I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

Chatting and laughing, the young couple walked towards the depths of the imperial garden.

At the same time, the young couple glanced imperceptibly at the imperial guards who had just heard their conversation.

Sure enough, after walking a few steps.

A guard left the place at some point.

Deep in the Imperial Garden.

In front of Fang Xuanling, Li Shimin asked the imperial guards to tell him what they had just heard.

He smiled with satisfaction and said to Fang Xuanling:

"Xuanling, Sanlang is the third best in the world. It seems like there is nothing wrong with him!"

"I'm first, you're second, and he's third. You deserve it!"

Chapter 673 These nobles are dissatisfied with the Duke of Wei, which is actually their dissatisfaction with me

Fang Xuanling breathed a sigh of relief.

He secretly thought that his boy could really talk.

At the same time, he climbed up the pole:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

As Fang Xuanling spoke, he stood up and bowed to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was stunned.

next moment.

Li Shimin reacted and looked at Fang Xuanling with amusement and said:

"Xuan Ling, you are such a cunning sly guy!"

"Okay, then I will write a letter to Sanlang to name him the third best in the world!"

"It can be considered as a reward for his contribution!"

Fang Xuanling grinned, bowed again to express his gratitude, and sat down again.

Then he looked serious again and continued the topic that had just been interrupted:

"Your Majesty, it is already July. By September and October, the northern grasslands may be covered with snow and wind. By then, it will be freezing cold and we will not be able to start a war."

"Now there is enough food and military pay."

"Should we immediately order General Li to lead his army north to attack the Eastern Turks?"

Li Shimin's expression became serious.

He pondered:

"We have arranged in advance that the army will be stationed at the northern border and can be dispatched at any time."

"But Shi Renbiao, the eldest son of Shi Danai, Duke of Kangguo, has not sent back any news since he went to East Turkestan to contact Tuli."

"Even if we are well prepared, the odds of winning are good."

"But if Tuli helps, this battle will be won, and there will be fewer casualties."

"I can't ignore the lives of my soldiers just for revenge."

Fang Xuanling looked at Li Shimin's cautious expression.

Know that what the other person says is sincere.

I was so happy.

Such a benevolent monarch deserves Fang Xuanling's unwavering support.

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he reacted.

Fang Xuanling was a man of great strategy and decision-making. He always acted calmly, prudently and thoughtfully.

It is impossible to forget Shi Renbiao's secret visit.

He asked this to remind himself.

I was afraid that I would act impulsively and start a war rashly.

Moreover, it was expressed in a very tactful way.

Li Shimin was very moved.

He was lucky to have such an able minister and counselor.

At this time.

Changsun Wuji walked over.

He saluted Li Shimin, bowed, and sat down next to Fang Xuanling.

The roommate Xuanling, smiling kindly, exchanged cross-hand greetings.

However, there was a hint of coldness in the depths of Changsun Wuji's eyes.

It is also for Your Majesty and for the Tang Dynasty that I go to famous mountains and rivers to pray for rain.

He even dealt with some nobles in private.

To fill the treasury for Your Majesty and weaken the influence of the aristocracy.

And it didn't cause any other trouble.

There was no rebellion involved.

When he came back, there was no people cheering and singing praises of "The Duke of Qi will live forever".

Even though Changsun Wuji is magnanimous, he can't help but feel a little jealous.

"Duke Wei has had a hard time on this trip."

"Duke Qi has worked just as hard."

The two smiled and said something to each other.

Chang Sun Wuji said:

"Your Majesty, I heard that the Duke of Wei went to Yiyang City in Huainan Road."

"The entire Song family of Yiyang was wiped out for no reason, which caused a considerable impact."

"Now that the news has spread back to Chang'an City, many nobles are panicking and have started to take steps to report the Duke of Wei."

“Should we take precautions in advance?”

Fang Xuanling's heart trembled and he glanced at Changsun Wuji, who had a serious expression on his face.

He then shifted his gaze and looked at Li Shimin, waiting for his decision.

Li Shimin had already known the inside story of Yi Yang in private.

I know Fang Xuanling did it for no reason.

However, the truth cannot be told to Changsun Wuji for the time being.

Li Shimin pretended to frown and said angrily:

"Duke Wei is doing things for me."

"These nobles are dissatisfied with the Duke of Wei, which is actually their dissatisfaction with me."

"The matter of Henan Road was suppressed by me."

"Now you want to continue to make trouble for me!"

Chapter 674: A surprising way to win

Changsun Wuji knew very well the thoughts of his brother-in-law who was the emperor.

He echoed:

"I know what to do now."

After saying this, Changsun Wuji stood up, bowed to Li Shimin, gestured to Fang Xuanling, and turned and left.

This attitude made Fang Xuanling unsure of what this uncle of the emperor was thinking.

This old fox, Changsun Wuji, firmly supported Li Tang and Li Shimin on major issues.

He also has very good relations with these dukes.

But it involves the status and power of the court.

There will be some other means.

He, Fang Xuanling, took the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe.

It was recommended and proposed by Zhangsun Wuji.

Because they knew that Fang Xuanling was incorruptible and a decent man.

And never formed a clique for personal gain.

The recommended capable and virtuous officials all have clean backgrounds.

Even some people consider themselves to be Fang Xuanling's disciples.

But Fang Xuanling never admitted it, and even directly denied it.

Therefore, Changsun Wuji, the actual head of the Tang Dynasty's civil officials, was very confident in letting Fang Xuanling sit in this position.

And Fang Xuanling was also very sure.

When Changsun Wuji sat down just now, there was definitely something wrong with the way he looked at him.

He also specifically mentioned the affairs of the Yi Yang Song family in front of him.

Just pick it up and leave.

It seems that Fang Xuanling had touched something in Changsun Wuji in some way.

One thought leads to a hundred changes.

Fang Xuanling calmed down and continued to discuss some political affairs with Li Shimin.

As Fangmou, he had not been in Chang'an for more than two months.

Li Shimin needed to discuss more with Fang Xuanling about some matters that he was unsure about and had put on hold.

When Fang Yiyi and his wife came over.

Neither of them noticed.

It was not until the young couple bowed to the two of them and asked to pay their respects that they came to their senses.

Fang Xuanling quickly stood up and saluted towards Chai Xueying:

"I have seen the princess."

Chai Xueying nodded in agreement.

"No need to be so polite, Grandpa."

In front of Li Shimin, even though Chai Xueying was the daughter-in-law of the Fang family.

But the proper respect and courtesy should not be exceeded.

Li Shimin saw that the young couple had lost a lot of weight, but they were in good spirits.

Especially Fang Yiyi, whose face was originally so fair that it looked a little feminine and sickly.

Although still as handsome as before, he is a little tanned and exudes a more masculine air.

In Li Shimin's heart, this is the real hero of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin pointed.

The young couple sat down gracefully.

Li Shimin leaned forward slightly.