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Wang Gui, who stayed behind in Xijing, went out of the city with a team of men and horses, preparing to block the road and intercept Zhao Zhao, the king of Qin, in the name of arresting spies. Although the www.biquge.info of the pen and the fun of the pavilion are unwilling to choose so early, the emperor has an order, and he still has to obey it, at least he must do it sufficiently.

But at this moment, I suddenly got news that a cavalry appeared within twenty miles of Luoyang.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little tense, where did these cavalry come from? The army mobilization of the Great Song Dynasty was very strict, and it was necessary to have an order from the Privy Council. If the normal army moves, there is no reason not to inform yourself that this Luoyang will stay.

Could it be that Zhao Zongsheng mobilized to intercept Zhao Zhao? As for making it so blatant?

Wang Gui's heart was full of doubts, Zhao Zhao was important, and this inexplicable soldier was even more important. Or is there a connection between the two?

Before Wang Gui blocked the intersection, the cavalry had already rushed to the front, and after seeing clearly that it was the Song army's clothing banner by the light of the fire, Wang Gui was a little relieved. Between Guanluo and Luo, in the hinterland of the Central Plains, it is naturally impossible to have foreign cavalry?

So eighty percent of these people are related to King Qin? Wang Gui was puzzled, stopped the cavalry, and asked loudly: "This official is Wang Gui who stayed in Xijing, who are you waiting for?" Why run late at night? ”

"We are soldiers of the Western Army, and we have come to protect His Royal Highness the King of Qin, and we have important military reports!"

Western Army? Wang Gui chuckled in his heart, he concluded that these people were related to Zhao Zhao, and he thought that they were intercepting Zhao Zhao's army, but he didn't expect that it was the western army protecting Zhao Zhao.

"Father, how did the Western Army appear here?" Wang Zhongyu said in a low voice: "Could it be that Zhao Zhao transferred troops and horses without the permission of the Privy Council?" What a sin! ”

"Be steady, don't talk nonsense!" Wang Gui didn't know what was going on. But the hat did not dare to cover it randomly. According to the Empress Dowager. Emperor Renzong's will. The king of Qin was stationed in Chang'an and was in charge of the military affairs of the northwest, so he had the power to mobilize the western army. It's just that the Western Army suddenly appeared in Luoyang, what is Zhao Zhao going to do? This forced him to be cautious.

Raid on Liangjing, direct mutiny?

Under the firelight, you can probably see that the other side is only two or three thousand cavalry, and the strength is too small. It's not like there's a big move. However, it is not known whether there will be reinforcements in the follow-up, after all, these cavalry come and go like the wind, and they only got the news when they arrived twenty miles outside Luoyang City, and the speed was not ordinarily fast!

"Who told you to come? What do you have military reports? Wang Gui asked in a deep voice.

"We are here ourselves, the Western Army got the news that Western Xia was intended to assassinate His Royal Highness the King of Qin, so three thousand soldiers spontaneously formed a guard to protect His Royal Highness the King of Qin." The leading general of the Western Army replied: "As for the military situation, I'm sorry. Lord Wang. This is a secret, and can only be reported to the official family, the King of Qin, or the Privy Council! ”

"I think you're a fool. Is it clearly a bad intention? Wang Zhongyu was a little breathless.

When the officers and men of the Western Army on the opposite side heard this, they were shocked, and the sound of cursing came clearly. Wang Gui frowned, and said in a low voice: "Pay attention to your words, don't talk nonsense!" ”

Sure enough, there was another sound of horses' hooves, and Wang Gui listened carefully, but it came from the east behind them.

"Who is plotting against it?" Before anyone arrived, loud questioning had already arrived.

Under the light of many torches, dozens of horses galloped rapidly, and one of them rode a white horse, galloping, and soon came to him.

"King Qin!"

Wang Gui hesitated for a moment, and soon recognized Zhao Zhao. There was a difference between the monarch and the minister, and Wang Gui pulled his son forward to salute. Wang Zhongyu was a little unhappy, but he didn't dare to disobey.

"Lord Wang?"

"Chen Wang Gui has seen His Royal Highness the King of Qin!"

"Lord Wang, please get up!" Zhao Zhao asked, "What is Lord Wang doing here late at night?" ”

"Oh! The minister received news that an unknown cavalry suddenly appeared outside Luoyang City, so he rushed to investigate! In front of Zhao Zhao, Wang Gui didn't dare to say that it was Zhao Zongsheng, the king of Pu, who instructed him to intercept him.

"Who are they? Have you found out? ”。

"They claim to be soldiers of the Western Army!"

"Oh?" Zhao Zhao responded, stepped forward and said, "This king Zhao Zhao, who are you waiting for?" ”

"See King Qin!"

As soon as Zhao Zhao's identity was revealed, the three thousand cavalry dismounted and knelt down, their movements were neat and uniform, and the momentum was huge. Wang Gui saw it in his eyes, and his heart couldn't help but be shocked, just this point, you can see Zhao Zhao's prestige in the Western Army. Moreover, it can be seen from the appearance and discipline of the army that the Western Army is so elite.

"Excuse me!"

Zhao Zhao asked, "Why are you here?" It can be seen that without the order of the Privy Council, it is against military discipline to act casually. ”

"We know, but we heard that the Western Xia people intended to assassinate His Royal Highness the King of Qin, and we were anxious. The three thousand brothers spontaneously organized and came to protect His Highness, and at the same time there was an urgent military report. ”

"Oh? What military intelligence? ”

The officers and men of the Western Army led by "Your Highness...... were obviously a little hesitant.

"It's okay, it's here, say it loudly, Lord Wang and the people present are all loyal ministers and righteous men of the Great Song Dynasty!"

"Yes!" The general said: "The Western Xia raided Suizhou, our army was attacked in many forts by the Wuding River, and the Western Xia intends to launch a large-scale attack on our border, please ask the imperial court to support...... The soldiers of the Western Army heard that Emperor Renzong and the officials had a will, and His Royal Highness the King of Qin was stationed in Chang'an to preside over the military administration of the Northwest, so he specially invited His Royal Highness the King of Qin to go to the Northwest as soon as possible to preside over the overall situation!

"Western Xia invasion?"

Zhao Zhao was suddenly surprised, and muttered: "In this way, I have to rush back to the northwest as soon as possible, and when I return to Bianjing to bid farewell to the official family and my mother, I will leave immediately." ”

"His Royal Highness King Qin, the military situation is urgent, I'm afraid I can't afford to delay back and forth!" The general said: "The Western Xia is eyeing the tiger, and a large-scale attack may occur at any time, and the Western Army has no leader, and the soldiers are waiting for you to go back as soon as possible to preside over the overall situation." ”

"That's it!" Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment, then turned around and said to Wang Gui: "Lord Wang, the military situation in the northwest is urgent, it seems that this king has to leave for Chang'an immediately." ”

Wang Gui whispered: "Did Your Highness ask the official family and the Privy Council first?" ”

Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "It stands to reason that it should be like this, but the battle situation on the front line is changing rapidly, and there is no room for too much delay, I am afraid that it is too late to return to Bianjing, so I can only report the details to the official family and the Privy Council after arriving in Chang'an, or ask the adults to help report to the official's family first!" ”

"I'm afraid that's not appropriate, right?" Wang Gui whispered.

"Well, it's a bit embarrassing!" Zhao Zhao seemed to be very understanding, and said: "It is the will of my father and the official family to go to Chang'an to preside over the military administration. Now that the military situation is urgent, it is the duty of the king to guard the land and defend the border, so naturally it cannot be delayed any longer, or the king himself reports to the official's family. ”

Without waiting for Wang Gui to speak, Zhao Zhao said again: "But there is something I am afraid that will trouble Lord Wang." ”

"Please command His Royal Highness the King of Qin!"

"Tonight, there was a sudden fire in the Yongchang Mausoleum, and then an assassin assassinated the king, thinking that it was the Western Xia assassin that the soldiers said. The king killed a few people on the spot, but the rest fled, and the king pursued all the way until he was nowhere to be seen. Zhao Zhao said: "The people of Western Xia are so bold that they can assassinate the king, but they actually set fire to the mausoleum of Emperor Taizu, which is a heinous crime and unforgivable!" This king will go to the northwest to fight against Western Xia and seek justice; As for the pursuit of the assassins, you have to entrust it to you, Lord Wang. ”

"The assassins are extremely evil, and since they have fled to Luoyang, it is within the minister's duty to pursue them." Wang Gui didn't refuse, and he couldn't refuse, so he had to accept it.

"Then there is Lord Lao." Zhao Zhao arched his hand and said: "Then the king will go on the road and rush to Chang'an." ”

"Father......" Wang Zhongyu reminded in a low voice with a heavy face.

"Who is this? Oh? Brother Zhong, in the past, we used to swim in the lake and drink together......"

"Don't dare, it's really an honor for the dog to be able to drink with King Qin!" Seeing his son's unconvinced appearance, Wang Gui was greatly annoyed, hurriedly lost his smile, and patted his son on the back at the same time. No matter what, you can't offend Zhao Zhao in person!

Wang Zhongyu smiled and said: "Why should King Qin be in a hurry, the road is difficult to walk in the dark, why don't you stay in Luoyang tonight first, and then go on the road after dawn!" ”

"It's so good, it's just that the military situation is like fire, and I don't dare to delay it for a moment!" Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Thank you Brother Zhongqi for your kindness, this king has been fighting in the northwest for a long time, and he is used to walking at night, it doesn't matter!" ”

"Still ......"

"Lord Wang, take your leave!" Zhao Zhao interrupted directly and unceremoniously followed his relatives. Three thousand cavalry, immediately escorted the King of Qin in the center.

Wang Zhongyu wanted to say something more, but when he saw the cold blades of the soldiers of the Western Army, he had to shut up silently. It wasn't until the sound of the horse's hooves was far away that he whispered, "Father, just let them go?" ”。

"How else?" Wang Gui asked coldly.

"Obviously, this was all premeditated by Zhao Zhao, and he moved his troops and horses selfishly...... There is also a fire in Yongchang Mausoleum, which is very strange! ”

Wang Gui said in a low voice, "Haven't you heard? The officers and men of the Western Army came spontaneously, so how could they say that they were privately deploying troops? As for the fire in the Yongchang Mausoleum? The stakes are too high to be talked about...... Eighty percent of the Tangut people did not know the height of the sky......"

"Father, it's clearly ......"

"Zhongyi, remember, trouble comes from the mouth, you must be cautious, otherwise you will cause trouble to kill the monks." Wang Gyu was a little disappointed with his son's frivolity.

"Okay, then I'll leave him for one night, and the flying pigeon will pass the book to King Pu and let him decide!" Wang Zhongyu said stupidly: "Now that he is gone, how can my father explain to the official family?" ”

"Can you keep it? If you don't have these 3,000 cavalry, you can still protect the people who are left in the name. What now? It can be seen that the three thousand cavalry are brave and loyal to the King of Qin, do you dare to stay? ”。 Wang Gui said: "Haven't you heard? The military situation in the northwest is urgent, and if we are a little careless, we will not be able to keep people alone, and we will be charged with delaying the military situation. ”

"But......" Wang Zhongyu was very unconvinced.

"Can you keep him? Even if all the defenders of Luoyang are mobilized, who would have the courage to make a move against the King of Qin? Do you believe it or not, he killed people on the spot? Wang Gui asked coldly, thinking of Zhao Zhao's eyes with a knife hidden in his smile, Wang Zhongyu shuddered.

"As for how to explain to the official family...... Wang Gui was silent for a moment and sighed: "It's a bit troublesome!" (To be continued......)