Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 59

Outside the gate of Xingqing Palace, Fang Youde saw the expression on the face of Shou Wang Li Xuan changing constantly under the light of the torch.

Sometimes lonely, sometimes ferocious, sometimes angry, sometimes fearful.

From his face, Fang Youde seems to have seen scenes of tragedies and comedies in life.

"It's getting late, and there's a curfew in Chang'an. Why doesn't King Shou stay outside Xingqing Palace?"

Fang Youde looked at Li Wei and asked with deep meaning.

A trace of anger flashed across the face of Shou Wang Li Wei, and he explained with a little embarrassment: "The saint is too sad when my mother passes away. As a prince, I am naturally worried about the dragon body of the saint, so I can't stay here."

To be honest, even a dog can't be fooled by this hypocritical rhetoric.Even the dogs could smell his sadness.

Fang Youde nodded slightly with no expression on his face, and stopped talking to Shou Wang Li Wei.

After a while, Chen Xuanli walked out of Xingqing Palace with a face of shame, handed over to Fang Youde and whispered: "Sage... is a little inconvenient now. But General Gao said that the saint will definitely see you tomorrow, and then he will reward you generously."

Chen Xuanli glanced at Longevity King Li Xuan thoughtfully, but neither spoke to him nor chased him away.

The woman on the saint's bed should be Princess Shou.

Well, not anytime soon.

Chen Xuanli thought about it in his heart, and suddenly felt that being Li Longji's prince seemed quite pitiful.

Some have been princes for 20 years, and then they were given to death in the lobby of Chengdong Station.

Some wives were fucked by their fathers, and they had to smile happily as if nothing happened.

Even those who were lucky enough to have nothing happened, they had to be kept in captivity in the ten king's house like cattle, and they were not allowed to develop their own power, and they were not allowed to communicate with foreign courtiers in the open.

Li Longji himself was the one who plotted a coup d'état, so his defense against many princes has reached a level that has never been increased since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

"Brother Quanzhong, you see that the saint has rested. Why don't you go home and fix yourself up before meeting the saint tomorrow? How about this? I have official duties and I don't dare to neglect..."

Chen Xuanli looked at Fang Youde with a troubled expression and said.

He also had to patrol the city of Chang'an at night. As part of his duties, he obviously didn't have time to continue to get close to Fang Youde.

"No, the Khitan people in the border town of Youzhou are eager to move, and they have suffered a big loss this time, so they will definitely not let it go, I'd better go back to Youzhou City first.

The prisoner offering team will arrive in Chang'an in a day or two. You can just come and contact me then. There is no need for me to be present. "

Fang Youde looked at the gate of Xingqing Palace with melancholy eyes, shook his head, and said with a sigh.

"You're at the back door of Xingqing Palace, so you really just pass through the house and not enter?"

Chen Xuanli asked in surprise, looking at Fang Youde's face when he spoke, completely treating Shou Wang Li Wei beside him as a transparent person.

"Wherever a saint needs someone, that's home. This is just a house. It doesn't make any difference whether I go or not."

Fang Youde shook his head, with a look of disappointment on his face, but he didn't know why he was disappointed.

Although Chen Xuanli has known him for many years, and the two of them have shared hardships and sorrows, they have always been unable to see through this person.

A selfish person is actually someone who can be seen through in the eyes of others, because it is clear at a glance what he wants.

But it seems that no one except the saint really knows what Fang Youde wants.

"Then I'll take you out of town."

Chen Xuanli nodded, Fang Youde did not refuse the proposal, the two walked in front, Zhao Kan, Bai Zhentuoluo, Cui Hao and others followed closely behind, not knowing what to say.

A group of people headed towards Chunming Gate.

It’s just that the Youzhou Jiedushi returned to Beijing without permission, and that the Khitan prisoners were sent back to Chang’an without permission from the Ministry of War. Even the strange thing of returning to Chang’an late at night to ask for an interview can be ignored.

Why did you not even return home when you came to Chang'an?
Chen Xuanli didn't understand, but Fang Youde was very disappointed this time, the tangled expression was written on his face.

Cui Hao and his party didn't understand why Fang Youde was disappointed. He had just entered Youzhou as the governor and had such a record, winning both battles. Could it be that he was afraid that he would not be promoted and make a fortune in the future?
"After all, it's still a step too late."

Fang Youde sighed as if he was talking to himself.

"Brother Quan Zhongxian is there something else?"

Chen Xuanli noticed Fang Youde's sullen look, and asked in doubt.

"It's like this. I wanted to ask the saint for help, but now I can't see the saint. How about you convey it to me?"

Fang Youde begged.

"I don't think it's a big deal. You just say it. It's okay if I send you a message."

Chen Xuanli patted his chest as a guarantee.

"It's like this. I heard that the Yan family in Jingzhao has two brothers, Yan Zhenqing and Yan Gaoqing. They are rich in learning, upright, and have extraordinary talents. Nowadays, the Jiedu Mansion in Youzhou is in urgent need of talents. Khitan and Xi people come across the border from time to time to harass me. He had to lead troops to go on an expedition and was unable to take care of Youzhou's government affairs.

Let's see if the imperial court can transfer the two Yan brothers to Youzhou. Since they all work for the imperial court, I think it won't be a big problem. "

Fang Youde suggested humbly.

Hearing this, Chen Xuanli was taken aback, and then sighed: "Sage would not care about such trivial matters, even if you recommend your servant to be a small official in Youzhou, the sage will agree. Is this really the only thing? Don't you ask for an official position for your heir?"

"That's really the only thing. As for the other things, I haven't thought about it that much and can't care about it."

Fang Youde said indifferently.

Hearing this, Chen Xuanli, Cui Hao and the other three people behind him could not help but stand in awe!
"Brother Quan Zhongxian, as a human being, sometimes it is necessary to plan things, it is the foundation of one's life.

But sometimes you have to find a life and prepare yourself for the future.

The saint was seriously ill and almost died more than ten years ago. Have you forgotten the things that happened before and after?There are unforeseen circumstances on this day. When the saint is here, the sky is the same. If the saint is gone, the sky will change.

When the time comes, how will you advance and retreat freely? "

Chen Xuanli leaned over, lowered his voice and whispered in Fang Youde's ear.

"The country is our home and we have nothing to worry about."

Fang Youde said calmly.

"You, you, you, you always say this, which often makes the saint angry, and there is nothing you can do about it, hahahahaha."

Chen Xuanli laughed loudly. Fang Youde is indeed a person who only knows how to do things but not how to behave, but he can make people around him sincerely admire him.Even if he dies one day, his spine will still be upright.

This was one of the reasons why he was willing to help Fang Youde spread the word.

What Fang Youde asked for was definitely a business matter, and he never sought his own benefit.His official position and holy status were gained step by step with his own fists.It can be said bluntly that if Fang Youde was Princess Taiping's slave at the beginning, it is hard to say what the situation of the Tang Dynasty is like now.

Can you hate such a person?
"By the way, your son entered the Hongwen Museum and squeezed out the place of the eldest son of King Zhong (Li Heng). The saint personally supervised this matter. The saint also heard that the other two sons of King Zhong seemed to have complaints about this. These two also kicked out of the Hongwen Museum."

Chen Xuanli said with a suppressed smile.

Fang Youde was taken aback for a moment, and then he smiled helplessly and said: "Such a foolish boy, how could He De enter the Hongwen Museum? A saint can't indulge the country's system just because he favors me!

How about this, General Chen, please say one more word to the sage, just get Quan Zi expelled from the Hongwen Museum.I, the censor, will not let my son starve to death. What is he going to Hongwen Museum to embarrass himself?

If the sage refuses, then I can only resign from office and go home to work in the fields, in order to be loyal. "

Is there such a cheating son?

Chen Xuanli had a strange expression on his face. He wanted to say something, but felt that it was reasonable to say it with Fang Youde's logic.

"The saint may not like it..."

Chen Xuanli reminded in a low voice.

"Don't worry about it, the country's system is the system of the people in the world, and it is not the way of a virtuous person on our side.

The sage gave the prince grace, which is the emperor's grace, needless to say; but such a grace given to a certain person, a certain person could not accept it.

If the saint really wanted to bestow a gift on someone, it would be better to reward the officers and soldiers of the Youzhou frontier army, to comfort the orphans and widows, and to calm the morale of the army.Although this battle is won, the situation in northern Xinjiang is still not optimistic. Long-term management is needed and we cannot slack off. "

Hearing this, Chen Xuanli hurriedly pulled Fang Youde back, bowed deeply to him and said, "Brother Quan Zhongxian is dedicated to serving the country, so I will definitely bring the words to you. If the sage has objections, I will persuade you advised."

Cui Hao and the other three people behind them once again refreshed the other party's virtuous understanding.

The holy family is strong, upright, and considerate to their subordinates... They suddenly felt that there was nothing to gain and nothing to enter Chang'an this time.

But, will this kind of holy love really last forever?

They are also worried about Fang Zheng, who is Fang Youde.Fang Youde may always be an excellent feudal official, but can the emperor and the saint always remain clear and not become faint?
……

The next day, Li Longji personally sent Yang Yuhuan, whose voice was hoarse after shouting for most of the night, into a luxurious ox cart.At this moment, his face was filled with joy, as if he was more than ten years younger.

As for King Shou, standing at the gate of Xingqing Palace like this, watching Li Longji go out with his arms around Yang Yuhuan's waist, he didn't dare to complain.

"The concubine played the piano all night last night, and she is a little tired today, so you don't have to disturb her, just concentrate on keeping watch for your mother."

Li Longji walked up to Shou Wang Li Wei, stroked the beard on his chin and said with a smile.

"Follow the will of the saint..."

Shou Wang Li Wei suppressed the anger in his heart, calmly crossed his hands and saluted.

Li Longji nodded with satisfaction, then coughed slightly to cover up his embarrassment, and said what he had already planned in his heart.

"It's like this, Princess Shou is dedicated to Taoism, and has no heart in the world, and wants to be with Princess Yuzhen as a companion, I also deeply agree.

From now on, Concubine Shou will become a Taoist priestess and temporarily live in Princess Yuzhen's mansion.Well, I have already figured it out, Wei Shi, the third daughter of General Wei Zhaoxun of Zuo Weixun, the second mansion of Youlang, is famous in Chang'an for her virtuousness and virtue.I will arrange Wei Shi to be your new concubine, this matter has been decided and there is no need to discuss it again. "

Li Longji said with a smile on his face.

Yang Yuhuan has also been enjoyed by King Shou for several years. Isn't that enough? What else do you want?
"Trade the old for the new" now, it seems that there is nothing to be sorry for this unworthy son, right?
Li Longji didn't feel that he had anything to do with Li Han. According to the attitude of the courtiers towards Concubine Wu Hui, who wanted to kill Concubine Wu Hui and King Shou, wouldn't it be logical if he quietly brought Yang Yuhuan into the palace? ?
Treating Li Chen so favorably now is already a great honor.Of course, these are all his own thoughts.

"Thank you saint for your grace!"

Li Xuan was overjoyed and quickly bowed and thanked him.

"Well, that's great, let's get back."

Li Longji nodded with satisfaction. Shou Wang Li Xuan was so well-informed that it saved him a lot of effort.After all, it was a scandal to remove the ashes, especially when Concubine Wu Hui's body was still cold, she immediately removed the ashes of her son's daughter-in-law. If this incident spread, the impact would be too bad.

Even if Li Longji's skin was as thick as a city wall, it would be too much for him to play like this.

I have to say that Gao Lishi had a good idea.Let Yang Yuhuan become a female Taoist priest first, and then let her temporarily live with Princess Yuzhen. At that time, Li Longji can have a private meeting with Yang Yuhuan under the guise of visiting his sister without causing any criticism.

Next, after the marriage of Shou Wang Li Wei and Wei's daughter, and when the rumors are not so tight, then find a way to recruit Yang Yuhuan into the palace and gradually let her appear in public.

The plan was perfect.

After watching Yang Yuhuan's ox cart leave, Chen Xuanli walked over cautiously, without saying a word, bowed and saluted Li Longji.

"But what's the matter?"

Seeing Chen Xuanli, Li Longji frowned slightly, feeling slightly displeased.

After a busy night in bed with Yang Yuhuan, he just wanted to have a good night's sleep.

"Reporting to the saint, Fang Jieshuai went to Chang'an last night to offer prisoners and was waiting outside Xingqing Palace. Hearing that the saint had gone to bed, he returned to Youzhou. The large force to offer prisoners will arrive in Chang'an in two days."

"Quanzhong is back? Where's the person?"

Li Longji was overjoyed, grabbed Chen Xuanli's arm and said.

"People have already left, and the military situation in Youzhou is urgent. This time Fang Jieshuai alone with five hundred troops, went deep into the enemy's territory to destroy the Khitan and capture the enemy's chieftain. The border town of Beidi can be quiet for several years."

Chen Xuanli took the opportunity to say a good word for Fang Youde.

"Hey, Quan Zhong is really good. I don't want anything. Is this to make me look down upon by the world?"

Li Longji said pretending to be unhappy, but he was extremely proud in his heart.

"A saint, that's more than that. Fang Jieshuai doesn't seek his own profit. When he heard that his only son had entered the Hongwen Museum, he asked the general to speak to the saint and demanded that his son be disqualified from the Hongwen Museum. His intention was very firm."

Is there such a thing?

Li Longji was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head with emotion.

"Since Quan Zhong said so, let's just follow what he said. By the way, did he say anything else?"

Li Longji asked.

"Fang Jieshuai also asked to transfer brothers Yan Zhenqing, who was born in the Yan family of Jingzhao, to serve as errands in the Jiedu Mansion in Youzhou.

Chen Xuanli did not forget Fang Youde's entrustment, and told Li Longji about Ping Tiao Yan's brothers.

"Is that all about it? That's right. He didn't say he wanted to promote himself or anything?"

Li Longji always felt that if he didn't reward him with something, he would be looked down upon.

"Did he say anything else?"

"Fang Jieshuai also asked for credit for the soldiers of the border town of Youzhou, and compensated the casualties."

"All right. That's all?"

Li Longji just swallowed Yang Yuhuan, who had been thinking about for a long time, including the bones, and he was in the right mood. He always felt that Fang Youde's proposal was too humble, and he could not show the generosity and grace of the emperor at all.

"Indeed, that's all. Fang Jieshuai said that the military situation in the border town of Youzhou is not stable, so we can't be careless."

Chen Xuanli whispered that he had finished what Fang Youde explained.

After hearing these words, Li Longji fell silent, as if he was thinking about something.

"Wu Zhiyi, the envoy of the Pinglu Festival, was impeached by courtiers last year for not knowing how to run a border town.

How about this, let Fang Youde also serve as the Pinglu Jiedushi, the two towns are adjacent to each other, they can support each other, and the troops can be dispatched calmly.

Order Wu Zhiyi to go back to Chang'an for trial!

Fang Youde could attack the enemy five hundred miles away and increase the power of our Tang army, but Wu Zhiyi could only be cautious and passively suffer beatings all day long.This stupid pig must have serious problems. After he returns to Chang'an, let the Yushitai and Dali Temple examine him carefully. "

Li Longji said thoughtfully.

Gao Lishi, who was listening to the play, was suddenly frightened, and quickly grabbed Li Longji's sleeve and begged:

"No saint, Fang Jieshuai is loyal, but hasn't he been the Jiedu Envoy of Youzhou for the rest of his life? After he is transferred, will his successor also serve as the Jiedu Envoy of Youzhou and Pinglu?
It is enough for the sage to transfer Wu Zhiyi back to Chang'an to report on his duties, and the selection of the Pinglu Jiedu envoy can be discussed again. "

"This won't work, that won't work either. Do you want me to treat the hero harshly?"

Li Longji was disgraced and yelled angrily at Gao Lishi.

"Sage, you can promote Fang Jieshuai's son, such as Qianniuwei Zhonglang. As for one person concurrently serving as the Jiedushi of the second town, there will be endless troubles once this case starts."

Gao Lishi pulled Li Longji's cuff to persuade him.

(End of this chapter)