Chapter 362

When family members go to Hakka to answer wedding ceremonies, it's a high standard of "Politeness". In the gentry class of the Tang Dynasty, the more popular.

So today, the white-collar workers of Qin Mu went to the imperial palace to call Princess Gaoyang, and went to many Hakkas to answer the questions one by one.

When he arrived at the palace, Qin mubai first found his elder brother Qin Tong and asked him where the king of Wei was. Qin Tong said that Wang Zheng of Wei and a group of university scholars discussed the revision of kuodizhi in Hongwen hall, and it is estimated that they will not leave the Palace this morning. Qin mubai thought that it was just right. I'll go to some other houses first, and then to the Wei King's house at last.

By the way, Qin mubai asked if there was any discussion about Lanzhou at today's court meeting. Qin Tong said that he did not. He said that there was no public discussion on this issue at the recent court meeting. But Chang sun Wuji and Chu suiliang presided over two cabinet prime ministers' meetings and discussed this matter. Because Zhang sun Wuji was in charge and opposed to the continued use of troops in Lanzhou, the moderates had an absolute advantage. However, at the second meeting, an important figure such as Li Ji from the main fighting group made a statement, saying that he advocated Lanzhou to use troops and seek peace through war. Chang sun Wuji and Chu suiliang could not completely hold him down for a while, so they still need to discuss.

Qin mubai was secretly gratified. Although Li Ji had always been low-key and cautious, this time, he took a tough stance. This may be more or less unexpected. After all, Li Ji is the chief leader in the military circles of the Tang Dynasty. Even Chang sun Wuji can't ignore his opinions.

A Li Ji was killed in the sky, which somewhat disrupted Chang sun Wuji's deployment.

Qin mubai now wants to come, when the emperor secretly transferred Li Ji back to the court, in addition to impeaching Chang'an Jiumen's changsun Huan. What's more, it's more or less intended to "set up the enemy" for Chang sun Wuji. Because Li Shimin is very clear that Li Ji has always been a neutral position, upright temperament, and will never flatter anyone. In his early years, when Li Shimin was fighting with his brother for the crown prince, Li Ji remained neutral and did not get involved with any prince. He didn't even give the emperor's face, so how could he be afraid of Chang sun Wuji, and even less could he be forced to stand in Chang sun Wuji's camp.

Li Shimin wants to delegate power to Chang sun Wuji to test the effect of his assistance in supervising the Council of state affairs. However, he can never let any one family dominate the court. Look at today's court. If he is qualified and capable enough to challenge Chang sun Wuji, if pharmacist Wei Gong Li doesn't come back, it is estimated that only Li Ji will be left.

Since the prime ministers of the cabinet department had differences on this matter for a while, Qin mubai also secretly relaxed. Fortunately, with Li Ji as the pillar, the military will not be completely suppressed by Chang sun Wuji.

Qin Tong also said that because of the importance of the first World War in Lanzhou, the imperial court issued a decree to summon Duan Zhixuan, Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Zhijie and others to hold a third important meeting to decide this military and national event. It is said that even Wei Zheng, who is almost blind in bed, will be carried here. Maybe even Fang Xuanling, who was in the same ward with the emperor, would be invited.

This should be the largest group meeting in recent years. In the past, such a meeting was generally presided over by the emperor, that is, the meeting before the imperial court, the largest meeting of the Empire.

It can be seen that Chang sun Wuji intentionally played down Li Ji's role as a person. Since the end of the fight against Turks, there were few wars in the Tang Dynasty, and the civil service group gradually occupied the discourse power of the court. Chang sun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng, together with Chu suiliang, a new and stubborn man, are enough to suppress Li Ji's voice. Even if Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Zhijie and others would support Li Ji's idea, it would be hard to surpass Chang sun Wuji and others. Moreover, it is hard to say whether Wei Chi Jing's executive department and Cheng Zhijie will support Li Ji. Although they are all heads of the military, over the years, they have not violated each other, and the degree of unity between them is far less than those in the civil service group.

Qin mubai thought for a moment, it should not be difficult to persuade him by his relationship with Cheng Zhijie; Yuchi Jingde didn't have much assurance; Duan Zhixuan didn't know him very well.

After all, only Li Ji, Li daozong and Cheng Zhijie can unite. Although Li daozong was a prince, he was constrained by the fact that Li Shimin's relatives could not interfere too much in politics, and generally did not attend such meetings. Therefore, his role has to be greatly reduced. However, he can exert his influence to lobby some generals to support the main battle.

After thinking about this, Qin mubai felt that the military's power above the court is far less than that of the civil service group. This "pre imperial meeting" was held in a bad way.

Unless, oneself can wield a magic stroke again, give out one or two odd troops, just can with weak win strong.

Qin mubai thought of several ways to get out of this strange army. First, he thought of his retired mentor Li Jing. Although he has retired from the imperial court for a long time, his influence among many generals is unmatched. Although he will certainly not attend such a meeting, he can persuade those generals to reach a united front. With him, it will be much easier for military generals to unite. Even Yuchi Jingde, who has a hot temper and always refuses to accept anyone, sells Li Jing some face. But whether Li Jing is willing or not is a question.

Second, the king of Wei. Today, the king of Wei has a very high reputation in the imperial court, and he has recruited Li Daliang, Zhang Liang and other generals, who also want to participate in the pre imperial meeting. If the king of Wei indicated his position in support of the main battle, the comparison of civil and military strength would change, at least it would not be one-sided.Thirdly, Qin mubai hoped that Emperor Li Shimin would stand up and support the main battle at this time. After all, this is the grand strategy he had made with Qin mubai earlier. He should not raise a stone to hit himself in the foot, and then he raised his objection. However, Li Shimin was the one who made Qin mubai's heart sink. It's said that the king's heart is unpredictable. Li Shimin can let Chang sun Wuji toss about this matter so much. How can the devil know what he's thinking? Has he regretted it, and is not ready to eat his words, so he used Chang sun Wuji's hand to overthrow his own national policy? It's not that there is no such possibility!

In short, the next "pre imperial meeting" will be a turning point in the history of the Tang Dynasty, and also a major turning point in Qin mubai's life. If Qin mubai sent troops, he would have a chance to fly to the sky, stand on the court completely, and gain the right of equal dialogue with changsun Wuji; if he was given the marriage master peace, Qin mubai would have to stay in Chang'an and be his idle son-in-law. From then on, we will gradually fade out of the power group of the Tang Dynasty. If Chang sun Wuji doesn't crowd him far away and suppress him miserably, there will be ghosts. It's very likely that Qin mubai will follow Hou Junji's footsteps and become an idle official in the wilderness.

This war without gunpowder has begun

Qin mubai rode on his horse, protected Princess Gaoyang and Shuanger's car, and drove out of the imperial city. I feel like I'm going to fight with all my clothes on. I'm not at all relaxed.

They first arrived at the residence of pharmacist Li, the Duke of Wei. At the funeral of Yao'er, Li Jing, who was inconvenient in legs and feet, did not attend. Su dingfang, a disciple appointed, was the representative. Today, when Qin mubai came to visit, the door officials were actually blocking the entrance. Qin mubai said for a long time that he was not allowed to enter. It's said that Duke Wei feels wind cold occasionally, he doesn't feel well, and he can also be infected, so it's really inconvenient to see guests. Princess Gaoyang is a little angry. If Qin mubai didn't stop her, she would be furious.

Qin mubai shakes his head helplessly and takes Princess Gaoyang and Shuanger to go. At this time, a man came out of the house. It was su dingfang.

Qin mubai met him in a hurry and asked, "how is your teacher?"

Su dingfang gave a little smile and said, "don't worry, younger martial brother. My teacher took the medicine and went to sleep."

"Well, that's good." Qin mubai also inconvenient to say more, just nodded.

"Younger martial brother, I have something to tell you." Su dingfang stretched out his hand and motioned Qin mubai to come close to him. After standing still, he said, "my teacher knows why you came, but he won't see you at this time."

"Well, I see." Qin mubai sighed, nodded and said, "my master has his own ideas and responsibilities. Since he has retired, he can't take charge of the affairs of the court. I understand that. I don't ask him to be an old man. "

"Younger martial brother is a reasonable person. It's best to think like this." Su dingfang said with a smile, "my teacher has a word for me to convey to you."

"Please, elder martial brother."

"You've heard this before. You're indifferent. There is no need to overcorrect everything, just let it be. " Su dingfang said.

After listening to this, Qin Mu Bai twisted his brows and thought for a long time. He couldn't understand his purpose, so he asked, "elder martial brother, does the meaning of my teacher mean that I should not run around looking for help, just let things develop freely?"

"My teacher didn't say. I've always been stupid, you know, and I can't think of those things. " Su dingfang said with a meaningful smile, "younger martial brother is gifted and intelligent. If you can understand the meaning of your teacher, I won't mislead you by guessing."

"Well Thank you, elder martial brother. Then I'll leave. Please say hello to my teacher for me. In addition, my elder martial brother went to my house to hang himself. Today, my younger martial brother also came here to pay me a present

"Well, go ahead!"

After leaving weigongfu, Princess Gaoyang said angrily: "pharmacist Li, that old man with a big beard, is really smelly and hard. I'm so angry that I can't see us when I close the door! Next time I see him, I have to climb on his head and drag his beard down! "

Qin mubai said with a smile: "if you really dare to do such a thing, I will convince you."

Princess Gaoyang laughed and said, "of course I don't dare, so I have to scold you! I know that he is your most respected teacher. I dare not be rude to him! If not, I don't care what Wei Gong and Wei Mu are. I'll pull out all my beard! "

"Ha ha!"

The three went to several other houses one after another, including Chang sun Wuji's and Chu suiliang's. Neither of them is at home. It was just a reception from the family. Qin mubai also intended to avoid meeting with the two in private and chose to go when they were not at home.

It was already noon.

They didn't go back to the palace or home, so they had lunch in a wine shop and had a rest. Then they went to the palace of King Wei to return the gift.

When it comes to going to the Wei palace, Princess Gaoyang doesn't have a good face. Even Shuanger is not happy. Princess Gaoyang said that among all his brothers, Li Tai is the most hypocritical. Although he always smiles, his smile can cool people's heart, let alone frost. Li Tai Su doesn't like Li Ke. He can't get rid of it. How can Shuanger like him?

Qin Mu Bai then advised them to say that they just went for a walk, but did not make friends with it. After a while, when you enter the mansion, you can think of yourself as clay bodied Bodhisattva. I will deal with everything.Li Tai, king of the Wei Dynasty, seemed to be waiting for Qin mubai in his mansion. The left and right people abandoned him completely and sat alone in the main hall waiting for him. Seeing Qin mubai and other three people coming, he got up from a distance to greet them with a smile and stood under the eaves of the hall.

"The emperor's son-in-law and his sister-in-law are visiting together. If you have a mistake, you should be far away from it. It's a crime

Qin mubai smiles and greets with him. Shuanger can't help but roll her eyes and scolds: "hypocrisy, snobbery! Only my brother and princess are in my eyes. I'm a dead man! "

"Oh, isn't this miss frost? I haven't seen you for a long time! Ha ha, it's worthy of being the daughter of yiguogong and the sister of mubai's mother! Father and son are famous beautiful men, and shuang'er is graceful and beautiful, which makes people love her Li Tai laughs.

Frost turned her lips. After saying "thank you to the king of Wei", I still scolded him. Qin mubai is also funny. Li Tai's flattery is not ambiguous, and he praises our Qin family's genes.

After the greetings, Li Tai asked everyone to take a seat and cook tea. The second daughter didn't sit for a long time. Li Tai's real wife, Princess Wei, came out to accompany her. She invited her to ask for advice on flower embroidery and enjoy some grass flowers. Only Qin mubai and Li Tai were left in the hall.

Li Tai said that he has always admired Bai Fengya, and no one is more accomplished in music. He asked Qin mubai to go to his secret pavilion to enjoy an ancient music score that he had just got. Qin mubai says that he has vowed not to play any more music. Li Tai says that it's OK. He just appreciates the music score and asks him to judge whether it's true or not. Qin mubai knew that he was going to discuss with himself, so he did not shirk and followed him to a carved building.

"It's pure here. It can't go up to the world, it can't go down to the earth. Any words come out of your mouth and into someone's ear." As Li Tai unfolded a piece of music, he said, "mubai. Just give me your advice. "

"I don't deserve it." Qin mubai smiles, looks at the ancient music score carefully, and nods, "it turns out that it's the zheng music of" high mountains and flowing water ". It's true, but it should be handed down from the Three Kingdoms period, not the pre Qin period."

"I said, mubai is a great expert!" Li Tai laughed and said, "in fact, Xiao Wang thinks that ancient music may not necessarily be better than modern music. Mubai said that he would never play music again. Xiao Wang is very sorry. If nothing else, Xiao Wang really wants to hear the song "Lanzhou Hong" played by Mu Bai on Zhongnan mountain that day. "

Qin Mu Bai's heart faintly drew to ache for a while, eyebrow tiny wring, say: "that is a demon son's posthumous work."

"Oh? Sorry, sorry! In fact, Xiao Wang has no intention of touching mubai's sadness! But I heard that all those who went to Zhongnanshan on that day were stained with tears because of the song of mubai tan. Xiao Wang yearned for it for a while, so he... " Li Tai hastened to explain.

Qin mubai waved his hand with a smile: "Your Highness, don't care. The dead are gone. I'm not the one who can't let go."

"That's good. Mubai is a real hero, great husband. Naturally, I will not be depressed by the departure of my beloved. This is exactly where Xiao Wang looks up to you. Today, the Tang Dynasty is full of troubles. There are many great events waiting to be dealt with in mubai district Li Tai said with emotion.

Qin Mu Bai smiles and thinks that you have been around for a long time. Have you finally got to the point? It's your words that I won't take the initiative to mention. If you can't hold it down, I will be able to take the initiative instead of provoking the topic first and controlling others later.

"What does your highness mean by" great events " Qin mubai asked, "Your Highness also knows that when you are a low ranking official and a foreign official, you don't know much about things above the court. Is the great event your Highness has something to do with me? "

"That's nature." Li Tai narrowed his eyes, nodded with a smile, and said, "Chang sun Wuji held a cabinet meeting to discuss the war and peace in Lanzhou. Do you think it has anything to do with you? "

"Oh?" Qin mubai was surprised and asked, "did that ever have a result?"

"Although there is no final result. But the moderates have already taken the absolute advantage. If it goes on like this, Lanzhou will not fight. The court sent envoys to Tibet to discuss peace and marriage. " Li Tai said.

"Ah..." Qin Mu Bai shook his head regretfully and smashed it on the table with his fist to show his reluctance and resentment. He sighed, "in this way, all the previous efforts and efforts in Lanzhou have come to nothing!"

"Yes! The overall plan of Helong and the western regions, as well as the military and national policies previously set by your majesty, are also empty words! " Li Tai sighed and shook his head, "although there are a lot of turbulence in the Tang Dynasty. But we still have the strength and confidence to compete with Tubo. However, Chang sun Wuji and others only pay attention to the present and ignore the long-term plan. They only look at the whole day to plan for their country. They only think about their own fame and achievements. They think that if there is no major event in the country, it is great security, not long-term. It's OK to keep the country safe and secure, but it's not OK to have a grand plan. "

"Your Highness. That's the point Qin Mu nodded his head and said, "originally, the grand plan of Lanzhou was a great cause which had a great influence on the national development and the rise and fall of the nation. Although there will be some poor soldiers who will waste money and labor for a while, from the perspective of history and nationality, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. At this time, Tubo united with Gaochang to fight against us. If we don't give a strong counterattack in the Tang Dynasty, the countries in the western regions are bound to follow suit. At that time, it will form a wave of sweeping, not only the western regions lost, but also the river and dragon crisis, the appearance of the past let them develop and grow. It will also take Wei Li to the Central Plains. I deeply regret that Chang sun Wuji and others have to put down this overall national policy just because of the current uneasiness of the court. ""Mubai, what's the use of regret? You shoulder the main responsibility of Lanzhou's grand plan. At this time, shouldn't you stand out and stick to the main battle? " Li Tai tried.

Qin Mu Bai shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "Your Highness will stop making fun of Qin. Qin Xiang has self-knowledge. I'm just a general of Biejia and weiweiyi under the jurisdiction of Lanzhou governor's office. I'm not even qualified to attend the pre imperial meeting. What's my stand and what's my insistence? "

"What?" Li Tai was surprised and said, "did Chang sun Wuji and Chu suiliang not even give you an invitation to attend the meeting?"

"No Qin Mu Bai picked the corner of his mouth and shook his head with a sneer, "they should do it, too!"

"Well! How hateful Li Tai said hatefully, "why should the people who should attend the meeting be excluded? It is clear that they are not allowed to disagree, and they are in charge of the court alone! "

Qin mubai laughed to himself, wondering why you didn't show the fox's tail? If you don't show it, how can I know that you are my own person and how can I collude with you?

After thinking about it, Li Tai clapped his desk and said in a deep voice, "mubai, this court is not the court of his eldest grandson Wuji and Chu suiliang. Although Xiao Wang is not talented, he can still say a few words. It's not necessary to say that you must be present at the third imperial meeting! "

"Oh?" Qin mubai made a surprise and said, "if the king of Wei is successful, Qin will be very grateful!"

"Don't thank me." Li Tai waved his hand. "Xiao Wang is also thinking about the overall situation, and can not let everything be allowed to be a sun." they has the final say. So it is. Where will I be

"Well, your highness is right. At present, the emperor is sick, and the government affairs are decided by Chang sun Wuji and Chu suiliang. In the long run, there will be no place for us Qin mubai said, "although Qin has no aversion to Chang sun Wuji and Chu suiliang, he is against the Lanzhou war and me. At this time, I absolutely can't leave it out. However, even if Qin was able to participate in the pre imperial meeting, it was a small talk after all. If the king of Wei could stand up and stick to the main battle. So... "

"Well..." Li Tai's buttocks shake, fox tail finally exposed. He chuckled twice and said, "it's a big matter. Although Xiao Wang also has the right to participate in politics, but..."

"Why, your highness?" Qin mubai asked.

"It's not a concern." Li Tai gave a bitter smile and said, "mubai, you are not an outsider. Xiao Wang might as well tell you clearly. As we all know, changsun Wuji is my own uncle. He advocates peace. How can I stand for peace through war? Isn't that the opposite of him? "

"Oh..." Qin mubai said with a meaningful smile, "it turns out that your highness is afraid of offending changsun Wuji!"

Hearing this, Li Tai's face changed on the spot.

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