Bai Shinian only received the letter home sent by Wen Wan in October in mid-February. What made Bai Shinian depressed was that the letter only contained a few sentences. It just means that everything is fine at home and there is no need to worry about it. He wrote such a thick letter, but got back a reply of only a few words (actually it was three pages, not too small).
Seeing that Bai Shinian's expression was not good, Ah Meng immediately handed over a small box: "This is a gift from the princess."
Bai Shinian was about to borrow it, but Gao Qin said: "Let me open it first!" During assassinations, poisons and other things are sometimes hidden in the things given (you really think too much). It makes people hard to guard against. Seeing that Bai Shinian didn't speak, Gao Qin took it.
Gao Qin opened it and saw that there were only two pieces of rice paper. Pass it to Bai Shinian. Bai Shinian took a look and saw a painting of a mother and son. The wife holding the child on top is plump and voluptuous, and the son is plump and cute. The other one shows two footprints. It is marked on it that they are the footprints of his two sons when they were forty days old.
Bai Shinian was overjoyed when he looked at the footprints soaked in rice paper. His feet are steady and powerful, and his two sons will definitely inherit his mantle in the future! For Bai Shinian, looking at footprints was better than looking at paintings. The painting was painted on, but the footprints were stepped on by his son.
Before Ye Xun entered the camp, he heard Bai Shinian's hearty laughter. When they entered the camp, they saw that Bai Shinian was as excited as if he had taken medicine. Ye Xun could think with his toes that what could make the general so excited must be receiving a letter from home.
Ye Xun can only be thankful that Bai Shinian is only more emotional in front of a few familiar people, and is still relatively normal outside. Otherwise, Ye Xun really doubted that an emotional person like Bai Shinian could be qualified for the position of marshal.
On a February day, Ye Xun's feather fan was pinned to his waist and finally no longer in his hand: "The princess's letter from home has been delivered." It was not a consultation. But yes.
Bai Shinian smiled and said, "Yes, not only are there letters from home, but there are also my son's footprints!"
Ye Xun¡¯s face was filled with confusion, what did his son¡¯s footprints mean?
Bai Shinian showed two footprints to Ye Xun and showed off: "Look at my two sons. How powerful they are when they step on them. They say a tiger father has no son. I believe it now, my two sons will definitely inherit my mantle." "
Ye Xun was actually speechless. What can be seen from the prints on the feet? He didn't see anything. Ye Xun touched a few of his beards: "You have to be carefully taught to become a talent. Otherwise, you may be young, but you may not be mature when you are young."
Bai Shinian just ignored Ye Xun's sourness. What hour is the right time may not be the right time. Her wife would never waste her son. So he continued to tease Ye Xun: "My son has been named. The emperor gave him the name. The eldest son is called Brother Rui. The younger son is called Brother Jin. They are from the Ming generation. They are called Mingrui and Mingjin. Isn't the name nice? ?" Bai Shinian had to admit that these two names sounded much better than what he had chosen. Not only is it powerful enough, but the meaning is also very good.
Ye Xun felt strange after hearing this: "These two names are indeed well chosen. Wisdom and beauty. It seems that the emperor has put a lot of thought into them."
Bai Shinian said cheerfully: "There's more. My wife said that Brother Rui and I are just like printed in the same mold. Brother Jin looks like me three times, and my wife seven times." At this point, it is inevitable to regret: "It's a pity that the children are almost half a year old now, and I haven't seen them yet!" Bai Shinian wants to see his son most now.
Ye Xun admired: "Then you have taken advantage." If you look like the princess, but you look like the emperor, you must have taken advantage. The princess is really good at giving birth (gentle comment: There is half a chance that the son will look like the mother).
Bai Shinian didn't seem to understand the meaning of Ye Xun's words: "Let me tell you, Mingrui is very calm. When he was born, he had the demeanor of a general." After saying that, he said that his son was very well-behaved and very good. .
Ye Xun really couldn't listen any more and quickly changed the subject to him, "General, spring is about to begin. The Manchus are coming and are about to attack again."
When it comes to military affairs, Bai Shinian regained his complacency. He immediately became serious: "I have ordered them all to come over tomorrow. This year's robbery by the Manchus will definitely be more ferocious than last year." With such heavy snow this year, many of the Manchus' cattle and sheep will definitely freeze to death. There's a shortage of food.
On the second day, after discussing military affairs with everyone, Bai Shinian happily announced the names of his two sons. Naturally, everyone said nice things again and again. If it doesn't sound good, it will be rewarded by the emperor. It's good to call them cats and dogs.
???????? Return to your tent and take out the painting Wen Wan painted. Looking at the plump Wen Wan, he smiled cheerfully and said, "Daughter-in-law, when I go back to hug you, I won't feel the clinging anymore." He used to think that Wen Wan had no body fat and was too thin. But he didn't dare to tell Wen Wan to gain weight, otherwise, he would have to make trouble with him.
Wen Wanke told him that there are three things a man cannot say about a woman. The first thing isYou can say that a woman is not beautiful; secondly, you cannot say that she is fat. Therefore, after hearing this, Bai Shinian never said Wen Wan was not beautiful or fat.
Bai Shinian touched the portraits of the two children, and his hard heart softened. This is his son, a child connected to him by blood.
In his sleep, Bai Shinian had a good night's sleep. He dreamed that his fat wife and two sons were giggling happily. The son also waved at him and kept calling him dad, dad.
Chen Abu heard that Bai Shinian received a letter from home, saying how smart, cute, and obedient his son was. There was unwillingness in Chen Abu's eyes. If Bai Shinian hadn't interfered, maybe the two smart and lovely twin sons would have been his. It is he who is in the limelight.
An aide below seemed to understand what Chen Abu was thinking: "General, as long as Bai Shinian is removed, this place will belong to the general."
There were two staff beside Chen Abu, and the other staff said coldly: "Everything belongs to the general? Do you want the general to die without a burial place? Now even the marshal is avoiding Bai Shinian, why? That's because if Bai Shinian There is a chance that the marshal himself will have to live without food. "It doesn't matter if you use your hands and feet to embarrass yourself, but if you dare to use conspiracy, there is a chance"
Chen Abu thought about the gentle princess he had only met a few times, and how much she had become made him feel frightened. If he killed Bai Shinian, Princess Wenwan would let him live? Princess Wenwan is so ruthless that she will definitely cut him into pieces. What kind of marshal is he?
Now that Chen Abu has this idea, how dare he secretly kill Bai Shinian. He just couldn't be convinced. We also have to face reality. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard a servant coming to report: "General, someone has come to report that Miss Li is about to give birth. General, please come over."
Chen Abu rushed over immediately, thinking on the way. Hoping for a son. Don¡¯t ask for twins. As long as he is a son.
Rushed to the yard. Hearing the miserable screams, Chen Abu became restless. I don¡¯t know how long it took. Finally, I heard a surprised voice inside: "It's happening, it's happening."
Chen Abu rushed forward like an arrow: "Is he your son?"
Po Xi said with a cheerful smile: "General, he is a big fat boy. Mother and son are safe."
Chen Abu was overjoyed: "Rewards. There are many rewards." Chen Abu laughed loudly. He also has a son. Finally, I have a son who can continue the family tradition.
The news that Chen Abu was pregnant with a son spread quickly. And the news that the woman who gave birth to the son was Qi Liniang could not be concealed.
Bai Shinian was very kind and said that Qi Liniang had nothing to do with him. Who is Qi Liniang married to now and who has given birth to a son to whom? It has nothing to do with him. No matter what happens to adults, at least it will not affect the children. I will not let my child bear the reputation of being an adulterer.
Chen Abu knew that Bai Shinian had indirectly proved it for him. There was silence for a long time. Looking at his son, Chen Abu felt extremely complicated. This might be his only heir. He originally wanted to put his son in the name of a concubine. But when the news spread, he didn't expect that it was Bai Shinian who helped him. I suppressed the message for him.
Bao Baogang was unconvinced: "General, why do you say that you let Qi Liniang go out in May? Obviouslyhow can you take advantage of that couple!" Bao Baogang was very angry. It's so disgusting. It's too bullying.
Bai Shinian now has a smooth career, a gentle and virtuous wife, and two cute sons. Everything really goes well. He didn't take this little thing to heart: "You have to be merciful and merciful. This child is now Chen Abu's only flesh and blood. If the child is allowed to bear the reputation of being an adulterer, he will be ridiculed from a young age and cannot hold his head up." Come on. Although Chen Abu has done many tricks to me, can you deny that he is not a brave general?"
Bao Baogang was very unhappy. But he didn't deny it. Even if he couldn't stand Chen Abu, he couldn't deny that Chen Abu was invincible in killing people and had made numerous military exploits. Otherwise, it would be impossible to become the deputy commander under the age of thirty. Although he was able to become the deputy commander with Qi Quan's support, his own strength was the most important. Otherwise, the generals below would not be convinced. Here, those who are convinced are those who are truly capable. But it's not like the capital city, you can still get promoted if you know how to camp.
Ye Xun from the side agreed: "It is true that there are many conflicts between the general and Chen Abu. But to put aside personal hatred, to be fair, Chen Abu has killed so many Manchu Tatars and achieved outstanding military exploits. He is a rare warrior. He is also deeply loved by the soldiers below. If the general can put aside his past grudges and join hands with Chen Abu, I believe that the fight against the Tatars will be more effective. "
Bai Shinian nodded: "General Chen and I just have some conflicts caused by different views on some things. There is no blood feud, so there is no grudge." This is the truth. Although Bai Shinian is angry at Chen Abu's small actions against him. But the two of them really have nothing?A blood feud. Bai Shinian would naturally be happy if he and Chen Abu could turn their hostility into friendship. Maybe this could wipe out the Manchu Qing Dynasty early, and he could go home to take care of his wife and children.
Bao Baogang was depressed. Zhang Yi couldn't accept it either.
Ye Xunkai explained: "Chen Abu has always grown up in a border town. When he was a child, the Manchu Tatars killed his whole family, leaving him alone. Over the years, he has been brave in killing enemies to avenge his family. Chen Abu and There has indeed been friction with the general. But do you think he has ever been cruel to the general behind his back?
Ye Xun continued: "Essentially speaking, Chen Abu still has a lot of merits. You can't completely deny him because of his shortcomings. If the general cannot tolerate him, it will be none other than the Manchu Tatars who will benefit." Having lost such a strong man, Daqi has lost a lot. The people who benefited were the Manchu and Qing Tatars.