Xu Shanxin looked at Li Xinchen suspiciously. Although he didn't know how sincere or false Li Xinchen's words were, Xu Shanxin still knew that this was a flaw that Li Xinchen rarely showed. He must seize this opportunity, otherwise he may suffer from it in the future. It is difficult to find a time when Li Xinchen took the initiative to show his kindness to the court.
After pondering for a moment, Xu Shanxin said in a deep voice: "General, your Majesty and Prime Minister Xu are also very concerned about the general. This time, your majesty has betrothed his most beloved His Highness Lechang to the general. His trust in the general is self-evident. General, please rest assured that those rumors will certainly not damage the mutual benefit and trust between the imperial court and the general."
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment, and then laughed in his heart. There was no so-called "mutual benefit and mutual trust" between him and the court now. Xu Shanxin was able to speak so high-sounding, which really made things difficult for him, but it didn't sound good. , A person like Xu Shanxin who can talk is suitable to be a diplomatic envoy, but this guy's performance in history is enough to prove that his bones are still very hard. I want him to stand next to Li Xingchen at this time. One side is naturally more difficult than reaching the sky.
However, if you are lucky enough to conquer Nanchen in the future, you can reuse it.
Of course, Xu Shanxin didn't know that Li Xingchen was trying to poach someone. To be honest, he didn't believe what he said just now. But now is no longer the time to care about face. The interests and needs of both parties have been clearly demonstrated. Besides, There is no need for any etiquette, justice or shame.
I don’t know if Li Xingchen agrees or objects to this. Xu Shanxin then tested it and said: "The general has been away from Jiankang Mansion for some time. This time, your Majesty’s intention is to get the general married to His Highness Lechang as soon as possible. I don’t know, general..." ···”
Li Yichen had already expected that this issue would eventually fall on this. Chen Xu wanted Li Yichen to go to Jiankang Mansion, but in Xu Shanxin's view, Li Yichen would definitely not agree, so he said this carefully for fear of Completely breaking the weird and ambiguous atmosphere now.
Li Xingchen seemed a little surprised by this, but he immediately nodded to Xu Shanxin's surprise: "As a minister, I am very considerate of your majesty's painstaking efforts. This is natural. After all, you are not too young, and your parents are not here." Due to the war, the orders of my parents and the words of the matchmaker were naturally gone. It was a pity at first, but to be able to get married with His Majesty's decree is considered an honor in this life. It's time to start a family and start a career."
Xu Shanxin couldn't believe her ears and looked at Li Xingchen in surprise. Are you sure you heard correctly?
Li Xingchen just agreed?
Is Li Xingchen really going to change his mind and become a loyal minister of the imperial court? Or does Li Xingchen want to be loyal to Nanchen from the bottom of his heart, but he had to protect himself first because of some misunderstandings from the imperial court?
Xu Shanxin did not dare to make a hasty judgment for a while. She could only look at Li Xinchen, wanting to know what Li Xinchen would say next.
And Li Xingchen changed the topic: "I still have some affairs in Bashu that need to be dealt with recently, and I will prepare to leave for the capital later. And in this battle between Bashu and Bashu, the soldiers of the land division and navy under the command of Mr. , It’s just the commendations and awards that make me feel sorry for their courage and spirit of fighting bravely with less to win more, I wonder if the imperial court can be merciful and give these soldiers a chance to go to the capital to praise their merits?”
After Li Xingchen finished speaking, Xu Shanxin felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
He trembled and walked on thin ice, but finally broke through the thin ice.
Xu Shanxin did not dare to agree directly to the conditions proposed by Li Xingchen, or he did not know what Li Xingchen's purpose was. Going to the city to praise his merits is not a big deal, but he has never heard of the place since ancient times.
The generals took the initiative to ask to enter the city to praise their merits, not to mention that the relationship between Li Xinchen and the court was still in a well-known sensitive period. It was obviously not a good thing for Li Xinchen to lead troops into the capital at this time.
But······
But having said that, there seems to be nothing wrong with Li Xinchen's request. After all, Li Xinchen's contribution in this battle between Bashu and Sichuan deserves such a reward. However, due to various considerations, the court did not give it before - because no one knew.
If Li Xingchen leads his troops into the capital, will he directly surround the palace?
Others wouldn't dare, but that's not necessarily the case with Li Xingchen, who was more daring than Hou Jing back then.
Even if Xu Shanxin knew that Li Xingchen was loyal to Nan Chen, he would not dare to make such a decision rashly, because if something went wrong, Xu Shanxin would undoubtedly be Nan Chen's sinner, not to mention that Xu Shanxin was not at all interested now.
Dare to take this guarantee, he didn't know whether Li Xinchen was sincere or fake. Maybe Li Xinchen just wanted to use this as an excuse to stall the court?
But Li Xingchen didn't seem to notice Xu Shanxin's hesitation and speculation, and said directly: "The battle between Bashu and Xu Jun must have heard about how tragic it was here. With so many soldiers following me and fighting in a bloody battle, it is impossible for me to treat them badly."
After a pause, Li Xingchen said helplessly: "In life, what you pursue is nothing but fame and fortune. Now the court has given them fortune and wealth, but everyone wants a chance to honor their ancestors, right? But a certain person also knows how to rashly mention
It turns out that such a request is indeed a bit excessive. Mr. Xu is also in trouble. I have heard that the court does not trust me in the Bashu soldiers, but I didn't expect it to be like this... That's all, or else...
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"General, wait a minute!" Xu Shanxin didn't know where he got the courage. He suddenly stood up and interrupted Li Xingchen, "The imperial court has always trusted the general. This general can rest assured. Of course, those rumors cannot interfere with the general's view of the imperial court.
Loyalty, naturally I don’t dare to interfere with the court’s trust in the general!”
Li Xingchen suddenly looked at Xu Shanxin with some surprise. Xu Shanxin waved his sleeves and said, "I already understand what the general means. I will go back and give a memorial to His Majesty now, and tell His Majesty the general's request exactly!"
Before he finished speaking, Xu Shanxin immediately raised his hand to Li Xingchen. Li Xingchen seemed to have just recovered from the shock at this time, and solemnly returned the gift.
Xu Shanxin did not stay long and left quickly.
It wasn't until he walked down the steps of Li Xinchen's study that Xu Shanxin breathed a sigh of relief. When the evening breeze blew, he realized that his back had been soaked with sweat at some point. Several of Li Xinchen's personal guards were facing Xu Shanxin.
Shanxin saluted, but Xu Shanxin didn't notice this time.
Of course Xu Shanxin didn't believe Li Xinchen just by saying so, but he realized more clearly that if this continued, everything would only get worse. What Li Xinchen said was obviously the biggest concession that Li Xinchen could make.