Chapter 317: Farewell
Before the fourth master could answer, he saw the prince walk in.
Everyone saluted the prince and did not continue the topic for a while. When he met the prince, Kangxi also came out. The eighth master returned to his position and stood up, but he didn't ask what he said.
Today's morning court will discuss one thing, discussing the generals, numbers, and logistics related matters of this dispatch.
As soon as Kangxi opened his mouth to say a few words, the eighth master was about to stand up, when he saw the fourth master move. He subconsciously paused and fell behind.
"Emperor Ama, the retainers are willing to lead the troops." When the eighth master heard the fourth master's words, he sighed in his heart, he was a step slower after all.
But it's better to be slow than not to go out, and the eighth master followed and stood out, saying, "Erchen is willing to go with the fourth brother!" ”
The prince stood under Kangxi, his eyes narrowed.
"Erchen is also willing to be a pioneer!" The third master also stood up.
This time, everyone was surprised. After all, the third master has been silent in the court for a long time. If he doesn't stand up and speak, he will be forgotten.
When the fourth and eighth masters came out, the expressions on Kangxi's faces did not change much. But when the third master came out, a trace of surprise flashed on his face.
With these three princes taking the lead, everyone stood up and expressed their willingness to go to the battlefield. Even several generals in the court also stood up.
"The comeback of Galdan this time is really hateful! It is a shame for the Qing Dynasty to fail to completely clear it after several expeditions! This time, everyone is actively leading the station, and I hope to completely exterminate Galdan! Kangxi said.
Everyone's expressions were all awe-inspiring. The reason why Galdan has been able to make a comeback again and again is because he is indeed strong and a brave and good fighter! The Great War two years ago can be said to have almost destroyed most of his power. Who would have thought that in just two years, he would stand up again!
No one knows whether Galdan can be completely cleared! But as Kangxi said, it is indeed a shame that the great Qing Dynasty could not exterminate a small Mongolian tribe that rebelled!
Soon, Kangxi decided on a strategy. Three generals led the three-way army to attack together. And the eldest brother, the fourth master, the eighth master, and the seventh master were all sent to the battlefield. The third master was left behind again. The crown prince was in charge of military supplies and grass to ensure that the army had no worries.
The army was scheduled to start in five days, and the time was very short. So after going down to the court, everyone went back to prepare.
Only the third master was left wandering outside the Qianqing Palace, and after several glances at the empty hall, he dragged his steps out of the palace.
Mao Tongtong will already prepare things for the eighth master in the house. Going to the battlefield is not as good as going out to patrol, and things should be practical rather than enjoyable. There are also all kinds of emergency ointments, medicated oil pills, which must be fully prepared.
Although Mao Tongtong was preparing for the eighth master for the first time, fortunately, with Chen Guo on the side, he didn't seem flustered. When the eighth master comes back in the morning, the things have been almost sorted out.
"Prepare a few more sets of underwear and socks for you, and it should be about the same." Mao Tongtong said. It is certainly impossible to have the conditions to bathe regularly on the battlefield. And there is not so much time to pay attention to the changes in war information. But you don't have time to change the outer clothes, you can change the inner clothes, which is also comfortable. Bring a few more sets of spare, if you don't have time to clean it, you can wear it dirty and throw it away.
"Tongtong has worked hard." The eighth master said: "These things are almost the same." ”
"When will you leave?" Mao Tongtong asked.
"Five days later." The eighth master replied.
"It's fast." Mao Tongtong said.
"Well, time is tight." The eighth master nodded.
"When will he come back?" Mao Tongtong asked. In fact, it is a vain question to ask. How long the war will last is not up to the eighth master. Although he understood it in his heart, Mao Tongtong just wanted to ask. Even if the eighth master said about a certain time, she felt better.
"If it goes well, I should be back in less than two months." The eighth master said: "The troops on this expedition are strong, and Galdan is only the remnant, so I think I should be able to win soon!" "That's an optimistic estimate.
"Isn't that a rush back for the Mid-Autumn Festival?" Mao Tongtong's eyes lit up.
It's only June, and in less than two months, I'll be back at the end of July or early August.
"Fight for it." The eighth master smiled.
"Mmmm, that slave waits for the master to come back and eat moon cakes!" Mao Tongtong also had a big smile on his face.
Since the eighth master is inevitably going to the battlefield, she still happily sends the eighth master away, so that he can feel at ease.
Seeing that her mood today was very different from yesterday, the eighth master was even more distressed. took her hand and said, "Don't worry, Tongtong, just for Tongtong, the master will come back safely." ”
"The slave believes in the master!" Mao Tongtong nodded seriously.
The eighth master smiled slightly and said, "Master will take you down to the restaurant tonight, okay?" ”
"Out to eat?" Mao Tongtong was stunned.
"That's right!" The eighth master nodded, "Didn't you say last time that you wanted to go to Tianxiangju to eat sauce elbows?" ”
"Uh-huh!" Mao Tongtong nodded hurriedly, as if he was afraid that the eighth master would regret it.
"Let's go tonight." The eighth master smiled.
"Then wait for the slave to change clothes!" Mao Tongtong said happily.
Looking at her happy appearance, the eighth master only felt that his mood was also getting better.
In the evening, the two went out. After having dinner at Tianxiangju, I walked around the street for a while, and I didn't go home until it was dark.
This night, naturally, is a lingering love and spending ** together.
In the next few days, the eighth master was preparing for the expedition, and Mao Tongtong started embroidery.
The night before the expedition, the eighth master naturally stayed at Mao Tongtong and said something to her. Mao Tongtong put a peace blessing that had been driven out in the past few days in the hands of the eighth master.
"This is specially embroidered by the slave maid for the master. Due to the rush of time, it was too late to worship in front of the Buddha. Wangye always carries it, remembering the concern of the slave and maid. Mao Tongtong said.
Ping An Fu is small, but exquisite. Mao Tongtong also specially braided a rope, which can be hung on the chest or around the waist.
The eighth master took it in his hand and looked at it, looked at Mao Tongtong and said, "Okay, the master must take it every day." ”
Mao Tongtong hugged the eighth master's waist, leaned on his chest and said, "The master must come back safely." ”
The eighth master patted her on the back and smiled slightly: "Well, the master promised that your thing will be done." ”
The army left early. Mao Tongtong rarely didn't sleep lazy, got up early to see off the eighth master, and sent the eighth master to the door of the mansion.
"Come back, it's heavy dew in the morning." The eighth master waved at her.
Mao Tongtong refused, and said, "The slave and maid watched the master go." ”
The eighth master had no choice but to turn over and get on the horse, waved his hand at Mao Tongtong again, and then left.
Mao Tongtong has been standing at the gate, watching the figure of the eighth master disappear into the corner of the street.