"Asshole. This old immortal actually wants to join the army as a soldier. That's different from the fact that Sheng Zhaoci is useless." In Chengxiang Hall, Li Zhiyun had a gloomy look on his face. In front of him, Pei Ji lowered his head, but did not dare to speak.

Du Ji just came from the crack house and told Li Yuan Pei Ju's conditions. Although Li Zhiyun was furious, Pei Ji didn't take him to heart. He was just a young man who was still young, and the one who really made the decision was

Sitting upright was Li Yuan, an emperor who was less energetic than before. He was looking at him with a pair of cold and ruthless eyes, as if he wanted to see through his own heart. Pei Ji felt cold in his heart and lowered his head without daring to speak.

"Xiliang is not our territory in the Tang Dynasty. Among them, Gaochang, Qiuci and other countries have been established for hundreds of years. They occupy the Silk Road, and the Western Turks are eyeing them there, and even the Eastern Turks are cautious.

Lu Zhaoci is so brave, but he can only learn from Zhang Sun's strategy to divide the prairie, let alone unite. Since your Pei family has been operating in the Western Region for more than 20 years, I am afraid that you even have many elite soldiers in your own clan.

Yes. Attacking the Western Region and ruling the Western Region is also a very simple matter. In this case, the Alliance will recognize your rule over the Western Region. The two families will always be in good terms and will not attack each other." Li Yuan said lightly, but there was no emotion in his voice.

, it was extremely cold, as if it were the ninth winter, and Pei Ji was so cold that his whole body shivered.

In Li Yuan's light words, although he agreed to Pei Ju's request, he also knew that as long as Lu Zhaoci was solved, the Pei family would be the next to die. At the moment, he was not thinking about the future. He quickly bowed: "Your Majesty

, I am very loyal to Your Majesty!"

"Prisoner Pei, raise the curtain! Lian knows your loyalty, but this Pei Ju! Hey!" Li Yuan looked at Pei Ji who was kneeling on the ground, with a hint of softness on his face. He knew that Pei Ji didn't have the guts to betray him.

"Your Majesty, I think you also know that when Pei Ju was running the Western Regions, I was still gambling at home, and I didn't know anything about that old man Pei Ju. If it hadn't been for Wang Jia's letter, I'm afraid I wouldn't have known about the Western Regions." Pei Ji said with an old face.

After Yihong. Pei Ju came to Chang'an, he handed over the leader of the Pei clan. Unfortunately, Pei Ji only knew how to collect money. How could he know some of the core secrets of the Pei clan? In the end, he still knew about the Pei clan through other people.

As early as more than 20 years ago, it had managed a huge territory in the Western Regions.

"Supervisor Pei, Lian doesn't blame you." Li Yuan showed a smile when he saw this, and said softly: "Since Pei Ju wants the Western Region, then give it to him. But Lian is curious about how Pei Ju can do it.

How about helping Wu Lang get rid of Lu Zhaoci?"

Pei Ji shook his head, his face turned red, and he said awkwardly: "Pei Ju is a sinister and cunning person, and I don't know all this."

"Go and tell him that Lian has promised him, and the rest is up to him." Li Yuan also knew Pei Ji very well. When he saw him like this, he knew that Pei Ju had not told him the specific things at all, and only showed a slight hint of it in his heart.

I felt a little disappointed, but I also got a lot closer to Pei Ji.

"I'll go right away." Pei Ji didn't want to stay here any longer and quickly slipped out.

"Father, can you still believe this Pei Gua? He is also a member of the Hedong Pei family!" Li Zhiyun said worriedly.

"No one can trust the king." Li Yuan sighed and said: "But Pei Ji still believes it at this time. He has no talent. Who else can he trust except Lian? On the one hand, he will not allow Lu Zhao

Although Ci is still in Guanzhong, what is more important is that Lu Zhaoci will operate on him soon."

"Why are you so sure, father?" Li Zhiyun asked in surprise.

"Because there are too many idle people in Chang'an City. There are too many incompetent people in the previous dynasty, and the court cannot afford to support them. If Lu Zhaoci wants to maintain his rule, he must get rid of all those useless people.

Pei Ji is one of them. If Pei Ji had left the couplet, would he still be as prosperous as he is today? Can anyone still give him money? No, no. Although the Western Region belongs to the Pei family, it also belongs to Pei Ju and his descendants.

’s, not his Pei Ji’s.

So he can only rely on Lian! He is there when Lian is there. If Lian loses power, he will be the same. Changsun Wuji has been eyeing his position for a long time, and he can hardly wait anymore." Li Yuan explained calmly. His face

There was a hint of sarcasm on his face.

"Father, what method do you think Pei Ju will use to deal with Lu Zhaoci?" Li Zhiyun asked curiously.

"Although Pei Ju flattered the former Sui Emperor Yang and was a treacherous minister, one thing is undeniable. He spent twenty years to make the Western Regions a part of the Great Sui Dynasty.

The country has worshiped us year after year and regarded us as the authentic one. Among them, Pei Ju's contribution is due to his ability to influence the situation in the Western Regions and make the Western Regions another fundamental land for the Pei family. It can be seen that this person is very capable.

"Since he said he can help you get rid of Lu Zhaoci, I'm afraid there is great hope." Li Yuan showed a trace of contemplation on his face and said: "The most important thing now is that this Pei Ju must not be another Lu Zhaoci."

"Then Pei Ju is already so old. Even if he seizes the throne, how many years can he last?" Li Zhiyun said disdainfully.

"Hmph, stupid, how old was the former Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty when he ascended the throne? The country is like blood, and everyone wants to sit in that chair. Now I, the Li clan, have no one who can restrain an ambitious person like Pei Ju. It would be great if the people of the world were here.

Not to mention Pei Ju, not even Lu Zhaoci dared to act rashly!" Li Yuan sighed deeply. It's a pity that the Li family used to have so many talents, but now it's better. Since Li Shimin's death, the Li family has been short of talents.

The two clan generals were deprived of military power by the other party and became an idle clan. Poor Li Yuan and his son could only sit in the palace. They sighed to each other, but there was nothing they could do.

"Hey, my father, now that the ministers have seen Lu Zhaoci's growing power, all of them have taken refuge under his command. How can they listen to my father and his ministers?" Li Zhiyun showed a trace of despair on his face.

"Hmph, these aristocratic families are the least of the bunch. They can't do anything as long as it's in their own interests. Look, as long as the alliance has the upper hand, these people will take the opportunity to beat Lu Zhaoci up. If we fail again, look.

Look at those guys who can't wait to push Lu Zhaoci to the throne so that they can be the founding heroes again!" Li Yuan snorted coldly. There was a look of disdain on his face, but he forgot that he, the Li family, was also a member of a famous family.

First, they are from a large family, and their actions are no different from those of the dignitaries in Chang'an City.

"Your Majesty has been very busy these days, showing off his different bodies and showing off his different bodies!" In the Xuande Hall, Changsun Kangji looked at the information in his hand. A regretful sneer appeared on his face.

Around him, there were also Ju Wen and others who gathered together to work. Since the end of the imperial examination, all that was left was to assign officials. According to Lu Zhaoci's instructions, most of these new scholars were assigned to the newly recovered Nanfangwang.

In the city, he held positions such as county magistrate. Due to the large area of ​​​​Jiangnan and the number of cities, there were actually many places for these 300 Jinshi. As a result, there were many affairs in the Chengxiang Mansion in Xuande Hall, and Lu Zhaoci was the only one under him at the moment.

There are so many people who can be so unhurried and unhurried. How can these people be masters in handling political affairs?

"What else can you do! I have heard about it. Pei Ji goes in and out of the palace quite frequently. Auxiliary machine, it seems that the old man is very angry with you, the right servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs!" Cui Renshi's eyes showed jealousy.

Se Lai. Recently, he had a profound feeling that these guys in front of him had taken away a lot of his light, making him lose his glory in front of Lu Zhaoci.

"Hey! I just don't know if the princess can give birth to Lin'er for His Highness this time. If he is really a prince," Danghu. After all, I am also my natal uncle. After Your Highness ascends the throne, he will be the prince. I don't have any respect for my uncle.

When the time comes, let’s see what qualifications you have to show off your power in front of me. When Master Cui Ren thought of this, a look of pride appeared on his face.

"His Highness gave me all this. How can Pei Ji cause trouble for me?" A trace of sarcasm appeared on Changsun Wuji's face.

"By the way, auxiliary machine, did you catch Xue Wanche and the others after they escaped from Chang'an City?" Ju Wenwen, who was dealing with state affairs, suddenly raised his head and asked.

"Xue Wanche?" Changsun Wuji's forehead was filled with blood in an instant, and a burst of anger burned the Xuande Palace out of thin air. It was this Xue Wanche who led thousands of guards from the East Palace and Prince Qi's Palace to capture the King of Qin, and not only killed

He killed two thousand black-armored cavalry led by Hou Junji, and more importantly, killed Li Chengqian. His tired sister is still immersed in the pain of losing her son. Changsun Wuji can't wait to kill these

The bodies were broken into pieces. Unfortunately, no trace of them has been found so far.

"Someone actually saw them in Zhongnan Mountain." Changsun Wuji gritted his teeth and said, "But Zhongnan Mountain is so big! There is no trace of them at all."

"These people are a scourge after all." Fang Xuanling frowned and said, "Zhongnan Academy is still at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, and most of the scholars there are powerless. Xue Wanche and others originally followed Yan County

Wang Luoyi's fierce generals still have more than a hundred men in their hands. If they attack Zhongnan Academy, we will be guilty. The subordinate thought that Li

Then draw a picture of the passage down Nanshan Mountain, and mobilize the hunters and housekeepers in the mountain to search. Once traces of these people are found, report them to the government."

"This is the second point. What the official is most worried about is that Xue Wanche and others were originally from the Yan Liao army. At that time, Luo Yi had a good relationship with King Hailing, and Xue Wanche and others became generals under King Hailing. These people

Now you are dissatisfied with His Highness. He took advantage of the chaos to escape from Chang'an City. If he escapes to the Yan Liao army now, it will be difficult for us to capture them." Xu Jingzong's eyes moved and he scanned the crowd.

Eye.

Everyone's expressions changed after hearing this. The Yan Liao Army was a taboo, whether it was Li Yuan or now Lu Zhaoci. They never mentioned the Yan Liao Army under normal circumstances.

When it comes to the Yan and Liao Army, one person has to be mentioned, that is Luo Yi. This guy is very lucky. Luo Yi was born in a general, and his father was a general in charge of the Sui Dynasty. But Luo Yi's character is not very good, cunning and

Net. Arrogant and unkind, but he was brave in attacking, good at shooting, and outstanding in ability. Therefore, after Luo Yi joined the army, he was promoted to General Hu Benlang in the middle of the Daye due to his many meritorious service in battles. In the eighth year of the Daye of the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty sent troops to attack Goryeo.

Luo Yi was ordered to supervise Beiping County to govern Xinchang, and he was under the control of Li Jing, the general of the Youwu Guard. Luo Yi led the troops with strict orders, and his troops were quite effective in combat. However, he himself indulged in violence and insulted Li Jing every time. Most of them were blamed by Li Jing.

He was humiliated, so he harbored a grudge against Li Jing, and later framed Li Jing for rebellion, but failed.

In the last years of the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Shuo of the Sui Dynasty, Yang Guang, ruled brutally and was extravagant and debauched. He carried out large-scale construction projects year after year, continued to use foreign troops, and carried out heavy military service. The military service made the fields barren and the people were in dire straits. Peasant uprisings continued to break out in various places. Luo Yi also relied on pine trees to support himself. He called himself Youyou.

The prefecture governed Ji County, which is now the southwest general manager of Beijing City. It governed You and Ying prefectures and became a major separatist force in the Northeast. Later, all forces began to win over Luo Yi. After analyzing the situation, Luo Yi decided to defect to the Tang Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty,

, the Tang court gave Luo Yi the surname of Li, and named him the King of Yan County. Most of his Yan and Liao troops were veterans left behind when Emperor Chang conquered Goguryeo. They were the best of the best, and the Eighteen Yanyun Cavalry under his command were even more so.

Incomparably powerful. In Lu Zhaoci's mind, this Luo Yi was regarded as a warlord from beginning to end and was not a member of the Tang Dynasty at all. For him, he could only be used in conquest.

"Although Luo Yi is a member of the Tang Dynasty, he has never written a letter to surrender to His Highness. Your Highness also wanted to conquer this person, but it was not time yet, and the troops in his hands were limited. Fortunately, this

People have not openly rebelled. Otherwise, this would be a lot of fun. If Xue Wanche and others really escaped to Luo Yijun, I am afraid that even if His Highness knew about it, he would only turn a blind eye." Fang Xuanling sighed.

Said. Everyone nodded again and again, and there was silence in the hall. Only the sound of flipping through official documents was left. But what Feng Wenwen and others didn't know was that at the moment they were talking, a carriage drove slowly out of the hall.

Chang'an City, heading straight towards Zhongnan Mountain. Surprisingly, there are no marks on the carriage. It seems that the carriages used by the poor are very similar. But if you are careful, you will find that the axle of this carriage is made of

Made of cork, it is very elastic and can be compared with ordinary carriages.

"Sir, this Zhongnan Mountain is so huge, how can we find traces of Xue Wanche and others?" From the carriage, an old man with a cunning face suddenly stuck out, who could it be if it wasn't Pei Ji.

"Don't worry, no matter where these people are hiding, they will not escape my grasp. Another deep voice came from the carriage, it was Pei Ju.

"Do these people really listen to you, sir? I heard that Luo Yi was cruel by nature, similar to the former Emperor Yan of Sui Dynasty. Don't expect them to plot against Prince Yin." There was still a trace of worry on Pei Ji's face.

"Don't worry, they won't kill you. After all, they want to leave Zhongnan Mountain and reach Youzhou. Bu Ji and Yao frowned, secretly thinking whether it was a mistake on your part to cry in front of you. After all, this kind of

If Lu Zhaoci found out about the secret of the matter, he might not be able to bear it anymore. From Chang'an to the Western Regions, there were Lu Zhaoci's confidants along the way. As long as he gave an order, they would be

Able to put oneself to death...

"That's good, that's good." Pei Ji's face looked better now.

"Humph!" Pei Ju snorted coldly, but stopped talking. He just listened to the carriage moving slowly. He didn't know when he entered the high mountains of Zhongnan Mountain. He waited until dark before stopping.

It drove out slowly and merged into Chang'an City.

"

"Your Highness, Your Highness. Luo Yi has rebelled, Luo Yi has rebelled. Lu Zhaoci was reviewing memorials in the Xuande Hall. Suddenly, he saw Feng Deyi trotting in. He waved the emergency document in his hand, with a look of panic on his face.

It was thanks to this old man that he ran so fast.

"What, Luo Yi rebelled?" Lu Zhaoci had a big head! He stepped forward and snatched the memorial from Feng Deyi's hand, but it was sent by Li Jing, the commander-in-chief of the Shanxi Road March, and it said "Sure enough"

It's the news of Luo Yi's rebellion.
To be continued...