Xue Wanche rarely received praise from his colleagues. At this moment, he felt relieved and his expression became more amiable: "The British Lord did not issue a strict order, but just said that you don't need to pay attention to you. But now hundreds of thousands of troops are gathered near Tongguan, and there is indeed a shortage of food and vegetables."
I'm nervous, but since General Li has asked me to come here, how can I let you come back empty-handed? Come here!"
"Here!"
When the soldiers outside the door entered, Xue Wanche ordered: "Go and prepare food for a thousand people for ten days and send it to General Li."
"Here!"
After the soldiers left, Li Junxian was so grateful that he clasped his fists and said, "The Duke of the county is really anxious and righteous. I will never forget this kindness. I will surely repay you in the future."
Xue Wanche became more and more excited, stroking his beard, and said with a reserved smile: "General Li has a good relationship with Fang Er, and I also have a heart-to-heart relationship with that guy, so there is no need for separation between us. Those who should help should still help each other. It's reasonable.
That's it. But before, Yu Wenshiji came to act as a lobbyist, hoping that the commander-in-chief could stand on Guanlong's side. The commander-in-chief was noncommittal, but Yuwenshiji was so angry that Lu Guogong walked away... In my opinion, Song Guogong this time
If you come here, I'm afraid you won't get the commander's trust."
In fact, it’s not just the outside world that is uncertain about Li Ji’s position, with different speculations. Even the generals in the army don’t know what kind of medicine Li Ji sells in his gourd. Whether it’s the East Palace or Guanlong, you have to take one side, right?
You can't just raise your own banner and seek to usurp the throne...
There were quite a lot of complaints in the army, and all kinds of rumors were suppressed repeatedly, all because of Li Ji's own prestige.
But if things go on like this, problems will eventually arise...
Li Junxian pondered for a moment and asked tentatively: "Do you really have no words at all?"
He found this a bit unbelievable. No matter how Li Ji tried to hide his thoughts, these hundreds of thousands of troops were gathered together from north to south with different camps. Even though they were barely suppressed by him and did not dare to make mistakes, if there was no obvious tendency at all,
Who is convinced?
Whether in the court or in the army, even if they are all sages who serve the country and the people, they must also consider their own interests... Chang'an is fighting endlessly, Guan Long challenges the highest power, who wins and who loses affects the entire world
Who can remain indifferent to interests?
Xue Wanche shook his head: "It's true that I can't figure out what the commander-in-chief is thinking at all... But General Li can go and show off Lu Guogong. He is the commander-in-chief's confidant. There may be some clues."
This time Li Junxian was really grateful. He clasped his fists and said, "My Lord is so righteous. I will report it to His Highness the Crown Prince Ming in detail later. I believe His Highness will also praise me."
"Haha, then there is General Lao Li."
"It is obligatory."
…
Li Junxian got grain and vegetables from Xue Wanche, and was escorted by the Youwu guards to the barracks where the "Baiqisi" temporarily lived. The soldiers of the "Baiqisi" who had run out of food were very happy and immediately lit a fire to make rice.
Li Junxian came to the house and saw Xiao Yu half leaning on the bed, his expression still sluggish and pale and ugly. He took two steps forward and asked with concern: "Is the Duke feeling better?"
Xiao Yu opened his eyes to look at Li Junxian, half-closed his eyes, and said feebly: "I'm old and useless...Although I have been well-dressed and well-fed since I was a child, I could mount a horse and kill the enemy back then, but now I can't even rush.
I can't bear it, and if I miss His Highness the Crown Prince's important event because of this, it would be a shame not to die."
He already knew that the envoys could not even get food, and it was even said that Li Ji was avoiding them. This shows Li Ji's attitude.
During this trip, my old bones almost fell apart and half of my life was lost. However, my hard work was probably in vain. It would be as difficult as climbing to the sky to complete the task...
Li Junxian comforted him and said, "The Duke may as well rest in peace for a few days, and the general will also inquire about the news in the army."
Then he told him about the food and vegetables he had obtained from Xue Wanche, and Xue Wanche told him to visit Cheng Yaojin without missing a word...
Xiao Yu was refreshed and said happily: "This is good news."
The most fearful thing is that Li Ji suppressed the Eastern Expedition army from top to bottom, and his will prevailed inside and outside. Even if he had ulterior motives, he would not dare to act rashly. Since Xue Wanche can point out that Lu Guogong Cheng Yaojin, maybe this can be used as a breakthrough
.
However, after the joy passes, it is inevitable to feel sour.
Fang Jun's fellow had been competing with him over the peace talks. He even spoke rudely and did not take his status and qualifications into consideration at all, which made him so angry that his liver ached. However, when he arrived at Tongguan, he not only relied on his connections to obtain food and vegetables.
, even finding a breakthrough for Li Ji has to accept Fang Jun’s love...
It's inevitable to be embarrassed.
Then he said: "My condition is too bad today, so I will rest for the night. Early tomorrow morning, we will first visit Cheng Yaojin and talk about his tone, and then go to see Li Ji."
Li Junxian agreed.
Although there are hundreds of thousands of troops gathered near Tongguan, Cheng Yaojin is responsible for the defense of Tongguan. Zuowu guards are stationed above and below the city. It is not difficult to find Cheng Yaojin...
…
The next morning, Xiao Yu got up and washed up after a night's rest. His body was still weak, but his mental state was better. After breakfast, he and Li Junxian rode to the foot of Tongguan Pass and found a Zuo Wuwei captain.
Let it pass to Cheng Yaojin.
After a while, the captain turned around and invited the two of them to meet each other.
Xiao Yu and Li Junxian looked at each other, and they were both happy - there is a way...
Under Guancheng, in a simple barracks.
Cheng Yaojin stood up and greeted Xiao Yu and Li Junxian. After they each took their seats, the soldiers offered them tea and left. Cheng Yaojin then smiled and said, "I heard that Song Guogong was feeling unwell after arriving yesterday. Has he felt better?
"
Xiao Yu didn't feel surprised that his situation was known. Even if Li Ji avoided seeing him, how could he really turn a blind eye to him?
He said with a smile: "Gong Lu has his heart... Now that he is older, his journey through mountains and rivers almost broke an old bone. But now the East Palace is in danger and the country is in decline. As ministers, we must swear allegiance to His Highness the Crown Prince to save the country.
In a critical situation, even if it means a sea of swords and fire, we will not hesitate."
After saying this, he stared at Cheng Yaojin with burning eyes.
Cheng Yaojin's eyes flashed and he laughed: "The Duke of Song is a distinguished minister of the country and has made great contributions to the country. If anything goes wrong, it will be a loss to the empire. You have worked hard for the empire for half your life, and now you are getting older.
You should also take a break, state affairs are always endless, how much can you control? In the end, it is better to let go slowly and take care of yourself."
Xiao Yu shook his head and said seriously: "We are deeply favored by the emperor. How can we stand by and ignore the Chang'an rebellion at this time? The prince was conferred by His Majesty's golden canon. His name is justified and the empire is in good shape. If the rebels are allowed to attack
Entering the Taiji Palace, deposing the East Palace, and causing the prince to die for the country, how should we explain it to His Majesty, how to explain it to the empire, and how to explain it to our own consciences?"
The righteousness is right, the words are strict, and the righteousness is awe-inspiring.
Cheng Yaojin grinned, and naturally understood that Xiao Yu was testing him, so he shook his head and said: "You are one of the prime ministers, so you should care about the empire and do your best, but I am just a soldier. Soldiers only know how to obey orders. You
But these words have made the wrong person."
Xiao Yu said: "Why does the British father avoid seeing me?"
This is a way of testing me...I don't mind leaking anything to you, but the key point is that I don't know what the insidious guy Xu Maogong is planning.
I had no choice but to pretend not to know, shook my head and said, "You have to ask the British Duke about this. How can I know his thoughts?"
Xiao Yu was a little disappointed and sighed: "It has been several months since the rebellion started. Chang'an City has been devastated. The imperial city is in a state of white. Taiji Palace is also in ruins... The East Palace is struggling to support itself, not for the sake of its own future.
, How can future interests be more important than life? However, the great righteousness lies in that even if you are shattered to pieces, you will not dare to bend to serve as a thief. Lu Guogong is deeply favored by His Majesty and has always supported the East Palace, but I don’t know what he is thinking at this moment? "
Cheng Yaojin said with an expressionless face: "Soldiers take it as their bounden duty to obey orders. Wherever the order is, swords and fire will pass through. The biggest taboo of a soldier is to have his own ideas."
This bastard can't get enough of it...
Xiao Yu had no choice but to ask tentatively: "Can Duke Lu introduce the British Duke to me?"
Cheng Yaojin thought for a while and said: "I can paraphrase it for you, but whether you see it or not depends on what the British Lord wants."
Xiao Yu was a little disappointed, but he still showed an earnest expression: "Then I'll trouble Duke Lu. I'd like to thank you on behalf of the Crown Prince!"
Stand up and bow to the ground.
As long as Li Ji avoided seeing him, he would never be able to see Li Ji anyway. He could only place his hope on Cheng Yaojin, hoping that this guy would be devoted to the East Palace, take the overall situation into consideration, and say a few words in front of Li Ji more often.
Good words, otherwise I would have traveled a long distance and not even be able to see the face of my rightful master, which would be really frustrating...