The news quickly spread in Chang'an. Various news spread among the people, and the city was quite chaotic.
In the fifth year of Wude, Jieli Khan penetrated the Hedong Road, and attacked the Great Shock Pass with a partial force, disturbing Chang'an. Although in the sixth year of Wude, the Tang army and the Turks mainly fought around Mayi, but everyone knows that the Turks will definitely attack in large numbers this year. .
Why?
Of course it's because Li Shan, who wanted to capture Gushe alive, is now in charge of Daizhou.
In the private room on the second floor of Dongshan Restaurant, Wang Renbiao poured himself a drink with a sullen face. As one of the few people who knew the inside story, he also suspected that this incident was planned by Pei Shiju.
In fact, Wang Renbiao didn't know much. He only knew about Li Shan's life experience, but he didn't know that Li Shan had joined the King of Qin... Even though he knew the inseparable relationship between Ling Jing and Li Shan, the two sides were inseparable. It is a normal choice in this era.
Both of his close friends were in Daizhou, so Wang Renbiao couldn't help but feel worried. After thinking about it again and again, he went downstairs and went straight out of the city to Sun Moon Lake.
Before entering Zhuangzi, Wang Renbiao heard several horses neighing, and several young men galloping in the open space, bows and arrows.
"Wang Langjun." A young man came over.
"Is Mr. Ling here?"
"Yes, Uncle Ling came back early today. I will lead the way..."
"No need." Wang Renbiao waved his hand. He had been here many times and was probably more familiar with the changes in Sun Moon Lake than Li Shan, so he followed his horse into Zhuangzi.
Along the way, there were horses at the door of almost every house on both sides of the road, with armor on their backs and spears on the walls, as if they were about to go into battle.
Entering Li's house, Wang Renbiao was a little surprised. In addition to Zhu and Ling Jing, Cui Xin was also there.
"Meet my aunt." Wang Renbiao saluted one by one, "Meet Ling Gong and the Marquis of Qinghe County."
Ling Jing turned his head and glanced at Cui Xin, who had a calm expression on his face. He felt very funny in his heart. Therefore, the news that Wen Bang, the second son of Wen Da, the Duke of Qinghe County, had survived has long been spread. Many people are waiting for Cui Xin to make meritorious service or be promoted. , and then he awarded the title and gave up the title of Qinghe.
"Xiaoqing knows the inside story." Zhu explained, "Among all the children, only Xiaoqing and Demou know the inside story."
Cui Xin nodded slightly. He also knew that although Li Shan had a wide network of contacts and had many close friends among the children of the family, these two people who had known each other before he became famous were his best friends. It was not surprising to know the inside story.
However, Cui Xin thought of Li Kai who was now acting as the county magistrate and single-handedly controlled Xia City. He couldn't help but glance at Ling Jing. This old man and Li Kai's father, Li Keshi, were both officials of the Tiance Mansion. They were both trusted by King Qin. Chong, the other one is the brother-in-law of King Qin.
Both people who know Li Shan's life experience are from the lineage of King Qin. Did Li Shan really choose King Qin?
Thinking of this, Cui Xin pointed to the person next to him and asked Wang Renbiao to sit down, and said softly: "Xiaoqing thinks, is Pei Hong planning something?"
Wang Ren couldn't help but look at Ling Jing before replying: "It's possible, this is not the first case."
In essence, Li Dewu and Pei Shiju's methods were exactly the same. They used tricks to put Li Shan into a desperate situation and killed people with borrowed knives... It's no wonder that Li Dewu despised his father-in-law. You have been famous all over the world for decades, but your methods are no better than mine.
But it was actually different. Li Dewu did not have the strength to attack directly, so he could only adopt this method... When he knew it, Li Shan had more than a hundred personal guards around him to protect him.
Pei Shiju had the strength to take action directly, but at that time... Li Shanjue, who returned to Chang'an, was granted the title of Duke of Guantao County. His poetic talents overshadowed Chang'an, and his connection with Princess Pingyang already had considerable weight, so Pei Shiju could only plot secretly.
All in all, the previous methods used by Weng and his son-in-law make people doubt the hidden story behind this incident.
Of course, the one with the most intense emotions was Mrs. Zhu. The Lingnan slang that the mother blurted out... was obviously a curse. It was probably either Pei Shiju or Li Dewu, or more likely both.
Ling Jing lowered his head slightly. He had been thinking hard for the past two days and discussing the matter with Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui. Everyone felt that...it was probably not Pei Shiju who took action this time.
On the one hand, he had taken action several times before, and as a result, Li Shan survived several near-deaths and made great achievements. Until he was canonized as the county king, Pei Shiju should not continue.
On the other hand, Pei Shiju has already joined the East Palace, and he and Li Shan will either die or live. There is no need to use such a method with an uncertain success rate. In terms of Pei Shiju's character, in the current situation, he cannot kill him with one blow. If it's a sure kill, then there's no need to take action.
Moreover, Pei Shiju had previously suggested that Li Shan be appointed as Zongzheng Shaoqing, which was also a big trap specially prepared for Li Shan.
Therefore, Du Ruhui judged that this time Pei Shiju was probably just pushing the boat... Ling Jing also agreed with this view, but before Cui Xin arrived, he mentioned it briefly, but Zhu didn't believe it and was convinced that Pei Shiju was the one behind the scenes. .
"Princess Pingyang was at Chengtianmen yesterday..." Cui Xin recounted what happened yesterday when Princess Pingyang openly spoke harshly. "If Yongkang County Duke goes north in time, Your Majesty will immediately summon Huairen back to Chang'an."
Princess Pingyang is indeed very heroic... Wang Renbiao couldn't help but click his tongue, thought for a moment and said hesitantly: "If the Turks had already attacked before Yongkang County Duke went north..."
"Then we should also call Huairen back to the capital." Cui Xin stroked his beard and said: "Who doesn't know that Jieli Khan deeply hates the King of Handan, and Huairen will not leave, fearing that the Turks will try their best to attack and not retreat."
Wang Renbiao and Ling Jing looked at each other and saw the hesitation in each other's eyes. Cui Xin's reason cannot be said to be insufficient. With His Majesty's trust in Li Shan and Princess Pingyang, there is a high possibility of success.
But if the Turks have already attacked, even if the Yongkang County Duke takes office, will Li Shan really be recalled to Beijing?
Both of them knew Li Shan's temperament very well. Although the young man often caused trouble, he actually didn't want to cause trouble. Although he was benevolent and kind to others, he never flinched when he encountered real trouble.
You may take a few steps back, but this step back is to accumulate strength.
If the situation really comes to that point, will Li Shan go back to Chang'an in despair?
Wang Renbiao and Ling Jing both rejected this possibility immediately and cast incomprehensible looks at Cui Xin.
Cui Xin was a little confused. Before he could react, Zhu Wei, who was standing straight outside, stepped inside.
Zhu stood up suddenly, "If there is a war, how can we retreat?!"
Although Zhu was angry with Pei Shiju and Li Dewu and worried about her son's safety, she would never choose to retreat under such circumstances.
"Not bad!" Zhu Wei said loudly: "Three hundred cavalry have been ordered. Armor, bows and arrows, spears, horses and war horses are all ready. Let's set off immediately."
Cui Xin was still confused, but Ling Jing had already stood up and saluted Zhu Wei.
Wang Renbiao also reacted and stood up to salute. Only then did Cui Xin realize that Zhu Wei was wearing soft armor today and had a sword on his waist.
"Madam, sit down safely." Zhu Wei raised his head and said, "After Dongshan Temple, there is no chance to fight again. Shandong and Yanmen are just a small test, so this time we will test it with the Turks!"
Since Zhu Wei and others fled back from Liaodong and took refuge in Dongshan Temple, they were not included in the government's military roster and have never been on the battlefield again.
Back then, the Erzhu clan was famous for their sharp military prowess, marching across the northern land and pacifying Guanlong. At that time, Rouran was still the dominant force on the grasslands, and the Turks were just the iron-smelting slaves of Rouran.
"Brother Shen!"
"Um!"
When Shen Changqing walks on the road, whenever he meets someone he knows, he will say hello or nod to each other.
But no matter who it is.
There was no unnecessary expression on everyone's face, as if they were indifferent to everything.
To this.
Shen Changqing has become accustomed to it.
Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, an organization that maintains the stability of the Qin Dynasty. Its main responsibility is to kill monsters and monsters. Of course, there are also some other side jobs.
It can be said.
Everyone in the Demon Suppression Division has a lot of blood on their hands.
When a person is used to seeing life and death, he will become indifferent to many things.
When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but he got used to it over time.
The Demon-Suppressing Division is huge.
Those who can stay in the Demon Suppressing Division are all powerful masters, or those who have the potential to become masters.
Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.
Among them, the Demon Suppressor Division is divided into two professions, one is the Guardian Envoy and the other is the Demon Slayer.
Anyone who enters the Demon Suppression Department starts from the lowest level as a demon slayer.
Then he will be promoted step by step, and he is expected to eventually become a guardian envoy.
Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level among the demon slayers.
Possessing the memory of a previous life.
He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.
It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of a loft.
Unlike other places in the Demon Suppressing Division that were full of chills, the attic here seemed to stand out from the crowd, showing a different kind of tranquility in the bloody Demon Suppressing Division.
At this time, the attic door was open, and occasionally people came in and out.
Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment before stepping in.
Enter the attic.
The environment changes in vain.
The fragrance of ink mixed with the faint smell of blood hit his face, making him frown instinctively, but then relaxed it quickly.
There is almost no way to cleanse away the smell of blood on everyone in the Demon-Suppressing Division.
