Chapter 323: Apologies
Zhao Xiyan didn't shake off Xu Jing's hand, ignored him, and walked forward slowly.
Xu Jing quietly looked at Zhao Xiyan's face, and whispered, "Sister Yue'er, I really know that I made a mistake."
"Actually, I knew that it was inappropriate to pass the step, so I didn't dare to mention it to you. Yesterday in the palace, when my cousin sent me out of the East Palace, I looked at my cousin's pale and weak appearance, and I didn't feel good in my heart, so I told my cousin as soon as my head was hot."
"Now that I think about it, I was too impulsive. Fortunately, my cousin categorically refused at that time, and told me that he would not rob my eldest son and eldest daughter, and he would not have the time and energy to raise the child and wait for the child to grow up. As long as this country is passed on to the descendants of the Xu family, it doesn't matter who sits on the dragon chair."
Zhao Xiyan paused, turned his head and glanced at Xu Jing: "Fortunately, you are the only one who can talk nonsense when your mind is hot. The prince is much calmer and more rational than you."
As long as the crescent sister is willing to pay attention to him.
Xu Jing smiled cheekily and said, "Yes, yes, I will definitely change it in the future."
Where can it be changed?
It's been this temper since childhood. If it can really be changed, it won't be Xu Jing.
Zhao Xiyan glanced at him angrily, turned his head, and continued to walk forward. Xu Jing's chattering voice came from his ears: "Sister Yue'er, you can talk to me!" Don't keep your face strained. You are not angry when you have two in your arms."
After coming overnight, Xu Jing was hung outside the door for another hour, and most of Zhao Xiyan's anger dissipated even if he had. Ignoring him at this time is to show his firm attitude.
Anything else can be discussed, and it is impossible to take her child away.
Zhao Xiyan was supported by Xu Jing and walked slowly in the garden for half an hour. When you are tired and tired, sit down and rest. I rested three times in half an hour.
Every time Xu Jing came back in a hurry and left in a hurry, it had been a long time since she had stayed in the mansion to accompany her like this. Seeing her like this today, I feel bad in my heart.
Pregnancy is so hard, Sister Crescent Moon almost never mentions it in front of him. She felt sorry for his hard training, and didn't want him to be worried and anxious. But he wanted to take the unborn child to the East Palace.
He's such a big bastard!
"Crescent moon," Xu Jing stared at Zhao Xiyan, whose cheeks were plump, and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry."
Zhao Xiyan raised his eyes, looked at Xu Jing, and said for a long time, "This is the first and last time. If I hear such bastards taking my child away again, I will take the child back to Beihai County."
Zhao Xiyan's expression and tone were very calm.
Xu Jing, who was familiar with her temper, knew that she could do what she said, and she was afraid for a while, so she hurriedly responded: "I will never mention this matter again in the future, and I will never think about it again."
In the afternoon, Xu Jing entered the East Palace again and met the prince in the study.
The prince glanced at Xu Jing and motioned for the attendants to retreat.
When there were only two brothers left in the study, the prince whispered, "How is it? When I went back last night, was I scolded by my younger siblings?"
Xu Jing touched his nose, and was a little embarrassed: "Is it so obvious?"
The prince smiled: "You don't need to ask, you can guess. The younger siblings are pregnant with twins, which is much harder than ordinary pregnant women. You open your mouth and want to take her child, how can she not be annoyed or angry?"
Without waiting for Xu Jing to open his mouth, he said again: "Chunsheng, you are hot-blooded and sincere, others are good to you, you have to go back with double goodness. That's what sets you apart from the rest of your cousins, and that's what I appreciate the most."
"You don't have to change this temper, and you can't change it. However, in the future, you have to think carefully before speaking. lest someone find out their temper and take advantage of it, and they will suffer great losses."
The crown prince has been studying since he was four years old, and has received the most elite and orthodox imperial education, and is also deeply influenced by Empress Su.
Xu Jing is different. He has been the son of a vassal king since birth, and he was pampered by the Beihai King and his wife and the four eldest ***. No one expects him to have a lot of money and responsibilities.
It wasn't until he went to the capital two years ago that he slowly matured and grew up, learning to forbearance and restraint.
"I have written down everything my cousin said
。」 Xu Jing replied, "Don't worry, cousin, I will only do this in front of the people I care about."
That's just as well. Xu Jing looks good on errands in the military camp on weekdays, and there are rules and regulations for moving around with courtiers. It can be seen that there is a plan in mind.
The prince smiled, stopped gossiping, and asked Liao Xima and Shen Sheren to enter the study.
Today, there are no idle people, there are no taboos, and there is no need to beat around the bush to speak.
The prince opened his mouth and said, "There are 10,000 new troops and 20,000 cavalry battalions, adding up to 30,000 soldiers. When the army is dispatched, the military salary, grain, grass, war horses, and weapons cannot be missing. I have ordered the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Industry to make full preparations. This year's Dajin disaster is serious, many states and counties have been affected, and this year's spring endowment is only 70% of last year's year."
When a war is fought, a huge amount of gold, silver, and materials will be consumed. It's an unavoidable annoyance.
Thirty-year-old Liao Xima is also a ruthless character, and said in a low voice: "The army is going to Qinghe County to suppress bandits, and you might as well send some soldiers out along the way to help the people kill some heroes who are rich and unkind. Take some of the grain that is mighty in these places, and give it to the people."
Gold, silver, and surplus grain were naturally used as military funds.
Shen Sheren had obviously discussed it privately with Liao Xima, and immediately took over the conversation: "Weichen thinks this matter is feasible. The prince is the main general and wants to sit in the Chinese army. Such small things will be handled by Wechen."
The prince's expression was uncertain, and he glanced at Xu Jing: "What do you think?"
Xu Jing was silent for a moment and said, "This is an expedient measure, and it is not appropriate to publicize it."
Slaughter local tyrants and relieve the poor people. This is a plan set yesterday to appease the people of Qinghe County. Now it's just a slight increase in the range.
This is certainly not a good way to save the country, but it is the best way to think of it right now.
The prince nodded slightly: "There are a thousand personal soldiers in the East Palace, and they are all brought this time, and they are commanded by Shen Sheren."
"No," Xu Jing frowned and objected, "Although there are Praetorian Guards in the palace, the East Palace must also keep enough manpower. I'm going to Qinghe County now, and the 30,000 soldiers under my command are enough, and I can't use the Donggong personal soldiers anymore."
"I sent soldiers from the new army to Shen Sheren, which just happened to let these recruits see blood and temper one or two. When you go to the real battlefield, you won't be afraid or afraid."
What else did the prince want to say, Xu Jing looked at it deeply: "My cousin cherishes me and protects me, I understand it in my heart. However, I am leading the troops to fight, and my cousin can't arrange everything for me. There are some things that I have to do myself."
Without tempering, how can you become a good talent and beautiful jade?
The prince was dumbfounded, and after a while, he sighed, "Well, this matter is arranged by you."