From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 513

Li Yu'an came quickly from a distance and stood steadily beside Xiaozhuang.

She looked at Wanyan Daichan who was rescued by the Donglu soldiers, narrowed her eyes slightly, and chuckled: "You let her go?"

Xiaozhuang spread his hands and said: "Zhou Yuan didn't say anything, the meaning is very clear, he doesn't want to kill, what can I do? Can I kill him by force!"

Li Yu'an said: "You are the chief of the worship, you only obey the Queen, there is no need to consider Zhou Yuan's opinion."

Xiaozhuang shook his head and said: "He is the favorite of Her Majesty the Queen. If he doesn't want to kill, no one can force him to kill."

Li Yu'an thought for a while, then sighed and said: "He...sigh...everything is good, but he is promiscuous."

She quickly flew to the tower and saw Zhou Yuan with a cold face.

She couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't be so serious, she's not dead, she was saved by Huang Taiji."

"But I think she's seriously injured, don't think she'll recover in three to five months, that's the pure inner strength of the Qingcheng Mountain Demon Subduing Skill."

Zhou Yuan said, "Where's Cai Ni?"

Li Yu'an spread her hands and said, "She didn't come back, she just asked me to give you a letter."

Zhou Yuan took the letter, opened it, and saw that it was written on it: "Master, are you well? Congratulations to you for bombarding the enemy chief and making a great achievement. Although Cai Ni didn't witness it with her own eyes, she is also happy for you."

"After eight months of separation, I miss you very much. I wish I could fly back to you and serve you immediately."

"But Master treats me like a mother treats her daughter, raising Cai Ni up and teaching her unique skills. You are so kind to me. Like the mountains, "Cai Ni deceived Master, he was guilty, he couldn't bear to abandon Master, please forgive me. : "Otherwise, can you please like this?" "Besides, if Zhou Yuan is not affectionate, how can you put Yan Daiyu away?" Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Don't mention this." He said highly: "What is Wu Dingzhong and Pang Lixing?" People are stupid, but when they see Nurhachi bombarded to death, the excitement in their hearts is hard to cover up. Zhou Yuan said: "Nurhaci is dead, the morale of the Eastern Tartars is low, and they are facing the handover of power. They must withdraw their troops. The route must be to the direction of Jizhou to meet up with their food and grass."

"Each of you will take 10,000 elite soldiers, and conduct guerrilla warfare along the way, constantly harassing them, delaying the time for them to meet up with their food and grass, and consuming their manpower."

"Remember! Don't fight to the death! Once the enemy counterattacks! We will retreat immediately!"

"When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy stays, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we chase."

"Remember this sixteen-word formula, it is very important!"

The two looked at each other and said loudly: "I obey your orders!"

It was finally time to counterattack, and they were already excited.

"Li He! Xiang Yong! Each of you will take five military camps and 20,000 soldiers, and also chase."

"I obey your orders!"

The four teams began to organize their troops and headed in the direction of the Eastern Tartars' retreat.

Zhou Yuan was also very tired. He looked at Xiaozhuang and whispered, "Why is Master Xiaozhuang here?"

Xiaozhuang smiled and said, "Your Majesty is afraid that you will do something stupid, so he asked me to take you back to Shenjing."

Zhou Yuan said, "Are you afraid that I will surrender to the enemy? Or are you afraid that I will die for my country?"

Xiaozhuang said, "Of course I am afraid that you will die for my country. If you want to surrender to the enemy, what is the point of sending me here?"

"That's true."

Zhou Yuan sighed and said, "Now that the war is over, I don't have to go back early. I have to deal with the aftermath, reorganize the army, and strengthen the defense line. There are many things to do."

Xiaozhuang nodded and said, "Of course, you are the marshal, you have the power to decide these."

"But I am going back to Beijing. His Majesty will be very happy with such great news."

Zhou Yuan clasped his fists and said, "Thank you Master Xiaozhuang for coming so far to protect me. Have a good journey."

Xiaozhuang smiled and walked away slowly.

Until this time, Zhou Yuan sat down with his buttocks, looking at the white snowflakes, and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

Li Yu'an also sat down with him, leaning against his body, whispering: "Are you in a bad mood?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "Lack of food and grass, surrender, everything is for today, I succeeded, Nurhaci is dead, the Eastern Tartars are going to withdraw, and there will be no war in the northeastern border of the Great Jin Dynasty within two years. How can I be in a bad mood?"

Li Yu'an said: "But you are not so excited, but a little sad, because of Wanyan Daichan?"Zhou Yuan said: "Not really, maybe."

Li Yu'an smiled and said: "She hunted you because of different political positions. Now you are just imitating what she did before."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "You are right, it is indeed the truth, so I feel guilty for it, and I don't feel sorry for her."

"But it is difficult for me to be happy about this kind of thing. She and I are friends. She helped me when I was in Lin'an Prefecture. When I first arrived in Shenjing, she also helped me to rectify the nine major gangs."

"She helped me protect my home and saved my life... I owe her these."

Li Yu'an said: "You are very clear about the calculation. You owe her , you should have paid it back when you were being hunted down."

"You can't say that you owe her again this time."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "I'm not that hypocritical. Everyone has their own destiny. This is the fate she chose, and she should pay the price for it."

"The reason why I'm in a bad mood may be that I'm too tired. It's been almost a year since I went to the Central Plains last year. I've experienced so many things and I've hardly had any rest."

"The wedding with Ningyue has been delayed again and again."

"This time when I go back, I want to take a good rest for a while, marry Ningyue and Qu Ling, and be happy."

Li Yu'an tilted her head and said, "Of course, as a bombardment of the enemy chief, I have established a world-class achievement. "The great marshal of achievements, you will become the youngest Duke since the founding of the Jin Dynasty when you are 20 years old."

"You want to rest, who dares to say no?"

Zhou Yuan pinched her face and smiled, "Don't complain, take a rest for a while, I will go to the south, reorganize the navy and start shipbuilding."

"In a year and a half, gather financial, material and human resources, and we must build battleships and cruisers."

"Then, go to your Goryeo."

Li Yu'an slapped his hand away and giggled, "You treat me like a little girl, and you pinch my face, but I am very happy to hear your plan. When you rest, why can't I rest too? I am tired too."

"It's just... Zhou Yuan, is the war with the Eastern Tartars really over?"

Zhou Yuan thought for a moment, then whispered, "There will be no more fighting for at least two years. Nurhaci is dead, and the Eight Banners Beile want to fight for power. Daishan and Abai may not be able to withstand the pressure."

"The only possibility is Huang Taiji, but he will need at least two years to complete all this."

"Two years, then the Jin Dynasty will no longer be afraid of them."

Li Yu'an said, "It seems that you have planned all this. I just need to rest assured and protect your safety. That's enough."

She leaned on Zhou Yuan's shoulder, looking at the heavy snow, and relaxed more than ever before.