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Chapter 471: Unusual Movements on the Grassland and Luo Yi's Arrival

In the following time, Xue Wanfeng did not do anything else, but concentrated on preparing for the wedding. For him now, marrying the princess is the top priority.

Just after Youzhou calmed down, the grassland was not peaceful. Great Khan Ashir finally led his troops south.

His purpose this time was simple, which was to capture Shuozhou and kill his old rival Gongsun Heng.

For this war, he deliberately divided his troops into three groups: She'er's Wolf Division attacked Daizhou, Tuluoshe's Bear Division attacked Yunzhou, and Ashileshun's Eagle Division attacked Shuozhou.

From this we can see that this Great Khan was not confused at all. He knew very well who was strong and who was weak under his command, so he made proper arrangements.

Facing these three armies, Li Shimin had a headache. After all, the court's current military strength was not enough to divide the troops into three groups for rescue. He could only rescue two groups at most.

In other words, there is a state that is destined to be temporarily abandoned by the imperial court. Although it is temporarily abandoned, in fact, by the time the imperial court can rescue it, it must have been captured.

So for a moment, Li Shimin found it difficult to make a decision, so he called all his right-hand men over to ask for their opinions.

"My dear ministers, I'm sure you all know the current situation. With the current military strength of the Tang Dynasty, we can only rescue two routes at the same time. Which route should we give up now?" Li Shimin said

After hearing this, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui did not speak for a while. They looked at each other, and then Du Ruhui said, "Your Majesty, I think we should abandon Yunzhou."

"Oh? My dear, why do you say that? Tell me what you think?" Li Shimin said

"Your Majesty, according to the fighting power of the three states, it stands to reason that Shuozhou should be abandoned. After all, the Grand Administrator Gongsun is very powerful and should be able to delay the war."

"But this time he is facing the most elite Eagle Division of the Ashile Tribe. In the past, Gongsun Heng was able to hold out against attacks from the other two divisions."

"But every time we face the Eagle Division, it is very difficult. We have to wait for reinforcements from the other two states and combine the strength of the three states before we can repel the Eagle Division."

"This time, the three continents were attacked at the same time. It is impossible for Shuozhou to get reinforcements. On the other hand, Yunzhou's opponent is the weakest bear division of the Ashile tribe."

"So compared to Shuozhou, Yunzhou is the one that should be abandoned. Besides, the timely delivery of this news is also thanks to Gongsun Heng." Du Ruhui said

"Yes, if it weren't for Gongsun Heng, I would still be kept in the dark by Sima Tu. By the way, speaking of Sima Tu, have his family members been dealt with?" Li Shimin said

"Your Majesty, his family members have been imprisoned, but Sima Tu has not been captured. Judging from the route he took, he should have fled to the grassland." Fang Xuanling said

"Humph, this damned Sima Tu has really wasted the trust of our Tang Dynasty. I hereby decree that Sima Tu's crime of treason and treason shall be punished with extermination of his entire clan to serve as a warning to others!" Li Shimin said

After hearing this, Fang Xuanling naturally bowed hastily. Even if the matter was settled, this was just a small episode and their troubles were still there.

At this time, Xue Wanche's urgent memorial from eight hundred miles away finally arrived in Chang'an and was directly sent to the imperial study. After that, Li Shimin naturally hurried to take it and read it.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at Li Shimin's changing expression in front of them, and for a moment they were a little curious. What was written on it that made His Majesty's expression so strange?

"It's really one crisis after another. My two dear ministers, take a look. I really have no idea what to do. How come all of them have come together?" After Li Shimin finished speaking, he handed the memorial to the two of them. They took the memorial and started reading it.

Soon their expressions became the same as Li Shimin's just now. Du Ruhui then put the memorial back and said, "Your Majesty, I cannot say more about this matter."

"Hmm? Keming, did I hear you right? This is not like you. Xuanling, since Keming is unwilling to speak, then you can speak. What should I do now?" Li Shimin said

"Your Majesty, this happened suddenly, and I don't have any good solution for the time being." Fang Xuanling said

Li Shimin seemed a little surprised after hearing this, but after thinking about it, it was understandable. After all, this involved Changge's marriage, and it was really difficult for outsiders to say anything.

"I say to you two, it's already this late, and you're still hiding things from me? If you have any ideas, tell me now. I order you to tell me!" Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

After hearing this, the two looked at each other. They knew that they couldn't escape this time.

"Your Majesty, judging from this memorial, Xue Wanfeng has long admired Princess Yongning, and even went so far as to accompany her in a rebellion."

"Now that the princess has agreed to marry him, I'm afraid that no matter whether it's General Wanjun or General Wanche, they won't be able to make Xue Wanfeng turn back."

"The key to this matter is what Princess Yongning wants to do, or in other words, will she take advantage of the chaos to raise an army after the marriage? After all, Chang'an is short of troops after rescuing the two states."

"If she really takes advantage of the chaos, Chang'an might be in danger of collapse. After all, Luo Yi in Jingyang has always had other ideas." Du Ruhui said

"Your Majesty, I think things are not as bad as Yuan Keming said. The princess is the princess of the Tang Dynasty. You taught her, so you should trust her." Fang Xuanling said

"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. Princess Yongning's previous personality is completely different from her current personality. They are incomparable." Du Ruhui immediately objected.

"Your Majesty, in fact, in the current situation, we have no other choice but to trust Changge. All we can do is to let the Tianjie Army go north to fight the enemy."

"Although the gates of Chang'an are wide open, we no longer have this threat. As for the princess? Your Majesty, we don't have the troops to take care of her." Fang Xuanling said

After hearing this, Du Ruhui wanted to say something, but he didn't say it in the end. After all, he had to admit that Fang Xuanling was right.

It seemed that they really did not have the extra energy to take care of it, and people like Du Ruhui also included Li Shimin, and Li Shimin naturally knew this.

"Well, let her be. I believe in Changge. If I am wrong in the end, the Tang Dynasty will not fall into the hands of the grassland people." Li Shimin said firmly.

After hearing this, Du Ruhui and the other two bowed directly. They knew that this was the best way at the moment. At this time in Jingyang, Luo Yi also received the news from Youzhou. At this time, his face was full of shock.

He checked the news repeatedly and called the messenger over, and finally confirmed the authenticity of the matter. At this time, Luo Yi had a smile on his face.

Originally, he just wanted to make a casual move, but he didn't expect that his wife would do such a big thing. Originally, when Xue Wanche and others went to Youzhou.

He was ready to send troops to Youzhou at any time, but he didn't expect that things would take such a sudden turn and have such a big change. It was really unexpected.

However, this kind of change was naturally very good for him. After all, as long as Youzhou was still in his hands, he was not afraid of Li Shimin.

However, his happiness did not last long. When he learned that Li Shimin asked him to go to Shuozhou, the smile on Luo Yi's face disappeared.

Because he knew very well that if he left now, he would never have the chance to come back in the future, and Li Shimin would not let him return to Jingyang.

So he was a little embarrassed for a moment. He didn't know whether he should go to Shuozhou or start an army directly. After thinking it over, he decided to go to Youzhou to take a look before making a decision.

So he accepted the imperial edict and led the Tianjie Army north to Shuozhou, but he turned around halfway and headed straight for Youzhou. As for the reason? Of course, it was to attend the wedding.

When Li Shimin learned that Luo Yi actually went to Youzhou, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. After all, if Luo Yi went to Youzhou at this time, what if he had other intentions?
But Xue Wanfeng did not have such worries at this time. When he learned that Luo Yi was coming, he seemed very happy. After all, he could be said to have grown up under Luo Yi's care.

Even if Luo Yi was not his father, he was almost like one.

On this day, Xue Wanfeng was dressed neatly and waited outside the city gate with Changge. Not long after, more than ten figures on horseback appeared in front of them.

Xue Wanfeng knew it was the prince, so he stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Wanfeng greets the prince."

Changge, who was standing by, naturally followed suit, but Luo Yi was not arrogant. Instead, he quickly dismounted and saluted Changge, then said, "You little brat are really restless."

"I was thinking of letting you live in peace for a while, but I didn't expect you to cause such a big fuss. That would be fine, but now you actually want to marry the princess, tut tut tut." Luo Yi said
"Your Highness, this is just a coincidence. Besides, if it weren't for you, Your Highness, I wouldn't be able to make trouble even if I wanted to, right?" Xue Wanfeng said with a smile

"Haha, you, come on, come on. This time I have to go north to Shuozhou, and I don't have much time. Now this is considered as disobeying the order. When is your date?" Luo Yi said
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. There will be no delay. The wedding will be held the day after tomorrow." Xue Wanfeng said

After hearing this, Luo Yi nodded, and then Xue Wanfeng hurriedly led Luo Yi into the city. Soon they entered the Governor's Mansion, where Xue Wanche and Wei Zheng were both there.

When the two sides met, there was inevitably some awkwardness. Of course, it was Xue Wanche and the other man who were embarrassed. After all, they were now considered traitors.

"Okay, Wan Che, stop being so coy. I've heard about your situation. It was forced by the situation. It's nothing. I watched you all grow up. What's there to be embarrassed about?"

"I'm here just to attend the wedding. As for other things, let's not talk about them." Luo Yi said
After hearing this, Xue Wanche couldn't help but feel relieved. There was nothing he could do. The pressure was just too great. After all, he was different from Xue Wanfeng. He came to Youzhou after he became an adult.

Xue Wanfeng was only ten years old when he first arrived in Youzhou. He had been taught by Luo Yi since he was a child, so he was naturally different from him.

"Alright, alright, let me say this. Your Highness has come a long way and is exhausted. It's the same if we talk tomorrow. Let Your Highness have a good rest first."

"Your Majesty, I have arranged everything. I will welcome you tonight after you have rested well." Xue Wanfeng said

"Hahaha, fine, fine, the guest should follow the host's wishes. Since you have made all the arrangements, I will listen to you and lead the way." Luo Yi laughed.
After hearing this, Xue Wanfeng naturally hurried to lead the way. After they left, Xue Wanche and Wei Zheng completely relaxed. Wei Zheng was fine, but Xue Wanche was under tremendous pressure.

"My Lady, Luo Yi's reason for coming here is unclear. You should make preparations early." Wei Zheng said
"Mr. Wei, you don't have to worry about these. I will discuss it with Wan Feng." Li Changge said

After hearing this, Wei Zheng knew that the princess still had some opinions about him, so he stopped talking.

When Xue Wanfeng came back after settling Luo Yi, he found that Xue Wanche and Wei Zheng had already gone back.

"Princess, you've worked really hard today. Why don't you go back and have a good rest?" Xue Wanfeng said

"No, I'm not tired, but you must be very tired today, right? Let's go to my room. I have something to say to you." Changge said directly
After hearing this, Xue Wanfeng was a little confused, but he still followed the princess back to the room.

"Princess, do you have any doubts?" Xue Wanfeng asked

"I don't have any doubts. I just want to say that I'm afraid that King Yan has some other ideas when he comes here this time. Have you considered these?" Li Changge asked
"Princess, it's normal for the prince to have other ideas. It was thanks to the prince that the entire Youzhou was taken down almost without bloodshed."

"You may not know this, Princess, but Youzhou is where the prince started his career. As long as the prince is still here, no matter who comes here, they can only have the surname Luo. This is the prince's confidence."

"No matter where he is transferred to, Youzhou will not change much, so even I can't change it. The prince came this time because of my fourth brother and Mr. Wei."

"Let me tell you something you don't know. In fact, the news was sent out on the day they first arrived. The reason why the prince didn't take any action was that he was just waiting for my decision."

"If I really have any other thoughts, I will die in this governor's mansion that night."

"I was raised by the prince, so I know his character very well. Don't worry, I have married you now, which means I have cut off my own escape route. He will no longer have any suspicions." Xue Wanfeng said

"Well, speaking of this, you, you really don't regret it? Given your current situation, if you don't marry me and choose to join Li Shimin, you will be rich and prosperous." Li Changge said

"Regret? Why should I regret? Princess, although I only knew how to fight in the past, the prince has never treated me unfairly. I have everything I want, including money and power."

"Princess, please don't forget that I am a person who has survived the troubled times. I have already enjoyed the things that ordinary people pursue. Now, I just want you to be my wife." Xue Wanfeng said with a smile

(End of this chapter)