The uncle and nephew sat opposite each other, finally able to have a good talk.
Since Gao Jifu arrived in Tongguan, he had been busy with official duties. The two had not had time to talk in detail once. Gao Jifu only briefly talked to Gao Shilian about Gao's situation and asked him to be mentally prepared.
The main branch of the Gao family is now the head of Gao Xi's line, and may not be able to give Gao Shilian much help. This undoubtedly makes Gao Shilian worried.
His lineage had lived in Luoyang for many years and was not close to the main branch of the Gao family. Now they encountered this situation again, which was very different from his previous assumptions.
Moreover, he has a heavy responsibility, and Qiu He and others want him to open up a new situation in Chang'an. Afterwards, they will inevitably come to Chang'an to meet him. With Gao Shilian in Chang'an to guide them, they will save a lot of trouble.
In addition to his own talents, what they valued most about Gao Shilian was the Bohai Gao family's reputation. They thought that with Gao family as a guarantee, everyone's trip to Chang'an would be smoother.
When I heard Gao Jifu's words at Tongguan, it was undoubtedly like a blow to the head for Gao Shilian. Otherwise, Gao Shilian had always been in good health and would not have fallen ill at this time. Most of it was caused by his depression.
Now Gao Shilian was groggy, but he had to cheer up and talk to Gao Jifu in detail.
"Uncle, are you saying that they are still detained in Dali Temple and the case has not been closed?"
Gao Shilian was more than twenty years older than Gao Jifu, and he called him "uncle", which made Gao Jifu feel embarrassed at times, but the Gao family was a wealthy family, so this situation was not unusual.
Gao Jifu nodded with a heavy face, "My cousin, they are accusing more and more crimes, but the voices asking for closure of the case are getting smaller and smaller... I'm afraid the ending won't be too good.
The inside story is complicated, and I don’t know much about it. I only heard that the evidence of my cousin’s affair with the Turks and their misappropriation of people’s money and food is solid. There is nothing more to say. So far, there has been no result... I am afraid that the Supreme Being has the intention to kill chickens and scare monkeys.
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We, the Gao family, have become the target of public criticism. My family tells you that after you go to Chang'an, you must be careful in your words and deeds, otherwise Xu will be implicated."
Gao Shilian frowned, and layers of sweat broke out on his forehead, making him look very embarrassed.
With a splitting headache, Gao Shilian was really miserable, but he couldn't stop thinking. Gao Jifu looked at him a little worried, picked up a cloth to wipe his sweat, and helped him lie down on the couch, mouthing.
The superior comforted him, "Don't be so anxious. The big case has been settled and no one is implicated. The Supreme Lord also treated the surrendered people quite favorably. With your ability, you should not be without an official position."
After saying this, Gao Shilian couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Why do I care about my official position now? There are more than 100,000 people over there waiting eagerly. How can I dare to slack off even if I am as heavy as a mountain?"
Gao Jifu was speechless. He was young and had no burdens around him. He really didn't know how to comfort his old nephew who was looking sad, sick and old.
After a long silence, Gao Shilian said again: "Are there many people involved this time? The Gao family is so big and there is a war outside. How did it end up like this?"
Gao Jifu was a bit fussy. He had nothing to do with the case, and most of the information he got was hearsay. However, the people from Qianniu Beishen Mansion told him a lot, and he could use it.
"Not many people were implicated. The case started with Gao Yun, who was having a drunken debauchery. He was forced to board Mrs. Cheng Guo's car on the street. Well, Mrs. Cheng Guo was Empress Xiao. She returned south from Jinyang to Chang'an. Soon
Granted the title of Mrs. Chengguo.
She was on good terms with the emperor of the day... and the case was brought to the Chang'an magistrate's office. The trouble soon became serious. The Xiao family and others attacked her. Her cousin was criticized and was soon arrested and interrogated by Dali Temple.
Later, the trouble became more and more serious. I don't know how many there were. It's just that our Gao family has been operating in the household department for a long time. Many people were implicated and lost their official positions. Some were also implicated in crimes. Not many other people were affected.
The head of the Dugu family, Dugu Xiude, died suddenly at home, and it is said that this case was also the cause."
Gao Shilian clicked his tongue for a while and said: "In other words, except for me, Mr. Gao, no one else has been affected much, so there should be a lot of people interceding for me, Mr. Gao, right?
Changsun is my in-law, so why didn’t you help me talk to me?"
Gao Jifu grinned, "Changsun Wuji is now the Chang'an Order, and the big case happened here. The head of the family also asked me to tell you, be careful of the Changsun family, they have often tampered with it."
Gao Shilian took a breath again. He was very kind to his nieces and nephews. When he was demoted to serve in Jiaozhou, he sold off his property and gave most of it to his sister. Now it seems... is he feeding the dog?
He blinked his dry eyes and stared blankly at Gao Jifu, thinking to himself, "Can't you tell me some good news? I'm so sick, and I'll be pissed to death if I hear too much."
Gao Jifu is actually quite unjust. He has a lot of things going on right now. He is so busy and tired now. He has to accompany Gao Shilian to discuss such important matters related to the family. If he continues like this, he will probably get sick.
fall down.
Gao Shilian muttered bitterly over there, "The eldest grandson has always been ungrateful, so don't worry about them."
Gao Jifu came to pour cold water again, "The eldest grandson Shunde is now the servant of the sect. He has a high position and the trust of the Supreme Being. If you want to succeed, it is best to pay a visit to Chang'an."
Gao Shilian almost couldn't breathe. If he hadn't been sick, he would have wanted to get up and give his uncle a few blows.
At this time, the servants prepared the decoction and brought it in. Gao Jifu helped Gao Shilian drink it. Perhaps the decoction was too bitter, so the effect was immediate. Gao Shilian sweated a little and felt much refreshed.
Gao Jifu got some more quilts to cover him, and he still used the old method. If he sweated at night, his illness would probably be cured.
Gao Shilian fell into a deep sleep, and Gao Jifu stopped looking for another place to stay, and planned to rest here. Maybe he could take care of his nephew at night.
Gao Jifu was lying down and was in a daze. There was a commotion outside. He heard a faint whistling sound. Gao Jifu suddenly woke up. He listened carefully. The sound became louder and louder. Gao Jifu was a little startled. He jumped up and touched the helmet.
knife.
Looking at Gao Shilian, who was still sleeping, he secretly cried out in his heart, what the hell happened? Could it be that the surrender was reversed? It shouldn't be, this has already reached Huayin, who else can cause trouble?
I was hesitating whether to go out and take a look, or to keep an eye on Gao Shilian here.
Someone has already come in excitedly to report the great victory. The army has broken through Hulao and joined forces with the cavalry in Xingyang.
After hearing this, Gao Jifu was also very excited. There have been too many good news in the past six months, but he was still happy. Every good news was so exciting. People gradually saw the dawn of the end of the war, and their sense of belonging was further enhanced.
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He turned his head and looked at Gao Shilian, who was still sleeping, and thought it was better not to wake him up. After all, this was not good news for Gao Shilian.
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The good news came to Chang'an first.
Li Po was naturally overjoyed and had killed Xiao Xian this year. He didn't expect the war in Henan to progress like this.
The Tang army broke through Hulao, and Cao Dan led the army south to Xuchang. As a result, Xia's army of more than 200,000 soldiers became rootless. How long can they persist in the cold winter?
Once the war in Henan ends, Dou Jiande will be eliminated soon.
After receiving the good news from Henan, Li Po wandered around the Tai Chi Hall for several times. What does it mean that such good news can come in winter?
It means that destiny is mine... Li Po wanted to look up to the sky and laugh a few times.
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The second half of the second year of Yuanzhen in the Tang Dynasty was undoubtedly a good year for this new dynasty. It not only eliminated Xiao Mian's separatist forces, but also severely damaged Dou Jiande.
The successive military victories have also stabilized the political power. If you want to implement any policies in the future, you don't have to be so cautious.
For example, let the nobles pay taxes. The implementation has been stumbling until now, which has caused a lot of opposition. However, as the unification process accelerates, it can continue to proceed in a logical manner, and the voices of opposition have been covered up under the cheers of victory.
The next step was to prohibit nobles from hiding their populations. When Emperor Wen Yang Jian did such things, he also forcibly implemented them under the general environment of destroying Nanchen.
It's just that Li Po wanted to go one step further and make it a regular practice for nobles to pay taxes, instead of "borrowing" from nobles when the treasury is empty.
Li Po happily took Xiao Jiujiu back to the harem, ready to share his joy with the queen.
But when he arrived at Qingning Palace, someone was crying to Li Bi...
Ashi was pestering the queen with runny nose and tears, trying to get the queen to agree not to send her back to the Turks. When Li Po came, she changed the person she begged to.
Li Po was not surprised. This matter had been dragging on for some days. In September, news came from the Turks that the Khan was slightly ill and wanted to see his daughters. He took Ashina Xiang back to the Turk royal court.
a few days.
Li Po did not want to pay attention to this kind of probing move. It was nothing more than a follow-up to Ashina Peony's previous proposal. The Turkic Khan Ashina Yang Huan was getting older, but he did not want to hand over power to Ashina's descendants.
, so he wanted to find a heir whose status was valuable enough to make the Turkic nobles speechless.
The Whip of the Gods and the bloodline of the Ashina clan undoubtedly have such qualifications.
If Astianxiang didn't have any heirs, she might be sent back after returning to the Turks and being taught by the Khan. Of course, seeing that her daughter was so "unsatisfactory", she would probably be replaced.
If Ashina Tianxiang is pregnant, then she will not have to think about returning to Chang'an after returning to the Turks.
The Turks came to the palace to see the princess, but Ashtian Xiang was frightened. Regardless of whether her mother was sick or not, she had no intention of going back.
According to the words of the prairie people, the princess has forgotten the teachings of the god, can no longer listen to the call in the wind of the prairie, and no longer wants to make sacrifices for the people of the god.
In fact, Ashina Tianxiang has stayed in the south for many years and has become accustomed to the life here. At the same time, he has also severed family ties...