Prepare to go to the border

one month later Zhuang Kang received letters in response from his mother's relatives and many of his father's friends. In most of the letters, they concernedly inquired about his well-being. It made Zhuang Kang cry as he read the contents of those letters. He didn't expect that more than ten years had passed. Everyone still misses him. and they were willing to make preparations for Zhuang Kang to become a proud emperor. With the seal in Zhuang Kang's hand alone And his Xiongnu Clan Leader's true bloodline had already won the hearts of the entire clan.

 His uncle was currently in a difficult situation due to his illness. It was because of his advanced age and the fact that he had to do a lot of work in the clan by himself. Uncle's children were unable to help with anything. Moreover, the people in the tribe still do not cooperate with Uncle at all. The people who had been forced to capture their family members by Uncle Zhuang Kang during the rebellion became even more distant from Zhuang Kang's Uncle, fearing that Uncle would do the same to their families again. As a result, Zhuang Kang's uncle now almost has to live with a single head. If you hope to rely on anyone, you will have no one to trust for a long time.

 Zhuang Kang finished reading all the letters. He summoned someone to order preparations for a trip to the border near the Xiongnu clan a week later. Zhuang Kang's people who had spread out to take care of business would come back together. Almost in a few days Aside from the people hiding in the Xiongnu clan and along the border, The total of Zhuang Kang's people he had gathered were nearly five hundred. Zhuang Kang thought of consulting his son so that his journey would not be watched. He was not sure that his own itinerary was any better than his young son's careful thinking.

 After dinner that day Zhuang Kang then told his wife and son that he might be traveling to the border in about a week from now. Because it takes almost three months to travel to the border. Therefore, they must prepare together from the beginning.

 Shuang Zihua listened to her husband's words. She hurriedly asked if her husband wanted to bring any important items. Because every carriage had a special storage compartment that could not be detected. This matter, Shuang Zihua had never told Zhuang Kang before. But Shuang Zhizhi, who had seen his mother accidentally take money from the slot, had never revealed her secret to anyone either.

 Zhuang Kang was quite surprised when his wife said that. This was quite good for him to hide the clothes of the Xiongnu tribe. before changing clothes at the border and sneaking into the tribe Zhuang Kang also told his wife everything in secret. He thought that his wife would be better at handling this matter than a rough man like him.

 Shuang Zihua assured her husband that she would take care of the matter for him. As for him, he just had to prepare things for her to hide. If you want to use it any time, just tell her. She would have Brother Du's men bring it out for her. Zhuang Kang gladly accepted his little wife's words.

 After talking for a while Zhuang Kang called his son into the office. He still had to discuss the travel of many people. Shuang Zihua then returned to her room to rest. Wait until tomorrow morning to finish the matter that her husband asked for. Shuang Zihua had already seen the clothes of the Xiongnu Clan from his time at the border. She will find someone to help sew it according to the size of all the people who will be traveling. Including having to hurry to do it as well Because in just seven days, not much can be done without the help of many people. Shuang Zihua thought that tomorrow she would consult her husband again about this matter. If he had clothes prepared a long time ago, that would be fine. But if not, you will have to leave another seven days before traveling.

 Zhuang Kang and Shuang Zhizhi waited for the servants to leave the room after setting out the tea and snacks. Zhuang Kang then discussed his previous thoughts with his son.

" Zi Zhi, about 500 of your people scattered outside should have gathered here before we leave, son. Do you have a way to travel that doesn't attract attention? I'm not sure if you had them spread out. Is it a good idea to travel in advance and meet at the border? Instead of having them come back together here. "

" You can do as Father says. Is there any reason for them to reunite here, Father? "

" Well, there's the matter of giving orders. Because if you use news transmission, it will take quite a bit of time and manpower before they receive it. That's why I ordered them to come back together here. "

" Since Father ordered them to return If I were to change the order now, I don't think it would be in time. It would be better if they come back and then travel together, Father. "

" Oh, so the nobles and townsfolk don't think you'll rebel? At the General Mansion, there are many people gathered like this. "

" Oh, Father, have you forgotten that Father must go and ask Uncle Emperor's permission before leaving? Father then asked for a false royal order from Uncle Emperor that he would take soldiers to inspect the work on the Xiongnu side of the border, and that was the end of the matter. That's all until our procession will be the focus of attention. But it was according to His Majesty's command. Are you right or not, Father? "

 Zhuang Kang thought about what his little son said and then actually realized it. He completely forgot that he had to go and tell that blood brother first. It would be better for him to ask for a counterfeit royal decree as his son had said. Good thing he consulted his son first. Otherwise, his men would definitely be tired from traveling back and forth many times.

" Father, I will do as you say, Zhizhi. And tomorrow, will you go into the palace with father or not? "

" Father, do you want me to come with you or not? "

" I think it's better for you to go with me, son. In case His Majesty wanted to ask for details, he had to ask for a forged royal command. You should be able to answer better than father. "

" OK, Father. Tomorrow I will prepare to enter the palace with Father. "

 The two father and son discussed many details. Zhuang Kang also sent the letters of the grandfathers to his sons to read. These letters were from his mother's brothers. As for Father, there were only a few close friends who were still hiding from the uncle he had killed and silenced in the first place. Fortunately, they were smart because while that was happening, His father, the Prince, ordered them to flee to his mother's relatives. As for Father and Mother, they agreed to stay and lure Uncle until they could safely leave.