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Chapter 475 Returning to Beijing ([-])

As Emperor Qing'an said, there were many aftermaths for the army after the war, such as cleaning the battlefield, treating wounded soldiers, resettling the common people, recording the list of soldiers who died in battle, counting the military exploits of all the people and reporting them to the court, etc.

One pile after another, intricate, trivial and busy.As the chief general, Yuan Qing had to intervene in everything, so he was too busy to touch the ground.Only once every three to five days can I visit the prince.

"Your Highness, I've already submitted the memorial to apologize." Yuan Qing couldn't sleep well for several days, his eyes were bloodshot, but his voice was calm: "After a month, General Meng will lead the troops back to Beijing, and I will return with Your Highness." Jing, face the saint in person and plead guilty to the emperor."

General He died in battle, the prince was seriously injured, and the frontier army suffered heavy casualties.These, the main general Yuan Qing can't get rid of the responsibility.

Although in the end the frontier army won the battle and drove the Tartars out of the pass.However, the merits and demerits cannot be offset.Yuan Qing will be severely punished.

Zhu Yun was very aware of Emperor Qing'an's temper, and sighed secretly in his heart, and he had to appease Yuan Qing: "Uncle has guarded the border for many years, and he has both credit and hard work. Father is not a mean person, and he will definitely give uncle a chance to make meritorious deeds."

Yuan Qing smiled, with a bit of bitterness in his smile: "Your Highness, my father was in the border gate for decades, and Tatar Rouran was afraid of being beaten, so he didn't dare to attack lightly. Over the past ten years, people who have changed I was the commander in chief, and I fought a few times in small and big battles, with fewer victories and more defeats."

"I know my own family affairs. I am too cautious and gentle, and I am far behind my father. Even the military generals in the court, there are many who are better than me. I should have given up the position of the general here."

Zhu Yun was also silent.

Over the past few months, he has experienced a lot.Compared with General He, Yuan Qing is indeed inferior.Compared with General Meng, who is brave and good at fighting, he is also slightly inferior.In the Taiping period, Yuan Qing was barely able to support it. Like this time when all the elite Tartars sent troops to the city, Yuan Qingzhan's shortcomings of not being decisive enough to foresight were fully exposed.

Yuan Qing, the chief general of the frontier army, has done his best.

No matter how deep the uncle and nephew's affection is, they can't take An Ning at the border as a favor.

After a moment of silence, Yuan Qing lifted his spirits and said, "I have discussed with General Meng, and we will return to Beijing together in a month. I'm afraid His Highness can't bear the pain of running around."

Zhu Yun calmed down and said: "It's okay, I can hold on."

After Yuan Qing left, Shen You came in.

Shen You's injuries had already healed, and he put on the silver soft armor again, looking majestic and handsome.

Zhu Yun glanced at it, then laughed: "It's better to see you dressed like this."

Shen You was born with a cold face, not to mention facing the prince, even when facing Emperor Qing'an, he also had this cold and sharp look.Zhu Yun opened his mouth to joke, but Shen You didn't laugh, and replied seriously: "As the emperor's personal guard, the last general should wear soft armor and carry weapons."

This Shen You is so boring that it is almost cute.

Zhu Yun was secretly amused, and changed the topic casually: "I don't know if the letter has been delivered to the palace."

Shen You replied: "It should have been delivered, the reply is on the way, Your Highness will wait patiently."

Zhu Yun nodded slightly.It's such a simple action, it's a bit difficult to do.Zhu Yun did not try his best in front of Shen You, and laughed at himself: "A month later, the army will return to the capital. I have to lie in the carriage. I don't know if I can survive the hard work."

Shen You is not good at flattering and flattering, let alone comforting others, so he replied briefly: "The general believes that His Highness can hold on."

Zhu Yun: "..."

Chatting with Shen You is really not an easy task!
Zhu Yun lay on the bed all day and all night, and he was really bored. He glanced at Shen You and joked with a smile: "You are one year younger than me! Why are you so talkative and boring? You are talking to Shen You at home. Is it the same with your wife and children?"

When mentioning his wife and children, Shen You's brows softened a lot: "The general's temper is innate, and he can't change it even if he wants to."

Isn't this much better!
Zhu Yun was secretly amused, and asked casually: "Is your son about to turn one year old?"

Shen You hummed: "It's a pity that it won't be in time for his birthday party."

There was deep regret in his tone.

Zhu Yun also sighed: "I miss Brother Dong and Brother Liang too."

Is there one missing?There is also a banyan sister!
Shen You silently glanced at His Highness the Crown Prince.It was rare for Zhu Yun to see emotion from Shen You's eyes, and he felt a little embarrassed immediately.Perhaps it was because she had been holding back for a long time, but she actually confided her heart in front of Shen You: "The child is innocent, Sister Rong is also my daughter, and I love her very much when I see her. However, for the sake of the harmony and tranquility of the East Palace, this is the only way I can do it."

In this world, there is no medicine for regret.Nothing is perfect.A choice has been made, that's all.

Shen You is not a talkative person.Furthermore, it was not his turn to comment on Donggong's family affairs.So, he was silent.

……

After this time, Zhu Yun got closer to Shen You a lot.Afterwards, he would talk about the three children in front of Shen You from time to time, and occasionally mention the princess.

Jingcheng's reply came quickly.

Zhu Yun couldn't move, so he asked Shen You to read the letter to him.

After reading Emperor Qing'an's letter to Empress Yuan and the letter from the Crown Princess, Shen You naturally couldn't touch it.Open the letter and put it beside Zhu Yun's pillow, let Zhu Yun read it slowly by himself!

In the anxious waiting, time seemed to pass extremely slowly.

After Shen Jia recovered from her injuries, she finally waited for the day of her return to Beijing.

General Meng led the troops, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince lay on a solid plank and was carried into a special spacious carriage.Imperial Physician Jiang and Imperial Physician Yan also boarded the carriage, and Shen You, Commander Zhu and others stayed by His Royal Highness' side every step of the way.

When I came here, I was on the road day and night, so the return journey was not so urgent.After marching unhurriedly for more than half a month, they arrived in the capital.

The army could not enter the city gate and went to settle in the barracks.

Yuan Qing, General Meng and other generals entered the Golden Luan Hall together to meet the emperor.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was still unable to get up, so he couldn't be carried into the Golden Luan Hall, and was carried all the way into the East Palace.

Empress Yuan and Crown Princess Yuan Min, who had already received the news, led Brother Dong, Brother Tang, and Brother Liang to wait at the gate of the East Palace.Man Liangdi did not show up as usual, and Sister Rong was standing in the corner hugged by the nanny.

Empress Yuan stepped forward excitedly and held her son's hand, tears streaming down her cheeks, sobbing uncontrollably.

Enduring tears, Yuan Min stepped forward, his gaze passed over Zhu Yun's pale face, and his heart felt as painful as if he had been pricked by a needle.

Zhu Yun was lying on the carriage all the way, the official road was fairly smooth, and he didn't suffer many crimes.However, in the end, it is far less than lying down and recuperating.

"Mother, I'm fine." Zhu Yun forced himself to comfort Empress Yuan, and then smiled at Yuan Min: "I'm back."

Yuan Min held back the tears that rolled down his eyes.

(End of this chapter)