At night, Qin Mubai lit up the lamp to study the military book, and he felt a lot. His admiration and respect for Li Jing deepened in his heart. In the early morning, as usual, I practiced martial arts with my father for an hour before preparing to go out to the Jiangxia Palace for a banquet.
Qin Shubao looked at his son dressed up and getting ready to go out. Without asking, he knew that he must have something important to do. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Sanlang, you are really successful now. You have a banquet every two days, and today you are going to have something to do." Which one to go to?”
Qin Mubai smiled back and said, "Dad, when we were at Prince Wu's Mansion yesterday, King Jiang Xia casually invited us to have a gathering at his home, so we went to attend the meeting."
"Well, Li Daozong is really a good person, and we can have a close friendship with him. Go ahead!" Qin Shubao waved his hand and went.
Qin Mubai thought for a while and said: "Dad, I feel that Li Daozong is also a man who is rough on the outside and subtle on the inside. Why did he invite me to his house when he just arrived in Chang'an? Moreover, he invited me but didn't. You, this seems a bit unreasonable, it seems that it is not an ordinary small banquet."
Qin Shubao frowned slightly and said, "I can't think of a reason. Since he did this, there must be a reason for it! Just go and don't worry."
"Yes, dad." Qin Mubai walked away relieved. Originally, he was just worried about the arrogant Qin Shubao. He was not happy when his son invited him but was left out. Now it seems that he is a little worried. After recovering from physical illness, Qin Shubao's former heroic spirit was gone, his mind became broader, and he became more confident and open-minded.
It was just along the way, so Qin Mubai went to Prince Wu's Mansion first and invited Li Ke's brother and sister to the banquet. Li Ke got up early and was studying in the hall. Princess Gaoyang is still sleeping soundly. Li Ke said, no one can mess with this little girl when she is asleep. If someone wakes her up, it will be the result of lightning and thunder, and they will kill someone.
Qin Mubai was happy: "I don't believe it, I have to try it."
"You may be an exception." Li Ke said seriously, "Such a difficult task is entrusted to you. Go and coax her out of bed. The prince's family banquet cannot be delayed, otherwise it will be rude! "
"Yes - Your Highness!" Qin Mubai also pretended to respond in a long voice and walked to Princess Gaoyang's room.
There were two maids guarding the door. Seeing Qin Mubai's arrival, the two little girls gently opened the door and signaled him to come in. They stepped away with a cheerful smile.
Qin Mubai entered the room, closed the door, walked past the red curtain, and saw Princess Gaoyang sleeping on a soft couch hung with a pink palace gauze-scented boudoir curtain.
"Eh... such a dignified princess looks so ugly when sleeping!" Qin Mubai couldn't help but laugh.
I saw Princess Gaoyang sleeping on the bed with her back stretched out, one pink and jade-like little foot still stretched out from the quilt, her hands spread flat by her side, her head tilted and her face pressed against the pillow, sleeping soundly It was so fragrant that a trace of saliva flowed from the corner of my mouth, and a string of small bubbles actually blew up.
"Haha, goldfish!" Qin Mubai laughed happily.
"Ugh... who is screaming for death!" Princess Gao Yang was woken up. She opened her eyes dimly and saw Qin Mubai, and she immediately became happy, "Hey, I must be dreaming! - Don't wake up , don’t wake up! Go to sleep!”
After saying that, Princess Gaoyang huddled back into the quilt happily, hugging the pillow and fell asleep.
"Pig!" Qin Mubai scolded with a laugh, "Get up quickly, the sun is shining on your butt!"
"Hey, I won't get up, are you going to bite me?" Princess Gaoyang stayed in bed and refused to get up. She hugged the pillow and did not open her eyes. She said with a beautiful smile, "You filthy military academy, you stinky man, you are so good today. Come and accompany me early.”
"You look like a bear, you are really unbecoming of a princess." Qin Mubai walked to her couch and sat down, slapping her butt on the quilt, "Wake up, King Wu and I are both I’m waiting for you to be a guest at the Prince of Jiangxia’s mansion!”
"No, no, I won't!" Princess Gao Yang giggled and dodged, acting coquettishly, "Please beg me, beg me to get up!"
While talking, Princess Gaoyang stretched out her little foot from the quilt and poked Qin Mubai in the face, and said with a mischievous smile: "I'll tickle your pig's nostrils, hehe!"
"Hey, it stinks!" Qin Mubai was amused, laughing, grabbing her little feet and scratching her soles. Princess Gao Yang screamed and twisted into a ball in her vagina, laughing so hard that she was about to have a cramp: "Let go! Let go of that stinky man! Oh, help me, it's tickling me to death!"
"Look, you haven't gotten up yet!" Qin Mubai then let go of his hand. Looking at Princess Gaoyang's sleepy appearance with disheveled hair, loose clothes, and drowsy eyes, he couldn't help laughing, "She really looks like a little lazy cat."
"Hehe!" Princess Gao Yang jumped up and imitated the cat's behavior by crawling around on the bed and rolling twice. She giggled and said, "That's good, cat! She slept soundly all day long. I can eat without having to do anything, and I’m pretty and cute! I want to be your little lazy cat, okay?”
"I don't raise cats, only pigs." Qin Mubai said seriously.
Princess Gaoyang shivered from the cold, and hurriedly got into the quilt again, with only a small face showing, her eyes sparkling and she looked at Qin Mubai in an extremely infatuated manner, without saying a word.
"Silly, why are you looking at me like this?" Qin Mubai looked at himself up and down, "There's nothing wrong!"
"That's so wrong." Princess Gao Yang smiled mysteriously, "You know what, you stinky man. Once upon a time, this was my dream!"
"What dream?"
"It's just... when I wake up and open my eyes, I can see you next to me!" Princess Gao Yang's face turned slightly red, a little embarrassed, but she smiled more warmly and contentedly, "I want you to hug me when I get up. ”
"Okay, you're still here. How can I draw your eyebrows? I'm afraid that the eyebrow pencil will be stained by your eye droppings." Qin Mubai laughed, and suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Princess Gaoyang. He grabbed her out of the quilt like a kitten.
Princess Gao Yang screamed in fright, then giggled. He wrapped his arms around Qin Mubai's neck, and then wrapped his legs around his waist, wrapping around him like a sloth.
Their faces were so close together that their big eyes almost looked like cross-eyes.
"Fool, why don't you kiss me quickly?" Princess Gao Yang said with a wicked smile.
"I wanted to kiss you originally, but you didn't brush your teeth and I was afraid of bad breath." Qin Mubai smiled even worse.
"Okay!" Princess Gao Yang was annoyed. She kissed Qin Mubai's lips domineeringly and pushed her tongue into his mouth desperately. Qin Mubai deliberately clenched his teeth to prevent him from getting in, which made Princess Gaoyang angry, so she freed up one hand to lift his ears hard.
Qin Mubai slapped her on the butt: "Okay, stop making trouble, you'll catch a cold soon!"
"I'm going to stink you to death, hehe! How dare you despise me!" Princess Gaoyang's pink face and cheeks turned red. She was both ashamed and excited, and a little worried that Qin Mubai would see her embarrassment and be embarrassed. avoid his sight. Finally, she simply buried her head on his shoulder, hugging him tightly and not letting go.
"Well, your body is so warm. I really want to depend on you for the rest of my life..." Princess Gao Yang closed her eyes and whispered happily.
Qin Mubai scratched the soles of her feet again and said, "Hurry up and get dressed, your feet are already freezing."
"I don't! Every morning when I get up, I have to take a shower first! Please take me to take a shower!" Princess Gaoyang giggled and acted coquettishly.
"Nonsense! Do you want me to hold you like this and parade around Prince Wu's house?" Qin Mubai couldn't laugh or cry.
"I want it!"
"If you act mean again, I'll throw you away, okay?"
"Okay, okay, put me in the quilt quickly. Go out and call Xiao Cuier, she will come in and wait for me to bathe and change clothes!" Princess Gao Yang giggled, then let go and huddled into the quilt obediently.
"Hey, you're so naughty!" Qin Mubai wiped away the unnecessary cold sweat on his forehead, shook his head and left the room with a smile.
"Remember to come in and draw my eyebrows later! -"
"It's my mother-in-law again!"
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Qin Mubai came to Li Ke's study. Li Ke looked Qin Mubai up and down and couldn't help but smile: "How about it, are you eating turtle? That little girl is the most difficult to take care of when she gets up every day."
"Bed is up, but it will probably take a while to shower, change clothes, and make up." Qin Mubai said with a wry smile.
"Forget it, let her do it!" Li Ke smiled, put down the book and said, "There is still time, I just have something to talk to you about."
"Well, Your Highness, please speak." Qin Mubai sat down opposite him.
"It's like this. After the Jiangzhou case this time, although I regained my official position because of my meritorious service, I actually took advantage of a convenience." Li Ke said.
"What's the convenience?" Qin Mubai asked.
"I don't know why, but my father suddenly had the idea of enacting a 'hereditary governor' system." Li Ke said, "All princes, princes, founding officials, prime ministers and other people will be named hereditary governors." . Me, too."
Qin Mubai couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Hereditary? Does the emperor want to follow the example of the previous dynasty and enfeoff the kings of Tibet?"
"Do you also have such an idea? No wonder many important ministers in the court are opposed to it." Li Ke sighed lightly and said, "They say that dividing the Tibetan kings is a way to cause chaos in the country. In fact, I am not big myself. I support my father’s enfeoffment of hereditary governors, but I am the first person to benefit from this. Do I have the nerve to express my opposition? Wouldn’t that be a clear way to undermine my father and slap him in the face? Therefore, I am now in a dilemma. ”
Qin Mubai thought for a while and said, "According to what you said, the opposition voices in the court now account for the majority?"
"Of course." Li Ke said, "This system has not been clearly promulgated. My father just discussed it with a few important ministers, and they were all opposed to it without exception. Especially Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Wei Zheng, These three people all unanimously opposed the father's move, so the father is now in a dilemma. "
Qin Mubai frowned: "Strange, why does the emperor suddenly want to do this? There are many lessons learned in the past dynasties, and the enfeoffment of Tibetan kings has always done more harm than good. He is a wise king, why would he make such an obvious mistake?"
"I can't think clearly at the moment..." Li Ke also shook his head in confusion, "I just have a vague feeling... I may not be able to be the newly appointed governor of Xiangzhou."
"Oh? If this happens, wouldn't I be able to leave?" Qin Mubai couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
"It's hard to say now." Li Ke curled his lips and shook his head, "Father is quite determined this time. Maybe he felt that the Tang Dynasty's court did not have enough control over the local area, so he sent his closest The princes and the most capable ministers will be appointed as local hereditary governors. However, within a few decades, several of these hereditary governors will respond to the court's call. By then, there will be a few who will be able to separate themselves and become kings. To be honest, I also want to speak out against my father’s move, but it’s really not convenient for me to do so.”
Qin Mubai meditated for a moment, and had some realization in his mind, and said: "Your Highness, in my opinion, it is impossible for a wise man like the emperor to not think of these truths that even we can easily figure out. His... should be just a temporary measure. Bar?"
"Expedient measure?" Li Ke's eyes lit up and he asked, "What's the explanation?"
"Think about it, what is the biggest focus of dispute in the court today?" Qin Mubai asked.
"Of course it's a fight to win the heir apparent! The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were divided into several major factions because of this, and they were becoming increasingly incompatible with each other, and it was getting more and more intense. Almost everyone knows this!" Li Ke said .
"That's right." Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "Almost all the most important generals and ministers in the Tang Dynasty were concentrated in the Chang'an court. If the struggle for heirs and heirs continues to evolve as it is now, All the important officials of the Tang Dynasty were involved, and even the emperor would lose control. In this situation, what the emperor wanted to do most was to divide and weaken the power of the prince and the king of Wei. But the people in these camps, Anyone who is not a founding figure or an important official of the government is bound to be removed from office, so we have to find a way to transfer them away! This transfer also requires a clear excuse, and it is not just about driving them away, right? Just drive them away, which would definitely be difficult to convince the public. Therefore, the emperor had to resort to a seemingly stupid trick, using the title of hereditary governor to temporarily keep some of them away from the center of the whirlpool of the court. There are fewer people in the two camps and the strength is weakened. The more control the Emperor has, the more he can handle it with ease! "
"Wonderful!" Li Ke gave a high-five and laughed heartily, "Father, this move is so wonderful! It seems that I don't have to hesitate. I have made the decision to be the governor of Xiangzhou. No matter how many important ministers there are, Against this, my father will definitely implement the 'hereditary governor' system this time. He is very clear-minded and just wants to find a successor for himself and gain some maneuverability. However, the battle for the crown prince is getting more and more intense now, and it is almost going to be a big one. Some of the most important officials in the Tang Dynasty are involved. The more people involved, the harder it is for the father to take action boldly, because no matter who he chooses in the end, there will definitely be a bloodshed for the Tang Dynasty. It’s all a huge loss!”
"Your Highness is absolutely right." Qin Mubai frowned and said seriously, "So, His Majesty the Emperor is already making final arrangements for the East Palace!"
"Yes!" Li Ke also raised his eyebrows and said solemnly, "It's very dangerous at this time. It's better for us to stay away from the core of this vortex early! No wonder, when I asked my father to let him give you to me, he I agreed without thinking... It seems that I also want to protect you!"
"Maybe..." Qin Mubai thoughtfully nodded slowly, thinking to himself: The emperor's intentions are very profound. Firstly, he does not want me to stay in the harem anymore, and secondly, I will have great opportunities in the future. It may be Princess Gaoyang's man. If I get involved in the fight for the legitimate son and die, won't Gaoyang have to be widowed? ... It seems that he still feels sorry for Gao Yang!
"Mubai, you are getting smarter and more mature." Li Ke looked at Qin Mubai and chuckled, "No wonder the King of Jiangxia also calls you, you have a bright future!"
"It's just a joke, Your Highness, you don't have to take it seriously!" Qin Mubai chuckled and said, "Does Your Highness know who has been granted the title of hereditary governor?"
"There are too many." Li Ke said, "Most of the kings, princes, and founding heroes have been sealed. By the way, your father Qin Shubao is also an example!"
"Really?" Qin Mubai raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Which party should I be appointed as the governor?"
"It seems to be... the governor of Lanzhou, yes, it's Lanzhou!" Li Ke said.
"Lanzhou? The Guanlong area is located on the border!" Qin Mubai said.
"Yes." Li Ke said, "In recent years, there have been frequent wars in the Guanlong and Hexi areas. My father intentionally moved several founding generals to become governors in that area. For example, Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Jingde, Duan Zhixuan, Li Daliang, etc. ”
"It seems that the western frontier is not as peaceful as it seems. Sooner or later, there will be war!" Qin Mubai said.
"It's possible! After all, Tuyuhun is newly settled, the Tubo people haven't given up yet, and many barbarian states in the Western Region are also ready to move under the instigation and temptation of the Western Turks and Tubo." Li Ke said, "However, we can't control these things for the time being. . The most urgent thing is to get out of Chang'an, a place of right and wrong, and stay away from the whirlpool."
"Well, His Highness is absolutely right." Qin Mubai nodded in approval and said, "Those things at the border are nothing more than scabies to the Tang Dynasty. The biggest crisis and contradiction today is in our country. On top of the Tang Dynasty's own court. If this matter is not handled well, it will inevitably affect the overall peace of the world and the long-term plan. It is no wonder that His Majesty is so aggressive in using the hereditary governor system to alleviate the stubborn struggle for the crown prince. "
"Look, you and I can just wait and see..." Li Ke nodded slightly and said meaningfully, "The King of Jiangxia resigned and went into seclusion, and many important ministers and elders were also facing leaving the court. Only the Crown Prince and the King of Wei were waiting for him. With all the factions weakened and my father having absolute control, it's time to decide the situation... "
"Hmm..." Qin Mubai nodded and said nothing more, thinking to himself: Listening to Li Ke's words, it sounded a bit like a snipe and a clam competing with each other, just like a fisherman sitting back and watching. His mind and city were finally a step ahead of the Crown Prince and the King of Wei. At the moment, the King of Wei is marching in triumph and pointing his sword at the East Palace, looking complacent and determined to win; while the Prince, on the other hand, is walking on thin ice with fear and fear, but he is still unsatisfied... Neither of these two will have a happy ending in the future. According to historical trends, in the end it was Li Zhi who got a big advantage and sat on the throne with the strong support of Changsun Wuji. But now... history has quietly changed. Will it remain the same as before
Qin Mubai thought of Li Zhi in the Penglai Palace, who was clamoring to play Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf all day long, and couldn't help but smile in his heart: If such a little kid with dull qualifications and no ambition becomes the emperor, it is no wonder that he will be ignored by his eldest grandson. Avoid being dominated by monopoly. Historically, Li Zhi also had the help of Wu Meiniang. The two joined forces and obtained Li Ji's strong support. They finally eliminated the Changsun Wuji Group that controlled the power of the government and regained power. But what about now? Wu Meiniang is only busy doing business to make a lot of money!
The wheel of history has already deflected somewhat. What will happen in the future
…
While the two were chatting, a maid walked in, saluted anxiously, and said, "General Qin, Your Royal Highness, please come over."
"Don't you see I'm busy?" Qin Mubai said.
"But, but..." the maid begged in embarrassment, "Her Royal Highness the Princess said that if the general doesn't go, she will stay in the room today and starve to death..."
"This guy..." Li Ke and Qin Mubai smiled bitterly and shook their heads together. Li Ke said, "Okay, go quickly! Catch that girl and clean it up. We have to go to the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion."
"Okay!" Qin Mubai had no choice but to get up and go to Princess Gaoyang's room.
The room was filled with hot steam and the fragrance of flowers. Princess Gaoyang, who had just finished bathing, was wearing a snow-white inner robe. She was sitting in front of the bronze mirror with a red face. She giggled at Qin Mubai in the mirror and waved: "Come here, give it to me." Thrush!”
"You guys are really spoiled." Qin Mubai smiled helplessly and walked to the bronze mirror. Princess Gao Yang giggled, and hid in Qin Mubai's arms. She waved her eyebrow pencil with her little hand and said, "Hurry up!"
After saying that, she closed her eyes with a satisfied smile on her face.
Qin Mubai's nose was filled with the alluring scent of a girl's body, and his arms were filled with warm fragrance, and he couldn't help but feel a little distraught. After taking the pen, he took her soft little hand, bent down, and kissed Princess Gao Yang's lips.
Princess Gao Yang's body tensed up slightly, and she immediately stretched out her arms to wrap around Qin Mubai's neck, and kissed back passionately. Xiaoxiang's tongue also crawled between Qin Mubai's teeth immaturely, searching back and forth clumsily.
Qin Mubai couldn't help but want to laugh. This little girl who was just in love must have never been kissed before. I don’t know who I heard from someone who said that you should give out your tongue when kissing, so I imitated it stupidly.
"Okay, the door isn't even closed yet. Hurry up and get dressed, don't freeze." Qin Mubai relaxed and prepared to draw her eyebrows seriously. But she saw Princess Gao Yang in her arms, whose face was turning red and hot. She looked up at Qin Mubai with her big watery eyes.
"What a nympho..." Qin Mubai couldn't help laughing.
"Mu Bai... I really want to be your woman, right now." Princess Gao Yang bit her lip and said shyly but firmly.
Qin Mubai smiled slightly: "Finish the eyebrows first, and then study slowly, okay?"
Princess Gao Yang suddenly turned over and hugged Qin Mubai tightly, pressed her face against his chest, and murmured: "Don't abandon me, otherwise, I will really die for you." of!"
"Idiot, just say stupid things!"
…
After a long time, the three of them finally packed up, ate some snacks, and then prepared their carriages and horses to go to the palace of King Jiangxia.
Princess Gaoyang had to ride in the same carriage as Qin Mubai regardless of the difference between the princess and her subordinates. Qin Mubai and Li Ke had no choice but to obey her. So I switched to an ordinary standard car and finally got out after struggling for a long time.