Great Tang Southern Emperor

Li Deju sighed and said, "It's useless for us to do anything now, the only thing we can do is to pray to His Highness."

Li Deju knew it, but in private, many people were discussing that His Royal Highness might have encountered an accident, and that the Tang Dynasty was about to change again.

Although Li Deju dealt with many people, he still couldn't stop others' mouths, and the rumors became more and more intense.

Even Li Dezhou himself sometimes makes such guesses... Although he cut off such thoughts roughly every time he just raised them, the flame in his heart still couldn't be extinguished. On the contrary, the more violently he cut off, the more Evidence of deep fear.

Later, the incident became more and more serious, and no one even knew who spread the news of the prince's disappearance. It was even better now, and the whole south of Lingnan and even the whole south were in an uproar.

When the Cuan people got the news, their morale immediately increased, and they repelled several attacks by the Tang army. The young army was almost defeated for the first time.

On the other side of Tianzhu, Zhelouqi King Buluo Jishe II immediately announced the news, and the Nantian Clan Allied Forces defeated the Tang Army because of this, but the Tang Army was [-] miles away.

Northern Tianzhu's morale plummeted even more, and some small-scale rebel forces even appeared. Liu Hongji and Xue Wanche had to confront the South Tianzhu coalition forces and put out the rebellion in the rear. Ambush, almost lost his life.

Since Nanyang was occupied by the Tang Dynasty, the rebel forces have been banned repeatedly. This time, after learning the news of Li Zhen's disappearance, their morale was also boosted. A group of rebels even broke through a city and took the supplies inside. Looted.

Fortunately, Datang's immigration policy had just begun at this time, and the city was located in the heart of the Indochina Peninsula, so no people were slaughtered.However, the rebels got supplies from the city, but their fighting strength was also greatly increased. If Hou Junji were not in charge soon, they might cause even bigger waves.

And when the news of Li Zhen was sent back to Chang'an, there was a big earthquake in the court. Some people were worried, some were happy, and some had nothing to do with them.

However, there is an unexpected harvest. As soon as the news was sent back to Chang'an, a few idiots jumped out and asked Li Shimin to appoint another prince...

Needless to say what happened to them, the furious Li Shimin could spare them?

Fortunately, the situation in the north has stabilized. Except for a few rebellions in Goguryeo and Baekje in the northeast, there is no disturbance in other places like Turkic Tuyuhun.

As for the Western Turks in the west, the 36 countries of the Western Regions, and even Dashi, there was no change. Instead, they sent envoys to express condolences—but whether their condolences were true or false, only they knew.

Li Shimin was furious, the court was in turmoil, Queen Yan was frowning all day long, and the people even had their own opinions.

In short, because of Li Zhen's disappearance, the entire Tang Dynasty has become a mess. Those brothers who were suppressed by Li Zhen in the past are showing signs of making trouble again. Recruit talent for yourself...

And Li Yuanchang, the king of Han who considered himself the biggest enemy of Li Zhen in his life, blatantly occupied several properties of Li Zhen. Fortunately, Li Zhen had already left behind. The human head was placed in Li Yuanchang's quilt. It is said that Li Yuanchang was scared to urinate and didn't react for several days. In the end, a foreign Hu merchant offered the secret medicine of the Western Regions, and Li Yuanchang was able to recover. Obsessed with drug cream, I have to take two sips every day...

Chapter 861

Chapter 221: Pei Xingjian, an Important Official

A group of ghosts danced wildly and a hundred flowers dazzled. This is the current state of the imperial court. Fortunately, Li Shimin is now in his prime, courageous and decisive, so he did not let the clown be active for long. On the right track - the track Li Zhen designed for Datang.

It's a pity that Li Zhen didn't know this, he was still floating in the sea, and he was rushing back slowly.

Until this day.

Li Zhen was admiring the treasures in his specially opened treasure room, Pei Xingjian walked in hurriedly, he came this time to ask for an official from Li Zhen - now Luo Zhe and Zhang Jianzhi have their own careers, although It hasn't started yet, but it is conceivable that when they build the Spice Islands and Borneo, the future will definitely not be too bad, but what about Pei Xingjian?

Li Zhen only left Zhang Jianzhi and Luo Zhe on the way, leaving Yuchi Baoqing, Cheng Chuliang and Pei Xingjian on board.

Yuchi Baoqing and Cheng Chuliang were fine, one of them was a big fool, and the other was just a little clever, such people could only be loyal ministers and fierce generals, and they couldn't take care of one side for the emperor.But Pei Xingjian is different. Not only is he brilliant in martial arts, but Wen Tao is even better. It doesn't matter whether he is fighting the world or guarding the side.

What's more, he is pretentious and consciously not much worse than Zhang Jianzhi and Luo Zhe. Now Luo Zhe and Zhang Jianzhi both have a bright future, but how did he go to sea and how did he return to the mainland? How can Pei Xingjian accept this?

It's just that Li Zhen never arranged for him, so this time, he really couldn't sit still, and came to Li Zhen on his own initiative: "Your Highness, are you busy?"

"Calculating the time, it's time for you to come to Bengong." Li Zhen held a fist-sized pearl, gently wiped off the non-existent dust on it with a silk scarf, and said without turning her head.

"Hey, it's not that the subordinates are in a hurry, it's that His Highness's arrangement is too much." Pei Xingjian said with a quick smile: "Zhang Jianzhi and Luo Zhe both have missions, so it's just that the subordinates go and come back as they please. Change, this...how can I face Jiangdong's elders when I go back?"

"Return Jiangdong's elders?" Li Zhen sneered: "Don't you just think that Luo Zhe and Zhang Jianzhi both have missions, and you just went back without bringing anything, so you can't brag to your old friends?"

"It's still..." Pei Xingjian didn't care about anything else, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, think about it, among all the people in the Prince's Mansion, except for a few people, your ability is considered top-notch, at least not as good as The difference between Luo Zhe and Zhang Jian, right? But they all have assignments, but the subordinates have nothing. When they go back, what do you tell others to think? What do you think? Do the subordinates still have the face to face others?"

"So?" Li Zhen finally turned around: "What do you want?"

"It's not about your subordinates, but what about your Highness's preparations?" Pei Xingjian quickly squeezed out a smile, and said with a smile: "My subordinates believe that since your highness has brought your subordinates out, you will not just take your subordinates out for a while and then go back Yes, Your Highness, you definitely have your own plans...so what exactly do you think, Your Highness?"

"Since you know this, why are you asking?"

"But this is about to see the Nanyang Peninsula. Your Highness, you haven't made any arrangements yet. Isn't your subordinate impatient? Is it possible that your Highness is going to arrange your subordinates to be the governor of the Nanyang Peninsula? But the Nanyang Peninsula is not under Lu Guogong's watch." is it on?"

"Nanyang is so big, do you think the imperial court will only hand over such a large area to one person?" Li Zhen asked rhetorically.

"What's more, after all, Hou Junji is just a general on horseback. It might be okay to let him quell the rebellion. Let him rule a place. It's really embarrassing for him, and it's also a kind of torture for himself. You know, from Tianzhu Since the beginning of the war, he has been asking for the war, but considering that Nanyang is still unstable, and there are Liu Hongji and Xue Wanche in the Tianzhu war situation, so the father has never agreed to him. Now you are going to replace him. I think he will not refuse, On the contrary, it may be rejoicing."

"That's right..." Pei Xingjian took it for granted. Nanyang's territory is no smaller than that of Datang. Such a large territory will never be handed over to one person, even if this person is called Hou Junji - in the eyes of others A man who was very loyal to the court and the emperor.

It will be a matter of time before Nanyang is divided into states. Even in the northern part of Linyi, which is close to the South Road of Datang Ling, the imperial court has divided several states. At present, the people have migrated there, and gradually regained their vitality.

"Could it be that His Highness really wants his subordinate to be the governor of Nanyang? But is his subordinate competent?"

The more Pei Xingjian thought about it, the more he felt that it made sense. He had also heard about Hou Junji's case. It is said that the paperwork for the war was piled up on a table, and almost one letter of war was written every day.The most exaggerated thing is that when the army was besieged in Wangshe City, Hou Junji sent out [-] requests for war in a row in one day, asking his own army to go out to Nanyang to rescue the army in Wangshe City. Being ruthlessly rejected by Li Shimin, Hou Junji was so anxious that he almost vomited blood.

So if the imperial court wants to transfer Hou Junji from Nanyang at this time, Hou Junji will return to me and I will not refuse.It's just that Hou Junji is gone, but Nanyang can't be empty, there must be a person here to sit in Nanyang, is it possible that this errand will fall on him?

But it shouldn't be. Nanyang is different from Borneo and the Spice Islands. The latter two are just backwaters, but the Nanyang Peninsula is a semi-developed zone, and the policies are all tilted here. As long as the development continues, the short-term Results can be seen within time.This kind of treasure land, others will definitely grab their heads. Even if someone sits in the town, he must be an important minister in the court. As a young man who has just entered the officialdom, even if His Royal Highness recommends it, His Majesty the Emperor will not agree. Bar?Even if His Majesty the Emperor is unified, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty will not obey themselves, right?

"Chi..." Seeing Pei Xingjian's look of anticipation and apprehension, Li Zhen couldn't help but sneered: "Are you serious?"

"Ah?" Pei Xingjian was dumbfounded, and then laughed at himself: "Your Highness was joking with his subordinates, but that's right, a rookie under his command, Mao Mao suddenly became the governor of Nanyang, how can he convince the public?"

"Even if you can convince the public, you won't succeed." Li Zhen said with a smile, "How important is Nanyang, and how can the governor of such a place be easily decided by this palace?"

"Then why is Your Highness mentioning Nanyang? Could it be that he is entertaining his subordinates?" Pei Xingjian asked strangely. In his heart, Li Zhen was not such a person. Although he liked to make jokes, he was definitely not the one to make fun of his subordinates.

Chapter 862 Returning to Lingnan

Chapter 222 Returning to Lingnan

"Of course I'm not entertaining you. How can I be so leisurely? The reason why I say Nanyang is because your mission is indeed in Nanyang." Li Zhen didn't continue to play tricks, but said seriously: "Have you seen the map of Nanyang , You should still remember that there is a strait between the end of the Nanyang Peninsula and Srivijaya Island (Sumatra Island)?"

"Of course I remember." Pei Xingjian finally understood what Li Zhen meant, and said excitedly, "Your Majesty clearly remembers that your Highness once said that the strait is called the Kerofusa Strait, also known as the Malacca Strait. The traffic artery between the East and the West is also the fastest shortcut from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean. As long as you hold this place, no matter how powerful the Western fleet is, you will still not be able to enter the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty, let alone enter the South Seas. If it is safe, then Datang’s Nanyang will not be lost.”

"Yes, you remember very clearly." Li Zhen nodded approvingly: "With the opening of the era of great navigation, the wealth of Nanyang is destined to attract countries other than Datang to explore the sea. In order to prevent them from competing with Datang, this The palace appoints you as the governor of Sanfoqi, and you will be in charge of all the islands and sea areas from the south of Langyaxiu to Sanfoqi Island. You will absolutely not allow any foreign merchant ships to pass through here... It can be said that this is the gateway of the Tang Dynasty. Get up, and you will have immeasurable merit."

"Yes, my subordinates are determined to live up to their mission and build the Sanfo Temple into the largest traffic artery in the Tang Dynasty." Pei Xingjian was overjoyed. Although Li Zhen's territory was not to be conquered, this is a traffic artery. It is too easy to make money, and It is close to the Tang Dynasty, and part of it is bordered by the Nanyang Peninsula. It is very convenient for population migration and material transportation. In terms of conditions, it is much better than the Spice Islands and Borneo.

"Very good, but we won't be able to go to Malacca this trip, you go back to Lingnan with Ben Gong first, then Ben Gong will naturally arrange for someone to take you there."

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Pei Xingjian finally breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that it wasn't that His Highness refused to arrange for him, but that Malacca was not on the route back to Lingnan, so he couldn't send him there directly.

With Li Zhen's promise, Pei Xingjian finally took a reassurance that he no longer worries about gains and losses, and he can also explain to his colleagues when he returns to Lingnan.

"Okay, since there's nothing else to do, you can go down." After talking about the business, Li Zhen started to chase people away.

"Yes, my subordinates retire."

"Really." Shaking her head, Li Zhen ignored the matter and continued to appreciate her treasures.