Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 281 Battle Report
The Buddha Bathing Ceremony at Fayin Temple is no different from the one held by Zifu Temple that year. The only difference is that Zifu Temple gives believers water, while Fayin Temple gives believers ashes from incense burners.

It is said that after taking the incense burner ashes, it can bring endless blessings and blessings to people.

Whether it is water or incense burner ashes, they are regarded as sacred items by believers. They believe that water and incense burner ashes have been blessed and blessed by eminent monks and have incredible power.

Zhao Wangshu didn't believe this, so he gave the ashes of the incense burner to Hong Chang and asked her to throw it away when she could. Then he asked Mrs. Yun, "Mother, you don't want to eat it, do you?"

Mrs. Yun is the most devout believer and said seriously: "Wangshu, this incense burner ashes are sacred things given to us by the Buddha. After taking them, they can wash away our sins and bring us good luck and blessings."

"Mother, you can't eat the ashes of this incense burner. There are heavy metals in it." Zhao Wangshu said anxiously.

"What are heavy metals?" Mrs. Yun asked.

Zhao Wangshu was startled, how should she explain this?

She grew up in a modern society and received a scientific education. Naturally, she is very clear about concepts like heavy metals.

Taking a deep breath, she explained as simply and clearly as possible: "Mother, heavy metals are metal elements that are not easily decomposed in nature. If taken in too much, they will cause damage to our bodies."

After hearing this, Mrs. Yun had a confused look on her face. She could not understand these complex scientific concepts, "Wangshu, you are too worried. I have been taking this incense burner ashes and my body is still healthy."

"Mother, arsenic is not poisonous enough to kill people, but if you keep taking it, if it is enough, it will damage your body. By then, it will be too late to regret it." Zhao Wangshu's tone was full of worry and anxiety.

Mrs. Yun looked at Zhao Wangshu, her eyes full of confusion and doubt.

Every time I feel uncomfortable, I take some and feel better. But now, her daughter-in-law told her that the incense burner ashes contained heavy metals that could harm the body, which she couldn't accept.

"Wangshu, I know you are worried about me, but there are some things that you have if you believe it, but you don't have them if you don't." Mrs. Yun said stubbornly.

Zhao Wangshu felt helpless when he saw that he could not persuade her. He could only stop talking for the time being and planned to wait for Yun Hao to come back and let him persuade his mother.

In the afternoon, after leaving the temple and returning to the city, Mrs. Yun closed her eyes, held rosary beads in her hand, and recited scriptures silently on the carriage.

Zhao Wangshu opened a corner of the curtain and looked out at the scenery.

In early summer, the trees on both sides of the official road are lush and green, and the sunlight shines on the ground through the gaps, forming mottled light and shadow.

At this time, the horse galloped past, rolling up a cloud of yellow dust. The dust flew up and instantly obscured the view.

Zhao Wangshu put down the curtain, "You're in such a hurry, I wonder what happened?"

When the carriage arrived at the gate of the city, it heard the gossip of passers-by outside and realized that it was a fast horse for 800 miles. There was a war in the Eastern Xinjiang. The Dongqi Kingdom had captured three cities in a row, killing people and plundering goods, and committed all kinds of evil.

Mrs. Yun stopped holding the rosary in her hand and opened her eyes. A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, "There is war in Eastern Xinjiang, and I don't know how many innocent people have suffered."

Zhao Wangshu frowned, "Dongqi Kingdom has always been on good terms with us, how could it suddenly launch a war?"

Mrs. Yun sighed softly, "Everything in the world is unpredictable. Now I can only pray to the Buddha to protect our country's safety, and for the soldiers to return in triumph, Amitabha."

There was an emergency at the border, and the emperor summoned the ministers of civil and military affairs to discuss countermeasures.

Prince Baofu volunteered, "My son is willing to personally lead the expedition and go to Eastern Xinjiang to quell the war and safeguard the peace of the country."

The emperor looked at Prince Baofu with a hint of approval in his eyes, "I am very pleased that the Prince has such determination."

He was relieved, but the journey to Eastern Xinjiang was long and the war was dangerous. He did not trust his favorite son to take the risk.

"As you all know, the war in Eastern Xinjiang is tense, and I am very worried. The prince has great ambitions, and I am very relieved. However, the battle in Eastern Xinjiang is unusual. If you are not careful, Dongqi marches straight into it, and the capital is in danger. ." After the emperor's words fell, the court fell into silence. "Your Majesty, I would like to serve as a vanguard and go to Eastern Xinjiang with the prince to protect the peace of the country." Chen Xiao said.

Chen Xiao has superior military strength, but the Chen family already has the Zhenbei Army in their hands. Handing over the Jingdong Army to Chen Xiao will undoubtedly make the Chen family's power even greater.

If the Chen family is disobedient, it will be a huge threat to the royal family.

The emperor found a reason to reject him, "Wan Jun, you are training new recruits now. You are going to Eastern Xinjiang. It is not appropriate to leave this new soldier training to anyone."

"Your Majesty is right, it's just the minister who didn't think carefully." Chen Xiao instantly understood that the emperor would not allow him to lead the troops, so he retreated.

The emperor's eyes scanned the court, looking for other available generals.

At this time, Hao Shi came out and said: "I would like to be the deputy general and assist the king. We will go to the eastern border to drive out the Dongqi people and recapture the three cities to shock the country's prestige."

Hao Shi was loyal and brave, and he was born into a poor family. He had 30,000 troops and horses to defend the capital, and he could not take them on expeditions.

When the emperor saw him coming out of the queue, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, "Hao Qing is indeed a loyal and brave man. I, Lin Xia, and Hao Shitingfeng."

"My son is here."

"The minister is here."

"I appoint Lin Xia as the general of the Jingdong Army and Hao Shi as the deputy general. I will set off in three days and lead an army of 300,000 to the eastern border. I must protect our territory and promote our country's prestige!"

"My son, I accept the decree."

"I accept the decree."

"When we go to Eastern Xinjiang, you two must work together to resist foreign enemies. The Dongqi people are cunning and good at fighting, so you must act cautiously and not underestimate the enemy. I believe that with your intelligence and courage, you will be able to defeat the enemy and secure victory. My territory is safe," the emperor said solemnly.

Lin Xia and Hao Shi replied in unison: "I will do my best to live up to the emperor's favor and protect the peace of the country!"

The emperor nodded and said: "The war in Eastern Xinjiang is tense. You must set off quickly without any mistakes. I have ordered people to prepare food, grass and weapons. You only need to gather the troops and horses before setting off."

"Yes, Your Majesty." They both responded in unison.

After the discussion, Lin Xia and Hao Shi left the hall and returned to their respective homes to prepare for the expedition.

There was an air of murder inside and outside the capital.

The people were talking a lot and were paying attention to this upcoming war.

Some people were worried, fearing that the war would spread to the capital; others were full of confidence, believing that the imperial court could resist foreign enemies and defend their homeland.

If the soldiers and horses are not moving, the grain and grass will go first.

The person who pledged the food and grass was actually Zhao Yin.

After hearing the news, Zhao Wangshu rushed home and asked in confusion: "Brother, you are not on duty at the Ministry of War, how come you are responsible for the food and grass?"

"I work as an errand in the Ministry of Personnel, which is responsible for the promotion and replacement of officials. My eldest brother happened to be selected, so he took over the job." Zhao Yin said with a smile.

Song Yuanqu, who was helping him pack his luggage, comforted Zhao Wangshu and said, "Sister-in-law, your eldest brother is just going to escort the grain and grass, and he is not going to the battlefield. He will be fine."