Smiling as she watched Yang Yue and Yang Lan'er being taken away, Princess Dalai, who had inherited Li Hong's sly face, stayed by her side and didn't want to leave, wanting to hear what was wrong with the Tang Dynasty.
In the past few days, I often hear people in the mansion chanting the names of Princess Qianjin, King Cao Li Ming and others. And although Li Hong has not been busy these days, everyone in the mansion seems to be very busy, even if they are Bai Chun, I rarely see her these days.
So after seeing Li Hong motioning for Li Chongyi to sit down in the corridor, the princess wanted to stay nearby and listen to the intrigues and fights in the Tang Dynasty to see if there was any news worthy of her own use.
No matter how Li Hong drove her away, even if he asked Princess Dalai to leave with a straight face, Princess Dalai would stay in the pavilion with a shy face, looking flattering on her face, and diligently helping Li Hong make tea. It turns a deaf ear.
Li Hong was speechless at Princess Dalai's perverted face. During this period of contact, he also knew that this little girl's thoughts were not that simple. The perfume he gave to Bai Chun moved Bai Chun for a long time. I told myself good things about Princess Dalai for a long time under the covers.
So he had no choice but to signal Li Chongyi to speak directly, and just pretend that the Princess Dalai with a flattering smile next to her didn't exist.
Li Chongyi looked at everything in front of him with a smile. After hearing Li Hong's words, he said bluntly: "Your Highness, if I continue to go south and assist King Ze to suppress Zheng Jingxuan, the governor of Kuozhou, what will you do here? I ask your Highness to allow me to send someone else there. …”
"It's not necessary. Zheng Jingxuan of Kuozhou is originally a chess piece that Li Jingye is waiting for. When we focus all our attention on Yangzhou, Zheng Jingxuan should move. Therefore, Zheng Jingxuan is a very important chess piece for Li Jingye." A chess piece. Lao San has never led an army alone. I am afraid that he cannot defeat Zheng Jingxuan, so when you appear near Kuozhou, it is a kind of shock to Zheng Jingxuan, and it is a kind of support and assistance to Lao San. If you don’t go No." Li Hong said slowly after dipping his hand in tea and marking the locations of Kuozhou, Yangzhou, Hangzhou and Jinling on the desk.
"But..." Li Chongyi looked at the location marked by Li Hong and had to admire Li Hong's extraordinary memory. Moreover, according to the place he designated, he should be in a position that local military strategists must compete for.
To the east, it can prevent the navy from entering the sea, to the north, Zheng Jingxuan can go north to echo Li Jingye, and to the west, it can guard the main road, making it impossible for Zheng Jingxuan to break out. What is even more valuable is that it also forms a retracted horn shape with King Ze. , after arranging troops in this way, Zheng Jingxuan, who is in the south, will feel particularly uncomfortable, as if he is shackled in shackles, unable to use his strength.
But just as Li Chongyi worried, there is no need to consider whether the city of Hangzhou is empty for the time being. The waterway is completely given to Li Jingye. In this way, once His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also goes north to Yangzhou to suppress Li Jingye, Li Jingye can take the waterway to directly attack him. Hangzhou.
What's more, Li Jingye did not fight alone. In addition to King Cao, King Yue, King Langya, and even King Pei Li Xian, plus his brothers Li Jingyou and Li Jingzhen assisted Li Jingye.
As a result, Li Jingye's men have become stronger and stronger. His Highness and King Xu may not be able to deal with it easily, especially His Highness Shui Lu even opened the empty door, completely opening it up to Li Jingye.
"Are you worried that Li Jingye will take a detour and come back behind me when I leave Hangzhou and go north?" Li Hong picked up the hand of Princess Da Lai and wiped off the nearly dried tea on the table.
This move naturally resulted in strong resistance from Princess Dalai, but no matter how she resisted, Princess Dalai's sleeve was picked up by Li Hong and ruthlessly wiped away the tea stains left on the table.
So Princess Dalai angrily looked at His Highness the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, who was completely unaware and took things for granted, and continued to talk to his courtiers, showing no reaction at all to her silent protest.
"Yes, I am worried that if Li Jingye takes advantage of our unpreparedness and takes the water route, both the minister and your Highness will have their backs under his cavalry." Li Chongyi nodded without comment.
"Does he dare? The captured Japanese prisoners are here waiting for you to drink tea. Li Jingye dares to challenge those five warships by water?" Li Hong pointed at Princess Dalai proudly. He protested with all his teeth and claws.
"This plan is very good, but Your Highness, I think you still need to take some precautions. Li Jingye is cunning and changeable, and there are... people who know you well are offering suggestions. I'm afraid that Li Jingye will be given a chance when the time comes. Drill." Li Chongyi wanted to say King Pei, but after thinking about it, he finally changed his mind and reminded him.
"Lao Liu, Lao Liu won't give up until he reaches the Yellow River. Don't pay attention to him. Even if he is given a waterway, he may not be able to get any benefits. Go down and set off overnight. Autumn is about to enter. Try to get there in the shortest time. End these rebellions within the time limit, so that the people will not lose too much because of the rebellion," Li Hong patted his thigh and said to Li Chongyi.
"Yes, Your Highness, then... I will set off immediately. Please take care of yourself, Your Highness." Li Chongyi stood up and saluted.
"Take care." Li Hong waved his hand and watched Li Chongyi leave.
Princess Dalai was sitting across from the table. After Li Chongyi disappeared, she immediately rushed towards Li Hong with her teeth bared and her teeth bared. She protested fiercely: "I am not a prisoner, I am an envoy to Tang Dynasty, I am the princess of Japan!"
"Okay, okay, capture the princess and send the envoy to the Tang Dynasty." Li Hong said in agreement while holding down Princess Dalai's hand that stopped him from picking up the teacup.
Mang Zhong left with Li Chongyi, and Cheetah walked over quickly. Li Hong looked at Cheetah with the same expression as when Mang Zhong reported it just now, and wondered curiously: What's going on? Is someone coming again
"Your Highness, Li Siwen, the governor of Runzhou, would like to see you." Cheetah bowed and saluted.
"Li Siwen? Have you confirmed his identity?" Li Hong was shocked. What was Li Siwen doing here at this time
Moreover, Li Siwen was the second son of the British Duke Li Ji, Li Jingye's uncle, and had been serving as the governor of Runzhou. It was unusual for him to come here at this time.
At that time, the British Duke Li Ji was an important minister in the court through Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong until his father ascended the throne. The Governor of Yangzhou was the royal tribute to him. Needless to say, he was given the surname Li.
This is also the reason why there are more descendants of British Duke Li Ji serving in Yangzhou and other places.
Just like the important officials in other places, they are also controlled by the descendants of the important ministers who followed Gaozu and Taizong. It is basically difficult for foreign ministers to make a difference after taking office here.
Either he was assimilated by them, fell in line with them, and with the assistance of the Five Surnames and Qiwang, although this place is not as complete as a small court, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a prince. Even the orders of the court are here. It is not as effective as a sentence from a governor.
Or he is unwilling to join in with them, and within a year of serving here, he will be transferred back by the imperial court due to various other problems.
Then the officials with the five surnames and Qiwang or those related to the six ministries jointly recommended other officials to serve here, so that their small circle could form a strong protection circle among the huge chain of interests.
Therefore, under the background of current events and in such a general environment, when Datang attacked the five surnames, seven hopes, and aristocrats, it had to restrain them institutionally.
That is to weaken the power in the hands of the governor, return the power to the imperial court, and then appoint Jiedushi to exercise the position of governor. However, in the end, due to the imperfection of the system, Jiedushi became the largest prince in the Tang Dynasty. .
Li Hong's trip south to the south of the Yangtze River this time was determined to break the family's local monopoly, thus making the imperial court more powerful than local dignitaries.
Therefore, Li Jingye's family is naturally the first to be reformed, not to mention that Li Jingye has already had the intention to rebel.
And now Li Siwen, as the second son of the British Duke Li Ji and Li Jingye's uncle, at this moment, at such a sensitive time, went to Hangzhou to ask for a meeting with him, which forced Li Hong to pay attention.
"Please." After hearing Cheetah's report, Li Hong thought about it and said firmly immediately.
Princess Dalai reluctantly pouted, and together with the other two maids serving Li Hong and Bai Chun in the Li Mansion, they quickly changed the tea sets, tables, etc. used by Li Chongyi and Li Hong just now. .
Seeing Li Hong acting in such a grand and grand manner, Princess Dalai was a little surprised.
He actually treats each other with courtesy just because he is a minister? How could he actually show such an attitude of attaching great importance to others
We selected fine porcelain tea sets, log tables, tea beds, etc., and even the futons on which we sit were all replaced with new ones.
"All you have to do is take a bath, change clothes, burn incense and play the piano to welcome your ministers." Princess Dalai said sourly as she looked at the prince who was sitting there lazily and looking at them.
But after all, the Japanese princess who originally had no intention of serving Li Hong seemed to have forgotten the vow she had made so solemnly and fiercely. At this moment, she was complaining while arranging the tea sets on the tea sea, and started a new round of The art of making tea.
The first feeling Li Siwen gave people was that he was covered in dust, as if he could still feel the dust on his body as he walked over.
"Li Siwen, the governor of Runzhou, has met His Highness the Crown Prince." Li Siwen quickly walked up to him and saluted.
"Please get up quickly and sit down." Li Hong stretched out his hand and said softly.
After he sat down, Li Siwen also sat down opposite Li Hong, took the wet towel handed over by the maid, wiped the sweat on his face, and looked at Princess Dalai next to Li Hong, who was slightly startled. It is said that the beautiful lady next to the prince is like a fairy descending from heaven.
Isn't he dressed in white like snow, with hair hanging down behind him like a waterfall? Why is this woman in front of me different from the one in the legend
(End of chapter)