The fox minister in the late Tang Dynasty

Chapter 204
Longzhou, the city is noisy and lively, row upon row of houses are mottled with bumble bee holes, and the yellowish streets are passed by businessmen and travelers. Each of them has a different appearance and clothing, and most of them are Han people, Dangxiang, Tubo, and Uyghur, who are familiar with each other. Say hello and chat.

In the midst of the noise, Geng Qing staggered the party members who had come over and went back to the Salt and Iron Office along the long street where they came. Jiuyu, Dou Wei, Dachun and others followed behind without saying a word.

Back at the hospital office, the people who came in from behind gently closed the door, and the moment the light dimmed, Geng Qing, who walked into the middle hall, sat down on the chair, and put her hands slightly bent on the side table and clenched into fists.

"How long ago did it happen?"

"According to the news, the emperor should have sent Zhang Dutong to prison not long after leaving Chang'an." The Jianghu man who summoned him was also very tired. He took the bowl from Dachun and gulped down warm water. He nodded, and the man clasped his fists and stepped back, going inside for a rest.

The candles in the hall were lit, and Jiuyu shook the fire cover to cover it up, "There is no bad news, and things are not too bad."

The young eunuch's analysis was not wrong, which made Dou Wei, Dachun and others somewhat relieved, and Geng Qing over there forced a smile.

The mood is not the same as theirs. Zhang Huaiyi can be regarded as a brother, and half of the accidents at this time are caused by him. In addition, with the news, Li Ye issued an order to conquer Xichuan. It is estimated that at this time, there has already been a fight there .

In this situation, Geng Qing is trapped and wants to break through, what should he do?
Geng Qing sat on the chair and watched Jiuyu and the others discuss. After a while, a report came from his subordinates outside the door that Li Maozhen had already entered the Salt and Iron Department.

"Quickly ask envoy Li Jiedu to come in."

At this time, the other party came over, probably related to these two pieces of news. Geng Qing got up from the chair and walked out of the middle hall. A burly figure came with two young generals. His gloom suddenly turned into a smile, and he cupped his hands quickly Step down the stone steps and meet him in the past.

"Brother, why are you here? I don't need anyone to come over and pass on the news, so that I can prepare a banquet for my brother."

"Hehe, I'm patrolling the city for my brother, so I stopped by to have a look." After half a month and getting acquainted, Geng Qing called out his brother affectionately.

He bowed his hand to return the salute, then walked to the stove in the courtyard with his shoulders behind him, watching the craftsmen beating and polishing the iron pieces, holding them in his hand and watching them, watching a craftsman skillfully take these nail leaves one by one. Stitching, stroking his beard appreciatively.

"Ji Chang wants to finish it in a few days. Such a pair of armor is really labor-intensive, but it's really good to make it."

Li Maozhen smiled slightly, and when he turned his head, Geng Qing respectfully invited him to take a seat in the middle hall, and asked him to follow him along the way.

After entering the middle hall, Li Maozhen pointed back at those two people, and said with a smile, "They are all my adopted sons, so Ji Chang doesn't need to see outsiders."

Those two young generals, with straight faces, clasped their fists quite gracefully.

"Li Jipeng!"

"Li Jiji!"

"Hehe, Qing has met the two major generals." Even though he was adopted son, Geng Qing still showed a lot of courtesy, and the faces of the two were also radiant. Looking at Geng Qing's eyes, he seemed much kinder.

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Maozhen, who was seated at the top, probably knew the news about Chang'an, so she talked to Geng Qing about His Majesty's conquest of Xichuan, and mentioned about Zhang Huaiyi's imprisonment.

".Your Majesty's conquest of Xichuan is a big move. It took a long time to start. It seems that you are fully prepared. However, I heard that there is another incident in Chang'an."

He slanted his eyes to the corner of his eyes, glanced at Geng Qing on the side seat over there, and took a sip of tea with a smile.

"Perhaps Ji Chang also knows?"

"Not long after I went out today, the subordinates who were placed outside came back with news." Geng Qing did not pretend to be false, and said frankly, anyway, it is normal to be monitored on other people's heads, and speaking frankly, it seems that he is frank.

Sure enough, Li Maozhen laughed, and patted the handrail lightly, as if he was grasping something. He looked at the figure of the blacksmith in the courtyard outside.

"What do you think of Ji Chang?"

"It's imminent."

"Oh?" Li Maozhen turned to look at him. Geng Qing, who was sitting on the side seat, got up, walked around, and arched his hands: "Zhang Huaiyi is my brother. Li Ye did this, so I feel sorry for him. Second, the battle in Xichuan is over. From now on, he can now free up his hands to wipe out the eunuchs and eunuchs in the palace, and next, will he set his sights on Longyou as I said before?"

Li Maozhen looked at him and nodded very slowly.

"That's exactly what I'm thinking about. Ji Chang can figure it out. It seems that it's not as useless as guessing before. Well, that's it for today. If you have time, you can put on the bright armor and I'll put it on."

"I'll send it to my brother."

Geng Qing made a gesture of invitation, sent Li Maozhen outside the courtyard office, watched him get on the horse and left with fists in his hands, and also bid farewell to Li Jipeng and Li Jiji, who were fawning on him.

"He's testing you. But right now, I still have to think about how to save Zhang Huaiyi." Jiuyu came up and stood aside, saying in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

After all, even if Zhang Huaiyi's [-] magic strategy army is changed, as long as he steps up and shouts, many people will still switch to him.

"Um"

Geng Qing looked at the soldiers and horses going away, and slowly put down his hands, "I was still thinking about where to start, but now I have a place to start, come, follow me in and add up."

He looked at the team that was gradually going away and spoke in a low voice. The moment his words fell, he pulled Jiuyu and turned back to the courtyard office. .

The street stretched, and the sound of trampling horseshoes slowly stepped on the long street paved with stone slabs. The advancing team returned to the mansion shortly after.

"How credible do you think the words of the Salt and Iron Envoy are?"

Walking through the courtyard, Li Maozhen took off his cloak and threw it to the steward. He entered the middle hall and sat down. Li Jipeng followed and sat on the side. Although it was the adoptive father who asked, he did not speak, but listened quietly.

".The emperor has freed up his hand. It is indeed a good move to take down Zhang Huaiyi and gather the [-] magical troops under his command. This shows that the emperor in Chang'an really has the ability to be a wise king, but he is against Longyou and me. What is the attitude, it is not clear, but the father wants to know, how do you say?"

"Children don't know."

Hum
Li Maozhen leaned against the back of the chair and squinted his eyes, and when the maid put down the cup and left, he raised his hand and patted it on his knee, "The best way, of course, is to test, isn't there a best chess piece in this city that can be dropped? "

"So father kept Geng Qing for the present." Li Jipeng smiled, seemed to think of something, hesitated and said, "But if father really confirms Geng Qing's conjecture, the court will be furious."

"It's good to know the court's bottom line, as for venting anger." The man in the first place chuckled twice and waved his hand: "Just push one person out to take the blame, Ji Peng, your ability has always been stronger than Ji Ji, this is also why The reason why father has always brought you by his side, Fengxiang should be someone who needs to be alone."

"Thank you father!"

Li Jipeng excitedly got up from the table, half-kneeled down, and outside the eaves, a figure who had handed over his errands stood under the eaves, the sky was shining, and his eyes were narrowed.

　There is really only one chapter tonight, and it should be updated tomorrow.

　　Just don't make it happen suddenly.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)