Li Zhuer said: "Grandma Yun, Beimingzi has always felt sorry for you. He has been broad-minded all his life, but he can't let go of this matter, so he asked me to arrange all this so that you two lovers can finally get married."
Yun Gu couldn't help but blush when she heard the words "finally married", and suddenly said sternly: "Who are you, little girl? Do you still want to take care of my old man's affairs?"
Li Zhuer said: "I, Li Zhuer, am a "pig" who "kills pigs and dogs". I am a disciple of Beimingzi, and I am his only disciple at the moment. "
Da Xinyi said: "I heard that there are several Khitan slaves around An Lushan, and they are all named after pigs, dogs and livestock."
Li Zhuer admitted openly: "Yes, it's us. Besides me, there are also Zhang Gou'er and Sun Mao'er..."
As soon as she said this, the people of Qin and Yue and Master Da Xinyi couldn't help but become nervous. Qin and Yue said: "Are you from the Yan army? I didn't expect that Beimingzi, a hero, would join An Lushan's staff!"
Jiang Shuo hurriedly explained: "Don't get me wrong, great sage from the Yue people. Sister Zhu'er was originally forced to serve as a slave to thieves. First, she served as a spy in the Yan army. This identity was not known to everyone, and Beimingzi Senior has been secretly helping the border people in the north, until a few days ago, he had a direct conflict with the Yan army, and I was also present at that time."
So Jiang Shuo briefly talked about the battle of the Eight Gate Golden Lock Formation in the valley that day. The Qin Yue people and the other three people who listened directly were surprised. Qin Yue people said: "In retrospect, this is not the place to talk, so we should go inside and talk in detail. .”
Jiang Shuo nodded, and without waiting for Qin Yue's instructions, he picked up a couch and walked into the big house. Da Xinyi also hurriedly picked up another couch and followed him into the house. Li Zhuer held a bronze candlestick and stood beside Qin Yue, saying, "Please invite the great sage from Yue."
Jiang Shuo and Da Xinyi were much better at martial arts than the Qinyue people. They were carrying a heavy wooden couch like a paulownia board, and their feet were still as strong as flying. Yun Gu smiled at the Qinyue people and said, "My father is still afraid of his descendants, but my husband can't." You are young. The children are much better than you."
When the people of Qin and Yue saw that Da Xinyi was tall and tall, with extraordinary appearance, calm and restrained temperament, and quite the demeanor of a national scholar, they felt happy in their hearts and praised him repeatedly.
Li Zhuer held a candle in front of him, and the two returned to the house. Jiang Shuo and Da Xinyi had already placed the couch. Everyone closed the doors and windows, and the guests and hosts took their seats. Li Zhuer was going to boil water for tea, but Yun Gu said: "Xiao Nizi is so awesome, I don't dare to drink the tea you make, so I'd better let my son make it."
Yun Gu didn't like this son at first, but now she knew that he was the child of her and the Qinyue people. Her attitude changed over time. The indifference of decades turned into the guilt and love at this moment. When did Da Xinyi be called so affectionately by her mother-in-law? Because of "my son", my eyes were red at that moment. I wiped away my tears and sang "Oi" and went to make some water to make tea.
Although Da Xinyi is from Mohe in the Bohai Kingdom, the Mohe royal family has spoken Chinese, learned Chinese characters, and learned Chinese rituals since childhood. Not only are they proficient in poetry, calligraphy, etiquette, and music, but they are also proficient in all elegant literary interests such as tea ceremony and incense ceremony. Seeing how he grinded, brewed, foamed, and served the tea in such an orderly manner, Jiang Shuo couldn't help but think of Li Zhuer's demeanor when he was making tea in Jiulong Town, Bailixia. He could tell whether Li Zhuer was good or evil, a human being or a traitor, but every time he saw her, he couldn't doubt her and had an unreserved sense of trust in her. Even Jiang Shuo I don't know why...
Li Zhuer glanced at him and said with a smile, "Look, what are you thinking about? Why are you so crazy?"
Jiang Shuo was still thinking wildly, but he didn't seem to hear Li Zhuer's words. Li Zhuer gently pushed him with her hand. Only then did Jiang Shuo come to his senses and turned to look at Li Zhuer, only to see the candlelight. Underneath, Li Zhuer's smile was as bright as a flower, and her expression was very lively. It was completely different from her usual iceberg beauty. Only then did Jiang Shuo realize that Bei Mingzi and Li Zhuer, the master and disciple, actually had a deep relationship. They all wrapped up and disguised their feelings as if they were wearing human skin masks. Today, Li Zhuer helped Bei Mingzi fulfill his great wish, and he was really happy. It was rare for his true feelings to be revealed for a while.
Thinking of this, Jiang Shuo suddenly thought that Beimingzi might be hiding not far away, so he couldn't help but turn around and look outside. At that time, the doors and windows were closed and he couldn't see outside. Even if he could see outside, Beimingzi didn't want to show up. How could Jiang Shuo find him?
However, Li Zhuer pushed his shoulder and said: "Looking back, this way..."
Only then did Jiang Shuo notice that Shi Da Xinyi was thinking of him offering tea.
Da Xinyi had been holding the tea cup in his hand for a long time. Jiang Shuo took it with both hands hurriedly and embarrassedly, took a sip and put it on the table in front of him.
Da Xinyi didn't mind Jiang Shuo's rude behavior and said with a smile: "Why are you so absent-minded looking back to this day?"
Although Qin Yueren and Yun Gu truly love each other and their love has lasted for forty-two years, they still have not changed their original intention. However, in fact, they do not have a clear understanding of their children's thoughts. On the contrary, Daxinyi's family has a group of wives and concubines and a large number of children. A sentimental factor. He had seen Jiang Shuo and Dugu Xiang hanging out together every day before, and knew that they were in love with each other and that they were a good couple. Today he saw the ambiguous relationship between Li Zhuer and him, and he couldn't help but laugh in his heart. Although it was common for people in the Tang Dynasty to have three wives and four concubines, But Young Master Jiang loses his composure when he sees a beautiful woman, which makes him a bit heroic.
However, Da Xinyi was steady and prudent, and naturally he would not mock Jiang Shuo. He suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Young Master Jiang, Madam Li, please tell me in detail the deployment of the Yan army in Songmo. This time, Gao Shang will replace Anlu." The strategy of "driving away wolves and devouring tigers" devised by Shan was to make Silla and Bohae kill each other, so that the Yan army could benefit from it. I want to know more about the battle situation in Songmo. If the Yan army takes Songmo, the next step is probably to send troops to the Bohai Kingdom, and Fuyu Prefecture, which borders Songmo, will bear the brunt. "
Li Zhuer smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. All the 100,000 Yan troops have returned to Pinglu. They will then return to Fan Yang to garrison. They will not go north again this year."
As soon as he said this, Jiang Shuo and Da Xinyi were both shocked. Da Xinyi said, "Ms. Li, is what you said true?"
Jiang Shuo also said: "The Yan army spent such a high price and fought for several months, and then left like this?" He suddenly trembled and said in a trembling voice: "Could it be that the Khitan has been defeated? Then Brother Huaixiu... …”
Li Zhuer waved her hand and said, "Looking back, you don't need to worry. The Khitan army, led by Nie Li Dayi Li Jin, counterattacked vigorously. The Yan army's food routes were cut off and they were no longer able to launch a large-scale attack deep into the pine desert."
Jiang Shuo was relieved and said: "It seems that Dayi Lijin's tactics are indeed effective. The Yan army is weak and has no choice but to retreat?"
But Da Xinyi shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's not that simple. An Lushan led the army and never cared about the soldiers. Even if the food and grass are no longer available, he will not withdraw his troops so easily."
Li Zhuer nodded and said, "The prince is right. The reason why the Yan army withdrew was because An Lushan was summoned to the capital."
Da Xinyi asked: "Did something happen in the country?" He was usually gentle and courteous, but when it came to military and state affairs, he was very knowledgeable. Without waiting for Li Zhuer's answer, he continued: "I think something happened in the west." In terms of war, I’m afraid it’s not going to be good for the war with Tubo, right?”
Li Zhuer praised: "The great monarch is knowledgeable. He is not only familiar with the North, but also has the world in mind. As you expected, the sage ordered Longyou Jiedushi Huangfu Weiming to be the commander, Chu Li to be the deputy general, and to send 50,000 troops this autumn. Attack the Shibao City occupied by the Tibetans."
Da Xinyi said: "Longyou is the strongest of the three towns in Hexi, with an army of 75,000. Huangfu Weiming sent 50,000 troops. If they were all Longyou soldiers, it would be almost the entire town's strength to attack with all their strength."
Jiang Shuo said: "I once heard that Guo Junjun said that the saint had long wanted to attack Shibao City. He asked Wang Zhongsigong how to attack, but General Wang reported that Shibao City was in a dangerous terrain, and Tubo was using all the strength of the country. With full defense, the Tang army would not be able to gain any advantage in attacking Shibao City. If they attacked the fortified city with a tired army, they would probably need tens of thousands of casualties to win. What was gained was not worth what was lost, so I advised the saint not to send troops. Unexpectedly, in the end, he changed his commander and sent troops."
Da Xinyi said: "I have heard for a long time that Prince Zhongsi of Qingyuan County was a good general who was able to control the four towns. After listening to what you said about him, Zhongsi could not bear to sacrifice the lives of ten thousand people for the sake of his fame. This grandson said, "There is something wrong with the city." "Attack" can be said to be a famous general. However, since ancient times, people have been loyal and virtuous, but they are incompetent in their work for the country. The princes are afraid that they will be ruined by greed, which will not be good for themselves. "
After hearing the words, everyone was silent for a long time. Li Zhuer said: "The honor and disgrace of the prince are too far away from us, and it is not up to us to decide whether to attack Shibao City or not. Let's talk about the matter at hand...to prepare for the war and attack Shibao City. City, the sage summoned all the towns and villages to Chang'an, the capital of the west."
Jiang Shuo said: "Could it be that the saint would call the Yan army to attack Shibao City?"
Li Zhuer shook his head and said: "That's not possible. Once the Western Army becomes strong, even if Huangfu Weiming is short of troops, he can still draw troops from Hexi and Shuofang. Moreover, the Eastern and Western armies have always been at odds, so he summoned the Eastern Army to fight.
It is impossible to travel three thousand miles to Shibao City. "
Jiang Shuo wondered: "Then why did the Eastern Army withdraw?"
Da Xinyi said: "I'm afraid it has something to do with the upcoming Autumn Transport."
Li Zhuer crossed her hands and said: "The great monarch has hit the mark. The so-called food and grass go first before the soldiers and horses move. The food and fodder produced by Fan Yang is barely enough for the garrison. But if the army is marching and fighting, the food and grass consumption is far higher than usual. That cannot be done. If we can only rely on Hebei to be self-sufficient, we must transport grain from the south of the Yangtze River and horses from the east of the river."
Jiang Shuo nodded and said, "Yes, Guo Jun led his army to Fan Yang this year just to help build the city and transport horses. However, when he returned with his army, he did not leave the horses with the Yan army."
Li Zhuer said: "Guo Ziyi does not have the courage to disobey orders. He dares to lead his army around Fan Yang and then return. I am afraid he has already received the news that the Western Army will make a big move against Tibet this year. In that case, he If you bring back the cavalry, you will not only be innocent but also meritorious."
Jiang Shuo nodded in agreement, and Li Zhuer continued: "And if the west launches a large army to attack Tubo, it will also face the dilemma of insufficient food and grass. The reason why the Yan army withdrew was because they got the news that this year's food and grass will not be transported to Hebei. , and priority must be given to supplying the Western Army in Longyou."
