Longzhou, the city is noisy and lively, with mottled holes of houses and yellow streets. The pedestrians and business trips pass by, each with different appearances and clothes. Most of them are Han people, Dangxiang, Tubo, and Uighurs, who are familiar with each other, and they greet each other from afar and chat.

In the noise, Geng Qing staggered several Dangxiang people who came over and went back to the Salt and Iron Bureau along the long street when he came. Jiuyu, Dou Wei, Dachun and others followed behind without saying a word.

Back at the hospital, the person coming in from behind gently closed the door. When the light dimmed, Geng Qing, who walked into the middle hall, sat down on the chair, bent his hand slightly on the table next to him and clenched it into a fist.

“How long ago did it happen?”

"According to the news, it should be that shortly after leaving Chang'an, the emperor put Tong Zhang into prison." The man who was urging the message was also very tired. He took the bowl handed over by Dachun and poured warm water in big mouthfuls. Dou Wei nodded to him, and the man then folded his fists and went inside to rest.

The candlelight in the hall lit up, and Jiuyu shook the fire and covered it with a note, "There is no bad news, and the matter is not too bad."

The young eunuch's analysis was not wrong, which made Dou Wei, Dachun and others feel relieved. Geng Qing on the other side forced a smile.

His mood was different from them. Zhang Huaiyi was considered a brother. Half of the accident happened at this time was caused by him. In addition, Li Ye issued an edict to conquer Xichuan. It is estimated that at this time, there was a fight there.

Geng Qing was trapped in this situation and wanted to break it. How should he act?

Geng Qing sat on the chair and watched Jiuyu and the others discuss. After a while, his subordinates came from outside the door that Li Maozhen had already entered the Salt and Iron Bureau.

"Come in to the governor Li Jie."

At this time, the other party came over, which was probably related to these two news. Geng Qing got up from the chair and left the central hall. The burly figure had already come over with two young generals. His gloom suddenly turned into a smile on his face, and he quickly stepped down the stone steps and went to greet him.

"Brother, why did you come? You don't want anyone to come and spread it. You can prepare a banquet for me."

"Haha, I'll take a look for you in my city." After a long time, Geng Qing beat the snake and got on the stick and called her brother intimately. Li Maozhen refused at first, but when she screamed too much, she responded with a smile.

He bowed his hand and returned the gift, then walked to the stove in the yard with his back, watching the craftsman pounding, polishing iron sheets, holding them in his hand to look at him, watching a craftsman skillfully splicing these armor leaves one by one, and touching his beard with admiration.

"Ji Chang thought he would finish it soon. Such a pair of armor was really labor-intensive, but it was really good to make it...haha..."

Li Maozhen smiled slightly, and when he turned his head, Geng Qing respectfully invited him to the central hall to sit down, and asked them to follow the other party.

After entering the central hall, Li Maozhen turned around and pointed at the two of them, and smiled and said, "They are all my adopted sons, Ji Chang doesn't have to see you."

The two young generals had a straight face and were quite graceful and clasped their fists one by one.

"Li Jipeng!"

"Li Jiji!"

"Hehe, Qing has met two major generals." Although he was his adopted son, Geng Qing still made full use of courtesy, and the two of them were also glorious. When Geng Qing looked at his eyes, he looked much more kind.

After a few greetings, Li Maozhen, who was sitting in the first place, probably had learned the news about Chang'an, and told Geng Qing about His Majesty's conquest of Xichuan, and then mentioned Zhang Huaiyi's imprisonment.

"......Your Majesty's conquest of Xichuan was a big chess game. He took a long time to take action. It seems that he has been prepared. But I heard that something else happened in Chang'an."

His eyes slanted to the corner of his eyes, glanced at Geng Qing on the side mat, and smiled and picked up the cup and took a sip of tea.

"I guess Ji Chang knows it too?"

"I didn't have a long time to go out today, and my subordinates outside brought the news back." Geng Qing did not make a false statement and said frankly. Anyway, it was normal for others to be monitored. If he said frankly, he seemed to be open-minded.

Sure enough, Li Maozhen smiled and patted her gently while pressing the handrail, as if she was holding something. He looked at the figure of the iron in the yard outside.

"What do you think about that season?"

“Immediately.”

"Oh?" Li Maozhen turned his eyes to him. Geng Qing on the side mat stood up, walked around the middle, and raised his hand: "Zhang Huaiyi is my brother. Li Ye did this so that he was unfair for him. Secondly, the war in Xichuan has begun, and he can now free up his hands to clear the eunuchs and eunuchs in the palace. In the next step, will he turn his attention to Longyou as he said before?"

Li Maozhen looked at him and nodded extremely slowly.

"This is exactly what I am worried about. Ji Chang can imagine. It seems that it is not as useless as previously guessed. Okay, that's all today. If you have time, you can wear the bright light armor and I'll wear it."

"I'll send my brother."

Geng Qing made a gesture of invitation and sent Li Maozhen outside the hospital office. He watched the other party get on the horse and fist and say goodbye to Li Jipeng and Li Jiji.

"He is testing you. But now, how can I consider saving Zhang Huaiyi?" Jiuyu came up and stood aside and said in a voice that only two people could hear.

After all, even if the 20,000 Shen Ce Army in Zhang Huaiyi's hands were replaced, as long as he came forward and called, many people would still turn over.

"Um......"

Geng Qing looked at the soldiers who were leaving, slowly put down his hand, "I was thinking about starting from there before, but now I'm at the position of starting. Let's go, come in and make a total of it."

He looked at the gradually distant team and spoke in a low voice. After the words fell, he pulled Jiuyu and turned back to the hospital. The door was dragging and creaking, slowly closing, and the sound of iron-like inside was broken.

The streets extended, and the sound of horse hooves slowly stepped on the long stone-paved street. The forward team returned to the mansion soon after. Li Jiji accused him of guilt and placed his troops.

"How credible do you think the words said by the salt and iron are?"

Walking through the courtyard, Li Maozhen took off his cloak and threw it to the manager as he walked. After entering the central hall, Li Jipeng sat down to one side. Although it was his adoptive father asking, he did not speak, but listened quietly.

".......... The emperor has freed up his hand. Taking Zhang Huaiyi and gathering the other party's 20,000 Shen Ce Army is indeed a good move. This shows that the emperor in Chang'an is really capable of a wise ruler, but what his attitude towards Longyou and me is still unclear, but I want to know for my father, what do you think you should do?"

"The boy doesn't know."

Humph...

Li Maozhen leaned against the back of the chair and narrowed his eyes. When the maid put down the cup and left, he raised his hand and patted it on his knees, "The best way is of course to test. Isn't there a best chess piece in this city to fall?"

"It turns out that my father kept Geng Qing for the sake of the present." Li Jipeng smiled, as if he was thinking about something, and hesitated for a moment, and said, "But my father...if he really confirms Geng Qing's guess, it will make the court angry at that time..."

"It's good to know the bottom line of the court. As for venting your anger..." The man at the top chuckled twice and waved his hand: "Just pushing someone out to take the blame is Jipeng, your ability has always been stronger than Jiji. This is also the reason why my father has always brought you by my side. Fengxiang should be the one who needs to be the only one."

"Thank you father!"

Li Jipeng stood up from the mat excitedly and half-kneeled down. Outside the eaves, the figure who had done his job stood under the eaves. The sky was shining, and his eyes narrowed.
Chapter completed!