Hearing Li Chengwu say the word "no", Shen Lie couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Beiya has always been the royal private soldier of the emperors of the past dynasties, and no one can match the loyalty of the emperor. At this moment of life and death, why would His Majesty refuse the request of the Reverse Scale Changshi Hu to accompany him?

Shen Lie's puzzlement was all in Li Chengwu's eyes: "Shen Qing, what are you thinking in your heart, I know." The sons and daughters of the Beiya Reverse Scale Division are also the most capable and reassuring soldiers of the United States. However, after all, you are not a battle-hardened army, and if you talk about the ability to fight, you can't compare to Nanya, Jin Wuwei and Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, who are also forbidden troops. Rather than letting you stay in the imperial capital with me and die in vain, it is better to play a greater role. ”

As he spoke, Li Chengwu picked up the two yellow silk scrolls on the dragon case: "I have more important things to entrust to you." ”

Shen Lie hurriedly arched his hand: "Please give instructions to Your Majesty." Weichen should go all out, even if he takes his life! ”

"I believe it. You are all dead, and of course, only the dead can afford the heavy responsibility I have given you. Li Chengwu's expression was solemn: "I ordered you to carry these two secret edicts with you, and then lead all the forces of the Reverse Scale Division, as well as the five hundred tiger and leopard horses I specially assigned to you, to protect the crown prince." One of the edicts was to grant Bing'er the right to command the soldiers and horses of the world, and to order all legions, the capital protectorate, Hebei, Henan, Jianghuai, Jiangnan, Jiannan and other prefecture soldiers and princely private soldiers. Among them, it also includes Li Kui's people. ”

Shen Lie's heart tightened when he heard this.

This edict means that the emperor handed over most of the military power of the Holy Tang Dynasty to the crown prince, and its weight is not trivial.

He asked with a little doubt: "Your Majesty, do you want Weichen to escort the prince to Yizhou and meet the imperial court?" ”

Li Chengwu shook his head: "No, if you don't go to Yizhou, just ask him to stay in the Central Plains." I discussed with General Xu Lao, and the relocation of the imperial court offices to Yizhou this time was to consider the dangerous terrain of Jiannan, the Shu Dao is conducive to defense, and the Bashu region is rich in products, so it is the best choice to temporarily avoid the enemy's edge and preserve the vitality. However, the southwest is a peaceful place, more than enough to save life, and not enough to enterprising. One day, if we want to launch a counterattack and regain the rivers and mountains, Yizhou will lose its strategic advantage because it is far away from the Central Plains. ”

Shen Lie agreed: "What Your Majesty said is very true. Since ancient times, the great battles in the world have been fought from the west to the east and the north to the south, and there has never been an example of the seizure of Sheji by Bashu in the southwest. ”

"Therefore, I placed the officials of the imperial court in Yizhou in order to protect these useful talents, and when the world is restored to peace in the future, so that they can go out of Sichuan to govern, so that the country will not be unavailable." Li Chengwu said: "However, if you want to protect the territory and resist the enemy, you must still have the determination and courage to fight the Central Plains." I handed over the military power to Bing'er, so that he could do his best to gain a firm foothold in the north and the Central Plains, and gather strength to calm the chaos. ”

Li Chengwu's eyes flashed with determination, and he continued: "This secret edict, coupled with the Tiger Talisman, anyone who disobeys the order will be regarded as a rebellion. What should you do with the Scales, you don't need to teach me anymore, right? ”

Shen Lie knew in his heart that the emperor's words also included his own son, Li Kui, the king of Huaiyang, and couldn't help but respond solemnly: "Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister has his own thunder means." ”

Li Chengwu nodded, held up another edict and said, "In addition, this secret edict is an edict of succession. If the imperial capital really falls and I follow the ancestors, you will take it out and correct the name of the prince. ”

"Your Majesty......" Shen Lie couldn't bear to hear him say such words, and tears suddenly burst out of his eyes.

"What are you crying about? Maybe I'm lucky, I'll survive the difficulties in a daze, and I can enjoy a few more years of happiness," Li Chengwu said with a smile: "This is just a little more preparation." The same content of the secret edict of succession, Shangshu Ling Yin Junjie, Zhongshu Ling Liu Shiming and Yushi Zhongcheng Lu Ze jointly held a copy as a certificate to ensure the smooth completion of the new monarch's accession to the throne. ”

Shen Lie forcibly suppressed the sadness in his heart and asked, "Don't you let Old General Xu keep the secret edict?" ”

Hearing him mention the old general Xu Lie, Li Chengwu sighed: "Alas, that old guy, in terms of speaking, he is almost my uncle, and he is like a child when he loses his temper." He said that he would not leave the imperial capital, on the pretext that he was too old to withstand the fatigue of the carriage and horses, and he was afraid that he would die on the way. Moreover, Xu Lao also said that the humidity in that place in Xishu was too heavy, and he was not used to eating things, so he was too depressed to go. In desperation, I had no choice but to agree and fulfill his sincerity. ”

"What about General Xu's family? Gone? Shen Lie asked curiously.

Li Chengwu's face showed an unbearable look: "This is what worries me the most." Xu Lie decided to stay, and no one in his mansion was willing to leave. The Xu family has been in the army for generations, full of loyalty, not counting the three dynasties veteran Xu Lie, only in my dynasty, the Xu family has produced twelve titled generals, and then counting the lieutenant generals, captains, soldiers, and captains, there are no less than dozens. At present, excluding those who are serving outside, the children of the Xu family who stay in the imperial capital, counting the side branches and family soldiers, there are more than 2,000 people. What's even more unexpected is that most of the female dependents of the Xu Mansion are martial arts practitioners, and they also decided to put on armor and go into battle without losing to men. Now General Xu's family, from the fifty or sixty-year-old old to the twelve or thirteen-year-old children, almost regardless of gender, are all incorporated into the Xu family's army, ready to fight to the death with the Turks! ”

Shen Lie was dumbfounded when he heard it: "The Xu family is so fierce? This is simply a woman and a child are soldiers! ”

"My Shengtang has such a loyal and brave family, why should I be afraid of the enemy?" Li Chengwu straightened his waist and said loudly: "Shen Lie, cheer up!" Take your sons and daughters to fulfill my mission. We must let all our opponents know that the dignity of the dignified and holy Tang will surely perish! ”

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"Rui girl, your pulse has been worse these days." Murong Xue put her finger on Rui Ji's ruler and sighed deeply.

Rui Ji lay on her back on the bed, and her slightly pale face showed a warm smile: "It's okay, Xianggong." The concubine's physique is actually quite tough, and she only needs to rest for a few days, and she is sure to get better. ”

Murong Xue smiled bitterly: "You have suffered too much with me, I knew it was like this, I really shouldn't have ...... in the first place."

"Don't say such things to Xianggong," Rui Ji stretched out her hand, and Qianqianyu's fingers lightly pressed on Murong Xue's lips: "It is a blessing that a concubine can marry Xianggong for several generations. Now I don't have to worry about eating and drinking, and there are people waiting for me every day, not to mention how comfortable it is. ”

Murong Xue grabbed Rui Ji's little hand: "Say stupid things!" I don't have to worry about eating and drinking, but it's all a prison meal with little soup and little water. You're pregnant, how can that work? ”

Rui Ji's eyes darkened: "What Xianggong said is true." The concubine has nothing, but I'm afraid that I owe the child......"

She was worried that Murong Xue would be even more sad when she heard this, so she hurriedly said, "But don't worry about Xianggong. Ordinary people's families, when they encounter a disaster year, eat even worse, don't they still have children? In the future, when we get out of trouble, let's give the baby more good food, and you can still grow white and fat, tall and big. ”

Hearing this, Murong Xue Wu was stunned, and muttered: "It's really not good, I'll tell you all the information they want, and let those bastards eat and drink to support you." ”

"Never!" When Rui Ji heard this, she was so anxious that she sat up: "Xianggong must not lose his integrity because of his concubine!" Although the concubine does not read much, she also knows the truth of 'sacrificing life for righteousness'. If a husband stands between heaven and earth, how can he give up the righteousness of the country for the sake of his children? If that's the case, the concubine might as well die now, so as not to drag down the princess! ”

Murong Xue hurriedly stretched out her hand to support Rui Ji, and Wen Yan said with relief: "Rui girl, what are you doing?" Don't worry, it's troublesome if you move the tire gas. Don't worry, I naturally have it in my heart. I've been away from the court for a long time, and many things have changed a long time ago, and even if I tell them, it's probably useless......"

Rui Ji shook her head resolutely: "That won't work either. Xianggong has been dealing with them for so long, and he can't fall short because of his concubine. Whether it is useful or not, it cannot be revealed from your mouth. One day the imperial capital will question this matter, and we will have a clear conscience. ”

As she spoke, Rui Ji whimpered and sobbed.

Murong Xue saw that she understood the righteousness and would rather suffer herself than sacrifice her husband's name, she couldn't help but feel both emotional and distressed. He stretched out his hand to take Rui Ji in his arms, and was about to say a few words of relief, when suddenly there was a knock on the door outside the house.

"Lord Murong, bring dinner."

As he spoke, the door creaked open, and a servant walked into the room with a dinner plate, and two Xuanjia soldiers were watching outside the door.

Murong Xue didn't get up, she looked at the dinner plate and said dissatisfiedly: "It's these clear soups again!" You go and tell Lao Jianhua, don't be like this! ”

The soldiers of the Xuanjia Army at the door smiled when they heard this, their faces were full of contempt and disdain, and one of them said mockingly: "Murong Xue, do you think you are a distinguished guest? It's good to have these. ”

"Isn't it? There is food worse than this, and it is estimated that it will not be long before he can taste it! Another interface said.

Facing the cynicism of the two, Murong Xue couldn't help but be furious. He was about to have a seizure on the spot, when he suddenly noticed that the servant who delivered the meal was secretly glaring at him, and then intentionally or unintentionally tapped the rice bowl on the plate with his finger.

Murong Xue's heart moved, and she snorted angrily and coldly: "Shameless splashing! I'm too lazy to listen to you idiots making noise here, get out of here! ”

The servants hurriedly set up the meal, then turned away with the tray, while the soldiers guarding the door closed the door and locked it from the outside.

Murong Xue got up unhurriedly and walked to the door, first listened carefully to the movement outside, and then turned back casually, and used chopsticks to flick the bowl of brown rice just now.

After only two or three strokes, a small cloth belt was picked out of the bowl.

Murong Xue glanced at Rui Ji, who was dumbfounded next to her, shook her head and motioned for her to be silent, and then leaned under the lamp and read the words on the cloth carefully.

I saw that the cloth was written: Lao has left, tomorrow night, pay attention to the lady, do not tell her.