The words "Believe in you" moved Han Du deeply, and he almost blurted out that he would not leave. But thinking that he could finally escape from the cage of the cabinet, Han Du suppressed his words.
On the same day, Zhu Biao summoned other bachelors. The first is to affirm the victory of Jiayuguan, and everyone has no objections to this. If killing 200,000 people in formation is not a great victory, then what else is?
Then, there is the reward.
"How should Liang Guogong be rewarded for his great achievements?"
As soon as Zhu Biao opened his mouth, he was opposed by Qi Tai. I saw him cupping his hands and saying: "Your Majesty Timur has not been defeated, and this battle is not over yet. Even if you want to award a reward, it should wait until the end of this battle, right?"
Who in the court doesn't know that Lan Yu and Han Du are family friends? If Lan Yu is allowed to continue to be promoted to a higher position, wouldn't it be a disguised increase in Han Du's help?
Han Du immediately objected, "Your Majesty, if merit is not rewarded, it will probably chill the hearts of the 300,000 soldiers in Jiayuguan."
Then he looked at Qi Tai and said coldly: "If this causes the military morale to fluctuate and the Jiayu Pass to be breached, can you, Qi Tai, bear such a heavy responsibility?"
Before Qi Tai could speak, Han Du said again: "Or, you never thought about taking the consequences, but you thought about letting the emperor take the responsibility for you. ?”
Qi Tai had a calm expression just now, and it was obvious that this was exactly what he was thinking.
But after being suddenly pointed out by Han Du, Qi Tai's expression suddenly changed, and he quickly explained to the emperor: "No, I didn't! Your Majesty, Han Du slandered me. I am really public-spirited. It's not that I don't agree with the reward. Others The officers can be rewarded, but I just hope that the reward from Liang Guogong will be postponed until the end of this battle."
Slander or not, everyone present is not a fool. The change in Qitai's expression just now was seen by everyone, and there was no room for his quibbles.
It's just that Zhu Biaozhai has a kind heart and doesn't want to argue too much with Qi Tai.
He nodded slightly and said: "It is indeed inappropriate not to reward meritorious service. For other soldiers, it is enough to award rewards as usual. As for Liang Guogong..."
After a pause, Zhu Biao said: "Yin Yizi, Feng Bo."
Zhu Biao's decree left Han Du and Qi Tai speechless.
For Qi Tai, the emperor did not award the blue jade, but he made his son an earl. This was more uncomfortable for him than the blue jade award. Lan Yu was originally the Duke of the country, and even if he was promoted to another official position, he would only get an increase in salary, or the three Duke positions of Taishi, Taifu and Taibao. Now, although Lan Yu has not received the reward, the Lan family is an uncle. Qitai is not sure whether he is suffering a loss or taking advantage.
As for Han Du, as long as Lan Yu's contribution was not deliberately wiped out by Qi Tai, it would be fine. As for what Zhu Biao would award, he had no opinion.
...
When Han Du returned home, he felt like there was wind at his feet.
An Qing saw that Han Du was so happy and asked curiously: "What good thing happened to my husband today?"
Han Du laughed loudly and took the tea handed over by An Qing, and said happily, "From tomorrow on, I don't have to go to the cabinet. Of course I am happy."
An Qing was slightly stunned and said in confusion: "My husband is the chief minister of the cabinet, how can I not go to the cabinet? Did the emperor remove my husband?"
"That's not true." Han Du explained with a faint smile: "The emperor ordered me to take the navy to sea. From tomorrow on, I have to prepare various supplies for the navy. Of course, I don't have time to go to the cabinet."
"What? My husband is going to sea?" An Qing suddenly became nervous, and his knuckles turned white.
"Um."
"How long will my husband go to sea for?" An Qing asked again.
Han Du didn't think much and told An Qing casually: "This time we are going to the West, and there are many things to do. I'm afraid it will take longer than before."
Originally, Anqing thought that Han Du would go to Nanyang and come back. After all, he was the chief minister of the cabinet. How could the cabinet be separated from him?
But when he heard that Han Du was going to the West again, An Qing suddenly lost his composure.
He immediately said loudly: "No."
Han Du looked up blankly and saw the grievance on her face. He comforted her with a mixture of laughter and tears: "I am acting according to orders, why can't I do it anymore?"
An Qing squeezed the handkerchief tightly and said unwillingly: "How many years have passed since you left? Aren't I going to be worried about you again?"
There is nothing that can be done... Han Du reached out and took An Qing into his arms, about to comfort him.
An Qing's eyes suddenly lit up and he grabbed Han Du's wrist, "Husband, why don't you go with me?"
"Come with me?" Han Du's eyes widened and he said hesitantly, "I'm going to fight, what are you going to do?"
"I don't care, I'm going." An Qing hugged Han Du's arm and lay on top of him.
Han Du was helpless and could only sigh and said: "You are a golden person. Even if I agree, can the emperor agree?"
"Really? Husband agreed?" An Qing's eyes lit up when he heard Han Du relent.
Han Du smiled bitterly, left An Qing lying on his stomach, and retorted: "Where did I agree? Besides, what is the use of my agreement? The emperor will not agree."
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"I don't care, you are my husband, you come up with something." An Qing got angry.
Seeing An Qing's resolute attitude, Han Du looked into her eyes and said tentatively: "Then, how about... kill first and then tell the story later?"
An Qing instantly got up from Han Du, swung his hips and ran towards the study, leaving only one sentence, "I will write a letter to the emperor and tell him after we leave."
...
An Qing stood on the warship for the first time, and his eyes were full of excited stars.
Han Du's heart suddenly tightened when he saw An Qing running to the side of the ship and even putting the scout out. He quickly stepped forward and grabbed her arm.
"careful."
"It's so high!" An Qing turned around and shouted to Handu with a smile on his face.
Han Du smiled helplessly, "How dare you do this despite knowing Gao? What if you fall?"
An Qing said indifferently: "If you fall, it will be water, and you can't fall."
Seeing her indifferent look, Han Du suddenly stared: "Who said you can't fall if there is water below? If you fall into the water from the watch, you will be knocked unconscious. If you faint in the water, you Don’t you know what the consequences will be?”
"Oh, I got it." Seeing that Han Du was about to get angry, An Qing had no choice but to lower his head and admit his mistake.
Seeing that An Qing was like this, Han Du's expression naturally softened.
An Qing walked around contentedly on the deck, and suddenly and mysteriously pulled Han Du towards the cabin.
"What are you going to do?" Han Du stood firmly on the deck and did not move.
"Come on, you'll know when you get here." An Qing pulled up to Han Du.
Han Du had no choice but to stumble and follow him, muttering in confusion: "What's going on? It's so mysterious."
An Qing pulled Han Du to the cabin door and stopped, signaling to him meaningfully.
"What's wrong? It's mysterious." Han Du complained, but did not move.
"Hey, come in." An Qing simply stood behind Han Du and pushed him hard.
No matter what you say, Han Du is still a general who has been fighting for many years, and he still has the strength of an adult. If he persists and refuses to advance, Anqing's strength will not be able to do anything against him.
However, Han Du still obeyed and was pushed in by An Qing.
As soon as he opened the door, Han Du was so startled that he backed away and collided directly with An Qing.
"Ah~" An Qing rubbed his forehead and looked at Han Du complainingly, "Why did you suddenly retreat? It hurt me."
Han Du asked blankly: "Why is she here?"
An Qing stepped forward with a smile and took Yao Yue's arm, "Husband, are you talking about sister Yao Yue? Of course I asked her to come."
Yao Yue's face turned red, and then she couldn't help but look at Han Du.
"Daddy..."
The movement just now woke up Han Yao who was sleeping.
Seeing his daughter's big watery eyes, Han Du's heart softened, and his dissatisfaction disappeared instantly. He quickly stepped forward and hugged his daughter, "Dad is here."
"Kekeke..."
Han Yao's cheerful laughter rang out, and the cabin suddenly became joyful.
...
After Han Du left, Zhu Biao resumed reviewing the memorials in person. Fortunately, with the presence of other cabinet bachelors, Zhu Biao's daily review volume was much less than before.
"Your Majesty, this is a letter sent by Princess Anqing." Wang Yue took the letter just sent by the eunuch below, checked it and handed it to Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment and asked doubtfully: "The imperial sister can come to the palace to see me at any time, so why should I write a letter so close?"
Wang Yue was stunned for a moment and quickly lowered his head: "I don't know, I just got a letter from Princess Anqing, so I sent it to the emperor immediately."
Zhu Biao casually took the letter, opened it and was shocked.
Wang Yue changed the face of the emperor, and immediately felt what happened. After the emperor read it, he pinched his heart and asked: "Your Majesty, is this?"
Zhu Biao suddenly slapped the letter on the imperial case in front of him and shouted angrily: "Han Du, this bastard, actually took Anqing to sea."
Wang Yue was startled at first, and then stunned. The prince of this town is the consort of Princess Anqing. Even if he takes Princess Anqing to sea, the emperor will not look like the princess has been kidnapped, right?
After a while, Zhu Biao seemed to react. Shaking his head, he sighed and said: "Just go, since Han Du is watching, I don't want to bother anymore!"
Wang Yue lowered his head firmly, wishing he could hide in the cracks of the bricks.
...
"Ah, it turns out that the sea is so vast!" An Qing stood on the bow of the ship and stretched lazily.
Yao Yue stood beside her with a faint smile on her lips. Her eyes looking towards the sea and sky could not help but reveal a glimmer of light. Apparently she also liked the vastness of the sea very much.
Somewhat strangely, most of the navy's officers fainted to death when they first boarded the ship. But An Qing and Yao Yue didn't even react at all, as if they were standing on the boat and on land.
Han Du looked at the two of them with a smile. It must be said that the way the two of them stood on the bow of the ship with their shirts fluttering was like a painting, making people unable to take their eyes away.
