Chapter 550: Competition in the Court(1/2)
The next morning, the sun was bright in the sky, and the early summer heat wave had swept over, as if it was about to engulf the city of Luoyang.
Among the passers-by on the street, most of the women wore light gauze skirts to cover their bodies, while the handsome young man had a folding fan in his hand.
Li Nuo had no choice today but to put on thick court clothes. Even though his body had been tempered to the point where it was invulnerable to cold and heat, he still felt a little stuffy.
In the Taiqing Palace.
After the ministers bent down and bowed their heads and shouted three times, "Long live our emperor," the imperial meeting officially kicked off.
But today, there was an extra person in the hall, His Highness Prince Yan, wearing a yellow brocade python robe.
The King of Yan, who had been living in the northwest for more than half a year, did not return to the capital in private, but was summoned by His Majesty.
Li Nuo didn't quite understand what Emperor Jingtai was thinking. He just stared at his feet with his head down, not participating in any discussion.
It was not until two quarters of an hour later that Emperor Jingtai called his name: "Mr. Wu'an, the King of Yan has changed his title to King Zhengbei. What do you think?"
The expression on Emperor Jingtai's face was quite happy, and he seemed to be in a good mood.
Although Li Nuo didn't know the specific thoughts of Emperor Jingtai, he would not deliberately jump out to disgust people at this critical moment.
He walked out of the column, raised his hands and replied without blushing, "My emperor is wise!"
"Oh, how wise am I? Aiqing, can you tell me in detail..."
Emperor Jingtai looked at Li Nuo with a half-smile.
This Li Zian, hasn’t he always been intolerant of sand in his eyes?
But why did he turn into a cunning old man after not seeing him for a month?
The ministers in the hall also had tense faces and suppressed their smiles. They wanted to see how Mr. Wu An, who was always known for his sharp tongue, could perfectly solve this rather tricky problem of His Majesty.
Li Nuo was not alarmed.
He held his head high and shouted righteously: "Your Majesty is the chosen one. He obeys the will of heaven and obeys the people's will. He is unparalleled in wisdom! All the ministers will firmly support your Majesty's decisions!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
this……
Isn't this flattery?
How can a dignified scholar be so flattering?
What a villain is doing, it’s really shameful to be associated with him!
"But what if I make a wrong decision?"
Emperor Jingtai seemed unwilling to let Li Nuo go and continued to ask.
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the ministers suddenly changed.
This question is a bit heartbreaking!
Has Duke Wu An fallen out of favor again?
Did Your Majesty hit him on purpose?
However, Li Nuo's expression did not change and he loudly said: "Your Majesty's decision is always correct!"
"Hahaha, you are worthy of being my crown prince and grand master." Emperor Jingtai Longyan was delighted and laughed, "Okay, don't talk nonsense, you can also talk about it, mobilize the northwest army to rush to support Shangyang Pass, Aiqing thinks
Is this possible?"
This was a major matter for the imperial court, and Emperor Jingtai naturally made the decision after careful consideration for a long time.
Li Nuo would naturally be willing to have reinforcements to support Shaoyang Pass. This would certainly greatly reduce the pressure on his mentor.
But if the reinforcements are from King Yan...
That wouldn't be good.
King Yan is a prince and a general who has been baptized by war. If he goes to Shaoyang Pass, who will be the leader and who will be the deputy?
If we can't work together, then going to Shaoyang Pass will be a hindrance and a disservice.
But Li Nuo couldn't directly deny King Yan.
He thought for a while and said: "Back to Your Majesty, this matter will be discussed by the Ministry of War, Tiance Mansion, and the Cabinet. I don't understand military affairs, so I won't get involved."
Pfft——
The courtiers finally couldn't help laughing.
You, Li Zian, don’t understand military affairs?
Modesty is a virtue, but if it is taken too far, it becomes annoying.
"Ahem... Li Aiqing, look at you, all the Aiqings are laughing at you for saying this."
Emperor Jingtai said with a smile.
Li Nuo was not affected at all, and said without changing his expression: "Reporting to your Majesty, I am just telling the truth. I only know how to fight hard battles! As for the deployment of troops and generals in military strategy, I have never studied the art of war, so I really don't understand much."
Still humble!
Don’t understand military strategy?
The Demon Cult has dominated southern Xinjiang for decades, and even defeated one hundred thousand elite soldiers in Jiannan Road to the point of almost annihilating their entire army!
And as soon as you went there, you used 20,000 new recruits to besiege the city for several days and then captured it directly.
Is this called not understanding military strategy?
This is the benefit of having a wife who is the leader of a demon sect!
In fact, even now, the ministers in the main hall, including the Minister of Literature Cui Wuhui, only thought that the wife Li Zian married in Yuzhou was a woman of declining family status.
Ye Qingyu practices Tianji Dao and is a second-grade fate-defying master, so he can conceal his own "tianji".
In short, people who have nothing to do with her will easily ignore her existence.
This is also the reason why Li Nuo was always unable to recall the blind man Xuanjizi before.
Tianji said, after reaching the transcendent realm, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is an "invisible man". People will subconsciously ignore his existence.
Let’s get back to business…
From Li Nuo's words, Emperor Jingtai already understood that the newly promoted Dayin God of War would not object to this matter.
In this way, he also breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at King Yan and said: "King Yan, regarding military strategy, you and the Ministry of War will discuss it carefully. When we get to Shangyang Pass, everything must be listened to by Jian Aiqing, the governor of Shangyang Pass. Are you clear?"
"I obey the decree!"
King Yan said loudly.
He did not feel dissatisfied after submitting to Jian Yuyan.
He believes that as long as he is given a chance to play, he will definitely win!
snort!
Li Zian had 10,000 objections to the title of God of War Dayin falling on him!
When he conquered the Yuezhi and regained the northwest, his military exploits were no worse than Li Zian's defense of Chang'an, right?
When Emperor Jingtai saw that King Yan was so understanding, he smiled with satisfaction and said, "Okay. It's been hard for you to guard the northwest these days. Now that you've returned to Beijing, take a good rest for a month. When June, you can lead your army to fight for me again."
Guard the land in the north."
"I obey the decree..."
King Yan paused, and with a glimmer of light in his eyes, he said: "Your Majesty, my princess died of illness two months ago..."
"Princess Beiyue is gentle and virtuous, with both talents and beauty, but she is defeated by the destiny. King Yan, please express your condolences..."
Emperor Jingtai said perfunctorily.
How could a cold-blooded emperor be influenced by a woman?
The King of Yan smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, I am fighting abroad, but Prince Yan's palace cannot be without an owner for a day. I also ask your Majesty to grant me a marriage!"
"Oh, which girl has Prince Yan fallen in love with? As long as she has a clean life and a dignified appearance, then I can be your matchmaker."
Emperor Jingtai smiled.
The ministers were a little speechless.
This is your royal family matter. Is it necessary to bring it to the Taiqing Palace?
Li Nuo's eyes showed surprise.
King Yan is not an idiot. Since he dares to talk about this matter in the Taiqing Palace, he must have an agenda...
Xi Chu Jiang Qiuyue!
really.
King Yan revealed his true purpose: "Your Majesty, I want to marry Princess Jade as my concubine!"
As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
To be continued...