Chapter 561: There is no way to heaven and no way to enter the earth
"What to do...... What to do......"
In the Seven Seas Palace, Tang Lu was restless, holding the teacup in his hand and trembling, the tea almost burst out, Tang Tian on the side was no better, his face was pale, and he said: "Lin Muyu actually attacked the Fire Bird Division, grandpa, if he and that Xiao Han find out together, my second brother and I will be found out sooner or later." ”
Tang Lan was on crutches in his hand, his eyes looked indifferently at the two unsuccessful grandsons, and said, "What are you panicking about? Do you have any ironclad evidence in the hands of Xiao Han or Lin Muyu?"
"That's not ......," Tang Lu said, "but...... But what Xiao Han heard when we negotiated with the demons, and once he denounced us, I'm afraid it would ......."
"Accusing you?"
Tang Lan said in a deep voice: "There is no real evidence, why should he denounce you? I am afraid that Xiao Han will not be able to bear the responsibility of falsely accusing the Marquis of Lingbei and the Marquis of Lingxi. Why are you two still so breathless, the enemy doesn't move, I don't move, how can you make such a mess and make a big deal happen to me, it's so disappointing to me!"
Tang Lu said: "But grandpa...... What do we do now?"
"What else can I do?" Tang Lan said with deep disappointment in his eyes: "It's a pity that Xiaoxi is inseparable from the empress now, otherwise maybe he can help a little." ”
"Yes, yes......" Tang Tian nodded again and again, he had completely lost his bearings.
At this moment, a courtier outside walked in and said respectfully: "Your Royal Highness, Aunt Xiangyu, Marquis of Pingnan, ask to see you!"
"Oh?"
Tang Lan raised his head and said, "Please come in." ”
"Yes!"
Xiang Yu walked in in a hurry, followed by Tang Wei, the county lord of Wei, who was also his new wife, Tang Wei had a happy smile on her face, and wanted to come to Xiang Yu's newlywed Yan'er, with a strong affection, and she was having a good time.
"Xiang Yu, see His Highness!"
Etiquette can't be lost, although Xiang Yu is already the son-in-law of the Tang family, he still doesn't dare to hold it up, and he kneels down on one knee to salute.
"Pingnanhou get up. ”
Tang Lan raised his hand and said, "Seeing that you two are in a hurry, what's the matter, is there something wrong?"
Xiang Yu said: "Naturally, it's for the matter of the Fire Bird Division, it is rumored outside that the two young masters of Tang Lu and Tang Tian have private dealings with the demon clan, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing are investigating this matter, I don't know if it's true." ”
Tang Lu was stunned for a moment, and said with a trembling smile: "Brother-in-law, where are you talking, how could Tang Tian and I do such a thing." ”
Xiang Yu said lightly: "Two young masters, you don't have to hide it from me at this time, Xiang Yu is the husband of Lord Wei, and he is already half of the Tang family, if the Tang family doesn't trust me, I'm afraid I'll ......."
Tang Lan raised his hand and said, "Don't be angry, Pingnanhou, this matter has to be discussed in the long run." ”
"It seems that the rumors out there are true. ”
Xiang Yu squinted his eyes and smiled, "Your Highness, our Tang family has really been in private contact with the Demon Clan?"
"It's not a private meeting, it's just a deal. Tang Lan's voice was very calm, and he said: "The power of the Tang family is declining in Lingbei Province, if nothing else, it won't be long before Her Royal Highness the Empress will cut off our forces from Lanyan City one by one, although we are human ministers, we must also think about our future." ”
Xiang Yu said: "Yes, but ...... I don't know what kind of deal I made? If it's just to kill a governor of Cangnan Province, I'm afraid it's not enough......"
Tang Lan said: "Naturally, it's not just these, but this time the matter was actually revealed, and it was all blamed on these two unsuccessful descendants of the Tang family for being too imprudent, alas...... What a disappointment for me!"
"Grandpa......" Tang Lu and Tang Tian looked ashamed and speechless.
Xiang Yu smiled and said, "Your Highness, I have seen Xiao Han, who is cautious and thoughtful, it will be difficult for those who are targeted by him to escape, and this matter is not entirely to blame on the two young masters." ”
Tang Lan said: "Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing are investigating the Fire Bird Division, sooner or later they will be implicated in the affairs of Tang Lu and Tang Tian, the two of them are the last male bloodline of our Tang family, they must not be lost, they must think of a way to get the best of both worlds, does Pingnanhou have any clever plans?"
"It's not a clever plan, it's just a last resort. ”
"Please!"
Xiang Yu clenched his fists: "Your Highness, since Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing are investigating the Fire Bird Division, then we don't need to mess around, just if this incident didn't happen at all, it will be the time to recruit troops in the spring, Your Highness might as well send the two young masters to the Seven Seas Province to recruit troops, and at the same time order the two of them to take charge of the military power of the Seven Seas Province. ”
"Okay, that's exactly what I want!"
Tang Lan smiled slightly: "Tang Lu, Tang Tian, you two listen, immediately take my Tang Gate Iron Order to the Seven Seas Province to take charge of the troops, remember, the Seven Seas Province recruits and veterans have nearly 300,000 people combined, you two must train the soldiers and horses hard, you can't slack off, if you continue to have fun and play and miss a big event, I will definitely not spare it!"
"Thank you, grandpa!"
Tang Lu and Tang Tian knelt down at the same time and said, "We won't let Grandpa down again!"
Tang Lan glanced at Xiang Yu intentionally or unintentionally, the corners of his mouth raised, and said, "Let's leave in three days." ”
"Yes!"
"How about Pingnanhou stay for a reunion dinner?"
"Yes!"
......
Late at night, Xiang Yu and Tang Wei both left the Seven Seas Mansion with the guards and went back to their mansions, and Tang Lan's room was still dimly lit, Tang Lu and Tang Tian stood sideways, watching Tang Lan sip the tea one by one, finally, Tang Lu lost his patience and said, "Grandpa, call the two of us here late at night, when is it?"
Tang Lan's old eyes looked at the two of them, and said: "After the fifth watch, the two of you will change into civilian clothes and set off, go out of the small gate of the west gate of Lanyan City, go to find the barracks of the Tang family five miles away, and send five thousand iron horsemen to set off with you, you must leave Lanyan City at dawn, and you must arrive at the Seven Customs before sunset the day after tomorrow, understand?"
Tang Lu was stunned: "But grandpa...... Didn't you say that you would leave in three days, why was it so hasty, Brother Tian and I still had a lot of things to pack up!"
"Don't pack up, when you get to Seven Seas City, what will you not have?"
Tang Lan looked at the two grandsons with a faint gaze, and said: "You two are the last hope of the Tang family, I can't let you give your lives in Lanyan City, you yourself must fight for yourself, you can't live in such a mess anymore, look at Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing, they are the same age as you, but they are already able to take charge of themselves and serve as the commander of the Imperial Legion, you ...... If you don't fight for it, the Tang family will really be finished. ”
Tang Tian nodded: "Grandpa, we know, we will set off on the fifth watch!"
"Remember to change into civilian clothes, go out through the back door of the mansion, don't disturb others, just the two of you can go out of the city, the city gate guards have already opened up the relationship, and will naturally let you out of the city." ”
"Yes, got it. ”
Tang Lu knelt on the ground on his knees, looked up at Tang Lan, his body trembled slightly, and said: "Grandpa, Tang Lu also hopes to carry the foundation of the Tang family, and also hopes that he can become stronger, I know that grandpa is working very hard alone, please believe me, my brother and I will definitely become stronger and not let grandpa down!"
"Well, go ahead. ”
Tang Lan waved his hand and said, "I won't send you away, you two must cherish yourself, the future of the Tang family of the Seven Seas is in the hands of the two of you, don't let me down." ”
"Yes!"
......
After the fifth watch, the two fast horses hurriedly left the back gate of the Tang Mansion, disappeared into the night in a blink of an eye, and after passing through the west gate of Lanyan City, the sky had begun to shine, and after entering the Tang family camp in the west of the city, a general had already greeted him, hugged his fists and said: "The last general Tang Xu has been prepared to stop by the order of His Royal Highness the King, and the five thousand light horsemen can set off at any time, two young masters, are we going to leave immediately?"
"Let's go!"
Tang Lu nodded, after experiencing last night's incident, he seemed to have matured a lot in an instant, in his and Tang Tian's previous memories, Tang Lan was always so shrewd and capable, and he was in control, but just last night, Tang Lu saw on his grandfather's face that he was old and helpless, he was extremely distressed, Tang Lan was old, and he was already powerless, and the future of the Tang family could only rely on himself.
Tang Xu raised his long whip and said loudly: "Brothers, let's go and escort the two young masters back to the Seven Seas Province, let's go from the trail and avoid the official road!"
The mighty cavalry stirred up the dust, everyone avoided the avenue and walked through the path, this group of light cavalry were equipped with crossbow arrows and spears, which was the most elite army of the Tang family, and at this time, this army also carried Tang Lan's last expectations.
......
The army galloped between the jungles, until after sunset, took a short rest at the edge of the forest, fed the horses and cooked, did not rest after a full meal, and got on the horse again and galloped towards the direction of the Seven Customs, although Tang Lu did not understand the art of war, he also knew that the soldiers were fast, and the faster he walked, the safer he was, after all, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing might not have noticed that they and Tang Tian had left Lanyan City now.
As night falls, a bright moon hangs in the sky in the middle of the night, illuminating the jungle in all directions, and seems to bring a precious warmth to the cold jungle.
Tang Lu galloped on his horse with a tired face, and on the side, Tang Tian said with some annoyance: "Second brother, why are we marching like this, and there are no chasing soldiers behind, we are tossing ourselves by ourselves! Grandpa is too, let us come out in such a hurry, I don't even have time to clean up, and I haven't brought out a dozen or so dancing girls!"
Tang Lu frowned and said, "You don't complain to me, ignorant guy!"
"I ......"
Tang Tian was about to argue, but suddenly saw an ice light rising into the sky in the distance, and couldn't help but be shocked and said, "Second brother, be careful, there are people there!"
"What?!"
Tang Lu, Tang Xu and the others looked over together, but they saw the frost light in the mountains and forests on the side of the trail, and in the air, a black shadow stepped on the frost light, he was wearing a black robe, but it was difficult to hide the three shining gold stars on the armor and neckline under the robe, "dang", he pulled out the long sword behind him, the starlight flickered, and he smiled in a deep voice: "Tang Lu, Tang Tian, do you two wastes think you can get away?"
......
"Lin Muyu!"
Tang Lu and Tang Xu's faces were dead at the same time.