"The situation in the Western Regions is even more dire in Chang'an! Although the Anxi Army has repeatedly won, it cannot conceal the fact that it is retreating step by step. Now that the Anxi Army has retreated to Gongyue City, it has no way to retreat. If it loses the dangerous pass of Tianshan Mountain, it will not be able to regain the general.
You will pay ten times or a hundred times the loss! Now Fang Jun is in charge of the Western Regions, commanding the Anxi Army and the Youtun Guards, fighting hard against the Great Cannibals, and is prone to overthrow. How can I recall him to Chang'an for his own selfish interests?
And give up most of the Western Region?"
Li Chengqian sighed, smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Not only the princess felt that she felt safe only when Fang Jun was by her side, but also Li Chengqian. Faced with the current urgent situation, he often couldn't help but want to recall Fang Jun from the Western Regions to help him stabilize the situation.
However, he was not only the crown prince, but also the prince of the country, and he failed to give up most of the Western Region to the cannibals for the sake of his position as kings?
Crown Princess Su stood behind him, her hands gently squeezing his shoulders, silent.
Once the East Palace loses power, it will not only be the dethronement of the prince, but also the end of everyone in the East Palace - throughout the ages, has there ever been a deposed prince who died a good death? Therefore, the pressure in her heart is definitely no less than that of Li Chengqian.
However, a woman can only live in seclusion in the palace, letting the men fight for her life outside, waiting anxiously for the final result.
Go to heaven, or go to earth...
Li Chengqian also felt his wife's nervousness and anxiety, patted the delicate hand on his shoulder, and said warmly: "My beloved, don't worry, the current situation is certainly urgent, but various means have been deployed before, and there are also the virtuous civil and military officials such as Song Guogong and Wei Guogong who are doing their best.
With help, no matter how bad the situation is, there is still a sure chance of victory. Furthermore, although the situation in Liaodong is still unclear, how can Pingrang City besieged without hundreds of thousands of troops besieging it? It is expected that it will not take a few days.
When the news of the great victory in Liaodong is sent back, both the government and the public will have to settle down, and no matter how great their ambitions are, they will have to hide themselves."
Crown Princess Su said softly: "Your Highness, please don't use such words to offend me. Although I am just a prostitute with little knowledge, I also know that since those people dare to launch an attack in Chang'an City, it must be because of the emergence of Liaodong."
The situation is unpredictable and they have no time to take care of Chang'an, so they dare to act unscrupulously."
Regardless of the Guanlong clan or the royal family, as long as someone dares to launch a mutiny to depose the East Palace, it must be confirmed that the war in Liaodong will not end for a while, or even something unexpected happened, preventing the army from returning to Beijing in the short term. Otherwise, it will not wait.
They succeeded in their uprising, but hundreds of thousands of the Eastern Expedition troops over there have returned. Wouldn't they be seeking death?
Li Chengqian was silent for a moment. Not only the ministers in the court but also the princess understood this truth. It can be seen that something earth-shattering must have happened in Liaodong.
I'm afraid it's not just as simple as my father falling off his horse and getting injured...
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Xiudefang in Fanglin Gate, just next to Fanglinmen Street, is the Zuoyi Guard Station, separated from the palace by only a wall.
The Sixteen Guards System originated from the Northern Zhou Dynasty and was initiated by Yu Wenyong, Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. It established the Siwei and the Military Attachés, who commanded the soldiers to stay in the palace. There was also the Wuhou Mansion, which commanded the soldiers to patrol the capital, and each appointed a doctor.
In the early Sui Dynasty, following the system of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, twelve prefectures were set up to command the imperial guards. Among the twelve prefectures in the early Sui Dynasty, only the left and right guards, the left and right Wuwei, and the left and right Wuhou commanded the guards. In the third year of Emperor Yang's great career in the Sui Dynasty,
, the Twelve Prefectures were added to the Twelve Guards and Four Prefectures, collectively known as the Sixteen Guards Prefectures or the Sixteen Prefectures.
The left and right Beishen Mansion and the left and right Jianmen Mansion are not responsible for the palace soldiers. The left and right Beishen Mansion are responsible for guarding the emperor, while the left and right Jianmen Mansion are responsible for the palace access control.
Zuo Yiwei is one of the sixteen guards. Together with the other eleven guards, they are collectively called the "foreign army". They are in charge of the government troops and guard the capital. Their army is called "Xiaoqi".
This is the true "Master of Suwei"...
Under the heavy snow, in the barracks, Zuo Yiwei General Dou Lu Huairang and Qiu Xinggong were sitting on their knees facing each other, the aroma of hot tea lingering in the air.
Doulu Huairang held the pot and poured tea, gently pushed the teacup in front of Qiu Xinggong, and said respectfully: "Commander, please have some tea."
Qiu Xinggong's stern face revealed a smile, he picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Huairang is now leading Zuo Yiwei, staying in the capital of the capital, and has achieved great success. I am deeply gratified."
"Without the training of the commander-in-chief, how could the general be where he is today? No matter when, the general would be grateful and willing to stick with me!"
Doulu Huairang's tone was respectful.
In fact, speaking of it, the Doulu family has as much concessions as the Qiu family, or even more. The Doulu family's ancestry can be traced back to the Murong family of Xianbei. Murong Chang, the king of the Northern Territory of Later Yan, surrendered to the Northern Wei Dynasty and was awarded Changle
The county guard was given the sex "Doulu", which means "submission" in Xianbei language.
Doulu Huairang's father, Doulu Kuan, was the nephew of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. He had a distinguished status, but unfortunately he was not reused and was only the magistrate of Liangquan County. The great ancestor Li Yuan raised an army in Taiyuan. Doulu Kuan followed Xiao Yu and returned to the Tang Dynasty, and was awarded Guanglu
Doctor. When the Tang Dynasty pacified Guanzhong, Doulu Kuan had the merit of following the dragon. In the early years of Zhenguan, he moved to the post of Minister of Rites, General Zuo Yiwei, and was granted the title of Duke Rui.
However, the Doulu family seems to have great achievements, but in fact it has never been able to enter the center and control real power. Even the position of General Doulu Kuanzuo Yiwei, who seemed to have military power, was difficult to control the entire army at that time, and he had to be controlled by Qiu.
Be respectful, decentralize power, and exercise moderation.
After all, Qiu Xinggong, who has been fighting under His Majesty Li Er since the day he surrendered to Li Tang, is His Majesty Li Er's true confidant. When Doulukuan was older, His Majesty Li Er directly appointed Qiu Xinggong
He is General Zuo Yiwei.
It's just that Qiu Xinggong was cruel by nature and acted arbitrarily. He was impeached many times and had countless official positions. He was always dismissed as soon as he took office. However, His Majesty Li Er was aware of his merits and often reinstated him not long after he was dismissed.
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When Qiu Xinggong was serving as the general of Zuo Yiwei, Doulu Huairang was serving as a partial general in the army. It was Qiu Xinggong who simplified and cultivated him, and then he was able to secure his position as the general of Zuo Yiwei.
With the military power of the Wei, he stayed in the Wei capital and became the emperor's confidant.
Therefore, Doulu Huairang always respected Qiu Xinggong and always called him "marshal" to show his respect.
Qiu Xinggong drank tea and said calmly: "Recently, there has been unrest in Beijing, and there have been many turmoils. Has Prince Consort Doulu ever heard of it?"
Doulu Huairang whispered: "Commander, are you referring to the rumors that His Majesty was injured in Liaodong?"
He came from a famous family. Although his family never held real power, it had a high prestige. His father was the nephew of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. He himself was Princess Wanchun, the daughter of Emperor Shang Gaozu, and was granted the title of Prince Consort Captain.
Qiu Xinggong nodded and said, "Exactly."
Doulu Huairang pondered for a moment. He trusted Qiu Xinggong, so he did not shy away from it and said: "It may be groundless, but it may not be unreasonable."
Suddenly, this rumor was rampant in Chang'an City. If it is said to be completely baseless, how could it be possible? Moreover, although the imperial court has been trying its best to arrest the people who spread the rumors, it has never officially refuted the rumors, and even more publicly denied it. Who would do it?
How can you not know whether it is true or false?
But even if it is true, not many people believe whether His Majesty Li Er "accidentally fell into an ambush and was shot in the eye by the enemy" as rumored.
Qiu Xinggong put down the tea cup, looked at Doulu Huairang with his eyes, and asked slowly: "The situation is urgent and big changes are coming. Where will Doulu's consort go?"
Doulu Huairang was silent as he held the tea cup in his hand.
How could he not know Qiu Xinggong's position?
Although Qiu Xinggong has followed His Majesty for many years and made many great contributions, his cruelty and violence are not favored by His Majesty. His behavior is even more wanton and reckless. He has been impeached many times and his official position has never been commensurate with his merits. If it were not for the high-ranking officials of Shen Guogong,
His appreciation and cultivation have been increasing, but how can Qiu Xinggong be able to do so recently? I am afraid that His Majesty Li Er sent him away from a distance a long time ago and left him to fend for himself.
However, Qiu Xinggong was eventually seduced by Changsun Wuji, turned his back on Gao Shilian, and turned to the embrace of the Guanlong clan, hoping to go one step further and take revenge on Fang Jun.
But no one thought that Changsun Wuji would win over Qiu Xinggong, take advantage of him, and then abandon him...
Because Fang Jun is in the East Palace and the prince is kind and generous, it is impossible to accept the cruel and violent Qiu Xinggong. The Guanlong clan abandoned him like a shoestring, so naturally they will not accept him again. There are only a few factions in the court, and Shandong
The aristocratic families and the Jiangnan gentry are all on the side of the East Palace. Qiu Xinggong wants to make a comeback. Where are there more choices?
There is no doubt that Qiu Xinggong came here today to be a lobbyist for His Highness King Jing.
However, although His Highness King Jing has a noble status, if he wants to get his hands on the great treasure, he can only launch a mutiny and repeat the "Xuanwumen Incident" of the year, and seize the imperial power in reverse.
How great is the risk in this?
If you are not careful, it will be the end of death!
Even though Doulu Huairang respected Qiu Xinggong very much and was willing to be attached to Jiwei, he did not dare to make a decision easily on such a major matter that affected his family and life...