Tibet

"Bang!" A tea cup fell hard to the ground and was smashed to pieces.

In the study, Liu Xun's face was livid, staring at the roof, his eyes blazing with anger, and a sentence burst out from between his teeth, "Li Ye, you are going too far!"

"What are you kidding about?"

Liu Xun's father appeared at the door, looking at his son coldly with a gloomy face.

Liu Xun lowered his head and said fiercely: "Father, Li Ye listened to the slander and directly dismissed the child from his job without asking any questions. I feel it is unfair and I want to kill him!"

Father Liu walked in slowly and said, "So you can solve the problem by yelling and throwing cups here?"

"Then what should I do with the child? The dignified governor of Xiangzhou was demoted to the title of Xuezheng of the state school. This child can't bear this shame and humiliation!" Liu Xun could no longer restrain the grief and indignation in his heart, and tears flowed down.

Father Liu sat down and waved his hand for Liu Xun to sit down as well.

"I understand how you feel. My father has told you before that you are suitable to be a staff member but not a chief official. Because you are a scholar, you always think you are aloof, do not understand human relations, and do not know how to play officialdom, so you are excluded. It's normal. Stop being angry and calm down. After all, Li Ye is just a small warlord. If he doesn't do something, he won't do it. What's the big deal? You can go and join Li Huan. He is the governor of Jianghuai and He is a real prince, much better than Li Ye, a fake clan member."

"My child is worried that Li Huan will think that I have betrayed him!"

"Everything is what people say. Just cover it up with any excuse. The key is whether he needs you now. You write a letter to Li Huan. If he wants to use you, he will definitely recruit you."

Liu Xun gritted his teeth and said, "I can write a letter, but I really can't swallow this bad breath!"

At this time, the housekeeper hurriedly came to report, "Master, there is someone outside asking to see you, and I have sent a message."

The housekeeper presented a post, which was in an envelope, and the envelope had been sealed, obviously not wanting the housekeeper to see it.

Liu Xun tore open the envelope, looked at the greeting card, and was immediately startled, "Qiu Ming, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites of the State of Yan."

It was actually someone from An Lushan who was looking for him. Liu Xun glanced at his father, who sneered, "They have really good noses. It's okay to meet them. Let's hear what they want to say?"

Liu Xun suddenly felt a strong desire for revenge. It was best to let the Yan army kill Li Ye and his officials!

Li Ye was also extremely benevolent to Liu Xun. Although he was relieved of his post as chief historian, he did not completely deprive him of his welfare benefits. For example, he was still given a five-acre official residence to live in, but it was limited to a residence, and other salary subsidies were included. The class will definitely fall, this is inevitable. Liu Xun will know it when he receives his salary at the end of the month.

In the living room, a middle-aged man was drinking tea and waiting. His name was Qiu Ming, and he was appointed as a doctor in the Ministry of Rites of Yan State. He was originally a county magistrate in Hebei Province. After the surrender, he was appointed as a doctor in the Ministry of Rites by An Lushan.

But his other identity is the shopkeeper of Manfu Restaurant. Of course, he is the leader of Yan State's intelligence spies in Jingxiang.

Their intelligence station had been destroyed before, but the Yan army had to understand Jing Xiang's movements and military deployment, so they once again invested resources to build an intelligence station. This time Qiu Ming was appointed as the intelligence chief by An Qingxu.

Qiu Ming is very cautious. He usually only collects some public information, such as the war between the Jianghan Army and the Yongwang Army, etc., but he cannot collect some important military information, such as the strength of the Jianghan Army and the number of warships.

Qiu Ming also knew very well that in order to obtain important information, he had to open a gap from the officials, but he did not dare to act rashly and kept waiting for the opportunity.

The news of Liu Xun's dismissal has spread in Xiangyang. The dignified governor Shi was actually demoted to a school's academic official. It was a joke. Qiu Ming realized that this was a rare opportunity.

If Liu Xun can be brought over, even if he can't provide a lot of valuable information, it can still open up the situation.

At this time, footsteps sounded and Liu Xun walked in. Qiu Ming quickly stood up and saluted, "See Liu Changshi!"

Liu Xun waved his hands unhappily, "I am no longer Chang Shi, you can call me Liu Xuezheng!"

"The official notification hasn't come out yet, so..."

Liu Xun ignored him, sat down directly, waved his hand, "Please sit down!"

Qiu Ming sat down. Liu Xun glanced at him and asked, "What does Mr. Qiu want from me?"

"My Crown Prince is very concerned about Shijun Liu. Hearing that Shijun Liu has been treated unfairly, he specially ordered me to come to express my condolences."

Liu Xun sneered in his heart. He was only dismissed from his post yesterday afternoon. An Qingxu knew that even a flying pigeon could not pass the message so quickly!

Liu Xun was too lazy to tell the truth and said calmly: "Thank you for your kindness!"

Qiu Ming took out a heavy package, put it on the table, and pushed it to Liu Xun, "This is three hundred taels of silver, a little condolence."

Liu Xun's eyes lit up, "How can you be so embarrassed and not be rewarded for your merits?"

He said he was sorry, but he didn't mean to give the money to the other party.

Qiu Ming immediately understood the subtle attitude of the other party and said quickly: "Although money is a little vulgar, its weight can represent the weight of one's heart. It is the heart of His Highness, please accept it!"

Money is not a common thing. Liu Xun needs it most now. He has married a concubine. Marrying a concubine is very expensive. Clothes, jewelry, rouge, daily food, and maids and servants cost at least 20 qian per month. Money, his monthly salary plus subsidy was just over 20 guan, which was not enough for expenses. He had to save 15 guan of staff money every month and add some job benefits to barely support himself.

But once he is removed from the post of chief historian, first of all, the fifteen-guan staff money will be gone, and the subsidies and salaries will be reduced, with a maximum of twelve-three-guan money per month. The school is Qingshui Yamen, and there is no extra money, so he still needs How could he afford to raise ten servants without the wealth left by his ancestors? Therefore, these three hundred taels of silver were a timely help to him.

Liu Xun nodded, "I won't take this money in vain. Let me give you some useful news! The total strength of the Jianghan Army has reached 180,000, including 30,000 navy troops and more than 1,500 warships. There are 250 warships with more than three thousand stones, and most of the Jiangnan West Road has been annexed by the Jianghan army."

This information was so important and timely. Qiu Ming was overjoyed. He hesitated and asked, "Is the information accurate?"

"This is a top-secret internal report. Only officials of a certain level can see it, and I happened to be able to see it."

Qiu Ming memorized it silently in his mind, then stood up and said goodbye, "If you have any difficulties, please go to Manfu Restaurant, we will definitely help you with all our strength!"

Qiu Ming said goodbye and left. Liu Xun returned to the study with the money, where his father was still waiting for him.

"he's gone?"

Liu Xun nodded, "Leave three hundred taels of silver, I didn't refuse."

"Then accept it! Multiple paths are always multiple ways out."

It was already late at night, and Li Ye was still discussing with Li Mi how to rescue the imperial court.

Li Ye had previously received a message from his father from Flying Eagle, saying that the situation in the court was serious and that he might not survive the spring. He hoped that he could attack Guanzhong and Chang'an, encircle Wei and rescue Zhao, and force An Lushan to withdraw.

In fact, Li Ye also knew that the situation in the court was serious. Ever since he learned that An Lushan and Tubo were secretly colluding, he knew that the situation in the court was not good.

Once Tubo sends troops, the imperial court will most likely not be able to survive, so he wrote to his parents to advise them to seek refuge in Bashu.

But just at noon today, Li Ye received a formal letter asking for help from Emperor Li Heng, imploring him to send troops to rescue the imperial court.

Li Ye had to send troops due to circumstances and reasons. The key was how to send troops to maximize the effectiveness.

Li Ye actually wanted to send troops to Longyou, fight the Tubo army, and recapture Longyou and Hexi.

But Li Mi firmly disagreed with attacking Tubo.

"Your Highness, attacking Tubo is a strategic long-term vision. We can't expect to achieve results within three to five years. However, rescuing the imperial court is an urgent matter. We need to send troops quickly and accurately to achieve immediate results. It's like a fire on the north bank of the Han River. Everyone should rush to put out the fire by boat, but His Highness had to bring a large ship of ten thousand stones from Hanyang to put out the fire, and everything was delayed."

Li Ye smiled and said: "The military adviser said that water far away cannot quench the thirst nearby. In fact, my attack on Tubo and holding back the Tibetan army is also a kind of rescue."

Li Mi still shook his head, "We can at most hold back the Tubo army in Longyou, but the Tibetan army attacking Lingwu is the Hexi garrison. In fact, it becomes the Tubo army holding back His Highness's army. Your Highness, don't consider the Tubo army. It is unrealistic." , we still have to grasp the advantage of Shangluo Road and advance into Guanzhong from Shangluo Road, forcing Anlushan to withdraw his troops. This is the correct strategy, so that the court can free up its hands to deal with the Hexi Tubo army. At this time, the Anxi army can also Passed through the Hexi Corridor and came to the rescue."

Li Ye took a few steps with his hands behind his back. He had to admit that Li Mi saw more thoroughly and had clearer ideas. He thought too much about Tubo and was a little sidetracked.

"But what if An Qingxu's army takes the opportunity to attack Jingxiang?"