The families of Li and Wan were temporarily guarded by both sides, and the same was true for the garrison in the city. The Khitan tribesmen outside the city, in addition to those who were killed and escaped, there were still a lot of prisoners, and they tossed until midnight before they completely calmed down.

Inevitably, inside and outside the city, the atmosphere was still tense, and the soldiers of the Zhou army and the Turks, except for the people on duty and patrolling, all slept with swords and armor.

Yuan Langjun was naturally really tired, but he still made a personal inspection before he had time to rest. In order to avoid risks, a small courtyard was found not far from the south gate of Liucheng as a place to stay, and he could withdraw from the city at any time.

In the dead of night, Yuan Langjun still had no intention of sleeping, his attention was on Li Yuanfang, who was also an old friend, he hadn't seen him for a long time, and it was natural fate to meet on the battlefield here. Yuan Langjun is still quite interested in Li Yuanfang's experience during this time.

In the atrium of the small courtyard, a little flower and tree were spread, a bonfire was lit, he sat cross-legged, ordered the guards to take a jar of spirits, raised his head and drank it, and threw it to Li Yuanfang opposite.

Caressing his heart, feeling the warm current rushing by, the cold night wine, if there is a beautiful woman by the side, it would be better However, in front of him, it is a man who is still holding a chain steel knife.

Leaned back slightly, his expression showed a little comfort, his eyes stayed on Li Yuanfang, Yuan Hui asked: "Brother Yuanfang, I haven't seen you for a few months, but your complexion is a lot haggard." Can you tell me about any interesting things you found in Liucheng?"

Yuan Langjun's question was obviously meaningful, and Yuan Fang obviously heard it. took a sip, put down the wine jar, wiped his mouth, and looked at the calm Yuan Langjun with a judgmental look.

His expression gradually became serious, and after a long time, he sighed in a deep voice: "It's hard to say a word."

The chain knife spun in a circle in his hand and plunged backwards into his waist. Yuan Hui observed his movements, looked at it fixedly, and the chain knife was hidden behind his waist, and he really couldn't see any flaws

After a little hesitation, Li Yuanfang still told his experience of going north to Yingzhou. As Yuan Hui guessed before, in Liucheng, where can he hide the snake spirit and the eyes of the Khitans.

Like the people sent by Yuanhui, after experiencing one hunt after another, although Li Yuanfang's martial arts are strong, but at the beginning of the face of the endless assassination methods of the snake spirit, and he is in the enemy's den, with the assistance of the Khitan army, where can he be pleased.

The entourage who went north with him died cleanly, and Li Yuanfang was also injured once and fled with death. After that, he hid among the Zhou slaves in Liucheng, secretly investigating the killers and Khitan who pursued him, until now, Liucheng was attacked, looking at the banner of the Zhou army, decisively resisting

After listening to Li Yuanfang's narration, Yuan Hui's expression was inexplicable, and he glanced at him thoughtfully: "Brother Yuanfang's experience is also bizarre. It seems that Di Gong's task for you has already been obtained! ”

"Brother Yuan, what do you seem to know?" Meeting Yuan Hui's gaze, Li Yuanfang asked rhetorically. Obviously, after more than three years of training, Yuan Fang's brain has indeed become more and more alert.

"Those assassins, what are their identities?" Smiling, Yuan Hui asked pretending not to know.

"I don't know!" Hearing this, Li Yuanfang shook his head, his face was still gloomy: "Those people are very mysterious and dangerous, and their methods are ruthless and vicious, and they do everything they can. Especially the person who led the pursuit and killing me before, his martial arts are first-class, and they are by no means ordinary. Moreover, they are definitely not Khitans! ”

Speaking of this, a trace of solemnity appeared in Li Yuanfang's eyes.

Yuan Hui cooperated with a surprised look: "It's not a Khitan, sure enough, in the rebellion in Yingzhou, Li Quanzhong raised troops, there must be a story behind it!" ”

"That's right!" Li Yuanfang's tone was unusually affirmative: "According to my investigation, behind Li Quanzhong, there is a force from Da Zhou that is secretly supporting him. Those killers are proof of this. ”

After a pause, seeing that Yuan Hui was listening carefully, Yuan Fang continued: "As early as the time of Shendu, the adults were suspicious of the rebellion in Yingzhou. The former governor Zhao Wenhui and the Pinglu army were annihilated too strangely, so the lord sent me to secretly investigate, and now it is almost certain that the Khitans have internal responses in the Great Zhou, and those killers are only the minions who assisted Li Qianzhong! ”

The words fell, Yuan Hui had no interface for a while, the scene was quiet for a while, a gust of north wind swept by, and the bright flames on the bonfire shook violently a few times.

After all, the weather was cold, and he was stimulated by the cool breeze, Yuan Hui shrank his neck, raised his index finger, and said softly: "I also have some guesses about this." ”

In Li Yuanfang's slightly surprised gaze, Yuan Hui said slowly: "I had doubts in the previous battle in Huangzhang Valley. The Khitans seem to know too much about the situation of our army, and Zhang Xuanyu, the general, the strength of the army, and the route of the march, met more than 30,000 people, and was successively bewitched by them and fell into its trap. If it weren't for the fact that I and General Yang Xuanji coincided with the meeting, I am afraid that the whole army would inevitably be annihilated. Li Quanzhong succeeded in ambushing our army so easily, and now it seems that he should have informed the Khitans of our details. Also,"

"Those thieves will bring disaster to the country and the army, and they must not be let go!" Hearing this, Li Yuanfang's blood surged, and he couldn't help but say cruel words, looking murderous.

"If you get the opportunity, you will naturally destroy it and eliminate the traitor for the country!" Calmly responding to a few words, Yuan Hui looked at Yuan Fang, and said in an inexplicable tone: "With Brother Yuan Fang's methods, the investigation of the identity of those thieves, is there really no clue?" ”

Noticing the playful smile on the corner of Yuan Hui's mouth, a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face, and Li Yuanfang finally shook his head: "Those people act secretly, even in Liucheng, they are all cautious. I once secretly stalked and captured a person, trying to interrogate him, but who expected him to commit suicide directly. After that, they were chased and killed, and this time Liucheng was attacked, and those people must have fled. With the means of those people, it is not difficult to escape by taking advantage of the chaos! ”

Listening to his explanation, Yuan Hui smiled, Li Yuanfang obviously had reservations about him.

Yuan Fang was also calm, not weak at all, and had some intuitive feelings, he didn't mean to talk to Yuan Hui. For example, the familiarity brought to him by the snake spirit killer, the assassination on the official road outside Luoyang City, those fierce killers

"Brother Yuan, this matter is important and needs to be reported, and the court must be on guard."

"What about escalation? How to prepare? Those people, the power is obviously deeply rooted in the upper echelons of the Great Zhou, just listening to what you say, you know that they are not easy to deal with. Brother Yuanfang, I investigated before, but I'm afraid that I have already startled the snake."

Hearing Yuan Hui say this, Li Yuanfang's head was a little confused for a while, and a headache appeared on his calm face. Seeing this, Yuan Hui smiled lightly: "Brother Yuan Fang doesn't have to worry too much. Why don't you go back to the capital and report to Master Di and listen to his old man's opinion. ”

With his eyes lit up, Li Yuanfang sighed: "That's the only way!" ”

"Although I don't know what the purpose of those people is, but make a bold guess, there must be a conspiracy behind the Khitan rebellion" After being silent for a while, Li Yuanfang said a very insightful idea.

"Not bad!" Yuan Langjun immediately agreed, and then seemed to joke: "This time, I and the Turks made a surprise attack on Liucheng, and the Duankhitan people were based on the rear, and Li Quanzhong died, which will definitely have an impact on his plan." If you think about it, wouldn't it be dangerous for me if the other party was angry and focused on me and sent out those powerful killers? ”

Guan Yuanhui's face was relaxed, his right eyebrow was raised slightly, and Li Yuanfang retorted: "With Brother Yuan's power and ability, are you still afraid of assassination?" ”

Yuan Fang, this is obviously something in the words