Once the Crown Prince Joins In

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The warm summer breeze is blowing slowly, but the news is really not good. There is a severe drought in the grasslands outside the Great Wall this year. Many pastures have died due to drought, and the number of cattle and sheep has been reduced sharply because they have no grass to eat.

The herdsmen on the grassland have no food to eat, so they can only pick up the things and rob them.

Who to rob?

Of course, it is Nan Qi who is extremely beautiful with treasures.

This kind of war happens every year, but no year is as fast and fierce as this year. In previous years, there would be a courtesy test to make both sides somewhat ready to fight again. This year, maybe they are really hungry, and the cavalry outside the Great Wall is With his eyes red, he attacked the guardhouse all night long.

Three guard posts were destroyed in a short period of time, and Southern Qi suffered heavy losses. Heads of hundreds and thousands of households were killed one after another, and even two commanders of the guard posts were killed.

The whole court was shocked when the news came, and the prince came out to ask for a fight.

King Rong refused to lag behind, gritted his teeth and stood up to challenge.

King Xiang thought about it, and both his brothers stood up. It would be embarrassing for him to stand or not. If he stood up, he would just go along with the general trend. If he didn't stand up, he would be a coward and irresponsible. It would be too late and the situation would change drastically. It was simply His eyes were filled with tears, extremely miserable.

The emperor raised an army, the prince asked for a battle, and the whole court was full of fighting spirit. The soldiers and soldiers came on horseback, vowing to drive out the neighbors who came to rob.

The main points of contention in the court were whether it was feasible for the prince to lead the army, whether allowing the king to follow the army would cause trouble, and who to appoint as the commander-in-chief of the three armies. Civil and military discord, different arguments, and quarrels broke out.

The power to command troops and the power to mobilize troops in the Southern Qi Dynasty were separated. When the dynasty was first established, the governor-general almost took over both powers. Although there were checks and balances by the prime minister, it was of little significance, which meant that the emperor could not directly control military power.

In order to control the military power, Taizu promoted and integrated the Ministry of War, so the Minister of the Ministry of War obtained the power to mobilize troops, and the Governor's Office of the Five Armies had to obey the orders of the Ministry of War.

Although the Ministry of War issued unified troop deployment orders, it did not have the power to control the troops. It could be said that the Ministry of War did not have a single soldier in hand. Even the Minister of War could not ask for detailed information on the number of troops and military status. Anyone who violated the order would definitely be punished. condemn.

In this way, the Ministry of War issues military orders, and the Five Armed Forces Governor's Office directs the army. Both of them obey the emperor's orders at the same time, and His Majesty will be able to control the army of Southern Qi.

The imperial court also had a set of procedures for dispatching troops. The commander-in-chief of the three armies must be the Duke of the Duke. Su Chun was still able to lead the troops despite his lack of qualifications. The most important reason was because of his background, coming from the Duke of Qi.

All the princes and uncles who were rewarded by the Southern Qi Dynasty were generals who followed Taizu to conquer the world, and all of them were good at fighting. Therefore, the imperial court gave priority to the princes and uncles as the commander-in-chief of the three armies.

Of course, as generations go by, there will be more descendants who fail to live up to expectations and fewer who live up to expectations. Among the few who live up to expectations, not many can become commanders-in-chief of the armed forces. Therefore, every time a commander-in-chief of the armed forces is appointed, there will always be a quarrel in the court.

In addition to the commander-in-chief of the three armies, the troops sent out for the expedition were not the only source. The first was troops from the Beijing camp, followed by troops from various garrison stations, and finally the local recruitment.

Mixing the sources of troops can effectively prevent generals from all over the country from relying on their own troops.

Su Xinyi had no interest in who the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces was. It was still unclear whether she could join the army. To care about the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces was to reach for the stars, which was out of reach.

But there was one thing that concerned their family, and that was that the Royal Forest Army where Su Yi belonged also dispatched a group of people to the border town.

This is something that has never happened before. The duty of the Royal Guards is to protect His Majesty, the palace, and the imperial city. Now they are asked to go to the border town to attack. His Majesty's thoughts are really unpredictable today.

In addition to the Yulin Army, which was stuffed in like a convulsion, the other five military battalions, the three thousand battalions, and the Shenji Battalion each dispatched some soldiers and horses to form an army of 200,000, ready to go.

His Majesty, the commander-in-chief of the three armies, finally appointed Zhu Pengzu, the Duke of Zheng, and Zhu Pengzu signed the seal to go out for the expedition, and all the ministries in the capital were quickly put into operation.

Su Xinyi went to see her grandfather at this time. She wanted to join the army.

The old man looked at Su Xinyi intently. He was not surprised at all. He said after a while: "You have to know that even if you go out with the army, as a woman, even if you get to the border town, you will only stay in the city and work as an internal affairs soldier." rise."

If Su Xinyi were a man, things would be very easy. Most of the men in the Su family joined the army. That is to say, this generation seems to have strayed away from the style of painting. Many children in the family actually like to read. new

If Su Xinyi was a male and had the support of her ancestors, the minimum position to join the army would be a hundred households. But she was a girl and wanted to convince the crowd and fight her way out among a group of men. She had to rely on her own true strength. ability.

Leading troops to fight is not just a fight between neighbors. Just scold me and I'll kick you and that's it. This is about seeing blood with your head hanging on your trousers. The boss leading the troops is a woman. Can you be subdued by a soldier?

Su Xinyi knew that it was hard and dangerous, but she still wanted to give it a try. She didn't want to repeat the path of her previous life. She wanted to walk the path that her father had walked.

Even if this road is a thousand times more difficult for her than her father, she is still willing.

"Grandfather, you asked me to drink tea at home, embroider, recite poems and paint, and be a lady of the family. My granddaughter can do it. However, I don't want people to just shake their heads when they mention the descendants of Fourth Master Su. What about women? When Taizu raised an army, There is also a female military camp under the account, and my granddaughter is willing to enlist in the army as a householder."

Southern Qi household registration was divided into three categories: civilian households, military households, and craftsman households, which were managed by the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Industry respectively.

Minhu are ordinary people who farm and pay taxes.

A military household refers to a family that has served in the military for generations and cannot be changed at will. Each military household was required to serve in the designated guard post according to the imperial decree.

Craftsman households are craftsmen with various skills. Craftsman households, like military households, are not allowed to change their household registration at will.

Among them, military households have the greatest demand. Since the founding of the Southern Qi Dynasty, there have been constant frictions with various ethnic groups outside the Great Wall. Troops must be raised every year. However, the number of troops sent depends on the size of the conflict.

The military households in the Southern Qi Dynasty came from various sources. The first type was those who followed Taizu in the army. They had military status for generations, so the Su family also had military status.

The second type is surrender, which refers to the army that Taizu defeated or rebelled during the expedition. The third type is those who committed crimes and exiled themselves from the army, such as Li Ji.

There is also a situation where the war is tight and the number of soldiers is insufficient. When the military registration is still unable to meet the needs of the war, civilians may also join the army. Three civilian households are in a stack, one of which is a regular household, the other two are postal households, and one of the regular households is People serve in the military and receive household subsidies as a supplement and reserve.

It's true that the Su family is a member of the military, but female soldiers are now rare in the army, and she is a bachelor herself. How to place her in the army is a headache.

Now that Su Yi has been transferred to the border town, he can take this opportunity to ask Su Xinyi to be Su Yi's follower. In fact, this is a side step, but for now, he is only going there as a follower, plus the status of the Su family There won’t be anyone who doesn’t have a long-sighted objection.

But how Su Xinyi can stand on her own feet after becoming a household holder is her own business.

The old man can only help so much, and any more will violate His Majesty's taboos.

Su Xinyi could open his mouth to say "Tiehu", which showed that he had carefully considered it. The old man nodded and said, "Since you have made up your mind, then go ahead."

The eagle always fights in the sky. The descendants of the Su family, regardless of gender, can fly high as long as they have the will.

Su Xinyi was overjoyed, "Thank you, grandfather. My granddaughter will definitely not bring shame to the Su family."

The old man smiled, looked at Su Xinyi and said word by word: "You have chosen the road. No matter how hard it is, you have to persevere. You have to know that once you join the army, it is not easy to get out. Moreover, on the battlefield Swordsman and gun have no eyesight, and my grandfather hopes to see you return in triumph."

Don't be like your father who sent his white-haired people to his black-haired people.

"Yes." Su Xinyi's eyes were slightly red, and he knelt down and kowtowed, making a big gift to his grandfather and making a solemn promise.

After Su Xinyi left, the old man let out a long sigh.

Chen Hai watched from the side and said softly: "Old Master, let the prince take his wife to join the army. We have to say hello to Commander Guo about this matter, otherwise I will go and take a trip?"

Commander Guo, Guo Meng, was the person sent by the Royal Forest Army to lead troops in the border town this time, and Su Yi followed his orders.

"There's no rush." ​​The old man narrowed his eyes slightly, "Wait a moment."

Chen Hai didn't know why, but he soon found out, because Tian Zao and Bao Datong also wanted to take this opportunity to go to the border town to join the army. It was easy to change civilian status to military status, but it still took some effort to decide where to go.

The old man waited until he got the news he wanted and asked Chen Hai to go there in person. Tian Zao and Bao Datong didn't want to be a post-householder. They wanted to go into battle to kill the enemy, but they were still a little young and the border town didn't have enough soldiers to let them grow up. The eldest child rushed to kill, but the two teenagers' objections were ineffective and they could only follow them.

Guo Meng saw Chen Hai's bald head and called Su Yi to ask about it. In the end, Su Yi didn't know anything and he was dumbfounded.

Guo Meng was even more heartbroken when he saw him. Why did the eldest brother look at him so carelessly?

Guo Meng kicked Su Yi out, who was unaware of the question. He walked around the room several times with his hands behind his back. After much hesitation, he still reported the matter to the police.

It's a small thing to be a posthumous person, but this person has a big background, and she is the only daughter of Fourth Master Su. You said you were not at home to embroider well, but you actually caused trouble to others.

Guo Meng could not go beyond the level to report back, so he could only ask to see the commander-in-chief Zheng Guogong and explain the matter exactly as it was.

Zhu Pengzu:......

Guo Meng didn't dare to raise his head. What if the coach kicked him out like he kicked Su Yi out in anger? How embarrassing would he be?

Of course Zhu Pengzu knew about Su Xinyi. I'm afraid there was no one in the capital who didn't know about the sixth girl from the Su family.

Others don't know it, but Zhu Pengzu is the Duke of the country after all and is well-informed. The sixth girl also had a hand in the Yanyin case.

Why was Su Yi able to be banned from hundreds of households?

Because there is also a contribution from Miss Su Liu here, but Su Xinyi only pushed her eldest brother to others without stepping forward, and the court could not reward her, so the credit fell on Su Yi. Otherwise, although Su Yi would His meritorious service is not small, but his position in the army is a carrot and a pit. It would be good if he can raise the general flag.

Zhu Pengzu also had a headache. Seeing Guo Meng pretending to be a quail, he gasped in anger and drove him away angrily.

When Guo Meng saw the coach, he didn't agree but didn't object either, so he probably had a chance.

He let out a long sigh of relief, threw the hot potato away, and just waited for the news.

Zhu Pengzu had pulled out more than a dozen strands of his beard. This kind of thing cannot be ambiguous. Su Chun was registered in front of His Majesty. Although His Majesty did not summon his daughter after she was found, I heard that the Queen rewarded Miss Su Liu. As a generous gift, Concubine Li once summoned her to the palace. It is difficult not to guess whether it was His Majesty's intention.

Zhu Pengzu gritted his teeth and decided to throw this hot potato out. Of course, His Majesty was the one who finally made the decision.

After all, she is Su Chun's daughter.

Zhu Pengzu went to the palace to ask for an audience with His Majesty. Su Xinyi of the Duke of Qi didn't know that she would be in such trouble because of her joining the army. She thought that as long as her family greeted her, she would join the army as a householder. After joining the army, wouldn't she have a chance to play? ?

But she really underestimated her father's name, and she was the only child, so of course others had to be cautious.

Are you worried about her safety?

No.

But he was afraid that if news came that Su Xinyi had died in battle, and His Majesty knew that Su Chun's only daughter had followed in her father's footsteps and served the country loyally, what would he do if she would cause trouble to the person who sent her to march?

Zhu Pengzu came out of the palace in the night, with a thin layer of sweat on his back. He couldn't figure out what His Majesty meant. Do you agree or disagree?

When he mentioned Su Xinyi, His Majesty's unsurprised look made him feel vaguely in his heart that although His Majesty did not summon Su Xinyi, after the Yan Yin case, he probably paid some attention to her.

If His Majesty did not object in anger, that would be his acquiescence.

Zhu Pengzu gritted his teeth. Anyway, he was working as a household servant with Su Yi, and his direct boss was Guo Meng. After he reported back to His Majesty, other things were beyond his control. In the end, Su Xinyi's ability was what mattered.

King Rong almost jumped up when he heard the news that Su Xinyi was going to stay with the army. How could he do this?

What did Su Xinyi think?

She wants to fight on the battlefield with a group of tough men outside the Great Wall?

This is not about fighting those dandies in the capital. All the tribes outside the Great Wall grew up on horseback. They are strong and muscular, and if anyone stands in front of them, they can fit two of them into Su Xinyi.

Isn't this just rushing to kill people?

Be a bonded household?

To put it nicely, with Su Xinyi's temperament, sooner or later she will turn the subordinate household into the official household!

King Rong asked his father to go on an expedition, but he ignored him, but why could Su Xinyi go as a housekeeper and a woman?

Although it is said that there were female soldiers in the army, that was when Taizu raised his army. Since the world became stable, which military camp still has women?

However, it is true that the military has not completely abolished the female barracks, but has not recruited them.

This is just a sidestep. Everyone knows it well. Although the female military camp established by Taizu has not been abolished, it does not need to be recruited.

Now that Su Xinyi is causing trouble, King Rong has a toothache. Do you think this person can't live peacefully?

Compared with Rong Wang Tiaojiao's soaring anger, His Highness the Crown Prince was much calmer.

This time he will accompany the army to take charge of food and fodder matters. Although he is a reserve army, this is also a good opportunity for experience. The prince naturally will not think that letting him take charge of food and fodder matters is overqualified.

The three armies went ahead without using food and grass. There were 200,000 troops sent from the capital alone. Food was not a small problem. In addition to grain and grass, there are also weapons, war horses and various military supplies that must be mobilized and replenished at any time.

After receiving the order, the East Palace was already in operation. In addition to the grain, grass and military supplies taken from the capital, it was also allocated from various military posts. This gave him the opportunity to deal with commanders from various places.

He couldn't guess what his father was thinking, but he knew that this opportunity was rare.

Yan Junchu's eyes fell on Su Xinyi's name. Su Yi, one of the hundred households in the Royal Forest Army, followed the army. In addition to Su Xinyi, there was also a man named Tian Zao. He slowly looked away.

The emperor's father agreed that Su Xinyi would join the army as a householder, which made Yan Jun think deeply at first.

Why did the father acquiesce?

Yan Jun couldn't understand it at first, nor could he understand his father's thoughts.

Making this decision was really unlike his father's temperament.

Whether that's good or bad remains to be seen.

Yan Junchu gently drew a circle on Su Xinyi's name with his fingertips, and then slowly put the list away.

The news that Su Xinyi was going to do a household transfer was spread in the Duke of Qi's palace. The three sisters Su Jingmo and Zeng came to see her. They didn't know whether to persuade her or support her. The four of them sat in a row and were very distressed. .

Su Xinyi has already packed her bags. She will not set off with her eldest brother because Su Yi is traveling with the army and it will be troublesome to take her with her. She has already obtained the badge to go to the guard station and will rush there first to wait for her eldest brother.

Su Xinyi looked at Su Chaoyan and the others and said with a smile: "I know what you are going to say first, but this is my decision. I hope my sister-in-law and sisters can support me. You wait for me, I will definitely come back."

Su Chaoyan had a soft temper, his eyes couldn't help but turn red, and he nodded heavily.

Su Jingmo pursed her lips before saying, "Xiao Liu, we are all waiting for your return."

Su Xixian was very sad. She never thought that a sister in her family would join the army. This was beyond the boundaries of her inner-city life. She looked at her sister who had just recognized her, fluttering her wings and about to fly away again. She was angry, laughing and helpless. He could only tell her, "Come back alive."

Zeng looked at Xin Yi and spoke softly, "Your elder brother said he would take good care of you. Don't worry about your family affairs. We are all waiting for your return."

Su Xinyi smiled and nodded, "Okay."

On the first day before Su Xinyi left, the fourth lady came to sleep with her. She tossed and turned all night and couldn't sleep well. She sat up in the middle of the night and stared at her daughter's sleeping face in a daze.

She had sent away her husband in this way before, and now she was sending away her daughter.

She knew that Xin Yi had always been filial. If she asked her not to go, maybe the child would eventually agree, but she would definitely not be happy.

So what's the point of keeping her?

How many worries and anxieties were suppressed in her heart. She knew that her husband had such a temperament that even if the road ahead was difficult and dangerous, he would still move forward.

Xin Yi was his child, with his blood flowing in her bones and veins. The father and daughter made the same choice, but she could only support it silently.

Su Xinyi got up before dawn the next day, and the fourth lady got up with her and took her to say goodbye to the old man and his wife. Neither Aunt She nor Forsythia knew how to follow them. After breakfast, Su Xinyi set off with Tian Zao, Bao Datong, Zhan Qiao and Cao Qing.

Unexpectedly, when she arrived at the gate of the mansion, she saw Mrs. Zeng with several sisters-in-law, and the third lady was even there, all seeing her off.

Su Xinyi's eyes turned red, and she bowed deeply to everyone before leaving without looking back.

After leaving the city gate of the capital, they headed north, riding horses along the way. On the way, they encountered a group of officers escorting the assigned prisoners and the military households who had compensated them.

Now that the war is imminent, and the prisoners in the prison have also embarked on their journey to be distributed in advance, Su Xinyi is a little regretful that he could not see Li Ji.

At noon, they found a shade of a tree to eat and rest. The package contained portable noodles and some pickled meats. High-temperature food in summer cannot be stored for a long time, so they only brought enough for one day. The food for tomorrow can only be eaten on the road. Add more.

After opening the cowhide kettle and filling her mouth with water, Su Xinyi ate the noodles in small bites and took out the map she brought with her to look at the route.

Zhan Qiao and Cao Qing originally had military status, but they were private guards of the Duke of Qi and did not need to be dispatched by the guards.

Tian Zao and Bao Datong were a little uneasy. Although they clamored to join the army, they had never been in contact with a guard station, and their expectations were a little uneasy.

After eating and taking a short rest, they immediately set out on the road. It was best to find a place to stay overnight before dark. Sleeping in the open was not a good idea.

As we go north, the scenery we see along the way gradually changes, from densely populated places to gradually desolate places. Sometimes it is rare to see a single person after a whole day of running.

The further north you go, the more stringent the inspection officers and soldiers are at the checkpoints on the road, checking all the plaques, road guides, and official documents.

Su Xinyi was dressed in men's clothing for easy travel, and was carefully observed every time he was interrogated. After all, he had not seen a woman as a householder for decades, so it was strange.

The patrol inspector was mumbling, and looked at Su Xinyi with something wrong in his eyes.

Su Xinyi responded with a smile. She had seen such looks a lot along the way. Later on, she became more and more numb, and she didn't even want to waste any more words.

On the way to the border town, Su Xinyi didn't know how many strange looks he would face. Su Xinyi knew that she had to get used to it.

After passing Sui'an, the number of guard stations gradually increased and became more and more desolate, getting closer and closer to the Yulin Guard where they arrived.

The summer in the capital is hot, but it's already a bit cold in the morning and evening when we get here, and it gets dark earlier and earlier. It's still a long way from the inn, so they have to find a place to camp.

Su Xinyi and the others set up a simple tent and lit a bonfire. They could eat cold food, but they had to drink hot water.

The water on the shelf had just started to bubble when suddenly they heard the sound of rapid horse hooves in the distance. Su Xinyi and others looked up, facing the last ray of sunset, several horses appeared in their sight.

Su Xinyi looked far into the distance and probably saw the fire here. People in the distance were running directly towards them.

Cao Qing and Zhan Qiao immediately stood up, guarding Su Xinyi behind them, and put their right hands on the handle of the knife.

The border is long, and it is impossible for the border guards to patrol all the time. Occasionally, cavalry from the grassland will come to visit. This place is not as stable as the mainland, so we must be careful at all times.

When the person came closer, Su Xinyi saw that the person ahead of him looked familiar. She half-squinted her eyes. When the person came closer and could faintly see a bit of his face, she couldn't help but be shocked.

Is there something wrong with her eyes?

Why did you see King Rong here?

Su Xinyi signaled Cao Qing and others to step back. She took a step forward and looked at the embarrassed King Rong, and was speechless.

What are you doing? It's like a lost dog.

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The transitional chapter is a bit stuck in writing. Today's update is late. Everyone has been waiting for a long time. Wow.