Mingrui followed Wen Wan's instructions and went to the prison.
The head of the prison personally took Mingrui inside. Mingrui walked in the dark prison and looked at the signs of Tianzihao and Dizihao. Then I looked at the prison, where some were wearing brand new clothes and some were wearing rags. But the only thing these people have in common is that they look at each other after the sound. Seeing Mingrui's eyes showed disappointment. Presumably the regret is not my own.
Mingrui went to see Yu Heng and saw this man who was said to have made great military exploits. The person is a little shrunken, but his spirits are still good. Yu Heng's eyes lit up when he saw Mingrui. He called Shen Rui very respectfully: "Young Master."
Mingrui thanked him, and the cell leader opened the door of the cell and let Mingrui in. The people who came later moved a clean stool to Mingrui. Mingrui did not sit down, but just looked at Yu Heng.
Mingrui came here because of Wenwan. Wen Wanyou told Mingrui that she wanted him to have a good chat with Yu Heng and others, and they might get different results.
Rui lost track of time listening to this. In the end, Xia Yao reminded him that he came out.
Mingrui talked with Yu Heng for an hour. The prison boss didn't dare to urge me. He just said strangely: "I don't know what there is to talk about between the eldest son and the prisoner. They have been talking for such a long time."
The more Mingrui listened, the more he frowned. Even Xia Yao looked solemn.
At the end of the conversation, Mingrui politely asked Yu Heng what his last wish was. Yu Heng's last wish was naturally to save his family.
Mingrui pondered for a moment and then said: "I can't answer you about this now, but I will tell my mother when I go back." It was his mother who made the final decision on this matter.
After Mingrui returned, he talked to Wen Wan about his feelings. Yu Heng told Mingrui a lot. What is most talked about is the current mighty army. To be precise, there are great worries along the coast of Daqi. Haikou is becoming more and more prosperous, and there are more and more pirates. There will be more in the future. But five thousand men and horses alone are not enough. What Yu Heng meant was that he hoped that the imperial court could expand the mighty army.
Wen Wan smiled softly: "Mingrui, do you know what needs to be done to expand the Tiger Army? Talk to mother."
Mingrui thought for a moment and then said: "Recruiting, training, and weapons."
Wen Wan smiled and knew immediately that this child had never been to the sea and had never seen a naval battle. Touched Mingrui's forehead: "These are secondary. The navy is different from the army. The most important equipment of the navy is warships. Battleships require a lot of money." Seeing that Mingrui was a little confused, he said with a gentle smile. : "In my mother's business, a new merchant ship costs two to three hundred thousand taels of silver. And a battleship costs more than double that." In fact, Wen Wan is exaggerating. Warships should not be as big as merchant ships. However, it will definitely cost a lot to expand the navy. Wenwan and the emperor both know this.
Mingrui¡¯s eyes widened. So many.
She hugged Mingrui with a gentle smile. When Mingjin was around, Mingjin was always clingy and gentle. Mingjin is not here, Wen Wan likes to hug Mingrui: "Not only that, the battleships also need maintenance and repair. These costs are not small. Mingrui, the cost of expanding the naval force is several times higher than that of expanding the army. Now Fighting in border towns, these problems of the navy cannot be substantively solved. "
Mingrui was keenly aware of the meaning behind Wen Wan's words: "Mom, what do you mean, wait until the matter in the border town is resolved. Can we expand the navy?"
Wen Wan did not give Mingrui a definite answer: "It depends on whether your emperor's uncle is willing to expand the navy. You know, such a large expenditure is not a child's play. The courtiers will definitely disagree, and the controversy will be huge. Whether it can be done depends on the right time, place and people." Wen Wan did not tell Mingrui, saying that she had already planned this because she wanted to let Mingrui know that leading troops to fight involves all aspects. It's not just because you are brave and invincible.
Therefore, Wen Wan told Mingrui about Qi Quan again, and Mingrui was shocked. If calculated according to the usual situation, this would be regarded as collaboration with the enemy and the country. But in this case, it can only be said to be humiliating and bearing a heavy burden. Wen Wan finally talked about Bai Shinian: "Your father can be so comfortable in the border town because his mother is in charge of him in the capital. She helps him take care of everything. But even so, your father was often impeached. But those people For my mother¡¯s sake, I¡¯m not that cruel.¡± The new supervisor has no bad character of taking bribes, but he likes to catch people¡¯s hair. What kind of sergeants always go to brothels, they have no moral character, and the soldiers below are disturbing and bullying the people. It made Bai Shinian extremely annoyed. But what others are saying is true. Bai Shinian complained several times in his letters.
Wenwan laughed several times.
After listening to this, Mingrui locked himself in his small study room. Wen Wan nodded slightly, such a strong contrast can make Mingrui feel more deeply. Only then will he be able to think and ponder. Then slowly change.
Wen Wan was wondering what happened to Mingrui, when Lingcheng came to Wen Wan and said, "Aunt, you told us last time?, those generals who were not captured. Is it because there was no crime? Is that the real reason? "
Wen Wan smiled happily after hearing this: "You said it."
Lingcheng shook his head: "I don't think so. I think the reason why these people are safe and sound is because of my aunt. Otherwise, all of these people would have to be arrested. Even if they are not arrested, they will be dismissed from their posts."
She patted Ling Chang with a gentle smile. This child has made great progress: "You are right. The real reason is that my aunt is the leader of the Huwei Army. Even if it is just in name, she is the leader. If someone else takes over, Not to mention that these people themselves have done something that violates the law. Even if they don't, there will be some frame-up. Wen Wan doesn't need to tell Lingchen.
Wen Wan waited for Mingrui to come over, and then told Mingrui and Lingchen about the cause and effect of the incident. The real reason for what happened to the Huwei Army this time is four words: fighting for power and gain.
The news that Mingrui went to the prison to visit the prisoners spread quickly. Everyone couldn't understand Wen Wan's behavior. Well, although Wen Wan is said to be the supreme commander of the Huwei Army, he has never stepped out to take care of anything for a day. Now something happened to the Huwei Army, and Wen Wan became the deputy judge again. Everyone could see that the emperor was deliberately covering up. Everyone was preparing to see how Wen Wan would handle this matter, but little did they know that Princess Wen Wan would not come forward at all. Only his six-year-old son was allowed to come forward (Xia Yao was ignored).
¡°If Mingrui had said anything during the trial, he could have guessed what the princess meant (the opening remarks did not count, because they were too official), but it was a pity that everyone was disappointed. Mingrui came here just to watch the excitement. From beginning to end, not a word was said. Leaving everyone confused. I really want to see the world and broaden my horizons. Only the devil believed it.
Wen Wan has already put this matter down at this time. He turned around and immediately ordered Xia Yao to collect stories about the Three Kingdoms. Over the years, she has already fragmented the story of the Three Kingdoms. However, she remembered that the Three Kingdoms compiled by Luo Guanzhong was also compiled based on a large amount of material from previous generations. So what she has to do now is to collect a lot of materials, organize them together with the memories left behind, and then tell the story to her three children.
These two days are traditionally holidays. Ling Chang wants to return to the East Palace. Mingrui smiled and said to Lingchen: "You may not come back so early this time. It would be better to stay in the East Palace for a few more days."
Lingchen didn¡¯t react. Mingrui didn't explain why, only said that his guess was not wrong. Needless to say, now that my youngest son is gone, I have more time and thoughts. The Crown Princess naturally wants to win over her second son. It will naturally get better. Even more reluctant to let go.
Hai Ruyu met Ling Chang and they were very affectionate. Ling Chang was a little uncomfortable, and he still answered the questions in the same way. If he was asked, he would answer, and if he was not asked, he would stand upright with his hands down.
Hai Ruyu had no choice but to let her know the yard. But when he returned to the yard, the nanny beside him muttered that he had lost weight again. Then he implicitly accused Wen Wan of not being devoted to him.
Ling Chang has lost a lot of weight when he came back this time. But this is because he lost weight due to illness, and because his body is currently suffering from cramps, it is normal to lose some weight.
Hai Ruyu saw Ling Chang's attitude towards him becoming more and more alienated, and her heart ached as if being cut by a knife: "Mommy, Ling Chang is indeed related to me." In the past, Hai Ruyu's main energy was on Ling Hao's body, now Ling Hao is gone. How could she not be sad when she saw Ling Chang's unfamiliar attitude again. Hai Ruyu even wondered at this moment whether her original plan was wrong.
Grandma Rong was silent. Putting aside the Crown Princess's previous partiality, mother and son spend less and less time together, and it is normal for them to be unfamiliar with each other.
On that day, Hai Ruyu personally cooked and cooked a table of delicious dishes for Ling Chang. Ling Chang ate a table full of delicious dishes cooked by his mother-in-law, and he didn't know what it felt like.
With what happened to the clothes, Ling Chang is now very disgusted with the people around him saying that the mother-in-law did it herself. Such a delicious dish was made by his mother-in-law. Ling Chang didn't believe it for a hundred times. It takes more than half an hour for my aunt to prepare a table of dishes for them (usually only six dishes at most). This table of dishes takes at least half the afternoon.
After finishing the meal, Hai Ruyu called Lingcheng to talk. The questions are nothing more than food, clothing, etc. None of this gentleness was treated unfairly by Ling Chang.
Hai Ruyu and Ling Chang talked and talked about the Tiger's Mighty Army: "Your aunt asked Mingrui to go to Dali Temple to observe, but she was too impatient. Ling Chang, when your aunt taught Mingrui and the others , have you been asked to learn from me? "All the people around Mingrui are from the princess's mansion. Hai Ruyu always told Lingcheng about Lingcheng's situation through Lingcheng himself.
Ling Chang nodded: "Yes. Mother, my brother Mingrui is going to do this on his own. Mingrui has always wanted to join the army and become a general, and he is very angry about this incident. My aunt couldn't defeat him, so she agreed." Wen Wan told Mingrui that night.?, the reason why he and Mingjin couldn't go. Mingjin is too out-tempered and just makes trouble when he goes there. So can't go. As for him, it was a matter of identity. Ling Chang had no regrets. Although he didn't go, Mingrui told them everything he saw and heard in great detail. The three of them have been discussing this matter for the past few days, each expressing his or her own opinion. With gentle guidance, Lingcheng felt that she had learned a lot. I learned much more than what I learned from books and what my husband taught me. But Lingcheng didn't want to tell Hai Ruyu.
Hai Ruyu took advantage of the situation and asked Ling Chang what he thought about this matter. Ling Chang showed no interest in this matter. Instead, he talked about learning business with Wen Wan: "My aunt asked me to start from the basic semester." Wen Wan really asked Lingyang to follow him for that half day. As for what is really taught, only Lingcheng knows.