Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 362: Fox tail

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There have been weddings and ceremonies at home, and the family members went to the guest’s home to answer gifts, which is considered a relatively high-level "polite." Among the gentry class in Datang, it is relatively popular.

So today, Qin Mu's white-collar worker went to his sister Shuang'er, went to the palace to call Princess Gaoyang, and went to many guests and Hakka homes to answer one by one.

When he arrived at the palace, Qin Mubai first found his elder brother Qin Tong and asked him where King Wei was. Qin Tong said that Wei Wangzheng and a group of scholars were discussing the revision of "Kuo Di Zhi" in the Hongwen Hall. It is estimated that this morning will not leave the palace. Qin Mubai said that this is just right, I will go to other houses first, and finally go to the Wei Wang's house.

By the way, Qin Mubai asked again about Lanzhou during the meeting today. Qin Tong said no. He said that at the DPRK meeting in recent days, there was no public discussion about this matter. But Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang presided over two cabinet ministerial meetings and discussed this matter. As long-term Sun Wuji opposed Lanzhou's continued use of troops, Zhuhe faction had an absolute advantage. However, at the second meeting, an important figure like Li Ji among the main combatants made a statement, stating that they advocated the use of troops in Lanzhou to make peace through war. Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang were also unable to completely suppress him for a while, so they still need to discuss.

Qin Mubai was secretly pleased, although Li Ji has always been low-key and cautious, but this time, he is rare to put on a tough posture. This may be somewhat unexpected by Changsun Wuji and others. After all, Li Ji is now the chief magnate in the military world of Datang, and his opinions can't be ignored even by Changsun Wuji.

A Li Ji broke out in the air, which somewhat disrupted Changsun Wuji's deployment.

Qin Mubai now wants to come. When the emperor secretly transferred Li Ji back to the dynasty, in addition to the eldest grandson Huan of the Jiumen of Chang'an, he also had some intention to "set up the enemy" for the grandson Wuji. Because Li Shimin knows very well that Li Ji has always been a neutral position, and he will never flatter anyone with an upright temperament. In the early years when Li Shimin was competing with his brother for the reserve, Li Ji remained neutral, did not get along with any prince, and focused on his own business. He didn't even give the emperor's face, why would he be afraid of the grandson Wuji, let alone stand in the camp of the grandson Wuji under pressure.

Li Shimin wants to delegate power to the eldest grandson Wuji, and test the effect of his assisting Li to supervise the administration of the country; however, it is impossible for him to let any one person have the sole control of the family. Looking at the current court, who is qualified and capable to challenge the grandson Wuji, if Wei Gong Li Yaoshi does not return, it is estimated that only Li Ji will remain.

Since the prime ministers of the cabinet have temporarily diverged on this matter, Qin Mubai also secretly relieved a little heart. Fortunately, with the pillar of Li Ji supporting, the military will not be completely suppressed by Changsun Wuji and the civil servants.

Qin Tong also said that due to the great events of the First World War in Lanzhou, the imperial court issued an order to summon Duan Zhixuan, Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Zhijie, etc., who were leading troops outside, to hold the third important meeting to determine this. Xiang Junguo. It is said that even Wei Zheng, who is ill in bed and almost blind, will be brought in, and perhaps even Fang Xuanling, who is in the same room as the emperor, will be invited.

This should be the largest meeting of ministers in recent years. In the past, such meetings were generally presided over by the emperor, which was the Imperial Conference, the largest conference in the empire.

It can be seen that Changsun Wuji deliberately played down the role of Li Ji alone. Since the end of the Turkic fight, there have been few wars in the Tang Dynasty, and the civil official group gradually occupied the right to speak in the court. The three of Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Wei Zheng, plus the newly stubborn Chu Suiliang, are enough to suppress Li Ji's voice alone. Even if Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Zhijie and others would support Li Ji's proposition, it would be hard to beat Changsun Wuji and the others. Furthermore, it is difficult to say whether Yuchijing's office and Cheng Zhijie will support Li Ji. Although they are all heads of the military, over the years, the parties have not committed themselves to crime, and the degree of unity between them is far less than that of the civilian clique.

Qin Mubai thought for a while, based on his relationship with Cheng Zhijie, it shouldn't be difficult to convince him; Yuchi Jingde didn't have too much confidence; Duan Zhixuan, not very familiar.

After all, the only people who can unite are Li Ji, Li Daozong and Cheng Zhijie. Although Li Daozong is the prince, but due to the restrictions of Emperor Li Shimin not being too involved in politics, he generally does not attend such meetings. Therefore, his role has to be greatly reduced. However, it would allow him to exert his influence, lobby some generals, and support the main battle.

After thinking about it, Qin Mubai felt that the military's power over the court is far inferior to the civil official group. The convening of the "pre-confidential meeting" this time was mostly a horrible event.

Unless, I can wave a magical pen once again and send out one or two surprise soldiers before he can defeat the strong with the weak.

Qin Mubai thought of a few ways to get out of this strange soldier. First, he thought of his old mentor Li Jing who had retired. Although he has retired to court for a long time, his influence among many generals is unmatched. Although he will certainly not attend such a meeting, he can be asked to persuade those generals to reach a united front. With him, it will be easier for military generals to unite. Even Yuchi Jingde, who has a fiery temper and has always refused to accept anyone, also sold Li Jing a bit of face. However, Li Jing's reluctance is a problem.

The second is Wei Wang. Today, King Wei's reputation in the court is extremely high, and he has recruited civil servants such as Li Daliang and Zhang Liang, and these people also want to participate in the imperial conference. If the king of Wei stated his position in support of the main battle, then the comparison of civil and military strengths would change a bit, at least not showing a one-sided situation.

Third, Qin Mubai very much hopes that Emperor Li Shimin can stand up at this time and support the main battle with a final word. After all, this was the grand strategy he had set with Qin Mubai earlier. He shouldn't lift a rock and hit himself in the foot, and at this time he objected. However, it was Li Shimin who left Qin Mubai with no bottom. It is said that the king's heart is unpredictable, and Li Shimin can let his grandson Wuji toss so much about this matter, so that the ghost knows what he is thinking? Could it be that he has already regretted it, and he is not good at breaking his promises, so he borrowed the hand of the grandson Wuji to overthrow the national policy he had personally set before? It's not impossible!

In short, the next "pre-imperial meeting" will be a turning point in the history of Datang, and it will also be a major turning point in Qin Mubai's life. If you send troops, then Qin Mubai has the opportunity to soar into the sky, stand firmly above the court, and gain the right to have an equal dialogue with the eldest grandson Wuji; if you grant peace to the marriage, then Qin Mubai can only stay in Chang'an, behaved. It's as his leisure cohort. From then on, we will gradually fade out of the Datang Power Group. If Changsun Wuji doesn't push him far away and crush him miserably, then there will be ghosts. It is very likely that Qin Mubai will follow in Hou Junji's footsteps and roll to the side of the wilderness to become a small official.

This war without gunsmoke has started...

Qin Mubai rode a horse, protected Princess Gaoyang and Shuang'er's car, and drove out of the imperial city. It feels like I am fully clothed and going to fight, and I am not at all relaxed.

The group first arrived at the mansion of Wei Gong Li Yao Shi. At the funeral of Yaoer, Li Jing, who had inconvenient legs and feet, did not attend. The appointed disciple Su Dingfang was the representative. When Qin Mubai visited today, the doorman actually blocked the entrance. Qin Mubai talked about it for a long time, but refused to let it in. It was really inconvenient for Mr. Wei to see guests because he was unwell due to the wind and cold. It was said that Princess Gao Yang was a little angry, if Qin Mubai hadn't stopped her, she would have to rush.

Qin Mubai shook his head helplessly, taking Princess Gaoyang and Shuang'er to leave. At this time, one person walked out of the mansion, it was Su Dingfang.

Qin Mubai hurried forward to meet him and asked: "How about the teacher?"

Su Dingfang smiled slightly, and said, "You don't need to worry about the younger brother. The teacher took the medicine and fell asleep."

"Well, that's fine." Qin Mubai couldn't help saying more, just nodded.

"Brother, I have something to tell you." Su Dingfang stretched out his hand and motioned Qin Mubai to come closer with him. After standing still, he said: "My teacher knows why you are here, but he won't see you at this time."

"Well, I understand." Qin Mubai sighed softly, nodded and said, "The teacher has the ideas and duties of the teacher. After retiring, he can no longer control the court affairs. I understand that . I don’t force him to be an old man."

"The younger brother is a reasonable person. It would be best to think like this." Su Dingfang smiled and said, "My teacher has something to convey to you."

"Brother, please speak."

"You've heard this sentence before, be calm and indifferent. Don't overcorrect everything, just let the flow take place." Su Dingfang said.

Qin Mubai frowned for a while after listening to it, but he didn't know what he meant, so he asked: "Brother, does my mentor mean that I don't want to run around looking for help, just let it develop freely. Is it?"

"My teacher didn't say. You know that I have always been dull, and you can't think of those things." Su Dingfang smiled meaningfully, "The junior has excellent talents and understanding. I can understand my teacher's profound meaning, so I will not be blind Guess misled you."

"Well...Thank you, brother. Then I will leave. Please say hello to my teacher. In addition, the brother went to my house for a funeral. Today, my brother also specially came to pay a gift."

"Okay, let's go!"

Leaving Weigong’s mansion, Princess Gaoyang said angrily: "The old man with a big beard, Yaoshi Li, is really stinky and hard. He closed the door and didn’t see us. I was mad at me! Let me see him next time. Climb on his head and pull his beard down!"

Qin Mubai smiled and said: "If you dare to do such a thing, I will convince you."

Princess Gao Yang smiled and said: "Of course I dare not, so I had to scold and curse for a while! I know that he is your most respected teacher, so I dare not be rude to him! If this is not the case, I will take care of him, his father and his mother, and I will take off his beard and talk!

"Haha!"

The three of them went to several houses one after another, including Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang's house. Both of them were not at home, but their family members received them. Qin Mubai also deliberately avoided meeting these two people privately, and made a special trip to pick them out when they were not at home.

At this time, it's noon.

The three of them neither returned to the palace nor returned home, so they settled for a short lunch break in a wine shop, and then made a special trip to the Palace of Wei to pay the gift.

When it comes to going to the Palace of Wei, Princess Gao Yang doesn't look good, and even Shuang'er is not very happy. Princess Gao Yang said that among his many emperor brothers, Li Tai is the most hypocritical. Although he usually smiles, his smile can make people feel cold. Not to mention Shuang'er, Li Tai has always been to Li. Ke doesn't have a good impression, and he can't get rid of it. How can Shuang'er have a good impression of him?

Qin Mubai persuaded them to just go for a cutscene, and not to have friendship with them. When you enter the mansion for a while, treat yourself as a mud bodhisattva, and I will handle everything.

Wei Wang Litai, as if waiting for Qin Mubai in the mansion on a special trip, left the left and right people cleanly, sitting alone in the main hall waiting for him to come. Seeing Qin Mubai and the other three coming, he laughed from a distance and got up to greet him, standing under the eaves of the hall and standing with his hands.

"The brother horse and the imperial sister are visiting together. Brother Yu has missed a long way to welcome him, sin and sin!"

Qin Mubai exchanged greetings with him with a smile, Shuang'er couldn't help rolling his eyes, and secretly cursed: "hypocritical, snobbery! Only my brother and princess are in my eyes, I am a dead man!"

"Oh, isn't this girl Shuang'er? I haven't seen you for a long time, and I've become more and more beautiful! Haha, you deserve to be the daughter of Mr. Yi Guo and the sister of Mu Bai! Father and son are famous Beautiful man, Shuang'er is even more slim, beautiful and beautiful!" Li Tai said with a haha ​​smile.

Shuang'er curled his lips and said, "Thank you, King Wei", still cursing in her heart. Qin Mubai was also a bit amused, and he thought that Li Tai's flattery was unambiguous, boasting our Qin family's genes.

The greetings were over, Li Tai invited everyone to sit down and make tea. After the second daughter had been sitting for a while, Li Tai’s real wife, Princess Wei, came out to accompany her, and invited the two daughters to ask for some flowers and embroidery. Only Qin Mubai and Li Tai were left in the hall.

Li Tai said that he had never heard of Mu Bai Fengya, and no one had the best in music, so he asked Qin Mubai to go to his secret pavilion to enjoy a set of ancient music scores that he had just acquired recently. Qin Mubai said that he had vowed not to play music again, and Li Tai said hurriedly that it would be OK, just to appreciate the score, and by the way ask him to check the authenticity. Qin Mubai knew that he was going to discuss opportunities with him, so he no longer shied away, and followed him to a carved building.

"Here is pure, there is no heaven and earth, but any words will come out of the monarch's mouth and into the ears of a certain person." Li Tai said, "Mu Bai, please enlighten me."

"Don't dare to be." Qin Mubai smiled, took the old music score and looked at it carefully, nodded, "It turns out to be the Zheng song from "High Mountain and Flowing Water". It is true, but it should be from the Three Kingdoms Period. It is handed down, not the pre-Qin version."

"I said, Mu Bai is a great expert!" Li Tai laughed and said, "In fact, Xiao Wang felt that ancient music may not necessarily be better than the current one. Mu Bai said he would no longer play music. Xiao Wang is really sorry. If nothing else, Xiao Wang really wants to hear the song "Lanzhou Hong" that Mu Bai played on Zhongnan Mountain that day."

Qin Mubai's heart faintly twitched, frowned slightly, and said, "That's Yaoer's posthumous work."

"Oh? Sorry, sorry! Xiao Wang really didn't intend to touch Mu Bai's sad thing! I just heard that all the tear-stained shirts on Zhongnan Mountain that day were because of listening to Mu Bai's song. Because of the music. Xiao Wang was yearning for a while, so..." Li Tai hurriedly defended.

Qin Mubai smiled and waved his hand: "His Royal Highness does not care, the deceased is already dead, and I am not someone who can't let go."

"That's good. Mu Bai is a true hero, and my husband is great. Naturally, he won't be frustrated because of the departure of his beloved. This is what Xiao Wang looks up to you. There are so many things in the world today. Things are uneasy, there are many major events waiting for Mubai District!" Li Tai said with emotion.

Qin Mubai smiled, wondering if you have been around for a long time, have you finally come to the point? I'm waiting for your words, so I won't take the initiative to bring them up. If you can't help but start the topic first and then preempt others, I will be able to take the initiative.

"What does the'big event' mentioned by His Highness mean?" Qin Mubai asked, "His Royal Highness also knows that he is a low-ranking official but also a foreign official. Not too much. Is the important thing that your Highness said has something to do with you?"

"That's natural." Li Tai squinted his eyes and nodded with a smile, and said, "Changsun Wuji held a cabinet meeting to discuss the Lanzhou War and Peace. You said, did this matter have anything to do with you?" /

"Oh?" Qin Mubai asked in astonishment, "Have there ever been results?"

"Although there is no final result yet, the main and peaceful factions already have an absolute advantage. If this development continues, Lanzhou will not be able to fight. The court will send envoys to Tubo to discuss the marriage." Li Tai said .

"Hey..." Qin Mubai shook his head very regretfully, and slammed it lightly on the table with his fist to show his unwillingness and resentment, and sighed, "So, all the hard work and dedication in Lanzhou last time. , All in vain!"

"Yes! The overall plan for Helong and the Western Regions and the military strategy set by your Majesty before has become a false statement!" Li Tai also sighed and shook his head, "Although I have a lot of turbulence in the Tang Dynasty, but We still have the strength and confidence, which is relatively long and short with Tubo. However, Changsun Wuji and others only value the present and neglect the great plan of a century. They, they only look at things for a while and only think about their fame and political achievements. If there is no major issue in the country, it is Da'an, and it is not long-term. This kind of approach is acceptable for keeping the country safe, but it is not good for ambition."

"Your Majesty’s words, it’s the point." Qin Mubai nodded and said, "Originally, Lanzhou’s grand plan was a grand plan for a hundred years, and it was a great cause for the nation’s destiny and the prosperity and decline of the nation. Even though there will be some impotence for a while It hurts the people and money, but from the perspective of history and nationality, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. At this time, Tubo unites Gaochang and confronts us. If we do not give a strong counterattack, the Western Regions will follow suit. Controversy. At that time, there will be a sweeping wave, but the Western Regions are all in danger, and they will develop and grow in the past, but they will also be threatened to the Central Plains. Changsun Wuji and others will just because the current court is insecure. I am deeply sorry to let go of this overall national policy!"

"Mu Bai, what's the role of you just being regretful? You shoulder the main responsibility of Lanzhou's plan. At this time, shouldn't you stand up and insist on the main battle?" Li Tai tentatively said.

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly and shook his head, and said, "His Royal Highness is going to make fun of Qin again. Qin always knows himself. I'm just a lieutenant general under the Lanzhou Dudu's Mansion and Weiweiyi Mansion. I don’t have the qualifications to participate in the Imperial Conference. What position and persistence?"

"What?" Li Tai was surprised. "Could it be that Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang didn't even give you an invitation to attend the meeting?"

"No." Qin Mubai picked up the corner of his mouth and sneered his head, "They should do this, too!"

"Huh! It's hateful!" Li Tai said bitterly, "Why are the people who should be the most to participate in the meeting excluded? They are obviously not allowed to stand alone!"

Qin Mubai is amused secretly, wondering why don't you show a little fox tail? If you don't reveal it, how do I know that you are my own, and how do I get into trouble with you?

Thinking about it, Li Tai patted the table and said in a deep voice: "Mu Bai, this court is not the court of his eldest grandson Wuji and Chu Suiliang. Although Xiao Wang is not talented, he can say a few things. In other words, I have to say, you must attend the third imperial meeting!"

"Oh?" Qin Mubai made a surprise gesture and hurriedly said, "If Wei Wang Chengquan, Qin will be grateful!"

"You don't have to thank me." Li Tai waved his hand. "Xiao Wang is also thinking about the overall situation, but can't let Grandson Wuji and the others decide everything. So, where will I be equal?"

"Well, what His Majesty said is extremely true. At the moment, the emperor is ill, and the government affairs are determined by Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang. In the long run, none of us will have a place to stand." Qin Mubai said, "Although Qin I am not disgusted with Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang, but I am not the right person for the Lanzhou War and I must not be ignored at this time. However, even if Qin can participate in the Imperial Conference, it is after all. People are light-hearted. If Wei Wang can stand up and insist on the main battle, then..."

"Well..." Li Tai's **** flicked, and the fox's tail finally appeared. He chuckled twice and said: "This matter is important. Although Xiao Wang also has the right to participate in politics, but..."

"Why, your Highness has concerns?" Qin Mubai asked.

"It's not a concern either." Li Tai smiled bitterly and said, "Mu Bai, you are not an outsider, Xiao Wang might as well tell you. Everyone knows that the grandson Wuji is my mother-in-law. He advocates a peace talk. , How can I stand up for peace by war? Isn’t this going against him?"

"Oh..." Qin Mubai smiled meaningfully, "It turns out that His Royal Highness is afraid of offending-Changsun Wuji!"

When I heard this, Li Tai's expression changed on the spot.