bastard seizes tang

Chapter 378 Assassin
After Duan Cui reported the matter, Li Ke did not allow Duan Cui to return to Su immediately, but asked him to stay in Yangzhou to wait for orders.

The next morning, he was still staying at Duan Cui's Yangzhou post house. The message summoned by Li Kezhi had already been sent to the post house, and Duan Cui met him in the outer hall of Linjiang Palace. Duan Cui didn't know what Li Ke told him, but he didn't dare to say anything He procrastinated, and rushed over immediately after receiving the order.

"The last general, Duan Cui of the Gusu Commander's Mansion, pays his respects to the governor." In the outer hall of Linjiang Palace, Duan Cui was ordered to come and pay homage to Li Ke.

Today's Li Ke is much warmer to Duan Cui than yesterday. As soon as Duan Cui bowed down, Li Ke actually stepped forward to help Duan Cui up, and said: "Zhi Gan (Duan Cui's expression) word) is here, please get up quickly."

Duan Cui didn't have any friendship with Li Ke before, yesterday Li Ke treated him with a flat attitude, he didn't feel abnormal, and felt more at ease, but when Li Kefang saw him today, he said his words, and personally stepped forward to help him up, Even though Duan Cui was flattered, he also felt a little uneasy.

"The last general thanked the governor." Duan Cui didn't know why Li Ke was there, so he quickly thanked him and stood up.

After Duan Cui got up, he asked Li Ke: "I don't know if the governor of the capital urgently summoned the future commander to come here, but what are your orders?"

Li Ke said with a smile: "You captured and killed Zuo Youxian, and handed over the secret letter from the traitor. You have made great achievements. Naturally, this king should see his heroes well."

After hearing Li Ke's words, Duan Cui became more and more uneasy.

Last year, Li Ke was captured by Zuo Youxian, and he suffered a lot along the way, so he naturally hated Zuo Youxian in his heart, and wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible, but it is true that Duan Cui killed Zuo Youxian, but Zuo Youxian's body was nothing more than It's an introduction, and that letter is the key.
Could it be that Li Ke didn't open the secret letter?Otherwise, how could Li Ke still have such a good face for him?You know, once this letter enters Beijing, not only Li Chengqian, but also Li Ke will be affected.

Duan Cui said with a guilty conscience: "This is a matter of the end of the day, and the reputation of the Great Governor will be ashamed and unworthy."

Li Ke waved his hand and said: "General Duan is too modest. General Duan is the younger brother of Duke Fan. He was born in a general family. He is really good. This king should ask for credit for you, and there will be no less."

Duan Cui didn't know what Li Ke meant, but Li Ke's words had reached this point, so he could only agree.

Duan Cui said: "The last general, Duan Cui, thanked the governor."

Li Ke chuckled lightly, and asked Wang Xuance who was standing behind him: "Sir, according to the rules of the Tang Dynasty, what should we do if we describe General Duan's achievements?"

Wang Xuance pretended to think about it, and replied: "Zuo Youxian is a traitor in Nanliang. Since he attacked His Highness last year, he has been listed as a key thief by the court. His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Punishments and Dali Temple to search for him. General Duan beheaded Zuo Youxian, according to the rule, this merit should be judged by the imperial court, it is not within the authority of His Royal Highness, the chief inspector."

Hearing this, Li Ke nodded and said, "If that's the case, then follow what Mr. said."

Li Ke paused, and said to Duan Cui: "The Zuoyou Immortal is a remnant of Nanliang, a great thief of the country. This discussion of merit should be based on the wishes of the Emperor Father and the Ministry of Punishment. How about this, I will write a letter in my own hand. For the merit of a thief, tomorrow you will bring this king's handwriting to Beijing and present it to your father, and you will be rewarded with kindness at that time."

Li Ke was face to face, and with Li Ke's identity, there was absolutely no need to deceive Duan Cui. Since Li Ke had said such a thing, he would not break his promise. Duan Cui was surprised when Li Ke's words fell into Duan Cui's ears. However, there is still some secret joy and luck in my heart.

The Gusu Mansion commanded the army, and the official residence was from the fourth rank. If he was promoted again, he could join the Sixteenth Guards of Chang'an as a general, or he could go to Bianzhou to command the army.Among them, it seems that there is only two levels of difference, but it is a world of difference.

Although Zuo Youxian is a remnant of Nanliang, he is only a first-class thief. This time, killing Zuo Youxian is not a great achievement. If Li Ke is willing to personally write a letter to Beijing to show his merits, it will not be difficult to advance two levels in a row.

With such a kind encounter so close, if Duan Cui had not sneaked into Li Tai's family before, Duan Cui would even want to worship Li Ke as his master.

Duan Cui leaned over and said: "The last general thanked the chief inspector for cultivation."

Li Ke smiled, signaled Duan Cui to get up, and said: "Rewards for meritorious deeds are the right thing to do, General Duan, you don't have to be polite, General Duan, get up quickly."

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief." Duan Cui stood up slowly according to Li Ke's words.

Li Ke waited for Duan Cui to get up, looked at Duan Cui in front of him, and seemed to remember it unconsciously, and said to Duan Cui: "Since General Duan is going to the capital, and this king has something to hand over to the emperor, I will Troubled General Duan to take the trouble and take it along."

Li Ke wanted to ask for credit for Duan Cui, so he took Duan Cui to Beijing with his handwriting, and this time he asked Duan Cui to bring him some things along the way, which was nothing, but for some reason, Duan Cui listened to Li Ke If so, it always feels wrong.

Duan Cui asked, "I don't know what the governor said?"

Li Ke replied: "It is the secret letter that General Duan handed over to my king yesterday. This time, when General Duan went to Beijing, he took it for me and presented it to my father."

When Duan Cui heard this, her heart "thumped", and she couldn't help panicking.

This letter was originally written by Zuo Youxian in front of Duan Cui. Duan Cui could not be more clear about what was said in the letter. Duan Cui handed this letter to Li Ke in order to get out of the matter, but this time Li Ke He also ordered him to send the letter to Beijing, and then pulled him back.If Li Shimin was really angry because of what was said in this letter, how could he, the instigator, get away with it.

Duan Cui is still in trouble because of this matter, but how can Li Ke give him time to hesitate.

Li Ke continued: "Actually, you got this letter from Zuo Youxian, and it is your contribution. It is appropriate for you to send this letter to Beijing."

"No." Li Ke said, Duan Cui had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

At this time, Duan Cui had already made up his mind in his heart. When he handed over this letter to Li Shimin, he must firmly insist that this letter was submitted by Li Ke's order, and he must extract himself from it.

When Duan Cui came out of Linjiang Palace with the secret letter stamped with the wax seal of Yangzhou Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, he already looked worried, but how did he know that the secret letter in his hand was no longer the one he handed over to Li Ke yesterday secret letter.Moreover, this secret letter had already been sealed with wax by Li Ke, and he could not unseal it or inspect it, so he had to send the letter to Chang'an according to Li Ke's order.

"Sir, what do you think of Duan Cui's condition just now?" Li Ke asked Wang Xuance after Duan Cui had just left in Linjiang Palace.

Wang Xuance replied without hesitation: "It's quite abnormal for me to see the situation of Duan Cui just now. I'm afraid he has nothing to do with the falsification of the secret letter."

Li Ke nodded in agreement and said, "What Mr. said coincides with this king."

Wang Xuance laughed and said: "Fortunately, this secret letter has been transferred by His Royal Highness, I would like to see what the people behind Duan Cui will look like if they see this secret letter, maybe they can use this to follow the vine and get it back." Lot of lost ordnance."

"Haha, what you said is very true." Li Ke replied with a light smile.

In Li Ke's eyes, Duan Cui is nothing more than a clown. What really worries Li Ke is the people behind Duan Cui and the batch of ordnance lost in Hengshan. Related to him, it would be best if this batch of ordnance could be retrieved.

Li Ke and Wang Xuance were still talking, but at this point, before Li Ke finished speaking, there was a sudden noise outside the hall: "Assassin, catch the assassin!"

(End of this chapter)