Sun Bi's sudden return really surprised Li Ling, because in his opinion, this was completely unreasonable.

When he returned to Youzhou today, it means that he had already received the urgent letter sent by Li Ling many days ago. According to the truth, someone should have reported this result back to Youzhou one or two days ago.

But as a result, Li Ling was worried about this during this period, and he didn't even receive any echo. Now all the Gui Rong tribes on the grassland were beaten to their own risk. It was impossible for anyone to dare to attack the Dayue official army again, and naturally it was impossible for someone who came back to report the news to have something wrong.

With such questions and surprises, Li Ling asked Sun Bi this question as soon as he saw him, and did not even care about his physical condition first.

Sun Bi was also stunned, but still smiled bitterly: "I suddenly had a whim, leaving everything aside, I came back first. I took my troops and horses for more than half a month before returning to Youzhou from the north of the grassland. The soldiers and I were exhausted, and I even hadn't eaten anything for two days..."

"What?" Li Ling was shocked immediately, and then he realized that the fatigue on the other person's face was not only caused by the long journey, but also caused by hunger. He immediately stepped forward and supported the other person, and then shouted loudly: "Hurry up, let the kitchen prepare some food. By the way, put some rice porridge first..." Then, with the help of Li Moyun, Sun Bi first sent to his public housing.

It was not until he sat there that Sun Bi suddenly remembered the strange name he had just said, "Wen Zhong, what did you call me just now?"

"Your Majesty..." Li Ling arranged for someone to get water to wash Sun Bi, responded casually, and then realized that, turned around immediately, knelt down to see: "My memory, Li Ling, has met Your Majesty... You may not know yet. On the first day of the Lunar New Year this year, because Your Majesty suddenly passed away, you have been appointed as the new emperor..."

At this moment, it was Sun Bi's turn to be stunned and came back for a while. The news was too big and too amazing. Even though he was tenacious, he could not fully accept it for a while. After half a day, he ate and said, "It's actually... it's true..."

"Ah?" Li Ling couldn't understand his words, and couldn't help but look up at the other person curiously. It was difficult for him to respect this good friend who had been for many years as an emperor for a moment, so he wouldn't be so restrained.

"You... get up first." Sun Bi quickly bent down and helped him. After Li Ling got up, he said with a serious expression: "To be honest, I came back this time because I suddenly felt uneasy on New Year's Eve. It seemed that something happened to one of my most important relatives. If I don't come back, I will regret it for life..."

After he said this, Li Ling finally understood why Sun Bi came back in such a strange way, caught him off guard. He didn't come back because he knew that the emperor had passed away and he had become a new king, but it was entirely due to the wonderful response between father and son.

However, even if he really came back, everything was still too late, and Sun Yong had died long ago. But it could be said that it was not too late, because he could return to the capital before the funeral.

Next, while wiping it a little, eating porridge soup to fill your stomach first, Li Ling told Sun Bi in detail about the various changes that had happened in the capital. Including the prince's murder of his father, being captured on the spot, and the later King Yong wanted to take the throne in the chaos, but was stopped by King Huai and others, and the will to make him emperor...

"... So now your Majesty, you won't have too much time. You must rush back to Luoyang as soon as possible. As long as you do this, you will truly sit firmly on the throne and no one can pose a threat to you." Li Ling finally said that, and looked at Sun Bi who was sitting there with some concern, obviously exhausted, "Your Majesty, can you continue to persevere and ride a horse back to Luoyang?"

Sun Bi smiled bitterly, and his hands trembled slightly when he put down the porridge bowl: "I'm afraid not. I've been traveling south day and night for more than half a month, and I'm already exhausted... And now my legs are completely out of control, and I'm afraid the inside of my body has been worn out... If I hadn't stopped here, maybe I could grit my teeth and last a few days, but now I'm afraid I can't even get on the horse's back."

Sun Bi's situation is more serious than Li Ling thought, but it is reasonable.

Originally, it would be extremely hard to travel for days, especially by riding a horse, which is a test of the limits of the human body. Even if Sun Bi is strong and riding skill is superb, but after running day and night for more than half a month, it would be too late to be strong.

If he hadn't returned to Youzhou to rest for a while, with that energy, he could really hold on for a while. But now that he got off the horse and sat down, he was only sore all over his body. If he wanted to grit his teeth and ride a horse, it would be too difficult. This is the same as exercise. If he is not afraid of the limit, he is afraid that after the limit, he will sit down and then there will be no more...

"This..." Li Ling frowned. Before, he only thought about asking Sun Bi to come back quickly, but ignored this one. But the problem is that this matter cannot be delayed. It is related to the throne, and no matter how difficult it is, it has to fight.

Sun Bi actually had the same idea. After a moment of silence, he said, "I definitely can't ride the horse. As for rest, I'm afraid I can't recover if I don't have ten days or half a month. Everything will be late by then. So the only way at the moment is to rest and rush on the road... Then use a carriage..."

"Take a boat..." While he came up with an idea, Li Ling also expressed his thoughts, almost at the same time, and then the two of them were stunned.

"The carriage is always faster than the boat..." Sun Bi still followed his own ideas.

"But the ships are safe, and there will be no more troubles with the Cao Gang people." Li Ling also had his own considerations.

Sun Bi still trusts the Cao Gang now. You should know that the large number of military rations from the south were relied on the Cao Gang to transport the imperial court in every way, so that they could be transported to the northern border in time and supplement the front line. It can be said that this Northern Expedition was able to win successfully, and the Cao Gang also made great contributions.

In addition, he also knew the close relationship between Li Ling and the Cao Gang, so he naturally had no suspicion about them. But even so, after a little pondering, Sun Bi still denied this: "No, we can't go back by water."

"Why?" Li Lingqi said, ignoring the other party's identity as emperor again.

Sun Bi himself did not accept the change of identity and patiently explained: "Because this is a way to return to Beijing that will definitely be targeted. Do you think my return to Beijing this time will be so smooth?"

When Li Ling heard this, his expression became solemn. Yes, this is indeed not to be ignored.

The position of emperor is the most attractive thing in the world, and the forces in the court have been fighting for this for many years, especially the Yongwang Party, who were still struggling on the first day of the first day of the lunar calendar. But even if they fail, will they really give up?

Especially when everyone knew that Sun Bi had to rush back to Luoyang from the north in time, and even the specific time and route could be inferred, they would not miss this last and the only chance to turn the world around. Moreover, this blocking and interception will definitely be quite crazy and terrible.

Thinking about this, Li Ling began to worry and plan. In this way, Sun Bi's return to Beijing was far more dangerous and difficult than he had thought before.

However, Sun Bi was obviously prepared for a long time. Although he didn't have much energy, he was quite calm: "So, walking through the water must be more dangerous than land, because anyone knows your relationship with the Cao Gang. If we want to go back in time, we are the best choice, so it will become their final choice for interception and killing. Moreover, if something happens on the water, it is even harder to protect ourselves. My water quality is not good, so it's better to give up on the water and go back by carriage."

Li Ling agreed now, and at the same time he thought more deeply whether he could let the Cao Gang come out with several ships, so he deployed doubtful soldiers to cover up Sun Bi's real route, and at the same time he could disperse the enemy's blockade.

He nodded with approval: "King... Your Majesty is very concerned, and it is indeed safer by land than by water. So when are you going to set off? Do you need to rest for two days here?"

"No need, the situation does not allow me to rest any more. I believe that this time when I returned to Youzhou, I have been targeted by someone who is interested and continue to stay. I am afraid that I will encounter trouble before I get on the way. Another thing is that it is not the only one who returns to Beijing, you will go back with me."

"I will go back to Beijing with you, and then Youzhou and Northern Xinjiang..." Li Ling was a little surprised and subconsciously said, and then he realized that the Northern Xinjiang has long been settled. Whether it is the Northern Expedition or the transportation of military food, there is no problem. In fact, it doesn't matter if he is here.

However, Sun Bi really needs to use his own place when he returns to Beijing. If King Yong really wants to make his last move this time, it is naturally impossible to use official power, but will use certain forces in the martial arts world. However, Sun Bi may have sufficient experience and ability in the officialdom, but the martial arts world experience is very little, so it is really difficult to deal with it.

Sun Bi didn't know that he had such many thoughts in the blink of an eye, but just smiled and said, "Of course you have to go back to the capital with me. You and Chengzhi are the two I trust the most. Now he is still on the grassland, which is a great regret. If I return to the capital and ascend the throne, how can I not have you?

"Besides, I'm worried that they will be bad for you, and even if they fail, they will jump over the wall... So, why not go with me."

Li Ling felt warm and no longer insisted: "Since Your Majesty has made up his mind, I should obey the order. Then you can rest for a night, and we will set off back to Beijing tomorrow morning."
Chapter completed!