Zhenguan for eight years, Tugu Hun Koubian. Taizong Gu said to the courtiers: Wouldn't it be good to have Li Jing as the handsome! At that time, Li Jing was in his sixties, and when he saw Fang Xuanling, he said: Although Jing is old, Gu Ji and his party. Taizong Dayue, that is, with Jing as the general manager of the Xihai Road march, Hou Junji, the secretary of the military department, Li Daozong, the king of the city of the criminal department, Li Daliang, the governor of Liangzhou, Li Daoyan, the general of the right guard, and Gao Yongsheng, the assassin of Lizhou, were in charge of the five general affairs.

Since he met the Red Whisk Girl, Luo Yun really didn't have the courage to continue shopping, and hurriedly returned home after buying meat. Chang'an City is very large, but there are too many 'nobles' living in Chang'an City. Keep strolling, and who knows who else will meet.

Back at the Taoist temple, Sun Daochang still did not return. Luo Yun was curious about Li Jing, so he called two little Taoist children to ask. It was only from the mouths of the two little Taoist boys that they learned about the conquest of Tuyuhun, and the reason why the two of them knew so well was because in their Qingyun Temple, several older brothers were recruited to go with the army, so only the two of them who had not yet reached the crown were left to take care of the house.

In ancient times, there were many cultivators and monks who served in the army, and most of them were to collect bones and surpass the soul. There are also martial arts masters who fight with the army, and even receive meritorious service.

It turns out that there are many Taoist priests practicing in this Taoist temple, and there is also another contemplator. Luo Yun thought that this was Sun Simiao's Taoist temple, and began to see that there were only two Taoist children in the huge Taoist temple, and they were very pitiful. Sun Simiao went around collecting medicine and practicing medicine, leaving two children to live alone in Chang'an, which was not easy. Unexpectedly, he thought badly.

Thanks to the two little Taoist children, Luo Yun walked alone in the Taoist temple. The Tang Dynasty has conquered Tuyuhun, so has Qiu Ge joined the army now?

Recalling the scene when Qiu Ge took Qi Bei and Pang Ye to say goodbye to him at the beginning of the year, Luo Yun looked up at the Sanqing statue and fell into memory.

"Why do you insist on leaving, although the drought has ended, the world is not happy, and the people still need to recuperate to recover. My Li family village is fortunate to have not suffered a major disaster. I will tell my second uncle to give you the house and rent a few acres of land for you to cultivate, so what's wrong with settling down in my Li family village. Do you have to go to the days when you have no food and clothing for your family? "I was wrapped in a bearskin and half lying on the soft couch, leaning on Xiao You's arms, holding the scroll of "Yunshan Zhi" in my left hand, and scratching Xiao You's neck little by little with my right hand. I thought that Qiu Ge was here to be loyal to him, but he didn't expect to leave, and he couldn't help but be very disappointed.

Qiu Ge knelt in front of him expressionlessly, and Qi Bei and Pang Ye followed him half a step from left to right. Judging from the slightly helpless and surprised expressions of the two after hearing what Luo Yun said, these two people also like the life of Li Jiazhai very much. But Qiu Ge is their eldest brother, and the eldest brother is their father. Qiu Ge insisted on leaving, and they couldn't help it.

And although Qiu Ge's eyes also showed struggle, he did not hesitate at all, and the corners of his lips were tightly pursed, showing perseverance. Leaning over and kowtowing, his forehead resting on the mat, a muffled voice came from underneath: "Engong's great kindness to my three brothers, Qiu Ge is hard to repay." Ge was thirty years old, and he never wanted to find a home to settle in. Can...... Qiu Ge is incompetent. I lived in Lijiazhai for more than half a year, and found that the things in agriculture and mulberry were not divided, and the season was unknown. The same is true of Xiaobei and Xiaoye, even if Engong gives the land, Qiu Ge and the three can only let it be barren and live up to Engong's kindness! ”

After finishing speaking, Qiu Ge got up and bowed again: "It's not that Qiu Ge doesn't know what to do, but except for a scimitar, hand-to-hand combat, there is no one who can do anything." Qiu Ge is unwilling! But Qiu Ge will no longer be in trouble, he is willing to join the army, and there will always be a chance to show his strengths. If you are lucky enough to get an inch, you will return to Yunshan to repay your kindness! After saying that, Qiu Ge bowed three times, said no more, stood up, and led the two brothers to leave.

I hurriedly called, "Slow! Seeing Qiu Ge stop, he sighed secretly: Since he doesn't have the spirit of a king, he can't keep people. Since this man has the heart to join the army, why not show him a shortcut. "If you want to join the army, you can't go so headlessly, come back and sit down. Listen to me tell you. He waved his hand for Qiu Ge to come back and sit down.

I put down the scroll and looked up at the beams of the house, how could a spider run out and hang up its webs in the early spring. The news is closed in the mountains, but the military conquest is a major event, and if it happens, you can always hear a little news. Where was the war in the current Tang Dynasty?

Even if I knew, I didn't know how to strategize...... Wait a minute! The old guy who lied to me about Thunder Leopard seems to have told me......

My mind fell into the memory, and on the mountain where the tree was once planted, there were many wild beasts attracted by the big tree, and some of them did not listen to the persuasion, and many of them fought each other and died. Later, it was slowly managed, and some gave birth to cubs and were raised.

Later, I met a lot of people who were not afraid of death and came to adopt. There are also things to borrow, to buy, and to exchange things for things. But there was an old Taoist priest who was very peculiar, didn't take anything, took two little apprentices, and went up the mountain with fluttering sleeves. Sitting under a big tree for three days, telling stories without eating or drinking.

I didn't understand that he hid on the top of the tree, and he didn't stop talking. His two apprentices couldn't stand it and lay down, and he didn't care. In the end, he was forced to have no choice, so he casually summoned the nearby Benlei Leopard and the Saber-toothed Tiger to let them send off the guests.

I didn't want the old guy to see that the tiger and leopard were not afraid at all, but happy. He actually stepped forward to touch the tiger's head. The tiger and leopard didn't know if they were frightened by his sarcoma face, so they didn't move and let him touch it. Then he said: The way of Xuanwei will come to sit with Taoist friends next time. The green ox I was pulling the cart was bitten to death at the bottom of the mountain, so take the tiger and leopard back to pull the cart with me.

After speaking, he woke up the two apprentices, and took away the two pairs of tigers and leopards on the mountain with a breeze......

Far away, the old Taoist priest is especially good at deducing world affairs. But at that time, he really didn't understand at all, at that time he could only plant trees and raise animals, he saw too little of the world, and knew even fewer people.

But this life ...... It doesn't seem hard to understand......

"I remember what you said about the steppe life, you said that there is a country named Tuyuhun in the south of the Turks?"

Qiu Ge was obviously stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect me to ask this suddenly, nodded and said, "The country next to Liangzhou Pass is Tuyuhun. ”

"How's the country going?" Actually, what I want to ask is whether Datang beat him or not, but it's not good to think about it directly, and everything is tactful.

Qiu Ge glanced at Qibei Pang Ye for some reason, and said thoughtfully: "This, the country outside the Sai is naturally ...... than the Tang Dynasty."

The answer was confused, but I still heard what I wanted to know, if Tuyuhun and Datang had become enemies, then Qiu Ge would never say anything comparative: "The Turks have been defeated and surrendered, Qiu Ge, you should know better than me when you were born in the grassland, how powerful the Turkic tribes were back then, and the small country of Tuyuhun is probably only a vassal of the Turks, right?" ”

Qiu Ge nodded, having lived in the steppe for nearly twenty years, of course he knew how powerful the Turks were and how vast the territory was. That's why Li Jing of the Tang Dynasty defeated the Turkic Shengjie Khan's huge victory in defeating Jieli Khan.

I looked down and stroked Xiao You's hair, wondering in my heart how to say it so that Qiu Ge wouldn't believe me and not think I was a god. "The Turkic tribes either took refuge in the Tang Dynasty or fled to the West. The balance of power in the steppe was upset, and the Turks were no longer oppressed, and the scattered small tribes could not control the huge territory. Tuyuhun will inevitably take the opportunity to develop his power. So...... Do you think it will be ...... because of the sudden rise of power? Yoro is arrogant and self-righteous, so much so that he ...... Become the next Turk. ”

The shock of Qiu Ge and the three of them was seen in my eyes. Qi Bei and Pang Ye may not be able to think clearly due to their limited knowledge, but Qiu Ge, who started riding horses and cutting people at the age of ten, can definitely understand the psychology of those nomads on the grassland. After being stunned for a long time, Qiu Ge hesitated and asked, "Did Engong say...... Tuyuhun, no, Datang will attack Tuyuhun? ”

I shook my head, looked at Qiu Ge's puzzled look and said, "It's not that I, Datang, have to fight." Unless Tuyuhun can see himself clearly, and can restrain his desire not to disturb Datang. Otherwise...... Today's Son of Heaven is a hero. The Turks have oppressed the Central Plains for so many years, and His Majesty can't bear it, so the Turks are finished. How could such a majesty tolerate the provocation of a beam-jumping clown like Tuyuhun? He would only worry that he would make a move too late and raise Tuyuhun into a behemoth like the Turks. After speaking, I looked into Qiu Ge's eyes: "Do you understand what I mean?" ”

Qiu Ge was silent for a long time, and nodded: "Engong instructed me to take advantage of the Tang Dynasty to attack Tuyuhun before joining the army." ”

If you stop there, then you can only be a small soldier in your life. However, how much can be done depends on how capable and bold this Qiu Ge is. I shook my head and said, "There is no shortage of soldiers in Datang, if you just join the army before the battle, you are still a pawn." If you really think you have the ability, why not do something in advance and finally join the army with merit? ”

Qiu Ge's expression was solemn, and he bowed down sincerely: "I still hope that Gongzi will teach me!" ”

I smiled slightly, very proud of this 'childe', and then restrained my smile, coughed lightly and said my thoughts: "Since you have been a horse bandit in the Longyou area, and the war has not started now, why don't you go back." Gather those warriors who are on the same path or who have the heart to serve the country and join the army, there is great strength in numbers. You'll be able to do much more. And then...... I'll give you two options. I raised my index and middle fingers and looked at Qiu Ge: "The first one is easier." Datang has always respected warriors, and I guess it must be the military god Li Jing who conquers Tuyuhun! You shouldn't be a stranger to him, right? Li Jing said that he loves soldiers like sons, and he has already been ranked as a prince of the country, and his military achievements have been extreme, so he will not be greedy for the merits of his subordinates. You led the assembled team to snipe when Tuyuhun attacked, whether it was to kill scouts or hit the grain route, or even to figure out the shape of the Tang army to guide the way, it was a credit. What do you think? ”

Qiu Ge thought for a while, looked at my raised fingers, and clenched his fists: "Please ask for the second choice!" ”

I smiled with satisfaction and waved my finger and said, "The second one, it's not too difficult to say." Since I, the Tang Dynasty, have conquered Tuyuhun, then according to General Li Jing's unrelenting nature of fighting snakes, it is by no means as simple as winning two battles and then letting Tuyuhun surrender and admit defeat. It will surely destroy its kingdom and capture its master! I think you have become the biggest horse bandit leader in Longyou in a short period of time, and there are only 100 people under your command at most. This little person is like a drop in the ocean on the battlefield of tens of thousands of people, unless they are all warriors with one hundred, they can't splash any waves. It's better to ...... Go behind enemy lines. Harassing the grain road is a trivial matter, and the greatest credit is ...... Waiting for the Tang Army to force Tuyuhun King City, with the power of hundreds of people, capture the king and sacrifice the city! ”

I remember that after saying this, Qiu Ge and the three looked at him very strangely, of course, I was very narcissistic and thought it was a look of adoration. When I sent the three of them down the mountain, I gave them a lot of grain and silver taels. Qiu Ge is also real, he didn't shirk but thanked him again and again, and said that once he became famous, he would return to Yunshan to repay me. It seems that I still replied very sensitively: It doesn't matter if you succeed or not, I just hope that the three of you come back safely. I'll keep the house for you, if you're really tired of walking the rivers and lakes by then, don't forget that there is still a home in Yunshan.

"Hey, Yun'er, why did you suddenly come to see Sanqing, do you want to enter my Dao Gate?" Sun Simiao's smiling voice pulled Luo Yun back from his memories. Luo Yun sneered and didn't dare to answer. Being in a Taoist temple and saying to a Taoist master that he is unwilling to enter Taoism is really disrespectful. But if it is a tactful refusal, I'm afraid that Sun Daochang should pull him to sit down and talk about it.

"The Taoist came back early today."

Sun Simiao glanced at Luo Yun strangely: "In another hour, it will be time to knock on the door drum." ”

Luo Yun turned his head and saw that now the days were short and the nights were long, and it was already dark outside, and the lights in this hall were lit at some point. Thinking that the two well-behaved Taoist boys saw that they were distracted, so they didn't bother themselves. "Oh, Luo Yun was thinking about things, and he forgot the hour."

"I don't know what Xiaoyou is thinking, so much so that he is out of his mind?" It seems that Sun Daochang's curiosity is comparable to that of a cat, and it is no wonder that people who engage in research have curiosity about things to trigger research.

Luo Yun didn't know how to explain, and suddenly remembered that he had met Princess Changle during the day, and wanted to take the opportunity to ask Daochang Sun about the condition of the eldest grandson queen, so he said: "Daochang has been busy all day, and he must have been hungry for a long time. Why don't you go to my little courtyard and get some food and drink, and we'll talk and talk. ”

Sun Simiao thought about it and nodded in agreement. So Luo Yun happily led Sun Daochang back to the small courtyard, Cheng Mu was boiling porridge on the stove, and Uncle Wu didn't know what he was thinking about sitting at the door and watching the patio in a daze. Luo Yun called, and Uncle Wu turned his face and said, "I'm back, just eat." And he continued to be distracted. Luo Yun looked at Uncle Wu in surprise, turned his head to look at Mu'er inquiringly, and Mu'er shrugged his shoulders to indicate that he didn't know either.

In fact, since he saw the Red Whisk Girl in the afternoon, Uncle Wu was obviously silent, and he didn't talk much all the way back. Of course, Luo Yun wouldn't think that Uncle Wu, whose son is so old, would fall in love at first sight with the red whisk girl who still has the charm of, but looking at Uncle Wu's expression, it seems that he is also stuck in a memory. But Uncle Wu didn't say it, and he didn't take the initiative to ask.

With a sigh, he led Sun Daochang into the house and sat down cross-legged. chatted for a while, talked about some of what he saw and heard today, and did not hide the fact that he used wine to save Princess Changle and happened to meet the Red Whisk Girl to give the formula. After all, people may ask Sun Simiao about these two things, and since they implicate Sun Daochang, it is better to take the initiative to explain in advance.

Sun Dao was generous, but he didn't care about it when he smiled. However, he asked Luo Yun carefully about feeding Princess Changle wine, and asked in detail about Princess Changle's state after drinking. However, Luo Yun was busy escaping at that time, and he looked carefully, so he couldn't say anything. Sun Daochang didn't blame, but stroked his beard thoughtfully, not knowing what he was thinking.

Luo Yun poured a glass of water for Sun Daochang, then supported his knees with both hands, leaned forward, staring at Sun Simiao with blazing eyes, looking eager but eager to speak. provoked Sun Daochang to smile: "Xiaoyou can ask if you have anything you want to ask." What can be said, the poor way will not hide it. ”

Luo Yun smiled embarrassedly, then cleaned up his expression and asked seriously: "The Taoist chief has been out early and returned late for the past two days, but he went to the palace to diagnose the queen's mother?" ”

Sun Simiao hesitated for a while and nodded. Luo Yun asked again: "I heard that the queen is seriously ill because of the old disease caused by the postpartum wind cold, I don't know...... Which princess was born to the queen? ”

Sun Simiao was stunned for a moment, if Luo Yun asked how the eldest grandson queen was, then he really couldn't talk nonsense because of the rules, but Luo Yun actually asked the young girl, and it was okay to say it: "I heard that Your Majesty has canonized the little princess as the princess of Xincheng." ”

"Princess Xincheng ......" Luo Yun thought for a while and felt that he seemed to have asked the wrong question, and asked again: "Has the Taoist ever seen the little princess?" ”

"I've never seen it."

"Does the Taoist know how many princesses the queen has?"

"As far as Poor Dao knows, there should be three highnesses: Changle, Jinyang, and Xincheng."

"Oh? I don't know the body of the princess of Jinyang...... Is it like his sister? ”

"It's not very clear. However, when discussing Niangniang's condition with an old friend in the past two days, I heard him talk about it, and it seems that the health of several highnesses is not too healthy. ”

Sun Simiao didn't understand why Luo Yun asked this, but he felt that he didn't have any other intentions, and he picked up some things that the outside world could find out about and didn't involve the secrets of the royal family. Seeing Luo Yun bow his head and ponder, Sun Simiao picked up the cup and took a sip and asked, "Xiaoyou just saw Princess Changle, why did he care about these people in the royal family?" ”