Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1202 Exhortation
In the afternoon, most of the guests had left. Among the female relatives, only the eldest Sun family stayed. In the outer courtyard, only Wang Renbiao, Li Zhaode and Zhang Wenguan, who had the closest relationship with Li Shan, stayed.

In the study room, Zhang Wenguan looked around curiously, staring at the map hanging on the wall for a while, and taking a few books from the bookshelf to flip through.

Wang Renbiao had a calm temperament, and Li Zhaode also became calm after his father suffered a big change. Both of them sat there peacefully.

Both of them knew very well that their friend, who was famous all over the world and often acted in eccentric ways, was actually an extremely cautious person, whether it was Sun Moon Lake where Wang Renbiao visited many times or Baiquan where Li Zhaode stayed for a long time. In the Tang Army camp outside the county, Li Shan never led guests to the study.

In fact, there are currently four sword-wielding guards outside the study.

Wang Renbiao's eyes swept across the study room, scanning the altered manuscripts on the table and the marked maps on the wall. He thought that this was probably the place where Huairen, Ling Jing, and Su Dingfang discussed matters.

"Brother Xiaoqing knows that I don't like tea." Li Shan came in with a wooden tray, put four cups of warm water on the table, and said with a smile: "This is water from the deep well of Dongshan Temple."

"It's a pity that my aunt's tea-ordering skills are poor." Zhang Wenguan sat back and said, "Eleventh Mother has been learning how to order tea at home for a long time."

"That's not for someone, but for my mother." Li Shan laughed, "By the way, when will Zhigui plan to get married?"

Zhang Wenguan was a little surprised that Li Shan mentioned this matter, because the daughter of the Cui family who was engaged to him was the Cui family of Qinghe, and his uncle next door was Cui Bo, who was killed by Li Shan himself. For this matter, the Cui family of Qinghe The Fang people still have a lot of criticism towards Li Shan.

"I don't know yet, at least it should be the year after next." Zhang Wenguan thought for a while and added: "I received a letter from my father last month. It would be best if I get married after my younger brother passes the Ming Jing Ke."

Li Shan smiled and asked, "Remember that your uncle has moved to another position?"

"Well, I received a letter from my father a few days ago and has arrived in Taiyuan."

The King of Qi was deposed, the prince lost power, and the power of the King of Qin expanded extremely. This change was not limited to the city of Chang'an. Not to mention Jiangnan and Shu, at least Guannai Road and Hedong Road, which were very close to Chang'an, had a lot of changes. changes.

For example, Zhang Wenguan's father is an example. Zhang Qianxiong was originally the magistrate of Yangcheng in Zezhou, but this time he was promoted to Daizhou Lushi and joined the military.

Li Shan pondered for a moment and then looked at Wang Renbiao, "Brother Xiaoqing, although Zhigui has been crowned, his temperament is out of control and it is difficult for him to study peacefully. It is better to let him go to Taiyuan to study with his father and come to Beijing again next year. Test?"

Wang Renbiao looked deeply at Li Shan and said, "That's what Huairen said."

"What?" Zhang Wenguan quit, "Next year I will take the Jing Ke Ke, I will definitely win!"

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Li Shan shouted: "This year, you and Zhao De took the Ming Jing Ke exam together and both failed. That is because your father is far away in Hedong and uncle Qianyou is also in Yuanzhou. Otherwise, you will definitely be blamed. For my brother’s sake!”

Li Zhaode, who was implicated, said nothing, but carefully looked at the expressions of the three people. Zhang Wenguan was angry and Wang Renbiao looked indifferent.

Although Zhang Wenguan was young, he was a man of his own opinion. Last year, when Liang Jun attacked Longzhou, he galloped for help and followed Li Shan northward. Later, Li Shan stationed in Baiquan County, and Zhang Wenguan served as military counselor and performed well. "Brother Huairen, in fact, it is not difficult for me to stay in Beijing." Zhang Wenguan calmed down and explained in a low voice: "No matter what, no one will make things difficult for me..."

"Wrong, wrong." Wang Renbiao interrupted: "Who in Chang'an City doesn't know that Huairen values ​​​​love and justice?"

Li Zhaode also nodded in agreement, "If someone takes Zhigui as a threat, how will Brother Huairen deal with it?"

The corners of Zhang Wenguan's eyes twitched, and he glanced at Li Shan and then at Wang Renbiao. He knew in his heart that Li Huairen was probably under the command of the King of Qin, and it may not have been a short period of time, but the meaning of Li Zhaode's words seemed to be too Guess what.

Li Shan glanced at the calm-looking Li Zhaode from the corner of his eye, thinking that this guy was very quick-thinking... But it didn't matter. As far as the current situation was concerned, he and Li Shimin were getting closer, and there was even a tendency to join him. In fact, that was not the case. It's harmless, and it doesn't matter if someone sees it. After all, Li Yuan has hinted it or even stated it explicitly.

"A certain person has lived in Chang'an for several years and has many friends, but not many of them are truly close to each other. For example, Fang Yizhi, Chang Sun Chong and others are all descendants of the Prince of Qin's family. Although they are attracted by the relationship, they inevitably have some scruples." Li Shan said slowly. : "For example, Brother Dingfang, Fan Shiyi, Zhang Sanlang, Qu Silang and others, although they are called personal guards, they are actually friends, but they are ultimately on the same side as someone."

"So, after calculation, there is one brother Demou who is still the Baiquan Order, one brother Xiaoqing, one Zhaode, one Wei Xuancheng, one Xue Wanche, one Zhang Shigui, and one you Zhang Zhigui."

Li Shan stared into Zhang Wenguan's eyes, "If you are captured and threatened by others, how will you choose for my brother?"

"but……"

Before Zhang Wenguan finished speaking, Li Shan knew what he wanted to say because he looked at Li Zhaode.

"Zhaode is different. His uncle is Li Yaoshi, the Duke of Dai. No matter whether he wins or loses, he will be as stable as Mount Tai." Li Shan interrupted.

Indeed, no matter whether the crown prince or the King of Qin wins, the weight of Dai Guogong Li Yaoshi, the military commander of Yanzhou Road closest to Chang'an, is extremely important. As Li Jing's direct nephew, no one will do anything to Li Zhaode.

Li Zhaode's eyes flickered. Sure enough, it was involved in the battle for the right to inherit the throne. This brother who was regarded as impartial didn't seem to be so impartial... Otherwise, he wouldn't have said such a thing.

With his military exploits, reputation, and contribution to his two rescues, as well as His Majesty's trust in him, and with Princess Pingyang as his backing, whether he is the crown prince or the King of Qin, he should win over rather than harm him.

Therefore, there is only one possibility left. Li Huairen has already made a choice... Li Zhaode wondered in his heart, when did he make the choice?
Li Zhaode vaguely realized that it was probably not after the incident at Renzhi Palace, but perhaps even before the battle at Tiantai Mountain.

The opponent was also certain. My father finally followed Brother Huairen's advice and stayed in Chang'an instead of returning to Sanyuan County. Isn't it because Yunyang County, the hometown of King Luo Yi of Yan County, is nearby?
After a pause, Li Shan continued: "Brother Xiaoqing is the same, after all... no one will attack him."

Wang Renbiao lowered his eyes slightly. In fact, there was no guarantee about the identity of Princess Tong's aunt, and his relationship with Li Shan was the closest.

But after Li Shan returned to Chang'an from Renzhi Palace, Wang Renbiao visited several times and expressed his attitude very definitely that he would never return to his hometown to avoid it.

(End of this chapter)