Datang: Picking up a little Si Zi and accidentally admitting his kinship with blood?

Chapter 135 Dali Temple is on fire!
"Damn, it's finally here!"

"This horse is so careless that three of them died along the way. That's enough!"

"It's a mistake, it's a mistake. Next time I have to ask the horse supervisor to get some good horses!"

Listen to this is human words?
Cheng Yaojin cursed and rushed into Chang'an City on horseback. Fortunately, the soldiers guarding the city recognized the reckless Duke.

"I have something important to report, and I will explain it to you later!"

It was already dark, and Cheng Yaojin knew it was curfew time, but he couldn't delay his own affairs.

Why, that is the prince secretly!
They went straight to the imperial city. When they arrived at the gate of the imperial city, Cheng Yaojin got off his horse, asked someone to take the horse away, and then hurried to the imperial study.

At this point, His Majesty is probably still asleep.

Indeed, Li Er is reviewing memorials in the imperial study. There have been a lot of memorials recently and he has to work overtime every day.

There is another person, Chang Sun Wuji. Naturally, he cannot run away when the leader works overtime. He follows along and reviews together. The two communicate from time to time.

Not long after, a guard knocked on the door and said, "Your Majesty, Duke Lu is outside the door asking to see you."

Lu Guogong Cheng Yaojin?

Li Eryi was startled. He hadn't seen this guy in a while. The last time he saw him was when Wei Zheng acted in the morning court.

After that, three chicken thieves, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde and Qin Qiong, used military training as an excuse to not go to court again.

Changsun Wuji put down a volume of memorials and asked in confusion: "What is Cheng Yaojin doing here at this late hour?"

No one knew about the three people secretly going to Liangzhou. Even Li Er and Changsun Wuji had always thought that the three people were just paddling recently.

"Let him in!"

Li Er looked puzzled. If this guy hadn't suddenly asked for an audience, he would have almost forgotten that there was such a number one minister.

Soon, the guards announced that Cheng Yaojin came in from outside the door. When he saw Li Er, he bowed: "I see your Majesty!"

Sweat was still dripping from his forehead. He had hardly rested along the way. In the last half day, he had sprinted back and was exhausted.

But compared to what I have to say, what does this mean?

"No need to be too polite. I usually don't go to court in the morning. It's useless to pay me a hundred salutes now."

Li Er waved his hand and said with a look of disgust.

Unlike some people, Cheng Yaojin was Li Er's true confidant, including Yuchi Jingde and Qin Qiong. These three people were all named Dukes of the country, and their status was not low.

Others still have to go to the front line to lead troops to fight, but the three of them only need to defend Chang'an City.

"It's so late at night if you don't sleep, why are you here?"

Li Er couldn't help but asked strangely when he saw Cheng Yaojin's tired face, as if he had traveled a long distance.

You are so exhausted before nightfall. If your wife asks you to pay the public food when you go back, how can you pay for it?

"Your Majesty, I have just returned from Liangzhou and I have something big to report!"

Cheng Yaojin took a breath and said quickly.

where?

Liangzhou?

Why did you come back from Liangzhou?

When did you go?
Suddenly, Li Er's expression darkened: "When did you go to Liangzhou? Why didn't you tell me?"

Chang'an is such an important place, you just want to leave?

"Your Majesty, Jingde and Qin Qiong are also in Liangzhou. They haven't come back yet and have already left for Taibai Mountain..." Li Er was stunned for a moment, then anger flashed across his face and he said: "Cheng Yaojin, you You are so brave, you just ran to Liangzhou privately, and now you come here to tell me?"

"You three defend Chang'an City. If something happens to Chang'an, what will you three do?"

Well, all three of them ran out and didn't even go to the morning court. As the emperor, he didn't know anything about it. Li Er felt that he was too good to them.

"If Your Majesty wants to punish someone, please wait for me. I have very important news to report to Your Majesty!"

Cheng Yaojin was not panicking at all at this moment, his face was calm and calm, and his heart was proud.

Humph, this time I brought news about Xiao Langzhong. Jingde and Shubao might have found Xiao Langzhong.

Then, Your Majesty, how can you have the nerve to punish me?
"Hmph, then I want to hear, what can be worth your sin of leaving your post without permission?"

Li Er raised his head, looked at Cheng Yaojin and asked.

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji knew that His Majesty was just pretending to save face, so he smiled and said: "Mr. Lu, stop pretending and speak quickly!"

Cheng Yaojin chuckled and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I found out the news about Xiao Langzhong in Liangzhou. Now I have determined the position of Xiao Langzhong. He is about to go to Taibai Mountain!"

"Jingde and Shubao are already on their way to Taibai Mountain. There will be news tomorrow at the latest!"

"Your Majesty, does this count as overdue merit?"

After Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, when he looked at His Majesty's face, he felt extremely happy.

Sure enough, Li Er showed excitement and said, "Is everything you said true?"

"Where did the news come from?"

Cheng Yaojin quickly told about finding Song Laosan in Liangzhou and the time when Song Laosan and Li Fei got along.

Of course, Hou Junji's threat to Song Laosan's family was also revealed.

Hearing this, the expressions of Li Er and Changsun Wuji became solemn.

After a long time, Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, it seems that it is not a wise choice to place Hou Junji in Liangzhou this time."

"If it is true as Lu Guogong said, Hou Junji has the idea of ​​​​killing first and then showing off, this battle is in danger!"

"Tubo is no better than other forces in the Western Region. The terrain this time is dangerous, with canyons on both sides. It is a perfect place for an ambush. If you are not prepared, your entire army will definitely be annihilated!"

After the Tubo envoy had trouble in the Tang Dynasty, Li Er had secretly summoned his confidants many times to discuss the possibility of using troops against Tubo.

Judging from the topography, Tubo's sphere of influence is almost entirely protected by nature, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack. This is why surrounding forces are unwilling to deal with Tibet.

Most people, unless they are born and raised, are not used to staying in that place.

Therefore, Li Er no longer had any intention of using troops against Tubo, so the best option was to apply pressure to force them to surrender.

"This matter will be discussed in court tomorrow morning. Cheng Yaojin has not been found yet. I cannot let you off easily for leaving your post without permission."

"I'll fine you half a month's salary. The capital of Chang'an is a top priority. Even if everything is peaceful, how do you know nothing will happen?"

"just in case……"

Li Er was mentally prepared to give this guy a beating, otherwise this guy wouldn't take it seriously even though he was always joking around.

However, before he finished speaking, the guard outside the door suddenly ran in and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, it's bad, there are flames in the direction of Dali Temple, there may be thieves..."

"what?"

The three people in the room were shocked, especially Cheng Yaojin, who ran out of the imperial study room and looked into the distance.

There was a fire in the sky, I don’t know what happened!

(End of this chapter)