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Li Shimin came and went in a hurry that night, waving his sleeves without taking away a cloud, so Lu Zhongming stuffed the Chuan Guo Yuxi under the bed and put it away first.

Lying on the bed at night, Lu Zhongming also chatted with Yu Chigong, Yu Chigong said: "My identity is very sensitive now, after what happened yesterday, Jiancheng must have sent someone to watch me."

"Is there?" Lu Zhongming asked curiously, he suddenly remembered that Li Shimin was a guest tonight, maybe he was known, he just fell asleep, and couldn't help getting up and looking out the window, but couldn't see anything.

Yu Chigong held Lu Zhongming in his arms, and comforted him: "Go to sleep, I haven't come yet, I will come in a few days."

Lu Zhongming said: "Tomorrow I have to go find them one by one."

That night Lu Zhongming and Yu Chigong had been discussing, Yuchigong's mind was very clear, and he said: "Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin are actually indispensable. It's okay to follow the people of the world, and it's not bad to follow Jiancheng. It will affect their relationship." , the only factor is you."

Lu Zhongming was the first to know Qin and Luo. Although they often got along, he didn't even know them as well as Yu Chigong did. He asked, "Where's Li Jing?"

Yu Chigong said: "Li Jing's ideals are different from ours. He has his own career and looks forward to a place where he can make great achievements. For him, following Jiancheng is the same as following the people of the world."

"But Shimin saved him." Lu Zhongming said.

Yu Chigong smiled, nodded, stretched out his arm, let Lu Zhongming rest on his shoulder, and Lu Zhongming asked again: "Where are Zhijie and Shiji?"

"The two of them are newcomers." Yu Chigong said: "For wealth and fame, as long as the people of the world can prove it and give them a chance, it will be enough to impress them, and they will never betray."

In the final analysis, it is still a matter of betting. Betting on Li Shimin or Li Jiancheng determines the future of the future.So everyone is observing and waiting for Lu Zhongming's return. Many things are not because of his good friendship with Lu Zhongming, but because he is always on the side of the winner.

From the day he entered Jinyang Tang Palace, every time Lu Zhongming gave out prophecies, he assisted Li Shimin to get away from the threat of the Huns, captured Huoyi under the dangerous weather conditions, sent an envoy to Wagang, and successfully brought Back to the two generals Cheng Zhijie and Xu Shiji...

To be honest, Lu Zhongming was still a little ashamed. To be honest, Yu Chigong was the one who saw the situation most clearly. He was just taking advantage of knowing the history.

Lu Zhongming asked a lot of questions, and Yu Chigong answered them one by one according to what he knew. In the end, Lu Zhongming was a little sleepy, and Yu Chigong reminded again: "Tomorrow, we will share a share of the bag of gold that Shimin gave us, and bring it to Zhijie and the others... ..."

"Hmm." Lu Zhongming was confused and said, "Why did you follow Shimin?"

Yu Chigong smiled and said: "I just take care of him as a younger brother. Although I have only been with him for a few years, it feels like watching a younger brother grow up..."

Lu Zhongming curled up in Yuchi Gong's arms and gradually fell asleep.

At dawn the next day, Lu Zhongming came out yawning, and saw a person sweeping fallen leaves outside. When he raised his head, he smiled at Lu Zhongming. Lu Zhongming vaguely felt that this person looked very familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was for a while.

This man was dressed as a scribe, dressed in green robes, full of bookishness, he looked only two or three years older than Li Shimin, but with delicate features, like a son of a family, neither humble nor overbearing, his eyebrows were thick and dark, and his eyes were full of admiration. He cupped his hands at Lu Zhongming and said: " Lu Daochang, I have long admired you."

Lu Zhongming suddenly remembered, and said with a smile: "Fang Xuanling!"

Fang Xuanling smiled knowingly, and said: "Shimin asked me to listen to Lu Daochang's orders. Guess Lu Daochang is going out to visit friends today, so let Xuanling follow and go around."

Lu Zhongming thought that enough is enough, why does Li Shimin always like to send his followers so much, the first one is Yu Chigong, and now it is Fang Xuanling.

"Have you eaten yet?" Yu Chigong said to Fang Xuanling very casually, "Go after breakfast."

Fang Xuanling was not polite, so he came in, and Yuchi respectfully served the meal, Fang Xuanling said again: "The king of Tang intends to rebuild an army, please general Yuchi to lead the army, general Yuchi must have no time to separate himself these few days."

Yu Chigong pondered for a while, then nodded, Lu Zhongming said: "Do you want to send you troops again?"

The two exchanged glances, both of them thought of what happened that night, which obviously aroused Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng's vigilance, but they didn't know Yu Chigong as well as Li Shimin did to him, and they simply interpreted that Yu Chigong was idle in Chang'an, which would easily cause trouble. Dissatisfied.So let him rebuild the army and find him something to do.

Yu Chigong grinned broadly and said, "I wanted to save trouble and not lead troops. Now that I say that, I, Old Hei, am also a hard worker. I might have to spend a few more years with the people of the world."

Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "With Taoist Lu and General Yuchi here, the people of the world can rest easy."

Lu Zhongming smiled slightly, and Fang Xuanling asked again: "What is General Yuchi's plan? If you need any help, please feel free to tell me."

Yu Chigong took a deep breath and said, "Li Jing led the Tiance Army. Luo Shixin led the Outer City Xiaoqi Battalion, and Qin Qiong led the Yulin Army. During these days, I have thought about many things. Wife, do you think I can bring a A team stronger than the Tiance Cavalry Army?"

Lu Zhongming blushed immediately, and Yu Chigong called his daughter-in-law in front of Fang Xuanling without changing his face or beating his heart. Don't you know that Xiu died quickly? !Fang Xuanling smiled, as if he already knew the relationship between Yu Chigong and Lu Zhongming.

"It's...it's okay." Lu Zhongming was embarrassed, and immediately wiped his face with his hands, and said solemnly: "My family's worship of your husband is like a torrent of water..."

"You two..." Fang Xuanling couldn't bear to look at him.

"You don't believe me?" Yu Chigong turned his head and looked at Lu Zhongming with a smile in his eyes.

Lu Zhongming said: "I believe."

He knew that Yu Chigong wanted to bring out a team of his own soldiers, the kind of momentum that although there are tens of thousands of people, everyone has the courage to fight one hundred, such an army is the dream of a general.Just like special forces, Yu Chigong can do things that no one else can do.

"Soldiers are more expensive than elites." Lu Zhongming said, "Two thousand is enough."

Yu Chigong thought about it again, and said, "You can give it a famous name."

Lu Zhongming: "Wild Boar Army."

Fang Xuanling spewed out a sip of tea and fell to the ground laughing, Lu Zhongming laughed out loud, but Yu Chigong was used to this kind of teasing, especially what his wife said, he didn't care, and decided: "That's what it's called. "

Lu Zhongming suddenly laughed like crazy, he thought of Li Yuan hearing the name, or the reaction of the enemy when he heard the team... Then he thought of Yu Chigong holding a flag and writing "Yuchi", on the flag was an angry wild boar...In an instant Just out of breath.

"Call it the Black Armor Army." Fang Xuanling knew that if he didn't correct it quickly at this time, the entire Tang army would probably be reduced to a laughing stock from then on. As soon as Lu Zhongming heard the name was good, he said, "Xuan Armor Army."

"Okay!" Yuchi said respectfully, "Xuanjia Army!"

At this moment, someone from outside came to report that the king of Tang was sympathetic, and Yu Chigong hurriedly finished his meal, then got up and left with the messenger, presumably to discuss the matter of recruiting soldiers and horses.Fang Xuanling took out a small bag and said, "This is what Shimin asked me to bring, see if it's enough for you."

Lu Zhongming also went to pick up his small bag, and the two counted it with a slide rule in the hall. There was a total of 95 taels of gold.

"Enough." Lu Zhongming knew that his golden gourd was coming soon, so he didn't care too much, and said, "Is Shimin enough for himself?"

Fang Xuanling said: "This is a piece of jewelry from the Changsun family. After entering Chang'an, most of it was used to buy food from Jizhou and help the people. This is the only thing left. I still have five taels of gold, which was rewarded by the king of Tang yesterday. Adding it in is just enough."

Lu Zhongming divided the gold into several shares, and Fang Xuanling asked again: "When will the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom be presented?"

Lu Zhongming glanced at Fang Xuanling, and knew that since Li Shimin had told him about this, he obviously trusted him very much, and now that everyone was on the same boat, he would no longer hide it from him.

"In a few days." Lu Zhongming said, "Did Wei Zheng persuade Li Yuan to become emperor?"

"Yes." Fang Xuanling nodded and said, "Everyone is trying to persuade him."

"Abdication requires three invitations and three speeches, what about Yang You?" Lu Zhongming asked again.

Fang Xuanling smiled and replied, "Of course he doesn't want to."

Yang You is the acting king of Li Yuanshu, so naturally he should be kicked away now, but the process of being kicked away is also very particular. Li Yuan has to follow the will of the people and God, point out some strange omens, and then he will be kicked away by the officials and the people. With his support, Yang You was able to abdicate the throne to Li Yuan in the name of benevolence.The first time he couldn't accept it, he had to return the throne. The second time, Yang You meditated again, and Li Yuan resigned. It wasn't until Yang You meditated three times that Li Yuan accepted it with trepidation.

When Lv Zhongming and Fang Xuanling came out, the generals were temporarily living in the west of the city, so it was convenient to find them together. It was noon, and Lv Zhongming first went to look for Cheng Zhijie and Xu Shiji.

Since Cheng Zhijie and Xu Shiji defected to the Queen of Tang, they have naturally teamed up with Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin. In this world, not only civil servants but also military commanders form cliques, especially Jianghu people.When they were in Wagang, they were divided into different factions, Cheng Zhijie and Xu Shiji belonged to the same faction, and when they came here, they obviously took refuge in Li Yuan, but in fact they took refuge in Qin Qiong.

Since they were all his own people, Lu Zhongming was not polite, and he went in and said carelessly: "Hello, brothers."

Qin Qiong, Xu Shiji and Cheng Zhijie were drinking, Qin Qiong said: "I was talking about you, so you came."

Xu Shiji nodded slightly, Cheng Zhijie didn't show any anger, he clasped his fists at Lu Zhongming, and each glanced at Fang Xuanling behind Lu Zhongming, obviously with apprehension.

Cheng Zhijie was a little surprised and asked, "When did you come back?"

Lu Zhongming smiled and said, "Yesterday, come, brother Xuanling, sit down."

Fang Xuanling took his seat, Lu Zhongming smiled and said, "What are you talking about?"

"Say you are greedy and lustful." Qin Qiong said with a smile.

Lu Zhongming: "..."

Fang Xuanling suddenly twitched again, Lu Zhongming said angrily: "Don't laugh!"

For a while, the guests and guests in the hall laughed loudly, and the atmosphere eased a lot. Fang Xuanling said: "Dunhuang asked me to bring something to the generals, a little heart."

Fang Xuanling took out several small wooden boxes, each containing 20 taels of gold, and divided them among the three. Qin Qiong just glanced at it, and Lu Zhongming explained with a smile: "I'm afraid you don't have enough money."

Qin Qiong said: "It's not easy for him himself. He opened a warehouse for relief as soon as he entered Chang'an, and even put his own money in it. Tell him that we are not outsiders, there is no need, let's keep it."

"Put it away." Lu Zhongming said to Qin Qiong.

With a smile, Qin Qiong raised her eyes to look at Lu Zhongming, without speaking, she put it away in a short while.

Xu Shiji said, "What do you have to say?"

"There's nothing to say." Lu Zhongming said casually, "He intends to lead the troops to fight, and when the time comes, I will ask all the generals to help him."

Fang Xuanling couldn't say that, but Lu Zhongming could. He knew that everyone was waiting for Li Yuan's order. Cheng Zhijie and Xu Shiji listened to Qin Qiong, and Qin Qiong and Luo Shixin listened to Lu Zhongming.At the end, Qin Qiong sighed again and said, "He doesn't plan to stay in Chang'an?"

"Why did you stay in Chang'an?" Lu Zhongming said with a smile: "The world is still uncertain, and there is still a war to be fought. He is the only one who can lead the army among the three sons of King Tang."

Qin Qiong said: "Not necessarily, I think Jiancheng is willing to fight."

"He can't fight." Lu Zhongming said lightly: "I will explain to the king of Tang that it is the best arrangement for the people of the world to lead troops to fight and build up and stay in Chang'an. If it is reversed, everything will be troublesome."

The three of them remained silent, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "Duke Dunhuang doesn't mean anything else, it's just hard work for everyone."

"I know." Cheng Zhijie replied, and Xu Shiji only accepted Li Shimin's gift, and Xu Shiji said again: "Master Lu, you came from the east, what's the news about Wagang?"

Lu Zhongming replied: "Yu Wenhuaji rebelled and rebelled. He must have left Jiangdu with his troops and returned to Luoyang. Zhai Rang sacrificed, and Li Mi was on his own. Wang Shichong was in front of him, and Yu Wenhuaji was behind him. He was attacked by the enemy. Soon, he must have defected." Chang'an."

Cheng Zhijie said: "I just can't let go of Big Brother Shan..."

"Don't mention him anymore." Xu Shiji said coldly: "Everyone has his own ambitions. Even if Li Mi is here, what can you do? Xu Shiji only asks for one thing from the Duke of Dunhuang, and he will vote again when he comes to Riwagang. Shan Xiongxin betrayed him." Brother, I knelt down to Li Mi on the spot, Wang Shichong, Zu Junyan, how to deal with these people, I hope Duke Dunhuang understands."

Cheng Zhijie frowned and said, "Shiji!"

Xu Shiji said: "Fang Xuanling, please repeat this sentence to Shimin. Xu Shiji disdains to associate with traitors. If Li Mi also joins the King of Tang..."

Fang Xuanling hesitated, and Lu Zhongming knew that Xu Shiji had a deep-rooted hatred for the former Wagang comrades because of Zhai Rang's death, so he couldn't let it go, so he replied: "I can promise you for Shimin that this will never happen. thing."

Xu Shiji looked complicated, looked at Lu Zhongming, and nodded.

Qin Qiong had already learned about Wagang's rebellion from Yu Chigong, and this matter was justified, and Li Mi was the one who owed Zhai Rang, but whoever was involved was not good, but Shan Xiongxin was involved, and Shan Xiongxin was Qin Qiong's benefactor In this way, it is even more difficult for Qin Qiong to make a choice.

Lu Zhongming didn't even look at Qin Qiong, and said: "As for the others, it will be up to General Xu to decide at that time. Maybe the mood will change in the future, and we can talk about the future."

Upon hearing this, Qin Qiong knew that Lu Zhongming would try to arrange to save Shan Xiongxin's life, so she stopped worrying and nodded.

"When will you lead the troops?" Cheng Zhijie asked.

"Soon." Fang Xuanling said: "There will be approval documents in the near future, General Yun Cheng and General Xu are recruiting troops."

Cheng Zhijie said again: "If there is a war, will you follow the people of the world to fight, or will Jiancheng lead the army?"

Lu Zhongming asked back: "If the people of the world lead troops, are you willing to follow him?"

Without even thinking about it, Cheng Zhijie replied, "Naturally."

Lu Zhongming knew that this was a statement, Qin Qiong replied: "Yes, but I am in command of the Yulin Army, I am afraid it will not be easy to fight, Xu Shiji and Cheng Zhijie will be entrusted to you."

Lu Zhongming smiled and said, "That's natural." Then he looked at Xu Shiji and asked, "Where is Brother Shiji?"

Xu Shiji seemed to be still thinking about it, and finally put the wine glass on the table, shook his head and said, "To be honest, Shimin is brave, and among the descendants of aristocratic families, he is indeed one in ten thousand."

"But it is precisely because of Shimin's temper." Xu Shiji said: "I am more worried that he will be reckless and fight first, and he will be more likely to suffer defeat. He is still too young and needs more training."

Fang Xuanling hurriedly said: "What General Xu said is that Xuanling should go back and remind the son."

Xu Shiji said: "If there is a destiny, I can go to the battlefield with him again. Old Xu, I am willing to fight side by side with him."

Cheng Zhijie said: "We warriors don't understand anything. When General Yuchi brought us back, he put us under the command of Jian Jiancheng, but the battle against Chang'an was finally brought down by Shimin. When besieging the city gate, Shimin was the first to rush into the city under the rain of arrows. He thought he was going to die, but unexpectedly retreated. I guess it was because God loved him, and I am happy to fight with him."

Fang Xuanling felt relieved, and hurriedly said: "Thank you all generals, when the king of Tang makes an order..."

Qin Qiong took a sip of wine and replied: "Even my little brother protects him, isn't that obvious? When the time comes, I will naturally know how to explain it."

Lu Zhongming was a little embarrassed, knowing that Qin Qiong didn't want to get involved in factional disputes, and finally agreed to support Li Shimin out of his face.

Lu Zhongming said: "I'll go and see Li Jing. If you have anything to do, you can come to me at any time."

Several people nodded, Qin Qiong got up and said, "I'll take you out."

Fang Xuanling knew that Qin Qiong and Lu Zhongming had something to say, so he deliberately walked a few steps faster. Sure enough, Qin Qiong stood in the yard, stretched out his hand to help Lu Zhongming straighten his robe, and said, "Your Brother Luo is still in the outer city. Go drink at night." ?”

Lu Zhongming changed his mind and said, "It's better not to get together now, Tang Wang doesn't know I'm back."

Qin Qiong wanted to come too, so he said: "Then you go to see Luo Cheng alone, don't make too much noise." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to shave Lu Zhongming's face, and asked, "Did Shimin ask you to come?"

"Yes." Lu Zhongming walked slowly in the yard side by side with Qin Qiong. Lu Zhongming looked down at the fallen leaves under his feet and said, "I need your help, Brother Qin."

"You say, I promise you." Qin Qiong said: "What's the problem, as long as you say it, Luo Chengcheng and I are willing to do it for you. It was you who brought us to Bingzhou that day. The three of us are brothers for life. Black I don't care what happened to Tantou, but as long as you open your mouth, as a brother, naturally you won't say no."

When Lu Zhongming heard this, he was so moved that he was about to cry. He pursed his lips and nodded, but Qin Qiong put his shoulders on his shoulders and hooked his chin with one hand, making him turn his head and look into his eyes. Said: "But Zhongming, you have to think carefully, in this way, we will definitely offend Jiancheng."

Lu Zhongming also squeezed Qin Qiong's face, Qin Qiong blushed, and let him go, Lu Zhongming whispered in his ear: "You are afraid that you will become a prince and offend him, life will be difficult, isn't it?"

Qin Qiong didn't answer, and said after a long time: "Although the king of Tang treats you politely, you can't change his mind. Don't blame me for reminding you. You take things too simply. Don't tell me that if you say a few words, the people of the world will be shocked." Is it possible to become a prince?"

Lu Zhongming smiled and asked: "Don't talk about who will be the crown prince, I'll just ask you, without this status, and without the King Tang's influence, who would you choose?"

"Of course it was built." Qin Qiong replied without thinking.

Lu Zhongming was stunned, Qin Qiong said: "He who can lead troops may not be a good emperor."

Lu Zhongming stood and explained: "But someone who can lead troops and fight wars may not necessarily be a bad emperor."

Qin Qiong didn't answer, and said after a while: "News came from Yangzhou today that Yang Guang died."

Lu Zhongming: "..."

When Lu Zhongming thought of Yang Guang that night, he suddenly felt a little embarrassed and disappointed, and Qin Qiong said: "In the busy city, I was strangled to death by Yu Wenhua and a piece of Bai Lian."

"Really." Lu Zhongming sighed melancholy, and suddenly understood why Qin Qiong mentioned this matter for no reason.

There are some strange similarities between Li Shimin and Yang Guang when they were young—both were not favored by their fathers when they were young, and both had little ambition and their hearts were higher than the sky.They are all good at fighting, and treat people with kindness and courtesy.

However, after Yang Jian's death, Yang Guang changed completely.

"They are different." Lu Zhongming said, "Their personalities are also different."

Qin Qiong put one hand on Lu Zhongming's shoulder and said, "Think again."

"This is his fate." Lu Zhongming said.

Qin Qiong nodded and said with a smile: "Understood, I'm just talking about my doubts, and I don't intend to argue with you."

Lu Zhongming suddenly hated himself for being like this. In fact, he didn't convince Qin Qiong at all. When he had nothing to say in the end, he had no choice but to use fate as a bluff.

"When I entered Chang'an, Jiancheng ordered the opening of a warehouse for relief." Qin Qiong said: "He is very rich in the city, but he also knows what to do when and what to do. Shimin is easily controlled by emotions. Old Xu said it right. Min is too impulsive and tends to bet all-in, which is dangerous."

Qin Qiong has always been very cautious, not only cautious in combat, but also more cautious in life, but this time it was still Lu Zhongming who made him rethink his choice.

Lu Zhongming sat down with Qin Qiong and looked at the fish in the pond. He turned his head to Qin Qiong and said, "But if he hadn't been so desperate, we wouldn't be here now. Chang'an can't be defeated, and there is Qu Tutong in the river. It can only be withdrawn to Bingzhou, and at that time, it will be a dead end."

Qin Qiong sighed, and replied: "I know, so I am also hesitating. What you said is not completely unreasonable. Life and death are glorious, fame and fortune, no matter how careful you are, you can't beat God. I can only say, seven points, Three points of luck. I can't help but think these days, if Luo Cheng and I didn't know you, after the master's defeat, we might be in Wagang now, and go to brother Shan..."

"If you hadn't met me." Lu Zhongming said with a smile: "You will also come to Shimin's side in the end. Those who should meet are destined to meet. Yuchi said, some people are born to meet another person, just like him. was born, and I came here, our destiny is to be with each other."

Qin Qiong laughed, and suddenly felt that there was something in his heart, which was understood by Lu Zhongming's nonsense.

"Forget it." Qin Qiong said: "Since this is the case, I will take a risk. To be honest, although it is more suitable to be a Mingjun..."

"He is very rational." Lu Zhongming said.

"Rationality?" Qin Qiong pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you mean?"

"It's not easy to be driven by emotions in doing things." Lu Zhongming explained.

"Yes." Qin Qiong said: "That's true. He even quarreled with Li Shimin for us to see. He doesn't make decisions based on preferences and impulses. He thinks about a lot and knows when to sing and which song to sing. , he played his part very well. But compared to Jiancheng, I like Shimin more, Jiancheng this person..."

"I can't see through it." Lu Zhongming replied: "Shimin is a man of temperament, he can be very gentle, but he can also be very dangerous."

Qin Qiong nodded, and Lu Zhongming said: "But I believe he will not let you down."

Fang Xuanling was still waiting outside, Lu Zhongming said in a low voice: "Please, brother."

Qin Qiong nodded and said, "Don't worry."

Qin Qiong's statement meant that Li Shimin had won the largest support among the military factions. Lu Zhongming finally let go of the big stone in his heart. Unexpectedly, when the three of them stayed in Bingzhou and came here again, Qin Qiong would unknowingly, Became the most powerful military general who is not directly descended from the Tang Palace.

As long as you ask, I am willing to do anything for you.Lu Zhongming can tell Qin Qiong directly without explaining anything, asking him to support Li Shimin for his own sake.But if you say this kind of thing for the first time, you will say it for the second time. If you use this method every time to ask Qin Qiong for assistance on the grounds of destiny, it is tantamount to disrespecting these brothers.

Only when everyone speaks up and let Qin Qiong also enter their own camp, instead of expressing "that's the way you listen to me", can the relationship between each other last longer.

Lu Zhongming went out thinking about this matter, Fang Xuanling said: "Will it be General Luo or General Li next?"

"Go see Li Jing first." Lu Zhongming said, "Brother Luo will take care of it."

Li Jing lived at the corner of the street, and it had been less than ten days since he entered Chang'an. Except for Yu Chigong, the military officers worked, ate and lived, all gathered in this small square area.It is convenient to communicate with each other, come and go, wait for the establishment of three provinces and six departments, and each will buy a mansion.

"When will the official system be restored?" Lu Zhongming asked Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling pondered for a while, and replied: "I don't know, to restore the official system, you have to..."

The two looked at each other, and Lu Zhongming knew that it was a complete anarchy at the moment, and all orders were issued directly from Li Yuan's core political circle, which was obviously not acceptable.

"However, Wei Zheng and Changsun Wuji are assisting in establishing and rectifying the official system." Fang Xuanling said, "A few days ago, I had an inquiry from the King of Tang, and guessed from his words that the system of three provinces and six departments, or the system of one province may continue. "

"A provincial system won't work." Lu Zhongming said almost without thinking, "The Zhongshu Province has too much power, and Lu Shangshu takes over the power. Who proposed it?"

"It was proposed by Tang Wang himself." Fang Xuanling was a little surprised, and asked, "Is the Taoist priest also familiar with the official system?"

Lu Zhongming nodded and said, "I know a little bit about the official ranks of the two Jin Dynasties. The imperial court only set up Zhongshu Sheng, and then set up eight princes to protect the honor of the nobles. Dazai, Taifu, Taibao, Taiwei, Situ Sikong, Da Sima and the general. It was discarded by Yang Jian, why pick it up and use it again?"

Fang Xuanling said: "Perhaps Tang Wang has his own considerations. Wei Zheng strongly advises that this method should not be adopted."

"Otherwise it will only drive the Han people away." Lu Zhongming said, "It's back to the era of powerful clans dominating."

Li Yuan himself is a prominent family in Longxi, more or less inclined to the noble family, Fang Xuanling said again: "The people of the world also contradicted the Tang king a few times because of this, which made father and son unhappy."

"Who does he want to record the affairs of the minister?" Lu Zhongming asked.

"Pei Ji." Fang Xuanling said.

Lu Zhongming always felt that the relationship between Li Yuan and Pei Ji was very, very painful. Every time something happened, Li Yuan would rather listen to Pei Ji. One of these two old men is the king of Tang, and the other is the governor of Jinyang Palace. In between, Li Yuan bit his ear, and it seemed that Li Yuan could not even trust his own son, and would rather listen to Pei Ji.

Could it have something to do with that... But it's not so, Li Yuan has so many harem...

Fang Xuanling seemed to see Lu Zhongming's thoughts, and said with a smile: "In a few decades, maybe Lu Daochang and the son will have such a tacit understanding..."

Lu Zhongming thought that when he was old, if he would often whisper to Li Shimin, the scene would indeed be not too far from the current Pei Ji and Li Yuan, so he didn't mention it.

"He will continue to use the three-provincial system." Lu Zhongming said happily, "I'm not too worried about this."

While speaking, he entered the place where Li Jing was staying, and saw a beautiful woman sitting in the courtyard washing clothes, the two met each other, the woman was startled.

Lu Zhongming said: "Mrs. Li, I have admired you for a long time."

That woman is Li Jing's wife, the famous red-haired girl Zhang Chuchen.

"It's been a long time, Master Immortal." Zhang Chuchen said indifferently, continuing to rub his clothes in his hands, and shouted: "The head of the house!"

Lu Zhongming didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Don't dare to do it. Last time, Zhang Nvxia's kung fu of holding the third son as a hidden weapon is still fresh in Lu's memory. When will we discuss each other again?"

Zhang Chuchen was washing his clothes, and said casually: "The Taoist priest doesn't hold grudges, Chuchen is already grateful..." As he said, he wrung out the clothes, put them aside, and came to ask for worship. Lu Zhongming hurriedly stepped forward to help him, Zhang Chuchen said: "My husband I am very grateful for the kindness of Daoist Lu, I have offended many people in the past, please forgive me."

"Just kidding." Lu Zhongming said with a smile: "Li Jing and I are also comrades in arms through life and death."

While talking, Li Jing stepped out quickly and said, "Please come inside."

The three of them sat down in the hall, the light was dim, and Li Jing's office was obviously the worst room among the military officers. Lu Zhongming looked around and said, "Why does my sister-in-law have to do her own laundry instead of hiring someone?"

Li Jing said: "It's the clothes of the soldiers. I didn't have time to wash them, so I brought them back together."

Zhang Chuchen came over to pour water for the three of them, and he didn’t even have a set of tea sets. The guests exchanged a few words about when they came back and what happened to Yangzhou. Lu Zhongming was almost like a repeater when asked. Ling took out Li Shimin's gift.

Li Jing obviously had a much harder life than Qin Qiong and the others. When he saw the box, he smiled and said, "Thank you."

Lu Zhongming said: "You will lead the Tiance Army now, but sooner or later you will have to recruit some more soldiers and horses. I think it's better for you to come over and join Yuchi..."

"To be honest." Li Jing said, "General Duan may no longer be able to lead troops."

Only now did Lu Zhongming know that Duan Zhixuan actually handed over the Tiance Army to Li Jing.

Fang Xuanling explained: "General Duan was injured when he attacked Chang'an. After seeing the doctor, the doctor asked him not to lead troops into battle."

Lu Zhongming nodded, and Fang Xuanling said again in a deep voice, "Duke Dunhuang once said that after seeing General Li, you don't have to hide anything, just tell it straight."

Li Jing smiled, waved his hand, and signaled Fang Xuanling not to say more.

"Since there is no need to beat around the bush." ​​Li Jing tapped the lid of the box lightly with his fingers, and said, "Why bring gold to me?"

Fang Xuanling was choked for a moment, and Lu Zhongming said again: "He didn't want to bribe you. If you miss him so much, we don't need to talk anymore, Xuanling, let's go."

"Slow down." Li Jing pressed the box with one hand and said, "Daoist Lu, I know what you and Jingde mean."

Lu Zhongming originally thought that among all the generals, Li Jing was the most loyal to Li Shimin, and Jian Jian tried to kill him repeatedly, but Li Shimin saved him, and he tried every means to let him lead the army to make up for his mistakes.Treat him so well, don't stand in Li Shimin's team, do you want to follow Li Jiancheng?

However, he really underestimated this guy's bad temper. Lu Zhongming was about to explode, but Li Jing said, "Listen to me."

"You and Jingde saved my life." Li Jing said: "Li Jing remembered the kindness of guiding the maze at the Yanmen Pass in the past. I left Jinyang and went to report the news. You could have killed me on the way, but let me go again. I fell into the hands of Chai Daxia, was captured without a fight, and was brought back to Huoyi, it was you, Jingde who managed to save my life, Li Jing has no way to repay the three times of kindness."

"But this is a personal relationship, it is righteousness." Li Jing said: "Li Jing's life, if you want, you can take it back at any time."

Zhang Chuchen, who was washing clothes in the yard, looked up at the back room.

The afternoon sun shines through the window panes into the dim room, light and dark intertwine, and falls on Li Jing's handsome face. At this moment, Lu Zhongming vaguely feels that this guy is the most powerful and invincible among the generals under Li Shimin's command. .

Li Jing moved his lips and said, "It's a personal relationship with you and Yu Jingde. Even if Li Jing puts his life in your hands, he won't complain. The people of the world appreciate me and give me a chance to display my talents." , Li Jing is also willing to go to the mountain of swords and the sea of ​​fire for him. But if I want to do what I can't do, it is absolutely impossible. I am only loyal to the king of Tang. The king of Tang does not proclaim himself emperor in the daytime. Whoever he appoints as the prince, I will be loyal to the prince."

"Well said." Lu Zhongming was not angry, but laughed instead.

Fang Xuanling frowned slightly. Li Jing didn't expect Lu Zhongming's reaction at all. He was inexplicable. Hearing Li Jing's answer, Lu Zhongming wanted to scold him, but suddenly he remembered that Li Jing was leading the Tiance Army.

Tiance Army is the army of the Tang family, if Li Yuan is half suspicious of Li Jing, how can he hand over this iron cavalry to him? !

Li Jing must be loyal to Li Jiancheng and Li Yuan, and Lu Zhongming couldn't help but be full of admiration for him.

Zhang Chuchen said: "Li Jing."

Zhang Chuchen's voice was chilly, and Lu Zhongming hurriedly said: "Since that's the case, you take the gold, and we don't need to say anything else. I understand you. I really took the liberty this time."

Li Jing sighed. Although he said those words without any hesitation, he felt ashamed to some extent, considering the friendship between each other who lived and died together, but Lu Zhongming patted him on the shoulder to express his comfort, and saluted him , with Fang Xuanling's appearance, he wanted to say something more, but Lu Zhongming said: "Let's go, come back another day."

Li Jing didn't want to embrace the United Party, nor was he moved by Li Shimin. Fang Xuanling frowned and sighed again after she came out.

Lu Zhongming said: "My father said that such a person is the rarest, respect him."

"Yes." Fang Xuanling said helplessly: "The king of Tang is waiting for the throne, but Li Yaoshi will escape to Jinyang at night and come to Chang'an to report the news. I made a mistake and didn't expect this."

When Lu Zhongming was waving his hands, he suddenly bumped into a person head-on.

The two sides met each other, and they were both stunned for a moment. This was the person he didn't want to see the last time——Li Jiancheng!Li Jiancheng is still following Wei Zheng!

Fang Xuanling's face turned ashen in an instant, and he was speechless for a while.

Obviously Li Jiancheng also came here to find someone. He actually ran into Lu Zhongming outside Xifang, accompanied by Li Shimin's counselor Fang Xuanling. of.

Li Jiancheng's expression immediately became indescribably ugly, and Fang Xuanling looked like he wanted to die.Wei Zheng's expression was also very strange.

However, in just a short moment, the four people on both sides recovered their composure almost at the same time.

Li Jiancheng smiled in surprise, "When did Daoist Lu come back?"