Hello Chang'an Chapter 268

"This time, the ladies of the noble family have performed extraordinary feats, and the saints were very happy to hear about it... However, there were many strange voices in the court regarding the granting of titles. Many adults thought that the women were incompatible with the emperor's control, and they argued over this. No less…”

When the imperial **** finished speaking, he clasped his hands upwards and continued: "However, the sage cherishes talents very much and believes that although Mrs. Chang is born as a daughter, she has the appearance of a general... For this reason, the sage tried his best to overcome all opinions and relied on the will of heaven. With this unprecedented edict of award."

Hearing this, Chang Kuo showed gratitude and fear on his face, and raised his hand: "In this case, Chang Kuo would like to thank the saint for his love and respect on behalf of my little daughter."

But what does Qiao Yang's letter say that the conferment of the title of military commander was the result of a fierce fight in the early court by the elderly Taifu Chu based on his words?

It doesn't matter, as long as he knows it.

Chang Kuo maintained a look of gratitude on his face.

The imperial **** smiled and helped his hand.

Immediately, he looked at Xiao Min aside and said with a smile: "The saint heard that there are two generals in the army now, and they are united. I think they will be able to repel Xu's rebellion soon..."

Xiao Min: "Xiao's qualifications are still relatively low. He will have to rely more on General Chang Da and Ning Yuan in the future."

The imperial **** smiled and nodded. He was very good. He did not strive for superiority and knew how to show weakness and pretend to be weak. He was a calm and smart man.

He was also happy to "cooperate" with Xiao Min's humble words to hold Chang Kuo up high: "The saint has always placed high hopes on General Chang... General Chang is already the first-class hussar general of our dynasty. If this time If we can defeat Xu Zhengye and return to the court in victory, it will definitely be the day when we will be awarded the title of Marquis based on merit. "

Everyone around looked slightly moved.

Marquis?

Although the imperial **** said these words from his own standpoint, since he dared to say it clearly in public, he must have exactly what the saint meant... Is the saint promising General Chang in advance?

And this time the imperial envoy came... They thought that they might wait for Yi Shuai's order. After all, after Li Yi's incident, everyone could see that General Chang Da was now the most suitable candidate to be the head coach. But now, it was not There is no movement from Yi Shuai.

Therefore, the saint still has no intention of letting General Chang Da be the commander-in-chief and take charge of the army...

Is this because frequent changes in command are not good for military morale, or is it some kind of precaution?

The promise of the feudal lord, in addition to encouragement, probably also contains comfort...

Is this how a king controls his subordinates?

The generals all had their own guesses and judgments in their minds.

Chang Kuo didn't realize it at all, he just laughed loudly and said: "Then Chang dared to borrow the father-in-law's good words to hope for the future!"

Duan looked very excited about this piece of cake.

Which military general doesn't want to make immortal achievements, become a prince thousands of miles away, and leave his name in history for future generations?

Chang Kuo was very enthusiastic about this, and the fact that his daughter was made a general obviously made him very proud. Therefore, he was specially presented with a red seal: "... My father-in-law came from afar on the occasion of the new year. In fact, It's hard work, this is Chang's little thought, please don't refuse!”

The imperial **** declined twice, then accepted with a smile. He congratulated Chang Kuo repeatedly and praised: "...General Chang has such a daughter, it is really enviable!"

Chang Kuo really liked hearing such talk about ancestral graves being on fire, and he didn't mind that the **** talked too much, and the smile on his face became more genuine.

At the end, the imperial **** looked at Chang Sui Ning and said with a smile: "The sage also has a message that he wants us to convey to Madam Chang."

He looked at the girl who was wearing a green robe and pretended to be listening, but she was not at all flattered or frightened. He smiled and said: "The saint hopes that General Ningyuan will put an end to the troubles in Jiangnan as soon as possible. The saint will wait for Mrs. Chang in the capital." The sound of returning home safely..."

Chang Sui Ning's face showed no fluctuation, only his eyelids drooped.

Returning home?

Is the word "home" considered a statement of attitude? Or are you telling her that she has confirmed that it is her?

Do you want to wait for her to return to Beijing and renew the relationship with your "family"?

The words really sounded nice, and she even tried to treat herself as a family member, but in fact, she didn't even dare to try to hand over the military power - because the other party knew very well that if Lao Chang was the commander-in-chief, the military power would also be handed over to her.

Chang Suining could not be said to be dissatisfied with this, let alone disappointed. The other party was an emperor. Before seeing her true and controllable "loyalty", it was understandable to be suspicious and cautious.

Everyone has a choice. The other party chooses to be an emperor, and she can understand the many measures he takes to do so.

But she often uses family affection as a bait to ask her to show her trustworthy loyalty, which she really finds it hard to agree to.

Besides, since everyone has a choice, she should be able to make her own choices now that she is a second-generation human being, right?

They are both free, and neither one has the position to kidnap the other to do anything. In both lives, she has never tried to ask the other to be a "mother" in the so-called secular sense. In the same way, after repaying the other's debt, she , the shackles called "daughter" can no longer be bound to her.

The two of them don't owe each other, and they don't need to influence each other. Whatever happens in the future, each will make things happen based on his or her own abilities.

Chang Suining raised his hand and simply said: "Thank you, Saint, for your consideration."

The imperial **** smiled and nodded to her.

Then, he asked with concern about Chang Sui'an's injury.

Concerned, he asked: "I wonder where Mr. Changlang is recuperating now? Before leaving, the saint mentioned Mr. Changlang many times. He was really worried about him and ordered us to bring medicinal materials and supplements to visit him on his behalf..."

"Brother is resting at a miraculous doctor now, and everything is fine." Chang Sui Ning said: "It's just that the miraculous doctor's residence is hundreds of miles away from here, and there are traces of rebels along the way. All of you, father-in-law, have saints. The imperial envoy with his life at stake can easily be secretly targeted by the rebels, so it is not advisable to take the risk. "

"This..." The imperial **** looked thoughtful and hesitant.

He could hear that the little lady was conveying two meanings. One was that she was worried that they would fall into the hands of the rebels, and the other was that she did not want them to expose Chang Sui'an's recuperation place.

This means I don't want them to disturb me.

Chang Kuo also followed closely and said: "Chang understands the saint's wishes. Unfortunately, the current situation is special. We can only wait until Rong Chang returns to the capital, and then bring his dog into the palace to thank the saint."

Having said this, if you insist on meeting him again, it will appear that your intention is unclear. The imperial **** could only say: "In that case, our family will not disturb Mr. Chang Lang's recovery for the time being."

After a few more words of greetings, Xiao Min said at the right time: "You guys, my father-in-law, you must be tired after a long journey. The place to stay has been prepared. Why don't you go and have a rest first, and wait for the banquet in the evening, and then bring the wine?" It's never too late to reminisce.”

Reminiscing about old times is of course just a polite way of saying it. From Xiao Min's point of view, all the coming and goings between you and me are just out of your mind, which makes me feel tired - I feel tired for General Chang and Mrs. Chang's wife.

After the eunuchs thanked him, they left the place first.

Looking at the disappearing figures, Chang Suining and Chang Kuo exchanged an almost imperceptible look.

When the empress ordered someone to visit Chang Sui'an, she probably had other motives besides being a benevolent monarch.

Who knows that after meeting him, he would "persuad" Chang Sui'an to return to Beijing to recuperate on the grounds that "the situation in the south of the Yangtze River is dangerous"?

To prevent this from happening, of course it's better not to see it.

Moreover, she is at the residence of Princess Xuan'an, so there is no way to see her.

As soon as the eunuchs left, Yuan Xiang, Deputy General Jin and others all rushed up.

"Congratulations girl!"

"What girl, it's time to change your name to General!"

"Yes, we should call General Xiao Chang!"

The news that Chang Sui Ning was given the title of General Ning Yuan soon spread throughout the military camp and caused a sensation everywhere.

Adhering to the good intention that good things come in pairs, Xiao Min and Chang Kuo made a simple calculation and decided that it would be better to choose a day than to hit it, so they simply struck while the iron was hot and issued an order to appoint Chang Sui Ning as the chief marching instructor. The competition between Chang Suining and Coach Fang was still hotly discussed. Now that the officers and soldiers heard about it, they were no longer surprised, and there were no voices of doubt, at least not openly.

On this day, there was a lot of excitement around Chang Suining, and there were all voices of congratulations.

She was also very self-aware of being a new official, and since it was the first year of junior high school, she was very generous. She gave New Year's money to Xi'er, A'zhi, A'che, A'dian Yuanxiang, and Chang Ren.

But in the middle of the distribution, a soldier came in to give charcoal, so he also gave a share.

At that time, Chang Suining did not realize the seriousness of the matter.

After the soldier left, people began to keep coming into her tent. At first, two or three people came to ask for permission to see her, and later, groups of people came to congratulate her.

Poor general Ning Yuan and chief coach Chang Sui Ning was away from home, and he had limited money with him... As a result, his style gradually changed from luxury to shabby, and scraps of silver were replaced by copper coins.

The soldiers who got the copper plate were still very happy.

Vice Admiral Jin turned around and strung the copper plate together, hung it around his neck, and hid it happily under his armor.

When the teacher Fang Da, who was born in his birth year, saw this, he thought it would be good to use it to ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters, so he imitated it.

All the soldiers followed suit.

As a result, the trend of "wearing a consecrated copper plate, soaking up the aura of a general, making extraordinary achievements, and walking the path of honoring one's ancestors" became out of control.

Those who didn't get the copper plate were so jealous that their eyes were red. Some even asked their colleagues politely - since the eldest brother treasures this thing so much, where do you plan to put it when you go to bed at night?

Those who heard it immediately covered their clothes tightly.

In the evening, a banquet was held in the camp to entertain the eunuchs.

After the banquet was over, Xiao Min congratulated Chang Sui Ning again and again.

Looking at Coach Xiao with a sincere face and listening to the repeated congratulations, Chang Sui Ning realized the key: "..."

She expressed tactfully and constrainedly that she really didn't have any left.

That night, Xiao Min had two large boxes of copper plates carried and banged into her tent.

Coach Xiao said he can prepare his own.

Mrs. Chang is only responsible for the consecration!

Xiao Min made this move because of the people below him. There was no other way. His soldiers found him today and told him that things didn't matter at first, and they weren't the ones to care about them, but they were looking at other soldiers. They have it all, but their necks are empty, they feel uncomfortable, and the brothers feel that they can't hold their heads up!

For the sake of his soldiers, Coach Xiao had no choice but to pay out of his own pocket.

The next day, two large boxes of "opened" copper plates were obtained. Before Xiao Min distributed them, he secretly hid some of them.

He planned to take one for himself and take the rest back to Beijing one day to arrange for his family!

Regardless of whether it is useful or not, who can refuse the four words "for good luck"?

If a person doesn't even care about auspiciousness, then what energy does he have in life?

All in all, being willing to believe in metaphysics is also a manifestation of a positive attitude.

Coach Xiao, who held a wallet full of consecrated copper coins, was very relieved.

Until the leading imperial **** came looking for him.

Xiao Min hurriedly hid his purse, stood upright, and handed it over to anyone coming.

The imperial **** looked at him with a smile and motioned to the **** behind him to wait outside the tent.

Xiao Min understood and asked his people to guard outside.

"General Xiao has indeed lived up to the saint's high expectations. In a short period of time, he has established a firm foothold in the army." The imperial eunuch's eyes were filled with approval.

"My father-in-law is so complimentary." Xiao Min raised his hand to signal the other party to sit down and said, "This is not Xiao's fault, it is all due to General Chang's careful guidance."

Chang Kuo gave him enough dignity and respect, and the people below him never looked down upon him.

The look of approval on the imperial eunuch's face became even stronger: "Our General Guan Xiao is very proficient in getting along with others. It's so good... The saint also hopes to see that General Xiao can have a good relationship with General Chang. Together we can , in order to better resist the enemy.”

After a slight pause, he sighed: "It's just... I might have wronged General Xiao a little or two."

As a coach, but having to be pressured by the deputy coach everywhere, it is inevitable to feel dissatisfied. This is foreseeable.

"..." Xiao Min was silent for a moment.

So, did the other party regard his attitude in front of General Chang as forcing a smile, gritting his teeth to flatter, and bearing the burden of humiliation?

Is there a possibility... that he is not acting at all?

Seeing that he was silent, the imperial **** thought he acquiesced and gave him some comfort and advice.

Finally, he whispered to him to pay more attention to the movements of Chang Kuo and his daughter, and if necessary, report them to the saint in time.

Xiao Min: "...Xiao understands."

This was the point of the **** coming to see him today.

The sage was suspicious of General Chang and asked him to pretend to be friends with him in order to monitor him closely.

This is not an easy thing for him, especially the suggestion of "pretending to be friends" is very difficult.

After everything was arranged, the eunuchs did not stay long and left for Beijing three days later.

In these three days, the military camp was full of discussions. Yuanxiang dared to claim second place, but no one dared to claim first place.

All because he followed Chang Sui Ning busy doing things during the day, and at night he lit a lamp, boiled oil, and secretly wrote letters to his own governor.

Why does it take three nights to write?

Isn't it because there are too many things to write about?

Especially the scene on New Year's Eve when the Chang family girl was having a discussion with someone. It took him two nights to write it, and two pens broke... he couldn't finish it at all!

On the third night of writing, Yuan Xiang, who wanted to write everything, realized that he could no longer indulge like this, otherwise, he might not be able to send this letter in time for the first month of the year...

In order to ensure that the Governor could read the letter in time, Yuan Xiang compressed it repeatedly and stuffed twenty pages of letter paper into two envelopes that were about to burst.

Finally, don't forget to bring the "consecrated" copper plate to others - if others have it, the governor of his family should also have it!

Yuan Xiang had just sent the letter out, and Chang Sui Ning had also received several letters, all from Beijing.

Chang Sui Ning sat cross-legged behind the sand table, picked up the top letter and looked at it. When he saw the writing on it, he immediately felt something was wrong.

Well, here comes the accuser.

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