As soon as he left the city, he encountered obstacles, Li Mu was a little inexplicable, and on several carriages, they all stuck out their heads and looked outside.

Yang Zhao hurriedly came down, and the two little eunuchs immediately ran to Li Mu's side and put on a posture of protecting the master.

More than a dozen men in casual clothes, with cold eyes, maintained their usual vigilance, Li Mu knew at a glance that they were well-trained, and they must have a lot of background.

Yang Zhao stepped forward to negotiate and ask, but was directly pushed aside, and he didn't even bother to talk to him.

Li Mu waved his hand and stepped forward to ask, "Brothers, what does this mean?" ”

The leading man, seeing Li Mu, hurriedly surrendered his hand, then approached Li Mu and said in a low voice: "His Royal Highness the Prince, in Xia Qinzhong, the deputy commander of the forbidden army, is ordered to protect His Royal Highness." ”

Li Mu sighed and asked, "Forbidden Army?" Did your father ask you to come? I was startled, and I thought that as soon as I got out of the city gate, I encountered a robbery,"

Qin Zhong smiled slightly and said: "His Royal Highness the prince atoned for his sins, these brothers, they are used to it with their faces strained all day long, but they are all loyal and brave people of His Majesty, please rest assured." ”

Li Mu said: "How many people are here? It's not good to make such a big fanfare, why don't you go first? ”

Qin Zhong grinned and said: "Back to Your Highness, there are a total of sixteen of us, Your Highness laughed, how dare we walk in front, Your Highness goes first, we follow behind, keep our distance, and just be on standby at any time." ”

Li Mu smiled: "It's okay, but everyone relaxes a little, since they are wearing casual clothes, if they are facing a big enemy, it will make people suspicious, yes, smile, just play in the mountains and rivers, and it is best to keep a mile or two with us." ”

Qin Zhong really showed a submissive smile, "Yes, Your Highness, I have already sent four brothers to explore the road in front, we will follow from afar, Your Highness has any need, blow this bamboo whistle, and we will catch up immediately." ”

Qin Zhong said, took out a bamboo whistle, held it to Li Mu with both hands, Li Mu took it, took a look, it was very well made, put it on his mouth and blew it gently, the voice was clear and sharp, and it could be transmitted far away.

"Well, good thing, really thoughtful." Li Mu praised and let Qin Zhong lead the team to break the rear.

Qin Zhong pointed to the distance, and there was a very large and luxurious carriage parked on the side of the road, "Your Highness, there is also a carriage, Your Majesty will give it to Your Highness and use it at any time." ”

Li Mu nodded, knowing that Li Longji specially prepared it for Yang Yuhuan, and he would definitely not explain it to these forbidden troops.

"Okay, I don't need the carriage for the time being, you take it with you, remember, keep your distance."

After Li Mu finished speaking, he turned around and got into the car, ordering Yang Zhao to continue walking.

Li Mu was very emotional, Li Longji's care for him was really in place, openly and secretly, creating the safest and most convenient itinerary for him, this dad is very interesting.

Yang Zhao simply ordered a few coachmen, the convoy set off slowly, Yang Zhao followed Li Mu's carriage, and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, who are they?" ”

Li Mu said: "The accompanying guards, don't panic, with their protection, you will have peace of mind along the way, tell everyone, sing a song, rush lively, don't get punished." ”

Yang Zhao agreed with a smile, and hurriedly went to order in turn, and soon, he heard the young lady dancer, in the carriage, singing a cheerful tune.

The autumn sunshine, although it is cold, after the mood is released, I also feel warm all around, Li Mu's convoy is like a cheerful flowing stream.

However, on the official road from Anton to Chang'an, the atmosphere seemed cold and cold.

Pei Yun took four relatives and rode a fast horse, starting from the Andong Duhufu, Xiaoxing Night Dew, he had been running for three days, and he saw the Taiyuan boundary, and the Yellow River was in front of him.

After crossing the Yellow River, one day's journey will be able to enter Beijing, Pei Yun's mood is very complicated and at a loss.

The military department suddenly rushed 800 miles and ordered him to return to Beijing to report on his work, which seemed unreasonable, and he had been in office for five or six years, asking himself to guard the border passes, fulfilling his duties, and never slacking off.

The neighboring countries are all peaceful, and they are harmonious.

In addition, during the New Year's holiday, all kinds of gifts and silver tickets were not given less, and all the uncles who could manage themselves did not pull down any of them.

There is no grudge against anyone, why do you suddenly have to recall yourself, whether to be added to the official rank, or to be punished and reprimanded, Pei Yun can't figure it out.

What does it mean to return to Beijing in a hurry this time?

Good luck and bad luck are really unpredictable.

At this time, I had just eaten breakfast, and I didn't dare to delay, so I slowed down and digested the food while hurrying.

Personally with Pei Xing, a few years older than Pei Yun, is Pei Yun's uncle, and Pei Yun's most trusted deputy general.

Pei Xing saw Pei Yun's sad face, talking to himself along the way, and also knew that Pei Yun was very nervous, at this time, seeing that he was about to step into the realm of Chang'an, Pei Yun was even more preoccupied.

Pei Xing hit the horse, approached Pei Yun, the two walked slowly and side-by-side, Pei Xing asked: "Yun'er, I saw that you didn't speak all the way, and you were depressed, you should be happy when you return to Beijing today, right?" ”

Pei Yun smiled bitterly: "Uncle, although it is said that he is returning to Beijing, my nephew is inexplicably a little nervous in his heart, and he always feels that something is wrong, and he is not happy at all." ”

Pei Xing said: "Are you worrying too much, the general border will be urgently recalled, nine times out of ten it is to add officials to the knighthood, besides, you are in the Andong Metropolitan Protectorate, the army is well governed, the neighboring country is Antai, I am a border citizen of the Tang Dynasty, and the days are getting better and better, you have no merit and hard work, why worry about the sky." ”

Pei Yun said: "Uncle, it's not the truth, guarding the border, my nephew is worthy of asking himself, but now that the four seas are leveling, and the cold winter is coming, I am afraid that it is not a good thing to be suddenly recalled." ”

Pei Xing said: "Yun'er, you do things for others, your uncle sees it in his eyes and respects it in his heart, besides, Lord Shangshu, including the people in charge of the military department, is filial piety every year, a lot, even the Prime Minister's Mansion has been dotted for a long time, even if there is a little mistake, they should also speak for you,"

Pei Yun said: "Officialdom is cruel, better than the battlefield, no matter how good it is said on weekdays, once it is calculated by others and goes unlucky, who is willing to make a move, it doesn't matter, life and death are rich and noble, if there is really anything wrong, please ask my uncle to take care of my nephew's family." ”

After Pei Yun finished speaking, he suddenly became discouraged, this kind of bad feeling had never been felt before.

Pei Xing shouted: "Don't talk nonsense, let alone think nonsense, it's good to be dignified, what are you doing with these bad words?" ”

Pei Yun nodded and said, "Uncle taught me that maybe he has been traveling for days, and he is a little sleepy and tired, and he has a lot of delusions, so please punish him." ”

Pei Xing also felt that his emotions were mistaken by his nephew, and sighed: "Okay, don't talk about this topic, go back this time, reunite with your aunt and younger siblings, counting, I haven't seen them for more than a year." ”

The border guard generals, the general family members stay in the capital, under the guardianship of the military department, the purpose is very clear, the family is basically hostages, lest the border generals, betray the country and join the enemy, all dynasties and dynasties have a treatment.

Therefore, guarding the border and being alone every night is also the norm, and in the long run, even the temperament will be distorted.

Pei Yun heard the family gathering and enjoyed the family, and also smiled: "What Uncle said is very true, after going back to the military department, the two families will have a good gettogether." ”

The two reversed their emotions and laughed when they talked about the adults and children in the family.

Five fast horses, also gradually picking up speed.

Running through a mountain bay, suddenly, a group of cavalry, on-demand, there were more than a dozen people, all of them armored spears, majestic.

Pei Yun hurriedly ordered a few people to pull aside and get out of the way.

The cavalry passed by Pei Yun's side, did not stop, and galloped directly past.

Pei Xing said with a smile: "Arrive in the capital soon, sure enough, the scene is very different, these cavalry, so majestic, must be the elite soldiers and fierce generals guarding Gyeonggi." ”

Pei Yun said: "Yes, from their body and momentum, you can also see the majesty of my Datang, compared to our border army, only stronger than weak." It's really domineering. ”

The five of them praised in unison, they were all veterans who had fought for many years, and when they saw the elite cavalry, they felt affectionate.

When the dust cleared, the five of them continued to move forward, and after walking for two or three miles, another group of cavalry came in front, also a dozen people, led by a general, wearing armor and robes, and a bright silver spear in his hand.

Pei Yun wanted to give way again, but this group of cavalry actually stopped more than a dozen steps in front of Pei Yun.

For a moment, Pei Yun felt bad, and immediately shouted, drew his sword, and the four attendants showed their swords almost at the same time.

However, the situation was even worse than Pei Yun had predicted, and the cavalry that had just swept past them had already turned back and blocked their back road from behind.

Moreover, the two teams of cavalry in front and rear, more than 30 people, took bows and arrows together, aiming at Pei Yun's five people.

Pei Yun was shocked and shouted, "Where are you military horses?" I am Pei Yun, the protector of the Andong Metropolitan Protectorate, what do you want to do? ”

The general on the front sneered: "Hahaha, hahaha, it's good to come, Pei Yun, I'm waiting for you, do it." ”

As the general spoke, he waved the spear in his hand, and more than 30 hard pieces on both sides struck back and forth, and arrows rained down.

In an instant, Pei Yun's four entourages were shot like hedgehogs.

Roll off your horse and fall to the ground, killing instantly.

Pei Yun was also hit by three arrows in his arms and legs, rolled off the horse, and saw his uncle Pei Xing, who was pierced through the throat by a sword, Pei Yun couldn't care about the pain in his body, and ignored the siege on all sides, hugged Pei Xing's corpse, and cried.

The general who led the team sneered: "No need for cats to cry rats, go down for a while, you will cry slowly again." ”

Pei Yun's heart was like a knife, he stood up, pointed at the general in front of him, and shouted, "Who are you and why?" ”