"Okay, if Huang Xuan can't handle things like this well and still comes to ask me, then he doesn't need to take the position of commander!" Han Diao Si could feel it from the emperor's tone, as if the emperor's feelings for military commanders were obvious. Not as friendly as civil servants. Zhu Zhirui snorted coldly and continued: "Did Huang Xuan say anything else before he left?"
Han Diao Si paused for a moment, thinking about the words in his mind, and finally took the cup of hot tea he had made in his hands, held it up with both hands, and walked it to the steps in front of Zhu Zhirui. The latter glanced at it lightly and said, He took it with his hand, put it to his lips and took a sip. A wave of heat spread from top to bottom of his body, making Zhu Zhirui, who was still a little dazed, calm down in an instant.
She couldn't help but admired: "Manager Han, what kind of tea is this? It tastes amazingly refreshing."
Han Diao Si responded with a slight smile on his face: "Reporting to your majesty, this is what Imperial Physician Su Xuan gave to me. I also tried it for your majesty. It is indeed good. The name is Hui Shen, but the specific materials are not I haven’t told me that if His Majesty likes it, I can go and ask Imperial Physician Su Xuan for some raw materials and formula, so that I can make a few more cups for His Majesty in the future.”
Hearing Su Xuan's name, a hint of impatience appeared on Zhu Zhirui's face, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye. However, Han Diao Si, who was extremely keen, naturally took this subtle movement into his eyes, and then It was not mentioned.
Suddenly, the sound of wind chimes came from outside the window. Zhu Zhirui frowned slightly and said slowly: "Manager Han, go and see for yourself what is going on at Lin Guozhang's place. If there are still some of this good tea, Send some to Zhang Guozhang Lin, and as for Concubine Lin in the harem, ask the imperial kitchen to make some seasonal pastries and send them to her as well."
"I obey!"
Han Diao Si is such a smart person. This kind of thing can be done now or wait for a while. And if His Majesty said it at this time, he must have other things to deal with. Han Diao Si, who has always served Zhu Zhirui, does not Feeling that the emperor saw what was going on, he stretched out his hands forward as a courtesy, without turning his body, and slowly stepped back. After a hundred steps, he turned around and left Weiyang Palace.
After walking out of Weiyang Palace, he ran into the first courtier Zhu Zhirui met after waking up today. In the final analysis, he was not considered a courtier. From the emperor's side, Ouyang Heng was not considered attractive, at least to the court. There was no fixed position for him, so he could only stand behind Gou Hongxuan.
When Ouyang Heng saw Han Diao Si, he did not shy away. Instead, he saluted him generously and said hello: "Manager Han, are you going to handle official business?"
"Yes! Sir, are you here?"
The two of them respected each other like guests. Han Diao Si's personality has always been kind and amiable. Even if he served the emperor for a long time, he did not have a arrogant attitude. Instead, he was more amiable. This is why Han Diao Si was able to When the late emperor attacked the hero, the reason he was able to survive was because of three words - knowing the general outline!
As for Ouyang Heng, the bookish aura all over his body and his decent conversation also make people feel like they are in a spring breeze. There seems to be no obstacle to the communication between the two, but there is no deeper explanation between the two. They have good personalities. , does not mean that there is no need to be vigilant, and the heart of guarding against others can never be without.
"I am also here to report to His Majesty on some border affairs."
Ouyang Heng gave a brief explanation without going into details. Han Diao Si naturally had no intention of going into details and responded casually: "Oh, Mr. Lao and the general are responsible for the border matter. By the way, I heard that the general The general has already set off for the border?”
With a faint smile on his face, Ouyang Heng said directly without the slightest hesitation: "Yes, the general has left the palace with his entourage, but because of the urgent military affairs, he did not come to report to His Majesty, so I asked you to come down. After reporting to His Majesty, I will set off for the border soon."
"Border affairs are indeed complicated, including food and grass, military affairs, and training. Moreover, the Northern Barbarians have been a little restless recently. It is up to you, sir, to take care of the general."
Han Diao Si was constantly testing Ouyang Heng carefully, but the latter still had the same faint smile without any expression. He didn't even pause or think in his sentences. He seemed to just say whatever came to his mind, completely. It doesn't look like a counselor should have the deep-seated look of a city.
"That's what I should do, and that's what I need to do for Your Majesty and the people."
Han Diao Si nodded and said: "Okay, thank you sir. I won't disturb your official duties, so I will leave first."
"Okay!" Ouyang Heng did not do anything to stop him, and turned around to walk towards Weiyang Palace. Before Han Diao Si left, he left a sentence that sounded ambiguous to Ouyang Heng.
"Sir, if you need any help, you can tell me and I will help you."
Maybe there were others around, and it sounded like it was just a polite greeting. But on Ouyang Heng's side, he heard a different feeling. With an appraising look in his eyes, Ouyang Heng took one last look at Han Diao Si. Then he entered Weiyang Palace.
"Report to Your Majesty, Ouyang Heng asks to see you!"
There was only the empress Zhu Zhirui in Weiyang Palace, and she could only hear a soft response from the other party.
"Sir, come in."
After Ouyang Heng received the response, he walked into the Weiyang Palace. He stopped steadily until he was a hundred steps away from the empress. He was about to kneel on his knees to show courtesy, but was interrupted by Zhu Zhirui. : "Okay, sir, don't worry about these red tapes. There is no one else here."
"Yes!" Ouyang Heng lifted up his clothes, slowly put them down, stretched out his hand in the direction of the empress, and explained the reason for his audience.
"Your Majesty, General Gou Hongxuan has already set off for the border. With the fast horse's journey, it is estimated that it will take at most three days to reach the military camp!"
Zhu Zhirui looked at the bamboo slips of reports on the table in front of her. Most of them were trivial matters.
"That's all? Is there anything else you want to report?"
Ouyang Heng pondered for a while and then said slowly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the border has been a bit uneasy recently. In addition, there is a banquet during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although most of the news has been blocked, it is still spreading like wildfire. The Beiman side has started to There’s a commotion.”
The empress didn't even raise her eyes, but said directly: "As I said before, there is no rush to send out troops for the time being. The harassment between the teams must be done well, and we must fight and retreat at the same time!"
