At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 369 Hot Potatoes
In late July of the ninth year of Daye, the autumn frost fell and the weather turned cooler, and the rebellion launched by Yang Xuangan seemed to have gradually subsided with the cool autumn.

It is said that since Yang Xuangan launched the rebellion in early June, he ascended the heights and responded to the gathering, quickly gathered tens of thousands of troops, first conquered Liyang, then captured Jijun, and then conquered Yingyang, defeating Henan County Prime Minister Pei Sice and Henan County Magistrate With good intentions, Da Xi rushed all the way to the city of Luoyang, the eastern capital.

This time was mid-June, when the heat was at its peak, and Yang Xuangan's vigorous rebellion reached its climax. Gentlemen and commoners from all over the world came to vote one after another. The strength of troops once exceeded 200,000. But the good times didn't last long. Yang Xuangan led an army to storm Luoyang In the end, Luoyang City was as solid as a rock, no matter how violently it attacked, it still remained unbreakable.

As the saying goes, one effort, two declines, and three exhaustions. Yang Xuangan was unable to attack Luoyang City for a long time, and he was inevitably impetuous. To Luoyang Qin Wang.

Yang Xuangan had to divide his troops to fight against Wei Wensheng. In the beginning, Yang Xuangan's troops were victorious in successive battles and defeated Wei Wensheng's King Qin army. However, Wei Wensheng was not a good person. Not at all discouraged, they set up a formation to fight Yang Xuangan at the foot of Mang Mountain in the north of Luoyang City. In the chaos, Yang Xuanting was shot to death by Liu Shi, and Yang Xuangan's troops had to retreat. In this way, Wei Wensheng's troops hid their positions.

As the saying goes, the leaky house encountered continuous night rain, and the ship was broken and hit the headwind. Since then, Yang Xuangan's luck has come to an end. Yu Wenshu, General of Zuo Yiwei, and Qu Tutong, General of Right Houwei, led their troops to assist the Eastern Capital. Lai Huer, the head of the Navy, also returned troops to the west, forming a counter-encirclement trend against Yang Xuangan's troops.

You must know that Yang Guang brought the elite troops of the Sui army to attack Liaodong. Yang Xuangan couldn't attack Luoyang for a long time, wasting more than a month in vain. When these elite Sui troops under Yang Guang's command returned, Yang Xuangan could not resist So he followed the advice of Li Mi and Li Zixiong, abandoned the eastern capital, and marched westward to Guanzhong, preparing to occupy the land of heaven in Guanzhong and confront Yang Guang who had returned to his teacher.

In the afternoon, Tang Guogong's mansion.

Li Shimin rushed in from the outside in a hurry, sweating profusely to Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji who were playing chess, and said, "Sure enough, Mr. Fang and Wuji's deduction a few days ago, Yang Xuangan withdrew his troops and ran to the west, probably It is to enter the military pass."

Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji looked at each other, the former shook his head and said: "Yang Xuangan woke up too late, Qu Tutong has already crossed the Yellow River, and Yu Wenshu is close at hand, it is very difficult for Yang Xuangan to escape."

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "Yang Xuangan didn't wake up too late, but was too greedy, and always wanted to eat the fat of Dongdu, but he didn't eat the fat, and choked himself. I can't eat and walk around!"

Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "Wuji's metaphor is an image. As the saying goes, if you are willing to give up, you will gain something. Yang Xuangan should not have come to take Luoyang. This is one of his mistakes. He has been attacking Luoyang for a long time, knowing that he cannot do anything. This mistake is the second one, and in the end there is only an outcome of losing everything."

Li Shimin's eyes were a little complicated and he said: "If the Hui'an Gate is successful that day, the success or failure is still unknown, and the real time is fate!"

Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji were extremely speechless when they heard the words. Indeed, if Yang Xuanzong and Han Shi'er worked together to win the Hui'an Gate that day, and killed Fan Zigai, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and controlled Yue Wang Yang Tong, At this time, Dongdu must already belong to Yang Xuangan's world, but Yang Xuangan's luck is a bit unlucky. First, Gao Bufan thwarted his plan to acquire Zhuojun, and then Gao Bufan resolved his plot to acquire Dongdu.I have to say, Gao Bufan is really Yang Xuangan's nemesis, Yang Xuangan is probably going to vomit blood at this time!

Anyway, Li Shimin's mood at this time was extremely complicated. Yuan Tiangang said that he had great blessings, but he didn't think that luck was there at all. When he met, he was immediately promoted from the seventh-rank Shepherd Supervisor of Zhuojun County to the fifth-rank general Yingyang Lang of Zhuojun County.
In short, now Li Shimin finally felt a strong sense of crisis and oppression. If this continues, the Guanyin maidservant may be snatched away by Gao Bufan.

At this moment, a servant ran in in a hurry, and said in a panic: "Erlang, it's not good, Fei Yuwei called Erlang to hand over...Mr. Fang, or they will come in and arrest him." people."

Li Shimin's complexion changed slightly, and he blurted out, "Why did Fei Yuwei arrest Mr. Fang?"

Fang Xuanling frowned, stood up and sighed, "It's probably because of my uncle's business, the one who should come is still here!"

Li Shimin's heart sank involuntarily, and he raised his sword eyebrows and said, "Although Fang Yanzao is Mr. Fang's uncle, Mr. Fang did not participate in the rebellion. What does this have to do with you? I'll accompany you out and see if these Fei Yuwei can get rid of him." how are you!"

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said solemnly: "Erlang, don't be impulsive. Fei Yuwei didn't break into the door, it was already giving Tang Guogong face, and Yang Xuangan's rebellion failed. A large number of heads must fall to the ground afterwards, otherwise the emperor will not be able to get rid of the hatred in his heart." , at this time, don't hit the knife's edge, you will lose your life for nothing!"

Li Shimin's heart trembled, as if he had smelled a bloodbath, he said worriedly: "Mr. Fang, you... Shimin can't just leave him alone?"

Fang Xuanling said calmly: "The one who cleans up is himself. Since Fei Yuwei wants to investigate, then let them investigate. But Erlang, don't be impulsive, and don't try to clear up the relationship to excuse me, so as not to fall into the truth. It's just bringing disaster to Tang Guogong!"

Li Shimin was both moved and ashamed, nodded and said: "Shimin will remember Mr. Fang's advice, but I beg Mr. Fang to let Shimin send you out."

Fang Xuanling nodded with a smile, then walked calmly, the eldest grandson Wuji hurriedly said: "Wuji also send one to Mr. Fang."

Fang Xuanling clasped her fists together, and walked forward leisurely.

Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji sent Fang Xuanling out, several Feiyu guards were already waiting outside, the leader was the deacon Xiao Jian.

By the way, Xiao Jian came to Luoyang from Zhuojun half a month ago. During this time, he was in charge of arresting Yang Xuangan's accomplices all over the city. At present, no less than a thousand people have been imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, most of them The shares were all the family members of Qianniuwei who participated in the rebellion at Hui'an Gate that day.

Xiao Jian first flashed his waist card, his eyes fell on Fang Xuanling and said: "Your Excellency is Fang Xuanling?"

Fang Xuanling nodded and said, "My humble servant is Fang Qiao, from Licheng, Qizhou!"

Xiao Jian asked: "Do you know Fang Yanzao?"

"This person is my uncle!" Fang Xuanling replied calmly.

Xiao Jian waved his hand and said: "That's right, Fang Yanzao is the counselor of the traitor Yang Xuangan, since you are his nephew, then you did not arrest the wrong person, take him away!"

Li Shimin couldn't help but said: "Xiao Zhishi, although Mr. Fang is Fang Yanzao's nephew, he didn't participate in the rebellion, and he is not a direct blood relative. Why is he being punished?"

Xiao Jian arched his hands and said coldly: "Don't worry, Second Master Li, we Feiyuwei always pay attention to evidence in handling cases. If Fang Qiao is innocent, he will be released without guilt in the end. Let's go!"

Fang Xuanling shook his head indifferently towards Li Shimin, then followed Fei Yuwei and left in a cooperative manner.

Seeing Fang Xuanling being taken away, Li Shimin could only clenched his fist helplessly, while Changsun Wuji looked worried and said to Li Shimin: "Shimin, I have to go home for a while." Turn around and leave after speaking!
Li Shimin saw that the elder Sun Wuji had a different expression, so he hurriedly chased after him and asked, "Wuji, I'll go back with you, and it happened that I haven't seen Guanyin's maidservant for a long time."

Changsun Wuji didn't pay attention, just bowed his head and walked quickly, Li Shimin couldn't help wondering secretly, if he didn't know Changsun Wuji's temperament very well, he might suspect that Changsun Wuji was avoiding him because he was afraid of getting into trouble with Fang Xuanling.

After all, the two had played together since they were young, and their relationship was very strong, so Li Shimin didn't think that Changsun Wuji would keep him at arm's length because of this kind of thing!
Let's say Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin returned to Yongxingfang's home, and before they entered the door, they heard crying from the yard, their complexions changed drastically, and they hurried in, the scene in front of them immediately made Changsun Wuji panic God!

I saw my aunt Xian Yushi fell down on the ground and burst into tears, my mother Gao Shi helplessly comforted me, even my younger sister Changsun Wugou, who was always calm, had her eyes swollen from crying, like pear blossoms with rain.

"Guanyin maidservant, what happened?" Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin asked almost in unison.

The eldest grandson Wugou sobbed and said, "Uncle was just captured by Fei Yuwei!"

boom……

Instantly, like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, Changsun Wuji felt his world spinning and almost fell head over heels, Li Shimin was also completely stunned!

Changsun Wuji regained his composure, and asked anxiously, "Did Fei Yuwei say why he arrested people?"

The eldest grandson Wugou burst into tears and said: "It should be related to Hu Sizheng, the minister of the Ministry of War!"

Changsun Wuji's heart instantly sank to the bottom of the valley. His uncle had indeed had a relationship with Hu Sizheng before, so some time ago when Fei Yuwei was all over the city to arrest people, Changsun Wuji was really worried for a while, but he has been living in peace since then. It wouldn't implicate my uncle, but my uncle was still arrested today. I really come here for whatever I'm afraid of!
At this time, the aunt Xianyu who was crying loudly suddenly grabbed Changsun Wuji's hand and cried, "Wuji, how do uncle and aunt usually treat you?"

The eldest grandson Wuji quickly knelt down on the tunnel and said, "Uncle and aunt treat Wuji as their own!"

Xian Yushi wiped away his tears and nodded, "Okay, you should hurry up and think of a way to save your uncle. The eldest grandson's family has a lot of connections and great energy, maybe they can save your uncle!"

Changsun Wuji couldn't help showing embarrassment, not to mention that the Changsun family has long been in decline, there are no big figures in the court who can talk, even if there are, his eldest grandson Wuji has already left the house, so why don't he go back to beg Changsun with a shy face? industry?

Seeing this, Xianyu couldn't help crying: "Treason is a capital crime, Wuji, now only you can save your uncle, if you refuse to save him, your uncle will definitely die!"

The eldest grandson Wugou quickly persuaded: "Auntie, don't worry, brother will definitely find a way to save uncle, this matter needs to be discussed in the long run!"

Changsun Wuji nodded his head and swore: "Auntie, don't worry, even if Wuji risked his life, he would save uncle!"

Li Shimin also chimed in: "Yes, Mrs. Gao, don't worry, Uncle Gao will be fine, I promise!"

Xianyu's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he grabbed Li Shimin's hand excitedly and said: "Shimin, Auntie watched you grow up with Guanyin's maidservant since childhood, and the two families have a marriage contract, so they will be relatives sooner or later, you must help Auntie, if Tang Guogong is willing to intercede, your Uncle Gao might still be able to survive!"

Changsun Wugou lowered his head when he heard the words and remained silent!
Li Shimin felt troubled, if Gao Shilian and Hu Sizheng really colluded, let alone his father interceding, even if Empress Xiao interceded, it would be useless.

No, Yang Guang launched the second Eastern Expedition with great difficulty, and he was about to beat Goguryeo to the ground. As a result, Yang Xuangan rebelled in the country and stabbed his back, which made him rush back from Liaodong to save himself. Going all the way to the east is equivalent to being slapped in the face by Goguryeo for the second time. This embarrassment is completely humiliated. I wonder if Yang Guang can't be extremely angry. I guess he even has the thought of eating up Yang Xuangan's flesh and blood. In short, everything has something to do with Yang Xuangan's rebellion Don't even want to live the characters!

Fang Xuanling obviously knew this very well, so he warned Li Shimin not to open up relationships to save him, lest he be implicated.Now that Xian Yushi wanted his father Li Yuan to intercede to save Gao Shilian, Li Shimin was naturally in trouble, but when Li Shimin saw the tear-filled eyes of his grandson Wugou, Li Shimin's blood surged and he nodded, "Don't worry, Auntie, Shimin will definitely rescue Uncle Gao intact!"

When Xianyu heard that Li Shimin had agreed, he immediately thanked Li Shimin with a thousand gratitude. This actually made Li Shimin feel a little guilty, but the big words had already been uttered, and under the eager eyes of his eldest grandson sister, Li Er had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the dog. Hot potato.

It is estimated that Tang Guogong's brand is still strong. After receiving Li Shimin's promise, Mrs. Xianyu and Mrs. Gao felt much more at ease and calmed down. After everyone comforted them, they finally returned to the backyard.

"Erlang, thank you!" Changsun Wugou whispered after sending Li Shimin out.

Li Shimin's heart warmed up, and he said softly, "You're welcome, this is what Shimin should do. No matter what happens in the future, Shimin will be by Wugou's side!"

The eldest grandson Wugou's pretty face was slightly hot, and he lowered his head in silence. Only then did Li Shimin realize that what he had said was blatant, a little rough, and quickly coughed lightly to make up for it: "Shimin and Wuji are friends, so don't help him. Who are you helping? Miss Wugou, go in and wait for good news from Shimin and Wuji!"

Changsun Wuji forced a smile and said, "Yes, maidservant of Guanyin, you can go in, and explain to mother and aunt more!"

Changsun Wugou nodded his head, twisted his slender waist, turned around and walked back.

(End of this chapter)