The Four Concubines

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The beating heart in Yun Xiao's chest calmed down instantly, and the tension on his face disappeared even more. He frowned slightly and met Changsun Wugou's eyes.

The eldest grandson Wugou nodded slightly. Although Yun Xiao felt helpless, she also knew that now was not the time to talk about this, so she turned around and strode towards Zichen Palace.

When Yun Xiao finished changing and walked into Zichen Palace, the sisters of the Li family and the Prime Minister Dong Yubai had been waiting for a long time. To her surprise, Xiao Chuo was not in the house, and Changsun Wuchen stood at the back of the crowd.

This was the first time in three years that he came to see Yun Xiao on his own initiative.

Yun Xiao walked quickly to his chair and sat down, looked at the people present and asked, "What's the specific situation?"

Dong Yubai first replied, "According to the messengers, Guangxia assembled nearly 20 troops to attack Shanping Pass. In the past, Guangxia would often harass Shanping Pass, but this is the first time that the number of people is so large."

Li Ran unfolded a map on Yunxiao's table, pointed to a certain place on the map and said, "This is Shanping Pass, which is also the boundary between Daqin and Guangxia. Shanping Pass is built according to the terrain, with steep and towering valleys on both sides. Because of the terrain, it is not an exaggeration to say that Shanping Pass is a natural moat, so even if there is an army of 20, as long as they defend Shanping Pass, the Guangxia army will have nothing to do."

"Then what about this time? How could General Zhao die in battle if he guarded the pass?"

Li Ran looked up at Yun Xiao with a solemn expression, "Although the military newspaper said so, the specific situation is not the case."

"Huh?" Yun Xiao was dazed by Li Ran's words.

Li Ran took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Yun Xiao. Dong Yubai glanced at the two of them calmly, then lowered his head, and Changsun Wuchen who stood at the back had a panoramic view of everything.

Yun Xiao took the letter and unfolded it. It was pleasing to the eye at first glance. It could be seen that although the letter was written by a woman, the writing was sharp and the layout was not inferior to that of a man.

Yun Xiao quickly browsed through the contents of the letter.

"This, believable?" Yun Xiao looked up at Li Ran.

Li Ran nodded solemnly, "This is a book written by Chen Wei, the daughter of the prefect of Pingcheng, and she was sent to me quickly. Several times, a talented woman."

Yun Xiao nodded thoughtfully. Li Ran has the character of a literati and doesn't bow her head easily. She can be called brilliant, and that woman is also quite outstanding. Thinking of this, Yun Xiao passed Li Ran and looked behind her with a bowed head. Li Su, heartily lit the wax for Li Ran, looked away and smiled sympathetically at Li Ran.

Li Ran didn't understand why Yun Xiao suddenly smiled at her, and blinked extremely confused.

Yun Xiao didn't explain, but stopped smiling, and looked up at Dong Yubai, "Mr. Dong, the capital is still entrusted to you. I'm going to Pingcheng myself."

"No, Your Majesty." Dong Yubai hurriedly said, "The situation at Shanping Pass is complicated, and His Majesty's safety cannot be guaranteed."

"Dong Xiang." Yun Xiao said in a gentle tone, "You know that, since I said it, I will definitely go."

Dong Yubai looked helpless. Last time he learned that Yunxiao was going to Liaojiang, he had 1 disagreements. What's the use of the result?Yun Xiao still took the people to flatter the horse and left.

"I'm not here, the affairs of the capital depend on you." Yun Xiao said solemnly, and then turned to look at the Li family sisters, "The last time I left, it was still the state affairs that Zhangsun Wuji and Dong Xiang helped to maintain. Opportunity, you also have to be open-minded to learn from your predecessors, learn how Dong Xiang handles things, and don't be rash."

The Li family sisters saluted and said yes.

Yun Xiao left the letter behind, "General Changsun stays here, you should make preparations first."

Dong Yubai and the Li family sisters bowed and retreated.

Yun Xiao called Changsun Wuchen to come forward and handed the letter said to be written by the daughter of the prefect of Pingcheng to Changsun Wuchen. Changsun Wuchen took it and looked embarrassed after reading it.

Yun Xiao stood up with the map in hand, "According to the letter, Shanping Pass has fallen, and the Pingxi Army retreated to Pingcheng. The point is, the cause of death of General Pingxi, the front-line report only said that he was killed in battle, but the letter stated In other words, the general died at Shanping Pass, and the Pingxi Army was leaderless, and the Guangxia Army took the opportunity to occupy Shanping Pass."

Yun Xiao showed the map to Changsun Wuchen, and pointed to the Shanping Pass on it, "If you die in a place like this, who will you fight? Can the enemy fall from the sky? If you insist, you can only be beheaded. Beheading, then how did those assassins sneak into Shanping Pass? Did they find a different way to bypass Shanping Pass from the cliffs on both sides? Or was there a ghost to help them?"

Changsun Wuchen listened to Yun Xiao's repeated questions, and thought anxiously, "Does the emperor believe the contents of this letter?"

Yun Xiao smiled, "I believe it, why don't you believe it. Zhao Huaifeng has guarded Shanping Pass for nearly 20 years, and he is not an idiot. If he guards Shanping Pass and can't get in, can he die in battle?"

"What does the emperor mean?" Changsun Wuchen asked straightforwardly.

"If my previous deduction is correct, the loss of the Pingxi Army should not be too big, but there is a lack of a general, so you have to go with me this time." Yun Xiao said, then turned around and walked to the museum shelf behind her. From the box above, take out something and give it to Changsun Wuchen.

Changsun Wuchen took it with both hands, and after a closer look, it turned out to be a soldier talisman.

"Your Majesty, this..." Changsun Wuchen looked up at Yun Xiao.

Yun Xiao smiled casually, "I don't know anything about marching and fighting. Of course, I have to lead troops. The Pingxi Army has 15 people. This time, I will transfer another 5 people from the Forbidden Army. As for the capital, I will let Zhou Chen, come here." Yun Xiao said this, paused, looked at Changsun Wuchen with a serious face and emphasized, "It's just for your use, you have to return it to me when you come back."

Changsun Wuchen knelt on one knee, "Yes, I obey the order."

"Okay, don't kneel, go and meet your soldiers, Zhou Chen has left me the Eighteen Cavalry to help you practice these few years, they are all good players, this time I will take them to Shanping Pass Bar."

"Yes!"

The eldest grandson Wuchen led the order to retreat, Yun Xiao stopped smiling, and lowered his eyes to look at the map in his hand. If Shanpingguan falls, then Pingcheng is indeed dangerous. This trip is different from Liaojiang. Pingcheng is the gateway to the Western Regions, and merchants from the Western Regions want to enter Daqin, Pingcheng is the only entrance, and it is also known as "the emperor's capital, Pingcheng for merchants", and the exchanges in it can be imagined.

She must plan ahead.

On the other side, the second daughter of the Li family, who was out of the palace, also sat in their own carriage to discuss related matters.

"I always feel that something is wrong." Li Ran suddenly said after thinking about it.

"En." Li Su responded indifferently.

Li Ran was still thinking about Yun Xiao's words before, but he didn't find anything wrong with his sister.

"The emperor's words seem to have no problem at first glance, but I always feel a little awkward. Why did I deliberately mention Mr. Changsun Wuji... Besides, I always feel that the last few sentences seem to have some meaning." Li Ran was puzzled. untie.What happened three years ago, the ministers in the capital were well aware of the inside story, and Li Ran also questioned Yun Xiao's handling of Changsun Wuji at first.

Until Yunxiao handed over Changsun Wuji's previous memorials and comments to Li Ran, after Li Ran spent the whole night reading, she became Changsun Wuji's little fan girl, if it wasn't for Changsun Wuji's "sin" She wants to go to apprentice as a teacher.

Li Su looked at Li Ran as if he was possessed by a demon, and couldn't help but sigh, "You mentioned Lord Changsun Wuji, what else can the emperor mean?"

"What do you mean?" Li Ran's IQ went offline.

Li Su patiently explained, "You and I have only been in office for three years, usually nothing more, His Majesty is able to protect us, and those ministers dare not say anything to us, but this time His Majesty's return date is uncertain. Ministers will really treat us as before?"

Li Ran sneered, "I'm afraid they won't succeed."

"It's not that I'm afraid of them." Li Su patted her hand reassuringly, "The emperor also knows that we are not afraid, but our purpose is not to compete with them in the court, but to ensure the normal operation of Daqin. Dong The Prime Minister also knows this, so he will not openly embarrass us, but he will not stop the small trips that other people put on us."

Li Ran's eyes lit up, "That's why the emperor wants us to go to the eldest grandson if we have any difficulties!"

Li Su looked at Li Ran who was in high spirits, smiled unconsciously, and nodded, "Yes."

Li Ran figured out the key point and suddenly sighed, "It's really not easy for the emperor. He is about the same age as us next year, but he is so thoughtful. Among the peers I know, Chen Wei is the only one who can compete with your majesty."

"..."

When Li Su heard this name, half of the original smile on his face disappeared, and the hand that was originally covering Li Ran's hand also retracted.

Li Ran felt the movement in her hand, and when she turned her head, she saw Li Su's face with a slight smile. She had a feeling that Li Su was angry now, and the reason for the anger was related to herself.

"A Su?" Li Ran called out tentatively.

"Call me sister." Li Suping looked forward.

"..." After that, she must be angry with herself, but why is she angry?

When the lights came on, Yun Xiao was still in the Zichen Palace, frowning and looking at the map on the table. There was too little known information, and the information Yun Xiao could deduce was also limited.

"Knock, knock, knock!" Three rhythmic knocks on the door.

"Speak." Yun Xiao didn't lift her head.

"Your Majesty, the imperial concubine sent someone to send a message to tell you to go to Weiyang Palace." The voice of the servant came from outside the door.

Yun Xiao closed the map, pinched her Qingming acupoint, sighed lightly, and patted her cheeks with both hands, so that her face, which had been stiff all afternoon, would not be too rigid.

When Yun Xiao arrived at Weiyang Palace, he found that not only Xiao Chuo was there, but Luoshui was also there.Together with the eldest grandson Wugou, it was the first time for the four of them to sit together officially.

The eldest grandson Wugou saw Yun Xiao first, got up to salute, but was grabbed by Xiao Chuo, "Wugou don't need to be polite to her, everyone in the palace is used to it."

Yun Xiao knew that Xiao Chuo was saying that she "doesn't understand etiquette", and the whole imperial city knew that Emperor Yun Xiao didn't care much about these vain etiquettes in the palace.

"Why did you call me here?" Yun Xiao didn't argue with her either.

Xiao Chuo took out a snow-white silk handkerchief and threw it to Yun Xiao, "Keep it away, all poisons will not invade."

Yun Xiao stretched out her hand to catch it, but Sipa's hand was cold, and she didn't know what material it was made of.

"We don't know much about the things in the west. I only heard that the strange poison of the Western Regions is very powerful. When you see a beautiful girl, your heart softens. Be careful not to get caught in it."

Yun Xiao couldn't laugh or cry about Xiao Chuo's evaluation of herself. What does it mean to "soften your heart when you see a beautiful girl?" Is she that kind of person?of course not!

The eldest grandson Wugou shook his head and chuckled, Luoshui didn't give Yun Xiao any face, and said frankly that Xiao Chuo summed it up very well.

Yun Xiao curled her lips, her face full of grievances, but the corners of her mouth could not help but rise.

Qiu Shi trotted in from the outside, still holding a small bundle in his hand, the eldest grandson Wugou waved for her to come over, got up and took out a golden silk soft armor from the bundle and handed it to Yun Xiao.

"You don't have martial arts skills, it's unsafe over there, the sword has no eyes, and this golden silk soft armor can at least protect you from injury."

Yun Xiao smiled at his eldest grandson Wugou, and comforted him, "With the hidden guards following me, I'll be fine."

Xiao Chuo looked at Yun Xiao, then at his eldest grandson Wugou, and said expressionlessly, "So-and-so, this is too discriminatory."

"Someone" smiled even more, and hurriedly said, "Thank you Yanyan!"

Xiao Chuo couldn't help himself, and there was a smile on his face.

Yun Xiao looked at Luo Shui expectantly, somewhat looking forward to something this "god" could give her.

Luo Shui felt the eyes beside him, turned to look at Yun Xiao, and asked in puzzlement, "Why?"

Yun Xiao's eyes were bright, and she begged bluntly, "You don't have anything to give me?"

Luo Shui looked at the things Yun Xiao held in his arms, then at Yun Xiao blinking, paused and said, "Both of these are useful, put them away."

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Gone?

Yun Xiao looked at Luo Shui blinking with an "innocent face".She just said a word to herself?

But think about it, Luo Shui is a god, she must have a reason for saying that...

kindness!It must be so!

Thinking of this, Yun Xiao tightened the things in his arms even more. Although the future was uncertain, at least the things in his arms could save his life!She doesn't want to die yet, she still wants to govern the country and support her family!

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The author has something to say:

Sisters of the Li family, do you understand?

Well, a little confession, dig a small hole.

Tomorrow we will go to the west, new characters will be unlocked, let’s guess who the prototype is, Chen Wei (gui), prompt, start from the last word!