With its majestic mountain peaks and rugged rocks, Li Li has always been an easy-to-defend but difficult-to-attack place. .Ь.
One of the main reasons why Shannan Wei abandoned such a place was because of its dangerous terrain.
Such mountains with numerous boulders are a big trouble for the transportation of military supplies.
There are other places in Lizhou for Shannan Guard to choose from. The strategic position is more important and the garrison is more convenient.
After Shannan Wei abandoned this place, it became convenient for the thieves on Shannan Road.
I don’t know when the bandits started to use Lishan as their stronghold, and it gradually became a den of bandits headed by Liyun Village.
Du Fengju knew the terrain and route of Lishan Mountain very well, and he also knew which path His Highness Changding was taking, but apparently he could not follow this path.
His every move is under the close attention of Ling Hanxiao and others. If he acts rashly, it will bring unnecessary trouble to His Highness.
The best way is to follow the arrangements of the Pavilion Master Zhao Shuao and quietly complete the meeting with His Highness.
So, he secretly gave Wei Yan instructions and asked Tao Jingyi to communicate with Zhao Shuao based on the previously planned plan to suppress bandits.
Regarding the plan to suppress the bandits in Lishan, he had repeatedly discussed it with His Highness, and made detailed arrangements based on the characteristics of each person in the team.
This bandit suppression plan was formulated based on the topography of Lishan Mountain, and no adjustments were required regardless of whether His Highness was present at the scene.
Although Tao Jingyi and Shen Chen were both injured and it would be difficult to kill the enemy personally, there was still something that needed to be done.
Therefore, Tao Jingyi is also familiar with this plan.
She recalled the conversation between His Highness and the Pavilion Master on weekdays, and walked straight to Zhao Shuao, trying her best to pretend as if nothing had happened: "I am on this trip to Li Mountain to suppress bandits. I wonder what the Pavilion Master has planned?"
Zhao Shuao was checking the route of Lishan Mountain. He raised his head when he heard this. When he saw Tao Jingyi's outfit, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Arriving at the foot of Mount Li, His Highness changed into a military uniform, which was appropriate, but...
He always felt that His Highness Chang Ding in front of him was a little different from the His Highness he had interacted with in the past.
How to describe it?
Just like a sword, in the past His Highness was sheathed in a scabbard and could not see the edge of the sword, so it was naturally deeper and unpredictable.
The His Highness in front of him seemed to have taken off the scabbard of his sword, and his murderous aura was too exposed and too sharp. .Ь.
Could it be that this is the difference between being on the battlefield in person?
However, he clearly felt that His Highness was more intimidating on weekdays.
Zhao Shuao suppressed the weird feeling in his heart and was about to speak, when Ling Hanxiao, who was not far away, spoke up.
"Your Highness, it is already dark now and there is heavy wind and snow. It is really not suitable to go up the mountain to suppress the bandits. It is better to wait until the sky becomes bright tomorrow and make full preparations before making any plans."
Ling Hanxiao originally planned to go to Lishan Mountain before everyone else in Wuge. However, after arriving at Lishan Mountain, he realized that things were really in trouble.
Just now, another of his lieutenants has quietly come to report: the Shannan Guard soldiers he had previously arranged in Lishan have disappeared!
This was extremely bad news for him. What made him even more uneasy was that the Shannan Guard soldiers under his command had not yet arrived, and there was no news from the scouts who went to mobilize troops!
Therefore, Zhao Shuao had to delay until all the men and horses in his hands were present.
Tao Jingyi raised her chin and said coldly: "What? General Ling himself failed to suppress the bandits. This palace and the master of the pavilion intend to eliminate the evil for the people. Is it possible that General Ling still wants to stop him?"
These words made Ling Hanxiao's face become even more gloomy.
"Besides, Brother Three Emperors was kidnapped by bandits in Mount Li. Saving people is like putting out fires. If anything happens to Brother Three Emperors' life, can General Ling be able to take the responsibility?"
She stared at Ling Hanxiao, half-smiling but not smiling: "General Ling's behavior makes this palace more suspicious. Could it be that... the kidnapping of Brother Three Emperors is related to the Shannan Guard soldiers?"
"Your Highness, be careful what you say!" Ling Hanxiao interrupted Tao Jingyi, "Your Highness, the soldiers risked their lives to defend the country, how could they collude with bandits? Your Highness's slander has chilled the hearts of the soldiers!"
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Yihun didn't care about Ling Hanxiao's livid face and just said: "General, you are overly worried. Why did this palace ever say that soldiers colluded with bandits? This palace just thinks that Brother Three Emperors had an incident within the jurisdiction of Shannan Guard. This is not the same as Shannan Guard soldiers." Is it relevant?"
"..." Ling Hanxiao pursed her lips and remained silent.
Princess Changding has sharp teeth and a sharp mouth, and he learned the lesson again.
At this time, the ominous omen in his heart became more obvious, and he wanted to rush up the mountain to find out what happened immediately.
Where did Yuncong and those soldiers go? Have Hu Chong and Pei Bi caught them? Why haven't the Shannan Guard soldiers arrived yet?
Tao Jingyi looked at Ling Hanxiao coldly, not bothering to talk anymore.
She remembered Mr. Du Duan's instructions, which was to go against Ling Hanxiao.
Since Ling Hanxiao was doing everything possible to delay, she had to help the team go up the mountain as soon as possible.
It is indeed not suitable to go up the mountain to suppress bandits in the dark and falling snow, but it is certainly convenient for His Highness to join them in the dark.
"You two, please don't quarrel. I'm still making a decision on this matter." Zhao Shuao on the side said, his expression also a little heavy.
Outside the Lizhou government office, he knew that something must have happened in Lishan, and he also guessed that His Highness Chang Ding had some other arrangements for urging Wuge to come.
Just for now...
It was getting late and it was snowing again. It was really not the time to go up the mountain to suppress the bandits.
"What good ideas do you have?" His eyes roamed over Tao Jingyi, Guo Chang and Liu Hui.
Of course he remembered that the purpose of bringing the martial arts soldiers to Lizhou, Shannan Province was for actual combat competition and to select this year's martial arts leader.
Lizhou is the place, and suppressing bandits is the form. Now that we are all gathered at the foot of Mount Li, we will use this as the battlefield.
Princess Changding, Guo Chang and Liu Hui are the leaders of the three teams, and of course their opinions must be listened to.
Guo Chang was the first to speak and replied: "Pavilion Master, since we are here, we should go up the mountain as soon as possible without further delay to prevent the bandits from escaping upon hearing the news."
The order he received was to urge Princess Changding to go up Lishan Mountain. Now that she has reached the foot of the mountain, there is no reason to stop.
Furthermore, it is easy to do things when it is dark and can cover up many things, which in his opinion is a good opportunity.
Outside the Lizhou government office, Liu Hui originally agreed, but now he looked up at Lishan and said hesitantly: "Pavilion Master, my subordinates are not familiar with the terrain. We are afraid of heavy losses if we suppress the bandits at night."
The implication is that he does not agree with going up the mountain to suppress bandits at this time.
When Ling Hanxiao heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Liu Hui.
Mr. Wuge's words were in line with his wishes.
Zhao Shuao was not surprised by their choice.
Guo Chang always likes to take the initiative, Liu Hui works steadily, and as for Princess Changding...xь.
Tao Jingyi met Zhao Shuao's gaze and was about to continue to express her position when she suddenly heard a familiar and majestic voice: "Excuse your discomfort and get back to the carriage immediately!"
