With a delicate smile, the rough guy bows down for the beauty

"You are already 45, and in another 20 years, you won't even be able to lift a knife."

Shen Qianwei hummed softly.

But Shen He was very good at hearing, so he heard it clearly.

Immediately, his eyes widened with anger, and he picked up the whip in his hand.

Seeing this, Shen Qianwei hurriedly hid at the door of the tent, yelling while hiding.

"Hey, hey, I was wrong, dad, I was wrong, you put down the whip first, put it down, and talk if you have something to say!"

"Speak well, can you listen?" Shen He blew his beard and stared, "Okay, the matter in the western region has not yet been decided, don't worry about it, I will tell you when I have news, go back."

When he said that, Shen Qianwei reluctantly left.

After he left, Shen He's lieutenant came in again.

"Why should the general be more angry with children? When we were young, didn't we all think about going to the battlefield to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds?"

"I just came here when I was young. Now that I think about it, I realize how dangerous it is."

Shen He sighed, showing a rare look of melancholy.

"I got married and had children late, and I was often talked about by my old mother. Now that I have a son, I know how hard it is to be a parent. Qian Wei has no heirs. If something goes wrong on the battlefield, how can I be worthy of the ancestors of the Shen family? If he has left blood, I will stop him from doing anything."

The lieutenant general is about the same age as Shen He, and he also has a son and a daughter under his knees. Hearing this, he is also emotional.

Sighed, didn't say any more.

However, the two of them knew very well in their hearts that the war in the Western Territory might be unavoidable. It could be as short as a month, or as long as two or three months, and it would be somewhere in between.

Yanhu is poor in resources, not as vast and rich in resources as Beidi. At the beginning, Emperor Zhengde was stupid, and they tasted the sweetness here in Beidi. Now that Emperor Jianning ascended the throne not long ago, they probably guessed that Emperor Jianning's foundation is not stable. , and then moved his mind again.

And this battle is not only worrying for the subordinates, but also for Emperor Jianning in the palace.

Looking at the notebook sent by the west, I only felt a dull pain in my temple.

Throwing the booklet on the table, he raised his eyes to look at the four sons standing below.

King Chen's body has recovered now, and he has re-entered the court since April, but after all, he lost an arm, and his spirit is still not as good as before.

The fourth prince, it's all based on numbers, the focus is still on King Jin and the seventh prince.

"What do you guys think about the matter in the western region? If there is a fight, who should be sent?"

Originally, King Chen spoke first, but this time he didn't intend to be the first to speak like before, but bowed his head silently.

King Jin saw it, so he had no choice but to stand up first.

"Father, my son thinks that those who are good at leading troops in the court, the Rongguo Duke's Mansion is a family of military generals, there are many talented generals, there is also General Zhaoyong Shen He, the father and son of the Shen family are both loyal and brave, and can also take on the role. "

After he finished speaking, the Seventh Prince's eyes flickered, but he didn't open his mouth.

But at this moment, the fourth prince jumped out.

"The Li family of the Rongguo Duke's mansion is the third brother's Yue family, and the Su family is also considered, and the Shen family is the Su family's in-laws. The third brother only recommends these two families, so it seems cronyism."

"A virtuous person does not avoid relatives. If the fourth brother has a better candidate, it can be said that it is up to the father to decide." Jin Wang said lightly.

The fourth prince eats, drinks and has fun all day long and doesn't care much about government affairs. He is a shit-stirring stick with empty ambitions but no ability. Now he is called a recommender, how can he tell a thing or two.

So it was misfired immediately.

Seeing this, the Seventh Prince calmly spoke.

"In terms of generals who lead troops to fight, there are indeed many generals in our court, but most of them are in important positions now, and they are inseparable. Arbitrary mobilization, speaking of it, it is true that Zhaoyong General Shen He is the most suitable to lead troops into battle, but this Shen He is brave but not resourceful enough, so he is not suitable to be the commander in chief."

After hearing this, Emperor Jianning didn't refute. He obviously felt that there was some truth in what he said.

After all, Shen He came from Yanzhou with him, so he knows better what his ability is.

However, he was not in a hurry to make a conclusion at this moment, but turned his head to look at Prince Chen.

"Yan'er, what do you mean, let me hear it."

After being called, Prince Chen slowly opened his mouth.

"Returning to my father's words, my son thinks that the seventh brother's words are reasonable, no matter how good a weapon is, it must be used by someone who can use it to its greatest effect, Shen He is a sharp blade, and my son thinks that the third brother is the one who can hold a knife .”

As soon as these words came out, King Jin's brows were slightly wrinkled.

He knew that Prince Chen wanted him to be the commander-in-chief and lead troops to the western region, but even though leading troops to fight was a good opportunity to make meritorious service, it was also extremely dangerous, and if he was not careful, he would die on the battlefield.

In the past, he knew that the King Chen was in front, and he was not destined for the throne, so he used his military exploits to protect himself in front of Emperor Jianning and acted like a military minister. , Naturally, I don't want to do it myself.

But he couldn't refuse it bluntly, after all, this was a matter for the country and the people, so King Jin's heart sank quickly.

After thinking quickly for a while, he said calmly.

"My son is willing to share the worries of my father, but my son has never been to the western region, and I don't know anything about local affairs. I'm afraid it's hard to take on the big responsibility that Brother Chen said, but I remember that General Zhao Zhongqi, who guards the western region, is quite talented. If you are familiar with the affairs of the Western Territory, it is better for him to be the commander in chief, and your ministers will assist the two generals from the side."

Emperor Jianning sat behind the desk, glanced at his four sons expressionlessly, and then spoke in a deep voice after a while.

"Okay, let me think about this matter again, you all step back first."

Such a major event will not be settled easily, and several people knew it well, so they naturally resigned honestly.

After leaving the palace, when the seventh prince was about to leave, he was stopped by the king of Chen. The two of them said something, and then the seventh prince got into the carriage of the king of Chen and left together.

King Jin silently looked at the two people who left, his face darkened.

Guessing in his heart, Prince Chen might also start planning for the Seventh Prince now.

After returning to the palace, a servant girl came to report.

"My lord, side concubine Su has stewed duck soup with her own hands, and I want to invite my lord to have a meal."

"This king has something to do, so I won't go." Jin Wang waved his hand a little annoyed.

The servant girl responded, and when she was about to retreat, King Jin suddenly remembered something, and stopped her again.

"Wait, it's not easy for side concubine Su to cook the soup with her own hands, so I'd better go and taste it, tell her to prepare it, and I'll go have dinner."

"Yes." The servant girl nodded and happily retreated.

Su Zhiyi was also happy when he got the news, and immediately ordered people to prepare.

When it was time for dinner, King Jin came over and saw that she was dressed exquisitely and had prepared a table of delicious dishes.

"It's hard work knowing that, in the future, I will leave such things to the servants to do, why bother yourself." King Jin said softly.

"I can make soup for the prince myself, I don't feel tired." Su Zhiyi showed a shy face.

King Jin smiled, took her hand and sat down at the table.

"My father-in-law married you to this lord, and I will treat you well. Why would I be willing to ask you to do these rough jobs? Speaking of which, the seventeenth of May is your fourth sister's birthday, and it's only a few days away. Go back and have a look, after all, they are sisters of direct relatives."