Now there are only more than ten days left before the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and the time is very urgent. There has been a saying on the rivers and lakes since ancient times: "It is up to people to plan things, and success or failure is in heaven." "Although Taihao is young and vigorous, he has already taken on a heavy responsibility. He will never let the traitor's plot succeed, and must take down all the traitors before the fifteenth day of the first month.

At this time, Shaoling and a woman came to the front hall, only to see that the woman was wearing a plain white dress, beautiful and refined, and her eyes were clear and bright. Taihao couldn't help but gasp when he saw her, because he recognized the woman—she was actually Princess Sanya. Tai Hao was very shocked, and hurriedly saluted: "See the princess, why did Her Royal Highness the princess suddenly come to Pinghe City?" ”

With tears in her eyes, Sonya said in a trembling voice: "Twelve, I finally saw you, are you okay here?" ”

Tai Hao said: "I'm fine, you haven't said why you suddenly came to Pinghe City." ”

Shao Ling next to him said: "Coming out of the City Lord's Mansion, I didn't go far, I met Princess Sangya and two entourages, I recognized Princess Sangya at a glance, so I stepped forward to meet her, Princess Sangya said that I came to find the general, so I brought them over." ”

Tai Hao nodded and said, "Didn't those two followers follow?" ”

Sangya said, "I told them to wait outside the door. ”

Tai Hao said: "Coming from the capital, I'm very tired all the way, let those two followers go to the backyard to rest first." As he spoke, he called a housekeeper and instructed him to invite the entourage brought by Princess Sangya to the backyard guest room to rest. The arrival of Princess Sangya was a special surprise to Taihao, although she usually had a close relationship with her, but at this time he was already a general defending the city, and there were more important things to deal with. Tai Hao glanced at Shao Ling next to him and found that his expression was not very relaxed.

Tai Hao said to Shaoling: "Shaoling, the plan has changed, you can not go to the City Lord's Mansion, I have already told the City Lord, I can directly appoint you as a lieutenant." ”

When Shaoling heard this, he was very surprised and excited, and hurriedly knelt down and saluted: "Thank you for the trust, General!" The subordinates must do their best to defend Pinghe City. ”

Taihao nodded and said, "Okay, you go and do your work, I'll talk to Princess Sangya alone." ”

Shao Ling got up and left the front hall, while Tai Hao took Princess Sang Ya to the inner courtyard. They sat down, and Tai Hao asked, "Your Royal Highness, the current situation is very urgent, what is the matter with you coming to Pinghe City?" At this time, you should accompany the emperor in the palace. ”

Princess Sangya was silent for a while, and finally spoke: "Actually, there are two purposes for coming to Pinghe City this time. The first purpose is to see you, and I haven't received a single letter from you since you left the capital, and I miss you so much. The second purpose is to escape ......"

"Escape from what?" Tai Hao hurriedly interrupted, he noticed that Princess Sangya's expression was a little panicked, as if something important had happened.

Sangya continued: "Escaping from my father's marriage, my father decided to marry Tubo for the sake of the friendship between the Eastern Empire and Tibet, and asked me to marry Tubo Zampu as his wife. ”

After listening to Sanya's words, Tai Hao hurriedly asked, "Is this true, princess?" ”

Sonya nodded, "How could I lie to you with such a thing." ”

Taihao was very shocked by the matter of harmony. Tibet is an enemy country of the Eastern Empire, and there have been long-term territorial disputes with the Eastern Empire.

Tai Hao thought for a moment, then asked, "Your Highness Princess, have you really decided to flee because of this?" The emperor will definitely send officers and soldiers to find you. ”

Sonya said slowly: "I won't marry so far away, I like life in the Central Plains, and what I like is you, would you be willing to let me marry a strange man I have never met?" ”

Taihao heard Sangya say that he liked him, and he was a little panicked. Although Taihao already has a special affection for Sangya, he is a general who has the responsibility to maintain the safety of the country and should not easily disobey the orders of the imperial court. More importantly, Taihao has already married Mao Ru, how can he have feelings with Sonya again.

He pondered for a moment, and then decided: "Your Royal Highness, you take refuge here for a while, and I will arrange everything as soon as possible and find a suitable solution." There may be a big mess in Pinghe City recently, so don't run around when you're fine. ”

When Princess Sangya heard Taihao's words, she showed a look of relief and joy, she hugged Taihao and whispered, "Thank you, Twelve." ”

Tai Hao smiled slightly, comforted Sang Ya and said, "You're welcome, this is what I should do." ”

Taihao was immersed in Sangya's embrace when he suddenly heard a woman's voice: "Lang Jun, what are you doing?" ”

Taihao hurriedly pushed Sangya away, and the woman was Mao Ru. Mao Ru walked to Taihao's side, because when she saw Taihao hugging Sangya just now, her face showed a trace of dissatisfaction. Taihao saw Mao Ru's dissatisfaction, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He hurriedly explained: "This is Princess Sangya, who came from the capital city because of some things to hide in Pinghe City for a while. ”

Sonya was stunned for a moment, and said in a low voice, "Twelve, you...... Got a wife? ”

Mao Ru smiled: "Yes, I have been married to Lang Jun for a long time, you are the princess today, then you come to us, what a distinguished guest!" ”

Taihao coughed awkwardly, trying to explain something, but didn't know what to say. Mao Ru took Sangya's hand and said with a smile: "Your Royal Highness Princess, when you come to us, you will treat it as your own home, and you can tell me at any time if you need anything." ”

Sanya nodded, tears in her eyes. She didn't understand why Taihao had to start a family so early. When she was in the capital, Taihao saved her life, and her heart already belonged to Taihao, but Taihao now has a lady by her side, which makes her feel very lost.

Taihao looked at Mao Ru and Sang Ya, and sighed secretly in his heart. He knew very well that his current relationship with Mao Ru was sincere, but he couldn't deny his inner feelings for Sanya. He knew that if this matter was spread, it would not only affect his image in the army, but also the political situation of the entire country.

Sonya whispered, "Twelve, I didn't expect you to marry a wife, how did you meet?" ”

Tai Hao said: "Let me introduce, her name is Mao Ru, I met her grandfather, and she is the matchmaker made for us by the city lord of Pinghe City, Yao Fuji." ”

Sonya had no intention of listening to Taihao say this anymore at this time, and there was only endless loss in her heart. She stood quietly for a moment, then saluted Tai Hao and said, "I know I should go, goodbye." ”

Taihao hurriedly took Sangya's hand and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, you wait here, and I'll arrange the following things." With that, he turned and left the inner courtyard.

Mao Ru saw Sang Ya's eyes with tears, and asked softly, "Your Royal Highness Princess, can you tell me what happened?" ”

Sonya shook her head and said, "It's nothing, I don't think I should come to disturb you, I should go back to the capital." ”

Mao Ru gently patted Sangya's shoulder and said with a smile: "Your Royal Highness Princess, you can live in Pinghe City for a while, and we will take care of you." ”

Sanya nodded, staring into the distance, unsure of what her future path would be. But now, when he returns to the capital, his father will definitely let him marry into Tibet, which is an unacceptable thing. After knowing that Taihao had married a wife, she wanted to leave, but she still stayed after Mao Ru's true feelings, and Mao Ru arranged for the family to clean up a big room for Mao Ru.

Taihao came to the front hall, and it happened that Onishi and Juyu came back, and Juyu reported to Taihao: "Brother Taihao, I have informed Lord Fuganhe to come to the mansion to discuss important matters, and he will inform other officials, and they will come one after another at dusk." ”

Tai Hao nodded, indicating that he already knew about it, thought about it, and said to Daxi and Jiayu: "When the time comes, you will also participate in the discussion." ”

After listening to Taihao's words, Onishi and Juyu nodded respectfully and said yes, saying that they would definitely participate in the discussion on time. Tai Hao still had some doubts about this discussion, and he knew that if he wanted to completely suppress the traitors, he would not only need to be strategic, but also need to fully understand the strength, mind, and purpose of all aspects.

The twilight had arrived, and Fu Ganhe was the first to come to the General's Mansion, and Taihao hurriedly stepped forward to give him a warm reception. Immediately afterwards, Zhichenggang, Yu Qishuo, Na Zhongding, Qingyun, Mingji, Jian Chen, and Lan Kai arrived in turn.

Taihao received every official, showing his demeanor and bearing as the leader of the General's Mansion. He also called Onishi, Juyu and Shaoling, and began to discuss how to deal with the fact that the day of the traitor's army had been advanced.

Tai Hao said slowly: "According to reliable sources, the day of the traitor's army has been advanced to the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, how should we deal with it?" Please also express your opinions. There are two other things to inform you, the first thing is that Brother Gu Sheng is now with Brother Canggu, the general who defends the city in Luyang City, and he is currently safe; The second thing is that Fu Fu has agreed to my appointment of Shao Ling as a lieutenant. ”

When various officials heard this, they opened their mouths one after another to express their opinions. Zhichenggang believes that we should immediately strengthen our armaments, prepare to send troops, and seize the opportunity, while Yu Qishuo suggested that we should consider seeking support through diplomatic means to avoid internal and external troubles; Zhong Ding advocated uniting other cities to fight together, while Qingyun proposed that the traitors should be espionaged to dismantle their power from within......

Tai Hao silently listened to the speeches of each official, and after thinking for a while, he said: "The various plans you have put forward have their own merits, and I think we should not just adopt one of the methods, but should comprehensively and thoughtfully arrange the arrangements. At the same time, before dealing with the traitors, we also need to know more about the actual situation of the traitors, including their specific purpose and the forces behind them. ”

Fu Ganhe nodded in agreement, and other officials also expressed their support for Tai Hao's opinion. Onishi stood aside and listened quietly, admiring Taihao more and more in his heart. At this moment, a family member suddenly reported in a loud voice: "General, there is a woman who claims to be the sister of General Taihao and asks to see the general." ”

Taihao and the other officials were a little surprised, not knowing why this woman suddenly came to the door. So Taihao asked the family to lead her into the antechamber.