Xiao Chiye didn't answer the decree, and Fuman didn't dare to persuade him, so he hurried back to the palace to report.
After Li Jianheng heard the passing, Huo Ran got up and said, "Is the order of the Son of Heaven something that he doesn't want or wants? If I reward him, he should be on his knees and suffer! You go again!"
Fuman complained incessantly, got on his horse and ran to Xiao Chiye's house. Seeing that Xiao Chiye was still kneeling, he hurriedly held the imperial decree and bowed to persuade: "Governor, Governor! Why bother? Let's crawl below, isn't that what we're doing, ah?"
Xiao Chiye frowned with hesitation, and said, "I can't take this title, so don't talk to me any more."
Fuman was so anxious that his eyebrows burned, and he stomped his feet in place. But he couldn't take orders for Xiao Chiye, so he could only waste time like this.
"Then let him kneel!" Li Jianheng was furious when he heard the reply in the palace, "In order to give him a reward, I even refuted the old man's face. How dare he take Joe? Let him kneel!"
The monarch and the ministers are in a stalemate like this.
It was spring and March, and the ground was freezing cold. Xiao Chiye stood up and knelt, making up his mind to let Li Jianheng take his life back. He might be able to accept the order and use a hundred ways to better handle this matter, but he was reluctant.
The Lu family was in Qidong, the upper part was restrained by the Qi family, and the lower part was attacked by Biansha. Li Jianheng spoiled Lu Pingyan by picking soft persimmons. Because the Lu family is not comparable to Qi and Xiao, the food and clothing of the 20,000 horses in Bian County are all determined by the imperial court, and they don't even have military fields, otherwise the Lu family would not be billed every year, and they would be poor enough to be sellers. In the past, Lu Guangbai went to the capital to report his work, but he was not seen by the eyes. How could an ordinary government official come from such a bold person? But just look at the look above. When Emperor Xiande was there, Lu Guangbai was rarely seen. It's not just about likes and dislikes here, it's about the balance of military power in Qidong.
Xiao and Qi are both generals stationed in the border, why did the Hua family have to defend the King Libei alone and go to great lengths to trap Xiao Chiye in the border? Because Xiao's family is the only one in Libeida County, there is no reins in the whole territory that can hold Xiao's. They can only tie Xiao Chiye and turn him into a cage that binds Libei Cavalry. Qidong had two generals, Qi Shiyu and Lu Pingyan were on the same level in those days, why was Qi Shiyu the commander of the five counties in the end? It is because Lu Pingyan and Xiao Fangxu have a good relationship, and they are still related by marriage.
The Lu family is a chess piece that checks and balances the three parties.
The Lu family was located in Bian County, and the location was crucial, which was the reuse of the imperial court. However, the court reused them but did not have a thick seal. This meant that they were held in their hands. The Lu family was restrained by both the Qi family and the court. They could only be a long gun that specializes in fighting foreign enemies, and there was no way to become a frontier official. There is no way to become the second Libei King.
Lu Guangbai now uses troops and needs to ask Qi Zhuyin for instructions; Lu Guangbai now uses money and needs to ask Qiedu Bing and Hu. Lu Guangbai became the general of the border county. If Qi Zhuyin hadn't generously delegated power and gave him the privilege of self-adjustment in the face of danger, his situation would have been even more difficult than it is now.
Li Jianheng entered the title of Lu Pingyan this time, but there was no actual promotion. The Lu family could only be a cow that could not get enough to eat, and continued to work hard in Bian County. On the face of them, they got light, but on the inside it was full of waste. Half of the Lu family's current difficulties are because of the Xiao family, so Xiao Chiye can't - can't accept the order without a word.
The imperial decree can come down, indicating that the cabinet has also nodded, then this order will definitely not be taken back, there is no reason for the emperor to change his life. But Xiao Chiye happily accepted it if he couldn't. Even if he was kowtowing and rolling, he had to give the Lu family an attitude.
Li Jianheng was able to ruin the Lu family because the imperial court held them by force. The Xiao family dared not, because the two families have always been called brothers, based on friendship. If this friendship is broken, the Xiao family will lose the help of the southeast.
Xiao Chiye knelt down until it was dark, and Fuman didn't dare to sit down without authorization, and stood aside holding the holy purpose. I don't know how long it took to hear the sound of hurried steps at the door, and a eunuch came, and hurriedly ordered: "The Governor, please stop kneeling! Get up, you! The emperor's message!"
Xiao Chiye said nothing, lifted his robes, got up, and left on horseback. Fuman hurriedly followed and mounted the horse again. Seeing that Xiao Chiye was not tired, he did not dare to complain.
Mingli Hall was brightly lit, Li Jianheng was sitting on the dragon chair, listening to people reporting that Xiao Chiye had arrived, he didn't call anyone, and still sat and wrote.
Xiao Chiye could only kneel outside Mingli Hall without being told that he was not allowed to enter. It was getting late, and the cold water left on the floor that had just been washed soaked through the robes, and the eunuchs in the courtyard were light-handed, not daring to make a sound.
Li Jianheng stared at the glazed lantern in a daze. He thought a lot in this quiet night. When he returned to his senses, he was already ugly. He sat for a while, then suddenly got up and walked out.
Gong E retreated, and the eunuch knelt down. The shadow on the ground made people step on it, but Xiao Chiye didn't look up.
Li Jianheng looked down at Xiao Chiye, he used to look up at Xiao Chiye. When they were hanging out together on the street, Xiao Chiye counted as his eldest brother. They called them brothers and they did a lot of nasty things. Li Jianheng thought he was treating Xiao Chiye with all his heart and heart.
How did they get to where they are today
Li Jianheng, dressed in a bright yellow round-neck and narrow-sleeved robe, supported the amber girdle around his waist, moved to Xiao Chiye's side, looked at Haoyue on the eaves of the majestic palace, pondered for a moment, and said, "There is no one else at the moment, we talk."
The cold moonlight spreads, and the wind blows out the chill.
Li Jianheng said, "Aren't you usually very courageous? Giving you a title this time can scare you into this."
Xiao Chiye said: "It is incompatible with the rationale, and it is difficult to tolerate the law."
Li Jianheng paced and said, "Don't tell me this, you were not a reasonable person before. Before Nanlin Hunting Ground, we were good brothers with swords on both sides. True monarch and minister. Ce An, I am the emperor, and you are the governor, isn't that bad? Why do you want to take Joe with me like this? If you reward you, you will suffer, and you will shrink back, it's really not like you Xiao Ce'an."
Xiao Chiye heard something and said, "Gold and silver treasures, the emperor's reward, I kowtowed and thanked me, but I didn't get the title. I have been an official for six years, and I have no achievements that can be taken on the stage in Qidu, and now I have to enjoy the sky. Well, when I turned into a marquis, I felt uneasy."
"What's wrong with this?" Li Jianheng sneered, "According to the situation, it should have been sealed. The cabinet is in charge of me, and I am picky about everything. Haven't I always had a chance? This time, you have the ability yourself. Feng, it's not that he repelled the Biansha cavalry in Bian County. You are escorting in Qidu, and you are also guarding the Dazhou Sheji, which is no different in my opinion."
"Since the cabinet has objections, it's not in a hurry." Xiao Chiye said, "I can't hurt the old ministers."
"When you're old, you're stubborn," Li Jianheng said, "I don't know what to do? Those who trade in skin and meat know how to adapt to the times and play around with the weather. They are ministers, but they cling to the incomplete all day long. It's boring. This time I was in danger, and I thought a lot when I was lying down. Since I'm the emperor, crying blindly is not the way. People have to think about living things, right? Say, can I still cut off their heads? For example, this time, I want to seal you, but the old man doesn't agree. He has to lead people to make trouble in front of the royal family, saying that I am doing things rashly, and I toss and turn over this matter, you listen, They also called me sloppy!"
Li Jianheng turned his head as he spoke, the golden dragon on the Yishan crown glittering in the moonlight looked extravagant in the moonlight. He didn't ask Xiao Chiye to get up, he paused for a long time before continuing.
"I'm the emperor, and I can't change the order. Since the will has been decided, you can accept it. Today I have refuted my face, but we are brothers, so I don't care. But if you continue to be so stubborn with me, it will not be able to talk between brothers. It's clear, none of us look good, okay?"
Xiao Chiye was silent for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, this will not happen. Check it out right away, it is a good thing to be in the title of General Lu, it should be. But I can't, I will not accept it, it is for the Emperor's face. I am the Emperor. If a person who has been raised by one hand cannot serve the public in everything, how can he do errands for the emperor in the future? Those in charge of troops and horses have a good face, you give this face to General Lu, and I will follow."
"You refuse in every possible way, is it for my face or for the Xiao family's own face? If you don't say it, do you think I really don't understand?" Li Jianheng stared at him, "Our brothers have shown each other with sincerity, but you keep putting the I treat you as a fool. I reward you for friendship, but you reject it for selfish desires! I told you to tell the truth, but you have to go around in circles with me! Xiao Chiye, do you have a conscience!"
Li Jianheng's shout was loud, echoing faintly in the desolate night.
"You're afraid of offending Lu Pingyan, why are you so afraid of offending Lu Pingyan, ah?!" Li Jianheng shook his sleeves suddenly, "How dare you say that you are loyal to me? You are full of yourself! You dare not say, I Say it for you. You are afraid of offending Lu Pingyan and breaking the relationship between the two of you. It will be difficult to take care of each other in the future. But I ask you, Xiao and Lu are guarding each other, what do you want to take care of each other? "
Xiao Chiye clenched his fists, his bone wrench stuck in the position of the tiger's mouth.
"You are all wolves and tigers," Li Jianheng pointed at Xiao Chiye, "you are all thinking about Qudu! I just tested you, and you will be exposed! The military power colluded, the Xiao family wanted to be with the Lu family, and then What are you doing? You say, what are you doing!"
Xiao Chiye was half-supported, his physique was strong, so kneeling on one knee like a leopard ready to go, Li Jianheng immediately took a few steps back and looked at him in shock.
"—Of course it was Biansha Bald!" Xiao Chiye looked at Li Jianheng with fierce brows and eyes, "Six years ago, Zhongbo was defeated, and my eldest brother came to escort him all night. How dangerous was the battle in Izhou! Lu Guangbai was even the captain| Spear, bite a dagger, and fought for three nights to break through the siege, and immediately rushed to solve the difficulty of the capital. What the emperor said tonight was Xiao and Lu Chicheng's loyalty. I am not entitled to the title today, yes, it is because of Lu Pingyan , but it is also because of the loyalty of the frontier generals. I, Xiao Ce'an, have a wine bag and a rice bag, and thanks to the emperor's grace, I have no worries about life and death in this capital, and I have no worries about going to war. If I could be a marquis, I would still be suffering from the borders today. What should Commander Qi and General Lu think?"
"In the end, it's still for your own name!"
Xiao Chiye's words were sonorous: "I am a bastard, but the emperor is Shengshijun. Rewarding for this credit has broken the hearts of the generals to treat the emperor. Is it me, Xiao Ce'an, or the emperor?"
Li Jianheng looked hesitant.
Xiao Chiye pursued it relentlessly, and said, "If this is really a superficial article I made to collude with the Lu family, then why did Mr. Haige persuade the emperor? The emperor, you don't believe me, don't you believe that I was rescued three times and the emperor named him? Is the Hailiang suitable for him? The emperor has been in danger many times, and then the rewards are out of balance. Whoever instigates the emperor should be punished!"
Li Jianheng suddenly woke up, he retreated to the eaves, supported Zhu Zhu and said, "But the imperial decree has been issued..."
"The emperor is the father of the new dynasty. It was not appropriate to give rewards during the national mourning period. Now it is the time of spring ploughing and inspection of the capital. It is better to give amnesty to the world. No, according to the fact that the Lu family killed the most enemies in Bian County, they should be rewarded with doubling of their military rations - last year's Juexi had a bumper harvest, and the warehouses were full, which not only avoided the extra reward expenses of the state treasury, but also relieved the immediate urgent needs of Bian County. The old handsome is getting married soon, and the emperor will also reward him. The third Miss Fenghua will be the county master, and she will bring Qidong's face." Xiao Chiye spoke earnestly and his eyes frankly, "You are the king of ten thousand rides, the master of the world, so that Enze Bafang, who else would be dissatisfied?"
Emperor Xiande was under the control of the Queen Mother when he ascended the throne, and he missed the opportunity. There was no such big movement during his reign. Li Jianheng's most urgent thing now is to prove that he is an emperor. He is suspicious and he listens to people's instigation. He is just afraid that he will be said to be unworthy of morality. Xiao Chiye's words are right in his heart!
"Okay..." Li Jianheng's face became happy, and he came down to greet Xiao Chiye, "Okay! Ce'an, get up, it's cold on the ground!"
Fuman knelt down below, secretly amazed. Who would have imagined that in just a few hours, Xiao Chiye would be able to counterattack and turn the corner. If this hadn't been for Li Jianheng's temperament and mind to grasp very well, he was determined not to be able to hit such a hit.
The more he thought about it, the happier he was.
Follow the second son, there is a door!