Datang: Destroy Tang Taizong Li Xiao at the beginning

The strength of the Tuli tribe is slightly smaller, but there are still 10,000+.

Has been constantly harassing in the northwest, but fortunately was blocked by Changsun Wuji.

Now it is because of the key blow of Dongying in the east that the Jieli tribe broke through Jizhou, and the momentum is winning and it is difficult to resist.

"Your Highness, the capital city has been in turmoil recently, and perhaps the folk forces in the Jianghu are also ready to move." Fang Xuanling continued.

"What happened?" Li Er asked.

"Recently, many Jianghu forces have been fighting on the streets, resulting in countless deaths and injuries, which has caused a lot of impact on the people. Now people are panicking, and many people are afraid to go out."

"Where is the government office? Did you send troops to suppress it?"

Li Er finger tapped irregularly on the case and asked.

"Your Majesty, two years ago, sixty percent of the people from the government office were drawn out to join the army, and the rest of them can't handle it." Fang Xuanling said with a wry smile.

Chapter 377: Good News, Bad News

"It's a good thing to have movement, but it's the people who don't make any movement that make me worry!" Li Er said solemnly.

The hundreds of states and counties in the Tang Dynasty, especially in this period of war, cannot be managed at all.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, if there is any change, the Privy Council will definitely bring the news to you as soon as possible." Fang Xuanling said, clasping her fists.

"Well, thank you for your hard work."

Li Er nodded, and continued: "Don't worry about civil disputes, it won't make any waves."

After a pause, he seemed to remember something, and asked solemnly, "Where is the prince? When will you be back?"

After receiving Qin Qiong's letter, he knew that Li Ke had done bad things on the front line one after another.

As a last resort, he could only order Li Ke to come back secretly.

It's more than enough to succeed than to fail.

Thinking of this, Li Xiao's figure suddenly appeared in Li Er's mind, and then he sighed softly.

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, if there is no accident, the crown prince will return to Beijing in the early morning of tomorrow."

Li Er nodded, and asked again: "Where is Li Chengqian? What has he been doing recently?"

"Your Majesty, the former prince has been staying in the other courtyard, rarely going out, and what he does every day is to study and practice martial arts. The ministers took the opportunity to get close to him, and they all read the art of war." Fang Xuanling replied.

"I finally have a normal son."

Hearing this, Li Er showed a look of relief on his face.

……

The next morning.

An ordinary carriage entered from the north gate of Chang'an.

Inside the carriage, Li Ke was expressionless, not knowing what he was thinking.

Suddenly, the door curtain of the carriage moved, and a figure rushed in instantly, and sat beside Li Ke.

Seeing the person coming, Li Ke's expression brightened: "Old Yun!"

It was Yunlong who came.

Earlier, he returned to the capital to recuperate from his injuries, and he has now recovered.

Yunlong smiled slightly, cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness!"

"Looking like Yun is always like this, but it brings good news?" Li Ke asked immediately.

"A good news, a bad news, which one would His Highness want to hear first?"

"The good news first!" Li Ke said without thinking.

"Does Your Highness know about the Baibi Gang?" After thinking for a while, Yunlong asked.

"Baibi Gang? Isn't that Li Xiao's power among the people?" Li Ke said thoughtfully.

"That's right. A few days ago, I used some tricks. The Baibi Gang is now in name only. A high-level group, bought and cleaned, cleaned and cleaned, and now they are completely at the disposal of His Highness."

Speaking of this, the corners of Yunlong's mouth curled up slightly.

"it is good!"

Li Ke nodded with satisfaction: "I have long wanted to eradicate this gang, but I have never found a suitable opportunity."

After a pause, he continued to ask, "What about the bad news?"

"After Li Xiao left the capital, he left behind a Lantian Commercial Bank. The manager is Cheng Chumo, who has been active in the capital. I originally wanted to eradicate him, but after a secret investigation, I discovered that the Lantian Commercial Bank and the Shuhu Commercial Bank are not just a cooperative relationship. There seems to be a closer connection in the dark."

Speaking of this, Yunlong's face became more serious: "The most important thing is that I accidentally discovered that Cui Renshu of the Shuhu Trading Firm seems to be from Fang Xuanling."

"what?"

Li Ke's expression was shocked, and he asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure?"

"I'm [-]% sure, and we need to investigate to be completely sure." Yunlong said thoughtfully.

"Yes! That's it!"

Li Ke seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly realized: "I have always guessed that the person behind the Huaxia Commercial Bank is my father, but now I didn't expect it to be the Shuhu Commercial Bank."

"Then this Lantian Commercial Bank, do you want to touch it?" Yunlong asked.

"of course!"

Li Ke said without hesitation: "Lantian Commercial Bank can only be mine!"

After a pause, he continued: "But don't act rashly for the time being. I just returned to the capital, so I'll talk about it in a few days."

"Alright."

Yunlong nodded.

……

Qinzhou City.

Beside the street, at the entrance of a large restaurant, there was an endless stream of pedestrians, which was very lively.

In the lobby, many diners like to exchange and hear anecdotes here.

"Have you heard? The Ning family was suspected of treason and was uprooted. They were all taken away, even the servants in the family were not spared."

"Yeah, I just said that the Ning family is not a good thing. There are constant wars in the north. It's fine if they don't help, but they even have a crooked mind. They really deserve it!"

"It's so strange. Since there are constant wars in the north, how can the imperial court have time to control these things? Besides, the strength of the Ning family should not be underestimated. Who has the ability to uproot them?"

"You don't know that! I have a gossip. It is said that the person who did it is from Qiongzhou."

"Qiongzhou? Is it the Qiongzhou that Yue Wang Li Xiao went to?"

"Exactly!"

"No way? Can he destroy the Ning family? Does he have the strength?"

"Two days ago, I saw Mr. Fu Yin going to the kiln, but there was no movement yesterday. Do you think the King of Yue has this strength?"

"Hiss...it's terrifying. In just two days, the Ning family is gone."

"Who says it's not, and I don't know how to do it."

A group of people were discussing in the lobby without any shyness.

At this time, the young servant from the restaurant happened to bring the food and wine. After hearing these words, a light flashed in the young servant's eyes.

The Qinzhou Ning family was uprooted?

The person who did it was the king of Yue?

Zhang Quan was extremely excited.

A few days ago, he was still in Chang'an.

Since being promoted by Li Xiao to be the leader of the Baibi Gang, he has devoted himself to his responsibilities and managed the gang with the help of the main hall masters.

In three years, the Baibi Gang has been built into the largest gang in the capital.

But the good times didn't last long. Just a few days ago, many small and medium-sized gangs in the capital suddenly joined forces and launched a fierce attack on the Baibi Gang.

Coupled with the high-level betrayal of the Baibi Gang, the gang disappeared overnight.

He was also seriously injured and fled here.

He wanted to go to Li Xiao, but unfortunately, he didn't even want to eat in order to save money, and the money was only enough for him to come here.

Coming to a strange place alone, coupled with serious injuries and penniless, saw a desperate situation.

Fortunately, there is no limit to the road, he was taken in by the owner of this restaurant, barely enough to eat and have a place to sleep.

He knew that he had no face to face Li Xiao, but he had to tell Li Xiao the news.

It is also the belief in his heart that has allowed him to persevere until now.

Therefore, after hearing that Li Xiao sent people to Qinzhou to destroy the Ning family, he was extremely excited.

Zhang Quan didn't hesitate anymore, he hurriedly walked up to a table of guests and asked, "Brothers, do you know where to find the military master of Qiongzhou?"

The diners at this table are two men, one fat and one thin, about 40 years old.

"Ok?"

Hearing Zhang Quan's words, the thin man turned his head, with a flash of disdain in his eyes: "Just you? Still want to find the military master of Qiongzhou?"

"Hehe, you are a shop boy, why do you ask these questions?" The fat man next to him laughed.

"Zhang Quan!"

Seeing the situation here, the shopkeeper in the distance immediately came over and smiled at the two of them: "Don't be offended, you two guests. I rescued this man from the side of the road. Now there are not enough manpower, so we have to let him stay in the shop." help."

"I'm new here, and I'm really a little ignorant."

"New here? Haha..."

The skinny man laughed, and continued: "Shopkeeper, this fellow has a serious tone. He opened his mouth to find the military master of Qiongzhou. Be careful that the trouble comes out of his mouth, and it will bring trouble to your restaurant!"

The shopkeeper laughed and looked at Zhang Quan, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

"Shopkeeper, thank you for saving your life. As long as I, Zhang Quan, survive, I will definitely repay you in the future."

Zhang Quan clasped his fists, bowed deeply to the shopkeeper, and then said: "It's just that I have to go now, I have to find the military master of Qiongzhou."

"It's just a little effort, you don't need to pay back, you can go if you want!"

After a pause, the shopkeeper continued: "If you really think of your kindness, don't mention my affairs in front of others."

"There will be a period later!"

Zhang Quan cupped his fists and turned around immediately.

But just as he was about to leave, a voice suddenly sounded from the door.

"Who is looking for us?"

Then, several Qiongzhou soldiers in armor walked in.

Chapter 378: Just grab it back!

After a few Qiongzhou soldiers entered the restaurant, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Is this the Qiongzhou military master who captured the Ning family?"

"How did they get here?"

"Yeah, why don't we avoid it? Don't get into trouble."

It can be seen that the diners here are a little scared.

After all, they are not familiar with the people of Qiongzhou.

If it is the kind of person who bullies the market again, it will be bad.

Xu Yang benefited from the eyes of everyone looking at him.

He is a centurion of the Huben Legion under Li Junxian, and he is fortunate to come to Qinzhou to perform a mission this time.