Chapter 560 Life is Tang, death is Tang ghost

Princess Gaoyang and Chu Suiliang and her party set out from Chang'an and went to Lanzhou.

Before leaving, Princess Gaoyang did not leave Li Shimin. Although she was also very reluctant to part with her father, for some reason, there was a trace of hatred lingering.

Although during the period when Li Shimin fainted, she was also worried and sad, the heartfelt words he said when he woke up also moved Princess Gaoyang to tears. However, in the past, Li Shimin is no longer the kind father who favored her in her early years. Especially this time, his attitude towards Qin Mubai indirectly "forced" Qin Mubai to resign, as if Princess Gaoyang had planted a thorn and could not be pulled out.

"Father, I know that you want to be a good emperor and a good father to be loved by your children. But when the two conflict, you always choose to take care of your hegemony and give up your family affection. Princess Gaoyang sighed in her heart, "As an emperor, your choice is undoubtedly right. You are destined to be praised by future generations; but as a father, you are so disappointing! ... In contrast, I am luckier than my brother, the prince and the king of Wei, even including the king of Wu! Fortunately, I was not born as a man, otherwise, my fate must be more tragic than them! Therefore, as a subject of the Tang Dynasty, it is lucky and happy; but as your children, it is sad and unfortunate!"

The carriage and horse gradually went west, and Princess Gaoyang's heart was mixed with all kinds of feelings, and there was no statement. On the one, she is reluctant to part with her mother and her hometown where she has lived for so many years, and on the other, she is looking forward to reuniting and being with Qin Mubai.

"Why can't the two be taken care of at the same time?" Princess Gaoyang was depressed. "So far, I haven't figured out why Mu Bai resigned? Is my father really going to attack him? ...When I meet you, I will definitely ask clearly!"

A few days later, Princess Gaoyang and Chu Suiliang finally arrived in Lanzhou. However, Qin Mubai has been gone for many days, and the people of Qiongyu Villa are empty.

Princess Gaoyang was so angry that Chu Suiliang was also stunned. When he came to the assassin Xiao Liang to ask questions, he knew that Qin Mubai had already gone north and went to the northern grassland, saying that he was going to have a wedding with Princess Ashina!

"Thief military academy, stinky man, don't wait for me!" Princess Gaoyang stamped her feet and scolded in anger, and then decided - "I'm going to find him on the grassland!"

Chu Suiliang and others are in trouble. They came to get married by the emperor's order, and at the same time, they brought the emperor's gift to Qin Mubai, intending to persuade Qin Mubai to return to the court.

But there is no human voice now. What should I do? Is it possible to go north to look for it with Princess Gaoyang? What if I miss it again? The journey to the north has been thousands of miles, and the court is still waiting for a reply!

Just when everyone was hesitant, someone came to see Princess Gaoyang. It used to be one of the shopkeepers of Wu's business name, but now it still stays in Lanzhou. He brought two letters left by Qin Mubai.

One of them was left by Qin Mubai to Princess Gaoyang, while the other was written by Qin Shuanger and transferred to the King of Wu.

Princess Gaoyang opened the letter in a hurry. The letter said that after Qin Mubai let Princess Gaoyang come to Lanzhou, she did not have to go north to the grassland and go directly to the west to meet in Gaochang. At the same time, he told Princess Gaoyang that if Li Ke came to kiss Qin Shuanger, she would ask her to forward the letter left by Shuanger to Li Ke, and he would naturally understand.

"This guy, I'm sure I'll come back and don't wait for me? That's disgusting!" Princess Gaoyang read the letter and felt much more down. Although she was still scolding, she also did what Qin Mubai said. She handed Qin Shuanger's letter to Chu Suiliang and asked him to take it back to Chang'an for examination.

It's embarrassing for Chu Suiliang to hold the letter. He didn't find the emperor's messenger, but he only brought back a letter. What should he do?

This marriage is clear to all people, but it is not just a children's marriage. In the current situation, it can be said to be a political marriage that affects the overall situation. The emperor's intention was very obvious, which was to let Qin Mubai become the military leader, stand behind Li Ke and fully support him to sit in the East Palace and take over the Tang Dynasty in the future.

Chu Sui thought with conscience that with Qin Mubai's wisdom, it was not difficult to think of this layer. However, he ran away before the emperor rewarded and gave him a marriage. Obviously, he had other ideas in his mind to escape.

The emperor and Qin Mubai are playing a game. What do they think in their hearts? As players, how can everyone guess clearly and think clearly? If you break the chess game on your own initiative, no one can afford it.

In desperation, Chu Suiliang had to take this letter and immediately return to Chang'an to the emperor.

Princess Gaoyang is very happy - finally completely free!

She also stopped for a moment and urged her escort car to go west immediately, go out of the Yumen Pass, and go to Gaochang to meet Qin Mubai. Although Princess Gaoyang has been with a hundred cavalry guards given to her by the emperor in the early years, the assassin Xiao Liang did not dare to neglect it at all, and still sent more than a thousand soldiers and horses from Kansai to escort her along the way.

A group of people marched to the west.

At the same time, Qin Mubai and his party have arrived at the Mobei grassland and came to the habitat of the former Ashina people at the foot of Dujin Mountain along the north of the Yellow River, the Helan Mountains, the Yellow River and the Yin Mountain.

The journey along the road is very far. Fortunately, I travel with my family, which is all tourism. Walking and stopping all the way, I was not tired at all, but very relaxed.

Since Li Xunlong led the army to pacify the chaos of Xue Yantuo, a new Shanyu Jiandu Governor's Office was established in the old place of the original Turkic tooth tent in Jinshan, and the government was opened to garrison troops and govern the grassland. The Huifu Department, which was meritorious in assisting the rebellion, was attached to the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty also set up the Hanhai Governor's Mansion in their territory, which was subordinate to the Shanyu Governor's Mansion. The original leader of the Hui Department, that is, Ashina Xuelian's uncle Tu Midu, was awarded the title of the first governor of Hanhai by the Tang Dynasty and became the official of the Tang Dynasty.

When Qin Mubai and others arrived in Jinshan, someone had already informed Li Xi. Li Xun personally led the troops to welcome him and took Qin Mubai and his entourage to Shanyu's governor's mansion. After hearing Qin Mubai's intention, Li Xun immediately readily agreed to undertake the wedding of Qin Mubai and Xuelian, and sent someone to Hanhai to pick up Xuelian's uncle and sister Xiyan to Yu Jinshan.

"Mu Bai, although I'm far away in Mobei, I've heard a lot about you." Li Xun said to Qin Mubai, "I've been thinking about it. His Majesty the emperor and the Tang Dynasty have not done anything too much to you. Why did you resign?"

"Uncle, it's a long story." Qin Mubai said, "Your Majesty and the court have always treated me well, I know that. Although some unpleasant things have happened before, those are not all the reasons for my resignation. I, Qin, won't be so narrow-minded.

"Then why did you resign? Just because you are worried about your own merits, do you want to avoid disasters and go alone? Li Xun said, "If that's the case, you really think too much. We have been following your majesty for many years. Which one is not meritorious? But I'm never afraid of it like this!"

"No." Qin Mubai smiled indifferently and said, "I know that His Majesty does not harm me. He has tried many times and just wants to entrust me with heavy responsibilities in the future. If I return to the court, I will definitely go out and assist the new prince to enter the East Palace.

"Isn't it good?" Li Xun said puzzledly, "You and I have been fighting to the death for so many years, don't you just want to wait for this day?"

"I haven't seen it before." Qin Mubai shook his head and said, "In the past, it was Wen Qiangqiang and weak, and Changsun Wuji and others held the power of the court. But now, as long as I lead the Kansai army back to the dynasty, with my friendship with the King of Wu, as well as the previous military achievements and the support of many generals under my command, I am bound to go well and be above Changsun Wuji sooner or later. In this way, the balance of the court was broken again and turned into a strong and weak. What will the emperor do at this time?"

Li Xun suddenly realized and nodded, but did not break his words. He just said, "It turns out that you are worried about the overall situation... That's right, you have made great achievements in destroying Tibet and Pingxi. The Kansai army is invincible in the battle. The momentum is great, and the good generals are like clouds. After these soldiers return to the court, they will definitely be rewarded for their achievements. At that time, you can become a former official all over the world, and your reputation and power will be unmatched. It's really not difficult to surpass Changsun Wuji!"

"But the Tang Dynasty doesn't need powerful ministers." Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "And I, Qin, am very self-auteous. When it comes to governing the country, I am far inferior to Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and Fang Xuanling. In the next few decades, the Tang Dynasty must practice martial arts. I don't want to return to the court to hold power but have a vegetarian meal. It will become a block for Changsun Wuji and others, and become a stumbling block to the Tang Dynasty, thus causing many unnecessary struggles and internal consumption. Moreover, everything must be reversed. Today, I, Qin, was an early extreme minister, as if he had climbed to the top, just waiting for his whereabouts. As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the worse you fall. Instead, I might as well retreat bravely, give up power and responsibility to the latecomers, and let them make contributions to the Tang Dynasty.

Li Xun nodded with relief and approval, and said, "Mu Bai, it's rare for you to understand so clearly. But anyone who is trapped in the field of fame and fortune just wants to sharpen his head and climb up, but you can clearly recognize the overall situation and situation and make such a decision without great wisdom.

"Haha, Uncle Shi is flattered." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Actually, I'm nothing. It's just that this official is tired of doing it. And the most important point is that the Tang Dynasty is not short of talents. Without me, Qin Mubai, there will be Zhang Mubai and Li Mubai, one after another. Therefore, no one is indispensable! No one can do everything! - When I recognize this, I am relieved!"

Li Xun nodded with a smile: "No one is indispensable, no one can do everything - that's right! It's rare for you, because not everyone can have such awareness, especially those who have power. Whenever people have power in their hands, their selfish desires and ambitions will expand, and eventually they will become slaves of fame and fortune, lost or even destroy themselves.

"Yes!" Qin Mubai smiled and said, "I was just afraid that I would be carried away after returning to the court, so I took the initiative to step down earlier."

Li Xun smiled and said, "I don't think you will. You have seen through the fame, wealth and the power struggle. Whether you resign or return to the court, I think you can do it easily.

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Why does Uncle Shi's words sound like lobbying his little nephew?"

"Haha!" Li Xun patted his legs and smiled, "To be honest, I don't want you to leave. It was not easy for the Tang Dynasty to produce a Qin Mubai. Among other things, as long as you are here, at least no one will dare to attack the Tang Dynasty in the next few decades. How many more days can our generation flutter? Sooner or later, you still have to assist Datang!"

"Uncle Shi, I just said that the most indispensable thing in the Tang Dynasty is talent." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "One of the reasons why I went north this time is to fulfill my promise to marry Xuelian. Another motive is to put a person on you with your own hands.

"Who?"

"Xue Rengui!"

Li Xun was shocked first, and then he was overjoyed: "Are you serious?"

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "People have their own aspirations. Although Qin is indifferent to fame and fortune and tired of officialdom, he won't let his brothers follow me? Rengui is a talent, and he is both talented and virtuous. There is a good saying that gold will always shine. People like Rengui can play an extremely great value no matter what dynasty and in any environment they are in. Although he had made a lot of contributions before, he always succumbed to me. With his ability and virtue, he has achieved more than this. Therefore, I want to entrust him to Uncle Shi and let him make contributions under the promotion of Uncle Shi!"

"Okay, okay!" Li Xun smiled happily and happily, and nodded, "I don't tell you the truth, I've been coveting Xue Rengui for a long time, haha! - It's really rare to see such a good minister and fierce general like him in a hundred years! Don't worry, I will focus on cultivating him!"

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Among the generals of the Kansai army, Xue Rengui has the greatest ability, but his moral character is the most modest. People like him are different from me. I am too frivolous and arrogant, which inevitably makes the king afraid. However, if Rengui sits in my seat one day, he can still reassure the king. Therefore, I can also confidently and boldly hand him over to Uncle Shi, and let him follow Uncle Shi and kill the immortal merits!"

"Listen to what you said, I seem to understand why you resigned." Li Xun said, "As you leave, the Kansai army has no leader, and the court will not have to worry about the excessive expansion of military power to break the balance, so it will turn around to suppress the military. On the one hand, you are to take care of the overall stability of the court, and on the other hand, you are also to protect the meritorious officials and good generals of the Kansai Army, right?

"Those who know me, uncle!" Qin Mubai took a long breath and said with a smile, "Actually, men's aspirations should not be honored. Who really wants to be mediocre and die nameless? After years of hard work, the achievements are thrown away. If you want to say that there is no reluctance, it is a lie. However, after so many years of war, I have seen too many life and death, and I cherish life even more. But if I have any achievements today, it is also made of thousands of people's bones. In the future, I don't want to use other people's blood to dye my official robes and belts, especially... brothers who were born and died with me!"

"I can hear it, these are words from your heart." Li Xun sighed and said, "Mu Bai, loyalty and righteousness have been difficult since ancient times. It's not easy for you to do it today. Everyone has their own aspirations and should not be forced. Although I really want you to stay and continue to fight side by side with me to make contributions to the Tang Dynasty, what you said makes sense. If I were you, maybe I would do the same. But the world is ermanent. If the environment changes one day and the Tang Dynasty really needs you, will you... be willing to come back and continue to work for the Tang Dynasty?

Qin Mubai replied with a smile, "I have seen through fame and fortune and is tired of officialdom. It is unlikely that I want to come back to be an official again. But even after I return to the Western Regions, I can still seek blessings for the Tang Dynasty, can't I? Don't forget that the Western Region of the Tang Dynasty was initially determined, and there was an important neighbor, the State of Zhaowu.

"That's right. It seems that you choose to hide in the Western Regions, not all for yourself. With you, the Western Regions will not be chaotic; if you eat big food, you will not dare to invade easily; the State of Zhaowu will always be a friendly neighbor of the Tang Dynasty!" Li Xun nodded and praised, and then sighed, "Mu Bai, you have good intentions. I will definitely convey these words to Your Majesty and the King of Wu in the future.

"No need." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Just ask Uncle Shi to convey a sentence to your majesty and the king of Wu - Qin, born as a Tang man, dies as a Tang ghost!"