Tiantang

Chapter 109 Taking Geshuhan hostage
Chapter 117 Holding Geshuhan hostage

Shisanlang Xiao sighed, he really wasn't very proficient in these things.He could use high-level tactics to break into the General's Mansion alone, stab He Jinliang to death or capture him alive, and retreat calmly. This is no problem.But how to mobilize He Jinliang's army is not something he, a knight-errant, can do.

Zhang Xuan pondered for a long time.

He suddenly got off his horse, turned around, and gave a deep salute to the guards behind him.

The soldiers guarding behind him were taken aback and hurried to dodge.

A tall and burly figure sighed softly, walked out of the queue slowly, stared at Zhang Xuan and said indifferently, "Doctor Zhang!"

"Brother Shuai! This time I have to work, Brother Shuai will go away with the officials." Zhang Xuan's voice tightened, "Rong Wang Li Wan has already launched a mutiny in Chang'an, controlling Chang'an Yulin Guard 8000 soldiers and horses to rebel against the palace... Congquan anxiously, I hope that the handsome brother will cooperate with the officials to finish this scene!"

Ge Shuhan sighed, cupped his hands, but didn't say much, and acquiesced to Zhang Xuan's proposal.

The eunuch Li Jingzhong looked at it and couldn't help but be surprised, this person is Ge Shuhan, the governor of Hexi!The famous Hexi Fan Shuai!Ge Shuhan actually disguised himself as an ordinary guard soldier and followed him in the team, no one knew about it.

This... Li Jingzhong trembled in his heart, and thought: Could it be that this is also the emperor's arrangement?
It was only later that Li Jingzhong found out that this brother Shu Han was secretly "hijacked" from Ge Shu Han's manor outside the city by someone Zhang Xuan sent, with the purpose of earning money from He Jinliang, the general of the Jinwu Guard stationed at the foot of Lishan Mountain. The army under the mark.

Ge Shuhan was tired of the life of banquets and banquets in the city where bureaucrats and aristocrats greeted and sent off. Because there was no emperor's order for the time being, he could not leave Chang'an to return to his post, so he had to hide in a manor outside the city secretly.He was drinking by himself in the manor, but was "hijacked" by Xiao Shisanlang holding the emperor's gold medal.

He Jinliang was the school lieutenant under Ge Shuhan's tent in his early years, and he could not be what he is today without Ge Shuhan's promotion.And the army horse under his bid was also an elite soldier under Ge Shuhan's command in the past, and participated in the battle of Stone Castle City.Ge Shuhan's prestige in this army is unmatched.

"Eunuch Li, follow me and my elder brother to enter the Jinwuwei General's Mansion." Zhang Xuan got on his horse and waved.

Ge Shuhan was silent for a moment, then got on his horse and galloped away side by side with Zhang Xuan.

Xiao Shisanlang and Li Jingzhong hurriedly led dozens of forbidden palace guards to follow closely behind.

"I have no choice but to offend brother handsome Huwei today... Please forgive me for being rude. After the rebellion is subdued, Zhang Xuan is willing to ask brother handsome to take the blame!"

Ge Shuhan is far-sighted and loyal to the royal family.This is the key factor for him to follow Zhang Xuan all the way.He wanted to see what this young rising star wanted to do and how to do it.

"Brother didn't really take it seriously..." Ge Shuhan suddenly glanced back at Xiao Shisanlang, who was coming on horseback behind him, and said with a calm smile, "The righteous man next to Doctor Zhang has superb swordsmanship, and he is really a human being." It's rare, if you can go to serve in the army with me, I dare to guarantee that within three years, I will be made a marquis general!"

"My elder brother has no intention of fame, but he fell in love with him wrongly." Zhang Xuan smiled inwardly: at this moment, this brother Shu Han still can't forget to poach me.

"Oh, that's really a great regret in Brother's life. It's a pity that Xiao Yishi has such a talent, but he has to waste it among the people and can't be used by the court!"

"Doctor Zhang, in fact, you are unnecessary. My brother knows He Jinliang very well. He is loyal and brave, and has always been loyal to His Majesty. Since Master Zhang is holding His Majesty's secret decree and gold medal, when His Majesty is in danger, He Jinliang will lead the army to march and station Chang'an help!"

Ge Shuhan said indifferently.

Zhang Xuan was silent for a moment, and then sighed, "Brother handsome, if He Jinliang is really reliable, why don't your majesty tell the subordinates clearly, and directly issue an edict to He Jinliang, ordering him to send troops? Or, there is no need for the subordinates to come forward , send someone to deliver a secret decree directly, He Jinliang will raise troops to hunt down the thieves, why let the lower officials do more?"

"Your Majesty didn't say it clearly, but repeatedly asked the subordinate officials to change their powers."

"Are you saying that He Jinliang is also part of King Rong's party?" Ge Shuhan was startled, then smiled and shook his head, "It's absolutely impossible. He Jinliang was single-handedly picked by this commander. I will not betray His Majesty and do such a treasonous act."

"Brother Shuai, General Huo Qing of the Habayashi Guard has always been relied on by His Majesty, but what happened? He is one of the most loyal lackeys in Prince Rong's mansion! If Huo Qing hadn't rebelled, how could King Rong have caused trouble?" Zhang Xuan asked rhetorically.

Ge Shuhan frowned, his eyes flickered slightly.

"Know people, know face, but don't know heart. It has been many years since He Jinliang was transferred to the general of Jinwuwei. People's hearts are fickle, and He Jinliang has long since turned to King Rong, so I don't know." Zhang Xuan said softly, stopped his horse and stared at Ge Shuhan Resolutely said, "Your Majesty is suspicious, and so are the subordinate officials. If He Jinliang goes here, no matter whether He Jinliang is a thief or not, his military power will be cut off. The 5000 soldiers and horses under the bid must be personally commanded by the subordinate officials and the elder brother to prevent accidents. "

"There are priorities... If that He Jinliang is ignorant of current affairs, he will kill without mercy." Zhang Xuan waved his hand abruptly.Under the light night, he looked dignified. Although there was a trace of fatigue on his face, the corners of his mouth were upturned to outline a firm arc.

Zhang Xuan's voice was soft but also very cold.Ge Shuhan took a deep breath. He has been in the army for decades and has been on the battlefield for a long time.The battle of Shibao City was even more murderous, forging a great reputation.

But in front of him, this seemingly frail young man in the officialdom, his words and deeds revealed a ruthless determination, which was no less than that of him, the commander in chief of the army, which gave him a different kind of illusion.

The general of the third rank, this kid actually said that he was going to kill him.No wonder people say that this kid is daring...

Ge Shuhan fell silent.Just when the group was about to approach the Jinwuwei barracks, Ge Shuhan suddenly said softly, "Doctor Zhang is both wise and courageous, has extraordinary courage, and extraordinary means. If he abandons his writing and joins the army, his future achievements must not be underestimated. After this incident, This commander will play to His Majesty and invite Dr. Zhang to serve in the army!"

Zhang Xuan was startled, then smiled and remained silent.

It doesn't need to be said by Ge Shuhan, he feels really good now that he is in control of the military.As a result, his mentality has gradually changed a little.Troubled times are approaching, perhaps it is more convincing to master and cultivate one's own power away from the court's struggle for power and profit.

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The night fell, but the Xingqing Palace was full of flames.

Under the shadow of the fire, Concubine Mei stumbled out of the palace gate wearing an ordinary maid's attire, her face pale.

Seeing this, Li Wan jumped off the horse, and was about to step forward, but stopped immediately, and winked at the two maids arranged behind him.

The two maids rushed forward to support Concubine Mei, and then hurried back.

Gao Lishi leaned on the palace gate, watching Concubine Mei being rescued by Li Wan, his eyes became very complicated.

He suddenly waved his hand, and a dozen palace guards suddenly lowered their hands, and more than a dozen bundles were thrown in front of the palace, making a popping sound.

Li Wan hugged Concubine Mei tightly, and ordered his servants to bring Concubine Mei back to the mansion quickly, and then sent someone to check the bundles.

The soldier who checked the baggage opened it and immediately uttered a cry of alarm.

The corner of Li Wan's mouth twitched.He had already caught a glimpse of the bloody and rotting heads wrapped in that bundle.There is no doubt that these are the confidantes he placed beside Concubine Mei.

Li Wan's troops approached the palace wall, Li Longji dared not let Concubine Mei go.But at the same time, he used this cruel method to vent to Li Wan the great anger deep in his heart.

Li Wan looked up at the palace gate, smiled coldly, but suddenly sent an order behind him: "Beat the drums and shout!"

Boom boom boom!
The thunderous drums sounded suddenly, followed by a neat, loud and murderous bugle call: "Punish the traitor, abolish the prince, the side of the Qing emperor..." Kill the traitor, abolish the prince, and the side of the Qing emperor!

The Xingqing Palace was filled with misery and misery.And the sound of the drums and bugles soaring into the sky was enough to make the few palace guards in the palace terrified, and many eunuchs and maids paralyzed on the palace road.

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Mount Li, outside the gate of General Jinwuwei's mansion.

A burly middle-aged man came slowly, followed by a dozen palace guards in full armor, Zhang Xuan, Xiao Shisanlang and eunuch Li Jingzhong were all mixed in.

This is of course Ge Shuhan.Although Ge Shuhan was wearing ordinary casual robes, he had the aura and murderous aura of a leader who had led the army for many years, and not everyone could pretend to be that aura.

Two rows of gatekeepers shouted sharply, "The important place of the general's mansion, stop whoever comes!"

Ge Shuhan smiled lightly, glanced at the two rows of soldiers, and said in a deep voice, "This handsome Shuhan, I want to see General He!"

The two platoons of soldiers were startled.who?Brother Shuhan?My God, why did Hexi Jiedu Envoy Brother Shuai come here?

Ge Shuhan's name is so great that no one in the army of the Tang Dynasty knows who he is. This is the existence of a military god in the army of the Tang Dynasty.What's more, this army horse also served under Ge Shuhan's account in the past, and some old soldiers still know Ge Shuhan.

A military soldier who looked like a leader came over and looked at Ge Shuhan carefully, and fell to his knees with a plop, "Sure enough, Brother Shuai has arrived. The little Feng Er pays homage to Brother Shuhan!"

"Please get up. Go and report to He Jinliang, and tell him that the commander-in-chief has something to see." Ge Shuhan has always loved soldiers like a son, and seeing that this old soldier is clearly a former sergeant, he couldn't help but leaned over and raised him.

The soldiers rushed in to report.Not long after, He Jinliang, the general of the Jinwu Guard, came out of the mansion with a group of guards, seeing that it was really Ge Shuhan, he couldn't help laughing and came forward, "Brother Shuai, he is really handsome here! "

"Brother Shuai, the last general, He Jinliang, pays his respects." He Jinliang bowed in salute.

Ge Shuhan also laughed and greeted He Jinliang affectionately.

While Zhang Xuan watched coldly, he clearly caught a trace of strangeness in He Jinliang's fleeting eyes.His heart trembled, knowing that his guess was basically not bad, he quickly winked at Shisanlang Xiao, implying that he was ready to do something.

(End of this chapter)