The two rode to the military camp west of Ba Bridge. Gu Shengan, who was stationed here, was already standing at the head of the bridge. When they saw Li Jing and Li Ji riding together, they quickly dismounted and stood by the roadside to greet them.
The two of them also reined in their reins, dismounted, and returned the favor.
Li Jing patted Gu Shengan's shoulder and asked: "I heard that you have submitted a request to the Ministry of War, begging to be transferred to the Western Region Protectorate? You guys are really proud. The war is going on here, and the outcome is still undecided. I have already begun to think about the war. I went to the Ministry of War the day before yesterday to see Cui Dunli, and I found out that there are more than 70 officers above the rank of captain who have submitted requests to go to the Western Regions... They are really weird."
Gu Shengan grinned and showed his white teeth. He looked humble in front of Li Jing and said with a smile: "Why do you care about the rebels? With you, the two world-renowned military gods, sitting in command, the rebels can only be wiped out in a matter of seconds. But I After spending a lifetime waiting in the army, if I stay in Guanzhong and enjoy wealth in the future, I am afraid that all my bones will get rusty. In the future, where there will be wars in the Tang Dynasty, one will be in the Navy and the other in the Western Regions. I will just choose which one. That's all, if I can die on the battlefield one day, wrap my body in horse leather, and earn a special honor for my wife and children at home, then this life will be worth it."
This is what almost all soldiers are thinking right now.
At the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the world was uncertain. Not only were wars rising across China, but powerful and mighty powers were rising all over the country. Foreign states were also rising and barbarians were raging. Therefore, the two emperors Gaozu and Taizong formulated national policies that advocated military merit, and the treatment and status of soldiers were extremely high.
After the rebels are put down, the country will inevitably focus on domestic affairs and control external wars. How can these generals who have fought for a lifetime have the ability to govern local areas and take charge of government offices?
He can only strive to go to a place where there is a battle to fight, continue his military career, and ensure his position of power...
Li Ji snorted: "We all have good ideas, but whether it's the Navy or the Western Regions, there are only so many officers needed. How can anyone just go if they want? Besides, you all ran away. Guanzhong, Hedong, Shandong, Who does Jiangnan want to be in charge of? They all want good things!"
Gu Shengan smiled and said yes again and again, but looked worried and did not dare to say anything.
Seeing him like this, Li Ji didn't say much and asked, "Where are the people?"
Gu Shengan's eyes were somewhat meaningful and he said: "When the man arrived at the bridge, he loudly shouted with the soldiers that he wanted to see you, Ying Gong. He also said that he had a secret message that he wanted to hand over to you... The general felt that since it was a secret message, it would not be easy to cause trouble. After everyone knows about it, I first ask people to spread the word and not discuss the matter, then invite people to the camp, and then send people to invite you to come over."
"Hey!"
Li Ji glanced at Li Jing next to him, glared at Gu Shen and said, "If I'm in love, I still have to love you?"
Since the commotion has already been made, one should be selfless and aboveboard in one's heart to defeat the rumors. Instead, the ancient gods took people away and imprisoned them, and even prohibited discussion among the military. Isn't this "covering up the truth"?
This ancient god was a lieutenant under Li Jing back then. He had served in the army since Li Jing lived in seclusion in his mansion. But if he said that he was no longer Li Jing's man, no one would believe it...
This piece of shit is very bad.
Gu Shengan shook his head repeatedly and said with a stern face: "Don't you dare, I don't dare. It is the general's honor to be able to solve the problem for the British Lord."
These words made Li Ji laugh angrily.
It is true that these killers in the army have not read any books, and they act vulgarly, boldly, and straightforwardly. However, if anyone thinks that they are simple-minded or even stupid, that is pure nonsense. Especially these middle-level generals, who do not have profound knowledge. The art of war and strategy, without a prominent tribal family background, from a soldier on the battlefield of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, through countless dangers and wounds, to climb to high positions step by step, who is not the best among men?
Now Gu Shengan has a pure face and innocent eyes, as if his "hidden secret" to help Li Ji is sincere, but Li Ji believes that he is a ghost...
But since he is Li Jing's person, let's just tolerate him for a while. We must first find out whether it was Gu Shen's own initiative or Li Jing's instruction.
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Inside the camp, a middle-aged man dressed as an ordinary soldier but with a haggard expression saw Li Ji. He immediately stepped forward to greet Li Ji excitedly. Then he took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Li Ji with both hands: "The master of the family has a destiny. , this letter must be delivered personally into the hands of Duke Ying, and I hope you will live up to your mission."
He spent almost all of his time sneaking in Lishan Mountain. He encountered ferocious beasts looking for food several times, and almost became a delicacy under the tiger's kiss... After leaving Lishan Mountain, he had to evade scouts from both sides, and once he almost had a close call. He was caught as a spy by the farmers working in the fields...
Li Ji glanced at the middle-aged man and confirmed that he didn't recognize him. As a result, he looked at the cover of the letter and saw the words "My brother Mao Gong personally writes on it" without any signature.
After pondering for a while, Li Ji asked: "Whose family are you from?"
The middle-aged man said: "Your Majesty will know after seeing the letter."
Li Ji was not sure whether this was a trap. He was currently in a bad situation and His Majesty was suspicious of him. It was not ruled out that someone might want to frame him.
After thinking for a while, he said to Li Jing: "Shall we take a look together?"
With Li Jing by your side, no matter what you say in your heart or who makes the accusation afterwards, you will have a chance to prove your innocence.
Li Jing had already sat on the chair, took the tea cup offered by Gu Shengan with both hands, and said with a smile: "It's up to you, but if anyone asks afterward, you can say that you watched it with me."
Holding the tea cup, he took a sip of tea.
This gesture was well done, not only expressing trust in Li Ji, but also showing his own loyalty, magnanimity and righteousness.
Li Ji smiled bitterly and shook his head. When he opened the envelope, he saw the seal on the seal. He looked carefully and found that it was a complicated figure. After identifying it, he confirmed that it was a family emblem. He had seen it vaguely, but was not familiar with it. After thinking for a while, he raised his head and frowned and asked the middle-aged man: "Qian Tang Chu family?"
The middle-aged man lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, standing aside with his hands tied.
"Oh, what is Chu Suiliang doing?"
Li Ji felt a little excited. He opened the envelope, took out the letter, sat down next to Li Jing, and read the entire letter at a glance.
After pondering for a moment, he handed the letter to Li Jing, but Li Jing refused to accept it: "I've already told you that I will be your guarantor, so don't worry, but I don't want to get involved in your affairs."
He is now the most trusted commander of His Majesty the Emperor. He has entrusted the command of an army of 100,000 people with full authority. Naturally, he does not want to get involved in the affairs of Li Ji, a person who is deeply suspicious of the emperor. As for the reason why he is willing to act as guarantee for Li Ji, it is only because he I believe Li Ji will not be so stupid as to attach himself to the rebels...
Li Ji said, "This matter really has something to do with you, Duke Wei. If you don't look at it now, you will still have to look at it after reporting it to His Majesty."
"Well?"
Li Jing frowned, thought for a while, and just took the letter.
After reading it, Li Ji asked: "Let's go and enter the palace together?"
Li Jing nodded and said to the middle-aged man: "You stay here and go back and take Duke Ying's reply back to Song Guogong."
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The middle-aged man bowed his head in response.
Li Jing also told Gu Shengan: "Please treat me well and don't neglect it."
"Here!"
Li Jing then got up and left the camp with Li Ji. They got on their horses and galloped towards Chang'an City surrounded by their own soldiers.
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"Chu Suiliang...are you willing to act as an internal agent?"
Li Chengqian met with Li Ji and Li Jing in Wude Hall. He was a little surprised when he read Xiao Yu's letter.
If Xiao Yu, Chu Suiliang and other important officials had not supported the pheasant slaves at the beginning, how could the pheasant slaves dare to escape from the Taiji Palace and raise a rebel flag to fight for the throne? Later, Xiao Yu called on the Jiangnan nobles to recruit private soldiers and wanted to go north to Tongguan to assist the left pheasant slaves. Chu Suiliang He was always at the side of Pheasant Nu, making suggestions...but now he wants to act as an internal agent and strike back?
In particular, the letter mentioned that Xiao Yu would take the initiative to persuade Xue Wanche to lead his army across the Wei River to the south to meet the King of Jin, and then attack the Queen of Jin's rear formation. He asked the court to be prepared to send troops across the Ba River to confront the King of Jin. With heavy blows and attacks from both front and back, the King of Jin will be defeated...
As for Xue Wanche's position, everyone "knows" that he did not listen to the emperor's orders before. Instead of crossing the Weishui River to stop Yuchi Gong, he led his army back to the station and threatened Chang'an across the Weishui River. He must be a pheasant slave. Why can Xiao Yu do this? "Persuading" Xue Wanche to betray Pheasant Nu?
However, there is one more important thing...
"Where's Xiao Yu's letter?"
Chu Suiliang said that Xiao Yu would advise him with a secret letter on how to defeat the King of Jin. But now Chu Suiliang's letter has arrived, but where is Xiao Yu's letter?
Li Jidao: "According to common sense, Chu Suiliang's servant is an idiot. Since it is a confidential letter, it must be delivered secretly. Why is there such a big fanfare? Although others do not know who the letter is from, the person who received the letter made it public. , it is always inappropriate. If Song Guogong sent someone to deliver a letter to His Majesty, he would have to do it by false hands. Now this letter must be in the hands of the person entrusted by Song Guogong."
Li Chengqian was thoughtful.
In other words, Xiao Yu's letter must have been sent before Chu Suiliang. Now that Chu Suiliang's letter has arrived, Xiao Yu's letter is missing...either the messenger sent by Xiao Yu encountered an accident on the way, or the letter was entrusted by Xiao Yu People press down.
Now that the whole Guanzhong is in chaos, an accident to a messenger is not an accident, but if it is the latter...
This means that someone entrusted by Xiao Yu secretly colluded with the King of Jin. When he saw Xiao Yu's letter, he immediately suppressed it and did not submit it to the emperor.
Since it was not presented to the emperor, it was naturally returned secretly and sent back to the King of Jin...
Li Jidao: "Xiao Yu is in trouble."
Everyone nodded.
More than just trouble? King Jin is now fighting against the odds and risking his life to survive. It can be said that life and death depend on a thread. At this time, the most trusted ministers who were the first to encourage him to rebel suddenly betrayed him. You can almost imagine how furious King Jin will be and kill him. It’s not an exaggeration to know Xiao Yu.
Of course, the most important thing now is not Xiao Yu’s life or death...
Li Chengqian looked at everyone and asked, "Who will Xiao Yu entrust the letter to?"
This person must have a high status, otherwise it would be difficult to send the letter directly to the palace and present it to the emperor; and this person must be deeply trusted by Xiao Yu. The two may be relatives and friends, or they may be former subordinates who have received favors from Xiao Yu...