Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 220: Go north! Go north!
Su Yun heard Zhang Dun's angry words and smiled, "Don't we still have the generals in the front? They can hold on when I'm not there, but they can't hold on when I'm there."

Zhang Dun snorted and said, "If even Yongle City can't hold out, the various villages of the Suide Army may not be able to hold out.

According to the news that we have received, fighting is taking place in various places in Hengshan every day. Although it is not particularly fierce, I estimate that Western Xia will never allow these places to remain in the hands of the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, there will definitely be another big battle. It would be unwise for you to go there now!"

Zhang Dun turned around and saw Su Yun's face full of excitement.

Su Yunxi said: "I thought the war was over, but it's still going on. As long as it's still going on, then our Song Dynasty will not be defeated!"

Zhang Dun scolded, "You think this is a game? After the defeat at Yongle City, the morale of the frontline soldiers is low, so there is no room for maneuver. Now the Northwest Army is mostly hiding in the fortress, focusing on holding on.

However, this was also the correct strategy. They should have held their ground at this time. Although Western Xia had taken advantage in Yongle City, it was exhausted after the five armies attacked Xia last year.

As long as the Song Dynasty relies on the fortress to hold on, then Xixia will be helpless against us."

Su Yun nodded and said, "I understand, father-in-law. This time I will mainly observe and stay in the fortress."

Zhang Dun: “…”

Zhang Dun was somewhat speechless, but he heard Su Yun say, "But since it is so dangerous, Sister Ruo can't go with me. Father-in-law, please help me persuade Sister Ruo."

Zhang Dun was now gloating over the misfortune and said, "Hehe, if you want to persuade yourself, go ahead and do it. If you can't persuade yourself, then stay in Bianjing City."

Su Yun: “…”

Okay.

This time it was Su Yun's turn to have a headache.

According to his previous idea, Zhao Xu might arrange for him to go to second- or third-tier prefectures and counties so that he could train his troops with peace of mind.

But I didn't expect that I would go to the front line, and the front line among the front lines, the Suide Army, especially the Hengshan line. The cities and strongholds of both sides were intertwined, and the war never stopped for a single day.

In this case, Zhang Ruo can no longer go with me. I must go to the front-line stronghold. I can't see anything by hiding in the back. In this case, it would be inappropriate to take Zhang Ruo with me.

Su Yun was also troubled for a moment about how to convince Zhang Ruo.

Zhang Ruo is too smart and has big ideas, so it’s not easy to fool him.

But then Su Yun's eyes turned and he smiled, "Okay, father-in-law, I will go and convince Sister Ruo myself. I will go to see my mother-in-law now, which can be regarded as an early farewell."

Zhang Dun snorted and went to the study with his hands behind his back.

Su Yun dog secretly found his mother-in-law and told her the situation. Then he said: "...The front line is a bit dangerous. It is not convenient to take Sister Ruo with you. You have to do me a favor."

Hearing this, the mother-in-law said, "Since it's dangerous, you shouldn't go."

Su Yun said bitterly, "I have the emperor's order, so why shouldn't I go?"

The mother-in-law laughed and said, "The appointment of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty is not a military order. If you don't want to go, just resign. There is no reason why you have to go."

Oh, this mother-in-law is not someone who is easy to fool. Like daughter, like mother, the old saying is true.

Su Yun smiled bitterly at this moment and said, "Mother-in-law, I just want to recover the lost territory for the Song Dynasty. As a scholar, I am sorry for what I have learned in my life if I do not think about completing the broken golden bowl. I hope you can help me."

Mother-in-law Zhang sighed and said, "It's difficult to have both family and country, but you men should really have ambitions. Okay, I'll help you this time, but you have to promise me that when you go to the northwest, you must take care of yourself first, and don't go in lightly!"

Su Yunxi said: "Thank you very much, but how do you want to persuade Sister Ruo?"

Zhang smiled and said, "Don't worry about it. Go back."

Su Yun chuckled. But he did not go home, but turned around and went to the Imperial College.

The Imperial College was right next to him, and he was the college's director. He was about to set off for the northwest, and he had to hand over this job.

Eh?
Su Yun suddenly remembered that the appointment letter only relieved him of his post as the magistrate of Kaifeng, but did not mention his post as the chancellor of the Imperial College. In other words, was he still serving as the chancellor of the Imperial College?
In that case, he had three assignments: the Minister of the Imperial College, the Military Commander of Fuyan Road, and the Military Governor of Suide.

Well, in addition to the salary of a regular official, you can also receive three assignment allowances.

Su Yun quickly arranged the work here. He didn't spend much time here, so he just had to return the previous work, which was quite simple.

When the chief academic officer and the director of the Imperial College heard that Su Yun was going to the northwest, they wanted to invite him to dinner. Su Yun declined and then returned to the Su Mansion, but did not see Zhang Ruo.

After asking the servants, she learned that the old lady in the Zhang family was ill, so the lady hurried back to see her mother.

Su Yun raised his eyebrows.

Zhang Ruo came back in the evening with a sad face.

Seeing this, Su Yun asked, "Sister Ruo, I came back late today. Menzi said you went to Zhang's house. Is mother-in-law feeling unwell?"

Zhang Ruo's eyes turned red when she heard this, and she said, "My mother is seriously ill. The doctor said she might not be able to make it through the New Year."

Su Yun was startled and thought to himself, "Mother-in-law, you are going too far." Then he was shocked again, could this be true?
Su Yun couldn't sit still anymore, so he quickly stood up and said, "I'll go see my mother-in-law."

Zhang Ruo grabbed Su Yun and said, "It's too late tonight, let's go tomorrow."

Su Yun thought for a while and sat down. He heard Zhang Ruo sobbing and said, "My mother may not have much time left. My husband, I want to stay in Bianjing and serve my mother. After my mother passes away, I will go to the northwest to find you."

Su Yun comforted her, "Mother-in-law has always been in good health, so it shouldn't be that serious. The doctor may have made a mistake. I'll see if I can ask the imperial physician to take a look at her tomorrow.

It is winter now, which is not easy for the elderly. But it will be the Spring Festival soon. Once the Spring Festival is over and the weather is warm, my mother-in-law will naturally get better. "

Zhang Ruo felt better after Su Yun comforted her, but she felt a little guilty. She said, "My husband, I can't accompany you to the northwest for the time being. Please don't blame me."

Su Yun nodded and said, "If love lasts for a long time, it doesn't matter if you are together day and night. When your parents are old, you should be there for them first."

When Su Yun said this, Zhang Ruo's eyes lit up and she said, "If love is long-lasting, why should we be together day and night... Is this the lyrics you wrote for me?"

"Hmm..." Su Yun was slightly stunned. Hasn't Qin Guan written this poem yet? Oh, yes, this is the spring of the third year of Shaosheng. Qin Guan was transferred from the post of supervising the liquor tax in Chuzhou to the post of supervising Chenzhou. Changsha was the only way to go. This poem was written by Qin Guan to express his feelings for the righteous cause in Changsha. It was written in Chenzhou, southern Hunan.

Hey, if it’s not written, just copy it and appease your silly wife.

Thinking of this, Su Yun nodded and said, "Yes, the whole poem is about the fine clouds playing tricks, the flying stars conveying hatred, and the Milky Way passing by in the dark. When the golden wind and jade dew meet, it is better than countless things in the world.

Tenderness is like water, and the good time is like a dream. I can't help but look back at the Magpie Bridge on the way home. If the love between two people is long-lasting, why should we be together day and night? "

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Ruo's eyes suddenly became dim, and she threw herself into Su Yun's arms with a moan.

On the second day, the two went to Zhang's house to visit Zhang, but saw that Zhang looked pale. Su Yun was shocked: Is she really sick?

But Zhang made eye contact with him. When Su Yun saw it, he immediately knew what was going on. He turned to look at Zhang Dun, but saw that Zhang Dun had a very grim look on his face. Hehe.

Since Su Yun accepted the appointment, he did not dare to delay and set off for the northwest a few days later. After all, the war in the northwest was raging and he dared not delay.

The straight-line distance from Kaifeng to Suide Army is about 500 kilometers, but it is quite difficult to get there in such icy and snowy weather.

Su Yun, Xu Jin, Wang Shunchen and a small team of imperial guards traveled together. The wind and snow on the road made Su Yun feel like he was traveling south to Huangzhou a few years ago.

(End of this chapter)