Chapter 176 Deep Binding
When he heard that Li Xiu was visiting, Changsun Family head Changsun Nanhao personally came to the gate to greet him.
"Li Xiu came abruptly and disturbed the head of the Changsun family to rest!"
"Where! Where! Your Highness is a distinguished guest, making Changsun Mansion shining brightly. We are not too late to welcome him, so please let Your Highness enter the mansion!"
"Please ask first!"
The eldest grandson Nanhao and several sons hugged Li Xiu into the atrium guest hall like stars.
Li Xiu glanced at the Changsun’s son behind him and smiled: “I’m here today, I’m just chatting with the head of the Changsun family. I’m sorry to bother so many people.”
Hearing Xian, he knew the elegance, Changsun Nanhao asked everyone to go back and do his own thing, leaving only the eldest son Changsun Hongren.
"I came this time mainly to thank the head of the Changsun family for their support. It can be said that without the help of the Changsun family, I would not be able to break through the previous dilemma!"
Li Xiu praised the Changsun family very well, but Changsun Nanhao vaguely felt that Li Xiu had some intention of binding the Changsun family to him.
Changsun Nanhao smiled, "Your Highness is too much, the Changsun family is just a simple task. The key is your own ability. Besides, we are also working with Your Highness at the order of the Emperor. The sage will not be violated!"
Li Xiu cursed the old fox inwardly and had to give up his verbal appeal for the time being. He knew very well that aristocratic families like the Changsun family could not be deceived by just a few words. They had to have tangible interests in order to tie him and him together.
At this time, a maid came in to deliver tea. Li Xiu took a sip of hot tea and said, "Two days ago, Gao Lishi came to me and talked to me about the heir of the Regent. He said that the Regent actually valued Li Wang, but just wanted to use some means to consolidate the legitimacy of Li Wang.
But judging from my contact, Li Feng is an indecisive and weak person. The head of the hometown thinks he is really appropriate to become the Regent in the future?"
"Li Wen is the legitimate son. When there is no fault in himself, it is not so easy for the regent to abolish the legitimate son and establish a concubine. Judging from the current situation, the regent did not abolish the princess, so everything is rumor. In addition, people all say that the Changsun family is Li Wen's backstage, but it is not the case. The Changsun family does not have that strength and face."
Li Xiu just listened. Since the Changsun family did not see rabbits or eagles, he had to come to Longji with tangible benefits.
"Changsun Hongyuan has been with Doulu Army for eight years!" Li Xiu asked with a smile.
Changsun Hongyuan was the third grandson of Changsun Nanhao. He joined the army in Dunhuang and served as the General of the Central Army for five years. The Changsun family had nothing to do with the Ministry of War. Changsun Hongyuan could not be promoted, but Li Xiu discovered the opportunity to cooperate with the Changsun family.
Changsun Nanhao sighed, "He has enough qualifications, but there is no chance. I am going to ask the emperor to transfer him back to the Central Plains at the appropriate opportunity to see which state he will serve as the chief lieutenant."
Everyone knows that only the border army has the opportunity to advance. If you return to the Central Plains and become the commander, you will basically reach the top. There are hundreds of states in the Tang Dynasty, and each state has a commander of the military commander. It is not easy to stand out from the commander of the military commander of the military commander.
Changsun Nanhao just said that he didn't want his son to return to the Central Plains. Besides, he didn't dare to ask the emperor for help. Now that he has switched to the emperor's faction, he has the opportunity to speak to the emperor.
Li Xiu pondered for a moment and said, "After Yuan Tao was destroyed in Beiting, several generals also pulled them out together, including Ma Hongyuan, the Yiwu Army envoy. At present, there is no suitable candidate for the Yiwu Army envoy. If Changsun Hongyuan is transferred to Beiting, I can appoint him as the Yiwu Army envoy."
Changsun Hongren's heart moved, but he didn't say anything.
Changsun Nanhao was very happy. This was a real benefit. Being an envoy of the Yiwu Army was not only a matter of upgrading his son, but also a future opened.
The promotion of the commander of the Central Plains states was the power of the Ministry of War, but the border troops were different. They were completely the power of the governors. As long as Beiting issued a transfer order to Doulu Army and Doulu Army was willing to release the people, Changsun Hongyuan transferred to Beiting, and then Beiting Jiedushi Li Xiu could appoint him as the envoy of Yiwu Army.
Since this is a mobilization between border troops, the Ministry of War can only register, and he cannot interfere.
Changsun Nanhao quickly clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Highness for promoting the dog!"
"The head of the family is not polite in our friendship. The key is that the head of the family has to let them release people from Doulu Army!"
"Dou Lu Jun has no problem. There is still face. The key is your highness's love! I will write to the third brother to let him follow His Highness loyally."
Li Xiu looked at Changsun Nanhao and said, "This is an agreement between me and the head of the family. When I return to Beiting, I will issue a transfer order. I hope we will continue to cooperate happily!"
Changsun Nanhao certainly knew that Li Xiu would not help him for no reason. He nodded, "I believe we will have a happy cooperation!"
Li Xiu smiled at Changsun Hongren again and said, "I will invite Brother Changsun to have a drink in the Beijing Baijiu Restaurant tonight."
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After seeing Li Xiu off, Changsun Hongren followed his father to the study. The father and son sat down. Changsun Nanhao asked, "What do you think?"
Changsun Hongren said worriedly: "Li Xiu is a very favor. He will not give it to us for no reason. He must have something to ask for. The child is afraid that his request will cause the Changsun family to fall into the quagmire."
"Your concerns are not unreasonable, and Li Xiu will not give us benefits for no reason. But now he has only reached an oral agreement and has not taken action. Of course, I also have to weigh the trade-offs. If the benefits to the Changsun family are too harmful, I would rather transfer Hongyuan back to the Central Plains."
After pausing, Changsun Nanhao asked, "You have a lot of contact with him. What do you think he will have?"
Changsun Hongren pondered for a moment and said, "When the child heard that he had appointed Hongyuan as the envoy of Yiwu Army, a thought flashed through his mind. At that time, something suddenly came to my mind."
"What's the matter?"
"Yang Rong!"
Yang Rong is an undercover female warrior sent by the Changsun family to Prince Li Mao’s mansion, and is ready to play a role in the future.
"What does it have to do with her?"
"Father, Li Xiu actually knew that Yang Rong was ours, and she also knew that she contacted us through Qingfeng cloth store. The child has been thinking about this for the past few days, which is very strange. The child gradually figured out a little. Li Xiu must be paying close attention to Li Mao, and it is very likely that he sent someone to lurk into Li Mao's mansion."
"What does it mean?"
"The child means that Li Xiu is dealing with Li Feng and Li Xun on the surface, but it is very likely that his real target is Li Mao."
"What does he mean to deal with Li Mao? What can Li Xiu get?"
"Father, it's not Li Mao, but the fight in the harem."
Changsun Nanhao suddenly realized that the struggle between Wu Huifei and Wu Xianyi was also the struggle between Li Mao and Li Xiu?
"You mean, he wants Yang Rong to help him? So he came to win over us?"
"Father, it's not that simple. A little Yang Rong is not worthy of his taking out the seat of Yiwu Army, but the child cannot see through his intentions. The child can only say that this person is far-sighted, has complete plans, and is cruel and ruthless. It's best for the Changsun family not to offend him."
Changsun Nanhao nodded, and he felt this way.
"Didn't he invite you to drink at night? I guess he will say what he wants at that time."
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As night fell, Li Xiu smiled and filled a glass of wine for Changsun Hongren.
The evening treat is actually a continuation of the morning visit. The reason why Li Xiu had to give the other party time to consider when meeting twice a day is that if he made a promise and asked for it immediately, it would be a bit too rash.
"In the morning, my father repeatedly considered His Highness's kindness, but hoped that His Highness would be sincere."
"Please rest assured that I will not implicate the Changsun family. I just hope that the Changsun family will give me some favors at critical moments."
"If we can afford it within the scope of the Changsun family, we will definitely help you."
Li Xiu pondered for a moment and asked, "How many people know that Yang Rong is from the Changsun family?"
"We are very cautious about this. Only my father and I know about it in the Changsun family, and no one else knows it."
Li Xiu asked again: "Where is the shopkeeper of Qingfeng cloth store?"
"He doesn't know what Yang Rong does. In fact, Yang Rong is called Ning Changzhi in Changsun Mansion, and your people should have discovered that Yang Rong will change her appearance when she comes to Qingfeng. Even if the warriors in Changsun Mansion see her, they will not recognize her as Ning Changzhi."
Li Xiu pondered for a moment and said, "I want Yang Rong to do something big for me at a critical moment."
"What's the big deal?"
"I can't say it now, but I will tell you before I do it."
"Then what?"
"Then give her some money to run away!"
"Don't you kill her to silence her?"
Chapter completed!