Hidden in the court

Just as I lay down, I heard Luo Wei's voice beside me: "How is Lin'er?"

"Why aren't you sleeping yet? Lin'er is fine. She's taken her medicine and isn't hungry. She fell asleep on her own when she was sleepy. You should go to bed quickly because you have to go to court tomorrow."

……

How can I describe this night? The one who slept soundly was Ji Mingshang, the "culprit".

The next morning, Luo Wei packed up and prepared to go to court. However, he first went to the ancestral hall.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Rowling still kneeling there, looking back at him.

"father…"

Lowe looked at the bloodshot in her eyes. This girl seemed to have not slept all night. She wouldn't have really knelt obediently all night.

Sure enough, the next moment Rowling directly confirmed his guess.

Just as Rowling was about to stand up and took a step forward to support himself on the ground, his feet went weak and he knelt back down.

Oh, and gave him an awkward smile.

Luo Wei stroked his forehead and went forward to help her up.

"Do you know you were wrong?"

Luo Lin nodded immediately, "Yes, my daughter knows she was wrong."

"Well, your mother has cooked some porridge. Go and have some."

Lowe's face remained serious, but what he said made Rowling laugh.

"Thank you dad."

After saying that, Rowling quickly rushed out of the ancestral hall again. Looking at her like this, Lowe felt that his teaching yesterday was in vain.

The days passed in a dull manner. In a blink of an eye, more than ten days later, the army from the northern border had arrived in Longxi County and stationed there waiting for the final order.

"The Longxi Li family is quite respectful."

The person who spoke was Chen Ju. Their army had been stationed here for the past few days. Li Chuang, the governor of Longxi County, basically treated them with great courtesy.

"This Li Chuang is also a talented person. He has made great contributions by defending Longxi."

"If you ask me, this bull must guard this place. If you send those straw bags here, this place will be lost in two days."

"Old Chen, if you ask me, you are..."

While several people were talking, a soldier came to report.

"Report, the imperial edict has arrived."

"Just read it." Xihe Huchen said impatiently.

Hearing this, the soldier's face froze.

"What's wrong? Are you mute? Read it."

As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar voice came into the tent.

"Okay, let me read it to you. Twelve countries including Qiuci, Yanqi, Gumo, Yutian, Shule, Shache, Wulei, Yuli, Wensu, Cheshiqian State, Puli, Taohuai, etc., have detained our merchant caravans, merchants, and goods.

However, Khotan and the former kingdom of Cheshi have already released our people and apologized. Our dynasty is a benevolent and righteous country, and we will not hold grudges against the past.

The rest of the countries still do not repent and challenge our country's prestige. This is because they do not know the destiny. From today on, our dynasty will raise an army to attack them.

The army went along the Hexi Corridor to Dunhuang. Xihe Huchen, Lu Peng, Chen Ju, and Liu Dong each led 3,000 troops, divided into four groups, and marched from Yumen Pass and Yangguan to the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions. The troops would be stationed at the gates of the small countries to intimidate them. Those who resisted stubbornly would be destroyed. If there were any strong ones, they could be gathered together and then a decision would be made. "

Looking again, the one who read the decree was none other than my elder brother Xihe Longyao.

The four men immediately knelt down and said in unison: "We accept your order!"

"Have people prepare and set off tomorrow."

"it is good."

After arranging everything, Xihe Huchen looked at his elder brother contemptuously, "Brother, how about you give me more shells, and I can get you a woman from the Western Regions?"

Xihe Longyao looked at him strangely, said nothing, and just smiled back.

Just this smile almost scared Xihe Huchen to death. The last time he smiled like this, several people died.

"Just come back as soon as possible. I'm in a hurry to go out and do something."

"Oh."

In the end, Xihe Huchen could only respond weakly.

After Xihe and Longyao left, the four of them gathered together to plan a detailed route.

Xihe, Huchen and Liu Dong went out of Yangguan. Xihe, Huchen passed through Loulan and the supplies from Khotan finally reached Shule.

Liu Dong was responsible for other countries along the route, finally arriving in Shache.

Lu Peng and Chen Ju set out from Yumen Pass...

After solving these problems, the last big trouble remained: the Kingdom of Kucha.

This place with 20,000 soldiers alone will definitely not compromise easily, and they also have a five-meter-high city wall, even though it is rammed earth. When they arrive at the place, how much combat power will the soldiers have left? Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

In addition, Xihe and Longyao also wanted to meet Li Chuang, the governor of Longxi County. Most of the army's supplies had to be transported out from here, so there was no room for carelessness.

"Your Highness, please!"

Li Chuang is a very rough man, and his appearance is not much different from Chen Ju. This appearance also foreshadows their personalities, and this is indeed the case.

"I'll be frank. As long as it's an order from the court, I have no choice but to do it. The granaries in Longxi County are enough to feed the army for three months. I will definitely ensure the army's food and grass supply. Please rest assured, Your Highness."

Xihe Longyao was also startled, "Are you serious? Are there really so many granaries in Longxi?"

Li Chuang immediately laughed and said, "Of course I take it seriously. If the army doesn't come, I'm afraid the food will rot in the warehouse."

"Okay, I've brought along people to transport food and military equipment. But there's one thing I need your help with, Lord Li?"

"Your Highness, please speak."

"I hope you can recruit local civilians and merchant caravans, especially those who are familiar with the routes to the Western Region and understand the languages ​​of various ethnic groups. The grain transport teams will also need guides and translators."

"That's no problem. Your Highness, please give me three days."

In general, Xihe and Longyao were very satisfied with this conversation. Li Chuang was truly a talented person. He was able to get practical things done and expand the granary in Longxi to this extent.

It would be a shame not to let a person like this guard such an important military town.

"Don't worry, Lord Li. Although the mountains in Longxi are high and the road is long, the court will not ignore a loyal and righteous man like Lord Li. When this battle is over, I will personally recommend you for merit."

Li Chuang was also very excited after hearing these words. His own prince was of great status. Saying that he wanted to recommend merit for him was equivalent to directly commending him, which was more effective than words from His Majesty.

He is not like the crown prince who came to power recently under Liang Wu, who is simply a punching bag.

……

The next morning, the army set out and headed west.

Oh, and there was this kid Chen Xing. Eventually he became the spearman in front of the tent, but he ran faster than anyone else thanks to the good horse his father had prepared for him.

Compared with the orderly situation in the north, Liang Wu's side is much more chaotic.

Because Ji Liancheng, the only prince of Liangwu who commands an army of 200,000, is going back to the capital to report on his work.

Nangong Lin was particularly upset. Ji Liancheng was about to come back, and he always felt that the wind direction in the capital had changed a little.

The most embarrassed person is Luo Wei. He has to investigate when Ji Liancheng comes back. It would be fine if nothing is found. But if something is found, do you think they can still be in-laws?

So, Lowe took the initiative to find Ji Mingshang for the first time and confirmed the plan again.

"Can this be done?"

"This is the best way. Does my father-in-law have any other ideas?"

"Oh, I'm impressed by you..."