14th (8th) of the first lunar month

Li Ke followed the guards through the Yulin Army camp, although he was anxious at the moment, he still looked around, only to see that the Yulin Army all looked solemn, busy preparing ordnance, a big battle is imminent, it seems that the mutiny of Princess Taiping is not groundless, coupled with what he has explored before, at this moment he is very sure of this, after all, he can not afford to falsely accuse the princess of mutiny, only with full certainty, dare to report.

Li Ke came to the big tent with the guards, the guards went in to report, after a while, the guards returned, let them in, Li Ke took a deep breath and entered the big tent, there were six or seven people sitting in the tent, judging from the dress, they should all be the generals who led the troops, Li Sanlang stood in the middle of the big tent, everyone seemed to be discussing important matters, all with serious expressions, seeing Li Ke into the account, all eyes were immediately on Li Ke; Although everyone does not know his name, they know Li Ke's appearance, the military camp is still martial, compared with the courtiers, the generals are more respectful of Li Ke; The first time Li Ke arrived at the barracks, he was still a little uncomfortable, but when everyone saw Li Ke, they all arched their hands and were very respectful, which is really rare for these heroes who have galloped on the field for many years.

Li Ke thought silently in his heart, it seemed a little inappropriate to speak directly in front of everyone at this moment, besides, he was not familiar with everyone in the big tent, if there was Princess Taiping's eyeliner in the middle, wouldn't it be a bad thing. So he took a few steps forward, came to Li Sanlang, and then leaned over and whispered to Li Sanlang about what he had visited in Princess Taiping's mansion before.

Li Ke said, Li Sanlang's expression changed, his face was surprised, maybe he didn't expect that Princess Taiping would really dare to act so boldly, imprison the officers' families, and want to coerce to launch a mutiny; As soon as Li Ke's head left Li Sanlang's ear, Li Sanlang said loudly: "What? You mean that General Huan Yanfan's family is imprisoned in Princess Taiping's mansion! ”

Li Sanlang suddenly drank like this, but it was beyond Li Ke's expectations, with Li Ke's understanding of Li Sanlang, he was not such a dull person, but why was he suddenly so shocked when he heard the news! Li Ke was still thinking, but a person jumped up next to him, grabbed Li Ke's arms with both hands, shook Li Ke and asked loudly: "Are you saying that my family is in Princess Taiping's mansion?" ”

Li Ke looked at the person in front of him, his face was dark, full of majesty, burly, his voice was strong, and his arms were powerful, could it be that he was General Huan Yanfan, Li Ke finally understood why Li Sanlang reacted like this just now, it turned out that he deliberately said it to him, Li Ke immediately replied: "Yes!" I saw a little girl, who should be four or five years old! ”

Huan Yanfan heard the little girl, his eyes were immediately ruddy, his face was angry, he let go of Li Ke with both hands, and shouted loudly: "That must be my little daughter, Taiping, this woman is really vicious by nature, and even a little girl has to be imprisoned!" With that, he turned to look at Li Ke again and continued to ask, "Are they okay now?" ”

Li Ke nodded and replied, "Mrs. Tuowu told the general that everything is fine at home!" ”

After hearing this, Huan Yanfan immediately pulled out the saber at his waist and shouted: "I will lead the troops to Princess Taiping's Mansion and find her to ask for someone!" As soon as he finished speaking, all the generals present got up and echoed the voice, and wanted to walk out of the tent.

Li Sanlang immediately said loudly: "Everyone and slow! ”

The generals turned their heads to look at Li Sanlang, and Huan Yanfan said: "Li Sicheng, please rest assured, today's incident is all done by this general alone, and no one else will be implicated." It seems that Huan Yanfan thought that Li Sanlang was afraid of being implicated, and was in a hurry to stop, so he said so.

Li Sanlang shook his head and said, "Could it be that General Cheng Huan thinks that I, Li Sanlang, am the kind of person who is greedy for life and afraid of death and does not dare to take responsibility?" ”

When Li Sanlang said this, Huan Yanfan couldn't help but be a little puzzled, and continued to ask: "Then dare to ask Li Sicheng what he means?" Why are you holding us back? ”

Li Sanlang continued: "At this time, the generals must not be rash, and this matter must be discussed from now on. ”

Huan Yanfan didn't have time to speak, and another general on the side spoke first: "My Jinghui is not a good stubble, why should this matter be discussed in the long run, detain my wife and children, I will fight to the death!" "It turned out that the person who spoke was Zuo Yulin Army General Jinghui.

Seeing the anger of the crowd, Li Sanlang couldn't help but ease his breath and continued: "The generals have misunderstood me, I don't want the generals not to come to the rescue, but I must think of a perfect plan, otherwise it will be in vain. Li Sanlang said, seeing that the generals' emotions eased a little, he continued: "Please listen to me, generals, if the generals lead the troops away at this time, imagine that without His Majesty's tiger talisman, and transfer troops to surround the princess's mansion without authorization, how much of a crime is it?" ”

Huan Yanfan interjected: "We are going to rescue our imprisoned wives and children, and I expect Your Majesty to be able to understand." ”

Li Sanlang couldn't help but sigh lightly, and continued: "If the generals go with such fanfare, Princess Taiping knows in advance that she has transferred all the family members or killed them directly, and she can't find anyone at that time?" You can't come up with evidence to save people, but you were falsely accused by Princess Taiping of leading troops to make trouble, wouldn't the gains outweigh the losses? ”

Everyone was in a hurry, naturally they didn't expect this layer, and now after Li Sanlang said this, they couldn't help but feel a little afraid; Li Sanlang saw that everyone was speechless, so he continued: "So I think that if I lead troops like this, it will not only be difficult to save people, but it is more likely to harm them!" ”

Huan Yanfan also felt a little reckless, so he asked, "Then according to Li Sicheng's opinion, how should we act?" ”

Li Sanlang pondered for a moment and said: "Princess Taiping's palace soldiers should have more than 300 people, and the heroes of the Yulin Army are good at fighting, if it is a head-to-head confrontation, I expect that 200 people will be enough!" ”

After hearing this, Huan Yanfan immediately patted his chest and said: "Speaking of fighting, the Yulin Army has never been afraid of anyone!" As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to feel that something was wrong, so he then asked, "What does Li Sicheng mean?" Didn't you just say that it was not proper to lead troops to save them? ”

Li Sanlang replied: "Of course, it is not appropriate to lead troops to directly enter Princess Taiping's mansion, but it is necessary to lead troops to protect secretly. ”

Huan Yanfan listened, nodded and agreed. Li Sanlang immediately said: "Without further ado, General Huan ordered 200 elite soldiers, changed into civilian clothes, and the generals were under the command of each other, and set off immediately with me." ”

When the generals heard this, they replied in unison: "Oh! And he went out of the big tent and prepared to go.

Li Ke asked in a low voice: "Dare to ask what Li Sicheng means?" Leading the troops to the Taiping Princess's Mansion, I think it seems a little inappropriate? ”

A subtle smile appeared at the corner of Li Sanlang's mouth, and he said confidently: "Captain Li, please rest assured, I know what I am doing, and I have my own measure." Li Ke listened to it and said no more.

In less than a moment, the two hundred elite soldiers had all changed their clothes and were ready for battle, including several generals who also changed into civilian clothes, Li Sanlang came to the front of the battle and said loudly: "Go!" "For a while, two hundred elite soldiers, hurrying up, rushed towards Princess Taiping's mansion.

Half an hour later, two hundred elite soldiers were not far from Princess Taiping's mansion, Li Sanlang raised his hand, signaled everyone to stop, he led everyone to dismount, and then said to General Huan Yanfan: "Okay, all the soldiers will wait here, everyone disperse, mixed in with the ordinary people, in case life changes, listen to my order, gather again." ”

Li Sanlang's arrangement made Huan Yanfan a little confused, and he opened his mouth to ask, "What does Li Sicheng mean?" All the soldiers are guarding here, how to save people? ”

Li Saburo replied: "I can enter the house!" It is already a violation of military discipline for all the soldiers to come here with me, and they must not attack lightly unless they have to. ”

Li Sanlang's answer couldn't help but surprise Li Ke, Huan Yanfan, Jinghui and others, and Huan Yanfan continued to ask: "You entered the mansion alone?" How to stay safe? Besides, if you go alone, will Princess Taiping agree to release you? In my opinion, this move is too dangerous to be impossible! ”

Li Sanlang looked at Li Ke, and then said, "Keep me safe, one person is enough!" Li Ke knew that one person in Li Sanlang's mouth was referring to himself, so he said with a comprehension: "I am willing to enter the house with Li Sicheng and desperately protect Li Sicheng!" Li Sanlang nodded, he knew in his heart that a chivalrous person like Li Ke, even if he didn't open his mouth, he would definitely do his best to help, if he protected him, it was expected that it would be fine. Li Sanlang continued: "Princess Taiping wants to launch a mutiny, it is nothing more than to coerce the families of the generals to succeed, in fact, there is no certainty of victory, I will be righteous to her, give up as soon as possible, and still be able to protect myself!" ”

Huan Yanfan asked with some concern: "What if she refuses?" ”

Listening to Huan Yanfan's questioning, Li Sanlang suddenly showed a fierce light, and said with a torch-like gaze: "Then I have no choice but to kill my relatives in righteousness!" Li Ke and Li Sanlang got along for a few days, but he had never seen Li Sanlang have such a look, his expression couldn't help but make people feel frightened, Li Ke suddenly realized that Li Sanlang was by no means an ordinary young man, and the feeling he brought to others was different, like a tiger descending a mountain; Although so, he will bring people an inexplicable trust, and people are willing to follow him, as was the case with Chen Xuanli and Zhang Jiuling before, and now Huan Yanfan and Jinghui are added.

Li Sanlang's words, Huan Yanfan did not reply, Li Sanlang continued: "Then there is General Lao Jinghui waiting here, if there is a signal from me, come to the rescue in time!" Jing Hui arched his hand and replied: "Oh! ”

Li Sanlang continued to say to Huan Yanfan: "I still bother General Huan Yanfan to go with us, and I will echo outside when the time comes!" Huan Yanfan replied with a bow: "Oh! With that, Jinghui waved his hand, and everyone immediately dispersed, and Li Sanlang, Li Ke, and Huan Yanfan continued to march towards Princess Taiping's mansion.

Li Ke led the way and took Li Sanlang and Huan Yanfan straight to Wei Ling's hiding place.