The person who came was wearing Qianniuwei's armor and had an urgent look on his face.
Qin Huaidao didn't know the other party and asked in surprise: "How did you find this place?"
"Brothers are all looking for you, I'm lucky. I met someone who said I saw you here, so I came here to try. Please go as quickly as I can. I'm afraid your Majesty will be in a hurry."
"Why is your Majesty looking for me?"
"Returning to your lord, I am humbled by my position, but I don't know the order from the prince."
"Let's go."
Qian Niuwei naturally didn't know the reason for the order coming from the palace. He was looking for something in such a hurry, so I'm afraid something really happened. Qin Huaidao walked towards the palace in a hurry, and He'er quickly followed. He was a little panicked and asked: "Young Master, how about I go first?"
Going back home?"
"It's not safe for you to go back alone. Just wait outside for a while." Qin Huaidao said casually, wondering what Li Er wanted to do with him. Is he going to track down Cui again? It doesn't make sense.
You’re not going to let Cui Shihai go, are you?
He hurried along and arrived at the Zhuque Gate of the Imperial City. He'er couldn't go any further and shouted: "Young Master, my servant is waiting here. You can go ahead."
"That's fine, don't run around." Qin Huaidao agreed and hurried into the city.
There was a chamberlain waiting for him. He was relieved when he saw Qin Huaidao coming over and shouted quickly: "Master Qin, please follow me. Your Majesty is already impatient."
"What happened?"
"I don't know, little one."
Seeing that his tone was tight, Qin Huaidao stopped asking any more questions and followed him to the Ganlu Hall. The chamberlain went in to inform him. After getting permission, Qin Huaidao entered the hall and saw Xu Shiji with a gloomy face. Li Jing was also there, thinking about something with solemn eyes. The two of them
They were all sitting, and behind them stood three brothers, Cheng Chumo and two brothers, Yuchi Baolin, both of whom were injured.
Upstairs, Li Er was reading a document, his brows furrowed.
With this formation, something might be serious. Qin Huaidao hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Qin Li, please see me!"
"Here we come." Li Er responded, put down the document and continued: "The pharmacist said that you are outstanding in military affairs, and the wonderful use of it lies in your single mind. This statement is indeed true. General Xu eats it."
If the battle is defeated, the pharmacist suggested that you come over, and I also want to see if you are really capable."
Qin Huaidao's heart skipped a beat. Two to three thousand cavalrymen actually suffered a defeat? Or was it led by the famous general Xu Shiji, assisted by the three brothers Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin, all of whom were brave generals? How could this fail?
Wouldn’t it mean that Wang Tongbiao ran away?
Thinking of this, Qin Huaidao said quickly: "The nonsense words of the humble minister should not be praised. How could General Xu be defeated?" He looked at Xu Shiji.
Xu Shiji's old face turned red. Seeing that Li Er didn't stop him, he said, "I'm ashamed to say it. It's my fault that I was careless and was ambushed. If the soldiers hadn't sacrificed their lives and the five of them had not protected me, my life would have been lost."
On the grassland, I deserved death for my crime, so I just asked the Holy One to demote me to a small soldier, perform meritorious service for my crime, and die on the battlefield."
"Did you really go to the grassland? What exactly happened?" Qin Huaidao asked.
"Last time we said goodbye, I led my troops to chase them to the grassland. I was about to succeed, but suddenly 20,000 Khitan people were killed. I was caught off guard and had to fight my way out." Xu Shiji had no shame to say any more.
Qin Huaidao was startled, why did a Khitan appear?
Li Jing saw the doubts in Qin Huaidao's heart and explained: "When the empire was first established, the Eastern Turks were rampant and oppressed the Khitan. The Holy Spirit could not bear it, so he gave support and formed an alliance. The Khitan served as a vanguard to assist the empire in attacking the Eastern Turks. The Eastern Turks were destroyed, and the Khitan and the empire were
They got along so well that the Holy One even gave Mohui, the leader of the Khitan Tribe Alliance, "Twelve divine scrolls, twelve flags, and twelve drums."
"Then why did they send troops?" Qin Huaidao asked curiously.
"The Khitan has eight tribal alliances including Xiwandan, Fufuyu, Yuling, Rilian, Piji, Li, and Tuliuyu. The empire does not interfere in the election of the khan.
, there is no need to pay taxes, we treat each other with sincerity, the conditions are favorable, and it is said that betrayal is impossible, which is why I am puzzled." Li Jing explained.
Qin Huaidao really didn't know that there were eight tribal alliances in Khitan. Looking back, there used to be Eastern Turks who did not dare to mess around in Khitan, and they were willing to be pioneers. In the final analysis, it was for survival. Now there is no pressure, and the court does not interfere in the elections.
, there is no need to pay taxes. A spoiled child has a wild mind. How can he become disloyal as time goes by?
The Khitan nation is located in the northeast, with Changbai Mountain, black soil, and long strategic depth. If you can't fight, you can run away. In addition, the cold weather makes the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty unsuitable and unable to pursue them in depth.
After pondering for a moment, Qin Huaidao asked: "Do you know which tribe took action?"
"I don't know. It was getting dark at that time and the other party didn't raise a flag," Xu Shiji said.
But Li Jing's eyes lit up and he asked: "You mean it was not done by the Khitan Khan, but by a certain tribe privately? If this is the case, then it must not be the leader of the alliance, He Dahe, who is sending troops, but someone with similar strength.
The Xiwandan tribe wants to use the imperial sword to kill people and help him seize power and usurp the throne."
Xu Shiji also made it clear, and said in a deep voice: "Could it be that the Wang family promised a certain tribe, persuaded them to send troops to rescue, and then instigated the court to send troops to attack Khitan to settle accounts with He Dahe's tribe? The tribe supported by the Wang family stabbed the leader He at the critical moment.
Dahe tribe, then surrendered to the imperial court and became the new Khan of Khitan? If this is really the case, the Wang family may have a big plan."
Everyone's expressions changed drastically. If the Wang family could support a tribe, they could control it as a puppet or even replace it, making it a serious problem for the court.
Li Er thought for a moment, looked at Qin Huaidao and asked: "Huaidao, do you also agree with this proposal?"
"No - Your Majesty, it doesn't matter who it is. There is no need to rack your brains to analyze it. Just know that it is the Khitan. For the Khitan, they have eight tribal alliances. For the court, there is only one, and that is the Khitan. Today
If the Wang family can support one tribe, there will be another tribe tomorrow. Only by completely annihilating it can future troubles be eliminated forever." Qin Huaidao said solemnly that since he was a soldier, he naturally wanted to expand his territory.
The phrase "completely eliminated" instantly ignited the fire in everyone's heart.
Li Er was the emperor immediately. He was not afraid of war and wanted to expand the territory and leave his name in history. He was a little moved. Xu Shiji and Li Jing were soldiers and hoped to fight on the battlefield and make unparalleled military exploits. As for Cheng Chumo and others, they were eager to go to the battlefield to wash their hands.
Shame, prove it to yourself.
However, Li Er quickly calmed down and said: "This matter will be discussed later and must not be spread outside."
"According to the order!" Everyone responded quickly.
Xu Shiji said reluctantly: "Your Majesty, this hatred is irreconcilable, and this trend must not rise. I sincerely request you to lead your troops to fight and capture Khitan on your behalf."
Li Jing quickly said: "No, it's freezing now. The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are not used to it. It's not the right time."
"Is that all?" Xu Shiji's face was gloomy and scary, like a wild beast that could go crazy at any time.
Li Jing faced it calmly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, it's not that we won't fight, it's that the time has not come yet. It's freezing now. We can't let our brothers die in vain."
A few words were like spring breeze and rain, calming down Xu Shiji's anger.
A generation of famous generals shows off his charisma!
Xu Shiji is also a famous general who has never been born in the world. He was just blinded by anger. He quickly woke up, bowed his hands and said to Li Er: "Your Majesty, as long as we go to war, I am willing to be a pioneer and an old soldier to atone for my sins. This failure
The crime cannot be forgiven, and I am willing to accept any punishment without any complaints."
"Xu Aiqing's words are serious. Victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers. It's good to be able to break out of the encirclement and bring back nearly half of the soldiers." Li Er comforted him and looked at Qin Huaidao: "The pharmacist said that you have a very strange way of doing things. This matter involves the Wang family.
It's also related to you, do you have anything to say?"
"Can't you directly question the Wang family?" Qin Huaidao asked.
"If Wang Tongbiao is not caught, how can the Wang family admit it?" Li Er asked, somewhat disappointed that Qin Huaidao actually asked such a meaningless question, and looked at Li Jing.
Li Jing quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, please be patient."
After saying that, Li Jing looked at Qin Huaidao again and asked: "What does the Wang family have to say?"