Chapter 220: Two plans without cooperation
Chapter 220 Two plans of not helping each other
“This is roughly the situation in the former army.”
Su Nanjin paused, picked up the Yue porcelain cup in front of him, and slowly took a sip of hot peach syrup. With a glance from the corner of his eye, he saw with satisfaction that Qu Zhizhan, who was behind the Gao case, had a face full of shock and uneasiness, and he was sitting opposite. Qu Chongyu's face quickly changed from shock to a smile that was both happy and angry.
After a while, Qu Chongyu raised his eyebrows and said, "Is what Ziyu said true? The army has already been dispatched... So, Pei Shouyue has really been detained by the army?"
His tone was not calm, but Su Nanjin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and put down the cup in her hand, "The prince is joking, how dare Su talk nonsense about such a big matter? It's just that Pei kept the promise and failed to dispatch military supplies, and he also took sides with Su Dingfang How could General Manager Wang tolerate that stubborn spy? It's just that logically, he is an official in Xizhou and should be protected by Qudu. Therefore, General Manager Wang asked me to come and inform the military governor. He will be escorted back to Xizhou, and then, Your Majesty..." He smiled and stopped talking.
Qu Chongyu nodded slowly, raised the corners of his mouth with unknown meaning, picked up the cup and took a sip, and suddenly frowned again, "Taduk Detective? But the Taduk City to the west of Yingsu River? I remember that Taduk City is usually It’s not a big deal. Although the city is very wealthy and has some guards, the city lord is a cunning person. Why did he take the courage of a leopard this time and send spies into the Tang army... He really doesn’t know how to live or die! "
Su Nanjin raised his head warily and sneered after hearing Qu Chongyu's last sentence, "It's not that they don't care about life and death. Who knows what those barbarians think? This time they have bad intentions and stubborn resistance. The army will naturally spare them. No! Manager Wang originally gave Su Dingfang some face, as long as he handed over the person, but he relied on his achievements last time to protect the spy and secretly sent the spy out of the camp. Just for the sake of being a veteran in the army, let him be free for a few days. When he returns to Chang'an, he will be dealt with by the Holy One!"
His voice was lowered, "The Protector and the Crown Prince do not know something. Although it is General Cheng who is leading the troops this time, the Holy One gave Chief Wang an edict before sending out the troops, ordering him to control the entire army. This shows how the Holy Heart is. Then Su Dingfang Even though he has some connection with the current queen, how can he compare with a general who is deeply trusted by the Holy Emperor like Mr. Wang? "
Qu Chongyu was startled, and suddenly remembered something, his face condensed slightly, "So, the military order for the three armies to get closer in August..."
Su Nanjin nodded, "Your Majesty, indeed, his eyes are bright. In August, General Manager Wang took charge of the entire army. Now the three armies have already followed General Manager Wang's lead. After the battle at Tandu a few days ago, everyone has returned. Only Su Dingfang wanted to shirk his support. He believed that the traitor was responsible for his crime, but he went around saying stupid things about Manager Wang who was greedy and plundering. Who would listen to him? When they arrived in Chang'an, everyone would tell the truth to the emperor. Su Dingfang didn't even think about whether the emperor would only believe him. For one person?”
Qu Chongyu nodded thoughtfully and said nothing, and Su Nanjin added, "Now, the Tat Du spy has most likely arrived in Xizhou. General Manager Wang asked me to come here, partly to allow Xizhou to raise more food and fodder for the army. It will take about ten days to arrive in Xizhou; the other is to help the governor capture the spies." He turned to look at Qu Zhizhan, "I wonder what the governor wants?"
Qu Zhizhan seemed not to have expected this question, and looked up at Su Nanjin. After a while, his round face showed the same vague smile as before, "Since it is General Manager Wang who has given the order, I should obey it." After thinking for a while, he said Then he smiled and said, "Didn't Yulang say that the soldiers who joined the army have guarded the gate of Xizhou City? I don't expect the spies to fly out. It's a dusty journey to join the army, but you need to wash up and rest for a while?"
Su Nanjin thought for a moment and stood up, "Thank you very much, Protector. I will leave first."
Qu Zhizhan also stood up and said, "Yulang, first ask people to arrange for them to join the army, and then send out people to see if there are any suspicious people in Xizhou in the past two days and where they have been. Be sure to find out their whereabouts."
Qu Chongyu sent Su Nanjin out and ordered a few followers to place the elite soldiers he had brought. Seeing that there was no one around, Su Nanjin smiled and said, "Don't be surprised, Yu Lang. It's not that Su wanted to hide this from you. It's just that I have military orders and I don’t dare to leak the news until I enter Xizhou.”
Qu Chongyu looked at him and smiled softly, "It's strange that Ziyu only asked me who else was in Pei Shouyue's family all the way. It turned out to be for this! I thought..."
Su Nanjin laughed loudly, "Who does Yulang think Su is! That Cudi..." He said "Hey" and suddenly changed the topic, "I'm sorry she can't tell the truth! I should say that. I'm sorry to you, Yulang, but I only heard about it later. I really didn't expect you to be in front of the army. My father was also very apologetic."
Qu Chongyu sighed, "Why should Ziyu see anyone outside? You've said this three times. Don't say that you haven't thought of it. How could I have thought of it? I originally wanted to show my face in front of the army, but I was implicated by that reckless man. I'm so scared that I won't be able to eat for a few days, which makes you laugh. I'm not short of lords, so I'd better sacrifice my life for military service twice!"
Su Nanjin looked at his expression and felt even more confident. She whispered, "Su Dingfang is a reckless person who doesn't care about life and death. Don't worry. When he returns to Chang'an this time, he will be taught not to turn around. But that spy must be Someone at Pei Shouyue's house had seen him coming to Xizhou City. Who else could he go to? Yulang had better hurry up and prevent them from getting wind of it. Besides, the governor's office had been issuing orders these days. Be careful and don't let anyone take advantage of this! If one of us can get the stolen goods together, Pei Shou will definitely be guilty!"
Qu Chongyu smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Ziyu, I'll save it!"
Seeing Su Nanjin follow his entourage to the backyard of the Duhu Mansion, Qu Chongyu was about to turn around when one of his followers stepped forward and whispered, "Prince Qi, Mrs. Pei Changshi sent someone to find you. Please go to Qushui Fang as soon as possible.”
Qu Chongyu frowned slightly, nodded, turned back and entered the main hall of the Duhu Mansion, and said as he entered, "Father, I'm afraid this is a little weird!"
The smile and uneasiness on Qu Zhizhan's face had long since disappeared without a trace, and his expression was extremely solemn, "It's true that it's weird. Are Su Dingfang and Pei Shouyue such ignorant people that they would tolerate such a stubborn spy for no reason? Besides, in Tat Du City, how could a good person go against the Tang Army and send spies into the Tang Army? Just now, Su Shenjun said, Su Dingfang said that Mr. Wang was greedy and plundered, maybe it was just for this, or because the spoils were unevenly divided. , or there was a conflict, so Manager Wang accused his master and apprentice of such a crime, and wanted to use our hands to capture Pei Shouyue so that he could cut off Su Dingfang's wings! "
Qu Chongyu frowned and said, "Then what should I do according to my father's wishes?"
Qu Zhizhan said calmly, "This is a matter between the officials of the Tang Dynasty. What does it have to do with us? You should quickly send someone to Pei Changshi's house to take a look. If there is any spy in their house, let him They should take care of it themselves. If Manager Wang really sends Pei Changshi to Xizhou, we will provide him with delicious food and drink. In short, don't act on your own initiative and act like a knife in their hands. Although the general manager has the blessing of the Holy One, isn't there a queen behind Su Dingfang? We are just officials in Xizhou, and our families are all in Chang'an. How can we get involved in this kind of dispute? Let us wait and see. You should just sit back and watch, waiting for the Holy Judgment!”
Qu Chongyu frowned and said in deep thought, "If it is true that Mr. Wang and others set up an army to plunder..." A rare sarcastic look appeared on Qu Zhizhan's face, "So what? Do you think His Majesty the Tang Dynasty really cares about these nonsense?" People's lives? Don't forget Ashina Sheer's great achievements ten years ago. Did His Majesty the Heavenly Khan say anything to him?" He waved his hand impatiently, "Hurry up and send someone to Pei Changshi's house quietly. Send me a letter. Besides, Pei Changshi is our official in Xizhou after all. It’s hard to teach Su to join the army until it is too difficult for his family!”
Qu Chongyu was silent for a moment, raised his head and said, "Chongyu will go over now."
Qu Zhizhan glanced at him in surprise, paused and then said, "Forget it, you must remember that neither can offend the other, nor can the two help each other!"
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On the light yellow linen paper with a fine texture, the number of people, horses, and goods are written in small regular script. Below are several official seals that may be clear or vague; a small sandalwood sign is engraved with the word "安" and extremely complicated cursive cursive. Pattern.
Liuli looked at it again and nodded, "That's it. Remember to go and thank my sister-in-law for me tomorrow."
Xiaotan asked curiously, "What do you want these things for?"
Liuli smiled faintly and said, "Be prepared." The massacre of the city was too big, and since she couldn't get the first move now, she could no longer put all her money on Qu Chongyu's conscience. With these two things, even if Qu Chongyu stood by and watched, she could still create a document that was authentic enough. With Agu's skills and experience, and using the An family's keepsake wooden sign to exchange horses in various cities along the way, although she could not travel six times a day. Although it is a hundred miles away, the news can be sent back to Chang'an in about half a month.
She lowered her head and looked carefully at the customs clearance document in her hand. The paper was Yizhou jute paper, and the ink was ordinary pine smoke ink. She has it at home, and the handwriting was also very ordinary. However, it took some effort to imitate the official seal of Xizhou Prefecture. , but it’s not too difficult. At least it’s much easier than the old-fashioned monthly pass that she copied when she was in the Academy of Fine Arts...
Ayan walked in quickly and said, "Madam, Doctor Han is here and is changing Mi Dalang's dressing in the front yard."
Liuli hurriedly put down the paperwork and stood up, "I'll go over right now."
Han Si was very quick this time, and he walked out with the medicine bag in just a cup of tea. When he saw Liuli and Ayan waiting outside, he was stunned for a moment, lowered his eyes and said, "The injured will be well in two days." ”
Liuli shook her head and said, "Thank you very much, Doctor Han. However, there is one more thing I would like to trouble Doctor Han with."
Han Si immediately raised his head. He usually dressed casually and his hair was often disheveled, but his eyes were black and white and extremely clean.
Looking at these eyes, Liuli felt a little relieved, and a smile appeared on her face, "I wonder if Dr. Han can handle the injuries on Mi Da's body... It looks more dangerous, preferably the kind that looks fatal at the sight." ?”
Han Si blinked his eyes and remained silent.
Liuli did not hide anything from him, and immediately told Mi Dalang that he had witnessed the tragic massacre of the city in Tatuk City. Because he rescued a Taduk woman, he was tainted as a Taduk spy. Now someone in the army has arrived in Xizhou and will come to arrest him at any time. He briefly explained his story, "If he is caught in the army now, I am afraid that he will never return, and even Pei Changshi will be charged. I have thought of a way, and I can probably take the risk, but this The more miserable Mi Dalang looks, the better. In addition, he needs to borrow a medicine shop."
When Han Si heard the word "massacre", his face turned a little pale, and he murmured, "It's like this again!" He suddenly came back to his senses and nodded vigorously, "Han will go and treat the injury now!"
Liuli took a breath, nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you."
Han Si turned around and walked into the main room. Halfway through, he turned around and ran back, "Mrs. Kudi, I have another medicine. I wonder if Madam can use it?"
p.s. For students at the Academy of Arts and Crafts, drawing monthly tickets is definitely a basic skill. There are also people who draw school meal stamps and singer performance tickets. In short, apart from not daring to draw RMB, there is nothing they dare not draw to fool people. It's a pity that now they all use credit cards... Nowadays, my classmates are thinking about the good old days, and occasionally draw a few things for themselves to appreciate, which is extremely melancholy...
(End of this chapter)