Chapter 375: Welcome Princess Pingyang to return to Chang'an
boom!
A head fell in front of Zhang Shanan!
"Daxantai, this is Zhou Faming's head..."
Hou Yuan put his hands on his hips and looked down at the stunned Zhang Shanan in front of him, with a proud look on his face.
"A certain family said that killing him is like killing a chicken! Daxingtai still doesn't believe it, what do you say now?"
"This this……"
Zhang Shan'an could hardly believe his eyes. He took two steps forward a little rudely. Not caring about the blood on the head of the man on the ground, he picked it up with his hands and looked at it carefully for a long time, and finally confirmed it.
That's right, it's really Zhou Faming's head!
Zhang Shanan held the head in his hand and turned to look at Hou Yuan next to him, with an expression of disbelief on his face.
This guy actually led more than a hundred people to kill the opponent's general in the Tang army in Jingkou Town. This is simply...
By the way, remember this guy said he knew Taoism, didn't he lie to himself?
What a rare place to live!
"oops……"
Zhang Shanan casually threw Zhou Faming's head to the side and stepped forward to hold Hou Yuan's hand excitedly.
"General Hou is indeed a first-class figure. I am a human being with naked eyes and I don't know the master. Come on, please come to the back tent. I will personally serve you a drink to celebrate your success, General Hou."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Hou Yuan waved his hand and laughed boldly.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter... I have a broad mind and never care about these little things."
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On the next day, the news that Zhou Faming was killed by Hou Yuan reached the ears of Danyang Fugong.
"Master Zuo..."
Fu Gonger said excitedly to Zuo Youxian who was standing aside.
"The Hou Yuan you recommended is really a capable person. He killed Zhou Faming as soon as he went to Xiakou. It's really amazing. This is a great gift to Gu Denggi!"
"This is Fu Gong's good fortune..."
Zuo Youxian cupped his hands and bowed to Fu Gong'er.
"When Mr. Fu was about to ascend the throne, Zhou Faming was killed. This proves that Mr. Fu has his destiny and God is also favoring him. In Pindao's opinion, Mr. Fu should quickly ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, obey the destiny and achieve great achievements.
!”
"Hahaha……"
Fu Gonger laughed.
"Okay, just follow Master Zuo's words, Gu... no, I will choose a day to ascend the throne!"
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Unlike Fugong and the others who were cheering for joy, the death of Huangzhou Governor Zhou Faming did not cause much disturbance in the Tang court!
After all, for His Majesty Li Yuan, a slave with three surnames like Zhou Faming, who first surrendered to Xiao Xian, then to Li Mi, and then switched to join the Tang Dynasty after finding out that Li Mi was dying, was basically useless...
It works, but that’s all!
If Zhou Faming's brother was not the famous Sui general Zhou Fashang, and His Majesty Li Yuan had to make some attitude, His Majesty Li Yuan would not even be in the mood to deal with his affairs. Finally, Li Yuan issued an order to praise Zhou Faming and rewarded his son Zhou Shaode with some property.
Once the officer is promoted to one level, this matter is over.
The reason why His Majesty Li Yuan is so indifferent to this matter is because there is another important matter for him to deal with in Chang'an City.
After repelling the Turks, Princess Li Xiuning of Pingyang, who was in charge of Bingzhou, returned triumphantly with her army of women and was about to return to Chang'an City.
On one side is Feng Nu, whose family is in danger, but good news comes frequently. On the other side is a slave with three surnames who was easily killed by an assassin...
Which side is important is actually a matter that is clear at a glance, right?
In order to welcome his daughter-in-law, His Majesty Li Yuan made an exception and canceled the court meeting for one day again. He organized the officials of Chang'an City, large and small, and the King of Qin Li Shimin led the team to greet Princess Pingyang and her daughter from the pavilion ten miles outside Mingde Gate.
The triumphant Detachment of Women.
Perhaps out of guilt for not being able to reward his daughter, His Majesty Li Yuan specially sent his own chariot when he greeted her in the suburbs, so that Princess Pingyang could ride into the city in the emperor's chariot to accept the blessings of the people of Chang'an.
Admiration and cheers.
Soon after the sun rose in the morning, all the officials, big and small, lined up neatly near the pavilion...
That's right, it's the place where we last welcomed King Qin Li Shimin in triumph!
Different from the officials around him who were wearing thick formal clothes, Kong Qing, the representative of the Taishi Bureau, still wore his Jianzi Xianji COS robe that had not changed for thousands of years. Among a group of honest and simple people, he looked as light and elegant as a banished person.
It's like a fairy coming to earth.
"Qingwei..."
Under the watchful eyes of hundreds of officials, King Qin Li Shimin stood next to His Majesty Li Yuan's chariot with a friendly smile on his face and waved to Kong Qing.
"Come, come this way!"
Kong Qing twitched the corner of his mouth silently.
Your Highness King Qin, in front of so many people, what do you want to do by showing such closeness to Pindao?
Let your brother's officials know that Pindao is a member of the King of Qin's party?
Although he was a little uncomfortable, King Qin summoned him so affectionately, and it seemed inappropriate for Kong Qing to stand still. So in the various eyes of these officials, Kong Qing's sleeves fluttered and he calmly moved forward.
, bowed to Li Shimin.
"His Royal Highness King Qin, what can I do?"
"It's nothing serious, I just feel lonely..."
Li Shimin still had a friendly smile on his face. He stepped forward and took Kong Qing's hand, pulled him to his side, and spoke in a low voice.
"When Third Sister returns to Chang'an, if she can see you at a glance, she must be very happy!"
The corners of Kong Qing's mouth twitched again.
Although King Qin seemed to be praising himself when he said this, why did he always feel that there was something wrong with this sentence.
"..."
Time passed by minute by second, and at the end of the hour, Princess Pingyang's team finally appeared.
This is a very traditional army. Infantrymen holding spears in their hands walk in the middle of the team, flanked by cavalry on mounts. Although the number is not very large, they move neatly and look very mighty.
"Qingwei, third sister is here!"
After seeing the team appear, King Qin Li Shimin suddenly had a smile on his face and walked quickly to greet them.
Kong Qing lowered his head and silently looked at the hand holding his wrist...
By the way, Your Highness King Qin, before you go out, can't you let go of Pindao's hand first?
I really don't do gay things!
However, King Qin Li Shimin was not really so slutty. After pulling Kong Qingchao two steps forward and pulling him out of the crowd, he immediately let go of his hand and walked away alone to face Princess Pingyang who was riding a horse in front of him.
He went up, clasping his fists with both hands with an excited look on his face, and bowed his head to the ground.
"My younger brother welcomes my elder sister. My elder sister has made great achievements in defeating the Turks and pacifying Bingzhou. My younger brother, on behalf of Aye, leads hundreds of officials to welcome her in the countryside to honor my elder sister!"
With that said, Li Shimin turned around and said loudly to the officials behind him.
"Princess Pingyang's contribution to Sheji!"
After hearing his words, all the officials standing behind him raised their hands in sincerity and bowed to Princess Pingyang.
"Princess Pingyang's contribution to Sheji!"
Kong Qing also clasped his hands and bowed along with the others.
"Princess Pingyang's contribution to Sheji!"
Before all the officials had finished saluting, Li Xiuning, the third lady, had already dismounted from her horse and bowed to them in return.
"Defend your home and country, don't dare to refuse!"
After both parties finished saluting and stood up, Kong Qing saw Sanniang's eyes sweeping over her body, she paused for a moment with a half-smile, and then she walked towards Li Shimin.
"Thank you, Erlang, but the etiquette is too much!"
"where!"
Li Shimin replied sincerely.
"My sister drove the Turks north. Not only did she pacify Bingzhou, but she also cleared the flanks of Hebei and cut off the connection between Liu Heita and the Turks. Her achievements were unparalleled. In fact, Ayedu planned to personally welcome her, but was just welcomed by others.
Discouraged.”
As he spoke, Li Shimin turned sideways, revealing His Majesty Li Yuan's chariot behind him... and Kong Qing's figure.
"So Aye specially sent his chariot here, saying that he would take his sister to Chang'an, so that everyone in Chang'an would know about his achievements."
"This must never work..."
Li Xiuning looked at Kong Qing, who stood among the crowd, standing out from the crowd, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, then waved his hands solemnly and declined.
"The chariot represents Aye's majesty. I won't ride in it. You'd better get me another chariot!"
Li Shimin tried to persuade him a few more times, but after seeing Li Xiuning's persistence, he could only agree.
"Okay, then please invite my sister to ride in Gu's car, and Gu will ride on the side to protect her."
"good!"
This time, Li Xiuning simply agreed and ended the drama of three invitations and three concessions.
Just before Li Xiuning got into the car, Kong Qing saw her turning sideways, looking at him with wandering eyes, and pointed with her slender hand.
"That Taoist priest from the Taishi Bureau, come and follow me in my car. I have something to ask you!"
Kong Qing blinked silently.
By the way, Sanniang, if you have something to ask, you don’t have to ask it in front of so many people, right?
It doesn't matter if it is said that you are a poor person, but your good reputation will be lost!
Sure enough, after seeing Princess Pingyang's unscrupulous action, there was a buzz among the officials present, and some officials behind them even began to whisper and ask each other.
Kong Qing hesitated for a moment and did not step forward. Then he saw the car curtain open, and a jade hand stretched out from inside and hooked it.
"Hurry up and catch up, why are you wasting your time?"
"yes!"
Kong Qing looked at the clear smiles on the faces of the officials around him, bowed silently, and said helplessly.
"As you command!"
Roll, roll, roll...
With the sound of wheels, the team, headed by His Majesty Li Yuan's empty chariot, began to advance along the official road towards Chang'an.
The officials who had been waiting for a long time rode horses and cars one by one. Surrounded by the Xuanjia Cavalry from Tiance Mansion, they followed Sanniangzi's car, mixed in with the Detachment of Women Army, and drove into Chang'an City.
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"Xiao Qingwei, you can..."
Li Xiuning's voice came from the car curtain.
"After giving me such a gift, I actually left without saying goodbye."