Lord, your mask fell off

Chapter 1192
Inside the imperial study.

Emperor Xixuan looked at his elder son standing upright in front of the desk, and was astonished by his words just now, but his years of governing the government had already made him overjoyed. He stroked his beard and asked uncertainly, "What are you talking about?" Really think about it, hand over the badge of the three armies? This is the soldier you brought out yourself!"

Xiao Xu nodded without thinking, "My son thinks very clearly."

Emperor Xixuan was secretly happy in his heart. Five years ago, he used some tricks to make him hand over the military power of the three armies. After a few years of peace of mind, he didn't want Nancang's army to invade and captured many cities within a few months. No one can carry back the people, so he can only use this eldest son who was dispatched by him to a remote area again. Although he is afraid of his ability, he is worried that if he regains control of the military power, there will be a mutiny, especially when he returns to the court. He didn't sleep well, for fear that someone would come and tell him that this son was going to rebel!
In order to get back the military power, he turned gray with worry. If he ordered to take back the military power, it would only make the court feel bad, saying that he crossed the river and demolished the bridge, and killed the donkey.

Now it was he himself who proposed it on his own initiative, and Emperor Xixuan felt that this could not be better, and the most reassuring thing was to take back the military power in his own hands.

But there is still something to say on the scene, otherwise it will appear that he, the emperor, is too ruthless.

"Why did you make this decision all of a sudden? Didn't you manage well?"

Xiao Xu replied respectfully, "This decision was not made suddenly by my son. In fact, as early as when the three armies came back, my son wanted my father to take back the military power, but considering that Nancang's marriage may be theirs It's a cover-up, so it's temporarily kept for a while.

He paused for a while, and his tone became more sincere, "The reason why I made this decision is because I feel that there are talented people from generation to generation in the country. I believe that my father has a better candidate to take over this position. And I have been in this position since I was a teenager. Fighting on the battlefield, turbulent, and now, I want to settle down and have a home. And now that the world is prosperous and peaceful, there is no need to live a life of fighting and killing. I feel that this burden can be lifted gone."

These reasons were reasonable, and Emperor Xixuan gradually let go of his vigilance. At this moment, he remembered that this son, who was not often served in front of him, had fought for Xixuan for many years, and he felt somewhat relieved and owed.

"You said you want to have a family, is it because of that girl from the Chu family?"

It was rare for Emperor Xixuan to show compassion and care about his son's private affairs.

Xiao Xu nodded, and said frankly, "I am very grateful to Grandpa Huang and the Emperor for such a marriage for my son. Ayan is very good, and I feel that I am very satisfied to be able to spend this life with her."

"I didn't expect that girl to have such a great charm that you, a cold-faced god of war, would admit defeat, but this did not disappoint the painstaking efforts of me and your grandpa."

Back then, he just wanted to weaken his power and prevent the faction of the left minister from continuing to expand, so he agreed to his father's absurd suggestion and betrothed Chu Qingyan, who was only ten years old, to him. At that time, many ministers in the court Standing up to oppose, if not for the father who was there to hold the line and bear most of the pressure, I am afraid that this marriage would not be so easy to settle.Now it seems that he didn't blame him, the father, because of this time, which is so good.

"Thank you so much for your father's gift of marriage." Xiao Xu bowed his head and thanked Long En.

"It's been so many years, don't be too polite. But if you get rid of the military power, what are your plans? I can arrange a job with a salary for you, how about it?" In order not to appear too ruthless, Emperor Xixuan Be as approachable as possible.

Xiao Xu raised his head, looked at his father who was waiting for his answer, and said quietly, "I have not completed the task you entrusted to me before, so I want to go back to Liancheng after resigning from my official position. , continue to supervise the search for mineral deposits in the Fuli Mountains."

Five years ago, he was sent to the Fuli Mountains just to distract him. The father and son agreed, and neither of them broke the layer of window paper. Now that he mentioned it himself, Emperor Xixuan became a little vigilant.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at his son calmly, trying to see what was going on in his heart.

However, seeing the son's open eyes, not afraid of his scrutiny, he couldn't help wondering, is Xu'er really going to leave during this sensitive period for the crown prince?
"I transferred you there at the beginning because there was really no suitable candidate. Why do you want to stay there now?" Emperor Xixuan asked tentatively.

Xiao Xu replied calmly, "I have stayed in Liancheng for five years, and Erchen and Qingyan are already used to the environment there, and Qingyan likes the customs there. She has been used to being free since she was a child, and it may be a bit strange to come here in the capital. I can't get used to it, so I think it would be better for us to go back to Liancheng compared to the capital, and besides, I have too many days of fighting and killing, and I want to live a little more peacefully in the rest of the day."

In order to get permission from his father smoothly, Xiao Xu, who usually seldom talks, tried his best to speak out his thoughts at this time, trying to get his consent.

Such a reason is quite reasonable.

Emperor Xixuan felt that his leaving the capital would be more beneficial to the entire court situation, and also more beneficial to him.

"Then you are not too young, when are you going to get married?" Emperor Xixuan suddenly had the conscience of being a father, and worried about the important things in their lives.

Xiao Xu reported truthfully, "My son intends to go back to Liancheng and take care of things in a simple way, so my son requested that after ten days, the father allows my son to leave Beijing and return to the fiefdom."

Emperor Xixuan was taken aback, "So anxious? It will be your fourth brother's engagement banquet in a month's time. If it doesn't work out, wait for your third brother to get married before leaving?"

Xiao Xu thought to himself, in order to avoid long nights and dreams, they still left Beijing this morning.

"You know, my son likes to be quiet, and I can't stay in a place that is too lively, so I feel that they are the protagonists of the wedding banquet, so I won't join in the fun."

Emperor Xixuan thought the same, his son basically didn't attend banquets very much, he was moved by his proposal, and he didn't want him to stay in the capital for a long time to avoid any accidents.

But if he agreed, it would appear that his father was too impatient to get back his military power, and in the eyes of those who thought about it, he thought that he, the king, wanted to drive this heroic son away.

"I will keep your token first, but the matter of leaving the capital must be carefully considered by the father, and at least you must inform your mother." Emperor Xixuan said with a embarrassed face, stroking his beard.

Xiao Xu could see that his father had already made a decision, but he didn't give him an answer immediately in order not to follow the truth.

A big stone fell from his heart, and he bowed and said, "I obey."

After Xiao Xu left, Emperor Xixuan touched the token of the Three Armies and showed a satisfied smile, feeling at ease at last.

However, at this time, Eunuch Cao came in to report, "Your Majesty, Concubine Yue has something urgent to see you."

Emperor Xixuan put away the token when he heard the words, and said in a good mood, "Xuan."

　(Wood spirit count: No.20 arrives at the third watch!)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)