Xiao Song looked at Pei Min blankly. In his impression, his boss was calm and wise, gentle and elegant, and always faced everything calmly. In an instant, all three views were destroyed. He did not understand military affairs, so he naturally did not know the significance of Hexi Jiuqu to the Tang Dynasty.

Pei Min is different. Now he is no longer a novice who knows nothing about military affairs. Xue Na lives in Pei Mansion. This general of the Tang Dynasty who is idle and does not accept his old age directly studies the situation in Tubo, Turks and Lianglongxi Regions. He usually guides Pei Min in his military strategy when he is free. Xue Na's knowledge of tactical use of marching formations all comes from the hand-held pointing fingers of his father Xue Rengui. Although Xue Na's talent is limited and not as invincible as Xue Rengui, no one can match the Tang Dynasty today.

Under Xue Ne's guidance, Pei Min already had a certain military literacy. With his current strategic vision and tactical level, he knew very well how important the Hexi Jiuqu was to the Tang Dynasty.

Needless to say, the biggest gap between the Central Plains and the foreign race is the cavalry. As a farming nation, there is no horse farming land, and giving it to others, this is completely a reward for the enemy. This alone is unforgivable. This is only a secondary reason. The Tang Dynasty’s way of preventing foreign races is military towns. If the Jiuqu of Hexi is in the hands of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty can set up military towns and set up beacon towers in the Jiuqu area to prevent Tubo from invading Longyou and Liangzhou. As long as there is a military town of the Jiuqu of Hexi, the Jiuqu of Hexi will be the decisive battle for the war. This is equivalent to protecting Longyou and the people of Liangzhou from being attacked. It is impossible for Tubo to invade Longyou and Liangzhou without knowing it.

In short, the Jiuqu of Hexi is a strategic place that is hard to find. Even if the lives of more than ten thousand soldiers are at the cost of exchange for the dominance of this place, Pei Min felt it was worth it. If such a treasure land was forcibly taken away by Tubo, there would be nothing to say. As a result, it was sent out by himself. Tubo did not lose his soldiers. How could Pei Min not be angry in his heart, and he wished he could tear Yang Ju to pieces. Fortunately, Li Xian, the foolish emperor, was deceased, otherwise he would have the idea of ​​rebellion.

Now Pei Min only has one idea in his mind. No matter whether Yang Ju was a Tubo’s meticulous work or not, even if he was really confused, he could not let him go. He had to use all the power of the Censorate to pull him off the horse and let him taste the terribleness of the Censorate’s Prison. It just so happened that the effect of the Censorate’s senior, Lai Junchen, was able to weave scriptures.

Pei Min calmed down and asked in anger, "Where is Sun Zhou?"

Xiao Song hurriedly said, "It's in the safe house in Changshoufang!"

In order to ensure the safety of the reporter, Pei Min followed the example of later generations and hid several witness safe houses in inconspicuous places in Chang'an City. It is the first time to use them.

"Let's go!" Pei Min walked to the first place. The idea of ​​the safe house was that he could come up with, so he naturally knew where the safe house was.

In an inconspicuous house on the third street of Changshoufang, Pei Min met Sun Zhou, the reporter.

Sun Zunn was not old, only about twenty years old, with long and flexible eyes, a high nose, wide forehead, and a good appearance.

"I've seen Pei Zhongcheng!" Before Pei Min could introduce himself, Sun Zhou had already stepped forward to say hello.

"Do you know me?" Pei Min was a little surprised.

Sun Zhou said respectfully: "I don't know you, it's a guess. Your coming with this master is obviously a relationship between superiors and subordinates. In the Censorate, there is only Pei Zhongcheng's age corresponding to the age of the Censorate, let alone the matter I reported is of great importance, and I cannot afford to take on the status? Although the Censorate is now in charge of the Censor Cheng, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Pei Zhongcheng is the only one who really does practical things in the seat."

"It's smart!" Pei Min did not deny Sun Zhou's words, and the truth was the same. Li Longji used him just like Wu Zetian used Junchen. Although there were still people on them, they were undoubtedly the real mastermind. The only difference was that Lai Junchen, who was arrogant, acted arbitrarily, and despised him. Pei Min adhered to his original intention and respected Cheng Xingzhan, his superior, "Tell me, how did Yang Ju collude with Tubo?"

Sun Zhou smiled bitterly and said, "I accidentally eavesdropped on it. Yang Ju has a friend named Feng Yuan. On the surface, he is a friend of wine and meat that I met in Pingkangfang. In fact, he is a Tubo mini-work, and the middleman responsible for passing messages back and forth. Originally, I didn't know that until yesterday, Feng Yuan came to Yang Ju, and Yang Ju brought Feng Yuan to the study to read his collection of books. At that time, I hid behind the bookshelf and heard their conversation."

It turned out that Sun Zhou loved reading and home. Yang Ju collected thousands of books, but he just collected them as a decoration. Sun Zhou was careful and found that Yang Ju never got into the study room. Without new books in the warehouse, he would not enter the study room. Thinking of the ten thousand books, no one appreciated them and read them, he was itchy. So he sneaked into the study room to "borrow" two books to study. He was careful in doing things, leaving no traces, and he would return the books he read intact, and never aroused suspicion. He didn't expect that when he sneaked into the study room to borrow and return books yesterday, he met Yang Ju and Feng Yuan. He hid behind the bookshelf, so scared that he didn't dare to say anything, and he also heard the conversation between the two.

However, Yang Ju and Feng Yuan did not say much in the study, and did not mention the words Tubo in their words.

Pei Min did not hear that Yang Ju was a Tubo's detailed work, but only heard that there was a ghost. Recalling the example of sending the Jiuqu land of Hexi to Tubo, the possibility of Yang Ju being a Tubo was indeed quite good.

Sun Zhou also knew that the news he eavesdropped was not enough to be ironclad, so he said: "I want to hide it from the Central Command. I have a natural problem. When I encounter things, I like to think too much. Seeing things that I don't understand, I can't control my thoughts. Forced by life, I went to Yang Mansion to work four years ago. I only worked for half a year and was curious about something in my heart. Yang Ju spent money like flowing water and was very generous in life. He once spent 800 guan in Pingkangfang. After calculating Yang Ju's salary, Yang Ju was a third-rank official in Beijing. He received 370 guan in the rice every year, 900 acres of land, 6 guan in the monthly salary, 48 people, 800 guan in the marriage account, and the total income was only 1,000 guan in the year. The expenditure was too different from the income."

Pei Min couldn't help but look at Sun Zhou differently when he heard this. The salaries of officials in the Tang Dynasty were very mixed. Unlike later generations, there was a specific number, divided into several incomes such as rice, field, monthly salary, and abilities. But in general, the salaries of officials in the Tang Dynasty were very high. Take Pei Min himself as an example. He now has the title of Duke. Although his official rank is a little lower than Yang Ju, his total income is much higher than Yang Ju. His annual salary is about 1,500 jin. Don't think that this amount is too small. In terms of RMB, he earns about 3 million yuan and a monthly income of more than 200,000 yuan.

Pei Min, as a newcomer in the political arena, didn't understand such fragmented plots himself. He didn't think the court would deduct his salary, and he would not calculate the amount of money in detail.

It is rare that Sun Zhou can calculate so clearly if he is not in this system.

Sun Zhouxu said: "I am curious, but I haven't checked it carefully. After all, Yang Ju is a general, and provoking him is just a destruction. It's just that I happened to accidentally hear about them yesterday. Based on what I have seen and heard over the years, I can infer from this. Pei Zhongcheng, although today's words are not true, and I dare to guarantee his life, Yang Ju must have a bad intention."

Pei Min nodded silently and said, "I believe your judgment, but I'm a little curious. Do you have a grudge against Yang Ju? With the mental and wit you showed today, you should not report it without any evidence. Anonymously report can achieve your goal. You appeared in person, obviously with the idea of ​​helping me with the power of the Censorate. Is it because of morality?"

Sun Zhou smiled bitterly and said, "Pei Zhongcheng is so proud. He is fighting with a small civilian. He is not so noble. The Tao and righteousness in his heart are small righteousness that is mainly based on himself. Yang Ju has no hatred with me, and it can even be regarded as a little kindness. But Tubo and I have deep hatred." When he said this, he gritted his teeth and said, "I was a native of Shanzhou. He lives in Huangzhong County. Ten years ago, Tubo invaded and robbed Huangzhong County. Most of the villagers in the county fought fiercely, and their parents were separated and their lives were unknown. I followed the refugees to Chang'an to seek a livelihood. Although it took ten years, the tragic scene was vivid and I dare not forget it for a moment. What Yang Ju did had nothing to do with me, but he couldn't stand it in collusion with Tubo."

Pei Min remembered the tragic situation in Huairou County, empathized with it, patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, the national hatred and family will eventually be repaid. Please help me pay attention to Yang Ju's movements. After the matter is completed, I will help you inform the Ministry of Revenue and ask them to arrange local officials to check the whereabouts of your parents."

Sun Zhoudongrong was very grateful to him, with tears in his eyes and bowed: "The Chief Secretary is very kind and great, Sun Zhou will never forget this life!"

Pei Min said in a deep voice: "You go back now and act like nothing is gone. Watch me at the dynamics of Yang Ju's study. If there is something abnormal, please notify me."

"Yes!" Sun Zhou said: "I just don't know how to notify you? Yang Ju's mansion is too far away from the Zhongcheng mansion. It would be fine if it was daytime. Wanyi is at night and the gate is closed, how to notify you."

Pei Min felt relieved, Sun Zhou was meticulous, and he was able to monitor the Yang Mansion, so he was sure to keep it safe, and said with a smile: "I will arrange personnel to take turns to wait around the Yang Mansion. Tomorrow I will let them contact you quietly, and you will notify them at that time."

Sun Zhou left in response.

When Xiao Song saw Sun Zhou walking away, he whispered: "Zhongcheng, are you trying to capture the thief and get dirty?"
Chapter completed!