Late at night, in the camp of the Tang Army, in the tent of the commander of the Chinese army.

"Since you have invited this king to come and temporarily take over the overall situation of Shuaiyin, then this king must first agree with you on three things. Listen clearly, it's an agreement, not an order. Li Daozong stood in the center with his hands and said to the group of generals sitting at the bottom of the group.

Hou Junji, Xue Wanjun and others are all there, and there are still some people who have just returned from the front line, and the blood and mud on their bodies have not yet been washed away, and even more, there are still people who are being bandaged and treated by military doctors.

"Lord Wang, please speak."

"First, Qin Mubai's coffin must be transported back to Lanzhou immediately." Li Daozong said, "When we get there, we will officially report to the imperial court to know." It's not the way to stay here. ”

The generals sighed one after another, and no one raised any objections, which can be regarded as tacit.

"Second, the talismans can be temporarily handed over to Hou Junji and Xue Wanjun for safekeeping. However, neither of you has the right to mobilize troops and horses without authorization. It is necessary to know the king of Huiben, and the opinions of the three must agree before the movement of the troops and horses can be decided. Li Daozong said, "There are two purposes for doing this. The first is to unify the order, and the second is to prevent some people from acting impulsively. ”

"Yes." Hou Junji replied decisively, and immediately took out all the talismans left by Qin Mubai, which could command the Seventh Army and Qinyi Mansion in front of the formation.

Xue Wanjun naturally had no objections. In the past, although he was the chief general of Dafeichuan, he handed over his talisman after Qin Mubai came. Now I've got half of it back, and I'm naturally happy.

"Third......" Li Daozong said halfway, glanced at the generals, and then said, "Immediately withdraw from Dafeichuan and retreat to Shanzhou." ”

"What?!" As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the handsome tent!

"The blood sea revenge has not been avenged, so this is the retreat?"

"I waited here to fight bloodily and hold the camp, how many brothers died on the battlefield, and just retreated?!"

"Dafeichuan is a foundation place that the young marshal recaptured with one hand and has worked hard for many years, it is the gateway to Helong and the throat of Kansai! How can it be discarded! ”

……

The generals were already excited, and they quarreled.

Hou Junji's face was blue and silent; Xue Wanjun showed a hint of displeasure on his face, obviously refusing to withdraw his troops, but he maintained restraint and did not speak out against it.

Everyone quarreled for a long time before they gradually settled down. Although everyone did not mean to target Li Daozong, it was obvious that their attitude was quite tough, and they absolutely did not agree to evacuate Dafeichuan.

"The king understands your feelings." Li Daozong said patiently, "What is the personal relationship between this king and Qin Mubai, many of you also know. Obviously, he is the son-in-law I have already set, and he is like a half-son. In addition, this king has also been fighting in the south and the north for half his life, so why don't you understand the meaning of the two armies fighting for an inch of land in front of the battle? Every step forward could mean the shedding of blood and casualties of tens of millions. Dafeichuan is one of the most powerful fists and one of the most important foundations of the Lanzhou Metropolitan Governor's Office. If it weren't for the last resort, would this king say something like 'evacuate'? ”

"Lord Wang, I respect your reputation for a lifetime, and I also know that you and the young marshal had a very good friendship during his lifetime. However, if you let your brothers retreat and give up Dafeichuan like this, you have to give a good reason! Several generals said together.

"The reason is simple. At this time, our army can no longer fight. Li Daozong said, "Originally, the strength of our army was not as good as the Tubo army; Now, the new coach is in chaos, and the soldiers are out of control and difficult to command. All these are the appearance of a defeated army. How can you rely on the righteousness and blood courage of the moment to send you to death in vain? ”

"Lord Wang!" Xue Wanjun finally couldn't help it, stood up suddenly, and said loudly with a hint of anger, "Today's battle, you also saw it with your own eyes!" - What does it mean that the strength of our army is inferior to that of Tibet? Our army of 30,000 horses, in the face of the 300,000 Tibetan army swore to fight to the death, did you ever lose half of your momentum? The Kunlun Iron Horseman, who is known as invincible in the world, is nothing more than that! Why should the prince grow up others and destroy his own prestige! ”

Li Daozong frowned deeply, walked up to him, and said, "General Xue, this battle is really fierce. The officers and men of our army are all heroic and brave. But even though you have not lost the battle today, have you won? If the Garqinling really sends all the main forces to fight with you, can one of these 30,000 brothers, including you Xue Wanjun, return to the camp? ”

"Death is death, what is there to fear!" Xue Wanjun roared angrily, "Xue, I'd rather die than retreat!" Otherwise, I am ashamed to see my father in Lanzhou! ”

A general stood up neatly - "I'll wait, I'd rather die than retreat"

Hou Junji had been sitting quietly on the horse, and at this time he sighed lightly and solemnly, and said: "Lord Wang, the brothers of the family have just come back from the fight today, and the anger has not yet dissipated, so it is not possible to discuss it. It's better to discuss it tomorrow! ”

"That's fine." Seeing that it was difficult to disobey the will of the people, Li Daozong had no choice but to suspend the resolution and said, "You have all worked hard, so you can go back to the camp to rest." Other things, and we will talk about it. ”

Xue Wanjun and others came out silently, and only Li Daozong and Hou Junji were left in the tent.

"Hou Junji, you tell me the truth." Li Daozong asked with a deep eyebrow, "Qin Mubai, what's going on?" ”

"Poisoned to death." Hou Junji's expression was as calm as a pool of stagnant water.

"Really?"

"It can't be fake." Hou Junji said lightly, "Otherwise, you can pry open the coffin and check it yourself." ”

Li Daozong's face changed on the spot, and he glared angrily: "Do you want this king to be torn to pieces by all the soldiers of Dafeichuan?!" - Nothing short of nonsense! ”

After that, Li Daozong, who was holding back his anger, stroked his sleeves and left.

The corners of Hou Junji's mouth inadvertently grinned, and he smiled playfully.

After the camp, in the room of Princess Wencheng.

It has been half a day since he arrived in Dafeichuan, and Li Daozong has come to visit Li Xueyan for the first time. At this time, he sent out the military doctor and the maid in the room, closed the door, and sat down on the edge of her couch.

Li Xueyan is still unconscious.

Li Daozong's thick eyebrows were deeply furrowed, his face was tense, and he held Li Xueyan's cold hand, and there was a tingling pain in his heart.

"Yan'er, Dad has come to see you." Li Daozong said softly, "Wake up, talk to your father?" ”

Li Xueyan just lay quietly and didn't react.

"Qin Mubai, this stinky boy, is really not a thing. How do you say that you just went? Li Daozong shook his head and gritted his teeth, "I knew that today, when this king came to Dafeichuan last time, I should have persuaded him to withdraw for the time being." After all, the Garqin Mausoleum is too sharp to compete with. But Qin Mubai ...... The determination was so firm that I didn't even dare to say anything to persuade me. ”

"As you say, how nice it would be if there was no war! Maybe now, you and Qin Mubai have become a little couple who envy others, and your father can count on you to be happy. How could it be like ...... now?"

"Father...... suddenly called softly, and Li Daozong was suddenly ecstatic.

"Yan'er, you're awake! - You look at me, I'm your father! ”

"Daddy...... Why did you really come to Dafeichuan? Li Xueyan turned her head with difficulty, looked at Li Daozong with her eyes slightly open, and whispered like a gnat.

"How could I not come when something like this happened?" Li Daozong sighed and said, and then woke up, "You just said, why did I 'really' come to Dafeichuan?" What is the purpose? ”

Li Xueyan closed her eyes and rested for a moment, then said with great difficulty: "It's Mu Bai......"

"What's wrong with Qin Mubai?"

"Mu Bai seems to have expected that you will come...... The last time he saw me before his death, he talked about it. ”

"What?" Li Daozong was taken aback, vigilantly signaled Li Xueyan to silence, and then ran to the door to check around without eavesdropping before returning to the couch.

"Yan'er, tell me the truth, how is Qin Mubai now?" Li Daozong asked in a low voice.

"I know ...... too" Li Xueyan opened her eyes, looked blankly at the roof, and muttered, "Although I have reason to suspect that he is not dead, more facts tell me that he is indeed dead......

"Hey! ......" Li Daozong sighed heavily and shook his head.

"Dad, my daughter has one thing to ask you." Li Xueyan said suddenly.

"You say, I will definitely agree!" Li Daozong hurriedly held Li Xueyan's hand tightly and said, "When my father came to Dafeichuan a few days ago, he not only scolded you but also beat you, but after I went back, I didn't sleep well for half a month. You won't ...... Weird dad? ”

"No......" Li Xueyan smiled sadly and said, "Dad played well." If it weren't for this, my daughter would never wake up, and she wouldn't understand what is worth it and what is obsession. ”

"What do you understand?" Li Daozong said a little confused.

"My daughter only understands one thing, the most precious thing in the world is the happiness that can be grasped in front of her......"

Li Daozong was speechless for a while. He didn't understand what Li Xueyan was referring to and who he was.

"Dad, my daughter wants to beg you...... Let me have a secret marriage with Mu Bai. In this life, don't marry your daughter to anyone else. ”

"What? You are crazy! After all, Li Daozong was a bloody man from Rongwu, and he shouted on the spot, "This must not be promised!" ”

"That daughter, the only one who died, followed Mu Bai and went underground......" After saying that, Li Xueyan slowly closed her eyes, and her expression was extremely calm and indifferent.

"You! ......" Li Daozong was suddenly anxious, but seeing Li Xueyan like this, he was really sad in his heart and couldn't get angry anymore.

"Okay, Yan'er, this life can be discussed, our father and daughter have a good life to discuss, how about it?" Li Daozong said softly, "The top priority is that you recover as soon as possible." My father is here to shoulder the heavy responsibility of presiding over the overall situation, and I am afraid that I can't revolve around you all day long. Tomorrow, for my father, I will send someone to escort Mu Bai's coffin back to Lanzhou, and you will go with you, don't stay in Dafeichuan anymore. ”

Hearing the word 'coffin', Li Xueyan's heart was cut like a knife again, but she couldn't cry.

"Hey! …… Unexpectedly, as soon as Mu Bai left, Da Feichuan was a leaderless mess. After all, Li Daozong was worried about military affairs, and couldn't help but say, "Too many people are blinded by grief and anger, and there is only hatred left in their hearts. If the entire Kansai army was buried because of this, wouldn't it be ashamed of Mu Bai? …… Yan'er, you are obedient and go back to Lanzhou earlier, and Hugh wants to stay here to distract your father. The current situation is really critical. ”

Li Xueyan, who was originally weak and half-asleep, suddenly woke up, opened her eyes and asked, "Dad, what's the crisis now?" ”

Li Daozong was taken aback when he saw his daughter like this, "Yan'er, are you okay?" ”

"Dad, tell me quickly, what's the crisis right now?" Li Xueyan even sat up at once, tightly tugging on Li Daozong's sleeve and begging.

Li Daozong looked at Li Xueyan blankly and in surprise, and had to say: "Before I came, Xue Wanjun and others fought several battles with Tubo without authorization, and the losses of troops were quite miserable. For now, we can only withdraw our troops. However, even his father couldn't suppress this group of arrogant generals under Qin Mubai's command. They would rather die than retreat, because their father is anxious about this matter and is at a loss! ”

"Providence...... Could it be providence? Li Xueyan suddenly became stunned and muttered to herself.

"What's wrong, Yan'er, are you okay?" Li Daozong's heart suddenly tightened, and he was afraid that his baby daughter would suffer from a loss of heart and go crazy.

"Daddy, look!" Li Xueyan hurriedly took out a small white bag from the place in her arms, handed it to Li Daozong, and said, "This is Mu Bai...... One of the three tips I was given to before the poison hair, the two daughters had already opened it on their own. This is the third one! At that time, Mu Bai said that if one day is extremely critical, even your father and you are at a loss, you will disassemble it! ”

"And that kind of thing?" Li Daozong was very mistaken, and hurriedly tore the white cloth bag with a tear, and there was a white silk in it, which was a special silk book used in the army to write military orders and issue orders to the Chinese army.

It's actually a military order!

There is also Qin Mubai's personal drawing and seal on it!

"This ...... How can it be! Li Daozong was suddenly surprised.

"What's wrong, Dad?" Li Xueyan asked a little curiously.

"Let's not talk about it yet, you are here to rest. As a father, I have to go to Hou Junji and Xue Wanjun immediately! After that, Li Daozong didn't bother to look at Li Xueyan more, and left in a hurry.

Li Xueyan sat on the couch calmly and muttered to herself: "This third bag is still the same as the first two, is Zhizhu holding things like a god?" Mu Bai, you must not be dead yet, are you? ……”

In the tent of the commander of the Chinese army, Li Daozong unfolded the white silk and put it on the handsome table, and said to Hou Junji and Xue Wanjun: "When Qin Mubai was in the army, he would issue orders every day to annotate the military folds, and you must recognize his handwriting!" ”

Hou Junji and Xue Wanjun stepped forward to take a look together in surprise, and the two of them immediately shouted in unison: "Where did the prince get it?" ”

"Leave this alone!" Li Daozong said, "The military orders left by Qin Mubai, should you always obey them?" You can see every word of it! - 'General's Order: All the officers and men of the Kwantan Army, abandon all baggage, only bring horses and dry food, and set off immediately to evacuate Dafeichuan and retreat to Shanzhou! ——Signed, Qin Mubai, the chief of the march of Kansai Road, and there is the signature of the chief of the march and the personal signature of Qin Mubai! ”

"This ...... How is this possible? Xue Wanjun was stunned for a moment, "Could it be that the young marshal's heroic soul has appeared?" ”

"You should be!" Li Daozong said, "Tomorrow, this king will read Qin Mubai's testament in front of the soldiers of the whole army. You refuse to listen to the king's orders, but you should always listen to the military orders left by Qin Mubai? ”