Pei Ji was in a good mood recently. He suggested in front of the prince that he summon Liu Shirang back to Beijing to face charges, and personally arrested Liu Shirang and jailed his family members. Although Liu Shirang was said to have defected to the enemy, the prince and Xiangyi King Li Shenfu had already established contact, and the two had been quite popular recently.
There were letters exchanged.
Pei Ji attached himself to the East Palace, and his status in the heart of the prince skyrocketed, so he was naturally in a good mood.
Pei Shiju has naturally been in a good mood recently. Cui Xin and Li Shan may have been trapped in Mayi. Even if Cui Xin is not killed, Li Shan... Who doesn't know that Yugushe hates Li Shan deeply, and Wenxi loves the Pei family.
The caravan leaving the customs made Li Shan famous, which was exactly the method used by Pei Shiju.
As for the others, Pei Shiju used various methods, but he was certain that he did not leave any clues for others to trace.
But it doesn't matter to some people whether there are any clues. Princess Pingyang feels that as long as there is a motive, it is enough.
"Meet His Highness Pingyang."
Princess Pingyang returned the gift, threw away the horse's reins, stared at Pei Shiju with a frosty face, and then said softly after a while: "Prime Minister Pei has experienced four dynasties, and is famous all over the world. His ability to recognize people is unparalleled in the world."
Pei Shiju's old face remained unchanged, "Your Highness has given you a compliment, I am too old to bear..."
"Prime Minister Pei is already seventy-six years old." Princess Pingyang nodded, "I heard that Prime Minister Pei's eldest son has now become an official?"
Pei Shiju's body trembled slightly and he slowly raised his head. Pei Ji beside him was a little strange and replied: "Xuanji, the eldest son of the third brother, is now serving as a clerk in the Longzhou Governor's Office and participating in the military."
During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the military and political power of a place was controlled by top leaders such as the general manager, governor, and governor. The assistant officials, chief historians, and Sima rarely had real power. The scope of their power largely depended on whether the top leaders delegated power.
However, under the assistant officers, the military officers such as Si Gong, Si Cang, Si Hu, Judicial, Si Bing, and Si Tian are responsible for handling all aspects of government affairs. They hold real power, and these military officers are led by the Lushi Military Command.
Recording affairs and joining the military, this position is not high-level, but it is a good place to get gold.
Although Princess Pingyang was not involved in government affairs, she didn't understand. She smiled half-heartedly and said, "I wonder if Prime Minister Pei Dalang has ever been married?"
Pei Shiju forced a smile, he could already hear the flavor.
"Your Highness intends to be a matchmaker?" Pei Ji tried to smooth things over and said with a smile, "But we are already married, and we are marrying the daughter of the Bohai Feng family."
Today's Ministry of Industry Minister and Tiance Mansion Sima Fenglun was born in the Bohai Feng family and was related by marriage to Yang Su, the former Duke of Yue. Both his father and ancestors were in high positions. Historically, his son was also the twelfth daughter of Li Yuan in Huainan during the Zhenguan period.
Princess.
Princess Pingyang sighed, "Do you have any heirs?"
The more Pei Ji heard, the more strange he became, "I already have three sons and one daughter."
"The heirs are prosperous, and Prime Minister Pei is very lucky." Princess Pingyang nodded, got on her horse, and left.
"Third brother?" Pei Ji asked in a low voice, "Princess Pingyang is..."
Pei Shiju shook his head, "I don't know what's going on."
Now Pei Shiju can be sure that Princess Pingyang knew the inside story, and she also saw through Li Shan's trap in Mayi... Maybe he didn't see through it, but he was sure that he was the one who took action.
How could Princess Pingyang not know that Pei Shiju only had a son and a daughter? Today she deliberately inquired about Pei Xuanji's wife and heirs. Apparently Princess Pingyang made the matter vaguely clear and was also threatening.
You, Pei Shiju, are the prime minister and assistant minister. I can't do anything to you.
But you are 76 years old this year, how many years can you live?
If Li Shan dies in Mayi, see how I deal with your descendants in the future!
Princess Pingyang galloped all the way back to the mansion. Before she could get off her horse, she saw several people entering the mansion under the guidance of servants.
"Du Xiao!"
"Meet your Highness." Du Xiao turned around happily and knelt down on the ground, flanked by Zhu Shitou and Su Dingfang who had just arrived after hearing the news.
"How is Huairen?"
"Although there were hardships, we came back victorious."
Princess Pingyang took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, with a smile finally appearing on her face.
A quarter of an hour later, in the main hall of the princess's palace, Chai Shao patted the table and praised: "Although it is too risky, he can see a good opportunity, make a decisive decision, attack the camp on a snowy night, and turn the tables in one fell swoop. He is truly a hero!"
Du Xiao, who briefly recounted the story, echoed: "I have experienced battles a lot, but I have never seen such a battle. Breaking the camp that night seemed risky, but in fact it went smoothly..."
Chai Shao laughed and said: "Huairen really tried his best. He first got drunk with fine wine, and then set off back to dispel his suspicions before he struck with thunder."
"Not only that." Zhu Shitou added: "Before setting off, Lang Jun took me and others into the Turkic camp, held a banquet, and observed the situation of the camp. That night, Du Xiaofang was able to successfully drive the war horses and cause chaos in the camp."
"Huairen is good at temple calculations." Princess Pingyang sighed: "But it is still too risky. If it is not Yu Sheshe who goes south, but Yu Gushe is the leader...and he personally captures Yu Sheshe alive..."
Su Dingfang, who had been silent all the time, suddenly asked: "Where is Zhu Ba?"
Zhu Shitou snorted, "Fifty lashes will make it difficult to ride a horse..."
Su Dingfang snorted and clenched his hands into fists... Du Xiao and Zhu Shitou both mourned for Zhu Ba in their hearts. This guy will suffer later.
Chai Shao glanced at Princess Pingyang, "But Liu Shirang... His Majesty was originally planning to summon him back to the capital to question him."
Princess Pingyang rubbed her eyebrows. Of course she knew that many forces were rejecting Liu Shirang... They had lost Ma Yi in the previous defeat, so Liu Shirang had to take the blame.
But now, Li Shan asked Liu Shirang to garrison in Mayi... I don't know what his father would think.
Thinking of this, Princess Pingyang suddenly stood up and took out the secret letter Zhu Shitou had just presented from her sleeve, "Enter the palace immediately, and you will stay in the house to wait for news."
Su Dingfang pulled Du Xiao and asked in a low voice with a sullen face. After a moment, his face became even uglier... Wang Junhao was not good at leading troops. Although Du Xiao had been in battle for a long time, he was always a personal guard. If he were present, Huairen would not have to use Liu Shirang.
Already.
After galloping all the way straight into the imperial city, and arriving outside the Chengtian Gate, Princess Pingyang dismounted her horse, threw away the horse's reins and hurried inside. Under the guidance of the palace attendants, she went to the Liangyi Palace.
Although her status was extraordinary, she was still a woman and she was not allowed to intrude during the discussion. Princess Pingyang did not step in until the palace officials came in to report.
As soon as she entered, Princess Pingyang knew that the battle report had already entered the palace, because she saw Yuan Pu. Except for Li Yuan and his son, all the prime ministers and assistants of the three provinces were there.
"Come on Pingyang!"
Li Yuan held the document and laughed and said: "Just now you said that Huairen is a pillar of talent, and you complained that your father did not serve as a talent for the country!"
"At this moment, I know that Huairen is not a pillar of the future."
"Today's battle report is known to everyone in the world. Such a person is already the best in the world!"
Princess Pingyang deliberately controlled herself and did not turn her head to look, but Li Shimin, who was second only to Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng, had no scruples. Looking away, Pei Shiju's face turned pale and his thin lips were trembling.