Wu Zetian came in the name of visiting Princess Taiping, who was about to give birth, and she only said a few words to Xue Shao and others before leaving. Before leaving, she agreed with Xue Shao that after the dispersal of the dynasty tomorrow morning, she would discuss the Fengzhou military with the generals of the right guard in the Zhongshu Provincial Political Affairs Hall.

The generals understood that it was not so much a discussion, but because the imperial court had already made a decision, it should actually be said that it was a pre-war mobilization meeting. The real Imperial Military Council is not attended by so many generals.

Before leaving, Wu Zetian left the Kudi clan behind and entrusted her to stay in the mansion instead of him to take care of Princess Taiping, who was about to give birth.

Wu Zetian left. Xue Chuyu and the others didn't have any intention of leaving, they had too many questions to find answers to here in Xue Shao.

Xue Shao felt a little funny when he looked at them, and happily invited them to the dining hall and gave them a warm reception. General Anda, who disappeared for a period of time because he assisted Wu Ming in training swords and female soldiers, went into battle again and killed Xue Chuyu's group of men. And the weapon she used was the one that terrified all the generals of the right guard on the battlefield - a big wine jar.

I heard that there was going to be a war, and the happiest woman in the world was the moon slave. Because as long as she goes out, it means that the other half of Childe's bed basically belongs to her alone. So before the dishes were served, the moon slave had already drunk a whole jar of Jiannan Burning Spring, which was heroic and silky, showing the unique charm of General An.

When the wine was half-drunk, Xue Chuyu couldn't help it anymore and asked, "General, I know that there are some things that are in the past, so there is no need to mention them again." But if I don't ask, it's like scratching my heart! ”

Xue Shao smiled, "You mean, my strategic and tactical arrangements in the big military exercise, right?" ”

"Yes!" In addition to Xue Chuyu, there were also Li Duozuo and Dugu Yizhi, and even Guo Yuanzhen, who was in the same camp as Xue Shao, also asked in unison.

"Looks like you're all curious." Xue Shao laughed even more happily, and put the wine glass on the table: "Okay, then I'll sue you!" ”

All eyes are on what follows.

Xue Shao's spirit was vivid, and he said: "Actually, since Xue Chuyu led the troops and the battle between the two sides had not officially begun, I had already left the Shuai camp and secretly hid back home. Her Royal Highness is about to give birth, and I am at home every day with her. Then, like the civil and military officials and ordinary people who closely follow the military exercises, I will send someone to inquire about your military progress in detail every day, and then talk with Princess Taiping at the dinner table. ”

"Just talking?" Xue Chuyu exclaimed, "Didn't the general sit at home and quietly command?" ”

"Nope!" Xue Shao spread his hands and said, "Except for Guo An, who is always by my side, no one knows that I have returned to Princess Taiping's Mansion. Nor have I issued a single military order. Before the war, I handed over all the command to my staff Su Wei, Liu Youqiu, and Zhong Shaojing. In other words, from the very beginning, it was the three of them who were fighting against Xue Chuyu! ”

Everyone was stunned!

"Even I don't know!" Guo Yuanzhen said, "I thought that Su Wei and the others were issued only after receiving orders from the general!" ”

"General, why did you give up commanding the soldiers and horses, and why did you want to be passive in the battle?" Xue Chuyu asked.

Xue Shao smiled and said, "Before answering this question, I would like to ask the brothers a question - what is the purpose of the military exercise?" ”

"Drill soldiers and horses, condense morale; Be vigilant and prepare for battle! Xue Chuyu and the others replied.

"Well, our purpose has been achieved." Xue Shao said, "As for what the soldiers and those watching the excitement outside are looking forward to, if they want to see a victory or defeat between me and Xue Chuyu, this matter itself is meaningless and harmful. ”

"How?" The crowd asked.

Xue Shao said with a smile: "First of all, this is not a real war after all, and many things used on the battlefield cannot be used in military exercises. For example, Xue Chuyu did not really kill our soldiers, which did not really hit our military strength and morale, nor did it allow our soldiers to really rise up with courage. For another example, when Xue Chuyu's three armies attacked Lian Jie and penetrated deep into the hinterland of the mountains, I could have used the mountain forest fire attack or the Luoshui irrigation valley to resist the enemy, but I couldn't use it. Because that's our own brother. ”

"That's right. When I led my army into the hinterland of the mountains, I repeatedly surveyed the terrain, and I realized at that time that if the general set up ambushes in some places, even if he did not completely annihilate our army, he would at least make it difficult for me to advance an inch. But the general didn't do that. Because those defensive methods will greatly kill and injure our army. Xue Chuyu nodded, "What the general said is extremely true, this is not a real war after all. So, there's no need to really decide a winner. Got it next! ”

"Secondly, outsiders don't all have good intentions when they see the excitement." Xue Shao said with a smile, "They just want to know who will win and who will lose if Brother Chu Yu and I really fight." How can we really pinch each other as brothers, let them watch this cheap and lively and even sow discord from it? Therefore, this victory and defeat are still not wonderful! ”

Guo Yuanzhen smiled, "General, are you afraid of losing to the second pole and won't be able to get off the stage?" ”

Xue Chuyu's face was blank, "Nonsense!" ——The general strategized to win a thousand miles, and the victory or defeat was between his applause, and winning over me was like picking up something! ”

"Yo, the second pole is still angry!" Guo Yuanzhen and others laughed.

Xue Shao also smiled and said, "Brothers, listen to me and say a word of sincerity, I am really inferior to Chu Yu when I charge into battle, and I am not as good as many brothers here." However, this is what I, Xue Shao, are proud of. So, there's nothing that can't be said and nothing that can't be admitted! ”

Everyone was slightly stunned, how could there be such a superior who showed weakness in front of his subordinates?

Xue Shao smiled calmly: "Brothers, think about it, if I am surrounded by a group of wine bags and rice bags that are not as good as mine, and I have to do everything myself, then can I still be a general?" It is precisely because I have a group of brothers and sisters like you who are more capable than me, who are kind to me and work together with me, that I can lead this army of 200,000 well. So, I'm proud of my brother, I'm happy for my brother, I'm strong, I'm proud! ——I am convinced that I will be able to create a great cause with my good brothers!! ”

"Good!!"

Xue Chuyu and the others suddenly became enthusiastic, and they all stood up together, threw a small cup, picked up the big wine urn, and shouted: "To the general!" ”

"Respectfully, brothers!"

"Respect—great achievements!"

"Dry !!"

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On the other side, Princess Taiping was accompanied by Kudi and Linlang, eating dinner slowly. Hearing the men in the dining hall talking wildly after drinking, Princess Taiping shook her head and smiled, "I'm afraid I'm going to drink again today until I'm unconscious!" ”

"I think it's rare for a colt to be so unrestrained once, and the princess might as well indulge him." Kudi laughed.

Princess Taiping smiled and nodded, "I've never really controlled him. ”

"That proves that Xue Juma is really a good man who is considerate of his wife." Kudi sighed lightly and said, "That little old man in my family was like this back then. Usually always unsmiling with a shelf, once he gets with his robe, he seems to be a different person, like a hairy young man in his early twenties. Hoarse and yelling, drinking forums, and sometimes scolding mothers loudly. I couldn't get used to blaming him many times, he said - why do you need to be gentle to kill a man, this is the true character of a strong man! ”

"The true character of a strong man." Princess Taiping sighed lightly, nodded and smiled again, "Men are happy, we strong women can only end up cool and lonely." ”

"Your Highness, since we have fallen in love with and chosen such hot-blooded and heroic men, we must accept their wildness and unruliness. It is impossible for them to leave early and return late to take care of the family business like ordinary men. Their lives and their souls were all delivered to that battlefield where the yellow sand was rolling! Kudi's eyebrows furrowed slightly and sighed sincerely, and said with emotion and aftertaste, "Once, I did complain about my late husband more than once, saying that he only knew how to fight and ignore his wife and children, and only knew the military and did not manage the family business. But now I finally understand that he will always be a great husband and a true man in my heart! That's how I love him and miss him. If God let me meet him again in the next life, I will still be his wife! Ten lifetimes, hundreds of lifetimes, and still so! - The only thing I want is to meet him sooner. From silk green to whitehead, life is enough! ”

Cudi said, his eyes reddened. Princess Taiping listened very seriously, her expression was calm and she nodded slightly, but she was deeply touched in her heart.

The sincere words of the Kudi clan as a "person who came over" deeply moved Princess Taiping.

"Don't say it, don't say it...... Cudi smiled and wiped his eyelids, "Your Highness, you have to eat more." Now you're going to have to take care of two people! ”

"And what if it's three?" Princess Taiping touched her bulging belly and said with a smile.

"Wouldn't that be better? That's even more to eat! Kudi hurriedly served vegetables to Princess Taiping, and said with a smile, "The happiest moment in a woman's life is to give birth to a child to the man she loves!" ”

"yes!" Princess Taiping said with deep feelings, "When a man loves a woman, there will be many kinds of expressions. Or he will talk sweetly or take care of her, or he will try his best to give her what he can and do what he can for her. And if a woman really loves a man deeply, she will definitely want to give him a child! ”

"Hee-hee!" Kudi laughed repeatedly, "This is going to be a mother, it is different from the little girl's family." Your Royal Highness, you are getting wiser and wiser! ”

Princess Taiping also smiled, waved her hand to signal the idle people on the left and right to retreat, and then asked in a low voice, "Madam, I want to ask a question." ”

"Princess, please speak." Kudi's face straightened, knowing that Princess Taiping must be asking about business.

"I heard that His Majesty the Emperor has been sick recently, but he invited the Queen Mother out of the harem and went back to the court to listen to the government." Princess Taiping said, "His Majesty the Emperor is not yet thirty years old, just in his youth, but he ignores the government on the grounds of a minor illness and is willing to abandon the great treasure temporarily. What's the hidden in this? ”

Kudi took a deep breath and hesitated for a moment, "Your Highness, I really don't know if I should say it or not. ”

Princess Taiping was extremely smart and woke up on the spot, "Could it be that the matter is still related to the horse?" ”

Kudi nodded slowly, "Extremely relevant!" ”