"Brother Xue, why do you refuse so really? I think Your Excellency can actually think about it again. ”

'Long Xiang' smiled softly, and his words were full of meaning: "Brother Xue, you think that between you and that Li Kaifu, it is just an ordinary battle between the rivers and lakes, a battle for power. But the problem is that the one may not think so! He has a secret will, his palm is still square, and the saint is long, if he is bent on slandering you Xue Ju as a thief, who in this Manchu Dynasty can stop him from acting arbitrarily? Cooperation with us is actually a good choice. As long as you and I don't say it, your Excellency will still be a good citizen of the Great Sui and the overlord of the northwest after the fact. ”

Xue Ju still had a gloomy face, unmoved: "Your Excellency, is it because you want to worry about the sky on my behalf?" But if Li Shimin really has such delusions, Xue will naturally have a way to deal with it. ”

"That's it!"

'Long Xiang' knew that he was determined and couldn't move, so he stopped trying. It's just that in his eyes, there is no frustration.

"It seems that I am worrying too much. Since Brother Xue is confident, he will not say anything more. It's just that if one day, Brother Xue, you change your mind, our Demon Dragon Babu can help you at any time. How to contact us, Brother Xue, you know. ”

As he spoke, his figure had already faded and disappeared, and at the same time, a chuckle entered everyone's ears: "In addition, we will also keep an eye on Li Shimin's every move." No matter what abnormal behavior he has, he will inform Brother Xue in time, so Brother Xue doesn't have to worry about his location. ”

After the voice disappeared, Xue Ju frowned slightly and looked at Hao Ying with slanted eyes. The latter nodded slightly, indicating that the man had indeed left.

Xue Ju's face was relieved at this time, and then he scratched his head in distress: "I regret it very much now, why did I get involved with this group of guys? I really should have listened to Mr. Hao, and sure enough, asking these people to help, although they can make a profit for a while, they will have endless troubles." ”

"Hao isn't too worried about this now, we haven't left any handle on the business with the Demon Dragon Babu. Presumably, the latter will not be at the end of the road, and will not take the initiative to drag the lord into the water, which will not do them any good. ”

Hao Ming's complicated expression waved his sleeves slightly, and after using the method of soundlessness around him, he spoke again: "At the beginning, the students didn't expect that the imperial court would suffer such a big defeat in Liaodong. ”

Xue Ju's eyes were cold, and his face was condensed: "What does Mr. mean, is it that he is not optimistic about the imperial court?"

"I just feel that Your Majesty is too happy today. Today's Son of Heaven is more like a gambler who is in a hurry to lose. ”

Hao Ying twisted his beard in his hand: "Naturally, today's Great Sui is still deeply rooted, and in the storage of various places, there are still mountains of grain and grass, and the ink armor is arranged like a wall, which is inexhaustible. If you can calm down at this time, or win in Liaodong, then no one in this world can shake the foundation of the Great Sui. ”

"Makes perfect sense. ”

Xue Ju also thought thoughtfully: "But Xue actually has something to understand, the Demon Dragon Babu wants to oppose Li Shimin, and there is a reason for it." After all, that Li Kaifu has always stepped on their group of chaotic ministers and thieves to ascend to the throne. But that Duke of Chu, for some reason, wanted to oppose this Li Kaifu. As far as I know, although the Yang and Li families are not close, they can barely be said to be world friends. Therefore, the Duke of Chu Guogong personally praised Li Shimin's talent like a dragon leaping and a phoenix, and he will not be inferior to Lanling in the future. Why does this Yang family have to put Li Shimin's death on the ground?"

"This is not something that students can know, the grievances between the powerful families in the court, outsiders can only see the flowers in the fog. Or maybe this Li family Crouching Tiger, blocking the way of the Duke of Chu is unknown. ”

Hao Ming's voice was meaningful: "But this is a good thing for the lord." There are more and more variables in the court, and the lord can stabilize the border, sit back and watch the success or failure of all parties, and take advantage of it. ”

"Why is that?"

Xue Ju's expression was slightly emotional: "I hope that this world will always be peaceful and peaceful." Otherwise, how would my family do business? But with your words, I can rest assured,"

Then his expression was solemn again, and his face condensed: "Tell me to go down, and then find a way to invite a few magicians to come over, and I must keep an eye on the Tongguan in front of me." From now on, no matter whether there is a city gate or not, must not be missed in the four directions of this gate! Even if a fly flies out of Tongguan, it must be reported to me as soon as possible. As for the rest, as Mr. said, we will respond to all changes with the same. ”

"That's all?"

Xue Rengao's expression was stunned: "In my opinion, it's better to besiege the city and send reinforcements! Don't they also have a Jiuquan Villa, as long as they can be in a hurry here, don't worry that guy won't come out of Tongguan!"

In his mind, it doesn't matter if Li Shimin doesn't come out. Li Shimin, who can only sit back and watch the fall of Jiuquan Villa, is no longer worthy of the title of 'Crouching Tiger'.

At that time, who would put Li Shimin in his eyes.

But when he said this, Hao Ying and Xue Ju both invariably threw strange things at him. The former is slightly appreciative, and the latter is relieved and helpless.

"Finally, you don't learn the art of war in vain, and you still know the strategy of besieging the city and sending reinforcements. Can you know yourself and your opponent, and forget the phrase "invincible in a hundred battles?"

Xue Ju shook his head as he spoke: "Sir, isn't there a report on the matter of Jiuquan Villa?"

"Yes!"

Hao Ying leaned over slightly: "All the members of the Daxing Shenwei Dart Bureau have settled in Jiuquan Villa at this time." In addition, Qinglong Villa also temporarily hired a first-grade magician, and within these two days, he entered Jiuquan to take charge. ”

When Xue Rengao heard this, he was stunned for a while, knowing that this must be because he was impatient and missed this key news.

But then, his sword eyebrows condensed slightly: "Shenwei Dart Bureau, they don't want to do business anymore?"

- Kamui Dart Game is one of the largest dart games in Kansai. There are two first-grade martial arts cultivators alone. The following second-grade powerhouses have also reached the size of nine people,

The number of armor soldiers is not much, only about 700 people, but all of them are martial arts skills and experienced warriors. The overall combat effectiveness even surpasses the elite raised by those family power lords.

But to do a business like a dart game, the most important thing is not how strong it is. Instead, it is broad and exquisite, and can meet the water and build bridges. Open the way in the mountains.

Once you offend them Jincheng Xue Clan, it will not be beneficial to the Shenwei Dart Bureau.

Xue Rengao could even be sure that he had a hundred ways to make this Shenwei Dart Bureau suffer heavy losses and close the door.

Whether it is the horse thieves they have in their hands or the business partners everywhere, they are full of bargaining chips.

"Idiot!"

Xue Ju snorted softly, and the essence in his eyes flashed: "The people of the Shenwei Dart Bureau naturally don't want to do business, but since they have arrived at Jiuquan Villa, then they will set that Li Crouching Tiger, or the bearded guest, and offer them a bargaining chip that is difficult for them to refuse." Don't forget these two people, one is from the martial arts Li family, and he is the founder of the three divisions of the founding of the palace, and the other is the powerful man under his command, who is rich enough to rival the country, do they still have less chips in their hands?"

Xue Rengao not only gasped, but thought to himself that this would be difficult.

The place in Jiuquanzhuang, he has understood. The main body of the estate is located on a hill, like a castle.

In fact, this is one of the military forts built to prevent the Northern Qi from breaking through Tongguan during the Northern Anniversary, and thousands of garrisons are stationed all year round to defend Chang'an. It was not until the Great Cause period that the garrison military town was withdrawn here after the Son of Heaven moved to the eastern capital.

However, the main body of this military fort was not demolished, but continued to be used as part of the Imperial Village. Not long ago, he was given to Li Shimin by the Son of Heaven to reward him for his merits.

So not only are all the defenses available, but there is even a small magic circle under the villa to fight against the magician.

The point is that this is too close to Chang'an City. Once they can't take Jiuquanzhuang in half a day, it is very likely that they will find themselves in a situation where they are surrounded by enemies on all sides.

No matter how arrogant and conceited he Xue Rengao is, he knows that this is the sphere of influence of the martial arts Li clan. Even if the latter doesn't make a move, the forbidden army in Chang'an City, as well as the surrounding major Yingyang Mansions, some people want to curry favor with this future important minister of the country.

Xue Rengao didn't think it was a good idea to attack strongly, and now Jiuquanzhuang was already full of masters, with a group of soldiers. Not to mention their Xue clan, even if the army of 20,000 or 30,000 people besieged and attacked, they may not be able to get this fort.

In other words, are they really helpless at this time?

"This Li Crouching Tiger is getting more and more interesting. ”

At this time, Xue Ju smiled heartily, and the fighting spirit in his eyes was like fire: "Rengao, what are you doing so frustrated? The battle with that Kaifu Lord has just begun." Isn't it our side that has the advantage now? Take a step back, even if he really enters Chang'an, will our Xue clan still face fewer difficulties before? I think no matter what, it will not be more difficult than the one eight years ago!"

At this time, he raised his head high, like a male lion who had just woken up, and looked at the other side with a lazy and majestic gaze: "Keep waiting, the old man wants to see what kind of means he still has, and whether he really has the qualifications to compete with the old man in this Kansai land——"

Hao Ying looked at Xue Ju fixedly, with admiration flashing in his eyes. I thought that only a character with this kind of courage was qualified to be his lord, so that he could bow down and be respected.

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At this time, more than ten miles away, Yang Xuanzong's expression was slightly ugly.

"Sure enough, as the Dharma Master expected, that guy will never sit still!"

As early as when they waited until the evening, Yang Xuanzong already sensed that something was wrong. It's just that at that time, he wasn't sure.

This made him so annoyed that the original pride and expectation seemed to have been slapped by Li Shimin to the clouds. It also made him indignant: "This catastrophe, should he really have avoided it?"

— it was supposed to be their best chance.