Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 560: Life is a Tang person, death is a Tang ghost

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Princess Gaoyang and Chu Suiliang and his entourage set off from Chang'an to Lanzhou.

When she was leaving, Princess Gao Yang did not leave Li Shimin. Although she was very reluctant to her father in her heart, but for some reason, there was a trace of hatred that lingered.

Although Li Shimin fainted during the time, she was also very worried and sad, and the heartfelt words he said when he woke up made Princess Gao Yang cry so much. However, Li Shimin was no longer the kind father who favored her in every way in her early years in the past. Especially this time his attitude towards Qin Mubai indirectly "forced" Qin Mubai to resign from office, just like planting a thorn in Princess Gaoyang, which could not be removed.

"Father, I know that you want to be a good emperor with a long history, but also a good father to be respected and 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 Gao Yang sighed in her heart, "As an emperor, your choice is undoubtedly correct. You are destined to go down in history and be praised by later generations; but as a father, you are too disappointing! ... In contrast, I am I am more fortunate than my brother, the prince, the king of Wei, and even the king of Wu! Fortunately, I was not born as a man. Otherwise, my destiny would be more tragic than them! Therefore, being a subject of the Tang Dynasty is lucky and Happy; but as your children, it is sad and unfortunate!"

The carriage and horses are gradually moving westward, and Princess Goyang's heart is full of feelings, beyond words. For one thing, she was reluctant to part with her mother and the hometown where she had lived for so many years, and secondly, she looked forward to meeting and staying with Qin Mubai again.

"Why can't both of them take care of them at the same time?" Princess Gao Yang was glum, "I still haven't figured out why Mu Bai resigned? Is my father really going to attack him?... Waiting for the meeting, I must ask clearly!"

A few days later, Princess Gao Yang and Chu Suiliang finally arrived in Lanzhou. But Qin Mubai had been away for many days, and the people from Qiongyu Villa went to the building.

Princess Gao Yang was furious, and Chu Suiliang was also shocked. When I asked the governor Xiao Liang to question, I learned that Qin Mubai had already gone north with his family and went to the northern grassland, saying that he was going to have a wedding with Princess Ashina!

"The Thieves Military Academy, the stinky man, didn't wait for me!" Princess Gao Yang stomped and cursed in a hurry, and immediately decided-"I want to find him in the grassland!"

Chu Suiliang and others are in trouble. They were ordered by the emperor to give the marriage, and at the same time, they brought the emperor's gift to Qin Mubai. They wanted to do both and persuade Qin Mubai to return to the court.

But now there is no sound, what should I do? Is it possible that with Princess Gaoyang, go north to find? What if I miss it again? Traveling northward for thousands of miles and going back and forth for several months, the court is still waiting for an answer!

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

One of them was left by Qin Mubai to Princess Gao Yang; the other one was written by Qin Shuang'er and passed to King Wu.

Princess Gaoyang hurriedly opened the letter. The letter wrote that after Qin Mubai asked Princess Gaoyang to come to Lanzhou, she did not have to go north to the grassland, and went directly to the west to meet in Gaochang. At the same time, she told Princess Gao Yang that if Li Ke came to ask Qin Shuang'er, let her pass the letter left by Shuang'er to Li Ke, and he would naturally understand.

"This guy, I'm expected to come back before waiting for me? It's really disgusting!" Princess Gao Yang read the letter, her heart relieved a lot. Although she was still swearing, she did what Qin Mubai said, and handed Qin Shuang'er's letter to Chu Suiliang, and asked him to bring him back to Chang'an for business.

Chu Suiliang was embarrassed with the letter. People didn't find the emperor and didn't do it, but only brought back one letter. What should be done?

This time, everyone with a discerning eye knows that it is not just a marriage of children. In the current situation, it can be said to be a political marriage that affects the overall situation. The emperor's intention is very obvious, that is to make Qin Mubai the leader of the military, stand behind Li Ke and fully support him to sit firmly in the East Palace, and take over the power of the Tang Dynasty in the future.

Chu Sui expressed his conscience. With Qin Mubai's wisdom, it is not difficult to think of this layer. But he happened to slip away before the emperor gave the reward and the marriage, obviously he was evading with other ideas in his heart.

The emperor is playing a game with Qin Mubai. What do they think in their hearts? How can everyone who are chess pieces guess thoroughly and understand? If your own opinion breaks the game, no one can afford it.

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

Princess Goyang is so happy-finally completely free!

She also stopped staying for a while, urging her **** to go on a chariot, and immediately went west, leaving Yumenguan, to Gaochang and Qin Mubai to meet. Although Princess Gaoyang had been carrying a hundred cavalry guards given to her by the emperor in the early years, the governor Xiao Liang did not dare to neglect, and sent more than a thousand soldiers from Guanxi to **** along the way.

A group of people and horses, marching westward mightily.

At the same time, Qin Mubai and his entourage traveled north along the Yellow River, along the Helan Mountains, crossing the Yellow River, and crossing the Yin Mountains. They have arrived at the Mobei grassland and arrived at the former Asina habitat, at the foot of the Dujin Mountain.

It's a long journey along the road. Fortunately, I traveled with my family, all as sightseeing. It's not a bit tired to go all the way, but it's very happy and relaxed.

Since Li Ji led the army to quell the Xue Yantuo Rebellion, he established a new Shanyu Jiandu Du Mansion in Yudu Jinshan, the old place of the Turkic Yazhang, and opened garrisons to manage the prairie. The Huihe tribe, who had contributed to the rebellion, belonged to Datang, and Datang also established the Hanhai Dudu Mansion in their territory, which was under the rule of Shanyu Dadu Dufu. The original chief of the Huihe tribe, who was Ashina Xuelian's uncle Tumidu, was given the title of the first governor of the Hanhai by the Tang Dynasty and became the chief official of the Great Tang.

When Qin Mubai and others arrived at Yudu Jinshan, they were informed to Li Ji. Li Ji personally led troops to greet him, and received Qin Mubai and his party from Shan Yu Dadu Dudu's Mansion. After hearing Qin Mubai’s intentions, Li Ji readily agreed to undertake the wedding of Qin Mubai and Xuelian, and sent someone to Hanhai to receive Xuelian’s uncle and sister Xiyan together. Yudu Jinshan comes.

"Mubai, although I am far in Mobei, I have heard a lot about you." Li Ji said to Qin Mubai, "I want to go, your majesty and the Tang court did not do to you. Why do you have to resign and run away after something very excessive?"

"Uncle Shi, it's a long story." Qin Mubai said, "Your Majesty and the court have always treated me very well, I know. Although some unpleasant things have happened before, those are not me. All the reasons for resigning. Qin, my mind, should not be so narrow."

"Then why did you resign? Just because you are worried about your high merits, and you want to avoid disasters and go alone to be good for yourself?" Li Ji said, "If so, then you really think too much. I have waited for the veteran to follow your Majesty for many years. , Which one is not meritorious? But you have never been so afraid of it!"

"No." Qin Mubai smiled calmly and said, "I know that His Majesty the Emperor has no harm to my heart. He has tried many times, but he just wants to entrust me with a heavy responsibility in the future. Enter the phase and assist the new prince to enter the East Palace."

"Isn't this great?" Li Ji asked in confusion, "You and me in the army have been fighting to the death for so many years, is it not just to wait for this day?"

"I have never seen it before." Qin Mubai shook his head and said, "In the past, it was a strong literary and a weak military, and Changsun Wuji and others were in charge of the court. But now, as long as I lead the Guanxi army back to the court, I and Wu Wang’s friendship, as well as the previous military exploits and the support of many generals under his command, I am bound to go smoothly, and sooner or later surpass the grandson Wuji. In this way, the balance of the court will be broken again and become a strong force. Wen is weak. What will His Majesty the Emperor do at this time?"

Li Ji suddenly realized, nodded, but did not explain the words, just said: "It turns out that you are concerned about the overall situation...Yes, you are able to defeat Tubo and the Western Regions, and you have a high level of power; the Kwanxi army is invincible and invincible. The momentum is huge, and there are like clouds of great generals. After these soldiers return to the court, they will surely receive merits and rewards. At that time, you will be born in the world, and the prestige and power are unmatched. Said to surpass the grandson Wuji... It is not difficult indeed!"

"But Datang doesn't need officials." Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "Moreover, someone in Qin is very self-aware. I am far inferior to Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang in order to govern the country. People like Fang Xuanling. In the next few decades, Datang will have to revise Wenzhi by Yanwu. I don’t want to return to the court to be in power but the corpse is a vegetarian meal. This has become a hindrance to Changsun Wuji and others, and a stumbling block for Datang Wenzhi. Unnecessary struggles and internal friction. Moreover, everything must be reversed. Today, someone from Qin, an extremely human minister, seems to have already climbed to the top, waiting to fall. As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the more miserable you will fall. Instead of doing this, I might as well retreat from the rapids and transfer power and responsibility to the latecomers together, so that they can also contribute to Datang."

Li Ji nodded with satisfaction and approval, and said, "Mu Bai, it's rare for you to be so clear. Anyone trapped in the vanity fair just wants to sharpen their heads and climb up, but you can Clearly recognize the overall situation and situation, and make such a decision without great wisdom."

"Haha, the uncle passed the award." Qin Mubai smiled, "Actually, I have nothing to do, but this official is tired of doing things. And the most important point is that Datang has no shortage of talents. Without me, Qin In Mubai, there will be Zhang Mubai and Li Mubai, one after another. Therefore, no one is indispensable! No one can do all things! — When I recognize this, I am relieved!"

Li Ji smiled and nodded: "No one is indispensable, no one can do all the things-well said! You are very rare, because not everyone can have this kind of consciousness, especially They are those who hold authority. Every time a person has power in his hands, his desires and ambitions will swell, and he will eventually become a slave to fame and fortune, losing or even ruining himself."

"Yes!" Qin Mubai said with a smile, "I was afraid that I would forget about it after returning to the court, so I took the initiative to retreat early."

Li Ji smiled and said: "I don't think you will. You have seen through fame, wealth and wealth, and are tired of fighting for power. Whether you resign or return to the court, I think you can do it well."

Qin Mubai smiled, "Why does Shishu's words sound like he is lobbying my nephew?"

"Haha!" Li Ji slapped his legs and laughed, "To be honest, I don't want you to just leave. Datang finally came out with Qin Mubai. Nothing else, as long as you are there, In the next few decades, at least no one will dare to commit a crime against the Tang Dynasty. For our generation, the old are dead, how many days can still be flopped? Sooner or later, you still have to assist the Tang Dynasty!"

"Uncle Shi, I just said that the most indispensable thing for Datang is talent." Qin Mubai smiled, "I am going north this time, one reason is to fulfill my promise to marry Xuelian. Another motivation is, yes. I want to take a person to you."

"Who?"

"Xue Rengui!"

Li Ji was surprised at first, and then overjoyed: "Is it true?"

Qin Mubai smiled and said: "Everyone has ambitions. Although someone in Qin is indifferent to fame and fortune and tired of officialdom, he wouldn't let his brothers follow me, right? Benevolence is a talent, and he has both talents and virtue. There is a saying that gold will always shine. People like Rengui, no matter what dynasty and any generation, no matter in any environment, can exert extremely great value. Although he also established before A lot of credit, but he has always bowed under me. With his ability and virtue, he has achieved more than this. Therefore, I want to entrust him to the uncle, so that he can make contributions under his promotion!"

"Okay, okay!" Li Ji smiled happily and comforted, and nodded, "I don't want to hide from you, the old man has coveted Xue Rengui for a long time, haha! ——He is such a good minister, it is hard to see in a century. Don’t worry, the old man must focus on cultivating him!"

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Among the generals of the Guanxi Army, Xue Rengui has the greatest ability, but he is the most modest in virtue. People like him are different from me. I am too frivolous and arrogant, and it is inevitable to let the king Fear. However, if Rengui sits in my place one day, he can still reassure the emperor. Therefore, I feel confident and boldly hand him over to the uncle, let him follow the uncle to kill him. Merit!"

"Listening to you, I seem to understand why you resigned." Li Ji said, "When you leave, the Kansai Army will have no leader, and the court will not have to worry about the military's over-expansion and breaking the balance, so it will change hands again. Suppress the military. On the one hand, you are taking care of the overall stability of the court, and on the other hand, you are also trying to protect the heroes of the Kansai Army, right?"

"The one who knows me, also the uncle of the world!" Qin Mubai sighed and smiled, "Actually, a man is a good man, and he should be an honorable man. Who really wants to be mediocre and die unknown? I’ve been born to death and struggled for so many years, and the achievement I got is said to be thrown away. If there is no reluctance, that is a lie. It’s just that after so many years of fighting, I have seen too many lives and deaths, and even more Cherish life. As long as I have the slightest achievement today, it is also a pile of bones of thousands of people; in the future, I don't want to use other people's blood to dye my official robes red, especially...I was born to death. Brothers!"

"I can hear that this is what you say from the bottom of your heart." Li Ji sighed and said, "Mu Bai, since ancient times, loyalty and righteousness have been difficult to achieve. It is not easy for you to do this today. People have their own ambitions and cannot be forced. Although I really want you to stay and continue to fight side by side with me to make contributions to Datang, what you said makes sense. If I am you, maybe I will do the same. But things are fickle. If the environment changes someday, Tang really needs you, will you...will you come back and continue to play for Datang?"

Qin Mubai smiled and replied: "I have seen fame and wealth and are tired of officialdom. It is unlikely that I will come back to be an official. But even after I return to the Western Regions, I can still benefit the Tang Dynasty, right? Forget, the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty are initially set, and there is an important neighbor, Zhaowu Kingdom."

"Yes. It seems that you chose to retreat to the Western Regions, not all for yourself. With you, the Western Regions will not be chaotic; if you eat food, you will not dare to invade easily; Zhaowu will always be friendly to Datang Neighbors!" Li Ji nodded his approval, then sighed, "Mu Bai, you have worked hard. I will convey these words to your Majesty and King Wu in the future."

"No need." Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said: "Just ask the uncle to convey a word to your Majesty and King Wu--Qin, you are born in Tang, and you die in Tang ghost!"