Chapter 233(1/2)
During dinner, Yang Shi, Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei and others were all back and were in a good mood. Obviously, their results should be good today.
However, after waiting for a while, Gu Hengbo did not come. This made Yang frown and greeted his close maid and said, "Lian'er, go and see what's wrong with Mei'er? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Xu Changqing had a hot face for a moment and hurriedly smiled: "Sister Mei'er seems to be feeling a little uncomfortable. She served in my study for a while and then went to rest. Mom, I have asked the kitchen to leave dinner for Sister Mei'er, let's have it first."
As soon as Xu Changqing said this, the atmosphere on the table suddenly became a little strange.
Especially Li Youwei and Wu Sanmei, and the three girls of Yishui, the eyes of Xu Changqing were a little wrong.
Chuxue, Xia'er, Kou Baimen, Shaoyao and others also bit their red lips hard. Although they didn't dare to speak, they all looked at Xu Changqing.
Xu Changqing was also a little overwhelmed.
This afternoon, Xu Changqing and Gu Hengbo were staying in the study room, a little dark...
This situation was already expected by both of them.
Originally, Gu Hengbo didn't want Xu Changqing to make a statement. After all, she would be pushed to the forefront.
This is also the embarrassing thing.
The mistress is young.
If you are pregnant with your eldest son by your concubine, then this matter will not be fun.
However, it has reached this level, and Xu Changqing obviously cannot admit defeat and push Gu Hengbo forward and let her bear the wind and rain.
Seeing that something was wrong with everyone, Xu Changqing hurriedly smiled and said, "Mom, the food is good today. I have asked Sister Mei and the others to collect more sea cucumbers in western Liaoning. When they come back, we can add another good dish."
How could Yang not understand Xu Changqing's thoughts at this time? He immediately gave Xu Changqing a blank look.
However, it was his own baby son, and the baby son was so enlightened. He hurriedly smiled and said, "Come on, since Mei'er is not feeling well, let's take a good rest. Let's eat first."
Yang said, "Even if Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei, and the girl Yishui are unhappy, they dare not go against their mother-in-law's wishes, so they can only have a meal first."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little relaxed, Xu Changqing breathed a little relieved, but felt helpless. Could it be that he really wanted to do that beastly thing?
In fact, it is normal for women to have children at the age of 14 or 15 in this era, and this is the mainstream of society.
However, after careful consideration, Xu Changqing gave up this idea. A real man should do something and not do anything, and he must consider the health of Li Youwei and Wu Sanmei.
The girl Yishui is familiar with her, but unfortunately...
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After a little bit of complexity, because of Yang's deliberate adjustment and control, the atmosphere of supper gradually became relaxed.
But at this moment, a maid outside suddenly reported: "Master, old lady, Zhanhua's military inspector Eunuch Li has come here, and now he has arrived at the living room."
"Eunuch Li is here?"
Xu Changqing frowned immediately.
Yang, Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei and the others also became nervous all of a sudden. They obviously knew the seriousness of this matter.
Eunuch Li has already reached a tacit understanding with Xu Changqing. Without major events, how could he come from Zhanhua to Haicheng?
"Changqing, is it okay?"
Yang looked at Xu Changqing with concern.
"Ha, it's okay. Mom, I'll go and take a look and come back soon."
As he said that, Xu Changqing put down his chopsticks, stood up and left.
The girls on the table were also attracted by the intent, and the delicious food was no longer delicious, so they began to wait anxiously.
Xu Changqing came to the living room. Eunuch Li had just entered the door and sat down. Before the maid could serve tea, when she saw Xu Changqing coming, Eunuch Li hurriedly got up and smiled awkwardly: "Brother, the family, the family came uninvited, it's really annoying."
The old eunuch is still very accurate in positioning, knowing who is his parents for food and clothing.
Judging from Eunuch Li's attitude, Xu Changqing relaxed a little
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As long as Eunuch Li is not impatient to live and has to make trouble, the problem will not be difficult to solve.
"Haha, father-in-law, what's our relationship? This is far from it. How about it? It's better to be in Zhanhua these days. How about the farm? Is it comfortable to live in the village?"
Xu Changqing looked at Eunuch Li with a smile and strode on the main seat.
Of course, Eunuch Li understood Xu Changqing's attitude towards this action, and hurriedly smiled and said, "It's okay. Master, I really have to bother you and Mr. Dong. Miscellaneous and Miscellaneous and Miscellaneous are a little embarrassed."
The village where Dong Lifu used to be given to Eunuch Li at this time.
The two of them exchanged a few greetings, each confirming their attitudes, and the atmosphere gradually eased.
Eunuch Li also expressed his intention with a bitter face: "Brother, the bandits in the Central Plains are too fierce. They have been besieging Kaifeng for almost three months. The King of Zhou has sent several letters of help from the court. The emperor has considered it for a long time and decided to let you send troops to rescue Kaifeng..."
"Rescue Kaifeng?"
Xu Changqing frowned.
He had actually expected this.
The Central Plains are very close to Shandong, so Emperor Chongzhen would definitely think about him, but Xu Changqing did not expect that this matter would be so urgent. It is only May now, and Emperor Chongzhen can't help it.
When Eunuch Li saw Xu Changqing frowning, he was so angry that he didn't dare to breathe. He quickly smiled and said, "Brother, the emperor, there is really nothing to do with the emperor. The elites on the nine sides cannot move, and there are almost no soldiers around the Central Plains, so he can only... please go and rescue again..."
As he said that, Eunuch Li took out a secret decree from his sleeve and handed it to Xu Changqing: "Brother, this is the secret decree sent by the emperor the day before yesterday."
Xu Changqing opened the secret order and looked at it, frowning tighter.
At this time, it was Li Zicheng's third time surrounding Kaifeng. He had not fought twice before. The main reason was that King Zhou was more elite than King Heng and was willing to lose money. Gao Mingheng, Chen Yongfu, and Huang Shu's group of people had the combat power.
Even, at the beginning of last year, when Li Zicheng first besieged Kaifeng, he was shot blinded by Chen Yongfu's son Chen De. Chen Yongfu was also relieved of the unfavorable defense of Luoyang. King Fu was cooked and was promoted from deputy general to general officer.
If history had not changed, this time, Li Zicheng still did not come to Kaifeng, but it eventually led to Huang Shu digging open the mouth of the Yellow River and flooding Kaifeng.
If the model army had not yet truly formed an army, Xu Changqing would definitely not have been able to go to Kaifeng to rescue, and he did not have the strength at all.
Even if he had to be ordered, Xu Changqing would probably have to walk on the road for three months to cope with the situation.
But at this time, the model army had been established, and the nail of Gui Ye was also removed. In the territory of Shandong Zuo Xie, there was no existence that could threaten Xu Changqing for the time being.
Moreover, it won’t take long to go Zhang Hongqiang, Wang Hongyang and others will come back from Liao, so there is no need to worry about the defense of Haicheng.
Although Li Zicheng claimed to have gathered more than ten or hundreds of thousands of people at this time, he ran out of Shangluo Mountain only two years ago. Not to mention anything else, even his old camp has not yet taken shape.
This is a good opportunity to train troops!
However, the Central Plains is not as good as western Liaoning. Xu Changqing is definitely not afraid of going to the battlefield, but what he is afraid of is that the supplies cannot be guaranteed.
Xu Changqing's current state is actually training troops while walking.
Seeing that Xu Changqing did not respond immediately, cold sweat leaked from Eunuch Li's forehead. What he feared the most might have happened.
If Xu Changqing did not go to the Central Plains to participate in the war, then he would never be able to get rid of his bad hat of military supervision.
Even if he had stuck to Xu Changqing's Daguang, he had already gained more than 100,000 taels of silver and hundreds of slaves, he would...it was hard to have the life to enjoy it again...
He could only say in a crying voice: "Brother, this matter is a bit urgent, but the emperor has no choice. As long as you go to the war, the family will do their best to guarantee your requirements."
Xu Changqing was waiting for Eunuch Li's words and said with a smile: "My father-in-law, I, Xu Changqing, are the Emperor's soldier."
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, The Emperor's sword is aimed at, even if it is a sea of swords and fire, I, Xu Changqing, will never hesitate! However, father-in-law, you also know that marching and fighting are not a joke. When you go to the Central Plains, you have a serious shortage of manpower here."
Eunuch Li instantly understood what Xu Changqing meant and hurriedly smiled and said, "Mr., this matter is easy to say. How much labor do you need? The family will do their best to coordinate with you."
"Twenty thousand. Add another five thousand big cars. Can my father-in-law do it?"
"this……"
Eunuch Li swallowed with difficulty.
He knew that Xu Changqing had a big appetite, but how could he have thought that Xu Changqing had such a big appetite? This was a lion's mouth...
Xu Changqing smiled: "Dadfather-in-law, war must cost money, but the emperor treats me as much as a mountain of kindness. I can pay half of the military expenses."
Eunuch Li then breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Your Madam, you are loyal to the country, and the family will definitely report to the emperor in truth. These 20,000 people and 5,000 large cars will be purchased for you within half a month!"
He discussed many details with Eunuch Li and determined the time to send troops. Eunuch Li was going to rest, and Xu Changqing was also in thought.
To be honest, Xu Changqing really doesn't want to fight the refugee army.
Nothing else.
A bunch of poor people.
There is no benefit to win, and you have to lose the capital.
However, Xu Changqing had to go!
The wise men said: "If you are poor, you will be able to protect yourself; if you are successful, you will be able to help the world!"
As a general of the Ming Dynasty, how could he retreat in such a state of crisis?
Especially Li Zicheng was not really strong at this time and was within a range that could be suppressed. If he won the Battle of Zhuxian Town later and wiped out the main force of Sun Chuanting, Ding Qirui and others, then Xu Changqing would not be able to do anything about him for a while.
The most important thing is that this battle in Kaifeng has caused many ambitious people to emerge, especially Kaifeng Promoter Huang Shu, who actually dug open the mouth of the Yellow River and caused the people to suffer!
This is something Xu Changqing can never tolerate!
To be continued...