Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 166 Why?
When the first good news was delivered, many messengers went out to Beijing to inquire about the details of the war in Shandong and Hebei, and even the Qin Palace had to put on a show.

After the second battle report was delivered, more messengers left Beijing.

When the news of the recovery of Beizhou and Luozhou arrived, the city of Chang'an suddenly became quiet.

The battle has been decided, Li Daoxuan, King of Huaiyang, Tian Liu'an, Governor of Weizhou, and Qi Shanxing, Governor of Xingzhou have all made great contributions. These three are all from King Qin's lineage, that is to say, King Qin's victory is set.

The prince Li Jiancheng, who was slapped back at the moment when he was about to lead the army, lost his face, and was secretly despised because of Shi Wanbao... At least the scholars and officials in Jizhou and Beizhou were quite dissatisfied.

Then there are mainly two questions.

The first is to divide the spoils. Such a big victory requires high officials to reward them with rich salary. Among them, Li Daoxuan was originally a clan prince, so he could only grant favors.

However, Cheng Mingzhen's transfer to Luozhou Manager caused quite a stir in Beijing... Officials who are familiar with Shandong and Hebei can guess that this Cheng Mingzhen may have already joined the East Palace.

For this reason, Prince Li Jiancheng insisted on rewarding meritorious deeds after the war in Hebei subsided.

This involves the second point, which is to appease Shandong after the war.

In Chang'an County Yamen, Li Dewu was sitting in the backyard depressed, tapping his fingers on his knees, his face was full of sadness... It has been several days since he was summoned by the East Palace.

It is also understandable, after all, the crown prince has lost a lot of face this time, and the conquest of Hebei has been completely ruined...

Although Li Dewu has now entered the Eastern Palace, he still attracts attention because there is a dual-phase Hedong Pei family behind him, but Li Dewu is a guy who can make money. In the past two days, he has inquired about the details through various channels, and the contact has spread throughout the court. The gossip and gossip, roughly understand the ins and outs of the whole thing.

What a coincidence, how could it be such a coincidence?
It happened that the sage officially issued an edict... Before the edict came out of Liangyi Hall, suddenly a thunder struck the crown prince's head.

But the great victory in Weixian County, Hebei Province, such things cannot be concealed from others. The king of Qin held the victory report in his hands and waited for the opportunity... The possibility is not high, and it is too easy to be seen through.

Could it be that the fate is not in the East Palace?
In fact, Li Shimin was very fortunate in his heart. If Li Kai hadn't rushed to Beijing day and night, and immediately asked his mother, the eldest Sun, to bring him into the palace, he would send the news of victory immediately... Li Jiancheng had already taken the order to go to the battle.

"Your Majesty." Wu Zhong, the entourage at the side, said softly, "Just now, someone from Pei's residence came to report, and Prime Minister Pei summoned him."

Li Dewu hummed. Yesterday, his father-in-law summoned him and asked about it. Among the counselors of the East Palace, Prince Zhongyun Wang Gui, Prince Xima Wei Zheng, and Prince Sheren Xu Shimo all suggested the Prince send troops a few days ago. Only the Prince's close friend Wei Ting and Zhan Shizhu Zhao Hongzhi Slow down is recommended.

And Li Dewu himself didn't make any suggestions... In fact, the prince didn't ask him either.

After witnessing such sudden and bizarre changes, Pei Shiju was only worried that his son-in-law would sink too deep in the East Palace and be angered by the prince.

Today I called again, and it was Pei Ji who called... Li Dewu thought for a while and didn't have a clue, so he got up, packed up and went out.

Wu Zhong, who was following behind, curled his lips quietly, wanting to save face... Really wanting to save face so much, still living in Pei's house?
Li Dewu's command is quite strict, although he doesn't say anything, but his followers all know that he doesn't like to hear about going home... That's Pei's residence, not my Li's house.

Now Li Dewu is still trying to find a way to get the old house from Yuwen Shiji... Two groups of people have been entrusted, one is the elder brother Pei Xuanji, and the other is a colleague of the East Palace and Pei Longqian of the Pei family.

It's a pity that Yu Wenshiji didn't take any notice at all. He was originally from a wealthy family, he was named Duke of the State, and his official position was Zhongshu Shilang. .

After sending Li Dewu into the carriage, Wu Zhong rode ahead to clear the way. He was in a good mood these days... Zhujiagou had been visited by no one for a long time, and he specifically inquired about it. Eighty-nine had already died on the battlefield in Hebei.

And Li Dewu in the carriage was also thinking about the same question, and the reason for his sad face these two days was also the same reason.

More than ten days ago, Li Dewu found out from Wei Zhengna that Li Shan escorted grain and grass to Hebei and then diverted to Jizhou. Not long after, Xiabo was defeated and the [-] army was wiped out. Huaiyang King Li Daoxuan did not know whether he was dead or not. Li Shan was afraid that he would die .

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a great victory in Wei County, and Li Daoxuan turned defeat into victory... Li Dewu specially inquired after returning to Beijing. Li Shan and the children of Prince Qin's mansion were quite close, and he switched to Jizhou simply because Li Daoxuan was from the lineage of King Qin.

Now Li Daoxuan is not only alive, but also... what about Li Shan?
Could it be that he didn't die?

The furrowed brows were not released until the carriage stopped. Li Dewu stepped in quickly, turned left and right skillfully, stopped at the gate of a small courtyard, rubbed the center of his brows vigorously, and then walked in slowly.

"My son-in-law pays his respects to his father-in-law and Prime Minister Pei."

Pei Shiju's expression was light, and he waved his hand to get up, while Pei Ji had a smile on his face, "Haven't you entered the East Palace for a few days?"

Li Dewu replied cautiously, "I don't dare to ask for an interview without being summoned by the crown prince."

"Prince Qianniu prepares his body and should accompany the prince. In a few days, Chang'an Order Li Qianyou will return to Beijing. In the future, he will go to the East Palace more often." Pei Ji said casually: "Speaking of Chang'an Order, Li Qianyou is the Palace Master of Prince Qi. Book, the younger brother of the Danyang house in Longxi, there is a young man named Li Shan in the staff, has Dewu heard of it?"

Kneeling at the head, Li Dewu tried hard to suppress the fear in his heart, grabbed the hem of his shirt with both hands, and replied softly and slowly: "The younger generation has been running around since entering the Chang'an County Yamen, and then went south with the army. Meet up."

Pei Shiju frowned, "The answer is irrelevant."

Li Dewu was too nervous. People asked if you had heard of it, but he emphasized that he had never met.

"Although this son has not yet been crowned, he has a small reputation. I must have heard of it. The abacus is his handwriting." Pei Ji laughed, "It is said that the children of the Zheng family in Xingyang are ashamed of themselves."

"The younger generation has heard of this matter. It is said that this son is good at arithmetic, and Rong Jiusi, who joined the army in the Qi Wangfu's office, praised him a lot." Li Dewu reacted, "And the crown prince Xima Wei Xuancheng is good with him."

"Not only that." Pei Ji smiled and said, "Wei Xuancheng had a relapse in Wuling County, and he got his help, and the men of Fuyang County appreciated him a lot, even the crown prince had heard of him."

The so-called male from Fuyang County refers to Wei Ting.

Li Dewu secretly scolded shit, when did he learn medical skills?
But he could only nod his head and said: "Half a month ago, Wei Xuancheng returned to Beijing from Eastern Shanxi Road. The crown prince hosted a banquet. During the banquet, many people mentioned Li Shan's name."

"Pei Xiang asked this son, is it..."

"Mr. Li Ke, the guard of Qin Wangfu, is the elder brother of Li Qianyou. His son Li Kai is friends with Li Shan. This time Li Shan went south with the army, and Li Kai dispatched several personal guards from Danyang House to protect him." Pei Ji smiled and said, "Now the guards are back. Beijing, today Li Kai and his friends are celebrating at the banquet..."

Li Dewu's breathing became heavy.

Could it be that those who surrounded Li Shan that day were the generals of the Danyang family of the Li family in Longxi?

Is Li Shan really not dead?

Pei Ji paused before continuing: "It is said that the great victory in Wei County was planned by Li Shan."

"What?!" Li Dewu's heart seemed to burst out of his throat, "Li Shan planning?"

Damn, he really didn't die, and made great contributions, Li Dewu's heart was bleeding.

why?
Why are you alive?

(End of this chapter)