Chapter Seventy-Four: Preparedness
On this day, Su Bowen, who had been busy all day, returned to the study and kept thinking about what to do to avoid this matter.
However, I couldn't think of a reason for it. In the end, he decided to tell Su Zhiyuan and them about this matter first, so that they could also take precautions.
"Not only the farm must be on guard, but the situation in the capital must also be kept an eye on at all times." When Shen Baiqing saw Su Bowen's letter, she was also worried about her mother-in-law in the capital.
Now that they are not around, there are only worries left.
"Yes, go for a letter first, and let them be more vigilant. First, you can give early warning, and second, you can pay attention to the situation in the capital. Su Bowen said, beckoned the little guy outside the door to come in, and then handed the envelope he had packed to the other party, saying that the other party must deliver it safely as soon as possible.
"Don't worry, I'll deliver it safely." The little guy took the letter and went out.
Su Bowen was still a little uneasy in his heart, and hurriedly said: "Remember, this letter is very important, you must be cautious on the road." ”
The little servant came back to his senses, and then went to the stable, picked the best horse, and went to deliver the letter.
Seeing Su Bowen with a tired face, she also had mixed feelings in her heart. But at this time, I couldn't think of words of comfort, so I only stepped forward and held the other party's hand, hoping to make the other party feel more at ease.
Sensing Shen Baiqing's uneasiness, Su Bowen stretched out his hand and hugged the other party in his arms, but he didn't say a word, his eyes kept looking into the distance.
Because of Su Bowen's special advice, the little guy quickly sent the letter to Su Mansion.
"Dad, my brother has a letter." Su Boxing hurriedly broke into Su Zhiyuan's study with the opened envelope.
Su Zhiyuan was originally worried about the affairs of the court, a city not far from the west, where the people were suffering from famine, and now the people are struggling to make a living.
I don't know if the disaster relief money has been delivered, but I have been receiving letters asking for help from there.
Because of this matter, the emperor has lost his temper several times over this, and Su Zhiyuan is also worried about this matter.
"How many adults are coming, and they are still acting so recklessly." Maybe he was too upset, and Su Zhiyuan's tone was also a little unpleasant.
But Su Boxing didn't answer the other party in time, but looked outside the door to make sure that no one had closed the door.
Su Zhiyuan who saw this scene. A puzzled look appeared on his face. Only when a major situation occurs, Su Boxing will make such a move, could it be that the disaster over there is more serious.
"Dad, look, this is a letter from my brother urgently." Su Boxing handed the letter in his hand to Su Zhiyuan, which was even worse for the current situation.
Although Su Zhiyuan was puzzled, he still took the letter and read it. After reading it, his face was a little gloomy, he never thought that such a thing would happen now.
"It's true, don't chase after the wind." Su Zhiyuan held the letter, and his hands began to tremble.
He never dared to believe that this was true, but he believed that his son was not that impulsive person.
Su Boxing stepped forward and lowered his voice and said: "This matter was found out by the people around my brother, and he must have sent someone to investigate, and he will send someone to deliver the letter if it is true." ”
Hearing this, Su Zhiyuan sat down in his chair. How did everything come together. Not only is there a famine near the West, but even the Westside is now recruiting troops.
"Dad, my brother said that I should be on guard and not let go of any trouble. The emperor is worried about the disaster relief, and if he reports it now, it may be inappropriate. ”
Su Boxing actually thought about telling the emperor about this matter, but he thought about it. If the emperor and the ministers knew, it wouldn't be long before the people of the whole capital would know.
At that time, the western border had not yet been hit, and the capital would be in chaos first.
"Yes, you can't talk about it yet. Otherwise, it will definitely cause panic, so according to the blog post, let's pay attention to the situation in the capital first. ”
The matter of the victims of this disaster has not been resolved, and such a big matter has come out, and everyone will be afraid.
"Before the disaster relief, the treasury was already in a lot of deficit. Moreover, our soldiers and horses have always been inferior to the western realm, and now if the western frontier really gathers the soldiers and horses. At that time, the world will definitely be in chaos, and the plan for the present can only be to respond to all changes with the same. ”
Su Zhiyuan stood up strongly, he and the Su family must get through this difficulty.
"However, the capital is so big. Our capabilities are limited, and there will be a lot of inconvenience in acting. "Although they are appointed officials of the imperial court, they have their own duties. The authority in the hands of the two of them does not allow them to act at will in the capital first, and this matter is indeed difficult to do.
"It's hard to do, don't you have to raise some secret guards? It is time to raise soldiers for a thousand days, and now it is time for them to show their strengths. At this time, they can only do it secretly, firstly, not to startle the snake, and secondly, not to cause panic.
Su Boxing nodded, the purpose of raising the secret guard before was to protect Su Mansion and not be remembered by outsiders.
didn't expect that their first mission would be because of this incident.
Su Zhiyuan walked to the window and opened the window. The sky is clear outside, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. But often the danger lurks in this peace, and it strikes suddenly when you are unprepared.
Su Zhiyuan sighed and said slowly: "We can't blindly retreat, there are not many generals who can lead troops now." If the western realm really raised troops, it would really be unimaginable. ”
Yes, some time ago, the unhealthy tendencies in the emperor's generals' camp were rectified, and there was no time to re-elect capable generals. There was a disaster victim, and now there is a move to learn about the western frontier immediately after.
It's also tricky to deal with, and what's even more tricky is that this matter can't be dealt with a lot of fanfare.
"Then how do you tell the emperor about the election of generals, and now the affairs of the victims have not been dealt with, alas." Su Boxing angrily landed his palm on the table, and his hands were red and he didn't blink.
Su Boxing is right, no matter which side it is now, it must be dealt with in time. The treasury is now also empty, and there are no suitable generals to fight.
I can't tell the emperor about this matter, how could it happen so coincidentally.
"The vicinity of the Western Realm is not a thin land, why is there a sudden famine this year?" Su Zhiyuan suddenly thought of something, but he was not sure.
After all, these are his own conjectures, and now he can only hope that these are coincidences, not artificial.
Su Boxing heard the meaning of Su Zhiyuan's words, and his eyes also showed an uneasy look: "Maybe it's because of the weather, which leads to a poor harvest." Father, don't think about it, no matter how powerful the Western Realm is, you can't let a city go unharvested. ”
Hearing this, Su Zhiyuan nodded. But my heart is still hanging high, and I hope it is all my own conjecture.