Oriole Line

Both of us are men, and we will reveal our secrets when we talk, and we have to ask a real maid to speak for us. "

Qiao Erniang thought that it really made sense, but she felt troubled in her heart. Who would want to take such a risk? While hesitating, a maid named Xiao Cui knelt down and said, "I would like to go. I was born in Luoyang. Both my parents were killed by the people of Beiyan. I heard that the young master is going to kill King Huben, so I am willing to go with the young master."

Wen Tao was very touched when he heard this, and said: "Thank you for your help, Miss. After entering, you just said that Yaoniang has been suffering from cold for the past two days, and it is inconvenient to talk, so you can speak for me."

Xiaocui said: "But according to the son's order."

Because the deadline requested by King Huben was imminent, Wen Tao, Tang Yu and Xiaocui dressed up early in the morning of the second day and came to the prefect's mansion in Liangzhou City.Xiaocui knew a little Jie language, and explained to the Beiyan soldier guarding the gate that the number one Yaoniang in the Fengyue Field in Liangzhou City had come. They were notified inside, and after a while, someone came to pick them up, and only hurriedly checked that they were not carrying weapons and took them in.

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Wen Tao, Tang Yu, and Xiaocui entered the prefect's mansion in Liangzhou City, and several soldiers led them in.Wen Tao was wearing a veiled hat, so he couldn't see clearly. He could vaguely hear Chinese and Jie languages ​​in the noise around him. He guessed that there should be many Beiyan soldiers in the eunuch's mansion.They were led to a courtyard where there was already a soldier who looked like a barbarian, and beside him was a middle-aged woman who looked like a housekeeper.

The woman smiled and said: "I heard that she is the number one lady in Liangzhou City. The personal guards of King Huben came here to take a look. The girl is new here, so don't be restrained. There are already more than a dozen women sent up from Liangzhou City in this yard." , King Huben was not very satisfied when he saw her, if the girl is favored by King Huben, she will not have to worry about food and clothing with King Huben from now on."

Wen Tao nodded slightly.Suddenly he heard what the barbarian said, his tone was rude.

The middle-aged woman hurriedly said: "Please take off the veil, the girl, this military master wants to see the girl's true face, so that he can return to King Huben's life."

Wen Tao clenched his fists with both hands in his sleeves. Although he had made all the preparations, he still felt a little uneasy, wondering if he could fool the person in front of him.While hesitating, Xiao Cui said: "My wife has been caught in the wind and cold for the past two days, so she will not take off the veil, so as not to catch cold, the maidservant will lift the veil and let the military master have a look." That fool said it again.

The Hu man said something in satisfaction, Xiaocui immediately lifted a corner of Wen Tao's veiled hat, and the Hu man looked over, and saw that the person under the veil bowed his head slightly, his complexion was snow-white, he really had a beautiful appearance, he was happy I got a few praises and left satisfied.The middle-aged woman on the other side was also overjoyed, and she was about to grab Wen Tao's hand to greet her, so Wen Tao quickly took a step back.Although his appearance can be mistaken for real, but his hands are much bigger than women's, and he has been using swords all year round, so he will reveal his secrets all at once.Xiaocui hurriedly said: "My wife is suffering from the wind and cold, and her voice is hoarse. Please arrange a place for her to rest well."

The housekeeper hastily arranged an extra spacious room for them, and told them to rest well and wait for King Huben to summon them at any time.

Unexpectedly, after three days in a row, there was no news from King Huben.The daily tea and rice are rich, but there is no mention of the summons.Several people were secretly anxious, and on the third night, Wen Tao changed into night clothes and decided to find King Huben by himself.In the past two days, he had already figured out the topography of the prefect's mansion clearly, and he also speculated about the courtyard where King Huben lived.He didn't disturb Tang Yu and Xiaocui, but sneaked into the main courtyard of the prefect's mansion by himself after they both fell asleep.In the first two days, he had figured out the rules of the night shift of the guards, and specially chose to jump into the main courtyard from the roof at the time of the handover, but no one noticed.

After entering the main courtyard, Wen Tao had to completely rely on his current response.This place is usually heavily guarded and the corridors are deep. Wen Tao quickly moved to the deepest room based on his guess of the terrain.Wen Tao heard that the Huben King was singing and dancing every night, so he thought that this place must be a place of peace and prosperity, and it is easy to find the location of the Huben King, but today it is dark here, there is no sound at all, and there are not many traces of guards, so Wen Tao has no choice but to Go to the deepest room by feeling.This was originally the residence of the prefect of Liangzhou, and all the furnishings are the standard of the Jing Dynasty. At this moment, the moon is setting in the sky, and a piece of silvery moonlight streams on the door of the bamboo sliding door, and the shadow of the tree outside the window is printed on the sliding door.

It should be here.Wen Tao took a deep breath, and just as he put his hand on the sliding door, he was suddenly hugged from behind and dragged towards the corner of the corridor.Wen Tao struggled hard, but he didn't dare to make a sound, so he could only use his hands to try his best to open the wrist that was hugging him. The moment his skin touched, Wen Tao suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.At this moment, the visitor whispered in his ear: "Don't be afraid, it's me."

It turned out to be Pu Chen!

Wen Tao was stunned for a moment, and was dragged by Pu Chen to an unknown room. Pu Chen closed the sliding door, and the room was pitch black.Wen Tao was surprised: "Why are you here?"

Pu Chen seemed to chuckle, and asked back: "Then why are you here?"

"Didn't you write a letter asking me to come?" Wen Tao looked innocent.

"Huh, I wrote to ask you to go to Wuchang, but I didn't ask you to come to Liangzhou. It's good for you, not only came by yourself, but also tricked Tang Yu into coming."

"You are only allowed to sneak in with the grain and grass, and I am not allowed to sneak in as the head of the Chu Pavilion?" Wen Tao was not convinced.

"How do you know that I came in with the grain and grass?" Pu Chen wondered.

"In the past, Khalil was in town, erecting walls and clearing the fields. Others may not be needed, but food and grass are indispensable. Otherwise, how can we support more than 2 garrisons in the city?" Wen Tao analyzed, "Others don't know Liangzhou. As the shepherd of the four prefectures, you will naturally know where the city's food and supplies come from. When the time comes, it will be easy to sneak into the escort team."

"Hehe." Pu Chen shook his head with a smile, "I thought my strategy was unparalleled, but I don't want to be easily guessed by you."

"Lei Xiong's surrender was also ordered by you, right?" Wen Tao said.

Pu Chen nodded: "If he doesn't surrender again, Haril may not be able to tolerate him anymore. Lei Xiong is the backbone of the Liangzhou army. He surrendered on his own initiative and appeased the Liangzhou army. Only then will there be no civil strife in the city. After all, Haril cannot After Lei Xiong surrendered, he transferred King Huben from Yingzhou to rectify Liangzhou's military affairs. Although Lei Xiong surrendered, Khalil and King Huben were still quite jealous of him and did not fully delegate power to him. .”

"So your plan is to let Lei Xiong pretend to surrender, gain Beiyan's trust, and wait for an opportunity to take back Liangzhou?" Wen Tao said.

"Well, not bad. But the current situation is more difficult than I imagined. Khalil left five thousand Northern Yan cavalry here, all elite, not only occupied the armory, but also stationed at the fortress of Liangzhou City. We Although there are many people there, none of them have any weapons, and they are trapped in the city. Although King Huben said that he is more ridiculous than Khalil, forcibly taking the women of the people and oppressing the people, he is not at all muddled in governing the army."

Wen Tao thought of the dark corridor just now, and suddenly said: "Could it be that King Huben is not in the eunuch's mansion?"

Pu Chen's eyes froze: "King Huben has set up Beiyan cavalry defenses outside the city for the past few days. The room you were going to sneak into just now is his, but he is not in it. If you go in and alarm the surrounding guards, you will be killed." It's death."

Wen Tao was afraid for a while, and then asked in doubt: "Then how do you know I'm there?"

In the darkness, Pu Chen seemed to grin at the corner of his mouth, smiling without saying a word.

"Could it be...you have been following me for the past two days?" Wen Tao asked in shock.

Just as Pu Chen was about to answer, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the door, followed by a voice in Jieyu: "Who is it!"

Pu Chen made a silent gesture to Wen Tao, and replied in Jie dialect: "My brother." He grew up in Wuchang, and resistance to Yan has always been Pu's top priority, so Pu Chen has been familiar with Jie dialect since he was a child. .Wen Tao didn't know what they were talking about, but he realized the urgency of the situation, and silently shrank in the shadow of the corner.

The people outside were obviously Beiyan's guards, and seemed a little hesitant, but here Pu Chen had already pushed open the sliding door, shaking his waist badge to show his identity.At present, the guards of the Taishou Mansion are mainly from Beiyan, but there are also Liangzhou garrison who surrendered. Through Lei Xiong's relationship, Pu Chen falsely assumed the identity of Lei Xiong's soldiers.

The people outside heard him speak Jie language, and they already believed half a dozen points in their hearts, and seeing his waist badge, they felt more at ease. However, they glanced into the room and saw a figure in the corner, and suddenly said sharply: "This who is it?"

Pu Chen embraced Wen Tao, and flicked his fingers lightly on the tip of his hair, Wen Tao's original bun fell loose, Pu Chen buried Wen Tao's face in his chest, and said in a teasing tone: "Yes. The girls in Liangzhou City are not liked by King Huben, brother, I enjoy them."

The Beiyan soldiers felt relaxed when they heard these words, and seeing the person in Puchen's arms with long hair hanging on his chest in the moonlight, they naturally thought it was a girl.Those few people seemed to say some teasing words again, Pu Chen seemed to respond calmly, but Wen Tao felt a slight tremor in his tone.Those few people made a fuss for a quarter of an hour before leaving with laughter.

The sliding door finally closed again, and Pu Chen let out a heavy breath.It has been a quarter of an hour since Wen Tao was held in Pu Chen's arms at this moment, feeling inexplicably embarrassed, trying to break free but unable to open his mouth, so he hesitated and asked: "What did they say just now?"

I thought Puchen would let him go if he started a topic, but unexpectedly Puchen didn't let him go.