Southern Ming: A boy soldier at the beginning, supporting the world

Chapter 174: Secret Discussion in the Boudoir
After a busy day, Danchu dragged his tired body to Mrs. Liu's house. When he pushed the door open, Wang Hua was kneeling in front of Liu Shu, with tears on her face and sobbing softly. Looking at Liu Shu again, her eyes were also red, as if she had a lot on her mind.

Seeing Danchu, Liu Shu forced a smile and greeted him, "Husband." She then said to Wang Hua, "Rebellious son, get up."

Wang Hua did not stand up, but wiped his tears with his sleeves.

"Rebellious son, are you going to piss me off to death?"

When Wang Hua was born, his father had passed away and he was completely raised by Liu Shu. Now he is eleven years old and has experienced many hardships. He is like a little adult.

Danchu was only eight years older than him, but he treated him as his adopted son and took good care of him. At this moment, he frowned and asked, "Wang Hua, why did you make your mother angry?"

"My lord, I don't want to go to Yong'an University. I want to go to the Military Academy." Wang Hua's voice was firm and clear.

"You want to study in the long-term class at the Military Academy?"

At Wang Hua's age, he was too young to attend Yongan University or Wubei Academy. But as Danchu's adopted son, he had an unusual status and had more freedom to choose.

Liu Shu was accustomed to the dangers of the underworld, and she hoped that her son would go to Yong'an University to study, so that he could become an official in the future, so as to avoid fighting and dying on the battlefield.

But Wang Hua was very stubborn despite his young age and was unwilling to follow his mother's advice.

"You go down first. I will discuss it with your mother."

As soon as Wang Hua left, Liu Shu said, "The battlefield is extremely dangerous. I really don't want Wang Hua to go to military school."

Seeing her worried look, Danchu felt pity for her and habitually held Liu Shu's hand. A warmth spread to his heart, driving away the fatigue in him.

Liu Shu was in a bad mood and said, "I feel a little uncomfortable these days."

"What's going on?" Danchu asked with concern and touched her forehead, finding nothing unusual.

"It's morning sickness, which has been particularly severe these past few days." Liu Shu forced a smile and said, "And I'm always hungry. I want to eat as soon as I wake up in the morning."

"Tomorrow, I'll ask the old doctor to come and take a look."

"It's okay. There's no need to ask the old doctor, so as not to alarm Madam Qu."

Liu Shu was thoughtful and never jealous, and was very popular in the general's mansion.

"Hmm." Danchu pondered for a moment, hugged Liu Shu in his arms, felt an inexplicable comfort, and said: "Just as you wish, let Wang Hua go to Yongan University."

"Thank you, husband." Liu Shu felt relieved and finally a smile appeared on her face.

In order to win the beauty's smile, Danchu put his hand over Liu Shu's skirt and wandered over her lower abdomen.

Hot body temperature, rough big hands, soft belly. Liu Shu closed her eyes and breathed heavily. Danchu slowly groped and groped, and finally felt a faint pulsation.

"The heartbeat is very strong, it should be a boy." Dan Chu smiled and pulled out his right hand, feeling satisfied and still unsatisfied.

"Haha," Liu Shu said with a red face, "Please come back victoriously as soon as possible and reunite with the baby in your belly."

"I sent out troops this time and ordered the chieftains of Si'en and Tianzhou to accompany me. I was worried that they would not be willing to serve with all their heart, so I wanted to bring Cen Yan with me. As a rule, the Red Army is not allowed to bring women with them when they march into battle. What do you think about this?"

Liu Shu was well-informed and could serve as Danchu's advisor on confidential matters. She hesitated for a moment and said, "Mo Yufen has always wanted to go to the front, but you have always refused. If you want to take Cen Yan to the front, you must take her with you. But she is pregnant, how can she go to the front? If you only take Cen Yan, how will she feel?"

Thinking carefully, it is indeed the case. In a society where human relationships are important, if you understand human relationships thoroughly, you will know how to deal with things. "Besides, it is quite inconvenient to bring women with you on the march. If your subordinates follow suit, what do you think if they also bring women with them?"

"Well, I understand. We must not set this precedent."

Liu Shu looked serious and said, "My husband, please understand. I heard that the Qing army is very strict. When the commander goes out to lead the army, only the prince can bring his female relatives. Other princes and below, even if they are appointed as generals, cannot violate this prohibition. Otherwise, they will be demoted at the least and stripped of their titles at the worst. The Red Army has fewer soldiers than the Qing army, less land than the Qing army, and less food than the Qing army. The Qing army strictly prohibits soldiers from keeping female relatives, let alone the Red Army?"

Yes, Danchu was shocked and sat up straight involuntarily. He had just achieved a small victory, but he was a little proud. How could he be so confused when the enemy didn't dare to do it? Using Cen Yan to control the Tusi soldiers was just an excuse for his own wishful thinking.

I am so proud, I am really so proud. The Red Army has won many victories, and there is a sense of impetuousness in the army. If I take the lead in breaking the rules, and the people below follow suit, who knows what kind of chaos the people below will become.

"Thanks to my wife's advice, I almost made a big mistake."

"Haha," Liu Shu smiled and said, "Don't stay here with me tonight. We'll go to Madam Qu's place soon. We'll set out the day after tomorrow, and stay at Madam Qu's place tomorrow night as well. A harmonious marriage and a harmonious relationship between husband and wife are the blessings of the Red Army."

Danchu and Madam Qu had no discord, and said, "There is nothing wrong between me and Madam Qu. It's just that she is a lady from a wealthy family, and husband and wife respect each other like guests. I can't feel as comfortable with her as with you."

"The governor is in a high position, his wife passed away, and he only has one daughter, Madam Qu. The governor will support you as much as he loves you. You have a strong army and outstanding achievements, and you are worthy of being conferred a title. As long as the governor is willing to say something, the emperor will not deny it, which is much more effective than you fighting on the battlefield. With the national situation being like this, you must obey."

Since the Southern Ming Dynasty, the imperial court has been granting titles more and more. For a lowly person like Chen Bangfu, the generals under his command are either marquises or earls. Not long ago, Danchu sent troops to occupy Sicheng Prefecture and expel Chen Bangfu's confidant, Sicheng prefect Hu Zhigong. This Hu Zhigong, who had no military achievements, also had the title of earl.

"My attack on Xu Biao caused too much noise. The censors in the court complained about it, and the commander-in-chief also wrote to criticize me. I can't ask him about the title."

Liu Shu comforted him, saying, "The court has been in turmoil for a long time, so it is not a big deal for the censors to impeach him. The attack on Xu Biao was caused by Chen Bangfu, so the Wu party would not want to make a fuss about it. Your husband is a disciple of the governor, and he has also sworn brotherhood with Li Yuanyin, so he is listed in the Chu party, so the Chu party will not say anything.

"Besides, the matter is done. The commander-in-chief still needs your help to fight the invaders. It is not too much for your husband to ask for a title. When the time comes, please ask Madam Qu to write a letter home and send a few hand-woven robes and cloth shoes. The commander-in-chief will surely appreciate your kindness."

"Hmm." Danchu had an idea in mind and said, "If I lead the troops and make great achievements on the front line again, the court will confer a title on me."

"Does my husband have any gifts for the commander?"

"I asked Mr. Fang to make the preparations, but he has been busy these days and has not yet asked about it."

"Giving gifts is no small matter, my husband must be prudent. The commander controls the frontline towns and supplies food, fodder and ammunition, which is no small matter. Madam Qu sent some clothes and shoes to show the affection between father and daughter."

Danchu nodded repeatedly, but Liu Shu continued, "I had nothing to do these two days, so I wrote an article in my husband's tone, discussing the current situation, analyzing the necessity of the Red Army's seizure of Nanning, and explaining my husband's courage to take on responsibilities and not fear superficial opinions.

"My husband, you may as well copy it and hand it in to the supervisor in person. This is a student handing in homework to show the relationship between master and student. The supervisor cherishes his reputation and values ​​the friendship between teacher and student. He will definitely be happy to receive this article."

Danchu was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Great! Really great!"

"The Marquis of Xinxing has been kind to you, my husband. What gift do you plan to give me?"

Danchu had more affection for Jiao Lian and was more attentive to the gift. He said, "I plan to give him a hundred matchlock rifles."

"It is better to send horses than guns. Xinxing Hou is not good at using firearms and prefers to use cavalry. He has done a great favor to you, and you should repay him. It is better to send him a hundred top-quality war horses."

One hundred war horses are much more valuable than one hundred matchlock guns. Danchu married the chieftain of Sien and took control of Sicheng, which broadened the source of war horses. Together with the captured war horses, the Red Army had more than a thousand new war horses, alleviating the shortage of war horses.

"Yes." Danchu nodded and said, "Madam, what you said makes sense."

(End of this chapter)