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Yang Qingruo nodded and said: "General Cheng is indeed Gao Lang's lucky general. If he hadn't arrived in time this time, we would all have lost our lives. Moreover, General Cheng also outsmarted Yiling City. He is brave and resourceful."

, deserve a heavy reward."

Gao Bufan took it seriously and said: "It should be rewarded heavily. Cheng Yaojin's performance this time really impressed me."

Yang Qingruo suddenly woke up from something and said: "By the way, Xu Shiji has personally led an army of 30,000 to Yiling City. I met you on the road yesterday and wanted to see you, but you were still sleeping at the time, so I could only

If you give up, please let me pay my regards to Gao Lang on your behalf."

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Yiling City is a strategically important place. No wonder the world's achievements are so valued. Xiao Mian will not be able to sleep this time. By the way, where is Miss Bai?"

Yang Qingruo suddenly said sourly: "Don't worry, your white sister Guanyin is intact and has not run away. She is sitting on the carriage behind. How about I invite her over? Her legs are sore."

Gao Bufan secretly sweated, Xiao Jianzi was a bit jealous, and said quickly: "No, no, no, my sister Qing's legs are more comfortable to rest on. Well, if your legs are sore, let me rub them for you."

As Gao said that, he rubbed Yang Qingruo's thigh very diligently, but he just rubbed it and didn't know where it went. The latter was ashamed and angry, his face turned red, and he hit the back of someone's hand hard and groaned.

He said: "Don't mess around, others won't be able to hear you. Your sister Bai's hearing is no better than ordinary people."

Gao Bufan immediately retracted the evil hand. Seeing this guy's guilty conscience, Yang Qingruo was both angry and funny, so he used the "two-finger punishment" to twist hard, and someone immediately grinned in pain!

Tsk tsk, big pig’s hooves, you deserve it!!

On the second day, the team finally arrived at Xiangyang City. Pei Renji and Zhang Zhenzhou led their troops ten miles out of the city to greet them, and their two brothers-in-law, Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling, also came specially from Luoyang.

It was already the end of winter, and the twelfth lunar month was just a few days away. The weather was getting colder and colder. Gao Bufan got out of the carriage and was shuddered slightly by the strong north wind. Although this movement was very slight, Yang Qingruo

He and Bai Yunshang both noticed it and couldn't help but feel worried secretly.

It turned out that Gao Bufan's loss of control this time was not only due to excessive consumption, but also serious damage to his vitality. Although he slept for five days and five nights, he still did not fully recover. His body became weaker and he was naturally afraid of the cold.

"The general will meet His Royal Highness King Qi and Princess Danyang!" All the soldiers knelt on the ground and saluted, looking at Gao Bufan who came out of the carriage with admiration.

Gao Bufan's prestige in the Qi army was already very high. This time he went to Shu alone to gain the land of nine counties and also found the legendary Buddhist secrets. Therefore, in everyone's eyes, there is no difference between the King of Qi and the Emperor.

There is no coronation yet.

Gao Bufan tightened the robe that Qingruo put on him, and said with a smile: "Come on, all officers and men, Wuji, Jiuling, please all get up, no need to be polite!"

"Thank you, King Qi!" All the soldiers stood up and looked at their king eagerly.

Next, Gao Bufan naturally couldn't get back into the carriage. He rode on the big green horse that he had not seen for a long time, and then rode back to the city with the generals. The closer he got to the city gate, the more people were watching on the roadside.

It was as lively as the Chinese New Year.

Zhang Zhenzhou said with a smile: "When the people of Xiangyang County heard that King Qi was coming, they ran to see you, King Qi, regardless of the freezing weather."

Although Zhang Zhenzhou's words are suspected of being flattering, it is also true. The reason why the people are so enthusiastic is that they really want to see the future emperor. Secondly, they hear that the cannibal Zhu Can has been caught.

So I ran to see what happened.

In recent years, the people in the surrounding counties have suffered terribly from Zhu Can, and they all hate the ogre. After hearing that the thief was finally caught, they all rushed to tell each other, just like celebrating the New Year.

At this time, Zhu Can was being locked up in a prison car, pulled by a horse, walking slowly behind the team, with a desperate expression of hopelessness, but Zhu Can soon discovered that he was worse off than dead.

, because after the people on both sides of the road learned that he was the infamous Zhu Can, they immediately picked up the earth and rocks on the ground and threw them, hitting him with a bloody head and bleeding. If the soldiers had not stopped him, he would have been killed on the spot.

Was smashed to death.

After entering the city, Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling came to a prison car specifically to see what the notorious cannibal Zhu Can looked like. They found that this guy was covered in filth and had bumps on his head and face. He couldn't even look at it.

His original appearance is no longer visible.

"Take Zhu Can into a cell and keep him under good watch, and then ask a doctor to bandage him and treat him," Changsun Wuji ordered.

Although Zhu Can deserves to die, he cannot die now. Such a criminal who has committed many crimes should be taken back to Luoyang for public trial and canonical punishment, so as to enhance the prestige of the Qi State and demonstrate the benevolence and power of the King of Qi.

Let's talk about Gao Bufan temporarily staying in Xiangyang City. He took a hot bath comfortably and felt much more energetic. After attending the reception banquet prepared by the generals, he reviewed the memorial in the study while talking to his eldest grandson.

Wuji chatted with Cui Jiuling's two brothers-in-law.

In the room, the charcoal fire was red and warm as spring, and a pot of rice wine was warming on the stove. Gee, I haven't felt so comfortable and comfortable in a long time.

Changsun Wuji poured a glass of rice wine for Gao Bufan, and also filled it for Cui Jiuling. Finally, he poured a glass for himself and said with a smile: "Changqing's trip to Bashu is considered a complete success. Wuji proposes a glass to you, that's it."

Congratulations on your triumphant return."

Gao Bufan smiled, picked up the wine glass and had a drink with Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling. With a soft look in his eyes, he asked: "Wugu, Xian Niang and Rou'er have all arrived in Luoyang?"

Changsun Wuji nodded. Gao Bufan couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. Deep thoughts and guilt surged into his heart. He wished he could immediately spread his wings and return to Luoyang. Since he left Zhuojun and went south in the spring of last year, he has been away from home.

During the war, he couldn't spare time to go back to visit his wife and children even during the Chinese New Year. Even Wu Gu and Xian Niang were not with them when they gave birth. In the blink of an eye, the two children were almost two years old. They had never met their father. I was really ashamed.

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At this time, Cui Jiuling said meaningfully: "Empress Dowager Xiao, your father-in-law Zun Lingtang, and Wei Changshi have also arrived."

Gao Bufan's heart moved. He understood Cui Jiuling's hint, but he was still a little hesitant. Is it too early to proclaim the emperor at this time?

Changsun Wuji took a sip of rice wine and looked at Gao Bufan with bright eyes, as if he was also waiting for him to express his stance.

Gao Bufan secretly sweated that it seemed that his two brothers-in-law wanted him to ascend the throne as soon as possible, so he asked: "What do Mr. Wei and Mr. Du mean?"

Changsun Wuji solemnly said: "Of course they support it. Changqing, you discovered the Buddhist secrets in Bashu. It is the perfect time for Shuntian to obey your destiny. You must not hesitate any longer. After Li Yuan took control of Luoyang,

In the second year, he immediately ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, seizing the opportunity to determine his place in the world. Now that Xiao Mian and Lin Shihong have both proclaimed themselves emperor, the King of Qi no longer has to worry about it, and the King of Yue, Yang Tong, has already intended to abdicate the throne."

Cui Jiuling nodded and said: "What Wuji said is absolutely true. God has not allowed me to accept it, but I have to bear the blame. I should continue to accept the chaos. The King of Qi must not hesitate anymore. He should choose a day to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor. He should give his orders clearly and righteously."

The world."

Gao Bufan was not an indecisive person. He made up his mind after hearing this, but he said: "We will discuss this matter when we return to Luoyang. We must first complete the marriage between me and Princess Danyang."

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling looked at each other happily. They were both smart people. They knew that Gao Bufan had made up his mind upon hearing this and drank the wine happily.

Gao Bufan put down a memorial in his hand and asked, "Has anything major happened in the DPRK recently?"

Although Yang Tong, the king of Yue, has the title of emperor, he does not care about anything. All government affairs are returned to the Qi Palace. Normally, ministers' memorials are sent to the Qi Palace for review by Gao Bufan. However, in the past six months, Gao Bufan has been in Shu.

Now, all matters big and small will be discussed and handled by the officials of Prince Qi's Mansion.

Changsun Wuji replied: "Everything in the court is fine, and nothing major happened. The Turks, Khitans, and Xi people in the north often come to disturb the border, but the two generals Lu Sheng and Li Jing have dealt with it well, and there is no serious problem."

, that is...Pei Xingyan, the commander-in-chief of the march of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, failed several times in his attack on Jiangdu."

Gao Bufan frowned and said, "Li Zitong?"

Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "Li Zitong defeated Shen Faxing and Du Fuwei and occupied Jiangdu. Now he has more than 100,000 troops and calls himself the King of Chu. He went south from Xuzhou to capture Jiangdu, but was defeated by Li Zitong several times and suffered huge losses.

Big."

Gao Bufan said solemnly: "The walls of Jiangdu are high and deep. If we attack by force, it will be difficult to attack. We need to change our strategy. A reckless approach will not work. Let's go back and study it. If it really doesn't work, we can change it."

people."

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling looked at each other and both secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Pei Xingyan was Gao Bufan's best friend. Because of this relationship, even if Pei Xingyan suffered several defeats, everyone had to be tolerant for Gao Bufan's sake.

, now that they saw that Gao Bufan was doing official business and did not show favoritism because the other party was Pei Xingyan, the two of them were naturally very pleased and knew how to make good use of others. This is the sign of a wise master.

Cui Jiuling coughed lightly and changed the subject: "By the way, nothing big happened to us, but something big happened to Li Tang recently."

"Oh, what's the big deal?" Gao Bufan asked curiously.

"Li Shimin is married." Cui Jiuling replied.

A strange look flashed in Gao Bufan's eyes. Historically, Li Shimin originally married his eldest grandson Wugou, but now Wugou's sister has become his pillow, and history has completely changed. Who will Li Shimin marry?

Wife?

It can be seen that Li Shimin is very unwilling, otherwise he would not have delayed getting married until now. For an ancient man, if he has not gotten married at the age of twenty, he is already considered a leftover man.

"Which good woman from aristocratic family did Li Shimin marry?" Gao Bufan was a little curious, thinking that a woman who could catch Li Shimin's eyes should not be much worse than Wu Gu.

Cui Jiuling smiled and said: "It doesn't belong to any family. She is the princess of the Turkic Chuluo Khan. Her name is Ashina Hemin, and her Chinese name is He Min."

Gao Bufan was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Li Shimin to marry a Turkic princess. It seemed that Li Yuan was determined to unite with the Turks to deal with Gao Qi. Wasn't he afraid of attracting wolves into his house?

Cui Jiuling sneered and said: "Li Yuan united with the Turks, and the wolf's ambition is obvious. However, this will definitely attract the wolf into the house. If the Turks take the opportunity to invade south, then Li Tang will be a historical sinner. The people will not tolerate him. If he loses the support of the people, he will lose the world. Finally,

I will definitely regret it."

Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin were young, and he felt ashamed of Li Shimin regarding the Wu Gu matter, so he remained silent at this time and did not express any opinions.

At this time, the voice of a soldier came from outside the door: "Master Yunshang, King Qi is discussing matters with Lord Changsun and Lord Cui. I'm afraid I won't have time to see you."

Gao Bufan hurriedly raised his voice and said, "Please come in, Miss Bai. I'm done with my work."

After a while, the door of the room opened, and the soldiers pushed Bai Yunshang in. Seeing Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling there, the latter quickly put his palms together and said: "Amitabha, Yunshang has nothing important to do. If King Qi is not free,

, Yun Shang will come back tomorrow."

Gao Bufan smiled and said, "We just finished talking."

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling looked at each other and stood up to leave quickly. Bai Yunshang's face was slightly shy, and he put his head together and saluted to Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling.

Changsun Wuji and Cui Jiuling hurriedly picked up the gifts and left the room. The soldiers also exited and closed the door.
Chapter completed!