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On the tenth day of August, in the afternoon, the Juma River Weifu Army camp.

Provincial records under the door? Pei Xuanji came from the palace in the dust. Zhuojun left behind Duan Da and Xiaoguo Wu Benlang General Yin Shi Shi were commanding the battle on the front line, and when they heard the news, they hurriedly returned to the camp and went out to meet them.

The clerk of Menxia Province is doing the work of a confidential secretary, specifically serving the Governor of Menxia Province Nayan and the Deputy Governor Huangmen Shilang, who has a low official rank but great power. Pei Xuanji is from the Pei family in Hedong, and is the eldest son of Pei Shiju, a famous scholar of Confucianism. In the early days of the Holy Lord's accession to the throne, Pei Xuanji served in the Governor's Mansion of the Western Regions, assisting his father in passing through the Western Territories. After the end of the Western Expedition, he was transferred to the secretary of the provincial secretary. After the start of the Eastern Crusade, Duan Wenzhen, Yang Xiong, Yang Da Yuanshou and many other central ministers passed away one after another, and the Holy Lord was sad, but also paid special attention to the body of Su Wei Pei Shiju and other old ministers, Pei Xuanji was in this situation, and was personally transferred to Menxia Province by the Holy Lord to be Pei Shiju's confidential secretary, responsible for Pei Shiju's work and life.

This time, Pei Shiju was ordered to go west and go to the west, and it was Pei Xuanji who was responsible for playing the "front station" for him. Pei Xuanji is of noble birth, has a respectable status, and is the second generation of officials who hold real power, and has a bright future, who is not stammered by such a character? Everywhere they went, military and political officials flocked to them, greeted them warmly, and cooperated with them with all their might, not daring to have the slightest contempt.

After entering the Shuai tent, Pei Xuanji read out the edict of the Holy Lord, clarifying the mission of this trip, and then it was the matter of Duan Da and the Yin Shishi, they must ensure that Pei Shiju can cross the Juma River smoothly, cross Shanggu County safely, and enter Boling County safely.

Duan Da and the Yin World Master couldn't make such a guarantee, but they couldn't say it, so their expressions were gloomy and they looked at each other speechlessly.

Pei Xuanji didn't embarrass them, and took the initiative to ask about the thieves in Shanggu. Duan Da took the opportunity to briefly describe the current predicament, revealing a deep helplessness between the lines, to put it bluntly, the gods and ghosts were fighting, the holy lord's father and son were fighting openly and secretly, and the imperial war was imminent, in such a sinister situation, a local governor like Duan Da had no room for manoeuvre, so he could only ask for more blessings.

Pei Xuanji knew it well and understood Duan Da's pain very well, but there was no intersection between him and Duan Da, and he had nothing to say, so he comforted him lightly, and then excused himself to visit Feng Deyi, a person from the Inner History House, and left.

Duan Da and the Yin World Master got up to send each other. After hesitating for a moment, Duan Da still cautiously asked, "When will Wen Xigong (Pei Shiju) leave for the west?" ”

"Ming Gong left Linshuo Palace yesterday, and it is estimated that he will be able to arrive here tomorrow morning." Pei Xuanji turned around and glanced at Duan Da and Yin Shi Shishi, and said with a meaningful smile, "Please also ask Xiangyuan Gong (Duan Da) and Zhao Gong (Yin Shishishi) to take a lot of trouble and ensure the safety of Ming Gong and his party." ”

Duan Da and Yin Shi Shi hurriedly made a guarantee. They have limited means, in order to ensure Pei Shiju's safety, the best way is to be escorted to Boling by the Yin Shishi with the Xiaoguo Army, but in this way, Duan Da is weak on the battlefield in Shanggu, and once he is beaten by the white thief, he will want to cry without tears.

"When will Pei Lushi cross the river?" Duan Da asked again, "Do you want to cross the river west with Wen Xigong?" ”

"After meeting Jing Gong, he had to cross the river overnight." Pei Xuanji stopped, bowed slightly to Duan Da and Yin Shishi, "I don't dare to slack off when I am on official business." I apologize for the inconvenience to both of you, so please understand me. ”

Duan Da and Yin Shishi didn't dare to say anything, and Duan Da patted his chest to ensure that Pei Xuanji would be able to cross the river safe and sound tonight.

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Feng Deyi has been waiting in the tent for a long time. Although there is a gap between the two in age, they talk to each other and greet each other, and then turn to the topic.

Pei Xuanji first talked about the relevant content and details of the deliberations between the Holy Lord and the core layer of the center on the eighth night of the first month of August, in fact, this is no longer a secret for Feng Deyi, but what Feng Deyi wants is not the result, but the process, he wants to know how these decisions are discussed and made, this is the key.

As expected, Pei Shiju was forced to "come forward" in desperation, not only strongly recommended the king of Qi to defend the border, but also took the initiative to undertake the important task of appeasing the white thief, and the price was that he changed his position of "Lord Peace", and instead supported the third eastern crusade of the Holy Initiative, and actively traveled at home and abroad, doing his best to carry out the preparatory work for the Civil War.

In the future, as long as the crisis in western Xinjiang can be effectively alleviated and the suppression of the northern Xinjiang army can be effectively strengthened, the voice of the "main peace" in the decision-making level at the highest level of the central government will become smaller and smaller, and there is even a possibility that it will be completely overwhelmed by the "main battle" and completely eliminated.

Feng Deyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The change in the decision-making of the central supreme proves that his choice is correct, he has already seized the opportunity on the road to self-salvation, and then as long as he works hard to help the Holy Lord consolidate and strengthen the Northern Frontier Suppression, or go further, take on the task of carrying out this important decision, then he will definitely be able to win the trust of the Holy Lord, so as to completely resolve this life-and-death crisis caused by Yang Xuan's burden.

It's just that the price he paid for this is also very large, he has almost completely overdrawn the little trust and tacit understanding he has established with Pei Shiju for more than 20 years, and even, from Pei Shiju's point of view, this is a betrayal, Feng Deyi used insidious and despicable means to blackmail the political interests he needed, Pei Shiju may not forgive him.

"Wen Xi Gong Gao Feng Liang Festival has made great sacrifices for Middle-earth." Feng Deyi sighed, "Please tell Wen Xigong, if there is a need, there is no hesitation." ”

This promise is very heavy, it is Feng Deyi's gesture of goodwill, he hopes that Pei Shiju can understand himself, the two sides can continue to cooperate, as long as the Civil War is won, the benefits of both sides are incalculable, on the contrary, the two sides break up, parting ways, it is not beneficial to both sides, and it is not conducive to winning the war in Middle-earth.

Pei Xuanji bowed down and thanked him, "Tomorrow morning, an adult from a certain family will arrive at the Juma River, and then Jinggong will be able to talk to a certain adult." ”

Feng Deyi was overjoyed. Pei Xuanji clearly told Feng Deyi that Pei Shiju was willing to understand him and maintain cooperation, that is to say, Pei Shiju may have a heavy responsibility, and during Pei Shiju's westward journey, only the situation in northern Xinjiang can make Pei Shiju "worried". Without the full cooperation of the situation in northern Xinjiang, even if Pei Shiju achieves results on the western side, he will quickly turn into nothing, and his hard work will be in vain.

What is the key to the situation in northern Xinjiang in the coming period? Of course, it is to strengthen the suppression force and give the northern captives a serious deterrent, but the key to this is not the king of Qi.

The King of Qi has a special identity, and in order to curb the expansion of the King of Qi's strength, the Holy Lord and the Central Committee will not grant him too much power, so what the King of Qi gives to the North is only a deterrent, and the symbolic meaning is greater than the actual meaning.

So what does it mean in practice? It is necessary to give the Beiyu a real threat, so that the desert tooth will fall into passivity on the east and west fronts at the same time, so as to cooperate with Pei Shiju to achieve results in the western soil.

So how do you give the North captives a real threat? The key lies in the white thief, and the white thief is the key to the situation in northern Xinjiang in the future.

Even if Feng Deyi had a strong premonition, he had a premonition that the result of his meeting with Pei Shiju might not be "talking about joy", but-for-tat, digging holes with each other. I just calculated Pei Shiju, how could Pei Shiju swallow his anger and knock out his teeth and swallow blood? It is inevitable to dig a bigger hole for yourself.

Feng Deyi couldn't be happier. If the white thief gets out of control, Pei Shiju is at a loss, what better way can he do? Thinking of this, Feng Deyi couldn't help but ask, "What is the Holy Lord's attitude towards this traitor in the chaotic northern frontier?" Can the hub give some leeway? ”

"The attitude is clear, and the bottom line cannot be crossed." Pei Xuanji said without hesitation, "The Holy Lord and the Central Committee will never allow anyone to undermine the central authority under any circumstances. ”

Feng Deyi's face was expressionless and he didn't say a word. If you want the horses to run, and you want the horses not to eat grass, how can there be such a good thing in the world? The dignity and pride of the Lord may not allow him to compromise, but why can't the center be flexible? In the event of war, we must unite all forces that can be united and unite with the outside world. Besides, even if you want to drive the tiger and devour the wolf, borrow a knife to kill people, and take advantage of the fisherman, the premise is that the white thief is willing to be a "knife" to kill people, and you must first use "real money" to coax him, and it is impossible for the white wolf with empty gloves, you are an idiot when you are a person?

This is not a pout, this is purely digging a "pit", but who is buried in this "pit" in the end, it is unknown.

Feng Deyi had no intention of burying himself in this "pit", so he took the initiative to probe, "When will you cross the river?" ”

Pei Xuanji glanced at him and said with a pun, "It is said that Li Zixiong is on the other side." ”

Feng Deyi comprehended, "There is indeed this rumor, but there is no evidence." ”

Pei Xuanji frowned slightly and asked, "Is there a way to find evidence?" ”

Feng Deyi thought for a moment and asked rhetorically, "What about finding evidence?" Do you have to cross the river overnight to prove the truth? ”

Pei Xuanji smiled and shook his hand, "It's just curious, Jing Gong doesn't have to care, just laugh and talk." ”

Feng Deyi also laughed, "X is also very curious, and I also want to confirm whether Li Zixiong is on the other side, but X doesn't want to cause trouble, so as long as Duan stays behind and does not defeat the rebels, X resolutely does not cross the river." ”

"So-and-so must cross the river." Pei Xuanji stood up, bowed and said goodbye, and said with a smile, "I am on official business, and I can't help myself." ”

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On the night of the tenth day of August, twenty miles northwest of the city, the front camp of the Alliance.

Li Zixiong set up a banquet to entertain Pei Xuanji.

Pei Xuanji was calm, talking and laughing, and after eating and drinking, he asked, "Jianchang Gong, how do you know that someone will come?" A certain person has just crossed the river, and he has been running for less than ten miles in the night before he falls into your encirclement. Do you have clairvoyance or downwind ears? How can you be so well informed? ”

Li Zixiong stroked his beard and smiled, "I have a good ear, I knew you were coming, and I prepared a banquet in advance to suppress your surprise." ”

"Downwind ears?" Pei Xuanji smiled, "I'm curious, was XX betrayed by Feng Deyi, or by Duan Da, or is there anyone else?" ”

Li Zixiong shook his hand, "It's not important, the important thing is that you're here." The old man is waiting for you, and he has been looking forward to it for a long time. ”

"Actually, so-and-so is also looking forward to it." Pei Xuanji smiled, "I can't sleep at night these days, I want to know if he is that person, if he is really that person, how did he escape from the death killing game back then?" ”

"The truth is right in front of you." Li Zixiong smiled, "When are we leaving?" ”

"Let's go now."

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