First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 252 Preparing to Build a Literature Museum

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After listening to Jiang Baoyi's words, Gao Chong remained silent, Jiang Song was anxious when he saw this, and urged: "Youzhi...".

Gao Chong waved his hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Baoyi, I'm thinking about another question. Now Gao Kaidao has tens of thousands of soldiers. The saint just made him the king of Beiping County for the sake of the stability of the northern border. It can be said that he has a high position and weight. Without evidence, it would be inappropriate if you write a letter hastily and open the way, and you have been missing for half a year, and it is inevitable that the court officials will criticize you."

"Then what do you think should be done?" Jiang Baoyi said bluntly: "it all depends on you's decision."

"So... we'll go to King Qin later and report the truth. I'm going to conscript Xiao Xian soon, and see if I can take you with me." Gao Chong thought for a while and said straight.

In fact, the more important point is that Jiang Baoyi is a member of Prince Li Jiancheng. , Jiang Baoyi was promoted all the way to General Youwuwei, and he was granted the title of Duke of Yong'an County. He is a proper general of the East Palace.

It's just that Jiang Baoyi is resolute and upright. On the one hand, he is loyal to Li Jiancheng and appreciates Li Jiancheng's kindness. On the other hand, he is also very close to Li Shimin, Gao Chong and others.

Now that Li Jiancheng was in the court of Chang'an, Jiang Baoyi came to Luoyang to find Gao Chong immediately after returning from Yuyang, which was enough to show that in Jiang Baoyi's heart, Gao Chong was trustworthy.

Of course, the most important point is that at the end of last year, Jiang Baoyi's father, Jiang Mo, the governor of Qinzhou, had already gone to Gaofu to discuss Jiang Baoyi's marriage with Gao Junya.

Suddenly, Gao Chong gave a sharp pause and looked at Jiang Baoyi, "You came to me directly, did you think of the relationship with the prince?"

Jiang Baoyi smiled wryly when he heard the words, "I'm not stupid, I know that after all, I was promoted by the crown prince, and it's normal that people in Prince Qin's mansion don't want to see me."

Although Jiang Baoyi didn't make it too obvious, it was enough. Jiang Baoyi also saw the dispute between the crown prince and King Qin, but he couldn't say it clearly.

Hearing this, Gao Chong had a strange expression on his face, he looked at Jiang Baoyi and said with a smile: "This guy looks simple and straightforward, but in fact he is rough and delicate."

Jiang Baoyi just scratched his head and smiled wryly.

In a mansion close to the Ziwei Palace, this house was originally the residence of a prince of the puppet Zheng. After Li Shimin entered Luoyang, it was inconvenient to enter the Ziwei Palace, so he requisitioned this house and used it as a temporary Qin Palace.

Looking at Jiang Baoyi in front of him, Li Shimin's eyes widened, and he said in surprise: "Baoyi, you are still alive? I have searched for you in Hedong several times, but there is no news. I am planning to ask for your order to posthumously seal you when I return to the court."

Then he stepped forward and grabbed Jiang Baoyi's arm to support him and sat down, "It's great to be able to return safely. I almost thought that I lost a general in Datang."

Jiang Baoyi was busy saying thanks.

Then how Jiang Baoyi lived in Turks, how he fled to Shanggu, and temporarily committed himself to the matter of Gao Kaidao, and repeated it in detail. When it came to Gao Kaidao, Jiang Baoyi hesitated to speak.

Upon seeing this, Gao Chong said directly: "Second Young Master, Bao Yi saw Liu Heitai at the King of Peking, fearing that the King of Peking would have a different intention, so he fled south here overnight. I ask the Second Young Master to decide on the matter of the King of Peking."

Li Shimin, the clinker, was not surprised when he heard this, and said directly: "Gao Kaidao is capricious, and he has two hearts, that's for sure. I believe that the court will make its own decision. Even if I wait here, I know it's too late."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he paused suddenly, then he reacted, looked at Jiang Baoyi and comforted him: "Don't worry, Baoyi, Gao Kaidao's deeds have nothing to do with you. After returning to the court, I will be your guarantee. The official can be reinstated."

Jiang Baoyi was busy thanking him when he heard the words.

Obviously, Gao Kaidao is well known as a man, but Gao Kaidao is now a high-ranking and powerful person, and he is one of the few vassal princes of the opposite sex in the Tang Dynasty. There is a way to let Gao Kaidao take the initiative to rebel, but not to force rebellion.

Once forced to rebel against Gao Kaidao, the newly attached Du Fuwei, Wang Hua and others must be terrified in their hearts, which is not conducive to Datang's appeasement of all forces.

Looking at the two of Gao Chong, Li Shimin's heart moved, and he said straight to Jiang Baoyi: "Youzhi is about to go to Kuizhou to join the conquest of Xiaoxian. I am worried that Youzhi will be too weak to do things well. It happens that Baoyi is alone. If Baoyi doesn't go with him, it would be nice to have someone to take care of him. After Xiao Mian is destroyed, he will definitely be promoted to a nobleman."

Jiang Baoyi was overjoyed when he heard the words, and was about to respond when he suddenly came to his senses and said hesitantly: "It's just that the last general will not return to the court for fear of...".

Li Shimin waved his hand and interrupted: "Baoyi, don't worry too much, I can handle everything myself."

Jiang Baoyi frowned slightly, Gao Chong understood, and said straight away, "I'm going to Kuizhou alone, and I don't have any helpers around me, but Baoyi doesn't want to help me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Baoyi shook his head to explain, and Gao Chong couldn't help saying that pulling Jiang Baoyi was to thank Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was overjoyed when he saw this, and said directly: "Bao Yi goes to the side yard to rest for a while, and you will start your journey later."

Jiang Baoyi had no choice but to get up and wait in the side yard.

In the hall, Li Shimin and Gao Chong looked at each other and smiled, and Gao Chong said with a wry smile: "Baoyi might be my brother-in-law in the future, so we will be tricked by us."

Li Shimin disagreed very much, "How can it be called a calculation, I am promising him a future", and he laughed out loud.

It was no wonder that Li Shimin was so happy. After all, this was considered a snatch from Prince Li Jiancheng. Once Jiang Baoyi followed Gao Chong to Jingchu to make meritorious service, and then had Li Shimin's support in the court, there is no doubt that Jiang Baoyi was no longer a pure princeling.

Thinking of this, Gao Chong's heart moved, and he said directly: "After the second son returns to Beijing, he can only prove Jiang Baoyi's condition, so there is no need to say too much about it."

Li Shimin paused, quite puzzled, "If I say a few words to him, the official will be reinstated, and even rewards are possible. This is a good opportunity to win over Jiang Baoyi. Didn't you just say that he might become your brother-in-law?" ?"

"That's why", Gao Chong nodded and said, "Jiang Baoyi was born in the East Palace, even if the Second Young Master doesn't speak well of him, the crown prince will come forward, and Baoyi's staying in the East Palace will have a greater effect."

Hearing this, Li Shimin immediately understood that he looked at Gao Chong seriously, nodded and sighed: "Students are really ruthless."

"I don't have any malicious intentions." Gao Chong didn't take it seriously. After supporting Li Er to take over the position, Gao Chong worked a little bit, and Jiang Baoyi would definitely be able to be promoted to a noble, famous in history, or no less than the ministers of Lingyan Pavilion.

"After returning to Beijing this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to lead the army within a few months. Now that our military achievements are at its peak, I intend to develop civil and political governance." Set your heart down and delve into a subset of classics and history, so as not to make people despise you as a martial artist."

In recent days, Li Shimin appeases the Central Plains, visits talents from various places in Luoyang, and talks a lot. Li Shimin also participates in various literary events in Luoyang.

(End of this chapter)