Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 81 The North does not allow such a powerful person to exist

Luoyang Imperial Palace.

Back Garden, West Journey Garden, Nine Dragon Hall.

When Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital, he first stationed the troops brought from Pingcheng in Jinyong City, northwest of the imperial palace. Later, he gradually built the current Luoyang Imperial City based on the site of the Luoyang Imperial Palace in the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

The Nine Dragon Hall is located in the sleeping area behind the main hall, Taiji Hall. The hall is surrounded by three pools, with nine dragons spewing water in front of the hall. The surrounding palaces are connected by flying paths, making it extremely magnificent.

But no matter how beautiful the scene was, it could not eliminate the anger in the heart of the little emperor Yuanxu at the moment.

"What is this Li Shengui going to do?"

The young emperor Yuanxu was only fifteen years old, but he had been emperor for nine years.

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

All the palace people around knelt down, feeling extremely terrified.

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

Yuan Xu bowed when he saw the visitor.

"Mother!"

Even though the current emperor's biological mother, Empress Hu, has a teenage child, she is still beautiful. Her appearance is pure and charming, like a ripe peach.

"Why is your Majesty so angry?"

Ever since Yuan Yi and Liu Teng jointly launched a coup a few years ago, Empress Hu lost power and has been imprisoned in the harem.

After Liu Teng's death, there was no one in the inner court who could check and balance Empress Hu.

Therefore, her activities are no longer restricted.

"It's all because of Li Shengui!"

Queen Hu smiled.

"Did he do a bad job?"

"Not really!" Yuan Xu snorted coldly. "After he assumed the position of Grand Commander, he defeated Wei Kegu, Po Liu Han Kongque, and other bandits, lifted the siege of Yunzhong, recaptured the towns of Wuchuan and Huaishuo, and even defeated the traitor Po Liu Han Baling so badly that he dared not look east. I heard that the rebels were planning to cross the Yellow River to avoid his attack."

After hearing this, Queen Hu pondered for a moment and smiled slightly.

"I never thought there would be such a hero in Luoyang City."

Yuan Xu's angry voice interrupted Empress Hu's thoughts, and she only heard him say:
"But this Li Shengui has monopolized power. He has not used any of the people I sent him, leaving them all idle. He has even adopted the leaders of more than a dozen grassland tribes as his godsons. He even disregarded the imperial court's policies and secretly sent troops to attack the Rouran!"

After Yuan Xu finished speaking, Queen Hu shook her head.

"Your Majesty, you are wrong."

Yuan Xu looked puzzled and felt very dissatisfied.

"Where did I go wrong?"

"Your Majesty, think about it. Even if Li Shengui is domineering, so what? He is a descendant of the Longxi Li family, and his roots are still in Luoyang City. Your Majesty can summon him back from Shuozhou with just a single imperial edict."

After hearing this, Yuan Xu's anger gradually subsided.

"Even if he's showing off his might in a wild place like Shuozhou, he's not an enemy of Your Majesty and me. On the contrary, he can be a help!"

"Assistance?"

"Your Majesty's enemy is Yuan Yi. He controls the interior and exterior of the country, holds immense power, and can depose or enthrone the emperor at any time."

"He dares!"

Yuan Xu roared in anger, but it was just an anger, and he still felt a little guilty.

"The best plan now is to call Li Shengui back from the northern border and keep him by our side. Give him a high position and generous salary. With the prestige of Li Chong and Li Shengui's family, he will be able to compete with Yuan Yi."

Yuan Xu thought about it and felt that what he said made sense.

"But now that he's gone, what will happen to Shuozhou?"

"I heard that Li Chong adopted a son during his trip north, and he is now serving under Li Shengui."

"He?"

Yuan Xu had some impression of this person, but the impression was not very good.

"A few days ago, Yuan Shen submitted a memorial, saying that this man was tyrannical and overbearing in Shuozhou, secretly withholding the spoils of war obtained from the attack on the Rouran, including 10,000 to 20,000 cattle and sheep!"

Empress Dowager Hu didn't care about these things at all. She knew in her heart that Yuan Shen and Li Shengui were competitors, and secret attacks on each other were common.

Li Shengui acted tyrannically in Shuozhou, so did Yuan Shen do less in Xiazhou?

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about these trivial matters. Why not make an exception and confer the title of Earl on this adopted son and have him guard Shuozhou?"

Yuan Xu was very puzzled and said in surprise:

"He was born a bandit, and he was given the title of Earl?"
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"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this? I don't want anyone he sends. Has he ever sent anyone?"

In the Governor's Mansion, Li Shengui was very angry.

"..."

Li Shuang was standing by and didn't know how to start the conversation for a moment, so he finally concluded.

"It must be a treacherous minister who is slandering His Majesty!"

Li Shengui listened and agreed deeply.

"Which traitor could it be?"

"It's most likely that Prince Guangyang. He's jealous of his brother's achievements and has always wanted to extend his hand back to Hengshuo and take charge of military affairs!"

"It must be this bastard. Just wait and see how I deal with him when I return to Luoyang!"

Li Shengui was so angry that his teeth were itching and he said angrily.

"Brother, are you going back to Luoyang?"

"They told me to leave immediately after receiving the imperial edict, and that they had another important position. Oh, and the edict also mentioned you!"

"I?"

"Your Majesty has appointed you the Earl of Yunzhong County, promoted you to the rank of Champion General, and has temporarily appointed you to command the military affairs of Shuozhou."

After saying this, Li Shengui remembered something and said:
"People from Luoyang also want to see you!"

"Didn't you tell me earlier?"

Li Shuang ran away in a flash.

Li Shengui looked at Li Shuang, shook his head, and seized the opportunity to enter the room.

After we say goodbye today, I don’t know when we will see each other again, so I have to cherish you even more.

In the side room of the Grand Marshal's Mansion, the eunuch beside Empress Hu sat there with a depressed look on his face. He waited for a long time, but no one showed up. He wanted to drink some tea, but the tea was cold.

"What a poor hospitality!"

When the eunuch saw this man coming, he was about to put on a bad face, but then he saw Li Shuang take out a piece of gold from his sleeve, and his expression changed instantly.

"Yun Zhongbo is a young hero. Seeing him today, he is indeed a rising star!"

"Thank you for your compliment. I wonder what the Queen Mother wants me to do?"

The eunuch was delighted and didn't need to waste any more words.

"Uncle Yunzhong is indeed extremely intelligent!"

The eunuch looked around and whispered:
"I heard that the Earl of Yunzhong and the Duke of Liang are brothers?"

"Just an acquaintance!"

The eunuch showed an ambiguous smile on his face and moved closer.

"What are you talking about, Lord Yunzhong? Duke Liang is your sworn brother. How can we just be casual acquaintances?"

After saying this, the eunuch chuckled.

"The Queen Mother has something for me to tell the County Master: some people are not worth relying on. If the County Master can have a good talk with the Duke of Liang, he will be rich and powerful in the future!"

"I understand, Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Watching the eunuch leave, Hou Jing rushed out from the side and came to Li Shuang.

"My lord, you have been awarded a title and promoted, so why are you so worried?"

"The Grand Commander is leaving. From now on, there will be no one to protect us from the wind and rain in this northern border!"

Hou Jing felt a little regretful after hearing this.

"My lord, you can also shelter me from the wind and rain!"

"Confused!"

Li Shuang scolded.

"There is only one person in the Wei Dynasty who can call the wind and rain, and there is only one person in the North who can protect us from the wind and rain."

"What about that?"

"Bring my dozen nephews here. It's time to find them a father!"

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(End of this chapter)