After all, Jialan is the Northwest Sergeant discovered and promoted by Pei Shiju. Pei Shiju has the kindness of knowing and supporting him. Pei Shiju can abandon Jialan, but Jialan will never betray Pei Shiju. Even if Xue Shixiong, Feng Xiaoci and other Northwest Army commanders appreciate and value Jialan, regard him as a trusted subordinate and give special courtesy, it has to be admitted that if Jialan did not have the identity of the secret army of Northwest Wolf, and was not the direct secret envoy placed in the Western Land, and was just an ordinary general with strong military power and super talent, then Jialan would not win the attention of the commanders in the army such as Xue Shixiong, Feng Xiaoci, etc., let alone be the subject of the secret affairs with him.

Galan's strength in the Western Land comes from Pei Shiju's trust. Without Pei Shiju as a "backer", there would be no Jialan today. This was the case in the past and now. If Galan wants to make a difference in his lifetime, he must win Pei Shiju's recognition and Pei Shiju's trust again.

Galan was eagerly looking forward to Pei Shiju's arrival and looking forward to meeting Pei Shiju, but since the battle of Yiwudao, Pei Shiju has cut off contact with him. With his current identity, it is impossible to meet the imperial chief, and he must pass through Xue Shixiong.

The words of the Xue brothers gave Jialan a deeper understanding of the secrets at the central level and was filled with fear and helplessness about the coming storm. He wanted to do something and do something for the people.

The Buddha said that compassion and love can save all sentient beings. Although they cannot turn the tide with their own abilities and cannot save the people of the world, they are in this great era of surging currents and facing innocent creatures that are about to be destroyed, even if they can save a person, it is a merit.

Who can help me do something for the people of the world? Only Pei Shiju, the deputy chief of the Menxia Province who lives in Shangdu Province, is the minister of Huangmen who is deeply trusted by the emperor.

Originally, I had put my hopes on Xue Shixiong, but because of Yiwudao's battle, he failed Pei Shiju's trust, and caused Pei to be attacked by his opponent, and lost control of the Laolang Mansion. In the end, he had to withdraw his subordinate forces from the Western Land, messed up the matter, and had no shame to pray to Pei Shiju again, so he could only follow Xue Shixiong.

Before the Eastern Expedition, Xue Shixiong was the General of the Right Guard and a close minister around the emperor. After the failure of the Eastern Expedition, Xue Shixiong was removed from office for a time and was pardoned two months later and was restored to his post. However, the General of the Right Guard was appointed. Although they were both one of the twelve generals of the Guard, their power and status were incomparable.

The Twelve Guards of the Empire originated from the imprisonment system and the mansion system of the Western Wei and Northern Zhou dynasties. They are a combination of two imprisonment military systems, and there is a difference between internal and external guards. The left and right guards and the left and right guards are inner guards. The four mansions do not govern the mansion soldiers, and each has one Lang general, and several people from Zhizhai or Zhige. The preparatory mansion is in charge of the left and right guards, and the supervisors and gates are in charge of the gate guards. These four mansions are the emperor's personal soldiers, living in the main center of the imperial guards, and are the core members of the imperial guards.

The left and right guards are in charge of the palace and the commander of the guards, which is equivalent to the palace garrison army, but there are internal and external troops. The inner army is the personal guards led by the left and right guards, the three servants of the left and right guards. There is a unified Yingyang Mansion, which is the Yingyang Mansion in the inner army, which is in charge of the inner army guards and the imperial guards. It is precisely because the left and right guards are both in charge of the imperial guards and the imperial guards, and its importance is self-evident that the generals of the left and right guards must be the emperor's confidant ministers, who are with the emperor's left and right, and serve as the veteran commander of the army in charge of military power, providing military strategies for the emperor and helping the emperor control the army.

Yuwen Shu, the emperor's most favored minister, served as the General of the Left Guard for a long time. This position is equivalent to the first commander of the emperor and has a high position and a powerful position. The General of the Right Guard, the second commander of the army, is the Duke of Yan, the elder general of the empire. Yu Wen and the Yu family are both Xianbei people, with the most powerful family surnamed. Yu Wen family comes from Wuchuan, Liuzhen, and Yu Zhongwen's grandfather Yu Jin is one of the eight pillar states of the Western Wei Dynasty. The first commander and second commander of the empire are both Xianbei people, and the greatest commander of the empire is controlled by the Xianbei people, especially Yu Zhongwen, the family of the Eight Pillar Kingdom, and three generations are commanders of the army, with countless subordinates. You can imagine the huge power of the Yu family in the army.

During the first Eastern Expedition, the commanders of the Nine Army who led their troops deep into the Goryeo Kingdom were Yuwen Shu and Yu Zhongwen. After the failure, Yu Zhongwen was the one who took all the blame. Why did the emperor and the central government blame Yu Zhongwen and why Yu Zhongwen must be killed? The reason is clear at a glance.

After Yu Zhongwen's death, who will succeed as the General of the Right Guard? Jiang Zuo's general, the emperor's confidant minister, and the old general in the army came to protect his own.

During the first Eastern Expedition, Duke Rong Guolai Huer was the general of the Zuo Xiaogu, the general of the marching commander of the Pyongyang Road, and the chief magistrate of Donglai County, and the commander of the navy. Lai Huer launched an attack when he arrived in Pyongyang. Unfortunately, he was arrogant and conceited. He was defeated by the enemy's plan to lure the enemy into depth and was defeated in the first battle. Later, he planned to attack Pyongyang with the land army commanded by Yuwen Shu. Unexpectedly, Yuwen Shu retreated before the battle, which led to the failure of the attack plan. In the end, he had to leave with hatred and return across the sea.

Now, the first and second commanders in the army are the emperor's absolute confidants. Establish the Xiaoguo Imperial Guard and include it in the left and right reserves to expand the number of internal troops. The emperor can directly control more troops. On the one hand, it can ensure the security of the ban, and on the other hand, it is also the emperor's helpless move. It can be seen that the conflict between the emperor and the army is already very fierce, but this policy violates the legal system. If there is no support from the generals in the army, it will be difficult to pass in the center first. The support of Yuwen Shu and Lai Huer and his faction generals is an important reason why the Xiaoguo Army was quickly formed.

From this we can see the importance of the General of the Right Guard, but now Xue Shixiong is the General of the Right Guard. Regardless of whether the emperor continues to trust him, at least Xue Shixiong is no longer able to accompany him and cannot make suggestions at any time. Then the possibility of Jialan trying to influence the emperor and the central decision-making through Xue Shixiong is gone. He must contact Pei Shizu again and win his trust in order to do something within his ability.

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After entering dusk, Wang Bian returned from the palace.

Although the emperor was still on the way, the officials of the Taiwan Pavilion had already arrived at Linshuo Palace first, especially the Ministry of War had entered Linshuo Palace one month in advance to plan the Eastern Expedition.

Wang Bian first reported to the Ministry of War. Then he went to the Honglu Temple to report on the third prince of Kang's country's arrival in Jicheng under the order. As for when he would report to the Xiaoguo Army and take any position, he didn't know anything at present. When will the Zhaowu Qushu Branch meet the emperor, even the Honglu Temple cannot give a specific time, so he can only wait patiently.

"Did the Ministry of War order us to rush to Huaiyuan Town?" What Jialan is most concerned about now is the fate of the horse army. The Xue brothers have already sent him a message very clearly that Xue Shixiong wants to keep this northwest horse army, and things have changed unpredictably.

"The commander camp of the Xiaoguo Army is in Beiyuan and is currently under active formation."

Wang Bian told Jialan the news he obtained from the Ministry of War.

The Xiaoguo Army has three armies, each with one chief and fourth-rank general Zhechong Lang, and one deputy headed by the fourth-rank general Guo Yilang. The army has left and right Xiongwu Mansions, with one chief and fifth-rank general and one deputy headed by the fifth-rank general Wu Yonglang.

Each Xiongwu Prefecture has ten regiments and two thousand people. Three armies, six Xiongwu Prefectures have one regiment, and ten thousand people, plus the commander of the three armies and the six Xiongwu Prefectures, Shi He's personal guards, the total number is about 13,000.

At present, the soldiers of the Xiaoguo Army mainly come from the Twelve Guards, with half of them occupying the Guanlong people, and the other half are Shandong and Jiangzuo people. The Xiaoguo Army is mainly infantry and cavalry is supplemented. The combat effectiveness of the cavalry is well known, but the cavalry is too expensive. The empire is limited by the poverty of pastures and the scarcity of war horses, so it can only deploy limited cavalry in the northwest borders and important areas of the capital. Although the Xiaoguo Army is a newly built imperial guard and a personal guard directly commanded by the emperor, in terms of the current situation and conditions, at most one thousand to two thousand knights is arranged. In this way, the Northwest Horse Legion with 300 knights has become a "hot product" and the emperor must have control over it.

The Xiaoguo Army has a high rank. General Zhechong Lang is the fourth rank, and is the same as General Lang in the left and right reserves and left and right prisons. What does this mean? It means that the emperor has an independent imperial guard and a huge and elite private army. With this powerful private army, the emperor may not be enough to sweep the world, but it is enough to intimidate the commanders of the army.

"When will we go to the Xiaoguo Army Commander Camp?" Jialan asked again.

Wang Bian's expression was solemn, hesitated for a moment, and said, "The Ministry of War has no orders. Is there a variable hidden behind this? Did Gong Ming hint at anything?"

His identity is different from Galan. Some words Xue Shixiong cannot say to him, but he can hint that Galan will be passed on to him through Galan. In this way, if there is a disagreement, there will be a buffer, so as not to look ugly and become estranged.

"Xue Sanlang and Xue Silang hope that we will continue to serve under the Ming Gong account."

Wang Bian looked bitter and hesitated for a long time, saying, "A group of evil thieves will not change their minds even if they wear military uniforms. Judging from me, it is wisest to stay under the Ming Gong account."

Galan frowned and said nothing.

"I heard that the Imperial Lord arrived at Linshuo Palace three days later, and Mr. Pei Ge came with him. If Mr. Ming had the intention to keep this horse army, he would definitely take you to Mr. Pei Ge." Wang Bian reached out and patted Jia Lan, saying with a pun, "Jia Lan, listen to my advice, be cautious. If something happens, it will definitely be a big deal."

Wang Bian was worried that he would suffer, and that Xue Shixiong and Feng Xiaoci would suffer. After all, now that he is surrounded by political enemies, he does not want to let a group of vicious thieves destroy their bright future at this critical moment.

Galan pondered for a moment and nodded silently. In fact, he is now in a humble manner and cannot determine the fate of the Ma Legion at all. He can only take one step at a time.

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That night, the Xue brothers held a banquet to greet the crowd.

Xue Deyin did not participate and kept talking to Xue Shixiong in the coach's tent. When he was drunk, Xue Shixiong showed up and accepted the toasts from Wang Bian, Jialan and others, which gave the Northwest soldiers who had traveled a long distance to some face.

After the banquet ended, Wang Bian led Fu Duanyi and traveled westward. Asina Hebao and others turned back to the military camp, while Galan took Asina Suluo and stayed, waiting for Xue Shixiong's summoning.

"Brother, can the general help me find Khan and Kehe Dun?" Su Luo was nervous, grabbed Galan's hand and asked in a low voice.

"The Khan went to Chang'an to meet the emperor two years ago. General Xue was the one who went to Hexi to welcome the Khan." Jialan gently patted Su Luo's hand and comforted him, "This time Khan accompanied the emperor to expedition to Liaodong, and he will reach Linshuo Palace in three days. The eldest brother is just a small brigade commander, and he does not even have the qualification to approach the palace, let alone enter the palace to meet the emperor, so the eldest brother can only ask you to the general and ask the general to report to the emperor, allowing you to enter the palace and reunite with the Khan."

"You will see Khan and Khe Dun in three days? Brother, is this true?" Suro asked anxiously, excited and panic.

Galan shook his head, "It's not that fast, and the general is not able to see the emperor at any time. He also has to wait for the opportunity, but brother is sure that this time will not be too long, and you will be able to reunite with the Khan soon."

The two were talking, and Xue Wanche lifted the curtain and came in and reached out to invite him.

"Sulo, you are waiting for your elder brother here." Galan stood up and leaned over to touch Sulu's head, "Don't worry, my elder brother will take you to see the general later."

Sulu nodded obediently, but his eyes were still filled with fear and helplessness, which made Galan's heart tremble involuntarily. If Sulu knew that He Dun was gone, she would be left with Khan and was lonely and helpless. What kind of sadness would she fall into?

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There was only Xue Shixiong in the tent, and two dim copper lamps.

Xue Shixiong pointed to the brocade mat in front of the desk and signaled Galan to sit down.

"Galan, tell me the truth, where did you know about this?"

Yang Xuangan conspired to rebel, and just a few months later, but Xue Deyin had no definite evidence. The reason why he inferred that Yang Xuangan might have rebelled a few months later was actually influenced by Galan. Behind Galan is Pei Shiju, so he misunderstood and believed Galan's inference. Xue Shixiong is a bystander Qing. He knew that Pei Shiju had abandoned Galan long ago and had already cut off contact with Galan. Even if Pei Shiju knew that Yang Xuangan was going to rebel, Galan would not know. Therefore, there is only one explanation for this matter, that is, Galan learned the secret from others.

Galan must make up for his own opinions and must give Xue Shixiong a reasonable explanation, otherwise Xue Shixiong would not believe it, nor would he conspire with him to make profits from it.

"I met Han Zuo Yuyi and Longxi Li Shimin from Louguandao in Dongwanzi." Jialan said, "They are looking for Xue Deyin."

Jialan presented the reason for leaving Tulunchuan and the plan to go east to Chang'an after rescued Xue Deyin, "Han Bao Yuyi and Li Shimin want to take Xue Deyin away from someone, and he wants to use Xue Deyin to go to Chang'an to investigate whether Yang Xuangan and Li Mi are the mastermind behind the Yiwudao case. After the matter was spread, they mistakenly thought that he was secretly investigating Yang Xuangan's conspiracy and rebellion under the secret order of Pei Ge Lao, so they accidentally thought that he could work with him. After arriving at Longle, Han Bao Yuyi and Li Shimin negotiated with him many times on behalf of Lou Guandao, and finally agreed that he would take Xue Deyin to Linshuo Palace to win the favor of Pei Ge Lao, and then join forces to deal with Yang Xuangan and get the benefits together."

Jialan expressed his meaning very clearly, and the news came from Lou Guandao and Longxi Li.

"Good scheming." Xue Shixiong smiled, "Yang's fall, Mr. Pei's contribution is great, Lou Guandao and Longxi Li also made great contributions, which can win the emperor's trust again, and the benefits are self-evident." Then he frowned slightly and asked, "Galan, but do you know that once this matter is purely empty, the consequences..."

"Ming Gong, maybe Mr. Pei Ge also knew about this." Jialan reminded quietly.

Xue Shixiong pondered for a long time and said slowly, "Three days later, I will take you to see Mr. Pei."

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Chapter completed!