Tiantang

Chapter 313 Li Heng's Roar

Chapter 319 Li Heng's Roar
When the maid served the tea, Zhang Jiyong waved his hand and retreated.

"Chen Shangshu, please drink. This is this year's tribute tea from Jiangnan, and it's a gift from His Highness." Zhang Jiyong smiled casually.

Chen Xuanli snorted, but a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He picked up the teacup and took a sip, couldn't help but put down the teacup and exclaimed, "Not bad, good tea! The tea has a strong fragrance, it's the best!"

Zhang Jiyong laughed, waved his hands and said, "Since Chen Shangshu likes it, I'll send some of this tribute tea to my lord."

Chen Xuanli also laughed, "Master Zhang is really polite! This is the tribute tea His Highness gave to the Zhang family, how dare I enjoy it? If I let the palace know, wouldn't I be punished for a crime of rudeness and presumption?"

Zhang Jiyong chuckled, "What is Chen Shangshu talking about. A little tea leaves are not worth mentioning."

Chen Xuanli also smiled, and stopped being entangled in this matter, cupped his hands bluntly and said, "I don't know what's the important thing for Mr. Zhang to call me over? If Mr. Zhang is fine, I have to go back to handle some chores , I just took office, and the affairs of the Ministry of War are complicated, so I dare not slack off!"

Zhang Jiyong sneered secretly in his heart, but his mouth was accompanied by a smile, "Zhang doesn't dare to disturb Chen Shangshu too much time. That's right, Zhang Yi, Zhang's son, has reached the age of marriage. A few days ago, Zhang Liangti had already replaced Zhang. Propose to His Highness, and marry Princess Wanchun to the dog."

"Zhang reckons that soon after the year, His Highness will confer a marriage."

When Zhang Jiyong said this, he paused slightly.

Chen Xuanli was startled, and said in amazement, "Princess Wanchun is marrying Young Master Ling?"

"Yes, yes, this is a very good thing. I will congratulate Mr. Zhang first." Chen Xuanli's voice became a little eager, contrary to the indifference just now.

If Li Heng agrees to marry Princess Wanchun to Zhang Jiyong's son, it means that in Li Heng's heart, Zhang Jiyong has not really fallen out of favor.And this also means that Zhang Jiyong will definitely have a comeback day in the future.

With a queen and a son-in-law in the Zhang family, the power will not be reduced but will be enhanced.

Thinking of this, Chen Xuanli's attitude toward Zhang Jiyong began to change. He smiled and clasped his fists together, "Mr. Zhang and Princess Wanchun's wedding day, Mr. Chen is here to congratulate you!"

Hearing that Chen Xuanli quietly replaced "my official" with "Chen", Zhang Jiyong couldn't help but feel a smug smile, but it was only fleeting.

He brought Chen Xuanli here today. On the one hand, he was hinting and warning Chen Xuanli not to get too complacent. Zhang Jiyong cannot be defeated, let alone the Zhang family. The "princelings" in the court should still be headed by him; on the other hand , and indeed something happened.

"Chen Shangshu, Zhang has something to ask." Zhang Jiyong clasped his fists solemnly.

Chen Xuanli smiled lightly, "Master Zhang has something to say, but it's okay to say it, what else are you talking about between us?"

"Okay. Chen Shangshu, Zhang has a cousin, Zhang Tong, who used to be the prefect of Shanzhou and the commander of the Shanzhou guards. Now Zhang Tong marched from Zhang Xuan to Tibet and made military achievements. Zhang heard that Zhang Xuan reported to the court. There is also Zhang Tong in the list of heroes, I wonder if this is true?"

Chen Xuanli nodded, "That's right. Zhang Xuanzuo asked the imperial court to confer Zhang Tong as Qinghai Youwei General and lead an army of [-] to guard the Shaliu River. The official document of the Ministry of War is in progress and will be issued soon."

There was a flash of fire in Zhang Jiyong's eyes, and he said in a low voice, "Chen Shangshu, Zhang Tong is a member of my Zhang family, and he will be excluded under Zhang Xuan's subordinates. Zhang has already written a letter to Zhang Tong...you and I are in the middle of the court. Therefore, the key to being constrained is the military power. Now that Yang Lian is assigned half of the military power to the Habayashi Guard, why not switch Yang Lian and Zhang Tong, and Zhang Tong will be the general of the capital's Habayashi Guard, and Yang Lian will be transferred to the right guard. Qinghai..."

Chen Xuanli was startled for a moment, then pondered.

What Zhang Jiyong said was not unreasonable.Half of the military power of the capital's Habayashi Guard is in the hands of Yang Lian, which is equivalent to Yang Guozhong's arm. In fact, Yang Lian also shares his nostrils with Zhang Xuan.It would be a good thing for the Zhang family if Yang Lian could be sent out of Beijing and replaced by Zhang Tong from the Zhang family, and it would not be a bad thing for Chen Xuanli either.

If the military power of the capital is in the hands of the Zhang Chen Alliance, in the future... in the court, who else would dare to stroke the tiger's beard lightly?
Thinking this way in his heart, Chen Xuanli said with embarrassment, "This... seems not easy, Zhang Xuan will definitely oppose it with all his strength, and Yang Guozhong will not be able to pass that test either."

"Chen Shangshu, there is absolutely no problem with Zhang Xuan. Zhang Tong is a member of my Zhang family, and Zhang Xuan will definitely not reuse it. As for Yang Lian, who has already joined Zhang Xuan and can go to Qinghai as a general, no matter whether it is Yang Lian or Zhang Xuan, None will object."

"As for Yang Guozhong..." Zhang Jiyong suddenly sneered, "Yang Guozhong can't control the current situation... As long as Chen Shangshu comes forward to give a report, and His Highness comes forward, he can't stop him. From Zhang's point of view, His Highness has a lot of respect for Yang Guozhong." The more strongly Yang Guozhong objected, the more His Highness would issue an edict to call Zhang Tong back and send Yang Lian out of the capital."

Hearing this, Chen Xuanli was silent for a long time before he smiled slightly and said, "Master Zhang's words are reasonable, let Chen submit a letter to His Highness after the festival."

"Chen Shangshu's kindness, the Zhang family will never forget it." Zhang Jiyong was overjoyed. After all, Chen Xuanli is the Minister of the Ministry of War. It is most upright and righteous for him to come forward to suggest that the court deploy Yang Lian and Zhang Tong, the generals in the army.As long as Chen Xuanli wrote the letter, Li Heng would most likely agree.

The two looked at each other and laughed, and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious for a while.

The alliance relationship that had been cracked seemed to be stitched up in an instant.

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Zhang Xuanyi walked into the Xingqing Palace without hesitation. His tall and tall figure cast long and short shadows in the afterglow of the setting sun. Several eunuchs looked at his back in awe as he entered the palace, and secretly swallowed.

Today's Zhang Xuan is not only the prince, but also controls more than half of the soldiers and horses in the Tang Dynasty. His power is unparalleled.Even Li Linfu back then and Yang Guozhong now are far inferior.

Li Heng just wanted to rest for a while, and then got up to review the memorial again, when he suddenly heard Zhang Xuan asking for an audience, he was startled, and immediately asked Zhang Xuan to see him.

"Minister Zhang Xuan, pay homage to Your Highness!" Zhang Xuan's expression remained unchanged, and he saluted calmly.

Li Heng laughed, got up, walked over to help Zhang Xuan, and said loudly, "Zizhan, I heard that you have been staying behind closed doors in the mansion recently, enjoying the family happiness with you, why don't you come to the palace today to see Ben?" palace?"

Zhang Xuan was silent for a moment, raised his head, looked at Li Heng calmly with clear eyes, and bowed down again.

Li Heng was startled, and suddenly heard Zhang Xuan's loud voice, "Your Highness, I have something to ask Your Highness to decide!"

Li Heng smiled, and said in surprise, "Zizhan, if you have something to say, just say it."

"Your Highness, I and Princess Wanchun are in love with each other, and I ask Your Highness to decide the marriage for you and Princess Wanchun!" Zhang Xuan said slowly.

Li Heng's face changed suddenly when he heard the words, he stared at Zhang Xuan with an extremely shocked and incredible gaze, his lips twitched, and he said coldly, "Zizhan, you are not joking with Ben Gong, are you?"

"Your Majesty and Princess Wanchun are in love with each other, please make the decision!" Zhang Xuan gritted his teeth and whispered again.

Li Heng heard it for real this time, his face suddenly darkened, he slapped the table suddenly, and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Xuan, if you don't have a wife, it's useless for me to give you Wanchun as a marriage." No, but now you already have Princess Cui, and in a few days, Princess Huihe will also marry into your Yongning Palace, but you are still not satisfied, and even open your mouth to this palace to marry Wanchun?"

"How unreasonable!" Li Heng jumped up against the case and shouted loudly, "You are so courageous! Who is Wan Chun? My sister-in-law is the princess of the dynasty. How dare you ask Ben Gong to let Princess Wanchun go To be your concubine? Presumptuous!"

"It's absolutely impossible!" Li Heng reprimanded angrily, and the reaction was very strong and intense.

Zhang Xuan remained silent, Li Heng's reaction was also within his expectation.If Li Heng didn't respond, it would be abnormal.

"Zhang Xuan, if you take this back, I can pretend that I didn't hear anything. Between you and my monarch and ministers, it will be the same as before. You stand up and step back."

Li Heng was angry for a long time, slowly soothing the anger in his heart, and said lightly.

Zhang Xuan shook his head, "Although I know that I violated etiquette, but the two love each other and it is hard to separate... Your Highness please forgive me!"

"You..." Seeing that Zhang Xuan still insisted on not letting go, Li Heng said angrily, "You are really mad at me!"

"Do you really think that this palace's favor to you is boundless?" Li Heng said gloomyly, with a murderous look in his eyes.

"I dare not. I am ashamed." Zhang Xuan sighed, and looked up at Li Heng, "Your Majesty, I will tell you the truth, I and Wan Chun have been in love for a long time, and they are inseparable in this life."

Li Heng's heart was agitated, his face blushed and he pointed at Zhang Xuan with a trembling voice, "You...you...you dare to have an affair with the princess... Zhang Xuan, you should be punished for the crime of cheating on the princess!"

"Come on, take Zhang Xuan down!" Li Heng became furious and shouted loudly.

Several palace guards rushed in, they were shocked, but they hesitated and dared not go forward.

"Take Zhang Xuan down, take it down!" Li Heng growled.

The palace guards did not dare to neglect, they strode over and looked at Zhang Xuan with some embarrassment.

If they were ordinary courtiers, they would arrest them if they caught them, but this is Yongning Wang Zhangxuan, the famous military god of the Tang Dynasty, and his achievements are unrivaled.It's just that he didn't know how he offended His Highness and wanted to punish him.

Zhang Xuan sighed softly, bowed to Li Heng, then got up, turned around and left the hall with a few palace guards.

But how could Li Heng really bring Zhang Xuan to prison? Zhang Xuan walked slowly. Li Heng suppressed his anger and said coldly, "Let Zhang Xuan kneel outside the gate of Xingqing Palace and think about it for now. When will you figure it out, come see me again and admit your mistake!"

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Outside the Xingqing Palace, the last slant of the setting sun fell, and the sky gradually dimmed.

A head of the palace guards walked over quietly, handed over a piece of carpet, and left in a hurry.

Zhang Xuan stared at Xingqing Palace for a moment, smiled lightly, then knelt down on one knee, and slightly closed his eyes.

(End of this chapter)