A light rain in late autumn, dripping, has been falling all night. In the early morning, the sky was still overcast, and it was drizzling like silk outside, and the raindrops fell on the yellowing grass, smashing down the remnants of the flowers that were about to wither.

Faint distant mountains, desolate flowers, autumn wind and Xiao killing, probably only the remnant scene, the days of the warbler flying and swallow dance, also fluttering away in the autumn rain.

The drizzle and wet clothes are invisible, and the idle flowers are silent when they fall to the ground.

Li Shimin on the throne sighed softly, but it was clearly spread throughout the silent Taiji Hall.

A piece of paper fell from his hand, like a leaf that had fallen with the autumn rain outside.

Wang De, who was standing beside him, hurriedly picked up the paper and put it back on the desk in front of Li Shimin.

The governor of Luozhou, Zuo Guanglu's doctor, Jiang Guogong, Qu Tutong, died of illness in Luoyang at the age of 72.

The needles in the Taiji Hall can be heard, some people have sad faces, and some people have expressionless faces.

"Ministers, ......" Li Shimin was silent for a long time, and then his voice was heavy, and he slowly spoke: "Let's temporarily retire from the dynasty today, I was shocked to hear this bad news, and I have no mental politics for the time being." ”

After saying that, he got up and went to the back.

In the Taiji Palace, a voice sounded, just now was about to go to the early court, but suddenly a guard came to report, sending an urgent mail to Luoyang, saying that Jiang Guogong Qu Tutong died of illness in Luoyang. Now, all the ministers above the hall are discussing this matter.

Xia Hongsheng was very worried in his heart, he was strong because of the horseshoe matter, and he didn't think it would bring much benefit to Qu Tutong, but Qu Tutong treated him well and helped Xia Hongsheng a lot. His personality is also very respected by Xia Hongsheng, knowing that his body is not good, in order to arrange a way out for his own soldiers, he put down the identity of a prince, wrote to himself, and asked him to take in his personal soldiers, for which he also sent Xia Hongsheng a house in Chang'an City, perhaps he took a fancy to Xia Hongsheng's prospects. Do you think that your own soldiers will have a bright future with Xia Hongsheng? But no matter what, Xia Hongsheng received a lot of kindness from him, and he also felt sincere admiration and gratitude for this old general who valued love and righteousness. But now, the old man has died.

The general fought a hundred battles and settled the world. Poor name before and after his death, a few months ago, Xia Hongsheng had breakfast with him, listening to him remind him of the emperor's intentions, but now. But it is separated by yin and yang.

Xia Hongsheng sighed faintly, old general, go all the way!

A group of ministers said this while walking outside the Taiji Palace, today's morning is not done, but the work has to continue. also had to discuss how to prepare to go to Jiang Guogong's house to mourn, Xia Hongsheng also walked out, ready to go back to prepare, he had received Qu Tutong's kindness, and he couldn't help but mourn.

"Please Lord Changsun, Lord Fang, Lord Du, Lord Wei...... Stay. Your Majesty has an order, and a few adults will go to the apse to discuss the matter of enclosing Jiang Guogong! Wang De's figure appeared again from behind, bringing Li Shimin's message, and several civil servants and a military general whose names were read stopped together and walked towards the apse. When the others saw that they did not shout at themselves, they went on. Unexpectedly, Wang De walked up to Xia Hongsheng and said to Xia Hongsheng: "Xia Duwei, Your Majesty ordered Duwei to also go to the apse to narrate." ”

Xia Hongsheng was stunned for a moment, talking about the title. He is just a small county man from the fifth grade, and he is the lowest knighthood, and in terms of position, he is just a fourth-grade lieutenant. Or martial arts, can't you take your turn this round?

Doubts are doubts, but the emperor's fate is difficult, Xia Hongsheng still went to the apse with Wang De, and when he arrived at the apse, those people saw that Xia Hongsheng also appeared there. Some people's faces did not change, while others showed a little surprise.

"Huh? The old men are discussing things, what are you little doll doing here? Cheng Biting Jin's big face came to Xia Hongsheng's front with a puffle, startling him, but he heard him say: "Don't you want to send that wine to the old man?" Wow ha, that wine tastes really authentic, the little doll quickly went to get Lao Cheng one or twenty jars to quench his thirst! ”

Xia Hongsheng's eyes were stunned, this, this shameless old man, one or twenty altars to quench his thirst? ! Let's say it lightly! And don't look at what the occasion is!

"Old Puff!" Someone scolded Xia Hongsheng for him, great, look who it is? When he raised his eyes, he saw an uncle-level figure glaring at Cheng Yanjin viciously: "Don't see if this is the place for you to go wild!" Brother Qu Tu just left, you ......"

"Uh, haha, don't be annoyed, don't be annoyed! I don't make trouble. Cheng bit Jin and said to the man with a hippie smile: "Although Jiang Guogong is gone, he is also seventy-two out, and he can't be regarded as an untimely death, besides, Jiang Guogong was so loyal during his lifetime, and now in the spirit of heaven, how can he want to see His Majesty and us miserable and haggard for him?" ”

After saying this, Cheng Yanjin looked at Li Shimin, and saw that Li Shimin was stunned, and then nodded slowly, his face gradually returned to his usual look, and said: "Yes, how loyal Jiang Guogong is, if you see me depressed because of his death, wouldn't you want to scold me in your dreams?" ”

Cheng Yanjin nodded, stopped talking, and walked back to his original position. Xia Hongsheng saw this in his eyes, and the heart of Cheng Biting Jin really looked arrogant and unreasonable, but in fact, he had a lot of eyes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now that Jiang Guogong has passed away, I can't help but express it, let alone chill the hearts of the heroes! Tell me, what should I do? Li Shimin, who had regained his usual ability and collected his emotions, asked.

"Jiang Guogong was loyal to Sui and meritorious to the Tang Dynasty, and the two countries became more and more famous, and he was captured by Chousang, and he was not spared from difficulties. The ministers are asked to posthumously seal the important ministers and give them the nickname. Wei Zheng bowed and said to Li Shimin.

The eldest grandson Wuji also bowed forward, bowed down and said: "Jiang Guogong is loyal and righteous, seeking benevolence and benevolence, and the ministers seconded the proposal, please posthumously crown the important ministers and give them the title." ”

Several generals also seconded the proposal and asked Li Shimin to posthumously seal Qu Tutong and give him a nickname.

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I should be like this." I want to posthumously seal it as the right servant of Shangshu, but also? ”

"Very good!" Fang Xuanling and a few others bowed down.

Seeing that everyone had no objections, Li Shimin said again: "As for the name, what do you think is appropriate? ”

"In the previous dynasty, Jiang Guogong was a Sui general, and he once said: I have been favored by the country, and the two masters of the matter can flee safely? Unique Death Retribution! Every time he rubs his neck, he says: I want to be stabbed for the country! His exhortation to the soldiers will be weeping, so although the strength is poor, the people are still excited about it. As for our dynasty, under the account of the emperor, he followed His Majesty to conquer Liu Wuzhou, broke Wang Shichong, wiped out Dou Jiande, was loyal, and served to the death. Although Jiang Guogong was a former Sui general, he was loyal to the Sui and made contributions to the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, the minister thought that Jiang Guogong's words could be described as loyal! "It's still Wei Zheng, and he said to Li Shimin.

"Where's Fang Qing?" Li Shimin turned his head to look at Fang Xuanling.

"The minister seconded the proposal!" Fang Xuanling bowed again and said.

"The minister thought that Lord Wei was reasonable, so the minister also seconded it." Li Jing nodded, and also bowed and said.

Li Shimin nodded: "In this way, it is intended that Jiang Guogong Qu Tutong is loyal and righteous, and he is posthumously named the right servant of Shangshu, and he is called loyal, and Honglu Temple is in charge of funeral matters." ”

Everyone thanked the emperor for Jiang Guogong, but they heard Li Shimin say: "There is another matter, I wanted to discuss it with the ministers at the court meeting. As early as years ago, there were several letters of recourse that another Lingnan Feng Ang wanted to rebel, but he stayed in the middle and waited for the changes. Today, there are several prefecture capitals that want to rebel against Feng An, and Feng Ang has not entered the court for a long time, and I am afraid that his opposition will be clear. Now I want to use the right military guards and the soldiers and horses of dozens of states in the river and Ling to make a large-scale crusade, wipe out Feng An, and stabilize Lingnan, what do you think? ”

"Feng Ang's son has not come to the dynasty for a long time, entrenched in Lingnan, sitting in vain, his unsubdued heart is clearly revealed, please cut it down!" The eldest grandson Wuji bowed down and said.

"Your Majesty, why don't you give Lao Cheng 100,000 soldiers and horses, and let Lao Cheng take him to Lingnan for a turn, if that Feng Ang dares to rebel, Lao Cheng will twist his head off and give it to His Majesty as a night pot!" Cheng Yanjin patted his chest and shouted.

Li Shimin turned his head to look at Fang Xuanling, but saw Fang Xuanling brushing his beard, bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, although there is a rumor that Feng Ang wants to rebel, but there is no clear evidence, if Your Majesty rashly moves troops, in case Feng Ang has no rebellion, but he doesn't want to force him to rebel?" ”

Li Shimin frowned, turned to Li Jing again, and asked, "Li Qing, I ordered you to choose a fine work to go to Lingnan to investigate, do you have a reply?" ”

"There has been a reply, and it is waiting to be reported to Your Majesty today. In reply, Feng Angzheng and the slang Tan Dian's first department fought against each other, and that Tan Dian was dissatisfied with Tan E, Teliang, and Fulai counties occupying their territory, and secretly conspired with the bureaucrats to rebel. The minister thought that Feng Ang might not be rebellious, if he really wanted to rebel, why not join Tan Dian to rebel together? Li Jing bowed and replied.

Of course Feng Ang didn't rebel, Xia Hongsheng secretly pouted on the side, in history, Feng Ang not only didn't rebel, but also seemed to let his son come to the capital, right? But why didn't Li Shimin beat him later?

"Your Majesty, the Central Plains was initially decided, and the miasma in Lingnan was far away, so you can't stay with soldiers. And the anti-state has not been completed, and the minister thinks that it is not appropriate to move the public. Wei Zheng bowed and said.

Li Shimin's brows tightened, and his face was a little worried: "What does Wei Qing mean by this?" Now there is an endless stream of people who accuse Feng Ang of rebellion, and He Yun's rebellion has not been successful? ”

Wei Zheng bowed down again and said, "Your Majesty, if you rebel, you will divide your troops and attack the prefectures and counties." It has been several years since the whistleblower was announced, and the soldiers did not leave the country, which is not contrary to the facts. The states were suspicious of the opposite, and His Majesty did not send an envoy to pacify him, so Feng Ang was afraid of death, so he did not dare to enter the court. If Your Majesty sends a letter to his ministers to show his sincerity, he will be happy to avoid disaster, and he will not bother the soldiers and obey them. ”

Listening to Wei Zheng's words, Li Shimin was slightly stunned, and then lowered his head and thought about it.

Xia Hongsheng looked at Li Lao Er, and suddenly an idea popped up, the special team needs actual combat training, and it also needs to further prove its worth, isn't this just an opportunity? !

So he was no longer silent at the moment, and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen has a way to make Feng Ang not rebel!" (To be continued.) )