After Wang Can arranged Yanran's affairs, he still stayed in Dingxiang Building. On the one hand, all the services in Dingxiang Building were attentive, and he could also find out some information; on the other hand, he could find out the situation of Dai Zi's case at close range.
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Dai Zi was killed, but no clues were found.
After all, when Wang Can killed Dai Zi, he also hid his whereabouts and left no clues at all.
It is impossible to find traces of the bad guys led by Li Yun.
This is Wang Can's confidence.
Near evening, Wang Can left Dingxiang Tower alone. After he left Dingxiang Tower, someone followed him at first. Wang Can didn't need to guess, he knew it was Li Shimin's hidden stake.
But this was no problem for Wang Can. With his martial arts, he was able to get rid of the hidden stakes behind him after a few corners, and then after a short detour, he came to the place where he had lived before.
Pang Tong and others lived here.
When Wang Can entered the courtyard, Pang Tong immediately greeted him and greeted Wang Can.
In the study, the guests and hosts were seated.
Pang Tong's face was filled with a bright smile, and he said: "The master's operation in Dingxiang Tower is simply amazing. He used Yanran to settle in Dingxiang Tower, and then killed Dai Zi without revealing any flaws. Especially,
Li Shimin even met with the young master in person. This time, we have truly gained a foothold in the Tang Dynasty."
Wang Can smiled and said: "It's because of Li Duan's identity that he can be used easily, otherwise, it wouldn't be possible."
Pang Tong said: "What you said is true."
The conversation changed and Pang Tong continued: "Master, what are you going to do next?"
Pang Tong did not go to Dingxiang Tower and received no news, so he did not know that Wang Can was about to go north with the army. Because of this, Wang Can came back in person to tell Pang Tong the next arrangements so that Pang Tong could take action.
Wang Can said: "After Li Shimin met me, he planned to appoint me as Minister of War and then let me lead troops north to resist the Shu army stationed on the border of Datang. I refused."
"ah?"
Pang Tong was a little surprised.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Why did you miss it?
Pang Tong said: "Why did the young master refuse? Once he becomes the Minister of the Ministry of War, he will enter the decision-making level of the Tang Dynasty and be able to influence the affairs of the Tang Dynasty. This is an opportunity."
"No!"
Wang Can shook his head and said: "As the Minister of the Ministry of War, my goal is too obvious. Moreover, after all, I am not as good as Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others. Those people are Li Shimin's real confidants. Therefore, I refuse
, and I can’t be an official, after all, Li Duan is a person who doesn’t admire power.”
Pang Tong asked: "What happened next?"
Wang Can smiled softly and said: "Now, Li Shimin appointed me as the crown prince's Taibao, giving me a false title. Then, he asked me to serve as a military advisor and accompany the army to the north."
Pang Tong said: "As a military advisor, the maneuverability is indeed wider. As a general, there are too many restrictions, which makes it difficult to move. You are wise!"
Wang Can said: "Just follow the trend."
Pang Tong said: "I heard from people below that some bad guys are causing trouble for you. Although I know that the bad guy Li Yun came to Dingxiang Tower in person, I don't know what happened.
Woolen cloth?"
Wang Can said: "It's just that they couldn't find anyone and wanted to frame me, or even to deal with Yanran. I used the topic to make the matter bigger. In this way, my suspicion can be cleared."
Pang Tong nodded in agreement.
This is indeed the truth. The bigger Wang Can makes a fuss, the more it proves that Wang Can is not suspicious.
Pang Tong continued: "After the young master comes back, are you going to go north?"
"yes!"
Wang Can nodded and said: "I will set off early the day after tomorrow."
Pang Tong said: "Do you need me to go with you?"
"Need not!"
Wang Can shook his head and said: "The reason why I came back is to decide what you will do next. Li Shimin sent an order to me and asked me to go out with the army early the day after tomorrow."
"In the message he delivered, he said that this time, he would also lead the expedition in person."
"With Li Shimin leaving, there will be no emperor in the court."
"Although he is the prince overseeing the country, don't forget that in the harem, there is also Li Yuan who abdicated. At one time, Li Yuan was also the ruler of the Tang Dynasty and the supreme leader of the Tang Dynasty."
Wang Can's eyes flashed and he continued: "In the past, the relationship between Li Shimin and Li Yuan was not very good. After all, Li Shimin killed Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji and others."
"But now, we don't know."
"What you have to do is to sow discord between them and try to get Li Yuan and Prince Li Chengqian to confront each other."
"Even let Li Yuan intervene in the power."
Wang Can said: "Li Shimin is fighting on the front line. Just imagine, if Li Shimin's rear is in chaos and the court is in chaos, then Li Shimin will also be affected on the front line. This is what you have to do. This is not a good thing.
Operation, but since you are in Xiangyang, start planning this matter."
Pang Tong said: "I understand."
Wang Can continued: "In addition, let's find out who is in charge of the craftsmen's workshops in Datang today. Datang has already produced cannons, and we need to try to get some back so that people from the Ministry of Industry can develop and improve them.
"
"clear!"
Pang Tong nodded again.
Wang Can said: "You are in Xiangyang, in the most dangerous place. Every move you make may be monitored and even attract bad people. You must be careful with your actions. I have martial arts skills and I encountered something.
, you can also escape unscathed. But, it’s different for you. Safety comes first, do you understand?”
"clear!"
Pang Tong once answered.
After a pause, Pang Tong took the initiative and said, "Young master, when you go north this time, won't you take anyone with you?"
"Without!"
Wang Can shook his head directly.
If he brings someone with him, it will easily cause trouble. If he is alone in the front, even if he encounters a problem, he can easily solve it. Even if he cannot solve it, he can retreat calmly.
Wang Can and Pang Tong discussed some further arrangements, and then Wang Can left in a hurry.
After staying away from the residence, Wang Can arrived near Dingxiang Tower, and soon discovered that there were some hidden stakes around him to monitor him. Wang Can was completely indifferent to this, and rarely paid attention to it.
As long as the other party doesn't provoke him, then he won't take action.
After Wang Can returned to Dingxiang Tower, he was waiting in Dingxiang Tower for the time being.
time flies.
In a blink of an eye, it was time to set off for the expedition.
In the early morning of this day, Wang Can got up early, and Yanran also prepared clothes for Wang Can, prepared everything, and finally said with a look of reluctance: "Young Master, you must be careful when you go here. It's safe."
For the best."
"I know."
Wang Can smiled and nodded.
After having breakfast, he left Dingxiang Tower and went to the north gate with his backpack on his back.
Li Shimin's arrangement was for him to wait at the city gate without going to the military camp.
When Wang Can arrived, it was still early.
He waited there and stared for about two-quarters of an hour when he saw the sound of rapid footsteps coming from the streets in the city. Soldiers from the army were marching in neatly.
The former army under Li Shimin has arrived.
After the front army, there is the Chinese army where Li Shimin is located.
Li Shimin was driving by car. He sat in the carriage and advanced slowly. When Li Shimin arrived at the city gate and saw Wang Can standing at the city gate, he ordered the carriage to stop.
Wang Can also went up to greet him and said: "Your Majesty, Li Duan, pays homage to the Emperor."
Li Shimin said: "Brother Yao Wang, there is no need to be polite."
When he saw that Wang Can had no horses, he immediately said: "Brother Yaowang, come on, get on the carriage and drive with me."
"no no!"
Wang Can shook his head quickly and said: "I don't need to take a carriage, I just need to walk. For me, walking on foot has no impact."
He didn't want to face Li Shimin all day long.
That's too restrictive.
When Li Shimin saw Wang Can's refusal, he did not try to persuade him again. Moreover, he just said that it was impossible for Wang Can to get on the carriage. Immediately, Li Shimin arranged for someone to bring in a war horse and let Wang Can ride on the horse.
This time, Wang Can did not refuse.
Wang Can rode his horse and drove with Li Shimin.
Li Shimin raised the curtain of the carriage, and when the carriage was on its way, he stuck out his head, looked at Wang Can and said: "Brother Yao Wang, this time I go north to fight the Shu army, do you have any strategies to defeat the enemy?"
?”
Wang Can chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, we have just sent out troops now, how can we have any strategy to defeat the enemy? It is said in the art of war that if you know yourself and the enemy, you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Who leads the Shu army? How many troops are there? How are they arranged? Where are they?
The location is unclear, so how can I come up with a strategy to defeat the enemy?"
Li Shimin laughed and said: "It makes sense, it makes sense."
Changing the topic, he continued: "This time when I go north, I have to rely on Brother Yaowang."
Wang Can said: "Your Majesty, you are welcome."
Li Shimin said something briefly, but without saying much more, he returned to the carriage and closed his eyes to rest.
Heading north from Xiangyang, you soon leave Jingzhou and enter Nanyang to the north of Xiangyang. Nanyang, with Yanzhou and Guanzhong in the north and Jingxiang in the south, is a strategic location connecting the north and the south.
This is an extremely important place.
The entire Nanyang County was heavily guarded by Li Shimin.
The army went all the way north, heading straight to Luyang County, the northernmost part of Nanyang County.
Luyang County is located in the northernmost part of Nanyang County.
There is Lushan Mountain in Luyang County, which is located on the border of Luyang County, which is the place bordering Guanzhong. Li Shimin led his army northward and hurried all the way. In mid-March, he arrived at the foot of Lushan Mountain and settled down.
The army was stationed, and Li Shimin arranged for sentries to go directly to find out the news.
Wang Can also has a separate tent to rest.
While Wang Can was resting, Qin Qiong, the commander-in-chief of the army, came to Wang Can's camp. Qin Qiong was more than eight feet long, with a strong back and a strong waist, and was extremely powerful.
He is quite prestigious in the army.
Originally under Li Shimin, Qin Qiong rarely participated in the war in the later period because he had been fighting on the battlefield all year round and suffered from many physical ailments. But now it is different.
The spiritual energy revived, and the warriors made breakthroughs in their martial arts.
Qin Qiong's own martial arts has also been improved, the root causes of all diseases have been eliminated, and his martial arts has also improved greatly.
Today, he is a general that Li Shimin relies on. (To be continued)
