When Xiao Buyi got up in the early morning, he felt refreshed.

Seeing Yuan Qiaoxi curled up in the quilt like a kitten, with a sweet smile hanging on the corner of her mouth, Xiao Buyi gently kissed her cheek and pushed the door out with his hands and feet.

The cold wind broke his face, Xiao Buyi didn't care, so he went straight out of the mansion. When the guards saw it, they all saluted. Xiao Buyi smiled slightly and told everyone not to follow him and to walk along the long street.

Looking up, the snowflakes and jade trees were covered with snow, and the ice branches were clean. Xiao Buyi took a deep breath and breathed for several weeks, and her whole body was harmonious.

Such cold weather was nothing to him. Stepping on the soft snow, listening to the squeaking sound, and looking at the vast Dongdu, Xiao Buyi's heroic spirit suddenly rose. Although winter was cold, spring was obviously not far away.

The long street is cold and there are few pedestrians. Xiao Buyi walks around casually, feeling this city of his own, with a smile on his lips.

Turning around an alley, a man walked slowly in the distance, with a light fur wrapped around his thin body. A gust of cold wind blew, and the man did not notice Xiao Buyi, but was a little cold, wrapped around the light fur, and then coughed violently.

The man coughed so violently that in Xiao Buyi's eyes, he even felt a shocking feeling.

Xiao Buyi looked around and saw the man alone. He hesitated for a moment and walked slowly over. The man did not pay attention. He coughed for a while, but still bent down. Seeing a pair of shoes appearing in front of him, he slowly raised his head and said lightly: "Brother Xiao, I didn't expect to see you again soon. The snow was a little red, and the man stepped on it with his toes. Pei Mingcui held his right hand tightly and tried her best to make herself stand up straight. She didn't expect to meet Xiao Buyi. She walked out and just wanted Bingxue to cool her grief and anger.

Xiao Buyi turned his head to look at the snow scene and whispered: "This winter... is a bit cold." He waited for a while, and guessed that Pei Mingcui could calmly purse the bloodstains and hide the bloody handkerchief, then turned his head.

He knew how to respect his friends. Perhaps in his heart, even if Xiao Buyi was the noble King of Xiliang, in Pei Mingcui's eyes, he was all Xiao Buyi. As he stood taller and taller, he found that fewer and fewer people could keep up with him. He accidentally noticed that even Lu Laosan, Sun Shaofang and others had changed their names without realizing it. Everyone began to look awe of him. He didn't like him, but he couldn't stop him, so he didn't want to lose Pei Mingcui's friend again.

Pei Mingcui did not put away her handkerchief and looked at the snowy place in the distance. "This winter is really a bit cold."

Xiao Buyi glanced over and said softly: "It's so cold. If you feel uncomfortable, it's better to stay at home."

Pei Mingcui said lightly: "Where you stay, it's just as cold as you are."

Xiao Buyi sighed in his heart. He no longer persuaded him. He had a way to do anything about any woman, but he was helpless against Pei Mingcui.

The cold wind blew again. The snow on the trees was rippling. Xiao Buyi walked slowly a few steps and blocked the wind and said, "Ms. Pei, my father has news again."

Pei Mingcui was a little surprised. "I don't know what Ling Zun is now?"

"He went to Baekje..." Xiao Buyi roughly repeated what Mayukiko said, but in this short time, his back and head were covered with snow.

Pei Mingcui looked at Xiao Buyi in front of her and walked away slowly. When she arrived at a place where she was leeing, she frowned and said, "Brother Xiao, I feel that Ling Zun is very strange."

"It's not just you who thinks. I'm afraid everyone will feel that way." Xiao Buyi said: "He has always had a good relationship with me, and I have never made him angry. But he suddenly left me, took Empress Xiao, and went to Baekje to destroy Liaodong. Such a thing is ridiculous, why didn't he discuss it with me?"

"I don't think it's ridiculous. In fact, if he can really destroy Liaodong, it will be a good thing for Brother Xiao." Pei Mingcui suddenly said: "Brother Xiao has now placed half of the territory of the Sui Dynasty into the territory. But he still can't be taken lightly. Because... except for the forces you see, many internal intrigues will play a decisive role."

"Thank you." Xiao Buyi said in a deep voice: "But today, they cannot easily fulfill their wishes."

Pei Mingcui smiled, "I heard that General Li has pacified most of the territory of Jiangnan, and now only the area around Jiangdu is left. I want to use Li Jing's ability, if there is no accident, it will be several months or a year. So, if there is no accident, the most threat to Brother Xiao is Hebei and Guanlong. Guanlong uses the power of the Turks, but the rear of Hebei is Liaodong... Even if Lingzun cannot pacify Liaodong, it will not be difficult to use Baekje Fuyuzhang's ambition to restrain Liaodong. If Liaodong cannot be taken out of the world's struggle, it will be extremely beneficial to your progress."

Xiao Buyi said in surprise: "You said your father went to Baekje for me?"

Pei Mingcui said lightly: "Let's go to Baekje, you won't do it for me, right?" Pei Mingcui's extraordinary feature is that she can always find all the crux of the problem in the shortest time. Her analysis was simple, but it was direct. Xiao Buyi was Xiao Dapeng's son. Xiao Dapeng showed his glory and obviously should be related to Xiao Buyi. When Pei Mingcui said this, she didn't know whether it should be funny or sad, because she and Xiao Buyi seem completely different, but they are amazingly similar. They are both extremely wise people, but they have a strange man behind them.

Xiao Buyi heard what Mayukiko said last night, and the concept in her mind was still very vague. But after hearing Pei Mingcui's analysis today, she was a little convinced about what she was thinking.

Not only is Xiao Dapeng not a burden to him, he seems to be able to help him!

This father's life is a coward, but at the most critical moment, he still thinks of his son.

It was really an extremely arrogant idea to restrain Liaodong by one's own efforts. Xiao Buyi really couldn't have imagined that Xiao Dapeng, who was a coward, had such ability. How could he, as the leader of the village, have the ability to make Fu Yuzhang trust?

The two were silent for a long time, and Xiao Buyi said, "It seems that I need to send someone to Baekje to take a look."

Pei Mingcui said: "Although he is not familiar with Lingzun, according to my opinion, he is prepared for every move. The idea of ​​using Baekje to restrain Liaodong seems arrogant, but Lingzun may not be unable to do it. Brother Xiao, many times, let it go."

She sighed faintly, and Xiao Buyi stared at her eyes, "Where is Miss Pei? Why don't you let it go?"

"It's easy to talk about others, but it's hard to talk about yourself." Pei Mingcui laughed at herself: "The joy of my life lies in seeking troubles. If this fun is gone, what's the point?"

Xiao Buyi shook his head and stood quietly in the wind, his mood fluctuating. Although he still had a lot of things, he didn't want to leave. He just wanted to spend some time with Pei Mingcui.

He cherishes this friend, and he also knows that Pei Mingcui cherishes this friendship even more.

Unexpectedly, Pei Mingcui suddenly said, "Brother Xiao, thank you and General Xu for your kind hospitality. I'm leaving."

"Where do you go?" Xiao Buyi said in surprise. Seeing Pei Mingcui silent, Xiao Buyi apologized: "Maybe... I shouldn't ask."

"I want to go to Taiyuan." Pei Mingcui said softly.

Xiao Buyi was stunned, "What are you going to Taiyuan? Liu Wuzhou and the Tang army were fighting in Taiyuan, and the war was in chaos. Where do you go..." He suddenly thought of something, and his face was filled with sorrow.

Pei Mingcui turned his head and said, "Brother Xiao... you are my confidant. I am also very glad. I have you as a confidant. Sometimes, when I can't bear it, I will have the courage again when I see you, because I know that in this world, there are people like Brother Xiao who never scheming me. As long as there is someone like Brother Xiao in the world, it makes me feel... what I do is still meaningful."

Xiao Buyi pursed his lips and frowned, but he didn't say a word and he had nothing to say.

"But you know, I must figure it out." Pei Mingcui said: "Otherwise, I will not be happy if I die. I have been in Dongdu these days and have thought about everything. I think... my answer is in Taiyuan. Not to mention the chaos there, even if it is a sea of ​​swords and fire, I, Pei Mingcui, must jump."

Xiao Buyi's nose bridge was slightly sore, "Did you think of it?"

"You... thought of it too?" Pei Mingcui's face turned paler than snow at that moment.

"Actually, I've had doubts long ago..."

"But why don't you say it?" Pei Mingcui suddenly stepped forward, her eyes as if she was fire. Seeing Xiao Buyi's helpless expression, Pei Mingcui went all angry and coughed gently: "Because you are Xiao Buyi, you won't say it."

Xiao Buyi suddenly said, "Miss Pei, I was originally a commoner." Pei Mingcui was slightly stunned. She didn't understand what Xiao Buyi meant for a moment. Xiao Buyi smiled and her expression was full of sarcasm, "If I didn't meet you, I wouldn't have reached my current status. I was... a very happy person. In the past, I was carefree, had money to spend money, made a living by racing horses, and had fun discovering good horses. Even if I became a horse thief for inexplicable reasons in the future and changed my career to do business, I never thought that I would become a general... King of Xiliang... took charge of the Dongdu, and even wanted to pacify the world and restore peace to the people..."

Pei Mingcui listened quietly, looking at the sharp cheeks, familiar and strange.

"I was originally a person who was content with everything," Xiao Buyi said again: "Pei Bei said to me, mother-in-law, Miss Pei, you said, I am too soft-hearted, but I still have to go step by step to this day. I have seen too many cruel and ruthless people. I know that many times, people are for the sake of life, for the sake of interests, and for the sake of the peak..."

"So there are excuses for anything you do?" Pei Mingcui said coldly.

Xiao Buyi could only sigh. He could not help but admire Pei Mingcui. He could always grasp the most important point from the opponent's unsatisfactory words. He still tried his best to persuade him, but found that it was still futile.

Spreading his hands, Xiao Buyi said: "Maybe I can do one more thing now, that is, to send someone to Taiyuan."

Pei Mingcui smiled, "Thank you. But no need, I still have some ability. I will not die before I find the answer. Xiao Buyi shivered and said for a while: "Then... I wish you a good journey."

"Thank you." Pei Mingcui smiled and said, "Xiao Buyi, if I have done something I don't regret in my life, it is to know you."

Xiao Buyi wanted to laugh, but felt the muscles on her face stiff, "When will you leave?"

"Now." Pei Mingcui had turned around and left, but after walking a few steps, she stopped again. Looking back, she saw Xiao Buyi still standing there with bright eyes.

"Maybe...I need you to do something for me."

"You said." Xiao Buyi did not hesitate.

Pei Mingcui said: "Tell General Xu, say I thank him, he is a good person!"

After she said this, she turned around and left. Without looking back, Xiao Buyi looked at her back and disappeared at the end of the long street, then she shook the snow on her body and walked in the opposite direction.

He was originally looking for Wei Zheng, but after thinking about it, he walked towards the Xu Mansion.

There are too many important things to deal with in the world. But the current matter is undoubtedly the most important thing for Xu Shiji. Pei Mingcui left, and he felt that he should tell Xu Shiji first.

But when he arrived at the Xu Mansion, Xu Shiji was not there. Xiao Buyi shook his head helplessly and ordered the soldiers to wait for Xu Shiji to turn around and ask him to go to Wei Zheng's residence. He got up early in the morning and wanted to find Wei Zheng and Ma Zhou to discuss the internal affairs of the Dongdu. Although he was the King of Xiliang, he still liked this way of communication. Only this way, rather than the solemn and solemn manner in the court, could his subordinates not be restrained and do their best.

If it was a morning court, it would be difficult to solve the problem. Because any random problem might involve too many relationships. Xiao Buyi did not want to be a tyrant's one-man show, but he did not want to waste too much time on arguments.

When he saw Wei Zhengdi, he was about to go out. Seeing Xiao Buyi coming in person, he hurriedly knelt down and said, "I am notified..."

"No need to be polite." Xiao Buyi picked him up and asked directly, "How is the business dealing with Bashu?"

"Everything is normal. Mr. Yuan has even mobilized the Chinese people in Jiangnan to go to Bashu to do business. According to Shangshu Xiao, the three sons of King Damiao have changed their impression of us so far. Although there are still grudges, I believe that the people of Shu can truly stand on our side for a while."

Xiao Buyi breathed a sigh of relief. Bashu was a heart-wrenching problem of Xiao Buyi. Whether it was public or private, he had to ask about it personally and there was no mistake. Ma Zhou just mentioned one thing at the beginning, after Xiao Buyi turned to the Eastern Capital, he quickly put Ma Zhou's ideas into practice.

Only people of his era know that economic wars are sometimes more effective than wars.

Bashu was poor because of autism. He wanted to use the economy to open up the road to Bashu and let them realize that the court was in good condition, so that they could have long-term stability.

When he has money, who would still think of rebellion? Xiao Buyi made this simple theory. So when the Dongdu was restored, he vigorously developed the economy. Now the trade between Dongdu, Jingxiang, and Bashu has become extremely frequent. At that time, Yang Guang used bank-making transactions to seduce countries in the Western Regions to do business and satisfy his vanity. Xiao Buyi used normal trade exchanges to consolidate his position.

Seeing that Wei Zheng wanted to speak but stopped, Xiao Buyi said strangely: "Mr. Wei, is there anything else?"

Although the brothers in the past had more or less official positions, Xiao Buyi used the original title of the first righteous and heroic officials to be the first to be a friend of life and death. This is not an ignorance, but a kind of respect.

Wei Zheng sighed, "I just heard a very bad news and was not sure, so I wanted to find King Xiliang. Lu Chu and Xu Shiji had already rushed to your mansion. I received a message from General Xu, saying that I would go. King Xiliang, have you not received the news?"

Xiao Buyi shook his head, "I have been wandering around this morning. What is the news?" He felt a little nervous. Wei Zheng was originally calm and composed, but he felt that the news was bad, which shows the seriousness of the situation.

Wei Zheng said solemnly: "Shibi Khan is dead!"

Xiao Buyi stood stiff for a while and murmured: "This... is really bad news! But... he is in his prime, how could he die?"

Wei Zheng shook his head and said, "I don't know. King Xiliang, it's better to turn back to your mansion."

Xiao Buyi was amused and crying. He always turned around inadvertently. He looked for Xu Shiji, but he didn't expect Xu Shiji to find him early. The news of Shibi Khan's death left another shadow on Xiao Buyi's originally unclear sky.

No one understands the importance of Shibi Khan better than Xiao Buyi. At the moment of turmoil in the grassland, Shibi Khan cannot blatantly send troops to help because of his oath. The power of the grassland is not high. Although Shibi Khan is the supreme commander, he also has Xiao Khan and other leaders under him. These people are silent on the face, but they are all secretly controlling the turmoil in the Central Plains and losing the constraints of Shibi Khan. These people are undoubtedly unimaginable as wild horses that break away from the reins.

Suddenly thinking of a key question, Xiao Buyi asked anxiously: "Has the Khan formed on the grassland now?"

Wei Zheng shook his head, "I don't know."

As the two talked, they had already walked out of the Wei Mansion quickly and got on the fast horse and ran towards the Xiliang Mansion.

At this time, the sky was bright and there were more and more people on the street. People who knew the King of Xiliang were worried when they saw the King of Xiliang running wildly and frowned. They thought they had made a big move again, and they only regretted that they could not put in some strength.

Xiao Buyi turned to the mansion, Lu Chu and Xu Shiji were already waiting in the hall, with a serious expression. Everything was originally done step by step, but Shibi Khan died, breaking the original deployment and balance.

The Turkic soldiers and cavalry were strong, and if they openly helped and surrendered to one force, the situation was not optimistic. The Turkic people were very cunning and profit-oriented. Only by esteeming them, the Turkic people would help them. Xiao Buyi would never follow Li Yuan's method. So no matter what, there must be another enemy at the moment, and it is an extremely powerful opponent.

"Who is the Khan on the grassland now?" Xiao Buyi made it straight to the point and signaled that he had known the news of Shibi Khan's death.

"There are two khans now." Xu Shiji frowned.
To be continued...