Datang's free and easy concubine

Chapter 1408 Guilty
It was not only Xue Wanche who was called into the palace, but also other generals who were about to go on an expedition. They were all called into the palace by Li Shimin and encouraged them.

Early in the morning, Xue Wanche went to the palace excitedly, but when he came back, he was a little sluggish, because he only knew after entering the palace that the emperor wanted him to guard the food and grass.

He has been in the army for so many years, and Xue Wanche has never guarded food and grass, because he is a fierce general who charges into battle, wouldn't it be overkill to guard food and grass?

Although the emperor summoned a group of generals who accompanied the army to encourage him, he did not tell everyone the military strategy he had set, so Xue Wanche didn't know that he became a bait along with Su Cheng.

If he knew, he would definitely jump up for joy, because to him it would mean a happy fight.

Princess Danyang was in an exceptionally beautiful mood today, eating melons and fruits while waiting for Xue Wanche to come back.

"Princess, princess, the son-in-law is back!" The servant girl came to report, but the expression on her face was a little strange.

Princess Danyang slowly stood up to greet Xue Wanche. She wanted to give him some encouragement as Xue Wanche was about to go to war, so she stood up specially.

It has to be said that since she became pregnant, she has more maternal brilliance, so she has become a little gentler.

Seeing Princess Danyang standing up to greet her, Xue Wanche who was striding towards her hurriedly said, "Why are you standing up? You are still pregnant!"

Seeing Princess Danyang standing up to welcome him home, he was really not used to it.

However, Princess Danyang didn't care about these things. She saw Xue Wanche's expression was a little sluggish at a glance, and he was not as excited as when he left in the morning.

"What's the matter? Didn't you go to the palace? What happened?" Princess Danyang asked with a frown.

Xue Wanche said listlessly: "Your Majesty ordered me to guard the grain and grass!"

Princess Danyang raised her eyebrows when she heard this, and said coquettishly, "What? You are asked to protect the food? You are a famous general? Isn't it overkill to ask you to protect the food?"

Xue Wanche also felt the same way, he liked to charge forward, but the emperor didn't give him the chance to charge forward, but let him guard the grain and grass.

What Princess Danyang thought was not whether Xue Wanche liked to charge forward, but she just thought that guarding food and grass could be of any credit?
There is no merit in guarding food and grass at all, only hard work, but once the food and grass are lost, it is a great crime.

Princess Danyang frowned and said, "What about Duke Rong? You are the direct descendant of Duke Rong, and you are so good at fighting, shouldn't he transfer you to his subordinates?"

Xue Wanche explained: "I am under Rong Guogong's command."

Princess Danyang asked suspiciously, "Guarding food and grass under Duke Rong's command?"

Xue Wanche patiently explained: "Duke Rong is not going to fight with the Shenji Battalion this time, but to protect the grain and grass. His Majesty asked me to take [-] infantry to guard the grain and grass with the Duke."

Princess Danyang frowned immediately when she heard this. Just now she thought it was not a good thing for Xue Wanche to be sent to guard the grain and grass, but now she heard that Su Cheng led the Shenji Battalion to guard the grain and grass, her opinion changed immediately.

Su Cheng is Changle's son-in-law, the most important courtier of His Majesty and the Empress, even if he guards the grain and grass, it is natural for Xue Wanche to protect the grain and grass.

Even if there is no credit but hard work, that's okay, as long as Xue Wanche follows Su Cheng, because Su Cheng has never treated his own people badly.

The smile reappeared on the face of Princess Danyang, and she smiled and comforted: "I know you want to charge forward, and feel that the guards are aggrieved, but isn't Rong Guogong powerful? Isn't Shenjiying powerful? Rong Guogong They all brought the Shenji Battalion to guard the food and grass, what else do you have to complain about?"

"Besides, if it wasn't for Rong Guogong, you wouldn't even have the chance to protect the grain and grass! Rong Guogong is your bole. Without him, you would still be idle. Now that Rong Guogong is guarding the grain and grass, shouldn't you help him? ?"

Xue Wanche nodded again and again: "Yes, of course I should. I will always remember the kindness of the Duke to me. I am not only sorry for myself, but also for the Duke."

Princess Danyang said angrily, "What are you sorry about? Duke Rong must be willing to protect the grain and grass, otherwise His Majesty would force him to be on him? Let me tell you, after the expedition, don't be sluggish and behave well in front of Duke Rong. "

Although he was a little displeased with guarding food and grass, since the matter was a foregone conclusion, he would not ignore it.

Taking a step back, even going out to protect food and grass is better than staying in Chang'an and living a life that can be seen but not eaten.

Moreover, maybe the Tubo people really came to rob food, it must be a big battle!A hearty battle!

Xue Wanche nodded and said, "Don't worry, I won't take it lightly. As long as it's going on an expedition, whether it's guarding food and grass or charging into battle, you may encounter Tubo people at any time, so don't take it lightly."

Princess Danyang smiled and said: "It's good if you understand, quickly change into the court clothes, and then go to Sujiazhuang to see what the Duke has to say."

Xue Wanche strode away to change clothes. Princess Danyang tilted her head slightly in doubt. How could Su Cheng guard the food and grass?How much credit can guarding food and grass have?How could Su Cheng give up such a good opportunity to get credit?

In the imperial palace, Princess Changle walked into the Lizheng Hall holding her slightly protruding belly. Empress Changsun gently held her beside her, and said with satisfaction: "Your complexion is very good, and you are more mellow."

Princess Changle smiled sweetly: "Don't worry, Queen Mother, I'm fine."

Empress Changsun said with a smile: "You young couple are always good-natured, so what can you worry about?"

While talking, Empress Changsun pulled Chang Le to sit on the rug, and said with a smile, "You don't have to worry about Su Cheng going out. He's just guarding food and grass, so there won't be any danger. Just wait for the delivery with peace of mind."

Princess Changle nodded slightly and said: "I heard that General Xue will send troops with Lang Jun? And he will bring [-] infantry?"

Empress Changsun said with a smile: "Empress Mother also talked to your father last night. Xue Wanche is also a fierce general. Could it be that he can't protect the food and grass? Why do you need Su Cheng to go out?"

"But your father said that the last battle was defeated after all, and people in Longyou were panicked. Su Cheng and Shenjiying made great achievements in the Eastern Expedition. Going to Longyou can stabilize people's hearts."

Princess Changle suddenly said, "Ah? So that's how it is!"

Li Shimin, who was striding in, couldn't help feeling guilty when he heard this. The queen did ask him last night. He just hesitated for a moment and found a reason to stabilize people's hearts to prevaricate the queen. He didn't tell the queen that Su Cheng was acting as a bait.

(End of this chapter)