Pingzhou, Lulong City, inside and outside the city walls, hoarded nearly 50,000 troops. Except for the remnants of the army that returned to Lu Long with Wang Xiaojie from the Dongxia Stone Valley and the border guards transferred from Youji, the rest were the leopard Tao guards who went north despite Di Renjie.

On the head of the city, the Xuan-colored Great Zhou Jing flag is waving in the wind, mixed with the banner of "Chief Manager Di", obviously, it is Di Renjie who is the master of Lulong City at the moment.

Although reinforcements came, the atmosphere in the city did not change much, but only increased the tension. In addition to the negative impact of the defeat has not been eliminated, Wang Xiaojie, the general and general of the Qing Border Army, "defected".

This news caused an uproar in the army. Although Wang Xiaojie has a perverse personality and is unruly, he is very popular with the military, and it is difficult to say that he betrayed the country and joined the enemy. However, the characterization of General Wang Da was Di Renjie, a high-powered Delong, the general manager of Di Da, and the whole army was solemn for a while.

In the corner, the rising sun rose, and a convoy of hundreds of people slowly came from the southwest, and it was a military and civilian team transporting supplies. Sun Wanrong's army was still stationed in Yuguan to recuperate, eyeing Lu Long.

Under such circumstances, tens of thousands of troops were stationed in Lulong, and the baggage and materials had to be transferred from Yuyang, more than 200 miles away, or even from Jixian County, which was more than 200 miles away. As for the transfer of the envoy, Di Fat Pang once again did not avoid his relatives, and paid Zeng Tai.

In the city, the original Assassin's Mansion, the current chief manager, inside and outside the back hall, is heavily guarded, idlers are forbidden to enter, and even the servants serving in the palace are not allowed to enter without permission.

In the quiet hall, a man is lying on the couch, in a coma, if there is an acquaintance, it can be known that the injured person on the couch is Yang Xuanji who attacked the Khitan after Dong Shi. It's just that his situation is not so good at the moment, he is seriously injured, and it is difficult to save personnel.

Di Renjie sat on the side of the couch, took the pulse for a while, gently put it back under the quilt, stared at Yang Xuanji's dead face, and sighed.

For example, when Di Renjie first arrived in Pingzhou, he secretly made a private visit to Weifu, and Yang Xuanji was rescued by him on the way to the secret investigation.

By the way, Di Fatpang also solved a vicious case of officers and soldiers killing good and risking meritorious deeds, and when Lu Long met Qiu Jing, who entered the city with Li Yuanfang to appeal, he had a violent conflict with Wang Xiaojie.

Later, listening to Qiu Jing's "grievances" of the defeat in the canyon, he poured dirty water on Wang Xiaojie vigorously, telling the truth, and there was a snake spirit in the dark, plus Li Yuanfang's corroboration. Wang Xiaojie's crime of fornicating with the Khitan and trapping the army in annihilation was plausibly established.

Wang Xiaojie is also fierce, too "upright", and is very dissatisfied with the practice of Di Fat and the traitor Qiu Jing, fearing that it will be unfavorable to him, so he was picked up by his subordinates and escaped at night......

"Your Excellency (Teacher)!"

The abrupt voice interrupted Di Renjie's contemplation, and when he turned his head to look, it was Li Yuanfang and Zeng Tai who came together.

"Oh, it's Yuan Fang and Zeng Tai." In response, Di Chubby got up and motioned for the two to sit down.

"How's General Yang?" Glancing at Yang Xuanji on the couch, Li Yuanfang asked.

Shaking his head, Di Renjie said: "The poison he has been very poisoned is very strong, and after these few days of rescue, it is fortunate that he can stabilize his injuries." Even so, it is still unknown whether it can resist it......"

As he spoke, his gaze stayed on Yang Xuanji's black face: "I hope he can wake up as soon as possible, I have many questions that I need him to solve!" ”

"How's the morale in the army?" Sitting at the desk, Di Chubby asked.

With a little caution in his expression, Li Yuanfang said: "There is some discussion about Wang Xiaojie's defection, and it is still under control. With the prestige of an adult, and the power of a general, the general and the generals to appease the pressure are not a big problem. ”

"Teacher, the latest batch of grain has arrived this morning, and the students have arranged for their subordinates to count and put it into storage!" Zeng Tai also reported on the side.

Nodding, Di Renjie couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Now it seems that this Wang Xiaojie is very popular with the army......

"My lord, you still have doubts in your heart?" After being with Di Fat for a long time, Li Yuanfang noticed the special meaning in Di Renjie's tone.

After glancing outside the court, seeing that there was nothing unusual, Di Renjie said slowly: "Yuan Fang, as far as you can see, Wang Xiaojie will really be a foreign enemy, a person who harms his comrades and commits trouble?" ”

Hearing Di Renjie's question, Li Yuanfang thought carefully for a while, and then replied: "Although it is unbelievable and incomprehensible, during this period of time, all the spearheads are indeed pointed at Wang Xiaojie. The military report that was recaptured before forced Li Kaigu to escape, the snake spirit assassinated Qiu Jing, and his subordinates killed Liang and risked their merits, and then fled overnight...... If he hadn't been a thief, how could he have done this? ”

"Yuan Fang is right!" The Licking Spirit chimed in.

"As you said, all direct and indirect evidence and manifestations point to Wang Xiaojie. However, have you ever thought about the purpose of Wang Xiaojie's actions? Di Fat asked.

"The purpose? Naturally, it is to rebel against ......" Zeng Tai was a little surprised.

Waving his hand, Di Renjie said with an X-like face: "I still remember that in Huzhou, when I was earning that Xu Shide, the cool official said a word. People always have a purpose in doing things, although this statement is utilitarian, but it is quite reasonable......"

The two were a little stunned before meeting, and Di Fatpang continued: "Wang Xiaojie joined the army as a young man, accumulated military achievements, and was captured in Tubo in the battle of Dafeichuan that year. It is the emperor who does not remember the previous humiliation, and really promotes it to the ranks. As the emperor's own confidant general, all the honor and disgrace are tied to the emperor, a few years ago, the official with the Fengge Luantai Ping Zhang, out of the general into the phase, the position is extreme. In such a situation, what is the purpose of his rebellion, and can he gain more glory and trust? Even so, why hook up with the Khitan as a bad country? ”

"I summoned Wang Tiehan to talk in detail last night, and from what he said, when he was in the army, Wang Xiaojie was no different, and as far as I can see, Wang Tiehan does not seem to be deceiving ......."

Di Renjie's consideration is thought-provoking, and after thinking about it, Zeng Tai hesitated and said: "Teacher, people's hearts are the most unpredictable. In any case, Wang Xiaojie's defection cannot be faked. Furthermore, what we have seen and heard in the north, how can we explain it? ”

Zeng Tai's words obviously touched Di Chubby's heart, and he nodded and sighed: "Yes...... That's what I'm wondering about. ”

"Also, I wonder if you feel that way?" Di Renjie habitually brushed up his long beard.

"What does it feel?" Glancing at the licking spirit, Li Yuanfang wondered.

"The feeling of being dominated!" There was a cold smile on the corner of Di Chubby's mouth: "Since entering Pingzhou, what we have seen and heard seems to have been arranged by someone...... The snake spirit has not yet been completely revealed, and the reason for the defeat of the East Kip Stone Valley has been investigated, don't you think it is too smooth and simple? ”

Di Renjie's meaning has been expressed very, obviously, Li Yuanfang was stunned: "What do you mean, what do you mean, is there really another hidden meaning in this matter?" Is it ......?"

The old man's face also showed a little hesitation, and Di Chupang said uncertainly: "It's not time to draw conclusions, I may not know anything else, but the conspiracy of these people in the snake spirit is not so simple." Also, since rescuing Yang Xuanji, he has been assassinated, I'm afraid this General Yang knows something. What happened to the teacher and caused his demise, I have a hunch, and when he wakes up, he can solve the big puzzle! ”

"So what's next for you?"

"Yuan Fang, Zeng Tai, maybe it's time for us to catch a little snake tonight!" The old man's eyes flashed with the color of a fox, and Di Chubby said softly.

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