People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1318: Appointed as the Right Guard General, in charge of the capital’s elite cavalry

In the Tai Chi Hall, the emperor's figure disappeared through the side door.

In the bead curtain behind the imperial couch, Empress Wu's figure has also disappeared.

Li Xuan stood up and breathed a sigh of relief. The moment he raised his head, Li Xuan looked at Dou Xuande, the Minister of Civil Service, for the first time.

Li Xuan is now inspecting General Youwei, so where is the former Youwei General Xue Rengui?
And how does Black Teeth Changzhi review the Imperial Army generals?
It's nothing to use the right-leading military guard general to inspect the forbidden army general. Is it possible that Hei Te Changzhi can still interfere in the affairs of the forbidden army?
The moment he looked up, he saw Dou Xuande's eyes falling on Prince Li Xian in front of him.

All the eyes of the officials in the palace fell on Li Xian. The prince did not move, and others did not dare to move forward.

……

Li Xian stood on the golden steps, and two steps below him stood the Prime Minister Li Dan.

Li Xian watched the emperor and Empress Wu leave, turned to look at the ministers in the palace, and finally his eyes fell on Li Xuan and the many generals behind him.

Li Xian smiled, then walked down the steps, walked to Li Xuan's side, and said with a smile: "Uncle Wang, please."

Li Xuan took a step back, turned sideways and said seriously: "Your Highness, please go first."

"Okay!" Li Xian raised his head, looked at the generals behind Li Xuan and said, "All the ministers are meritorious officials. I invite you from the Liangyi Palace."

"Your Highness, please go first." All the generals held their hands in unison.

Li Xian smiled, then took the lead, and Li Xuanwan caught up half a step later. The other generals followed behind Li Xuan, and followed Li Xian towards the Liangyi Palace.

The ministers in the palace looked at the left prime minister Liu Rengui, the right prime minister Li Jingxuan, the middle secretary Xue Yuanchao and Liu Shenli, and the middle minister Zhao Renben and Pei Yan.

Liu Rengui turned around and went first, but walked towards Zhao Renben. The two whispered something and then walked out of the hall.

Followed by Li Jingxuan, Xue Yuanchao and Liu Shenli, Pei Yan.

The kings walked out of the Liangyi Hall behind the prime ministers. Although the kings were behind the prime ministers, the prime ministers governed the country for the royal family, and all kings had to be somewhat courteous.

As for those who are unwilling to be courteous, the emperor will ensure that they cannot appear in Tai Chi Hall.

After the prime ministers and kings, there are six ministers, Dou Xuande, Cui Zhiti, Ouyang Tong, Liu Boying, Huang Rensu, and Wu Chengsi.

After that, there are the generals of the Sixteenth Guards, the generals, the left and right ministers of Shangshu, the ministers of Zhongshu, the ministers of Jiu Temple, the ministers of the six bu and so on.

There are rules and regulations in the court that cannot be easily surpassed by ordinary people.

……

On the wide palace road, the Taiji Palace casts a long shadow behind it.

The ministers walked slowly towards Liangyi Hall, with Li Xuan and Li Xian walking at the front.

Li Xuan glanced back, and the generals behind him suddenly took half a step slowly.

Li Xuan hurried forward half a step, came to Li Xian's side, and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness, what's going on with General Youwei?"

Li Xian walked slowly, and then said with a smile: "I didn't tell Uncle Wang before, just to give him a surprise. General Xue Gong of the Right Guard is now transferred to the General of the Left Guard. General Pei of the Left Guard is now transferred to the General of the Forbidden Army." General."

"Ah!" Li Xuan was suddenly surprised and couldn't believe it.

Pei Xingjian was transferred to the rank of General of the Forbidden Army. This news was too shocking, and it also contained too much profound meaning.

When Li Xuan returned to the palace before, she saw with her own eyes that Cheng Wuting transferred the imperial army general to guard the palace gate, and his sensitive nerves instantly became tense.

If it were anyone else, he could still accept it, but Cheng Wuting, compared to Cheng Chubi, was even more unacceptable to Li Xuan.

Although the Cheng family stood on Empress Wu's side politically, that was only because Empress Wu was the empress and the emperor's only official wife.

Even from the time when the king was deposed and Wu was established, the emperor used Empress Wu to win over Cheng Yaojin.

Since then, the Cheng family has always supported Empress Wu, because they saw clearly that the emperor needed the queen to check and balance the courtiers, so they felt comfortable relying on Empress Wu.

Even if sometimes the emperor and Empress Wu had minor conflicts, they would always stand by Empress Wu.

For example, in the case of Shangguan Yi, the Cheng family still stood firmly on the side of Empress Wu, because what Shangguan Yi really represented was never the emperor, but the family.

As for the emperor and Empress Wu, if there is any irreconcilable conflict, then the Cheng family will slowly become neutral.

Fortunately, this has never happened.

If it really happens, it depends on the specific circumstances, but the Cheng family's foundation has always been on the emperor's side.

After all, the Cheng family was the founder of Emperor Taizong's conquest of the world.

But Cheng Wuting is hard to say.

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The gate of Liangyi Palace is in front. Li Xuan followed Li Xian, who was still thinking about Cheng Wuting.

Cheng Wuting's father was Cheng Mingzhen, a famous general in the Taizong Dynasty.
After Cheng Mingzhen's death, he was posthumously named General Youwei and Duke of Dongping County.

However, Cheng Wuting's problem was not at all about his ancestors, but that he and Zhang Qianxu teamed up to stab Pei Xingjian from behind.

Later, the close relationship between Cheng Wuting, Zhang Qianxu and Pei Yan was also found out.

Even so, those who really saw through Pei Xingjian's affairs have some doubts. Cheng Wuting and Zhang Qianxu actually did what they did under the instructions of the emperor and Empress Wu.

This can be seen from the fact that the two men were appointed as generals of the imperial army of Zhuque Gate and Xuanwu Gate.

However, in any case, it is extremely taboo for the general of the imperial army who guards the palace to have close contact with the prime minister of the imperial court.

The first time Li Xuan saw it under the palace gate, she felt nervous.

Historically, Li Xian was deposed, most likely because of the peace talks between Cheng Wuting and Pei Yan.

Of course, Empress Wu's acquiescence was indispensable for this.

But no matter what, Cheng Wuting was not Li Xian's person.

This person must not continue to guard the palace gate, or even stay in the Forbidden Army.

Li Xuan even couldn't figure it out. Cheng Wuting and Pei Yan were so close. Even if Li Zhi wasn't worried himself, he still had to think about Li Xian.

Li Xianke may not be able to control Pei Yan.

But now it seems that the emperor still resorted to means.
Pei Xingjian was transferred to the rank of General of the Forbidden Army, and Hei Te Changzhi inspected the General of the Forbidden Army. The two of them could balance out Cheng Wuting and Pei Yan at any time.

Not to mention, there is also Li Xuan, General Youwei. This is a completely different concept from the previous General Youwei.

This means that Li Xuan can also mobilize the 10,000 cavalrymen stationed on the right guard in the capital near Chang'an.

Location absolutely matters. …

At the entrance of Liangyi Hall, Li Xian stopped, turned to look at Li Xuan and the generals, and said gently: "All the ministers on your right, please take a seat. I am celebrating today, and you should be the chiefs."

None of the generals had gone through such a formation, and they subconsciously looked at Li Xuan.

Li Xuan turned around, nodded seriously, and said: "The royal family is grateful to all of you for opening up and expanding the territory of the Tang Dynasty. If your majesty is interested, you will respectfully accept it."

This kind of thing seems rare to others, but it is very common to Li Xuan and Li Xian.

During the Zhengdan dynasty, as well as during the previous awards period, all kings were placed behind the prime ministers.

Now the generals are ranked first on the right side, and the prime ministers are naturally on the left. The clan is just a little behind again. Everyone is used to it, so it doesn't matter.

"Thank you so much, Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Hei Te Changzhi, Sun Renshi, Shi Jian and others handed over their hands at the same time.

Li Xian stood on one side, while Li Xuan took half a step back and stood behind Li Xian.

When the generals passed by and the Prime Minister from behind had not yet arrived, Li Xian whispered: "The Crown Princess will give birth next month. Uncle Wang will come over and take a look when he has free time in the past two days."

Li Xuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.

The reason why Li Xian was not too sensitive about Cheng Wuting and Zhang Qianxu being appointed generals of the Forbidden Army was because Weishi was about to give birth to a second son for him.

In this way, it is difficult to predict the change in people's hearts. Zhang Qianxu and Cheng Wuting may not completely oppose Li Xian.

As long as they are properly roped in, one of the two may not be able to be roped in, and the situation will change immediately.

Li Xuan quickly cupped her hands and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness."

"Uncle Wang, please." Li Xian stretched out his hand to invite Li Xuan to enter the Liangyi Palace. Li Xuan shook his head and insisted: "Your Highness, please come first."

"Okay." Li Xian walked into the Liangyi Palace without knowing anything, and Li Xuan slowly followed.

The faces of the officials who were just about to stop at the rear suddenly relaxed, and then they followed into the Liangyi Hall.

……

The Liangyi Hall is already filled with all kinds of delicacies, and light yellow gauze is hung in every corner of the hall.

Countless maids walked through it, but no one dared to take a second look.

Even the rugged generals had their eyebrows lowered at this time.

Li Xuan seemed to be thinking about something, and unknowingly she followed Li Xian to the bottom of the golden steps. Li Xian took half a step to the left, and up he reached the golden steps.

Li Xuan came back to her senses instantly, stopped in time, and then looked at Li Xian in confusion.

Li Xian smiled wickedly, then extended his hand and said, "Uncle Wang, please take a seat."

"Your seat?" Li Xuan turned around subconsciously and saw all the Taoist generals standing on one side, but there was no one in front of the top position.

There, there is no doubt that it is Li Xuan's location.

The commander-in-chief of Luoxedao's march commanded an army of 70,000 to attack and destroy Tubo. Regardless of his title as a county king, Li Xuan was also the main contributor.

Countless people in both the government and the public recognized it.

Not to mention, Li Xuan is now the successor of King Peng, the general of the right guard of the school, a guest of the prince, the governor of Fanzhou, and the governor of Fanzhou.

If he doesn't sit in the chief position, who will.

Li Xuan suddenly smiled bitterly. He couldn't give up this position today.

Turning around, Li Xuan looked at Liu Rengui, Li Jingxuan, Liu Shenli, Xue Yuanchao, Zhao Renben, Pei Yan and other prime ministers opposite him, bowed deeply and saluted.

After getting up, Li Xuan looked in the direction of Dou Xuande, Cui Zhiti, Liu Boying, Ouyang Tong, Huang Rensu, Wu Chengsi and others, and bowed deeply again.

Finally, Li Xuan turned to the direction of King Li Yuanjia of Han, King Li Yuangui of Huo and other kings, and at the same time bowed deeply.

Everyone slightly bowed their hands in return, their faces looking very relaxed for a moment.

Li Xuan turned around, looked at Li Xian, smiled bitterly and cupped her hands, saying, "In this case, I would be rude."

"Uncle Wang, please sit down." Li Xian nodded lightly.

Li Xuan turned around and walked behind the first seat on the right. At this time, the other ministers also walked behind their respective seats.

Suddenly, from the side door, the voice of the chamberlain sounded: "Your Majesty has arrived."

"I respectfully welcome Your Majesty. Your Majesty may live forever. I respectfully welcome the Queen of Heaven. May the Queen live forever." All the ministers bowed at the same time.

Li Zhi, dressed in black brocade with dragon patterns and a black hat, walked in from the side door with a smile.

Empress Wu followed Li Zhi with a smile on her face.

Li Xian and Li Dan stood under the golden steps and greeted them solemnly.

Li Zhi walked behind the imperial case, looked at the ministers in the palace, raised his hands slightly and said: "All ministers are in harm's way."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." All the officials thanked him at the same time.

……

Li Xuan stood up, her eyes lowered and her expression respectful.

At this time, I heard the emperor say: "Everyone, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The ministers handed over their hands again, and then sat down behind the table.

After Li Xuan sat down, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In court, you must pay attention to various etiquettes and do not exceed even the slightest.

The impeachment of the censor is actually nothing, but if the emperor becomes suspicious, you will have to peel off your skin even if you don't die.

Li Xuan turned her head and looked at the emperor slightly.

The emperor looked a little excited and said, "Thank you for your merits, please have a few drinks today, come and sing and dance to entertain me."

"I'm waiting for the edict." The ministers' eyes subconsciously looked towards the entrance of the main hall.

Immediately, a group of young men wearing red clothes and half-armor walked in, holding daggers and bucklers at the same time.

The leader was none other than Tridu Songtsen, the leader of Tubo.

(End of this chapter)