Standing outside the tent, Changsun Guang took a deep breath and tried his best to suppress the fear in his heart.
Killing Zheng Sanwa of Gao Zhenxing's scout team was definitely not an impulsive move on his part. When Gao Zhenxing had just arrived in the Western Regions to join the army, he had received an order from the Chang'an family to wait for an opportunity to eradicate Gao Zhenxing.
The Anxi Army is not alone in the Western Regions. In fact, due to the smoothness of the Silk Road, there are numerous business trips, and the transmission of messages is even more convenient than in some of the fringe state capitals of the Tang Dynasty. However, the Changsun family and the Gao family are in trouble, and Changsun Guang
I have heard about it for a long time.
Therefore, killing the scout would not only make Gao Zhenxing isolated and helpless, and finally be annihilated under the iron heel of the Arabs, and complete the task entrusted by the family, but also seize the merit of the report. Kill two birds with one stone. Opportunities are hard to find. He did not hesitate to take action.
.
When he thought about it, Gao Zhenxing was bound to die tragically under the sword of the Arabs, and all the soldiers in his group were buried with him. He had done it without anyone noticing. As long as the soldiers under his command who were present at the time did not tell anyone, no one would
will know.
With the influence of the eldest grandson family and the entire Guanlong noble family in the military, who dares to go out and talk nonsense and "slander" him, a descendant of the eldest grandson family?
However, today the troops arrived at Suiye City. When they were setting up camp, the soldiers who followed Xue Rengui to the Suiye Water Mountain Pass spread the word that Gao Zhenxing led the team of scouts who fought to the death, and in the end probably detonated sky-shaking thunder and many
The Arabs died together in a tragic and shocking death.
The news spread among the troops, and everyone was silent and full of admiration.
Changsun Guang felt a little uneasy. He knew that such a tragic ending as that of Gao Zhenxing would have to be reported to the Ministry of War. In the end, it might even be presented to His Majesty's desk. The story of the incident should be as detailed as possible so that it could be rewarded or even announced.
The world.
Just in case there are any loopholes in this...
Just when he was worried, the soldiers came to report that it was Xue Rengui who had summoned him.
Changsun Guang immediately panicked...
…
He tried his best to calm down and said to the guard at the door of the tent: "The captain of the school, Sun Guang, has been ordered to come. Please come in and report."
"Captain Changsun, wait a moment."
The guard responded, turned around and entered the tent. He walked out in a moment and said, "Xue Sima, please come in."
Changsun Guangluo cupped his fists and strode into the tent without losing the demeanor of a member of an aristocratic family even though he was in the army.
The light in the account was slightly dim, and Xue Rengui was sitting behind a simple temporary desk made of wooden boards, burying his head in the paperwork and processing official documents.
Chang Sun Guang took two steps forward, knelt down on one knee, performed military salutes, and said loudly: "Captain Sun Guang, here on Sima's orders, I wonder what Sima's orders are?"
Since there is no sound in the account.
After waiting for a long time, Changsun Guang did not receive a reply. He secretly looked up and saw that Xue Rengui was still sitting behind the desk processing official documents, turning a blind eye to him and turning a deaf ear.
Changsun Guang's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition came to him.
He lowered his eyes, feeling worried and not daring to say anything.
There was no one else in the tent, and the wind slowly blew in from the window, which was not dull at all. Even the tent blocked the sunlight, making it a little cool.
However, as Xue Rengui disposed of the official documents without saying a word and treated Changsun Guang as if he were nothing, the anxiety in Changsun Guang's heart gradually turned into fear, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
After half an hour, Xue Rengui put the brush in his hand on the desk, picked up the handkerchief lying aside and wiped his hands, then took the tea cup and took a sip of herbal tea, then relaxed his body, raised his eyes, and looked
Changsun Guang was kneeling on the ground.
"Detecting the Arab intruders and crossing Suiye City towards Atami, giving advance warning before the enemy invaders failed to reach Gongyue City, gave the army sufficient time to prepare, and was able to attack head-on and gain a decisive victory before the enemy's foothold was stable.
A great victory, this is a first-class military achievement."
Xue Rengui first affirmed this military merit, and then asked: "Does Captain Sun have anything to say to this general about this matter?"
Changsun Guang was silent for a moment and said: "The detailed process has been informed to Sima by the last general."
Xue Rengui moved his big hand lightly on the table, tapped his fingers a few times, and then asked: "Is there anything to add?"
Changsun Guang felt more and more that something was wrong, but he could only bite the bullet and said: "I know Sima, I have nothing to add."
Xue Rengui fell silent again.
The only sound in the account was the gentle tapping of his fingers on the desk...
Just when Changsun Guang was sweating profusely, Xue Rengui stood up, walked out from behind the desk with his hands behind his back, stood in front of Changsun Guang, stared at Changsun Guang with a pair of sharp eyes, and said slowly: "Captain Changsun is
Don’t you think that since you are a descendant of the eldest grandson family, I can’t touch you?”
Changsun Guang was indeed a descendant of the Changsun family. Although he was not a direct descendant, he was highly regarded by Changsun Wuji. He led an army and became a captain before he reached the age of weak. He was only one step away from being a general.
His great-grandfather, eldest grandson Chi, was the elder brother of eldest grandson Sheng. He once served as minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the former Sui Dynasty. His grandfather, eldest grandson Anshi, also served as a minister of the former Sui Dynasty and held a position close to the central government. His father, eldest grandson Xiang, is now the East Palace of Prince Li Chengqian.
Merit.
And Changsun Sheng is Changsun Wuji’s father…
Changsun Guang was shocked and said hurriedly: "I wonder why Sima said this?"
"snort!"
Xue Rengui snorted coldly, feeling extremely angry. At this moment, he still dared to pretend to be confused?
He stepped forward and kicked Changsun Guang to the ground, and shouted angrily: "I will give you one last chance to tell the story in detail. No matter what crime you commit in the end, I will escort you to Chang'an Weiwei Temple."
The trial may be able to keep a whole body. Or you are obsessed with it and try to deceive me. When I find out the truth, you will be executed in front of the battle and divided into five pieces!"
Changsun Guang was so frightened that he got up from the ground and knelt in front of Xue Rengui, with a look of horror on his face: "Why is Sima like this? The descendants of my eldest Sun family have been in the army for generations, and there are countless people who are wrapped in horse leather and stained with blood on the battlefield. The final generals will not dare to compare themselves to their ancestors.
, but I don’t dare to belittle myself. This time I risked my life to investigate the enemy’s situation. I don’t dare to take credit, but I don’t know what crime I have committed? Please make it clear to Xue Sima!”
He had to deny it, massacre Pao Ze, falsely claim military merit, any of them were capital crimes. If he confessed now, even ten heads would not be enough for Xue Rengui!
He could only fight to the end, betting that Xue Rengui had no evidence and did not dare to execute him on the spot.
Xue Rengui laughed angrily and said sternly: "If you don't shed tears until you see the coffin! Then don't blame me for being unkind!"
As he spoke, he shouted toward the outside of the account: "Here comes someone!"
"I'm here! I wonder what Sima's orders are?" Two soldiers walked in from outside the door and responded respectfully.
Xue Rengui said: "In my name, I will quickly capture Chang Sun Guang's men. First find out who was under Chang Sun Guang's command that day when he led his troops to leave the city to investigate in the direction of Suiye River, and then capture these people."
They were all captured, detained separately, and tortured. I will know what they went through that day!"
"Here!"
The soldiers took the order and strode away immediately.
There was a sudden commotion in the camp...
Changsun Guang was sweating profusely and knelt in the tent without daring to raise his head.
He is not afraid of what those soldiers will recruit. After all, they are just ordinary soldiers. Even if the truth is told, it is difficult to convict a son of the eldest son's family based on this. There must be conclusive evidence, ironclad evidence, personal and material evidence.
Just have it all.
The two soldiers who disposed of Zheng Sanwa's body were not only his personal soldiers, but also his domestic slaves. Under normal circumstances, they would never dare to admit it. His parents and children were all in the Changsun family's manor. If he died, they would
The whole family has to be buried with him
But everything has surprises. This matter that should have been flawless to him was suddenly suspected by Xue Rengui. Who knows whether the two slaves could withstand the torture and gritted their teeth without saying anything?
If the place where Zheng Sanwa's body was buried was revealed, Xue Rengui could chop off his head on the spot.
No, just looking at the heinous crimes of killing Pao Ze and pretending to receive military merit, coupled with Xue Rengui's rage, it will definitely arouse the indignation of the entire army. By then, complaints will spread everywhere, the soldiers will be furious, and they may actually kill themselves in the entire army.
Five horses dismembered the body in front of him, and then the body was abandoned in the desert, allowing vultures to peck at it and wild beasts to gnaw at it...
After Xue Rengui turned back to the desk, he stared at Changsun Guang with his bright eyes and said coldly: "Captain Changsun, don't take any chances. Once it is found that a scout from Gao Zhenxing's command returned to Gongyue City to report the news that day,
But you were intercepted and killed on the way, and you pretended to be the leader of Gao Zhenxing's army. Let alone you, a descendant of the eldest grandson family, even if you are a descendant of the royal family, you will die!"
The eldest grandson didn't dare to raise his bald head. He swallowed, feeling horrified.
The truth of the matter has been guessed by Xue Rengui...