In less than two days, the Wuya battleship that set out from Quanzhou docked at the bank of the Qiantang River at noon.
Li Chongyi and two mysterious carriages, including some guards and officials, once again greeted His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Tang Dynasty on the shore.
Looking at the battle in front of her, Princess Dalai couldn't help but be a little stunned. When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty arrived, so many people came to greet him
"By the way, what do you mean, what do you mean?" She, who had gradually become familiar with Bai Chun in the past two days, suddenly asked Bai Chun next to her.
"Butterbug? You don't understand?" Bai Chun was stunned. This Japanese princess can speak Tang so well and also knows Chinese characters, but why is she not clear about the meaning of turtle
Seeing Bai Chun's strange but strange expression, Princess Dalai was full of doubts and said uncertainly: "Is it really just a kind of insect that can be used to make medicine and has no other meaning? Then why does he use the word "bitch" to describe me? "
"This... maybe it's His Highness's favor for you." Bai Chun didn't know how to answer. A country bumpkin was originally just a kind of insect, but later, in His Highness's words, he gradually evolved into a country bumpkin and a country bumpkin. .
"It's definitely wrong. You're lying to me, right? What do you mean, Sister Bai, please tell me?" Princess Dalai saw that Bai Chun's expression was still strange, and there was even a hint of smile in her eyes, which made her feel that she was a country bumpkin. The two words must have other different meanings, otherwise, how could you describe yourself as a kind of insect.
Unable to withstand the entreaties of Princess Dalai who got into the carriage, Bai Chun had no choice but to sigh and said: "Russian is a word that His Highness has given another layer of meaning, just like a country bumpkin or a rustic. Now I understand. Bar."
"What? He said I was a country bumpkin? A country bumpkin? Do I look like I have never seen the world? Huh, although our country is not as rich and powerful as the Tang Dynasty, as a princess, how can I be an ignorant person!" After Princess Dalai heard Bai Chun's explanation, she suddenly felt angry and said angrily.
But what happened next made Princess Dalai shut up involuntarily and no longer emphasized that she had seen the world. After entering the city of Hangzhou, Princess Dalai began to be surprised and shocked by what she saw.
Cars coming and going, bustling with people, hawking sounds along the street, numerous shops, suave literati, leisurely ladies, unique and elegant boats on the river, a lively and peaceful picture, under the wide-eyed gaze of Princess Dalai Spread before your eyes.
Li Hong and Li Chongyi were sitting in the same carriage. Li Hong in the carriage closed his eyes slightly. According to what Li Chongyi said just now, it is now certain that the person in Yangzhou is really the sixth Li Xian.
"How are you sure?" Li Hong asked with his eyes closed to rest.
In Li Chongyi's view, His Royal Highness closed his eyes to rest because he was depressed because he was unwilling to face King Pei's lack of repentance.
"While you were traveling from Quanzhou to Hangzhou, someone in Yangzhou saw Li Jingye saluting King Pei and entertaining King Pei. Throughout the process, Li Jingye's attitude was very respectful, and... he also called out the word King Pei. "Li Chongyi narrated calmly.
The overt and covert struggle between the Crown Prince and King Pei is already an open secret, but this is the first time that King Pei has pressed each other so closely.
But no matter what, when Li Chongyi looked at Li Hong opposite, he seemed to be able to feel a vague murderous intention from the seemingly calm look and temperament of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!
"Yes, I understand." Li Hong nodded lightly, and the carriage slowly stopped.
It was still the house he lived in before he left. The reasonably sized house had not changed much. Just standing outside the door, you could vaguely see that the bamboo forest around the Bamboo Leaf Pavilion deep in the house had grown a lot taller.
"There is no need to hide anything about my return. I'm afraid Hangzhou already has their spies. As for cutting off the connection between Kuozhou and Yangzhou, there is no need to waste your efforts. The top priority... is to make Yangzhou surrounded by several states, as well as the surrounding areas of Kuozhou. The prefectures and counties in the country will not be attracted by them. In the name of Shangshu Ling, I appoint you as the general manager of Jiangnan East Road. You will be responsible for all major and minor matters in Jiangnan East Road." Li Hong walked slowly in the so-called Li Mansion. , said in the only small garden.
"Your Highness..."
"Otherwise, Li Jingye and others will not speed up their rebellion, and I will continue to spend time in Jiangnan, so... Although Lao Liu has come, but with Lao Liu's character and the lesson learned last time, he will He will never act as casually as he did in Chang'an. This time, he will not take risks easily unless he is foolproof and meticulous." Li Hong smiled and turned to look at Li Chongyi behind him. .
"But in this case, Jiangnan East Road will be in chaos..."
"That's why I asked you to take the post of General Manager of Jiangnan East Road March to maintain the stability of Jiangnan East Road. As for Lao Liu and Li Jingye, I will let others do it." Li Hong waved his hand, indicating that he could leave.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will obey your orders and I will definitely live up to His Highness's expectations." Li Chongyi looked solemn. Since His Highness entrusted him with such an important matter, he only had to do his best to carry it out under the circumstances that could not be changed.
Sitting alone in front of a pool of water, looking at the crystal clear water, where the fish were free and leisurely, Li Hong fell into deep thought.
Whether it was from Li Chongyi or Jingwei, the news was that Li Xian really arrived in Yangzhou, but why did he always feel that it was so untrue
Does Lao Liu have the courage? Did he really dare to hide it from his father and mother, and then secretly come to Yangzhou alone? Isn't he afraid that once he is exposed, even if he loses, he will not be able to win the crown prince position
Li Hong was deducing back and forth in his mind for a while, pondering Li Xian's character and acting style, and then racking his brains to dig out the memory of whether Lao Liu had been to Yangzhou in history.
Li Sujie and Li Shangjin stood in the distance, quietly watching Li Hong staring at a pool of water in a daze. After a long time, they looked at each other and walked over at the same time.
"Lao Wu..."
"No need to say anything, I know it in my heart. Regardless of whether Lao Liu arrived in Yangzhou is true or not, Li Jingye and others must be eliminated." Li Hong continued to look at the calm water and said firmly.
"In that case, what do we two need to do?" Li Shangjin took a step forward and asked with a sincere look at Li Hong's raised eyes.
"Are you afraid? Are you afraid that I will be reprimanded by my father and mother? If you are not afraid, you will have a heavy burden on you next. If you are afraid, you can go back to the fief now. After I am done, we will have a good time. Have a drink." Li Hong's eyes glanced back and forth between the two of them.
The two of them were shocked, and their expressions instantly became more solemn. They understood what Li Hong meant when he said he was done. If they expected it to be true, it should mean after he ascended the throne.
"What's the point of being afraid? So what if I'm not afraid? As long as the fourth child and I have no selfish feelings, not for myself, but for the sake of the Tang Dynasty, no matter how my father and mother misunderstand, I think they will understand us in the end." Li Shangjin Shen Sheng said firmly.
"Just say it, it will only feel funny when you say the heroic words of going up the mountain of swords and under the sea of fire, but... Lao Wu, if it hadn't been for your support over the years, the two of us would not have achieved what we have today." Li Sujie rubbed his hands. , said somewhat eagerly.
"Okay! If that's the case, then I'm not polite! Third child, I appoint you as the general manager of the march on Jiangnan West Road. Fourth child, I appoint you as the general manager of the march on Huainan Road. You will set off for the two places immediately. With the general manager's command, The identity governs the Zhechong Mansion. Anyone who violates this will be killed without mercy!" Li Hong stood up and looked at the two men firmly.
"boom!"
Li Shangjin and Li Sujie seemed to have been hit hard on the head. They could not help but feel like stars were about to appear in front of their eyes, and their minds were a little dazed!
"Lao Wu, you are crazy! We are princes. If you make such an appointment, my father will definitely not agree!" Li Sujie was startled. Even though he was mentally prepared, he never expected that he would be so important!
Li Shangjin also looked shocked. This... He agreed very much with what the fourth child said. The fifth child was indeed crazy. The marching general was in charge of all the troops. As long as there was an order from Li Hong, the minister, the two of them would support the troops. The princes of one party!
"Are you scared?" Li Hong asked with a smile on his lips.
"This is not a question of whether you are afraid or not. If you do this, how will you explain it to your father in the future? It doesn't matter if we are demoted because of this, but... if you are about to get the cooked duck, but it flies away, wouldn't it be..." Li Sujie He grabbed Li Hong's arm out of control and nervously tried to dissuade him.
Although the administrative regions of the Tang Dynasty were divided into three levels: Dao, Prefecture, and County, the Dao level never had officials and was a virtual third level. Every time the army marched for a war, the Tang Dynasty would march with a certain Dao. The general manager came to appoint generals.
In this way, the appointed generals became local governors at the Dao level. However, after the war, the imperial court would take back this wartime appointment. With the development of history and the increasing number of states, in order to unify management , so we had to set up a level one.
With the birth of the Taoist level under the rule of the late emperor, and after the peace of the prosperous times, in order to facilitate the management of Tao, prefecture, and county levels, the Taoist level gave birth to the officials of the Supervisory Censor and Jiedushi.
Similarly, later, because the power of Jiedushi was too concentrated, each Jiedushi became like a prince.
Although now, under Li Hong's deliberate correction, the Taoist level still only has the post of supervisory censor and avoids the post of Jiedu envoy. However, in non-war times, three Taoist marching generals were appointed in Jiangnan at once. Manager, this requires great courage and courage.
If the personnel is not taken care of, Jiangnan may fall apart; if the control is not good, the Tang Dynasty may fall into the abyss of chaos.
(End of chapter)