Li Xiao had always been at odds with Li Qian's dynasty. He first tried to cut off Zhao's supply of grain and grass in Peifeng, hoping to force Zhao to abandon the city and leave.
Then all the crows flew together on the Chongtian Tower, which really ruined Emperor Xuan Yan’s sacrifice to heaven.
The most important thing in the country is sacrifice and military affairs. Ruining a dynasty's sacrifice to heaven is no longer as simple as causing chaos to the country, but also to destroying the country.
But a few years later, Li Xiao was reunited with Mu Tingyu and Qian Yuandeng, which was quite interesting.
The purpose of Xia Zhaoyi's trip south this time was to come to Li Qian. Meeting Li Qian's people so soon was not a bad thing.
This is also the reason why she wants to follow Cai He and temporarily separate from Xia Jiajun.
If you follow Cai He, you can follow Li Xiao, and Xia Zhaoyi is now interested in the Zhi Ye that Cai He values so much.
"Second Miss," Guan Chi said, "I also found out about a mysterious troop in Liujing Mansion."
"Soldiers and horses?" Song Qingtang became interested when he heard these two words.
"They should have arrived not long after Li Xiao's army left. There are no less than a thousand people. According to inquiries, the military uniforms are different, and they should not be from the same group as Li Xiao."
"Panzhou is really lively." Song Qingtang looked at Xia Zhaoyi.
"The Spring Festival will be even more lively next year," Xia Zhaoyi said.
"Spring next year?" Song Qingtang was curious, "Ah Li, what news have you got?"
Xia Zhaoyi paused and turned to look at him: "When I met you in Panyun Road, there was someone beside you, do you remember?"
Song Qingtang frowned and said in a deep voice: "Qin Sanlang."
In the seventh month of the Gengyin year, Qin Xing, the father of Qin Sanlang and the envoy to Jiannan and Lingnan, was shot to death by random arrows from the men of the former rebel general Zhang Linghui.
Then, Zhang Linghui took Jiannan Road and Lingnan Road to join Song Zhiyi.
But it is a pity that the fertile land of Jiannan Road and Lingnan Road is separated from Song Zhiyi in the north by several large states and provinces with a radius of several hundred miles.
Among them, Jiangnan Barracks was the most powerful, followed by Tian Dayao and Yun Bozhong, with Song Zhiyi having almost no influence.
Whether it is Zhang Linghui or Song Zhiyi, they want to win Panzhou more than anyone else and open up the north and south little by little.
Xia Zhaoyi said lightly: "Lin Yao is dead and Peifeng has lost its owner. Jiao Jinhu will definitely go south to seize Peifeng. Li Xiao's army passed through Jingfu and went to Peifeng. Although it is not revealed to the world for the time being, the world will know it sooner or later. There is also Song Zhiyi will soon learn about my appearance in Peifeng. It is inevitable that Peifeng will return to the eyes of the world. With Panzhou's strategic position in Song Zhiyi's heart, he will not be able to sit still in the coming spring."
"It's really lively. Zhuang Mengyao will definitely protect Panzhou to his death. Panzhou has a vast territory, a large population, and abundant taxes and profits. It's a big piece of meat." Song Qingtang said.
"Do you have any news about Qin Jun?" Xia Zhaoyi changed the topic.
Song Qingtang nodded and said uncomfortably: "Yes, but we have parted ways."
"Parting ways?"
"He is loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but I have become a traitor."
After a moment of silence, Xia Zhaoyi said, "He must be in Hejing now."
"Well, the dead men beside Qin Xing sent him along with his mother and brother," Song Qingtang said with a bit of a smile, looking at the clear water in the distance, "I am a wanted criminal in Daqian. Tianrong Wei offered me a huge sum of money to have my head on my head. He was well aware of my situation, but he sent a letter to me asking me to surrender."
"Let's not talk about this anymore," Xia Zhaoyi said in a gentle voice, "Since we have different ways, we can't conspire with each other."
"That's not what you want to ask about." Song Qingtang said.
Xia Zhaoyi curled her lips and looked at Li Man and Guan Chi.
Song Qingtang followed her with his eyes, but out of the corner of his eye he saw his personal attendant Wei Baixuan waving to him.
Song Qingtang then left.
Wei Baixuan pulled him aside and whispered: "General, you are too straightforward. What girl would like you to talk about her like that?"
"What kind?"
"Just blame him instead."
Seeing the upright look on Song Qingtang's face, Wei Baixuan said again: "General, you might as well think about what would happen if it were the Mr. Shen you mentioned to us before."
Song Qingtang suddenly raised his eyebrows.
"Yes," Wei Baixuan said hurriedly, "Think about it quickly, what would he say and do?"
Song Qingtang thought about it for a while, and the more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became. He said "hum" and turned around to go back to Xia Zhaoyi.
In addition to the inn where Mr. Zhi was staying, there was also the matter of the mysterious soldiers and horses in Liujing Mansion. Li Man and Guan Chi also inquired at the teahouse about the whereabouts of the soldiers and horses from all forces.
For example, Tian Dayao's Northern Army arrived at Liuzhou, and the Southern Army was at Shunli Mountain.
Yun Bozhong's Yan Nan Army conducted winter military exercises in Menzhi.
After they all finished speaking, Xia Zhaoyi asked them to rest first. She turned to the two soldiers she had just fought with, one named Tian Ye and the other Chen Dingshan.
The soldiers and horses of Liujing Mansion had to be careful. She needed them to set off immediately and go to Liujing Mansion to investigate.
Then he ordered Fan Yu and Liang Dechang to go to the city to inquire about all the big and small things related to Zhi Ye.
What Li Man and Guan Chi found out was that this Zhiye had only come to Shoushi not long ago, but he was already well-known in Shoushi Shopping Mall.
Due to limited time, they were unable to inquire in detail.
After Fan Yu and Liang Dechang were ordered to leave, Xia Zhaoyi turned around and looked at Song Qingtang beside him.
"I'm going to Shoushi too, what about you?" Xia Zhaoyi said.
"When are you going?"
"Afternoon."
"Oh..." Song Qingtang nodded.
Seeing that he was silent, Xia Zhaoyi said again: "Although the noble merchants traveling from south to north will bring enough guards and thugs, our group is more eye-catching than them after all, and the temperament of those thugs is far from comparable to that of soldiers on the battlefield. Therefore, we should not stay in any inn where we stay for a long time."
"I know." Song Qingtang said dullly.
He did not consider himself to be a person who had any worries about separation. When he left the capital after joining the army, Cao had tears in his eyes and runny nose when he saw him off, but he didn't feel anything at all.
But right now, he just can't bear to leave.
"Military affairs are important," Xia Zhaoyi said again. "You should rest and recuperate last night. You should leave this morning."
"Don't drive me away." Song Qingtang looked to the other side.
"Should I chase you away?"
"I can distinguish the important from the important." Song Qingtang said. He was really annoyed. It was him who was annoyed. How could he become so awkward?
After a moment of silence, Song Qingtang looked back at Xia Zhaoyi and found that she was looking at him silently, her eyes clear and clean.
"What are you looking at me for?" Song Qingtang said.
Xia Zhaoyi blinked: "No, I'm waiting for you to tell me when to leave..."
Song Qingtang took a deep breath: "Ah Li, do you think I'm a bit girly?"
"Girls?"
"Um……"
"It's funny," Xia Zhaoyi's expression remained unchanged, "When you praise others, you use men, and when you deprecate yourself, you use women."
"No, I didn't mean that! I was..."
"Then just like me, leave in the afternoon," Xia Zhaoyi interrupted, "Military affairs are a top priority and cannot be neglected. You have been in the army for many years and know better than me."
Song Qingtang seemed to calm down suddenly and looked at her depressedly.
Wei Baixuan sighed softly at the side.
With his general's temper, he would rather believe that the sun is going down from the east than believe that he can win Miss Ali's heart.
