At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 794 Major Events
Yang Qingruo nodded and said: "General Cheng is indeed Gao Lang's lucky general. If he hadn't arrived in time this time, we might all die, and General Cheng even took Yiling City out of his wits. He was brave and resourceful." , as a reward."

Gao Bufan thought deeply and said: "There should be a lot of rewards, and Cheng Yaojin's performance this time really made me very impressed."

Yang Qingruo suddenly woke up and said: "By the way, Xu Shiji has already led an army of [-] to Yiling City. I met you on the road yesterday. I wanted to see you, but you were still asleep at that time, so I had to Forget it, please let me greet Gao Lang on your behalf."

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Yiling City is a strategically important place, no wonder Shiji attaches so much importance to it, this time Xiao Xian won't be able to sleep, by the way, where is Miss Bai?"

Yang Qingruo suddenly said sourly: "Don't worry, your sister Bai, Guanyin, is intact and did not run away. She is sitting comfortably in the carriage behind. If I invite her over, her legs are sore."

Gao Bufan was sweating secretly, the little vinegar pot was a little too jealous, he said quickly: "Don't, don't, my sister Qing's jade legs are more comfortable to pillow on, um, let me rub your legs if they are sore."

As someone Gao said, he rubbed Yang Qingruo's thigh very attentively, but he didn't know where he was rubbing. Said: "Don't mess around, others can't hear, your sister Bai's hearing is beyond ordinary people."

Gao Bufan immediately withdrew his evil hands. Seeing this guy's guilty conscience, Yang Qingruo was both angry and funny, so he used the "two-finger punishment" and twisted it hard, and someone grinned in pain!
Tsk tsk, big pig's trotters, you deserve it! !

On the second day, the team finally arrived in Xiangyang City. Pei Renji and Zhang Zhenzhou led the crowd out of the city for ten miles to meet them, and the two brothers-in-law Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling also came specially from Luoyang.

It is already the end of the winter month, and there are still a few days until the twelfth lunar month. The weather is getting colder and colder. Gao Bufan got out of the carriage and was blown by the harsh north wind. He shivered slightly. Although this movement was very slight, Yang Qingruo He and Bai Yunshang both noticed, and couldn't help but secretly worried.

It turned out that Gao Bufan's loss of control this time not only caused excessive consumption, but also seriously damaged his vitality. Although he slept for five days and five nights, he still hadn't fully recovered. His body became weak, so he was naturally afraid of the cold.

"The last general will meet His Royal Highness King Qi, and Princess Danyang!" All the soldiers bowed on one knee and looked at Gao Bufan who came out of the carriage with admiration.

Gao Bufan's prestige in the Qi army was already extremely high. This time he went to Shu alone to harvest the land of nine counties, and also found the legendary Buddhist secret treasure. Therefore, in the eyes of everyone, King Qi is no different from the Son of Heaven. Not yet crowned.

Gao Bufan tightly tightened the big helmet that Qing Ruo had put on him, and said with a smile: "All officers and men, please get up, Wuji, Jiu Ling, you all get up, there is no need to be polite!"

"Xie Qi King!" All the soldiers stood up and looked at their king eagerly.

Next, Gao Bufan was naturally reluctant to return to the carriage. He rode on the big green horse he had not seen for a long time, and rode back to the city together with the generals. It's as lively as New Year's Eve.

Zhang Zhenzhou said with a smile: "The people in Xiangyang County heard that King Qi is coming, and regardless of the cold weather, they all came to see you, King Qi."

Although Zhang Zhenzhou's remarks are suspected of being flattering, they are also true. The reason why the people are so enthusiastic is that they really want to see the demeanor of the future emperor, and secondly because they heard that the cannibal Zhu Can was caught. So let's go check it out.

In recent years, people in surrounding counties and counties have suffered terribly from Zhu Can's scourge, and they all hated this ogre leader. After hearing that the thief was finally caught, they all rushed to tell each other, just like Chinese New Year.

At this time, Zhu Can was locked in a prison cart, pulled by a horse, walking slowly behind the team, with a desperate expression of hopelessness, but Zhu Can soon realized that his life was worse than death Because the people on both sides of the road learned that he was the notorious Zhu Can, they immediately picked up the earth and rocks on the ground and threw them, smashing his head and blood, and dying of pain. If the soldiers didn't stop him, he might have died on the spot was stoned to death.

After entering the city, Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling specially came to a prison car to see what the notorious cannibal Zhu Can looked like, only to find that he was covered in filth and bruises all over his face. I can't see my original face.

"Put Zhu Can in the cell and take good care of him, and then ask a doctor to bandage him up and treat him." Changsun Wuji ordered.

Although Zhu Can deserves to die, he can't die now. Such a villain full of crimes should be taken back to Luoyang for public trial and the canonical punishment will be issued.

Let’s talk about Gao Bufan temporarily staying in Xiangyang City, taking a comfortable hot bath, and suddenly feeling more energetic. After attending the reception banquet prepared by the generals, he reviewed the playbook in the study, while talking with his eldest grandson. Wuji chatted with Cui Jiuling and his two brothers-in-law.

In the room, the charcoal fire is red, warm as spring, and a pot of rice wine is warming on the stove, tsk tsk, it's been a long time since I felt so relaxed and comfortable.

Changsun Wuji poured a glass of rice wine for Gao Bufan, filled it for Cui Jiuling, and finally poured a glass for himself, and said with a smile, "Changqing's trip to Bashu is considered to be a complete success, and Wuji toasts you a glass, it's considered a cup of rice wine." Congratulations on your triumphant return."

Gao Bufan smiled, picked up the wine glass and had a drink with Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling, his eyes softened, and asked: "Wugou, Xianniang, and Rou'er have all arrived in Luoyang, right?"

Changsun Wuji nodded, and Gao Bufan couldn't help feeling hot in his heart. A deep feeling of longing and guilt welled up in his heart. He wished he could fly back to Luoyang immediately. Zhengzhan, even during the Chinese New Year, he couldn’t spare time to go back to visit his wife and children, and even Wugou and Xianniang were not with them when they gave birth. In the blink of an eye, the two sons and daughters are almost two years old. I am ashamed that I have never seen my father. !
At this moment, Cui Jiuling said meaningfully: "The Empress Dowager Xiao, your father Lingtang, and Wei Changshi are also here."

Gao Bufan's heart moved, he understood Cui Jiuling's hint, but he still hesitated, would it be too early to become emperor at this time?
Changsun Wuji took a sip of the rice wine and looked at Gao Bufan with piercing eyes, as if he was waiting for him to express his opinion.

Gao Bufan sweated secretly, it seemed that his two brothers-in-law wanted him to ascend the throne as soon as possible, so he asked, "What do Mr. Wei and Mr. Du mean?"

Changsun Wuji solemnly said: "Of course they are supportive. Changqing, you discovered the secret treasure of the Buddhist family in Bashu. It is an excellent time to follow the heavens. You must not hesitate any longer. After Li Yuan entered Luoyang, In the second year, he immediately ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, and seized the opportunity to establish his status in the world. Now that Xiao Xian and Lin Shihong are both proclaimed emperor, King Qi no longer needs to worry about it, and Yue Wang Yang Yu has already intended to abdicate the throne."

Cui Jiuling nodded and said: "What Wuji said is very true. God will not accept the blame, but he will continue to accept the chaos. Don't hesitate anymore, King Qi. If you choose a day to ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor, you should be able to order clearly and sensibly. world."

Gao Bufan is not an indecisive person, he made up his mind after hearing the words, but he said: "This matter will be discussed after returning to Luoyang, and the marriage between the king and Princess Danyang must be completed first."

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling looked at each other happily, both of them were smart people, and they knew Gao Bufan had made up his mind as soon as they heard it, and happily finished the wine in the glass.

Gao Bufan put down a notebook in his hand, and asked: "Has there been any major events in the court recently?"

Although Yang Tong, King of Yue now bears the name of the emperor, he doesn't care about things. All government affairs are returned to the Qi Palace, and the ministers' memorials are usually sent to the Qi Palace for Gao Bufan to review. However, Gao Bufan has entered Shu in the past six months. That's right, all affairs, big or small, are discussed and handled by the officials of the Qi Palace.

Changsun Wuji replied: "Everything is fine in the court, nothing major happened. Turks, Khitans, and Xi people from the north often come to disturb Bijing, but the two generals Lu Sheng and Li Jing handled it well, and there is no serious problem. , that is... Pei Xingyan, the chief of the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Road Marching Army, failed to attack Jiangdu several times."

Gao Bufan frowned and said, "Li Zitong?"

Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "Li Zitong defeated Shen Faxing and Du Fuwei and occupied Jiangdu. Now he has more than [-] soldiers. He claims to be the king of Chu. Xingyan went south from Xuzhou to take Jiangdu, but he was defeated by Li Zitong several times. The loss is huge. big."

Gao Bufan said in a deep voice: "Jiangdu's city walls are high and deep. If you attack by force, it will be difficult to attack. You need to change your strategy to do it. Brute force will not work. Let's go back and study it later. If it really doesn't work, change it." people."

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling looked at each other, and they both breathed a sigh of relief. Pei Xingyan is Gao Bufan's direct lineal buddy. Because of this relationship, even if Pei Xingyan lost several battles, everyone had to look at Gao Bufan's face and show tolerance Now, seeing that Gao Bufan was doing official business, he didn't show favoritism because the other party was Pei Xingyan. The two of them were naturally very pleased.

Cui Jiuling coughed lightly, and changed the subject, "By the way, nothing major happened to us, but something major happened to Li Tang recently."

"Oh, what's the big deal?" Gao Bufan asked curiously.

"Li Shimin is married." Cui Jiuling replied.

A strange look flashed in Gao Bufan's eyes. In history, Li Shimin married his eldest grandson Wugou, but now Wugou's younger sister has become his bedside person, and history has completely changed. So who will Li Shimin marry? wife?

It can be seen that Li Shimin is very unwilling, otherwise he would not have been married until now. For an ancient man, 20 years old has not yet married, and he is considered an old leftover man.

"Which good woman from an aristocratic family did Li Shimin marry?" Gao Bufan was a little curious, thinking to himself, a woman who can catch Li Shimin's eyes should be no worse than Wugou.

Cui Jiuling smiled and said, "It's not one of them. It's the princess of Luo Khan in the Turkic area. Her name is Ashina Hemin, and her Chinese name is He Min."

Gao Bufan was slightly stunned, he didn't expect Li Shimin to marry a Turkic princess, it seems that Li Yuan is determined to unite with Turkic to deal with Gao Qi, isn't he afraid of attracting wolves into the house?

Cui Jiuling sneered and said: "Li Yuan united with the Turks, and his wolf ambitions are clearly exposed, but this will inevitably lead wolves into the house. If the Turks take the opportunity to invade south, then Li Tang is a historical sinner. The people will not tolerate him. If you lose the people's support, you will lose the world. In the end It must be too late to regret.”

Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin were young, and they felt ashamed of Li Shimin in the matter of Wugou, so they remained silent at this time and did not express any opinions.

At this time, the voice of the soldiers came from outside the door: "Lady Yunshang, King Qi is discussing matters with Lord Changsun and Lord Cui, I'm afraid I don't have time to meet you."

Gao Bufan hurriedly raised his voice: "Please come in, Miss Bai, I'm done with my work."

After a while, the door of the room opened, and the soldiers pushed Bai Yunshang in. Seeing Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling, the latter clapped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, Yunshang is nothing important. If King Qi is not free , Yunshang will come back tomorrow."

Gao Bufan smiled and said, "We just finished talking."

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling looked at each other, and hurriedly got up to say goodbye, Bai Yunshang blushed slightly, Jishou gathered together to salute Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling.

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling hurriedly picked up the gifts and left the room, and the soldiers also left, closing the door behind them.

(End of this chapter)