Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 575 Game

After leaving Chengtianmen, Li Gaoqian pointed to the left side, and took Chang He for a walk. That was his territory, the residence of Zuojian guards, on the west side of Chengtianmen Street, near Menxia Province.

"Princess Pingyang is in charge of the Beiya Forbidden Army, and the left and right guards, and the left and right Qianniu guards are under her control." Li Gaoqian said in a low voice, "Huiren is best friends with her, and they are called siblings..."

Chang Heku laughed, "How dare the lower officials offend the King of Handan."

Li Gaoqian also carefully asked Chang He why he was driven back to Chang'an in the past two days. He guessed in his heart that Li Shan probably wanted to employ people... Why did he keep Liu Shirang, who he himself didn't like? It's all about employing people.

Chang He can be regarded as a veteran in the battlefield, but in terms of ability, he is not too outstanding... It is far behind Zhang Shigui, Zhang Gongjin, and Xue Wanche.

However, Li Gaoqian also knew that although Li Shan drove Chang He back to Chang'an, he transferred Xue Wanche into the army and asked the East Palace to recommend Lu Chengji as a military officer... As far as the power of the East Palace in Daizhou is concerned, not only is there no weakened, but strengthened.

On the one hand, this is the reason, and on the other hand, after all, Chang He was recruited by the East Palace from the Shandong Road, the headquarters of the King of Qin, so Prince Li Jiancheng not only did not have any complaints, but repeatedly comforted him. Chang Jose was brought over, and even raised a level.

"Tomorrow will officially take office." Li Gaoqian explained: "Don't slack off, Princess Pingyang is very strict in patrolling day and night."

"Mr. Xie gave advice."

Li Gaoqian smiled, "Actually, Huairen...let's talk about it when we get back to Beijing. It is said that Huairen may be appointed as Zongzheng Shaoqing."

Li Gaoqian also felt that he had a lot of face in front of Li Shan, and that he could make peace for Chang He... He didn't know who he owed him to fall into such a situation a few months ago.

Chang He left the imperial city silently, headed south all the way, bypassed two or three squares, and stopped outside a newly built house.

"Mr. Sanlang is back." The personal guard stepped forward and reined in the reins.

"Where is King Bin?"

The personal guard Nunuzui said, "I'm drunk again."

A smile appeared on Chang He's dull face, and when he stepped inside, he saw Ma Zhou sleeping soundly on the small couch, "Bin Wang, Bin Wang!"

"Oh, Brother Dalai is back." Ma Zhou rubbed his sleepy eyes and yawned, "It's been more than two hours since I slept this time... Shouldn't it be time for dinner?"

Chang He was speechless, and after a while, he rolled up Ma Zhou, "I was summoned by the prince today and transferred to the guard of the left prison."

"The guard on the left guards the entry, and the gate guard on the right guards the exit." Ma Zhou said lazily, "This is the most important thing to protect the imperial city. The crown prince is very generous."

Chang He sighed, "But the Beiya Forbidden Army is under the command of Princess Pingyang..."

"No problem." Ma Zhou waved his hand and said with a sneer, "To put it bluntly, Brother Da Lai is afraid that it will be difficult for Princess Pingyang to see."

Chang He smiled wryly and nodded, thought for a while and said: "It is said that the King of Handan is about to return to Beijing, and he may be appointed as Zongzheng Shaoqing."

"Zongzheng Shaoqing?" Ma Zhou didn't change his face, thought for a while and said: "Li Huairen is mean and ungrateful, he seems to be kind and righteous, but he always puts profit first in his actions. Be careful."

After a pause, Ma Zhou explained: "I took office in Daizhou last year, opened up trade routes, and prepared to build Xia City, which is a clear proof."

Chang He nodded in agreement. In the final analysis, Li Shan's current status in Daizhou lies largely in Xiashi and Shanglu. To make Xia City prosperous, he himself did not pay anything.

"It was released last year... I have some speculations, it should be to avoid seizing the heir." Ma Zhou said carelessly: "Zongzheng Shaoqing... must be involved in seizing the heir. Although Li Huairen is mean and ungrateful, he knows Advancing and retreating, knowing the gains and losses, may not take this job."

Hearing Ma Zhou mentioning "mean and ungrateful" twice in a row, Chang He also sighed. This old friend seems to have a deep resentment towards that Handan King.

This is also inevitable. Before Li Jing took office, there were many vacancies in the Daizhou Governor's Mansion. Li Shanning could let the children of Daizhou's powerful clan take up the post in the name of school inspection, and he did not make any plans for Ma Zhou.

"But those don't care about our business." Ma Zhou stood up with his hands on the couch, "Brother Dalai finally got out of the cage today. Congratulations, how about..."

Chang He waved his hands again and again, "I'm going to work tomorrow, so I dare not drink alcohol."

After a pause, Chang He added: "The crown prince has won the trust, and he will be transferred to the right guard as the guard of Zhonglang."

Ma Zhou's eyes showed undisguised envy and jealousy. This fellow lost two people in Daizhou and was driven back to Chang'an, but he was promoted from General Youlang to General Zhonglang... Probably because of his status in the former Ministry of the King of Qin .

"Since you've been promoted..." Ma Zhou suddenly grabbed the jug on the table beside him and shook it.

"Prince Bin, if you have to rest and take a bath, you must get drunk before you sleep." Chang He couldn't laugh or cry, "I was ordered to garrison Xuanwu Gate, and Princess Pingyang patrolled day and night, so I dare not neglect."

"Xuanwu Gate?" Ma Zhou was stunned, and forced a smile, "Then spare Brother Dalai this time..."

The two chatted for a long time, Chang He returned to the main room, and Ma Zhou sat in the guest house for a long time, speechless, it turned out to be the Xuanwu Gate, it turned out to be the Xuanwu Gate!

Ma Zhou had never been in the imperial city, but he had seen Li Shan mention it in private... He still remembered how important it was that Li Shan mentioned Xuanwu Gate in an unpredictable tone.

It does matter.

If you want to attack the imperial city, Xuanwumen is the fastest and most direct way. After entering Xuanwumen, you can go straight to Taiji Palace unimpeded!
Outside the Xuanwu Gate is the Forbidden Garden, and the Changlin Army of the Eastern Palace is stationed at the Changlin Gate near the Eastern Palace... Could it be that the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace has the intention to usurp the throne?

Of course, Xuanwu Gate is not the only way to attack the imperial city. The army can also enter Chang'an from Fanglin Gate on the west side of Xuanwu Gate, detour to the west side, enter the Imperial City from Jiatai Gate, and then turn into Chengtianmen Street to break through. Only Chengtianmen can reach Taiji Palace.

In comparison, Xuanwu Gate is much closer and more convenient.

The bright moonlight shines through the window into the house, reflecting Ma Zhou's face is cloudy and cloudy. The most difficult thing for him to understand is that even if Li Shan guessed that Chang He could return to Chang'an and be reused by the prince, but guarding the Xuanwu Gate...has Li Shan guessed it?
If it wasn't for the Xuanwu Sect, it wouldn't make much sense for Li Shan to put himself next to Chang He... Ma Zhou is not self-deprecating, he is very aware of his abilities and how much Li Shan values ​​him.

Shaking the jug at his hand, he held it up high and tilted it upside down. A few drops of wine fell into his mouth. Ma Zhou pursed his lips dissatisfied, thinking what exactly would Li Shan ask me to do?
But no matter what you do, it will definitely be used wisely.

After getting on this boat, it is impossible to leave again, not to mention my friendship with Li Shan, not to mention that I know so many secrets of Li Shan, just my old mother who has already lived in Sun Moon Lake decides that I cannot have other choose.

(End of this chapter)