Step on a branch

Chapter 156 Untenable
Marquis Yongning's illness soon spread throughout Qianbulang after the emperor returned to the palace.

According to the imperial physician, Qin Yin was out of breath, which caused an old injury, and his life was safe, but he needed to rest and recuperate for a while.

This made everyone breathe a sigh of relief, but at the same time very disturbed.

After all, the Xiliang army had already set up camp outside Feimen Pass.

The military situation changes day by day.

People from Xiliang will not wait for Qin Yin to recover from his illness to have another "fair" duel.

In other words, thanks to the fact that they didn't know that Marquis Yongning was ill, if they knew that Da Zhou was in a difficult position to choose a coach, they might attack immediately.

While you are sick, I will kill you.

In Chiyiwei's yamen, Feng Jing flipped through the documents, but his mind was not on the copy.

From time to time, he would turn his head to look at Lin Fan.

The commander is very busy. Although the emperor has not decided to let him go with the army, he seems to be determined and must go.

Coming here today, he has been sorting out the existing cases in his hand, as well as other various official duties, so that they can be handed over to the officials who will be in charge of the affairs of the Red Guards later.

Feng Jing has been on duty under Lin Fan for these days, so he knows his temperament.

Lin Fan didn't just want to be an idler because of his deceased father and inherited the title. He wanted to be worthy of the lintel of the Duke's mansion.

There was no chance before, but now, Lin Fan will seize it.

only……

Lin Fan also noticed Feng Jing's absent-mindedness.

After Feng Jing looked at him countless times, Lin Fan asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Feng Jing was caught straight, and blurted out: "In case, I mean in case, the emperor won't let you go?"

"Why does the emperor not allow me to go?" Lin Fan asked back.

It wasn't that Lin Fan deliberately hated Feng Jing, but that he wanted to hear how many high-sounding reasons the emperor could have for refusing in the eyes of an ignorant bystander.

For a while, Feng Jing couldn't answer.

He frowned, thought hard for a while, and then said: "You are not married, if you don't come back, the Duke's Mansion will be extinct? The old lady may not be able to bear this blow."

After finishing speaking, Feng Jing scratched his head again.

It sounds like such a reason, but it is really not a rare thing to die out due to war.

From ancient times to the present, none of the Zanying children who should serve the country loyally and bravely refused to join the battlefield on the grounds of "no marriage and no son".

"You are the son of Duke Xianding, and you want to complete the unfinished business of your father," Feng Jing thought for a while, and then said, "Then you go, who will take charge of the Chiyiwei?"

Lin Fan laughed lightly.

indeed.

In the eyes of onlookers, there are very few legitimate reasons for refusing him to go to the border.

Based on the so-called "cherish talent" and "reluctance to part with it", then what do the soldiers who were ordered to go to war become in the eyes of the emperor?

Like Feng Zhong, who fought for the Great Zhou all his life, and An Beihou, whose father died and his son followed him, and went forward for the Great Zhou, wouldn't he become a person who is "without talent" and "won't die at will"?
Furthermore, when Anbeihou went out with Lin Xuan for the first time 12 years ago, he was also unmarried and had no heirs. The emperor did not use this as an excuse to keep him in Beijing. Then, it is not good to use this reason to keep Lin Fan. Too tenable.

The army is in charge, and the most convincing general Yongning Hou is ill and unable to go out. Da Zhou needs to boost morale. There must be no such small and trivial things to disturb the morale of the army and cause resentment everywhere. gas.

Lin Fan thought, this time, it will be difficult for the emperor to find a good reason.

This is also the most likely way to achieve the goal after he discussed with the Marquis of Yongning and the eldest princess.

"Who will be in charge, I'm not sure." Lin Fan replied.

Feng Jing was troubled.

In his opinion, being the commander of the Red Clothes Guard is really not a good job.

In addition to this title, it is best to have an excellent background, otherwise, you will not be tough enough when arresting people.

Don't say "dare you dare" to offend people, but simply don't have the ability to offend.

And a person who has enough foundation to offend others, and who is extremely daring to offend...

Who wouldn't take this opportunity to volunteer to go to Feimenguan?
Thinking of this, Feng Jing secretly sighed.

In the future, it is impossible for Chiyiwei to do things as "willfully" as when Lin Fan was in charge.

And how can those with their hands and feet tied up do a good job in this yamen?

Feng Jing likes to work with Lin Fan very much, it's a pity to think so.

In the imperial study room, the emperor looked at the brochure handed over by the Ministry of War.

There was already a general process for the dispatch and turnover before the war, and it didn't look too bad.

Fan Taibao said slowly: "Your Majesty may wish to consider Yongninghou's idea. According to the old minister, it is indeed feasible for General Feng to be the commander-in-chief and cooperate with the garrison generals at Feimenguan. What Anbeihou said is also reasonable. His experience Although shallow..."

"How about reading it?" The emperor interrupted Fan Taibao, "I'm thinking about reading it."

Fan Taibao frowned.

Lin Nianzhi?
What is there to think about this matter, Lin Xiaozi?
Fan Taibao tried to figure out what the emperor was thinking, and said: "I know that you have always regretted Lin Xuan's early death. With Lin Xuan's ability, if he stays in Beijing, he can play a role in governing the country by no means less than leading the army. .

He has old injuries, as long as he doesn't bother to lead the army, the imperial doctor can take care of him properly, and he can prolong his life.

But he is determined to recover the territory for the Great Zhou, and his temperament is not that you let him keep it, he just keeps it happily.

You used to keep him, he was not happy, now you keep his son, he is not happy underground. "

emperor:……

Fan Taibao acted as if he didn't see the emperor and was depressed.

Although it is said that monarchs and ministers are kings and ministers, and the emperor is heaven, those who are ministers will also have joy, anger, sorrow and joy.

As for the entire Great Zhou, the most unhappy courtier is naturally Taifu Xu who sealed himself at home.

As a king, you can't just care about your own thoughts and completely ignore the mood of your subjects.

Good words of persuasion are fruitless, so Fan Taibao can only use the matter of Lin's father and son to entangle the emperor.

"I know that the fight against Xiliang outside Feimenguan is not because he beat the capital with a pair of fists when he was six or seven years old, so he couldn't be a bully," Fan Taibao said. "He also has no experience, but experience needs to be practiced. If we don't go this time, What about in the future?

Marquis Yongning is ill, and General Feng is not as old as the old Marquis. Marquis Anbei could still follow Lin Xuan to try it out, and if it drags on, kid Lin and the others, are there any veterans who have experienced many battles? Can you lead the way?

We old bones are reluctant to let the younger generation fight hard, but, the emperor, this matter is the same as raising sons and grandchildren.

When they grow up, they have to let go a little bit when they should let go.

Always hold back, control, and pinch, and the children and grandchildren will think that the old bones have too many things to do, what do you think? "

The emperor said nothing.

Taishi Huang cast a glance at Fan Taibao.

With such words, Huang Taishi couldn't think of what the emperor could say.

To sum it up, it means one thing.

If you don't want to let go, Majesty, and let the young people break in, then don't always dislike Mrs. Xu, just like Lao Tzu's son, who has managed you to death for decades.

　One watch first, and two watch before dinner.

　　Thanks to the book friends Xiaoyuanzi and Mu Weichengli for the rewards, and thanks to the book friends Yizhen Xinghe, Fallen Angel and Tears in the book city for their rewards.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)