In Chang'an City, Du Ruhui found nothing useful at the Ministry of War, only one irrelevant item, saying that the Cui family of Qinghe acted righteously and donated a batch of grain and grass to Youzhou to help the soldiers and civilians on the border protect their homes and the country.
Cheng Yaojin helped with the investigation and said with a big smile: "Look, let me tell you. There is no war on the border. If there was, could Youzhou not send military reports? Military reports are much faster than letters from home. . These guys must have discussed it, and they must beat up all the lies they made up!"
Du Ruhui has a doubt, or an inexplicable expectation. What if this thing is true? Not to mention the dazzling achievements, the 10,000 war horses were incredible to the Tang Dynasty.
"By the way, since there is a letter from home, Xiao Rui should also have a letter from home. He will not make up stories for fun. I will ask Song Guogong."
As a result, Du Ruhui was disappointed. Xiao Rui's letter home did not mention the war.
But after all this trouble, it spread that the sons of several generals made up stories in their letters home, and the civil and military officials in the court regarded it as a joke. It was said that these young princes also imitated Xiao Prince Consort in writing storybooks. This made Fang Xuanling and others very embarrassed.
This matter seemed to pass by with a smile, and no one except Du Ruhui paid much attention to it.
It wasn't until half a month later that news came from the northern secret post that Turk Jieli had mobilized his troops. Khan Jieli personally raised a hundred thousand troops to fight to the east, saying that Youzhou had robbed 20,000 Turks' horses. There was a sensation in both the government and the public for a time.
Emperor Li Er was furious, "Why bother to accuse me? Jie Li wanted to use troops against the Tang Dynasty, but he found such a lame excuse? Why should I be afraid? Come, beat the drum and gather the generals!"
At this time, Du Ruhui stood up and said, "Your Majesty, maybe this is not Jie Li's excuse. It may be true."
"Keming, are you confused? Youzhou robbed Turkic war horses? Not to mention whether Youzhou has this ability, even if it does, 20,000 war horses, such a big thing, why didn't Chai Shao send a military report?" Li Er asked rhetorically.
Du Ruhui shook his head, "Your Majesty, do you know about the strange family letter that the Prime Minister and the others received a few days ago?"
"Letter from home? I've heard that a group of boys came together to tell lies. What? Do you believe it? Ten thousand infantry captured ten thousand cavalry. It's a fantasy!" Li Er didn't believe it either.
Du Ruhui nodded: "I didn't believe it at first, but now it seems that we can't help but not believe it."
"how to say?"
"Your Majesty, the letter said that it was the prince-in-law, Ruoding, who arranged a good show to invite you to the urn. In the end, 10,000 infantry captured the enemy's 10,000 cavalry. And these 10,000 captives were used to make a deal with the Turks and let them get a Wan Zhanma came to replace him. Is that so? Fang Xuanling?" Du Ruhui turned to ask Fang Xuanling.
Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Yes, the dog's letter is unclear, but the letter home received by General Qin has an explanation. In the beginning, we used to be a group of unlearned boys who fabricated kidnapping and extortion dramas. Now Ke Ming said, if it is true, Didn't Youzhou harvest 20,000 war horses?"
Du Ruhui nodded and said: "Yes, the hidden stake we buried next to Jie Li said that Jie Li personally brought a hundred thousand troops to recover the twenty thousand war horses. Isn't it such a coincidence? The number is just right?"
Li Er and others were all shocked and confused, "How is this possible? We have been fighting for half our lives. Ten thousand infantry captured ten thousand cavalry? How was it done? Where is Chai Shao's military report?"
Du Ruhui smiled bitterly: "I don't know how I did it. Why I didn't send a military report? Maybe it was too fanciful and the court didn't believe it, or maybe the prince-in-law had other considerations, but now is not the time to pursue it. Your Majesty, Jie If Li wanted an excuse to attack the Tang Dynasty, he would not come to Youzhou, but to Chang'an."
"Since he has gone to Youzhou, it means that Youzhou is worthy of his visit. Wei Chen believes that 20,000 war horses are definitely worth his trip. Therefore, we must take action to rescue Youzhou."
Li Er pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Okay, as Yi Keming said. Regardless of whether Youzhou is true or false, Jieli's hundred thousand troops heading east cannot be to kill his own people, they must be to attack our country, the Tang Dynasty. Go. We can't ignore it. How to deal with it, everyone comes up with a plan."
Fang Xuanling worriedly said: "Your Majesty, Youzhou is too far away from here. The imperial court is gathering troops to support now, and I'm afraid it's out of reach. If we want to create a favorable rescue, I'm afraid the only way is to encircle Wei and rescue Zhao. We send troops north to attack Dingxiang and launch an attack." With the situation in the Royal Court of Jieli, it is expected that Jieli will definitely return to his hometown to help. In this way, the crisis in Youzhou can be resolved."
Du Ruhui and others all clapped their hands and praised: "Cai! Fang Xiang revealed the secret with his words."
Changsun Wuji frowned and said: "But there is a problem. In the north, there is not only King Jieli, but also a clown, Master Liang. He usually relies on Jieli, thinking that he has the support of the Turks, so he occupies the land and thinks that we are the king. The Tang Dynasty did not dare to touch him. Now he has become a stumbling block on our way north. If we want to enter Dingxiang City, we must first get rid of Liangshidu. According to reliable information, Liangshidu has developed more and more prosperously in the past year. The tail is too big to fall off."
Li Er said coldly: "Liang Shidu? He's just a clown. Now that Jieli has left with his troops, who will support him? It just so happens that if we kill him first along the way, we can also show Jieli the strength of the Tang Dynasty." The Ministry of War was ordered to issue a document, appointing Li Ji in Taiyuan as the general manager of the Dingxiang Road march, and recruiting 50,000 troops to attack the Turks northward."
After everyone agreed to retire, Song Guogong Xiao Yu found Emperor Li Er in the small study and took out a secret letter.
Li Er thought it was Xiao Rui who had secret information explaining the situation in Youzhou. Unexpectedly, when I opened the letter and read it, I couldn't help but find that it was not about Xiao Rui.
In Anle City, the scouts sent by Xiao Rui also replied. Jie Li actually brought an army of 100,000 to kill him. Everyone marveled at the foresight of Xiao Rui and Chai Shao. It was like they had buried a hidden stake around Jie Li. Same.
"Stop talking nonsense, Fang Er, Yuchi Baoqing, and Chai Zhewei. You three boys followed the horse transport army. More than 30,000 horses arrived safely in Chang'an City. You three have done a great job. If there is even the slightest mistake, wait for me to go back and beat them one by one. Break your legs!"
Chai Zhewei cried: "No, brother-in-law, you can't lie to us. You obviously just want to drive us away. We also want to stay and fight! We don't want to be afraid of death!"
Yuchi Baoqing said loudly: "Yes, I won't leave, I want to be with you!"
Fang Er said little, but at this time he had the courage to say: "Brother Xiao, I have already learned the boxing technique you taught me, and I can go into battle to kill the enemy."
Xiao Rui gave each of them a blow, "You three don't have any fighting ability. Staying will only distract us from taking care of you. If you still want to call me Brother Xiao in the future, then follow my arrangements. It's not a separation of life and death. Let's stay." It’s not like I’m going to cut off the queen for you.”
Several people still refused to leave.
Xiao Rui softened his tone and sighed: "Well, three brothers, please do Brother Xiao a favor. The war horses are guarded by thousands of elites and nothing will happen in the Tang Dynasty. But there is no one to protect my brother's family. You three Please help me escort Shengnan and Yanran back to Chang'an."
Li Shengnan, who had been working as a guard, was no longer willing, "No, I want to stay and fight with you to kill the enemy! My kung fu is better than Cheng Huaimo and the others, so I am not a burden to you."
Xiao Rui really wanted to cover his eyes, but why was there another person who couldn't persuade him?
She had no choice but to hold the lady's hand and say softly: "Shengnan, please obey me for once. Yan'er is pregnant. Without your protection, she can't reach Chang'an."
What? ? ?
Everyone present opened their eyes wide and full of surprise. Everyone knows that Wei Yanran is devoted to you, but you two didn't even have a marriage contract, so you got her pregnant?
Xiao Rui turned his head and rolled his eyes, and said with a smile: "What are you looking at? Are you envious? If you want a child, marry a daughter-in-law and give birth to her. I will stay on the battlefield to kill the enemy, but what happened to my wife?"
Cheng Huaimo whispered: "Brother Xiao, I don't have a wife yet..."
"If you're afraid of death, just get out of here. Stay with me. I won't let you die before me. If you want to sleep with me, I'll let the governor arrange it for you."
I, ahem, no need, that’s not what I meant...
Cheng Huaimo made a big fuss.
Li Shengnan stared at Xiao Rui with resentful eyes, kicked him, and whispered: "I will leave a day later, and I will give you a child!"
puff……
Everyone burst out laughing and dispersed. Xiao Rui's teeth hurt. He never expected that Madam would be so straightforward. It was over, and these guys laughed to death.
But apart from the laughter, everyone admired Xiao Rui. The two ladies never left each other. They were not a burden at the critical moment. Instead, they stood up to help him keep a heir. This was a sign of friendship.
