Xiao Huai and Tang Guogong went to the study, Tang Shuyi took Xiao Yuzhu to the backyard, and Xiao Yuming and Xiao Yuchen were taken to his yard by Tang Sangongzi.

In the study, Tang Guogong asked Xiao Huai about his experience in the past few years, and Xiao Huai talked about it roughly. Except that he is not the real Xiao Huai, there is no other thing to hide. He knows that only by treating each other with sincerity can he obtain the sincerity of the other party.

Tang Guogong listened to his story, sighed and said: "This is also your luck, but you should send a message to your family." ”

Xiao Huai looked guilty, "At that time, in the army of Rouli Country, I didn't dare to disclose a trace. ”

Tang Guogong nodded, "That's the same reason, what do you plan to do in the future?" ”

Obviously, the emperor is already very jealous of him, and if there is a chance, the emperor will definitely get rid of him. Xiao Huai naturally understands this truth, and as Li Chengyun, he still has a deep blood feud with the emperor, not to mention that the emperor will not let him go, and he will not let the emperor go.

He said: "In the future, I will stay in Beijing often. ”

Tang Guogong listened to his words and thought deeply, "What about the Northwest Army?" ”

"The country of Rouli has been captured, and the northwest border is no longer the original border." Xiao Huai said: "Now the northwest border is garrisoned by the original Northwest Army and King Yong's army. ”

Tang Guogong nodded clearly, the reason why Xiao Huai was able to capture the capital of Rouli so smoothly was because the original King Yong of Rouli opened the city gate. This means that it is very likely that Xiao Huai has reached an agreement with King Yong.

Sure enough, I heard Xiao Huai say again, "I told King Yong that I would operate in Beijing to protect his position, and when I can use him, I can dispatch his army." ”

Of course, this agreement is easy to say, and there are many twists and turns inside. The precondition for this agreement to be reached was that Xiao Huai's Northwest Army was able to suppress Yongwang's army. But there are also hidden dangers, such as the rebellion of King Yong's army after it grows stronger.

So after hearing this, Tang Guogong said: "How many years can King Yong's side be stable?" ”

Xiao Huai: "At least ten years." ”

Tang Guogong nodded, "That's enough." ”

Xiao Huai also said: "It's enough." ”

Ten years is enough time for them to operate, grasp a greater initiative in the court, and even support the new emperor to ascend to the throne.

"What's going on with you and the Xie family?" Tang Guogong asked again.

Xiao Huai picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, "Xie Liu traveled to the country of Rouli, where he was.... I was in trouble and was saved by my chance. The Xie family intends to be friends with me. ”

"When you didn't have news before, the Xie family wanted to get married." Tang Guo is fair.

Xiao Huai nodded, "At that time, Xie Liu mentioned the marriage, and I said that it could be considered." ”

"If that's the case, it's not impossible to marry the Xie family." Tang Guogong said: "It's just that they have a fancy for Yuming." ”

Xiao Huai snorted, "Over the past few hundred years, the Xie family has produced many literary heroes, and the court has a deep foundation. But there has never been a chance in the military, and to develop the power of the army, they may want to make the family more stable, or they may have greater plans. But none of this happens overnight. ”

Even if the two families got married, the person who married was Xiao Yuming, and Xiao Yuming later became the commander of the Northwest Army, but if the Xie family wanted to control the Northwest Army with this, it was impossible. Only if the person who controls the Northwest Army is surnamed Xie, can the Xie family really use the Northwest Army to seek great things.

However, a gate valve like the Xie family does things one step at a time, three steps, or even further. What they should think about is to let Xiao Yuming become the son-in-law of their Xie family, and then their Xie family will have access to military resources, which will be conducive to them cultivating their own family's military talents.

But again, this kind of thing doesn't happen overnight. But who can say for sure what will happen in the future?

Tang Guogong agrees with Xiao Huai's views. Xiao Huai now needs the forces of the Xie family to confront the emperor, and the Xie family needs the resources of the army to cultivate future generations. In the cooperation between the two, Xiao Huai will benefit more in the short term. However, Xiao Huai still has a life-saving grace for Xie Liu.

When Weng and his son-in-law said this, they basically agreed to marry the Xie family. Tang Shuyi, who was in the backyard, didn't know at all, at this moment she was listening to the second lady Tang say about those sons and brothers in Beijing:

"The eldest son of the Zhao family is okay in terms of talent and character, but his appearance is more ordinary, which is nothing, but the Zhao family's house is too chaotic, and the old lady of the Zhao family spoils his concubine and kills his wife. There is also the third son of the He family, who looks like a talent, and looks like a good child, but I heard that there is already a room...."

Second Mrs. Tang said in a row that the sons of several families either have such shortcomings or have such problems, she will die of worry, and it is much more difficult to marry a daughter than a daughter-in-law.

Tang Shuyi and Mrs. Tang looked helpless when they heard this, how could there be a perfect thing?

Mrs. Tang said: "An Le is simple-minded and lively, and if you don't want her to be restrained, you can't find the eldest son and grandson." In my opinion, find someone who is comparable to our family background, not the eldest son, who has a good personality and knowledge, and who doesn't have to worry too much about marrying Anle, and how good it is to live a small life with Helele. ”

Second Mrs. Tang looked unwilling, "If it weren't for the eldest son and grandson, it would have become a side branch when the time came." ”

"The second brother is not the eldest son, are you afraid that you will be divided into a side branch in the future?" Mrs. Tang asked.

Second Mrs. Tang shook her head, although her father-in-law will not be able to attack the knighthood in the future, her official position is not low. And her dowry is rich, and she can divide a large amount of property in the future, what is she afraid of?

Mrs. Tang: "Isn't that. ”

Second Lady Tang sighed, "But I still want to find a perfect one." ”

Mrs. Tang: "......"

Tang Shuyi: "......."

However, although the two were quite speechless, they could understand Second Mrs. Tang's mood very well, who didn't want to give the best to their children?

After chatting for a while, it was time for lunch, and Tang Shuyi's family had lunch in the Tang Guogong Mansion before returning home. When he got home, Xiao Yuming followed directly, and Xiao Huai brought his personal entourage from the northwest to the camp outside Beijing.

After Tang Shuyi found out, he chatted with Cuizhu Cuiyun, "I run ten miles with weight, and I don't know how much weight I have." ”

"Grandpa Guo knows how to measure, and he shouldn't let the second son get hurt." Cuiyun Road.

Tang Shuyi snorted, this matter is indeed Yuming's fault, people who are easily affected by emotions are indeed difficult to become great, and his problem must be changed. So Xiao Huai did the right thing, she just felt sorry for her son as a mother.

At this time, Cuizhu came in, holding a post in his hand. She handed the post to Tang Shuyi and said, "Second Mrs. Xie wants to visit tomorrow." ”

Tang Shuyi opened it and glanced at it, then threw the post on the table and said, "I welcome the people who come back to Xie Mansion." ”

Cuiyun went out, and Tang Shuyi leaned on the brocade couch with a not very good face. She had a good impression of Second Mrs. Xie and Second Miss Xie, but she felt very uncomfortable when she thought that Xiao Huai had privately agreed to marry the Xie family.