Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"As for where he went and who he met, I don't know."

"And on the second day, news of Xu De's death came from the palace."

"Behind this incident, there must be something very strange."

As he said that, Li Qiu took out another picture with a triangle + exclamation mark for Empress Changsun to watch.

"Your Majesty, this symbol is exclusive to Chen Furong Garden."

"Used to warn of danger."

"When I was in Xu Delaichen's Hibiscus Garden, I asked the minister curiously."

"And this time, in the hands of Wang Gui, it was obtained from Xu De's clay pot."

"There is such a symbol engraved."

"There is no doubt that this is Xu De warning the minister before he died."

Chapter 966

After the empress returns, if the empress pays attention, it will not be difficult to find this matter. "

"At the beginning, there was absolutely no such abrupt logo on Xu De's beloved clay pot."

"There must be something hidden behind Xu De's death."

"The old minister implores the empress to issue a decree and order Dai Zhou, the Minister of Dali Temple, to investigate this matter secretly!"

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Empress Changsun's face was also full of sadness and sorrow.

Regarding Xu De's death, even if Li Qiu didn't need to say it, Empress Changsun was also skeptical in her heart.

Moreover, as Li Qiu said, Empress Changsun already knew everything that Dai Zhou had investigated before.

With the behavior of Li Chengqian and Donggong, how could it be possible to hide it from the eyes and ears of Empress Changsun?

However, Xu De was dead after all, and he was just a eunuch.

On the other side, the most suspected one was the crown prince of Datang.

Empress Changsun has always loved her own son.

In this case, what choice can Empress Changsun make?

In fact, Empress Changsun and Li Shimin are both ostrich spirits now.

Between Prince Li Chengqian and Li Qiu, the two of them have been avoiding a certain key issue.

Especially the eldest grandson empress.

No matter which son, she loves her very much.

The palms of the palms and the backs of the hands are all meat.

In the matter of the Tang prince and the succession of the throne.

As a mother, she can only maintain her neutrality.

Therefore, she could only turn a blind eye to Xu De's matter and did not investigate the matter thoroughly.

However, today, after Li Qiu took the initiative to mention this matter.

She felt the matter growing heavier in her heart.

After a moment of silence, Empress Changsun sighed softly.

"Li Qiu, about Xu De."

"I have my own plans."

"No matter who you are to in the future, you must never mention this matter again."

Seeing what Empress Changsun said, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin were naturally relieved.

Come down with relief.

It's a pity that they didn't know what Empress Changsun was thinking.

It is also too overestimated, the weight and influence of a chief eunuch in the palace.

……

After returning to the palace.

Empress Changsun only felt that she was physically and mentally exhausted, and she just wanted to lie down for a while and be quiet for a while.

About Li Qiu and Li Chengqian.

Regarding the matter of Xu De, Empress Changsun was conflicted.

But in the end, she couldn't help but think of the past when Xu De was loyal and served around her wholeheartedly.

Dedicated to maintaining the matter of Li Qiu and Furong Garden.

Whenever I think of Xu De's kind, heartfelt smile.

Empress Changsun still struggled to make up her mind.

If it is true as Li Qiu said, Xu De made a mark on the clay pot before he died.

Then it is likely to show that Li Qiu's life experience has been leaked out.

If that is the case, Li Qiu's background cannot be delayed any longer.

Otherwise, there will be big problems.

After Li Qiu gave Xu De the clay pot, Empress Changsun also saw the pot too many times.

If there was such an obvious change, it would naturally be impossible to hide it from her eyes.

But, it's a pity.

This Wang Gui can be the chief eunuch and follow Li Shimin.

He is also a general knowledge, ruthless and decisive person.

Back then when Li Qiu asked about the pot and passed by to look at the clay pot.

Although there are no loopholes.

But afterwards, the more Wang Gui thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Always faintly feel uneasy.

In the end, he decided to destroy the pot on the spot.

Therefore, Li Qiu and Empress Changsun could no longer find the evidence left by Xu De with his life.

Empress Changsun was determined to thoroughly investigate Xu De's death, so she postponed it indefinitely.

And it was the night when Empress Changsun went to Furong Garden.

Li Chengqian, Yixin and others also received news from Wang Gui and Xiuzhu.

All the people who were concerned with them were dismissed, and Empress Changsun got along with Li Qiu and everyone in Furong Garden alone.

Li Chengqian and everyone in the East Palace were naturally nervous and worried.

They have ghosts in their hearts, for fear that Xu De's case will be found out.

Do yourself a disservice again.

……

At the same time as all this happened in Chang'an, Tang Dynasty.

Far above the battlefields of the Western Regions, many major events have also occurred.

On the battlefield between Datang and Gaochang.

The general of this army was Hou Junji, the general manager of the Jiaohe march.

With Xue Wanjun, General of the Right Tunwei.

The army they lead has also been at war with the countries of the Western Regions for nearly two years.

In the process of defeating the Western Turks in the Tang Dynasty.

Taking advantage of the terrain, Gaochang took in and sheltered many generals and soldiers of the Western Turks.

Because of this, Gaochang's combat power and military strength have obviously increased a lot.

Plus this Gaochang King Ju Wentai.

Although it can't be compared with Tubo's Qizong Nongzan and Goguryeo's Yuangai Suwen.

But he is also a capable person.

A good monarch with a comprehensive score of 7.0.

It is precisely because of these two hard-to-remove nails, Gaochang and Tuyuhun.

This has always made Datang's battle against the Western Regions quite difficult.

It took a long time.

However, after fighting for so long.

More than half of Gaochang's fighting power has been consumed.

The absorbed generals and soldiers of the Western Turks have also been exhausted.

So much so that their army is far less brave than it was at the beginning.

In such a situation.

The ministers on Gaochang's side also kept persuading him.

The general meaning is to let him judge the situation.

The big deal is to proclaim the Tang Dynasty again and pay tribute.

In exchange for the withdrawal of the Tang army, Gaochang's safety is guaranteed.

But at this time, Ju Wentai, who had already swollen, snorted coldly.

"The eagle flies in the sky, the pheasant lies in the wormwood, the cat swims in the hall, and the mouse sits in the hole, each has its own place."

"And this Great Tang has always coveted my land of Gaochang."

"Interfere in my Gaochang affairs everywhere."

"Especially because I'm afraid of my Gaochang's development."

"It is to have a heart that kills me."

"How many examples of this have been laid before us."

"If you choose to surrender, sooner or later you will be destroyed by the Tang Dynasty."

"And like Tuyuhun, fight to the end."

"It hurts Datang every time, so that they don't dare to attack easily."

"On the contrary, it will be more long-term."

Chapter 967 Butterfly wings, start to fan

Moreover, the Tang Dynasty is [-] miles away from us, of which [-] miles are desert areas with no water and grass. "

"The cold wind is like a knife, and the hot wind is like a fire, can it lead to an army?!"

"When I went to the Tang Dynasty before, I saw that the Qin and Longbei areas were desolate and sparsely populated. It was far from what it was in the Sui Dynasty."

"Now the Tang Dynasty sends troops to attack. If there are too many troops, the supply of food and grass will not be enough."

"We can deal with them with a force of less than [-]."

"So wait for work with ease, and reap the disadvantages."

"If Tang's troops go down to the city, it will only take [-] days, and they will leave when they have eaten up all their food."

"At that time, our army will capture them, so why worry?!"