Chapter 71 The Secret in the Treasure of the Former Dynasty
After comforting the injured sergeant, cleaning up the city defenses, and making sure that all four gates were guarded by his trusted brigade commanders, Su Lu returned to his house.
The cockcrow sounded in the distance, and in the cool moonlight, the whole city was covered with frost-like moonlight.
Su Lu walked into the gate and asked Erniu who was guarding the door to close the door. Erniu complied in a daze.
In the backyard, laughter like silver bells rang out. He Wu, who was wearing a police uniform and two policemen, stood at the door. When he saw Su Lu, He Wu came over with a smile.
"Sir Sir Su is extraordinarily wise and courageous. He defeated Thule's thousand-man army in one battle and defeated many with less. He is a truly brave general."
Su Lu patted He Wu on the shoulder with a tired and confused tone:
"I said, Lao He, what's wrong with you today? You're flattering me. Let's make it clear first that the seizures this time are only horses and heads, and you can't share them."
He Wu was anxious: "Nonsense, aren't there still leather armors and scimitars? Why can't they be separated?"
Li Qing's voice rang in the room, "Lao He, when will you change your money-hungry attitude? Su Lu, come in, we'll be waiting for you for a while."
When Su Lu entered the room, he saw Li Dingyuan sitting upright, two young women in gorgeous clothes sitting under him, Li Qing sitting sideways, Su Yun standing by, and several guards with swords hanging on their waists standing with their hands down.
When Li Dingyuan saw Su Lu, he laughed and scolded: "You are a tired boy, you are born with a good skin, but you have an annoying temper. If you were not capable of fighting and dared to fight, I would have cut off your head right now."
Su Lu Xindao is indeed the emperor, Li Qing's father. It seems that there are really coveted things in the treasures of the previous dynasty. The emperor came at starry night, and the Thule soldiers crossed... Forget it, they have nothing to cross, they are everywhere
Beizheng could not even defend the battered city, and it was even more nonsense to stop the Thule soldiers from crossing the border.
"The general will finally meet the emperor."
Su Lu didn't kneel. He didn't kneel when he received the order. He shouldn't need to kneel now either.
Li Dingyuan yawned and said helplessly: "I came to Beiyang to visit Qing'er. He has been banned from Beiyang for many years and cannot return to Beijing without an edict. Not only does his mother miss him, but I also miss him very much."
"The second is the treasure of the previous dynasty that you snatched from the Thule people."
Li Dingyuan paused, looked at Su Lu, and his face turned cold: "Su Lu, after last night's battle, I believe what Qing'er said, you are a reliable person."
Su Lu was stunned. It looked like the show was about to begin. The emperor must have discovered something important.
Li Dingyuan saw that Su Lu was silent and snorted. He took an album from the guard commander Meng Ao and put it on the table:
"This is a set of atlases preserved in the treasure, the Mountains and Rivers Sheji Map, which records the mountains and rivers geography of the eighteen provinces and twenty-eight provinces after the former dynasty unified the world. This is a treasure that cannot be compared with any gold."
"You have made a great contribution this time, Su Lu."
Li Dingyuan looked at Su Lu with bright eyes: "You are from Qing'er, so I won't make it difficult for you. This is the Nuanyang Heart Sutra you want. I don't have the original copy with me. This is the booklet I wrote silently. If there are any omissions,
, will not be held responsible.”
Su Lu was overjoyed. The things the emperor said were good must be really good things. I just don’t know if I can practice it.
"I watched in Zuihonglou that you commanded and fought with ease, but when it came to killing people, you were afraid of your hands and feet. I guess it was because the martial arts you practiced were inappropriate. I am sure you have also practiced this set of Nuanyang Heart Sutra."
Su Lu thought for a while and felt that it was not the time to thank him. The emperor obviously had something to say.
Li Dingyuan saw that Su Lu was still silent and became anxious: "Why, you still don't want to say how to deal with the current affairs in the north. What else do you want? An exchange of equal value. If you ask for too much, this is not an exchange of equal value."
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Su Lu was greatly disappointed. The emperor was also stingy. He only gave him a set of Nuanyang Heart Sutra after getting an illustrated book like the Mountains, Rivers and Sheji Map. This business was a huge loss, and the emperor was also stingy.
After clearing his throat, Su Lu collected his thoughts and said:
"The Northern Territory is naturally open to attack. People who are not of my race will have different intentions. If they blindly avoid it, it will only encourage the Thule people's arrogance and attack our country again and again. The Northern Territory has become corrupted and turned into what it is today."
Li Dingyuan pondered for a long time,
"I don't know what you are talking about, but this fact is really difficult to handle. The former imperial guard general chased the people northward, and the Thule people were almost exterminated. Now they are still rising."
Li Dingyuan waved his hand, signaling Su Lu to continue.
Su Lu took a sip of tea, cleared his throat, and continued: "To fight, I don't mean to hurt the Thule people and make them afraid to come, but to completely destroy Thule, not only to take back the sweat city,
We need to build more cities on the Tule Grassland and firmly control the Tule Grassland in the hands of our government."
"Su Lu"
Li Dingyuan suddenly stood up and glanced cautiously at a concubine present, with a trace of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Su Lu raised his eyebrows and paid attention to the concubine who was treated specially by Li Dingyuan. Her eyebrows were slightly higher and her eyes were slightly different. She had a lot in common with the Thule people.
Li Dingyuan pondered for a moment, but finally did not calm down and continued: "Su Lu, please continue."
Now he understands that what Su Lu gave is a strategy to determine the country. If it is true as Su Lu said, and the Tule Grassland is firmly controlled, not only will the imperial court no longer have border troubles in the north, but it will also have an extra place to raise horses, and the cavalry will not
Difficulty again.
Su Lu lowered his voice: "Your Majesty, it's getting late today. Let's just stay here. If we continue talking, it won't be an exchange of equal value. I'm not an assistant minister in the cabinet or the governor of the Xuanfu."
Li Dingyuan laughed, stood up and walked out: "Qing'er said that although you are reliable, you have an annoying temper. In my opinion, you are very good."
Li Dingyuan was the first to leave the room, and everyone filed out. Li Qingla was last and gestured to Su Lu:
"News came from Suozibao that the Beizheng camp was defeated. The West Route Army was held back by the Nine Surnames of Zhaowu and could not move forward. Luo Du temporarily recruited the East Route Army. Before Dong Cheng arrived, the Tule people attacked by force. The Chinese Army
He defeated Thule's 50,000-strong army alone and suffered a disastrous defeat."
Su Lu thought to himself that I had already deduced defeat with cards, but unfortunately Luo Du did not listen to me, and the Beizheng camp was defeated miserably. If old Luo Du could not unite the majority of the defeated troops, not only Suozibao Beizheng would be destroyed, but Beiyang would also be destroyed.
Not guaranteed.
Li Qing continued: "I will request an order from my father to promote you to the position of commander-in-chief of the Nanguan Camp. You will be in charge of the defense of Yanzhou and Beiyang. The Nanguan Camp will be fully staffed, and you will control the military affairs of the two places in Beiyang and Yanzhou."
Li Qing left, leaving a confused Su Lu to control military affairs in Yanzhou, Beiyang. This meant that he was not promoted, but his scope was broadened, and his salary did not seem to be improved.
Old Luodu, this grandson, is not good at fighting, but this time he is good, and he has brought me into the fight.
Picking up the Nuanyang Heart Sutra on the table, Su Lu read it once, wrote down the content, and handed it to Su Yun, who was beside him eagerly: "Take a look and learn it. Teach it to Niba Erniu and the others."
Su Yun's eyes lit up and he took the booklet numbly, "Okay, I'll try the effect first."
The next day, Su Lu slept until about three o'clock in the morning, and did not wake up until Li Qing pulled the quilt.
Li Qing was wearing a general's purple robe and a jade belt around his waist. Next to him, Zhao Pu was wearing a general's scarlet robe and looked at Su Lu with a smile.
Li Qing held the quilt in his hand, with a look of hatred on his face: "Su Lu, do you know what you missed?"
"Last night, I asked my father to promote you to the governor of the Nanguan camp and control the defense of Yanzhou in Beizheng. Now it's fine. The cooked duck has flown."
"If you don't go to see me off, my father will be furious and say that you are disrespectful. He refutes your reward and asks you to continue to defend the city for me."
Su Lu was confused, seeing him off? Refuting the reward?
Why didn't anyone tell me to get up? Am I dreaming? Are dreams the opposite?