After dismounting at the Zhuque Gate outside the imperial city, Pei Ji entered the palace first. Li Shan accompanied Yuan Junzhang and walked slowly. Yuan Xiaozheng was not qualified to see him yet, so he waited outside the palace.
"The emperor's weather is indeed myriad." Yuan Junzhang seemed a little nervous and only looked at it from the corner of his eye.
Li Shan casually recited: "A country with thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, a city with nine gates. If you don't see the emperor's palace, how can you know that the emperor is respected?"
Nowadays, Li Shan pays special attention to poetry. He remembers clearly that this poem was written by King Luo Bin. In history, this person and Li Shiji's grandson fought against martial arts. It is not known whether he was born or not.
"Don't you want to chant flowers today?"
Hearing the female voice, Yuan Junzhang was greatly surprised. He turned around and saw a dashing girl in military uniform with a sword slung across her body.
"What did the third sister say?" Li Shanqian laughed twice and thought about it. This matter has spread throughout the city. My father-in-law must not make blind assumptions.
"This is Lord Rui Guo."
"This is Princess Pingyang, your Majesty's legitimate daughter. She currently resides in the palace city and is in charge of the imperial palace and oversees the Beiya imperial army."
Sure enough, it was this person. There was a slight trace of sweat on Yuan Junzhang's forehead. The year before last, he followed Jieli Khan and almost penetrated Hedong Road. He fought against Princess Pingyang in Taiyuan Mansion... Well, the latter was also hit by an arrow in that battle.
He was seriously injured and almost died.
Princess Pingyang's face was deserted, "There was no news that day. If Huairen is trapped in Mayi, he will personally bring an army to wipe out Shuozhou one day!"
"Hey, it happened a long time ago. After the rain, the weather has cleared up." Li Shan advised.
"You are still young, how could you know that people's hearts are evil!" Princess Pingyang scolded: "I asked you to stay in the court, why do you have to go to Daizhou again!"
"Yongkang County Lord should be able to go north soon." Li Shan spread his hands and said, "Uncle will call my younger brother back to Beijing when the time comes."
Seeing what Princess Pingyang was going to say, Li Shan quickly asked: "Third sister, uncle summoned you?"
After all, Yuan Junzhang was still there, so Princess Pingyang couldn't say anything. She just nodded and said, "Father summoned her at Liangyi Hall."
Referring to each other as sister and brother, and calling Emperor Tang as uncle, although he knew that Li Shan had the trust of His Majesty, but he could do the same in the palace. Yuan Junzhang couldn't help but feel a little dazed, and Li Shan who was leading the way in front of him had already walked away before he realized
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After catching up a few steps, Yuan Junzhang watched as Li Shan picked up the hem of his official uniform and kicked one person to the ground hard.
Damn, is this a bit too arrogant?!
Yuan Junzhang glanced at it. Both of them were wearing Hu clothes. The one who was kicked to the ground was unknown, but the one who stopped Li Shan who was still trying to make up for it was clearly Ashina Simo.
Well.
Yuan Junzhang's expression suddenly changed dramatically. He lowered his head and carefully identified the man who had just climbed up from the ground... There were several whip marks on his face that had not dissipated, and he vaguely looked like Yugushe, the only son of Jieli Khan.
"Huairen!"
There was a cry from behind, and the palace guards from the left and right of Chengtian Gate rushed over, led by Princess Pingyang, who had a face as cold as frost.
Li Shan did not look back, and stared at Yu Gushe with a sneer, "Behead someone, kidnap my wife and concubines, and kill my relatives. You, a loser, won't have any hope in this life!"
Yugushe's face turned pale, and he stared at Li Shan, trying his best to suppress the hatred deep in his heart... He thought that Tujue had reached an agreement with Li Tang and that he would be able to go back soon, and it didn't matter even if he said a few harsh words, but
Unexpectedly, Li Shan kicked him swiftly.
After hearing what Li Shan said, Princess Pingyang secretly gritted her teeth and raised her right hand to make a gesture. Dozens of palace guards walked around from both sides. Although they did not raise their swords, they were surrounding her.
Li Shan took a few steps forward, pushed aside Ashina Simo who kept saluting and apologizing, and walked in front of Yugushe, "He led five thousand elites of the king's tent and was defeated without any resistance. What a waste like this.
Is there still a chance to fight?"
"The Ashina clan chose an opportunity to rise up across the grassland and control millions of people. I have met a few people in the past few years, whether it is Ashina She'er, Ashina Momo, Ashina Jisheli, or
You may have strategy or courage, but you, Ashina Yugushe, have brought disgrace to the entire clan!"
"Do you think you can go back so easily?"
"Stop dreaming!"
Ashina Simo had to raise his voice and said: "The Emperor of Tang promised, is it disrespectful to the Duke of Guantao County?"
"Your Majesty will release this official at the price of 30,000 men and women, 1,000 good horses, and 500 cattle." Li Shan chuckled and said, "Before that, Daizhou will naturally take over Yugushe!"
Yu Gushe's face changed drastically and he unconsciously took a few steps back. For more than half a month, he had been whipped several times a day and often forgot to bring food and water. It was really hard to bear.
Li Shan turned to Ashina Simo and raised his eyebrows, "You order the messenger to tell Jie Li that if there are any old, weak, sick or disabled men and women among the 30,000 men and women, and if there is any vacancy, use his son's fingers, toes and ears to replace them!"
Chen Shuda's figure appeared not far away. Princess Pingyang glanced at it without warning.
Ashina Simo frowned and said, "What the county magistrate said is wrong. The two countries have good relations..."
"Hahaha!" Li Shan laughed loudly, "The two countries have good relations, the two countries have good relations... Brother Mo Mo also blamed each other for this before he died last year. Don't you think it's funny, Brother Simo?!"
"Occupy my land, kidnap my people, and seize my money. There will be generous rewards in the future. Li Huairen is not talented, but he also has the ambition to be a champion. The animals will not rest, and the married woman will have no color!"
Ashina Simo's face became extremely ugly. He was well versed in Chinese studies and could naturally understand these words.
When Hou Huo Qubing, the former champion of the Han Dynasty, swept across Monan, the Xiongnu lamented about this, "Losing me in the Qilian Mountains will make my six animals unable to rest; losing my Yanzhi Mountain will make my married woman colorless."
Li Shan raised his head and turned around, glanced at Yu Gushe, "Whatever you do, this will definitely not be the last meeting."
"But before you return it, you'd better be honest and don't ask for trouble!"
"When I take charge of Daizhou, the people in the county say that I have never seen such parents in my life. They are so benevolent and righteous. How can I call myself a champion?" Chen Shuda walked over and said loudly: "Huairen is too modest."
"Meet Duke Jiang." Li Shan bowed and introduced: "Mr. Yuan, this is my servant who serves Duke Jiang. He is talented and knowledgeable, and is valued by your majesty."
Since Yuan Junzhang intended to invite himself to the court, he naturally memorized the hero's genealogy. Knowing that this was Chen Shuda, the younger brother of Empress Chen, he quickly stepped forward to salute.
After a few words of greeting, Chen Shuda said with a smile: "Prime Minister Pei took the first step, but he didn't see Huairen for a long time. The palace people came to report that they had a private fight in the palace. Your Majesty ordered someone to come and take custody."
The palace guards over there had already sent Ashina Simo and Yu Gushe out. Li Shan glanced sideways and said disdainfully: "This officer made filthy words and thought I didn't have the guts to take action here!"
"Don't be arrogant by being favored." Chen Shuda frowned and reprimanded, "You are just causing trouble."
While talking, they arrived at the Liangyi Palace. Li Shan consciously stood behind Princess Pingyang... It was better for the third sister to explain in advance to save herself from being scolded by Li Yuan again.
Yuan Junzhang bowed and bowed, "I, Yuan Junzhang, pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"Mr. Yuan and I are old acquaintances. After calling each other several times, we finally meet again." Li Yuan smiled and personally picked up Yuan Junzhang. "It's been a hard journey, but it doesn't hurt to sit down."
Yuan Junzhang repeatedly declined, claiming that he did not dare. His half-suspended heart finally dropped completely. He was so careless and the Emperor of Tang had such an attitude. As long as he did not make any mistakes, just as Li Shanzhao said, he would enjoy wealth and have no worries for the rest of his life.
Li Shan glanced at it, but thought in his heart, I'm afraid it won't be easy for Yuan Junzhang to enjoy wealth and status. After all, his old army has nearly ten thousand people, and he has a choke point outside the Great Wall. Li Jiancheng wants to win over him, but Li Shimin will not win over him, but he will never do it.
I don’t want the East Palace to win him over.
In fact, as early as when he first returned to Beijing, Li Shimin came to this idea through Ling Jing.