It's rare to revisit the old place, but Xue Shao is not in the mood to visit friends or visit the mountains and rivers. On the same day, he personally took a few parts to the street to purchase the medicinal materials needed to treat Xue Chuyu. This thing is really not easy to find, there are a few flavors of medicine that are quite rare and scarce, and several pharmacies do not have any cash in stock, so they can only promise to help Xue Shao find it.

No matter how anxious Xue Shao was, he couldn't do it, so he had to pay a large deposit in the pharmacy and wait for the news, and at the same time sent a few powerful henchmen to go to neighboring states and counties to search for medicinal materials. Such a two-pronged approach may give you one more chance.

Two days later, Wu Chengsi still did not return. Xue Shao was already impatient, so he sent him to Wenshui County to bring Wu Chengsi back.

Wu Chengsi has always been useless, but now he has the ability to control the officials and generals in Hebei by virtue of his reputation as a Qincha. If Wu Chengsi hadn't taken Xue Rengui and his troops away, Xue Shao wouldn't have been in such a hurry, and he wouldn't have had the heart to have anything to do with him.

In the final analysis, the military situation in Hebei must be presided over by Xue Rengui. Even if Xue Shao had an idea, he couldn't really command the army in Hebei on his behalf. But now, Xue Rengui, a generation of war gods, was actually recruited by Wu Chengsi to be a "bodyguard" and accompanied him to return to his hometown...... Xue Shao hated Wu Chenghei, but he was also a little aggrieved for Xue Rengui!

But thinking about it for Xue Rengui, Xue Shao felt that Xue Rengui must have no choice. Although the general will not be subject to the order of the foreign monarch, but at the moment Xue Rengui does not have the capital to do so. He was degraded for ten years, and it was finally reactivated in the age of ancient rarity, thanks to the thoughtfulness of the Empress Dowager Wu. Now that the imperial court has sent Wu Chenghei to inspect Hebei, the intention is of course clear at a glance - he is here on behalf of the Empress Dowager Wu.

In other words, Xue Rengui would have thought that all the orders given by Wu Chengsi in Hebei were the embodiment of Empress Dowager Wu's will - how could he dare to disobey?

Thinking of this, Xue Shao couldn't help but sigh lightly, Xue Rengui is such a heroic figure, but he is also played by the political villain! …… The general looks majestic, but it's really worthless! No matter how well he mixes, Xiao Ming'er is still firmly held in the palm of his hand by the people in the court, and he can fiddle with it as much as he likes!

Xue Shao had to think about his situation and future...... Seeing that Wu Zetian is about to rise, her group of waste nephews will also gain power. Now they may not be able to help me, but in the future, when they seize the opportunity, will they not kill me?

Xue Rengui, a Taishan Beidou-level military old-timer, can be played by Wu Chenghe, how long can I hold on?

From this point of view, leading troops to become generals outside can only be a transitional move at best, not a long-term method. Relying on military merits to win a place in the imperial court and truly grasp the power of politics, this is the royal road!

On the third day, Wu Chengsi still hadn't come back, and the medicinal materials Xue Chuyu wanted hadn't been found yet, but Xue Rengui had returned!

Xue Shao waited for three days and rested for three days, and his spirit was full. Hearing that Xue Rengui had returned to Bingzhou, he immediately ran to see him.

stepped forward in Chang'an, Xue Shao once took the initiative to visit Xue Rengui, the main purpose was to see with his own eyes this world-famous tiger general who has been famous in Chinese history for thousands of years, the awe-inspiring god of war. But that time, he happened to bump into Xue Rengui and beat Xue Chuyu, so in order to avoid the embarrassment of breaking others, Xue Shao had to leave.

Today, I was able to get my wish!

After Xue Rengui came back, he first went to see Li Xiaoyi. Xue Shao found them easily, and as soon as he walked to the door of Li Xiaoyi's room, he heard a voice coming from inside-

"This time, Xue Li would rather bear the name of disobedience to the decree, and would rather lose this snow-white head than be at the mercy of that guy anymore!"

It was obviously Xue Rengui's voice, although it was old, it was still quite strong and powerful!

Xue Shao was slightly startled in his heart and stopped. Outside the room, there were a few Li Xiaoyi's henchmen guarding from afar, and when they saw Xue Shao coming, they were ready to report inside. Xue Shao waved his hand at them and motioned not to move. These sergeants all knew Xue Shao, and although they showed some "difficult" expressions, they all stood still.

"Old general, don't be angry." Li Xiaoyi was persuading, and he said bitterly, "How to fight the battle, after all, you still have to listen to the court." I am waiting for officials and generals outside, aren't we all patrolling the heavens and sharing worries for the emperor? How the court decides, there is its own reason for the court. How can we question it? ”

Xue Li didn't dare to question the imperial court. But I think it is Wu Chenghei who is misinterpreting the meaning of the court and falsely passing on the king's order! Xue Rengui was very angry, and his voice was also very loud, every word was as sonorous and powerful as a drum, and said: "Xue Li has been in the army for decades, and he has never heard that the imperial court will give up the border towns and fortresses like Yun, Shuo, and Dai and retreat to Taiyuan. On the contrary, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, our dynasty has been committed to strengthening the defense of these border towns and fortresses, with the intention of keeping the enemy out of the country, so as not to suffer the poison of war in Hebei's prefectures and counties! …… On that day, when Xue was ordered to lead the army to merge the state, he had doubts - the big war was imminent, how could the imperial court transfer the main force under my command to the state? Thinking about it today, it's all about Wu Chenghei playing with power. He was afraid that Xue would have too much military power in his hands or gain some credit, so as to steal the limelight of him, the deposed ambassador of Hebei Province! ”

Xue Shao couldn't help but smile, the old man was really upright, and his heart was also bright!

"This ...... The same cannot be said! Li Xiaoyi was a little hesitant and said euphemistically, "Wu Chengsi first came to Chadao, and he didn't know much about the military situation in Hebei. After all, he is not a general with troops, and it is normal for him to occasionally make one or two wrong military deployments...... Now that we know it's wrong, we can find a way to correct it. Why get involved in so many strife and grievances? ”

Xue Shao secretly sneered in his heart, Li Xiaoyi has been "mingling" with the Empress Dowager Wu for decades, and he is one of the few "martial party" members in the Li family's royal family. This person is certainly capable, but his personality is too exquisite, and he lacks some basic moral positions!

"Li Changshi is so justified, Xue Li can't say anything!" Xue Rengui was still angry, and said loudly: "Xue is in Wenshui County, every day is like sitting on pins and needles, I can't wait to fly to Shuozhou, and kill the enemy with my children!" Yesterday, Xue heard that Yunzhou had fallen, and the governor Li Wenji and his family of old and young people burned themselves to martyrdom...... Li Changshi, Xue is ashamed! Thinking back to that day, Xue once swore an agreement with Li Wenzhi that if he was attacked, I would save him; If I am attacked, he will save them. But now! ……”

Speaking of this, Xue Rengui clapped his hands again and again with great grief and indignation, and there was a little choking in his voice.

Xue Shao sighed secretly and shook his head.

"The old general, for the general's horse leather shroud, or fate. Li Wenji's matter is not your fault at all. You don't have to blame yourself too much. Li Xiaoyi was still politely persuading and said: "Anyway, you came back from Wenshui County with soldiers and horses without authorization, didn't Wu Chengsi say anything?" ”

"No matter what he says, Xue can't control much!" Xue Rengui's tone revealed a strong smell of gunpowder, and said, "I was so anxious when I heard that Yunzhou had fallen, and before I could spread the word, I brought people and horses to Bingzhou. I don't need to say anything more now, and ask Li Changshi to send me a sum of grain and grass, and I will immediately take the soldiers and horses to Daizhou, and sooner or later fight to the death with the Turks to avenge Li Wenji!! ”

"Old general, don't worry, don't worry!" Li Xiaoyi hurriedly persuaded him and said, "You only know about the fall of Yunzhou, but you don't know about the Shuo Dynasty, right?" ”

"Oh?" There was a hint of surprise in Xue Rengui's tone, "Could it be that the Shuo Dynasty has also fallen?" ”

Xue Shao smiled secretly, it seemed that Xue Rengui didn't know about the war in the two states of Shuodai. Wenshui is remote and the news is blocked, and it is not easy for Xue Rengui to find out about the fall of Yunzhou.

Li Xiaoyi was about to speak, when Xue Shao approached the room.

"Who?!" Xue Rengui suddenly shouted, like a shock!

The vigilance of a martial artist has always been higher than that of ordinary people, let alone a peak martial artist like Xue Rengui?

Xue Shao had just taken a step and had not yet appeared at the door, when he suddenly felt a surging momentum rushing towards him, making him feel extremely depressed and almost suffocated!

Murderous!

It's like a real murderous aura!

Xue Shao instinctively stopped, surprised in his heart...... In my past and present lives, I have seen a lot of master murderers and powerful people. But there has never been a person who makes me feel so uncomfortable and depressed just by the aura on my body!

Li Xiaoyi hurriedly got up to greet him, "But Young Marshal Xue?" ”

Li Xiaoyi said this, and Xue Shaodouran felt that the murderous aura and suppressed momentum disappeared in an instant.

"Young Marshal Xue? …… Xue Horse? Xue Rengui's voice was full of curiosity.

Xue Shao secretly took a deep breath and walked into the room, "It's me." ”

The two people sitting opposite each other in the room got up at the same time, and Li Xiaoyi hurriedly said: "Come on, old general, I'll introduce you to you - this is the famous Xue Shao Xue Chengyu, when he was the court horse and the governor of Xiazhou, he was called Xue Shaoshuai!" ”

Xue Rengui got up but didn't look at Xue Shao directly, but looked at his feet very humbly, and bowed his hands, "Xue Li, meet Xue Shao!" ”

Xue Shao looked at Xue Rengui with a smile, standing tall and tall like a gun, whether it was his posture or appearance, Xue Chuyu was quite similar to him. The difference is that Xue Rengui is already as white as snow, but he is still as vigorous as a pine. The righteousness between the eyebrows is magnificent, and the sharpness in his eyes is profound, just like a world-shattering soldier who has drunk countless blood, and has returned to the sheath and is as quiet as a mountain.

At a glance, Xue Shao felt that in terms of momentum alone, Xue Rengui was far superior to any master martial artist he had ever seen, including Xue Chuyu.

In terms of appearance and temperament, Xue Rengui really deserves the four words "Tiger Ink Agarwood". Although he is seventy years old, he can perfectly interpret what it means to be more masculine the older you get.

"Old general, I've been looking up for a long time!" Xue Shao took a step forward and bowed respectfully.

"Don't dare to be." Xue Rengui still bowed his head and bowed, but his words were neither humble nor arrogant, and said: "The old man heard the name of the young marshal early and received the young marshal's kindness, so he should have gone to visit earlier. Helpless for many reasons, the old man has always been in love with the young marshal, and I don't know if I can see the young marshal in Bingzhou today...... Qi Ye, as the governor of Xiazhou, how could the young marshal appear in Bingzhou? ”

Xue Shao and Li Xiaoyi smiled at the same time, "This is a long story!" ”