Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 482 After the rain comes the time of the Western Expedition
After Zhao Mu read Li Qinglu's letter, he also wrote her a reply, telling her to have a good time in Jiangnan and not to be in a hurry to come back.

The reason why Zhao Mu told her not to come back in a hurry is also very simple, that is, the war against Xixia Kingdom is about to begin. Although Li Qinglu said that this fight is inevitable, she will be a bystander. But after all, it was her biological father and her country that she was attacking. No matter how generous she is, I believe she will feel very uncomfortable.

For the next period of time, Zhao Mu was busy with official duties. As Minister of War, he coordinated material reserves, training of sergeants, and the preparation of grain, grass and equipment.

Although the Shang Prince's Mansion also told Zhao Mu that they wanted him to marry Princess Chei as soon as possible, Zhao Mu temporarily refused because of busy state affairs.

Everyone had no choice but to postpone the marriage for a while.

As summer passed and autumn came, Zhao Mu stood in the corridor, looking at the first autumn rain.

While Zhao Mu was admiring the rain, the four swords of Hu Yanjin, A'Zhu, and Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum slowly came to Zhao Mu's side. Ju Jian put a tiger skin cloak that she had sewn on Zhao Mu's body.

Zhao Mu looked back at the crowd and looked at Hu Yanjin who had a big belly and said, "Why are you all here? Jin'er, you too, you should have a good rest because you are pregnant. The road is slippery on this rainy day, so be careful."

Hu Yanjin stroked her belly and said, "Mom said it's good to walk more while pregnant. Besides, I'm just pregnant, not about to die. I'm not that delicate."

Zhao Mu gently stroked his wife's cheek and said, "What are you talking about? I'm still waiting for your mother and son to be safe."

Before Zhao Mu could finish Hu Yanjin's words, he patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "Well, this happened many years ago. And letting women go to the battlefield is not a glorious thing in itself. If If women are needed in marching operations, it can only mean two things. "

Hu Yanjin asked: "What two points?"

Hu Yanjin ignored Zhao Mu's "crazy talk". Everyone present knew how good his martial arts was. At Xiongzhou Pass that day, the three thousand Liao army cavalry were almost killed by him alone. With his martial arts skills, if he wants to leave, no one in this world can stop him.

Hu Yanjin said at this time: "By the way! My mother-in-law and sister asked me to ask you. Princess Shoukang asked them to ask when you will marry Princess Chai. I have also met Chai Wenxiu twice, so The girl has a strong sense of self-esteem. You are delaying the marriage again. Do you not want to marry her? "

Hu Yanjin stroked her belly and said, "Oh! It looks like I won't be able to give birth until the end of the year. Otherwise, I really want to go on an expedition with you. Back then, Marshal Mu led the female relatives of Tianbo Yang Mansion to the west."

Zhao Mu stretched out his hand and touched the autumn rain falling from the sky.

Hu Yanjin asked at this time: "So, our imperial army is about to leave?"

The autumn rain is chilly and biting. Zhao Mu said at this time: "There is an autumn rain and a cold. After this rain, the weather is getting colder and colder. Now is the time for the busy autumn harvest. When the autumn harvest is over, it will be the time for us to use the army. Moreover, my father-in-law has already used the army. The opportunity for rotation is to deploy all our elite troops for this western expedition there. If we want to start a war, we can do so at any time."

Zhao Mu sighed and said: "First, all the men are dead. Second, the men are too incompetent. But no matter what it is, it is a sign of the country's destruction. In the Song Dynasty, I experienced the Twelve Widows' Conquest to the West. If the country is not destroyed, it can be regarded as destiny.”

Zhao Mu shook his head and smiled: "That little girl is so pink and tender, how can I not want to marry her? It's just that I am in troubled times right now, and it won't be long before I go on an expedition. If I die in this battle, , Isn’t it pitiful that she became a widow just after marrying me?”

Zhao Mu looked at the thunder and lightning in the sky and then said: "But this time is different. Our Song Dynasty has many passionate men. We no longer need women to fight and fight."

While everyone was talking, Long Xuan came over.

Seeing Cong Longxuan suddenly appear, Zhao Mu asked: "What's the matter with Master Xuan?" Cong Longxuan replied: "The Holy One sent Huang to convey the decree and urgently recruit you into the palace."

Zhao Mu didn't waste much time after hearing this. After he went back to his room and changed his clothes, he followed Fang Shisan, who came to pick him up, into the palace.

Because it was raining heavily outside, the emperor made an exception this time and allowed Zhao Mu's car to drive into Xuandemen. Zhao Mu was not allowed to get out of the car until he stopped in front of the palace corridor.

Faced with this kind of treatment, Zhao Mu even felt a little flattered. After all, the main entrance of Xuandemen is not accessible by anyone’s car. Only Prince Luanjia can pass through this gate. The rest of the people had to get off the sedan chair, dismount their horses and walk.

Zhezong sent his chariot to welcome Zhao Mu into the palace this time. Although the chariot entering the palace was the right one, the person was not the right one. This is also suspected of exceeding the regulations.

Before Zhao Mu could think about it, the eunuch led Zhao Mu to the harem.

The eunuch didn't stop until he reached the Phoenix viewing platform in the harem.

At this time, Zhe Zong was sitting alone at a table filled with wine and food, quietly waiting for Zhao Mu's arrival.

Zhao Mu stepped forward and saluted at this time: "I wonder why your Majesty has urgently summoned your ministers to come here?"

Zhezong waved his hands to the eunuchs around him, and then said to Zhao Mu: "It's a rare rain scene today. I have nothing to do. I specially invite the emperor's uncle to come to the palace to enjoy this autumn rain with me. Emperor's uncle, come with me soon. Come and take a seat.”

When Zhao Mu saw Zhe Zong Ping retreating, he understood that he had something confidential to discuss with him, so he quickly sat down opposite Zhe Zong.

Zhezong personally poured a glass of royal wine for Zhao Mu. Then he pushed it in front of Zhao Mu.

Now that they are the only two people, there is no need to be so polite. Zhao Mu drank the royal wine in one gulp.

Seeing everyone leaving, Zhezong poured Zhao Mu another drink and said, "Uncle Emperor, it's already autumn. It's getting cold today. Should we prepare for action?"

Zhao Mu looked at the pouring rain outside the pavilion and said: "I have also visited the Ministry of War and the Privy Council in the past few days. Now we have plenty of money and food, and strong soldiers and horses. We have a wise king above and capable ministers below. As long as your majesty wants, we can recapture the Hetao at any time." , to open up the Western Region.”

Hearing Zhao Mu's affirmative answer, Zhe Zong nodded with satisfaction. Then he also drank a glass of water and wine, and said happily: "Okay! If this battle can be successful, then the emperor's uncle will be my number one hero in the Song Dynasty."

Zhao Mu also smiled and said: "Then your Majesty will also become the most accomplished leader of ZTE after Taizu Taizong."

When Zhezong heard Zhao Mu's words, he smiled but did not answer. Just minding his own business and drinking.

Zhe Zong knew in his heart that his body was getting worse day by day. And because he wanted to have a child, he frequently visited his harem during this period, but no one in the harem was pregnant. He, the leader of the ZTE, might be able to control Bintian within a few days.

However, Zhe Zong's heart is only anxious now, but he has no regrets. As long as he can see that the Song Dynasty can wipe out the barbarians and reshape the orthodoxy of China in his lifetime, then he will still smile even if he is lying in the coffin.

(End of this chapter)