Chapter 28 Lights

The new emperor Li Shouli is far away in Youzhou and is still on the way to Beijing. Chang'an has formed a pattern. Princess Taiping meets important officials in Zichen Hall every three or two days, and the prime minister is a must-see every day...

After Li Shouli arrived in Chang'an, he probably didn't even have much power scoundrel left.

Xue Chongxun is also actively involved in it. In addition to the new emperor ascending the throne, the most important thing is foreign relations.

After the rise of Tubo, it has always been a huge threat to the Tang Dynasty and has to be guarded against.

This is all just to prevent natural disasters from man-made disasters, and to prevent internal strife from foreign invaders.

Secretary of the Ministry of War Zhang Shuo submitted a report to the border affairs: Those who must be guarded must be the Western Regions and Helong.Before the Great Sage Emperor (Wu Zetian), the court lost all the four towns in Anxi. In order to reset the four towns, he fought with Tubo three times during the Chuigong, Yongchang and Changshou periods, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians were killed or injured. In order to control the Western Regions, the four towns must not be lost this time. Please prepare early.

Zhang Shuo deliberately said that Wu Zetian's achievements were the emperor's intention to flatter Taiping. Taiping on the seat was indeed domineering: Can my mother achieve such achievements be thrown away in my hands?

There was no reason for the Tang Dynasty to abandon the border land in vain.Taiping said with a strong pressure.

Zhang Shuo also said: Helong, the key to the connection between the capital and the Western Regions.Since Tubo occupied Tuyuhun, the vassal soldiers directly threatened our Helong area. If they controlled Helong, they could cut off the connection between the court and the Western Regions and become the foundation for attacking our hinterland.The key points are the place to compete for!

Taiping asked: Do you have any precautions?

Please add the Jiedushi of Hexi and Longyou towns to manage the Helong land and prepare for war; at the same time, reach peace agreements with Tubo as much as possible to avoid making friends with him when the internal decision is not stable.

When he heard the word "Jingduan", Xue Chongxun immediately thought of the Anshi Rebellion. He didn't think much about it, and immediately said: "Jingduan's military, government, finance and power are integrated, beware of the fact that the end of the future will not be lost.

Zhang Shuo glanced at Xue Chongxun, and a look of contempt appeared in his eyes.Perhaps it is because Xue Chongxun was not qualified to participate in national affairs before, and he had too little experience and insufficient experience?

Xue Chongxun didn't say anything and kept silent.

Zhang Shuo ignored Xue Chongxun's words and said: Secondly, the date of sending Princess Jincheng to Tubo was delayed again and again. This matter should be handled as soon as possible to promote peace talks.

Xue Chongxun stood up and sang a counter-tune: It’s useless to send a princess to marry her, just to help the enemy.

He didn't mean to say bad things to Zhang, but he really didn't have a good impression of the marriage.But Zhang Shuo was annoyed and couldn't help asking: What is the enemy?

Xue Chongxun said: Originally, our Tang Dynasty was superior to the barbarians in milling, textiles, pottery, papermaking, calendars, rules and regulations, etc., but when they were married, a large number of dowry items and talents were sent to the enemy country, allowing them to develop and narrow the gap. Isn’t this the enemy?I think we have to implement technical control in the future, prohibit advanced technology from leaking abroad, and maintaining our advantages for a long time is in the interests of our own people.

Zhang said that the first time he heard about technical controls, he was stunned and a little angry: It’s nonsense!We are talking about military and national affairs. What do you mean by those?

At this time, Taiping smiled and brushed his long sleeves and said: Mr. Zhang doesn’t need to be as knowledgeable as him, he just can’t bear to leave Jincheng abroad.

When the ministers heard this, they naturally remembered the incident between Xue Chongxun and Jin Cheng last year. They suddenly realized it and couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere became a little relaxed.

Zhang Shuo shook his head and sighed: How can a big country be a joke?

Taiping hurriedly comforted him: I agree with the two things you said, if other ministers have no objections.

This matter is just a matter of official business, so naturally everyone has nothing to say, and they all agreed to support Zhang's statement.Only Xue Chongxun insisted on disagreeing with the marriage, but it had no impact on decision-making and would not help.

After discussing the matter, everyone dispersed, Taiping left Xue Chongxun alone and advised: There are so many unmarried princesses in the Daming Palace now, why should you be obsessed with one person?But I have only met once... State affairs are of great importance, and I believe you can figure it out.

Xue Chongxun sighed, thinking that he was so tired to convince these ancient people. Like the last time he dealt with Li Longji, he was really using all his strength.

Last time, he was under the pressure of life and death. This time he was really powerless and had to say helplessly: Mother, I said that, it’s not entirely because I like Princess Jincheng. Those barbarian countries are poor and backward, poor and powerful, and they are always able to see the wealthy places in our Central Plains. What do we care about their lives?

Taiping joined hands with him, and still maintained a kind smile on his face: You are still stubborn... In this way, you stayed in the palace for a while, and there were many princesses attending the banquet. You can take a look at it secretly, and your mother is the mastermind for you.

The management of the Daming Palace was not as strict as the later Forbidden City. The palace was very large and the atmosphere was relatively open. There was not only the emperor in the palace, but also the man in and out.

Just like the Hanlin Academy is in the palace; in the past, Empress Wei's brothers were Generals of the Yulin and also lived in the Daming Palace.

So there is no problem with Taiping arranging a place for Xue Chongxun in the palace.

But Xue Chongxun was not very interested and his family did not lack women to play with. Why should he rush to marry a woman he didn't know as his wife?

He wanted to refuse, but was afraid that his mother would be unhappy, so he said: I'll go back and get something before coming.

Taiping said: There is nothing missing here, what do you want to take?

Xue Chongxun smiled and said: A rabbit.

Taiping looked at him in confusion, and he hurriedly explained: A friend gave it to me and made a bet with me to feed it myself for half a month. It has been more than ten days until today. I feed it every day, and it would be a pity to give up halfway.

Taiping couldn't help laughing: I think you haven't grown up yet.

Xue Chongxun also cooperated with the mother-son relationship: In the eyes of parents, children will never grow up.

Taiping's eyes became gentle: In the future, you should go to the palace to accompany your mother.

Xue Chongxun nodded and said with politeness: My son will leave first, and come to have dinner with my mother later. I hope this time I won’t make my mother angry again.

He walked out along the corridor of Zichen Hall and rode his horse out of Xuanwu Gate.

I went home for a while and saw that the time was almost over, then I took the white rabbit back to Daming Palace. The guards sent them to Xuanwu Gate and went back.

It was almost time for the dinner party, and the lights were on, and the palace was full of splendor.

The Daming Palace is a happy place. It usually has a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days, singing, dancing, wine and being indulged in luxury.

The banquet that fascinates women the most is this kind of dinner party. You can wear beautiful clothes and dance in the hall, sing and having fun at will.

Xue Chongxun rode his horse to Chengxiang Hall where his mother lives, and was about to put the rabbit in her place before going to Zichen Hall on the south bank of Taijiuchichi to eat and drink.

On the road, there were palace maids carrying palace lanterns that looked like the moon, taking different steps, some of them saw the dark Xue Chongxun and smiled; there were also some palace ladies riding in carriages passing by, and the road was very lively.

These palace women were wearing exposed clothes, with their breasts exposed, which made Xue Chongxun dazzled.

If there is a bold woman, she will make a few jokes. Isn’t this your noble man?

At this time, Xue Chongxun clasped his fists as a polite manner on the horse, looking at the cleavage, and acting as a gentleman.

At this moment, he suddenly found a little girl in a light-colored dress built on the shore of Taijiuchi Lake. Because nightfall was falling, no one went to the water pavilion to play, so the little girl made Xue Chongxun feel a little curious.

But the light was dark and I couldn't see her appearance clearly. I only saw that she was not very tall.

He took a look and was about to leave on a horse, he suddenly heard a woman beside him laughing: Li Yan'er is there, it's so pity that people won't let her go.

Another person said: It is already very good to let her wander around.

After hearing this, Xue Chongxun paused for a moment.At this moment, the man in Shuixie suddenly ran out and shouted: Aunt Jincheng!

Xue Chongxun turned around when he heard the sound and saw a carriage with bamboo curtains and horse lanterns coming towards this side... Jincheng's carriage?But seeing Li Yan'er coming, he felt that it would be embarrassing to meet again, so he lowered his head and wanted to leave.

Xue Lang... A faint voice came from a distance, as if it were heavenly sounds.Xue Chongxun held the reins tightly, his palms soaked in sweat.

Hesitated, the carriage had already chased after him, and Li Yan'er also came. Even though Xue Chongxun lowered her head, she was recognized.

For some reason, Xue Chongxun felt a deep sense of guilt towards Li Yan'er.

He had done several sinful things and never felt under a lot of pressure, but he couldn't let go of this matter. He would have known that he wouldn't have gone to the Fifth Prince's Mansion in person that day...

Maybe it’s because Lee Yeon-er and Kim Seong have a good relationship.

At least in Xue Chongxun's opinion, the relationship between them is good. Li Yan'er has reached this point, and Jin Cheng is still in contact with her.

So Jincheng became even better in his mind, and she had transformed into a goddess.

At this time, I heard Jincheng's pure and soundless voice saying: I heard from a father-in-law from the Eunuchs's Provincial Department that everyone urged the marriage to marry today, but Xue Lang fought hard... Thank you.

Xue Chongxun said ashamed: I can do nothing if I have a simple word.

With your heart, I am already very content.Jincheng said peacefully and tenderly.

Xue Chongxun was silent, and Jin Cheng said in a slightly surprised tone: The hairpin on your neck...

When Xue Chongxun touched it, he found that the hairpin that he wore as a necklace in his clothes was made out at some point...

Jincheng rewarded him for his stuff at last year's polo game.

He hurriedly grabbed it in his hand and said awkwardly: I got used to it, so I didn't take it.

Suddenly, Jincheng sighed quietly and said: You throw it away, I don’t want you to do this.

Xue Chongxun's heart suddenly felt ache, and he found that he was numb and felt something!The horse's hooves lingered gently on the ground, and he was lost on the horse's back, looking like he was in a state of dismay.

At this time, Li Yan'er felt something was wrong with them, and she didn't say anything, turned her head angrily and left.

Yan'er... Jincheng hurriedly shouted.