With the example of Li Jing, Qin Qiong, who had just led his army back to Beijing, ordered his deputy commander Li Ji to temporarily command the troops in Dingxiang Road on the grounds of physical discomfort.

He himself immediately went to the Ministry of War to hand over the military talisman, and then rushed back to the house.

After spending so many years with the emperor, Qin Qiong would not know the truth behind it. If he wanted to avoid being remembered, he should quickly hand over the military talisman and go home to raise it.

The Northern Expedition Prince's family has gained enough limelight this time, so how can I cause any more trouble to the students at this time?

Besides, with this overt and covert contribution, the emperor could still treat the Qin family badly.

"Father, these things are sent by His Highness the Crown Prince to replenish your health." Qin Huaiyu said, pointing to the gifts piled up like a hill.

Well, Qin Qiong nodded and then asked: "Does the prince have anything to say to you as a father?"

"His Royal Highness said that my father established the frontier in the Northern Expedition and made great achievements in running the army. Your Majesty is very satisfied with this."

As long as you are satisfied, it means that your military power is in the right hands. In this way, the emperor and the prince will save themselves trouble, and you will also have a good reputation as a knowledgeable person.

Of course, this is not the most important thing. I heard Du Ruhui say at the Ministry of War in the morning that the emperor planned to promote Huaiyu as the general of Guide, which is an official position below the third rank.

From this point of view, choosing Li Chengqian was a wise move. In less than ten years, this bastard will become a third-grade general, and he will be able to meet his ancestors even if he dies.

"Okay, from today onwards we will thank guests behind closed doors and announce to the outside world that my father is ill and is recovering from illness."

"Father, is this necessary? In a few days, His Majesty will host a banquet for the heroes of the Northern Expedition at Qingshan Palace. Don't you, the chief steward, want to attend?"

Seeing the confusion on his son's face, Qin Qiong couldn't help but sigh. People say that dragons give birth to dragons and phoenixes give birth to phoenixes. Although his son is very talented in marching and fighting, he is no match for Li Ji and others in terms of intrigues and tricks.

It's a long way to go.

Fortunately, he is the prince's direct general. No matter how the situation changes in the future, Li Chengqian will take more care of him for the sake of his teacher.

"You still have to drink wine, but you remember that as a father, you are just the commander-in-chief of the inspection and marching of Xiangdao. Li Jing is the real general. We don't have to take on this relationship just to make a name for ourselves. My father's task is to

As long as the troops are brought back safely, it will be over."

Qin Qiong understood the meaning of the word "satisfaction" very well. Whether it is from the emperor or Li Chengqian, what the royal family gives you is grace. If you can't keep your duty, then the good days will come to an end.

He has been wandering for half of his life, how difficult it is to be where he is today. He will not be as confused as Li Jing and Zhang Baoxiang.

"Yes, father, I understand. Recently, in order to solve the trouble left by the Dingxiang front line, His Majesty even specially issued an order to reprimand Song Guogong."

Qin Qiong had also heard a little bit about Xiao Yu's actions. He was a hard-charging man and a civil servant, so even if he did something fancy, His Majesty would just laugh it off.

But the army was different. Seeing how happy Li Ji was when he took over the military power, Qin Qiong knew that he was not as good as this old boy.

"You have made great contributions during this Northern Expedition. It is not a problem to be promoted to the first level. Today, in the words of Keming at the Ministry of War, you have made your Majesty's intention clear."

Hearing that he was about to be promoted to another level, Qin Huaiyu also had a proud smile on his face. Although he was the son of the Duke of the country, no one dared to underestimate him. He had fought so hard to achieve such a high position in the army.

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"However, you must always keep in mind your duties as a minister, assist the prince, and don't become domineering just because you have some merit.

Just look at Zhang Baoxiang and you will know that this Northern Expedition must have achieved first-class meritorious service. What a drag on General Li Jing for a little selfishness."

He had to give his son some advice. From the first year of Zhenguan to the present, in less than five years, the Qin family had gone from decline to going upstream and becoming a popular figure around the emperor and the prince.

It's all thanks to the royal family's grace. Seeing that these fifty years of wealth are at your fingertips, you can't go back to their old ways.

"Yes, father, please rest assured, my son still has some sense of propriety."

Although the prince Li Chengqian and he were brothers in life and death, and no one could remember how many times they had saved each other on the battlefield, he still did not dare to exceed the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers.

Different fathers teach different sons. At the Jinhe Army Camp, Chai Shao was talking to Chai Zhewei about the movements in the court.

"Father, Xiao Yu was ordered by the prince to think about his mistakes at home, and the matter of Dingxiang is over. Your Majesty also specially held a banquet and gave wine to Li Jing in Qingshan Palace, and also accepted the congratulations of the ministers. He was honored and favored, and no one was there.

It’s within reach.”

The old guy Li Jing was indeed not comparable to ordinary people for being able to be safe after committing such a big crime. Chai Zhewei was very envious of the courtesy that Li Jing received.

Compared with his son, Chai Shao was much more worried. In this Northern Expedition, he fought a few smooth battles, but he was completely defeated.

If he hadn't cooperated with Changsun Wuji and Qin Qiong to stabilize the situation in Dingxiang, he would have been ashamed to see his brother-in-law again.

But when it comes to Qin Qiong, Chai Shao really admires him. The old boy retired very quickly after his success. He was afraid that someone would make some fuss about him as the temporary general manager, so after handing over the army to Li Ji, he turned around and disappeared.

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Having said that, who can compare with him? He is not only the emperor's favorite general, but also the prince's teacher. His son even lived and died with the prince during the Northern Expedition. Even if the emperor loses to no one, he cannot lose to them.

"Zhang Baoxiang's idea is right, but his method is not worthy of praise. He is as stupid as a pig. Recently, some of the generals proposed that Your Majesty should imitate Li Jing's method of recruiting troops in the Central Army. They found his father...

.....What do you think of this method?”

There are not just one or two people in the army who have the same idea as Zhang Baoxiang. Now it is Li Ji who calls the shots in the army. Naturally, the people below do not dare to directly make trouble with the deputy commander. So they approached him and the more senior ones.

Xue Wanche.

"It's understandable that the generals have such thoughts for their own future, but what's the use of asking you? We have to ask Li Ji for this matter."

"Nonsense, if we can keep the military power of the generals, it will still be helpful to His Highness's great cause. But if I worry about this matter, I am afraid that people will be suspicious like Li Jing, so it is a bit more gain than loss."

Chai Shao was really afraid. He didn't have as much merit as Li Jing. If the matter didn't go well, the emperor wouldn't let him go easily, even if he was his brother-in-law.
Chapter completed!