is also here to negotiate with Li Xin, and the meaning of the two representatives of Ram Shu and Ye Lu is very different.

Although Ye Lan is now a civil official, he is essentially a military general, and the Ministry of War is not responsible for negotiation, and if he wants to negotiate, the Ministry of Rites should send someone to talk to Li Xin, and the reason why the Son of Heaven sent Ye Lan over is largely because of the relationship between Ye Lan and Li Xin, that is, in a sense, Ye Lan is to "persuade" Li Xin in his personal capacity, rather than negotiating with Li Xin on behalf of the imperial court.

But Ram Shu is different, although the old prime minister is no longer in Shangshutai, but the court appointed him over, it is obvious that he represents the will of the entire court, if he and Li Xin reach a tacit understanding, even if it is the emperor Yuan Zhao Tianzi, I am afraid he cannot deny it.

Li Shuo's camp is not very far from Luzhou, but because the ram Shu is old and can't ride a horse, Li Shuo still found a carriage and sent him to Luzhou City slowly, and when the old man arrived at the gate of Luzhou City, it was already dark.

Li Xin gave him face very much, and personally greeted the old man at the door.

Because the old man was old and there was no threat, Li Shuo asked him to bring two subordinates with him, and the two subordinates helped the old man out of the carriage, Li Xin stood next to the carriage, bowed his hand slightly to the old man, and said: "The old man has worked hard all the way. ”

Although Ram Shu is old, there are not a few teeth left, but his spirit is still good, he first looked at Li Xin, and then smiled: "It's rare that the Hou Ye can still deign to greet the old man." ”

"The old man is an elder, and the younger generation should come to greet him."

Ram Shu sighed slightly, shook his head and said: "Hou Ye Li is a descendant who understands etiquette, and his character is also very good, I remember that in the early years of Yuan Zhao, the old man was able to re-enter the court, and he was still recommended by Hou Ye Li." ”

"The old man is highly respected, and besides you, others can't control that scene."

The two of them chatted a few words about the past, and Ram Shu walked in front of Li Xin and walked towards Luzhou City.

He was old, his waist was a little upright, he bowed slightly, Li Xin held the junior salute, and followed him unhurriedly.

The two of them walked on the side of the road for a while, and Ram Shu rubbed his waist and gasped: "No, I'm old, I can't walk, I'll get here today, the old man will stay in the Hou Ye's mansion for a night, and I'll talk to the Hou Ye in detail tomorrow, how about it?" ”

Li Xin nodded slightly: "I have prepared a place for the old minister." ”

Li Xin took the old man to his residence, and asked his subordinates to take him to the room prepared in advance, it was not early at this time, Li Xin went back to the room to wash up, and also fell asleep, early the next morning, he still got up early to practice boxing, standing on the boxing pile.

He has to stand for an hour every day in this boxing pile, and for more than ten years, it has become a habit that Li Xinlei can't move, and if he doesn't stand for an hour every morning, he will feel uncomfortable all day.

After practicing for more than half an hour, Li Xin was already sweating profusely, and at this time, Ram Shu, who was wearing an ordinary cloth clothes, was led by his subordinates and came to Li Xin's residence.

After learning that Li Xin was practicing boxing in the backyard, the old man was curious, and walked to the backyard, and after seeing Li Xin covered in sweat, the old man looked at it seriously for a moment, stroked his palms and praised: "Although the old man does not know boxing, but to the status of Li Houye, he still practices diligently every day, which is really rare." ”

Li Xin slowly exhaled a breath of white gas from his mouth, and his breath was like an arrow.

This is the scene of his inner boxing, after more than ten years of family boxing, now he has a long breath, far from being comparable to ordinary people.

After collecting the boxing pile, Li Xin wiped his sweat with a towel, and then walked in front of Ram Shu, and said with a smile: "Rough kung fu, let the old man smile, it is nothing more than getting used to practice, and moving your muscles and bones every day is regarded as exercise." ”

Ram Shu smiled.

"The old man wants to take a walk in Luzhou City with Hou Ye, I don't know if Hou Ye Li has time?"

"It's an honor for the elders to invite you."

After the two of them had breakfast together, they walked side by side on the streets of Luzhou City.

Luzhou City is very close to the capital, it was originally a quite prosperous city, although when Mu Ying attacked Luzhou, the city of Luzhou panicked for a few days, and the people in the city also fled a lot, but after the southwest army occupied Luzhou, in addition to blocking the portal and not allowing a large number of people to enter and exit, there is no difference from before, and even the public security is better than before, a few days down, Luzhou City has restored its old appearance, it is early in the morning, in the streets and alleys, there are already a lot of voices of selling, buns and porridge shops along the street, It's all steaming outward.

Ram Shu walked on the streets of Luzhou, looked left and right, then glanced back at Li Xin, and said with some emotion: "Luzhou City has gone through wars, but the people have not suffered disasters, which is quite rare, it seems that Li Houye is very strict in governing the army." ”

Li Xin smiled indifferently: "The army in the southwest is to support the six princes to ascend the throne, not to rob the people, and the people will naturally not suffer from military disasters."

The old man glanced at Li Xin without being salty, and smiled: "The old man can bring the six princes back to the capital today, and in less than three days, the six princes will ascend the throne in Weiyang Palace." ”

Speaking of this, the old prime minister looked at Li Xin and asked, "In this case, is Li Hou Ye willing to withdraw from the army?" ”

"I can't believe the words of the imperial court."

General Li smiled and said: "When the Renchen Palace changed, the first emperor promised to always remember the merits of Yu Linwei, and afterwards Yu Linwei became the most unpopular among the three guards. ”

"I now let the six princes go to Beijing with the old minister, it is estimated that he will die of a violent illness immediately, and the six princes are also the sons of the first emperor, why should the old man kill him?"

Ram Shu's face was calm.

"You see, now that the imperial court promises to let the six princes ascend the throne, Hou Ye can't trust the imperial court, and let Hou Ye's southwest army enter Beijing, and the imperial court can't trust the imperial court."

He looked at Li Xin and said quietly: "After all, once the Southwest Army enters Beijing, whether the surname Ji or Li is in the world will be in the mind of the Hou Ye." ”

"Not many people can resist this temptation."

"Therefore, the old man worked hard to come to Luzhou, and it was also a trip in vain."

The smile on Li Xin's face disappeared, and he said quietly: "We can only see victory and defeat on the battlefield, the southwest army enters the imperial court, everything is up to me, what I say is what I say, on the contrary, if I can't enter the capital, then I will go back to the southwest and be my emperor." ”

"If you say something that violates the teachings of the saints, if you have a big fist, you can only say it."

The old ram frowned deeply, and after a long time, he stretched his brow.

"Marquis Li, you are too angry, if you really fight, the Southwest Army may not be able to enter the capital, and the Forbidden Army may not be able to win the Southwest Army, but one thing is certain, that is, both sides will be greatly injured."

"When the time comes, it will only be corpses all over the field, and blood will flow and pestle."

Li Xin's face was expressionless.

The old man shook his head and said, "Master Li, if the old man can stand in front of you, it means that you are willing to negotiate with the imperial court." ”

"And the fact that I can go out of Beijing means that Your Majesty also wants to sit down and talk with Marquis Li."

The old man's face became serious, and his voice was low.

"Master Li, you are also from Jin, why do you have to make trouble?"