Text Chapter 561: No Way to Heaven, No Way to Earth

"How to do how to do……"

Inside Qihai Palace, Tang Lu was fidgeting, trembling with his teacup in his hand, the tea almost splashed out, Tang Tian beside him was not much better, his face was pale, and said: "Lin Muyu actually attacked Huoquesi, Grandpa, if he If we investigate together with that Xiao Han, my second brother and I will be found out sooner or later."

Leaning on crutches, Tang Lan looked at the two useless grandsons indifferently, and said, "Why are you panicking? Do you have any solid evidence in the hands of Xiao Han or Lin Muyu?"

"That's not true..." Tang Lu said: "But... But Xiao Han heard what we said when we were negotiating with the Mozu Xuanjue. Once he denounces us, I'm afraid..."

"Inform you?"

Tang Lan said in a deep voice: "There is no real evidence, so why should he report you? I'm afraid Xiao Han can't bear the crime of falsely accusing the Marquis of Lingbei and the Marquis of Lingxi. Why are you two still so restless? Don't move, I don't move, how can you make a big deal if you mess up like this, I am so disappointed!"

Tang Lu said: "But grandpa... what should we do now?"

"What else can I do?" Tang Lan said with deep disappointment in his eyes, "It's a pity that Xiaoxi is inseparable from the empress now, otherwise maybe I can help a little."

"Yes, yes..." Tang Tian nodded again and again, he had completely lost his composure.

At this moment, a courtier from outside came in and said respectfully: "Your Highness, Mr. Xiang Yu, Marquis of Pingnan, please see me!"

"oh?"

Tang Lan raised his head and said, "Please come in, Marquis Pingnan."

"yes!"

Xiang Yu came in hurriedly, followed by Princess Wei Tang Wei, who was also his new wife. Tang Wei had a happy smile on her face. not bad.

"Xiang Yu sees Your Highness!"

Etiquette can't be lost. Although Xiang Yu is already the son-in-law of the Tang family, he still didn't dare to take it seriously and knelt down on one knee to salute.

"Ping Nanhou get up."

Tang Lan raised his hand and said, "You two are in a hurry, what's the matter, is there something wrong?"

Xiang Yu said: "Of course it's because of Huoquesi's affairs. There are rumors outside that the two young masters, Tang Lu and Tang Tian, ​​had private contacts with the demons. Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing are investigating this matter. I don't know if it's true. "

Tang Lu was taken aback, and laughed tremblingly: "Brother-in-law, what are you talking about, how could Tang Tian and I do such a thing."

Xiang Yu said lightly: "Young masters, you don't have to hide it from me at this time. Xiang Yu is the husband of Princess Wei, and he is already half of the Tang family. If the Tang family doesn't trust me, I'm afraid... "

Tang Lan raised his hand and said, "Ping Nanhou, don't be angry, this matter needs to be discussed in the long run."

"It seems that the rumors outside are true."

Xiang Yu narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "Your Highness, our Tang family has really contacted the demons in private?"

"It's not a secret meeting, it's just a deal." Tang Lan's voice was very calm, and said: "The power of the Tang family is gradually declining in Lingbei Province. We will cut off our forces from Lanyan City one by one. Although we are ministers, we must also think about our future."

Xiang Yu said: "Yes, but... I don't know what kind of deal they are making? If it is just to kill the governor of Cangnan Province, it may not be enough..."

Tang Lan said: "Of course it's not just these things, but this time the matter came to light. It's all because these two incompetent descendants of the Tang family were too careless. Alas... I am really disappointed!"

"Grandpa..." Tang Lu and Tang Tian were ashamed and speechless.

Xiang Yu smiled and said: "Your Highness, I have met Xiao Han before. He is cautious and thoughtful, and it is difficult for those who are targeted by him to escape. The two young masters are not completely responsible for this matter. "

Tang Lan said: "Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing are investigating Huoque Division, sooner or later they will be implicated in Tang Lu and Tang Tian's affairs, they are the last male bloodlines of our Tang family, there must be no loss, we must think of a way to get the best of both worlds That's all right, does Marquis Pingnan have any tricks?"

"It's not a clever plan, it's just a last resort."

"Please say!"

Xiang Yu clasped his fists together: "Your Highness, since Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing are in the Huoque Division, we don't need to mess ourselves up. Just pretend that this incident has never happened, and it will be spring recruiting time soon. Your Highness, why don't you send two The young master went to the Qihai province to recruit soldiers, and at the same time ordered the two of them to take charge of the military power in the Qihai province. After holding the military power, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing naturally couldn't do anything to the two young masters. The plan should be able to solve the urgent need."

"Okay, it's exactly what I want!"

Tang Lan smiled slightly and said, "Tang Lu, Tang Tian, ​​listen up, you two, immediately take my Tang Sect Iron Order to the Seven Seas Province to take charge of the army. Remember, the total number of new recruits and veterans in the Seven Seas Province 300,000 people, you two must train your soldiers and horses with your heart, and you must not slack off, if you continue to play and play and miss a major event, I will definitely not let you go lightly!"

"Thank you grandpa!"

Tang Lu and Tang Tian knelt down at the same time, and said, "We won't let grandpa down again!"

Tang Lan glanced at Xiang Yu intentionally or unintentionally, raised the corner of his mouth, and said, "Let's leave in three days."

"yes!"

"How about Marquis Pingnan staying for a reunion dinner?"

"yes!"

...

In the middle of the night, Xiang Yu and Tang Wei left Qihai Palace with their guards and went back to their own mansion, but the lights in Tang Lan's room were still dim. Tang Lu and Tang Tian stood aside, watching Tang Lan take a bite Sipping tea, Tang Lu finally lost his patience and said, "Grandpa, when did you call us here late at night?"

Tang Lan looked at the two with old eyes, and said: "After the fifth watch, you two put on casual clothes and set off, leave the small west gate of Lanyan City, go five miles away to find the Tang family's barracks, and dispatch five thousand cavalry to accompany you. , you must leave Lanyan City at dawn, and you must arrive at the Seven Customs before sunset the day after tomorrow, do you understand?"

Tang Lu was taken aback: "But Grandpa... Didn't you say that we will leave in three days? Why is it so hasty? Brother Tian and I still have a lot of things that we haven't packed!"

"Don't pack up, when you arrive at Seven Seas City, will there be anything missing?"

Tang Lan looked at the two grandsons quietly, and said: "You two are the last hope of the Tang family, I can't let you die in Lanyan City, you must strive for yourselves, and you can't be so muddle-headed anymore Let's go on, look at Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing, they are about the same age as you, but they are already able to take charge of themselves and serve as the commanders of the imperial army, you... If you don't live up to it, the Tang family will really be over."

Tang Tian nodded: "Grandpa, we know, we will leave at the fifth watch!"

"Remember to change into casual clothes and go out from the back door of the mansion. Don't disturb others. It's enough for the two of you to leave the city. I have established a relationship with the city gate guards, so I will naturally let you go out of the city."

"Yes, I see."

Tang Lu knelt on the ground, looked up at Tang Lan, trembling slightly, and said, "Grandpa, Tang Lu also hopes to carry the foundation of the Tang family, and also hopes to become stronger. It's been a lot of hard work, please believe me, Tiandi and I will definitely become stronger, and we won't let Grandpa down!"

"Well, let's go."

Tang Lan waved her hand and said, "I won't send you off. You two must cherish yourselves. The future of the Qihai Tang family is in the hands of you two. Don't let me down."

"yes!"

...

After the fifth watch, the two fast horses hurriedly left the back gate of the Tang mansion, and disappeared into the night in a blink of an eye. After passing through the west gate of Lanyan City, the sky began to light up. After entering the Tang family camp in the west of the city, a general greeted them. Coming up, he clasped his fists and said, "The final general Tang Xu has been prepared by the order of His Royal Highness, and the five thousand Qingqi can set off at any time. Two young masters, shall we set off immediately?"

"lets go!"

Tang Lu nodded. After what happened last night, he seemed to have matured a lot in an instant. In his and Tang Tian's past memories, Tang Lan was always so shrewd and capable of controlling everything, but just last night, Tang Lu What he saw on his face was oldness and helplessness. He felt extremely distressed. Tang Lan was old and already powerless. The future of the Tang family could only depend on himself.

Tang Xu raised his long whip and said loudly: "Let's go, brothers, escort the two young masters back to Qihai Province. Let's take the small path and avoid the official road!"

The mighty cavalry was agitated and the dust was flying up. Everyone avoided the avenue and walked through the alley. This group of light cavalry was equipped with crossbows and spears. They were the most elite troops of the Tang family. , this army also carried Tang Lan's last hope.

...

The army galloped through the jungle until after sunset. They rested at the edge of the forest, fed the horses and cooked. The faster you walk, the safer you are. After all, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing may not realize that they and Tang Tian have left Lanyan City.

As night falls, a round of bright moon hangs in the sky in the middle of the night, illuminating the jungle in all directions, and it seems to bring a trace of precious warmth to the cold jungle.

Tang Lu rode his horse and galloped wearily, while Tang Tian said angrily, "Second brother, why are we marching so recklessly, and there are no pursuers behind, we are torturing ourselves! Grandpa is too, Let us come out in such a hurry, I don't even have time to clean up, and none of the dozen or so dancers are brought out!"

Tang Lu frowned, and said, "Stop complaining to me, you ignorant fellow!"

"I……"

Tang Tian wanted to argue, but suddenly he saw an icy glow rising into the sky from a distance, and couldn't help but turn pale with shock: "Second brother, be careful, there are people over there!"

"What?!"

Tang Lu, Tang Xu and the others looked over together, but they saw the frosty light in the forest beside the path. In the air, a black figure stepped on the frosty light. He was wearing a black robe, but it was difficult to conceal the There were three shining golden stars on the armor and neckline, and with a "Dang", he pulled out the long sword behind him, the stars were shining, and he laughed in a low voice: "Tang Lu, Tang Tian, ​​you two wastes think you can get away ?"

...

"Lin Muyu!"

Tang Lu's and Tang Xu's faces were ashen at the same time.