Murong Xue didn't even bother to refute Tian Mu's heart-wrenching question. However, the current situation has become clear. Several treacherous ministers have joined forces to pour dirty water on Li Jiangyao, so he has to speak.
Murong Xue glared at Tian Mu and said angrily: "Li Jiangyao shoulders the heavy responsibility of counterinsurgency and sticks to the defense line of the river. What's wrong? He came to drink my wedding wine, while Bao Yuchun left you to fight?"
Li Bing snorted coldly at this time: "That's enough! So many courtiers died today, even the old prince was in trouble. I don't want to listen to your quarrels here. Murong, I only have one question, if it is really Li Jiang Yao did it, can you lead an army to attack him?"
Hearing the emperor's question, he had obviously accepted what Wei Zixuan, Tian Mu and others said. Murong Xue said anxiously: "Your Majesty, please make it clear. Li Jiangyao is loyal to the Holy Tang Dynasty, and the Zhenjiang Army is the mainstay of the dynasty. You can’t destroy the Great Wall yourself!”
Li Bing stared at Murong Xue, the expression on his face flickered, as if he was making very tangled considerations. After a long time, he said in a deep voice: "Murong, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that the matter is very important, and you have a close relationship with Li Jiangyao, so you should avoid suspicion for the time being. Come, escort General Murong to Yeting Palace, and wait for orders. .”
Four warriors in front of the palace strode up to Murong Xue: "General Murong, please!"
Murong Xue knew that it was too late to say anything now. The emperor has been completely disturbed by today's tragedy and is about to embark on an even more paranoid path. He hesitated to speak, but finally refrained from saying anything. After saluting Li Bingshen, he strode away with the guards.
Seeing his former love go away with a lonely expression, Li Bing felt equally uncomfortable, but the current situation was so turbulent that he could no longer tolerate his mother-in-law.
After adjusting his mood, Li Bing asked: "What are the specific countermeasures? Let me know everything."
Yin Chengyi pondered for a moment and said, "I suggest a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, Gong Chengze immediately led the White Tiger Army to march southward. At the same time, he secretly ordered Ma Hongjie and Chang Tao to have the Suzaku Army and the Xuanwu Army secretly monitor the Zhenjiang Army from the east and west directions. Three routes The total strength of the legion is more than 350,000, which is equivalent to the opponent's number and can prevent them from rising up in rebellion. On the other hand, a letter was sent to Li Jiangyao asking him to come to the imperial capital immediately. The reason was that Murong Xue and Xu Youchang were attacked Injured, in danger.”
"What if he refuses to come?" Tian Mu had some doubts.
"If he doesn't dare to come, let him go to Beijing to report on his duties!" Wei Zixuan said fiercely; "If he refuses to obey the order, it will be proven that he has ulterior motives."
This method is tantamount to directly forcing Li Jiangyao to rebel.
Li Bing thought for a while, nodded and said solemnly: "If there is a cancerous tumor on the body, it needs to be cut sooner or later. In my opinion, long-term pain is worse than short-term pain, so let's do it this way."
"Your Majesty, I have one more suggestion." Wei Zixuan cupped his hands and said: "Murong Xue is waiting for the order in Yeting Palace. The Qinglong Army has no general for a while, so why not let Governor Yin take command temporarily? Do you think it is appropriate, Your Majesty?"
Li Bing was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "I am just asking Murong Xue to evade, but I am not removing him from his post. It is not appropriate to replace the commander of the Qinglong Army at this time."
Wei Zixuan hit a wall, quickly put on a sincere expression, and responded respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise, I am just confused."
Li Bing ignored him and turned to look at Tian Mu: "Does your Nilin Division have an spy on Li Jiangyao?"
Tian Mu did not dare to hide anything and replied with a bitter look on his face: "We originally sent two groups of five spies in total. However, they all disappeared and lost contact. I suspect that they were poisoned by the Intelligence Department of the Zhenjiang Army."
Li Bing frowned: "Isn't this the same as being deaf and blind? Then I ask you, are there any spies from the other side in the imperial capital?"
Tian Mu hesitated and said, "Maybe, maybe not. Your Majesty, the Nilin Division and the Yushitai have been closely monitoring and investigating the spies hiding in the imperial capital. It must be that Li Jiangyao is not so easy to install his eyes and ears."
Maybe? Or maybe not?
Li Bing couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly.
The dignified leader of the Nilin Division would actually give such a bullshit answer. If it were Shen Lie, he would definitely not be like this.
However, people are chosen by Him and appointed by Him. No matter how stupid you are, you can only accept it.
Li Bing sighed helplessly and ordered: "In terms of intelligence, we still need to send more manpower and deal with it carefully. For things like today, the Nilin Division should have received the news one step ahead and properly prepared and responded. I don't ask about your guilt. , I’m giving you a chance, do you understand?”
Tian Mu was shocked and quickly knelt down: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for showing mercy. I know my crime and will never do it again in the future."
"Get up," Li Bing waved his hand: "You must be careful with me from now on. The situation in the future may be a hundred times more dangerous than dealing with the Turks. There must be no negligence!"
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"Dadu Protector, what happened in the Imperial Capital is probably like this."
After Yuduoluo finished reporting, he looked at Li Jiangyao quietly, waiting for his questions.
Du Jian on the side was speechless: "Isn't this too exaggerated? A poisonous soldier actually casually killed half of the people in the court, and they were all big bosses. Are the Forbidden Army just for a living?"
Li Jiangyao frowned and asked, "How is Shuai Xu injured? Where is Murong Xue?"
"According to confirmation from the Imperial City branch, both Xu Shuai and General Murong are fine."
"Where's Brother Shen?"
"Reporting to the Imperial Guard, not long after the tragedy occurred, the Forbidden Army entered the city to take over the defense, and searched and inspected every house. The brothers moved Shen Changshi from the cattle and sheep warehouse to the Changxing Guild Hall, and successfully escaped the danger. However, Shen Changshi's injuries were still serious Very heavy."
Li Jiangyao nodded and said in a deep voice: "When the emperor was attacked, the imperial army took full defense and implemented martial law search in the city. This is a reasonable response. However, it is a bit uncomfortable to suddenly gather all the generals of each legion in the Yeting Palace. Normal."
"What's abnormal?" Du Jian asked curiously.
"That is not to prevent assassins, but to prevent mutiny." Li Jiangyao said: "As for the assassination of poison soldiers and the kidnapping of Shen Lie, the court's judgment is that it is likely that the military is unstable. There is even a possibility of rebellion. Therefore, the officers are controlled first."
Yuduoluo frowned when he heard this: "Does the court doubt us?"
Li Jiangyao nodded slightly: "That's probably the case. The ministers are not fools. There are many people who have the reason and ability to rescue Brother Shen. I am ranked first. And not only that, I guess, even the poison soldiers." It will all be blamed on us."
"Why?!" Du Jian said dissatisfied: "We will not take the blame for this!"
Li Jiangyao smiled: "Can this be your decision? It doesn't matter whether you doubt it or not. What I'm more interested in is the origin of the poisonous soldier. He has strong martial arts and ruthless behavior. This seems very unusual. Ah. It stands to reason that Ge Shuxuan has been eliminated by Ning Han and the Intelligence Department, who else can create such a powerful monster? And who is that monster? "
Yuduoluo suddenly remembered something and said quickly: "Great Protector, I just missed an important piece of information! According to Mr. Dong, the poisonous soldier once claimed to be the Turkic Khan Ashina Zhijin!"
"Ah?!" Du Jian was shocked and looked at Li Jiangyao in confusion.
Li Jiangyao was also stunned for a moment. After thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "I suddenly have a feeling that some important things have been ignored by us before. Perhaps Ashina Zhijin was really not burned to death, and even Brother Shuxuan is still alive. .”
Du Jian shook his head repeatedly: "This is too weird! It's impossible. According to what you said, did Brother Shuxuan turn his Khan into a monster?"
Yudala pondered and said: "The Turks, especially the Ghost Dou tribe, are vicious and can do anything. This situation may not be impossible."
Li Jiangyao raised his sword eyebrows and ordered: "The Intelligence Department immediately adjusted its direction and fully pursued the two clues of the Poison Soldier and Ge Shuxuan. Wasn't the Poison Soldier captured? Keep an eye on him and report his situation as soon as possible. ! As for Brother Shuxuan...send someone to go to Beizhao Temple to see if there are any clues."
"Understood. I'll make arrangements immediately after I return from my humble post." Yudala responded loudly.
Du Jian was still a little worried and couldn't help but ask: "Boss, you just said that the court might blame us, and now you have detained Xu Shuai. What should we do next? Do you want the troops to make some preparations?" ?”
"What are you preparing for? Do you really want to rebel?" Li Jiangyao smiled calmly: "They are just playing tricks. Without real evidence, the court cannot act recklessly."
Yuduoluo frowned: "Protector, General Du's words make sense. So many important people have died this time, and a hole has been drilled in the sky. We must not take it lightly."
Li Jiangyao nodded slightly: "Well, that's okay. There is a saying that is good, listen to others and eat well. According to your opinions, let the troops strengthen their vigilance, especially keep an eye on the movements of friendly forces around us to prevent accidents occur."
He thought for a while and then said: "Given the urinary behavior of those young people in the imperial court, there will probably be drama about my return to the capital. Whether it is the poisonous soldier claiming to be Ashina Zhijin, or Shen Lie being robbed The imperial capital must be anxious for me to explain clearly about the prison break, and at the same time prevent me from causing trouble outside."
Du Jian's face darkened and he said seriously: "Boss, let me tell you, you must not go to the imperial capital! I don't care whether he is passing military orders or imperial edicts, as long as someone dares to come to you and return to the capital, I will directly Cut him!"
Li Jiangyao laughed dumbly: "Old Du, are you crazy? Why do you want to kill people?"
"Does this need to be said?!" Du Jian frowned and glared: "Since the treacherous ministers in the imperial court have no good intentions, what good will it do to deceive you into the imperial capital? Xu Shuai has been put under house arrest by them. If you go again, you are not a sheep. Entering the tiger's mouth?"
Li Jiangyao laughed loudly when he heard this: "A sheep entering a tiger's mouth? It's not clear who is the sheep and who is the tiger. You think it's a sheep entering a tiger's mouth, but I think it's a tiger entering the flock of sheep."
