Regarding Helian Guchuan's initiative to ask for Ying's surrender, Di Renjie neither accepted it immediately nor refused it, but said: "At present, the assassination case has not been completely concluded, and Helian Guchuan, you are still a criminal in the imperial court." You just stay in Dali Temple, don't go anywhere. The rest of the matters will be discussed after the case is handled. ”

If there is no refusal, it means that there is still hope, Helian Guchuan readily agreed, and Guo Yuanzhen was also very happy.

Such a small episode made Xue Shao's tense and gloomy mood a little lighter for several days. Just as he was about to say goodbye and leave, Di Renjie took the initiative to say: "General, this official heard that the army under your command has recently arrested a lot of people in various places in the eastern capital of Gyeonggi, but is there such a thing?" ”

"There's such a thing. It's my order. Xue Shao did not deny it.

"The general is suspicious, in this extraordinary period, will there be a detailed work to and from the Eastern Capital?" Di Renjie asked.

Xue Shao nodded, "What, Di Gong doesn't agree with me doing this?" ”

"During the national mourning, we should be vigilant. The officer does not object. Di Renjie said, "It's just that when these Japanese officials visited the case in the eastern capital, they learned that some innocent people were also mistaken for spies by the guards under the general's command. The people had nowhere to report, and the government could not intervene in the affairs of the army. Therefore, it is quite miserable. ”

Xue Shao smiled and said, "This responsibility is on me, don't blame me." It was my order that I would rather catch three thousand by mistake than let go of a suspicious person. But please rest assured, if it is really a good citizen, we will not embarrass him. As soon as the investigation is clear, we will release them. The overall situation is currently under heavy burden, and we occasionally have some mistakes, so please forgive me. ”

"This official doesn't have that power, blame the general." Di Renjie also smiled and said, "I just don't know, can the general be useful to me Di?" ”

Xue Shao's eyes lit up, and he caught the traitor and interrogated the suspect, this is the authority of Dali Temple, and it is Di Renjie's specialty! Li Duozuo, those rough people, I am afraid that they only remembered the sentence "I would rather catch three thousand by mistake" in my order, so they all stared at each other and caught people when they saw them. Although this is a special treatment for special times, it is not good to harass and hurt the people too much.

"Since Di Gong took the initiative to signal, then I'm welcome!" Xue Shao said with a smile, "Why don't I let Li Duozuo send all the captured suspects to Dali Temple, and ask Di Gong to interrogate and screen them on his behalf, how about it?" ”

"That's great!" Di Renjie was very happy and said, "General Mingjian, Di Mou is not just seeking a false name of 'inviting the people for the people', but Di Mou thinks that if among those who are arrested, there are accomplices of Mengjin Water Owl or the accomplices of the mastermind, then there may be great progress in this case." ”

"Then it's settled." Xue Shao smiled and nodded, "I'll give Li Duozuo an order right away, and ask him to hand over all the arrested people to Di Gong for disposal." In addition, the entire area around the eastern capital is now under the strong control of the army, and no one, including officials of the imperial court, is allowed to act without permission. I will give Di Gong a special copy of my warrant, so that you can freely enter and leave all places, including the camp of my army. ”

"Di, thank you General!" Di Renjie was very grateful to Xue Shao and bowed his hand.

"Di Gong doesn't have to be polite. At this time of national crisis, we are cooperating with the people who are ministers of the palace in a proper and sincere manner. Besides, in fact, when you do this, you are helping me both publicly and privately. Xue Shao smiled and said, "In the future, if you need it, Di Gong can only speak." Whatever he can, Xue Shao is duty-bound! ”

"Thank you, General!" Di Renjie thanked him again.

Xue Shao nodded with a smile, it was indeed comfortable to deal with someone like Di Renjie. First of all, he is very smart, he will never take the initiative to offend others, and he knows how to think about others. What's even more rare is that he, a Confucian doctor who is rich in five cars, does not have a particularly strong scholarly anger. On the contrary, he is very simple and atmospheric.

In today's words, Di Renjie is a real person and does not pretend to be forced.

"Helian Guchuan, you are Guo Yuanzhen's brother-in-law, and Guo Yuanzhen is my brother. It stands to reason that we should be able to get along. Xue Shao said to Helian Guchuan again, "But you are still a prisoner of the imperial court, and I hope you can regain your freedom as much as possible." Maybe then, we can get drunk. ”

"I'm eagerly looking forward to it." Helian Guchuan smiled slightly, hugged Xue Shao, and said, "According to the bottom view, General Xue should be a righteous man, otherwise my brother Guo Yuanzhen would not be willing to give his life to you; Moreover, General Xue should also be a rare good official, otherwise Di Gong would not be willing to be with you. But what kind of person General Xue is will only be able to be determined after he personally contacts and gets along with you. ”

Xue Shao smiled, "It doesn't matter what kind of person I am. The important thing is whether we can match each other's temperament! ”

"Well said." Helian Guchuan laughed, "Just say this to you, you friend, I have made it!" ”

Xue Shao smiled, "Then you will serve well under Duke Di and do your best to solve your identity problem." At that time, Xue may be able to think of some ways to make you officially become a duke of Dali Temple, and follow the command of Duke Di justifiably. ”

"General Xue, I'm a thief, I'm definitely not used to eating imperial grain." Helian Guchuan smiled, "But I don't mind following his old man's left and right as Di Gong's private servant. Of course, this has to be given to Di Gong to give me a meal and a porridge every day! ”

Di Gong said that these things will be discussed after the case is over. Whether you can let Di Gong accept you depends on your own ability. Xue Shao smiled and bowed to everyone, "Everyone, Xue Shao has taken his leave!" ”

"Wait a minute, wait a minute!"

Guo Yuanzhen hurriedly stopped Xue Shao in public, stepped forward with a smile, and whispered: "Young marshal, why don't you care about my life or death?" ”

Xue Shao smiled, "Aren't you living a good life?" ”

"Not good at all!" Guo Yuanzhen had a bitter face, "Patrolling the streets in Luoyang City every day, arguing with those traders and porters, is that okay?" ”

Xue Shao said with a smile: "Now that this is an extraordinary period, Jin Wuwei is also short of manpower, I can't dig people into the corner at this time, right?" That's not authentic! ”

"That's right, that's ......" Guo Yuanzhen nodded with a sad face.

"I know in my heart, you can bear with it for a while." Xue Shao said, "Now that you have a special mission issued by the Queen of Heaven, you will first work with your brother-in-law to assist Di Gong in a good case." When the case is over, I'll find out. ”

"Okay! With the words of the young marshal, I am at ease! Guo Yuanzhen was overjoyed.

Subsequently, Xue Shao, the sick number, still sat in the sedan chair of the civil official that he didn't like the most, and let Xue Chuyu and the others carry him away step by step.

"This person is good, really, and there is no stinky frame of being an official." Helian Guchuan looked at the backs of Xue Shao and the others in the distance, and said to Guo Yuanzhen, "Brother, you finally made a good friend this time." ”

Guo Yuanzhen turned his face and said, "I have never made a friend by mistake!" ”

"What about me?" Helian Guchuan said with a smile.

"You're my brother!"

Xue Shao returned to Zhenguan Hall and just sat down, Wu Zetian came to visit the sick.

Shicai Dali Temple tried the case, and Wu Zetian also sent someone to observe, presumably knowing all the details. As soon as she arrived, she said, "Chengyu, those assassins are scheming, and they may still not give up. You need to be cautious and strict in the future, and you need to bring more guards when you enter and exit, and your family members need to be protected. ”

"What the Queen of Heaven says is true. The minister was about to make some personal requests to the queen of heaven, and asked the queen for permission. Xue Shao said.

"What?"

Xue Shao arched his hand and said: "As a military commander, the minister will also have some martial arts, as long as the minister is vigilant, his own safety problem will be easily solved." However, Her Royal Highness the princess and my brother and sister-in-law made me more worried. ”

Wu Zetian nodded, "Then what method did you think of?" ”

"Brother and sister-in-law, I can spend some money and hire more folk martial artists to raise domestic slaves and help take care of the family. If necessary, I can take them and live with me. Xue Shao said, "It's just that Her Royal Highness the princess has a special status, and she often needs to be banned, so her safety needs to be treated specially." ”

"Now she only has Linlang and Yang Siqiao around her to escort her, and the manpower is indeed a little less." Wu Zetian said, "Otherwise, the palace will send another group of forbidden army guards to accompany them to protect?" ”

"The queen of heaven, after all, the guards of the forbidden army are men, and Her Royal Highness the princess is surrounded by mostly women. If I'm fine at home, I'm afraid it's not very convenient if I'm not at home. Xue Shao smiled and said, "So the minister wants to find the queen of heaven and seconded some people." ”

Wu Zetian also smiled, "Your thoughts are also thorough." Say, who do you want? ”

"I want to find the queen of heaven and borrow a group of shooting sons and palace maids who practice martial arts in the palace, I will train them specially, and then let them often carry bows and swords in the future to protect His Highness." Xue Shao said, "Linlang used to be the best among the shooters, and Yang Siqiao is also very familiar with this group of people, so it is easy to act. ”

"This method works." Wu Zetian nodded, "How many people do you want?" ”

"Don't have too many ministers, eighteen people are enough!" Xue Shao smiled, "Didn't the Queen of Heaven give me a twenty-class sword?" Originally, I wanted to give them to the scouts around me, but now they are of better use! - I will let Linlang and the eighteenth shooter wear twenty swords and be the personal guards of Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping! In this way, I can often lead troops outside, and I can feel at ease! ”

Wu Zetian smiled very gratifying and nodded, "It's rare that you care so much about Taiping, and you think about it so well-it's accurate!" ”

"Minister, thank you diva!" Xue Shao bowed his hand, "That minister can now let Linlang and Yang Siqiao go to the court bureau to pick people?" ”

"Go ahead!" Wu Zetian smiled and said, "In addition, this palace heard that you invited Pei Gong's widow and young sons to Luoyang to settle down, which is a good thing. But now it is not very quiet outside, and for their safety, I will ask you to take them to the palace to live together. For the time being, let them live with you in the Zhenguan Temple, what do you think? ”

"Minister, thank you diva!"

Xue Shao bowed his hand again, although he knew that this was Wu Zetian's move to buy people's hearts, but his heart was still full of gratitude.

He thought to himself that this might be Wu Zetian's uniqueness and cleverness.