After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

Chapter 309 Late night secret conversation
As a result, the entire military camp was in a state of shock.

Almost instantly, with loud gongs and drums, beating of war drums, and thunderous applause, Xu Zhenying was still a mile away from the military camp when he heard a huge commotion from ahead.

Zhou Houfang stuck her head out, her face turned pale with fright, "Why are there so many people?!"

Lin Han also sighed with emotion: "His Royal Highness King Zhao is famous far and wide. Who among the soldiers does not love and respect him?"

The security team, on the other hand, was facing a formidable enemy. Ming Xiaoshuang knew how much commotion Xu Zhenying would cause when he went to a certain place, so he ordered everyone to stick close to the carriage, and almost shouted to the people behind him: "Your Highness, There are too many soldiers outside, you are in the carriage, don’t come out!”

Qu Min and Chang Yuanshan in the car were inseparable.

The more people there are, the more we need to pay attention to safety, and the more we need to be wary of people trying to fish in troubled waters and do bad things.

Xu Zhenying also cooperated. Only in the carriage, he opened the curtain and waved to the soldiers on both sides.

And with every wave of Xu Zhenying's hand, the cheers of the soldiers reached a climax!
The ones who screamed the loudest were the female soldiers!
When Xu Zhenying's carriage passed by, the female soldiers seemed to have not recovered yet.

In such a short quarter of an hour, many of them even had hoarse throats and red eyes. It was obvious that they had not yet recovered from the excitement.

"Oh my god, I saw His Highness King Zhao! I saw His Highness King Zhao! It looks like the mold of a wooden statue!"

Although a female soldier looked excited, she shook her head with disapproval: "His Royal Highness King Zhao actually came to our Luzhou front line? This is too dangerous! We are so close to the front line, what if there is a sudden sneak attack from Qiongzhou? ?”

"What are you afraid of? Our firearms are not for display! If they dare to come, we will just go one step further west!"

Of course, there are also female soldiers with high political acumen. "Do you think that His Royal Highness Prince Zhao's appearance on the front line at this moment means there has been any change in the war situation?"

Not to mention the female soldiers, even the male soldiers were attracted by these words.

"What do you mean?"

The female soldier was suddenly looked at by so many people and was a little nervous, "I just made a random guess. I just thought that His Highness King Zhao has been guarding Jinzhou. Now is the time when the two armies are fighting fiercely, but she ignored the danger and chose to fight in person. Say no. Surely... Prince Ming’s good days are over!”

The female soldier's speculation immediately resonated with everyone.

And a green curtain immediately separated the hustle and bustle outside.

Only Xu Zhenying and Jiang Yongkang remained in the tent.

When Mr. Lin saw the stars and lights in the tent, he just wanted to get in and take a look.

Xu Zhenying is good at everything, but his personality is a bit stubborn. Even nine cows can't pull back what he has decided.

Especially the choice of one's own marriage and heirs.

According to the calculations of the Zhou Dynasty, Xu Zhenying was already eighteen years old, and the eighteen-year-old emperor should have been married long ago.

If there was no heir to such a huge inheritance, it would really make him feel panicked.

Xu Zhenying was very insistent on this matter. No matter how much he lobbied, no matter whether he went to invite the Miao family or his grandmother Huang family, Xu Zhenying would not let go.

Even his eloquent nearly a thousand words plan for selecting the imperial husband was thrown into the wastebasket by her.

Sad, really sad.

Xu Zhenying's excuse was that she was still young and the issue of heir was not urgent.

Now the emperor is really not in a hurry, but the eunuch is!

As sharp as Mr. Lin, he naturally noticed the subtle relationship between Jiang Yongkang and Xu Zhenying, that is, they are not kings, but ministers are not ministers.

Especially after meeting Jiang Yongkang himself and confirming through insinuations that Jiang Yongkang was not married, Mr. Lin finally showed some satisfaction on his face.

He looked at Ming Xiaoshuang, who was standing at the door in a daze, and said hello: "What are you doing standing there in a daze? Let's go eat -"

Ming Xiaoshuang said: "Your Highness hasn't eaten yet."

"Don't worry, they both probably have a lot to say, and some are waiting."

Ming Xiaoshuang felt a little sad.

Sure enough, Jiang Yongkang is His Highness's most valued minister.

"Then I will instruct the people in the logistics department to bring some food to His Highness. After a long journey today, Your Highness is not used to the sweet and sour food in Jianzhou at noon. I see that she doesn't even use her chopsticks. She must be hungry now. ”

Mr. Lin took a step forward, then looked Ming Xiaoshuang up and down.

Ming Xiaoshuang was horrified by what he saw. He smiled a little reluctantly and said, "Master, what do you want me to do? Just tell me... don't look at me like this."

Mr. Lin held Ming Xiaoshuang's hand affectionately: "Xiaoshuang, you are not young now, have you ever considered starting a family and starting a business?"

Ming Xiaoshuang was a little confused, as if he didn't understand why Mr. Lin suddenly mentioned his marriage.

But in a flash he said with a smile: "Is it possible that master has a beautiful granddaughter?"

Mr. Lin glared at him, "You damn boy, how dare you take advantage of my granddaughter?"

Ming Xiaoshuang jumped up quickly, "Don't dare, don't dare-"

"I think that although you are not very knowledgeable or smart, you have the advantage of being loyal, so I specially show you a bright road."

Ming Xiao's eyes lit up and he immediately handed over his hands: "Master, please give me some advice."

Mr. Lin hooked Ming Xiaoshuang's shoulders like an old naughty boy, "Xiaoshuang, have you ever considered becoming the emperor's wife?"

Mr. Lin clearly felt Ming Xiaoshuang tense up.

"What?"

"Husband! Boy!"

Unexpectedly, when Ming Xiaoshuang, a big man of steel, heard this, he almost knelt down to Mr. Lin, "I said, Master, please don't harm me. If you ask me to be the royal wife, isn't that just a marriage? My Ming family is the third generation of the family. It’s a single pass...Besides, a toad like me can’t reach your highness! I beg you, please don’t get married randomly!”

When Mr. Lin saw Ming Xiaoshuang trembling with fear, he immediately hated the iron. He said, "Well, my old man is mistaken! Our Highness is talented, beautiful, and heavenly. How can you, an ordinary man, be worthy of it?" Up?"

Ming Xiaoshuang was not annoyed at all, and nodded, "Yes, yes, I am definitely not worthy of His Highness. I think Jiang is a young and talented man who is also capable of literature and military. He has a good relationship with His Highness. He Being a royal husband is much more suitable than me!"

"Oh, you are the only one who has passed down the throne from three generations, and he is the only one who has Minister Jiang!"

"Hey, Master, can you help pull the strings?" Ming Xiaoshuang immediately became energetic when he saw that Mr. Lin had stopped thinking about being a matchmaker, and began to make suggestions with a smile.

It's not that His Highness isn't good enough, it's just that he knows Xiaoshuang is not that evil-minded.

He doesn't like girls who are smarter and more capable than him.

What's more, he has a very simple and pure love for His Majesty King Zhao!
Mr. Lin puffed his beard and glared, "Then what kind of girl do you like?"

Ming Xiaoshuang rubbed his head and smiled, "I only have a few requirements. It is best to be someone who has read books, is magnanimous, has a gentle personality, and is virtuous."

When Xu Zhenying and Jiang Yongkang returned to the house, the area within ten meters outside the door was naturally heavily guarded.

Therefore, with the sudden arrival of Xu Zhenying, the security of the entire military camp was strengthened, almost to the level of three steps, one post, five steps, and one sentry.

Especially focusing on Jiang Yongkang's tent, it was completely sealed inside and outside.

It was already past dinner time, but the soldiers were extremely excited, and the evening class turned into a discussion about Xu Zhenying's arrival today.

But inside Jiang Yongkang's account, everything was quiet.

The green curtain blocks out all the noise. A soybean oil lamp was lit in the tent with a glass cover, illuminating the room dimly.

Jiang Yongkang poured a cup of hot tea for Xu Zhenying and placed it on her table. He said in a complaining tone, "At this time, you shouldn't be in such a dangerous place on the front line."

Xu Zhenying didn't drink either, but just sat on the main seat with a casual attitude, "Isn't this just to give you a surprise?"

Although he knew Xu Zhenying was joking, Jiang Yongkang still felt a little slow in his heart. He sighed slightly, "Tell me, why did you suddenly come to Luzhou this time?"

Xu Zhenying stared at him with a smile, "Of course the war situation has changed, so I have to come in person to feel relieved."

"Has the war situation changed?" When it came to business, Jiang Yongkang sat up straight. "What's the change? Why don't I know?"

Xu Zhenying stared at him and smiled, speaking half-heartedly, "I might as well give you some insight. Prince Ming's good days are coming to an end."

Jiang Yongkang couldn't help but feel a little frightened when he heard these calm words.

Although Xu Zhenying is in charge of the rear, she has sharp ears and eyes, and can strategize even though she is thousands of miles away.

Perhaps, the situation of the war is really going to change.

"His Highness has made some arrangements that I don't know about?"

"You can say that. It's just that the matter has not been successful yet, so it is not convenient to disclose it. But you can let the soldiers below prepare well. Soon Prince Ming's army will start a crazy counterattack. In the last few battles, we have to fight We must defeat them across the board, and we must do our best to preserve our strength.”

Jiang Yongkang was in a trance, he seemed to be staying there.

Calculating the time, he has been fighting for several years, and he seems to have become accustomed to this kind of days of war and war.

Then suddenly one day, Xu Zhenying told him that the battle might be over soon——

Seeing that he was lost in thought, Xu Zhenying asked him with a smile: "What are you thinking about?"

"I was wondering...are we going north?"

"To be honest, I didn't think it through." Xu Zhenying naturally had no reservations about her closest partner. When Jiang Yongkang was willing to hand over all his wealth to her just to realize their common dream, she completely turned Jiang Yongkang over to her. Treat Yongkang as one of our own.

"There is Zhao Yi in the north. This person should not be underestimated. Besides, I am really tired." Xu Zhenying gently rubbed his temples.

Even though she was only eighteen years old, she felt as tired as if she had lived a long decades of life.

At this moment, Xu Zhenying was not the decisive young monarch in front of Jiang Yongkang, but just a tired partner.

"I have been hesitating whether to adopt a gentle policy and devour them step by step, or to take advantage of the soldiers' morale to attack Bianjing in one go."

Jiang Yongkang smiled: "It's rare to see you hesitate."

Not knowing what he thought of again, Jiang Yongkang's expression paused, "Why didn't I see you hesitate when Prince Ming proposed for marriage?"

"That's because I know he has ulterior motives. In addition, I often hesitate, especially as the territory we occupy is getting bigger and bigger. Every decision I make will affect the livelihood of countless people, and even change the lives of others. Life and death. I have to be cautious. Power is intoxicating, but it is also tiring.”

Xu Zhenying smiled and pulled her hair, "If you don't believe it, look, I'm only eighteen years old and I already have gray hair."

Jiang Yongkang stared at her, "Don't worry, wait until we take down all the Eastern Territory. Taking Bianjing will be a matter of time."

"That's right." Xu Zhenying frowned and whispered, "The informant we arranged inside the palace sent news that the young prince suddenly fell into a coma last month, which frightened the emperor and the empress. Zhou Zhong lost his sense of proportion. I almost broke up with Zhou Mian."

Jiang Yongkang was stunned, "It seems that the situation in Bianjing is more tense than we imagined."

Xu Zhenying moved the tea cup with her bare hands, and a slight smile appeared on her lips, "I arranged it."

Jiang Yongkang was a little shocked.

"How can we make them get into trouble without adding fuel to the fire between father and son? But don't worry, what I gave the little prince to eat is not poisonous, it just makes him sleep for a few more days."

"At first, Zhou Chong was a concubine and was not favored. In addition, his mother was just an aunt and her mother's status was not obvious, so he was promoted to the throne. Zhou Mian went to great lengths to choose a son who was easiest to control, just because At that time, the ministers were just afraid of him seizing the throne. Now that the previous dynasty has been straightened out, Zhou Mian has firmly grasped the civil servants in his hands. Even though there has never been a reason for me to succeed to the throne after the death of his son, in this world now. , it’s not surprising if anything goes against the ancestral precepts or ethics... I guess... Zhou Chong is afraid that his death is imminent."

Xu Zhenying nodded, "Yes, at this moment Zhou Zhong may also know that he is in a desperate situation and is already frightened. We can easily take it with a little force."

"When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured. Your Highness, do you want to fish in troubled waters?"

Xu Zhenying smiled meaningfully, "When the time comes...it depends on the timing."

"That Zhao Yi... is a bit tricky. He has a very high reputation among soldiers and people. If Zhou Zhong dies, maybe he will proclaim himself king. In this way, we will have another enemy."

"Where is Bai Ci'en?" Xu Zhenying was also a little unsure, "His attitude towards us is a bit ambiguous. It is said that he has been studying the textbooks of our Jinzhou Prefecture in private, and even implemented reforms in the military. He also learned from our military. That set.”

"Then what's Zhao Yi's attitude?"

"Maybe he has seen our cowpox vaccine and cotton-padded clothes, and maybe he thought they were effective, but he didn't do much to stop Bai Cien."

Jiang Yongkang smiled, "Just because General Zhao doesn't stop him doesn't mean that his people don't have any objections. As far as I know, it seems that Zhou Mian sent many people to the north in order to control the military power. Zhao Yi can't be bribed, so he can only Zhao Yi can continue to make small moves to implement reforms in the military, but I don’t believe that Zhou Mian can sit still?”

"Zhou Mian is too narrow-minded. He only has eyes for his one-third of an acre. If we talk about Bai Cien's reforms, they actually have good intentions. Although the results are not as good as ours, they have improved the soldiers. No matter how you look at it, this is a good thing. However, Zhou Mian felt that Zhao Yi was doing this to build momentum for himself. He was afraid that the soldiers in the north would not listen to his orders in the future, so he couldn't wait to get Zhao Yi. Stand down. Look, the three of them have been secretly competing with each other. Whatever Zhao Yi supports, Zhou Mian will do it, not to mention keeping pressure on the soldiers' pay. , it is common to default on supplies. If we continue like this, I am afraid it will break Zhao Yi's heart. "

"Is Your Highness worried that Zhao Yi has rebellious intentions?"

"If I were him, I would have rebelled long ago. But Zhao Yi is a bit pedantic-"

"He and Mr. Fang are the same kind of person."

Mentioning Mr. Fang, Xu Zhenying's eyes darkened slightly, "Yes, they are all loyal and patriotic people. They would rather die in a national disaster and regard death as a sudden return than accept the fact that the dynasty has changed."

"So the situation in the north may be more complicated and troublesome than we imagined. Your Highness is worried. It is also a good choice to recuperate when the fighting in the east stops. Our soldiers have been exhausted from fighting in recent years. Reuniting with family members allows them to recuperate and recuperate. Secondly, Bianjing City is already on its last legs and may collapse on its own without us adding fuel to the fire."

"The war situation is changing rapidly, so we can only wait and see."

The two people sat relatively silent.

Xu Zhenying and Jiang Yongkang were sitting face to face. Suddenly, they remembered the gossip that the soldiers had accidentally chatted with, and said with a smile: "I heard that a Miss Wang is attracted to you? Want to take you back to be her husband?"

Jiang Yongkang almost spit out a mouthful of tea. He looked at Xu Zhenying resentfully, "Who did your Highness listen to?"

"The soldiers on the road are talking about it, saying that Miss Wang is very beautiful."

"Your Highness, stop listening to rumors." Jiang Yongkang put down his tea cup, wiped his mouth with a silk handkerchief, and said seriously, "I don't recognize Miss Wang at all."

Xu Zhenying smiled, "It is said that my fifth sister is getting married to Dean Luo. Calculating that you are still two years older than her, don't you consider personal marriage?"

Jiang Yongkang looked at her sideways, "His Highness once suggested that I should marry later. His Highness said that I was still young and still had a lot of experience. Now that I have not yet started my business, I should spend more energy on my career."

Xu Zhenying was stunned, "Have I ever said this again? When?"

"Qianzhou, after you and the chieftains discussed the ownership issue, you sat in the carriage and gave these instructions before leaving."

Xu Zhenying frowned, "I don't remember."

Jiang Yongkang was speechless and choked, but the man didn't care, "It's just one moment and another. At that time, you were young and it was a good time to make achievements. I was afraid that you were too young and were deceived by girls. It's different now. You As I get older, I can choose to settle down if I meet the right person.”

Jiang Yongkang stared at her faintly, "Didn't I already give you the foundation for marrying a wife?"

Xu Zhenying frowned slightly.

Jiang Yongkang remained calm, "Now that I have no money, I can't get a wife."

Xu Zhenying sighed, "Marrying a wife now costs money. Okay, after we go to Bianjing in the future, I will give you all a salary increase."

Jiang Yongkang raised his lips and smiled, "Okay, let me thank Your Highness first."