Chapter 81: Secret leak

Cui Shi remained silent: "Emunique, is it worth it? You will judge again later."

Ruan Dacheng nodded cheerfully: "Very good! Lord Cui, I can't wait, please tell me."

Cui Shi sat down, stared at Ruan Dacheng and asked, "Sir, do you know why the imperial court gathered heavy troops in front of Shibao City without fighting?"

The real reason is that Ruizong has to wait until the artillery is built before starting.

Of course, not many people know the reason, and Cui Shi was one of them. He didn't say that he was dismissed from office, but he also scolded Ruizong in front of the ministers, which made him very embarrassed. Think about Princess Taiping. When the two had a deep relationship, Princess Taiping was on the bed like a bird that was dependent on others, and was very attached to him. However, when something happened to him, Princess Taiping seemed to not know him. This made Cui Shi feel so angry that he was determined to take revenge. Not only did he take revenge on Chen Wanrong and Geshuhan, but also revenge on Ruizong and Princess Taiping!

Ruan Dacheng didn't take it seriously at all: "Who doesn't know that Shibao City is difficult to fight? Li Dan fought for a few days, and the casualties were too great and he couldn't bear it. If he retreated, what's the face of the court? Of course, he can only stay there and not leave."

Although this is a guess, it makes sense. If there is no artillery, this is a way to preserve the face of Ruizong and may be adopted.

Cui Xi laughed loudly, laughing very happily, as if he heard the most funny thing in the world: "Sir, it's ridiculous, it's ridiculous! This is the most ridiculous thing in the world!"

Ruan Dacheng was cold and arrogant. Cui Shi was so funny that he couldn't stand it. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Cui Shi coldly: "What's so funny?"

Cui Shi kept waving his right hand: "The Tang Dynasty attacked Shibao City for decades, but it has not been defeated. There are not a hundred thousand soldiers who died in the pass, and it is not far from that. Li Dan couldn't defeat, so he just retreated directly. Is it necessary to consider his face? This is not the first time he has defeated a war."

To be honest! But Ruan Dacheng heard it a little harsh and kept silent.

Cui Xi continued, "Tell you the truth. The reason I stopped was because the court was building a new weapon, which was extremely powerful. As long as it was built, not to mention the Shibao City, even the strongest passes that were stronger than Shibao City were to be conquered. You don't know the whole story, and you guessed it yourself, it's ridiculous!"

Thinking about the fact that the Battle of Shibao City was still under preparation, Chen Wanrong got news in Ning County that it was difficult to keep the artillery confidential. Especially for the secret of a big shot like Cui Xi, it was even more difficult! Fortunately, Chen Wanrong held the gunpowder formula tightly, and only a few people knew about it, and even Ruizong didn't know it.

Ruan Dacheng looked at Cui Shi for a while, and laughed to the sky, laughing wildly, as if he heard the most ridiculous words in the world: "Mr. Cui, what kind of magic weapon is it? The Stone Fort City is so strong that it is the most powerful weapon that can capture the Stone Fort City, but there is no such thing as a weapon! Mr. Cui, don't talk big. You officials like to listen to the wind and rain, which is ridiculous!"

Ruan Dacheng has never heard of artillery, and he doesn't understand its power. In his impression, the so-called sharp weapon is nothing more than a sword that cuts troops like mud, and a strong body, it is a super combat power.

When I heard Cui Shi's words, I would not be able to laugh.

Cui Xi looked solemn and asked back: "Sir, have you sent hundreds of people to capture Chen Wanrong?"

This matter is no longer a secret, and it is normal for Cui Shi to know. Ruan Dacheng looked hatred: "Yes! But I didn't expect that the prince would also participate in this matter, which caused me some losses."

"Have some losses?" Cui Shi sneered: "Master Messenger, can one of the hundreds come back alive?"

This was Ruan Dacheng's soreness. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, his cold nature appeared, staring at Cui Xi. If Cui Xi hadn't finished speaking, he would have killed him.

Cui Shi didn't take Ruan Dacheng's coldness at all, and then said, "Sir, do you know how you captured those of you?"

Afterwards, Ruan Dacheng sent someone to inquire, but he knew that his people were seriously injured and could not find out the reason. Of course, this was all caused by the confidentiality measures taken by Chen Que.

"Do you know?" Ruan Dacheng was a little disbelief.

Cui Xi nodded and said, "As the prime minister, I want to know the details, it will not be difficult for me. Let me tell you clearly, that was Chen Wanrong built a new weapon called a bomb. Your man was killed and injured by the bomb, so scared that he lost his fighting spirit and surrendered. The bomb is powerful, and once it exploded, a pit will appear on the ground. I heard that when Chen Wanrong tested the bomb, he placed it under the stone, and the stone was also blown off. When he was in the school field test, Li Lingyue went to see it and told me personally that it was too powerful."

During the test, Cui Xi was still Princess Taiping's confidant and lover, and it was normal for him to know.

Ruan Dacheng couldn't help but feel moved: "Didn't you tell a lie?"

Cui Shi smiled contemptuously: "If you don't believe me, just pretend I didn't say it."

After thinking for a while, Ruan Dacheng then asked: "What does this have to do with Shibao City?"

"The power of this bomb is much smaller than that of artillery. If the artillery is built, will the Shibao City still not be able to be defeated?" Cui Shi reminded him with some disdain: "You want to do something big. At that time, you will raise an army and the court will send artillery. Are you still defeated after a battle?"

The Tang army's combat power is strong enough. If there are artillery helpers, it will be like a tiger's wings. The uprising of the Crescent Sect will inevitably be devastated. Ruan Dacheng's brows were furrowed together involuntarily and did not speak.

His bait has been thrown out, and the next step is to negotiate the price. Cui Shi cleverly chose not to speak and quietly waited for Ruan Dacheng to ask questions.

Ruan Dacheng thought for a while before asking, "Mr. Cui, I wonder what your plans are?"

A brilliant speaking skills! He clearly asked for help from Cui Shi, but he said this to him, as if Cui Shi was begging him. However, Cui Shi had experienced strong winds and waves, so he was not fooled by him. He smiled and said, "How can I do anything? I took it for the sake of our friendship."

Ruan Dacheng secretly scolded Cui Shi for his old age. He clasped his fists and smiled on his face: "Mr. Cui, there are twenty Yue girls and one hundred Yue pearls, please accept it with a smile."

Annan is a self-contained person, and the Yue women are very different from the Central Plains. Cui Shi has accepted the "filial piety" of the Crescent School and is well aware of the hotness and unrestrainedness of the Yue women, which makes him very useful.

Vietnam is close to the sea and produces pearls, and Yuezhu is also very famous. Even a medium-sized Yuezhu is worth a lot of money. If it is a high-quality Yuezhu, it is a priceless treasure.

Ruan Dacheng made a good move, but Cui Shi was not meant to do this here, it was just a surprise. Cui Shi just nodded slightly and did not speak.

"Mr. Cui, what else do you have to ask for? Tell me!" Ruan Dacheng also knew that Cui Shi must be fully prepared for this, so he had to make it clear.

Cui Shi was satisfied: "The messenger is so harsh and dare not ask for it. I just have a request."

"Please speak!" Although the words sound nice, the intention was very obvious. Ruan Dacheng raised his eyebrows.

Cui Xi then said: "I have no other requests. I just want to ask the noble faction to teach the court a lesson, let Li Dan and Li Lingyue make a fool of themselves. Of course, Chen Wanrong and Ge Shuhan cannot let go, I will kill them with my own hands!"

It is not the same to teach the court and the Crescent Sect the same purpose. It is just that it is not easy to make the Emperor Ruizong and Princess Taiping make a fool of themselves, and it is not much better than to go to the heavens. It is relatively easier to capture Chen Wanrong and Ge Shuhan. It is not easy to capture Chen Wanrong. Last time, hundreds of people suffered losses, and if they catch them again, they may not be able to succeed.

Ruan Dacheng weighed the pros and asked, "Mr. Cui, what can we get?"

"Architecture! I can let you get artillery!" Cui Shi was full of confidence.

Ruan Dacheng still disbelief and asked, "Is the artillery as good as you said?"

Cui Xi was very sure: "Sir, if I have a little false statement, I will be fine if I let you kill and cut it, I will never say anything! Stones, such a large stones will be blown up, this is just a matter of testing in the school field. The power of cannons is much greater than that of bombs. Do you think cannons are better?"

Ruan Dacheng frowned and said, "I believe you. Since artillery is so good, even if I cannons are so good, I will send someone to guard them. The court will definitely send heavy troops to guard them. How can you succeed?"

Cui Xi asked without answering the question: "That's my Cui Xi business. I will only tell you one thing, the cannon will sooner or later fall into my hands. Although I have not been the prime minister now, I have been in the prime minister for many years, and it can be said that the tree is very big and deep. It is not a problem to get a cannon."

Ruan Dacheng shook his head and said, "Mr. Cui, why bother to catch Chen Wanrong directly. When we finish asking, we will leave it to you. If you want to kill and cut it, it will be yours."

Cui Shi was furious: "That's not bad. But, if not, how can Li Dan make a fool of himself? At that time, you only need to help me."

Ruan Dacheng weighed and said, "Okay, I promise you. Lord Cui, if you have any requests, I will agree to you."

If the artillery is obtained, Ruan Dacheng will be used to do a shocking event. He is in a good mood and will be happy.

"Thank you, Lord Messenger!" Cui Xi, with the help of Han Ping, dipped his beard on his face. When he got well, he returned to his appearance when he came in: "Grand Messenger, say goodbye!"

"Go away!" Ruan Dacheng sent him to the entrance of the cave and said goodbye with his fists.

Back in the stone chamber, Ruan Dacheng was behind his back with his hands on his back, and kept paced, thinking: "When the artillery is obtained and the palace is bombed, what will happen? The court will inevitably be in chaos! Taking advantage of the chaos in the court, our Xinyue Sect is just about to raise an army. The court is in constant civil turmoil, can we not succeed?"

This incident is exciting to think about. Ruan Dacheng couldn't help but wave his fists, and then thought: "As for Chen Wanrong, he is a very useful person, and he has to hold it in his hand. Don't disturb him first. We have to catch Chen Wanrong when Cui Shi attacks the cannon. If he doesn't follow, we can deal with his family, and he dare not refuse to follow. This is a talent, so it's best not to catch the face. As for Cui Shi, after he succeeds, it's enough to send a killer, and I don't even have to go."

Ruan Dacheng realized the consequences and blushed, and was very excited. He stopped suddenly: "This matter is important and we can't send our family to do it. We have to find a few more helpers." He sat on the chair, grabbed the pen and wrote it. After writing, he put the pen down, and after the ink was dry, he folded the paper, sealed it in wax, and made a wax ball book.

After leaving the tunnel, he came to the house and called a man in black and said, "You change into Taoist robe, I have something to send you to do."

The man in black responded and found a Taoist robe to wear. Ruan Dacheng handed him the wax pill book and said, "You sew it in the Taoist robe. Hurry back to see the leader immediately!"

"Affect the order!" The man in black responded respectfully.

Ruan Dacheng went to the house to change into a new set of clothes, put on a hat, shook the fan, and left the house.

"Shopkeeper, how do you sell this silk?" asked a Tubo man politely. Those unlawful Tubo people beat him up, but how dare the others behaved.

The store owner smiled and replied: "My friend of Tubo, do you want to buy this silk back and sell it?"

The silk, tea and porcelain of the Tang Dynasty were very popular in Tubo. These guards came to Chang'an with Gesang, so naturally they wanted to take some back and make a beautiful profit.

"That's right!" the Tubo people admitted.

The store owner smiled and gave him an idea, "Tubo friends, tell you the truth. This silk is a bit expensive, and it is not appropriate for you to buy it. Think about it, how many of you Tubo people know whether this silk is good or bad? If you buy this kind of silk, it is a little bit worse. You can buy more, and you can sell it at a good price when you go back and make more money."

The idea is indeed good. Not many Tubo people have visited the Tang Dynasty, so they have no eyesight to tell whether it is good or bad. They will treat it as treasure as silk. The Tubo people nodded and said, "Thank you brother for your advice in Fanxi."

"You have a good attitude, and I won't cheat you, I'll give you a real price. This silk, tea and porcelain, costs thirteen taels of silver in total." The store owner was very happy.

Fanxi glanced at the goods briefly and was satisfied. After paying the money, he thanked him and walked away with the goods.

Before he walked far, he blocked the way. Fanxi frowned and said, "How did you walk? A good dog doesn't block the way!"

With a crisp sound, he slapped heavily on his face. The person blocking the road rebuked: "Dog thing, you blocked the uncle's way, but you dare to send the uncle!" He grabbed Fanxi, picked it up like a chicken, quickly walked to a carriage, and threw it in directly.

The person blocked the road and flew into the car and got in. The driver drove the car slowly.

Just as Fanxi was about to get up, he stepped on his big foot on his back. His strong foot seemed to be suppressed by Taishan. He couldn't even breathe, and his face turned red and his neck was thick.

Finally, his big feet finally moved away. Fanxi then got up and was about to ask, but he saw a pair of hungry wolf-like eyes staring at him, making his heart beat faster and he could no longer scream.

In front of him was a scholar in his forties. No matter how he looked at it, he didn't look like a bad person. Of course, his cold eyes had to be removed.

"I have something to ask you." The scholar was cold and cold.

Fanxi knew that he couldn't afford to offend him, so he had to say carefully: "Sir, please give me some instructions if you have something to do."

The scholar asked, "Are you a Tubo envoy?"

"Yes!" Fanxi answered very concisely.

The scholar asked, "Where is Gesang?"

"He is in the inn." Fanxi answered honestly.

The scholar threw the goods bought by Fanxi at his feet and said, "Is this what you bought? Want to go back and earn a good ticket?"

"What the adults said is that the young ones have this idea." Fanxi did not intend to lie. Even if he wanted to lie, it would be useless. This person must have guessed it.

The scholar took out a ingot of gold cakes and threw them to Fanxi: "This is ten taels of gold, which is one hundred taels of silver. You can buy a lot of such things. If you bring them back to Tubo, you can earn a lot of money."

Fanxi was not stupid, and asked, "May I ask, do you need a small service?"

The scholar nodded and said, "Go back immediately and bring a word to Gesang. You said that the plum blossoms are blooming, and I will wait for him in the Qingtian Restaurant in Anningfang."

"Yes, sir, the younger ones will definitely do it!" Fanxi responded and got out of the car and left.
To be continued...