"Come on, come on, get the red envelope!"
At night, the Duke of Wei's mansion was brightly lit and filled with laughter and laughter.
Yang Xuan received the red envelope from his teacher and his wife and quickly put it on his body. He had already seen Xu Zengshou's little eyes drifting towards him.
How could he not know what this kid was thinking?
Yang Xuan's expression did not change at all as he quietly distanced himself from Xu Zengshou.
The latter looked at his senior brother's eyes that ignored him and felt furious.
He really wanted to ask: Senior brother, were you serious about taking that step back quietly?
Yang Xuan: What do you think? (eye roll)
After receiving the red envelope, it was time to set off the fireworks, an essential event every year.
The little girl Xu Miaojin was held in Xu Da's arms, sucking her fingers and looking at everything around her curiously.
call out!
Bang!
At this time, a firework rose up and exploded in the night sky.
The gorgeous fireworks all over the sky were reflected in the little girl's dark eyes, causing the little girl's mouth to open slightly.
He seemed stunned.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Fireworks bloomed one after another, and the little girl clapped her hands subconsciously, and giggled, clear and sweet.
Xu Da's old face smiled so much that it almost turned into a lotus flower. He turned around and asked the housekeeper to put more.
However, when the fireworks were finally set off, the little girl was making a fuss and wanted to continue watching. Xu Da had no choice but to coax her.
After crying for a while, the little girl got tired and fell asleep.
Xu Da finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then led Yang Xuan and several sons to watch the night.
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The fourteenth year of Hongwu.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Yang Xuan went to the East Palace to pay his respects to Zhu Biao. After Empress Ma learned about it, she called Yang Xuan over to chat for a while.
Soon, the Lantern Festival was over and everyone started busy.
On this day, an urgent report from the border arrived in the capital.
Zhu Biao jogged all the way to Wuying Hall.
"Father, urgent report from the border!"
"Bei Yuanping Zhang Naier Buhua invaded Yongping (now Longlu, Hebei)."
Zhu Biao finished speaking breathlessly and presented the urgent report in his hand to Lao Zhu.
The latter grabbed it and read it quickly.
It can be seen that Lao Zhu's face does not look good now.
"Huh, we haven't dealt with them yet. It's a good thing they're knocking on the door."
"Come here, tell Xu Da, Tang He, Fu Youde...to enter the palace."
Not long after, Xu Da and others arrived one after another.
When Lao Zhu saw everyone gathered, he immediately started the highest-level military meeting in the Ming Dynasty.
During the meeting, Lao Zhu circulated the border battle report to Xu Da and others, and then asked them what to do.
All the generals said that they must fight.
Lao Zhu also means the same thing.
Then began to formulate a battle plan.
Those present were all the best generals of the Ming Dynasty. In the evening, the battle plan was completed.
In the morning of the next day, Lao Zhu ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to prepare food and grass for the army, and the Ministry of War to prepare ordnance.
Everyone in the court was in motion.
In Wuying Hall, Lao Zhu called Zhu Biao over.
"Biao'er, since you said you wanted to give Yang Xuan a chance to make meritorious deeds, let him follow you this time."
"Thank you, Father."
Later, Zhu Biao told Yang Xuan the news.
After a month of raising money, all the food, grass and weapons were ready.
Lao Zhu appointed Wei Guogong Xu Da as the general to conquer the captives, Xin Guogong Tang He as the left deputy general, and Yingchuan Marquis Fu Youde as the right deputy general, and set out in two groups to march north of the Great Wall.
Fu Youde was the vanguard on the east road, and Mu Ying was the vanguard on the west road, leaving the Gubeikou of the Great Wall.
The east and west roads echo each other.
In April, the army marched to Peiping for a short rest and replenishing food and grass.
Yang Xuan served under Fu Youde, which was what Xu Da meant.
Zhu Di, who came to Peiping to join the vassal family last year, learned that his father-in-law and good brother Yang Xuan had come to his territory, and he immediately went out of the city to welcome them.
However, Xu Da did not enter the city and arranged for the army to camp outside the city while he stayed in the military camp.
The war hasn't started yet, but he, a great general, goes into the city to eat and drink hot food. What will the soldiers think?
Zhu Di knew what his father-in-law was thinking and didn't force him.
Someone arranged for some wine and meat to be delivered to the military camp.
Then I chatted with my father-in-law for a while and talked about the situation of Xu Miaoyun and her son.
Xu Da also wanted to see his daughter and grandson, but he also knew that now was not the time.
While chatting, Zhu Di politely asked Xu Da if he could take him with him on this expedition.
In this regard, Xu Da just said that he only obeyed His Majesty's will.
The implication is that if you want to go on an expedition with the army, you should first ask me if I agree.
After being frustrated by Xu Da, Zhu Di had no intention of continuing the conversation.
Turn to Yang Xuan.
"I really envy you, boy, you can go out with the army."
"Damn it."
"Why, you, the King of Sai who guard an important town in the north, are you afraid that you won't have a chance to fight?" Yang Xuan asked with a smile.
"I've been here for almost a year, and every day I practice in addition to military training."
Zhu Di looked depressed.
"Isn't this bad?" Yang Xuan asked.
"What's good?" Zhu Di said angrily.
"In war, people die."
"Look at the soldiers outside. They also have families. Many of them are the backbone of a family."
Yang Xuan pointed at the soldiers coming and going outside the tent and said.
"If they die, the family will collapse."
"You can't build a career for yourself while allowing so many families to collapse."
"If you can't fight a war, don't fight it."
"Don't forget, you are a military general. How can any general not like fighting?" Zhu Di obviously didn't listen to Yang Xuan's words, he rolled his eyes and said.
"I don't like it."
"cut!"
Ending the topic, Zhu Di asked again: "When are you free to visit my Prince Yan's Mansion?"
"Also let me entertain you well."
"And Miaoyun often talks about you."
"After returning from this expedition, come when you have the chance." After hearing Zhu Di's words, Yang Xuan paused and then smiled.
Senior sister, it seems like I haven’t seen you for a long time!
Thinking of the robe that he had always treasured in the closet, Yang Xuan smiled bitterly in his heart.
Zhu Di left the military camp.
After a short rest and replenishing food and grass, the army left the fortress on April 15th.
Fu Youde led the vanguard army to walk in front of the army, while Yang Xuan led the scouts to inquire about the military situation for the army in front of the vanguard army.
Ensure the safety of the march.
Nearing Huishan (now southeast of Ningcheng, Inner Mongolia), Fu Youde summoned Yang Xuan and other generals to hold a military meeting.
At the meeting, Fu Youde stated that he was prepared to attack Huishan at night.
This plan won the support of the generals.
They walked all the way without seeing even a shadow of Yuan Ren.
I can't wait to have a fight.
Military morale is available... Seeing this, Fu Youde nodded slightly in his heart.
A combat order was immediately issued.
Yang Xuan led a group of soldiers and horses to attack, and another group of soldiers and horses were arranged to pretend to attack.
A part of the reserve team was left.
After the combat order was issued, the army took the time to eat and rest.
As night fell, the army was ready to go.
"It's a murderous night with a dark moon and high winds. Let's go!"
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