On the day when the old Protector returned to Beijing in a low-key manner, Yan Huisheng got the news and went out of the city to welcome him in person.
On this day, it snowed heavily in Beijing.
No one came in or out of the city gate. After the carriage stopped for an hour, a thick layer of snow fell, and a layer of snow also fell on the soldiers guarding the city.
The old Lord Protector, who had excellent eyesight, asked his close associates: "Is that the carriage from the East Palace?"
He told the prince that he would be back in the next two days, but did not specify the specific date.
The confidant carefully identified it and nodded affirmatively, "My lord, it's the carriage from the East Palace. It should be that His Highness the Crown Prince has learned about your return to Beijing and has come to greet you in person."
The old Protector nodded.
When they arrived at the gate of the city, Yan Huisheng had already got off the carriage. He did not use the little eunuch to hold an umbrella, and a layer of snow fell on his shoulders. Seeing that the old protector was about to dismount, he waved to stop him, "Old Duke, there is no need to dismount, and I will go with you to protect him." Let’s talk to the Duke’s Mansion again.”
Naturally, it was impossible for the old Protector not to dismount his horse when he saw the Crown Prince. Otherwise, what would the news be like? He didn't listen to Yan Hui's reply, so he dismounted and greeted Yan Hui's greetings, "Your Highness, I can say that during my trip out of the capital, I did nothing and didn't get half the credit. It's not worth it for you to go out of the city to pick me up. "
Yan Hui laughed and said, "How can the old Duke not take credit? If it weren't for the old Duke, I wouldn't be able to stay in the capital every day and wait for news from outside the capital. Because it was you who stepped in, I can sit in the court and feel at ease."
The old Protector laughed loudly, "Of course His Highness the Crown Prince is at ease, but it is not necessarily the case that he is absolutely at ease. That Zhang Ping has 250,000 troops and horses, the old minister only has 200,000 troops, and the 100,000 soldiers and horses in the Jinglu Camp The soldiers and horses are really hard to describe, and they are not worth using very well. This time, I trained them hard."
He presented the tiger talisman and handed it to Yan Huisheng, "This is the tiger talisman of the Jinglu soldiers and horses. Your Highness keeps it."
Yan Huisheng did not shirk. He took away the tiger talisman and wanted to laugh, "Since the day when the old prince left, I have been planning to get more soldiers and horses to support. As a last resort, I have to recruit more troops. I didn't expect that. , things were solved so easily.”
"Hey, who would have thought of that? I have to thank that little girl Su Rong for this." The old Protector felt that this was too long to say, "If Your Highness doesn't mind, can I tell you on the carriage?"
"Old Duke, please!" Yan Hui said naturally not dissatisfied.
So, the two got on Yan Huisheng's carriage together.
Inside the carriage, there is a heater and thick curtains to cover it, making it very warm.
Yan Huisheng poured a cup of tea for the old protector with his own hands, let him warm his hands, and then waited for him to drink the tea before speaking. Although he received brief messages from Su Rong every few days, the specific content could not be gleaned from just a few words.
After the old Lord Protector drank a cup of hot tea, he started talking and told him what Zhou Che had told him, starting from when Zhou Gu and Su Rong arrived in Nanping, until they entered the Duke Protector's Mansion. Not finished yet.
In the Duke Protector's Mansion, the eldest princess Sheng'an and the Duke's wife heard that the old Lord Protector had returned to Beijing safely with his troops, and they all cried with joy. You must know that the old Duke is quite old, and the military situation is critical this time. Who can dare? Do you think you can come back safely? Now that the rebellion has been successfully suppressed, the war has not reached the capital, and people have returned safely, isn't it just joyful?
When the old Protector saw his old wife, several daughters-in-law, grandson-in-law and little great-grandson, he sighed in his heart and said cheerfully, "Today His Highness the Crown Prince will have dinner in the mansion. I will go to the study with the Crown Prince first." , What are you doing out here in such a cold weather? Go back to the house quickly!"
The eldest princess of Sheng'an gave the old protector an angry look. She knew that he had just come back and had a lot to say to Yan Huisheng. They, the female relatives, had to stay back if they had full stomachs. In short, it was good for them to come back. Smiling and waving his hands, "Okay, let's all go back! Let them talk alone."
So, the old protector and Yan Huisheng went to the study.
Princess Sheng'an called the cronies around the old Protector to her side, "Come here and tell us what's going on outside this time. You know everything about it, right? Be sure to be more careful."
The confidant nodded, "Everyone in a humble position knows this."
When the third young master told the old prince about the young master and Miss Su Qi, he listened carefully. He knew that he would be questioned carefully when he came back, so he took a note to write down the highlights.
The study was warmed by the charcoal fire. The old protector took off his armor, changed into light clothes, and continued to talk to Yan Huisheng.
I heard that 30,000 troops fought against 200,000 Northern Hebei Army. I heard that Zhou Gu and his men broke into the Northern Hebei Army twice to assassinate the general. I heard that Su Rong took Zhang Mao under his wing. He ignored the past suspicions and found Zhang Mao through his personal letters written by Baichuan. Yun persuaded him to surrender to her, but when he heard that Zhang Yun actually agreed to surrender, he used the special doctor around Zhang Ping to poison him without any blood, causing Zhang Ping to suffer a heart attack and die suddenly. 250,000 soldiers and horses successfully took over and surrendered to Su Rong. , I heard that Su Rong swept ten miles to meet the snow on the street, Zhang Yun dismounted and walked ten miles to repay the new master for his kindness, etc.
Yan Huisheng was moved when he heard it. Although he had not experienced it personally, from the old protector's retelling, he could imagine how much effort Zhou Gu and Su Rong spent in putting down the civil strife. Especially Zhou Gu, the speed of growth surprised him, the person who had spent the most time with him since childhood.
The old Protector's mouth went dry when he finally finished speaking, and he sighed with emotion: "Hey, I am getting old. In the future, the world will be dominated by young people. Who would have thought that these two little things would be so capable? A major civil strife was resolved at a minimal cost.”
Yan Hui smiled and said, "Old Duke should be happy, Zhou Gu has finally carved this piece of rough jade into shape."
When this was mentioned, the old Protector became angry, "What's the use of carving it out? It was kidnapped by that little girl, eh."
He thought of Zhou Gu's proud look and felt helpless, "You don't know, that brat took out the marriage letter Su Rong wrote to him and showed it in front of me. If I tried harder, he would be afraid that I would give it to him." He was torn apart and is very precious. Also, so is that ghost girl Su Rong. I originally thought she was going to go back to Nanchu directly, so I sent someone to call her to see me and wanted to give her a good beating. Don't let her go. She will bring three thousand Fendai to the harem and let her grandson suffer. She is not good at all. She has no self-awareness at all. She said that I should not worry about Zhou Gu, but should worry about her. With Zhou Gu by her side, who dares to get even an inch and a half closer to her? Inch? With his temper and those swords in both hands, he dared to break into the military camp and kill people. What else could he not dare to do? It left me speechless. "
The implication is that his grandson is too ambitious, making him, a grandfather, angry and laughing, without any room for him to perform. It's really a big mistake.
Yan Hui laughed and said, "Those who have a marriage certificate are much more confident now than they used to be."
As expected, Su Rong broke off Ye Guixue's engagement and chose a piece of jade.
Dear babies, monthly pass, okay?
(End of chapter)
