Chapter 38 Three Towns in Hebei

"If you have anything to say about the invitation today, please make it clear as soon as possible. Princess Chengyi is waiting in the palace, and I don't have much leisure time!" Du Qingtang went into the restaurant and changed a regular suit of the shopkeeper. He took off his gorgeous clothes that had been wet with tea and put them on the table to hang them. Yuan Xiu, who was barely left behind by the men in black shirt, sat down again with a cold face and said lukewarmly.

Du Qingtang looked sadly at the secret porcelain and tribute Mengshan purple bamboo tea soup that had not cleaned up on the ground. Seeing that Yuan Xiu's face turned blue, he quickly said, "I heard that your master met He Yijian, the son of Wei Bo's envoy, when he returned to the palace after the palace of Princess Pingjin?"

Yuan Xiu said calmly: "Didn't the Duke have mentioned this just now? Why do you need to ask knowingly?"

"Yan Xiaolangjun came in the same car with your master, with the sex of that child. I must have asked your Lord for benefits." Du Qingtang turned his eyes on Yuan Xiu's empty wrist and said meaningfully, "So you already know that He Yijian fell in love with you at first sight because of that encounter, and has so far stayed in Chang'an City to look for your whereabouts, but there has been no news."

Yuan Xiu hummed: "There is a prince in the family, and there is Yan Jiuhuai in the market. What's the difficulty of the two to work together to hide a governor from Hebei? Is it possible that the Duke of the country is going to ask for some benefits from this palace like the Yan family's children in your mouth?

"Your master misunderstood." Du Qingtang said with a serious look, "The children of the Yan family are born in the market, and they are not old. What they do is mostly related to money and goods. I invited you to come today, but I want to ask your opinion on this matter, so as to decide how to deal with He Yijian!"

"If this palace remembers correctly, the Duke has become an official. If everything is presided over by Wei Xiang today, not to mention that the three towns in Hebei have many mansions in Chang'an, then He Yijian has never been a traitor. What does it matter if he stays long and short?" Yuan Xiu snorted coldly and said rudely.

Du Qingtang pretended not to hear the mocking meaning of her words: "Speaking of Wei Xiang, yesterday because of the incident, he mentioned that he was planning to compromise with the saint, but I thought it was better to ask your lord first to avoid embarrass the saint."

Hearing him mention Fengchun, Yuan Xiu, who had made up his mind to say that he would not cooperate with anything, immediately became alert and said, "What's the matter?"

"Your lord Jinzhi Yuye, growing in the court, is no stranger to the origin of the three towns in Hebei." Du Qingtang saw that she was tight and plump, and smiled secretly in his heart, but said quietly on his face.

Yuanxiu frowned: "Is it related to the three towns?"

"Yes!" Du Qingtang nods his head, "The three towns in Hebei were originally generals of the history and thieves. In those years, the two Anshi were deeply favored by the emperor but were insatiable. The uprising of troops led to the emperor's star, which made Guanzhong humiliated. Fortunately, I was full of vitality. There were Guo Linggong and other Kuang Fusheji. Zhang Zhongzhi, Tian Chengsi and Li Huaixian knew the current affairs and surrendered. Emperor of the times, the emperor of the times read Li Shu's scriptures. The hardship has never been blamed. He even gave Zhang Zhongzhi the surname of the country and changed his name to Li Baochen. He sealed the three people in Heshuo and wanted to soothe his heart to maintain the stability of the society and make the world live!"

A trace of pain flashed in the old man's eyes: "But the soldiers of the three towns are proud and tough. Although they have been known as one day since then, they are like two countries! Emperor Dezong died because of Li Baochen, the governor of Chengde, and his son Yue did not agree to succeed. The three towns actually led the governors of Ziqing and Shannan to disobey their orders, forcing Emperor Dezong to give his own edict, and the emperor's face disappeared. As a result, the replacement of the lords of the three towns, Chang'an is no longer speechless... Up to now, the owners of the three towns of Chengde, Lulong and Wei Bo Several families have been changed, and they have been married for generations. They have already become a group, and it is difficult to get in!"

Yuan Xiu listened silently and said for a long time, "Does the Duke mean to want this palace to imitate the ancient sister Xi and Xi Shi? It's not that I cherish myself, but it's just a glance in the city on that day, and the two sides can't be said to be harmonious. He Yi's brief search for this palace may not be for love, but for fear of finding more stubble.

"To tell you the truth, when the former emperor was the prime minister of the country, there were also some secret people in the towns to listen to the news - do you know why He Yijian followed He Huainian to Chang'an?" Du Qingtang did not answer and asked.

Yuanxiu shook his head and said, "If you have something to say, you might as well say it directly."

"This matter is also a long story. Today, Wei Bo's envoy He Zhifang inherited his position from his uncle He Jiu. At the beginning, He Jiu had to be the son of his stepbrother because he had no children under his knees. However, He Zhifang had three other brothers who were not vulgar materials, and He Zhifang was not long and had little hope. In the end, He Zhifang planned to kill the three people up to his knees. He Jiu had to choose him. Du Qingtang snorted coldly before continuing, "He Zhifang was succeeded to He Jiu's knees, and soon married the daughter of Chengde's jiedushi Gao Kuang as his wife, which was also the retribution for his killing of his brothers! After Gao passed the door, he gave birth to two daughters in a row and had nothing to do! Even if He Jiu took a few beautiful concubines for him, he didn't have too many concubines! He Jiu was greatly disappointed and worried that there would be no successor of the He family, and even thought of looking for another heir from the distant branch of the He family..."

"Soon, He Jiu died!" Du Qingtang narrowed her eyes and said faintly.

Yuanxiu frowned and said, "I have also heard about this matter. The three towns in Hebei have changed several surnames from the time of the emperor to now. As for the He family, they began to gain power decades ago, but... It seems that He Jiu's death less than half a year ago, and He Zhifang's wife Gao is pregnant?"

"It is said that this He Yijian was worried about the absence of heirs. I don't know which immortal he made a big wish with. When he was born, he was weak. In order to let him grow up safely, He Zhifang even specially received an adopted son who is said to be able to thrive in the prosperous family and protect his younger brother, which is today's Wei Bo's defense. Shi and Wei Bo sent to mourn the Empress Dowager's He Huainian this time!" Du Qingtang said lightly, " According to the news I inquired about, this He Yijian doesn't look like a person with insufficient bones, and can even be said to be quite vigorous!" However, He Zhifang was such a unique seedling, which was naturally held in the palm of his hand... So a year ago, when the news of the death of Empress Dowager Zhaoxian was transmitted to Wei Bo by flying pigeons, a Fang Shi found Wei Bo's jiedushi and said that He Yijian would have a bloody disaster in Hebei in the first half of this year. He Zhifang would naturally be more trustworthy and not believable. This He was sent out of Hebei in a hurry. Originally, he planned to let him go to Shannan to avoid it, but this child was quite admiring my Chang'an style. Since he was a child, He Zhifang has never disobeyed his wishes. For his good intentions and safety, he even transferred Xiahou Fubai, who is known as the best master of Hebei, under his account!"

"Did you send that Fangshi?" Yuan Xiu blurted out.

Du Qingtang's face flashed a trace of depression: "If I can find that man, there is an old thing to ask for advice." He looked at Yuanxiu meaningfully, "That old thing is also related to your Lord!"

"Since I know that He Yi briefly stayed in Chang'an for the first half of the year, it's still early. What is the purpose of the Duke looking for this palace in such a hurry?" Yuan Xiu asked puzzledly.

"If He Yijian stayed in Hebei as usual in the past six months, I'm afraid he would have married the 17th mother of the Li family in Youzhou at this time." Du Qingtang said leisurely, "Li Shiqi Niang is the beloved daughter of Lu Long's envoy Li Heng, and her mother is a cousin of He Yijian!" He looked at Yuan Xiu, who was silent, and put down the tea bowl. "After He Yijian met your master that day, he once sent someone back to He Zhai Feige to pass on Wei Bo. It happened that I was there and saw the content of the letter... Do you know what it is?"

Yuan Xiu glanced at him: "Please let me know."

"He Yi briefly renounced the marriage contract with the Li family and said bluntly that he met his favorite woman in Chang'an and came from a big family. If he finds out the detailed family background, he will fly a pigeon to congratulate him." Du Qingtang said leisurely, "Your lord, in those years, Guo Linggong lived a peaceful history, collected the two capitals, generously told the words, and persuaded the chief to break the Tubo together. He has made great achievements. So far, he has read the history, and he still feels righteous! Your mother is the daughter of the Guo family! Your father-in-law's blood is also flowing on your body. Now Mengtang seems to be prosperous, but it is everywhere. The three towns in Hebei are still an imminent disaster! Would you like to do this for the world of the Li family?