Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife-Chapter 1210 - 1207: Leaving the Capital

Chapter 1210: Chapter 1207: Leaving the Capital

Chu Heng had submitted his memorial to the palace three days ago.

Similarly moving were the Qi family and Duke Zheng.

This time, the decision involved the allocation of military provisions by the Ministry of Revenue, as well as the Deputy General.

As the conflict had erupted too hastily, and with it occurring amid King Huainan’s journey from the capital to the Northern Region, King Huainan was designated the chief commander, but the two Deputy Generals had yet to be finalized.

Duke Zheng recommended the Luo family’s Second Master, Luo Zhisheng, to the border region.

The Qi family, on the other hand, recommended another third-grade Piqi General, Zhong Shan.

Chu Heng proposed that he be entrusted with the responsibility of this military provision affair, for a simple reason: in his former life, this war claimed the lives of seventy to eighty thousand soldiers, all due to the infighting at court, while the soldiers truly fighting for their country at the border couldn’t even get a full meal, leading to countless deaths and injuries.

Having lived again, how could he watch so many soldiers sacrifice their lives with his eyes open?

Therefore, only if he controlled the transportation of military provisions and supplies could the situation be most secure.

Thinking over these matters, he remembered how Duke Zheng now had people placed within the Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of War, and Ministry of Rites, and as he was the leading figure among the three Excellencies, his words carried great weight.

The Qi family barely held their ground in the Ministry of Personnel, but due to a recent spate of impeachments by the Imperial Censors, the department seized the opportunity for a purge, with Emperor Xuanming surreptitiously planting many of his own personnel.

In the struggle between Duke Zheng and the Qi family, it had become like the Chinese parable of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Now, only the Ministry of Punishment and Ministry of Works remained untaken by either party.

However, the Minister of Punishments, Zhang Zhonghai, a staunch Imperial Loyalist, coupled with his skill in interrogation, firmly held his position, so much so that not even Duke Zheng could reach into his domain.

Thus, what the adversary may need most now was probably the military power.

Without military power, Duke Zheng could never achieve his ambitions.

Especially since there indeed was a Madam in the palace pregnant, carrying the future Sixth Prince in her womb.

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Ye Muyu learned that Chu Heng was to be responsible for the military provision escort only in the evening.

“Did you volunteer for this task?” Ye Muyu, sitting by his side, asked anxiously, her eyes full of worry.

Escorting military provisions was not considered dangerous, that was the case in the past. But now, with Duke Zheng’s evident surge in power and with Madam Tang present, she feared for Chu Heng’s safety the moment he left the capital.

The more she thought about it, the tighter her brows furrowed, her hand gripping his more firmly.

Chu Heng wrapped his fingers around hers in return, interlocking their hands, “Ah Yu, don’t worry, I will make proper arrangements and not put myself in danger. I must go on this trip.”

“As soon as I leave, you should stay home and recuperate. Don’t go out unless it’s absolutely necessary.”

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Ye Muyu gripped his hand tighter, “I could go to the Elder Princess.”

That was the best support she could think of when she heard that Chu Heng would be leaving the capital.

“The Elder Princess has been caring for the Young Prince lately, and with Lu Sangqi involved, I might take this opportunity to establish a connection with the Elder Princess,” she said.

Without waiting for Chu Heng to respond, she smiled lightly, “You don’t need to worry. Although I’m not sure why you’re volunteering to do this, it must be for the good of the country, for a greater cause.”

“I can’t always rely on you for protection; I need to be able to protect myself, and if possible, to protect all of you too,” she continued.

“I cannot leave the capital; I can only wait for you at the residence.”

“I believe you can achieve what you set out to do.” Ye Muyu reached out to touch his face, “Go, I’ll wait for your return.”

Although reluctant to part, the current situation left no room for delay.

Indeed.

Within ten days, consecutive urgent military reports from the Northern Region arrived, with the situation turning critical. The Xiongnu had breached a city, and battle had commenced.