Chang'an, Imperial Palace.

Shangguan Wan'er listened attentively, the ink pen in her hand was waving nimbly, and her expression was serious.

Recently, whenever the Queen Mother meets with important ministers, she will ask Shangguan Wan'er to come and take notes. After the conversation, the Queen Mother would go back to her transcripts to see what she had missed, or what important things had been in the conversation that she needed to remember.

The king's side often followed him to record his words and deeds, preparing for the future history books. But the Queen Mother is not a king after all, and Shangguan Wan'er's identity is a little more special and important than Ju Lang - this means that she is already the closest and most trusted private secretary of the Queen Mother.

The object of the Queen Mother's conversation today is relatively unfamiliar to Shangguan Wan'er, and at the same time, Shangguan Wan'er is full of curiosity about him. When she saw him for the first time, Shangguan Wan'er was even taken aback by him.

Because this person's stature is too tall, no matter which crowd he stands out, he will stand out from the crowd. What's more, his body is still as thick as a city wall, his face is as clear as a layer of tung oil, and his voice is like a bell.

This man's name is Black Tooth Changzhi!

He used to be a native of Baekje. After Baekje was destroyed by the Tang Dynasty, the Black Tooth Changzhi returned to the Tang Dynasty. Many years later, Hei Tooth Changzhi has become a famous general of the Tang Dynasty, especially in the war against Tibet. In strong contrast, in recent years, the war between the Tang Dynasty and Tibet has always been more than one victory. The few victories that were almost all fought by the Black Tooth Changzhi.

Now, the black tooth Changzhi and the Confucian general Lou Shide guarded Shanzhou and Dafeichuan together, and the Heyuan army under their command was extremely brave and good at fighting, and the Tubo people were afraid of their front and did not dare to invade the territory.

It can be said that the black tooth is often the Great Wall of Western Xinjiang for the Tang Dynasty to prevent Tibet.

But today, this Great Wall of Western Xinjiang appeared in the imperial palace, and he had a secret conversation with the Queen Mother in the study. And the content of the secret conversation between the two is more or less related to Xue Shao...... This can't help Shangguan Wan'er, and there are not a few surprises and curiosity.

"General Heizhi, this palace quickly recruited you to Beijing to send you to Jiangnan to help Li Xiaoyi, in order to destroy Xu and the party as soon as possible." Wu Zetian said, "Luoyang has recruited 100,000 strong men who will serve as your subordinates. What do you think? ”

"The queen mother has an order, and the ministers must obey it. Serving the country is also the duty of a minister. Hei Tooth Changzhi hugged his fists and bowed, and replied with a glance, "The minister will go to Luoyang and lead the troops to set off!" ”

"Wait!"

Wu Zetian's voice protruded from a high-pitched voice, the eyebrows of the black-toothed Chang Yu sank, and the ink pen in Shangguan Wan'er's hand also trembled slightly.

Wu Zetian got up and slowly walked in front of the black tooth Changzhi.

Shangguan Wan'er glanced sideways slightly, thinking that the Queen Mother's height was not inferior to that of ordinary men, but standing in front of the black-toothed Changzhi was as short as a child...... This person is like a floating pagoda in a temple!

"Why didn't the general ask the last question, what is the battle situation in Jiangnan?" Wu Zetian Dao.

The black tooth Changzhi did not squint slightly, bent down slightly and hugged his fists, and said: "When the minister arrives in Luoyang, the minister's deputy general and Changshi Sima and others will inform the minister of all the affairs related to this battle. Such a trivial matter, how dare the minister drive the queen mother to say it in person? ”

"Hmm." Wu Zetian nodded approvingly with a slight smile and said, "But this palace still wants to sue you." In fact...... Li Xiaoyi is already on the verge of triumph. ”

"Huh?" The black tooth is often obvious and incredible.

Shangguan Wan'er's eyebrows were slightly gloomy, and she blinked a few times, and she couldn't figure out why the Queen Mother arranged it like this for a while? -- The black tooth Changzhi guards the source of the river to prevent Tibet, which is related to the importance of militaristic relations. Li Xiaoyi has capable people such as Xue Chuyu and Wei Yuanzhong around him, and led an army of 300,000 to defeat Xu Jingye, and he has been spreading good news all the time, and he is about to win a big victory. At this time, the Queen Mother transferred Hei Tooth Changzhi and gave him 100,000 troops to go to Jiangnan to help in the war...... This move is really weird!

Seeing Hei Tooth Changzhi's expression, Wu Zetian just smiled slightly.

Hei Tooth Changzhi hurriedly asked in a low voice: "I don't know what the Queen Mother means, and I hope that the Queen Mother will give me advice?" ”

"Shicai talked to you about Xue Shao, and you seem to be quite interested in him." Wu Zetian Dao.

"Yes." Hei Zhi Changzhi replied, "Xue Yuma's young heroes are famous all over the world, and they are an outstanding generation of heroes in my Tang Army. The minister has really admired him for a long time, and he only looks forward to seeing him day and night. ”

Wu Zetian smiled and nodded, "Then Cheng Wuting, do you know?" ”

"The name of evil is so powerful that the world is mighty, how can the minister not know it?" Tsuneyuki replied.

Wu Zetian's brows furrowed slightly, "What if Xue Shao and Cheng Wuting fight in Hebei in the Tang Dynasty?" ”

"What?" Hei Tooth Chang raised his voice in shock, and said in surprise, "This, this...... That's impossible! ”

"Ten thousand, one!" Wu Zetian was not shocked or angry.

"......" Hei Tooth Changzhi's eyes widened, he took a deep breath of cool air, and fell silent for an instant.

Now he finally understands why the Queen Mother quickly transferred him from Heyuan to the capital - it is false to help Jiangnan fight, and it is true to prevent Hebei!

Shangguan Wan'er's expression suddenly froze, and before she knew it, a cloud of black juice on the tip of the pen fell onto the paper. She came back to her senses and quickly stretched out her fingertips to erase it.

"Do you understand?"

"Minister, understood!"

"The palace will send a powerful man to assist you as your marching horse. But if there is something you don't understand, you can ask him. Wu Zetian's tone softened and said a lot, "You can go to Luoyang!" ”

"Retire!" The Black Tooth Changzhi clenched his fists and turned around and walked away, like a moving city wall.

Wu Zetian turned around, and Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly gathered her mind and waved her pen.

Wu Zetian walked to Shangguan Wan'er's side, stretched out his hand, and picked up the note she had just written. At a glance, I saw the ink that had been erased from a piece.

Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly abandoned the pen and knelt on the ground, "Wan'er accidentally soiled the record, please punish the Queen Mother!" ”

Wu Zetian just smiled slightly, moved his hand, slowly tore the piece of paper into pieces, and gently threw it on Shangguan Wan'er's table.

"Wan'er, if one day, this palace wants to give you to Xue Shao, what will you do?" Wu Zetian asked lightly.

"Wan'er cuts herself!" Shangguan Wan'er pressed her head to the ground and replied in fear.

"Why?" Wu Zetian asked.

"The Queen Mother has an order, and Wan'er doesn't dare to disobey. However, Wan'er was grateful to the Queen Mother's rebirth and trusted and reused, and throughout her life, Wan'er could only and only want to serve the Queen Mother. Therefore...... Wan'er can only cut herself! Shangguan Wan'er replied on her knees.

Wu Zetian smiled slightly, and then said: "Then if one day, this palace wants you to kill Xue Shao, what will you do?" ”

"Wan'er......" Shangguan Wan'er's body trembled slightly, "Self-cut!" ”

Wu Zetian smiled, "Wouldn't you do anything else except self-determination?" ”

"Wan'er is stupid, Wan'er is incompetent! …… Please punish the Queen Mother! Shangguan Wan'er kowtowed on the ground, banging.

"Okay, you don't have to be so nervous, this palace is just talking and laughing with you." Wu Zetian smiled, "Xue Shao is a good son-in-law and confidant of the palace, and he is also an important minister of the country and a pillar of the society in the future, and you are the favorite female official and half daughter of the palace." None of you are outsiders, just like the palms and backs of your hands, understand? …… Get up! ”

"Thank you...... Dowager! Shangguan Wan'er stood up in panic, not daring to raise her head.

"Having said that, Xue Shao has been in Hebei for so long, and it should be a little bit of movement to come back." Wu Zetian said as if talking to himself, "Wan'er, you and I are here to say some gossip that doesn't need to be told to anyone. Do you think it is possible for Xue Shao to form an alliance with Cheng Wuting to be my enemy? ”

"Wan'er is foolish, there is no such possibility!" Although Shangguan Wan'er's voice was soft, her answer was categorical.

"Why are you so sure?" Wu Zetian frowned slightly, and asked, "Don't underestimate the love between them. ”

Back to the Queen Mother, Wan'er thought that the love of the robe was precious, but it was by no means enough for Xue Juma to betray his family, country and ...... Conscience! Shangguan Wan'er replied.

Wu Zetian smiled again, "It seems that you do know more about Xue Shao. ”

"......" Shangguan Wan'er bit her lip and lowered her head, not daring to speak.

"Then do you think Xue Shao can drag Cheng Wuting back?" Wu Zetian asked, "Yesterday I met with Pei Shaoye, a general from Hebei, and you were also present at that time. He is Cheng Wuting's confidant and robes for many years, and even he said that Cheng Wuting wants to rebel, which shows that this matter is undoubted. ”

Shangguan Wan'er took a deep breath and said, "Wan'er thinks that even if Xue Wuma can't drag Cheng Wuting back from the lost way, he will definitely be able to bring his head back from Hebei!" ”

"Raw? Dead Belt! …… Very good! Wu Zetian smiled, "Hehe, Wan'er, this palace really likes you more and more!" - Let's go, accompany the palace to the Taiping Princess Mansion and visit my baby daughter who is about to give birth! ”

……

Hebei, Shuozhou.

The soldiers in the camp were still immersed in the joy of that unique victory, but Xue Shao and Cheng Wuting were busy on their side.

Xue Ne listened to Xue Shao's reprimand from Hebei Qincha and rushed from Yunzhou. Handing over military affairs is not a simple job, Xue Shao and the others have been busy for two or three days and barely close their eyes, and finally get things done.

"It's finally time to go!" Cheng Wuting took a long breath, with a sense of relief and a sense of loss.

Xue Shao understood what he was thinking. It is very likely that it will be difficult for him to return to Hebei once he leaves. Here, after all, is the place where he has worked hard for half his life, making him bleed, sweat and cry.

"General Xue." Cheng Wuting bowed to Xue Ne, "In the future, Hebei's country will depend on you!" ”

Xue Ne solemnly hugged his fists in return, and he also clearly felt that Cheng Wuting was like being on his deathbed.

Xue Shao said with a smile on the side: "Evil, there is no need to make it look like life and death." You are the most capable general in the Tang Dynasty, you don't want to take off this military uniform in your life! ”

"Then what if evil comes to this life and ends here?" Cheng Wu laughed, half-joking, half-serious.

"I can't finish it." Xue Shao smiled slightly, softly but categorically, "I promise!" ”