The capital is very lively with the evening.

Although most of the people also knew that the imperial court was going to fight with the Annan people, no one cared much about it: the little Annan people were just a little Annan people, and could they turn the sky upside down? Everyone is still doing what they should do. On the contrary, because of this incident, the business of many shops has improved a lot, making the capital more lively with the evening.

In a tavern in the north of the capital, two heroic young men sat in a small cubicle, ordered a few cold dishes, and ate cold dishes while waiting for someone.

One of the young men is handsome, if he changes into a decent dress and shows a warm smile, it is estimated that many women will be willing to stick it upside down when he goes to the Qinglou Chu Pavilion, just to seek a night of joy; But at this time, not only were his clothes indecent, but the expression on his face was not very good-looking, he grabbed a handful of edamame and ate them one by one, and said, "Why hasn't Yun Qing arrived yet?" ”

"Yun Qing is by Your Majesty's side, it's not like when we have a lower duty, we have to come with Your Majesty's time. If His Majesty had nothing to do, they might have been able to leave their duties sooner; But His Majesty has been so busy these days, how could he come over so early? Just wait. Another person, although heroic, but slightly mediocre in appearance, said.

"Hey. I can only wait. The man who had spoken earlier sighed, and then ordered the man to serve a plate of edamame and eat it.

However, after only a short while, they only heard a sound of light footsteps, and then the door of their compartment was opened, and a heroic young man in a seven-grade green official uniform walked in, and he immediately sat down, took off his hat and put it on the table, took a sip of tea and said: "Fortunately, Your Majesty didn't have much to do today, and most of the notes were answered in the afternoon, although there were still some left, but there was no intention of continuing to answer in the evening, and I went back to the harem." If not, I'm afraid I won't be able to come out until the end of the day. He said as he reached for the edamame.

"Hey, who told you to drink water when you came in? It's okay to drink water, and you dare to take edamame without permission, believe it or not, I let the store blow you out! The handsome young man shouted.

"Don't believe it! I'm a messenger by His Majesty's side, and the store doesn't dare. The man who just walked in also said seriously.

The handsome young man was about to say more, and the other said, "Okay, you two don't make trouble." It's not early now, and if you make any more trouble, you won't have much time to eat. ”

Then he said in a loud voice: "Man, the dish that the two of us ordered just now is ready to serve." ”

"Okay!" The guy on the second floor said yes and went downstairs to talk to the back kitchen.

This slightly mediocre-looking young man is Yu Zhouwen, the vice principal of the Wutang, and the other handsome is Zheng Xuan, the secretary general. The person who came in later was He Wenchang, a classmate and friend of the two of them when they were studying in the martial arts hall, the word Yunqing, who was selected to Yunxi's side as a general after graduating at the end of the second year of Jianye.

Yu Zhouwen smiled: "Yunqing, I've been very busy these days. ”

"Of course. His Majesty has been discussing the matter of conquest of Annan for a while, and the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies and many military generals have proposed that His Majesty have formulated a war strategy in advance, so countless twists and turns have poured into His Majesty's imperial table like snowflakes, and His Majesty can't see it at all, so he will look at the rest after a few of us have seen and eliminated the bad ones. ”

"And I have to do daily things, and I have to draft daily papers. I'm so busy, I'm about to throw up when I read the books these days. He Wenchang said.

"But no matter how busy I am, I have to come over today. Today is the day when the three of us didn't know each other three years ago, and we must not delay. ”

"You haven't looked down on a few of us, even if you still have a conscience." Zheng Xuan said.

"It's not just about having a conscience. Don't think that I came to His Majesty's side to give up people, and the future is above the two of you. In my opinion, you two have a great future! ”

"Although I am a generalist, I am the most inconspicuous among the people, and in the future, I will go out as a commander and a fellow knowledge, and then I will be promoted to a commander and envoy It will be almost the end."

"Zhou Wen, Zheng Xuan, the two of you are different. Just one year after graduating from the Lecture Martial Arts Hall, he was appointed as the vice president and secretary of the department, which shows that His Majesty has faith in the two of you. In the future, at least the future of the commanders and envoys. He Wenchang said.

"Yun Qing, we all know your ability, if it is about fighting, you will definitely be stronger than the two of us, and your future future will definitely not be low, you will definitely be above us." Yu Zhouwen said.

"Yes. You will have at least one future as a commander. When you become a commander, you will directly command the troops and there will be battles, and with your ability, you can't be promoted if you have a battle? Unlike us, I think Your Majesty may keep us doing this kind of work that is more like a civilian official, although it is a military general. ”

"By the way, this time I also jointly submitted a petition with the students, and I don't know if Your Majesty will approve it." Zheng Xuan said.

"Zheng Xuan, Your Majesty has already approved your letter of request, but it has not been issued." He Wenchang suddenly said with a strange expression.

From He Wenchang's expression, Zheng Xuan already sensed that something was wrong, and said, "Your Majesty has rejected it." ”

"But it's not just a rejection, Your Majesty wrote on the recital: Zheng Xuan, as the secretary of the martial arts hall, but you don't do your job, I will punish you for not being able to leave the martial arts hall for a month. Remember, don't spend all day thinking about what you don't have, honest secretary! These are the exact words of His Majesty in the recital. He Wenchang said with a smile.

"Haha!" Yu Zhouwen also laughed out loud and said: "Zheng Xuan, I told you at the beginning, don't join in the fun with the students, you don't listen, and now you will be punished by Your Majesty." ”

"Zheng Xuan, it's better for you to play alone. His Majesty was not very satisfied with these petitioning students, and it was not good to give them a reply. He Wenchang said.

"I know, I won't mess with them again." Zheng Xuan said a little depressed.

At this time, the food had already risen, and the three people who were already so hungry that their chests and backs stopped chatting and began to eat wildly.

It wasn't until the three of them were almost eight minutes full that they started talking again. "Yun Qing, do you think Your Majesty will drive the expedition this time?" Zheng Xuan asked.

"The Imperial Driver? Do you think Your Majesty will take the throne in person? He Wenchang asked rhetorically.

"In the first year of Jianye, the rebellion of Pingding Lu Xie was your majesty's personal expedition, and in the second year of Jianye, your majesty also inspected the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, and our majesty often went out, so I guess it is possible to drive your own expedition." Zheng Xuan said.

"I can't say that. Even if Your Majesty had this intention, he would not have consulted with me. However, His Majesty often said that let professional people do professional things, and here 'professional' means ......"

He Wenchang explained the meaning of the word 'professional' in Yun Xi's mouth, and then said: "And Your Majesty has never thought that he is a genius in the use of troops such as King Kaiping, King Zhongshan, and King Jining, so it is unlikely that he will be able to conquer in person. ”

"But I would like Your Majesty to take the lead in person. If His Majesty is personally conscripted, maybe,"

"Maybe you'll discover your amazing talent, and let you make a contribution, and you will be a great minister in the future." Zheng Xuan hurriedly said.

He Wenchang was shocked by him, but he didn't have any embarrassment, and said, "Zheng Xuan, are you the roundworm in my stomach?" You can guess what I'm thinking. ”

"Go! Whoever is the roundworm in your stomach, you are the roundworm in my belly is pretty much the same. Zheng Xuan said.

He Wenchang laughed with him for a while, but he was a little lost, and said, "It's a pity that this is impossible." ”

"Yun Qing, you don't have to worry. It's just that you can't fight this time, and next time, your talent can be seen by everyone, and it won't be buried. Yu Zhouwen said in a voice that made people feel at ease when they heard it.

"I hope so." He Wenchang said.

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At the same time, in the vanguard of the government army, there were also people talking about things related to the conquest of Annam. However, unlike the direction that others were talking about, both of them were sad.

"Didn't I tell my sister that we were willing to continue to eat mixed rice, how could we still be sent to the troops in charge of grain and grass?" Ye Yiwei, the eldest brother holding the qin, said.

"It's really none of your sister's business. I inquired, the queen's brother will be sent to fight, Concubine Chen's nephew will be sent to fight, and Concubine Yun's brother has long been in the Beibu Gulf area, and he can't get out. ”

"This should be because His Majesty doesn't want his relatives to have idle meals, so they are all sent out to fight. We were able to fall into the army in charge of food and grass, maybe it was because of your sister's intercession. Huqin's father Ye Zigao said.

"But I don't want to go." Ye Yiwei said.

"You're being thought of like that. In fact, what your sister said is right, the eldest prince who will rely on her in the future may not be able to rely on it. In case he is not close to us, how can there be such a rich and idler's life", so we should also accumulate some credit. ”

"Besides, there is no danger in being in charge of grain and grass, it is very safe, and there can be some credit, which is already very good." Ye Zigao said.

"But it's better than being in the capital." Ye Yiwei is still very resistant.

"Your Majesty's will has been proclaimed, and if you don't want to go, you have to go! We still have your brother in our family, and you are also married and have a future, so you can't refuse. Ye Zigao could only say.

Ye Yiwei stopped talking. In fact, he also understood Ye Zigao's words, the emperor had already issued a holy decree, how could he withdraw it because of their opinions? It's useless to hold the piano! I'm afraid it will have to be persuaded by the queen to be useful. He just wanted to complain. But the people outside didn't want to listen to him complain, so they had to go home and complain to their father. But now my father doesn't want to hear it, and he can't say it.

He didn't speak, neither did his father, and father and son sat together without saying a word.

After a long time, Ye Zigao said, "Remember to bring a weapon when the time comes." Although the health office will definitely send it, there are a few good goods in our house, don't forget. ”