Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 274

Chapter 274 Obstruct
Xiang Cheng was 70 miles away from Xinye Military Harbor, and there were many small paths in the mountains and forests. Qin Mubai reversed the routine and ordered the soldiers of Baiji to lead them through the forest. First, we need to investigate possible enemy ambushes, and secondly, we need to clear the way and build bridges. He also sent Xue Rengui to lead the cavalry vanguard, while Yin Yang and Yuwen Hongtai led the Zhongjun forward. The three thousand troops were split into several layers, and each of them responded to each other with their horns.

After walking for two hours, Xue Rengui suddenly reported that she had caught a few scouts and handed them over to Qin Mubai.

Qin Mubai personally asked. After checking the military document, he found that it was actually a soldier under Li Ji. Shortly after, Xue Rengui reported that Xue Wanche had led his troops to defend a stream beach on the path they had to cross, hindering the advance of the army.

Qin Mubai released the scouts and personally led the troops forward.

The stream is about ten meters wide, and the current is quite swift. There was a wooden bridge over the stream that allowed the three riders to cross side by side.

At this time, there was a person on the opposite side who got off the horse and walked onto the bridge. Behind him was a flag-wielding messenger. On the flag was a big book with the word “Xue”. It must be Xue Wanjun.

Qin Mubai also got off the horse, walked to the bridge, and stood face to face with him in the middle of the bridge.

Xue Wanche was in his forties, with a purple-robed face, a strong body, and a natural-born martial artist’s awe-inspiring aura. He looked at Qin Mubai with a pair of self-destructive tiger eyes and said, “I know you, and I know what you’re doing here. Go back, I’ll pretend I’ve never seen you before.”

Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche, these two brothers, were also considered to be close friends with the Qin Family, but they didn’t necessarily have a deep friendship with each other. Previously, when Qin Shubao had served Qin King Li Shimin, Xue Wanche had been a loyal general of the hidden Crown Prince Li Jiancheng. At that time, Xue Wanche was already a motorcycle general, and his status was much higher than Qin Shubao’s. During the Black Warrior Sect’s battle, Xue Wanche led the palace troops to “surround Wei and save Zhao” and fought their way to the Qin Palace. At that time, Qin Shubao had fought with him, and the two of them had fought for several rounds. Later, when Xue Wanche saw Li Jiancheng’s head, he retreated and fled to Zhongnan Mountain. In the end, Li Shimin sent a few messengers to persuade him to surrender. Only then did he submit.

It was from then on that Xue Wanche and Qin Shubao did not know each other. The two of them cherished each other and had some friendship. Over the years, the Xue brothers had become famous for their bravery and military merits, and they gradually became indifferent to the Qin Family. Right now, the Xue brothers were the few representatives of the Young and Brave Battle Sect in the Great Tang army. They were deeply loved by the Emperor and enjoyed great honor, and they were becoming more and more glorious. In terms of standpoint, the two brothers were different, brother Xue Wanjun was biased towards the Crown Prince; This Xue Wanche in front of him was very close to King Wei.

In the eyes of the people of the Imperial Court, Qin Mubai was the “last surviving” King Wu Party, and he came from the Qin Clan under Li Jing. Whether it was his political stance or the military circles, he was different from Xue Wanche, and there was still some “opposition”.

They are enemies but not friends. Those who come are unkind, but those who are good do not come.

Qin Mubai looked at Xue Wanche with a calm expression. He clasped his fists and said, “Why did General Xue stop our army?”

“You disobey orders without a name. As a general in the army, I have the right to restrict you.” Xue Wanche said with an arrogant expression, “If I hadn’t known your father for a long time, I wouldn’t have treated you so politely today. Quickly retreat back to the river and don’t appear in Xiang City again!”

Qin Mubai glanced at the army behind Xue Wanche. On a cobblestone beach, there were four to five thousand light cavalry neatly arranged. All of them had long spears and bright armor cloaks. Their military appearances were tidy and their banners were rolling. They were extremely powerful.

This was an elite light cavalry that had been active in the Great Tang Pass all year round, and each of them was an elite Yue Cavalry that was one in a hundred. The charge formation was as if it was ordinary, and its combat strength was extraordinary. It was the elite part of the vault and the trump card master in Li Shimin’s hand.

They would only be haunted if they could look up to an ordinary farmer’s manor soldier doll. Not to mention Xue Wanche, even the ordinary soldiers looked at the soldiers on the other side with a cold smile and teasing expression.

“Let’s go, let’s go!” Xue Wanche waved his hand and snorted impatiently.

“I want to see Li Lu.” Qin Mubai looked straight at Xue Wanche and said.

Xue Wanche was stunned for a moment, then laughed, “You drank too much? When is this? Do you think the Duke of England is your next door neighbor? See you if you want to? Don’t think too much. Go back! I have no patience with you. I was supposed to be in charge of martial law. After an incense stick of time, who else would be left here and punished as a traitor?”

After saying that, Xue Wanche snorted coldly and shook his battle robe. He turned around and strode forward.

Qin Mubai’s expression darkened as he turned around and walked back to the bridge bank.

Yuwen Hongtai yelled, “Son of a bitch, you’re too arrogant! General Qin, give the order! I’ll rush over and tear that bird man’s mouth apart!”

Qin Mubai waved his hand and said, “Don’t argue. Xue Wanche isn’t on our side, and I really want to fight with him. But he’s under Li Ji’s command, and he’s facing the Tang army, so it’s inconvenient for me to tear his face apart-I have my own way!”

With that, Qin Mubai called for ink, paper, and inkstone to write a short “Chen Love Letter” for Li Xu.

At this time, Xue Wanche was already riding on his horse. He coldly looked at Qin Mubai and the others on the other side, and the horse whip in his hand lightly tapped on the saddle.

“General, what are they doing?” Asked the left and right.

Xue Wanche sneered, “The loach can’t roll over the big waves. Who cares? Anyway, after an incense stick of time, I don’t want to see the fish in front of me!”

At this time, Qin Mubai had finished writing and stood up. He raised his hand and shouted, “Get my bow!”

“Yes!”

A soldier took Qin Mubai’s bow from the Fire Cloud Horse’s saddle. Qin Mubai tied the letter to the arrow, pulled a string, and aimed it at the other side.

Everyone was shocked what was going on?

At such a distance, if a soldier accidentally injured the other side, then it would be really embarrassing, and it would be a big fight!

Seeing this, Xue Wanche and the others couldn’t help but stir up a commotion. Xue Wanche looked at Qin Mubai, who was pulling the bow with an arrow. He wasn’t afraid, but he was a little angry and suspicious. Was this brat going to demonstrate to me? Humph! … overestimating oneself! Let’s see how you do it. If any of us get hurt by a slight deviation, we will definitely not let this matter rest with you today!

Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly heard a soft shout from the other side, and an arrow shot straight at him like a flying flower that shocked the moonlight and pierced through the river.

“Du–”

Xue Wanche could only hear a loud noise in his ears, and then someone behind him let out a cry of alarm. Looking back, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes-that arrow was actually stabbed into the handsome flag behind him!

“This is outrageous! How dare you injure my General Flag!” Xue Wanche was instantly enraged!

At this moment, the other side let out a cheer. Moreover, Qin Mubai had already pulled back the bowstring.

Xue Wanche didn’t dare to be careless anymore and hurriedly retreated a few steps back.

If Qin Mubai really wanted to shoot an assassin, it would definitely be easy!

Suddenly, goosebumps appeared on Xue Wanche’s body instinctively, and he felt a chill run down his spine!

“Brat, archery is fine” Xue Wanche gritted his teeth and cursed, “This brat’s newborn calf doesn’t seem to be able to scare him back. If I really want to make a move, the fish he subordinates are naturally no match for me. But that was also the Great Tang’s soldier … annoyed! If he couldn’t fight, he wouldn’t be able to scare back!

On this side, Qin Mubai saw Xue Wanchele retreat a few steps. A cold smile appeared on his face. He slowly lowered his bow and shouted, “General Xue, please send someone to show me the letter of love. The general does not trespass. If the general orders the general to retreat, there will be nothing else.”

“Bastard, how dare you look down on me? If Li Ji wants you to retreat, you can retreat. If I want you to retreat, do you have the right to treat me as fart?” Xue Wanche was so angry that his teeth itched. He really wanted to rush to the other side and slash Qin Mubai. However, after thinking for a while, he still waved his hand and said, “Bring me the letter!”

The soldier behind him had already pulled out the arrow from the pole of the flag, so he took out the letter and handed it to him.

Xue Wanche glanced coldly at Qin Mubai, opened the letter, and couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows.

“Someone, send the letter to the Duke of England and let him read it.”

“Yes!”

The generals behind him were already furious. Someone scolded, “General, why did he give it to that brat when he asked for it? What is it?”

“Shut up, what do you know!” Xue Wanche scolded, “If it involves the royal family, let’s forget about one brown and one brown. After all, we’ll settle this debt with that brat first. We’ll settle it with him the next day. One yard for one yard, two yards for two.”

Yuwen Hongtai laughed out loud, “Hahaha … General Qin, what did you write in the letter? Why is he so obedient like a grandson?”

“Shut up, it’s none of your business!” Qin Mubai shouted and ordered, “All troops stand by! No one is allowed to move without my order!”

“Yes–”

Two warhorses, stand by across the bridge.

Xue Rengui’s eyes seemed to have never left Xue Wanche since the beginning, as if she was going to stare at him for a hole. Qin Mubai seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said to him, “Noble, do you want to fight him?”

“That’s exactly what I meant.” Xue Rengui said straightforwardly, “Xue Wanche is famous for his outstanding martial arts skills. At the end of the day, I really want to know how powerful he is!”

“What a pity. He thinks he’s noble, so why would he fight you?” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “You saw it too. Not to mention Xue Wanche, even a random soldier behind him didn’t put us in his eyes. Their faces were filled with disdain and arrogance.”

Xue Rengui’s expression was very quiet as he said indifferently, “Then I want to fight him even more.”

After a while, a string of dust rose up in front of him and a few riders rushed over. Xue Wanche turned around and couldn’t help but be shocked, “My mother, why did the marshal personally come?”

“Welcome, Marshal!”

Xue Wanche dismounted with the soldiers and cupped his fists to sing.

“There’s no need to be too polite.” Li Ji rode on his horse and looked at Xue Wanche. “Why is there a conflict?” He said in a calm voice.

“This” Xue Wanche raised his head to look at Li Ji and cupped his fists. “He won’t listen to General Mo’s advice.”

In fact, Xue Wanche was no lower in rank and status than Li Ji. After defeating Xue Yantuo as Li Ji’s deputy, Xue Wanche married Tang Gaozu’s daughter, Princess Danyang, and became his son-in-law. He was Li Shimin’s “brother-in-law”. He was also a general of the Right Martial Guard and was one of the Twelve Guard Generals of the Third Stage.

However, Li Jing was the only one who could keep pace with Li Xi in the army. No matter how high Xue Wanche’s status was, it wouldn’t change the fact that he was Li Xu’s deputy-just like how Pang Fei was to Qin Mubai.

“You’re trying to persuade me that I can use a bow and arrow?” Li Xuan snorted coldly and walked towards the bridge with his legs between his horse belly.

Xue Wanche’s face twitched fiercely a few times, but he didn’t dare to explode at all. He could only lower his head and feel his teeth itching with hatred.

When they reached the bridge, Li Ji got off his horse and walked over. Qin Mubai saw it from afar and quickly walked up.

“Uncle Li Shi!” Qin Mubai bowed to Li Xuan.

“There are no father and son in the army. You can’t call me that.” Even though Li Ji said so, there was a smile on his face.

“At the end of the day, I know my mistake.” Qin Mubai said as he glanced at Xue Wanche behind Li Ji. He had a green face and a beard on his face, and he didn’t even look at him properly.

Li Xuan chuckled and cursed, “Brat, are you calling for Xue Wanche? Don’t get too close to him! He used to look like an obedient junior, but now he’s so naughty. What are you doing with your litter of soldiers and calves?”

“Uncle Shi, isn’t that letter written clearly?” Qin Mubai smiled and whispered, “Gaoyang is my unmarried daughter-in-law. How can a man sit idly by when his daughter-in-law is in trouble?” … Furthermore, Li You accused me of conspiring with him. If it weren’t for the fact being clarified in front of everyone, how could I explain it clearly with just a single mouth of my little nephew after the City Breaking Bandit was destroyed? Little Nephew, you don’t have to cherish dying without a foot, but isn’t there still King Wu here? Moreover, behind Gaoyang, Li You, and the others, isn’t there Imperial Concubine Yin De? ”

“A clever mouth, all the bullshit on the side!” Li Ji cursed angrily and said, “Let me ask you, do you really have the ability to win without a fight?”

“I can give it a try.” Qin Mubai said. This is the core of his letter.

After pondering for a moment, Li Xuan frowned and nodded, “In the end, this is actually a matter of the royal family’s internal affairs. Mubai, you have always been smart and saved yourself from judging the situation. I hope you can think about it clearly and know what you are doing now.”

“Yes, I think very clearly.” Qin Mubai said, “I will not make things difficult for Uncle Shi. Afterwards, regardless of whether I succeed or fail, I will go to Chang’an with Uncle Shi and apologize to His Majesty the Emperor!”

‘”En” Li Lu looked at Qin Mubai with rapt attention and said, “Even if you don’t go, I will still capture you. How dare you resist the decree!-Now, follow me to the city gate! There’s no need for the troops of this brigade to follow you. You can just bring three or five followers.”

“Thank you, Uncle!” Qin Mubai cupped his fists in delight and thought to himself-I knew Li Ji was a very smart man! Moreover, before he came, the Emperor had most likely given him an explanation. I, Qin Mubai, and King Wu, Li Ke, want to clear our suspicions. How can we not meet Li You?

Qin Mubai returned to the bridge and handed the talisman to Pang Fei. He and Yuwen Hongtai brought the troops from the Xiang Province and King Wu’s Mansion back to the shore. On the other hand, he brought Xue Rengui, Yin Yang, and two flag messengers across the bridge.

Li Xuan waited for him and said, “This Marshal will go ahead and make arrangements. Follow Xue Wanche.”

“Yes.” Qin Mubai cupped his fists and agreed.

Li looked at Xue Wanche with a warning look, then raised his whip and rode off.

Xue Wanche looked at Qin Mubai in dissatisfaction. He turned around and mounted his horse, but did not speak to him. He waved his hand and said, “Retreat!”

The troops turned around and left in the direction Li Ji was heading. Qin Mubai, Xue Rengui, and the others followed behind Xue Wanche without saying anything. The pawns who were holding the flag for Qin Mubai were also interesting. They were not walking at the same level as Xue Wanche’s horses. They stared at each other and sneered at each other.

Qin Mubai thought to himself, “I’ve heard rumors long ago that Xue Wanche’s martial arts skills are excellent and he is extremely heroic in battle, but he has a bad habit of being irascible and narrow-minded.” This time, he must have remembered my vengeance-what the heck! If he offended me, then he offended me. What can he do to me?

Xue Wanche felt suffocated and couldn’t dissipate. In the blink of an eye, he looked at Qin Mubai. Seeing his calm expression, his heart became even more depressed. Thus, he coldly snorted and cursed, “Yellow-mouthed child, you stinky child!”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “General Xue is a venerable military veteran. How can he be as knowledgeable as a kid?”

One sentence almost choked Xue Wanche speechless. He glared at Qin Mubai angrily and said, “Does this brat still have a friendship with Marshal Li?”

“Ordinary, ordinary.” Qin Mubai replied with a smile.

“I should have thought of it a long time ago. Back then, Marshal Li and your father were at Wa Gang together.” Xue Wanche said mockingly, “The Birth General Sect is amazing, amazing! Sure enough, it can’t be provoked!”

Qin Mubai smiled nonchalantly and said, “This brat, why do you smell a sour smell?”

Xue Wanche snorted coldly, “Today, I was going to focus on the overall situation of military affairs, so I won’t argue with you.” If you dare to be so rude to me in the future, I will definitely teach you a lesson! This general doesn’t care whether you are the emperor’s son-in-law or the son of Shangzhu Kingdom. The pearl of rice also shone brightly! With your little martial skill, even if you carry my shoes, you are not worthy. You dare to show off your archery in front of this general! ”

After saying this, Qin Mubai, who was only thinking of Xiang Cheng, was not enraged. Instead, he provoked Xue Rengui’s fighting spirit and anger from the side. Holding the Fang Tian Hua Halberd, he suddenly clasped his fists at Xue Wanche, “General Xue! The last general is a general under General Qin who holds the stirrup and never dares to lift his shoes for General Qin. However, hearing General Xue’s words, he is bold and wants to know how difficult it is to lift General Xue’s shoes.”

“Impudent!” Xue Wanche’s anger was instantly ignited. He pointed his whip at Xue Rengui and shouted, “Who are you? Why are you talking here?”

“Longmen Xue Rengui is the last general. His official position is not worth mentioning.” Xue Rengui’s face was silent, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled into a trace of provocation. He said coldly, “At the end of the day, I would like to know if the famous Great General Xue has any other abilities other than his impatient heart and temper.”

“This is outrageous!”

Not only Xue Wanche, but even the deputy generals behind him were enraged, and many of them drew their sabers out.

At that moment, the sword was pulled out!

Qin Mubai calmly glanced at Xue Wanche and the others, then curled his lips and said, “What, do you want to bully the widow with the crowd?”

“Retreat!” Xue Wanche shouted angrily. “All the troops retreat! Wait for this general to personally teach these two ignorant brats a lesson!”

“Only by defeating the last general can we have the qualifications to fight General Qin.” Xue Rengui slowly unfolded the Fang Tian Painting Halberd in his hand. His eyes were already filled with battle intent. He looked at Xue Wanche and said, “If I lose, my life and death will be handled by General Xue. There will be no grudges or resentment. Everyone will bear witness. If I win by chance, I will ask General Xue to leave behind a pair of shoes as a memento remember.”

“This general will leave your head as a memento.” A horse slimming, slimming tip pointed at Xue Rengui.

Qin Mubai could clearly see that what was burning in Xue Wanche’s eyes was no longer anger, but killing intent!