Civil servants of the Tang Dynasty

At this point, the red-banded riders outside the city gate rushed straight through the city gate without a moment's delay, and immediately galloped along the cleared road to the Suzaku gate of the imperial city without reducing their horse speed.

"Yu Shu, it's really Yu Shu! It's hard to close the door and start another big fight?" When passers-by on both sides of Suzaku Street were discussing this, the parents with their children looked solemnly at the curious children. Repeatedly, if you encounter something like this again in the future, you must immediately avoid it, and you must not block the middle of the road, otherwise it will be useless to be hit to death by the man with the red stripe.

The book of feathers was delivered unimpeded all the way to the Minister of the Ministry of War. After reading the book of feathers, which had been sealed in wax, the official immediately ran to the political affairs hall, and then went straight to Miyagi with the minister on duty, Wei Anda. .

After the two of them died, the originally deserted imperial city became lively during the ten-week holiday. The small and medium-sized officials on duty from various temple supervisors gathered together, asking each other and discussing what was in the book. What kind of news was written so that the minister-in-charge couldn't care less about the demeanor of the prime minister.

When encountering important news, the prime minister on duty has the right to directly enter the palace to meet the saint, so there is no delay like Kong Gui at Chengtianmen.

Drive straight all the way, just when Kong Gui said the words that the Zhen Guo Princess Mansion and the East Palace are harming state affairs with selfish intentions, the two also came to the pavilion.

Rao Wei Anda, who was on duty today, was known for his courage to speak out, and now he heard Kong Gui's words by accident, and his heart skipped a beat. One sentence swept these two into it, and the words were so serious. In the whole court, I am afraid that only the one in front of me can do it.

Although Wei Anda and Kong Gui are not close, they still have a good impression of him. Seeing that Li Dan's face is not right and Kong Gui is about to get angry, he immediately took a step forward with a feather book in his hand and said loudly: "Congratulations!" Your Majesty has pacified Rao Le, expanded borders for thousands of miles, and built martial arts that we have not seen in the Tang Dynasty for decades."

Wei Anda's sudden words stunned the two people in the pavilion. After a moment of silence, Li Dan turned around with a puzzled face and said, "What did Wei Qing's family say, Rao Leping?".

"Exactly." Wei Anda walked into the pavilion with a happy face and handed over the feather book containing five parts in his hand, "Your Majesty, please take a look, these two copies are Zhang Shouyi, the governor of Youzhou, and Sima Tang, the governor of Raole. These two are memorials to the chiefs of the four Rao and Le tribes who invited them to Chang'an to worship and asked the court to continue to serve Tang Cheng in Rao Le. As for the last one, Tang Cheng asked him to return to Beijing. After a few comparisons, it can be confirmed that Rao Le's pacification is correct."

After Li Dan took it, he put the other three memorials aside, picked up the victory report signed by Zhang Shouyi and Tang Cheng, and looked at it.

After reading the two documents, Li Dan, who was obviously relieved, looked at Kong Gui who was still kneeling on the ground, "Get up." After saying this, he waved to Wei Anda and sighed in a relaxed tone. He said: "Looking at the victory reports of these two people, it is stated that there were no casualties in the frontier army of Youzhou during Rao Le's siege. What does Wei Qing think about this?".

"It's true," Wei Anda smiled, "I dared to say this after reading all five documents. They have never engaged in combat with the enemy, and if there is no engagement, there will be no casualties."

"Subduing the enemy without fighting", the speaker was Kong Gui, the only one in the pavilion who hadn't read the two victory documents, "The Khitan people are fierce, how can they retreat without fighting?".

"It's not that we don't fight, it's just that Rao Le Xi was the one who fought against the Khitan." Speaking of this, Wei Anda sighed, "Lord Kong didn't know something. Tang Cheng was already vigilant, and once submitted to the Wenhonglu Temple and the Hebei Road Observatory Office to ask for a ban on Silla's arms and iron trade with Songmo. Afterwards, after the Khitan heavy army invaded the south, their resumption They also twisted the Tuduo, Pingcuo, and Duomo tribes into an alliance to fight against the enemy, during which they also divided [-] troops to respond to the remnants of the Suosuo tribe, and thus achieved the four tribes' alliance to resist the Khitan."

Although Kong Gui already knew that Tang Cheng was talented despite being young, his understanding of Tang Cheng's talent was still at the level of internal affairs. He was shocked by Wei Anda's words. The prince of this court who may be lying, he probably couldn't believe it, "There is such a thing? I have lived in Longmen for several years, and I know a little about Rao Lexi's temperament. They have always been wary of Tang people." How can you follow Tang Cheng's words now?"

"There is no explanation in the five documents on this matter, and I don't know about it." Wei Anda smiled and shook his head, "This Tang Cheng is a big deal! Sir, do you know who the commander of the four coalition forces is? Yes, it is Tang Cheng was also the one who led the four dilapidated troops of Rao Le to resist the strong attack of the Khitans on the [-]th and the army was not broken. In the end, the country was completely wiped out of Rao Le's thousands of miles of grassland without hurting a single person. After this battle, at least It can keep me safe and sound towards the northeast border for ten years."

At this point, Wei Anda stood up, saluted Li Dan respectfully, and said solemnly: "Before I came here, I checked the files of the Ministry of Officials, and I didn't know that the promotion of Tang Cheng to Rao Le Sima that day came from His Majesty's holy orders. It is Your Majesty who has discerned the pearl with his insightful eyes, and just now Tang Cheng worked hard to build our Great Tang, which has not been accomplished in decades, and when this good news comes, I would like to congratulate Your Majesty!".

Kong Gui was very disapproving of Wei Anda's act of flattering while the iron was hot, but with Wei Anda coming, the Minister of the Ministry of War, who had not said a word so far, refused to let go of such a good opportunity to make fun of it, and hurriedly He also stood up and saluted and congratulated him: "Tang Chengnai is the first Jinshi after the Great Treasure of the Suiyu Dynasty. This kind of background is a true disciple of the Son of Heaven. His Majesty first promoted him to the rivers and lakes with his eyes like a torch. Among them, he was transferred to Rao Le Sima with his eyes like pearls and finally achieved today's achievements. When I came here, I also thought about this matter carefully. Although Tang Cheng had talents in civil and military, but looking at the history books, those who have talents but are wasted in vain can be called history. The book is endless, because Tang Cheng was able to achieve today's achievements, and His Majesty's ability to recognize and use talents is really a great contribution. With such a wise king in the court, the great prosperity of our Tang Dynasty is just around the corner. Please congratulate Your Majesty, and congratulate the Tang Dynasty, Congratulations to the world!"

It wasn't until the Minister of the Ministry of War was about to finish his words that Li Dan vaguely remembered the whole story of Tang Cheng's transfer to Rao Le Sima, but at this time, he naturally wouldn't expose the inside story of the matter, so he smiled slightly After receiving these two flattery, the mood that was broken because of Kong Gui before also naturally improved.

It's a pity that his good mood didn't last long, and when he talked about the follow-up of the war, that is, the reward arrangement between Tang Cheng and Zhang Shouyi, Li Danfu got into a fight again. The meaning of returning to Beijing is that a veteran like him has just made meritorious service, and the court has absolutely no reason to refuse.But once he is transferred back to Beijing, the successor...

In addition, Li Dan suddenly realized that Tang Cheng, who was transferred to Rao Leren by his "smart eyes like pearls", was actually the confidant of his third son Li Longji. The words were all taken down with the help of Sanzi.This Tang Cheng has made great achievements in Rao Le that have not been done in the country for decades. The East Palace must use all its strength to ask for credit for him. Non-stop chattering...

These are all things, and as long as one day is still on the throne of the emperor, there will be endless troubles like this, and I will never have the opportunity to read "Erya" quietly, let alone organize literati like Wang Youjun Ya Ji poetry wine Merry life too.

Li Dan was born simple, with no ambitions and no attachment to power. After two years of emperor career, especially after the recent period of non-stop court struggles, he is even more tired of the current life. pole.So even the good news brought by Wei Anda didn't excite him for long. On the contrary, when the courtiers were discussing the follow-up of the matter, he was thinking of Wang Xizhi's unfettered, free and easy life.

With this extension of his thoughts, Li Dan naturally thought of the anecdote of Wang Xizhi's "frank stomach and east bed", and also thought of his rejection of the Eastern Jin court's recruitment several times. Under the circumstances, how can we have the pleasure of Lanting Gathering?

At this point, the idea that had been brewing in Li Danshen's mind for a long time suddenly popped up like a flash of inspiration:

Wang Youjun can do it, why can't I do it?

Since the source of all the troubles right now is on the throne, then I will let it go, so what if I follow Gaozu's old practice and become a supreme emperor who enjoys all the honor but doesn't need to worry about things?

It is unimaginable for others to give up the imperial power, but it is much easier for Li Dan, who has such a personality and has already had the experience of giving up the throne twice.

As soon as this idea started, it was like the Yellow River bursting out of control. Almost instantly, Li Dan saw the endless benefits that this decision would bring, and his honor would not be reduced in the slightest. , but all the troubles in front of me will go with the wind...

Just at this time, some of the young grandchildren who were flipping through the books not far from the pavilion found the "Book of Songs", and then picked up the chapters they had learned and started to read. The drunken spring breeze recited the young boy Gently sent by voice to:

Decline, decline!

Hu Bugui?

For the sake of the humble king,

Hu Wei is exposed!

Decline, decline!

Hu Bugui?

The bow of the little king,

Hu is in the mud!

Li Dan's originally troubled thoughts calmed down with the sound of reciting poems, "Yes, the decline, the decline! Hu not return?".

After repeating the poem in his heart, Li Dan, who had made up his mind completely, stood up. At this moment, his face showed the joy from the heart after breaking free from the cage.

Seeing this, Wei Anda and the three who were discussing themselves quickly got up and looked at Li Dan puzzled.

"The three nobles will step down first, and I... will go to the Taimiao to pay homage to the ancestors."

"The ministers were negligent, and such a great victory really needs to be reported to the temple."

Regarding the misunderstanding of Wei Anda and others, Li Dan smiled lightly but did not explain it. After stepping down the pavilion, he personally took the little Huangsun who had just recited poems and walked away.

At this moment, the sky is bright and the air is clear, the wind is breezy, and in Li Dan's eyes, the water and willow colors of Taiye Pond are so pure and beautiful to the extreme...

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"What, Rao Le is pacified?" In the north study of the East Palace, after hearing such news from Gao Lishi, who was slightly out of breath, Li Longji, who was sitting gracefully, asked in surprise, "Zhang Shouyi?".

"I want to congratulate Your Highness. Although Zhang Shouyi has sent troops, the Youzhou army has not fought a single battle with the Khitans. According to Yu Chengqing's words, it is His Highness's confidant Tang Wuque who has made great achievements this time." , After bowing his hands to Li Longji with a smile to congratulate, Gao Lishi explained the news that Yu Chengqing sent through the little eunuch without missing a single word.

Yu Chengqing is the most trusted personal eunuch by his father's side. Since the news came from him, there is no need to doubt its authenticity. After letting go of this layer of worry, Li Longji listened to Gao Lishi's statement more The more agitated his heart was, after Gao Lishi finished speaking, he couldn't control himself and couldn't sit still.

Gao Lishi left after reporting the letter as usual, Li Longji sent him away, turned around and came back, and started pacing quickly around the room with his hands behind his back.

"This Zhang Shouyi bought his own face after all." Thinking of Tang Cheng, Li Longji, who was in agitated mood at this time, couldn't think of anything else to say besides "good Tang Cheng".

He actually did it!Enclosed by Yinxi people, he expanded the frontier thousands of miles, moved the frontier defense of the Tang Dynasty from the Great Wall to Luoyanchuan in one fell swoop, and ensured a stable source of war horses for the court... The significance and benefits of this matter are beyond words. Such a great achievement in the early years, when I was still worrying about his safety, but sometimes, he made such a dazzling feat!

After the short-term excitement caused by this matter, Li Longji immediately thought of the follow-up of this matter. After Tang Li made such a great achievement, it would definitely drive the momentum of the Eastern Palace Department. With such great achievements, even if Taiping tried to make things difficult for him, he would not be able to stop Tang Cheng from returning to Beijing.

Thinking of Tang Cheng's upcoming return to Beijing, Li Longji was inexplicably more at ease when he was excited. God gave Tang Cheng to himself, this is God's will!With such a courtier by his side to assist, what is Taiping afraid of?The meeting between monarchs and ministers is not only to end the peace, but also to create a great Tang dynasty in the future that is not inferior to the great ancestor Zhenguan... Thinking of this beautiful prospect, Li Longji, who stopped before he knew it, was insane for a while... …

After a long time, Li Longji gradually calmed down and called in his confidants to give some instructions.When the servant took the order and left, a smile appeared on his face.

It is to publicize the content of this good news and the great achievements of the country that have not been achieved in decades. It is difficult for Taiping to oppose it any more.

Not long after that, the good news about Yushu from Rao Le became the hottest topic in Chang'an City, from the imperial city down to the brothels and restaurants. , with these elements, no matter whether it is a passionate man or a passionate woman, he can always find a topic he is passionate about. Suddenly, Tang Cheng's name was recited along with Rao Le, and finally flowed out of Chang'an and spread to the world...

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Nearly two months later, when Chang'an has entered the mid-spring season of red willows and greenery, the Raole Grassland finally ushered in the new greenery.

At this time, Tang Chengcheng, who was full of laughter, lay down on the wild grass in the shape of a horse, and on his back was his precious daughter, Maodaner.

The one-year-old cat Dan'er was still unable to sit still. After she climbed up, Tang Cheng said "drive", and then crawled forward with all hands and feet, and kept imitating horses while crawling. The neighing sound of his son, during the gentle bumps, the cat egg crawling on his back kept giving out crisp, sweet, sweet and silver bell-like clear laughter. The little guy was waving his chubby little hands while laughing. Trying to break free from her mother's hand holding her body.

Li Yingwan looked helplessly at the father and daughter in front of him, while carefully supporting the daughter in his hand, he raised his head and looked around from time to time, for fear that such a scene would be seen by some stranger.

But helplessness is helplessness, but the happiness and joy in Li Yingwan's brows and eyes can't be hidden even if she wants to hide it.

Fortunately, Tang Cheng decided to take his daughter to the depths of the grassland where there are fewer people. He also sent the accompanying guards to hunt and prepare for a "picnic". There was not even a living thing besides the flying eagle.

"Okay, my husband, you can get up too." Li Yingwan patted Maodan'er's vest lightly for a while, and said, "It's a good thing my parents didn't come with me today, otherwise it would be a disaster." .

Tang Cheng was a little tired after climbing for a while, so he stood up as he said, and regardless of the grass juice and grass clippings on his body, he reached out and took the cat egg from Li Yingwan's arms, and said with a smile: "Yingwan, you are really right. I came here today to hide from my parents. Why don't my grandchildren not have children? This old emperor's parenting experience is really unreasonable. I can't even make out with my own daughter. Have fun, what's the point of me being a father?"

Listening to Tang Cheng's complaints, Li Yingwan really didn't know what to say. Since the war was settled, they also came to Raole Grassland from Huairong City.

This is a good time, Tang Cheng is very rare for this daughter who has not seen him for several months, and he refuses to let go as soon as he hugs his daughter. Not only at night, but even in broad daylight, he also hugs his daughter in the leather tent to meet people and talk about official business. Since then, the father-in-law couldn't see it, so a battle broke out between the father and son for the cat egg.But the father-in-law is the elder after all, and the mother-in-law supports this matter, so the husband often loses in the battle, so he has to come up with the current trick.

Thinking of this, Li Yingwan smiled knowingly and at the same time remembered the topic that her mother-in-law had brought up to him several times recently, that the husband is so greedy for children, at least he has to work harder to have more children.

Yes, how many more children will be born. At that time, a bunch of girls and boys will be surrounded by me and my husband, shouting father and mother, what a happy thing. Just when Li Yingwan was looking forward to the shameful happiness, there appeared in the distance Count the riders.

Before these riders approached, Zhang Xiangwen's cry of "Big Brother, Big Brother" was heard from a distance, and this cry also dispelled Tang Cheng's worry.

Zhang Xiangwen, Zheng Lingyi, um, the other rider turned out to be Jia Zixing who had been released from military power by Zhang Shouyi for "disobeying military orders" and was detained in the Youzhou Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.

When they got close, Tang Cheng smiled at Zheng Lingyi, who was on the horse, and walked up to Jia Zixing, "Brother has come out, congratulations!".

After being dismissed, he was locked up for more than a month. Jia Zixing had lost a lot of weight, but he was in good spirits now. After getting off his horse, he laughed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, although Zhang Shouyi is annoyed by me... He was the first to send troops to snatch his good intentions, but he still didn't want my head after all, but he couldn't help but think about it. My Tiancheng Army is the closest to Rao Le. He has already decided to send troops, but why didn't he deliberately recruit my troops? You don’t know that I have a close relationship with my brother, and you don’t want me to steal his limelight. Hmph, the generals of Youzhou used to say that Du Zhang has a big heart, but after this incident, I realized that it was all false.”

"What is he going to sell to me? It's all for the East Palace."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen, who was standing next to him, giggled, and came up to him and said, "Brother, what you are talking about is the old imperial calendar. Just half a month ago, the Supreme Emperor had passed away, and the former Prince of the Eastern Palace is now my Tang Dynasty's son." king."

The news came too big and too sudden, which made Tang Cheng a little dazed when he heard it, "Really?".

"Of course it's true," Zhang Xiangwen's face was about to die of laughter, "If it weren't for the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War to jointly write a document to the Governor's Mansion in Youzhou to transfer Lieutenant Jia to Beijing for his duties, how could Zhang Shouyi send Jia so easily?" Brother, let me out? Even big brother, you can’t stay here anymore, the official document to send you back to Beijing has been delivered to the leather tent, let’s go back now.”

When Jia Zixing and Zhang Xiangwen went to look for the hunting guards in two directions, there were only Tang Cheng, his wife and Kitty Maodaner left beside the carriage.

Zheng Lingyi didn't shy away from Li Yingwan, walked up to Tang Cheng, leaned gently on her husband's shoulder, and whispered with deep regret: "I'm leaving now. I don't know when I'll be back after this trip. I really hate Longmen, and those Naritas!".

Holding Zheng Lingyi's slender waist with his left hand, he stretched out his right hand to embrace Li Yingwan and Maodan'er. Tang Cheng held his wife and daughter in his arms and looked into the distance, letting his eyes follow the endless green grassland to the end of the world, "Since you I don’t want to part with Longmen, I don’t want to grow fields, how about when my husband arrives in Chang’an, there will be thousands of villages and villages everywhere in the world, and thousands of rocks and ravines will form fields?”.

"Complete Book"