People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1853: Peerless Beauty, Huangfu Lianyue
The snow was heavy and it lasted for three days.

The sixth year of Kaiyuan arrived silently.

There was nothing unusual about the New Year's Day court this year. In the fifth year of Kaiyuan, the weather was good and the court had an annual income of 20 million strings of cash.

For the common people in Chang'an City, there was a bit more enthusiasm in their conversations after dinner.

That’s 20 million strings of cash.

Although they have nothing to do with themselves, as long as 20 million strings of cash are paid into the imperial court, there is no need to be afraid even if there is a disaster in the coming year, as the imperial court has enough capacity to provide relief.

And not just one year, but several years.

There is no curfew on New Year's Day.

Ordinary people chatted a lot among themselves, saying that the Minister of Personnel was presiding over the imperial examinations and was going to become the prime minister; or that the emperor was going to take another concubine.

What they discussed more was when and where the conflict between Tang and Silla would break out.

By the sixth year of the Kaiyuan period, more and more materials and personnel were being mobilized, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to conceal.

There is more discussion among the people.

However, what they talked about more was that the emperor had been carefully planning the war against Silla since the first year of Kaiyuan, and it had been six years. They didn't know how much preparation had been made. In one battle, they believed that even if they could not destroy the entire Silla in one fell swoop, they could definitely completely cripple the entire Silla in the shortest time possible.

Now the only thing to consider is when the emperor will send troops.

……

In the Ganlu Palace, Li Xuan, dressed in a red dragon robe, walked into the palace calmly.

Huangfu Qinnan and Huangfu Lianyue, who were sitting on the bed, looked up subconsciously when they heard Li Xuan's footsteps.

In an instant, a peerless face appeared in front of Li Xuan.

Her hands are as soft as catkins, her skin is like solidified fat, her neck is like a cicada, her teeth are like gourds, she has a delicate forehead and beautiful eyebrows, a charming smile, and small eyes.

There is no exaggeration in this word.

It aptly describes Huangfu Lianyue's peerless beauty.

Li Xuan walked over to Huangfu Lianyue and sat down, sizing up her entire peerless face with calm eyes.

"An ancient poem says: There is a beauty in the north, peerless and independent, one look from her can conquer the whole city, another look can conquer the whole country." Li Xuan looked at Huangfu Lianyue with some surprise and asked: "My beloved concubine has a peerless beauty, how could she fall into my hands?"

"I don't see many people usually, I have a somewhat cold temperament, and I don't speak rudely. When I was young, I offended many elders. Later, when my father passed away, even my clansmen rarely paid attention to me." Huangfu Lianyue bowed slightly.

Li Xuan smiled with satisfaction and said, "Perhaps it's not for any other reason. Perhaps my beloved concubine is just waiting for me. This is a match made in heaven, unparalleled in the world."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Huangfu Lianyue pursed her lips tightly and lowered her head slightly.

"Someone, help my beloved concubine undress." Li Xuan leaned back slightly, then watched the maid on the side come forward and help Huangfu Lianyue take off all her clothes, finally completely revealing herself in front of Li Xuan.

There was a flash of astonishment in Li Xuan's eyes. Then, he raised his right hand, grabbed Huangfu Lianyue's hand, and pulled her into his arms.

A night of pleasure.

Indulge in pleasure every night.

……

On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, in Wangyun Pavilion.

Green curtains surrounded the stone pavilion on three sides, blocking the cold wind, leaving only one side with a view of the icy lake in front.

Hot steam rose into the air, filling the entire hall with warmth.

Li Xuan looked at Huangfu Lianyue, who was wearing a green skirt and playing a tune softly opposite him, which made people feel much more relaxed.

"Okay, let's eat." Li Xuan smiled slightly, picked up the chopsticks to pick up a piece of fresh mutton, tasted it carefully, then looked at Huangfu Lianyue and said, "It's ready." "Yes, Your Majesty." Huangfu Lianyue responded by picking up the chopsticks, then began to eat the hot pot.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps sounded outside the pavilion. Li Xuan turned around and saw Xu Lu with a serious expression.

Xu Lu bowed slightly, then said solemnly: "Your Majesty, something happened. Doctor Li Shan of Yangzhou College passed away."

Li Xuan's hand paused slightly, then placed it on the table.

He sighed subconsciously and said, "Issue an imperial decree to grant Li Shan the title of Marquis of Jiangxia County for compiling the Annotated Literary Selections. His son Li Yong will inherit the title of Marquis of Jiangxia County and be given the same fief as the regulations. Shi Jin, the General of the Left Sea Guard, will be in charge of his care."

"Yes!" Xu Lu immediately bowed.

"In addition, order the Imperial Hospital, the Imperial Pharmacy, and the imperial physicians to immediately examine all officials above the fourth rank in the court, as well as all the kings and princesses who are fifty years old and above. No one should be left out." Li Xuan raised his hand slightly.

"Yes!" Xu Lu bowed again.

"Pass the decree. The court session tomorrow will be postponed for one hour." Li Xuan became solemn.

"Yes!" Xu Lu bowed, then turned and left.

Li Xuan smiled and looked at Huangfu Lianyue, saying, "Let's stop here today, my beloved concubine, let's go back to Ganlu Palace."

"Yes!" Huangfu Lianyue bowed immediately.

……

On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, the emperor issued an edict: Chongyuan Huangfu was to live in the Heyu Palace in Beihai.

Heyu Palace is very far away from Ganlu Palace, and also the farthest from all the concubines in the palace.

……

In the northwest of Pingkangfang, on the attic of a music school.

Guo Huihui stared at Qin Dunjiaogan opposite him and asked in a cold voice, "Who is Li Shan?"

"He is a member of the Yangzhou Li family and has known the emperor since the second year of Shangyuan. Later, the emperor was able to do things smoothly in Wuzhou, thanks to Li Shan's help. What's wrong?" Qin Dunjiao frowned.

"Nothing." Guo Huihui relaxed a little, and then said, "I didn't hear in the court that the emperor was concerned about the Yangzhou Li family. A person suddenly appeared, causing the emperor to start strengthening his care for the princes, princesses, and ministers. Many of the people we planted suddenly exposed their identities..."

"I haven't heard of such a big thing happening recently!" Qin Dunjiaogan couldn't help but stand up.

"It's better that you haven't heard of it. If you really heard of it, then maybe even I would be in trouble." Guo Huihui's eyes flashed with a hint of sneer, and then he asked, "What's the situation in Silla? Everyone can see that the emperor has made all the necessary preparations. He will send troops as soon as the news of the civil unrest in Silla comes."

"The king has given up the idea of ​​moving the capital." Qin Dunjiao laughed dryly and said, "The emperor will not have any chance to invade Silla."

"That's good." Guo Huiyue breathed a sigh of relief, then said: "But you have to be careful, even if there is no excuse, the emperor will find an excuse and force his way into Silla. You'd better be prepared, especially in the north..."

Guo Huihui paused for a moment, then said, "How to prepare is up to you. What I need is three thousand elite soldiers who can kill the emperor at the critical moment."

"One thousand, we can only take out one thousand." Qin Dunjiaogan looked helpless.

"If you bid one thousand, the emperor lives and they all die; if you bid three thousand, the emperor dies and most of them die. You choose." Guo nodded regretfully, then stood up.

"By the way, one last thing, where will the emperor inspect next year?" Qin Dunjiaogan looked up at Guo regretfully.

Guo regretted frowning and shaking his head, saying: "Do you really think I am omnipotent?"

Qin Dunjiaogan still looked at him calmly.

Guo regretted and sighed, saying, "There is no preparation for the emperor's inspection in the court, which means that he will most likely go to Luoyang in the summer and keep a close eye on Hebei. As long as Silla has trouble, he will immediately raise 100,000 troops and attack Silla."

Qin Dunjiaogan's face became completely gloomy.

(End of this chapter)