In late spring and early summer, the weather near Chang'an is also a lot hotter.

Noon.

The sun is high in the sky, scorching the earth.

The three thousand soldiers guarding the imperial mausoleum formed a square formation in the camp, waiting for the inspection of Li Nuo, the imperial envoy.

My fellow soldiers, you are guarding the imperial mausoleum for His Majesty and Dayin, but now there are rebellious officials and thieves who have escaped your sight and stolen the imperial mausoleum. You really don't take our emperor's personal troops seriously...

Li Nuo talked eloquently on the general stage.

The originally numb-looking soldiers below also showed a hint of shame.

They had indeed neglected their duties, but instead of blaming them, the imperial court sent an imperial envoy to help them hunt down the rebellious ministers and traitors, which really moved them.

The court has not forgotten them!

Seeing that there was finally light in the eyes of all the soldiers, Li Nuo raised a smile and continued: You officers and men can rest assured, the imperial court will never forget your contribution. Now, I want to select a hundred warriors to accompany me deep into the field. The mausoleum is investigating a theft case, and each brave warrior will be rewarded with a hundred gold, and those of you who come forward may come forward.

However, Li Nuo still underestimated the timidity and weakness of this group of people.

The three thousand soldiers looked at each other with hesitation and shrinkage in their eyes. They are not stupid. This traitor can sneak into the imperial mausoleum quietly and steal, which is definitely not something they can deal with.

They were sent here to guard the mausoleum. Most of them were already disheartened and just wanted to muddle through and end their lives.

But now, an imperial envoy came in person and selected them to enter the imperial mausoleum to investigate the case. This is no small matter. After all, everyone knows that there are many formations in the mausoleum, which makes it difficult for people to guard against. Don't enjoy the glory and wealth, and lose your life instead.

The risks of this transaction far outweigh the benefits, so it is safer to just endure it.

Li Nuo didn't get angry when he saw this. Putting himself in their shoes, he roughly understood what the soldiers were thinking, but he didn't try to point it out.

He just looked at the soldiers on the field.

Hahaha, a hundred gold is enough for me to raise my son and arrange a good marriage. Hehe, it's his grandma's job! Your Majesty, I'm willing to die for you!

Colonel Chen took a step forward and shouted loudly, with a very firm attitude.

Of course, this was a sitter arranged by Li Nuo to break the awkward atmosphere.

Some people like to blindly follow the trend.

Since someone takes the lead, someone will be eager to try.

After all, Baijin is still very attractive.

Finally, someone couldn't resist the temptation of a hundred gold coins and stepped forward: Count me in!

I will starve the timid to death and starve the bold to death!

And me! What's the harm in dying? I'll be a good man again after eighteen years.

The soldiers came out one by one, looking excited.

Li Nuo counted them carefully, there were forty-three people in total.

It didn't even reach half of the budget, but it was pretty good.

Sir, the brothers are willing to fight for your life, but the commander must agree to our request.

The leader, an old pawn with silvery hair on his temples, stepped forward and cupped his fists.

It was Deputy Lieutenant Zhang Dali.

Deputy Lieutenant Zhang, please tell me.

Li Nuo smiled lightly.

He is not afraid of negotiating conditions with others, he is only afraid that these people are unwilling to work hard.

Zhang Dali said: The hundred gold must be distributed in full without any deduction. If we are unfortunately killed, please give the body to our family. Don't leave us in the barren mountains to feed the wolves.

Can!

Li Nuo readily agreed.

What kind of condition is this?

However, it can also be seen from this that the salaries of these soldiers are usually deducted. It can only be said that the soldiers guarding the imperial mausoleum are the typical stepmothers whose grandma does not care for them and their uncle does not love them.

We are at the mercy of the Imperial Envoy! We will fight to the death with swords and fire!

Zhang Dali spoke loudly and forcefully.

The more than 40 soldiers seemed to have been inspired to fight, and they all shouted: Swords, mountains and seas of fire, we will not give up even if we die!

Li Nuo was a little surprised.

Who said that the guards of the imperial mausoleum should not be put to use?

Even with heavy rewards, there are still some brave men!

On the other hand, Zhang Dali really has two skills.

The job of boosting morale was originally assigned to Captain Chen, but unexpectedly Zhang Dali showed up halfway, which also made Li Nuo look at him with admiration.

Lian Po is still old enough to have ten meals a day, and Huang Zhong can still fight in his old age. This Zhang Dali is also an old man with great ambitions.

But of course you have to do enough in acting.

He jumped off the commander's platform, stepped forward, hugged Zhang Dali, and said movedly: Zhang Dali, you are an adjutant, so there is no need to take risks.

Zhang Dali smiled and said: The imperial envoy doesn't know what he is doing. There are three children in the family who are crying for food. If I can earn a hundred gold from a humble job, wouldn't my family's expenses be covered?

Li Nuo nodded and said: You should be very clear about the dangers involved. Once you make a decision, there will be no chance of regret!

Zhang Dali said vigorously and proudly: Hahaha, life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor. I am willing to fight for my humble position.

Okay! Then I will wait for forty-three people and recharge your batteries in the past two days. In the early morning of the third day, I will go down to the imperial mausoleum with you! The rest of the soldiers will block all the checkpoints and arteries from now on, no matter if it is a Feiniao is still a mouse. Anyone who dares to enter or leave Huangling Mountain will be arrested by me.

Li Nuo also felt proud.

I will obey my orders!

All the soldiers shouted in unison.

After dissolution.

Li Nuo returned to the military tent, looked at the roster and fell into deep thought.

Captain Chen asked: Sir, is there anything wrong?

It's strange. All the soldiers on the roster are here today. I've looked at them one by one. The ones you mentioned that look similar are indeed of different ages. Is this Ji Changye really not among the tomb guards?

Li Nuo was confused.

His power cannot yet touch the emperor's personal army, and Li Zaijun, the king of Xin who is in charge of Tiance Mansion, is not an easy person to get along with.

Forget it, this matter is not urgent. Let's investigate slowly... Li Nuo paused and then said, The most urgent task is to lure out the guarding eunuch. Colonel Chen, as soon as you go to the military camp to promote it, say... The thief was caught by me, and he confessed a shocking secret. As for the secret, you don’t have to say it clearly...

Here!

Captain Chen knew that his brain could not compare with Li Nuo's, so he went directly to the military camp to carry out the order without asking why.

Not long after, the horse demon and the big black bull walked into the military tent.

How's the check going?

Li Nuo put down the roster and asked.

He asked the man and the demon to secretly investigate the guarding eunuch.

The horse demon shook his head and said: Sir, we have carefully checked the area around Huangling Mountain. Apart from our military camp, there is no other place to stay. Not to mention people, even some ordinary beasts are not here. Side activities.”

Three thousand soldiers guard Huangling Mountain. This bloody evil will make the beasts alert and stay away from this place.

Have you searched everything?

Li Nuo was a little confused.

The big black cow grinned and said in a slightly rough voice: Sir, there is a mountain temple on the east side of the mountain. However, we went up to check it out. The temple has long been in decay and is full of dust. Let alone people, I'm afraid it won't even be there anymore. Even rats despise it.”

Mountain Temple?

Li Nuo's eyes flashed.

It makes sense to have a mountain temple in Huangling Mountain. It is normal for a majestic human emperor to have a mountain god take care of him after his death.

but!

Now that a mountain temple has been established, the incense will not be cut off, otherwise what would it be like!

Li Nuo immediately deduced that there was definitely something wrong with this mountain temple!

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