Tang Xuan

In the second year of Zhicheng, with the early spring, the winter snow gradually melted.The Tang Dynasty, which had been in Anxi for a year, finally connected Qiuci, Xunzhou, Luntai and Khotan from north to south.With the arrival of Li Yu's will to appease the kingdoms, the Loulan kingdoms have been restored.These people from the Western Regions are all good candidates for doing business, not to mention that Lang Huai stepped up to remake the regulations of the wartime trade routes.The withered trade routes gradually recovered.

At the same time, after discussing with Wang Xiong and others for a few days, Lang Huai issued a military order to reorganize the Pingxi army in the name of General Pingxi.

The original Left and Right Route Army was disbanded and became the Tingchang Battalion in Gaochang, Tingzhou. With [-] conscripts and [-] elite soldiers from the Beiting Protectorate, Wei Qian was appointed general.

On the Yangguan Road in Dunhuang, [-] soldiers were commanded by Yang Jisheng, the Jiedu envoy of Hezhou, who was stationed in the rear of Hexi, which was the Hexi Camp.

Another [-] heavy troops were stationed in Qiuci, divided into two battalions, Xiang and Yong.Gu Yang and Lin Da defended and attacked, retreated to protect the North Court of Hebei, advanced to assist Xunzhou, and attacked to defeat Shule.

Khotan’s additional troops also arrived at the same time as Chunri. Lang Huai temporarily used this as the garrison of the fourth battalion of the Pingxi Army’s central army, and built another Qiang camp. The smoothness of the road.Wang Xiong is conscientious and conscientious, he is a good city lord, but he can't be alone.It just so happened that Yuchi Yanguang came here this time, Lang Huai thought for a while and sent him to be Wang Xiong's deputy.

Those who survived the battle with her alone were incorporated into the forward battalion of the Chinese army, plus Lin Xianyu's troops and supplementary ones, with [-] heavy cavalry and [-] light cavalry, they were the strongest in the Pingxi Army.

Li Jin, the sixth king, led ten thousand cavalry and twenty thousand infantry for the Gushan camp.This battalion attacked the city with cavalry and footsteps. It was Lang Huai's decision after a long time of deliberation.She specially asked Cen Shang to be in charge of the battalion management equipment as a manager. Anyone with a little discernment can see that Li Jin's troops will be the mainstay when they attack Shule Suiye in the future.

The knife and ax battalion is led by Lu Laosan as the main general, leading [-] heavily armored infantry.Although An Mu accepted Li Yu's imperial decree to become the real Queen of Loulan, he still led more than a thousand Qingqi from the state camps and did more scouting.

Gushan Battalion, Qianfeng Battalion, Daofu Battalion and Zhuguo Battalion were combined into the Fourth Battalion of the Chinese Army. As soon as Lang Huai's military order was issued, the Fourth Battalion, led by its general, slowly moved to the front line of Xunzhou.She transferred another brave battalion to send troops to Xunzhou. There was no cover for what she was planning.

Although Cong Canglanhu was fully prepared for this, he had lost control of Kucha and Khotan, and could only watch in vain as the Tang army continued to increase troops to Xunzhou.

During the Qingming Festival, Lang Huai led the Daofu Battalion of the Chinese Army to the outside of Xunzhou City. Eighty thousand Tang troops gathered in Xunzhou, eyeing Shule like a tiger.

The battle of Shule was imminent.

Chang'an, which is thousands of miles away, is another scene.

Datang dispatched nearly 28 troops, but Lang Huai did not ask the imperial decree to establish the Nine Battalions, and appointed the leaders, generals and deputy generals of each battalion by himself, and only reported the situation back to Chang'an from the military residence.

After the mansion newspaper was circulated, it caused an uproar in the court, and the memorials impeaching Lang Huai with ulterior motives and malicious intentions flew into the Xuanzheng Palace like snowflakes. This time even Xie Bi became suspicious of Lang Huai.

Li Yuzi didn't believe that Lang had two intentions at all, not to mention that the news from the generals of the bad guys kept coming back, and he was clear about the hidden secrets.

With Lang Huai's move, the Anbei Court, which was originally fighting independently, was grouped into one group, and each division of labor greatly reduced the matter of grabbing credit.What's more, Mingda will report in detail the reasons for who he appointed. Most of the people Lang Huai uses now have the meaning of comparison.If it is successful, in the future, the deputies of each town will only need to choose a civil official who is familiar with government affairs, and they will settle down in the Western Regions.

With such foresight and foresight, Ming Da reported it without any concealment. After Li Yu thought about it, he also understood that these should be Lang Huai's remonstrance through his sister's mouth, but in fact he was already avoiding the limelight.So even though the subordinates were arguing about it, Li Yu sealed up all these memorials and refused to read them.

These turmoil in Chang'an City continued, but the small courtyard of the old lady of Mu Gongfu was still peaceful, and several old servants took care of it in an orderly manner.

The old lady's bones are exhausted, and she may not survive the midsummer.Wei Shi personally sent the imperial physician away from the mansion, and came back with a worried face.

"Ma'am, Master sent back a message saying that those impeachments should not be ignored." Mei Jun reported the letter he had just received in a low voice.

But Wei Shi shook his head and said: "Ah Huai doesn't understand, if you don't fight back in such a situation, who knows what will be involved in impeachment next time. Although Your Majesty has not doubted her, who can guarantee that it will be forever?" After thinking for a while, he made up his mind, and whispered a few words to Mei Jun, saying: "Let's deal with it like this. We must let these ignorant people know that the current Chang'an gentry is headed by me, Lang's and Webster's. Your Majesty will Even if you want to, let him be helpless."

"Yes." Mei Jun nodded in response, stretched out her hand to hit the curtain, Wei Shi put on a relaxed expression, and stepped in.

The old lady became more and more haggard, and her energy was not good.She was getting more and more confused now, she took Wei Shi's hand and called, "Shi Xin."

Wei Shi followed her and said, "Mother, my son is here."

"I know you don't like it, but the first emperor gave you the marriage, and Mu Yan gave birth to your flesh and blood. If you don't take it back, how can you treat Lao Qi after I die? He is the most precious Mu Yan in his life. Now he Go to hell, you should have more pity for Mu Yan!" The old lady's memory was obviously confused, but what she said made Webster's heart sore.

"Mother, don't worry, I've made a note of it!" Webster responded casually, and the old lady sat up suddenly, and said: "Tomorrow I will enter the palace to face the saint, please Your Majesty's will, make Ah Huai the eldest son. You go to pick up their mother and son back , don’t let them be wronged.”

Wei Shi hurriedly said: "Mother, don't worry, I will go to ask for the imperial decree tomorrow. Pick another auspicious day, go to the other courtyard to pick them up, and honor you with my son."

The old lady looked at her anxiously and asked: "Is this true?"

"When will son dare to fool mother?" Webster said with tears in his eyes, "it's late at night, mother sleeps peacefully, son will do what mother wishes, and treat them well in the future."

Only then did the old lady dispel her doubts, let Wei Shi pull the quilt for her, and talked about some trivial old things, and then she closed her eyes and fell asleep in satisfaction.

After falling asleep, I never woke up again.

The palace received the letter of Webster's funeral, and immediately gave the old lady the title of Mrs. Garverguo.Li Yu even ignored the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, and went to offer incense in person to express his condolences.

"Madam's condolences, the Duke Mu's mansion is all supported by you now, and I thank you on behalf of A Huai." Li Yu only spoke as Lang Huai's friend and respected Webster very much. "Ah Huai and I are like flesh and blood with different surnames. Madam, if you have any difficulties, just tell me. Although it's a hindrance to your status, I will make proper arrangements."

Wei Shi didn't refuse, and saluted: "Your Majesty has a heart. If there is any difficulty, the minister's wife will go to see the empress."

Li Yuan felt relieved, said some words of comfort, and then left.He didn't shy away from it, he came upright, walked with his head held high, dressed in plain clothes, only wearing a jade crown, and took the posture of condolences to his elders with the gift of a junior, so that many officials present understood that Duke Mu's mansion was not something they could slander.

Li Yu left, and Peigong Shangguanyi was also dressed in plain robes, and only brought a Zongjiao Shutong to the door.After he finished offering sacrifices, he accompanied Lang Heng, who was kneeling in the mourning hall, and seeing him in a daze and depressed state, he muttered for a moment, and finally said in a low voice: "You can't do this! Now there are many memorials to impeach Duke Mu. If you don't cheer up your style, will you Is Madam going out in person?"

Lang Heng was shocked all over, with surprise in his eyes, he said hoarsely: "Why impeach brother?"

Shangguan Yi finished explaining to him in a low voice, and sighed: "It's a pity that I have no title, but I'm just a Hanlin, so I can't say anything. Thanks to your majesty's understanding, I never pay attention to these things."

Lang Heng's slightly straight waist fell down again, and he said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty will never be suspicious of elder brother. And I, after all, is the least promising one in the house."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Shangguan Yi blushed, and said, "I understand what you are capable of, isn't it just keeping filial piety? If you work at home, you can't do anything without relying on Mu Gong? My sister often said that a man You should aim high, and don't underestimate yourself. If she hears it, she will definitely reprimand you."

Hearing him talk about Shang Zixuan, Lang Heng did not know what he thought of, and his ears were stained a little pink.In spring, when the weather was slightly warmer, Shang Zixuan set off for the south of the Yangtze River. I'm afraid he still doesn't know that the old lady has gone.This trip was for the first voyage of Lang's fleet, Shang Zixuan was worried about the treasurer over there, and faced with the current difficult situation, he insisted on going regardless of the fact that he was still recovering from the cold.

Both of them fell silent. After a while, Shangguan Yi patted Lang Heng on the shoulder, and sighed: "Why is my sister unwilling to recognize her ancestors and return to her ancestors? I know why she is like this, but I feel that I don't want to do two things. You have time Write a few more letters to my sister, so I can persuade her. My sister likes to do business, and I support her. Why should she do this?" Speaking of these, Shangguanyi felt helpless.

Lang Heng nodded dumbly in agreement, and said, "I've made a note, I'll mention it in a letter next month, so you can take a break."

"Alright, I'll come see you later." Shangguan Yi didn't hear anything strange in his voice, turned around and left.After leaving the mourning hall, he was familiar with the road and went to greet Wei Shi, and said: "Mu Gong is now serving the country in Pingxi. I am your junior, and I have asked for leave. I am here to help you. Madam, I brought a servant , let’s live together with Lang Heng, so we can take care of him.”

Wei Shi understood that Duke Mu's mansion was weak, and if Lang Heng relied entirely on him, he might not be able to take care of him.She immediately responded, and said: "Just treat this as your home, and you don't have to be polite. That kid Heng'er has been thinking a lot lately, and I'm afraid he'll get sick if no one enlightens him after going through this. If you can get along with me With him alone, I can rest assured.”

"But I saw him just now, but his complexion was bad, and I didn't think there was anything unusual." Shangguan frowned and said, "Don't worry, ma'am, I will tell him clearly." However, after careful consideration of the details of Lang Heng's words just now, he realized that something was wrong with Lang Heng.

After he comforted Wei Shi, Lang Qiao led him to Lang Heng's courtyard and lived in the West Wing.

Lang Qiao liked him very much, and said with a smile: "Pei Gong rests first, and will send a few successful people later, you use it first."

"Uncle Qiao, I'm here to help, not to cause trouble!" Shangguan Yi hurriedly argued, Lang Qiao said: "Then you can't make the bed and make the quilt yourself!"

Shangguan Yi said helplessly: "Okay, okay! But it's up to you to arrange!"