At night, the moonlight is quiet.

Everyone slept peacefully, and the white phoenix bird, eagle, and Yunge also slept peacefully on the bird bed prepared for them. After getting along with humans on this day, the spiritual white phoenix bird and eagle have trusted Jiang Chengzi very much and are very obedient to her.

Everyone was tired and slept. There are even people who snore like thunder. However, Jiang Chengzi couldn't sleep, she slept on a simple wrapped pillow, looking at the moonlight like water at the entrance of the cave, her heart was in turmoil.

And thousands of miles away, Li Ke, who had just gone through a robbery in the post station and destroyed all the people in the future, also couldn't sleep. He leaned against the window of the inn and looked out at the mountains.

On this night, the moon was thousands of miles, the four fields were clear, and the outlines of those mountains could be seen clearly.

However, within the borders of the Tang Dynasty, there is a surging undercurrent.

He had vowed to protect her in this life, however, he still overestimated himself. This time, she was moved in. Although he had made a near-perfect arrangement for her to avoid the subordinates arranged by the bulls, ghosts, snakes, and gods, he still couldn't help but worry.

After all, the place where she is located is Lost Mountain. The mountains are ten thousand feet high, the vegetation is dense, the terrain is complex, and there are many wild animals. In a sense, he was in awe of all things natural.

I don't know what's going to happen in a mountain like that.

"Ah Zi. He whispered her name. As soon as I shouted like this, my heart trembled and ached, like a needle being carefully pierced in my heart.

"King Shu, it's late at night, it's time to sleep. The man in white had an elegant voice.

Li Ke glanced at him and sneered: "Didn't the third prince sleep too?"

"I am the guard of the King of Shu, and I want to protect the safety of the King of Shu, so I dare not sleep. The eldest grandson replied.

"Why bother. Li Ke laughed.

The eldest grandson ignored Li Ke's sarcasm, walked over slowly, and said, "How beautiful this moonlight is." ”

"I don't think we have a relationship where we can enjoy the moon together. Li Ke stood up straight and said coldly.

"Why not?" asked the eldest grandson.

Li Ke looked at him, and the eldest grandson Jun stood outside the window and whispered, "We all admire Azhi." ”

"Bold. Li Ke was annoyed and shouted.

When the guards saw the two arguing, they only pretended not to see it, and disappeared silently in the shadows of the house.

Li Ke jumped over, grabbed Changsun Jun's collar, and asked in a vicious low voice, "Is her name also your name?"

The eldest grandson Jun let Li Ke pull it, and whispered with a calm expression: "I admire her, but I have never blasphemed her." I admire me, why not?"

"She's my wife. You are blasphemy. Li Ke warned in a low voice, but his hand pinched the neck of the eldest grandson.

Eldest Sun Jun sneered: "You are too unreasonable. You have her, and I admire me, but you won't?"

"Don't say what you admire. Li Ke's eyes were as bright as knives.

"Hmm. Eldest Sun Jun smiled bitterly, slapped Li Ke's hand away, and asked, "Do you know why I have to come to be your guard?"

Li Ke stood up straight, stood side by side with him under the eaves of the post station, looked at a few bushes of bamboo in the courtyard of the post station, and said lazily: "If you kill me, she won't follow you." ”

"Hahaha. Or do you understand the truth? They don't understand. The eldest grandson suddenly laughed, startled a group of birds on the tree, and also shocked the guards in the dark inexplicably, and muttered to himself: Are these Shu kings and eldest grandsons friends or enemies, which one are they singing?

Li Ke glanced at him and said, "In the dead of night, everyone is tired, don't be startled and disturb people's dreams." ”

The eldest grandson Jun ignored Li Ke. He was very sad in his heart, and he really wanted to find someone to talk to, but he thought about it, or the only person who could talk about it was Li Ke, because only Li Ke could understand him.

"They asked me to trade your life for Azhi's. He also said to me, you are gone, Yang's Azhi is a new widow, and it is not easy to marry. When the time comes, the third son of the eldest grandson asks to marry, and even if she Yang Azhi is high, the sixth room of the Yang family will not want to marry. Hehe, hehe. When the eldest grandson said this, he bent down with a smile and laughed so hard that he began to cry.

"Such a big person, what kind of system has it become? There is a row of subordinates watching at the back. Li Ke waved his hand in disgust.

In fact, to be honest, in his previous life, he didn't hate Changsun Jun. If he says that the most talented person in the Changsun clan, he thinks it is Changsun Jun, not Changsun Chong. Besides, if you have to choose an upright and conscientious person in the eldest grandson family, then there is only the eldest grandson.

But even if he doesn't hate Changsun Jun, this person is a member of the Changsun family, after all, it is still antagonistic, and the less involved, the better.

The eldest grandson ignored Li Ke and only hid his face and cried. Seeing that he didn't mean to stop, Li Ke hurriedly jumped away two steps away and said, "Don't cry." When others saw it, they thought I was bullying you. ”

"But you didn't bully me?" Eldest Sun Jun stopped crying and raised his eyes to glance at Li Ke.

Li Ke looked at him speechlessly, and said with disgust: "Eldest grandson, can you not be so naïve, okay?"

"Okay. The eldest grandson straightened his hair, changed his serious expression and said, "They said that if they want your life, you can keep Ah Zhi." But I don't trust him. ”

"He's your father. Li Ke emphasized.

"I didn't bring any of the people he planted. The eldest grandson shrugged, "I'll tell you all about the people he wants to plant in the barracks." ”

"It's the same whether you tell or not, and Ah Zhi won't take them anyway. Li Ke said calmly.

Changsun Jun was so choked that he couldn't speak, smiled awkwardly, and said, "It's the same." The king of Shu is far-sighted, and Azhi Bingxue is smart. ”

"If there's nothing else to do, go back and get some rest. Li Ke said, "Your father or other families are not silver-like pewter heads. ”

"Haha, thanks for the compliment. I'm going to recharge my batteries. The eldest grandson laughed, and then turned around in a dashing manner, wearing a white dress with mist and moonlight, like a legendary immortal.

Li Ke stood in place, watching the moonlight stain Siye like frost, his heart was empty, and all he thought about was Ah Zi's smile.

I don't know how long later, the firmament came to his side and whispered, "Childe, it's late at night, it's time to go to bed." ”

"Well, what's the road ahead?" asked Li Ke.

Firmament bowed down and replied in a low voice: "Don't worry, Childe, everything that should be cleared has been cleared." The former station has entered the territory of the Turks, and the specific situation of the former dynasty and the queen is being investigated. News should be on tomorrow evening. ”

"What about Chang'an?" Li Ke is concerned about Chang'an this time, it is Ah Zi.

"Chang'an is turbulent. It is reported that Fang Xiang entered the palace to participate in the eldest grandson Wuji, and the Zuotun Guard entered the hands of the Zhang family in Hedong. The firmament whispered.

This firmament is one of the leaders of the four-way dark guards carefully cultivated by the King of Shu, and what he is best at is lurking and finding news. And there are strange people who can control birds, and they use bird language to deliver messages, which is safe and fast, and they are unparalleled in the world.

"Fang Xuanling's chief svenger, Sun Wuji, this is really an unexpected joy. Li Ke raised his eyebrows. It seems that things are going very well, otherwise Fang Xuanling, who has always been scheming and wise, would not have offended the eldest grandson Wuji so carelessly.

"Fang Xiangxiang played the eldest grandson Wuji, this situation is true. The firmament emphasized.

"The more chaotic the situation in Chang'an, the better. In this way, my father will be wary of the eldest grandson Wuji. Li Ke said, and gradually walked towards the side hall of the post house with the firmament.

Firmament followed closely and continued to report: "Empress Eldest Sun personally intervened in politics and retired the marriage that the Xiao family was going to give to the crown prince's side concubine. ”

"The queen is a person who understands, and the people we arranged should be well protected. Those doctors who enter and leave the court, don't let them go one by one, and find out secretly. Li Ke confessed. After experiencing a lifetime, he understands that although the woman Empress Changsun lives in a simple house in the deep palace and never interferes in politics, her existence or not can directly affect the situation. This woman can't die, she can't have any mistakes. Because this is a woman who really cares about the people in the world, a real queen, not a woman from the eldest grandson's family.

"Childe, rest assured, the people we sent guard the queen day and night. The firmament said again.

"Well, hard work. Li Ke has always wanted to know about Ah Zi's news, but he has never dared to ask.

After reporting the queen's incident, Qiongcang finally said that the nine girls had successfully entered the Lost Mountain and got rid of all the burdens of the imperial court. According to the plan, the Jiangfu Secret Guard and the Di Jue led by Li Nan, who had entered the Lost Mountain in advance, were already in the mountains. At dawn today, it will converge with it.

"Childe, don't worry, Yunge will lead the way. and Li Nan and Jinyun, who are very familiar with the jungle, the nine girls will be fine. Besides, the Nine Girls are resourceful and skilled, and I don't think anyone can match the Nine Girls. "The firmament comforts.

He could see that Childe couldn't sleep like this, but he was actually worried about the ninth girl.

"She-" Li Ke laughed, then shook his head and said, "Yes." No one can get on her. ”

"Childe still has several days to go, and I don't know what other bulls, ghosts, snakes, and gods are ahead. Therefore, please also ask Childe to rest. The firmament bowed in plea.

Li Ke nodded, then stood up and went back to the house to sleep, thinking about Ah Zi's appearance and her fragrance, and soon fell asleep.

On the border of the northern land of the Tang Dynasty, the moon is dark and the wind is high. Chai Shao quietly mobilized his troops and horses and approached Shuofang. After several days of covert marching, the army had reached its designated position and was ready to stand by at any time.

But he still looked at the sand table and counted the soldiers and horses as if he were fighting for the first time.

"Grandpa Guo, it seems that there is no need to deploy so much here. We are going to form a siege with General Hou. Adjutant Chai Xun pointed to a corner of the sand table.

Chai Shao was silent, only looked at the corner, and then unfolded the map to take a closer look at the area he had deployed and the part of the area that had been extended. Xue Wanjun, the young eunuch in the hall on the side, said to Chai Xun: "When deploying, you can't think about reinforcements. On this battlefield, the situation is changing rapidly, and there may not be reinforcements, no matter who leads the army. Therefore, the deployment of those who march is counted in desperate situations. ”

"I see. Chai Xun suddenly realized.

"The herald ordered the soldiers not to slack off, and to wait for the day. Chai Shao checked the deployment again, and passed on the general's order for the night.

"Yes. Chai Xun got the order and let the herald go down.

After that, Chai Xun turned around and said embarrassedly: "Grandpa Guo, we are moving closer to Shuofang this time, obviously to encircle Shuofang and attack Liang Shidu." However, let's get to the designated position and listen to the commands. But who are you listening to this time? General Li Jing didn't come, but Hou Junji came, did he listen to him?"

"Chai Xun, you've been with me for years. This kind of thing should not be asked. Chai Shao's face sank, "As generals, we listen to the orders of the imperial court." However, as soon as the war starts, the fighter plane is fleeting, and as a general, you should seize the fighter. ”

"Yes, my subordinates know their mistakes. Chai Xun bowed and replied.

Chai Shao waved his hand and motioned for Chai Xun to go down. Xue Wanjun, who was on the side, stepped forward and said: "Grandpa Guo, this time the army is quietly pressing the border, and the determination of the imperial court to eradicate Liang Shidu can be seen, but it has been attacked many times before, but it has not been taken. This time, why is the imperial court so eager to attack?"

Chai Shao had already learned everything about Chang'an from Chai Lingwu's letter, including the exploration of the road in the mountains. But Xue Wanjun didn't know, Chai Shao was silent for a moment, and only said: "The arrow is on the string, and it has to be sent." According to the spies ahead, Liang Shi has made big moves with the Turks. After that, the king of Shu did not hesitate to risk his life and wanted to send an envoy to the Turks. Liang Shidu was suspicious by nature and must have been wary of the Turks. This is the perfect time to attack. ”

"But I still don't think it's right. "Xue Wanjun is also a veteran who leads the troops, and he always feels that something is missing during this period.

"What's wrong? Liang Shidu is no longer the Liang Shidu of the past, and the Turks are not the Turks of two years ago. Chai Shao replied.

"My heart is still restless. Xue Wanjun sighed.

Chai Shao was silent, sitting alone in the account, and did not rest. Xue Wanjun didn't want to ask much, but only urged: "Grandpa Guo has been marching for a long time, it's time to rest." ”

"General Xue, don't rest for the time being, meet the two of you with me. As a confidant and a knowing enemy, he will not be defeated in a hundred battles. Chai Shao waved his hand, and then asked the soldiers to bring simple snacks and hot tea.

As soon as the snacks and hot tea arrived, a soldier came to report, saying: "Shi Liu Min, the governor of Xiazhou, and Sima Liu Lancheng have come to meet the general. ”

"Please. ”

Chai Shao immediately stood up and greeted him, but before he reached the door of the tent, two burly middle-aged men with black faces walked in, saluted Chai Shao, and said, "Shi Liu Min, the governor of Xiazhou, and Sima Liu Lancheng pay a visit to the general. ”

"The two of you have been guarding the border of Xiazhou for many years, and you have worked hard. Chai Shao said with a smile.

Both of them said that they worked for the country and did not feel hard.

Chai Shao laughed, then beckoned Xue Wanjun to come over, and said: "General Xue, these two have been stationed at the border for the imperial court for many years, and they know the situation very well in this place. ”

"Yes. Xue Wanjun stepped forward and saluted Liu Min and Liu Lancheng.

"The two generals, the two of us have been in Xiazhou for many years, and we have also had small-scale confrontations with the Liang division, and we often pay attention to the dynamics of Shuofang. Today, the two of us will talk about the dynamics of Shuofang. Liu Min was the first to speak.

Chai Shao nodded, and then beckoned someone to move the mat closer, and the four of them sat very close, and began to talk about the situation on the border with the refreshments on the side, and analyzed the possible battle in the future.