prince Guang, but now that Prince Guang is still in Shangdu, if he transfers senior generals to the front line at this time, the minister is afraid that something will happen." ”

Yang Zhi said very tactfully, but Xiao Yizheng understood.

He knew that Uncle Nine no longer had the ability and mind, but Yang Zhi said things with this, but there was a deeper reflection. "Ge Lao is worried that if my father's illness worsens, the situation in Beijing will change."

Yang Zhi nodded slightly: "There are some things that His Highness can say, but the minister can't say." ”

Xiao Yizheng stood with his hands folded and said calmly: "Not to mention that my father will definitely get better, let's just say that the stability and rise and fall of my Dacheng should not depend on just one person, even if that person is the king of a country." ”

Yang Zhi was stunned, his heart was shocked, and after a while, he bowed deeply to Xiao Yizheng: "Your Highness's words, the minister is very impressed. ”

After Yang Zhi left, he looked at the flowing clouds in the sky and made a decision.

Everyone was talking about the use of troops in the northwest. Yang Zhi concluded: "Zhongshu Province has already given instructions to Zeng Ji, the commander of the Northwest Army, to prepare for war with all his strength and send troops at any time. ”

Everyone thought that they would still have to wait for the emperor under this order, so they didn't say anything and prepared to go down.

"Ministers," Xiao Yizheng's mellow voice sounded: "This king is willing to go to the northwest to command the overseers, I wonder if you have any opinions?" ”

Xiao Yizheng's words were loud, and everyone was unprepared.

Yang Zhi reacted the fastest, knowing that his words still worked, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "If His Highness is willing to go, he is really the most suitable person." Previously, His Royal Highness was talented in governing the army in the Southwest Army, and the ministers and others were obvious to all, and His Royal Highness would definitely succeed in the past and raise the prestige of the Celestial Empire. ”

Seeing that Zhongshu Ling took the lead in agreeing, and thinking that King Heng was indeed a good candidate, even if he proposed it himself, it was not easy to refute it, so they also seconded it. There are a few people who have other ideas, and it is difficult to say anything in such an atmosphere that seems to be a common word.

Ling Deyan was among them, although he did not express his opinion, his brows were the deepest.

In the Heart Cultivation Palace, Xiao Zhe was rarely in good spirits, and he was able to sit on the bed for a while, and when he heard Xiao Yizheng tell him about it, he coughed again. "You are making an assertion, who allowed you to go to the northwest!"

Xiao Yizheng hurriedly knelt down: "Father, the war in the northwest can't be delayed any longer." In fact, no matter who the imperial court sent, it would not affect the combat capability of the Northwest Army. What the Northwest Army needs is support and encouragement from the central government, and in this case, there is no need to send those high-ranking old generals to go, and it is most appropriate for me to go. ”

"You don't need to do that!" Xiao Zhe was really angry.

Guo Rui comforted him on the side, and hurriedly comforted: "Your Majesty, Your Highness is also sharing your worries, you are like this, but your Highness blames himself and disappoints him with filial piety!" ”

Xiao Yizheng bowed: "Daddy, Liulang has no intention of making you angry, you must take care of your body." ”

Xiao Zhe's breathing gradually stabilized, and he was silent.

"Daddy, you often say that in your heart, the society is the most important. In today's situation, letting Rokuro go is the most beneficial choice for the country. ”

Xiao Zhe moved his eyes, looked down at Xiao Yizheng who was kneeling there, and slowly raised his hand to beckon him. Xiao Yizheng knelt forward and held his father's hand.

"Rokuro, as a father, I can't let you go; But as the emperor, I should let you go. After speaking, he smiled helplessly and said, "That's it, it's difficult to do both." ”

The appointment of King Heng as the chief of the march of Longyou Dao and the departure for the Northwest Army to command the crusade against the Danda Department were soon issued.

When Qingxi learned the news, he blurted out: "Leaving again?" ”

She couldn't stay any longer, so she changed her clothes and entered the palace. When I saw Xiao Yizheng in the Heart Cultivation Palace, my heart was inexplicably sour: "You have lost weight again." ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled and motioned for her to go to the emperor first to say goodbye.

Xiao Zhe's spirit was better, and when he saw Qingxi, he still had the strength to tease her: "I'm going to separate your little husband and wife again, don't be weird!" ”

Qingxi's face was slightly hot, and he said softly: "Father's body is healthy, and the minister's daughter-in-law doesn't blame you." ”

"Hehehe." Although Xiao Zhe was chuckling, he was happy to hear it. He pointed at Xiao Yizheng: "Liulang, I'll set off the day after tomorrow, let's take your daughter-in-law back to the house today." Accompany her tomorrow, and you don't have to pestle in front of me. ”

Xiao Yizheng still hesitated.

Xiao Zhe urged: "Hurry up, hurry up!" ”

Out of the palace, the carriage headed all the way to the palace.

"You ......" Xiao Yizheng just said a word. I heard Qingxi command in a loud voice: "Go to Fahua Temple." ”

The coachman took the order, and the carriage went faster.

"Why did you go to Hokkeji Temple?" Xiao Yizheng asked.

"The last time I said that I would go to Fahua Temple to pray for His Royal Highness, it was really in order to lure the prince to take the bait, and it never happened. I wonder if the Buddha will blame me? This time, His Royal Highness went to the northwest to go to the front line, and he must go to the incense to seek peace. She said it very solemnly.

Xiao Yizheng's heart warmed, but he smiled in his mouth: "You don't usually chant scriptures, and you temporarily hold Buddha's feet, will you be spiritual?" ”

"Your Highness!" Qingxi was furious.

Xiao Yizheng paused, held his mouth, and didn't dare to speak all the way. When he entered the Fahua Temple, he also followed Qingxi into the incense and knelt down, without saying half a word.

Out of the Fahua Temple, the sun has set on the mountain, and the sunset has dyed half of the sky.

He stopped and watched, breathing in the unique scent of grass in the forest, and his heart was unusually peaceful.

"Ah Heng, don't worry, it's not dangerous for me to go to the southwest."

Qingxi followed his gaze and looked around, and only whispered, "I know." ”

The two didn't say anything for a while, just quietly looked at the beautiful scenery.

It wasn't until the red on the horizon turned green and the wind in the forest came with a cold that the two got into the carriage and returned to the palace.

It is said that there is such a thing as rushing, when you go slowly, when you return quickly. Qingxi didn't feel this way, only felt that the road was bumpy and took a long time. Xu had experienced a nervous experience on this road before, and her heart was not calm at the moment, to say that this telepathic thing was so mysterious.

The galloping carriage was mixed with something for some reason, and the right front wheel fell off instantly, and the carriage quickly fell to the right due to the deviation of the center of gravity. The coachman shouted, "Your Highness, Princess, be careful," and he had already rolled to the ground.

Inside the carriage, Qingxi crashed into the carriage without defense, and his whole body was in pain. Xiao Yizheng quickly grabbed her and tried his best to protect her in his arms.

The galloping horses were still dragging the wagon forward.

Under the shaking from side to side, the window buckle slipped off, and the two were thrown out of the car.

The road is lined with gravel slopes in the mountains. The two of them rolled uncontrollably down the deep slope.

Qingxi was tightly held in Xiao Yizheng's arms, and when he opened his eyes, he saw sharp branches left by the felling in front of him. Without thinking about it, she tried her best to push Xiao Yizheng out, and then wrapped her arms around her face, thinking that she would poke and stab herself, just don't shave her face. Just when she felt the pain on the back of her hand, her whole body was protected in warmth again, and Xiao Yizheng's cold voice sounded in her ears: "You are quite a hero!" ”

She hurriedly lowered her arm, and found that a thick root had halted their downward trend. She was overjoyed in her heart, and then looked at Xiao Yizheng, and saw that his face was pale, and she hurriedly lowered her eyes, but her eyes were full of a branch poked at his right arm, which had already submerged into her skin, and the red blood was scattered.

How could it be, I obviously pushed him away.