It is already the end of the first lunar month. Chang'an is located in the northwest, and spring has not yet come to bloom. However, willows are sprouting on the shore, and occasionally a few swallows that have just returned to the north can be seen flying back and forth in the forest.
Li Shan looked at the seemingly endless water surface from a distance. The last time he came here was when the hibiscus was in full bloom. That was when he recited "The Story of Love Lotus" and actually made an engagement. In this season, the water surface is empty, but when he returned last year
After coming to Beijing, Li Yuan gave him hundreds of kilograms of lotus vegetables... that is, lotus roots, which tasted pretty good.
"Mr. Lang, we've arrived."
"Yes." Li Shan turned around and told Wang Junhao, "You should also enter the door to prevent others from peeking. Just guard the front yard."
"yes."
The Furong Garden in the Tang Dynasty became famous in later generations, but in the early Tang Dynasty, especially during the Wude period, it did not have the reputation it later had... Just like the Huaqing Pool, these scenic spots later became great attractions, all of which were attributed to Li Longji.
One hundred and eight squares in Chang'an are more prosperous the further north they are, such as the east and west cities, the Imperial City, and Pingkang Square are all to the north, while Furong Garden is located in the southeast corner of Chang'an City, but Qujiang Pond, together with the Yellow Canal, connects Chang'an City
Waibashi is one of the transportation hubs of Chang'an City. It is adjacent to Quchifang and Qinglongfang, which are not as desolate as the surrounding areas.
Therefore, when Ma Yiyi entered the room, he mocked: "It took a lot of effort to choose here."
"You have to be careful about such a secret matter." Li Shan replied with a face. Seeing Ma Zhou also face, he sneered: "Everyone preaches that a certain Li Huairen is mean and unkind, jealous of talents and talents..."
Ma Zhou sneered: "Isn't it?"
"Don't you insist on pushing me next to Chang He?"
Thinking of the experience of the past six months, Ma Zhou's heart was bleeding. When the report of the three-day defeat of the Turks came, he was really angry and scolded... If he was not pushed to Chang He's side, he would at least get a job.
No problem at all.
Wang Junhao even got the title of county boy!
Li Shan sneered and said: "Who told mother...that a certain person refused to marry the Cui family of Qinghe back then?"
"I didn't say that." Ma Zhou's expression changed, he stepped back, and suddenly asked, "Is your mother okay in Zhuangzi?"
This was playing the emotional card. Li Shan sat down angrily, "It's okay, my mother often visits."
Ma Zhou sighed and sat down, "Please."
"It's your job." Li Shan said softly: "Don't worry, you may not be needed..."
"That's true. Now that Su Dingfang is in charge of the palace and controls the imperial army, he has no use for him." Ma Zhou's eyes flickered, "But Chang He is stationed at Xuanwu Gate..."
"Can someone predict the future?"
"Ling Gong mentioned that Huairen seems to have the ability to predict the unknown." Ma Zhou clicked his tongue: "Of the gates in the palace city, Xuanwu Gate seems to be unimportant, but in fact, once there is a change, Xuanwu Gate is the top priority."
"Remember how many times you mentioned Xuanwu Sect in the past few years?"
What Ma Zhou said about "Once there is a change" naturally refers to the King of Qin.
Li Shan was silent for a moment, shook his head and said, "Stop thinking about it, has anyone come to your door recently?"
"No." Ma Zhou replied simply and directly, and asked in a low voice: "Does King Qin know someone?"
"I don't know." Li Shan was also simple and direct. It was a rare meeting and they needed to exchange information as much as possible. "But the King of Qin, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui knew about Su Dingfang."
"I know Su Dingfang..." Ma Zhou repeated, "It seems that a big change is not far away."
Ma Zhou knew in his heart that although the prince in front of him was young and would only be crowned in a few days, he was very thoughtful and liked to have a backup plan in everything he did.
The King of Qin knew that Su Dingfang was obviously offered by Li Shan on his own initiative, so that the King of Qin could move or indirectly control the Beiya Imperial Army at a critical moment, and his chess piece was a spare.
The spare chess pieces may not come in handy, but if Ma Zhou can move Chang He... the actual weight of the Xuanwu Gate defender is not low.
"Who knows." Li Shan whispered: "If His Majesty intends to send King Qin out to control Luoyang in the future, then a big change is really not far away."
Ma Zhou was startled and nodded immediately. If Li Yuan asked Li Shimin to go to Luoyang, it would mean that the latter would no longer be able to take over the East Palace... But this result was unacceptable to Li Shimin, so he only had one possibility left.
"But we may not be able to persuade Chang He." Ma Zhou was a little worried, "Chang He is a man who looks like a middle-aged man, but he is very cautious. No matter what happens, he will not take a step beyond his reach."
"But he first surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, then to the Zheng Dynasty, then to the Tang Dynasty again, and then transferred from the service of the King of Qin to the East Palace." Li Shan sneered and said: "Although this man is a military general, he has a weak temperament... think of a way."
Ma Zhou scolded in a low voice, "I always feel like I will be tricked by you!"
At that time, he just wanted to enter the customs and find a way to become an official. Unexpectedly, by chance, he ended up like this. Ma Zhou felt that he was really miserable.
"Don't worry, we will reward you based on your merits when the time comes." Li Shan smiled and said, "By the way, are there any contacts in the East Palace?"
"No." Ma Zhou shook his head and said, "Actually, Chang He has no contact with the East Palace... By the way, Chang He found a position for me as a soldier and a member of the military."
Li Shan raised his eyebrows and asked, "How many grades?"
"Ninth grade." Ma Zhou glared at Li Shan, "But as usual, you can take turns in the palace."
"That's good..." Li Shan hesitated for a while and whispered: "Pay attention to King Qi... This person has private dealings with Feng Lun."
"King Qi?" Ma Yiyi was stunned, "Does he also have the intention of seizing the direct descendant?"
"They are both your Majesty's legitimate sons. If two tigers fight..." Li Shan snorted, "The situation in Chang'an is very chaotic now. I am planning to go to Tongzhou to hide in a few days."
"Hide?" Ma Zhou's mouth opened wide, "At such a critical moment, you want to invite yourself out of Beijing again?"
"It's not the end yet." Li Shan said nonchalantly: "The King of Qin wants to take over the East Palace, but he is definitely not someone who just sits there and waits for death... That's why I asked you before, if someone came to the door."
Ma Zhou lowered his head and thought for a while, "What if we come to the door?"
Li Shan was silent for a while. If he really found Ma Zhou...it would mean that the so-called Chang He recommending Ma Zhou to become the Prime Minister in White was really a drama.
"You handle it yourself."
Li Shan left an opening. After all, Li Shimin didn't know Ma Zhou's existence now. If he could establish a relationship along this line, it would be Ma Zhou's opportunity.
Ma Zhou obviously thought of this and said with a smile: "I heard that His Highness the King of Qin is generous, I wonder what kind of price he will offer?"
In history, you finally sat in the position of Zhongshu Ling... I don't know in this life.
Li Shan thought about it while chanting: "To be successful in life, you must have all the joy. Don't let the golden bottle stand empty against the moon. I am born with talents that will be useful. I will come back after all the gold is gone."
Ma Zhou was confused. Why did he suddenly recite a poem?
"No matter who recites these four sentences, you can trust him."
"Whoever?"
"Anyone!"
The corner of Ma Zhou's mouth moved. If the person coming was the King of Qin or a staff member of the King of Qin, or a general of the Tiance Mansion, there would be no need for Li Shan to say such things.
The word "whoever" itself proves that the person who will recite these four lines in the future must be someone whom I can't imagine, and it is definitely not the King of Qin.