concubines

Li Yao, who was at the center of the conflict, was having a secret conversation with Berg. There was no sense of tension around the two of them. Li Yao calmly poured the tea herself. Berg thanked him and took a sip.

"Princess, what kind of tea is this?"

Li Yao smiled and said: "New tea is not easy to preserve, and most of the tea bricks brought here are tea bricks. This is Kangcha."

Berg said: "We often use Fu tea bricks here, and I always feel a little tired. I don't know if the princess is used to it or not."

Li Yao said: "Fu tea has a mellow taste, warms the stomach and nourishes the health, I always think it's good."

Berg smiled, the conversation between the two had come to an end, Li Yao said: "In this case, please send the news to King Chun quickly, and don't send troops."

Berg nodded, "Naturally, when the situation settles down, I can even arrange for the princess to meet with my brother and personally inform us about our cooperation."

Li Yao's hands trembled for a moment, and then said indifferently: "That's unnecessary, I will write my own letter in the next few days, King Chun will naturally understand after seeing it."

Berg looked at her, nodded, "OK."

Unlike his proud father, king and second brother, Berg never recognized that they were able to break through Yushu Pass, attack the city all the way, and conquer the territory of the Han people. The idea of ​​the cicada and the oriole, but the father thinks that he is timid and timid, so he pays more and more attention to Botuk.Berg found that no matter whether his father and second brother were successful or not, his father's successor would not be him. Bo Tuke was vicious and cruel, and the warriors of the Xixiao tribe were his solid supporters. If he did nothing , it is very likely that he will be killed or driven out of the capital by his successor Botuk in the future.

At this time, Botuk did him a big favor. He wanted to provoke King Chun to send troops, but he didn't want the Han princess, so he gave him such a chance to associate with Dakang. Berg would be a fool if he didn't take advantage of it.

What surprised him was that the Han princess was smart and shrewd, and the two reached a consensus without much ado about it. In the end, Li Yao smiled and said, "I remember that Qin'er was with the eldest prince. I don't know how she is all these years." Is it?"

A somewhat proud smile appeared on Berg's face, "The two sons she gave birth to are very strong."

Li Yao nodded, with some relief on her face. Her maids were scattered everywhere. She only knew about Qin'er, and many of them died. Qin'er was a slave, but she was able to give birth to two sons. Very good.She glanced at Wang'er inadvertently, and sighed in her heart, she was already like duckweed, what should Wang'er do?

Yushuguan, the tent of the general.

There are only three people who are discussing things this time, Zhao Weidu, Si De and Li Chen.

Li Chen said lightly: "That's it, if things come to fruition, it will kill three birds with one stone."

Zhao Weidu sat on the chair, hesitated for a moment, and said: "No, my lord, I'm going out, you stay here to catch spies."

Li Chen shook his head and sneered, "Don't they just want to see a King Chun who is irritated and forced by the court to show his achievements? If General Zhao is replaced, the effect will be halved."

Si De was silent for a long time. King Chun ordered only 5000 people to go out to find the main force of the Qiang people. After about three hours, he brought 10 troops to support. At that time, the Qiang people who were about to attack King Chun had already left their respective camps , his [-] people don't say he won a big victory, but he is also in an invincible position.

And as soon as King Chun left the customs, Zhao Wei would personally lead people to strictly check the gates, not letting any birds and beasts go unnoticed, and taking them all into custody regardless of whether they wanted to spread news outside the customs.

Even Li Yao didn't expect Li Chen's determination to send troops. Berg's letter was still on the way, and Li Chen's troops were already replenishing food and preparing to go out.

In the evening, there was a burst of drinking and noise outside, Qi Yunruo just woke up from a nap, dizzy, he frowned, felt a palpitation for some reason.

He seemed flustered, as if something bad was about to happen.

Qi Yunruo sat on the bed for a while before getting out of bed to put on his shoes. He opened the window and looked out. The bonfire in the distance had already been lit, and the smell of wine and meat came together.

The first time Situ Xu led people out of the customs, the result was [-] dead and injured, and how many people escaped in embarrassment. They didn't even find the camp of the Qiang people. I don't know what the result will be, but it is very possible that the brothers who still drink and eat meat together today will not be here tomorrow.

Drunk lying in the battlefield, Lord Grim, a few people have fought back in ancient times.

Li Chen was sitting by a bonfire, surrounded by Li Yue and others who were close to him. Li Chen said: "Let's go all the way to Yanluo Valley. This is the route that General Situ Xu took. Next to Yanluo Valley are Qishan and Buzhi Mountains." , the two places are the easiest to ambush, but if we go there, the Qiang people will know it is a trick to lure the enemy, so after seeing the Yanluo Valley, we detour and continue along the Yunhe River."

Zhou Lingyan sat on the side, and said: "Along the Yunhe River, you will reach the border of the Xinyuan Kingdom. What if the people of the Xinyuan Kingdom crash into it?"

"If the Xinyuan Kingdom wanted to go to war, they would have gone to war a long time ago. Before they have better benefits, they would not risk fighting with Dakang directly."

Everyone fell silent, and Qu Qing said: "My lord, I have ordered everyone to carry three days of food and grass, and go into battle lightly. Now everything is ready."

Li Chen nodded, and after a while, he raised his wine glass and said with a smile, "Drink this glass!"

"Yes, finish this cup!"

A group of guards, slowly learning to lead soldiers to fight, they came here for the prince's order, but now they are making contributions to the country. Many guards' families sent them to Chun Palace for this purpose, but they were full of confusion , Once they are successful, they may die, or they may be immortalized forever.

Li Chen looked at them and silently drank another cup.

Tomorrow is the time for the expedition. Li Chen stood up after drinking three glasses and was ready to go back. He didn't have much wine prepared today, so he wasn't too worried. You go back, my lord."

It's Zhou Shunhai.

Li Chen frowned imperceptibly, but he still said, "Okay."

Zhou Shunhai is very skilled, and Li Chen has seen them all before. However, apart from his baby face, he is also relatively short in stature. He looks as big as Xiao Qi, but in fact, he and his uncle Zhou Lingyan were born a year ago and are already in their 20s. up.

"I know my uncle wants to come out with you, and I insist on following him, but my uncle refuses, because I'm afraid I will cause trouble, so I told my uncle, if I cause trouble to the prince, just drive me back to Zhou's house, you Say yes?"

"En." Li Chen said lightly.

Zhou Shunhai didn't seem to feel his indifference, and continued: "My lord, I used to want to be a guard in Chunwang's residence, but I didn't expect to have the opportunity to fight against thieves by your side. I've been satisfied in my life."

Li Chen said: "You have great talent, it's a pity to be a bodyguard."

Zhou Shunhai smiled and said: "But if I can guard your safety in the mansion like Brother Qu Qing, and fight bloody battles for you outside the Great Wall, no matter what I do, I want to be someone who can help you."

Li Chen's footsteps paused.

Zhou Shunhai held Li Chen's arm and walked back to their camp. Zhou Shunhai still lived with Zhou Lingyan, not far from Li Chen's house. Zhou Lingyan was still drinking, and their bedroom was empty.

Zhou Shunhai's eyes were a little bright, with a bit of coquettishness, he moved the arm he was holding to his waist, and said softly: "I don't know when my uncle will come back..." He stared blankly, King Chun put himself Withdrew his arm, his eyes, which had been clouded by the smell of alcohol, shone with a cold light.

"My lord..."

Li Chen asked, "Did the queen order you?"

Under his gaze, Zhou Shunhai actually trembled a little. He was silent for a long time, and said: "The Empress said, you must have a trustworthy person to serve you...Your Majesty, it's the people from the Qi family who are too greedy and took over the concubine's place." The position is not enough, no, it's not because of the empress, I really admire the prince."

Li Chen looked at him calmly.

Zhou Shunhai calmed down and said firmly: "My lord, that person is not worthy of being by your side at all. I admire my lord. Even if I give up being an official, I am willing to serve you in the palace of the king. I have studied the four books and five classics and read the world's articles. You practice martial arts at a young age, and your swordsmanship is not weak, so I think I can help you, but that person can't!"

Li Chen just said: "Have you finished?"

Zhou Shunhai fell silent immediately.

There was undisguised disgust in Li Chen's eyes, and Zhou Shunhai was startled. Li Chen took a step forward, grabbed his chin, and said coldly: "In my whole life, I hate it most when someone decides what should be done for me. , what should I choose, do you know? It doesn’t matter if it’s the empress or you.”

Zhou Shunhai felt that his heartbeat was about to stop, his whole body was cold, he nodded in panic, Li Chen let him go, and left without looking back.

Opening the door, Li Chen found that Qi Yunruo was holding the chopsticks, and while he was in a daze, poked the chopsticks casually in the dish, he couldn't help laughing, "Are you eating or are you eating with chopsticks?"

Qi Yunruo said pleasantly: "My lord, you are back."

Li Chen nodded, washed his face with cold water, came over and sat down.

Qi Yunruo's anxiety came back from nowhere. He looked at Li Chen with a calm face, and he didn't know how to speak. He picked up the meat with his chopsticks, but he didn't put it in his mouth.

Li Chen looked at it for a while and asked, "Is Xiao Qi worried?"

Qi Yunruo shook his head, then nodded again.

"why?"

Qi Yunruo said: "I believe you, my lord, you will be fine, but I am always restless in my heart, feeling that something bad is about to happen, so I feel anxious." He had hesitated for a long time, and could not help swallowing, He lowered his head and asked, "My lord, I want to go out with you tomorrow."

"No!" Li Chen said without hesitation, "Tomorrow is too dangerous."

Qi Yunruo frowned, "Is it dangerous?"

Li Chen looked at Qi Yunruo, nodded, and after a long time, he said: "Plans always fail to keep up with changes. Even if you are fully prepared and the situation on the battlefield changes, no one can tell what will happen next moment. I can't let you take risks."

"You don't let me take risks, why do you want to take risks with yourself?" Qi Yunruo said sharply.

Li Chen just rubbed the hair on the back of Qi Yunruo's head without answering.

After a while, Li Chen said: "If you feel lonely by yourself, I'll ask some people to stay with you."

Qi Yunruo shook his head, "No need, those big brother guards are going to kill the enemy."

"Tomorrow morning, you can go to Captain Dong's house."

Qi Yunruo shook his head again, "I'll wait here for your return."

"I will leave a seal for you, if you are in urgent need, don't panic."

Qi Yunruo nodded, but was relatively speechless after that, Li Chen lay down, Qi Yunruo went to check the belongings he would bring with him tomorrow, then quietly went out to look at Li Chen's horse, and added a few handfuls of fodder for it.Li Chen's bay red horse was bestowed by the emperor in the early years. It is strong and tall, with three hooves, and its name is Hong Xun. Beside it is Qi Yunruo's horse, which Li Chen chose for him in Xishan Daying. It has a docile temperament and has never been named.

Qi Yunruo stroked the nameless horse, and went back with a heavy heart. Even he knew the danger of tomorrow's event. The prince tried himself and used himself as a bait to try to gather the scattered Qiang people in one place and wait for Si De The general came to support with a crushing force, but was General Ruosid one step too late?What if he's in the wrong place?If... Qi Yunruo didn't dare to think about it.

Qi Yunruo hadn't slept all night. At three o'clock in the morning, Li Chen led his men to get ready to go. Qi Yunruo didn't continue to sleep. He stood in the distance and saw Li Chen wearing armor and leading thousands of people to open the city gate in a mighty way. The yellow sand was flying Before the dust calmed down, Li Chen had already disappeared from sight.

Si De slowly walked back to his garrison with a calm expression.

If King Chun wins and returns to the imperial court, the lord may not be safe in the future. In the letter yesterday that was incinerated into ashes, the lord made it very clear.

Situ Xu had a chance to survive, but unfortunately, he rejected the Lord's solicitation.

He should set off in three hours. In order to prevent the route from being leaked, he set off to pursue the route of King Chun and others. He is the only one who knows best. If there is a slight deviation on the road or something unexpected happens, it will be perfect. Si De thought coldly, as long as he was an hour late, King Chun's 5000 people would not be able to survive, but he led an army of [-], but he could wipe out the remaining Qiang people.In this way, Zhao Weidu, as the chief general, cannot avoid responsibility, but he is only a guard who obeys orders, not to mention that he has wiped out the main force of the Qiang people. Taking it as his own responsibility, he has never failed, but he is indeed too tired.

It's time for him to take a few years off.