Feng Deyi has been dead for some time, and he has been paying attention to it. The funeral there was done in a polite and formal manner. Now he is waiting for the weather to get warmer to send Feng Deyi's coffin back to his hometown.
By this time, Li Po's mood had also adjusted.
The sixth year of Yuanzhen was a very good year for the Tang Dynasty, and many of the things to be done in the seventh year of Yuanzhen were just to wrap up the great achievements of the sixth year of Yuanzhen.
In other words, starting from the seventh year of Yuanzhen, Emperor Li Po's work became much more interesting.
The civil and military skills pursued by the emperor can now be discussed. Li Po himself is now looking forward to what a grand alliance with the Turkic Khan Ashina Yanghuan in Yulin will be in the summer.
Even if it is not as majestic as Yang Guang's back then, it should be about the same. Moreover, everyone has different purposes, so in Li Po's opinion, there is no comparison.
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There was nothing much to do in the first month. He just wandered around the harem, hunted for wild food, and enjoyed all the favors from his concubines. He lived a very leisurely life.
If it had been the first time he arrived in your country, he would have thought that when a person reaches this stage, there should be nothing more he can ask for.
But only when you get to this point do you understand that human desire (harmony) is like the glutton in myth, and nothing can truly satisfy its appetite.
Maybe the image of Taotie comes from human beings’ endless desire (for harmony)?
Since ancient times, and even in the future, emperors who have ascended the throne will not stop there, and Li Po is no exception. So on the other hand, once they are satisfied, the emperors will lose their value. What else is there to live for?
mean?
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Now seeing Cheng Dabeard still standing in front of him, Li Po knew that there was a reason why Cheng Yaojin could live a long life.
It is said that it is a scourge that will last for thousands of years, but in fact it is just talk. During the war in the late Sui Dynasty, so many scourges who looked forward to Zixiong died, and those who survived were the lucky ones.
To put it bluntly, he, Li Po, is one of them, but if he becomes the emperor, then others will be the ones causing trouble to the world.
The winner is the king and the loser is the enemy, that's all.
After a little grooming of Cheng Dabeard, Liangyi Hall arrived.
In the inner hall, the wine and food are fragrant.
Li Po took off his outer cloak and sat down on the terrace. The palace was as warm as spring, and there were fire dragons on the terrace. Li Po sighed comfortably and waved for the two of them to come over and take their seats.
It was similar to the time when we entertained the two prime ministers Xiao Yu and Wen Yanbo on the second day of the Lunar New Year. They talked nearby and were not so formal.
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When the palace people were ready, Li Po took the lead in picking up the wine cup and said, "It has been twenty years since we were in Mayi. We dared to kill people and set fires for a few copper coins.
There is no way, the world is in chaos, there is no sharp blade in the hand, if the heart is not ruthless, how can one survive?
Now that I have conquered the world, Sanlang is also unscathed. It is indeed worthy of a drink. Only Cheng Dalang is going around in circles, and he has no missing arms or legs. It is a pity."
His words were full of emotion, but when he talked about Cheng's big beard, he started to speak harsh words.
Luo Shixin nodded happily and raised his glass, "If it weren't for my brother, I might have died somewhere long ago, and I wouldn't even be able to keep my name.
But it’s not easy for Cheng Dalang to survive until now. It’s not easy, it’s very strange.”
The two of them began to talk to Cheng Dabeard again, and they cooperated quite tacitly. They looked at each other and laughed, but there was something called warmth flowing in their hearts.
Outsiders say that the two are sworn brothers. In fact, they have never kowtowed to each other, but they have been together to this day and have never left each other. Their friendship is indeed unusual.
Li Po defended Luo Shixin in every possible way and changed Luo Shixin's destiny. Luo Shixin was also loyal to him. If there was anyone whom Li Po trusted the most over the years, besides his sister, his wife and concubines, it would be Luo Shixin.
Cheng Dabeard's eyes were already red. He understood very well that even though the emperor didn't have a kind word for him at this time, the fact that the emperor could talk about old things like that and invite him to drink in front of him could only mean that he no longer cared about past stories.
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Li Po had put too much psychological pressure on him over the years. Once he was relieved, he must have been so excited that he almost dropped his golden beans.
"I don't know what is good or bad. I have made His Majesty angry. I... don't know what to say. Your Majesty only needs to look at me in the future. I will definitely go ahead and not cause any trouble to Your Majesty."
Li Po smiled and didn't take it seriously. Do you believe what Cheng Dabeard said? He might have been fooling Zhai Rang, Li Mi, Wang Shichong, Li Jiancheng and others like this back then. Look at this old man again.
A few of them, not even their bones are left.
If he wasn't in a good mood, Cheng Zhijie came to see him in such a bad mood, so he didn't plan to argue with him anymore, otherwise he would still have tasks waiting for Lao Cheng.
For example, Wang Shichong's disappearance has become an unsolved mystery so far. Why not send Old Cheng to look for him in the mountains and forests outside Tongguan to let Cheng Dabeard spend some time?
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After finishing the glass of wine, Li Po said: "You have made a lot of contributions in the past two years, and you have not clamored for titles or rewards anymore. You have just done some human work. You are sitting here today. Is there anything you want? Tell me.
explain……
I remember that you used to be so courageous. You could boast ten points for just three points of merit. If you didn't get much, you would yell loudly, lest others wouldn't know that you were wronged.
What? Is it possible that I have changed my gender now?”
Cheng Dabeard smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, that was all a long time ago. You don't know who I followed later. Zhai asked that person to be more righteous, but Li Mi was ruthless and often killed people.
Wang Shichong is a smiling tiger, he talks a lot, but he holds the knife tightly in his hand.
How can I dare to be as casual as before and risk my life?"
At this point, he saw something wrong with Li Po's face. He might say something at any time, "How dare you compare me with those thieves?"
So Cheng Dabeard immediately changed his mind and said: "In recent years, my life has been relatively stable. Even if I have to go further and be harder, I know that Your Majesty will not take action on my old brother.
As long as I complete the tasks entrusted by His Majesty, I don’t need to ask for credit. Your Majesty will never forget what those who have merit have done."
Li Po laughed with satisfaction and thought to himself, you can speak, otherwise you will definitely be asked to go out and make new achievements. Damn it, this bearded man is good for nothing else, but it is really useful when dealing with those foreign races who drink hair and blood.
"In other words, you accepted whatever I rewarded you with?"
Luo Shixin said: "If he dares to be even remotely dissatisfied, I will chop off his dog's head."
Cheng Dabeard really wanted to kick Luo Shixin away, but he still had to force out a smile and said, "Before Your Majesty rewards me, I have something to say..."