Zong Zhengyou said: "It's already mid-November, and it's about to enter the lunar month. The bandits in the north are very rampant, and they all want to make a good fortune to have a fat year. You transferred Xiao Qian to the north to suppress the bandits, so that he can't come back, isn't it? ”

It's a good idea, and it's ruthless and reasonable.

Hearing this, Zong Zhengyuan looked happy and said, "You still have an idea." ”

In terms of intelligence, he is not as good as Zong Zhengyou, otherwise he would not be an idle prince honestly at the beginning, and act in a low-key manner, and never touch the mold of Emperor Zhaoning.

But Zong Zhengyou's intelligence gave him ambitions and desires that he didn't have originally!

Zong Zhengyou said again: "Xiao Qian left the imperial capital and went to the north, which is also a warning to the Marquis of Dingbei. His son's life and death are in our hands, and he is naturally honest. But—"

came to a turn, and the corners of his lips hooked up a mocking arc: "Dingbei Hou also has a son, Xiao Lian." Originally, it was said that Xiao Lian was the second ancestor, but now the gentleman has also begun to have a future. In order to prevent him from having an accident here, it is best to find a way to get him too. ”

When Zong Zhengyuan heard that it made sense, he asked, "Then do you have any good ideas?" ”

Zong Zhengyou smiled slightly and said, "Although he is a bastard, we have also checked, and he does not have enough evidence to kill him with one blow." If you can't do it clearly, then you can only assassinate. Or—"

He raised his head, looked at Zong Zhengyuan, and said, "Father can set up a situation so that when Xiao Lian and Xiwei meet, whether Xiwei killed Xiao Lian by mistake, or Xiao Lian killed Xiwei by mistake." For us, it's all about winning. ”

"Yes." Zong Zhengyuan's eyes lit up, and he said, "In this way, the Xi family and the Xiao family will have no possibility of friendship!" If the killed die, the family behind them will not give up, after all, if this matter is to be sued, then the murderer will also die! ”

He immediately made a decision: "I'll let people do it immediately!" ”

Zong Zhengyou nodded, and said: "After all, the little emperor was taught by Zong Zhengyu, and his heart will definitely not be less." Father, you have to be more wary of him, and if necessary, push Uncle Wei out of the country. ”

Zong Zhengyuan nodded in agreement: "What you said is right, I did this before. Those nerds in the Wei family have ambitions, but they don't have the intelligence to support ambitions. If we had the prerequisites like theirs, it would have been done long ago. ”

In this regard, Zong Zhengyou did not express an opinion.

The Wei family is huge, but the current abilities of these two generations are so bad that he doesn't bother to evaluate them!

came out with a queen, but she failed to consolidate power. The queen became the queen mother, but she was crushed to death by the regent. They can't do a good job of fanning the flames and sowing discord among the little emperors, what hope do they have?

How many great opportunities they missed!

Zong Zhengyou never took them seriously.

He said: "Father, the life expectancy of the Empress Dowager should also be the head. ”

The Empress Dowager couldn't tolerate any competitors for her son back then, even if she left Zong Zhengyu, it was because Zong Zhengyu was raised under her knees.

As long as she is alive, they will be hindered from doing something!

Zong Zhengyuan looked at this son, his eyes were full of relief and appreciation: "You are right. It is also at this time that the more careful you must be, the more you do not allow any bad things to happen! ”

Zong Zhengyou laughed: "Father, let's do things separately." As long as you get the Xiao family's military power, it is the last step! ”

October 17th.

Under the holy decree, Xiao Qian was ordered to lead 5,000 troops to Tongcheng, 300 miles north of the imperial capital, to suppress bandits, and set off on the same day.

The bandit problem must be solved, and after Zong Zhengyuan proposed it, even the little emperor had no way to refuse, so he could only give an order.

Xiao Qian didn't say anything, and after receiving the order, he went back to the Hou Mansion, ready to pack his bags and go to the camp to order troops.

Dingbei Hou came over, and even Xiao Lian came back.

"Big brother!"

Xiao Lian couldn't hold his temper, so he began to shout when he came in: "This juncture allows you to go to the north to suppress bandits, I'm afraid it's not good!" ”

Seeing his frizzy appearance, Dingbei Hou couldn't help but scold: "I'm also a person who does things, why is it so unorthodox?" ”

Xiao Lian didn't care about him, if he was afraid, he wouldn't be like that before. He said with a calm face: "Father, don't worry about this first!" I've always been like this, and I can't change it! Now it's more important to have a big brother's business! ”

Dingbei Hou looked at him, a little blind: "Then what can you do?" Even if they want to do something to your big brother, what can we do? ”

"......" Xiao Lian was speechless.

He looked at Xiao Qian and asked, "Big brother, what do you think?" ”

Compared with his impatience, Xiao Qian seemed very calm and said: "The bandits must be eliminated, but the most feared thing by the auxiliary king recently is none other than our Xiao family." Father, I, and you are now in charge of various levels of military power. Then, the other party asked me to go, and the purpose must be to let me die in the Northland. ”

Even if it was about his life and death, he was still very calm.

Xiao Lian was still in a hurry: "You must go, but you can't do nothing, right?" ”

After glancing at his younger brother, Xiao Qian said, "I should be careful." However, we are not sure that we will be able to avoid all the pitfalls, and no one knows what will happen in the future. If I ......"

Speaking of this, he looked at Dingbei Hou and said, "Father, if something happens to me, you must know what to do." ”

Before Dingbei Hou could speak, Xiao Lian was in a hurry: "How can the eldest brother say such frustrating words?" ”

Xiao Qian didn't reply, it was Dingbei Hou who spoke: "We are martial arts, and from the moment we set out on the expedition, we put our lives on this cause." Your eldest brother has to think like this, it is necessary. As much as possible to come back alive, not everyone will come back alive. So, what should be prepared, must be done. ”

Xiao Lian was at a loss.

Dingbei Hou said again: "Lian'er is now an adult, and you can do many things that your eldest brother can do, as long as you settle your heart." ”

He sighed and said, "The worst situation is nothing more than that if the prince can't come back, Lian'er, you have to fill the vacancy!" In today's situation, one wrong step is one wrong step! Do you understand? ”

Obviously, Xiao Qian understands very well, so he said something like that.

Xiao Lian didn't think about it so much, but he wasn't stupid, after his father came like this, he naturally understood.

He looked at Xiao Qian dejectedly.

Xiao Qian smiled instead, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, the fate of the generals is like this." You and I inherit the glory of Dingbei Hou, and we should pay for maintaining this glory, even if it is life! ”

Hearing this, Xiao Lian was shocked.

In the past, he was a second ancestor, drunk and dreaming of death every day, only knowing how to eat, drink and have fun, and he was extremely willful.

Now he knows that the days he spent drinking and drinking were nothing more than the merits that his ancestors exchanged for blood, and it was his father and brother who carried the responsibility forward, so that he could live so easily and happily!

He said seriously: "Father, eldest brother, I understand. ”

Xiao Qian patted him on the shoulder again, this time he didn't say anything, and hurriedly packed his bags.

Regent's Palace.

"Is this old vinegar very fragrant?"