At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 695
Li Xiaogong led the mission of the Tang Kingdom into Luoyang City from Hui'an Gate, feeling quite uncomfortable, because on New Year's Eve a few months ago, he led the defeated soldiers to escape from the city in embarrassment from Hui'an Gate, and was captured by Yuchi Jingde's tattoo. The beast armored cavalry chased and killed them like dogs, and finally almost wiped out the entire army. Now Gao Changqing arranged for him to enter the city from Hui'an Gate, clearly to give himself a note of Ma Wei, a proper rhythm of slapping his face.

Although Li Xiaogong knew that this was a kind of humiliation, but now that he was under the roof, he had to bow his head, and he could only suffer in silence, and comforted himself by saying that a little intolerance would lead to chaos and big plans.

Yu Shinan is currently serving as the young minister of Honglu Temple, responsible for receiving foreign guests. Li Xiaogong followed Yu Shinan to Honglu Temple, went through all the formalities according to the rules, handed in the letter of credence, took a bath and changed clothes, and then waited for His Royal Highness King Qi to receive him.

Li Xiaogong thought that Gao Bufan would put on airs and wait for him to meet him for a few days, but not long after bathing and changing, Yu Shinan came to tell him: "The king of Qi is calling!"

Li Xiaogong couldn't help being surprised, and quickly followed Yu Shinan to the Hongwen Museum in Shangshu Province.

The place of Hongwen Museum is not big, but it is very quiet and elegant. The front of the hall is full of flowers and green bamboos. In the spring season, the branches are full of flowers, green bamboos are repaired, and there are springs and pools flowing.

It is now afternoon, there is no one else in the Hongwen Hall, only four guards standing guard, Gao Bufan just sits alone at the tea table in the hall making tea, so leisurely that even Li Xiaogong envies.

Although this son has not yet ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he is the out-and-out lord of a country. His subordinates govern a huge territory with a population of several million. The daily affairs must be overwhelming, but this son can be so leisurely and carefree. Either it is lazy administration, or it is very capable. Of course, it may also be deliberately pretending.

But no matter what the reason is, Li Xiaogong also has to admit that Gao Bufan has managed the Central Plains very well, because from the moment he entered Hanoi County, he could feel a sense of innocence, whether it was in the fields or in the streets and alleys. Vitality, it is obvious that under Gao Bufan's rule, the vitality of the Central Plains is slowly recovering, and all walks of life are beginning to glow with vitality.

"His Royal Highness King Qi, the Tang envoy will bring you here!" Yu Shinan walked up to Gao Bufan respectfully and reported.

Gao Bufan nodded and said, "Let him in."

Li Xiaogong's appearance and temperament were not bad, he walked up to the front of the hall, bowed his hands elegantly and said: "The envoy of the Tang Dynasty, Li Xiaogong, has met King Qi!"

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Prince Li Jun is inconvenient to be polite, as the saying goes, you and I are old acquaintances, let's sit down!" Then he pointed to the chair opposite the tea table, picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup Tea.

A strange flash of light flashed in Li Xiaogong's eyes. This is the most ostentatious owner he has ever seen. There is not even a waiter next to him. He is very kind, but it is too shameful. The owner should be the owner. The majesty and aura, otherwise how to control the officials and rule the people?
"Sit down, do you think this king's place is too simple and unworthy of status?" Gao Bufan glanced at Li Xiaogong and said.

Li Xiaogong was sweating secretly, not daring to say anything, sat down opposite Gao Bufan, who pushed a cup of freshly brewed green tea in front of Li Xiaogong, smiled and said: "This year's newly picked tea before the rain."

Li Xiaogong looked at the green tea soup, he was a little hesitant, he used to drink traditional sencha, but green tea was unheard of, never seen before, and the tea soup is green tea, it looks like it is highly poisonous, it reminds people of bamboo leaf green poisonous snake.

Gao Bufan smiled and said, "Afraid of being poisoned?"

Li Xiaogong's face became hot, and he brought the cup of green tea to his lips. Suddenly, he felt the fragrance wafting through his nose. He couldn't help taking a sip, his eyes lit up, and he drank up the cup of green tea in two or three sips. He smashed his tongue and praised: "Good tea, I don't know what the name of this tea is, it is really fragrant and timeless, the tea soup is sweet and sweet, and the lips and teeth are refreshed!"

Gao Bufan took three bags of tea leaves from under the tea table and threw them in front of Li Xiaogong, he said generously: "This tea is called Biluochun, if you like it, you can take some back to taste, and by the way, bring some to Brother Shimin and Emperor Tang."

"Biluochun, such an elegant name, since it is the kindness of King Qi, but it is disrespectful, thank you Xiaogong!" Li Xiaogong generously accepted Gao Bufan's tea, and asked carefully about the production method, it seems to be true. I love this tea.

Gao Bufan did not cherish himself, and selflessly told Li Xiaogong the method of making green tea, which was regarded as spreading Chinese culture.

Gao Bufan was so generous, but Li Xiaogong felt a little embarrassed, feeling that he was not here to negotiate this time, but to meet friends over tea, and he didn't know how to speak for a while.

Gao Bufan said with a light smile: "The Emperor Tang sent King Li Jun this time, is it because he wants to betroth his daughter to this king again?"

Last time in Yanmen County, Pei Ji also proposed a marriage between the two families as soon as he opened his mouth, so Gao Bufan couldn't help teasing Li Xiaogong, but the latter nodded and said: "His Royal Highness King Qi is really predictable, Emperor Tang has a daughter Being named the Princess of Xiangyang, Fangling..."

Gao Bufan was very speechless, Li Yuan had no other choice, he waved his hand and interrupted: "Tang Emperor accepted it kindly, I can't bear it, please ask Tang Emperor to choose another son-in-law."

Li Xiaogong coughed lightly in embarrassment: "Since the King of Qi has no intentions, then forget it, but the Tang Emperor sincerely wants to make peace with the King of Qi. I hope that the two countries can stop fighting and stop fighting, live together with the people, and defend against foreign enemies together. If Tang and Qi can reach a peace agreement, it will undoubtedly be a blessing to the people of the world."

Gao Bufan's heart was moved, and he said with a light smile: "It is a good thing to stop the war and stop the army. This king absolutely agrees, but, as the so-called bedside, how can you allow others to sleep soundly? Let’s withdraw all Tang troops to Guanzhong first.”

Li Xiaogong frowned and said: "King Qi's request is too much, do you want Tang Kingdom to give up Hedong?"

Gao Bufan laughed and said: "If Emperor Tang wants to get out of Hedong, I don't care, the more the better!"

Li Xiaogong smiled wryly: "King Qi is joking, you know this is impossible."

Naturally, Gao Bufan knew that it was impossible, so he nodded and said: "In that case, then I will come to something practical. The Tang army will withdraw from Hongnong County, Xiyang County and Shangluo County, and never step into the border of Henan. Order Li Jing to withdraw the troops, and from then on, the wells of Qi and Tang will not invade the river."

Li Xiaogong couldn't help frowning, and flatly refused: "It is absolutely impossible. The Tang army will withdraw from Xiyang County at most. As for Hongnong County and Shangluo County, they are the gates of Guanzhong, and it is impossible to let them out. Moreover, the Tang Army used the three counties to withdraw. Land in exchange for Li Jing's retreat, isn't that too unfair?"

Gao Bufan said with a serious face: "Junwang Li's words are wrong. Since the Emperor Tang proposed to make peace, he must pay a certain price. Otherwise, why would the king agree?"

Gao Bufan's subtext is that Lao Tzu has big fists now, Li Yuan can stop the fire if he wants to, but he must let Lao Tzu take advantage, otherwise he will not agree!
Li Xiaogong was at a loss for words immediately, and held his breath to argue: "I want to teach the king of Qi to know that the reason why the Emperor Tang took the initiative to ask for peace was not because he was afraid of Qi, but because he was only thinking about the well-being of the people of the two countries. A situation where both sides will lose is not good for both countries, so I hope King Qi will not misjudge the situation and make progress!"

Gao Bufan spread his hands and said, "Then there is nothing to talk about. Li Jing will continue to take Taiyuan, and even the whole of Hedong. Next, the king will send Xu Shiji to attack Hongnong County and Xiyang County. It will not be Tang's turn to not withdraw." gone."

Li Xiaogong's complexion suddenly darkened. Although Gao Changqing didn't talk about ostentation, he gave tea and secret recipes, but he negotiated very forcefully, too domineering. Is this a courtesy before a soldier?

Gao Bufan said indifferently: "This king also knows that Li Junwang can't make up his mind, why don't we go back and ask Tang Emperor for instructions, but during this period, Li Jing will not stop, if Li Jing wins Taiyuan, then the truce conditions will be Not just those just now."

Li Xiaogong's heart sank slightly. Li Jing is really powerful. He sent troops south from Yanmen County in early February. In just half a month, he had already occupied several counties in Taiyuan County. Not impossible.

How to do?Agree to Gao Changqing, this condition is too harsh, don't agree, I'm afraid the situation will be even more unfavorable!

(End of this chapter)