Gao Xianzhi sighed and said in a deep voice: "There is also an extremely important news to tell you, Li Mao immediately issued an order after ascending the throne in Lingzhou, the Shuofang army and the 100,000 Hui Hui coalition army have already moved south, and they have already arrived in Puzhou when I come, one step away from Chang'an." Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info Look at this posture, it's about to attack Chang'an. ”

"Attack Chang'an?" Wang Yuan exclaimed in astonishment: "What are you kidding." ”

"How would I play such a joke with you." Gao Xianzhi smacked his lips and said, "That's why I came back to see you in person." I don't know what the hell they think. ”

Wang Yuan thought for a moment, then sneered, "This is really crazy, do you want to attack Chang'an?" Just with the 100,000 Hui soldiers and the 60,000 newly recruited Shuofang Hexi Coalition Army? If Chang'an City can be captured so easily, why do we have to delay it so far. I understand, they want to take Chang'an before us, and they don't want to give us the credit for quelling the rebellion. They want to prove that without our gods, they can still recover Chang'an and quell the rebellion. Hehehe, I really obeyed this father and son. Are Li Guangbi and Guo Ziyi also crazy? Don't they know that even if they capture Chang'an, the price will be unbearable for them? ”

"Guo Ziyi is dead." Gao Xianzhi said: "There is news from our internal line, Guo Ziyi disagrees with Li Guangbi for some reason, in Ningyuan City, someone saw Li Guangbi personally ordered someone to kill Guo Ziyi. ”

"What?" Wang Yuan was stunned again. Guo Ziyi, a famous counterinsurgency general in history, was actually killed. He had not made any contribution to the counterinsurgency, and died at the hands of Li Guangbi. The details of history finally went in another direction, and this person was so lost in the dust of history. Needless to say, either Li Mao disagreed with Li Guangbi and Li Mao on the matter of ascending the throne or borrowing troops, and Li Mao, who was already bent on enriching his strength with external forces and realizing his ascension to the throne, would never be merciful. Li Guangbi has also been completely exposed, this person is not as elegant as his appearance.

"It's a pity. Guo Ziyi and I also have some friendship, and he also led the army to save us outside the Boulder Pass. I didn't expect to die like this. Wang Yuan sighed.

Gao Xianzhi said in a deep voice: "Yes, the world is unpredictable, which shows the decisiveness of the new emperor's methods. You seem to be very dismissive of their attack on Chang'an, but it seems to me that they may really be able to succeed. After all, the combat power of the 100,000 Hui people is still there, and there is no harmony within the rebel army now. After An Qingxu killed his father and became independent, Shi Siming became a lone soldier. The rebels were terrified, and it was difficult to say what the outcome would be. It's just that even if the city is captured, the losses of soldiers and horses must be extremely heavy. The reason why I came back to see you was to discuss with you in person how we should deal with the current situation. Whether the Shence army should participate in the attack on Chang'an, after all, seeing Li Mao's siege of the city damaged is not conducive to the overall situation of counterinsurgency. ”

Wang Yuan looked at Gao Xianzhi and said, "Brother, what do you think?" ”

Gao Xianzhi said: "In terms of feelings, I don't want to send troops. Logically, if we help to siege the city, we may be able to break it in one fell swoop. ”

Wang Yuan was silent in thought. Gao Xianzhi said: "What do you think?" ”

Wang Yuan raised his head and said, "Brother, I want to ask you a word." You tell the truth. ”

"You ask, I never lie to you." Gao Xianzhi said.

Wang Yuan said: "Brother, do you think Datang still has anything to do?" After the rebellion is stabilized, what will happen to you and me, what will happen to you and my family, and what will happen to the Shence Army? Do you think Li Mao will be merciful and ignore everything before? ”

Gao Xianzhi pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Brother Xian, do you want me to tell the truth?" Once the situation is stable, Li Mao will be the first to attack you and me. None of us can run. Especially you, the first person he wants to kill is you. If you die, I can't run, and none of our family brothers can run. As for whether Datang still has something to do, I don't know. I only remembered your original words, for the sake of the people to live in peace and contentment, I agreed to go out of the mountains to lead the army. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come out to lead the battle in the first place. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Thank you for your sincere words." So after the rebellion, if Li Mao wants to kill us, what should we do? ”

Gao Xianzhi groaned and didn't answer, and Wang Yuan said quietly: "Brother, if you don't want to answer this question, I can answer it frankly." I will not leave my fate in anyone's hands, I will not allow my family and brother to suffer any harm, no matter who he is, I will not let anyone slaughter him. Do you understand what I mean? ”

Gao Xianzhi looked at Wang Yuan silently and said, "Of course I understand, you couldn't be clearer." Although I don't want this day, I still say that I may not help you, but I will definitely not become your enemy. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Okay, it's enough to have your words." I don't force you to help me, I just need you not to be my enemy. So back to the matter of attacking Chang'an, you should know my position. ”

Gao Xianzhi said: "You mean, the Shence Army is not moving, right? ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said: "This is not our plan, we are still the chief and deputy marshals of the counterinsurgency expeditionary army, and we have the right to dictate military affairs." At this time, the cost of attacking Chang'an is too great, and I will never let the Shence army suffer unwarranted losses. Besides, the main force of the siege was the Uighurs, and I think they must have reached a secret agreement and reaped a good reward. Now that they have taken something, they have to fight hard. I'm not going to frown at their loss. The Uighurs are unreliable, and I wish they died as many times as possible. Besides, do you really think we can help if we want to? Li Mao made it clear that he wanted to capture Chang'an alone, and he wouldn't let us get involved, even if we wanted to help, he wouldn't allow it. ”

Gao Xianzhi nodded and said, "Okay, since you have made a decision, I also agree with your idea." But in this way, once they take Chang'an, we will become a laughing stock. ”

Wang Yuan laughed and said, "I hope they recover Chang'an." After all, Chang'an should have been recovered a long time ago. After they recover Chang'an, I plan to give Li Mao a gift. Let the world see what kind of person Li Mao is. ”

"Gifts? What gift? Gao Xianzhi asked in surprise.

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Emperor Taishang." I will personally order someone to send the Emperor Taishang to Chang'an. That's when the show will be watched. ”

Gao Xianzhi instantly understood Wang Yuan's intentions, the corners of his mouth showed a look of consternation, and he said in a deep voice: "It seems that you have really made a decision." ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, if people don't offend me, I won't offend anyone, I still hope to coexist peacefully." But I'm afraid it's my wishful thinking. But the first priority is to put down the rebellion, and after the rebellion has subsided, we will deal with these dirty things. ”

Gao Xianzhi nodded and said, "That's right." ”

Wang Yuan got up and said: "It's time for my brother to go home and get together with his wife and children, and rest at home for two days, and we will leave Chengdu together and return to the army in two days." I want to see with my own eyes how the new emperor led his mighty army to take Chang'an. ”

Gao Xianzhi got up and arched his hand: "Okay, then I'll leave." My little sister said she wanted to accompany me home, can you allow it? ”

Wang Yuan smiled: "Of course it is allowed, but I am afraid that she will pester you and make your wives and concubines who are waiting to be fed in your family annoyed." After all, they are looking forward to the autumn water. Go back and order someone to send a few tiger whips to make up for you, otherwise I'm afraid you will be squeezed dry in the next two days. ”

Gao Xianzhi laughed loudly, scolded a few words, turned around and strode out of the house, and left.

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Seeing Gao Xianzhi away, Wang Yuan pondered for a moment, got up and went to the apricot garden in the back house. In the Xingyuan house, Liu Jun was sitting in front of Mrs. Qin Guo and Yang Yuhuan, listening respectfully to what the two girls said. Seeing Wang Yuan coming in, the three of them hurriedly got up and saluted to greet them.

Wang Yuan looked at the faces of Mrs. Qin Guo and Yang Yuhuan who seemed to have tears on their faces, and asked in surprise, "What's the matter?" Liu Jun, why did you make your mother and aunt angry? ”

Mrs. Qin Guo hurriedly said: "It's none of his business, Jun'er doesn't know why my little sister and I live in the mansion, we are telling Liu Jun about the dangerous things some time ago." As he spoke, he felt a little uncomfortable, so he burst into tears. ”

Wang Yuan nodded slightly, the Yang family was ruined, and now the only person who can be called a blood relative between Mrs. Qin and Yang Yuhuan is Liu Jun. Liu Jun is the only man in the family, and the two women will of course pour out their sorrows when they see him, and it is normal for them to shed some tears.

Liu Jun stepped forward to kneel down and kowtow to Wang Yuan, and said in a deep voice: "Thank you father-in-law for protecting my mother and aunt." Otherwise, if Li Mao discovers the traces of his mother and aunt, the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and helped him up, "What are you doing?" Am I still an outsider? It's all one family, don't talk two families. With me, no one can even think of moving a finger of theirs. Sit, all sit down and talk. ”

Everyone sat down again, and Mrs. Qin Guo personally poured a cup of tea for Wang Yuan, and Wang Yuan smiled and thanked him.

Mrs. Qin Guo waited for Wang Yuan to sit down, leaned over and asked, "Erlang, for the current situation, Erlang should know what kind of situation it is." Originally, it was not our turn to say more, I believe that Erlang must have a plan, but the situation is so bad, I still can't help but ask. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "What does Madame think about this ensuing change?" ”

Mrs. Qin Guo lowered her head and thought for a moment, and when she raised her head, her face was calm, and she seemed to have regained her former calm and ability.

"Erlang, I thought about it, these things are not difficult to decipher. First, King Shou's ascension to the throne must be premeditated, and His Majesty must have a tacit understanding with him. Second, this matter is obviously aimed at you, and this is to get the court out of your control. This is a plan to draw wages from the bottom of the kettle. ”

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "Sure enough, it is still the lady of Qin Guo back then, she still has a clear mind and can see clearly." ”

Mrs. Qin frowned and said, "Can you still laugh?" As soon as the situation stabilizes, the new emperor will be the first to attack you. His father and son already see you as a threat, otherwise how could they do that? ”

Wang Yuan smiled: "If I don't laugh, can't I still cry?" At this point, what do you say I should do, ma'am? ”

Mrs. Qin Guo glanced at Wang Yuan and said coldly: "Erlang, I am a woman's words, and my words may be a little unpleasant. But it's unbelievable that you've allowed this to get to this point. Things have come to this point, and there are only two paths in front of you. ”

Wang Yuan nodded sideways: "I want to hear about it." ”

"The first way is to swear allegiance to the new emperor and show him goodwill." Mrs. Qin said.

Wang Yuan laughed and said, "Is this road possible?" ”

Mrs. Qin Guo said: "I also know that it may not work, King Shou's pattern is not big, and his heart is small and mean, so he may not be able to tolerate you." But I think maybe it's a try. It's not that we don't have chips in our hands, and if you have a chip to use, it's up to you to give it up. ”

Wang Yuan listened in a fog, not knowing what Mrs. Qin Guo was talking about, and his face was full of confusion. But the strange thing is that as soon as Mrs. Qin Guo's words came out, Yang Yuhuan, who was sitting on the side, suddenly lowered his head and became short of breath.

"My little sister and I have been unable to sleep at night for the past few days, and we have been discussing this matter every day. We have come up with a solution, on the one hand, you have to lower your profile and swear allegiance to the new emperor, and on the other hand, if someone blows the wind in the new emperor's ear to protect you, maybe there will be a turnaround. ”

Wang Yuan frowned and said, "Who are you talking about blowing the wind in the ears of the new emperor?" I didn't know that the new emperor had someone around to speak for me. ”

Mrs. Qin Guo pointed lightly at Yang Yuhuan and said, "Isn't the little sister the best candidate?" My little sister and I have passed together, and if you want to survive this catastrophe at this time, you may have to sacrifice your little sister. Li Mao loves her little sister to the core, and if her little sister can return to him, he will be ecstatic and pampered. He will definitely listen to what Xiaomei says. Coupled with your oath of allegiance and working together inside and out, there is a great possibility that you will be able to survive this catastrophe and make Li Mao no longer hostile to you. Li Mao may also be grateful to you for protecting your little sister on Ma Weipo......"

Wang Yuan's face was gloomy, and he interrupted Mrs. Qin's words sharply, and shouted, "Madam, what are you talking about? Am I going to have to sacrifice the women around me to protect myself? It just doesn't make sense. ”

Mrs. Qin Guo said quietly: "It's not all for Erlang, it's also for my son Liu Jun." Although he is not surnamed Yang, he is also the only blood and blood of my Yang family. As long as you don't fall, you can save Liu Jun. This is also a helpless move. ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and sneered: "Madam, Madam, you are really confused. Yuhuan has just been reborn, are you going to push her into the fire pit again? Will I, Wang Yuan, let the people around me make such a sacrifice for me? Relying on this method to protect myself, then what is the taste of my life? ”

"Xiaomei also agreed to do so." Mrs. Qin Guo said quietly.

Wang Yuan glared at Yang Yuhuan, Yang Yuhuan slowly raised his head, and said in a low voice with a pale face: "Yes, I am willing to do this." As long as I can get Erlang and Jun'er through this catastrophe, I am willing to do anything. ”

Wang Yuan said sharply: "If you are willing, you have to ask me if you are willing." You ask Liu Jun, is he willing to live in this way? ”

Liu Jun on the side said loudly: "Jun'er would rather die than live like this." Father-in-law, Jun'er is the same as you think. ”

Mrs. Qin Guo scolded coldly: "Jun'er, there is no place for you to speak here. ”

Liu Jun was scolded by his mother, so he had to keep his mouth shut, but the look on his face was extremely stubborn.

Wang Yuan shook his head and said, "Madam, how did you come up with such an idea, you are completely humiliating me." I'm a dignified seven-foot man, but I'm going to get through the crisis in this way, what do you think of me? ”

Mrs. Qin Guo looked at Wang Yuan's pale face and knew that Wang Yuan was really angry, so she said in a low voice: "Erlang, don't be angry, if you think it's inappropriate, just stop this matter." ”

Wang Yuan said angrily: "Of course it's not proper, what kind of bad idea is this." ”

It was the first time that Mrs. Qin Guo was repeatedly reprimanded by Wang Yuan, and she couldn't help but be a little embarrassed. Yang Yuhuan said in a low voice: "It's none of the eighth sister's business, I brought this matter up." I...... I know the person Shouwang, I know what kind of person he is, so I ......"

Wang Yuan interrupted angrily: "A pair of foolish worms, you can think of it, I'm so angry." ”

Mrs. Qin Guo and Yang Yuhuan glanced at each other, although they were a little embarrassed to be reprimanded by Wang Yuan like this, but the two sisters were relieved.

"Erlang is angry, take a sip of tea to dissipate his anger, let's not mention this matter again, okay?" Mrs. Qin Guo gave the pot to Wang Yuan to make tea.

Wang Yuan said angrily: "If you don't drink it, I'm so angry that my stomach is full." ”

Mrs. Qin Guo pursed her lips and smiled, sighed and said, "Since Erlang does not agree to this method, then there is only a second way to go." ”

Wang Yuan was silent, but listened to Mrs. Qin Guo say quietly: "The second way is ...... One doesn't do it, the other doesn't stop, Erlang pulls the flag and rebels, and stands on behalf of the Tang Dynasty. From now on, there is no need to intrigue with them. The victor, the prince, the loser, the thief, what if they take the Tang Dynasty? ”

As soon as these words came out, Wang Yuan's body was shocked, and he looked at Mrs. Qin Guo in surprise. But seeing that Mrs. Qin Guo and Yang Yuhuan were staring at him with two pairs of wonderful eyes, their expressions were solemn and calm, without the slightest sense of joke.

"Jiro doesn't have to look at me like this, I'm not talking nonsense. It sounds shocking, but it's the only way out. If you don't want to compromise on everything, you have to fight them for real. Gun rush. There is no other way out, and it is impossible to count on their mercy. The Li family's royal family has no mercy to their own bloodline clansmen, let alone you, who are already regarded as hostile in their eyes. Mrs. Qin Guo said in a deep voice.

Wang Yuan stared at Mrs. Qin Guo, and he suddenly understood. What Mrs. Qin Guo said just now that the idea of giving Yang Yuhuan to Li Mao to protect herself was actually just a radical law. She knew she wouldn't agree, and she was just using it to stimulate her own blood. That's what she really wanted to come up with. Mrs. Qin Guo is worthy of being a heroine among women, and it takes great courage to know that a person in the Tang Dynasty can decide to say such a thing. is not like himself, he is not a person of the Tang Dynasty, so there is no ideological shackles in what he says. As a Tang person who was born in the Tang Dynasty and grew up in the Tang Dynasty, and has always been influenced by the patriotic thoughts of the loyal monarch, this kind of thinking is different. What's more, she's still a woman.

"Even if you don't have this heart, I'm afraid you'll be forced to fight them in the future. Hands-on guns. Unless you are willing to be killed, you and those around you are willing to be killed by them. But obviously you're not that kind of person. So, instead of knowing that you won't be able to hide from being an enemy in the future, why not strike first and prepare early. I have discussed this matter with my little sister, although our Yang family is broken, our sisters still have a lot of savings, and we are willing to take out all our net worth for you to expand your strength. Jun'er, go to my room and move out the big wooden boxes with three red lacquer carved phoenixes. Mrs. Qin Guo said in a deep voice.

Liu Jun hurriedly got up and went to the west wing, and soon after, he hurriedly took out three exquisite large wooden boxes in succession and placed them in the empty space in turn.

"Open it." Mrs. Qin said.

Liu Jun opened the lid of the box starting from the first wooden box. The moment the lid of the first box was lifted, the room seemed to be a little brighter. Because the box was full of jewelry. There are jewels as large as pigeon's eggs, strings of crystal clear gemstones, and exquisite jewelry of various colors of gold and jade. Although Wang Yuan is not an expert, he also knows that every thing here is worth a lot. A big box full of jewelry, that's a huge amount of money. The number is difficult to estimate for the time being.

"The things here are things that have been accumulated over the years. There are many precious treasures that belong to Xiaomei, and Xiaomei received a lot of rewards back then, all of which were priceless things, and she took them all out this time. The rest is the jewelry and jade I have accumulated over the years, and some of them are selected from the dozen or so carts of possessions left behind by Ma Weipozhong's cousin and Dajie after his death. After my cousin's death, some of my belongings were looted by the forbidden army, and some of them were later recovered, and they were all here. Mrs. Qin Guo said quietly.

Wang Yuan was silent, he knew that the Yang family's property was still a lot, the Yang family was extravagant and invincible, and the Yang family sisters had accumulated countless wealth. Although most of the belongings and properties were lost due to the turmoil, even so, what was left was extremely rich.

The second chest continued to open, this one with no jewels, and all that contained neat scrolls of scrolls. The paper of these scrolls is yellowed and old, and the smell of calligraphy and ink is blowing on the face.

"Here are thirty-seven volumes of calligraphy and paintings. Among them, there are Wang Xizhi's "Lanting Pavilion Preface" authentic works, Gu Kaizhi's "Luo Shen Futu" and "Guiyang Wang Beauty Map", and Xie An's "Depressed Post". There is also Zhang Sengqiu's "Five Stars and Twenty-Eight Residences True Shape". There are many other things that I don't remember clearly, and I am not very proficient in the art of calligraphy and painting, but I know that these are precious things, and I don't know how much they are worth, so I will hand them all over to you and sell them as military salaries. Mrs. Qin Guo said lightly.

Wang Yuan's jaw was about to fall, and the names of the scrolls that Mrs. Qin Guo said lightly were all priceless treasures, and all these things actually fell into the hands of the Yang family. This box of calligraphy and painting is much more valuable than the contents of the first box.

Liu Jun opened the third box, and Wang Yuan was full of anticipation. The first and second chests are already like this, and the treasures in the third chest are not earth-shattering.

However, the third box was opened, and it was empty, and a small brocade box was placed at the bottom of the box, lonely and unremarkable.

Mrs. Qin Guo slowly got up and walked to the side of the box, leaned over and took the small brocade box in her hand, rubbed it for a moment, turned her head to look at Liu Jun and said, "Jun'er, do you remember this little box?" ”

Liu Jun nodded and said, "Yes." ”

Mrs. Qin Guo smiled, turned to Wang Yuan and said in a low voice: "What is in this small box is not gold and silver jewelry, nor is it any antique calligraphy and painting, but Jun'er's birthday and the longevity lock he wore when he was a child. When I give you his life, I give you Jun'er. We women can't fight on the battlefield for you, so Jun'er will do it for us. This is already all we have, Jun'er is my life, I hope Erlang can understand our minds, this is all we can do. ”