Zhao Wuji was noncommittal about this, and just said: "Since the incident between Duanmu Ruisheng and Fu Zhongtian, who else can His Highness and Han Ge Lao trust? ”

Wei Wuji suddenly asked: "I heard that Xu Nangui killed nearly a thousand enemies with one sword, and forced Xiao Jin to temporarily withdraw his troops, which can be regarded as relieving the siege of Yu Kuang's two Xiang, what do you think of this?"

Zhao Wuji frowned and said: "Ten thousand people are invincible, but it is only this once, it is difficult to have a next time, you and I are both monks, naturally we know how strict the rules of heaven are, and we can't take half a step when we are idle, this time Xu Beiyou forcibly made a move, I think it has already broken the rules, but it is not yet to the extent of attracting heavenly punishment, so it must be difficult to concoct it in accordance with the law, now Xiao Jin has withdrawn from the army, but it is far from hurting his muscles and bones, as long as he takes a little rest and rectifies the army's heart, he can make a comeback, at that time, what else can the two Xiang do?"

Wei Wuji sighed, "It's hard to cure the symptoms." ”

Then he hesitated slightly, and asked slowly, "You are returning to Beijing this time, but you want to seek the position of the Grand Governor?"

Zhao Wuji simply shook his head and denied: "If you go to seek the position of the Grand Governor at this time, it is undoubtedly self-respecting with the troops, and even intentionally put pressure on the imperial court, at this time, of course Han Ge Lao and the princess will not say anything, and will even send the position of the Grand Governor to my hands, but once the war is over, it will be time to settle accounts after the autumn, and this move will lay the groundwork for disaster in the future, which is very unwise, and I will not do it." ”

He hesitated slightly, and said softly: "At this time, the governor can be vacant, and someone can do it, but it must not be done by the real power and military forces in the future, only in this way can the cabinet hold the military and political power, and Her Royal Highness the princess will feel at ease." ”

Wei Wuji suddenly realized, but then sighed, "In that case, then you shouldn't come to see me." ”

Zao Wou-Ki smiled: "Since I have no intention of seeking the position of governor of the capital, what does it matter if I don't see you?"

Wei Wuji was slightly stunned.

Zhao Wuji continued: "I came to see you, in fact, to show an attitude, now there are only a few generals left in the Great Qi Dynasty, I, you, and Zhang Wuxi, the three of us should also join hands again, especially Zhang Wuxian and I are leading the troops outside, and someone needs to speak for us above the temple, after all, we are the military attaches of the Dadu Governor's Mansion, and we can't listen to what the cabinet says, there is no such reason." ”

Wei Wuji glanced at him and lowered his eyes, "I understand." ”

"It's good to understand. Zao Wou-Ki got up and said, "Since you understand, then I should also enter the palace to meet our princess." ”

Wei Wuji then got up and said softly, "I won't send it far." ”

Zao Wou-Ki snorted and strode straight away.

When Zao Wou-Ki came to the palace gate, Zhang Baisui was already waiting here in person.

Zhao Wou-Ki hurriedly stepped forward and walked a few steps, and was about to salute: "Xiaguan Zao Wou-ki, I have seen Mr. Ping'......."

"Governor Zhao doesn't have to be polite. Zhang Baisui stepped forward and hugged him, "Zhao Dudu has been running all the way, it's been hard, Her Royal Highness the princess has been waiting for a long time, come with me." ”

Zhao Wuji answered and followed Zhang Baisui into the palace gate, but instead of going to Weiyang Palace, he went in the direction of the Flying Frost Palace.

At this time, the Flying Frost Hall has restored its original layout, and the coffin parked in it has been transported away, and there are many more female officials, which is a little more lively than when Queen Xu was alive.

Zhang Baisui led Zao Wou-Ki to the main hall of the Flying Frost Palace, and through the heavy veil, he could vaguely see a figure sitting on the throne. Zhang Baisui walked up to the veil and said softly, "Your Highness, Zao Wou-Ki is here." ”

Zao Wou-Ki immediately knelt down in front of the veil: "Zao Wou-ki, the left governor of the minister's army, knocks to see His Highness!"

Xiao Zhinan's voice came from through the veil, "Please come in Zhao Dudu." ”

Zao Wou-Ki was stunned for a moment and did not move his steps. In the past, except for Emperor Taizongwen and Emperor Gaozongsu, only Xu Beiyou, as the emperor's son-in-law, had entered the inner hall, at this time Xiao Zhinan invited him in, and he couldn't help but be a little uncertain, he first looked up at Zhang Baisui, and then said in a deep voice: "Your Royal Highness, the Feishuang Palace is the residence of the queen, and the ministers dare not trespass." ”

The figure on the throne slowly got up, lifted the heavy veil and walked out, "Since Zhao Dudu is unwilling to come in, then the palace comes out, Zhao Dudu is the pillar of the country, supporting the country of Daqi, this palace is not the queen mother of the curtain, there is nothing to avoid." Zhang Daban, move two embroidered piers over, and the palace and Zhao Dudu sat in this outer hall. ”

Zhang Baisui respectfully accepted the order.

Not long after, two little eunuchs moved two embroidered piers and placed them behind Xiao Zhinan and Zao Wou-Ki respectively.

Xiao Zhinan took the lead in sitting down and stretched out his hand to please, "Zhao Dudu, please get up and take a seat." ”

"No. Zao Wou-Ki got up from the ground and sat down slowly.

Xiao Zhinan said softly: "This battle has worked hard for Zhao Dudu. ”

Zhao Wouji said respectfully: "It is the duty of the ministers to serve the court, and they dare not praise it." ”

Xiao Zhinan continued: "I heard that Zhao Dudu personally led the cavalry to the flank of the Northeast rebels, and attacked by surprise, causing Cha Qing to suffer the enemy on his back and return with a big defeat. ”

Zhao Wou-Ki said solemnly: "I entrust the favor of the ancestors and ancestors of the Great Qi and the blessing of Her Royal Highness the Princess, rely on the lives of the soldiers and the compassion of the people, and have the cabinet and the public in the middle of the dispatch, and the ministers dare not be greedy." ”

Xiao Zhinan said softly: "I am the land of the four capitals and nineteen states, the territory is more than a million miles, and the people are more than a million trillions. But since the beginning of autumn this year, the grassland crossed the Duolun River from Wusiyuan to the northwest, in August, the Wei army came across the sea, entered the river, blocked the Cao Yun, so that Qizhou lacked grain, Yuzhou lacked grain, in the middle of the same month, the Northeast Mu clan rebelled, and in the second half of the year, there was Fu Zhongtian's disaster and chaos in the court. The state affairs are so difficult, and it is necessary to rely on Zhao Dudu and other capable ministers and generals to support the Great Qi country. ”

Zhao Wou-Ki got up from the embroidery pier and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness praises falsely, and Weichen is ashamed to be ashamed." ”

Xiao Zhinan stared at him tightly, and after being silent for a long time, he slowly spoke again: "The battle situation is like this, especially the situation in Jiangnan, if Jiangnan is lost, the world will be in chaos immediately, so this palace wants to draw 100,000 horses from the Chinese army and transfer them to Jiangnan, so that the advance can be attacked, retreated and defended, and the southeast is foolproof, I don't know what to do with the Yudu Governor?"

Zao Wou-Ki was silent and did not speak for a long time.

Zhang Baisui, who had never spoken, suddenly interjected: "Governor Zhao, the overall situation is important. ”

Zao Wou-Ki was silent for a moment and then knelt down on the ground again, and said word by word: "Minister, obey the order." ”

Xiao Zhinan's face had a smile again, and after talking a few more words about the battle situation in the Northeast, Zao Wou-Ki got up and retired.

Xiao Zhinan got up from the embroidery pier and said: "It is inconvenient for the palace to send each other, and the eldest companion will send one to the palace to send Zhao Dudu." ”

Zhang Baisui respectfully accepted the order.

Seeing off Zhao Wouji, Zhang Baisui returned to the Flying Frost Palace, and at this time, Xiao Zhinan returned to the back of the heavy gauze tent and sat on the throne with his eyes closed.

Zhang Baisui said softly: "Your Highness, you haven't closed your eyes for three days and three nights, take a rest." ”

"Big Companion, who do you think Zao Wou-Ki is?" Xiao Zhinan asked with his eyes closed.

Zhang Baisui thought for a while and replied: "A capable minister, he can barely be regarded as a loyal minister, even if there is a little selfish desire and calculation, but it is also human nature, and it is not good to criticize anything too much." ”

Xiao Zhinan snorted, thought about it, and suddenly asked again: "Big companion, do you say that a metropolitan governor is worth it for 100,000 horses?"