Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 358: Refining Gu

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The old Qin's family set up a family banquet, and people like Concubine Yin De came to visit, and the whole government was flattered. Xiu said that it was the Qin family, even if it was a family member of the emperor's family like Changsun Wuji, it had not been visited by Concubine Yin De, which had to be said to be unprecedented.

Concubine Yin De is a graceful and decent person. Apart from being noble, she doesn't create too much sense of distance and is very friendly. Therefore, this family dinner is relatively easy to eat. It's just that today is a special day, and the atmosphere is somewhat depressed and dull.

After dinner, Princess Gaoyang and Concubine Liuyin live in Mansion. Concubine Yin De insisted on going back, saying that now that the emperor is seriously ill, how can she sleep outside as a concubine? The words evoked princess Gao Yang's worries. She said that the emperor was also really sick. He would not let us visit when he was ill, and she didn't know how his condition was. No, I have to check it out tomorrow.

Qin Mubai stopped her and said that nowadays the situation is special, so you should not make trouble. Princess Gao Yang didn't insist, but her heart was still unhappy.

Later, Qin Mubai arranged the guards and chariots to send Princess Gaoyang and her daughter back to the palace. Li Daozong and his daughter lived in the city of Chang'an but were free, so they stayed and continued to drink tea. Li Xueyan is a smart and sensible woman. Knowing that her father and Qin Mubai have important matters to discuss, she followed Shuang'er with the little orphans.

Soon, Li Ji came to the door, dressed in casual clothes, and came Qingqi.

The three of them sat in the quiet room, making tea to discuss matters, and discussing the topic straightforwardly.

Li Daozong said: "Mu Bai, at this time, we shouldn't discuss these annoying things with you. But in a very time, please put aside your private thoughts and focus on national affairs for the time being."

"The prince needn't say much, Qin is very careful about his priorities." Qin Mubai said, "The monster incident, the incident suddenly surprised me. Although my heart hurts, but it is not a mess. The big man has something. In order to do something or not, I will not miss one thing."

"Well, that's all right." Li Daozong nodded appreciatively, and said to Li Ji, "Mao Gong, I specially invite you to come today to hear your opinion. This king has been out of court for a long time. Being activated is still far away in Youzhou, but national events dare not ignore it. Now that such a major change has occurred on the court, it is the time for reform. Such a juncture involves both big risks and great opportunities. This is an important turning point for our Datang. Therefore, we must devote ourselves to our ministers, sharing our worries for our country and working for the country."

"The prince is very true." Li Ji smiled calmly, stroked his beard and said, "Actually, Li knows what the prince and Mu Bai want to discuss with me. Don’t worry, the prince is different today, even though Li is usually a A person who is as timid as a mouse, but definitely does not have reservations at this moment. Knowing everything, saying everything, in order to repay the trust of the two."

"Haha!" Qin Mubai smiled, "Uncle Shi can really laugh. If you are as timid as a mouse, who was the 17-year-old soldier in Wagangzhai who was in charge and charged? I still heard my father talk about it. However, after Li Mi surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he came to surrender to you. You surrendered to the Tang Dynasty as Li Mi’s minister, and was praised by the emperor for loyalty. My father never praised people easily, but in his opinion, Shishu was the one A true empathy and righteousness. It’s just that he never talks about it, but puts it into action. Qin has always respected the character and morality of his uncle."

"Haha! Has your father ever praised me? It would be nice if he didn't scold me under his back!" Li Ji laughed, "My second brother Qin, who has been like a fiery fire for so many years, is straightforward, eyes I can’t rub a little sand in it. Sometimes, I really respect him. I don’t have to say, you are much smarter than your father, but you also have the same passion in your bones. Otherwise, it’s me, this hand today. Maybe it won’t be bandaged."

"I am ashamed." Qin Mubai smiled and arched his hands with a laugh. "At that time, I was very angry and completely forgotten. I only knew that my bone-cut enemy was in front of me. I didn't remember who he was, and I forgot about the country. National law."

"The crown is angry, the man is passionate, why bother to say?" Li Daozong smiled indifferently, and said, "If this king is twenty years younger, he will behave like you. He will kill and kill. What should you do? Dare to be a fortune and misfortune. He is a true man. Mau Gong, you should stop talking nonsense. If you were still afraid of thinking and fearing at that time, you would not cut yourself off back then. A piece of meat for Shan Xiongxin to eat."

"Haha, okay, okay, we don’t have to mention these and other things." Li Ji waved his hand and smiled, "Okay, all the people here are passionate men and heroic spirits, okay? The flattery is over, we Is it time to talk about business?"

"Well, that must be a hero to sit down and discuss such national events together." Qin Mubai jokingly laughed, "No mercy may not be a real hero. How can you be a pity not your husband? Let me encourage you."

"Haha!" Li Daozong and Li Ji laughed together, and praised Qin Mubai's double cultivation of civil and martial arts, and they were very successful.

Qin Mubai, who committed another plagiarism, was amused secretly, and was so flattered.

"Mao Gong, how do you think you are going to fight Tubo against Changsun Wuji?" The atmosphere became more active, and the distance between each other became closer, and Li Daozong entered the topic.

Li Ji nodded and said, "In fact, from the overall situation, Changsun Wuji can't be wrong. As the saying goes, knowing soldiers are not good at fighting. Killing a thousand enemies hurts 800. War is not a good thing after all. Especially now, I have a sudden internal trouble in the East Palace, and there is a panic in the hall, and your majesty is sick and unable to be a director. If you brazenly use force to increase troops at this time, it will be worse for the country."

"But from a long-term perspective, if you give up your fighters at this time, it will be a huge loss to my Datang." Qin Mubai said, "Tubo and my Datang have been fighting for several years. They have changed various methods to fight against me. , Neither can win. Now their proposal failed to return to the plateau with a bit of grievance, and instigated Gaochang to rebel, just to block my Datang from the periphery and stretch our front. As we all know, my Datang’s control in the Western Regions has always been weak From Liangzhou in the east to Congling in the west, dozens of countries in the territory of thousands of miles, all adjacent to me, are eyeing the richness of the Central Plains. There, although some countries have called me the Tang Dynasty, it is like Gaochang, but in fact it is just A false name. On the contrary, the Tubo and the Western Turks have more control over them. Originally, people were far away from them, and the non-submission actually had little effect on the Central Plains. However, the Silk Road of the Tang Dynasty was really great. A source of living water has been cut off. It is not only a loss of wealth, but also extremely insecure from a long-term strategic point of view. If Gao Chang turns against us and ignores it, other small countries will dare to follow suit. In this way, Datang’s prestige and control in the Western Regions The power should be lost. Therefore, Tubo dared to entangle these allies and attack Datang altogether. At that time, the colony of ants had eclipsed, plus the Tiger lying on the side of the couch, how would I Datang respond? "

"Mu Bai said very true." Li Ji took over and said, "It seems that His Majesty the Emperor did not misunderstand you. You do have a long-term strategic vision. Yes, Gao Chang is counterintuitive. It seems that it is nothing but mange. Illness. But letting it be free, it will become an elbow and confidant. It is not terrible for Datang to lose a state that sends a small amount of cattle and sheep every year to play. It is not terrible to lose the wealth of the Silk Road. The fatal thing is the tiger plus the ant colony. In less than a hundred years, the Central Plains will inevitably be a catastrophe. Lanzhou is a pair of fists that Datang placed in the Western Regions. If you don’t hit them at this time, you will wait for them to be beaten without any backhand strength in the future. Consider this. Lanzhou must send troops, absolutely can’t sit back and watch Gaochang rebel!"

Speaking of this, Li Ji paused and said loudly: "My personal position is to support Lanzhou sending troops and attacking Gaochang in the west! I take this opportunity to attack the Western Regions and dominate the Western Regions. However, this is not simple. Don’t you say that there are many small countries with complicated politics and religions, and there are big forces like Tubo and Western Turks behind them. If it is by force, we definitely cannot achieve the goal of dominating the Western Regions. Fighting the soldiers and the people requires a two-pronged approach. It’s not that someone from Li, who speaks ill of Qin’s second brother behind his back, is absolutely fine in fighting. There are rare opponents today; but he cannot do without you. Son."

"Maogong told the truth." Li Daozong nodded in agreement, and said, "The battle of Gaochang, on the surface, is just a small counter-insurgency war, but in fact, it is about the Tang Dynasty. The national policy and the huge battle of the Chinese millennium plan. Commanding such a battle requires great skill, great wisdom, and great ability. Looking at today, there are about four people who can do it."

"Which four people?" Li Ji asked with a smile of tea.

Li Daozong smiled and said: "Aren't you asking knowingly? First, of course, the pharmacist Shenwei, but he is unlikely to go back to the battle to kill the enemy in uniform; the second is your British father Li Maogong, but , As the Great Wall of Northern Xinjiang, how do you get out of the Western Regions and use soldiers? Third, I am facing another army god, the Emperor himself, that is easy for everyone to ignore."

"I agree." Li Ji nodded.

"The fourth one is naturally Duke Wei’s closed disciple, Qin Mubai." Li Daozong said, "Although you have studied under Duke Wei for the shortest time, you have the most talent and the most essence. Especially, except in The strengths of the military, you are still in politics and people’s livelihood, and Lanzhou’s changes over the past two years are proof."

This is not praise and praise, Qin Mubai did not deny it, but said: "As the prince said, my mentor, uncle, and your majesty, all three are competent, but none of them can go in person. Only Someone from Qin. As shrewd as the eldest son Wuji and Chu Suiliang, he can certainly think of these too. Isn't it?"

Li Daozong and Li Ji looked at each other and nodded.

"But they resolutely prevented Lanzhou from using troops. Besides considering the overall situation, would they have any ulterior motives?" Qin Mubai asked.

"Good question. This is the core of our topic today." Li Daozong's expression became more serious and said, "The emperor is seriously ill, and Jin Wang Li Zhi, who has never been thought of, suddenly stepped onto the stage. According to this king As we all know, the emperor gave Changsun Wuji a very lively statement at the time-let him assist the prince to supervise the country, but did not say which year the prince was. The implication was to force Changsun Wuji to express his opinion and call him The supporting prince pushed onto the table."

"The emperor's hand is also a helpless move." Li Ji said, "In recent years, the dispute between the prince and the prince has almost messed up the court line. The eldest son loses his virtue, and Wei Wangrui rises, but the grandson Wuji is not in harmony with the Wei Wang. Wuji is also the most trusted prime minister of his Majesty. Although the emperor has recently Wei Wang, if Wei Wang comes to power, he will be at odds with the eldest grandson Wuji. This is another disaster that is even greater than the battle between the crown princes. , The emperor forced Changsun Wuji to express his stance. However, Changsun Wuji was really a little daring, and he actually dared to push out the youngest son of Jin Wang Li Zhi. This is also a complete break with the King of Wei, and he will make it clear from His Majesty. Stand up."

"There are so many troubled times, I have to admit that Changsun Wuji, this time, also dared to do something against the current." Qin Mubai said, "In fact, Changsun Wuji definitely understands the emperor’s intentions and wants to force him. In this juncture, I shook hands with the king of Wei and made peace, and ruled the court together. But he actually dared to disobey the emperor's intentions and support Li Zhi. This had to make me feel suddenly and surprised. This is not like Changsun Wuji's usual In my impression, Changsun Wuji is just the opposite of Wei Zheng, who dared to resist Yan Zhijian. No matter what the emperor does, he will support and praise him. His characteristic has always been criticized. It can be seen. Now he is uncharacteristically acting against the emperor, really weird."

"This is not weird, Mu Bai." Li Daozong said, "Wang Wei is a son, and King Jin is also a suspect. He is also the eldest grandson Wuji's nephew, and his palms and backs are all meat. How can he support King Jin? Question, the emperor will definitely ask Changsun Wuji, and Changsun Wuji must have his own sufficient and persuasive reasons. Otherwise, why would the emperor stay in bed with peace of mind and ignore the government? Isn’t it just trying to test it for a while Is Changsun Wuji's choice correct?"

"It's reasonable." Li Ji said, "Actually, the reserve is the emperor's family affairs in the final analysis. The family affairs are a book, and the twists and turns are not what we outsiders can think clearly. According to the emperor Personal wishes, Wang Wei is of course the most suitable candidate. But if things fail, even if he is the emperor, he can’t say anything. Choosing a prince, the so-called descent of the prince is actually just a coat. It is really decisive. What matters is to see who is standing behind the prince-now it’s alright, Changsun Wuji stands firmly behind Li Zhi, and even the emperor has to look straight. Because Changsun Wuji is not just a country. Uncle, Situ, and Prime Minister, they represent a group of power, the largest power in the current court, is enough to reverse the power of the entire dynasty history!"

"Shot on the nail!" Li Daozong praised his palm, and said, "Let me just say it. Although Mao Gongping often doesn't speak much, but Zhifu is deep and insightful. Now that he can tell such big truths, it is enough to show you two to me. People are already cutting their livers."

"It should be." Li Ji clasped his hands and smiled slightly, and said, "Get on the same boat and work together."

Qin Mu gave a little white to show his praise. Li Ji was right. As the saying goes, they are different and do not seek each other. Now, a mysterious bond has tied Li Daozong, Li Ji and Qin Mubai, who represent the military forces. The civil officials group headed by Changsun Wuji is firmly in a group.

The division of civil and military affairs has been gradually exposed to Tibet since the day of the Eastern Palace incident. With regard to the Lanzhou issue, the distinction is now clear. There are some things that Qin Mubai, Li Daozong, and Li Ji did not make clear, that is, in addition to being public, everyone has selfish motives in such matters.

People are not for themselves, the heavens are destroyed!

Changsun Wuji did not want to go to war in Lanzhou. In addition to the consideration of the state and the court, he also had self-interest considerations. First, Datang Shangwu attaches great importance to military merit, and it is common to see things like entering and leaving the generals. The generals with outstanding military exploits were in charge outside and returned to the court. People like Li Jing and Li Ji have done it and they are commonplace.

Now, Li Jing retires, Li Ji is outside, and the military representative above the court is rarely seen. There are very few who can compete with the grandson Wuji. After the fall of the East Palace and King Jin came on stage, Changsun Wuji hurriedly began to purge the dissidents to cultivate the party feathers. The leader of the Mesozoic generals in the military and the official minister Hou Junji were instantly purged. It was Changsun Wuji to weaken the military's power in the court. A big deal of it.

Under such a premise, how could Changsun Wuji allow Lanzhou to go to war, power, wealth and military power, and then establish a strong enemy for himself?

And this potential rival is Qin Mubai.

As shrewd as Changsun Wuji, of course he knows that Qin Mubai's position will definitely not be consistent with him, nor will he be willing to stand behind him, standing in the camp of Changsun Wuji as a standard-bearer for him. In addition, the deeper and deeper contradictions and divisions are that Changsun Wuji is determined to choose a defensive monarch for Li Shimin, who can continue the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty in Zhenguan without causing troubles, and his Changsun Wuji is enough Qin Mubai wanted to be an ambitious pioneer who would continue to carry forward the power of the Tang Dynasty.

The division of positions determines Qin Mubai and Changsun Wuji, and it is destined that Nanyuan cannot stand in the same camp.

At this time, Sun Wuji, who was in charge of power, first started. Winning the two eldest sons of the Qin family, Qin Tong and Qin Bin, was his first move; freezing Lanzhou to stop the war was his second flag. This third step flag, I don't know how he should come down.

Qin Mubai is soberly aware that with his own strength and ability today, he is definitely not Changsun Wuji's opponent. He needs a powerful helper and an opportunity to soar.

Li Daozong and Li Ji in front of them are comrades in the same camp as him. Li Daozong sits in Youzhou to defend Beidi and Goguryeo. Li Ji is the mobile Great Wall of the Mobei Lion and Tang Dynasty. Both of them are military giants who stand alone and stand alone.

Of course they hope that Lanzhou can go to war. Firstly, it is because of the military's grievances and ideals. Secondly, if Lanzhou is frozen, then the rabbit will die and the fox will be sad. How long will it be Changsun Wuji's turn to kill them and kill the donkey. ?

In terms of interests, the three are absolutely unified!

"We can't ignore a character." Li Daozong said suddenly.

"Who?"

"Chu Suiliang!" Li Daozong said, "Don't you think that this person's sudden stubbornness is very weird? Originally, he was just a living man of the emperor's majesty, a confidant room. But now it has changed, and he can actually be with the grandson. Ji is driving the court together. He is younger and more restrained than Changsun Wuji. Often, the more such a character, the more talented; if it becomes dangerous, the more dangerous."

"Chu Suiliang, it is indeed a mystery." Qin Mubai said, "I have worked with him for a few games. This person is very deep, such as Yucheng Mansion, strong and soft, and no water leaks. The grandson Wu, who is more powerful than the limelight, wants to advance together. Ji, he is much more low-key and restrained. In the East Palace, he suddenly appeared on the stage. An important opportunity was that he gave Changsun Wuji a message. So from then on, he and Changsun Wuji stood together , Became one of his right arms. But I always feel that Chu Suiliang and Changsun Wuji are a bit close together. Chu Suiliang’s roots are always with the emperor. He is the only person allowed to enter and leave the emperor’s ward freely, so I guess Yang, Chu Suiliang at this moment is actually an incarnation of the emperor above the court!"

"This analogy is also appropriate." Li Daozong smiled slightly and said, "Maybe Changsun Wuji just regarded Chu Suiliang as a party member to help him, but in fact, it is really important to decide what matters. It is Chu Suiliang, because he is the emperor's hand, tongue, and tongue. Therefore, Mu Bai, if you want to find a turning point under the crisis in front of you, you have to start with Chu Suiliang. It is best if you can see His Majesty the Emperor. At this time, no one except His Majesty can make a final decision. You, I, Mao Gong, even if you add Wei Gong Li Yao Shi, you can't compete with Changsun Wuji in the court. And the more you fight, the more disadvantages we are. Because Changsun Wuji has mastered the right to speak above the court, and we are opposed to it, that is, against Li Zhi, the prince of Jianguo. In disguised form, we are opposed to the court and the emperor."

"That's what the prince said." Li Ji stroked his beard and said meaningfully to Qin Mubai, "Mubai, at this time, you must use skill. You are a horse and the emperor's favorite general, and grandson Wuji You are definitely not dared to move you, you can only use methods such as wooing, isolating, alienating, and squeezing you. On the other hand, you can't fight against Changsun Wuji head-on. He now wants you to take the initiative and turn his face. , And then justifiably abolished you and expelled you from the court. Even people like Hou Junji were overthrown by him day and night, let alone others? Therefore, you are now stable and dangerous. This is a turning point for Datang , Is also a turning point in your life. Grasp it, be cautious. Make full use of your identity and interpersonal relationship to change the current situation is the best policy."

"Well... the words of the uncle, my nephew is in my heart. In fact, I am not worried about how I am now. I am worried about my father who is like a fire. If he knows that the court has rejected his petition, What should I do?" Qin Mubai frowned, "I will be out, and the monarch is not immune. If my father resists the edict and raises troops to attack Gaochang west, he will be given a handle regardless of success or failure. In this way, my father and son will be quite passive. I was completely seized by Changsun Wuji!"

"The concerns are very serious!" Li Daozong stroked his palm, "No, you will immediately abandon the letter and send a trusted person 800 miles to Lanzhou. Even if he ran to a few people and a few horses, this letter must be as soon as possible Send it to your father! Otherwise, the consequences will be unpredictable!"

"I will close my book now!" Qin Mubai stood up, and asked the Four Treasures of the study to write the book immediately. At that time, he sent several hundred guards outside Chang'an out of Chang'an to run towards Lanzhou.

After doing these things, Qin Mubai let out a sigh of relief. At this moment, he always felt a pair of eyes staring at him closely behind him, staring at the group of Li Daozong, Li Ji and Changsun Wuji.

The eyes naturally belonged to Emperor Li Shimin.

Qin Mubai felt that these people are now like the legendary "refining gu", locked in a crock like poisonous insects, biting each other and fighting each other, whoever survives in the end will Cheng Gu!

Li Shimin, you don't need too much poison to jump around in front of your eyes. He just wants a Gu to assist his son, to stabilize his court, to stabilize his country and continue his hegemony!

As for who this son is, on the contrary, it is not as important as that Gu...

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