Chapter 182: Defending the City 2"

Lingzhou is located between Lanzhou and Shanzhou, Longyou Road. It is located in front of the city and is adjacent to the Dafeichuan of Tubo. This place is not only a must-pass place for the Silk Road of the Tang Dynasty and the six regions, but also a serious front line to resist Tubo.

The golden gong sounded at the head of Lingzhou city, and then shouted out like this. Tang Li and others, not far from the head of the city, suddenly felt a busy whirlwind blowing around them. The camel caravans and gossipers who were originally standing on the street looked for their place to dodge. As the two messengers from the head of the city rode horses and beat gongs, the streets of Lingzhou, which were still lively just now became clear and stern in a very short time. The only thing running back and forth was the heavy and monotonous footsteps of the soldiers, and such footsteps also inadvertently aggravated the tension in the city.

Like these border prefectures and states, they are busy on weekdays, but once the police gong sounds, except for those soldiers, civilians and businessmen are not allowed to stay on the street. There are also officers and soldiers stationed at each street intersection to patrol the matter back and forth. The so-called "to be settled in the country first," which was also a necessary measure to defend the city, so there is no need to say much.

At this time, Tang Li lived in a large warehouse not far from the city. It seemed a bit out of place to look for Li Guangbi in the situation just now. As for where he lived, he could not choose carefully, so he could only adopt the principle of proximity. Fortunately, this warehouse that occupies the best wharf in the city is in good condition. Except for the odor from a large number of camel caravans, the others are also comfortable and clean.

"Baozhu, these two furnaces of incense are enough, so you don't need to make so much!".                                                                                                                 

He teased himself first, and Tang Li took out the jade belt with his waist. After sitting down comfortably, he pointed to Hu Tang on the opposite side to Tang Guang, who was standing on the side, "You have been fucking the people all day long. This is in the house again. There are so many rules there, and it's easy to rest when you sit down and talk."

Tang Guang followed Tang Li for a long time and knew that his young master was not a good decorative person. He didn't say much nonsense when he called him to sit down, but after all, he didn't dare to be arrogant in front of his master, so although he sat down, his waist was still straight.

"I feel tired when you look like you are sitting." This sentence has come to your mouth, but Tang Li thought about it and still didn't say it. He just got up and poured tea and handed it to Tang Guang.

Waving his hand to signal Tang Guang that there was no need to say those polite words, Tang Li turned back and sat down, and smiled slightly and said, "It's not that I deliberately stopped you. In this situation in the city, what's the best thing for us to reveal our identity?" He lowered his head and sipped the tea in the cup. Although the thick tea leaves could not cover the smell of wind and sand, Tang Li forced a few sips to moisten his throat before putting down the tea cup and continued, "Once you reveal your identity, do you think our envoys and soldiers and envoys should come to welcome you? This time is not only a problem for them, but also a scolding for us. It's fine, if they

I asked me about my strategy to fight the enemy - this is what the title is in the title - I will say it or not, and with the title of inspecting the emperor, I happened to encounter this matter, and it is not reasonable to say it. What should I say? I don’t know the soldiers, maybe I will make a joke if I say something badly. This is good? So. It’s best at the moment, so it’s better to not cause trouble for them. It’s also to worry about myself. When the Tubo soldiers retreat, we will appear again. Then everyone will meet happily. Wouldn’t it be better than the mess now?"

"Young Master is still thinking carefully..." Tang Guangda agreed and replied, but Tang Li stopped him, "I told you so much, although it is because you are following me now, and you should think about all these things." At this point, Tang Li looked at Tang Guang carefully and said warmly: "What's more important is to plan for you in the future."

Because the incense burner was around, the smell was too strong. Tang Li did not ask Baozhu to move, but stood up and walked around the room slowly, and then said the topic just now: "Tang Guang, you are the first group to enter the mansion. As soon as you entered the mansion, it was of great use, especially after the assassination of Dacien Temple, I didn't treat you now. It's not necessary to mention the matter of eliminating the cheap ones. Tang Guang, you talk about the daily life of the mansion. What do you do to you, Master, and the two ladies?"

Although Tang Li was a man who refused to suffer losses, his tolerance and kindness to his subordinates in the mansion were famous in the capital. When the young master said this, Tang Guang, who was excited in his heart, stood up suddenly and said with a bright look: "Not only that the subordinates' daily food and clothing are better than the housekeepers in other people's houses. The young master's kindness to his subordinates is well-known. The subordinates are all over the place with poor backgrounds since childhood. When talking about this in daily life, the brothers also say that the young master is not as good as other people's houses. He really treats the servants we bought as people and relatives! In addition to thanking the young master for his great kindness, he also made an appointment to die for the young master to show his ambitions."

Seeing Tang Guang's words, he was so excited that he was a little choked up. Tang Li, who was walking around the room, walked up and patted Tang Guang's shoulder and said, "Sit down and say, sit down and say."

After Tang Guang was so excited that he sat down again, Tang Li, who had a wide robe and long belt, walked slowly and said: "Okay, you are the real man who is kind and righteous, good man! Young Master, I read you right. As for the death, what do I want you to die? I not only don't want you to die, but also want you to live well. Young Master, I not only want you to live well, but also praise you, more than 0 people, to live a life of glory, so that you can glorify your ancestors!" After a moment of speech, Tang Liping

He regained his slightly excited mood, "This time he went to Hedong, did you meet Tang Tian? He is now a regular Xuanjie Captain. He heard that his subordinates had brought 600 troops with the Third Regiment and Sixth Brigade. On that day, I recommended him to the Ministry of War. When he was assigned to him, he was just a ninth-rank Renyong Captain. He was the brigade commander with only 100 troops. He was promoted to the first rank in half a year. Although I had my affection in this, Tang Tian was willing to make a contribution. Finally, he didn't embarrass me. "

After saying so much in one breath, Tang Li was a little dry, regardless of the cold tea in the cup. He ate a few bites with the remaining tea and said, "I won't talk about Tang Tian, ​​how long has Tang Yue been going? Look at what he said in the letter he sent back from Jiannan Road, which is also done well! Since you are in my mansion, I can't help but worry about your future, not only Tang Tian, ​​but Tang Yue. They are now walking the future path of your Tang Guang, and Tang Xing. After the Hedong affairs are finished, the fourth sister-in-law condemns him back to the mansion, I will still arrange a future for him, not only you four leaders, among these guards, who have this talent and this

I am not left behind any of you. You are grateful to the young master and loyal to the young master. I will give you one official and a bright future!" As he spoke, Tang Li himself became a little excited, "Young master, my family is lonely, who do you praise you if you don't praise you? More than zero people. These three words are good. I lost my father since I was young, so why aren't I a sympathy? I'm just sympathetic. In short, I want you, more than zero people to live in front of others. Whenever you have a future, I am happy to see it, which is considered the love we get along with."

Tang Li was moved by the emotion, and Tang Guangzai couldn't control his feelings while listening. He had always claimed to be a tough guy and was already crying at this time, and it was hard to control himself.

After reaching out and taking the towel and handing it to Tang Guang, Tang Li, who sat down again, said earnestly: "You have been lonely since childhood, so you have no chance to go to school. Now that you want to plan a future, you can only get up from the army. I am not worried about your martial arts. The reason I said so many things that I cannot reveal my identity now is just to tell you. In the future, you should think more about things. Think clearly before doing things. Being a general does not just need to fight and rush hard. You should exercise now. In the future, the Ministry of War will release you to lead the troops. If you don't talk about it yourself, I can rest assured."

"Dongdongdongdongdong" three heavy kowtows sounded. Tang Guang, who was planning for him every word and sentence, really didn't know how to reply. He was crying and could only express his gratitude through this simplest way.

"Last time I saw you in Dacien Temple, but you didn't shed a single tear after being hit by three swords. What is it like now!", holding Tang Guang up with both hands, Tang Li turned around and ordered Baozhu: "Prepare water and let Tang Guang wash up well."

He was stunned for a moment before he realized his reaction, and then went to prepare. After Tang Guang washed his face, Tang Li stood up and said, "It's always impossible to savor the smell without incense. It looks stuffy when it's incense. So let's go to the lobby to sit in the lobby. Let's take a look at the situation when it's open and bright." As he spoke, he had already walked out first.

"The incense outside is too expensive, but it is not as expensive as the ones we have used up. But we have used up all the things we bring. Master, why don't you condemn someone from Chang'an to send us some here?" Tang Li laughed at the words of Baozhu on the way. Although he was so clean, he was not at this point. In addition, he really couldn't do it when he asked his fourth sister-in-law's subordinates to do this for him.

At this time, the lobby in this large warehouse, which could accommodate nearly 100 people, was already crowded. In addition to Tang Guang, most of the guards were drinking here and listened to the chattering. Fortunately, they had them, so they made a seat for Tang Li. Tang Guang first told the guards to stop drinking, and then turned around to protect the young master and sat down.

"Don't be a snake, snake, scorpion, what can happen to this place!" After signaling Tang Guang to sit down, Tang Li had no intention of eating the tea wine and fruits delivered to the hall. He just played with the three-color tea cup in his hand and watched the scene in the lobby and listened to gossip.

At this time, the lobby was very noisy and lively. These people had all kinds of identities, but the most were camel husbands wearing balm sheepskin coats and merchants with frosty faces. In terms of region, Han people in the hall were probably less than half, and more were Hu people in the Western Regions with strange accents and spoke official language. Among them, there were even a few of them in white robes.

After sitting for a while, Tang Liyin smiled and said to Baozhu beside him: "It seems that Shui Jing, this sweetheart, is a capable person."

"Oh, young master, you have never seen General Li before, how could you know?" Baozhu's question made Tang Guang listen carefully.

With a tea bowl in his hand, Tang Li explained with a smile: "Although I have never seen Li Guangbi, I only saw the soldiers on Jingjie and the merchants in the lobby now." Seeing that the two of them had a confused look on their faces. Tang Li explained in detail: "Since the sound of Jin Luo calling the police, do you see the soldiers on the top of the city panic? Then the police were sent to the city, until the soldiers on Jingjie appeared, everything was in order. Although the faces of these soldiers were solemn, none of them panic and urged An

The pedestrians were also in an orderly manner. I remembered it silently in my heart, and from the beginning of warning to the streets clean and empty, there was no sound. But it was only two pillars of fragrant strength, and there was no panic in the city. Even if these soldiers had such a mentality and work, it would be extremely rare for Lingzhou to have such a strong town on the border. Li Guangbi was the envoy of Lingzhou Prefecture, and these soldiers were brought out by him. As the saying goes, it is said that soldiers know the generals. Just look at this point, you know that this person is not simple.

"That lobby...", Tang Guang has become more and more careful since Tang Li said that just now.

"Purple, please take a closer look. Although in the lobby, except for the merchants who were worried that they would stay here for too long and miss the itinerary, from the warehouse owner to the hall to the camel husbands, how many people were really afraid? When it comes to war, no one should be afraid of the war, isn't this strange thing in front of them?" Tang Li's question caused the two of them to look around. Seeing that the situation in the lobby was indeed as the young master said, I was both admired and confused for a moment.

"I don't know why they acted like this." After saying such a disgusting sentence, Tang Licai changed his voice: "But I know a little. She shouldered the responsibility of guarding the mansion. In this area of ​​four battles, Li Guangbi was holding the lives of the people in the city. If he was really a mediocre general, the people in the lobby would definitely not be in the mood to have a drink and chat at this moment."

At some point, the waiter at the hall was standing behind the head with a large copper pot. After Tang Li finished speaking, he opened his voice and laughed and said, "Okay, my guest, you are really amazing. If you hadn't happened to hear you talking. I don't believe that you would have beaten the young man to death, you have never seen General Li before."

The waiter's voice said. Tang Guangnan blamed himself for not listening too much just now, and he lost his vigilance. Tang Li didn't care, so he just said "Oh?"

"Who is General Li? He is behind the legitimate generals. His ancestor Li Kailuo Gong is a famous martyr. Who doesn't respect the world? Li Bingma Envoy has been skilled in riding and shooting since he was a child. He is strict and concise. He makes people feel that he has the majesty of a general at first sight. When Wang Zhongsi was in Longxi, he looked at General Li differently. He heard that the old man once said: 'In the future, he will be Guangbi's place to command the military in the future. Listen, how much he valued this! Now, no matter what else, just talk about the strictness of the military management, from the Guannei Road in the east to the Anxi Protectorate in the west, I am afraid that no one can compare to my Lingzhou with his small knowledge. People say that the military domineering army is domineering, but no one recognizes this in our world." Just like all the runners in the world, this waiter also had a broken mouth, holding a copper pot while skillfully continuing

The waiter couldn't stop talking, and said in a sentence from east to west: "Can you obey these military officials? General Li's ability to fight is still poor? Since taking office three years ago, Guest Master, don't look at the Tubo barbarians making trouble every year, but in Lingzhou, you have never made trouble. That time, wasn't you beaten by General Li? Don't look at the few soldiers in Lingzhou, but the city walls are tall and the barbarians are free to siege the ground, but if they want them to attack the city, I'm afraid they haven't learned it yet! Secondly, with General Li in this place, what can they do? I'm sure they will still have the same trouble as before. These other Guest Master, are old guests who have been away from Lingzhou for a long time, and naturally they are not afraid if they have a solid heart. But Xiaodi admires you for being so brave that you have the courage to come here.

"Tang Guang, see the reward!" Seeing the waiter's joyful words, Tang Li smiled and ordered.

A string of fifty-civilized Tongbao passed over, the waiter smiled and his face shone with pockmarks on his face, and he hurriedly said, "Thank you for your reward, thank you for your reward!"

"This *** Ma Er has only seen it once a year, and his verbal skills have improved a lot!" As soon as the waiter finished thanking the reward, he heard a fat man next to him say: "Defend to autumn, prevent autumn. Since it is to prevent autumn, it means that Tubo barbarians come to harass each year in autumn. Now the season has already begun, why do the barbarians still work so hard? Ma Er, if you can solve this question, I will also reward you as the example of that young master.

"Oh, it turns out that Mr. Li from Fengzhou has arrived. I haven't seen you this year, but I am much richer. Seeing that the villain is so poor and busy, I didn't have time to salute you. It's a big sin!" Hearing the fat man's words, Ma Er from the hall was serving tea and walking towards Mr. Li's head.

"I'm here to thank you for the reward." When I walked to the seat, Ma Er gave a solid greeting, then continued the hot tea and smiled with a smile: "This is the news just now. No wonder Mr. Li didn't know. This year, the Tubo barbarians were taken care of by God. As soon as October, it was a heavy snowfall that spread across the plateau. It was said that this snow disaster had not happened for decades. Some of the barbarians' cattle and sheep were just about to catch them before they even entered the pen. Yesterday, I heard from merchants from the west that those cattle and sheep died all over the mountains and fields, and even the yellow grass was dyed white. In this age, it would be a big deal for the barbarians to not rob? Not to mention that it was just early winter, they would have to come out even in the 39th day of the day, so people had to eat, right?"

He smiled and took the reward from Mr. Li, and the waiter added: "In addition, the people of the six nearby states have now stocked up the grain and military rations for transfer this year in our Lingzhou. According to Xiao Xiao's estimate, this should be the reason why the barbarians came so urgently this time, but they wanted to grab food from General Li, so such a barbarian might not have been born yet."

When he heard the waiter say that Tubo was suffering from heavy snow this year, Tang Li felt something was wrong. When he heard him say this again, he felt a little nervous, but he couldn't let him call Ma Er to ask in detail. Suddenly, the tight door of the warehouse outside the lobby opened with a creaking sound, and several earthy runners flashed in. The leader said from a distance: "Shopkeeper, the young man just obeyed the order to provide food to the top of the city, but he actually saw... see..."

"When you see a ghost, please say something quickly." Seeing that the guy's expression was wrong, the shopkeeper also urged him urgently.

"The young man saw those barbarians driving from Dafeichuan in the south continuously. Judging from their current posture, they were actually preparing... preparing... to attack the city!" When talking about the word "siege", the waiter's mouth trembled like a dry gourd leaking from the wind...


Chapter completed!