Yan Ling thought hard all the way, how to explain to his father when he went back.

When he went to Dongjiang, he swore that he would regain the marriage by himself.

Now, the alliance between Dongjiang and Nanyuan has become a foregone conclusion. This trip is equivalent to doing nothing - Oh, no, he also helped Li Wen as a substitute and helped him defeat Li Da's conspiracy...

Thinking of this, Yan Ling moaned and covered her face.

Is this called "Is it a self-inflicted person?" When he goes home, he will definitely be ridiculed by them.

With this feeling, Yan Ling returned to Tongyang.

As soon as he entered the city gate, he felt the atmosphere was particularly serious, so he asked the guard who came to pick him up: "What happened?"

The guard sighed: "Second Young Master, I'm afraid I'm going to fight. The Xirong tribe robbed the border, and His Majesty issued an imperial edict to ask the Duke to send troops."

Duke Zhaoguo was responsible for defending the vassal states. Now that the border is uncertain, it is natural to send troops.

Yan Ling's expression suddenly became serious and asked, "What about Zhenbei Army? Have they sent troops?"

The guard shook his head: "Your Majesty has no order."

"What?" Yan Ji couldn't help but interrupt, "Is this going to ask Zhenbei Army to take advantage?"

"Aji!" Yan Ling scolded, "There is still something outside!"

Yan Ji stopped aggrievedly: "Oh."

After hearing this news, Yan Ling didn't care about the matter of Dongjiang and rushed straight to the mansion.

"Father! Big Brother!"

Duke Zhao and Yan Cheng were discussing matters in the study. When they saw him coming back, they both smiled.

"A Ling!"

"You're back just in time. Have you heard of it?"

Yan Ling nodded and asked his brother directly: "We are going to send troops to fight the Xirong?"

"Yeah." Yan Cheng replied, "The imperial edict has been issued, and this battle must be fought."

"Does my father want to lead the troops himself?" he asked.

Duke Zhao nodded: "Your Majesty has named him. If I don't go in person, wouldn't it be a deception to the emperor?"

"What should I do in the north? Wouldn't I ask Zhenbei Army to get a bargain?"

Decades ago, a foreign race in the north moved south, and the Yan family took the order to block the attack. At that time, the national strength had declined and without reinforcements, they paid a heavy price to block the invading enemy.

Who knew that the war was settled a little, and the emperor at that time bypassed the Duke of Zhao and reached an agreement with the leader of the alien race. The other party surrendered to the Great Zhou and established the Zhenbei Protectorate, and since then, he guarded the northern part of the Great Zhou.

It is said that expanding territory is a good thing, but the problem is that not only did the bloody soldiers who died were not commended, but the emperor even ordered the Duke Zhao's mansion to give up the northern horse farm and other important places in order to appease the leader of the foreign race. In other words, the Yan family army won the battle to death, but wanted to cede land for the court and pay compensation for the defeated generals, bowing their heads to apologize.

Because of this incident, the Duke of Lao Zhao fell ill. In the following decades, the other party repeatedly harassed him. Relying on the emperor's partiality and looting, both sides were in the same situation.

Now that Duke Zhao is going to pacify the Xirong, the Zhenbei Army still doesn't know what will happen. After decades of dealing with each other, they know very well that the other party has just surrendered in name, but in fact they don't regard themselves as the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty. As long as they have the chance, they will bite a piece of meat from them.

Yan Cheng said: "We are discussing this matter, thinking of splitting out a soldier and going to the north to guard it just in case."

Yan Ling said oh, and immediately said, "Father, I'll go! If they dare to move around, I'll chop off Bals's head!"

Seeing his fierce look, Yan Cheng couldn't help but frown: "What are you talking about? As soon as my father left, his troops were empty. The most important thing for us is to defend Tongyang, how can we do whatever we can do?"

As he said that, he turned to Duke Zhao: "Father, I'd better go! When the waiter comes back, he is here in Tongyang to watch, and I promise to guard the north gate."

Duke Zhao raised his gaze and slowly swept across the study.

Someone in the staff agreed: "Since the second young master is back, the prince will go to the north."

"Yes, the second young master has just returned, so stay in Tongyang!"

Duke Zhao thought for a while and said, "It's better to go there, waiter."

"Father!" Yan Cheng was extremely surprised.

Yan Ling was overjoyed: "Don't worry, Father, I will definitely not ask Zhenbei Army to step beyond the line!"

Duke Zhao nodded and told him: "There are many soldiers and horses in the Western Rong. For my father, I will take away the large army, and Tongyang also needs guards, so you only have three thousand guards. When you encounter something, think about it before doing it. If there is any mistake in the north, military law will deal with it!"

Yan Ling agreed and was full of confidence: "Don't worry, Father, I'm willing to issue a military order!"

This matter was settled. Looking at the eldest son with a lost expression, Duke Zhao said quietly: "Acheng, you are the prince. If you go to war for your father, if you have an accident, Duke Zhao's mansion will depend on you."

So, to keep him in Tongyang to take charge of the overall situation? Yan Cheng felt better and said, "Yes, I can also issue a military order, and I will never make a mistake in Tongyang."

Duke Zhao nodded with a smile and discussed various details of the dispatch of troops with his subordinates and aides.

When the discussion was over, it was getting dark, he let out a sigh: "Okay, go back. There is no need to panic, just follow the regulations."

Everyone answered that, and each of them left the study room.

There were only three father and son left in the room. Duke Zhao finally had time to ask about his second son Dongjiang: "I'm back now, is the matter done?"

Yan Ling showed a guilty expression.

Duke Zhao understood at a glance and said oh, "It seems that it's not done."

The more ordinary his expression was, the more sarcastic Yan Ling felt. He seemed to be laughing at himself, but when he left, he was very ambitious, but when he came back, he was in disgrace.

"Father……"

Yan Cheng laughed out loud: "Waiter, what did you say when you left? If you like it, you have to fight for it. If someone runs away, I will snatch it back. Now, have you accepted your fate?"

Yan Ling obviously would not accept his fate, but he was embarrassed to say it just after being slapped in the face.

Duke Zhao said to his eldest son: "If you are considerate as your elder brother, he is sad!"

That being said, the smile on his face was no less than Yan Cheng.

Yan Ling was so smiling that she couldn't hold her face on her face, and she forced herself to defend herself: "Their marriage has not yet been completed! I still have a chance!"

"Yes, yes," Zhao Guogong was thinking about the upcoming war and was particularly tolerant of his second son. "Now the enemy is in front of you, let it go. Don't worry, wait until the Western Rong is pacified, and I will help you think of a solution for my father."

Yan Ling was surprised: "Really?"

"I won't lie to you." Duke Zhao made a promise and said, "Okay, you've been away from home for so long, your mother is thinking about it, go and see her first."

"yes!"

Yan Ling ran away happily. Yan Cheng watched him leave and couldn't help asking: "Father, do you really agree? If the two families form an alliance, we need to be vigilant."

Duke Zhao Guoming sighed, "Where is there any way to do it? If I think about it, if I could form this marriage, Xu Huan would not have fallen to Dongjiang completely, which would have been a good thing."

"But……"

Duke Zhao waved his hand and cut off his words: "I am just trying to tell you that if you go on war this time, it will be fine if you return safely. If something happens to me, please help him and let him get what he wants."

Yan Cheng was stunned: "Father..."

Duke Zhao looked out the window with a sad expression: "If a young man misses his lovesickness, it will be a regret for his whole life."
Chapter completed!