A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 566 Princess Fuping's Invitation

Under Pang Xiaotai's constant urging, Cui Dunli finally left Youzhou at the end of the first lunar month.

None of the local officials and generals in Youzhou came to see him off.

Shuo Fei whistling, snowflakes fluttering,
Cui Dunli also had a frosty face and rode away without looking back. Pang Xiaotai waved goodbye to his three younger brothers and his eldest son Yanzhang, "Serve Enxiang well and learn more skills."

He placed a lot of hopes on his son. He wanted to curry favor with Li Jing when he was in Lingnan, but Li Jing ignored him at all. When he arrived in Chang'an, he called Master Wu Huaiyu and claimed to be his lackey. Wu Huaiyu treated him well. Now that his son can officially worship Wu Huaiyu as his father, although he regrets not changing Wu's surname, Pang Xiaotai feels that the road for his son's future has been paved.

In the wind and snow, a man was walking north to send envoys to the Turkic tribes.

On the Minzhong Pavilion in Youzhou City, Wu Huaiyu looked at the Minzhong Temple, which was being built in a hurry during the New Year. It was almost completed, and the entire temple was very solemn.

The remains of more than 3000 fallen soldiers in the temple have been sent to the soldiers' hometowns, and pensions, condolences and funeral expenses have been sent.

"Cui Dunli's face was very dark when he left."

"Ignore him."

Wu Huaiyu had no personal grudges with Cui Dunli. After some advice from Princess Huainan, he also understood that Cui Dunli's excessive actions in Youzhou were actually to show his loyalty to the emperor who promoted him. He was the emperor's special envoy, and all he had to do was It is not his business to find out and report what the emperor wants to know. As for how to deal with it, whether it is reasonable or not.

This is not a personal grudge.

It's just like Wei Zheng's criticism of Wu Huaiyu back then. Wu Huaiyu didn't blame him after he figured out what his responsibility was, and he didn't think about getting close again.

He was not afraid that Cui Dunli would pick out some of his thorns and report them to the emperor.

It is actually a good thing for Wu Huaiyu to make great achievements and make small mistakes.

"It's good to go. Staying in Youzhou every day will make everyone feel uncomfortable." Fatty Wu said,

"When will Guard Chief Shi and Duke Lu arrive?"

"Headmaster Shi will be back in a few days, but Duke Lu probably won't arrive until mid-February,"

Lu Guogong Cheng Yaojin got his wish and is finally coming to Youzhou. Wu Huaiyu felt a little embarrassed about this at first. After all, Cheng Na was his elder brother and father-in-law with high qualifications and prestige, but now he was coming. Be his second-in-command.

But when he mentioned this to his confidants and staff, they thought it was very common. After all, Wu Huaiyu is no longer an ordinary official. Now he has made great contributions and was promoted to be the governor and protector of the capital.
It is true that Cheng Yaojin has higher qualifications, but it was only in the Zhenguan Dynasty. If you really want to zoom in on the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Yaojin's qualifications are not high,
They were all following the right people.

Besides, when Cheng Yaojin came to the north, they felt that he was preparing for the Northern Expedition to the Turks. It was not only a way for the emperor to add a general with great military exploits as his deputy to Wu Huaiyu, but also an opportunity for the emperor to make a contribution to his confidant general. After all, destroying the Turks was so important. There are not many opportunities.

There is another possibility, that is, after the war is over, Wu Huaiyu may have to return to the court to restore the prime minister, and then Cheng Yaojin may take over Wu Huaiyu's position and take charge of Youyun, not to mention being the governor of the governor, at least he must be the governor of the governor, Shi Jiandu protect.

However, Wu Huaiyu, judging from the emperor's rewards and rewards to him after the Yehuling battle, he felt that he might be transferred back to the court for a while,

He is too young.

Reference history Li Ji stayed in Bingzhou for 16 years, from the 15th year of Wude as the governor of Bingzhou, to the 16th year of Zhenguan when he returned to the court to serve as Minister of the Ministry of War, Li Ji was held there for [-] years.

There are many reasons for this, but the main reason is that he is not a direct descendant of Li Shimin, and he is even a rare important representative of the Tang military. After Li Mi died, Li Ji was the representative of the Wagang Clan. There is still a large area of ​​land and tribes in Henan, but they are still insisting. In the end, Li Ji led them to vote in Tang Dynasty.

Another one is that Li Ji is very young among the founding generals,
Moreover, he is the only remaining hilltop that was granted the title of king at the beginning of the founding of the country. Although he did not accept the title of king at the beginning, and his father and son only received the duke of the country, after all, this Li Ji is not really surnamed Li.

Li Ji is a very smart person and has always been very low-key. Especially in the many battles during the Wude period, Li Ji's performance was not very good. He was often defeated and even captured. However, he was low-key and submissive, which made him The two emperors Li Yuan and Li Shimin couldn't find any reason to mess with him.

It also made Li Ji the protector among many people on the mountain who were granted surnames and titles.

But the emperor's distrust has always been there, so he has been pressed in Bingzhou for 16 years.

After the last battle at Yehuling, the emperor's reward for him was to add four hundred real titles to Luo Yi's family. He also gave Luo Yi a mansion in Chang'an, two courtyards in the suburbs of Beijing, a hundred hectares of land and some slaves. In addition, he was given Ten thousand bolts of silk.

This reward is quite generous, but it is only a material reward and does not involve authority.

He was ten years younger than the emperor.

Although he had already served as prime minister before, Wu Huaiyu had little qualifications at that time. Being prime minister was completely pushed by the emperor. Wu Huaiyu was a pawn who charged for the emperor. It was only a matter of words for the emperor to replace him.

But after the Battle of Yehuling, Wu Huaiyu is still young now, but he has already accumulated a high prestige, especially this time the general finance minister and Ren Jixiang have done a good job. If Wu Huaiyu enters the court with great military achievements complex phase,

That would be different from before.

If Wu Huaiyu paid homage to the chancellor for the second time, took a firm position, and worked for three to five years, then he would truly be a powerful prime minister and could become a mountain top in the court.

Why has Changsun Wuji not been given a job now?
Putting aside all kinds of high-sounding reasons, in fact, the essence is that Changsun Wuji has always been Li Shimin's confidant. After he became prime minister, his power was too high and he had become the top of the mountain. Wuji and Gao Shilian dismissed their chancellors one after another, one in Beijing and one in Beijing, and the other in other places.

Although Li Shimin is young, he has a keen grasp of power.

People like Wei Zheng, Hou Junji, Zhang Liang and even Qin Qiong became prime ministers one after another. In fact, it was all this kind of logic. The old prime ministers of Wu De stepped down one after another. A servant like Zhang Liang who was not available at all.

When Lao Cheng came this time, he had no chance to replace him. After fighting the Turks, he probably wouldn't stay for long. He couldn't really be his deputy all the time. The governor's mansion is a governor.

Cui Dunli left Youzhou, and it is estimated that his report is already on his way to Chang'an. I am afraid that his report will also cause a small storm.

Although there is no need to worry about endangering the fundamentals, it may still cause something to some extent.

After seeing through the essence of affairs, many things are much simpler, even a bit boring, but they still have to cooperate with the performance.

"Hasn't the imperial court approved the use of troops against Beishan Xi?"

"It is estimated that when the guard chief Shi comes back, he will bring it back to the court to reply,"

Wu Huaiyu was planning to use troops against Beishan Xi after the beginning of spring. This season was even more unfavorable to Beishan Xi, and it was not considered beneficial to the Tang army, but it was even more unfavorable to Xi people.

Moreover, in the autumn and winter, we must start using troops against Jie, and we can't delay it too late.

Let’s think of it as a joint military exercise after the establishment of the Andong Protectorate’s Mansion. The 2-strong Frontier Guard Corps in Youzhou, the [-]-strong Guard Corps in Andong’s Protectorate Mansion, and then some state soldiers, regiment training, and attached foreign troops in Youzhou The city of people waits, after strengthening,

Now the Governor's Mansion in Youzhou and the Protectorate's Mansion in Andong have [-] main forces of the Tang army, and they can also pull out [-] to [-] confederates, as well as a small [-] vassals from the Sanfan.

Fatty Wu didn't know how to use soldiers in war, but he received military books, money and food, and was inflated by those numbers. "Erlang, our troops are strong now. After we finish practicing with Beishan Xi, can we go to 99 Spring, or even Go directly to Jieli Dingxiang's lair to question him?" "Jieli is just like a silver gunhead. Last year, 10,000+ people came. We only had 3 troops in Youzhou, so we overran him and captured and killed more than [-] of them. He even left behind the golden wolf tapestry.
There’s no need to really wait until autumn and winter, or even the fifth and sixth expedition to the north, right? "

Huaiyu smiled.

"You must not underestimate the enemy. Last year, Jieli underestimated the enemy and suffered a big loss at Yehuling. Jieli was defeated before, but the foundation is still there. If we go on an expedition for thousands of miles, we won't say we won't fight. The biggest possibility is that Jieli avoids fighting instead of fighting. At that time, we will waste money and food. If we search and pursue in depth, we may be taken advantage of by him.
If we want to fight, we must end it once and for all. Otherwise, it will be delayed and the profits will invade the border states, and then we will be exhausted. "

The fat man thought for a while, "Then Jieli suffered such a big loss last year, will he come back to take revenge? Will he send troops to conquer Tuli, Xi, and Khitan who have attached themselves to the Tang Dynasty? What if he leads his troops to attack them?" "

"If this is the case, then it is different. We will unite with Sanbo to refuse the war, and then take the opportunity to consume Jie Li. Fighting at home, the advantage will ultimately be ours."

night.

Rest in room Lu 35.

"Ms. Cui wants to see you."

"Which Lady Cui?"

"Cui Dunli's aunt," Cui Dunli's grandmother is Cui 35's cousin, and this Cui family is Cui 35's sister-in-law.
Her father, that is, Cui You, Cui Dunli's great-grandfather, was a friend and confidant of Yu Wenhu, the Taishi of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. The power of the hall was handed over to this nephew,

Yu Wenhu forced Yuan Kuochan of the Western Wei Dynasty to give up the throne to Yuwentai's son Yu Wenjue. The Western Wei Dynasty perished and the Northern Zhou Dynasty was established.

But later Yu Wenhu killed his own Yu Wenjue, and then his cousin Yu Wenyu, but was later poisoned by him, and then Yu Wenyong was established. He endured for 12 years, and finally killed the powerful minister Tang in the palace bro.

Cui You used to be Yu Wenhu's confidant and good friend, and the relationship between the two was very good. Yu Wenhu not only gave the Cui family the surname Yuwen, but later adopted Cui You's daughter himself, and bestowed the title of Princess Fuping.

Later, Li Gongyuan from the Li family in Longxi was selected for her to marry.

The servant who came from the Li family in Longxi was the youngest son of Duke Li Bao of Dunhuang. The Li family had been married to Cui Luzheng for generations. Lu 35's grandmother came from the Li family in Longxi.

It took Wu Huaiyu a long time to figure out the complicated marriage relationship of these powerful families.

"What does Miss Cui want to see me for?"

Cui Niangzi's grandmother was a princess of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and her mother was the Li family of Longxi. She also married into the Li family of Longxi. Henan Yuanshi et al.

This Mrs. Cui originally lived in Zhengzhou. It was quite a coincidence that Cui Dunli had just left before she entered Youzhou City.

And as soon as she arrived, she contacted Lu Shi, and conveyed through Lu 35 that she wanted to meet Wu Huaiyu.

"It's a good thing." Mrs. Lu 35 smiled, "Miss Cui came out in person, but she represents the two great powers of the Boling Cui family and the Longxi Li family. It is estimated that Cui Shilang is making trouble in Youzhou. This lady Cui is here. Aftermath.

Neither Cui nor Li want to offend you. "

Huaiyu smiled and said, "I don't think this matter is that simple." He remembered that the Boling Cui family and the Longxi Li family and other clans were also very interested in the newly expanded areas of Youfu and the border markets.

These noble families are deeply rooted, but they also have a keen sense of smell. Opportunities are everywhere in Youzhou, and they will not miss them in vain, especially the large amount of land is very attractive.

Those noble families have always been extremely hungry for land, and they will never be satisfied. Land is the foundation for the long-term survival and even supremacy of these wealthy families.

If you want to develop in Youfu, whether it is Tanzhou in Yanzhou, Yingzhou in Pingzhou, or Beishan Xi, which is about to open up a new Xinjiang, even these powerful families with five surnames and seven families must first greet Wu Huaiyu.

Mrs. Cui was obviously the first to contact her.

I just don’t know what Mrs. Cui will use as a stepping stone.

"Reply to Mrs. Cui, I have been busy with work recently, and I really can't find time,"

Wu Huaiyu directly refused.

Lu 35 was stunned for a moment, "Are you that busy?"

"It's just an excuse, can't you hear it?" He laughed.

"Why, Mrs. Cui's status is not ordinary. There are many in-laws in the seven families with five surnames. They are of high seniority and are respected by every family."

"so what?"

Lu 35 didn't know how to pick it up.

Huaiyu explained a few words to this woman, "It's not that I'm noble, it's just that Cui Dunli and I had such an argument just now, everyone knows that it's not appropriate for me to meet Mrs. Cui again right now."

"Of course, you can also tell Mrs. Cui that if she really needs something, she can just say it. If I can do it, I will be happy to help."

The subtext of this sentence is that if you want to cooperate, you must first look at sincerity. You must first come up with a cooperation plan and then show enough sincerity to discuss it, otherwise there will be no discussion.

Lu 35 also heard it,
"what do you want?"

Huaiyu touched her belly and said, "I want to marry the child in your belly with the Bolingcui or Longxi Li family."

When Lu Niang heard this, she suddenly felt very happy.

"The child has just been conceived, and you are planning a marriage for him with five surnames?"

"That's right, my son Wu Huaiyu must arrange for a girl with five surnames earlier."

"You know he's your son?"

"I am the king of medicine, how can I not know?"

"You choose the daughter of the Cui family of Boling or the daughter of the Li family of Longxi. Whether it is from the Cui family or the Li family, it must be the legitimate daughter of the eldest clan with the surname Fang."

"You have a big breath."

"I, Wu Huaiyu, have the money now, and they are the ones who came to me now."

(End of this chapter)