Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 412 Making a Snowman with My Daughter
Just after the end of the year, the weather started to warm up.

In the inner courtyard of Prince Qian's Mansion, there was laughter and joy.

Luo Zheng is in a good mood these days, and even for the first time, he accompanied a few daughters to build a snowman in the yard, but the daughters were so happy that even their own mothers forgot, as for the servants and iron guards of the palace, they lost their eyes son.

Gan Qian and a group of wives and concubines are also enthusiastically helping out, enjoying this kind of life very much.

Hou's family is as deep as the sea, the women in the palace usually have a very boring life, and there are not many entertainment activities at all.

In the eyes of all the wives, concubines and children, Luo Zheng, the husband or father, spends more than half of the year fighting outside. Even if he returns to the palace, there are many things to consider and arrange, and he has no time to accompany his wives, concubines and children.

Occasionally, when taking a break, it is more strict than communication.

Luo Zheng suddenly had the mood to make a snowman with his wives, concubines and daughters in the inner courtyard, but everyone was so happy.

The iron guards and servants stood watching from afar, and were strictly ordered not to disturb them.

The little girls were wearing thick fur coats, their little faces were flushed from the cold, but they still had a great time playing.

In the study, Luo Cheng was absent-mindedly copying books, while sighing from time to time.

The whole palace was full of excitement, and he was the only one who was punished to copy books in the study.

"Stinky Daddy!"

Luo Cheng muttered in a low voice, wondering if he had picked it up.

Otherwise, why would the father smile when he sees a few younger sisters, but whenever he sees himself, he is picky and picky. angry.

When it was almost noon, a servant girl came forward to report, "My lord, madam, lunch is ready."

Luo Zheng waved his hand, and the maid didn't dare to say much, and quickly retreated.

Just when they were having fun, Jia Xu came over again not far away.

Seeing Luo Zheng taking his wife and daughter to make a snowman, his face was a little stunned.

After stroking his beard and thinking for a while, he dragged Xu Chu to sit in a booth and talked, but he didn't come over.

Luo Zheng had seen Jia Xu a long time ago, but it was so hard to mess around with his wife and daughter, and it was rare to relax, so he ignored it until the last snowman was piled up, and then he hugged the youngest daughter Luo Ying who was riding on his neck, and handed it to him Little Joe next to him.

"Okay, Dad has something to do, you guys play."

Luo Zheng rubbed off the snow on his hands, kissed his daughter's face, and walked to the pavilion.

Jia Xu has been paying attention to this side, and when he saw Luo Zheng coming, he quickly stood up with Xu Chu.

"Lord!"

The two bowed their hands and saluted.

Luo Zheng waved his hand, and while walking towards the front yard, he asked, "Wen He came here for the expedition?"

Jia Xu nodded and said, "The first batch of food and grass has been transported away, and it's time for my lord to leave."

Luo Zheng sighed deeply, then cheered up and said: "Call the people to come to the palace to discuss matters."

Jia Xu hurriedly said, "My lord hasn't eaten yet..."

Luo Zheng interrupted and said: "Bring the food to the meeting hall!"

"As ordered!"

Xu Chu quickly obeyed and ordered his soldiers to fetch food.

Xiangxian County, Gaoshun Daying Camp.

A small school quickly stepped into the tent of the Chinese army, bowed his hands to Gao Shun and said, "General, Mr. Fazheng, please see me."

"Fazheng?"

Gao Shun was startled, what did Fazheng come to Xiang County for?
After thinking about it, he waved his hand and said, "Let him in."

The little principal hurriedly agreed, and immediately went out of the tent.

Not long after, Fazheng, who was wearing a felt hat on his head, followed the little school into the big tent.

"I have seen General Gao Shun!"

Fazheng took off the felt hat on his head casually, and bowed his hands to Gao Shun.

Gao Shun said with his hands: "Master Fazheng, there is no need to be too polite, please sit down and talk!"

Fazheng bowed his hands again before taking a seat beside him.

Gao Shun asked, "I don't know if Mr. Fazheng came to Xiang County for something important?"

Fa Zheng replied: "To tell you the truth, General Gao Shun, my lord has already led the army to the camp in Lu County."

Gao Shun's eyes narrowed, he thought for a while, and then said: "I wonder if the Lord has a military order?"

Fazheng took out the arrow order and delivered it before dictating Luo Zheng's plan and military order, "As early as the winter of last year, the lord had already decided to use troops against Xuzhou after the beginning of spring to defeat Cao Cao in one fell swoop. The purpose of sending troops this time is to surprise, My lord will lead [-] cavalrymen to lie down day and night, and they will arrive at Lu County in five days at most. At that time, my lord will send surprise troops from Fei to attack Kaiyang. It's difficult to care about the beginning and the end!"

Gao Shun said: "When will the troops be dispatched?"

Fazheng said: "February [-]th."

"I understand."

Gao Shun put away the arrow order, and asked again, "Sir Fazheng, is he going to the Lord's camp, or staying in a certain camp?"

Fazheng said: "I will stay in the general's camp to advise the military."

Gao Shun nodded, and stopped asking questions, and ordered the soldiers under the tent: "Prepare the military tent for Lord Fazheng!"

"As ordered!"

The soldier agreed and ran out quickly.

Pengcheng, Xuzhou, Cao Cao's official residence.

"Gongda, is there any sign of Gao Shun's army being mobilized recently?"

Cao Cao put down the military report and turned to ask Xun You, who was next to him.

Xun You mused, "The Xiliang Army in the three camps of Lu County, Xiang County, and Lingbi showed no signs of mobilization."

Cao Cao asked again, "Where is Guanzhong, is there a mobilization of troops and horses?"

Xun You replied: "There is no military strategy."

Cao Cao nodded, rubbing his eyebrows and thinking.

Xun You hesitated, and said: "Although the Xiliang Army did not mobilize troops, I always feel that something is wrong. After Yuan Shao died of illness, the three sons all raised their troops to attack each other. Last year, the Xiliang Army only stationed troops to defend themselves, and there has been no big one. The military action is because Luo Zheng's expedition to the Western Regions has not returned. Now that Luo Zheng has returned, it makes no sense not to take this opportunity to plot Hebei."

Liu Ye also said: "I also feel the same way, Guanzhong is so peaceful, it's a bit abnormal!"

Cao Cao said: "Gongda and Ziyang think that Luo Zheng will send troops to Hebei?"

Xun You and Liu Ye nodded, but they were not very sure, they always felt that something was wrong.

Cheng Yu frowned and thought for a long time, suddenly his face changed, and he said in a concentrated voice: "No, Luo Zheng is probably interested in Xuzhou."

"Ok?"

Cao Cao's complexion changed, and he said in a deep voice, "What does Zhongde say?"

Xun You and Liu Ye also pricked up their ears and listened carefully.

Cheng Yu said: "My lord, please think about it. The main force of Luo Zheng's army has been stationed in the Central Plains. If he sends troops to Hebei, he can only cross the Yellow River from Hetao to attack Bingzhou. However, there is no sign of Gao Shun's army being mobilized. It can be seen that Luo Zheng has no plans to send troops to Hebei."

Cao Cao thought deeply and said: "What Zhongde said is very true, if Luo Zheng sends troops to Hebei, there is no need to cover it up?"

Xun You and Liu Ye's expressions changed at the same time, and they immediately understood the key point.

"If Luo Zheng wants to be in Xuzhou, he will definitely go to the Central Plains!"

Xun Youning said: "Could it be that Luo Zheng has come to the Central Plains secretly?"

Liu Ye pondered and said: "According to the news sent back from Chang'an, Luo Zheng has been in Chang'an recently and has never left, and he took his wife and daughter out of the city to play when he has time. If Luo Zheng is not in Chang'an, news should have come from Xizuo .”

(End of this chapter)