Tang Xuan

Hanyuan Palace bid farewell to Emperor Ming, Lang Huai and Tatuo Tuo, as the main and deputy envoys to see off their relatives, sent Tears and Bie Gucheng to the chariot, looked at each other, and were a little reluctant to leave.

West out of Chang'an, the journey is long.Mengshen's team led the way, and Lang Huai's soldiers were divided into five teams, firmly guarding the princess guard of honor in the middle.Li Qian, on the other hand, brought only a few entourages, guarded by the guards of the palace, accompanied by the chariot of Gucheng, reining in his horse and marching slowly.

"Captain, we won't be able to go far today. The palace in front of us has been prepared. I'll go and ask the princess for instructions. You can rest well when you arrive." Tatuotu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile, "I'm really wronged." You have only been back for less than a year, so you have to take on this errand."

"We, the courtiers, should be doing the things of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor." Lang Huai dismissed the conversation lightly, and said: "Master Shangshu, please, I will go to see other things."

Since the 200 soldiers were led by Lang Huai, Wei Qianyi naturally allocated elites from the Imperial Forest Army.The Jinwu Guard only brought [-] people, nominally led by Lang Huai, but Tao Jun was actually in charge.When Lang Huai went west, Duke Mu's mansion naturally sent guards, not many of them, but there were all kinds of people, under the command of Mr. Zhu, who was going to arrive at the logical place in the future, and arranged with Lang Shixuan who had rushed there in advance.

Lang Huai tipped his toes, Tayun took a few steps faster and rushed forward.After a while, he caught up with Mengshen's horse, and saw that half of his clothes were wet from the sun.

"National teacher is good, the front is where the palace is. Now it is almost time, Lord Shangshu is afraid that the bumpy road will tire Her Royal Highness, and means to rest there. I don't know what the national teacher wants?"

Meng Shen turned his head to look, and saw Lang Huaiming in light armor, with a dagger at his waist, a quiver and a long bow on his horse's back, and the famous Tibetan spring, as if ready to go into battle at any time.He smiled and said, "Hello Captain, you are so mighty, but do you want to go into battle?"

Lang Huai smiled and said, "Where are you talking? It's just due diligence."

"Meng Shen was a foreign minister. Before he entered Tubo, he listened to the captain. You just need to inform in advance, and Meng Shen will restrain his subordinates." Meng Shen has been thinking in his heart, not knowing what kind of people.I must have learned more along the way, so I let go of my heart.

"Haha, the national teacher is a straightforward person! Thank you Lang Huai!" After finishing speaking, she turned around and went back, not showing any slack under the scorching sun.

Everything in the palace was properly arranged, and Lang Huai and Tatuo Tu reported to Gucheng together before leaving.Li Qian didn't know what to say to Princess Gucheng, but Lang Huai sighed in his heart - if she had a younger sister, she would be reluctant anyway.

After inspecting the defense, Lang Huai took Tayun back to his place.When she arrived at the gate of the small courtyard, she saw Mr. Zhu and Tao Jun muttering something furtively. She approached them, but the two of them never found out.

"What are you talking about?" Lang Huai was a little curious, and said, "Let's talk about what you said. Tao Jun, go and brush Tayun, I'm afraid it's too hot." After finishing speaking, she took the quiver from the horse's back The longbow is lifted upside down, and the Tibetan spring is lifted, and the foot is lifted up the steps.

"Is there any food left? I just didn't care about eating and I'm still hungry." Lang Huai just thought they were bickering again and didn't care.Tao Jun led the horse and hurried two steps away. Mr. Zhu followed Lang Huai with a bitter face and said, "Of course there is food, Lord, I..."

"Speak up if you have something to say," Lang Huai turned around, looked at her and said, "Did you cause trouble?"

Mr. Zhu saw her outside the house, but he didn't have the courage to tell the truth, he hurriedly said: "Master, someone is looking for you, and it's inside the house! I don't know anything!" Before he finished speaking, Mr. Zhu ran away.

Someone looking for me?Lang Huai raised his eyebrows, could it be Tang Feiyan?She shook her head, and because her hands were full of weapons, she raised her foot to kick open the door.

The days are long in summer, and the lights in the house are not yet lit.Lang Huai was about to ask aloud, but when he heard a familiar voice, another lovely person threw himself into his arms regardless.

"Brother Huai!" Ming Da was elated, but Lang Huai blocked it with his arm.When she looked closely, she was not angry—this man was wearing light armor, with a longbow and quiver in his hands, and he looked at herself in surprise.

"Sis? Why did you leave Chang'an?" Lang Huai went around to look at her, and sure enough, he saw Lan Junli'er also dressed in men's clothes. When he saw her, he just saluted and ran out, probably because he was afraid of being scolded by Lang Huai.

Lang Huai didn't have to guess, he knew what was going on.At this time, I couldn't bear to reprimand her anymore, turned around and put down the weapon in my hand, shook my head and said: "You, even if a hundred days have passed, you shouldn't come out privately. If Your Majesty knows, what should I do?"

"Hmph! I told daddy a long time ago." Mingda pouted his lips and looked at Lang Huai with his head tilted.She has been busy going out for the past few days, and only went to Weiyang Residence to see Mingda last night as a farewell.Mingda was in a hurry, so he secretly followed him out of the city today.

"Did you tell His Majesty?" Lang Huai said as he walked to the table and took a sip of tea before taking off his helmet. Mingda leaned into her arms and whispered, "Yes, I left a note, Jiang If Bo sees it, he will definitely send it to Dad, so he will know."

She leaned tightly on Lang Huai's chest, closed her eyes slightly, and said softly: "Who made Daddy bad, let you go to Tubo. Now I won't see you for several months? I don't care, I will send you off. "

"You." Lang Huai put his hands on her shoulders helplessly, and said, "Will it be hot to follow us? You just looked like Mr. Zhu and Xiaotao. It seems that you asked them to ventilate early, but you kept it from me."

"I don't care!" Mingda raised his head, mustered up the courage to kiss Lang Huai's chin, and quickly buried it in her neck, never raising his head again.

Seeing her, Lang Huai was naturally elated.What's more, with Emperor Ming's love for Mingda, he might give him a secret order when he saw the note.She patted Mingda on the back and said with a smile: "You can go back when you reach Yangguan at most, you know?"

Mingda's heart finally fell to the ground, and he responded crisply: "Yeah!"

The two of them got bored again, Lang Huai said: "Okay, you go to your room to rest, I have changed my clothes, and I will go to you."

Mingda reluctantly let go of his hand, only to realize that Lang was wearing armor, and he was afraid that it would be too hot.How does she change clothes and shower when she is here?Thinking of this, she couldn't help being even more shy, said something casually, and hurried away.

That night, Lang Huai sent someone back to Chang'an overnight to report to Emperor Ming. He planned to re-allocate the guards, but after thinking about it, he would be criticized by others, so he gave up.But she can no longer live in this yard, and only after Mingda fell asleep, she took Mr. Zhu to the corridor outside to resettle.

Before re-starting on the second day, Lang Huai found Huai King Li Qian.His brother and sister were having breakfast, and they couldn't help being surprised to see Lang Huai coming over early in the morning.

"The captain is so early, is there something important?" Li Qian put down the porcelain spoon and preemptively struck.

Lang Huai bowed and asked the ceremony. Seeing that Princess Gucheng was dressed in a homely way, she still did not hide her grandeur, and sighed inwardly. "Your Highness, I didn't go out of Chang'an yesterday, and I was too neglectful due to the mundane affairs. I couldn't come to see the ceremony. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

"I knew that Your Highness and the Princess have a deep relationship, so I came to discuss this matter with Your Highness." Lang Huai smiled and said bluntly: "Your Highness has brought a personal entourage on this trip, so I thought that before leaving the Yang Pass, there would be His Highness around the princess' carriage frame." Guard. Firstly, to show the closeness between His Highness and the Princess; secondly, it may be difficult to get together again in the future, Your Highness will spend more time with the Princess, and there will be no vulgar people from the Imperial Forest Army to bother you, so the two of you will be fine."

"The captain has this intention, I thank you very much!" Regardless of what Lang Huai's intentions were, Li Qian was really excited.But Gucheng's cold voice came: "It's just that the captain is like this, aren't you afraid of making people say you are lazy?"

Lang Huai looked at the sun and said: "Princess, I can't accept what the princess said. The Imperial Forest Army will guard all around, please rest assured." She said, cupping her hands at Li Qian: "It's not early, I will be outside the palace, waiting for you two to leave."

Mingda followed her, and naturally changed his entourage's clothes.But how could Lang Huai endure her suffering?At any rate, Lang Huai also had a carriage, so he entrusted her to An Sheng to stay in it, and only went to find her when he was on the way.

According to the road during the Zhenping period, this trip should have reached Qinzhou along the north bank of the Weishui River, then went west to Linzhou, turned northwest, traveled to Shanzhou, and then followed the western section of the ancient road through Shancheng, Linfancheng to Suizhou Rongcheng, and then entered the territory of Tubo.However, after discussing with the Ministry of Rites and permission from the Emperor Ming, the route was changed, going to Dunhuang first, passing through Yangguan via Ruoqiang, and then entering Tubo.

This change is to inspect the customs clearance with Mengshen by the way, and Mengshen is naturally willing.Lang Huai, on the other hand, took the opportunity to communicate with An Xiting, and with the nail of Lang's firm, he firmly held all the information in his hands.

In the territory of the Tang Dynasty, although Lang Huai was well prepared, he knew nothing in his heart.The deputy general who went with him on this trip was Wang Xiong, the son of the deputy general Wang Yi'an during the expedition to the west. Emperor Ming had already decreed that it was very important to keep him to guard Hezhou when he returned.

Lang Huai was lazy and left all important matters to Wang Xiong, except for saying hello every morning and evening, and not going to Gucheng if he could.She either discusses specific matters with Mengshen, or plays with Mingda, which is very comfortable.

After traveling for more than a month, they finally arrived at Dunhuang on this day, and after another day, they will reach Yangguan.The most important official in Dunhuang was Yang Jisheng, the Jiedu envoy of Hezhou. He vacated his mansion for the reception, so Lang Huai naturally had to honor him and attend the banquet.After the banquet, Lang Huai was about to leave with Tao Jun, but was stopped by Li Qian.

"Captain, this king would like to take a step to speak. Is it convenient for the captain?" Li Qianping retreated from his entourage, and his whole body was decorated with filigree cloud patterns, which set off like a dragon among men.

Lang Huai gestured to Tao Jun, asking for a favor.The two walked into the small garden in the mansion, one behind the other.Dunhuang is located in the northwest. When Lang Huai came here in the early years, he only said that it was dry here.But I don't know that the small garden in the mansion is densely planted, which is almost the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River.

She waited patiently for Li Qian to speak, and slowly admired the landscape flowers with her hands behind her back, amused in her heart, and her face was calm.After a while, Li Qianchang sighed, and hissed: "People only say that I sold my own sister for the sake of glory and wealth. The captain knows that I was also forced."

Lang Huai didn't answer, and waited quietly for the next article.

"My brother's matter is due to my recklessness. I have never had the opportunity to present myself to the captain. I don't know if the captain can show me face. The past is over?" Li Qian bowed to Lang Huai to apologize. Knowing this person's face, I'm afraid he will be deceived by his appearance as a virtuous corporal.

Lang Huai turned sideways slightly, and said with a smile: "Your Highness has nothing to do with your brother's fault. I still have these visions. It's just why Your Highness wants to think about things that don't belong to you? Your Highness has read poetry and books, these principles Thinking about it, I don't need to say too much."

Li Qian only said that she didn't mind what happened before, and she was a little relieved, but after hearing this, she remained silent for a long time.Ever since he embarked on the road of seizing the throne, he has no friends around him.Facing Lang Huai tonight, he felt a little uncomfortable.

"Captain, you are the son of Duke Mu, but you are also coveted by others. And how can the position of the son of a mere prince be compared with the supreme one in the world?"

"Mother and concubine left early, if this king is not strong, I am afraid that Gucheng will not get the slightest favor in front of the father. The father can give up the honor of Tian Khan for the sake of Mingda, but no matter how reluctant he is, he will still be in the end." I am willing to use Gucheng in exchange for the favor of the Tibetan mission." Li Qian smiled wryly, although this matter was planned by him, if it is against Ming Da, it will be a waste of effort. "My brother and sister just want to live a better life, what's wrong?"

"The captain is a rare person who understands. You should know that my qualifications are several times that of Li Xun!" Li Qian blushed, and said in a low voice: "Why doesn't the captain abandon the dark and turn to the bright? In the future, you and my monarchs will join hands to invade Dali in the south and take Korea in the east." , Occupy Tubo in the west, establish a huge country, and pass on the good stories of the monarchs and ministers for the next generation, why not?"

Lang Huai's face darkened, and he only said: "Your Highness has won the drink."

"Lang Huai! I'm not afraid to tell you, you have been gone for a few months, and when you come back, the court will not be the court you thought it was! If you resist in the corner, you will only bring trouble on Duke Mu's mansion in the future!" Li Qian threatened , the voice was sharp and sharp, which made Lang Huai chuckle.

"Your Highness's words are wrong. I'm a warrior. I don't understand the court, and I don't want to understand the court." Lang Huai stared into Li Qian's eyes, and said with a smile: "Your Highness is drinking, you should go back earlier. The flowing water is murmuring here. If it’s not a big river, you have to be careful if you fall, and you won’t be able to get up.”