First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 7 The Second Young Master Visits

East of Jinyang City, Gao Zhai.

When he learned that Gao Chong wanted to report on Wang Wei and his mission to Turks, Gao Junya, who had always been elegant and refined, was furious, "What a Pei Ji old man, he only harms others and does not benefit himself."

Gao Chong was also helpless when he heard the words, "Aye, calm down, I think that Pei Ji only has Tang Guogong in his eyes, and he positions himself as a lonely minister. As long as Tang Guogong trusts him as always, he has no idea how other people treat him. not give a damn about".

"Lonely ministers, lonely ministers often do not end well." Gao Junya snorted coldly, and after a little thought, he said, "I have to go to Turkic as an envoy. Li Shimin will go with me. I'm not too worried. As for reporting Let me do the matter of Wang Wei's affair with the Turks."

"Aye..." Gao Chong was in a hurry, it was not a good reputation to report on the Shangguan, Gao Junya has always regarded himself as a Confucian general, known as "Little Zhou Lang", he should cherish his feathers the most.

Gao Junya waved his hand and said: "As Wang Wei Zuoguan, I can only be convincing if I report it. You are just a captain under my command. Even if you report the report, in the eyes of outsiders, you are also ordered by me. You can't say it back. He will be infamous for making his son a scapegoat."

Hearing this, Gao Chong was helpless, and also felt that what his father said was reasonable. Gao Junya said again: "I heard that you will be accompanied by Li Jiancheng's commander Jiang Baoyi on this trip. This person is the empress of the famous Shu Han general Jiang Wei. He is strong in martial arts, loyal and strong, he is a hero, and he also had some friendship with his father in the past, so you can get in touch with him a lot during this trip."

"Jiang Wei's descendants?" Gao Chong was startled when he heard that, and he was puzzled again. Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and his father all admired Jiang Baoyi so much, but why is his reputation not well-known in later generations? Could it be because Jiang Baoyi is Li Jiancheng's subordinate? Because of this, he was puzzled in his heart but responded. He believed that whether it was Li Jiancheng's brothers or his father, the eyes of people should not be wrong.

Just as Gao Chong was thinking wildly, Gao Junya stared at him suddenly, and suddenly asked: "I only found out about the Turkic movement the night before yesterday, and I didn't tell you. How did you know about it?"

Gao Chong was startled, his thoughts changed quickly, and he hurriedly said: "My child has long wanted to kill that reckless man Wang Wei. I visited Wang Wei's house at night the night before yesterday and saw the scout's letter on the desk. One glance, the child is reckless, and Aye calms down."

Sure enough, upon hearing Gao Chong's words, Gao Junya snorted coldly and said, "Night spy? That's what an assassin did. You have practiced martial arts and art of war since you were young. Could it be that your ambition is to be that gentleman on the beam?"

Gao Chong didn't dare to refute, so he could only bow his head and admit his mistake.

At this moment, the concierge came to report that Tang Guogong and the second son came.

Gao Junya glared at Gao Chong, then went out to greet him.

"Uncle Gao, you have just returned home, and the people of the world have come to bother you before you can rest, please don't blame me." Li Shimin was extremely polite as soon as they met, "Uncle Gao really lives up to the demeanor of this little Zhou Lang. Admiration", said the sincere praise in his mouth.

This made Gao's father and son a little confused, Gao Junya quickly returned the courtesy and said: "The second young master has lost his original general, and I dare not take the title of uncle."

"Shimin and Youzhi are the same age, so it's time to treat them as brothers and nephews," Li Shimin said respectfully, holding his hand.

When he came to the middle hall, Li Shimin immediately bowed to Gao Junya, "Uncle Gao, Mr. Xuanzhen (Pei Ji's word Xuanzhen) is cautious by nature, so that Youzhi accompanied me in danger, so I ask Uncle Gao Wanwang to blame him."

Gao Junya hurriedly supported him, "Serving Duke Tang, why are you talking about blaming him, the second son is serious."

Gao Chong also said: "Second son, don't worry, my father and I have absolutely no grudges. On the contrary, I would like to thank the second son for speaking out of righteousness and retaining the military power of the three thousand soldiers for my father."

Gao Junya was surprised when she heard that, "It's actually the second son who helped you?"

Li Shimin shook his head and said with a smile: "These three thousand soldiers are originally from Uncle Gao's old department, and they should be under the command of Uncle Gao. It is only right and proper. Shimin just mentioned it casually, and dare not be greedy for credit." He looked at Gao Chong and praised: "I don't want you to be so witty, but I guessed it."

Speaking of which, Li Shimin hurriedly stopped Gao Junya from thanking him, and then said: "Shimin has one more thing to do here."

"Second son, it's okay to talk."

"Youzhi volunteered to report on Wang Wei's liaison with the Turks, and the people of the world thought it was inappropriate." Li Shimin looked at Gao Chong and said, "Youzhi is a lieutenant under Uncle Gao's command, directly under the command of Uncle Gao. There are not many official contacts, if it is reported by Youzhi, people will hardly believe it, what's more, they may think that Youzhi was instigated by Uncle Gao."

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Gao Junya and his son looked at each other, Gao Chong said: "Thank you, Second Young Master, for thinking so much about me, I dare not hide it, I just discussed it with my father, maybe my father can come forward and report."

Unexpectedly, Li Shimin shook his head when he heard this, and said: "Everyone knows that Uncle Gao is honest and upright. After all, Wang Wei is Uncle Shangguan. If Uncle informs, it will inevitably damage his reputation."

Gao Junya's expression turned bitter when he heard this. Li Shimin's words had reached this point, and he undoubtedly regarded them as his own. Reputation, not worth mentioning."

Li Shimin smiled warmly when he heard the words: "Uncle, there is no need to be like this. Shimin has already made arrangements. As long as Turkic soldiers and horses come to commit crimes, the Sima Liu Zhenghui will come forward and report. Liu Zhenghui is the Sima of the Yingyang Mansion. Forging a letter to report on Wang Wei is justified and flawless."

Gao Junya and the two were very moved when they heard it, and they were busy thanking them, but Gao Chong kept guessing in his heart, is this Liu Zhenghui one of Li Shimin's people at this time?And Li Shimin is so eager for his father and son, is it really just to overthrow the Sui Dynasty?Are the Li brothers really close now?Gao Chong didn't know.

After Li Shimin left, Gao Junya couldn't help feeling, "It has long been rumored that the second son of Li is a dragon and a phoenix, the appearance of the sun, and now after a deeper understanding, his reputation is well-deserved."

Gao Chong was thinking about the relationship between Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin. Hearing this, he said directly: "All the sons of the Li family are amazing. If it is an ordinary family, it is gratifying to congratulate, but Tang Gong is not an ordinary family after all. people."

Who is Gao Junya? When he heard this, he understood that when he was young, Enyin was a thousand bulls, and he worked as an official in the Daxing Palace, the center of power in the Sui Dynasty. But I know that there are many shady things in the process of Yang Guang's succession to the throne.

"This... now the second son is very helpful to my Gao family, and in the future..." Thinking of this, Gao Junya seemed to recall the battle between Yang Yong and Yang Guang back then, shaking his head and said: "It's too early to say this now You're leaving tomorrow, go see your grandmother and the others."

(End of this chapter)