Tongguan recovered, the world shook

Moreover, both Tongguan and Pujin Pass fell into the hands of the Tang army, which means that the rebels entering the pass returned to Hedong and the retreat route of Hebei was cut off.

Shi Siming originally joined forces with An Lushan to defeat Ye Chang's troops first, but Ye Chang was delayed in the Jincheng area and did not give An Shi a chance to fight. It was not until Pujin Pass was lost that An Lushan and Shi Siming realized that the direction of the decisive battle chosen by Ye Chang was not the Western Front where he was, but the Eastern Front that was neglected by An and Shi.

An Lushan ordered Shi Siming to return again and personally led a 50,000 army to support Tongguan. However, Shi Siming's troops were running for thousands of miles and were now a tired army. Halfway through the journey, they heard that Tongguan had been lost, and their road back to Hedong was completely cut off, and they lost their fighting spirit. Shi Siming heard that the Tang army used gunpowder to break open the city gate to seize Tongguan, and the rumor was magnified infinitely. The method used was from Ye Chang calling the wind and rain thousands of miles away to Yue Xi putting down the altar to summon Thunder God, etc. There were more than ten versions, and he did not dare to fight with the Tang army without knowing the reality of the Tang army. Therefore, his choice was to retreat to Chang'an.

As soon as he arrived in Chang'an, he felt something was wrong. The eyes of the people in Chang'an City seemed to have changed. When he entered Chang'an, the people in Chang'an City were afraid of them more than respect, but this fear also made them enjoy it very much. Those "privileges" who claim to be under the feet of the emperor had to bow their heads in front of them, which really had a wonderful feeling.

But now, when these Chang'an people looked at them, they seemed to raise their heads a little, and even dared to take a hint of contempt. Shi Siming soon knew where this change came from: the news that Tongguan, which should have been secret, was spread throughout Chang'an by hundreds of papers posted on the streets and alleys of Chang'an City, the day after An Lushan received the report.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty doesn't think of a solution?" This method was undoubtedly done by Ye Chang. Shi Siming knew that Ye Chang had ambushed many secret agents in Chang'an City, but he never thought that these fine works could be so rampant

Liu Luogu was dejected and looked at Shi Siming, his mouth moved, but he didn't make any sound after all.

"Is it possible that your majesty...is there something unexpected?"

"After the throne ceremony, Your Majesty has been feeling unwell. Now all matters are under the leadership of Prince Yan, and internal and external news is also passed on by him. Whether Your Majesty knows these things...is not yet known."

"Your Majesty's body is so far?" Shi Siming was shocked.

His eyes flashed with cold light. After a while, he asked softly: "Is it Yan Zhuang isolated China and abroad?

Liu Luogu shook all over and then smiled bitterly.

At this time, the An Lushan forces were already in a very difficult situation, but everyone still had their own plans. Shi Siming's suspicion was not unreasonable. Yan Zhuang, An Qingxu, Li Zhuer, these three closest people An Lushan are now colluding with each other, and even Liu Luogu is also excluded by them.

Whether from the future of the entire force or from the personal future, Liu Luogu needs to make a difference. After Shi Siming returned to Chang'an, Liu Luogu immediately came to him in order to get Shi Siming's recognition. After all, Shi Siming is the number one general under An Lushan's subordinate. If he gets his recognition, it will be convenient for the next plan.

Shi Siming's heart was flashing countless thoughts at this moment.

He was really afraid of An Lushan because of his accumulated power. He knew that this guy would definitely not recognize his relatives when he killed someone, and he was not afraid that he had been in friendship with him for many years. As long as he was evil or even made him feel that it was possible to threaten him, it would mean that his life would be in danger.

So is An Lushan’s condition now true or false?

Is it a trap specifically targeting yourself and want to confirm your loyalty?

Or do you have any other plans to deliberately pretend to be sick and paralyze Ye Chang?

Shi Siming denied both. Liu Luogu's words were not lies. Even if An Lushan wanted to test him, he would not use Liu Luogu. If he just deceived Ye Chang, there would be no need to hide him from him.

"What do you want to do?"

"The general returns to the capital, and your majesty should receive him. Please visit him. If your majesty is really ill, we will discuss the rest."

Shi Siming also felt that this was a stable move. The two discussed how to think of a way to meet An Lushan. The words here were not over yet, and someone came to report: "Doctor Yan asked General Shi to meet him."

Shi Siming was furious. He had always been under An Lushan's power. To put it nicely, Yan Zhuang was planning to be the leader, but to put it nicely, he was just a clerk. How dare he summon him to see him like this? When he was in Fan Yang, Yan Zhuang dared to show off his character in front of him?

"General, isn't this just right?" Liu Luogu whispered when he saw that he was angry.

Shi Siming hesitated for a moment, swallowed the swear words he had made, and nodded expressionlessly.

Yan Zhuang’s current house is the mansion of Li Linfu in the past. After changing several owners, this luxurious building was given to Yan Zhuang by An Lushan. In other words, Yan Zhuang took a fancy to this place as soon as he entered Chang'an and asked An Lushan for this grace.

The Yuetang of the past was now even more magnificent, and the stern and sturdy Chad was naturally unwilling to show it to others. Shi Siming also likes luxury, but when he saw the decorations of the Yuetang, he was extremely angry: he worked hard outside to fight, and often had time to sleep in the open, but this guy enjoyed luxury in the capital.

After the maid who came to offer tea came out, his eyes were even more straight: Such a special color, what kind of virtue is the stern and sect, what is the virtue of being a stern person?

The more jealous and hated Yan Zhuang in his heart, the more harmonious he was on his face. After meeting, he immediately bowed and bowed: "I am humble to see Doctor Yan."

Yan Zhuang laughed and received his courtesy and said, "Why do you have to do this? The deputy commander is not inferior to Yan..."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly heard someone breaking in outside: "Doctor, doctor, emergency military report, Ye Chang has broken into Jincheng."

"What?" Yan Zhuang jumped up in fear: "This... how is this possible? Why did the reinforcements sent a few days ago destroy Jincheng now?"

"The military situation ahead is not clear, it is just that Jincheng has been lost, our people are defeated, and there are quite a few surrenders..."

"This is what to do...this is what to do!" Yan Zhuang was so anxious that he could come up with an idea, but if he really made a decision, it would be more than a little bit short of it.

However, after turning twice, he saw Shi Siming sitting there calmly, and his expression eased.

"Ye Chang is indeed difficult to deal with, but fortunately, Deputy Commander Shi is here." He said slowly: "Now the crown prince is the Grand Marshal of the World, and Shi Gong is the Deputy Marshal of the Military and Horses. This military and national affairs still requires Deputy Commander Shi to worry too much.

"I am now dealing with the Tang army coming from the east, how can I look west?" Shi Siming shook his head without thinking, "Only Your Majesty can make the decision on this matter. Doctor Yan, let's ask your Majesty to see you, please ask Your Majesty to sir.

Yan Zhuang's body shook suddenly, and fear flashed in his eyes. This expression became even more suspicious when it fell into Shi Siming's eyes.

"Is it possible that Dr. Yan has any inconvenience?"

"Your Majesty has been in a state of discomfort recently. It is difficult to disturb Deputy Commander Shi. I will not hide it from you. Your Majesty has a bad temper every day because of his physical discomfort. Even if I have been whipped, I will be beaten. If I know this news, I am afraid that he will kill someone to vent his anger." Speaking of this, Yan Zhuang smiled bitterly again: "If Deputy Commander Shi is not afraid, you can give it a try."

Shi Siming laughed and said, "But if you don't report this to Your Majesty, what should you do?"

"I also have to bother Deputy General Manager Laoshi to make an idea..."

"I am just the deputy commander. Isn't there any prince, the prince? Your Majesty cannot decide if he is sick, so the prince can come out."

Yan Zhuang just shook his head and didn't say any reason.

An Qingxu's speech was inverted, and even An Lushan was extremely disappointed with him. If he often talked to his generals, his generals would look down on him when they found this. Yan Zhuang refused to let him see his generals, which was also a decision made to safeguard his deterrent power. But his decision made Shi Siming even more suspicious.

On the one hand, it is isolated from the inside and outside, but on the other hand, it is far more luxurious than the king and prince. What medicine is sold in this stern gourd?

The two of them shirked their responsibilities for a long time, but no result came out. In the end, they had to part in disagreement. After Shi Siming returned, he did not stop for a moment. He immediately invited Liu Luogu to come and told him about the matter. Liu Luogu was shocked when he heard this: "So, not only your Majesty, but also the prince fell into the hands of this thief?"

"What do you think of it?" Shi Siming said.

Liu Luogu looked at him, but he stopped talking. Shi Siming said angrily: "It's time? You still play with this hesitantness."

"Ninety half of the soldiers in the city are subordinates of Shi Gong. How should we do it, please make a decision."

"Farting" Shi Siming cursed angrily, and he really felt uncomfortable.

Whether it is Yan Zhuang or Liu Luogu, they all instigated that he made decisions, but in fact he put all the responsibility on him. If he really made a decision and had an accident, the problem would be big.

Seeing that he was shaking his hands, Liu Luogu was a little scared, so he said again: "Silent Yan Zhuang is by his side, and General Qingjun is by his side, who dares not to obey?"

"Clear the side of the king?"

When Shi Siming heard this, he couldn't help but feel moved. An Lushan Qingjun and a emperor came to sit down. If he had just made a clear look, what could he have cleared out?

These Hu generals had no long-term strategic vision. At least An Lushan had Gao Shang, Yan Zhuang and other planners around him. Shi Siming had to make his own decisions at this moment, and he was inevitably moved by a little bit of flies in front of him.

Especially Yan Zhuang's arrogant attitude towards him just now did anger Shi Siming.

"How do you do it if you want to clear your side?" Shi Siming asked.

Liu Luogu was prepared for a long time. After a while, he explained some secret plans to Shi Siming, and Shi Siming nodded repeatedly. It was not until midnight that Liu Luogu returned home, but he did not return home to rest, but said first: "Please invite Mr. Lu."

In a blink of an eye, a man with an extremely ugly birthmark appeared in front of him.

Lu Qi.

Logically speaking, Lu Qi's father was harmed by the people's chaos last year, so he should go back to his hometown to be filial, but he stayed in Chang'an City. He did not participate in the coup in Li Heng and An Lushan because of his low status. In addition, he was greedy for wealth and did not keep filial to his father, which was criticized by people. Therefore, he was rewarded later, but Yu Jiang, who was the prince's party, did not get any benefits.

Later, An Lushan forced Li Heng to abdicate, and Lu Qi had nowhere to rely on him. He turned around and came to join Liu Luogu, whom he had met. Liu Luogu was originally a person who made friends, but he did not despise him because of these things and valued him quite a lot.

"As Lu Langjun said, sure enough, General Shi agreed." Seeing Lu Qi, Liu Luogu couldn't wait to say authentically.

"That's a natural thing. Now in our situation, no powerful person comes forward to deal with it. Just wait for Ye Chang to come and chop off his head. I'm fine, but it's hard to say that Liu Gong'an is dangerous." Lu Qi said calmly: "As for General Shi, he has been inseparable from his years of friendship with His Majesty."

When it comes to Liu Luogu's heart, it can be said that among the An Lushan forces, others can wait and see, but Shi Siming and Liu Luogu are absolutely not allowed because they are too involved.

"If a big thing is done, it is no problem for Lu Langjun to show his title." Liu Luogu naturally knew what Lu Qi wanted.

"Everything depends on Mr. Liu"

Lu Qi said goodbye and left, and returned to his place of residence, but his expression became gloomy. He looked up at the sky. It was too late at this time. He was waiting for a rest, but he heard someone asking for a meeting.

He only followed two servants. He sent them away, and then went to the door himself and welcomed the people into the house. After he wanted to close the door, the man waved his hand and said, "No need, what's going on?"

"Liu Luogu has already told Shi Siming." Lu Qi said: "But I have something to do. Shi Siming is much better than Yan Zhuang. Why did Ye Gong ask Shi Siming to replace Yan Zhuang?"

The visitor smiled: "Mr. Bian is just an executor, but not Ye Gong. How can I guess Ye Gong's thoughts?"

"Mr. Bian is the first person under Mr. Ye to spy on secrets, and now he is in Chang'an. If Mr. Bian doesn't know, who can know?" Lu Qi stared at Bian Ping. He thought that this man was just a fisherman from Dongmu ten years ago, but now he was able to give orders to him. He felt a little uneasy.

But he knew very well that this was his chance to survive.

Although he did not intervene in the coup between Li Heng and An Lushan, he was a chess piece buried beside Li Linfu at the time. Li Linfu originally handed him over to Ye Chang, but he had his own plans. So, after Ye Chang returned to Chang'an, he would not even be worried about his glory and wealth.

He absolutely did not believe that An Lushan would be Ye Chang's opponent, and after An Lushan turned against Li Heng, he did not believe it. So when Bian Ping appeared in front of him and told him the opportunity and ultimatum that Ye Chang gave him, he surrendered without hesitation.

"However, what you said is that Shi Siming is naturally better than Yan Zhuang and An Qingxu, so now Ye Gong wants you to do one more thing."

"What's the matter?"

"Go to find Yan Zhuang and tell me." Bian Ping said slowly: "If you help them a little, I think... they can still fight Shi Siming well."
Chapter completed!