On the huge grassland, the Xueyantuo people sent heavy troops to search for the two envoys of the Tang Dynasty, Xie Yi and Di Zhixun, but unfortunately they found nothing.●⌒,.

When Tulishi reacted, the Tang people used the trick of beating the east and attacking the west, it was too late. The pursuit in the east was delayed, and the blockade in the south relaxed his vigilance. Perhaps the Tang people had already passed their blockade line and embarked on the road to return to the south.

What's even more terrible is that there is no airtight wall in the world, and the news of the disappearance of the envoys of the Tang Dynasty spread, spreading to Lingzhou and Bingzhou.

When Li Ji, the chief of the Bingzhou Grand Governor's Office, heard the news, he immediately mobilized his troops to the vicinity of Yinshan and closely monitored Xue Yantuo's movements.

Since Li Jing left behind and was at home to recuperate, Li Ji was the first general in the Tang army, the most prestigious commander, and the highest military sensitivity.

The envoy of the Tang Dynasty actually disappeared in Xue Yantuo. How to interpret the word "missing" and how to define it

Li Ji's first reaction was that something happened, and the two envoys were mostly in danger.

Di Zhixun was from Bingzhou, and the Di family was also considered a prominent family in Hedong. Li Ji, who had been stationed in Bingzhou for many years, knew about it and had always admired him. There was also the young scholar Xie, who had never met before, but he had naturally heard of his famous reputation.

Both sons had written letters to praise him, so Li Ji was curious about the young scholar Xie and had long thought that if he had the chance, he would definitely go back to Chang'an to see this person and have a glimpse of his style.

But the current situation is that there may never be such an opportunity again. No one expected that Xue Shi Xue Yantuo would encounter an accident after going on a mission. It was so jealous of the talent, which is regrettable.

Li Jishao must have some regrets and feelings, but now is not the time to sigh, and the envoy has an accident on the grassland. The Xueyantuo people must give an explanation.

If it is not apologizing, it is a decisive battle on the battlefield.

So no one dared to be careless. While Li Ji reported to Chang'an, he informed the news to Prince Ashinasmo of Heshun County, and Li Daozong who was stationed in Lingzhou.

At the same time, there was a man in the Bingzhou military camp who also heard about the news.

He was not an officer and general in the commander's tent. The news he heard was very limited. It could be said that it was just a few words, but he quickly inferred the general outline.

In the winter, the troops of Bingzhou gathered in the direction of Yinshan, obviously defending Xue Yantuo in the north, which was self-evident. He happened to know that a Tang envoy recently went to Xue Yantuo. In addition, he also knew some other unknown situations, so it is not difficult to infer the general situation.

This person was Kan Ling, who was sent to the army to serve as a military officer. After coming to Bingzhou, Li Ji treated him well because of his past friendship. He did not make any difficulties and could be considered generous to him. Although Kan Ling is still guilty now, as long as he does not leave the military camp, he is free and a small leader in the army.

Given his identity and courage, ordinary generals and school soldiers were very awe of him, Kan Ling's life was also very nourishing. However, he always had two concerns in his heart, but now both of these concerns are on the grassland.

It turned out to be a little uncomfortable

According to the news that has been coming, it is a good thing for some people. The wish can be fulfilled for many years, but for the younger sister Du Xijun

Xie Yi was the one who was on the mission to Xue Yantuo. When Kan Ling first learned about this, he was worried. Now something happened.

Xue Yantuo moved his troops, something might happen to the regiment, Xie Yi's safety

It is unimaginable that if Xie Yi had any mistakes, what would happen to the younger sister Du Xijun, when Kan Len thought of this, he was full of worry.

At the same time, I couldn't help feeling a little guilty. If I had told Xie Yi some things earlier, maybe these tragedies could have been avoided. Of course, that would have been a pity for some people.

But there are no good things in the world that everything goes well. I have such experience and position. I am destined to fall into such a situation where I am "not human inside and outside".

Now my only wish is that Xie Yi can be smarter and have better luck, and can escape safely and successfully.

Li Daozong of Lingzhou was the closest military member to Xue Yantuo, and his troops from Lingzhou and several nearby prefectures and counties were under his control. It is no exaggeration to say that if there was a war on the grassland, he would be the commander of all the troops on the northwest border.

If there is great power, there is great responsibility.

Especially after Xue Yantuo had abnormal movements, Li Daozong was not relieved. He understood the purpose of the emperor putting him here, and knew more about the consequences of the imperial edict brought by Xie Yi and Di Zhixun.

Therefore, the Prince of Jiangxia actually had the intention of waiting for the battle. Since the mission went out of the frontier, the soldiers and horses in Lingzhou have never relaxed their vigilance.

Now that the news has been passed back, it is not good news, but it is unexpected enough.

As expected, if the delegation cannot come back safely, it will either be killed and sacrificed to the flag or taken hostage. If Xue Yantuo knew some politeness, he might abide by the rules of fighting troops between the two countries without killing them.

But I never expected that it would be such an embarrassing and weird situation as "missing".

"Mission" is a very difficult concept to define, especially in such a situation, the most direct understanding should be that the envoy has been killed and Xue Yantuo is determined to rebel against the Tang Dynasty.

But there is no such sign of news coming and going. Xue Yantuo people are also "searching and rescue" everywhere. Do they don't want Li Ji to tear off the skin with the Tang Dynasty, or pretend to delay time and secretly mobilize troops to prepare for war, or something strange happened?

However, it is an indisputable fact that the grandfather goes south. It is unknown whether the eldest son of the Yinan sends his first son to attack or out of a defensive mentality.

The most sad thing is Xie Yi, a promising young man, just like that

The Prince of Jiangxia sighed with a long victory. Princess Li Anning of Jincheng also had the same reaction. Xie Yi's performance was different from the men he had always seen. He had a different attractive style. It was very comfortable to get along with each other at the close, but he didn't want to

When the little princess thought of this, she couldn't help but feel so upset that she couldn't help crying.

When Prince Li Jinghuan learned about this, he felt a little strange in his heart. It might have been a happy thing to be the love rival.

But even if Xie Yi cannot come back, Zheng Liwan will not marry her, and she does not have the courage to make any unreasonable thoughts. The result can only be that the pretty beauty turns into a pretty widow.

Li Jinghuan, who is quite sympathetic and jealous, certainly couldn't bear to see the unfortunate scene of the beauty, but according to the news sent back, the envoy could indeed be

No matter what, this is a sad thing. I hope Xie Yi can come back alive and don’t let Zheng Liwan become a widow again, and don’t let the beauty be sad anymore.

Li Daozong did not have as many complicated reasons as his son. But his mind was the same, and he also hoped that Xie Yi could return. He also had some well-founded "extraordinary hopes". Xie Yi was famous for his talent and intelligence, and was good at adapting to the situation. Perhaps he had a way to escape from the tiger's mouth and return to the Tang Dynasty smoothly under the crisis.

Therefore, while mobilizing the army to be on high alert, Li Daozong also asked his son Li Jinghuan to lead troops to the border to respond. The scouts of the former army had entered the military vacuum zone between both sides, and even quietly entered Xueyantuo's territory, just to investigate the news and possible responses.

Regardless of whether Xie Yi and Di Zhixun can get it back, it is his duty to do a good job of receiving it. Li Daozong felt that he had this accident and responsibility.

At the same time, all the news about the mission reached Chang'an and was sent to Chengqing Hall of Tai Chi Palace.

In Chengqing Hall of Tai Chi Palace, Li Shimin, who was enjoying chrysanthemums under the bright sun, was disturbed. Because the Secretariat received a memorial from Li Ji and Li Daozong, he had to rush back to Chengqing Hall.

The footsteps of Ma Zhou, a member of the Secretariat, came hurriedly, and Li Shimin suddenly felt something was wrong. After receiving the memorial, his expression suddenly became a little bad.

Something happened to the mission to Xue Yantuo

To be precise, the mission is still there. But the envoy is missing.

What happened? Li Shimin was a little confused, and then subconsciously had some thoughts. Did the Xueyantuo people want to rebel? Has it been the point where they had to move troops?

The generals came to block the water and the soil came to cover it. Li Shimin was naturally not afraid of trouble. Although he did not want to launch troops immediately, if the Xueyantuo people really didn't know how to live or die, then he wouldn't mind teaching a lesson immediately.

Isn’t it just a war? It’s just a matter of spending more money, food, and more energy and cost. Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty has this capital, and the power and dignity of the Tang Dynasty must not be desecrated. This is a matter of principle.

What really annoyed him was the disappearance of Xie Yi and Di Zhixun. Although it was the word "missing", in this case, no one would think about the benefit first.

The first impression of everyone is that of the two envoys, most of them cannot come back.

Di Zhixun is a good minister. Xie Yi has high hopes, but

Li Shimin suddenly felt a little regretful. Maybe he shouldn't have sent Xie Yi to the mission. How many talents should be put in such a dangerous situation? The crops have been harvested this fall. The high yield of potatoes and corn once again amazed him.

Changsun Wuji saw golden corn in the farmland and weighed the yield per mu. He was not only amazed on the spot, but even cried bitterly. His excitement could not be described in words.

All of this is Xie Yi's contribution. Although I still don't know where Xie Yi got the good varieties, it is enough to have high-yield grains, and the source is not that important.

But the common truth is that Xie Yi may still have many mysterious and magical things, and it is really not worth it to make him die like this now.

What did I think of a gentleman not standing under a dangerous wall? This is the truth taught by sages. Why did I forget that I would ruin the youngest rare minister like this?

For a moment, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a little regretful and a little bit self-blame.

Although Xue Yantuo still has a great possibility of striking troops, Xie Yi and Di Zhixun seem to have not completed the mission, Li Shimin didn't feel guilty at this moment.

After all, this is not an easy job, and it may not be possible to complete it if you change someone, and there may be many unknown troubles and emergencies on the grassland.

Xue Yantuo did not raise the flag directly and became hot. Yi Nan did not directly lead the troops to attack south, but instead made the statement that the envoy was "missed", which to some extent had been considered the success of Xie Yi and Di Zhixun.

Maybe something happened on the grassland, Xie Yi and Di Zhixun forced the Xueyantuo people to their current level through some personal efforts. Maybe Xie Yi and Di Zhixun were really "missed". They had to come up with this strategy, and then they suffered the Xueyantuo people, making them undecided and dared not act rashly.

Maybe thanks

Where did Yi and Di Zhixun hide at this moment, or on the way back, the worst was that they were detained by Xue Yantuo, but they should be able to come back.

I hope so

Li Shimin pondered for a long time, but never summoned Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling and other important officials to discuss. Then he made arbitrary decision and looked up at the Central Secretariat's staff, Zhou, "Immediately draft an order, and Li Ji and Li Daozong closely monitor Xue Yantuo, and waited for the Ministry of Revenue to prepare for the movement of military rations at any time.

The border army searched with all their might and must do their best to rescue Xie Yi and Di Zhixun. If we can save my good minister, we will have a heavy reward. We will send an envoy to Xueyantuo to question Yi Nan, and summon Sun Wukai to return to Chang'an immediately to apologize, and there must be no mistakes."

Be prepared to be on the battlefield and beware of the worst consequences is the most necessary. No matter when, national security is the first priority; rescue is also necessary. If Xie Yi and Di Zhixun can be rescued, it is absolutely okay to pay some price.

The most important thing is to understand the whole story. What happened on the grassland is a crucial matter. Only by making a clear explanation can you know the truth and make the most correct judgment.

"Yes" Ma Zhou saw the gloomy expression of His Majesty Li Er. Knowing the emperor's mood at this moment, he naturally did not dare to hesitate at all. He immediately agreed and hurried to the Secretariat of the Secretariat to write an imperial edict and pass it on to Bingzhou and Lingzhou.

When Ma Zhou went out, he did not notice that two thin figures, one tall and one short, were staying by the door of Chengqing Hall. Maybe they had been staying for a long time.

Outsiders approach Chengqing Hall for no reason and eavesdrop on conversations between the emperor and the important officials in the hall is equivalent to eavesdropping on state secrets and is a death sentence for beheading. Ordinary people do not have such a chance to approach Chengqing Hall because they will be intercepted by the guards and even chopped into meat sauce.

But some people are exceptional, such as King Li Zhi of Jin and Princess Jinyang, who brought the snacks made by Concubine Yang, who were originally going to give them to their father.

Unexpectedly, I heard a news outside the door that shocked them, for a moment, or simply unacceptable news.

For a moment, King Li Zhi of Jin couldn't help but feel a little dazed. Xie Changshi, who was most respected and trusted, had something to do on the grassland and could not come back. How could Xie Changshi have always been the smartest and smartest? He said that he would definitely return to Chang'an before the end of the year, so why?

Princess Jinyang was also quite frightened. Although she was young, she was smart and smart. She grew up in the royal family since childhood and was a little smarter and could understand the meaning of the words of her father and Ma Zhou.

The food box containing the snacks in his hand fell to appreciate it. Princess Jinyang was already in tears and sobbed: "Where has Brother Xiaoyao been going?" It is not yet completed.
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