Chapter 224 Pre-arrangement

On the seventh day of November of the first year of Xianheng, the good news of Tu Yuhun's first battle spread to Luoyang. Gao Zong was overjoyed. He gave an edict to pardon the world and rewarded the meritorious generals. He changed Li Xian, the king of Zhou, to the king of England, and added 400 households. He was allowed to marry Zhao Qiong, the daughter of Luoyang Shao Yin Zhao Mingquan, as the imperial concubine, and married Yu Chi Mingyue, the princess of Yutan, as the side. Concubine, the Ministry of Ceremonies has a department to prepare for relevant matters, and then deal with it as appropriate after Li Xianrong returns.

With the emperor's edict, there is Yao Wangshu, a servant, who originally said: The king of England commands the Western Regions with the respect of the prince, which is different from the system. Now he is married to the princess of Han, which is even more inappropriate. For the sake of the society, it is appropriate to call back to the capital. In this chapter, the government and the opposition were shocked by it. Those who said it were praised or refuted it. There were different opinions, and the debate was fierce. The emperor could not decide. He asked the queen of martial arts. Later, he said: The merit of the children is highly envied. It should be caressed. It is also a good policy to return to Beijing a little. The emperor thought about it and thought it was good, so he issued an edict to make Li Jin act to protect the capital of Anxi, and the general system. The road soldiers and horses, defeated the western towns of Fu'an for a limited time, and called Li Xian to return with the princess of Han.

Guanshan blocked and blocked the road with heavy snow. Even if it was the transmission of the imperial edict, it was impossible to break through the natural restrictions. When this edict came to Li Xian's hands, it was the ninth day of the second year of Xianheng. Although he had known the origin and content of the imperial edict through the secret channels in his hand as early as a few months ago, he really received the Holy In the purpose, Li Xian still couldn't help but be angry - this time, the first Yao Wangshu, was the prince, but there were many of Li Xian's confidants who were seconded. Of course, the North Gate bachelors under Queen Wu also stirred up trouble. Obviously, no other force was happy to agree with Li Xian's An Xi and Liang and Lan Zhuzhou are in the palm of their hands. This kind of behavior that patronizes the party but ignores the overall situation of the society really makes Li Xian depressed. Even if he had expected such a situation long before the expedition, Li Xian is still a little difficult to let go.

The imperial edict is the imperial edict. No matter how much dissatisfaction there is, Li Xian can't dare to resist the edict and disobey it. Fortunately, with a few months to deploy, the situation in Anxi can basically ensure worry-free - in the four towns of Anxi, except for the most remote Shuleshang, who is controlled by the remnants of Tibet, the other three towns have been approved by the Tang army. In terms of the strength of the Anxi Tang army at present, it is not difficult to clean up the 5,000 Tubo soldiers. The specific combat deployment of Li Xian has already been arranged. Taking down Shule is just a matter of turning hands. In addition, although the peace negotiations with the gar Qinling are still in the mushroom, the Tang army has the absolute initiative. Attack and defense are from the heart, and they are not afraid of how big waves can be raised by Kar Qinling. Of course, with Li Xian's departure, Kar Qinling may be relieved and is likely to take the opportunity to make some small moves. However, it is not a big deal in the overall situation. The only thing that makes Li Xian regrets is that he can't tighten up further. The neck of the Tibet people - the imperial edict is very clear that Li Jinxing's task is to defeat Anxi, not to attack Tuyuhun. In fact, as long as Li Jinxing's ability is concerned, unless he has an absolute superior force, he is definitely not the opponent of gar Qinling. There is no problem to defend the emperor. I'm afraid he has to repeat Xue Rengui. It's a mistake.

On the first day of March of the second year of Xianheng, when the business road was first opened, Li Xian led more than 300 people to guard Princess Mingyue and his party. He bid farewell to the monarchs and ministers of the State of the State of China and embarked on the road to return to Beijing. All the way to Qimenxia, Xingxingxia, Yumenguan and Liangzhou. On the third day of April, he arrived at the city of Lanzhou. Lin Mingdu, the governor of Lanzhou, led his officials and the people in the suburbs for five miles. They welcomed each other and sent Li Xian and his entourage along the way to the post station. They had not yet settled down. The residence report had arrived - Jiang Ke, the left prime minister, had vomited blood and died on the night of March 29, and Pei Xingjian took over. Jiang Ye, who returned to Beijing with Li Xian, cried and fainted. Li Xian was also quite sad, so he set up a mourning hall at the post station to pay tribute to him. He was a spiritual guard and stayed up all night. The next day, he took time to call Lin Mingdu and Ling Chong to the room for discussion.

"Your Highness, the death of Jiang Gong is the loss of the society. However, the deceased is long. Your Highness must not be too sad. If there is a loss, I'm afraid it will not be beautiful. Today, it's early. Why don't you take a nap? Can you come and listen to Your Highness's instructions after noon?" Lin Mingdu accompanied Li Xian all night, but there were many people in the mourning hall. Lin Mingdu really couldn't find an opportunity to persuade Li Xian. At this time, when he saw that Li Xian was exhausted, he quickly and carefully persuaded him.

"The loneliness is not in the way. Jiang Gong is the pillar of the country. He has old friends. Since he has passed away, he should hold the salute of the younger generation. Ming Gong doesn't have to persuade him anymore." In fact, Li Xian and Jiang Ke don't have much contact, but this time he can make great contributions from the help of Jiang Ke. For this veteran who has been guarding the border of the Tang Dynasty for more than 30 years, Li Xian admires and is grateful from the bottom of his heart. It is a matter of duty to keep his spirit for a day. Li Xian will not listen to Lin Mingdu's advice, so he shakes his head. He replied calmly and resolutely. Immediately, he stopped talking about this matter, but looked at Ling Chong, who was standing aside, and muttered, "Ling Chong, you have been following me for more than six years, right?"

"Your Highness, it has been seven years in less than one month today."

Ling Chong couldn't understand what the purpose of Li Xian asked this statement was. He couldn't help but be stunned, and then he hurriedly answered.

"Well, it's been seven years, and the time is not short. Speaking of which, except for Lin Hu, you have been with me for the longest time. I've been reluctant to let you out to serve, but it has delayed you." Looking at Ling Chong's slightly old face, Li Xian had a lot of emotions in his heart, so he said apologetically.

"Your Highness, the last general can follow your Highness, which is a blessing for three lifetimes. How dare you have the slightest resentment? The last general is willing to follow your highness to the death, and please don't drive the last general away."

As soon as he heard Li Xian's words, Ling Chong couldn't help but panic. He hurriedly nodded on one knee, made a big salute, and replied with a trill.

"Get up." As soon as he saw Ling Chong's emotion, Li Xiangjiao became slightly moist and took a deep breath. He stepped forward, reached out to help Ling Chong up, and said sadly, "It's really the law of the court that I want to drive you away. It's not small meritorious this time. It's not appropriate to be promoted according to the law, and it's inappropriate to stay alone. Now, There are two choices for you. First, it is natural for you to enter the sixteenth guard as a general. With your qualifications and military achievements, it is natural for you to become a general. Second, you can be the official of the governor. You can choose it by yourself.

"Everything is at the command of Your Highness, and the last general will have no objection!"

Ling Chongjiu served in the prince's mansion and knew about the legal system. Hearing Li Xian's words, he knew that it was inevitable for him to leave the prince's mansion, but he never wanted to leave Li Xian's family, so he did not hesitate to express his attitude and handed over the decision to Li Xian.

"Well, I won't hide it from you. There is a vacancy as the deputy governor of Longzhou. I want you to submit to this position first. After a year and a half, I will try to help you. I don't know what you mean?" Li Xian nodded happily, did not hide much, and directly pointed out the official position he had sought for Ling Chong.

"The last general will obey!"

Ling Chong had no resistance to Li Xian's decision, and simply accepted it.

"It's so good that you can live up to loneliness, and you can't live up to you!"

Longzhou is located in a dangerous place. It has many soldiers and is exquisite. It is a military town from Guanzhong to Longyou. Li Xian has long aimed at the military power of this state, but it has always been convenient. This time, Ling Chong not only made the first contribution to break through the Datong River Valley. After that, he led his troops to defend Yunwu for seven days and seven nights, and abruptly blocked the siege of the 40,000 troops in Tibet. , he has made great contributions. According to his original official title of the deputy army of the royal palace, he can be promoted to the high position of 16 generals at this time. As for the deputy governor of Longzhou, it is just a flat tone. Speaking of speaking, it is really some people who have wronged Ling Chong's great achievements. However, only Ling Chong, the military general Li Xian trusts around can hold this position, and the rest of the people, etc. There is a lack of qualifications, and it can only be done like this. Seeing that Ling Chong answered simply, Li Xian's heart immediately relaxed, and then gently gave an affirmative promise.

"I would like to serve Your Highness!"

Ling Chong bowed and replied with a sigh.

"Well, I can believe this!" Li Xianxin nodded with relief and didn't say anything more about this matter. He looked sideways at Lin Mingdu, who was a little worried, and said calmly, "Ming Gong is also a meritorious official of the country this time. As usual, there are two choices for Ming Gong to choose. First, the orphan will marry the daughter of Zhao Mingquan, the young man of Luoyang Prefecture, as the main concubine. According to the example, his general will be released, and the position of the young man will be vacant. If the Ming Gong is interested, he can plan on his behalf. Second, Zhao Ren, the minister of the Ministry of Officials, according to the example, his position should be replaced by Yan Liben, the minister of the Ministry of Household. After the Shangshu entered their respective positions, the position of the servant of the Ministry of Industry has been vacant. Ming Gong's qualifications are also acceptable, or they may be able to do it. I don't know what Ming Gong's intention is?

"The subordinates and subordinates obey your Highness's arrangement, and there is no objection!"

Lin Mingdu has long planned to turn to Li Xian. This time, he did not avoid such a secret thing as Li Xian. Obviously, he regarded himself as a confidant, and he was very moved. Therefore, even if he really wanted to choose a more noble position as a servant of the Ministry of Industry in his heart, he still handed over the decision to Li Xian. Medium.

"Well, I will try my best, or I can make Ming Gong take the position of servant of the Ministry of Industry."

Li Xian's previous words have actually implied that it is very clear that he hopes that Lin Mingdu will take on the position of Shao Yin of Luoyang Prefecture. Because Li Xian knows very well that the future political center will be in Luoyang, not Chang'an. If someone can hold part of the authority of Luoyang Prefecture, it is obviously beneficial to Li Xianyun's strategy. Obviously, Lin Mingdu, who has been in local government affairs for a long time, is the most suitable candidate. But at this time, he saw that Lin Mingdu's eyes were obviously reluctant to give up, and Li Xian was unwilling to force him. After all, there were still a few candidates in Li Xian's hands who could be the young Yin of Luoyang Mansion, but he was not as good as Lin Mingdu. After a moment of meditation, he smiled. He gave an answer.

"I would like to obey Your Highness's order!"

Lin Mingdu's mind is that he wants to be transferred to the court. Even if he is demoted to Langzhong, he is willing to be promoted to the servant of the Ministry of Industry. There is no reason to be unhappy. He hurriedly bowed to the end and thanked him for his kindness, and the sound of choking between his words was clear.

"Ming Gong doesn't have to do this. Please get up. I have to leave early the morning the day after tomorrow. Please send someone to the ferry to send a letter." Now that the matter has been settled, Li Xian doesn't want to say more, so he euphemistically issued an eviction order.

"Your Highness has worked hard all the way. Hu won't stay for a few days, and let the officials have a little friendship with the landlord."

Hearing that Li Xian was in such a hurry, Lin Mingdu couldn't help but be stunned and hurriedly persuaded.

"Ming Gong, go ahead."

Li Xian did not explain the reason, but waved his hand and motioned Lin Mingdu to go, but he frowned slightly and fell into meditation...