It Starts With A Mountain

Chapter 818

Ma Mengqi had been summoned to the palace and stood in front of Li Letian with his hands down.

Sitting behind the Longshu desk, Li Letian carefully looked at the flame flag handed by Ma Mengqi. Slowly flicking your fingers, feel the silk on the flag with your fingertips.

Ma Mengqi didn't look up, but he could still feel Li Letian's displeasure at this time. The hall was empty, and a depressing atmosphere spread.

Although Ma Mengqi didn't know where Li Letian's unhappiness came from.

After a long time, Li Letian put down the flame flag and asked, "How do you think this flag should be handled?"

Ma Mengqi said: "When it is announced to the world that the flag has been stolen, it is a shameful thing anyway. Now is the time of crisis, and it can also destroy the prestige of the Rong family."

Li Letian was noncommittal, and said, "Who did this key thing?"

Ma Mengqi paused, suddenly realized something, and said, "Your Majesty means that someone from Liangzhou is here?"

Li Letian nodded, the news from the northwest did not say that Liangzhou had an army mobilization. But it is not impossible that they have a small force infiltrating.

How many people did the other party send, and why... Li Letian didn't know anything about these. When he noticed that the other party appeared, a large flag was already in front of his eyes.

Li Letian cursed in his heart: he should have known that Cheng Dalei is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

Ma Mengqi said: "Since the other party sent this banner, he must support His Majesty."

Li Letian shook his head: "How can we guess the mind of the thief. If this matter spreads, it is Cheng Dalei's name, not me."

"Then... push this matter down, or it was Yulongwei who did it."

Li Letian smiled bitterly: "Want to deceive, want to deceive? Can it be deceived? It is rumored that I have a small stomach and can't tolerate heroes."

"This..." Ma Mengqi was a little embarrassed: "I am stupid, please ask Your Majesty to enlighten me?"

Li Letian waved his hand: "It is said that the king and the country of Liangzhou have merited, and they are the pillars of the country. After this matter, I will reward them heavily."

At the end, Li Letian gritted his teeth and his tone was a bit vicious.

Of course he didn't want to use his own words to help Cheng Dalei become famous, but he couldn't hide it. It's easy to get a reputation for being narrow-minded if you're not careful.

Just giving this reputation to Cheng Dalei, Li Letian really felt a little uncomfortable.

...

In today's empire, rumors are probably the fastest-spreading news channel today. Soon, this incident spread around Chang'an City, causing a stir in the thirteen states of the empire.

The Rong army was overwhelming, and Chang'an didn't seem to have the ability to wrestle with the Rong. Although the various princes said that their troops were strong and strong, they all stood on the sidelines. It seems to be afraid of the momentum of the Rong family, and it seems to be looking forward to the day when Chang'an City is broken.

At this time, Cheng Dalei suddenly appeared, and there was an expert who robbed the flag in the middle of the night, went deep into the Rong camp, and retreated, playing the Rong master like a child.

This incident is enough to make many people straighten their backs, which can be regarded as a time to raise their eyebrows.

The world is in chaos, and the most direct manifestation is that the people are struggling to live. Because of the war, people had to give up their family business and flee with their families. With Chang'an City as the center, everyone fled. But the empire is so big, where is their foothold?

As this incident spread, everyone suddenly remembered that there was a king of Liangzhou in the northwest. Of course, the reputation of the King of Liangzhou is not very good, but it is said that the Rong people are also frightened when they mention this King of Liangzhou.

It may not be a good thing to be feared by others, but at least it shows that he is not weak.

The refugees who originally planned to defect to various places have quietly changed their direction and planned to go to Liangzhou to try their luck.

Not only in Chang'an.

Liangzhou dispatched more than a thousand people, Bai Yuanfei was only in charge of Chang'an, and the rest were assigned to all parts of the empire. There are one hundred and eight cities in the thirteen states of the empire, and now there are people from Toad Village everywhere.

These people may not be as smooth as Bai Yuanfei, but along the way, Cheng Dalei's reputation has spread along the way.

Some people, like Bai Yuanfei, performed all kinds of "miracles", some people gave small favors to the suffering refugees, and some people did things like rob the rich and help the poor... In short, the Eight Immortals crossed the sea and showed their magical powers.

For a while, the three words Cheng Dalei spread widely, and the entire empire was rumored to have six words: "The world is in chaos, toads appear".

I have to say that in terms of propaganda alone, few people are Cheng Dalei's opponents. This group of people was born in the rivers and lakes, and they had a lot of experience in walking the rivers and lakes.

This matter spread slowly, and the various princes of the empire also noticed the troubles. However, most of their energy was focused on the battle in Chang'an City, and for a while they couldn't figure out what Cheng Dalei's purpose was.

The Rong tribe invaded, and the whole country was shocked. Danger also means opportunity, and Cheng Dalei is not the only one who understands this. The various princes are eager to move, staring at Chang'an, all waiting for the opportunity to make a move, hoping to seize the greatest benefit.

East China Sea, Luofeng City, a letter came from afar.

At this moment, the letter was spread out in front of Li Xingzai, and it was Chu Yunsheng, the first advisor of Luofeng City, who was discussing the matter with him.

Li Xingzai took a sip of tea and said, "How does Military Master Chu think about this?"

Chu Yunsheng frowned and pondered for a moment, then said: "At this time, Li Xing sent a letter, I'm afraid the picture is not small."

Li Xingzai nodded.

This letter is not from Chang'an, but from Li Xingzai's neighbor, Li Xing of Yangzhou.

After the Justice Religion incident, the empire formed a pattern of two emperors and eighteen kings. Li Letian is in Chang'an, and Li Xing is in Yangzhou. The two were one south and one north. Originally, Li Xing's strength was not enough to compete with Li Letian. But judging from the status quo, everyone knows that Chang'an City may not be able to hold. On the contrary, Li Xing was sitting in the south of the Yangtze River, beyond the reach of the Rong army, and his status also rose.

At this moment, a letter was sent to Li Xingzai, saying that the world is in danger, and everyone should give up their past grievances and fight against the enemy together. After all, it is a family, and everything can be discussed. Li Xing is willing to convene the southern princes to form an alliance of princes, and everyone will support Chang'an together.

"The letter is very high-sounding, and now he invites me to Yangzhou for a gathering. According to the counselor's opinion, should I go?" Li Xingzai asked.

Chu Yunsheng said: "Li Xing wants to summon all the princes to support Chang'an, but the question is, what if Chang'an can't be defended? Once Chang'an is overrun by the Rong clan, wouldn't he be the leader of the princes and become the master of the world?"

"I'm afraid that what Li Xing wants is a justifiable person." Li Xingzai said: "It seems that I shouldn't go?"

Chu Yunsheng shook his head: "But if you don't go, I'm afraid it will fall into place. Li Xing is the first to attack Luofeng City."

"Oh, referring to a deer as a horse." Li Xingzai sneered.