Chapter 78 Mirror

Princess Taiping would meet with important officials in Zichen Palace every few days. Xue Chongxun entered the palace this morning mainly for this.

However, he went early, so he went to Chengxiang Palace to meet Princess Taiping alone, and by the way, he could also take Bai Qimei to meet her old lover.

The two of them have known each other for a long time, and Xue Chongxun noticed the subtle relationship between them, but he really didn't care about this kind of thing. Instead, many scholars and officials felt a little disgusted with the male style.

In the eyes of Xue Chongxun, the bystander, Yuqing may have cared more about their relationship. Bai Qimei probably was most worried about her that she had been taken care of by Yuqing before, and her friendship was more important than other things.

In short, it is difficult to clarify, so Xue Chongxun is too lazy to ask about it.

When he and Bai Qimei dressed in green robe came to Chengxiang Palace together to see Princess Taiping, the person who came out to receive them was Yuqing.

Yuqing suddenly found that Bai Qimei was also there, and was stunned for a moment, his expression changed.

But seeing this, Xue Chongxun said seriously: Your sisters are old friends. After a long time of not seeing each other, they must have something to say. Yuqing stayed to talk to her and I went in to see my mother by myself.

Bai Qimei walked over and took Yuqing's hand intimately, and said with a smile: Sister Yuqing misses me?

Unexpectedly, Yuqing shook her hand away, and her voice choked and said: Now you are still here to do something, and you and I have nothing to do from now on!

At this time, Xue Chongxun had just walked to the door and heard this, saying: No wonder Yuqing is so cold to me and seems to have a hint of resentment. It turns out that she is still thinking about Bai Qimei’s old love.

It would be a bit funny to him when he thought he would come. Even without me, Princess Taiping would probably be unable to tell her apart.

He shook his head slightly and walked straight into the palace. He saw Princess Taiping sitting in front of the bronze mirror and asked the palace maids to wear headdresses for him. He said without raising his head: I am going to Zichen Palace later. Since you are here, go with me.

Xue Chongxun respectfully clasped his fists and said: Yes.

Princess Taiping sat there upright, carefully examining every detail in the bronze mirror with a critical gaze.

Seeing this, Xue Chongxun thought to himself that he really needed some eyesight to knock carefully in the bronze mirror. Anyway, he felt that looking at the bronze mirror was very blurry.

He stood for a while and said softly: My son asked the court to set up a new horse army, and the soldiers would choose from each army to prepare for the Turkic battle. Can my mother agree?

I have heard of this. Haven’t you sent someone to the military weapon surveillance to make armor?Princess Taiping's head's gaze did not change at all.

She knew in advance that it was already Xue Chongxun's expectation. Princess Taiping had many followers, and Xue Chongxun was the one she paid special attention to. She might not know anything that was a little bigger.

Princess Taiping said lightly again: You have started doing something, why bother asking me now?

Xue Chongxun was stunned when he heard this and hurriedly bowed and said, "If your mother thinks it is inappropriate, my son will cancel the proposal immediately."

Having said that, Xue Chongxun now has the capital to confront Princess Taiping, and many of them can be ignored without her approval.

Last time when she had just recovered from severe illness, the transfer of Shence Army to the capital was a confrontation that affected balance, and ended with mutual compromise and concessions. The consequence was that Xue Chongxun had the capital to establish a party, and he might still have the advantage of force in case of a sharp conflict.

But Xue Chongxun has always avoided power conflicts with Princess Taiping, and tried her best to follow her wishes in everything, and she was the same.

Therefore, the relationship between mother and son is not single, and there are interdependent or even dependent feelings, so there are many compromises and concessions; it is somewhat contradictory, after all, binary politics under autocracy has an irreconcilable side.

This time, the expansion of the army was to prepare for the Turkic war, and on the other hand, Princess Taiping could easily foresee that it was another expansion of Xue Chongxun's direct army, and looking at it from a distance would affect the balance again.

No wonder she felt a little dissatisfied in her tone.

She must value the relationship between mother and son, and is also a woman who is unwilling to give up power.

Princess Taiping sighed and said: Since you have decided, how can I make you lose your prestige in front of your ministers?That's it.

Xue Chongxun said in an extremely sincere expression: Although my son often does not follow his mother's wishes when he plans things, if one day you feel that I am disheartened and can take back everything I have at any time, I will definitely be willing to have no complaints.

Princess Taiping suddenly said seriously: The prince should not interfere in politics. I will ask you to dismiss a group of people now and then move to the Enyuan House to enjoy the title as usual, but not to interact with court officials. What?

Is this a joke?Xue Chongxun said calmly: If your mother decides to do this, it is okay.

Taiping raised his sleeves to cover his face and laughed, then grabbed his hand and raised his head and said softly: Don’t I understand your heart?

Xue Chongxun was stunned and didn't know how to answer.Princess Taiping said again: The time is almost over, let’s go to Zichen Palace together.

Xue Chongxun hurriedly bowed and helped her get up from the collapse. When he was closest, he whispered: My son is not greedy for power, but if one day his mother is in poor spirits or loses power, and now the top-ranking class holds great power, how will they treat their mother?How will he treat his mother's funeral?

Princess Taiping raised her eyebrows and looked at him silently.

Xue Chongxun whispered indifferently: If everything about me is under the control of my mother, how can you watch my every move like now?Think about the Wu brothers or the Li family who are closer to each other, who can make their mother so concerned?

You... Princess Taiping pondered for a moment.At this time, a group of servants came in to pick her up, and the conversation between them was put down.

The two left Chengxiang Hall and took the imperial chariot to Zichen Hall in a high-profile manner, while the two of them were waiting there in the grand ceremony of the imperial court.

The court officials who can meet Princess Taiping in the inner court are all those who can participate in military operations. The most discussed thing this time is the Turkic War. War is the way of survival and death of the country, and the central government has always attached great importance to it.

The court discussion that planned to use troops against the Turks is no longer a secret in this small circle, but it is difficult for people outside to notice the movements of the court.

Xue Chongxun rarely speaks on such occasions, but today he changed his normal behavior and stood in the hall and said loudly: The Turks once wanted to plot against their mother's life, and this revenge must not be written off!

One sentence blocked all the ministers' mouths. No one dared to mention whether there was any need to start a war. All they could say was how to start a war.

Xue Chongxun looked back at the surroundings and said: Only by using the Iron Cavalry of the Tang Dynasty to level the entire Turkic Khanate, can the anger in his heart be eliminated.At the beginning of the year, we discussed peace with the Turks, but because the time was not right, we did not seek the gains and losses of one battle, and those who wanted to do so would destroy the country!

The last three words echoed in the wide hall, making people unable to say anything.

After a while, Zhang Shuo stood up and said: The Turks treated Your Highness like this, which was to insult our Tang Dynasty court, and I and others discussed the King of Jin.

Cheng Qianli, Minister of War, also said: After the rise of the Turkic Khanate, his intention to be disobedient was gradually increasing. The Shanyu Protector and Hanhai Protector were still alive and no longer under the jurisdiction of the court. Even if he threatened the border soldiers and civilians every year, it would be a great achievement if His Highness could recover all the lands in one fell swoop.

Princess Taiping asked: Is it a general idea to come up with?

Xue Chongxun hurriedly said: The Tang army can fight, but it should be cautious and comprehensive in tactics. The terrain and climate of Yinshan from the north are not familiar, so you can use the power of each state and the state to jointly attack.Especially the Tiel tribes were long-term oppressed by the Turkic Khanate and had deep grudges. If they joined forces with them, they could not only form a force of attack from the north and the south, but also gain favorable combat opportunities with their experience on the grassland.

Princess Taiping nodded and said: Tieler is a general term for the Turkic nomads except the Turks, and there should be many tribes.

Cheng Qianli immediately said as he knew it: Your Highness, Tiele mainly has nine surnames and thirteen tribes, and he lives in the Hanhai Prefecture. Now the Uighur Hanhai Prefecture is broken down and the parts are scattered. There are no envoys in Chang'an, and it is far away in the north of the Turks. It is difficult to contact each other at the moment.

Xue Chongxun was thinking about the way to do this last time, but when Cheng Qianli mentioned it, he asked: Does Mr. Cheng have a way?

Cheng Qian had a difficult time: I'm afraid it's only possible to detour from the Anton Protectorate to enter the vast sea, but it takes a little longer to detour on the road.

Xue Chongxun said: The road back and forth is long, and it is not advisable to go to the government affairs hall to send envoys to the Andong Protectorate, asking them to contact the main tribe of Tiel, and then escort the Tang Dynasty to discuss the joint forces.

Cheng Qianli looked at Zhang and said, "I'll do this urgently today."

At this time, Xue Chongxun realized that he was giving orders in Princess Taiping, so he quickly turned around and bowed and said: What do you think is going to do like this?

Princess Taiping said calmly: Just do what you said, there is nothing wrong with it.