Three days.

It was just three days later in the morning.

The ministers of civil and military affairs stood on the Jinluan Palace, and you came and went to discuss government affairs.

Because it was a big court meeting, the hall could not stand, and there were many people standing under the corridor outside the hall.

Xu Jian was listening to Prince Ping's words, and suddenly, there was a discussion behind him, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look at the room.

It's not just him, almost everyone is looking outside.

The officer who was standing at the front could not figure out the situation, and the more he went outside, the clearer it became, and one of the guards hurried through the large square, and ran up three steps and two steps up the steps.

The guard ran out of breath, and passed the way the officials gave way, all the way into the Jinluan Palace.

"Qi Qi Shengshang," the guard gasped and said, "The beacon fire on the west side, Xiliang will attack my Yumen Pass again!" ”

As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar.

Xu Jian looked at Lin Yu and saw that his father-in-law also had a serious face.

Compared with those who didn't know anything about it, the two of them had actually expected Xiliang's menacing coming.

Because of Su Yi, because of Gu Yue.

The dark pile has reported that once Su Yi falls, the Guyue main battle faction will gain the upper hand and join forces with Xiliang.

But Xu Jian also knew that the fall of Su Yi was doomed.

Before Li Du shot to kill Li Jun, he handed a letter to Su Yi, thinking that this was the reason for this.

Since Su Yi still chose to join forces with Li Du, the so-called "downfall" is just a play.

In the midst of the uproar, the saint raised his voice and asked, "What about Gu Yue?" What is the reaction of the ancient moon people? ”

The guard couldn't answer.

The beacon fire is an urgent report of thousands of miles, which can show the military situation, but it is only a military situation, and the more detailed situation can only wait for the urgent military report of thousands of miles at the border pass.

It's just that everyone present knows in their hearts that the battle situation of Yumen is probably not very optimistic.

As the key port of the west, Yumen has always been a battleground for soldiers.

There have been many big battles, and there are countless small fights.

Dashun garrisoned troops in Yumen, strictly guarding against Xiliang, since the bloody battle of Yongjia in eight years, there has only been some small friction between the two armies in recent years.

And small friction, there is no need to light a beacon fire.

The military intelligence and war reports were sent to the capital in order, and the battle situation was clear and clear, and the logistics scheduling, military supplies, and the reinforcement of the city wall were all in order and orderly.

Today, it is the beacon fire that spreads to Beijing.

This meant that the enemy was menacing and deployed a large number of troops, and the defenders of Yumen judged that the battle was difficult and urgently reported to the Beijing division for reinforcements.

For a while, the courtiers' faces became more and more bad.

There was already a hidden worry about Li Du, but I didn't expect that a foreign enemy suddenly came, who could relax if there were internal and external troubles?

Suddenly, someone asked, "Why did the Holy Lord ask about Gu Yue?" ”

"Yes, although Gu Yue has formed an alliance with us, it stands to reason that they should stop Xiliang, but they are a small country outside the Guan, it would be good to be able to stop them for a few days, and they can't be expected to retreat from the enemy."

The saint pressed his eyebrows.

I didn't want to startle the snake before, and I didn't want to disturb people's hearts with alarmist words, but now I don't have to worry about that.

"I received a report from the spies a few days ago, and the Guyue main battle faction is gradually gaining the upper hand, and they are afraid that they will join forces with Xiliang."

When the words fell, it was you gasping and I lamented.

"The ancient moon people have defected? Is this serious?! ”

"The minister has said it a long time ago, I can't believe Gu Yue! Those who are not of my race will have different hearts! ”

"We have been close to Gu Yue for many years, how many benefits have we given them? In the end, when it comes to raising tigers, they will fight back when they are full of food and drink! ”

"If only Xiliang attacks, the defenders of Yumen can still deal with it, and add Gu Yue's troops, then ......"

"In the eighth year of Yongjia, what price did we pay to retreat Xiliang, and now they are back, and we, the old auxiliary prince, are no longer there."

"We can't afford to lose Yumen!"

The saint sat on the dragon chair, looked at the faces that were either angry or excited, and slowly evened out his breathing.

Now is not the time to listen to the courtiers arguing whether it is right or wrong to form an alliance with Gu Yue for many years.

The detailed military report is still on the way, but since Yumen is asking for help, Jingzhong must urgently dispatch reinforcements.

Troops, food and grass cannot be sloppy.

The saint was about to speak, when he saw Li Shao suddenly turn his head, not knowing what to say to Xu Jian behind him.

It was Xu Jian, who looked slightly embarrassed after listening to Li Shao's words.

The saint made a fist with his hand and coughed twice.

The discussion in the hall gradually subsided, and because of this, Li Shao's voice, who suddenly spoke, was heard by everyone.

Seeing that Li Du was absconding and unreliable, Su Yi turned his head and voted for Xiliang? He's dancing so fast! ”

Xu Jian lowered his eyes and said in his heart, this is really a coincidence.

Li Shao asked him just now if he knew about the spies' report.

Xu Jian said "informed".

He knows more than the Holy One has said.

The saint spoke briefly, and he still didn't want to clarify the relationship between Li Du and Su Yi and Gu Yue, especially in today's court meeting, where there were many people.

Unexpectedly, the hall suddenly quieted down, and Li Shao came up with such a sentence.

Fortunately, Li Shao agreed to make Su a "grass on the wall", not an ally of Li Du.

An official was puzzled: "What does this have to do with Li Du?" ”

Li Shao opened his mouth to say more, but when he saw Xu Jian glaring at him again and again, he looked at his father who was looking at him with heavy eyes, and finally swallowed his words back.

The saint's gaze slid over the ministers: "Send troops to Yumen......"

Before the words began, one person took a step across, knelt down on one knee, and clasped his hands into fists: "Minister, please take command!" ”

Xu Jian followed the sound and looked at it.

The person who asked for help was the Marquis of Dingbei.

The Marquis of Dingbei is also over half a hundred years old, and he first entered the battlefield at the age of sixteen, and has been fighting horses all his life, making great achievements in defending the northern frontier.

Ten years ago, he inherited his father's title, and rarely went on expeditions after that, but Xu Jian had heard his grandfather praise the Marquis of Dingbei many times.

This person is very capable of dispatching troops.

Come to think of it, it is precisely because of this that in the past period that he and the little county lord experienced, Dingbei Hou could not die well.

The two gold bricks of Li Mi were searched from An Yibo's mansion, which affected the in-law Dingbei Hou, and the Hou Mansion was also searched for gold bricks, implicating the neighboring sincerity Bofu.

Under the struggle for imperial power, the crime is not the point, the result is.

An Yibo hit the wall in prison and died, the Dingbei Hou Mansion was wiped out, and the Sincerity Bo Mansion survived under the "Kai Grace", except for the head of Xiang Shang, there was nothing.

Now, with the failure of Li Du's layout, everything is different again.

The willingness of the Marquis of Dingbei to lead the army was very strong, and he was eager to point troops and generals to help Yumen.

The saint agreed, and asked about the dispatch of garrisons and the supply of grain and grass in various places, and the officials of the relevant yamen answered one after another.

As various matters are arranged, the topic of "Li Du and Su Discussion" has been skipped.

In the next court, preparations are in full swing everywhere.

Xu Jian followed Li Shao and went to the imperial study together.

Sheng Shang first drank a cup of tea, moistened his throat, and then asked Li Shao: "Good and decent, what do you do with Li Du?" ”

Li Shao said angrily: "There is a golden note of the Guyue envoy in the house in Chenmi Hutong, and he Li Du and the Guyue people have long colluded together!"

I don't know how much benefit Li Du gave to Su Yi, in exchange for the so-called alliance, now that Li Du has fallen, Su Yi saw the wind and made the rudder, and immediately got together with the Xiliang people.

Father, maybe Su Yiben is asking for it at both ends? ”

The Holy One did not say anything immediately.

In his opinion, there is nothing wrong with Shao'er's thoughts.

He and Xu Jian had analyzed before, not so much that Su Yi lost to the main battle faction, but that Su Yi wanted to go to war.

What Shao Er didn't take into account was that Li Du and Su discussed nine times out of ten, and instead of tearing up the alliance, they became closer and closer.

Thinking so, the saint told Li Shao all the reasons.

"Do you mean that Li Du lured Gu Yue and Xiliang to attack, delusionally trying to fish in troubled waters? How dare he? How could he! The more Li Shao listened, the more angry he became, "Does he know that his son is in our hands?" Aren't you really afraid that we will kill Li Rong? ”

If you want him to say, you should kill Li Rong!

What clan relatives oppose, what such and that, cut and pull down!

Xu Jian said: "Your Highness, don't be angry, what I want to talk about now is the matter between Li Du and Su Yi." ”

Li Shao's anger surged.

When he thought of Chenmi Hutong, it was difficult for him to calm down.

"Shao'er," the saint asked in a deep voice, "Yumen is fighting, do you want to continue to watch politics in the Criminal Department, or go to the Military Department first?" ”

Li Shao said without hesitation: "Erchen wants to go to the military department." ”

The Holy One also thinks the same way.

The vast territory of Dashun means that there are many foreign tribes bordering on all sides, and war and strife are an unavoidable topic.

Marching and fighting a war is not a matter of talking on paper, or even if you stay in the capital to talk, you have to say something.

Going to the military department to experience the logistics support and scheduling of a war is a very good experience for Li Shao.

"Then wait and pass," the saint thought for a moment, and added, "Just as we are preparing for war, things are in a hurry, if you have any ideas, ask Xu Jian and Sangu first, and think more." ”

Li Shao should go down.

After the saint explained Li Shao, he saw Xu Jian looking thoughtful.

As soon as his mind moved, the saint asked Li Shao to go over first, leaving Xu Jian alone to say a few more words.

Gonggong Cao sent Li Shao away, and there were only two people in it, Shengshang and Xu Jian.

The saint asked, "Are you still pondering Gu Yue?" ”

"Yes and no." Xu Jiandao.

Halfway through his words, the saint heard what he meant, thought about it, and said, "Are you still worried about Shao'er?" ”

Xu Jian pondered word by word, and said: "Your Highness is keen, or I should say intuitive, but sometimes he is too impulsive......

The topic turned to Li Shao, and the saint's expression was more relaxed, not as serious as talking about the war.

"People, there are advantages and disadvantages," Sheng Shang smiled, "I am, and so is Shao'er."

I have been very fortunate recently, although I have not yet found Li Du's whereabouts, but I am really relieved to have arrested him, a person with evil intentions.

Otherwise, with his selfish methods, Shao'er often listens to him, uses his people, and slanders his ears, Shao'er will only become more and more disagreeable.

Fortunately, it's all over, and he can't influence Shao'er anymore.

After that, you still followed him, guided him to watch politics in the six departments, and gave him a few more years. ”

Xu Jian lowered his eyes.

Seeing this, the saint glanced at the curtain.

Father-in-law Cao happened to come back, and when he saw this, he didn't go inside, so he stayed outside.

"Just me and you," the saint leaned back in his chair, trying not to look too tense as much as possible, "be honest and straightforward if you have any ideas, I still have a little bit of heart for this." ”

Xu Jian looked hesitant.

There is a difference between monarchs and ministers, they say that they are open and honest, but everyone will have reservations.

Since he proposed it himself, the saint naturally "threw bricks and stones" and spoke first: "You told me two years ago that Shao'er has a keen personality, and what happened to Yumen back then will affect your relationship to some extent.

If you follow him, Shao'er will be more uncomfortable.

I have also watched it in the past two years, and it can't be said that it has been smooth sailing, and there have been some stumbles.

But in the past six months or so, I have seen a lot better, especially after the abolition of the prince, there have been more contacts.

I can see that Shao'er trusts you, especially in the case of Dingguo Temple, he is cooperating. ”

Xu Jian nodded.

Regarding Li Shao, Xu Jian will not go head-to-head with the saint.

But he and Lin Yunyan both know very well that even if there is no Li Du behind his back, Li Shao still can't shoulder the great cause, or in other words, if Li Shao inherits the unification, the Fuguo Mansion and the Sincerity Bofu still have no good results.

This is unacceptable to Xu Jian.

But he couldn't directly confront Li Shao in this situation.

Just like his father-in-law reminded him, once the signs are aimed at Li Shao, and the light is no longer dark, then they will be subject to the Holy Restraint.

If you want to break the game, you have to have soldiers in your hands.

Only when the military power is in hand is it qualified to talk about the conditions.

And the battle of Yumen is his chance.

This is the reason why Xu Jian must have an "open and honest" talk with the saint in the imperial study today.

Taking a deep breath, Xu Jian arched his hand and said, "The minister wants to invite Ying to Yumen." ”

As soon as the words fell, the saint's eyes tightened.

Outside the curtain, Father-in-law Cao was also stunned, suspecting that he had misheard.

"To Yumen?" The words of the Holy One are full of disapproval, "It's not that I want to hit you, you know your own physical condition best."

You've recovered a bit, but you're not healed, and you're able to ride, but can you go into battle?

What is the state of the battlefield?

You have fought and fought before, and you dare to say that with your current ability, you can come back from Yumen alive?

I told you before that you can make achievements not only on the battlefield, but also in the court.

I understand that you want to live up to your grandfather's cultivated heart, but if you propose to go to Yumen because you are afraid of Shao'er and do not want to continue to guide him in politics, I think this is not appropriate. ”

Xu Jian listened carefully and sighed secretly in his heart.

Whether as a king or as an elder, the Holy One treated him with all his heart.

But he also has his own things that he must insist on.

He couldn't let Dashun be led crooked by Li Shao again.

"Holy Lord," Xu Jian raised his head, looked into the Holy Lord's eyes, and said earnestly, "Maybe you are right, Your Highness has a heart knot, and the minister actually has it."

It's just that the minister's heart knot is not against His Royal Highness, but on Yumen, and to himself who can't go into battle.

The minister has been trained to be a military general since he was a child, and when he first went to the battlefield, he also killed the Xiliang people under the Yumen Pass.

But last time, the minister was sent back lying down.

This time, the minister wants to ride a horse and ride back, and if he makes up for it and is thoughtful, he should be able to put it down.

Otherwise, this breath is always stalked, and dreams are all Yumenguan. ”

Ask for a monthly pass~~