Compared with Tianming, Xue Shao immediately set off for the military camp of Hei Zhi Changzhi. Because it was official business, only Li Xianyuan, Guo An and others went with him.

Halfway through, Li Xianyuan, who was originally drunk with a hangover, suddenly slapped his head, and the slap scared the people next to him. He said in surprise: "Xiao Sheng was so happy to see the young marshal that he almost forgot to report some important things!" ”

"What?" Xue Shao had long been accustomed to his system, so he was not surprised.

"There are three big things." Li Xianyuan took something out of his arms as he spoke, first gave a letter, and said, "This is a note written by Fang Yi, the protector of the Western Regions, to the imperial court. According to the secret order issued by the young marshal in advance, when the watch passed through the Xiazhou Post Station on the way, we privately detained it. and gave Wang Fangyi a reply in the name of the young marshal. ”

Xue Shao hurriedly opened the letter and looked at it, took a deep breath on the spot, and almost broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead!

- Fortunately, it was prevented before it burned, and Wang Fangyi hurriedly wrote to Pei Yan to intercede after Pei Yan's incident as agreed (or as in history). The words in the letter are earnest and fierce, and there can even be a hint of threat.

Xue Shao didn't know exactly what kind of friendship Wang Fangyi and Pei Yan had, but the two had been ministers in the same palace for decades, and they were both ministers of the former emperor Li Zhi, so it must not be strange to trust and rely on each other.

"It's so dangerous, young marshal!" Li Xianyuan whispered with palpitations on the side, "If we hadn't intercepted this piece of music in advance, Wang Fangyi would probably be in danger." In this way, the Western Regions, which has just been pacified, should be in chaos again! ”

Xue Shao tore the letter to shreds without hesitation and threw it to the side of the road. After thinking about it, he still didn't feel at ease, so he asked his attendant to pick up a handful of withered grass and burn it to ashes.

"Remember, there has never been such a watch!"

"Yes!"

Xue Shao exhaled slightly.

"Xiao Sheng is curious...... Li Xianyuan blinked his eyes and looked at Xue Shao, "How could the young marshal not predict that Wang Fangyi would make this move?" ”

Xue Shaozheng said with a round face, "Recently, I have worshiped a master, and I have learned a unique skill that can pinch and calculate. How about you, do you want to compete with me? ”

"Uh......" Li Xianyuan laughed dryly, "If you don't say it, don't say it, just treat it as if Xiaosheng never asked!" ”

Xue Shao also smiled, "Is there anything else you want to report?" ”

"Yes." Li Xianyuan hurriedly said, "Actually, when we returned to Beijing, General Li Duozuo also went back to Chang'an with us. In addition, Fengzhou Sima Tang Xiujing also moved with us, but he did not return to Beijing, but went to Ulzhou. ”

Xue Shao's expression changed slightly, "What happened?" ”

The imperial court ordered that Li Duozuo, the general of the right guard, be promoted to the general of the left Yu Lin Wei, and immediately go to Beijing to take command of the Northern Ya Forbidden Army. In addition, Fengzhou Sima Tang Xiujing was promoted to the new governor of Ulzhou because of his previous meritorious service in garrisoning Fengzhou and rushing to aid Hebei, and he also took office immediately! ”

"What?!" Xue Shao was extremely surprised when he heard this, and even had some anger, "Li Duozuo and Tang Xiujing are my two most important deputies, and when Xue Chuyu and I are not in Shuofang, they all rely on them to preside over the overall situation. What is the difference between this move of the imperial court and digging into my corner? ”

"Who's to say it isn't?" Li Xianyuan smiled bitterly with embarrassment, "It stands to reason that the two generals are both promoted and worth celebrating, but when we received the order, all of us were scolding our mothers, including Li Duozuo and Tang Xiujing. However, the king's fate is difficult to disobey, and the two generals can only go to the post as ordered. Now Shuo Fang's army is supported by Guo Yuanzhen and Zhang Renyuan. Young marshal, you know, although the two of them are your henchmen, they are not lacking in ability, but after all, they are young and lack qualifications, and it is difficult to suppress some arrogant veterans in the army. In addition, their official positions are not high, so their names are not right, and it is even more difficult for them to appear that the Shuofang army is leaderless. Therefore......"

"Needless to say, I see." Xue Shao stopped Li Xianyuan and said, "What else is going on?" ”

Seeing that Xue Shao moved some liver fire, Li Xianyuan's voice became thinner, and he whispered: "There is also ...... By the time the officials left Xiazhou, more than 2,600 hectares of military fields had been cultivated in Yinzhou, and the harvest was expected this autumn. In addition, there are more than 100 hectares of orchards and vegetable gardens, raising more than 30,000 livestock and more than 20,000 war horses. The trading company of the poppy people has established a firm foothold and is thriving day by day, and the trade in salt, iron, grain, oil, and cloth related to the Shuofang army under the rule of the Governor of Fanxia Prefecture has all been placed under its command. ”

Hearing such good news, Xue Shao's mood finally relaxed, and he immediately scolded: "You are cunning, and you put the only good news at the end - wait, you just said Yu Meiren?" ”

Li Xianyuan smiled wryly, "Now Yu Hongye and her trading company are famous in the Helong area, and people call her that, Yu Meiren!" ”

Xue Shao immediately remembered Yu Hongye's appearance, remembering that when she first met, she was dressed as a man in the West Market, but now she can be regarded as a famous businessman...... The ugly duckling has turned into a white swan!

Li Xianyuan looked at his face and lost no time in saying, "The young marshal is quite discerning, and he has the unique skill of turning stones into gold." Xia Guan really admires! ”

"Less sycophants." Xue Shao said angrily, "Is there anything else?" ”

"No, that's all." Li Xianyuan laughed.

"Is there a war in Toyoshu?" Xue Shao asked deliberately.

"By the time the commander left, there had been no fighting. The attention of the Turks should have been focused on Hebei, and they could not take Shuofang into account for the time being. Li Xianyuan said, "Having said that, although the Shuofang army was leaderless for a while, it was after all an elite and brave army in a hundred battles, plus Guo Yuanzhen and Zhang Renyuan and others were not pus, and if they really wanted to fight, the Turks would not be able to bargain for anything." The young marshal should be able to rest assured. ”

"After hearing what you said, I didn't feel at ease." Xue Shao furrowed his eyebrows and said in a deep voice, "What I'm worried about is that the generals of the Shuofang Army are superior and overconfident. What you said just now somewhat reflects that Guo Yuanzhen and others have such feelings in their hearts. ”

"Ugh! ......" Li Xianyuan was stunned for a moment, and muttered an explanation: "It's just confidence...... Nothing more! ”

"Confidence fart—where do they get their confidence?" Xue Shao shouted, "It's me, Xue Chuyu, Li Duozuo and Tang Xiujing are all in Shuofang, and they are always on guard against the stockings." Now that the Shuofang army has no leader and a pillar is missing, and the military tun in the rear has drawn a large number of troops to work, you are suing me, where does this self-confidence come from? ”

Li Xianyuan was speechless.

"Say no more!" Xue Shao took a deep breath, "I have to deal with the affairs of the capital immediately, and go back to Shuofang in person!" - No matter how well you take care of your idle things, if you lose your old book, it will be nothing! ”

Pulling out the horse and galloping, Xue Shao and his party quickly rushed to the military camp of the Black Tooth Changzhi Division.

As far as the eye can see, the army is mighty.

Xue Shao somewhat admired the black tooth Changzhi, what he brought was a new army temporarily recruited in Luoyang, and it could be rectified like this in a short period of time, it was indeed a bit capable!

After the transmission, Xue Shao entered the barracks quite smoothly.

Hei Tooth Chang Zhi put on a big sword and soldier pomp in the Chinese army marshal's tent to greet Xue Shao and his party. Among the generals, Xue Shao saw Wu Yougui's acquaintance at a glance. He is still the same old look, a white-faced scholar who seems to be modest, but wearing a military skin has not been able to increase his martial spirit, but it has contrasted with a bit of kindness and ruthlessness.

In front of everyone, the black tooth Changzhi has a straight face, which can be said to be strict, or it can be said to be a little hostile.

Xue Shao strode up to Hei Zhi Changzhi and the others, and when he saw that the etiquette and the hustle and bustle were all waived, he said straight to the point: "I only came for one thing, please give way, our army will cross the river and return to Beijing." ”

"Young Marshal Xue said it so lightly." The first to speak was the coach Hei Yan Changzhi, he stood up and walked in front of Xue Shao, who was a head shorter than him, with a little condescending and domineering, and said coldly: "This marshal was ordered to garrison here, and it is not a roadside stone, how can you kick it away with a random kick?" ”

"What are you ordered?" Xue Shao also spoke coldly.

The black tooth Changzhi clenched his fists and bowed to the north, "Emperor's order!" ”

"Coincidentally." Xue Shao sneered, "As the deposed ambassador of Hebei Province, this official has the right to act cheaply wherever he goes, as if the emperor is there in person. Now I order you to withdraw your troops and make way, and if you dare to disobey, you will be regarded as a rebel. You should know, what I'm going to do! ”

"You! ......" Hei Tooth Chang Zhi suddenly couldn't get off the stage in anger, glared at Xue Shao angrily, and was speechless.

Xue Shao was secretly glad in his heart, fortunately, Hei Tooth Changzhi's acting skills were not bad, and in this first battle of words and swords, he was justifiably defeated.

"Both, please take a break from the anger of the thunder." Wu Yougui stepped forward, with a smile full of peacemakers, and Wen Yan said, "It's my own family, and if I have something to discuss slowly, why bother to hurt my liver and anger?" ”

"Humph!" The black tooth Chang Zhi glared at Xue Shao angrily, snorted angrily, turned his head and left, indicating that he would no longer care about this matter, and threw the hot Shanzhu to Wu Yougui.

"General Wu, you and I haven't seen each other for a long time." Xue Shao said hello and looked at Wu Yougui with a smile, this person is the one behind the whole incident. The black tooth is often the same, but it is just a flag and a shield in front of him.

"Young Marshal Xue, don't come unharmed." Wu Yougui gave Xue Shao a military salute without smiling, and approached with familiarity and affection, and whispered: "There are some things here that are inconvenient to discuss publicly, and please move the young marshal for a while, how about a secret discussion in our account?" ”

"Okay." Xue Shao agreed.

"Please!"

The two of them walked into a handsome tent, and no one else, even Hei Tooth Changzhi, came in.

"I'm busy." After Xue Shao entered, he said, "You have something to say!" ”

"Then I'll get straight to the point." Wu Yougui said, "Leave Cheng Wuting, and I will lead the army to make way for you." ”

This answer was already expected by Xue Shao, and he said: "As the deposed ambassador of Hebei Province, all the affairs of Hebei and the people of Hebei are in my charge. Cheng Wuting is one of them. ”

Wu Yougui smiled coldly, "Listening to the young marshal's tone, are you unwilling to hand over someone?" ”

"What do you think?" Xue Shao looked at him-for-tat, and also sneered.

"I had long expected what kind of reply the young marshal would give." Wu Yougui faced Xue Shao fearlessly and said, "But I still have to remind the young marshal that this is a big deal." Since it's a big deal, don't make too hasty decisions. Please also ask the young marshal to think more. ”

"Are you threatening me?" Xue Shao's eyes narrowed, forcing Wu Yougui to return.

Although Wu Yougui has become a general, after all, he is only a general who has never even seen murder and blood, so he is a little frightened. He hurriedly took two steps back, took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and said, "I, a small thousand horsemen, dare to threaten the dignified Xue Horse and Xue Shaoshuai?" …… I have a letter here, the young marshal might as well read it first, and then make a decision!" ”

"Bring it!"

Xue Shao unceremoniously snatched a letter almost from Wu Yougui's hand. originally thought it would be Wu Zetian's secret handwriting, but it was amazing when it was unfolded.

There are only a few numbers in the book, although there is no payment, but Xue Shao can see at a glance that this is the handwriting of Princess Taiping, which reads-

"The concubine is about to give birth, and she is in pain. Everything is over, and you will return to Beijing as soon as possible! ”