A group of hundreds of riders filed into the Golden Light Gate, and then Li Shimin ordered Murong Luohu and Zhai Changsun to follow Fang Xuanling and others back to the Prince of Qin's Mansion, leaving only a few personal guards around him.
In addition to Zuo Wuweifu and his party, about fifty or sixty people headed east, passing through several shops, the quite noisy West Market, three canals and bridges, passing Hanguang Gate, and soon embarked on the extremely spacious road.
Zhuque Street.
Looking at the tall and solemn Zhuque Gate, Li Shimin smiled and said to himself, he has passed this Zhuque Gate countless times, but until now he felt that it has a special majesty in the wind and snow, but he didn't know that his elder brother had passed by it.
What are you thinking about when you leave the house?
Thinking of this, Li Shimin smiled and said to Jiang Baoyi: "The prince has returned to Beijing too, right?"
Jiang Baoyi's heart skipped a beat. The dispute between King Qin and the Crown Prince was no longer a secret. It seemed that King Qin had been at a disadvantage before. Liu Wenjing was executed. King Qin's palace was also broken into by King Qi, and many party members were implicated.
Many people say that King Qin may return to Beijing soon.
Of course, this statement about returning to Beijing is different from what it is now.
Looking back now, those messy words are all nonsense.
The King of Qin had made great achievements and returned to the court victoriously. Moreover, the emperor issued an edict allowing him to lead his troops back to Beijing. Now there was no question of whether he would be defeated or not.
This kind of thing about the prince seizing the throne, he had only heard about it back then, but now it happened in front of his eyes, and he couldn't avoid it even if he was imprisoned in the Wei Palace.
Just like when the prince sent Qi Wang Li Yuanji to invite him to have a drink with him some time ago, the intention to win over him was self-evident. When Qi Wang personally sent him out of the palace that day, he also said to him that with his talent as a general, he would be able to serve as a general and become a minister soon...
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At that time, he said that he had been warm-hearted for a long time, but after hearing the news of King Qin's victory, he quickly cooled down.
Later, after discussing with the characters in the scene, he finally understood that whether to be loyal to the prince or to favor the King of Qin was extremely dangerous, and it was far inferior to being completely loyal to the emperor to make people feel at ease.
At this time, Jiang Baoyi did not dare to neglect him. He was quite impressed by King Qin who was still talking and laughing calmly. Well, in fact, he was just impressed by Li Shimin's momentum.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince just returned to Beijing the day before yesterday..."
Without another word, Li Shimin glanced sideways at Jiang Baoyi with his slender eyes, and said with endless laughter: "Who welcomed His Highness the Crown Prince? It couldn't be General Jiang, right?"
When the prince returned to the capital, it was natural that the important civil and military ministers would greet him in the suburbs.
Is it possible to say that? Certainly not. Even if he was more arrogant, he would not think that he alone could compare with those civil and military ministers.
After being nonchalant for a long time, Jiang Baoyi simply shook his head and said: "The last general is staying in the Wei Palace, and I don't know who greets His Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Shimin smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed. In this regard, he was actually somewhat similar to Li Po. He never showed it when he was really unhappy, and he was even more ruthless when teasing idiots.
"I heard that the general had a great time drinking with the King of Qi. I also heard that the general is very close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... Haha, I will invite the general to have a drink someday. The general must not favor one over the other and just refuse."
Well, Jiang Baoyi was indeed so frightened that he could only thank her profusely, but in his heart he made up his mind to stay away from these princes.
Li Shimin also knew it. As Fang Xuanling said, the gatekeeper chosen by his father was really not very good. No wonder he failed so miserably in Jin Dynasty. People who failed to achieve success but failed more than failed were often reused. How could he not
defeat?
Even if you win over such ignorant people, what will be the use?
Li Shimin quickly lost interest in Jiang Baoyi. At this time, Guangyang Gate was already in sight, and beyond here was Tai Chi Palace.
There was already a yellow gate waiting for them here. The two of them left their guards outside, dismounted their horses and walked into the palace.
Bypassing the magnificent Tai Chi Main Hall, we came to the West Hall, which was Li Yuan's residence.
As expected by Li Shimin, there were very few people in the palace, only three people were waiting for him.
The anger in Li Shimin's heart could hardly be expressed in words at this time. After the victory, he was ordered to return to the capital. The person waiting on the roadside was just a loser. Look at the appearance here. Why is it that I, the King of Qin, are being interrogated?
It makes sense for the crown prince to not go out to greet me, but to wait for me to come and pay my respects. Why is it that King Qi is sitting there so peacefully?
In the palace, Emperor Li Yuan sat in the middle. On the left was Prince Li Jiancheng, and on the right was King Qi Li Yuanji. Li Yuanji's seat at the head was vacant, and it seemed that it was reserved for Li Shimin.
When Li Shimin entered the palace, he first paid homage to his father, and then paid homage to the prince. Li Yuanji, who was next to him, was already standing solemnly when he entered the hall. After Li Shimin bowed, he then paid homage to his elder brother.
The faces of father, son and brothers all had smiles on their faces after reuniting after a long separation. The son asked his father if he was in good health. The father told his son that hard work was a great success. The brothers also said hello to each other constantly. After going around, it seemed that they were really a loving father and a filial son, and brothers and sisters.
Christine.
The food and wine were placed on the table like a stream. When the palace guests left, before Li Yuan could raise his glass, Qi King Li Yuanji stood up with a smile, respectfully picked up the wine glass and said: "My son, I congratulate your father on the great victory in the northwest. All the ugly people bow their heads.
This victory will eliminate the troubles of one confidant, and the day will not be far when my father's virtue will be spread all over the world."
Prince Li Jiancheng's rich voice immediately sounded, "What the fourth brother said is absolutely true. The Xue family will be destroyed soon, and the world will look at it. If my father wants to issue an edict to appease everyone, he will definitely get twice the result with half the effort..."
Are you so impatient? Can you imagine that all the achievements of a hundred battles have been lost to me with just these few words? Li Shimin smiled, his heart full of disdain. Before Li Jiancheng finished speaking, he raised his glass and said with a smile: "My father is wise and powerful.
, Only with one heart and one mind can we achieve this feat. Unfortunately, we were unable to capture Xue Ju and his son and come to Beijing to offer them to the emperor. I also offer a toast to the emperor and ask the emperor to forgive me."
Li Yuanji was speechless. Li Jiancheng looked at Li Shimin and smiled without saying a word.
Li Yuan's smile is very similar to that of his sons, but it is a little more vicissitudes and warmth, and a little less stubborn and fierce. Otherwise, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuan are the most similar, because their smiles are indeed very close, and the only difference is the age.
It's just sedimentation.
Li Yuan slowly raised his glass and said, "The people of the world have worked hard and accomplished great things. Why are you guilty of this? Come on, you guys drink this glass with me. What the people of the world said is true. Only by working together with one heart and one mind can great achievements be achieved. As long as you brothers live in harmony, and
What can be done to prevent me from staying?"
After drinking a glass of wine, each one has a different taste.
Li Yuan drank it in his mouth, and it was soft and long. It was indeed a fine wine in Sichuan. Li Jiancheng drank it in his mouth and felt it was a bit strong. Just like the brother opposite, it was difficult to swallow it properly.
As for Li Yuanji, after drinking it in one gulp, his stomach felt like fire.
But when Li Shimin drank this wine, it was so astringent that it was difficult to swallow.
The two brothers wanted to cover up his achievements in front of their father, and their intention was very clear, so that he should not be too proud.
What did the father say? Are we of one heart and one mind? Haha, you don’t want him to pursue all the previous matters again, right?
It’s okay to forget that Liu Wenjing died so unjustly. This person was self-reliant and unruly, and he would end up like this sooner or later. There is nothing to regret.
But the matter of King Qi forcing his way into Prince Qin’s palace should just be settled like this?
Then if I lead my troops into the Prince's Mansion, can I let him pass easily?
Fang Xuanling and others were forced to flee. Du Ruhui was beaten with a stick at the door of his house and is still lying on the bed. That is the long history of his Qin Palace. How many of Qin's former troops in the capital were imprisoned and how many were transferred during these days.
How many people were assassinated in other places?
I have just returned to the capital, and I haven’t done much to settle accounts with those rats. Why don’t you just say that everything is over?
Li Shimin gritted his teeth and swallowed a glass of bitter wine. The heart-warming smile gradually faded from his young face.
At the same time, the father and brothers in this palace were almost invisible in his eyes.
Regardless of how the wine tasted in everyone's mouths, the four people in the palace, the father and son, exchanged glasses and drank a lot. They didn't talk much about the business. Today's banquet can only be regarded as a welcome for Li Shimin.
Amidst the sounds of singing and dancing, Li Shimin, who was slightly drunk, refused his father's invitation to stay in the palace and resigned from the palace.
Although a banquet in the palace made him feel a bit colder than this winter, he had returned to Chang'an after all, and his achievements were not something that anyone could erase if they wanted.
There will definitely be various rewards in the future, but he needs to calm down and think carefully about how to release the accumulated bad breath and how to take the next step.
At this time, Li Shimin was very calm, and did not feel helpless at all, because everyone in the Qin Palace was his most reliable guarantee. Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others were all sharp-minded, and the Changsun Wuji brothers were of great use, and he had never been around him.
There is no shortage of strong generals to attack the city.
And his foreign aid in Chang'an is not much less than that of the Prince of the East Palace.
With these, he will not be afraid of anyone, not even his father...
Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji also left soon after.
While the prince was driving the chariot, Li Yuanji finally complained.
"Brother, look at his appearance. It seems that no one else is as good as him. It's a pity that the good news came too early, otherwise..."
Li Jiancheng narrowed his eyes, waved his hand, and scolded, "Don't talk nonsense."
After a while, Li Jiancheng sighed softly from the chariot, "My second brother is not as good at leading troops as I am..."
Li Yuanji's voice sounded, "Yang Yong was not as good as Yang Er back then? I can't see it. If Yang Yong is in power, how can I, the Li family, come to the fore?"
Li Jiancheng laughed and said, "Brother, I have indeed grown up. This statement is very reasonable. I have to take warning from the past... It's a pity that with the talent of the second brother, if he can help me wholeheartedly, why worry about the big thing failing?"
Having said this, Li Jiancheng thought for a while and said in a loud voice: "Come here, I will send some warm and tonic things to Princess Qin tomorrow. First, I will relieve the King of Qin's fatigue. Second, I will visit Du Changshi."
The attendant responded and stepped back. After a while, Li Yuanji's dissatisfied murmur came from the chariot, "Humph, I'm kind-hearted, but I don't necessarily dare to enter."