After solving the problem of the formation of the legions of the vassal states in the Western Regions, the affairs of the Western Regions are almost over, and other things are naturally done by officials at all levels, and there is no need for Zhu Cijiong to worry about it, what he needs to worry about most is the next big war with Tsarist Russia.

This is the first time that the Ming Dynasty really confronted the great powers, whether it was the battle with the Netherlands in the east, or the battle with the coalition forces of the great powers in Batavia, the Ming Dynasty had a geographical advantage, the Far East and the European continent were separated by thousands of miles, and the great powers could not and could not go all out to deal with the Ming Dynasty.

This time it was different, the Siberian Plain was already close to the European continent, and it could be said that it was completely the home of Tsarist Russia, if there was no convenience of railway transportation, Zhu Cijiong would not have been able to go so far to fight with the great powers.

Although the Ming army was like a bamboo last year, fighting from Manjingwei to the Yeni River valley in one go, it seems that Tsarist Russia is not very much, Zhu Cijiong knows that this is entirely because people did not expect the Ming Dynasty to react so quickly and so desperately.

In other words, people are not ready at all, so they will rout all the way.

Now it's different, after a year of preparation, Tsarist Russia has gathered nearly half a million troops, and the Siberian Plain has been operated by them for many years, not to mention that it is really solid, it is certainly not a simple matter to fight down.

If you still use last year's special circumstances to judge the combat strength of Tsarist Russia, it will definitely carry a big fight, Zhu Cijiong knows the strength of the fighting nation, he knows that this opponent must not be underestimated!

Planning a big war with Tsarist Russia does not have to be carried out in Jiayuguan, and he has been away from the capital for a while, so Zhu Cijiong decided to return to the capital first.

When Huang Degong completed the formation of the Western Regions Army with the assistance of Sun Chuanting and Hou Shilu, Zhu Cijiong immediately transferred the Fourth Army of the Frontier Army to hand over the defense of Jiayuguan and Hamiwei, and he rushed back to the capital directly with the First Army of the Praetorian Guard.

This time, Zhu Cijiong left the capital for the shortest time in the previous wars, less than two months in total, but this time, he had a feeling of returning to his heart.

Not because of anything else, but because he misses his children.

Since Empress Qin Mingyue gave birth to the crown prince Zhu Hetou, Zhu Cijiong has put aside his worries about the battle for the throne, and no longer deliberately avoids the matter of staying behind.

Now, there are no less than ten princes and princesses who were born alone, and there are many concubines whose bellies are slowly bulging, and the orthodox descendants of the royal family have once again exploded.

Father's love, like mother's love, is nature, and fathers who are away from home are naturally most concerned about their children, Zhu Cijiong is no exception, so many children make him worry, how can he not return to his heart like an arrow.

He originally thought that after having an heir, he would have more time to conquer the Quartet, expand the territory for the Ming Empire, and create a foundation for all generations, but he never thought that the concern for his children in his heart even made him a little reluctant to leave the capital and leave the palace.

Is this a gain or a loss?

Zhu Cijiong didn't have the heart to think about this now, he just wanted to see his lovely children soon.

After returning to the palace, he didn't even have time to change his armor, so he went straight to Kunning Palace.

To say that among so many children, Zhu Cijiong is naturally the eldest prince Zhu Hetou, because he was born the earliest and has been with him the longest, plus the relationship between Queen Qin Mingyue, who does not favor him, who does he spoil.

When Zhu Cijiong returned to the palace, it was early afternoon, and at this time, children were generally full and taking a nap.

He can't care so much about it, and his sleeping son is equally lovely in his heart.

With an anxious mood, he went straight to the main dormitory of Kunning Palace.

At this time, the queen mother of the two palaces had already moved back to the harem, because there were more grandchildren in the harem and they "needed" them to take care of them, and naturally accompanying Zhu Hetou was his mother Qin Mingyue.

At this time, the main bedroom of Kunning Palace was unusually quiet, and all the palace maids and eunuchs did not dare to gasp, only Queen Qin Mingyue hummed an unknown song softly, lovingly caressing Zhu Hetou who was sleeping.

A sound of "The emperor has arrived" came, and Qin Mingyue, who was caressing her son, couldn't help but show joy on her face, and Zhu Hetou, who was sleeping fragrantly, was also shocked to open her eyes.

Qin Mingyue looked at the door, then at her son, who was looking around blankly, and finally leaned down, gently hugged her son into her arms, and coaxed her.

Zhu Cijiong walked in, and when he saw that his son was staying in Qin Mingyue's arms, he was stunned with his eyes puffed up, and couldn't help but walk up excitedly, and coaxed: "Son, hurry, call my father." “

Xiao Zhu and Tou were very well-behaved under Qin Mingyue's careful teaching, Zhu Cijiong asked him to call, and he immediately called out in a daze: "Father." “

Zhu Cijiong was excited, and went up directly to kiss him.

Qin Mingyue reprimanded: "Your Majesty, you have woken him up, and you have come to tease him and let him sleep more, otherwise, I am afraid that he will lose his energy all afternoon." “

Zhu Cijiong has been obedient to Qin Mingyue's words since he was a child, and this time is no exception, when he heard this, he couldn't help rubbing his hands and smirking, but he didn't dare to step forward to tease his son anymore.

Zhu Hetou didn't seem to understand what his mother meant, no matter how Qin Mingyue coaxed, he just didn't sleep, but opened his eyes and looked around.

Seeing this, Qin Mingyue had no choice but to gently put him on the ground, and then said softly: "Bring the jerky." “

Outside the door, a palace maid quickly walked in with a wooden plate, saluted Zhu Cijiong and Qin Mingyue respectively, and then bent down, handed the wooden plate to Zhu Hetou, and said cordially: "Your Royal Highness, the slave maid has brought you dried meat." “

Zhu Cijiong looked at all this dumbfounded, what kind of song is this? Jerky doesn't seem to be for children!

In his surprised gaze, Zhu Hetou skillfully picked up the jerky, then lifted it up, and called out in a milky voice: "Foodie, foodie." “

Outside the door, a eunuch cooperated to put a puppy on the ground, and the puppy immediately ran towards Zhu Hetou, barking "Wangwang" as he ran, as if responding to Zhu Hetou's call, the thief who wagged his tail.

Zhu Cijiong wiped his eyes in disbelief, and looked at the puppy carefully, it was really four eyes, it was really a husky!

This husky is only the length of two adult palms, but it is a thief who runs fast, it came to Zhu Hetou in a blink of an eye, and the person stood up, took the jerky in Zhu Hetou's hand in one bite, and then lay on the ground and gnawed hard, like a starving ghost reincarnated.

And Zhu Hetou squatted down skillfully and gently stroked the husky who was eating, that scene was as warm as it was.

Queen Qin Mingyue saw Zhu Cijiong's stunned appearance, and couldn't help explaining: "Your Majesty, this is a playmate that Wei Ming found for his son, I heard that it is produced in cold Siberia, and it is the favorite pet of herdsmen and hunters over there, it can not only pull a sled, but also help hunting, but it is smart, and the people over there call it a snowy dog!" “

When Zhu Cijiong heard this, he only felt a burst of dizziness, Husky Cong is smart, but it is difficult to keep them as Snow Dogs, because they are too mischievous, if they are used to pull sleds and help hunting, it may be good, but when pets are raised, it is a headache, because once they get bored, they will become dismantling dogs!