Li Zexuan's guess was good. Li Er was indeed having a headache at the moment about how to rescue Li Tai. Besides this matter, there was another thing that gave him an even greater headache, and that was the inquiry from Queen Changsun.
It is said that women’s intuition is the most accurate, and this is absolutely true when it comes to Queen Changsun!
An urgent report came from Taiyuan last night, saying that Li Tai had been kidnapped by a Turkic spy. Zhao Song tremblingly knocked on the door of Li Er and Queen Changsun's bedroom. After Li Er went out, Zhao Song informed Li Er of the news. . Although Empress Changsun heard nothing from beginning to end, her intuition told her that something very urgent and important must have happened. Otherwise, Zhao Song would not have come so late to disturb Li Er's rest!
After Li Er returned to the palace, Queen Changsun couldn't help but ask Li Er why Zhao Song was looking for him. Li Er casually made up a lie, saying that someone in the army was causing trouble, and then excused himself to being sleepy and fell down on the bed. Fall asleep soon!
Although Empress Changsun didn't quite believe Li Er's reason, considering that Li Er was really tired from working on state affairs during the day, she didn't continue to ask questions. However, her mood remained very uneasy.
After finally waiting until dawn in the morning, it was almost time for the morning dynasty. Empress Changsun woke up Li Er quickly, and then continued to ask about what happened last night. Li Er suddenly became bigger and bigger!
If he tells the truth, he will definitely make Empress Changsun heartbroken and worried all day long; but if he doesn't tell the truth, he really can't make up a reason that can make Empress Changsun believe her!
Strangely enough, in front of other people, Li Er could easily tell lies with his eyes open, but in front of Empress Changsun, it was difficult for him to tell lies without flaws, because Empress Changsun knew him too well. , many times, even if he doesn't say anything, Queen Changsun can guess a thing or two from the emotions hidden in his expression or eyes!
"Your Majesty! It's time to go to court! All the officials are waiting outside Tai Chi Hall!"
Just as Li Er and Empress Changsun were silently confronting each other, Zhao Song's voice came from outside the palace. Li Er couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. At this time, Empress Changsun had also dressed for him. Li Er turned around and gently He hugged his eldest grandson and then said softly:
"Guanyin Maid, don't worry! Something did happen last night, but you have to believe me, I will definitely solve it! I'm going to the morning court first. After the morning court, if you still want to know, I'll tell you you!"
Empress Changsun leaned on Li Er's broad chest and felt the sincerity in the latter's words. She couldn't help but feel soft in her heart. She thought that she still pushed him too hard. There were some things that he didn't tell her, so it was probably the same. For her own good, why should she press forward step by step
"Well! Your Majesty, please go to the morning court!"
Queen Changsun took a step back and took the initiative to leave Li Er's arms. The expression on her face also changed from the original worried one to the current one of "pretending to be relaxed", she said softly.
"good!"
Li Er glanced at Queen Changsun, then turned and left.
After walking out of Lizheng Palace, Li Er took a chariot and took Zhao Song straight towards the Tai Chi Palace. Halfway there, Li Er suddenly asked Zhao Song beside him:
"How did you go about the investigation you were asked to investigate last night?"
Li Er was talking about asking Zhao Song to mobilize all manpower to investigate Zhao Deyan's identity and background last night, and ordered Zhao Song to give him a result before dawn.
Hearing Li Er's question, Zhao Song quickly bowed and saluted, and said as he walked: "Back to Your Majesty, this old slave has found out the origin of Zhao Deyan. According to the intelligence files from Baiqisi, this Zhao Deyan was originally my boss. The county magistrate of Qinghe County in Bei Prefecture in the Tang Dynasty was fickle and good at flattery. At that time, he was an official of one parent, but he only cared about the local people, which made the local people complain.
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After defecting to Jieli, Zhao Deyan was very familiar with the official system of the Central Plains, so he was highly valued by Jieli. On the one hand, he promoted the reform of the official system on the grassland, and on the other hand, he also selected a group of masters from the Han captives on the grassland. , formed an army dedicated to spying on intelligence in Datang! The old slave guessed that the Turkic spies lurking in Taiyuan now are probably from this mysterious army trained by Zhao Deyan! "
Zhao Song recounted the relevant information found by Baiqisi to Li Er in detail. The content was roughly consistent with the telegram Baiqisi sent to Li Junxian through the telegraph machine in the morning. Li Er frowned upon hearing this. He frowned immediately, and then he couldn't help but said angrily:
"Humph! I didn't expect that this man was an official of the Tang Dynasty before. How abominable! Using Han prisoners to form an army and send it to the Central Plains to spy on intelligence? Humph! This person has evil intentions. He must not be allowed to leave Taiyuan alive, otherwise he will be killed in the future. On the battlefield, more good men in our Tang Dynasty will fall under the scimitar of the Turks!"
"What your Majesty said is true!"
Zhao Song bowed and said yes.
Indeed, many times the people who understand you best are not the people from the outside, but the people inside. People like Zhao Deyan, who was an official in the Tang Dynasty before, and now has become the leader of the Turkic spies. In the eyes of Li Er and Zhao Song, Such a person poses a great threat to the Tang Dynasty, because as a Han official, he knows how to deal with the Tang Dynasty better than the Turks!
"...Is there any news from Taiyuan?"
After a moment of silence, Li Er asked again.
All in all, what he is most worried about now is Li Tai's safety!
Zhao Song replied: "Half an hour ago, Baiqisi had sent the relevant information about Zhao Deyan to General Li through the telegraph machine. At this moment, General Li must have taken action. There are many soldiers and horses in Taiyuan City. In addition, His Highness the King of Wei has always If you are alert, you will be able to save the day from danger!”
"Well... as soon as there is news from Taiyuan, we must report it as soon as possible!"
Li Er nodded expressionlessly and then ordered.
Li Er knew in his heart that Zhao Song's words were just to comfort him. The current situation in Taiyuan City could not be solved by having more troops. After all, the opponent had Li Tai, an important hostage, and could attack Taiyuan almost unscrupulously. Walk sideways. The key depends on whether Li Junxian can come up with any clever tricks to contact Li Tai and rescue him without the Turkic spies noticing! But how easy is that
"Old slave obeys the order!"
Zhao Song bowed down and accepted the order.
While talking, the group of people had vaguely seen the entire Taiji Palace. Seeing that it was about to go to the morning court, Li Er thought for a while and added to Zhao Song, saying: "In addition, pay attention to the trends at the border. If there is information at the border, we will also You need to report it to me as soon as possible!”
Obviously, Lao Li was also worried that the Turkic army would go south and besiege Taiyuan according to Zhao Deyan's plan.
"yes!"
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