Chapter 39: Today, the king will give you a great fortune

Li Jing sat in the carriage and looked at the red clay stove in the carriage, on which steam was rising at this time. Li Jing is very strange, why did Chen Ying give him the position of generalissimo of the expedition to the north, in terms of prestige, Chen Ying was the first person in the Tang Army, he fought six battles against the Turks, and there was no trace of defeat.

If you think about it from another perspective, Li Jing will definitely not give up the position of generalissimo of the Northern Expeditionary Army, although it is said that destroying his country in World War I can make people extremely high in the position and have their own safety risks, but as long as they can leave their name in history, why pity?

Li Jing couldn't understand why Chen Ying would give up this position, according to the relationship between Chen Ying and Li Jiancheng, even if the Turks were destroyed, what was wrong with Chen Ying? At most, he will be idle, but once there is another war in Datang, Chen Ying will definitely be activated.

With all kinds of doubts, Li Jing still came to Chenjiabao. However, when he first arrived at Chenjiabao, Li Jing still pounced and learned that Chen Yingtian was summoned by the emperor to enter the palace before dawn.

Li Jing naturally thought that this was Chen Ying hiding from himself.

However, not long after, a panting chamberlain, his hat was crooked, he arched towards Li Jing and said, "General Li, Your Majesty has summoned!" ”

Li Jing didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly rode to Chang'an City in a carriage.

All the way non-stop, Li Jing quickly came to the outside of the Taiji Palace, and under the leadership of the inner attendant, Li Jing walked slowly towards the front along the corridor of the palace.

It is not the first time that Li Jing has come to Taiji Palace, looking at the direction led by the inner attendant, it seems to be the Royal Inner Garden Polo Court of Taiji Palace, Li Tang is popular in playing polo, whether it is Li Yuan, or Li Jiancheng, including Li Shimin and Li Yuanji, they are all polo masters.

Li Jing hesitated, could it be that Li Jiancheng summoned him to come over to play polo?

However, turning the wall, Li Jing was shocked to find that this polo field, which originally covered an area of more than 30 acres, had actually changed into a different look.

There was no trace of a polo field, but instead there was a huge sand table of mountains and rivers, a small ditch a foot wide winding on the huge polo field, and a huge earth hill rising from the ground.

Li Jing just began to think that since Li Jiancheng ascended the throne, he had built a lot of wood and renovated the royal inner garden, but looking at the topography of this earth mountain, Li Jing suddenly realized that this earth mountain was actually Yin Mountain.

That small ditch is the Yellow River.

Sure enough, along the direction of the ditch, there are castles the size of a small courtyard, all of which are three-foot-high city walls, watchtowers, women's walls, horse faces, enemy towers, stables, granaries, barracks, and official offices.

Li Jing looked at these cities, which were the size of a private house, and saw that the words "Yanzhou, Suizhou, Yinzhou, Gyeongju, Yanzhou, Shengzhou, Helan Mountain, and Yinshan" were written on the city......

Li Jing looked at all this in surprise, dumbfounded.

Under the leadership of the inner servant, Li Jing walked along the "Yellow River" and crossed the "Yin Mountain", and finally saw Li Jiancheng and Chen Ying in a grassland landform.......

As he spoke, Ashina Simo walked to the southeast of Li Jiancheng and stepped on a small pit with his foot: "This place is called Huaerhai (Haiji Lake), and Huaerhai is stationed with the attached army ......."

Li Jing looked at Li Jiancheng in surprise and said, "Your Majesty, how long did it take to get these things?" ”

Li Jiancheng smiled lightly and said, "For nine months, since I became the emperor, I have been ordering people to rebuild Beiyuan and turn this place into what it is now. ”

Chen Ying and Li Jing glanced at each other and smiled in unison.

Li Jiancheng said excitedly: "Now that this place has been built, I have ordered people to strictly guard and strengthen the guards, even if you are the prime minister, you can't enter here, because what is hidden here is my Datang, the highest-level military secret." ”

Li Jiancheng stood on the "Yin Mountain", overlooking the entire North Garden, and said proudly: "I want to be here to set a plan for the destruction of the Turkic wolf race." ”

Li Jiancheng looked at Li Jing and said, "General Li, can you let me get my wish?" ”

Li Jing did not answer Li Jiancheng's question directly, but turned to look at Chen Ying and said: "The pharmacist has a doubt, and I ask General Chen to solve the doubt......"

Chen Ying said noncommittally: "General Li wants to ask why General Ben wants to give up the post of Generalissimo of the Northern Expedition Army?" ”

Li Jing nodded.

Chen Ying burst out laughing: "Does General Li want to hear the truth, or is it a lie?" ”

Li Jing said: "How about the truth? What about lies? ”

Chen Yingwan smiled and said: "People know themselves, those who know themselves know that Chen is a general, not a handsome talent, not anyone can be the Marquis of Huaiyin, and Chen is the same, Chen can be a general, but he has no ability to seek the country!" ”

Li Jing suddenly realized.

Only then did Li Jing turn to Li Jiancheng and said: "The minister asks for an order, with General Chen as the generalissimo of the Western Route Army, leading the three towns of Anxi and Liangzhou Town, a total of four towns, to send troops at the end of the month!" ”

Li Jiancheng said with some surprise: "So fast? ”

Li Jing said solemnly: "The decisive battle in the territory can certainly reduce the cost of transportation, however, once the decisive battle is held, it will definitely lose countless acres of land and cities in my Tang Dynasty, so it is better to spend military funds than to fight a decisive battle abroad!" ”

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Shangshu Province, although no one stepped forward, the officials still gathered in front of the yamen of Shangshu Province, unwilling to leave. However, at this moment, an elderly official, trembling apart from the crowd, walked in front of Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng frowned.

Fang Xuanling said: "Who is the surname?" Where do you work? What's wronged? ”

The older official was suddenly furious, and he pointed at Wei Zheng and said, "Wei Xuancheng, you don't fucking come here!" ”

Fang Xuanling said in an accentuated tone: "What's your surname?" Where do you work? What's wronged? If you want to get justice, make it clear on one item, and if you don't want to say it, then please go back. ”

The older official was so angry that his hands and feet trembled, and he pointed at Wei Zheng and said: "Wei Xuancheng, the old man Wu Shirong, sixty-six years old, is engaged in Zhonglang in the East Palace, Hongluqing. What the old man wants to ask is, why did the imperial court remove me from my official position? ”

Wei Zheng took out a document in his hand, put it in front of Wu Shirong and said: "Duke Wu, you are an old minister of Taiyuan Yuancong, who has made great contributions, since joining the East Palace, you have been conscientious, never corrupt, and never bent the law for personal gain. ”

Wu Shirong proudly knocked on the case: "Then why do you want to dismiss the old man?" ”、

Wei Zheng sneered: "Duke Wu has been raised in the East Palace since the fifth year of Wude, and after His Majesty ascended the throne, Duke Wu was appointed as Honglu Qing, but from his inauguration to the present, Duke Wu has only been to Honglu Temple once, and in the early dynasties of the imperial court, Duke Wu also said that he was sick. The imperial court set up Hongluqing, the four Yi tribute, feasts, gifts, and greetings, as well as the country's fierce ceremonies, the ancestral temple of the central capital, and the prohibition of the Taoist account to be attached to it, all belong to it, under its duties, may I ask Wu Gong, a few days ago, the Xiangguo passed away, should your Excellency come forward and issue a consolation edict on behalf of the imperial court? ”

Wu Shirong's expression was tense and he couldn't say a word.

Wei Zheng said: "Where was Duke Wu at that time? The imperial court has three provinces and six departments, and there is serious redundancy, one function, but there are three or four officials who are really lacking, why can't Duke Wu, as an old minister of the East Palace, share his worries for His Majesty? Why can't you lead by example? ”

After Wu Shirong stood for a long time, he slowly turned around and left.

Fang Xuanling raised his voice and said, "Who else wants to avenge their grievances?" ”

Just as Wu Shirong was leaving, a small official, after receiving Wei Zheng's hints, hurriedly grabbed a document and took three steps and two steps to catch up with Wu Shirong.

Wu Shirong looked at the little official with an angry face and said, "Even you dare to laugh at the old man? ”

"Wu Gong forgive me!"

The little official handed the document to Wu Shirong.

Wu Shirong slowly opened it and glanced at it hurriedly.

Wu Shirong's eyes were already straight.

It is written that Wu Shirong's eldest son Wu Dazhi and second son Wu Dayong sacrificed their lives for the country, and Wu Shirong is a martyr of the dynasty, and can enjoy a total of 200 acres of pension land, which is tax-free for 20 years. After Wu Shirong retires, he can enjoy every Chinese New Year's Eve of retirement pension......

Seeing this scene, Wu Shirong howled and cried, and while crying bitterly, he slapped his mouth, "Your Majesty, the old minister is not human,...... Your Majesty, the old minister is wrong to blame you! ”

In fact, when the dismissed old ministers, like Wu Shirong, because of their poor family background, or because of their disability due to merit, such as Zhao Wenke and others, they all received the imperial court's retirement pension or pension, although these incomes are not as good as their official income, but for them, it is undoubtedly the nectar of a long drought.

In the palace between the rivers, the lanterns are on, the sound of silk and bamboo sounds, and the singer wearing a light veil can start her teeth and sing with the music: "Welcome outward, welcome outward." The belly is desolate, the grass and trees are withered, and the tears are clear when leaning on the railing. A gust of golden wind passed, and the fallen leaves filled the atrium. As soon as Lang Jun went, there was no return trip for the old man, and he was floating outside. Looking forward to the return journey, looking forward to the return journey. The autumn night is difficult, and the autumn boudoir is deserted. The autumn moon is hazy, and the autumn insects are like golden bells. Outside the cool autumn window, the autumn wind sweeps the window lattice. Thinking that once my family is gone, I have no return trip, and I am floating away......"

Li Xiaogong lay comfortably on the soft couch, two palace ladies gently massaged his legs for him, and a palace beauty poured Li Xiaogong wine with a leather cup.

The so-called leather cup is the mouth. The beautiful woman first drank the wine into her mouth, and then mouth-to-mouth...... Well, this tone is a bit heavy, and the average person really can't enjoy it.

At this moment, the steward said: "King, the king of Nghe An asks to see you!" ”

Li Xiaogong said: "No! ”

The steward turned to leave, and when he walked to the door, Li Xiaogong said, "Bring him here!" ”

Li Xiaogong waved his hand to the beautiful woman beside him, and the beautiful woman understood what Li Xiaogong meant, and immediately lay in Li Xiaogong's arms.

In a short time, the clothes were gone.

When the steward led Li Xiaochang to the hall, a fragrant and indescribable scene was being staged, Li Xiaochang was suddenly embarrassed, he didn't leave, and he didn't stay.

After a while, Li Xiaogong watched Li Xiaochang, who had been struggling for a long time, still step into the hall, and then waved his hand to signal the beautiful woman to leave.

Li Xiaogong said with a smile on his face: "What kind of fragrant wind is this, which blew the king of Yi'an County?" ”

Li Xiaochang also said with a smile on his face: "Could it be that the king of Hejian County also learns from the emperor, listens to Zen, doesn't hear the fireworks and sufferings in the world, closes the door, and enjoys himself at home?" ”

Li Xiaogong stretched out his hand and motioned for Li Xiaochang to sit down, and he said lightly: "The king of Yi'an County said that he laughed, a martial artist in a certain family, there are not a few drops of ink in his stomach, he has been fighting and killing for half his life, he just wants to be safe and stable, but he is dead." ”

Li Xiaochang pretended to be serious and said: "The king of Hejian County thinks well, but if you want to have no quarrel with the world, the court will not let you get your wish." ”

Li Xiaogong smiled and said: "No matter how chaotic the court is, it is the people of the Li family who are the Son of Heaven." I'm a clan king, what other calamities can I have? ”

Li Xiaochang looked at Li Xiaogong and didn't take it, so he leaned over to Li Xiaogong's face and said: "You can't say that, people have no foresight, they must have near-term worries, and if their lips die, their teeth will be cold, if they are the clansmen of the Li family, they will all be eliminated by the imperial court, and the king of Hejian County, can he be alone?" ”

Li Xiaochang must not have rinsed his mouth, his breath is very heavy, Li Xiaogong can accept the concubine's bad skin, but he can't stand Li Xiaochang's heavy breath, however, Li Xiaogong did not show a look of disgust, but laughed and said, "How is this possible? ”

Li Xiaochang sighed and said earnestly: "Xiaogong, your King of Zhao County has become the King of Hejian County, don't you care?" You destroyed the Southern Liang and pacified the Jianghuai Rebellion. ”

The smile on Li Xiaogong's face immediately retreated.

Li Xiaochang saw that Li Xiaogong's face had changed, and he said with joy in his heart: "Recently, not only the Li family clan, but all the lords and lords, the imperial court has also wantonly eliminated officials, and the Guanzhong clan has almost been driven out of the court, and who knows what will happen next." ”

Li Xiaogong stared at his feet and said, "So what?" Now sitting on the Danqi is no longer too emperor. ”

Li Xiaochang coughed and said: "Xiaogong, I have a few words from the bottom of my heart, you see ......"

Li Xiaogong waved his hand and motioned for the maids, singers, musicians, and stewards next to him to all go out.

After there were only two people left in the living room, Li Xiaochang leaned into Li Xiaogong's ear and whispered, "Do you want to invite Your Majesty back?" ”

Li Xiaogong was suddenly shocked: "Which Your Majesty?" ”

Li Xiaochang suddenly looked displeased.

Li Xiaogong suddenly realized: "You said that the emperor? ”

Li Xiaochang nodded and said, "How is that possible?" ”

Li Xiaochang asked rhetorically: "How is that impossible?" ”

Li Xiaogong said with a wry smile: "In Chang'an City, all military power is in the hands of Your Majesty. Now, the general of the Left Prison Gate has been replaced by Li Anyan, and all the guards and chamberlains around the Emperor Taishang are His Majesty's people, not to mention, Chen Ying is still in Chang'an......"

Li Xiaochang smiled proudly: "It depends on people's hearts." Now the clans in the city are all panicked, and in the forbidden army, how many people are from the Guanzhong clan? If Da Lang wants to seize the military power, he must first ask the Chang'an clan and answer whether he agrees. ”

Li Xiaogong frowned cautiously and said slowly: "How sure are you?" ”

Li Xiaochang said proudly: "If the king of Hejian County is willing to participate, he is ninety percent sure." ”

Li Xiaogong stretched out his finger and pointed around, "What can I do?" The palace guards, there are only one hundred and ten people left, what can you do if you give them all? ”

Li Xiaochang shook his head and said: "The talent of filial piety is not in Chang'an City. ”

Li Xiaogong said with a solemn face: "I would like to hear about it." ”

Li Xiaochang said solemnly: "If Your Majesty takes charge of Dabao again, people from all walks of life in the world need someone to appease them." You are the old boss of Li Jing, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and you must persuade Li Jing that this matter must be yours. Settling down Li Jing is tantamount to settling down most of the army. Tell me, isn't that the truth? ”

Li Xiaogong said unspeakably: "That being said, it is unknown whether Li Jing can sell my face." ”

Li Xiaochang said: "If the emperor is reinstated, you will be in charge of the army as the general of Tiance." ”

Lee Hyo-gung fell into deep thought.

Li Xiaochang has a good time to drink tea soup on the ground.

Li Xiaogong took a deep breath and said, "How many troops do you have?" When to get your hands on? ”

Li Xiaochang said: "The gate lords of all clans in Guanzhong, a total of 18,000 elite armor soldiers, 3,000 dead soldiers, and 21,000 men and horses!" ”

Li Xiaogong nodded and said: "Twenty-one thousand men and horses, suddenly attacked, the odds of winning are still very high." ”

Li Xiaochang said with a cheap smile: "There are only a thousand guards in the Ganlu Hall on weekdays, if you can open the palace gate, Li Anyan will not escape death even if he has the courage of ten thousand people." ”

Li Xiaogong said cautiously: "Rescuing the Emperor Taishang is the key. ”

Li Xiaochang said: "That's natural, I will personally lead the troops to the Ganlu Hall to welcome back Your Majesty." ”

Li Xiaogong said with a sigh: "What about time? When to get your hands on? ”

Li Xiaochang said lightly: "Tonight." ”

Li Xiaogong was taken aback, looked at Li Xiaochang in disbelief and said, "Tonight? ”

Li Xiaochang nodded and said, "What, Xiaogong, are you scared?" ”

Li Xiaogong shook his head and said, "It's not, who is guarding the Xuanwu Gate today?" ”

Li Xiaochang smiled and said, "The eldest grandson is Anye." ”

Li Xiaogong looked at Li Xiaochang meaningfully and said, "It seems that the king of Yi'an County has already planned well. ”

Li Xiaochang smiled and arched his hand and said, "Thank you for the compliment." ”

Li Xiaogong said with a smile: "Then I wish Xiaochang from afar, a victory, and success!" ”

Li Xiaochang left satisfied, looking at Li Xiaochang's back.

The smile on Li Xiaogong's face became colder and colder.

At this moment, the steward quietly stepped forward and whispered, "The king......"

Li Xiaogong took out a letter talisman, handed it to the steward, and said lightly: "You have followed this king for a few years, right?" ”

The steward nodded and said, "It's been seven years since the first year of Wude!" ”

"yes...... It's been seven years! Li Xiaogong said: "The time is not short, today this king will give you a great fortune, you take the king's life talisman, go to General Chen, remember, you must quietly leave the palace, pay attention not to be targeted......"

PS: I drank too much with my friends at noon yesterday, I'm very sorry for the breakage, and I'm going to catch the high-speed rail back to Beijing tomorrow morning, so I went to bed early today and made up for the arrears yesterday. I hope you understand!