Will Ming

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Chapter 470

Seven days later, Li Xian took more than 1000 Qingqi back to the hills where he hid at the beginning of crossing the river. Because the pursuit of Liu Heita had already aroused the ideas of some officials under Dou Jiande's command, Li Xian walked quite carefully when he went back. , still travel day and night, try to avoid being watched by Dou Jiande's people. Fortunately, the secret spies have been very familiar with the roads in Hebei for more than a year, so they won't get lost.This is exactly what Li Xian is cautious about, making decisions before acting. A big man once commented on him like this.

Back in this stretch of rolling hills, the first thing Li Xian did was sleep deeply all night and half a day.I don't know how he dared to sleep so peacefully on the ground in Hebei.After washing away all the dust, Li Xian got into the tent and slept soundly. During this time, Qing Yuan and Huang Luan delivered meals a few times, so it can be seen that Li Xian was still sleeping soundly and didn't have the heart to disturb him.It wasn't until noon on the second day that Li Xian sat up from the blanket and stretched his waist, still a little sleepy.

Qing Yuan and Huang Luan hurriedly ordered people to prepare meals, and then the two of them fetched water and sent them to Li Xian's tent.

Li Xian ate something after washing up, but didn't take a sip of wine.

"My lord, the eldest grandson Wuji sent by Duke Tang has come here three times this morning. We stopped him from coming in, and he left before you woke up. It seems that there is something urgent."

Huang Luan handed Li Xian a hand towel, Li Xian nodded after wiping his mouth and asked, "Will you make tea?"

"Um……"

Huang Luan nodded and said softly: "I know a little bit, but it's definitely not as good as Master Ye's."

"That's good"

Li Xian smiled and said: "Cook some tea and drink it. I'm still lazy when I wake up, and I don't plan to go out. You two make tea, and I'll take half a day of laziness."

Qing Yuan originally wanted to ask when she would leave, but Li Xian didn't seem to be in a hurry, so she didn't ask.The two got up to prepare things for making tea. The march was simple, so they needed to prepare well.When the two of them got ready and went back to the tent, they found that Changsun Wuji had come again, sitting opposite Li Xian.

Li Xian smiled and said to Changsun Wuji: "The two of them can make good tea, but the rudimentary nature of the military makes Mr. Changsun laugh."

Changsun Wuji hurriedly sat down to thank him. In this era, it is considered a very solemn etiquette for the host to make tea for hospitality.Changsun Wuji thought that Li Xian was going to formally talk to him about the alliance, so his expression became serious.It has to be said that the two delicate-looking young girls made tea, their movements were soft and dignified, their figures were graceful and charming, and they had a special style.Even Changsun Wuji was a little obsessed with it. Obviously, Huang Luan and Qing Yuan's tea-making skills are not as superficial as they said.

Li Xian handed the teacup to Changsun Wuji with his own hands, and Changsun Wuji sat upright and bowed to take it with both hands, and then thanked him solemnly, with impeccable etiquette.

"I've been running around for a few days, but I'm tired, sir. I was very tired after I came back. I planned to rest for a while, but I slept for half a day and a night. I heard that sir has been here several times. Why don't you wake me up?"

Li Xian used me instead of Gu, so he seemed very kind and natural. Changsun Wuji thought that this was also a friendly attitude he expressed to himself.

"How dare you bother, the King of Yan is about to take a good rest, and I have nothing important to do. I just want to thank the King of Yan for his trust and taking me on the expedition together."

"As I said before, I just want my husband to really understand Yanyun Village. Since Mr. Tang is sincere in forming an alliance with me, I naturally have to show some sincerity."

"Duke Tang's sincerity is beyond doubt, as long as King Yan is willing..."

"Drink tea"

Li Xian smiled, made a gesture of please and blocked Changsun Wuji's words.Changsun Wuji is a person who attaches great importance to etiquette, so he hurriedly returned the gift. After taking a sip of tea, Li Xian was about to speak, but Li Xian sighed and said: "Tomorrow the army is about to march, and Dou Jiande led an army of [-] to invade my territory. I can't pretend Turn a blind eye. After tomorrow, every day is dangerous. It is extremely inappropriate for Mr. to stay in the army. I have arranged for the carriage and guards, and I will send Mr. to Chang'an as soon as possible. Don't worry, Mr. The Shida ship escorted them all the way, ensuring nothing goes wrong."

"what?"

Changsun Wuji was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously asked, "Leave tomorrow?"

Li Xian shook his head and said, "I'll leave in a while, the carriage is already waiting."

"But... about the alliance, King Yan has nothing to tell me?"

"Have"

"Please speak, King Yan"

"Transport the 100 million stone grain and grass as soon as possible"

"..."

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Changsun Wuji wanted to say more, but Li Xian stood up and took his hand and said: "The reception is not good these days, don't say I'm stingy after you go back. The reason why you are so anxious to escort him back is because The war is about to unfold, and it is indeed too dangerous for Mr. to stay in the army. Now in Dou Jiande’s territory, I only brought 3 horses. Chang'an has just been conquered, and there is a lot of waste waiting to be done, and it is the time when there is a shortage of capable assistants, sir, you are a great talent, and you can help Mr. Tang relieve his worries when you go back soon."

He took Changsun Wuji's hand and walked out, saying as he walked: "I have already sent someone to help you pack your luggage, and the carriage is waiting outside. If you hurry up, you can reach the bank of the Yellow River before dark today." .I have arranged for someone to contact the navy, and Chen Que'er will send a warship to escort Mr. to Chang'an."

Changsun Wuji couldn't intervene, so he could only follow Li Xian forward.When he finally had a chance to speak, he was already beside the carriage.On the other side of the carriage, Changsun Wugou and several of his followers stood with astonished faces, maybe because they were too anxious and flustered, a strand of Changsun Wugou's black hair was not hidden well, and it hung down from the hat.It can be seen from this that the person Li Xian sent to help pack his luggage was obviously not very polite, otherwise why would Changsun Wugou look a little flustered?

Changsun Wuji knew that Li Xian was in a hurry to send him away, but he just couldn't understand why Li Xian refused to sit down and talk to him after agreeing to form an alliance?How could something so important be so hasty?Or is he simply playing tricks on himself?However, Li Xian's demeanor and demeanor did not seem to be perfunctory.

He looked at the carriage, and he didn't know where the people from Yanyunzhai found it. Although it wasn't big, it wasn't old.It should be something from a rich family, maybe Qingqi from Yanyun Village snatched it somewhere.

Li Xian lifted the curtain himself, supported Changsun Wuji's arm and was about to ask him to get into the car.

"I wish you all the best, and I'm waiting for the good news when you come again! In addition, please greet Tang Gong on your behalf. I want to pay respects to Tang Gong. If the alliance is successful in the future, I will definitely pay a visit to Tang Gong in person. "

In front of everyone, Li Xian resumed his lonely self-proclaimed.

"Uh….."

Changsun Wuji had already got on the carriage with one leg, but he still turned around unwillingly and asked, "There are no specific details that need to be finalized?"

Li Xian shook his head and said, "Mr. I can trust you alone."

"However, if you go back in such a hasty way, how would you answer if Mr. Tang asked me?"

Changsun Wuji didn't have any scruples at this time, knowing that if he didn't ask directly, Li Xian would turn around and leave on the pretext of being busy with military affairs.

"Didn't Mister see Gu's sincerity?"

Li Xian asked with a puzzled face.

"Of course, I have seen the sincerity of King Yan..."

"Then there's nothing else to say."

Li Xian smiled and said, "Bon voyage."

Changsun Wuji still refused to get in the car, but asked more directly: "If Duke Tang marches eastward in the future, what will King Yan plan to do?"

"If Gu Ruo marches westward, what Duke Tang will do. If Duke Tang marches eastward, what Gu will do!"

Li Xian replied generously, but without any practical meaning.

Seeing that Changsun Wuji's face was slightly unhappy, Li Xian smiled and said: "One stone of grain is one life. If Tang Gong delivers one million stones of grain and grass on time, I will kill one million people for Tang Gong."

"Is that enough?"

he asked with a smile.

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Li Xian saw off Changsun Wuji, the smile on his face still did not fade as he watched the carriage go away.Qin Qiong and the others who accompanied him to see off Changsun Wuji also found it funny, thinking that Changsun Wuji's trip this time might be more aggrieved than the last one.Last time he came here for nothing, but it was because he didn't see Li Xian.This time I saw it, but nothing was done.From the time he arrived at Yanyun Village, Li Xian deliberately avoided him.When they met occasionally, Li Xian talked about him from left to right, and didn't give Changsun Wuji a chance to discuss the alliance.

"My lord, will Li Yuan really send one million shi of grain and grass?"

Xiong Kuohai held back for a long time but still couldn't hold back, he pointed to the carriage going away and said: "Changsun Wuji is a very wealthy man, how could he persuade Li Yuan to bring us food?"

Qin Qiong also said: "I also think about it, Li Yuan will definitely not send food and grass."

"In order to show sincerity, some may be sent over, but the quantity will never be large."

Xiong Kuohai added.

Qin Qiong nodded, thought for a while and said: "It is reported that Li Yuan has appointed the acting king Yang You as the emperor, and Yang Guang who is respected in Jiangdu as the Supreme Emperor. Yang You named Li Yuan the king of Tang, the prime minister, and the prime minister for everything in the court. He What we need to do now is to stabilize Chang'an, and will not take the initiative to provoke Wang Shichong and Li Mi in a short time! Therefore, now more than ever, he needs an ally to contain the troops of Wagangzhai and Dongdu."

Li Xian nodded and smiled, "It doesn't matter whether Li Yuan sends food and grass or not. The important thing is that after this incident, Changsun Wuji went back and told Li Yuan in detail.