Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 125 You are teaching me how to do things
Winter passes and spring comes.

In the first month of the second year of Xiaochang, Xianyu Xiuli, a surrendered soldier from the Six Garrisons, rebelled in Zuoren City, Dingzhou, in support of Du Luozhou.

Chaos in Hebei is inevitable.

Erzhu Rong also took the opportunity to extend his hand into Pingcheng, waiting for an opportunity.

After resting in Jinyang for a winter, Li Shuang returned to Baima City with his retainers.

Pingyang County was not far from Taiyuan County, and the journey down the Fen River didn't take many days.

After not seeing them for nearly a quarter, the volunteers in Baima City have already taken shape.

Under Jia Sixie's governance, the surrounding land gradually regained some semblance of peace.

However, the one who missed Li Shuang the most was neither his retainer Jia Sixie, nor the chief secretary Wang Sizheng, nor the captain Pei Qingsun, but Xue Xiuyi.

"These five thousand volunteers have been trained and will be temporarily organized into provincial troops under the command of Pei Qingsun."

Li Shuang had just finished speaking when Xue Xiuyi rushed in rashly.

"Governor, you're finally back!"

"What's wrong with you?"

Xue Xiuyi, who was recruiting soldiers for Yuan Hao, returned to Hedong with 7,000 newly recruited soldiers. When he heard that Li Shuang had returned, he hurried to Baima City.

"It's still Li Daoyuan!"

This winter, Li Daoyuan's campaign against bandits was quite effective, and he redressed injustice beautifully.

But it made Xue Xiuyi suffer.

"You have to find a way to get rid of him. He's been keeping an eye on Chen Shuangchi. If something comes out, it will be bad for everyone."

Li Shuang glanced at Xue Xiuyi and said:

"Do you threaten me?"

Xue Xiuyi became anxious.

"I'm not threatening you, I beg you!"

Seeing this, Li Shuang smiled slightly.

"Actually, this is quite simple."

Simple?
After hearing this, Xue Xiuyi shook his head.

"If you wanted to kill me, I would have done it long ago. Why would I need to beg you?"

Li Shuang rolled his eyes and said:
"You're already quite old. Besides fighting and killing, what else can you do?"

Xue Xiuyi was very depressed by the young man's words. But despite his depression, he had no choice but to endure it for the time being.

"you say!"

"Li Daoyuan is an official from Luoyang. He should find a way to influence the situation there!"

"You mean you're going to pay someone to frame him and get him fired?"

Li Shuang shook his head.

"Li Daoyuan has made outstanding achievements in his time in Hedong. The people are grateful for his deeds. How can you frame him?"

"How about that?"

"Spend money to find someone to give him a promotion!"

Xue Xiuyi looked as if he had suddenly realized something, and then said:

"To be honest with you, Governor, Prince Yuan Ziyou of Changle recently sent someone to look for me. How about trying his connections?"

Hearing the name, Li Shuang frowned.

It's this kid again!
"No need, I have something better. The important thing is to find someone who can pay for it!"

"Who are you looking for?"

"The Pei and Liu families in Hedong, as well as the noble families, big and small, whoever wants Li Daoyuan to leave can do so. If they don't want him to leave, then they can lure Li Daoyuan to their territory."

"I understand."
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Night, bedroom.

Queen Hu lay on the phoenix bed, resting her head gently on Li Shengui's chest.

"Recently, those people around the emperor have been saying bad things about me every day. It's really worrying me to death!"

After hearing this, Li Shengui automatically activated the sage mode and looked like he didn't want to pay any attention.

When Queen Hu saw that Li Shengui had no reaction, she pinched his chest hard.

"You asked me to promote Li Daoyuan and transfer him to Jingzhou. I did as you said. What about you?"

Li Shengui felt pain and looked at Queen Hu.

"I know, but what can we do? Even if you kill these people, the next group of people around the emperor will still speak ill of you. In their eyes, we are an adulterous couple."

When Queen Hu heard this, she was actually happy, and her depressed mood was gone.

"Tell me honestly, how much money did you take from those nobles in Hedong?" "Money?"

Li Shengui looked confused, as if a little surprised why Queen Hu asked this.

"Don't play along with me. Li Daoyuan has offended so many people, and they can't do anything to him. So they're trying to get rid of him. Did they give you money?"

"You are slandering someone's innocence out of thin air!"

Li Shengui was angry.

It was as if a loyal minister serving the country and the people had been wronged!
"Do I look like someone who is short of money?"

Queen Hu almost forgot that Li Shengui's father had already worked hard to pay for all his life expenses.

Queen Hu had never seen him like this before, and her attitude softened immediately.

"Okay, I was wrong. So, tell me, why did you help Li Daoyuan?"

"My brother-in-law told me that Li Daoyuan is a rare talent who has redressed countless grievances in Hedong, but he has offended too many people. This is called a protective promotion. I think he is right, so I helped him!"

When Empress Hu heard this, she muttered:
"He's never wrong!"

"What did you say?"

Queen Hu was in her thirties, but she had a charming expression on her face. She said to Li Shengui:

"Can't you just listen to your brother-in-law?"

"Are you teaching me how to do things?"

"That was not what I meant."

Li Shengui snorted.

"This is not your Xianyang Palace. Don't speak ill of my brother in front of me in the future."
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"Sister, you are so ignorant. You and Duke Tang are close friends. Although you are not blood brothers, you are better than blood brothers. How could she say that?"

At the residence of Princess Fengyi, Hu Xuanhui poured a glass of wine for Li Shengui and leaned gently on his chest.

"You still understand me!"

Li Shengui drank a glass of wine and held Hu Xuanhui's hand.

"But there is one thing my brother-in-law told me, and I also find it a bit troublesome."

Hu Xuanhui's eyes turned, his expression became a little subtle, and he poured another glass of wine into Li Shengui's empty glass.

"What could possibly stump our Great Wei's number one general?"

"Brother, tell me, be careful with Yuan Ziyou. Don't underestimate him because he's respectful and polite. He might stab you."

After hearing this, Hu Xuanhui smiled.

"I've also heard that many people around the emperor have good relationships with him. The emperor has a stubborn personality and is at an impulsive age. If provoked, I'm afraid a conflict between the emperor and the empress dowager will arise sooner or later."

After hearing this, Li Shengui fell into deep thought.

Hu Xuanhui looked at it and said with a smile:

"Why, are you worried about your sister?"

"No, I'm wondering if we should move our belongings out of Luoyang City first, so we don't lose them when a fight breaks out."

"..."
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Hedong, Puzhen Ferry.

Li Daoyuan was about to board the ship and leave when he heard a greeting from behind.

"Lieutenant Censor!"

Li Daoyuan turned around and saw Li Shuang riding towards him.

"The Duke of the County is here to see me off?"

"Exactly!"

After hearing this, Li Daoyuan couldn't help feeling discouraged.

"I'm ashamed that I couldn't catch the Duke of the County."

Li Shuang smiled.

"Then you're welcome to come again next time!"

"Are you serious?"

“No false feelings!”

Li Daoyuan laughed heartily and then boarded the boat.

Li Daoyuan's retainers looked at this scene and asked:
"My Lord, last time you mentioned this last type of thief, what will happen if we don't punish him soon?"

But I heard Li Daoyuan say leisurely:

"The mighty river flows eastwards, and no one can stop it!"

(End of this chapter)