On the second day, Changying took a stack of letters and walked into the Zhongjun tent, "Master Hou, young lady, this is the letter that his subordinates have just intercepted, please take a look at it." ”

Xie Fenghua's eyes lit up when he heard this, he grabbed it first, swept it over with a glance, and handed it to Yuan Minzhou.

After he finished reading it, she sighed: "This Tang Mengqian still has a bit of brains. He still wants to join forces with the North Hells to deal with us. This trick is really played openly by borrowing a knife to kill. ”

"Besides, the knife seems to be quite sharp." Changying echoed from the side, "Fortunately, this letter was intercepted by our people, otherwise it would really fall into the hands of Tomorrow Yu, which will only bring us unnecessary trouble." ”

Originally, Lincheng was attacked by people at both ends, and the geographical location was already very embarrassing. If Tang Mengqian really moved Mingyu, it is estimated that it will be much more difficult than imagined to deal with it when the time comes.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Minzhou listened, but shook his head and said, "You send this letter out." It must be sent to the hands of the Great Prince of the Northern Underworld. ”

"Master Hou......" Changying couldn't help but exclaim, but when he met such an unquestionable look, he forcibly closed his voice.

Xie Fenghua was also a little puzzled, "What are you thinking?" ”

As soon as the words fell, some thoughts flashed through her mind, and her eyes were full of disbelief when she looked at Yuan Minzhou. After a little thought, she could somehow figure out the key.

But the war dragged on for too long, and she just wanted a quick victory. Otherwise, these days will not be sleepless to reorganize the troops.

- In order to recapture the city from the Northern Underworld as soon as possible and end the war between the two countries.

In her selfish heart, she didn't put Tang Mengqian, who was eyeing her behind her, into her eyes. Even if she had to fight them, she would have to wait until she drove the Northern Underworld out of the Liang Dynasty and freed her hands.

Yes, Yuan Minzhou's approach, she can understand, but she is a little unacceptable.

Yuan Minzhou saw what she was thinking, and hurriedly said: "How many years have passed, and you still can't change your hands-on nature......

"Getting to the point!" Xie Fenghua furrowed his brows, glanced at him, and said with a little eagerness.

Seeing that his Hou Ye's face darkened, Changying held back a smile, and said with a needle, "Hou Ye, are you going to leave Tang Mengqian to others to deal with?" ”

Yuan Minzhou glanced at him appreciatively, waved him back, and then walked up to Xie Fenghua and unexpectedly hugged her into his arms.

Xie Fenghua was a little confused, and a little annoyed, he immediately glared at him, struggling to leave his embrace.

This person is becoming more and more indiscriminate.

When has it been, it's still so unserious!

"Master Hou, let's get down to business!" She pushed the distance between the two of them and said with a straight face, "What the hell do you think?" At this time, shouldn't we be unanimous to the outside world? Why did you still let Tang Mengqian join forces with Tomorrow Yu? ”

Yuan Minzhou saw that she was annoyed, so he sat up straight lazily and reminded: "Fenghua, you are not the only one who is up and down Liang Chao. There is no need to take all the problems that can be solved by a letter of excerpts. Tang Mengqian is not afraid, the method he came up with today is not the way for him to die in the future? ”

You're the only one who so insidiously arranged the way to die!

Xie Fenghua thought so in his heart, but he refused to admit defeat, "Then you should tell me, who should be responsible for this errand of cleaning up Tang Mengqian?" ”

"This is something that the Minister of Tianjing should worry about, I am a person who is dealing with the snow disaster outside, and there is no reason to interfere." Yuan Minzhou had a sloppy fight with her, grabbed her shoulder, and said with a smile, "Now, you can repair a book and explain the stakes to the court." With the skills of those people, they will definitely arrange things properly. ”

After speaking, he picked up Xie Fenghua and walked behind the table.

When Xie Fenghua came back to his senses, a pen had been stuffed into his hand, and when he looked up along the pen, he saw the handsome and smiling face.

She was suddenly a little confused about his thoughts, and after hanging her pen for a long time, the ink stains fell on the paper, and instantly blurred an ugly stain.

Xu was aware of her absent-mindedness, Yuan Minzhou's eyes were slightly condensed, and he shook her hand a little harder, and wondered, "What's wrong?" What do you think is wrong? ”

Xie Fenghua's eyes darkened slightly, and he groaned: "Master Hou, there is no one else here, you might as well tell the truth!" You're doing this, but you're already ready for something else? ”

Yuan Minzhou knew that he couldn't hide it from her, so he also got straight to the point and said: "Originally, I didn't want you to worry about these little things. But since you asked, I have no reason to continue to hide it. I got the news that the situation in Tianjing has been controlled by Du Chengyuan, Sun Chengxiang and others, and there will be no major changes for the time being. Now, the emperor is still unconscious, and it is hard to guarantee that someone will not take this opportunity to breed some thoughts that should not be there. ”

"So, you're going to find something for them to do?" Xie Fenghua smiled dumbly, and then said, "This time, who are you going to guard against?" ”

She knew that Yuan Minzhou would not be untargeted. Since he can make a move, the other party must have really gone too far.

Yuan Minzhou pondered for a moment before saying, "You stay in the border city, you must not know that Queen Du once asked Du Chengyuan to do something unacceptable. I didn't tell you before, because I was worried that you would think too much. But the news from Tianjing in the past few days, when mentioning this Du Chengyuan, his words are showing his fearlessness. ”

"Is this what Du Pingfei meant?" Xie Fenghua asked.

"I don't know." The corners of Yuan Minzhou's lips curled up with a touch of sarcasm, and then said, "But no matter whose instructions it is, such a move is really abnormal. Prime Minister Sun Cheng revised the book to me several times, clarifying the important points and asking me to come up with an idea. It just so happens that the matter at the border pass can't be solved in a short time, and if you can take this opportunity to distract the attention of the two people of the Du family, it would be a good way. So, do you understand? ”

Xie Fenghua nodded thoughtfully, but secretly thought about this matter in his heart.

It seems that Du Chengyuan's ability is much higher than he imagined. It was only a long time before he stretched out his hand to the entire court, which aroused Sun Mingyuan's jealousy.

She suddenly asked, "Does Du Pingfei know these things?" ”

"That's what she can only ask herself." Yuan Minzhou said with a solemn face, "I always feel that there is some kind of transaction between Empress Du and Du Chengyuan, but I can't find anything valuable for a while." The worst-case scenario is that the Du family will resurge. If Queen Du knew that she had led the wolf into the room, I don't know how she would feel. ”

While he was talking, Xie Fenghua had already picked up the pen and written the excerpt.

Yuan Minzhou reached out and took it, inadvertently glimpsed her complicated expression, and couldn't help but be curious: "What are you worried about?" ”

"I'm wondering, if this matter is reported to the court, what decision will the court make?" Xie Fenghua paced a few steps with his hands behind his back, his face returned to his previous calm and calmness, and he analyzed while thinking, "Now, there are not many generals in Tianjing who can lead the troops to the battle. After thinking about it, it seems that only Wu Weihou and Dou Changke's father Dou Shiqian are left. ”

Thinking of these two people, her mood suddenly became heavy.

She remembered Dou Changke, who was kidnapped by Tang Mengqian.

Previously, news came from the secret guard that Dou Changke was still trapped in Tang Mengqian's army, and he couldn't find a chance to rescue him. I don't know how it is now.

was already guilty of Dou Changke, if Dou Shiqian was involved again, what happened to her, how could she be at ease?

Yuan Minzhou saw that her face was a little ugly, and after thinking about it for a while, he also knew what she was thinking.

He nodded and said, "You're right. At present, only these two people are available in the DPRK and China. Do you think it's inappropriate? ”

"It's not inappropriate," Xie Fenghua hesitated for a moment before he said, "You also know that the battlefield is dangerous, if there are any three long and two short ......."

Yuan Minzhou was silent for a moment, then spread out a piece of paper again, picked up a pen and wrote down a few words. Then, it was sent out together with Xie Fenghua's excerpt.

Xie Fenghua was a little confused, but he listened to him explain: "It's not that there is no room for manipulation in this matter. Since you are unwilling to let Wu Weihou and Dou Shiqian go to the battlefield, then I will let Prime Minister Sun Cheng ignore these two people. However, Fenghua, you should also know that Tianjing must send someone out, otherwise I won't worry......"

Xie Fenghua's eyes dimmed, and then he said, "It's me who is too indecisive." However, it's not that troublesome, and it's not like I can't handle it......"

"Fenghua!" Yuan Minzhou suddenly called her, covered her mouth, her eyes were full of affection, and if you looked closely, you could also get a glimpse of the deep hidden pain.

Xie Fenghua was stunned, thinking of his intentions, he couldn't help but sigh, "Master Hou, I understand what you mean." But now I'm fine, aren't I? Don't worry too much...... Hey, ......."

Before she finished speaking, she was taken into her arms by Yuan Minzhou, and the masculinity that belonged to the man alone shrouded her whole person. Her heart tightened, and she remembered all the things she had before, and a fine and dense pain suddenly grew.

For a moment, she hugged back.

After a long time, Yuan Minzhou widened the distance between each other, looked straight into those eyes, and said solemnly: "I don't want the second time to happen to the original thing." Do you understand? ”

It doesn't matter if he's selfish or cold-blooded. After experiencing the pain of death, he wished that the two of them would live well in this life. And the battlefield is dangerous, the sword has no eyes, and he will not let her be in danger unless he is forced to do so.

He naturally knew that with her ability, over time, she would be able to restore peace on the northern border. But that would be a great risk. It's not so much that he doesn't want to wait that long, it's better that he doesn't dare to gamble.

Xie Fenghua was silent.

At this moment, it became hypocritical for her to say anything, so she could only nod her head and acquiesce to his approach.

This fold was quickly sent to Tianjing.

Since Xie Fenghua presented an excerpt of "requisitioning the traitors" and clarified the interests in it, the courtiers led by Sun Mingyuan immediately discussed countermeasures.

It's just that there are difficulties in the selection of generals to lead the troops.

In recent years, there are very few military generals in the court, and the more suitable Dou Shiqian and Wuwei Hou are excluded from Yuan Minzhou.

After the next court, Sun Mingyuan was summoned into the harem, and when he heard Du Pingfei ask about it, his old face changed slightly, and he pretended not to understand: "Queen Mother, this is a major event in the imperial court......"

It means that once you live in the harem, you can't discuss the government in vain.

Du Pingfei's eyes flashed with a hint of displeasure, but he said quietly: "Xiangye, now that the emperor can't preside over the overall situation, the palace is also worried about the major events of the previous dynasty and wants to do something for the emperor, so I asked more." If you know something, tell us the truth. Maybe this palace can solve some urgent needs! ”

Sun Mingyuan hesitated, but his back was still straight, and his eyes were firm and did not change his original intention.

Seeing this, Du Pingfei immediately walked in front of him with Fenghe's hand, and said meaningfully: "Xiangye, do you believe in this palace?" ”

Sun Mingyuan's eyes flashed slightly, then he shook his head, and said in a complicated tone: "The queen is too worried, and the old minister doesn't mean this." It's just that it is about the laws of the ancestors, and the old minister does not dare to violate it easily. Please also ask the mother to forgive her sins. ”

"Forgiveness?" Du Pingfei savored these two words, and said with a playful smile, "Since Xiangye is so insistent, then the palace will not hide it from you." The main palace has heard a little about the previous dynasty. Now it seems that there is a dispute over the selection of generals, and the matter of conquest of the rebels is unresolved. You are an important minister trusted by the emperor, don't you know that delaying the major event of the military aircraft will make the emperor chill? This palace is the same as you, it is all for the sake of the country, what kind of harem should you do at this time? ”

After a pause, her eyes flashed slightly, and she continued: "Or is it that Xiangye plans to delay the major military aircraft and ignore the war in the border city?" ”

"Queen, please be careful!" Sun Mingyuan was so frightened that his body trembled, and he said angrily, "The old minister is loyal to the court and the emperor, how can he have such a rebellious idea?" How can you slander the old minister like this? ”

"Is there any slander, isn't Xiangye the clearest?" Du Pingfei said with a smile, "Xiangye, you are also an understanding person, and this palace will not talk to you foolishly." If something really happened because of your hesitation, then, with the emperor's attention to Xie Er, you will definitely investigate the cause and effect after waking up, and you may be able to bear the consequences at that time? ”

Sun Mingyuan was secretly frightened, looked at her without a trace, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Please forgive the old minister for being stupid and not understanding what the queen mother meant." But the old minister did not delay the war, even if the emperor wanted to investigate it, the old minister was not ashamed. ”

Seeing that he was so ignorant, Du Pingfei's face gradually showed a trace of impatience, and he said unhappily: "Xiangye, this palace will not go around in circles with you." Horizontal and vertical is a simple thing, why think so complicated? ”

Sun Mingyuan thought about it, and didn't want to argue over this issue for too long, so he only said: "Since the queen has the intention of serving the country, the old minister naturally can't stop it." As Niangniang said, there are no generals who can be appointed in the court at the moment, otherwise the ministers don't need to rack their brains to think about this candidate. ”

Du Pingfei thought for a while, and then said: "As far as this palace knows, Wuwei Hou and the Dou family master are both military generals, and both have experience in leading troops to fight. Why not consider them? ”

Sun Mingyuan's forehead was bruised, and the secret path of Yuan Minzhou was eventful.

Such an obvious character, he actually deliberately asked him not to use it, and even he couldn't understand this move.

Sensing his hesitation, Du Pingfei immediately became suspicious in his heart and asked, "Xiangye, is there anything hidden in this?" ”

Sun Mingyuan hesitated for a long time before he spoke stubbornly, "Back to Niangniang's words, there is indeed some hidden meaning in this. Previously, Marquis Dingyuan specially instructed that these two people could not be used, otherwise the old minister would not have made such a difficult choice. ”

The doubts in Du Pingfei's heart deepened a little, "Good and dignified, why can't you use those two people?" What is the reason for Dingyuan Hou? ”

"Nope." This is where Sun Mingyuan feels a headache.

He knows what Yuan Minzhou is like, and he also knows very well that there must be some unknown reason for such an explanation. It's just that I haven't had time to explain it clearly. As far as he is concerned, this "explanation" cannot be disobeyed.

But Du Pingfei smelled a trace of unusual breath from it.

She thought about it for a while, and still suggested: "Xiangye, the current situation is urgent, and it is important to decide on the candidate as soon as possible." There is a way in this palace, and I don't know whether to talk about it or not. ”

"Please also ask the mother to teach." Sun Mingyuan said busily.

Du Pingfei said: "According to the palace, Dou Shiqian's ability is beyond doubt, and he can be said to be the best candidate to lead the army to recruit. But if you are not at ease, you might as well find someone to go with you, and you can take care of each other. ”

When Sun Mingyuan heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he nodded and said, "What Niangniang said is reasonable. The old minister knew what to do. If there is something offensive just now, please don't be surprised. ”

As he spoke, he saluted respectfully, with a little more admiration in his expression.

"Xiangye's words are serious." Du Pingfei hurriedly supported him and said, "You are the pillar of the country, it is too late for this palace to respect you, so why blame?" ”

Sun Mingyuan said a few more polite words, then turned around and left the palace.

Du Pingfei watched him leave, and then summoned Du Chengyuan and asked, "What news has come from the border city recently?" ”

Du Chengyuan said what he knew, and finally said, "Why did Niang Niang suddenly ask about these things?" ”

"Xie Er's excerpt on the crusade against Tang Mengqian, you should have seen it, right?" Du Pingfei asked.

Du Chengyuan nodded, puzzled.

But I heard her continue: "It stands to reason that this is a matter of the previous dynasty, and this palace should not ask about it." But the strange thing is that Marquis Dingyuan has explained that he can't let Dou Shiqian and Marquis Wu Wei serve as generals with troops this time. Why, you say? ”

Du Chengyuan didn't know about this stubble, and he was very surprised when he heard it at the moment, so he didn't answer and asked, "Niangniang knows the reason?" ”

"This palace just doesn't know, so I will ask you." Du Pingfei glanced at him, "This is not only the meaning of Dingyuan Hou, but also the meaning of Xie Er." But why would she say that? Could it be that there is something we don't know? ”

Du Chengyuan obviously didn't pay attention to this, just curious about what she would do.

After he asked this question, Du Pingfei said slowly, "The palace just gave Sun Mingyuan a suggestion, asking him to persuade Dou Shiqian to lead his troops out of Beijing, and at the same time select an entourage in the court to take care of him. ”

Hearing this, Du Chengyuan instantly understood what she meant, "Niangniang wants Weichen to choose this person?" ”

Du Pingfei nodded immediately, "This palace always feels that things are not so simple. For a long time, this palace and Xie Er have not dealt with each other, if you follow along, you might as well pay more attention to the movements over there. As soon as you notice something is wrong, act on the opportunity. ”

Du Chengyuan naturally didn't have any problems. I asked some more questions, and then I walked out of the palace quickly.

And just as Du Pingfei thought, Du Chengyuan didn't know what method he used to recruit this entourage.

This time, the army was under the banner of "requisitioning against the traitors", and after the preparation of grain and grass was completed, it was scheduled to leave Beijing and go north in three days.

Seven days later, Dou Shiqian led a large army to be stationed outside Jincheng, facing Tang Mengqian's army from a distance.

And the first time he learned that Dou Shiqian led the troops to conscript, Xie Fenghua broke a teacup and said angrily: "Didn't you say, don't let Dou Shiqian lead the troops?" Didn't you make it clear? ”

Yuan Minzhou was also puzzled: "It is said that this is what Queen Du meant." In addition, Du Chengyuan also accompanied the expedition......"

Hearing the news, Xie Fenghua immediately kicked over a table, "Du Pingfei!" It's Du Pingfei again! Can't this woman go a day without doing something? When has this been, and it's still messing around. ”

Thinking of this Empress Du's methods, Yuan Minzhou also disagreed, but now is obviously not the time to hold him accountable. The first thing to do is to be prepared accordingly.

Xie Fenghua obviously thought of this as well, and hurriedly asked, "How many secret guards do you have available?" ”

Yuan Minzhou thought for a while and said, "Otherwise, I'll spare a few and let you do other things." ”

Xie Fenghua was stunned, and his mood instantly became complicated. She also knew that she seemed to be a bit nosy. Originally, there were not many secret guards who were following the two of them, and some of them had already been sent out to find out the whereabouts of Yuan Mindong and Dou Changke. If a few more people are freed up, their safety estimates will be in question.

She couldn't be so selfish!

Thinking of this, she said, "Why don't you forget it?" Dou Shiqian's ability is not bad, even if he faces Tang Mengqian, he shouldn't be unable to deal with it. ”

Yuan Minzhou wanted to say something, but she was interrupted halfway, "Master Hou, there is no need to say any more." It's time for us to get ready. ”

Their original plan was that once the imperial court sent someone to deal with Tang Mengqian, then they would naturally take this opportunity to find a breakthrough when they were caught in the middle. There are still many things that need to be confirmed and arranged, and it is really not appropriate to waste energy on these things.

It's just that before going out, Xie Fenghua couldn't help but ask more, "Is there the whereabouts of Dou Changke and Yuan Mindong?" ”

"Nope." Yuan Minzhou was also quite strange, thinking of this younger brother who disappeared for no reason, his brows were also tightly furrowed.

At this time, Dou Changke, who was hiding in the bushes, sneezed and was looking at the camp not far away.

That day, after escaping from Tang Mengqian's army, he fled all the way south, and encountered several groups of people chasing and killing him along the way. Fortunately, he avoided them. Those who couldn't hide from it were all dealt with.

He was thinking about what to do, when he suddenly heard the news that his father led troops to recruit Tang Mengqian, so he also hid left and right and came outside the camp. At this moment, lying in the bushes, I was thinking about how to meet my father.

I'm afraid, I'm afraid, there are also killers arranged by Tang Mengqian in this conquest army!