The lights in the house were dim and dim, and Qingxi was silent.

Xiao Yizheng said what he wanted to say, and he only felt happy and comfortable in his heart.

"Where's my purse?" He asked softly.

Qingxi hesitated for a moment, gently pushed him away, turned around and took out the purse from the small wooden box. She looked at the stitches of her purse, but still felt that she couldn't handle it. But Xiao Yizheng's hand had already reached in front of her eyes, and he quickly pulled the purse away.

He looked at the small purse carefully, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and his heart was warm.

The scent of purse wormwood is gone, but the color is still clear, and a pale pink Xinyi flower blooms brightly on a light blue background.

He rubbed his purse and whispered, "Do it for the first time?" ”

Qingxi knew that her female red work was really not meticulous, so she snorted lightly and reached out to snatch it back.

Xiao Yizheng quickly clenched the purse, put it on his chest, and asked her with a smile: "Why don't you give it to me?" ”

"You have, don't miss me."

He frowned and thought for a moment, "All along, I have only received Duanyang purses made by the queen. ”

As soon as Qingxi's heart moved, he also understood.

"Does it hurt?" He asked.

Qingxi frowned, not knowing why.

"Does it hurt to have a pricked hand?" He asked again.

Qingxi pursed his mouth and said angrily: "It hurts." ”

He took her hands, put them in his palms, and said softly: "These hands can write the amazing Liu Fengxing book of another Chinese martial arts, can control the Taixuanqin that can sound a thousand times, and can also make a wormwood purse that makes me happy." So, it's precious, you have to protect it well, don't hurt it again. ”

Qingxi was moved, feeling that the redness on his face had not subsided this night, and bowed his head slightly. After a while, she said seriously: "Now, I will give you this purse, and I also wish you all the best in the northwest and a triumphant victory as soon as possible." ”

"Definitely!" Xiao Yizheng's eyes flashed, firm and powerful. "I'd like to come back sooner rather than later to hear your answer."

Early in the morning, Zhao Xin reported to Xiao Yizheng on the investigation of the overturning of the carriage.

But the carriage was passive. The coachman said that he had done an inspection before leaving the palace and was sure that the carriage was fine. From the palace to the Fahua Temple, he only left the car to go to the Fahua Temple when His Royal Highness and the princess entered the Fahua Temple to make incense, and he only had the opportunity at that time. ”

Xiao Yizheng sat in the courtyard of Zhengzheng Garden, looked up at the clear sky, and asked in a deep voice: "Other than that, there are no other clues?" ”

Zhao Xin shook his head.

"The news of my injury hasn't gotten out, has it?"

"Nope. I wonder if the people who do it will spread the news? ”

"Of course not. Hopefully preventing me from going to the Northwest, if news comes out, it's easy for us to find out. ”

Zhao Xin bowed his head, twisted his eyebrows and asked, "Does Your Highness have any guesses in your heart?" Do you want to tell the Holy One? ”

Xiao Yizheng took a deep breath and shook his head slightly, "Father is not in good health, so I can't tell him." He retracted his gaze and said solemnly: "Zhao Xin, you don't have to go to the northwest with me tomorrow, stay in the palace and protect the princess." ”

Zhao Xin naturally wanted to follow him, and hurriedly fought for it: "Your Highness......"

Xiao Yizheng raised his hand and stopped his words: "This time is different from going to the southwest, I will take an escort army to Beisu to meet General Zeng Ji's northwest army." It will be more useful for you to stay in the palace, and it will help me if the princess does not hurt in the slightest. ”

"But your injuries?"

Xiao Yizheng smiled and didn't care much. "Such a little injury, it's okay, and outsiders can't see it at all. Old Man Bai is still in the northwest, and this time I will be able to meet him. ”

Sure enough, His Royal Highness King Heng, who was sitting on top of chasing dust the next day, was still majestic and high-spirited.

And the people of Shangdu City are even more chasing the wind and fighting for Princess Heng, who is riding a white horse, practicing kung fu in women's alizarite red, and sending him out of the city. Qingxi is heroic and sassy, not losing the temperament of a man, so that everyone sighs and does not let women shave their eyebrows and add a sentence: This battle will be won.

Everyone saw that His Royal Highness King Heng led a team of soldiers and horses out of the city gate far away, and the princess was still standing on a horse, looking at the dusty official road, and did not return for a long time. And not long after, His Royal Highness King Heng really returned with another man and a horse, but stopped away from his ten battles, only to see him take out an object similar to a purse from his arms, raise it in the air, smile happily, and turn the horse's head and gallop away.

The princess is gazing into the distance from beginning to end.

A few days after Xiao Yizheng left, the emperor's condition improved, and he began to attend the court meeting in person to deal with political affairs comprehensively.

After that, the situation in the northwest continued to be transmitted: King Heng arrived at Beisuzhou two days earlier than agreed, and the next day General Zeng Ji sent troops from the northwest to attack Gaobo and Kuli, which were occupied by Danda, respectively. And Xiao Yizheng took the lead, followed the troops into Mobei, and participated in the battle against Gaobo.

The military newspaper said that when the commander-in-chief of Danda, who stayed in Gaofan, heard that the Dacheng army was approaching the city, he was in a hurry and died of anger on the spot. Therefore, the success of this battle can be said to be a victory without much effort. On the other hand, the Northwest Army was commanded by Zeng Qidao, although it encountered the fierce resistance of the Danda army left behind in Kuli, but after all, the strength was very different, and the Danda army also lost its armor and evacuated from Kuli.

The countries of the Western Regions naturally rejoiced when they saw the Dacheng army, and the trade routes were opened up, benefiting many countries.

Although the Danda tribe lost both countries, it remobilized its forces and stationed in the country of Guiping, which was very close to the border with Daesung. The king of Guiping had a very good personal relationship with the Dandabu Khukhal Khan, and his queen was the sister of Khuel Khan.

Since Guiping is very close to the border of Dacheng, if a large number of Danda troops are stationed in its country, it will naturally put pressure on the security of Dacheng's borders.

However, the northwest has entered the winter and snow season, which is not conducive to marching and fighting, and Dacheng's troops have to withdraw to the border and station.

Xiao Yizheng temporarily stayed in Beisuzhou to think about the long term.

He was in the Northwest Army for two months, and he also got along with the officers and men of the Northwest Army, and when he was free, he would discuss military law or play games with General Zeng Ji. Every time the two played against each other, he would lose half of the game. General Zeng Ji, who is full of white hair and has a resolute face, will smile as cheerfully as a child.

Zeng Ji was born in a family of military generals, bold and ambitious, and he is still red and energetic when he is over sixty years old.

"Your Highness always loses to the old minister in a different way every time, and it takes a lot of thought." The old general said with a smile.

Xiao Yizheng stretched out his hand to bake the fire and replied with a smile: "The old general has taught me so many art of war and tactics, I should pay some tuition." ”

Zeng Ji looked at the snow outside the window, and asked with concern: "Beisu is in winter, and it is bitterly cold, so I'm afraid Your Highness is not used to it." ”

Xiao Yizheng pulled the stool, took a sip of hot milk tea, and then replied: "The old general, don't underestimate me, I still like this northwest scenery very much." ”

Zeng Ji laughed, patted his thigh and said: "How dare the old minister underestimate His Royal Highness, you went to Gaobo here, not only subdued the sincere admiration of our soldiers, but also made friends with him King Gaofan, I think His Royal Highness can not only lead the army, but also take the work of Honglu Temple." ”

"King Gaobo admires my Central Plains culture, even if it is not me, if I go to Yuanyi, we will talk very happily."

Speaking of Zeng Qidao, Zeng Ji's face was momentarily embarrassed, but fleeting.

Xiao Yizheng continued amicably: "Speaking of which, Yuanyi and I are also old acquaintances, and we have been busy marching and fighting for the past two months, and we have not had a chance to catch up with the past. When he comes back from his patrol, I'll ask him for a drink. ”

Zeng Ji said a little respectfully: "Yuanyi is the young son of an old minister, he has been pampered since he was a child, if there is anything disrespectful, I hope that His Royal Highness Haihan." ”

"Old General, you're worried. Isn't there a saying, there are only brothers in the army. Xiao Yizheng also handed him steaming milk tea.

Zeng Ji smiled and nodded, and said nothing.

After a while, he asked: "Gui Pingguo, we have already mentioned the imperial court, I don't know what Your Majesty's plan will be?" ”

Xiao Yizheng put down the tea bowl, smiled, stared at the fire on the side and said: "The matter of returning to the Ping Kingdom is different from Gao Fan Kuli. Guiping Guo voluntarily let Danda garrison, and even if we sent troops, it would be a nameless division. I think the imperial court will send an envoy to talk about it first. It's just that now that the heavy snow has closed the mountains and roads, the will of the imperial court is afraid that it will be a long time before it can reach Beisu. ”

Zeng Ji bowed his head and agreed: "But Suerle's intentions, so obvious, are always a big trouble." He paused, then spoke again: "After all, the Dandabu is a nomadic people, and if he covets the supplies of Beisu Zhou, he needs to have a stronghold to prepare for his war. Flattening is a very good choice. ”

"Does the old general think that his Danda troops can really shake my Dacheng Northwest Army?"

Zeng Jijian raised his eyebrows: "Naturally, it can't, but the so-called side of the couch can't allow others to sleep soundly." Isn't that what Your Highness thinks? ”

Xiao Yizheng stood in front of the window with his hands covered, and his face was bright in the snow.

"Although my Beisu is in Mobei, because of the special geographical environment, and because of the industriousness of the people of Beisu, the people have always been rich and rich, it is an important material exchange place on the road of commerce and trade, and it is the only entrance for foreigners to enter my Dacheng, and it is also the most prosperous Fuzhou in the northwest. In the final analysis, stopping the war with Ge is the goal. Whether it is Dacheng, Guiping, or Danda, the people all need a stable and prosperous life, and the world is the same, there is no difference. ”

"It's rare that Your Highness can think like this." Zeng Ji took a sip of milk tea, slurped, and spoke again: "Speaking of this, it's really not an idle person. His methods are decisive and ruthless, otherwise how can he unify the six Danda departments in such a short time, he has so many sons, but the youngest daughter who loves him the most, this little daughter is also terrible, go to war on the horse, and do not lose to the man. ”

Speaking of women, Xiao Yizheng's mind thought of Qingxi, remembering her standing outside the city gate and showing off her red figure, and the corners of her mouth were unconsciously dyed with a warm smile.

He sent her a letter home, I wonder if she received it? The temperature in Shangdu City should have dropped a lot, I wonder if she is okay in the palace? After she left, did she miss her as much as she did? And does she already have an answer to that question?

Speaking of which, Qingxi still hasn't written a word or a half to him.