A bright red sun rises from the east, the morning glow is gorgeous, and the breeze is gentle.
Qin Huaidao, who had been treating the wounds of the injured soldiers all night, just squinted for a while when he heard Luo Wu's excited shout from outside: "Uncle, it's an emergency."
"Let's talk." Qin Huaidao turned over and continued to sleep. His head was dizzy and he was really tired.
"Uncle, I'm sorry to disturb your rest, but the matter is too big and I have to report it." Luo Wu realized that he had to take a rest. He apologized first, and then shouted excitedly: "Uncle, the Tubo and Turks have retreated.
They ran all night. I went to see the scene. It was like the Turks wanted to attack the Tibetan food before leaving, but they were ambushed by the Tibetans and left corpses all over the ground. There must have been nearly ten thousand people."
"Is the Tubo plotting against the Turks?" Qin Huaidao suddenly woke up, sat up, patted his head to wake himself up, and asked: "Come in and tell me, is it true?"
The door opened and Luo Wu came in excitedly and said: "I'm sure, I've personally checked the scene. The corpse cannot be faked or wrong. The two people really look alike and are not good friends. The Turks withdrew to Yuanzhou to the north, and Tubo
Went south to Fengzhou, running around at midnight, not even bothering to clean up the battlefield."
"Clean the battlefield clean, smelt weapons to make crossbow arrows, and use dead horses as rations. The army will not move today. Let's take a rest and regain strength. Send more scouts to investigate the surroundings just in case. The people will give them some horse meat and let them leave.
, I am willing to follow you, but I can't take him to Hanzhou." Qin Huaidao warned, and he felt calm and continued to sleep.
I finally won the battle, I have been really exhausted these past few days.
Luo Wu said nothing more, exited the room, closed the door, found Fang Yiai, went to clean the battlefield, sent people to investigate the surroundings, and then found the common people to explain the situation.
It was difficult to leave the homeland, and no one was willing to leave it unless they had to. The people left with horse meat and many thanks.
In the absence of Qin Huaidao, the decision-making power of all matters in the army fell on Luo Wu. This has become a routine, and no one questions or objects.
Luo Wu also had his own experience. He filled the big hole in the city gate, treated the wounded soldiers, prepared meals, smelted the broken weapons captured, etc., everything was in order and orderly.
An hour later, Luo Zhang hurriedly came with his guards. When he found Luo Wu, he asked, "Where is uncle?"
"I haven't slept a wink these past few days. I was sleeping. What happened?" Luo Wu asked back.
"Niu Jinda's seven sons escaped from Chang'an and came to our door. This matter is too big. Come and ask how to deal with it." Luo Zhang explained casually.
Niu Jinda was the great general of the imperial court and the auxiliary of the country. He was responsible for the establishment of the government and the three divisions of Yitong. He had a high and powerful position and was of great importance. When Niu Jinda's son came over, it would involve too much, and Luo Zhang did not dare to neglect him.
Luo Wu was also shocked. How could he escape from Chang'an? Moreover, something must have happened to the seven sons together. He glanced at the guards behind Luo Zhang and saw some unfamiliar faces. He had a guess in his mind, so he didn't ask any more questions and said quickly: "It's a big deal.
, come with me.”
Not long after, Luo Wu led everyone to the Governor's Mansion, signaled to wait in the hall, and ran to the backyard.
Qin Huaidao was woken up in a daze. Hearing that it was Niu Jinda's seven sons who were invading, he realized that something had happened. He quickly got up, washed himself, put on casual clothes, and followed Luo Wu to the hall.
Niu Jinda had a close relationship with Qin Qiong. Qin Huaidao, Niu Jinda's seven sons, was naturally familiar with them, but only his eldest son Niu Shizan was familiar with them. They had fought together to put down the Northern Rebellion, and they could be recognized at a glance.
When the seven Niu Shizan brothers saw Qin Huaidao approaching, they quickly stepped forward to salute and solemnly shouted: "I have met the King of Han."
There was a bit of sadness in the voice, like a child who had been wronged and met his parents.
Qin Huaidao's heart skipped a beat and waved his hand: "We are all brothers. Sit down and talk."
Everyone sat down, a little restrained, but their eyes were sincere and urgent.
Niu Shizan hesitated for a moment, but then said truthfully: "I came here this time, firstly, to ask the King of Han to take it into account, and secondly, to implore the King of Han to give my father justice."
"Brothers are always welcome in the Han Palace. What's wrong with General Niu?" Qin Huaidao asked in surprise.
"My father... my father was forced to die in the Manna Hall. He died in a miserable way." Niu Shizan's face was full of grief and anger, and tears welled up in his eyes. Thinking of his sadness, he was filled with hatred and clenched his fists tightly.
"Tell me, what exactly happened." Qin Huaidao was shocked. Niu Jinda actually crashed and died in Ganlu Hall?
Niu Shizan suppressed the anger and hatred in his heart and said with a cold face: "My father was ordered to return to Chang'an. The imperial edict strictly stipulated that he must arrive at the time. Time was tight and he had to rush. When camping at night, he was attacked by the Tubo. My father resisted with all his life and led him to
The main force came out with the main force. After returning to Chang'an, Changsun Wuji said that my father was a deserter and abandoned the army. All the officials joined in. It was obvious that the main force had come out, so how could he be a deserter? This is a frame-up."
On the battlefield, it is normal to encounter a sneak attack, but if you can lead the main force to fight out, not only is there no fault, but it is meritorious.
This is a crime of infliction.
Qin Huaidao asked: "Is it really Changsun Wuji who instigated it?"
"It was him who also found some generals who accompanied my father to give false testimony, saying that the army was almost completely destroyed, and that those generals were all vassals of Changsun Wuji, or had been bribed. In the Manlu Palace, the Holy Father also acquiesced and remained silent. My father could not explain himself and refused to accept anything.
He was humiliated and chose to be killed to prove his innocence."
Qin Huaidao's face turned grim, and he asked: "There is a puzzle that I have never figured out. Why was General Niu granted the title of Kaifu, Yitong Sansi? If the current emperor intends to win over General Niu, there is no reason to ignore it."
Niu Shizan looked around, but stopped talking.
Qin Huaidao looked at Luo Wu knowingly: "Let everyone disperse. No one is allowed within five feet."
Luo Wu nodded and quickly signaled the nearby guards to leave.
Niu Shizan then said in a low voice: "King Han, my father specifically told me to find an opportunity to tell the truth. It was Changsun Wuji who publicized that the Holy Emperor was insane, and used this as an excuse to put him under house arrest. After he led his army back to Chang'an,
To support the current Holy One to ascend the throne, the Holy One saw that the situation was over and had no choice but to compromise. However, he requested that my father be granted the title and be allowed to guard Chang'an and take control of the military to compete with Changsun Wuji, which is also a means of self-protection."
"So that's it. Changsun Wuji, after taking down General Niu, has truly mastered the imperial army. No one can compete with him." Qin Huaidao suddenly realized, and all doubts were solved instantly.
Niu Shizan suddenly became angry and continued: "What's even more abominable is that on the night when Niu Mansion held the mourning hall, countless dead soldiers came in with the intention of destroying the manor. Fortunately, I was prepared and led my brothers and family soldiers to resist desperately. Finally,
After fighting out of the mansion, the general guarding the Yanping Gate was my father's confidant at the time. He opened the door and was worried about being liquidated. He came with his confidants. Only then did he escape the disaster and was lucky enough to meet the King of Han."
"Do you know who the dead man is?"
"I don't know, there is no sign, but my father has no sworn political enemies. At this time, there are only a few people around." Niu Shizan said matter-of-factly.
Qin Huaidao nodded, looked at Luo Wu and said, "Let Uncle Gui send a message to Chang'an to investigate the identity of the murderer."
"Understood!" Luo Wu hurried away.
"Brother Niu Shi, my condolences, General Niu and my father are family friends, and I have lived and died together with Pao Ze. This enemy of this king must seek justice." Qin Huaidao looked at the seven brothers of the Niu family and said solemnly.
"Thank you, King Han!" The Niu brothers were overjoyed and stood up one after another, bowing to the end, full of gratitude.
"Brothers, you don't have to be polite, how many people have you brought?" Qin Huaidao asked, Niu Jinda was brave and good at fighting. At first glance, the seven brothers of the Niu family were burly and as strong as cattle. They were all the same.
Niu Shizan quickly said: "There are still about three hundred soldiers around us, and the Yanping gatekeeper will bring about two hundred."
Being appointed by the imperial court to guard Yanping, his strength will naturally be good. Qin Huaidao quickly made a calculation in his mind and said seriously: "The military system of the Hanzhou Army is somewhat different from that of the imperial court. You will know it later. The seven of you brothers can discuss it among themselves. Three
Luo Zhang and Fang Yiai will start from the position of deputy commander, while Niu Shizan and Luo Ying will serve as deputy staff officers first, and we will make a decision after getting familiar with the situation."
When I first arrived and didn’t know anything, I definitely couldn’t take a full-time position directly. I had to transition to a deputy position.
The seven brothers didn't know what the position of deputy captain was, but they didn't care. As long as they could get revenge, they could do anything. Besides, they believed in Qin Huaidao and would not treat them badly. A man should get meritorious service with the weapons in his hands.
Niu Shizan was keenly aware of the envy in Luo Zhang's eyes, and realized that this arrangement was probably not low, so he quickly said: "Thank you King Han. In fact, it's fine to start as a pawn. How can you be greedy for a high position when you are new here?"