Inside the imperial study.
Emperor Xixuan looked at his eldest son who was standing in front of the desk, and was shocked by what he said just now, but he has been overwhelmed by his long-term management of the government. He stroked his beard and asked uncertainly, "You Really think about it, hand over the token of the three armies? This is the soldier you brought out yourself!"
Xiao Xu nodded without thinking, "My son thinks clearly."
Emperor Xixuan secretly rejoiced in his heart. Five years ago, he used some means to let him hand over the military power of the three armies. He finally felt at ease for a few years, but he did not want the Nancang army to invade. No one can take up and recover everyone, so he can only use the eldest son who was assigned to remote areas by him again. Although he is afraid of his ability, he is worried that if he regains control of the military, he will not mutiny, especially when he returns to the DPRK. He didn't sleep well, for fear that someone would come and tell him that this son was going to rebel!
In order to regain this military power, he was so worried, if he ordered to take back the military power, it would only make the court feel chills, saying that he would cross the river to demolish the bridge, and kill the donkey.
Now that he took the initiative to propose it, Emperor Xixuan felt that this was the best, and it was the most reassuring to take back the military power in his own hands.
But the scene still needs to be said, otherwise it will appear that he is too ruthless as an emperor.
"Why did you make this decision all of a sudden? Didn't you manage it well?"
Xiao Xu replied respectfully, "This decision was not made suddenly by Erchen. In fact, as early as when the three armies returned, Erchen wanted his father to take back the military power, but considering that the marriage of Nancang might be theirs. It's a trick, 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 Erchen feels that there are talents from generation to generation, and Erchen believes that the father emperor has a better candidate to take over this position, while Erchen has grown up from his teenage years. Just fighting on the battlefield, turbulent, and now, Erchen wants to settle down and have a home. Moreover, now that the world is prosperous and peaceful, there is no need to live the days of fighting and killing, Erchen feels that this burden can be relieved already."
These reasons were reasonable, and Emperor Xixuan gradually let go of his guard. At this time, he remembered that this son who did not often serve in front of him had been fighting for Xixuan for many years, and he was somewhat relieved and indebted.
"You said you want to have a home because of that girl from the Chu family?"
Emperor Xixuan rarely showed mercy and cared about his son's private affairs.
Xiao Xu nodded and said frankly, "Erchen is very grateful for the marriage that Grandpa Huang and Father Huang set up for Erchen. Ayan is very good, and Erchen feels very satisfied that she can spend this life with her."
"I didn't expect that girl to have such a great charm, so that you, the cold-faced god of war, will admit her fault, but this does not disappoint the painstaking efforts of me and your grandfather."
Back then, he just wanted to weaken his power and prevent the leftist faction from continuing to expand, so he agreed to the absurd proposal of his father and betrothed the ten-year-old Chu Qingyan to him. At that time, many ministers in the court To stand up and oppose, if the father and emperor were not there, bearing 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 for being the father and emperor because of this time, so it was very good.
"Many thanks to the royal father for the marriage that year." Xiao Xu bowed his head and thanked Longen.
"It's been so many years, don't be too polite. But what are your plans after you relinquish your military power? I can arrange a salaried job for you, how about that?" 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 calmly, "The task you gave to Erchen has not yet been completed, so after retiring from office, Erchen wants to return to Liancheng. , continue to oversee the search for the Fuli Mountains deposits."
Five years ago, he sent him to the Fuli Mountains just to keep him away. The father and son were tacit, and neither of them broke the window paper. Now that he brought it up himself, Emperor Xixuan became a little wary.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the son in front of him calmly, trying to see what he was thinking.
However, seeing that the son's eyes were open, not afraid of his scrutiny, he couldn't help but wonder, does Xu'er really want to leave during this sensitive period of the crown prince
"I transferred you there because there was really no suitable candidate. Why do you want to stay there now?" Emperor Xixuan asked tentatively.
Xiao Xu replied calmly, "After staying in Liancheng for five years, Erchen and Qingyan have become accustomed to the environment there, and Qingyan likes the customs there. She is used to being free since she was a child. When she came to Kyoto, there may be some I'm not used to it, so Erchen thinks that it would be better for us to go back to Liancheng than Kyoto, and besides, Erchen has too many days of fighting and killing, and I want to live a clean life for the rest of the day."
In order to successfully obtain the permission of the father and emperor, Xiao Xu, who usually speaks very little, at this time try to speak out his thoughts as much as possible to get approval.
Such reasons are reasonable.
Emperor Xixuan felt that his departure from the capital would be more beneficial to the entire court, as well as 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 he was worried about the important matters in their lives.
Xiao Xu replied truthfully, "My son intends to return to Liancheng and handle it in a simple manner, so after ten days of my request, the father will allow my son to leave the capital and return to the fief."
Emperor Xixuan was stunned, "So anxious? Your fourth brother's engagement banquet will be held in a month. If it doesn't work, will you wait for your third brother to get married before leaving?"
Xiao Xu thought to himself that in order to avoid long nights and dreams, they still left Beijing this morning.
"Do you know that Erchen is happy and quiet, and it's hard to stay in a place that is too lively, so Erchen thinks that the protagonist of the wedding banquet is them, and Erchen will not join in the fun."
Emperor Xixuan thought the same thing, his son basically didn't attend banquets very much, so he was moved by his proposal, and he didn't want him to stay in the capital for a long time to avoid any accident.
But if he agreed at once, it would also seem that his father, the emperor, was too impatient to take back his military power. In the eyes of people with a heart, he thought that he, the king, would drive this heroic son to leave.
"I will keep your token first, but the matter of leaving the capital must be carefully considered by the father and the queen, at least with your mother." Emperor Xixuan stroked his beard and said embarrassedly.
Xiao Xu could see that his father had already made a decision, but he didn't give him an immediate answer in order not to implement the truth.
A big stone fell in his heart, bowed and said, "My son obeys."
After Xiao Xu left, Emperor Xixuan touched the token of the Three Armies, showed a satisfied smile, and finally felt at ease.
However, at this time, Eunuch Cao came in to report, "Your Majesty, Concubine Yue has an urgent matter."
When Emperor Xixuan heard the words, he put away the token, and said in a good mood, "Xuan."