Shangguan Wan asked strangely on the side: "Liulang, is the housekeeper you said in the house Lu Gongzi?" ”

"Exactly!" Zhang Changzong nodded.

"That's weird!" Shangguan Wan'er looked curious, "You said that Gongzi Lu started preparing for the expedition a few days ago, but the emergency military situation in Taozhou was only sent to the imperial court early yesterday morning, how did he know in advance?" Could he have predicted the prophet? ”

What Shangguan Wan asked was exactly what Wu Zetian wanted to know, and her eyes also looked at Zhang Changzong.

Zhang Changzong was stunned by Shangguan Wan'er's question, scratched his head and said, "I don't know about this, why don't I ask him when I return home at night?" ”

Wu Zetian pondered for a moment, and instructed Shangguan Wan'er: "You go to Liulang's Mansion in person, quickly summon Lu Xiaoxian into the palace, and ask him if you have something!" ”

"Yes! Your Majesty! Shangguan Wan agreed and turned away.

"Wait!" Wu Zetian suddenly stopped Shangguan Wan'er again.

Shangguan Wan'er turned around and asked softly, "Does Your Majesty have any other orders?" ”

Wu Zetian admonished: "You go and act secretly, don't reveal anything to him, and don't let outsiders know about it!" Do you understand? ”

"Got it! Your Majesty! ”

……

Lu Xiaoxian followed behind Shangguan Wan'er, his head running rapidly as he walked. Wu Zetian suddenly summoned him, what was he for? He wanted to ask some clues from Shangguan Wan'er, but Shangguan Wan'er didn't even reveal a little bit of tone, just told him that he would know when he went.

In the past two days, Lu Xiaoxian also knew a little about the matter from the Zhang brothers, and he guessed that Wu Zetian announced that he entered the palace by himself, probably just to inquire about this matter. The reason why he found himself is probably inseparable from the two Zhang brothers.

Originally, Lu Xiaoxian had been having a headache about how to persuade the Zhang brothers, but now Wu Zetian's sudden summons seemed to have made this matter a glimmer of relief.

In the spacious hall, only Wu Zetian and Shangguan Wan'er were there.

Lu Xiaoxian bowed his head and stood respectfully in front of Wu Zetian. Although he came from later generations, every time he saw Wu Zetian, there would always be an inexplicable sense of awe in his heart.

"Give a seat to Mr. Lu!" Wu Zetian's voice sounded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Seeing Wu Zetian's mood, it seems

Yes, Lu Xiaoxian is also a little relaxed.

There was no greeting, no temptation, Wu Zetian asked directly: "I heard Liulang say that Gongzi Lu is training the slaves and maids of Zhangfu and preparing to go on the expedition with the imperial army, but is there such a thing?" ”

Lu Xiaoxian nodded: "The two masters treat the grass people like relatives, and the grass people are grateful, and they want to make meritorious contributions for the two masters in killing the enemy, in order to repay their kindness." Although there are only fifty slaves and maids in Zhang's mansion, it also represents the heart of the two masters who are concerned about the safety of the society! ”

"You can do such a thing for Gorou Rokuro, it's commendable and worthy of praise!" After Wu Zetian nodded slightly in approval, his voice changed and he asked, "It's just, Lu Gongzi, how did you know about the invasion of the Tubo people?" ”

"The grass people are just guessing!" Seeing that Wu Zetian didn't seem to believe it, Lu Xiaoxian explained, "The discord between Tubo Zampu and Da Lun Qinling has been going on for a long time. Especially now, it has reached the point of semi-public. Qinling's victory over the imperial army at Dafeichuan that year won him great prestige. With his character, if he wants to maintain his authority and demonstrate to Zampu, he can only make greater military achievements, so it is inevitable that he will lead the army to commit crimes! ”

A few days ago, when Lu Xiaoxian and Wei Xianyun were drinking and talking, although Wei Xianyun did not say it explicitly, he also thought that Qinling would invade the border. Xie Yunxuan also analyzed this when he gave advice to Wu Sansi. At this point, Wei Xianyun, Xie Yunxuan and Lu Xiaoxian's judgments are the same. It's just that Lu Xiaoxian knew the answer in advance, while Wei Xianyun and Xie Yunxuan came to the conclusion through careful analysis. It can be seen that Wei Xianyun and Xie Yunxuan's overall view is very accessible.

Wu Zetian and Shangguan Wan glanced at each other, Lu Xiaoxian was just the housekeeper of the Zhang Mansion, and it was indeed a puzzling thing to see the political situation of the enemy country so clearly and thoroughly.

Lu Xiaoxian said a little embarrassedly: "Although the grass people know that Qinling will definitely lead the army to invade in person, they still guessed two wrong points!" ”

Wu Zetian asked with interest: "Which two points?" ”

Lu Xiaoxian smiled bitterly: "First, the area that commits borders!" Two years ago, Wang Shangshu defeated the Tubo army in Anxi, and the grass people guessed that Qinling would send troops to Anxi to regain the initiative in the Western Regions, but they didn't expect him to invade the border from the direction of Taozhou! The second is the time to commit the side! The grass people guessed that he should not send troops until after June, but he didn't expect him to act so quickly! So grass

Although the people trained the slaves and maids of Zhangfu, the time was still too hasty! ”

Lu Xiaoxian is clearly talking nonsense with his eyes open, he is from the later generations, and he has long been clear about the invasion of Tibet, how can he judge the wrong time and place? The reason why this was done was not to arouse Wu Zetian's suspicion. If what you say is the same as what happened, you will inevitably bring trouble to yourself, and it is better to artificially create some flaws to give yourself a room for maneuver.

Wu Zetian listened to it and said lightly: "Qinling's forces are mainly concentrated in the old land of the original Tuguhun, and it is more convenient to send troops to Taozhou for logistics and supply from there. As for the time, I'm afraid it's really as you analyzed, Zampu and him are already incompatible, and he is in a hurry to send troops to get out of the predicament as soon as possible! ”

"Your Majesty has seen it more thoroughly, and the grass people admire it so much!" Lu Xiaoxian naturally flattered.

"You don't have to slap my ass!" Wu Zetian became serious, "I summoned you to listen to your opinion, who do you think is more appropriate to take command of the enemy?" ”

"This ......" Lu Xiaoxian hesitated a little, "The grass people are short-sighted, such a big thing, if you say it wrong, in case it ......"

Wu Zetian waved his hand: "You just have to rest assured, whether it's right or wrong, I won't blame you!" ”

Lu Xiaoxian peeked at Wu Zetian and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, the grass people want to know, who have been recommended by the ministers of the imperial court in the past two days?" ”

"Wan'er, tell him about it!"

After listening to Shangguan Wan'er's introduction to the situation of the court discussion, Lu Xiaoxian roughly understood the current situation, and also understood why Wu Zetian was worried.

"Your Majesty, the general of the Left Guard, Zhang Qianqiao, has a good relationship with the crown prince, if the grass people are not mistaken, those ministers who elected General Zhang may have other ideas! So Caomin thinks that he can't be the coach! ”

The relationship between Zhang Qianqiao and Li Dan, Wu Zetian must be clear, and Lu Xiaoxian knew that Wu Zetian would definitely not let him take command, so he ruled him out first.

Sure enough, Wu Zetian snorted coldly and said, "You're right, it seems that some people in the court don't want to die!" ”

Since Wu Zetian became emperor, what he hated the most was the formation of a party, especially with the Li royal family, even if it was her own son. When she says this, it means that some people are undoubtedly going to be unlucky.

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