Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"Hmph, seeing the big battle is coming, look at Hou Junji's preoccupied appearance."

"In addition, before he went around talking about the grievances of Gao Chang's return."

"Aren't you looking for something to rebel at this moment?"

Of course, Fang Xuanling was very clear about the gap between Li Jing and Hou Junji over the years.

Immediately, he smiled and waved his hands, telling Li Jing not to make such a joke.

Speaking of Hou Junji, although he has a bit of a bitter temper, he has never been ambiguous in terms of marching and fighting.

This time he came here, probably like Li Jing, he wanted to invite Ying to come here on his own initiative.

It's just a pity that what he did in Gaochang before had such a bad impact.

His Majesty will not allow him to go this time.

Soon, Li Jing, accompanied by Fang Xuanling, came to Li Shimin's imperial study.

After hearing Li Jing's invitation and his utter loyalty.

Li Shimin also had a lot of emotion.

He held Li Jing's hand tightly, saying that he has made great contributions to this Tang Dynasty and me all his life.

I didn't expect that now, I can't let you live in peace.

In the rare years, I will let you take command and go to the difficult place of Tuyuhun.

In my heart, I really feel sorry.

At this time, Li Jing also said seriously, he is both a minister of the Tang Dynasty and a general in the army.

How can you hold back just because you are old?

Since there were Lianpo in the Warring States Period, Zhao Chongguo in the Western Han Dynasty, and Huang Zhongding Junshan in ancient times.

So now, the minister is also willing to accomplish this beautiful talk for His Majesty and for the Great Tang.

During this journey, I vowed to eradicate Tuyuhun and eliminate future troubles for my Tang Dynasty forever.

Even if it is shrouded in horse leather, it will not hesitate!

Hearing old Li Jing's stirring words, Li Shimin was also deeply touched at the moment.

Holding his arm tightly, she told him earnestly that she must return safely.

At that time, I will personally lead a group of civil and military officials to welcome you and welcome you to triumph!

Soon, the imperial court issued an edict, appointing Li Jing as the general manager of the Xikaidao march, and controlling all the soldiers and horses with restraint.

The Tang army divided its troops into two groups, Xue Wanjun, Xue Wanche, Duan Zhixuan and others led their troops to the north, to the right of Tuyuhun.

Li Daozong, Li Shiji, Li Daliang and others led their troops to the south to the left of Tuyuhun.

After this matter was settled, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin, who were disciples, naturally came to visit Li Jing's mansion.

The theme is naturally expressing the worries in my heart.

After all, Li Jing was too old.

It is already a rare year, how can it withstand such a toss?

Although Li Qiu has never been to Tuyuhun, he has been to Tubo.

I heard that the environment in Tuyuhun is harsher than that in Tubo.

Li Qiu was really worried about Li Jing going this time.

Or simply, just like when I was at the foot of the Yin Mountain and on the grassland.

And then accompanied by Li Qiu, there is more or less a care.

Worry about the two of them, especially about Li Qiu's thoughts.

Li Jing smiled and waved his hands.

Tell them that they still know something about their bodies.

This time the Tuyuhun conquest, he should be able to survive.

But when he came back this time, he really couldn't lead soldiers anymore, and he couldn't fight anymore.

As for Li Qiu, he acted too recklessly.

Once in Tuyuhun, if the land is not occupied, it is very likely that something bad will happen due to impulsiveness.

So this time, no matter what, you can't take him with you.

Besides, Fang Xuanling also said that before Li Qiu's two children were born, Li Qiu was leading the army.

Now that the Tang Dynasty has no other wars, there are so many generals free, so naturally there is no need for Li Qiu to go out.

I can also spend a good time at home with girl Wu Sui.

Seeing Li Jing's resolute tone, Li Qiu, who had already run into a wall with Fang Xuanling and Li Shimin before, could only sigh softly.

Let it go.

In fact, in Li Jing's heart, he still hoped that Li Qiu, his most valued apprentice, would go with him.

I can also take the opportunity to teach him the essence of my own military strategy.

However, regarding Li Qiu's going to Tuyuhun, Li Shimin's attitude was extremely firm.

They definitely wouldn't let him go, so Li Jing had no choice but to give up.

I think His Majesty came here to protect Li Qiu, a future minister of the Tang Dynasty, a good young man.

Finally, after a few days, the army led by Li Jing and others officially set off.

Li Qiu and others, as well as countless people in Chang'an City, also saw him off.

And in the process of all this going on.

Dai Zhou at Dali Temple has also made great progress.

In the first few days, under the obstruction of Princess Gaoyang and Dai Zhou's intentional release.

Several elites from Dali Temple failed to find the well and the whereabouts of the dog.

Ever since, Dai Zhou had an excuse, suspecting that the dog had been killed and buried elsewhere.

After having such an excuse, in the evening of the day, when others were not paying attention.

Dai Zhou personally brought a few confidants to the place outside the imperial palace where Xu De's body was buried, guarded by the Imperial Army.

At this time, Dali Temple was holding the token bestowed by Empress Changsun.

Naturally, the imperial guards guarding this cemetery didn't bother to take care of it.

After giving gifts to Dai Zhou one after another, he took the money secretly handed over by the people of Dali Temple, and went away happily and at ease.

When they left, it was almost dark.

All the people in Dali Temple also immediately took out Xu De's grave.

People like them are also experts in this area.

In less than half an hour, Xu De's coffin had been opened.

Dai Zhou and his deputy also took a closer look with the oil lamp.

It's okay not to look at it, but after checking it, the whole person feels like being struck by lightning in an instant.

From the top of the head to the soles of the feet, there was a burst of coolness oozing out of the whole person.

The official uniform on the whole body was soaked in sweat in an instant!

There is really something wrong with Xu De's body!

In particular, what caused Xu De's final death was the scar on his neck caused by a special short sharp weapon.

His modus operandi is exactly the same as that of Zhang Xuansu back then!

In the dark hall of the East Palace back then, Xu De's unexpected hoarse scream was beyond the expectation of everyone present.

In desperation, Yixin shot immediately, cut Xu De's neck, and stopped the cry.

I didn't expect Skynet to be so sparse and not leaking, it was unexpectedly found here by Dai Zhou and others in such a way.

Chapter 1021

In the past few years, Dai Zhou pursued the pending case of Zhang Xuansu, the young master of the prince.

Almost to the stage of obsession.

Don't think about tea, don't want to eat, and grow old all night.

All I think about all the time is related to the case.

Unexpectedly, this was an unsolved case that he had been looking for for several years.

Just when he was about to give up in his heart, he didn't expect an important clue to appear suddenly!

The person who killed Xu De was obviously the same person who killed Zhang Xuansu back then!

If you follow this clue to trace.

This assassin is most likely hiding in this palace!

Zongzheng Temple?Inside the palace?The prince's east palace?

It's all very possible!

And it just so happened that these places were all places that Dali Temple, the Ministry of Criminal Justice and the Forbidden Army could not search at the beginning.

It's no wonder that the original assassin killed Zhang Xuansu, the prince's junior teacher, in the carriage first.

He broke into the Furong Garden again at night, leaving a few lives again.

But then it disappeared without a trace as if the world had evaporated!

Next, several countermeasures flashed through Dai Zhou's mind extremely quickly.

First, collect evidence from Xu De's body and bring it back to Dali Temple.

The second is to conceal the truth and rebury Xu De's coffin.

Tomorrow, I will secretly enter the palace and report to His Majesty.

Then, with the power of thunder, they quickly hunted down and searched the assassin.

However, all he did was based on the fact that the assassin was not in the palace.

Like now, the people of Dali Temple came here to investigate the case.

Nor is it a secret.

And that assassin was able to kill a chief eunuch who followed the empress with his own hands so silently.

It certainly won't be alone.

If once they find out about the change, they will startle the snake.

Then let them react aggressively and threaten His Majesty, Empress, even any concubine or princess in the palace.

This kind of consequence is definitely not something Dai Zhou and Dali Temple can afford!

In the end, Dai Zhou decided.

I can't take that risk, I must enter the palace overnight!

Then, after a serious exhortation.

Dai Zhou hurriedly got into the car and went straight to the palace gate.

At night, I asked to see the Holy Majesty.

On the other side, Li Shimin, who was dealing with government affairs in the imperial study, heard that Dai Zhou, the Minister of Dali Temple, said that he had something urgent to ask for an audience.

Li Shimin also put down the brush in his hand in a little surprise.

以他的惯例，每天都要处理政务到戌时（19:00-20:59），甚至是亥时（21:00-22:59）。

It was just nightfall at this moment, and the palace gate had just been closed not long ago.