Xue Shao finally took off his dusty military uniform and lived the life of a noble horse and a famous son.

Three months, in a flash.

During these three months, the court of the Tang Dynasty was unusually quiet, as if nothing had happened and there were no contradictions. Wu Zetian was in charge of the dynasty, and Pei Yan was still in charge of the government. Both of them said that they had to be careful, and they did nothing but their daily work. If there was a political disagreement, they all gave in to each other, and there was not even a single quarrel.

People who don't know the reason still think that the Queen Mother and Pei Yan are still a pair of political allies with tacit cooperation as before. Only Xue Shao and a few others knew in their hearts that these were two masters who were making a move, and they were both trying to avoid making mistakes while staring at each other's every move.

Just like in a war, the final victory is often not determined by who does it right, but by who makes fewer mistakes!

Xue Shao, as the general of the right guard, like many ministers, also went to the court every single day. Since that day when he openly scolded Pei Yan in the court, Xue Shao, who rarely appeared in the court before, has now become a well-known celebrity. The ministers were very strange, Xue Shao and Pei Yan had already made a fuss in the court that day, so they almost drew knives and cut each other, why didn't there be a follow-up result later?

Could it be that Pei Yan was scolded for nothing?

Could it be that Xue Shao could watch a prime minister who "collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country" continue to run rampant in the court?

People who don't understand the reason can't figure out these questions.

It's like, Xue Qiyu, who is less than a year old, can't figure out why his parents always like to take off their clothes and hug each other to fight? …… Is that interesting? Really!

Autumn has arrived.

In September, the eagle flies, which is the hunting season for nomads.

Xue Shao began to be a little worried about Shuo Fang's military. The wounded beasts were even more ferocious, and it would be a big trouble in case the Turks, who had suffered a great loss in Hebei, raised an army to attack. Xue Shao didn't believe in Li Duozuo's ability, but he always felt a little relieved. After all, it is my own responsibility, and it is also a little bit of family business that I have saved after working hard for so long.

There is no sign of chaos in the imperial court at present, and Pei Yan seems to be much more honest. Xue Shao muttered in his heart, should I resign to the Queen Mother and go to Xiazhou?

"You can't go!" Princess Taiping just heard that Xue Shao had this idea, and immediately refused.

Xue Shao said curtly: "Why? ”

"Because, I'm pregnant again!" Princess Taiping said confidently, "Also, Chen Xian'er is also pregnant!" ”

"Again?" Xue Shao's eyes lit up, "Really? ”

"Of course!" Princess Taiping said angrily, "Can this kind of thing still be faked?" In recent days, Chen Xian'er and I have felt a little unwell, so we asked Imperial Doctor Zhao to check our pulse. After a few times, he was sure that we were both happy! ”

"Hahahaha!" Xue Shao laughed, "I haven't worked in vain in the past few months!" ”

"What are you smirking at? It's really not serious! Princess Taiping rolled her eyes at him very unladylikely, and said, "You weren't there last time I gave birth to Lin'er, and this time, you have to stay at home no matter what-you know?" ”

"Yes, yes. Madame's order, do I dare to disobey? Xue Shao agreed with a smile, but he was thinking in his heart: I will come back when you give birth, it will not be too late......

"Don't even think about it," said Princess Taiping, with a grimace, "you'll have to stay at home with us until our child is full moon—and if I'm in a good mood, I'll probably let you go out!" ”

Xue Shao's eyes were straight, didn't you, even you heard my heart?

"Hey, hey!" Princess Taiping smiled triumphantly, and immediately snuggled into his arms a hundred times more gently, and said softly: "Xue Lang, I don't look like a roundworm in your stomach?" …… Ahh ”

"Well, it's quite like!" Xue Shao burst out laughing.

"You bad guy, I'll beat you!" Princess Taiping was embarrassed to fight with her round of fists, but she was not willing to use force.

The little couple quarreled for a while, and Xue Shao went to call Chen Xian'er and verified that she was indeed pregnant.

Xue Shao was very happy in his heart, for a man, there is nothing more happy and proud than being a father.

But this does not mean that Xue Shao can completely let go of Xiazhou and Shuofang's army because of this.

The next day, Xue Shao found an excuse to skip work and deserted, went into the palace to see Wu Zetian, and told her that he was going to Xiazhou.

"You have been away from Xiazhou and Shuofangjun for so long, it stands to reason that you should indeed go back." Wu Zetian said, "But now is the critical juncture, you better think about it again, right?" ”

"How does it matter?" Xue Shao asked.

Wu Zetian frowned, dismissed everyone on the left and right, walked up to Xue Shao and said, "I received a secret report that Pei Yan may be brewing a coup d'état. ”

"What?" Xue Shao's heart tightened, and he said: "The coup needs soldiers and horses, where did Pei Yan come from?" ”

"Now, we don't know." Wu Zetian whispered: "He has been living in seclusion recently, and he has not made any moves, and sometimes he will not come to participate in even the normal court meeting. This is very different from his previous style. If things are abnormal, there must be demons, and we must be vigilant. ”

Xue Shao wrung his eyebrows and pondered for a moment, and said: "The Northern Ya Imperial Forest Army, with Fan Yunxian, Zhang Qianxuan and Wu Yougui in control, Pei Yan will definitely not be able to intervene. Outside Chang'an City, Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng commanded 100,000 Weishui Field Army, which was able to make Chang'an impregnable. I really can't think of how Pei Yan can launch a coup d'état? ”

"You are the one who leads the troops, and you must understand the truth that you know yourself and know that you are invincible." Wu Zetian said, "On the other hand, what kind of enemy makes you feel the most terrifying? ”

Xue Shao took a deep breath, "Hiding in the shadows, I don't know the enemy!" ”

"That's right." Wu Zetian said, "It is precisely because we don't know what Pei Yan is brewing that we feel that we can't guard against it. It's not that I'm going to force you to stay, I also know that autumn is coming, and the border defense needs to be extra strengthened. But now, the court is more important than the border defense. I think you should be able to understand. ”

Xue Shao nodded slowly, "Okay then, I'll stay for a while." On the Xiazhou side, I will send a confidant to strengthen the contact. Once something changes, the camera acts. ”

"That's the best." Wu Zetian smiled slightly, "I'm sorry for you!" ”

Leaving the palace, Xue Shao rode his horse slowly and thought alone for a long time. He felt that Wu Zetian's refusal to let him leave Chang'an should be out of consideration for the overall situation. Although she couldn't say any conclusive evidence that Pei Yan was going to launch a coup d'état, it was indeed better to believe such a thing than to believe it. Moreover, Wu Zetian is a person with a particularly strong view of the overall situation, and she will never stop me from going to Xiazhou to shoulder the heavy responsibility of border defense because of the slightest doubt and fear.

Compared with Pei Yan, Wu Zetian attaches more importance to national interests. This is like, if Datang is a big family business, the Li family is the head of the family and Wu Zetian is the mistress of the family, she will naturally regard it as her responsibility to manage this family business. And Pei Yan is like a senior housekeeper invited by this business, even if he will be serious and responsible, after all, this is not his own family business, he can do his part at most, how can he be compared with Wu Zetian's "regard it as his own responsibility"?

Thinking of this, Xue Shao felt as if he was about to become an important member of this business. Before, I had never thought about these things myself. Now I suddenly found that I had already integrated into this big business.

If you are a party between Wu Zetian and Pei Yan, the difference between intimacy and alienation is clear at a glance!

At this moment, Xue Shao didn't need to think much to conclude that he should naturally support Wu Zetian, and at the same time strictly guard against Pei Yan. Because, no matter how much there is a fight within his family (even if there is a struggle for the throne), it is a family matter. If an outsider steals the family business, it will be really shameless to see the ancestors. At the same time, it also means the end of the whole family.

Under the nest, wilting eggs?

"Driving—"

Hurrying up, Xue Shao ran directly out of Chang'an City and came to the Weishui camp.

When Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng received Xue Shao, they were both happy and surprised, and after the hospitality, they hurriedly asked, "Why did the young marshal suddenly come?" ”

"Do you need a special reason to visit an old friend of Paoze?" Xue Shao said with a smile.

Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng laughed and came together to toast Xue Shao's wine.

Although they are five big and three coarse, they are definitely not stupid. They knew quite well in their hearts that a place like the military camp was not something that could be jumped at the door casually, and Xue Shao definitely had nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace.

"Lately, have there been any changes?" Xue Shao really asked.

Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng both pondered for a moment, "No, it's like yesterday!" ”

"Is there any special person who has come to see you? Or did I go to your house and look for you? Xue Shao asked.

The second general thought for a long time, but still shook his head, "No." We have listened to the orders of the young marshal, and have been very cautious lately, and we have not seen anyone but the old and the young in the family; Except for the barracks and home, go anywhere. ”

Guo Dafeng also said: "I haven't been to Pingkangfang for three months!" ”

"That's hard for you." Xue Shao smiled and said, "Be careful lately." ”

"Young marshal, but there is a rumor?" The second general asked vigilantly.

Xue Shao frowned and shook his head gently, "There is no conclusive news, but ...... With a little bit of a sign. ”

Just having a "little sign" made the two generals take a breath at the same time!

Dang Jinbi hurriedly said: "Then what should we do?" ”

Guo Dafeng also said: "The young marshal just ordered, and the two of us will go to the soup and die!" ”

Xue Shao nodded with a grateful smile and said, "Don't worry, there will be a time when you will make contributions." ”

"Good!" The second general generously responded to Nuomo's fists and said, "We heard rumors that Pei Yan wants to remove our brothers together, and also remove the military power and general positions of several brothers in Paoze. It was Xue Shaoshuai who pushed Pei Yan back alone, so that he did not succeed. This great kindness and great virtue are unforgettable for our brothers - in the future, our lives will be the young marshal's, but there is a drive to die! ”

Xue Shao was slightly stunned, and thought in his heart: The suppression and persecution of the government are sometimes far more cruel than the killings brought by the war. If Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng really lost their military power and were transferred from Chang'an, then what awaited them would definitely be to cut the grass and eradicate the roots. It's no wonder that the two of them are so grateful to me.

But here's the problem......

"These things are secret discussions of the cabinet, where did you hear the news?" Xue Shao asked.

The two generals were stunned at the same time, and replied: "It's the squire of the military department and the third product of the same Zhongshu sect, Cen Changqian privately sued us." He also instructed us not to speak to any outsiders so as not to cause turmoil in the hearts of the army. But the young marshal, isn't he an outsider......"

Xue Shao's heart suddenly lit up: That's right! -- Cen Changqian is the confidant of the Empress Dowager Wu, and when these news leaks out, the second general of the party Guo will inevitably form a life-and-death enmity with Pei Yan, and at the same time swear allegiance to our side.

Thinking of this, Xue Shao couldn't help but take a breath of cool air, Wu Zetian must have done a lot of preparation work in the dark. How could I not have thought of such a "deliberate leak"?

Ginger, it's so old and spicy!

I still have a lot to learn!