Sima Lan's heart immediately sank, and deep inside, he felt unprecedented uneasiness.
Since he followed Emperor Taizong back then, Sima Lan has been responsible for the rear affairs because of his outstanding logistics capabilities. Compared with fighting the enemy on the front line, it is even more difficult to ensure the supply of food, grass, weapons and other materials in the rear.
The world is in turmoil, the people are in turmoil, and thieves are everywhere. In such a chaotic time, it is not easy to collect supplies in an orderly manner and supply them to the front smoothly.
Sima Lan has always had a strong ability to control, and logistics is a troublesome thing. There are countless complicated little things put together, so Sima Lan can integrate many complicated things together, showing his super ability to do everything. They are all clearly organized in his mind.
Except for His Majesty the Emperor, Sima Lan has always controlled others in his plans.
But today for the first time, he felt that he seemed to be under the control of others.
After experiencing countless storms, Sima Lan has realized that he has fallen into an extremely serious predicament. This autumn hunting is obviously far beyond his control. He feels as if a big net has fallen from the sky, and he has been caught in it. In the big net.
Under the severe situation, Sima Lan remained extremely calm, nodded slightly and said: "Investigate, we must investigate. Commander Chi, the emperor was assassinated, and all the officials were shocked. This matter is not trivial. I must see the emperor immediately."
He knew that at this time, he had to see Longtai. Only by meeting Longtai could he quickly grasp Longtai's psychology and realize what Longtai wanted. Only by knowing Longtai's thoughts could he deal with it with all his strength.
"The Emperor has decreed that no one will be seen while he is recuperating." Chi Fengdian said sternly: "In addition, in order to ensure the safety of the old Duke, the Emperor has specially decreed that the old Duke will temporarily live here, and we will protect the safety of the Duke. ." Before Sima Lan could speak, he already raised his hand and said: "My lord, please!"
Sima Lan put his hands behind his back, looked calm, looked into Chi Fengdian's eyes and asked: "Since the emperor has not seen me, I can only go to see the officials first. They know that the emperor has been assassinated, and their hearts are floating and panicked. I want to comfort them personally." "
"The Emperor has his own will to comfort you all." Chi Fengdian's expression was cold, and he did not lower his raised arm.
Sima Lan raised his hand and stroked his beard and said, "Commander Chi, what if I have to leave?"
Chi Fengdian said in a deep voice: "Here comes someone!"
Immediately, four powerful warriors came over with their hands on the hilts of their swords and stood behind Sima Lan in a fan shape.
Sima Lan looked back and laughed loudly: "Chi Fengdian, are you going to use force against me?"
"Old Duke, I don't dare." Chi Fengdian still looked very respectful: "I, I am just acting according to the order. Your Majesty is very concerned about the old Duke. The old Duke will not resist the order, right?"
Both his movements and his voice were respectful, but the meaning behind his words was that he could not let Sima Lan leave.
Sima Lan put his hands behind his back, smiled lightly, and said: "Since it is the emperor's wish, I will obey it."
After Sima Lan was put under house arrest by Chi Fengdian, Chi Fengdian went to the emperor's tent. After reporting, he was called into the tent by Longtai. Longtai had already changed into light clothes. When he saw Chi Fengdian coming in, he He was about to stand up, but he just raised his buttocks. After a pause, he sat down and asked in a low voice: "How?"
Chi Fengdian stepped forward and lowered his voice: "Your Majesty, Sima Lan ran over by himself. I have imprisoned him according to the Emperor's instructions, and sent his close men to guard him. There will be no mistakes."
When Longtai heard this, his brows relaxed slightly, he nodded and said, "That's very good." Although he seemed calm, there was still a hint of excitement in his voice.
There was silence in the tent. Longtai didn't speak for a while, and Chi Fengdian didn't dare to say more. After a while, Longtai said: "Then... there is no news from the forest yet?"
"There is no news yet." Chi Fengdian said: "But I have assigned soldiers and horses to guard the surroundings of Pinglin and will not let Chu Cangge escape. Although Chu Cangge escaped, he was poisoned after all. At this time, the forest was dark. He is hiding in it and it is really difficult to search. However, I think that he cannot run far now. He must have found a hidden place to heal his wounds and poison. After daybreak, he will send more people in to search for him. It’s hard to fly even with wings.”
Longtai nodded slightly and said: "I never thought that Chu Cangge could be so brave. He was poisoned and shot by arrows, but he could still escape."
"This minister has neglected his duties. I beg the emperor to punish me!"
Longtai waved his hand and said: "This is not your fault, I didn't expect it." After a pause, he frowned and said: "Chu Cangge should not be underestimated. If he really exceeds our expectations, from Pinglin Escape, where do you think he will go?”
"Your Majesty, do you mean that he will return to Black Knife Camp?" Chi Fengdian looked grim.
Long Tai pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "I have just thought that Chu Cangge will never return to the Black Knife Camp."
"What does the emperor mean?"
"He is already a traitor. When he returns to the Black Knife Camp, will the soldiers under his command listen to his orders?" Longtai looked coldly: "Even if they listen to his orders, what can he do? The capital has sealed the city gates, and they will naturally It is impossible to enter the city. How dare Chu Cangge lead people to kill Pinglin? Don’t forget that Sima Lan is already in our hands. If he is really worried about Sima Lan’s life and death, he will not dare to act rashly, and I still hope that he will really Come with your troops."
Chi Fengdian understood and said: "As long as he mobilizes the Black Knife Camp, it will be a rebellion. Not only does he rebel, but the Black Knife Camp also conspires to rebel. Everyone knows that the Black Knife Camp is Sima Lan's people. The Black Knife Camp conspired to rebel. Sima Lan There’s no way to defend it.”
"If the people in Black Knife Camp knew that following Chu Cangge was treason, would they still follow him?" Longtai sneered: "Even if those people are really bold and they all rebel against him, he only has a thousand people in his hands. , and Sima Lan is in our hands, what can they do? We already have soldiers and horses coming forward. Qining will arrive with the Black Scale Battalion before dawn. Even if these soldiers and horses cannot destroy the Black Knife Battalion, as long as they persist After a while, all the soldiers and horses knew that the Black Knife Battalion was planning a rebellion, and they would soon send troops to help the king...!"
"That's right." Chi Fengdian nodded and said, "No matter how stupid Chu Cangge is, he will never choose this path."
Long Tai pondered for a moment, then said: "If he is smart, he can only remain anonymous after escaping."
"Your Majesty, Sima Lan is already a turtle in the urn. Should he be executed as soon as possible?" Chi Fengdian lowered his voice and said, "I am worried that the long nights and dreams will cause another trouble."
Longtai hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said: "Although Sima Lan acted domineeringly, he did not really rebel after all. He was a founding hero, and now he is the chief minister. If he is executed easily, it will definitely cause panic among the officials and the opposition to the DPRK. The situation is unfavorable." After thinking for a while, he ordered: "Bring in Liu Wei, that bitch slave!"
Chi Fengdian immediately left the tent. After a while, he led the eunuch Liu Jin in. Liu Jin didn't know what was going on. When he entered the tent, he saw Longtai staring at him coldly. He felt that the atmosphere was not right, but he still managed to smile and said: " Your Majesty, your servant...!"
"Kneel down!" Chi Fengdian said solemnly.
Liu Chen's heart trembled, his legs softened, and he knelt down. Longtai stared at Liu Chen and said calmly: "Liu Chen, do you know why I suddenly ignored Fan Dehai, but suddenly trusted you as a slave?"
"My servant is loyal to the emperor, and...!"
"Loyal?" Before Liu Jin could finish speaking, Long Tai interrupted: "If you are loyal to me, why did you secretly send someone to report to Sima Lan about the actions in the palace?"
Liu Wei suddenly changed his color, kowtowed like garlic, and said in horror: "Your Majesty, slave... I'm unjustly accused, I'm unjustly accused...!"
"If you continue to cry out that you are wronged, you will insult my wisdom." Longtai sneered: "Sima Lan bribed you, do you think I don't know? I have long known that you are a dog slave who eats the inside and outside, but I kept you because I just want to use you to inform Sima Lan. Doesn’t Sima Lan want to know what I do every day? Then I will ask you to tell him that I sing and dance with the queen in the palace every day, indulge in wine and sex, and have no regard for court affairs. Interested, doesn’t Sima Lan just want to see that I have no interest in political affairs, so that he can do whatever he wants in the court?”
Liu Wei lay on the ground like a toad, trembling all over.
"It's been really hard for me to act in front of you these past few months." Long Tai's eyes showed a chill: "Liu Jin, do you know your guilt?"
Liu Wei did not dare to raise his head and his voice trembled: "Slave... the slave deserves to die, Your Majesty, slave... the slave has no harm to the Emperor. It's... it's Duke Zhenguo... no, no, it's Sima Lan who said that the emperor is young and has not been on the throne for a long time. Worried... worried that the emperor would do something unbecoming, he... As the chief minister, he must do his best to assist the emperor. If... if the emperor makes any mistakes, he must remind the emperor in time...!"
Longtai sneered. This sneer sent shivers down Liu Jin's spine, and he still put his forehead on the ground: "He...he asked the servants to pay more attention to the emperor on weekdays. If...if the emperor did something special, and... Or if you summon someone secretly, you have to... tell him in time."
"You are very obedient." Longtai said: "I did not tell the ministers about my night hunt tonight, but some people knew about it. Liu Cheng, tell me, why did they know?"
Liu Wei kowtowed repeatedly: "I know my crime. I know my crime. Please forgive me!"
"choke"!
Chi Fengdian had already drawn his sword and said sternly: "Your Majesty is asking questions, so be honest!"
Liu Wei hurriedly said: "Back to the emperor, you... you went hunting late at night, and the slave... The slave was worried about safety, so he sent someone to report to the town... to report Sima Lan, but Sima Lan was resting in his tent at the time and did not dare to disturb him. The slave knew that the work was not safe. The minister Huangfu Zheng was very close to Sima Lan, so... so someone told Huangfu Zheng about the matter, and Huangfu Zheng must have told Sima Lan about the matter."
"That's right." Longtai said coldly: "Liu Jin, you leaked the emperor's whereabouts and exposed me to an assassin's ambush. I should have ordered your head to be taken away, but... I gave you a chance to survive. Do you want to Do not want?"