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

Chapter 1054

"Report to the Marshal, our cavalry scouts have discovered that there are suspected cavalry scouts from the Tsarist Empire ambushing us. They should have noticed our movements."

After hearing the report, Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, I understand."

Wang Xiong whispered, "This is inevitable. The opponent is not stupid. He will definitely send people to investigate the situation in Shenzhou first, and then intercept us to the west."

Zhou Yuan said, "How far is it from Shenzhou?"

Wang Xiong looked at the map and said, "About 240 miles."

Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment, then sighed, "Even if we travel day and night, it will take at least a day and a half, and And the horses and soldiers can't hold on."

Wang Xiong said: "But the enemy may not have reached Shenzhou yet. If we press harder and compress their time, we can reduce a lot of casualties."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Pass the order. Rest for an hour, replenish food and physical strength, and then run wildly."

"Pass the military order down. After arriving in Shenzhou, you must not kill innocent people indiscriminately, oppress the people, cooperate in distributing food, take care of the wounded, repair houses, and restore order."

Wang Xiong immediately accepted the order, but still had some doubts: "General, what about Jianzhou..."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said nothing.

After Wang Xiong left, Dai Si pulled Zhou Yuan's hand and said, "I can't unplug this... I want to drink water..."

Zhou Yuan unplugged the water bag, handed it to her, and chuckled, "Dai Si, how does war feel?"

Dai Si drank several mouthfuls before panting, "Tired, exhausted, can't sleep and don't have time to sleep, anyway, it's bitter."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "The most bitter thing about war is not fatigue, but numbness."

Dai Si said, "What do you mean?"

Zhou Yuan whispered, "Human life is cheap, and our kind are worse than pigs and dogs. They all fall in front of you, one after another."

"Gradually, you will not take human life seriously, you will become numb and cruel."

Dai Si tilted her head and looked at Zhou Yuan, saying : "But you have experienced so many wars, but you have not become a numb and cruel person. You are less violent and gentler than most generals."

Zhou Yuan was stunned for a moment, and the smile on his face could not be hidden. He murmured: "Because the Virgin Mary is with me in almost every war. She is my anchor and protects my humanity."

He looked at Dai Si and said: "When I told the story of the lantern goddess, Ningyue had a huge feeling and found her own way. But Qu Ling didn't feel anything at all, because she was already very mature and knew what she wanted."

"And you and Jianjia are both confused, with a faint emptiness in your heart, aren't you?"

Dai Si was startled and laughed dryly twice, but didn't dare to answer.

She didn't expect Zhou Yuan to be so sensitive and could detect the discomfort in her heart.

Zhou Yuan continued: "Jianjia's path is actually about protection. She has not really realized what she is protecting."

"And you, Dai Si, do you know why your path is confused?"

Dai Si was silent for a moment before saying: "Okay, I admit that I was confused at that moment, and my heart was empty."

"But I am not an arrogant person. I just want to learn something from you. I hope you can tell me, and I will accept it with an open mind."

Zhou Yuan said softly: "It's in the heart."

He stretched out his hand and gently pressed Dai Si's heart.

Dai Si's body trembled, and her face suddenly turned red. She stuttered, "Xin...Xin...what's wrong?"

Zhou Yuan said seriously, "You grew up on the sea, wandered with your mother, and have seen many things and read many books."

"You know where a person should go and what choice to make when encountering things, but...your heart is suppressed."

Dai Si said, "Yes, it was suppressed by your hand. Ah...Prince, I hope to learn real knowledge, not your superb craftsmanship."

Her eyes were charming, but shy, which happened to be the period when Western girls were both bold and immature.

She longed for something, but couldn't help being reserved.

Zhou Yuan said: "You've got it wrong. What I mean is that your experience has caused you to...use interests to suppress emotions, so that you have gained a lot of things, but you are still empty."

"I do this to arouse your emotions and make you realize that people do not live for interests, but for themselves."

Dai Si panted and couldn't help but hold his hand, saying weakly: "I have read a lot of books, most of which are about interests, but there are also things that ladies shouldn't read...ah...you are arousing my desire, not my emotions."

She couldn't sit still anymore, and fell softly into Zhou Yuan's arms, breathing like orchids: "Do you have to do this when you are talking about reason? It's better to concentrate."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "This is a good idea, then I won't say anything."Zhou Yuan said, "I can't argue with you. Your reasoning is so great, comparable to Cai Ni."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Xiong hurried over and shouted, "Marshal Jie, we found out...ah, cough cough..."

He quickly covered his eyes, pointed at his open eyeballs, and said, "Marshal Jie, continue. I didn't see anything."

"Fuck you."

Zhou Yuan helped Dai Si to sit aside, and then said, "What's the matter?"

Wang Xiong smiled and said, "A spy came and said he wanted to see you, Madam Qu's people."

"Oh?"

Zhou Yuan stood up, looked forward, and laughed, "Oh, Songshan Taoist Master Zi, long time no see. You have gained weight recently. You are living a good life! "

Song Shanzi coughed twice, dismounted and said respectfully: "Your Highness, Madam Qu has completed the purchase and storage of grain, and the foundation of ethnic integration in Shenzhou has been consolidated."

"Now Huang Taiji has become a sinner, Wanyan Daichan has taken the throne, and has the support of the whole city. The Eight Banners of the Jurchens listen to her."

Zhou Yuan immediately clapped his hands and said: "Good, good, good! Playing is playing, and playing is making trouble. Miss Qu is still reliable in doing things!"

Song Shanzi said a little embarrassedly: "That... Madam Qu also said..."

He looked around.

Wang Xiong quickly covered his ears and said loudly: "I can't hear it now."

Zhou Yuan whispered: "Really?"

"Really."

He answered subconsciously, then turned around and ran away.

Zhou Yuan snorted and said, "Speak!"

Song Shanzi lowered his voice and said, "Mrs. Qu said that she lost 800,000 silver this time, and she wants the prince to compensate."

"The condition is... the first right of the little foreign horse..."

Dai Si raised her head and slowly widened her eyes.

Zhou Yuan glared and said, "Don't even think about it! She deserves a beating!"

Song Shanzi clasped his fists and said, "I will go back and report first, Your Majesty, I'll take my leave."

He got on the horse and walked forward a few steps. The more he thought about it, the more wrong it seemed. He suddenly turned back and said, "Your Majesty, is the horse... okay? Are foreign horses smaller?"

Zhou Yuan looked around, picked up a stone, and threw it directly.