The sound of the cell door cut off all the secrets.

When Liu Wenjing came out of the cell, his face was still flat, and he looked like he was just a quiet teacher.

He has always given people the impression of being calm and calm, but it is somewhat incomprehensible. After Liu Wenjing came out, he instructed the jailer: "Wang Wei committed suicide in fear of crime, you should take care of his corpse and don't move." ”

The jailer answered, but there was a little strange in his heart, secretly thinking that if he died, he would die, and there was a use for seeing the corpse? However, although Liu Wenjing has no power or position now, she is very good with Li Shimin, and she also has Li Yuan's trust, and the little jailer naturally obeys.

Liu Wenjing walked out of the prison and went straight to the left-behind mansion.

Li Yuan was pacing around the mansion, with Li Jiancheng and Liu Zhenghui by his side. Seeing Liu Wenjing walking in, he asked urgently, "Wenjing, how is Wang Wei?" ”

"Back to my lord, Wang Wei committed suicide in fear of sin." Liu Wenjing said with a smile.

Li Yuan pondered for a long time, "I see, did he say anything before he died?" Liu Wenjing said that Wang Wei committed suicide, but Li Yuan still questioned like this, obviously he knew that Wang Wei did not commit suicide.

"He said he knew a secret." Liu Wenjing laughed.

Li Yuan asked casually, "What secret?" In his opinion, Wang Wei is not a big person, he has always been unknown, what secrets will there be? The biggest secret now is that he has finally made up his mind to rebel, but now it is no secret, and he doesn't have to endure it anymore. Liang Shidu, Liu Wuzhou are all eyeing each other, Yang Guang can no longer take care of here, he is in the land of the four wars, he does not rise up, can only sit and wait for death.

Liu Wenjing said quietly: "He said that he knows who the real son is." ”

Li Yuan was stunned at first, and then laughed and said, "It's funny...... The Son of Heaven is ......" He obviously didn't take this sentence to heart, but remembered another thing, "By the way, Wen Jing, when will the Turkic horses arrive, we urgently need war horses now, if it is successful this time, you should take the first credit." ”

Liu Wenjing pondered for a moment, "According to my calculations, the reply should be three days later, and the meaning is exactly according to the meaning of the adult." I think Shibi Khan will definitely use soldiers and horses to help you, but the premise is that you should call yourself the Son of Heaven, this is what Shibi Khan meant when I was in the Turks, and it is estimated that it will not change now. ”

Li Yuan frowned, shook his head and said, "Wen Jing, this is absolutely impossible. I started this incident to help the Sui room, but I don't want to be a son of heaven. The matter of claiming to be the Son of Heaven can never be agreed. ”

Liu Wenjing looked at Li Yuan for a long time, with some disdain in her eyes. Seeing Li Yuan looking over, his face was solemn, and he sighed and said, "I...... I also know that Tang Gong is loyal to the Sui family......"

Speaking of this, both of them were silent for a long time. Although Liu Wenjing is very scheming, she also feels that Li Yuan is hypocritical. Li Yuanrao is skin is dark and thick enough, and he is also a little hot. Of course, he didn't call him the Son of Heaven for the sake of the Sui family, just because his surname was careful and knew that it was time to start things now, but it was not yet the time to call him the Son of Heaven. First of all, for Sui Chen, if he calls the Son of Heaven, it is rebellious, although the Sui room is stormy, but after all, there are still many loyal Sui ministers. He said that the Son of Heaven wanted to enter the main pass, and it was undoubtedly difficult to rebel along the way. But the more important point is that now he is still not ranked among the forces in the world, there is Li Mi in the north and Xiao Buyi in the south, if he dares to call the Son of Heaven, I am afraid that these two people will attack first. When the time comes, he will become the target of public criticism, how can he get to Guanzhong?

In fact, these things are well known, but it is one thing to do, and of course it is another thing to say.

"The Duke of Tang was loyal to the Sui family, but Shibi Khan hated the Sui family deeply, and was even more dissatisfied with the current Son of Heaven. If he knew that Tang Gong was sending troops to help the Sui family, how could he send troops and horses to help? Please think twice! ”

What Liu Wenjing said is the truth, Shibi Khan and Yang Guang have always been incompatible, and they will definitely not help Yang Guanglai to stabilize the country. If Li Yuan used this banner, Shibi Khan might come over to attack him in a fit of rage. Although he still kept his promise, it was inevitable that he would make trouble in secret.

Li Yuan frowned, shook his head and said, "No, I definitely don't have the heart to be called the Son of Heaven." In that case, I'd rather not help the Turks. ”

Liu Zhenghui said on the side: "Master Li, as the saying goes, those who achieve great things are not informal, I think what Wen Jing said is also reasonable, and now the people in the border have to seek the help of the Turks!" Strength is secondary, but horses are the most important. At present, the first batch of horses is not much, but if the troops are exchanged, most of the Central Plains horse farms are in short supply, and the consumption of horses is the most serious. ”

Li Yuan glanced at Liu Zhenghui, and said in his heart, I don't know. But the lesser of two evils, if Li Mi and Xiao Buyi are brought to attack because of this matter, then there will not be enough horses.

Li Jiancheng suddenly said: "Dad, I have an idea, I don't know if I can make it." ”

"Tell me about it." Li Yuan's eyes lit up.

Li Jiancheng smiled and said: "Although there are foolish and loyal people in the Sui family now, they are all dissatisfied with the saint, so we might as well temporarily respect the saint as the emperor and set up Yang Yu, the king of Xijing, as the emperor." Now that bandits are rampant, Liang Shidu, Liu Wuzhou, and Li Liang are in turmoil, so that our division is famous, and we can publish a document to the counties and counties to say that it is Kuang Fu Sui Room and stabilize the world. Then change the flag, mixed with red and white, indicating that it is different from the Sui room, so that you can not only enter the customs safely, but also deceive the Turks. I don't know what you think, Dad? ”

Liu Zhenghui sighed and said: "The eldest prince's plan is wonderful. Liu Wenjing also nodded, "That's fine, it's best to ensure that the Turkic soldiers get along with us for the time being." ”

Li Yuan patted Li Jiancheng on the shoulder and said with emotion: "Although Jiancheng is a few words, the plan that can be made is very much in line with my heart. We waited to cover our ears and steal the clock, although we were helpless, but we had no choice but to do it. ”

Everyone smiled, but they already understood what Li Yuan meant. His thief is not a petty thief, but he wants to steal the world!

While the four of them were discussing, Duan Zhixuan hurriedly ran in and said in a low voice: "Master Li, Li Jing has turned around, and now he is about to arrive at the Left-behind Mansion." ”

Li Yuan was taken aback, "Why did he come back so quickly?" ”

Li Jiancheng smiled bitterly: "He came back a little slowly, the Turkic soldiers attacked here, of course he had to come back to rescue." But Dad, you only give him a thousand men, and we are not afraid of him. ”

Liu Wenjing said on the side: "Since we killed Wang Wei, it is better to slaughter Li Jing together to prevent future troubles." ”

Liu Zhenghui also said: "What Wen Jinggong said is right, even if Li Jing is brave and invincible, and uses soldiers like a god, what can he do in Jinyang City?" Besides, I heard that the Red Whisk Girl is waiting to give birth, if we send someone to catch the Red Whisk Girl, we are not afraid that he will not restrain his hands! ”

Everyone knew that Li Jing was powerful, and they all offered suggestions. Li Yuan asked nervously, "How many people did Li Jing bring?" ”

"Alone." Duan Zhixuan replied.

Li Yuan breathed a long sigh of relief, "It turned out to be alone." ”

"Left-behind adults, this is a good opportunity for me to wait." Liu Wenjing said on the side: "Li Jing has always been at odds with you, but he has a talent, if he refuses to take refuge in you, he will definitely be a big trouble for Tang Gong in the future, since this is the case, it is better to get rid of it as soon as possible." ”

Li Yuan pondered for a long time before he said, "I'll see him first." Liu Zhenghui said in a low voice: "I'll go and order people to prepare?" He also wanted to use the same method as Wang Wei to deal with Li Jing, Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "No, you can't wait." ”

Everyone saw that Li Yuan was very calm, and they couldn't figure out what his idea was for a while, but they all stayed in the left-behind mansion and didn't dare to leave.

When Li Jing walked in, he was lazy and lazy, looked around, clenched his fists with both hands, and was sloppy and saluting, "Stay behind, I heard that the Turkic soldiers attacked Jinyang City, so I rushed back to help." The left-behind adults are not allowed to return to the city, and the left-behind adults are also asked to forgive their sins. ”

He shouted one by one, Li Yuan didn't know his mind for a while, and when he saw him drooping his eyelids, he was still idle and lazy, and frowned secretly.

"Saving soldiers is like fighting fires, when you can follow the power, Lord Li came in time, it's just the blessing of the people of Jinyang, how can I blame it?"

Li Jing looked around, "The Turkic soldiers are invading, Lord Li is gathering his subordinates here, I don't know where Lord Wang Wei is now?" ”

Li Yuan's heart trembled slightly, and he forced a smile: "This matter is a long story......

"Wang Wei colluded with the Turks and wanted to take Jinyang City, but he was found out and imprisoned by the left-behind adults, this is all what happened yesterday, presumably Deputy Li stayed behind and didn't know." Liu Wenjing said softly on the side: "The evidence of this matter is conclusive, and everyone present can see it clearly. Wang Wei knew that he had failed, drew his knife and resisted arrest, and was finally captured by Master Li and taken to prison. Early this morning, thousands of Turkic soldiers suddenly appeared around Jinyang City and walked around the outer city, but fortunately, Master Li had already prepared and guarded, so they did not succeed. It's a pity that the general Wang Kangda led his troops to chase after him, but unfortunately he was ambushed by the Turkic soldiers and killed the enemy, which is really embarrassing. ”

Li Yuan's eyes were full of tears, he wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves, and choked up on his vocal cords: "General Wang died to protect Jinyang, a loyal and righteous man, and it will be a thick burial." ”

Li Jiancheng responded, and everyone was sad. Li Jing smiled and said: "The eldest husband killed the enemy for the country and died well, we should be happy for him, why follow the posture of children?" ”

Li Jiancheng turned his head, but Liu Zhenghui exclaimed: "The deputy left-behind said it well!" ”

Li Jing smiled and asked softly, "Then Lord Wang Wei must still be in prison at the moment?" ”

Liu Wenjing nodded, "That's true, I don't know if the deputy left-behind guard wants to interrogate?" ”

Li Jing nodded and said, "I just have this intention, I don't know if I can go and ask." I don't think Wang Wei is a bad person, how can he do such a conscientious thing? ”

Liu Wenjing's face was as usual, "Then the humble post will take the deputy left-behind lord to go." Before he finished speaking, a guard hurriedly ran over and said, "Oh no, stay behind, Wang Wei knows that he has failed, and he has committed suicide in fear of sin." ”

Li Yuan's face changed greatly, "How can there be such a thing, take me to see it." Turning his head and glancing at Li Jing, "Deputy stay, I don't know ...... you."

"Of course I'm going to see it, too." Li Jing sighed softly and muttered, "Why can't the deputy stay guard think about it like this?" ”

Everyone went to the cell, and although Liu Zhenghui did not have Li Yuan's permission, he secretly ordered the soldiers to prepare. Li Jing looked at Wang Wei's corpse and saw that his eyes were wide open, the blood at the corner of his mouth had turned purple, one hand was still on his neck, the oil lamp was flickering on and off, and the ghost in prison was gloomy. Because judging from the current situation, Wang Wei strangled himself to death.

Li Jing looked at Wang Wei's corpse and sighed lightly, "Master Li, how do you think Wang Wei died?" ”

Li Yuan frowned and said, "Judging from the current situation, it should be yourself who strangles yourself!" ”

Li Jing smiled, "I have the courage to strangle myself, so why don't you have the courage to live?" I have seen many dead people, and those who can have the courage and ability to strangle themselves, this Wang Wei is the first. Let's ask if you choke your throat, although your breath is condensed, your strength will gradually become smaller, and at most it will lead to a coma, how can you strangle yourself? ”

Li Yuan smiled bitterly: "The old man is stupid and incompetent, and he doesn't know that there are so many ways to die, so I don't know what the deputy thinks about staying behind?" ”

Li Jing said softly: "I'm just afraid that he will be poisoned!" ”

"Poisoned?" Everyone looked at each other, although they knew the answer, they all looked shocked, Liu Wenjing frowned and said: "Could it be that this Wang Wei still has a fellow party, just afraid that Wang Wei will reveal secrets, so he sneaked into the prison and killed Wang Wei?" ”

His inference was reasonable, and Li Yuan nodded again and again, "Most likely, it seems that we will be strictly investigated and punished, I don't know what the deputy left-behind lord wants?" Li Yuan was actually secretly complaining at this time, if it was just Li Jing, let him have three heads and six arms, Li Yuan could also lure him to kill, but the most troublesome thing is the relationship between Li Jing and Xiao Buyi, now Li Jing is a link of harmony between him and Xiao Buyi, if he openly kills Li Jing, he will have to consider Xiao Buyi's revenge with all his might! Now is the time to expand your power, if you fight to the death with Xiao Buyi first, then you don't need to ask in the world, it must be someone else's. It was because of him that he endured Li Jing again and again, but he was already angry! But after all, he still forbears a hundred times into gold, and knows the truth that if he can't bear it, he will make a big plan, but he has been thinking about taking away this stumbling block.

Li Jing said: "I'm only afraid of ...... I'm afraid that this Wang Wei will be killed because there is no comrade! ”

Everyone changed their faces, the oil lamp flickered, and Li Yuan's old face was also gloomy, "I don't know what the deputy left-behind means?" ”

Li Jing smiled: "Actually, when I came back this time, I had a question in my heart. Although I am not talented, I still know the whereabouts of the Turkic soldiers. In fact, since General Xiao went to the steppe to turn around, although the Turkic soldiers have been harassed, they have all come on a small scale. Shibi Khan kept his promise, and there was no army to attack. But I was greatly surprised that the Turkic soldiers suddenly attacked Jinyang City with thousands of them, without warning, as if they were falling from the sky. I'm confident that I'm not badly informed, and if this Turkic soldier didn't come from the north, could it be that he came out of the south? Or...... It's the Central Plains people who fake, it's the soldiers near Jinyang who changed the clothes of the Turks, so I can't know? ”

Li Yuan's face was gloomy, but he was speechless, and he found that he still underestimated Li Jing's IQ.

Liu Zhenghui slowly retreated to the door of the cell, making a gesture, and some soldiers left the cell lightly, obviously to gather soldiers and horses. Li Jing turned a blind eye and continued: "This makes me have an assumption, this is someone in Jinyang City who wants to rebel, but he has no excuse, and he has to eradicate dissidents, and he has to beware of the stinky stone-like deputy who stays behind, of course, it is me, so I used this trick to hide from the world." People disguised themselves as Turkic soldiers attacked Jinyang City, causing panic among the people. But the Turkic soldiers just walked around and left in a hurry, naturally for fear that others would see the flaws. But there are people who are not interested, and they still lead troops to chase ...... For example, the general Wang Kangda. Oh, in fact, it shouldn't be said that he is uninteresting, it should be that he was ordered by someone to chase him, because he and someone have always been at odds, and someone is about to rebel, how can he easily lose his troops at this time? Letting Wang Kangda chase the fake Turkic soldiers was just an opportunity to kill him. It's a pity that Wang Kangda loyally fought against the Turks, but he was set up by someone to trap and booby-trap, and he didn't die well, which is really regrettable. Someone shed a few fake tears, and after the second burial of the king's deputy general, he naturally wanted to announce to the people of the surrounding counties that the Turks had invaded the territory and bandits were rampant. ”

Not only did Li Yuan's face become gloomy, but even Liu Wenjing showed a look of surprise, Li Jiancheng was silent, thinking about countermeasures.

Although Li Jing is a person, he can be strategic, thoughtful, and beautiful, and he can clearly explain the cause and effect clearly, as if he was conspiring with them, how can he not shock them in their hearts?

Li Jing looked at Wang Wei's corpse with a sneering smile, "Of course, these are just speculations, and there is actually no evidence." I just want to ask for proof of whether Wang Wei is dead, if Wang Wei dies, I know that it should be ** not far from ten. ”

Liu Wenjing couldn't help but ask, "Why?" ”

Li Jing smiled and said: "There are three people in Jinyang City who have grievances with someone and refuse to submit, one is my stinky stone, one is the deputy general Wang Kangda, and the other is of course the deputy Wang Wei." Since someone wants to rebel, of course he wants to get rid of the stumbling blocks first, Wang Kangda is going to die, and Wang Wei is definitely going to die. There must always be a justifiable reason to kill a deputy left-behind, and it is best to arouse public resentment, just when the fake Turkic soldiers attacked, framing Wang Wei for rebellion, this is of course a capital crime, and he must die immediately, without giving him a chance to argue, so that he kills three birds with one stone...... No, it should be said that four or five birds, it can be described as a clever plan! Someone said it was stupid, but it was actually clear, but it was just strange, my stinky stone was the most obstructive to his eyes, I don't know why he didn't want to get rid of it? ”

Li Yuan couldn't laugh anymore, and only said after a while: "Deputy Li stays behind, but this person doesn't know who it is?" ”

Li Jing looked at him for a long time, hugged his fists and said: "Li Liushou, someone is powerful, I am a deputy left-behind guard who is helpless against him, and now I want to go to Yangzhou to report the matter of Shengshang Jinyang, please make a decision, I don't know what Li Liushou wills?" ”

Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The deputy is loyal to the Sui family, but he is the same as the old man. The old man is worried that he can't pull away, and the deputy is willing to go, that's the best, it's the best, go and get some entanglement for the deputy left-behind, and ask the deputy to stay on the road. ”

Liu Zhenghui was a little anxious and said: "Left-behind adults......"

Li Yuan waved his hand to stop Liu Zhenghui's words, and said with a smile: "Deputy left-behind lord, the old man will give you a ride." ”

Li Jing looked at Li Yuan for a long time, and burst out two words, "Thank you." ”

**

Li Jing got out of the cell and returned to the mansion alone, only half an hour later, he had already gone out, riding a tall horse, but four sedan chair men came out with a small sedan chair, and more than a dozen personal soldiers followed.

The small sedan chair is naturally the red whisk girl who is waiting to give birth, and now she wants to go to Yangzhou to sue, which can be regarded as a thousand miles away, and the good luck is uncertain.

Li Jingren was on the horse, his expression was silent, he just held the mixed iron gun and sighed lightly.

Hearing his sigh in the sedan chair, he asked softly, "Husband, don't you regret it?" ”

A smile appeared at the corner of Li Jing's mouth, "Hongfu, I just want to thank you for listening to me." But now, it's suffering you. ”

The red-haired girl in the sedan chair was silent for a long time before she said: "Husband, in this life, you have listened to what I say, but you have never been willing, and this time, I should listen to you once." As for what kind of suffering, it's nothing. ”

The two of them were silent, horses' hooves were rubbing, their footsteps were rubbing, and they walked along the long street of Jinyang City, and finally came out of Jinyang City, which was slightly quiet, and the night was thick.

When some soldiers saw Li Jing go out of the city, they turned around early and told Li Yuan, and everyone was there, and they all frowned.

Hearing that Li Jing went out of the city and headed south, Li Yuan's expression was slightly strange, and he said in an instant: "People have their own ambitions, they can't be forced, he went just right." ”

Liu Zhenghui frowned and said, "Left-behind adults, you are too soft-hearted, how can you return to the mountain?" Li Jing is an all-round talent in humanities and martial arts, and he has excellent strategies, so if he doesn't use it for me, he should kill it for me. It's just a joke that he left Jinyang to go to Yangzhou, but if he submits to others, it will definitely be a big trouble for us! ”

Liu Wenjing also sighed and said: "Brother Zhenghui is right, Master Li, you made a mistake in chess this time, Li Jing will definitely be your enemy in the future when he swims in the sea." ”

Li Jiancheng was silent, Li Yuan waved his hand and said: "Forget it, no matter what we say, we also know each other, so let's get together and disperse, let him go." ”

**

Li Jing went out of Jinyang City, all the way to the south, and the wilderness gradually became desolate, but Li Jing ordered everyone to hurry, and when he saw the mountains rising and falling in front of him, he said in a deep voice: "There is a village around that mountain, you can rest temporarily." ”

The porter answered, and he mustered up his strength to carry the sedan chair and hurry. Li Jing didn't know where to find these four porters, and they were full of strength, as if they were running, and more than a dozen personal soldiers were also in a hurry, silent.

In an instant, he was about to approach the remnants of the mountains, only to hear the sharp sound of horses' hooves behind him, and listening to the sound, there were a hundred and ten horsemen chasing after him.

Li Jing's face immediately remained unchanged, and he said in a deep voice: "Continue to hurry." ”

Everyone responded to the order and hurried with all their might, but after all, two legs still couldn't run four legs, and the sound of horses' hooves behind him was approaching, Li Jing ordered everyone to continue to hurry, but they were slowly reining in the horses and waiting on the road.

The night is like washing, the sky is pale blue, and the silver hook hangs high above the head, sprinkling indifferent clear light. In the wilderness, the cool breeze blows, and the wind blows the grass. Li Jing pulled the horse and the gun, his expression was calm, although he was lonely, but one person and one horse were on the road, like a mountain, although his expression was as plain as before, but the pride in his bones came out.

He was originally a proud man, and there were many things he couldn't do, but he just disdained them.

One hundred and ten horsemen came from the direction of Jinyang City, dressed in different clothes, and the first two people were covered with black scarves, with fierce expressions. Looking at the people chasing him, he was dressed in rags, and he seemed to be the bandits around him. Seeing Li Jing pulling the horse and shooting on the road, he involuntarily slowed down the horse's hooves, and when they were a few feet away from Li Jing, they all stopped, and the two looked at each other, and one of them said in a hoarse voice: "Wu Na man, get off the horse and hand over the money, spare you from death." ”

"Why don't you dismount?" Li Jing said indifferently.

Immediately, the man realized that he was pressed by Li Jing's momentum, and he couldn't help but follow his rhythm, and his momentum was already a little worse. The man next to him said in a deep voice: "Big brother, what are you talking about with him, just kill him to get rich." Boy, you heard clearly, we are the Twin Tigers of the Qi Clan of the Black Wind Ridge King Mountain, you have to remember when you die! ”

As soon as his voice fell, with a wave of the spear in his hand, the bandits urged the horse forward, drew their sabers and rushed towards Li Jing.

The moon is in the middle of the sky, cool as water, spreading the brilliance of satin, the sword shines, and the sky is cold and condensed. The sound of horses' hooves started, the ground was shaken, and the grass trembled and looked at everything in front of them, knowing that a fight was inevitable.

Li Jing mixed the iron gun in his hand and muttered, "Why don't you do it in the city?" ”

He said a lot of robbery, and did not urge the horse to flee for his life, but stepped forward, and the two robbers arrived at the knife, almost grazing Li Jing's side, swinging the knife and cutting down, but it fell behind Li Jing.

When the two bandits arrived behind Li Jing, they fell softly, dragged forward by the horses, only to see blood sprinkled on the cyan road, it turned out that they didn't know when, the two bandits had been pierced through the throat by Li Jing's spear.

Li Jing fired two shots and killed two people, but the horse bandits didn't even see his moves clearly. I saw him urging the horse to hurry up, and went straight to one of the bandits led by him, and in the midst of the shouting, he swung his gun and smashed it!

The bandit was shocked, he didn't expect him to take the gun and walk the stick, he couldn't dodge, so he could only rush to meet him, but he didn't expect a 'click' sound, the bandit shot and broke people, and the horse under his crotch neighed sadly, and was also stopped by Li Jing and beaten in two. There was a loud bang, blood was all over the sky, and dust was thrown everywhere.

The robbers stopped, and the horses were restless, and they all looked at the general in front of them in horror, and they were shocked.

Li Jing reined in his horse and said in a deep voice: "Who else will let me get off the horse now?" ”

(To be continued)