The emperor pondered all the way how to wording the two edicts under tomorrow, thinking all the way about what the impact of these two things would be, and when he entered the Sixian Gate, he didn't even pay attention to the words of the second prince on duty to report that the second prince was in the Taihe Palace, until he went to the palace, and Zhang Mao, who did not follow him to the Zhongyin Palace, but stayed in the Taihe Hall to prepare meals, said this matter again, and said that the second prince was gossiping with the king of Rencheng in the apse, and the emperor heard it clearly.

The emperor didn't expect such a coincidence, he was still talking about Tuoba Shen in the Zhongyin Hall just now, but he didn't expect Tuoba Shen to arrive. I remembered that I sent him to Yaoguang Temple today, and I came to send a letter from Feng Run.

"It's really hard to be Uncle Rencheng, and I have to gossip with Erlang's children who don't know the world", the emperor smiled: "Dinner is ready!" ”

"It's already good, but the bear's paw is not ready yet, and it will take a while."

"Well, go and call Zi Sui! In addition, the second prince also has to stay for dinner, you go and prepare. Also, take a box of the finest pearls that Goguryeo paid tribute to. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The emperor walked to the apse alone, and from the apse came the voices of Tuoba Shen and King Rencheng.

"Uncle, nephew heard that Worm still claims to control 200,000 strings, they were broken by this dynasty when Emperor Shizu, is there still such a strong force?"

King Ren Cheng said with a smile: "Where, this is just a false momentum of his generation, for more than ten years, Mobei has been hit by heavy snow many times, and this dynasty has repeatedly crusaded against them, only four years before the emperor's rise, he beheaded his army of 50,000 people, and now, it is a blessing to invite heaven that Worm can have 80,000 available soldiers." ”

"Eighty thousand cavalry? That's a lot. ”

"Yes! These horse-drawn bows, only known as the looters, are still quite powerful"

"How many cavalry can this dynasty collect, crawling on the grassland, they must have a lot of horses, but there are too few men."

"There are more than 100,000 horses in this dynasty, there were originally three large pastures in this dynasty, one of them is in the south of the Great Wall, north of Baishan Mountain, there are 300,000 horses here alone, the second is Mo Nan, this place starts from the source in the east, west to Yinshan, Wuyuan, there are three thousand miles from east to west, there are tens of thousands of herdsmen here, and it is also the place where the military horses of the six towns of this dynasty are supplied. The third is Hexi, which is not inferior to the scale of Monan, and has also added a lot of wealth to the imperial court. In addition, there are many small pastures scattered throughout the country, but in recent years, many of the small pastures have been given to private farming for the sake of equalizing the land. However, horses suitable for combat are rare, and if the rest are not counted, two or three hundred thousand war horses can be collected. ”

"Erlang stays at home, is he also interested in these military affairs?"

Tuoba Shen was about to speak when he heard the emperor's voice coming.

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Tuoba Shen and Lu Guang walked out of the Taihe Hall together, looking at the pearl box in Lu Guang's hand, when he just saw a box of pearls given to him by the emperor in the hall, he was still puzzled, how can this kind of thing be given to children, isn't it good not to teach? Besides, he doesn't need it!

Later, I thought that I had seen Ah He make pearls into fine powder, and he didn't know what to do with them at the time, so how could he destroy the pearls in a good way? Later, Ahbo told him that the pearl powder could be used as a cosmetic product. At that time, Tuoba was stunned for a moment, thinking that when it comes to enjoyment, it really doesn't distinguish between ancient and modern! In the past, it was just poverty that limited my imagination. Therefore, he did not shirk the emperor's reward, and was ready to take it back and give it to Cao Guiren.

When he arrived at Qingxiao Courtyard, the main hall was still lit, Tuoba Shen took the pearl box in Lu Guang's hand, sent Lu Guang to dinner, and went to the main hall alone. After entering, he saw Cao Guiren sitting in the main hall, and Ah He was also standing on the side, looking very serious, as if he was waiting for him.

"Auntie! It's bitter cold at night, why don't you go to rest? ”

"Ahho, you close the door. Guarding the outside. Cao Guiren got up and walked in front of Tuoba Shen, saw the wooden box in Tuoba Shen's hand, and wondered: "What is this?" ”

"It was given by my father, but I don't know what it is for. Thinking that my aunt just used it, I brought it back. ”

Your Majesty's ......

It seems that His Majesty also knew about this and gave these pearls. Cao Guiren sighed in his heart, took the pearl box in Tuoba Shen's hand, put it aside, pulled Tuoba Shen to sit on the low bed, watched Ah He close the door, his face was a little melancholy, and said, "There is something, Auntie is about to talk to Erlang." ”

"What's the matter? Auntie, please tell me directly, but if there is anything wrong with the son, please tell the aunt. ”

Cao Guiren hesitated for a moment and said, "Today, Zuo Zhaoyi is here. ”

Zuo Zhaoyi, what is she here for? She's never been in contact with others, and she doesn't necessarily come once a year before. Remembering what Lu Guang said when he went to Zigong Temple two days ago and came out, his heart sank slightly, and he hurriedly looked at Cao Guiren and asked, "What is Zuo Zhaoyi doing here?" ”

Cao Guiren bit his lip, leaned sideways, avoided his cautious gaze, tears flashed in his eyes, looked at the lamp and candle on the side, and said, "Zuo Zhaoyi said that she wants Erlang to go to her alto hall." ”

What did she mean by that? Are you leaving your aunt? ”

Cao Guiren nodded and did not speak.

"Auntie, how did she reply to her? She has a coercive aunt, doesn't she? Tuoba Shen asked as he pulled Cao Guiren's sleeve

Cao Guiren turned his head, glanced at Tuoba Shen, and said, "Zuo Zhaoyi is still kind, but he didn't coerce his aunt or anything. ”

"Did Auntie promise her?"

"Hmmm! The Feng family is powerful, but it is not comparable to the aunt's family. Erlang went to her, and he can have a good future in the future, His Majesty respects the Feng family, you recognize her as a mother, and even if you are crowned a king in the future, you will be able to eat more. ”

Tuoba Shen looked at Cao Guiren, then stood up, took the pearl box given by the emperor and said, "Is this your majesty's comfort?" Can't he come here to see his aunt himself? I'm going to bring it back. As he spoke, he opened the box and turned the pearl box upside down, and the pearls fell to the ground and rolled everywhere.

Cao Guiren was shocked by Tuoba Shen's actions and tone, in her memory, she had never seen Tuoba Shen do such a gaffe, saying such things that were almost a driving offense. immediately came to his senses and whispered: "What is Erlang doing, if someone sees it, my mother and son will really never see each other." As he spoke, he leaned down to pick up the pearls on the ground.

Tuoba Shen stepped forward and grabbed Cao Guiren's hands, and said angrily: "Mother still says 'mother and son', if the son goes to the alto hall, where does the mother get the mother-son relationship." ”

"The mother has been raising children for several years, how can Zuo Zhaoyi erase the meaning of the love in a few words? While His Majesty has not yet made an explicit order, my mother and son will go together to ask for a meeting, Your Majesty is very polite, and my mother and son crying and begging will definitely make Your Majesty change his mind. ”

"Since Your Majesty has already made a decision, and now you have given pearls, how can you repent, if Erlang goes, he will not be able to redeem His Majesty's mind, and he will anger Your Majesty in vain."

"If the son doesn't go, won't he wronged his mother? Is there still a time for my mother and son to see each other? Can this Qingxiao courtyard come again? Tuoba Shen looked into Cao Guiren's eyes and said.

Cao Guiren smiled reluctantly: "Yes, Zhaoyi still understands that it is not easy for my mother and son to have a family relationship for several years, and I promise you to live here for ten days every month." I also got her words, so I made up my mind to answer her. ”

"Zhaoyi's position is high, and her mother's family background is good, I don't know if I will be a queen in the future, if you go, maybe you can become Your Majesty's concubine, how can it be good to be a concubine here with your aunt."

"Auntie......"

"Erlang, listen, Auntie has been thinking about this for a long time, although it is not good to be the master if she doesn't tell you, but this time the opportunity is rare, and Auntie has to make her own decisions, and I hope you remember Auntie's kindness, don't blame me."

"Mother...... I ......"

"Alright, let's go to sleep. Tomorrow I can't say that Your Majesty will announce this matter. ”