Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 3411 The Master of Su Wei
"The situation in the Western Regions is even worse than that in Chang'an! Although the Anxi Army has won many victories, it cannot conceal the fact that it has retreated step by step. Now that the Anxi Army has retreated to Gongyue City, there is no way to retreat. If the Tianshan Pass is lost, then they want to regain the general I will pay ten times, a hundred times the loss! Now Fang Jun sits in the Western Regions, commanding the Anxi Army and the Youtunwei and the big cannibals fighting hard, and there is always a disaster of overthrow. How can I call him back to Chang'an for his own selfishness? And give up half of the Western Regions?"

Li Chengqian sighed, smiled wryly and shook his head.

It's not just the princess who feels safe only with Fang Jun around, why not Li Chengqian?Facing the urgent situation right now, he often couldn't help but want to recall Fang Jun from the Western Regions to help him stabilize the situation.

However, he is not only the crown prince, but also the prince of the supervisory country, and he failed to surrender most of the Western Regions to the big cannibal for the sake of the position of the princes?
Crown Princess Su stood behind him, gently kneading his shoulders with both hands, silent.

Once the Eastern Palace loses power, it will not only face the dethroning of the crown prince, but also the doomsday for everyone in the Eastern Palace. Throughout the ages, has there ever been a deposed prince who died well?Therefore, the pressure in her heart is definitely no less than that of Li Chengqian.

However, a woman can only live in the deep palace, letting the man fight with his life outside, waiting for the final result in anxiety.

Go to heaven, or go to earth...

Li Chengqian also felt the tension and anxiety of his wife, patted the slender hand on the shoulder, and said warmly: "My concubine, don't worry, the situation is urgent now, but all kinds of methods have been deployed before, not to mention Song Guogong, Wei Guogong and other civil and military virtuous and virtuous people are doing their best. Assistant, no matter how bad the situation is, there is still a chance of winning. Besides, although the situation in Liaodong is not yet clear, how can hundreds of thousands of troops besiege Ping Rang City without breaking it? When the news of the great victory in Liaodong comes back, the government and the public will have to settle down, and even the greatest ambitions will have to be concealed."

The Crown Princess Su Shi said softly: "Your Highness, don't use such words to prevaricate your concubines. Although your concubines are only women and have little knowledge, they also know that since those people dared to mobilize in Chang'an City, it must be because of the emergence of Liaodong." Unpredictable situation, no time to take care of Chang'an, so they dare to act unscrupulously."

Regardless of the Guanlongmen Clan or the royal family, as long as someone dared to launch a mutiny to depose the Eastern Palace, it must have confirmed that the Liaodong War would not end for a while, and some accidents even occurred, preventing the army from returning to Beijing in a short time.Otherwise, before they succeeded in rebelling, the hundreds of thousands of troops from the Eastern Expedition over there had already returned, wouldn't they be looking for a dead end?
Li Chengqian was silent for a while, this truth was understood not only by the court ministers, but even the princess, it can be seen that something earth-shattering must have happened in Liaodong.

I'm afraid it's not just as simple as the father falling off the horse and being injured...

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Xiude Square inside Fanglin Gate, just next to Fanglin Gate Street is Zuo Yiwei's residence, which is only separated from the palace by a wall.

The Sixteen Guards system originated from the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and it was created by Yu Wenyong, Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. He set up Si Wei and Si Wu Guan, who commanded the soldiers to stay in the palace.There is also Wuhou Mansion, which commanded the soldiers to patrol the capital, and each set up a doctor.

At the beginning of the Sui Dynasty, following the system of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, twelve prefectures were set up to command the guards.Among the twelve mansions at the beginning of the Sui Dynasty, only the left and right guards, the left and right Wuwei, and the left and right Wuhou commanded the soldiers and guards.In the third year of Emperor Yangdi's great cause in the Sui Dynasty, the twelve mansions were increased to four mansions with twelve guards, collectively known as the sixteen guard mansions or the sixteen mansions.

The "four mansions" of left and right Beishen mansions and left and right Jianmen mansions do not control the soldiers. The left and right Beishen mansions are responsible for guarding the emperor, and the left and right Jianmen mansions are in charge of the gate control of the palace.

Zuo Yiwei is one of the sixteen guards. Together with the other eleven guards, they are called "Foreign Army".

This is the real "Master of the Guardian"...

Under the heavy snow, in the barracks, General Zuo Yiwei, Dou Lu Huairang and Qiu Xinggong sat kneeling and facing each other, the aroma of a cup of hot tea was lingering.

Dou Luhuai asked the pot to pour tea, gently pushed the teacup in front of Qiu Xinggong, and respectfully said: "Commander, please drink tea."

A smile appeared on Qiu Xinggong's old-fashioned face, he picked up the teacup, took a sip, nodded and said: "Huai Rang is now leading Zuo Yiwei, staying in the Wei capital, and his meritorious service is outstanding, I am deeply relieved."

"If there is no general to cultivate, how can there be a general today? No matter when, the general is grateful and willing to follow the tail!"

Dou Lu Huairang's tone was respectful.

In fact, speaking of it, the family status of the Doulu family is comparable to that of the Qiu family, even worse.The ancestors of the Doulu family can be traced back to the Murong family of Xianbei.Murong Chang, the king of Houyan Beidi, surrendered to the Northern Wei Dynasty and was granted the prefect of Changle. He was given the sex "Doulu", which means "return" in Xianbei language.

Dou Lu Huairang's father, Dou Lu Kuan, was the nephew of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty.Gaozu Li Yuan raised troops in Taiyuan, and Dou Lukuan followed Xiao Yu to surrender to the Tang Dynasty and was awarded Doctor Guanglu.When the Tang Dynasty pacified Guanzhong, Dou Lukuan had the merits of following the dragon. In the early years of Zhenguan, he was moved to be the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, General Zuo Yiwei, and named Rui Guogong.

However, the Doulu family seems to have made great achievements, but in fact they have never been able to enter the center and grasp real power. Even General Doulu Kuanzuo Yiwei, who seems to have military power, could not control the entire army at that time. Practice respectful separation of powers and restraint.

After all, Qiu Xinggong, who has been fighting under His Majesty Li Er since the day he surrendered to Li Tang, is His Majesty Li Er's true confidant.When Dou Lukuan was old enough, His Majesty Li Er directly appointed Qiu Xinggong as General Zuo Yiwei.

It's just that Qiu Xinggong was harsh by nature and acted recklessly. He was repeatedly impeached and changed numerous official positions, and he was often dismissed as soon as he took office.It's just that His Majesty Li Er thought of his meritorious service, and he was often reinstated shortly after he was dismissed from office.

When Qiu Xinggong served as the general of Zuo Yiwei, Dou Lu Huairang was a general in the army. It was Qiu Xinggong who trained him briefly and then made him secure his position as the general of Zuo Yiwei. The military power of the guard, staying in the capital of the guard, became the emperor's confidant.

Therefore, Dou Lu Huairang always respected Qiu Xing, and always called him "Marshal" to show his respect.

Qiu Xinggong drank tea, and said calmly: "Recently, Beijing and China are not calm, and there are many disturbances, have you ever heard of Doulu Consort?"

Dou Lu Huairang said in a low voice, "Marshal, are you referring to the rumors about His Majesty being injured in Liaodong?"

After he came from a famous family, although his family had never held real power, his prestige was not low. His father was the nephew of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, and he himself was Princess Wanchun, the daughter of Emperor Shang Gaozu, who was appointed as the son-in-law captain.

Qiu Xinggong nodded and said, "Exactly."

Dou Lu Huairang pondered for a while, he trusted Qiu Xinggong, so he didn't shy away from it, and said: "It's not without reason."

All of a sudden, this rumor was rampant in Chang'an City. If it was completely groundless, how could it be possible?Moreover, although the imperial court has tried its best to arrest those who spread the rumors these days, it has never officially refuted the rumors, and even publicly denied them. Who can know the truth of them.

However, even if it is true, few people believe whether His Majesty Li Er was "in ambush by mistake and was shot in the eye by the enemy" like the rumors.

Qiu Xinggong put down the teacup, looked at Doulu Huairang with his eyes, and asked slowly: "The situation is urgent and big changes are imminent, where will Doulu's son-in-law go?"

Dou Lu Huairang whirled the teacup in his hand, groaning silently.

How could he not know Qiu Xinggong's position?
Although Qiu Xinggong has followed His Majesty for many years and made many great achievements, but he is cruel and violent, and His Majesty does not like him. He usually acts recklessly and has been impeached repeatedly.If it hadn't been for Shen Guogong Gao Shilian's appreciation and cultivation of him, how could Qiu Xinggong have come so recently?I'm afraid he was dispatched and removed by His Majesty Li Er a long time ago, leaving him to fend for himself.

However, Qiu Xinggong was finally lured by the eldest grandson Wuji, turned his back on Gao Shilian, and turned to the embrace of the Guanlongmen Clan, hoping to go further and take revenge on Fang Jun along the way.

But no one thought that Changsun Wuji would win Qiu Xinggong over, and after using him, he would abandon him like a shoe...

Because of the presence of Fang Jun in the East Palace, and the benevolence and generosity of the prince, it is impossible to accept the cruel and violent Qiu Xinggong, and the Guanlong clan abandoned him like a shoe, so naturally they would not accept him again.There are only a few factions in the court, the Shandong aristocratic family and the Jiangnan gentry all stand on the side of the East Palace. Qiu Xinggong intends to make a comeback. How can there be more choices?

There is no doubt that Qiu Xinggong came here today to be a lobbyist for His Royal Highness King Jing.

However, although His Royal Highness King Jing has a noble status, if he wants to get his hands on the great treasure, he can only launch a mutiny, repeating the "Xuanwu Gate Incident" of that year, and seize the imperial power instead.

How big is the risk in this?

If you are not careful, it will be the end of death and family extinction!

Even though Dou Lu Huairang respected Qiu Xinggong very much and was willing to attach himself to Jiwei, but he dared not make a decision lightly on such a matter of personal wealth and life...

(End of this chapter)