Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 60 I'm Drunk

Although it is not yet known whether the war will start, the atmosphere in Chang'an City immediately became tense. The six guards around the Palace of King Qin counted soldiers, rectified military affairs, and actively prepared for war.

"If it's just the Prince of Qin's mansion going to fight, there will be no shortage of food and grass." Changsun Wuji looked at the account book and shook his head, "But if the mansion soldiers are dispatched, there will be a lot of shortages."

"Will Zhong Mi be able to draw up food and grass?" Xue Shou frowned and thought hard, "He is a doctor in Daxing Taidu Branch of Shaanxi Province, and the inspector Zuo Cheng."

Zhong Mi refers to Yu Zhining, who concurrently serves as the Zhonglang in the Qin Palace.

Changsun Wuji was noncommittal, and sighed: "It's a pity that Duke Yun has passed away."

Yun Guogong is Yin Kaishan, who once served as the chief official of Li Shimin, and he followed Xue Rengao, Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande. He has always been Li Shimin's deputy.

At that time, Yin Kaishan was Minister of the Ministry of Officials of Daxingtai, Eastern Shaanxi Province. He had great power. After his illness, the East Palace succeeded.

After a busy day, Changsun Wuji stretched his waist, got up and prepared to go back home, still thinking in his mind that the Turks had invaded Bingzhou and divided their troops to attack Yuanzhou and Lingzhou, which already belonged to Guannei Road.

Whether it's war or peace, there should always be a conclusion.

"Auxiliary machine."

Changsun Wuji paused, smiled and cupped his hands: "Senior Brother Ke."

Li Keshi's wife, Changsun, is Changsun Wuji's cousin, and the two families have always had frequent exchanges.

The two exchanged some polite words, Gao Shilian walked over and said with a smile, "I heard that you posted a post for Li Shan?"

"Uh..." Changsun Wuji's face darkened, and he forced a smile, "The post from Da Lang..."

It was a fateful friendship, Changsun Chong had already formally visited the door to express his gratitude, and later posted a post to invite Li Shan to the banquet... Changsun Wuji couldn't fault it either.

Thinking about it made him panic, Changsun Wuji thought it was better to go back later.
But Master Li thought about it... quickened his pace, and ordered his followers as soon as he went out, "Tell Shiro, Li Shan is going to have a banquet at the eldest grandson's house today."

When Li Kai rushed to the eldest grandson's house in a hurry, he happened to see the servants of the neighbor's house very busy.

"Please, Mr. Li." The concierge of the Changsun's family led the way and explained: "The next door is the Prime Minister Pei's residence. For some reason, there was a commotion in the afternoon."

Li Kai coughed twice, "The guests have arrived?"

"The guests have arrived for a moment." The concierge remained calm, thinking that this person came uninvited.

It was still a step too late... Li Kai breathed a sigh of relief after probing a few words patiently. He was really afraid that Li Shan was going to the banquet, and before he even entered the door, he ran into Li Dewu next door.

The corner of Li Kai's mouth twitched, and he was about to go in, when he suddenly heard a commotion, he looked sideways, and saw a servant from Pei's mansion next door looking delighted, and was distributing rewards.

Faintly hearing Nong Zhang Zhixi's congratulations, Li Kai quickened his pace, walked all the way to the main hall, smiled and cupped his hands and said, "Today you came here uninvited, it's too abrupt."

Except for Li Shan, all the people present were the sons of the eldest grandson's family and the Gao family. The eldest grandson apologized with a smile, "It's my younger brother's negligence, and I forgot brother Demou, please don't blame me."

It was only natural to invite Li Kai, because he was the intermediary between Li Shan and the Prince of Qin's residence, but it made sense not to invite him, as the people present today were all the sons of the eldest grandson's family and the Gao family's.

After exchanging pleasantries and sitting down, Li Kai sat down beside Li Shan, thinking that Zhang Sun Chong must be blamed today, otherwise Li Shan would not be so embarrassed.

Li Shan raised his wine cup and looked at Li Kai, "Brother Demou, don't need to say too much, I've written it down."

The two looked at each other and drank it down.

Afraid that he would run into Li Dewu and his identity would be leaked, so he rushed here. Li Kai could be a good friend... Li Shan had mixed feelings in his heart, and he didn't expect that after getting off the carriage, he would see the gate of Pei's mansion from the side, and he would even meet Wu Zhong. Right next to his eyes, he admired the terrified look on that guy.

Although Li Shan was a guest today, he didn't overwhelm the guests, rarely opened his mouth, and just listened quietly.

The Changsun Mou, Changsun Jiaqing, Changsun Xiang, Changsun Chong, Gao Xing, Gao Zhixing and others present here are all from the lineage of the Qin Palace, so naturally they are discussing the most urgent topic today.

Turks going south, is it war or peace?
This topic has not spread among the outside world and among the people. After all, the Turks go south every year, but this topic is not a secret among the children of high-ranking families.

Li Shan was very surprised, they basically chose to seek peace, are all the children of Prince Qin's mansion so weak?

But after listening to it for a long time, Li Shan also understood that Turkic people claim to control 40 strings, and they can easily organize [-] troops to go south, at least two or three times a year, and they also support Liu Heita, Yuan Junzhang and the like warlord.

In a word, at this moment Li Tang is still in the situation of squatting, hugging his head and being beaten.

"What do you think, brother Li?"

Hearing Gao Xingzheng's question, everyone looked over, Li Shan declined and said: "I am honored to listen to important military affairs, so how dare you speak nonsense."

Changsun is the eldest son of Changsun Shunde, he has always been arrogant, and he is a generation older than Changsun Chong and others. He said mockingly: "Dongshan Temple has always practiced closed-mouth meditation."

Changsun Chong and Gao Xingxing both had unswerving expressions on their faces. This matter is not a secret in the Qin Palace, and many people know about it.

Li Shan just smiled, and didn't say anything...I've shown my face enough these days, so there's no need to shine anymore. Is it possible that I'm afraid that the neighbors won't notice it?
The eldest grandson wanted to speak, but a servant from outside reported, "I just came to report, and the wife of the Pei family next door is very happy."

"Pei Xiang's grandson... No, no, it's my grandson."

"It's not easy."

Amidst the chattering discussions, Chang Sun Chong took off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it over, and said with a smile: "I will come to congratulate you if I stay for the full moon, so please send this jade pendant."

The so-called joy of Nongzhang originally refers to jade wares.

"I've never heard of such an announcement..." Li Shan smiled lowly.

Li Kai, who was seated next door, looked over worriedly. Generally speaking, the announcement of good news is mainly from the husband's family, but today it is mainly from the woman's family.

Li Shan raised his glass and said with a smile: "Brother Demou, let's drink up...Pei's wife, Pei's wife...I think he is having a hard time."

Li Kai had a drink with him and remained silent. Logically speaking, it should be the Li family's Pei family, and the Pei family's wife is a title that has not left the cabinet. This faintly demeaned Li Dewu.

Last year, reunion after a broken mirror was also a key topic of discussion among the high-ranking households in Chang'an. After some discussion, Changsun looked at Li Shan, "Brother Li still wants to practice closed-mouth meditation?"

Li Shan sneered twice, and shook the empty wine jar on the case, "Brother Changsun, can you drink all the wine?"

The servants immediately brought a jar of wine, Li Shan poured it for himself, and drank three more bowls of wine.

"It's war or peace. This is a major matter for the military and the country. How can it be settled with one word?"

"However, such a major event has been planned for a long time, and now I can get a glimpse of the whole leopard."

Li Shan leaned over and picked up the wine bowl, his footsteps swayed, "Turks go south every year, why are they making such a big splash this year?"

"But because of the resurgence of Hebei Liu Heita?" Gao Xingping asked loudly.

"That's right." Li Shan walked unsteadily to the eldest grandson's seat, "Liu Heitai has recovered for nearly two months, but Guanzhong has no intention of sending troops, and the sage sent the king of Qi back to Guanzhong, what is the meaning of this?"

"In the battle of Luoshui, Liu Heitai led more than a thousand remnants to flee north. Now that they are resurgent, Turks must intervene."

Li Shan drank the sanle syrup in the bowl in one gulp, and Li Kai blurted out, "Turkic horses entered Hebei...Two months ago, I saw that Turkic was planning to go south in a big way."

"The cicadas wake up before the autumn wind blows..." Li Shan poured another bowl of wine, "The nobleman has already seen this time, so he stays put and draws down his troops to prepare for the Turks."

"When buying grain at the end of last year, it cost four dollars for a bucket of rice. Two months ago, it was six dollars for a bucket of rice, and now it is eighty or nine dollars."

Gao fulfilled the task of slapping the table, and realized: "It must be the court and China to store grain for war."

"I still remember the last time in the restaurant, who mentioned... Li Dayen..." Li Shan was already a little slurred.

"Li Dayen?" Chang Sun Chong heard it in a daze.

"Li Dayen, the king of Dingxiang County, played the Turkic famine. He was able to defeat Yuan Junzhang, but unfortunately he was defeated and died." Li Kailang said: "So, it is inevitable that the Turks will go south in large numbers this autumn."

The hall fell silent for a moment. Although all the people present were of the younger generation, they were all descendants of aristocratic families. They knew that although Li Shan was drunk, his words were coherent and logical.

Gao Xing was secretly startled, such a character really deserves the approval of the King of Qin.

Changsun thought for a long time, then suddenly asked: "Is it war or peace?"

"Pfft."

Li Shan finally couldn't bear it anymore and sat down on the ground, barely opened his sleepy eyes, "Only those who can fight can make peace, and war can force peace..."

"Brother Li, brother Li?"

Li Kai hurried over and was about to help Li Shan up, but the latter had already fallen asleep and muttered: "I'm drunk and want to sleep, so let's go..."

(End of this chapter)