Hearing the voices of support from Zuoying soldiers, Yang Fan felt proud and in a good mood, but Duan Zhixuan was stunned.
Duan Zhixuan looked confident just now, but now Duan Zhixuan felt worse than eating shit.
After all, he vowed in front of his son that Yang Fan would not be able to command Zuoying with his mallet, but the reality hit him in the face too quickly!
More importantly, I didn't expect that Yang Fan could conquer Zuoying's soldiers so quickly. This guy is simply too evil. It seems that he needs to re-evaluate this opponent.
Thinking of the duel between the two in the Tai Chi Hall, Duan Zhixuan's face suddenly turned as black as the bottom of a pot, knowing that the bet was his position as a general.
The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. Duan Zhixuan could no longer sit still. Could it be that the competition was a trap set by this kid?
The more he thought about it, the more something was wrong. Duan Zhixuan stood up and shouted: "Prepare your horse for me, general!"
"No!" the guard retreated.
Seeing his father's anxious and panicked look, Duan Zan opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he hesitated.
Because Duan Zan knew that if his father really wanted him to know, he would naturally tell him...
Duan Zhixuan rode all the way to Cui Mansion.
"Master Cui, are you here?" As soon as he arrived in front of Cui Mansion, Duan Zhixuan jumped off his horse and asked the doorman.
The doorman took the reins and replied: "The minister is in the main hall, please wait a moment, general..."
But before he finished speaking, Duan Zhixuan had already stepped through the door and walked straight to the main hall.
The doorman was secretly surprised, what happened to the general today?
You must know that although this Duke of Bao was born in a rough background, he has been very disciplined in everything he says and does since he took up a high position, for fear that others would say that he was of a bad background and uneducated!
It is obviously unusual to be so rude today.
Duan Zhixuan came to the main hall of Cui Mansion anxiously and saw Cui Yongping and Cui Yongjian drinking tea and talking and laughing.
Cui Yongping seemed a little surprised by Duan Zhixuan's sudden visit, but he still quickly stood up to greet him:
"I would like to express my gratitude to the Duke for his visit. It's really beautiful. I'm sorry for not being able to welcome him from afar. However, those servants really deserve to die. How could I not inform the Duke in advance when he comes so that I can go out to greet him.
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"I came here uninvited. Please don't blame me. It's just an urgent matter, so..." Duan Zhixuan certainly knew that Cui Yongping was speaking politely, so he clasped his fists to explain.
Although he secretly scolded Duan Zhixuan for being rude, Cui Yongping still asked his servants to quickly give Duan Zhixuan a cup of tea.
After a few polite words, Cui Yongping asked: "Why are you so anxious, Duke Bao? What's the important matter?"
Duan Zhixuan waved the servants aside and looked around the door to make sure there was no one around. After closing the door, he returned to the main hall and said to Cui Yongping in a low voice: "Ms. Cui, would you like to know how to make colored glaze?"
Cui Yongping and Cui Yongjian looked at each other and asked in confusion: "Does Duke Bao have the formula for making colored glaze?"
Duan Zhixuan said meaningfully: "If something happens to Marquis Zhongyi..."
Cui Yongping's eyes flashed with joy, but he quickly calmed down and pretended to be calm: "What do you mean by praising the Duke?"
A cold light flashed in Duan Zhixuan's eyes, and he uttered a few words: "Assassinate Marquis Zhongyi!"
Cui Yongping and the two were shocked and horrified. Even though they were Cui family members, they had done many dirty things. Assassinating court officials might really arouse Li Shimin's rage.
It's just that wealth and silk are attractive to people. If they can master the method of making colored glaze, coupled with the Qinghe Cui family's background, they will definitely leave behind the several aristocratic families behind them.
At that time, there will no longer be any five surnames and seven hopes, but only the Cui family of Qinghe will stand out.
By joining the Wu brothers' line, isn't it because they want to gradually gain Wu Meiniang's trust through the glass trade, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the manufacturing method of glass?
Now there is an easier way, and Cui Yongping certainly doesn't want to let it go.
There is no need to go to the Three Treasures Palace. Since Duan Zhixuan came in person, he must have something to ask for from the Cui family.
Thinking of this, Cui Yongping stared at Duan Zhixuan and asked: "What is Duke Bao's plan? I heard that that guy's martial arts are not bad. Besides, he was protected by so many soldiers during the expedition, how could he succeed so easily?"
"In front of the army's crossbows, the city wall can be shot through, let alone flesh and blood? You Cui family only need to provide dead soldiers, and the general will arrange the weapons. Although the guy is protected by soldiers during the expedition, it is impossible.
Always be vigilant, or you will be lax after returning from an expedition. Anyway, as long as there is a chance, then..." Duan Zhixuan smiled cruelly, and his face became a little ferocious.
Cui Yongping looked cautious and asked uneasily: "Every arrow in the army's bows and slaves seems to have a number and is even registered. How can it be obtained so easily? If it involves us, wouldn't it mean that His Majesty would arrest him?"
To seize the opportunity and assassinate a court official, this crime will lead to the confiscation of the family and the extermination of the clan."
"Don't worry, Sir, I will do a perfect job here. You, Mrs. Cui, need to find some trustworthy soldiers..." Duan Zhixuan was confident.
An assassination plan against Yang Fan was discussed and completed in Cui Mansion.
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Chang'an City (Waiguo City) in the Tang Dynasty had twelve gates, with Mingde Gate in the middle to the south, Qixia Gate and Anhua Gate to the east and west respectively;
In the middle of the east is Chunming Gate, and the north and south are Yanxing Gate and Tonghua Gate respectively; in the middle of the west is Jinguang Gate, and the north and south are Yanping Gate and Kaiyuan Gate respectively.
Among them, Kaiyuan Gate, Yanxing Gate and Jinguang Gate are collectively called the three major city gates.
Jinguangmen is the west gate of Chang'an Guocheng in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and is an important transportation and military node.
When Yang Fan and the Zuoying soldiers gathered here, the huge square at the city gate was already crowded with people.
When we walked to the square in front of Jinguang Gate, we happened to see a carriage parked not far away, and Changsun Chong, a man in armor, was saluting Changsun Wuji.
There is a pretty figure next to the carriage, dressed in green clothes, with a waist as thin as a girdle, standing calmly and proudly, with a beautiful face full of sadness.
Perhaps feeling Yang Fan's gaze, Princess Gaoyang's pretty white face turned slightly, and two clear eyes intertwined with Yang Fan's, and the two of them couldn't help but be stunned.
Princess Changle glanced at Yang Fan with complicated eyes. She didn't know what she thought of, but the red clouds were everywhere and her eyes dodged.
Seeing his wife flirting with others, Changsun Chong's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, but he quickly covered it up.
Yang Fan slightly nodded his head to indicate that he did not go over to see the gift, but went to check if there was anything missing.
At this time, outside the Jinguang Gate, there were many flags and numerous carriages and horses. Tens of thousands of people gathered here, with people crying and horses neighing, and the noise was endless.
In ancient wars, the transportation of grain and grass relied on manpower, and of course civilian men had to be recruited.
Although fighting for the country can exempt the family from land tax and corvee, the battlefield is dangerous and unpredictable.
How many people have returned from battles in ancient times, and who can guarantee that they will return safely?
So my wife, children, and friends were sent here, and they all stopped and exhorted me, and all of them shed tears.
This moment is a time of separation, who knows whether this separation is a separation between yin and yang.
Although Yang Fan actually didn't take this expedition seriously, who knows if there are any variables?
Therefore, even with Yang Fan's carefree character, he became taciturn and sad when he was enveloped by the sorrow of separation.