Dingbei Hou's doctor brother

Chapter 129 Recommendation

Xiao Yan never participated in matters such as the selection of court officials, and he could not do so to avoid criticism.

"The Ningdong Iron Cavalry is the primary cavalry for the Daning border defense, and the selection of the chief commander is extremely important. Your Majesty is aware that I am not very experienced in employing people. I can only follow orders and carry out tasks. I am afraid that I cannot help Your Majesty with his worries, but..."

He glanced at Emperor Shengzhi who was listening intently.

"The Ningdong Army is stationed on the border year-round and has dealings with the Northern Di people. Therefore, the commander-in-chief should be extremely familiar with the military and have the best understanding of the northern region. I wonder if the emperor has a suitable candidate in mind?"

Emperor Shengzhi placed his hands on the imperial desk, blinked and sighed.

"Just as Ayan said, the Ningdong Iron Cavalry is very important, but we can't keep dragging it out. The Guozhou incident has caused several generals to be imprisoned one after another, and I have been quite troubled these days."

He tapped his fingertips rhythmically on the table and thought for a moment.

"Who is in charge of the military now?"

Xiao Yan said, "It's the newly promoted deputy general, Zhang Yin."

"Zhang Yin?" Emperor Shengzhi pondered, "Why does he sound so familiar? I can't remember who he is."

"He's the son of Minister of Justice Zhang Tong," Xiao Yan continued, "and he previously served as Lieutenant General of the Ningdong Army during the Northern Expedition."

Emperor Shengzhi nodded. "It's Zhang Tong's son. I was wondering why he sounded familiar. What do you think of him?"

Xiao Yan said, "Zhang Yin is young and brave, and he is both courageous and resourceful on the battlefield. From what I know about him, he is a man of integrity and impartiality."

As he was speaking, Gao Jian came in.

"Your Majesty, the Minister of Justice, Lord Zhang, requests an audience."

"Let him in."

Gao Jian summoned the person into the hall. Zhang Tong was wearing a bright red round-necked casual suit, a black gauze hat, and a crane patch on his chest.

He has a handsome face, neat black beard on his chin, and a body that is neither fat nor thin. Even at his age, he is quite handsome.

Zhang Tong nodded and presented the document, "Your Majesty, the Meizhou corruption case has been closed. Please review it."

"So fast?" Emperor Shengzhi took the document and looked at it. "Minister Zhang's efficiency is still as good as ever. Not bad."

Zhang Tong said, "Many people in Meizhou have been harmed, and the case is so serious. Your Majesty is busy with state affairs all day long. I dare not slack off even a little. I want to put Your Majesty at ease as soon as possible."

"Yes!" Emperor Shengzhi nodded. "I am confident in the work of Minister Zhang. By the way..."

He put down the document and looked at Zhang Tong.

"Just now, I mentioned your son to Marquis Dingbei. He was the deputy commander of the Ningdong Iron Cavalry, right?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tong's eyes moved slightly and he replied.

"Your Majesty, I have received great favor from the Emperor and will be temporarily serving as the Deputy General."

Emperor Shengzhi said, "The position of Commander of the Ningdong Iron Cavalry is vacant. From today on, Zhang Yin will serve as acting commander. After he finishes his military duties, he will return to the capital to receive the imperial decree."

Zhang Tong was secretly shocked and immediately kowtowed to express his gratitude.

The training ground has towering walls and flying military flags.

Chen Qi was wearing a tight-fitting martial arts robe. He took an arrow from his quiver and put it on the bow, then spoke to the person next to him.

"The Crown Prince has been sharing his father's worries, submitting memorials one after another recommending people for appointment. Be careful not to overwork yourself and ruin your health."

He shot an arrow at the target, and Chen Jing also put the arrow on the string, drew the bow and spoke casually.

"As the Crown Prince, I naturally have to share Father's worries. Speaking of which, my brother is even more diligent than I am. The memorials of recommendation have almost piled up like a mountain. Father is having a headache reading them, so he put them aside."

With a "whoosh", the arrow flew out and hit the center of the bull's eye. Chen Qi then took the second arrow.

"Your Majesty, Father, is burdened with state affairs and exhausted both physically and mentally. It's normal for him to put it aside. The Ningdong Army, stationed at the border, cannot be without a general for a single day. As a prince, I should be more diligent and will certainly select someone that Your Majesty is satisfied with."

"My royal brother is really persistent and efficient." Chen Jing looked at the target.

"The case of Guozhou and his son has already been closed before they were even tried. Now they are diligently recommending so many talented people to the emperor. I, your younger brother, feel a little ashamed of myself."

Chen Qi's mouth twisted.

"Guozhou and his son are in cahoots, corrupting the law and forming a clique for personal gain. Every one of them betrays the emperor's grace and is a criminal of the Great Ning Dynasty. Naturally, I must eliminate these two scourges for the people, lest my father worry and hurt himself."

"As for the Ningdong Army, it's understandable that the person I recommended to the Emperor didn't get selected. But why is it that even the person recommended by the Crown Prince is looked down upon? This is strange. The Emperor doesn't trust me, so does he not trust you either?"

The cold wind caused the surrounding flags to flutter violently, and the arrow shot by Chen Jing was blown off course by the wind, with the arrowhead hitting outside the bull's eye.

Chen Qi raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Oh, Prince, you're not paying attention. I won this round."

Chen Jing put down his bow, looked at him and said with a smile.

"In the martial arts arena, the final outcome cannot be foreseen even after a temporary victory or defeat. If you want to compete, you have to see it to the end."

"Okay! Let's continue." Chen Qi laughed and shouted to Chen Yun who was chatting next to him.

"Chen Yun, come here too, let's have a competition between the three brothers."

Chen Yun was standing not far away chatting with Xining. He looked over when he heard the voice and said casually.

"My royal brother and younger brother are both excellent archers, so I won't embarrass myself by showing off."

"No." Chen Qi walked over. "It's a rare occasion for the three of us brothers to get together today. Don't spoil the fun. Let's go."

Chen Yun was about to leave, Xining hurriedly followed him and said to Chen Qi.

"Brother Qi, you guys are all shooting arrows, why don't you teach me too? I want to learn too."

"You?" Chen Qi threw a bow to Chen Yun. "Women should embroider and go shopping. Bows and arrows are for men. You are not suitable for them."

"Yes." Chen Yun pulled the bow and added: "Women are delicate, you can't pull the bow open, be careful not to hurt yourself, just go and take a look at the side."

Xining was not happy to hear this. Although she was a woman, she longed to be like a man, riding a horse, shooting arrows, wielding swords and guns, and being particularly heroic.

So, even when I’m looking for a husband, I want someone who is brave and extraordinary.

"Hey, who says women can only embroider and go shopping?" Xiningwen said angrily.

"I am a princess after all. How can I be like other women? Oh, please teach me. I really want to learn."

She stood in front, grabbed Chen Qi's sleeve, and flattered him pitifully.

"Brother Qi, I am handsome, suave, knowledgeable, unprecedented and unrivaled, and I am so amazing that I can move the heavens and the earth and make the gods weep. I am the one who possesses all the advantages of heaven and earth. Is this okay?"

Chen Qi almost fell over due to the flattery.

He glanced at Chen Jing and Chen Yun who were laughing beside him, and reached out to gently tap Xining's forehead.

"Where did you learn all that? If you're going to talk about it, do it in a proper way."

Xining rubbed his forehead and said, "I designed this with great care. It has such a wonderful meaning. You and the Crown Prince don't know its value."

Chen Jing laughed and pointed at Xining.

"Yes, that's it. Keep praising me."

Chen Qi held Xining's shoulders and moved her from the front of the archery to the side.

"Well, just stand here and watch us."

Xining has a stubborn and persistent temper. The more you don't give in, the more she wants.

The chattering is annoying, Chen Jing said finally.

"If you really want to learn, let Qingjun teach you. He's quite good at archery."

"Hurry, hurry, go aside and let Xiao Yan come over." Chen Qi said as he took the arrow.

This time Xining stopped making a fuss. Chen Jing shouted to the person who was thinking about something with his hands behind his back under the wall in the distance.

"Qingjun, come here quickly."

Hearing the sound, Xiao Yan walked towards him against the wind, his clothes swaying in the wind, his hand loosely holding the hilt of the knife, and he was tall.

Even when he casually walked towards me from a distance, he had an indescribable handsomeness, elegance and grace.

Suddenly it became quiet, and Chen Qi seemed a little uncomfortable.

Looking to the side, he saw Xining staring into the distance. He followed his gaze and saw Xiao Yan walking towards him.

He immediately understood, then laughed and joked.

"Oh, I was wondering if our princess had suddenly become quiet. It turns out she saw a beautiful view."

"What beautiful scenery?" Chen Yun glanced around.

"Where is it? There are weapons and targets all over the martial arts field, why can't I see it?"