After Pingyanghou left, Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai also came out of the hall, and walked slowly along a bluestone path.
The warm spring sun shone on the two of them, making people feel relaxed. Xiao Yi stretched his waist and said loudly: "Xiao Bai, it's spring now, and the weather is just right. Someday we will call Xiao Hezi and the others Let's go for a walk."
As he spoke, he thought to himself: This is a good idea, just take this opportunity to leave that brat at home to be taken care of by the nanny and maids, and let Ayue go out to let the wind go.
Why! Obviously, there are so many servants in the family, one nanny can't handle that brat, and nine maids will be enough, right
However, Ah Yue cared too much about that stinky boy and had to do everything by himself.
The more he thought about it, the more unhappy he became, as if his heart was bubbling with acid.
How did Guan Yubai know that Xiao Yi was thinking about this, so he responded with a smile: "Okay."
As soon as the words fell, a cheerful eagle cry came from above. The white eagle seemed to know that it was time to go out to play, and happily spread its wings and circled above it with the gray eagle, chasing after it.
The smile on the corner of Guan Yubai's mouth deepened, and he said: "Han Yu is bored too." If he doesn't let him and Xiao Hui go out to play, there may be no birds, snakes and mice in Zhennan Palace that would dare to come here.
Xiao Yi also looked up at the double eagles in the sky, and suddenly said a series of names: "Yao Yan, Tian He, Hua Hewei, Cheng Yu, Li Dexian..."
As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Guan Yubai again, "Xiaobai, what do you think of them?"
Guan Yubai's face reveals the color of pondering. It is now spring and the weather is getting warmer. He originally planned to return to Nanliang in the early spring of this year, but Luoyue City can't get away, and Nanliang still lacks someone who can take charge of the overall situation, so he and Xiao Yi discussed it. Choose the right person to go to Nanliang, one article and one military.
These two people should not only be people they can trust, but also have enough ability to stand on their own.
Xiao Yi suddenly felt that he was short of people. Although the young generals under his command were growing up step by step, they were still a long way from commanding the entire army and being on their own. As for civil servants, they were even more scarce—— Located in the frontier, has been harassed by foreigners for many years, so that all the people in southern Xinjiang value martial arts and despise culture...
Thinking about it, Xiao Yi couldn't help but want to sigh.
At this time, Guan Yubai said slowly: "The military commanders can send Old General Tian to go, but the civilian officials..." He sighed and shook his head and said, "Cheng Yu, Li Dexian and the others can keep it for a while, but it's not a long-term solution. "
No matter how small Nanliang is, it is still a country. The few people who are currently selected are good enough to govern the city, but not enough to govern the country.
Xiao Yi has never been entangled, so he quickly regained his spirit and said: "It's not urgent anyway, let them go there first, and we will look for it slowly." Nanjiang is so big, he couldn't believe that he couldn't find a suitable candidate!
During the conversation, the two had arrived at Qingyunwu, under the stone bridge, the lake was sparkling.
The fish in the lake under the bridge seem to know that there are people coming from above, and they swim from all directions, flicking their tails under the lake, like stars arching the moon.
Looking down at the school of carp under the lake, Guan Yubai seemed to have thought of something, turned his head to look at Xiao Yi and said, "Ah Yi, I have already drawn up the first draft of the new recruitment system we discussed..."
"So fast?!" Xiao Yi's eyes lit up.
Although there are 200,000 troops in southern Xinjiang, they have suffered a lot of losses in successive battles over the past few years.
If Southern Xinjiang is not to be restrained by Dayu, the number of troops must not be reduced. However, for the sake of the people's livelihood in Southern Xinjiang, farmers cannot be used as soldiers at will. So Xiao Yi has been discussing this matter with Guan Yubai these days, and Guan Yubai proposed A new conscription system is to be drafted, and a general idea has been given.
Xiao Yi also felt that this method was feasible, and after the two had a rough discussion, Guan Yubai started to draw up the specific regulations.
Xiao Si in the back frowned, because the young master had been pondering and modifying it for a few days because of the new recruiting system, and there were several baskets of scribbled and altered waste paper in the study that he personally took to the yard and burned them clean.
Xiao Si glared at Xiao Yi, didn't go into the house with the two of them, flew directly onto the eaves, turned his body on his side and took a nap.
The two people in front quickly walked into Guan Yubai's study room, and sat down across the desk.
A piece of rice paper full of writing and neat handwriting is pressed under a small paperweight, and the strong and powerful characters stand out on the paper.
Guan Yubai feels that Dayu's current recruitment system is still quite limited, and wants to add a new military system on this basis.
They initially plan to try it out in Kailian City, Fuzhong City, Yanding City, Yongjia City and Dengli City.
This recruiting system is to unite soldiers and civilians, recruit those farmers to train during slack, and join the army during wartime. The Southern Border Army will equip them with weapons and horses. Once enlisted, the whole family can be exempted from taxes.
In the final analysis, the purpose of the recruitment system is to prevent future wars. When necessary, these farmers and soldiers can be used as supplementary troops, which can be used for battle and defense, so that southern Xinjiang can gain an invincible position.
The reason why I chose to try it out in these five cities is that on the one hand, Xiao Yi's prestige in these five cities is at the peak of the sky, and on the other hand, the people in these five cities have been devastated by war. I can more deeply understand that to be alive is to be prepared for danger in times of peace.
Xiao Yi quickly read the comprehensive document, Tao Hua's eyes sparkled, and he clapped his hands and said, "Okay! I will send this document to five cities tomorrow!"
He could imagine that this new conscription system would inevitably stir up waves in southern Xinjiang, with both support and opposition.
But that's the fun, isn't it
Xiao Yi raised his eyes to look at Guan Yubai, the two looked at each other and smiled, Xiao Yi suddenly said inexplicably: "The old saying is that sincerity does not deceive me, like attracts like and divides people into groups! Xiaobai, don't you think so?"
The official said nothing but smiled, but Xiaosi on the roof twitched his brows, thinking: Who likes you!
Xiao Yi quickly put away the document, then glanced at the clepsydra on the desk, then got up and asked: "Xiao Bai, Ayue and I are going to Tingyu Pavilion to accompany my grandfather for dinner later, do you want to eat?" Do you want to go together?"
Guan Yubai shook his head and said, "I have to go to Daying later."
Xiao Yi was startled, and then remembered that recently, Guan Yubai was recruiting new soldiers for the God Arm Battalion.
It is said that recruits are recruited, but in fact, suitable elite soldiers are selected from the entire army and incorporated into the God Arm Battalion.
This time there is still a lot of secondary manpower, and the three thousand god arm battalion will be expanded to ten thousand.
As soon as the recruitment documents were sent out, there was a commotion in the Luoyue City Camp.
In fact, Xiao Yi and Guan Yubai had long wanted to expand the Divine Arm Battalion and turn it into an army, but the Liannu and Iron Arrows of the Divine Arm Battalion were burning money and mines. Industry, Nanliang's taxes, and Baiyue's worship, his money was gradually affluent, and he immediately took action. Now Liannu has made another 3,000, plus a million iron arrows, just waiting The recruits are in place.
It has been about ten days since the recruits were selected, and the results should be almost ready after some calculation.
The Divine Arm Army is under Guan Yubai's command, and now that the recruits have been selected, Guan Yubai should naturally go to the camp to reorganize.
Xiao Yi sighed faintly, winked at Guan Yubai, and said: "Although I also want to go there with Xiaobai to watch the fun, but Xiaobai, I am a father now, and I have to stay at home when I am free." child… "
I don't know what to "show off"? ! Xiao Si's brows twitched again, and he didn't know how many times he gloated and thought: This Xiao Shizi deserves to have a son and piss him off!
Guan Yubai couldn't help laughing, put his right hand into a fist on his lips, and coughed twice dryly, causing the two eagles wandering outside to fly to the window from time to time, looking inside curiously.
The sun rose higher and higher, and it was scorching hot.
On this day, after barely delaying for a day, the Qiao family was forcefully sent away by Zhennan Wang's people. It is said that Mrs. Qiao was ill and had a high fever, but Zhennan Wang was not moved at all. Qiao Xingyao understood that Mrs. Qiao had completely lost power, and hated her for harming his family, but since King Zhennan gave him a wife, he must "appreciate", otherwise, if he also angered King Zhennan, Who knows how far their family will fall...
Compared with the turmoil caused by the Xuanjia Army's capture of Chen Rentai, the departure of the Qiao family was almost unknown in Luoyue City. It was just a breeze blowing across the lake, nothing changed, nothing was left...
Even the king of Zhennan left the eldest sister's family behind, and Chen Rentai was full of thoughts.
Although Xiao Yi asked the King of Zhennan to leave it alone, how could the King of Zhennan really let it go? In the following days, he was so worried that he had dozens of gray hairs. Frequent tossing and turning.
Sometimes, he woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep anymore, so he leaned against the window sadly, sighing how much debt he owed to that traitor in his previous life, and he had to worry about him so much.
Sometimes, when he dreamed back in the middle of the night, he dreamed that their Zhennan Palace was ransacked and beheaded by an imperial decree from the emperor, and the corpses were all over the ground, so he screamed and sat up.
Mrs. Wei was a pillow person, so she was deeply touched by the changes in King Zhennan, so she simply followed the "suggestion" of the eldest son, and virtuously gave King Zhennan a young concubine...
The 15-year-old bride is young and beautiful, charming and charming, especially because she plays the pipa well, which immediately attracted most of Zhennan Wang's attention, and she stayed there for more than half of a month, feeling that she was still in her prime , Spring and Autumn is in full bloom!
Occasionally, when he accidentally thought of Chen Rentai, he said to himself, since this rebellious son who made mistakes doesn't worry about it, why should he worry about nothing and make his life short for a few years!
When the king of Zhennan was busy enjoying the warmth and fragrance of his concubine, he was completely unaware that Xiao Yi's control over the southern region was gradually deepening, like a thriving tree deeply rooting its roots. The root must be rooted deep in the soil, getting deeper and stronger... Even if one day, a storm suddenly comes, it can't shake it at all!
When the king of Zhennan was busy enjoying the warmth and fragrance of his concubine, he was completely unaware that Xiao Yi's control over the southern region was gradually deepening, like a thriving tree deeply rooting its roots. The root must be rooted deep in the soil, getting deeper and stronger... Even if one day, a storm suddenly comes, it can't shake it at all!
In April, there was a lot of drizzle in southern Xinjiang, and it finally became clear in mid-April.
On April 17th, thinking that the weather would be sunny and warm enough for a few days, Nangong Yue deliberately went out with Xiao Yi and their little Xiao Yu, and the family of three went to the Great Buddha Temple outside the city.
Last year, the young couple went to the Great Buddha Temple with Nangong Xin and his wife to pray for a child. Now that they are happy with their precious son, of course they have to take the child to the Great Buddha Temple to fulfill their wish.
This time, there was no need to rush to burn incense sticks, so their itinerary was also very leisurely.
Today can be said to be the first time the little guy went out after he was born. Nangong Yue also had various worries in her heart, fearing that he would not be used to riding in a carriage, afraid that he would not be used to the bumps... Unexpectedly, the little guy's adaptability was unexpectedly strong, and the carriage was stable After two streets, he didn't see any special reaction from him, and he enjoyed himself in Nangong Yue's arms.
The little guy is almost three months old, and he has rarely been swaddled recently. Today he was wearing a bright red silk jacket and a hat trimmed with rabbit fur. The skillful Yinger even made a pair of cat ears on the hat, which looked cute on his head. It was so bad that when his father saw Mao Xiaobai and Xiaoju curiously looking at the little guy early in the morning, he had an idea and almost gave him another nickname of "Xiaohong".
The little guy was obviously very curious about the carriage, his black and white eyeballs rolled around, he looked around, and occasionally grinned, as if he had seen something interesting to him.
Xiao Yi saw that Nangong Yue's eyes had been focused on that brat since he got in the car, he curled his lips, but said: "Ah Yue, are you tired? Let me do it."
He stretched out his hand to take the little guy in Nangong Yue's arms, and the little guy's eyes immediately looked at him. He already knows how to recognize people, and he prefers the soft and fragrant embrace of his mother, so his pink mouth moved and let out a sigh There was a babbling sound, and the limbs kicked vigorously in mid-air, as if he was not happy to be taken over by others.
Xiao Yi weighed the big red meat ball casually, and the little guy was immediately distracted, and he grinned again with a "giggle" smile, his little face was swollen.
This brat has no other advantages, that is, he loves to laugh and is easy to coax.
Sometimes when he burst into tears, just a few shakes of a rattle were enough to make him burst into laughter.
No principle! I don't know who this looks like? ! Xiao Yi shook his head silently in his heart.
The carriage moved slowly all the way, originally the Great Buddha Temple was only seven or eight miles away from Luoyue City, but it took nearly an hour to arrive today.
After the driver carefully stopped the car, he breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved.
He has been driving the palace for so many years, and he has seen a lot of the world. It is the first time he is so nervous. Who would let the most precious little grandson of the palace be in it.
If this frightens the little grandson, let alone the prince and concubine, even the prince can't get around him!
Today I came to fulfill my wish, the key is sincerity, so Xiao Yi didn't make much fanfare, but only brought seven or eight guards from Bi Xiao Hall along with him.
Instructing the servant girl, groom and guards to wait outside the temple, the young couple wrapped the little guy in a red cloak and carried him into the temple gate.
At this time, the time has passed, and the incense is at its peak in the Great Buddha Temple, and believers can be seen coming and going everywhere.
Wherever they passed by, everyone's eyes would inevitably fall on the young couple, not only because of their outstanding appearance, as beautiful as a pair of bi people walking out of a painting, but also because of the child in Xiao Yi's arms.
Many young women and girls cast envious glances at Nangong Yue. At that time, people paid more attention to "carrying grandchildren but not children". This wealthy family has nurses and maids who hold children, while ordinary people are mostly mothers themselves baby.
But this son of extraordinary background did not shy away from it, obviously he loved his wife very much.
Nangong Yue felt both sweet and helpless in her heart. In fact, she also wants to hug brother Yu more, brother Yu is growing fast, and now she doesn't hug much, and it is estimated that in a few months, she will not be able to hug her anymore...
While thinking, Guanyin Hall appeared in front of him.
The last time I came early, Xiao Yi deliberately asked someone to arrange it, so the Guanyin Hall was empty, but today there are already three or five young women waiting outside.
Seeing the two coming towards the Guanyin Hall, the young women whispered and pointed for a while, Xiao Yi's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but think of the time when he went to Anlan Palace to pray for blessings, and somehow attracted a group of women to look for Ah Yue's hairpin flowers, it was simply inexplicable! These women won't come again, will they
Two of the women hesitated for a moment, and then boldly came over. A woman with a round face spoke to Nangong Yue with a smile on her face: "Madam, are you here to fulfill your wish?"
Nangong Yue smiled and nodded: "Exactly."
Another lady with an oval face immediately said with a smile: "Sister-in-law Liu, let me tell you. The Avalokitesvara here is very effective! By the way, the signature here is also very effective!" She raised her voice slightly excitedly, He also asked Nangong Yue, "Madam, did you ask for a signature at that time?"
Nangong Yue smiled slightly, nodded again and said, "The signature here is very effective."
But it is!
She still clearly remembers that she asked for a lottery at that time, and then the baby really "come".
The two women who came to talk to each other were all smiling, and couldn't help but look at the little guy in Xiao Yi's arms. Their amazing eyes were fixed on the little guy. The rosy cheeks are unbelievably pretty.
"This child is so well raised!" the oval-faced lady sighed.
Xiao Yi clenched his lips triumphantly, and thought: That is, my little brat was taken care of by Ah Yue.
"Yes, your girl is so beautiful!" The round-faced woman echoed enviously.
girl? ! Xiao Yi's face froze immediately, he frowned, and said angrily, "Can't you see that he is a brat?" He couldn't tell the difference between men and women, and these people's eyes were too bad!
Is it a brother? The two women were dumbfounded, and apologized repeatedly in embarrassment, but felt that there was something strange, and looked at each other in blank dismay. How can such a beautiful boy be called a "brat"
The two women withdrew in embarrassment. After returning to their friends, they became excited again, excitedly talking about how the Son-Song Guanyin here is so effective.
Nangong Yue stared at Xiaotuanzi for a while. Of course she knew that her child was beautiful, but she didn't expect to be mistaken for a girl. It seems that this bright red dress can no longer be worn.
No, brother Yu looks so much like his father, I'm afraid it's not just that big red can't be worn...
The mother suddenly felt a little headache.
"Srustling..."
A gust of wind suddenly blew, making the dense branches and leaves above his head rustle, Xiao Yi vigilantly closed the cloak for the little guy in his arms, but the little guy was very excited, looking at the dense shade above, he was very happy. Danced and danced, and grinned foolishly, causing his father to follow suit.
Xiao Yi stretched out an index finger and tapped the little guy's brow, and said with a smile: "Ah Yue, don't you think it's this brat who should come to the Bodhisattva today to fulfill his wish? The Bodhisattva gave him such a good father and mother... "
Nangong Yue couldn't help but raised her forehead, looked at her brother Yu sympathetically, and said in her heart: "Brother Yu, you can't choose such a father, and mother will treat you even better in the future."
At this time, the pilgrims in the hall came out in twos and threes, and the women outside entered the hall one by one, and the two followed to the Guanyin Hall.
As Nangong Yue walked, a thought came to her mind: Since they are all here, why don't you just beg for the gift of Guanyin.
A Yi wants a daughter, and she also wants to give Brother Yu a younger sister!
She pursed her lips and smiled, her obsidian eyes were shining brightly, she took this as a little secret between her and Guanyin Bodhisattva.
She knelt down devoutly on the futon, closed her eyes and clapped her hands together.
It is not only fulfilling a wish to the Bodhisattva, but also making a wish again.
On this day, the two of them did not stay in the temple for a vegetarian meal. After fulfilling their vows, they embarked on the return journey. Before the hour or so, a group of chariots and horses returned safely to Bixiao Hall.
The carriage slowly drove into the gate of the East Street, and Zhuzi was walking anxiously in the courtyard behind the gate. When he saw the carriage coming in, he rushed to greet him, "Master!"
Xiao Yi got out of the carriage with the little guy in his arms, and raised his eyebrows at the startled Zhuzi, as if to say, why is there such a fuss after being with my son for so long!
Zhuzi was dripping with cold sweat, and hurriedly said: "My lord, there is water at the station!"
The three princesses and Marquis Pingyang are all in the station, can he not be in a hurry? !