As soon as Dong Tianxing sat down, he did not greet politely, and directly explained his intention to Gong Chengze.

When Gong Chengze heard him say that he wanted to set up a 3,000-strong clearance battalion, he couldn't help but put up a shelf, and said with a smile: "Master Dong, Gong has just arrived, and many situations are not familiar with it. Especially before General Murong led his troops to the expedition and took away a lot of men and horses at once, I can't easily judge if there are still surplus troops for you to use. ”

Dong Tianxing knew that he was deliberately making things difficult, and couldn't help but say solemnly: "General, the poisonous soldiers have been a disaster in the Central Plains for a long time, and the people have suffered countless casualties because of this, and the garrisons in various places have also been restrained so that they can't move. The sooner the poison soldiers are cleared, the better it will be for the whole battle......"

Gong Chengze raised his hand to stop Lao Dong's words: "I didn't say that I didn't want to get rid of the poisonous soldiers as soon as possible. You must know that the battle on the front line in Bianzhou is very fierce now, and General Murong needs me to send reinforcements here at any time, and His Majesty's safety must also have enough troops to protect it. As soon as you opened your mouth, you asked me for 3,000 people, isn't it a bit difficult for a strong man? ”

Dong Tianxing was slightly stunned: "Is it difficult for a strong man?" That...... What do you think should be done? ”

Gong Chengze thought about it, and said with a smile: "Otherwise." Master Dong invited those poison masters in Miaojiang and Yunnan, and Gong had a detailed understanding of the situation, and at the same time counted the troops in his hands, and then talked in detail about the formation of a clearance battalion. ”

Hearing him say this, Dong Tianxing suddenly understood the other party's plan: This guy is thinking about the merit of eliminating the poisonous soldiers.

Gong Chengze proposed to meet Wu Rong and them because he wanted to make a judgment. If this matter is successful, then he will personally participate in the formation and command of the clearance battalion, so as to take the credit into his own hands. If you don't have a good grasp of it, then stay out of the matter, and even only allocate some old and weak soldiers to Dong Tianxing.

The country is in danger and the lives are in misery, and there is still the heart to plan these things, which is simply inferior to beasts!

Dong Tianxing couldn't help but curse in his heart.

However, the business is important, and he can't care about fighting with a villain like Gong Chengze. So he got up and said, "Okay, let's do as the general wants." I'm going to get Wurong Amunta right now, and I'll explain to you the way to eliminate the poison soldiers in person. ”

-

Shen Lie put down the towel and looked carefully at the shiny dagger that was wiping, and then slowly inserted it into the sheath.

"Gong Chengze agreed?"

Dong Tianxing, who was sitting opposite him, nodded: "Agreed." However, there are two conditions attached. ”

Shen Lie smiled coldly: "He wants to be the commander of the Clearing Battalion at the same time, right?" ”

"That's right, it's one of them." Dong Tianxing also sneered: "In addition, he adjusted the order of the purging and put the Bianzhou area last." ”

"Ill-intentioned!"

A cold light flashed in Shen Lie's eyes: "If it was before, he would be a dead man now." ”

Dong Tianxing shook his head and sighed: "The Reverse Scale Division is a royal private soldier, not a Jiangyang thief, you can't kill the court officials for no reason." Oh yes, haven't you been summoned by the Emperor for a long time? ”

Shen Lie put the short sword on the shelf, shrugged indifferently and said, "After Murong Xue left, it seems that I haven't seen it before." Almost a month? Or a month and a half? I can't remember. ”

"You have to care, Lord Changshi." Dong Tianxing said worriedly: "I feel that the emperor's mind is getting deeper and deeper. ”

Shen Lie smiled casually: "Li Jiangyao thinks about the same, and said that I should go to Xijiang to find him, but I don't think so." ”

He paused slightly, and then added, "Since ancient times, the rules have been like this. The iron of the North Ya, the long history of flowing water. After the new monarch succeeds to the throne, it is time for people like me to consider retiring. ”

Dong Tianxing shook his head: "This time and that time." At the moment when the foreign enemy is employing people, who can be more qualified than you to be the head of this anti-scale division? According to the old decay, you should still go and talk to the emperor. ”

Shen Lie smiled noncommittally and didn't answer again.

In fact, regarding the situation in front of him, Shen Lie could see it more thoroughly than anyone else.

Li Bing's attitude towards him is by no means as simple as the traditional rules of Beiya.

Since the "Imperial Capital Incident" back then, Li Bing has been deeply afraid of his long history of rebels. Strictly speaking, at that time, Li Bing and Shen Lie were two hostile sides, and Shen Lie was the most feared opponent in the prince's camp.

Later, the situation in the world changed drastically, Shen Lie was loyal to the country's righteousness, organized the rescue of the fallen prince, and in accordance with the orders of the first emperor, he has always supported and guarded Li Bing without distraction.

Especially after settling in Youzhou, Li Bing had no soldiers or generals around him, but Shen Lie personally came forward to persuade the military marquis from all walks of life in the north to swear allegiance, and only then did he gradually gather the team of the army directly under the emperor.

The great credit of his contribution far exceeded that of Murong Xue at that time.

But because of this, the new emperor gradually couldn't tolerate this great hero.

The rationale behind this is simple. As the Supreme of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, Li Bing faces Shen Lie, who is respectful and fearful, and has great kindness to himself every day, and his mood is so complicated that he really can't be humanized by outsiders.

Shen Lie himself is also very clear about this.

His presence will make the emperor more and more uncomfortable. Especially when discussing some major national affairs, as long as he expressed his opinion, even if his ideas were completely opposite, Li Bing had to listen honestly and even accept it with all his breath.

How can a situation like this last?

Alas, maybe it's time to leave.

Shen Lie thought silently.

-

Half a month later, Murong Xue returned to Luoyi.

With him, there is also the good news of the victory in Bianzhou.

The army of Li Kui, the king of Huaiyang, suffered a great defeat at the hands of Murong Xue, not only fled from the front line of Bianzhou, but also lost Bozhou directly.

The momentum of the Liaodong Protectorate was like a rainbow, and the troops immediately divided into three routes and continued to march to the southeast, preparing to end the old nest of the traitorous king. Murong Xue was worried about the possible outbreak of a major war in the direction of the imperial capital, so after consulting Li Bing, he returned to the eastern capital from Bianzhou.

But unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the Imperial City Ziwei Palace, he learned a news from a familiar chamberlain: the emperor planned to appoint a new head of the Reverse Scale Division.

For this sudden change, Murong Xue couldn't help but be a little surprised, and met Li Bing with a stomach full of questions.

Li Bing seemed to be in a good mood. He was very satisfied with Bianzhou's victory, and not only praised Murong Xue, but also gave many rewards on the spot. After Murong Xue thanked her, she naturally asked about Shen Lie.

"Yo, you're pretty well-informed." Li Bing smiled, and while asking the chamberlain to move Murong Xue to sit on an embroidered pier, he said, "That's right, I want to appoint a new Changshi to replace Shen Lie, isn't this also the old rule of the imperial family." ”

Murong Xue was speechless by the emperor's hard reason, and was stunned for a moment before asking, "I don't know who Your Majesty is going to let take over?" ”

"Cheng Tian Mu in the imperial history." Li Bing's tone was very casual: "How is it?" Is it cooked? ”

Murong Xue shook her head blankly: "Tian Mu? Knew each other before, but didn't know each other. Yu Shitai once investigated a case in the palace, and the minister was riding a tiger and leopard at that time, so he had several dealings. ”

Li Bing nodded: "Well, Tian Mu is a very capable person and capable of doing things, I think it is quite suitable." ”

"But ......" Murong Xue finally thought of a reason: "The minister remembers, that Lord Tian is a civil official and doesn't know martial arts." ”

Li Bing smiled: "The Reverse Scale Division is not an army, who said that Changshi must be a martial arts master?" ”

"That's true, but the Reverse Scale Division is responsible for defending the Emperor......"

"You're right," Li Bing said with a smile, "It is precisely because we want to protect me that we must choose a loyal person." ”

Murong Xue wanted to ask: Isn't Shen Lie loyal enough? However, when the words came to his lips, he held back and asked instead, "Then how does Your Majesty plan to arrange Lord Shen." ”

Li Bing glanced at Murong Xue meaningfully, but still said gently: "Don't worry, Shen Qing has merit to Shengtang, and I will not treat him badly." You see, the edict of commendation has been prepared, and Shen Lie has been named the Marquis of Changning, and his hometown is there, which can be regarded as returning to his hometown and honoring his ancestors. ”

Murong Xue was stunned: "Your Majesty actually wants Shen Lie to go into hiding?" ”

"Hey, what's the matter with you? I haven't finished my sentence yet. Li Bing put down the scroll he picked up again and said, "Now is the time for the country to employ people, how can I be willing to let him go if a talent like Shen Lie is?" There are more important tasks for him to do, and he will talk about retreat after the world is settled. ”

Murong Xue nodded with relief, and then asked, "Your Majesty said that there are more important tasks, I don't know what you mean?" ”

Li Bing smiled faintly and said, "The day before yesterday, I talked to Shen Qing specifically, and he was willing to go all out to do that errand." ”

Murong Xue didn't say anything, waiting for Li Bing to continue.

"I mean I want him to go to Jiangnan."

Gangnam?

Xuanjia Army? Lao Jianhua?

Murong Xue was stunned again, and said suspiciously: "You let Shen Lie go to Jiangnan to deal with ......"

"That's right, rebels!" Li Bing nodded and said: "The Xuanjia Legion has joined forces with Bao Yuchun's army, and after a long time, it will become a big disaster." I didn't want to neglect this strong enemy because of the fight against the Turks, so I planned to let Shen Lie personally take the lead and deploy in advance to infiltrate the Jiangnan region. ”

Murong Xue felt a chill in her heart when she heard this: The emperor's methods were too ruthless. He knew that Shen Lie would definitely not refuse any opportunity to deal with Lao Jianhua, so he proposed a plan to infiltrate Jiangnan.

But the problem is that the Jiangnan region is no less than the Longtan Tiger's Den now, and Lao Jianhua is an extremely terrifying opponent, Shen Lie does not have the support of the Reverse Scale Division, isn't going there equivalent to death?

Li Bing seemed to see Murong Xue's thoughts, and said indifferently: "Murong, are you worried about Shen Lie?" ”

"The minister does not dare to deceive His Majesty." Murong Xue got up and arched his hand: "Although Shen Lie is strong and full of courage, Lao Jianhua is too familiar with him, and I am afraid that it will be dangerous to go to Jiangnan." ”

Li Bing was silent for a moment, and said softly: "I also reminded him the day before yesterday, and said on the spot that if it feels unfeasible, then refuse it, and I will not blame." However, Shen Lie said that this was his greatest wish in his life, and he also thanked me for giving him such a precious opportunity. ”

[To be clear, I don't like the role of Li Bing either.] However, after all, it is a novel, there are always all kinds of characters, although everyone scolds him, but don't spray the author, I stand with you. Retirement, Flashman. 】