Li Shan put on armor and came to the Assassin's Mansion, in fact, he didn't wear armor in the military camp, it was too troublesome. But after all, now I want to meet outsiders, and I still have to make a show.

However, he regretted it when he entered the Assassin's Mansion, because the person who came was none other than Zhang Jiuling. I knew I wouldn't be able to wear this armor hard, it was bulky and hot.

"Uncle Zhang, why are you here, could it be that you offended the emperor again and were sent here as an official?" Li Shan joked, of course he knew that Zhang Jiuling was not demoted, but sent by the emperor.

Zhang Jiuling really laughed heartily and said: "Haha, you kid, I haven't seen you for a few months, but you have learned to be flamboyant." It's dark, but it's also strong, and I've suffered a lot here! ”

Li Shan said respectfully: "Thank you uncle, the kid's body is very rough and can withstand beatings." I wonder what happened to my uncle's visit? ”

Zhang Jiuling nodded and said, "I came here to convey the emperor's will, you can come in with me." ”

Zhang Jiuling brought Li Shan into the inner hall, and the history of Yaozhou's assassination has already been emptied here, and it seems that it is indeed a secret.

Li Shan waited quietly to see what secret decree the emperor was going to make.

Zhang Jiuling said: "There is no will to come this time, and the emperor has not made a clear decree, just like the emperor sent you to Yaozhou before and did not have a clear will for you to help Nanzhao." But the meaning of what the emperor asked me to bring is very clear. Now that Mengshe Zhao annexed the two edicts, one family is dominant, and the other three edicts also have the intention of coveting, if Tubo does not give help, it will be a matter of time before the three edicts are destroyed. ”

Li Shan smiled: "That's natural, but even if Tubo helps, it can't change anything, we also have a trick here, and Tubo can't keep the other three edicts." Uncle will go back to report to the emperor, I will definitely make Tubo helpless, and I will not find any evidence of our sending troops. ”

Zhang Jiuling said: "No, the emperor's meaning is just the opposite, from now on, I, Datang, will no longer help Nanzhao attack the other three edicts." What we have to do is to maintain the situation as it is. If necessary, you can even help the other three edicts. ”

Li Shan was taken aback, and didn't understand what the emperor's order was for: "What? Maintain the current situation? If they don't win the three edicts in one go, then they will definitely strengthen their defenses, and if they are fully prepared, it will be even more difficult to break the three edicts when the time comes. ”

Zhang Jiuling patted Li Shan on the shoulder and said, "The emperor's vision is naturally more long-term, you don't need to think too much, just follow the emperor's orders." Now we are ready to withdraw some of our military forces, as long as we ensure the current situation. Remember, don't give any more aid to the Edict of Mengshe, but don't give the other three edicts the ability to fight back. I am here not only to convey my will, but also to deal with things in Guangdong. But I believe you can also see that the emperor attaches great importance to this matter, and you must handle it carefully. I'm sure you'll be able to handle this matter properly with your intelligence. ”

Li Shan couldn't speak for a long time, so he could only obey the order.

Li Shan sent Zhang Jiuling away, standing alone by the city gate in a daze, he really didn't expect the emperor to issue such an edict, if this is the case, Qing'er's calculation is afraid that it will fail, and now he still has to discuss it with Qing'er. Even if the emperor gave an order, as long as Qing'er was in need, Li Shan would still help her. This is completely fake public and private, but Li Shan doesn't care, he has no respect for the imperial power.

Li Shan rushed to Yue Xizhao as fast as possible and told Qing'er about it.

Qing'er was not surprised when she heard Li Shan's words, and said with a smile: "Actually, I have expected this situation for a long time, so I will design to attract you!" If it were someone else, I'm afraid no one would help me at this time. ”

Li Shan was even more surprised and asked, "You expected it a long time ago?" How did you know that the emperor would give such an order? ”

Qing'er's green fingers poked Li Shan's forehead and said with a smile: "Fool, it's very simple, the emperor is thinking about nothing more than the word profit." If Nanzhao has the strength to unify the five edicts, then Nanzhao will be unprecedentedly powerful, although he has not yet been able to compete with the Tang Dynasty, but he will definitely not be willing to be subordinate. In this way, the Tang Dynasty's control over Nanzhao will become weaker, and Tang Xuanzong naturally doesn't want such a thing to happen. ”

Li Shan felt that it made sense, but he still didn't understand: "Then why did Tang Xuanzong agree to Pi Luoge's request in the first place?" ”

"Five of the six edicts are in the hands of Tubo, which is also unfavorable to the Tang Dynasty. If Nanzhao can eliminate the five edicts and strengthen himself, it will naturally be beneficial to the Tang Dynasty. ”

Li Shan sighed, and he also understood: "So the three edicts should be the best ending, so that the strength of the two sides is equal, which can not only check and balance each other, but also not threaten the dominance of the Tang Dynasty, and also expand the influence of the Tang Dynasty in Nanzhao." Three birds with one stone, it seems that Tang Xuanzong has thought of it a long time ago, but he has never told me before. ”

Qing'er looked at Li Shan's appearance and giggled: "How is it?" Now you know that it's amazing, and you don't want to say you're a fool. ”

Li Shan suddenly looked at Qing'er and said, "You have already seen it, so you designed to attract me, which means that you have calculated it?" ”

Qing'er snorted and said: "Yes, even if you are calculated, I asked you to help me at the beginning, but you agreed, this is not just a matter of words, it's time for you to help me, right?" ”

Li Shan looked at Qing'er with a rare sense of coquettishness, this is very rare, just think of it as a anger and help it. "Of course I helped, who else could I help if I didn't help you? Tell me, how do you want me to help you. ”

Qing'er bit her lip and said: "The confrontation with the three edicts is not difficult to win, I'm afraid that they will avoid fighting and blindly defend." Now that they have the support of Tibet, grain and grass are not a problem, if they want to force them to fight a decisive battle, they must cut off the supply of grain and grass to Tibet. And ordnance, I need your firearms. ”

These two things are more tricky, and now the emperor has decreed that Li Shan cannot act rashly, this matter is not only known to Li Shan himself, but also to the history of Yaozhou's assassination, so Li Shan can't blatantly support Nanzhao.

Qing'er also knew that Li Shan was embarrassed, but without Li Shan's help, Qing'er was alone, which is why Qing'er would go to great lengths to deceive Li Shan, only when Li Shan was the general Qing'er could get Tang Jun's help, and she didn't have to worry about Tang Jun stabbing her in the back.

Li Shan nodded solemnly and said, "Don't worry, I owe you a Tang Xuanzong, and I will also exchange you for a country." As for the grain and grass in Tibet, I have already sent someone to pay attention to this matter, and I will personally lead the team to ensure that the grain and grass in Tibet cannot cross the Nu River. ”

Qing'er looked at Li Shan's firm eyes, knowing that Li Shan had already thought about what to do, and at the same time thought about the consequences. This blatant disobedience, even if he can defend himself after going back, he will not be able to escape severe punishment after all, and Li Shan will suffer a lot.

But Li Shan does not regret it, for him, he can not be an official, he can endure hardship, he can't embarrass his own woman, and he can't lose his trust.

Qing'er knew Li Shan's affection for her, and got into Li Shan's arms and hugged Li Shandao: "Qing'er is also doing this for us, one day if you can't get along in the Tang Dynasty, come to Nanzhao, and then I will take you in and let you be a national teacher, isn't it stronger than the official position of the Tang Dynasty?" ”

Li Shan also smiled, indeed, this is also leaving a way back for himself. (To be continued.) )