The mother and son sat quietly opposite each other for a long time.

Emperor Xuanping opened his mouth to break the silence: "Queen Mother, there is news from Lingnan. It is said that there was a local leader who had a conflict with Pei Zhang, and Pei Zhang single-handedly broke into the local wooden village and beat the local leader. ”

Empress Dowager Pei was a little surprised, and asked with a smile, "What's going on?" ”

Pei Zhang is young and old, and he has never been a hot-blooded and impulsive person. Exiled to Lingnan for more than nine years, he has always kept to himself and never done anything out of the ordinary.

The only thing that is out of the ordinary is probably to marry the female native Bai Feng as his wife. I heard that Bai Feng is a rare beauty among the natives, good at using scimitars, and riding and shooting is not weaker than Pei Zhang. After the two got married, Mr. had a daughter, and three years ago gave birth to a son, a few months younger than Saburo.

Yong'an Hou died for many years, and Mrs. Yong'an Hou also died in exile.

Empress Dowager Pei has already put down all the old grudges. She didn't mean to calm down for the Pei family, but she often took care of Pei Zhang, Pei Jue's two nephews. Every year, there are rewards sent to Lingnan.

The reward is not thick, but such a move is enough to show that Empress Dowager Pei is protective of them. Over the years, the Pei family's life has been much better.

Pei Zhang is the patriarch of the Pei clan and has always acted calmly. For no reason, how can there be a conflict with the indigenous tribes?

Emperor Xuanping laughed in a low voice: "It's also interesting to say. ”

"I heard that the indigenous tribe has the custom of walking to get married. Bai Feng is the first beauty in the native tribe, and there are many native people who love her. One of them has always been obsessed with her. ”

Bai Feng married Pei Zhang for a few years and gave birth to a daughter and a son. The husband and wife probably had a quarrel, and Bai Feng went back to his village in a rage. ”

"I didn't think about it, the leader of the native people thought that Bai Feng didn't want Pei Zhang's husband. In the evening, I went to sing love songs outside Baifeng's wooden village, and wanted to spend the night in Baifeng's wooden village. ”

"As a result, as soon as the person broke into the wooden village, he was kicked out by Bai Feng."

After Pei Zhang learned about this, he went up the mountain the next day, broke into the village of the local leader, and beat up the local man who coveted Bai Feng. I heard that the head of the natives had his legs broken. ”

Empress Dowager Pei laughed dumbly when she heard this: "Pei Zhang's courage is not small, he went alone, and he was not afraid of a crowd of natives besieging him. ”

Emperor Xuanping smiled: "This is not in line with the rules of the natives. They want to compete for a woman's favor, and it is common for them to do something. Whoever loses has to admit it. There is no reason to attack them en masse. ”

Of course, no matter what, Pei Zhang is really bold.

Empress Dowager Pei smiled: "Pei Zhang is also twenty-eight years old, and he is almost the age of standing. Unexpectedly, there is still the leisure to compete for the wind and be jealous. ”

Emperor Xuanping disagreed: "This kind of thing is intolerable even a man." A beating is light. If I said it, I would directly lead Pei Jiaerlang to marry that tribe. It can also deter those natives! ”

Empress Dowager Pei smacked something out of Emperor Xuanping's tone, and glanced at Emperor Xuanping meaningfully: "Could it be that the emperor has the intention of subduing the native tribes?" ”

Emperor Xuanping didn't hide it, and nodded slightly: "Don't hide it from your mother, your sons do have this intention." ”

There are many natives in Lingnan, most of whom live in the mountains and forests, and gather in tribes, each with different customs. However, there is a common characteristic, that is, disobedience to the rule and management of the Great Chu officials.

The places where Lingnan is under the rule of the Great Chu add up to less than half. Emperor Xuanping had long planned to subdue the natives.

"The division is unknown, and it is inconvenient for the imperial court to take the initiative to raise troops."

Emperor Xuanping said in a low voice: "So, I have already written to Brother Pei Zhang in private. Let them find a way to provoke the native tribe, and as soon as the native tribe moves, they can send local garrisons to quell the chaos. The homeopathic trend led the natives down the mountain. ”

"This matter is not an overnight effort. I gave them five years, and if I could do this well, it would be a great achievement. I can reward my meritorious deeds and reward Pei Zhang and Pei Jue for their official positions. ”

Empress Dowager Pei's eyes were gentle, and she said softly: "The emperor has been thinking about it for a long time, and he has a comprehensive plan in his heart. The mourners don't understand these things in the court, so they don't talk much. ”

"The mourning family only hopes that the two brothers will fight for strength and live up to the emperor's high expectations."

……

Emperor Xuanping's secret decree is known to very few people, only the Duke of Weiguo and the Duke of Jingguo know.

All counties in Lingnan have garrisons, among which, Jiuzhen County has the largest garrison.

After receiving the secret order, the two Pei Zhang brothers went to Wu Duwei's mansion.

Twenty-eight-year-old Pei Zhang, dressed in a dark military uniform, carrying a bow and arrows on his back, riding a horse, with a sharp sword at his waist, and sharp eyes.

It is like a dusty sword, wiped away from the dust and emitting an aggressive light.

Pei Jue, who is a few years younger than Pei Zhang, is now much calmer. He was dressed in a azure military uniform today, and he also carried a good bow and arrow bag on his back, and a long knife at his waist.

"Pei Zhang has seen Lord Duwei."

"Pei Jue has met Lord Duwei."

As soon as the brothers came, they didn't see each other with family etiquette, and they opened their mouths to call Lord Duwei.

Wu Duwei knew it in his heart, and nodded slightly: "Get up and speak!" ”

Pei Zhang, Pei Jue thanked Du Wei Wu, and after getting up, Pei Zhang took out a letter from his sleeve and gave it to Du Wei Wu, and said in a low voice: "This is a letter from the emperor to Lord Du Wei, please take a closer look at Lord Du Wei." ”

Wu Duwei was taken aback, and immediately respectfully took the letter with both hands, quickly opened it and read it.

Emperor Xuanping did not invent the decree because the imperial court wanted to save face. The things that are not very glamorous should not be made public.

As military generals, they are eager to make contributions.

After Wu Duwei received the secret decree, he felt comfortable physically and mentally, sent the Pei brothers away, and returned to the house and smiled at Mrs. Wu: "The emperor has the intention of subduing the natives, and the opportunity of the Pei Zhang brothers has also come." ”

Mrs. Wu was most concerned about her son-in-law, and immediately asked with concern, "Isn't this dangerous?" Ah Jue can't have an accident. ”

Wu Duwei glared at his old wife: "A woman's opinion." Wealth and danger are sought! As a military general, it is a matter of course to lead troops to fight. If you want to fight for wealth and power, you have to carry a head. Farming at home is very stable, and the son-in-law has been practicing martial arts and reading military books since he was a child, is it just for farming? ”

"As a criminal minister, you must wash away the shame of your family and fight for your children and grandchildren. How can you do it if you don't risk your life! ”

Listen to how you are so panicked!

Mrs. Wu was shocked when she heard this, and grabbed Wu Duwei's arm: "Or, let Sanniang come back with the child to live for a few days!" ”

The son-in-law has to fight for the future, and the daughter lives in Peijia Village with her two sons, which is really worrying.

Wu Duwei thought for a while and said: "The sons and daughters of the Pei family who can move have to go out with Pei Zhang and Pei Jue, and there are a bunch of old and weak women and children in Pei's village. It's not just our daughter and two grandchildren. ”

"They've got to come up with a charter. Don't worry, wait a minute. ”