Zhao Tong returned home and Tong Guan came to visit in the evening. The two chatted in the study for a long time, and finally Tong Guan left with a complicated expression.
He called Zhang Xian again, looked at Xiao Lang and said, "How are you studying the art of war?"
Zhang Xian nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I have understood seventy-eight percent of it."
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "But you are not ashamed of your words. You have never been on the battlefield, and you dare to say that you understand 70% of it?"
Zhang Xian suddenly lowered his head in shame. He also wanted to go to the battlefield, but there was no chance. Even now, he didn't have a military position.
Zhao Tong thought for a while and pulled out a piece of paper from the small box. It was the first chapter of Meng De's new book.
He said: "I will pass you another article."
Zhang Xian hurriedly stepped forward to take it, and Zhao Tong said: "This article is about trying to figure out the enemy's psychology and make changes in the tactics of war. It cannot be done behind closed doors. I plan to let you join the army. What do you think?"
Zhang Xian was overjoyed when he heard this: "Your Majesty, I have long wanted to join the army, but I just didn't know how to say it."
Zhao Tong nodded: "In the government department, most of them are official duties, which are far less tempered than in the army. However, there are a lot of banditry at the moment. Once you join the army, you will inevitably go to war. You have to think carefully. Fighting is not about playing house, but about your life. Matters at stake.”
Zhang Xian said: "Your Majesty, I have already thought about it. What's the point of being a government official? It's better to be in the army. If I don't join the army, won't my martial arts skills be in vain?"
Zhao Tong shook his head and said with a smile: "I'm just asking you about this first. You will have to tell the instructor later, and I will also tell Zhenniang here. If you don't agree, then let it go."
Zhang Xian blinked and said, "Your Majesty, is it okay if you don't say anything?"
Zhao Tong said: "How can you not talk about such a big thing?"
Zhang Xian suddenly frowned and said, "What if I don't agree?"
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "If you don't agree, I will send you to Longyou. It's bitterly cold over there, and I'm afraid they won't be able to part with you."
The next day, Zhao Tong went out of the city to organize his troops. After all, Wang Xiang wanted to draw ten commanding troops from the Palace Front Department and the Guards Department. Before and after this, he had to count the number of people and hand over the procedures. This trip took another two or three days. In the past, it was not until Wang Xiang led his troops to leave Tokyo that the rebellion was completely stopped.
By now it was mid-February, and Zhang Xian was thrown into the position of deputy military envoy under the command of Dijiu of the Longwei Army by Zhao Tu. The two commanders of the Longwei Army, Dijiu and Dishi, neither went to attack Tian Hu nor to conquer. Wang Qing was lying down in Tokyo to gain weight.
The Dragon Guard is a member of the Fourth Army, with the old title of Protector of the Saints. They are not easily sent out to fight in all directions. Most of them are mainly to protect the capital. Not only are the 38 commanders of the Dragon Guard garrisoned in the capital, they are still stationed in the capital. The thirty-three commanders of the Japanese army were praised, but they were not mobilized at all.
In the early morning of this morning, Zhao Tong got up and opened the window. A burst of warmth hit his face. He looked at the slightly new green in the courtyard and couldn't help but feel good.
After washing up and having breakfast, he did not go to the Fusi to take charge. He was busy these days, so he simply stayed lazy and stayed in the Fusi for a day. As for the Fusi, it was enough to have Tan Zhen there.
Walking up the gravel path with his hands behind his back, Zhao Tong saw Lei San and his servants pruning the branches, and Hua Ding planting flower seedlings brought from outside the mansion.
Those seedlings are not big, they are green and green, and I can't tell what kind they are. As for the flower fertilizer, I don't know if it will work.
Zhao Tong wandered all the way, went to the pond to watch the fish for a while, and sat at the rockery pavilion for a while. The maid came over to bring tea. After drinking, he thought for a moment and then walked to the back house.
When I came to the courtyard door on the second floor, I saw Zhang Zhenniang and Jin'er busy with something. When I got closer, they were planting flowers in the small flower garden.
I saw that both of them were wearing short cloth clothes, wearing small boots, holding flower hoes in their hands, digging holes in the flower beds, spreading seeds, watering them, and then planting them with hoe soil. They looked quite decent.
The young lady wrapped her head with a blue and white handkerchief, and did not apply any makeup. Her eyebrows were as pretty as any, and her wrists were as bright as snow. She looked even more graceful and graceful even when she was doing work.
Zhao Tong watched for a while, and the girl looked up to wipe her sweat, but she happened to see him, and her face immediately turned red.
Zhao Tong smiled and said, "You should all rest when I'm here, otherwise what's the point of seeing you tired."
The two of them came over to see the ceremony, and the young lady said, "Your Majesty, you are not going out today?"
Zhao Tong said: "I have been busy for a few days, so I should stay for a while. I see that the flower seedlings are being transplanted in front of me. Why are you still planting them now?"
Jin'er said from the side: "My wife collects flower seeds every year. She always likes to see these kinds of flowers, so she has to plant them again."
Zhao Tong said: "I saw it last year too. Although I didn't recognize it, the fragrance was so strong that I can't forget it for a long time."
The young lady said: "Your Majesty, please sit down and I will make tea for you."
Zhao Tong nodded and turned around to look at the bluestone stool outside the flower garden. It was covered with dust. Jin'er said, "Your Highness, let me wipe it for you."
Zhao Tong thought for a while, said nothing, looked at the door of the small building, and walked slowly over.
The door of the small building was open at this time, and the sunlight was shining in. He vaguely saw the young lady washing her hands before walking towards the back. He couldn't help but step on the wooden steps and walked into the building.
He had never been here before. When the young lady moved here, she had some maids to take care of her, but now it looks like a traditional and regular layout.
There is a wooden staircase at the end of the entrance, which leads to the second floor. The first floor looks like a small hall, with not many furnishings and is a bit plain and simple.
There is a wooden door on the side, which is probably where the east kitchen is. The young lady went inside to boil water and make tea.
Zhao Tong also went over and looked in front of the door. He was cutting tea cakes with a wooden knife. Her fingers were slender and white, and against the brown color, they were as warm as jade.
Zhao Tong walked over with a smile. When the girl heard the voice and looked up, she suddenly looked a little panicked: "Your Majesty, you..."
Zhao Tong walked to her side and went to hold her hand. The tea knife fell to the ground with a "clack" sound. The girl's body trembled and she lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty, I, I still want to make tea."
Zhao Tong said: "I just finished drinking, just stay here."
The girl didn't move, and the room was silent for a moment. After a moment, a faint heartbeat could be heard.
The two stood face to face like this. Zhao Tong held Xiao Niang's hand. Xiao Niang lowered her head and felt that her heart was about to burst. She was a little scared and felt that she had done something wrong, but she was also very happy. She felt that she was actually doing something wrong at this moment. It was so solid, and this contradictory feeling made her feel a little helpless.
She couldn't help but slightly raised her head to look at Zhao Tong, who was also looking at her. At this time, the blue and white veil on her head had not been taken off, and even her body was stained with some soil from planting flowers. She suddenly felt that this was too shameful and rude. , I want to break free from that hand, but there is no way I can break free.
Zhao Tong looked at her with a smile, and the young lady looked into his eyes. She couldn't help but feel more and more panicked, and her face became hotter. At this moment, Jin'er shouted from outside: "Your Majesty, I've wiped the pier... Hey, Your Majesty, go ahead." Where is it?"
When the young lady heard this, she was startled. She tried her best to pull out her hand and walked out. Unexpectedly, she tripped on the wooden tea knife and fell forward. Zhao Tong stretched out his hand to stop her and grabbed her, saying: "Be careful."
The little girl didn't dare to answer. She just felt a blur in her head and could only go outside...
(End of chapter)
