Chapter 118: Consider the attitude of the DPRK to China
In the study of the Governor of Lai Yao, Gao Xianzhi put down his tea bowl and said with a puzzled and somewhat regretful expression: "I know the strength of the bandits in the desert. They are good at swordsmanship and are very powerful in fighting alone. This Li Siye can fight with one person."
He has the power to steal the heads of all the thieves. He is a talent that can be used. Now that Anxi is employing people, why not use such a talent? Instead, we should leave him idle."
Lai Yao hugged his knees with both hands and said with a hearty smile: "Gao Xianzhi, you only care about the military affairs, but you know that I, the governor of Anxi, have to take into account the relationships between all parties and have an insight into the situation in the DPRK and China. Either one person, or one person is spared."
, all need to take into account the attitudes of those in the Chang'an court."
Gao Xianzhi was a little unbelievable: "Anxi is thousands of miles away from Chang'an. The military governor is in charge of Anxi's military affairs, but with a small brigade, is it possible that he can offend the ministers of the DPRK and China?"
This thing does sound a bit ridiculous.
Lai Yao rubbed his brows and said, "You don't believe it, but it's just like this. This Li Siye once served as the crown prince in the East Palace and was appointed by the saint himself. I just didn't expect that this person would stay in the East Palace and soon become
Prince Li Ying's confidant can actually make a saint fear him, so in the name of the loyal king Li Ying, he was sent to me, the Anxi Protectorate."
"Now the direction of the wind in the court is unknown, and Prince Li Ying's position in the East Palace is in jeopardy. News came from Liu Yingying in Chang'an that the Zhongshu Ling of the Prime Minister Zhang Jiuling has been dismissed and replaced as Shangshu Youcheng. The person who climbed to the sky and sat in the Zhongshu Ling's seat was the original
Li Linfu, Minister of Rites, was a third-rank disciple of Tongzhongshu. Li Xianggong was not only favored by the saints, but also had a close relationship with Concubine Wu Hui, and he wholeheartedly helped Concubine Wu Hui's son, Prince Shou, inherit the throne of the crown prince."
Gao Xianzhi still didn't understand: "Li Siye has left the East Palace and now serves as a brigade commander with a seventh-grade official status. Is this a big deal? Can it also cause displeasure in the court?"
Lai Yao smiled helplessly and said: "You have never been in the court, so you don't know how meticulous these people are. Besides, when I entered the court this time, His Majesty once revealed that he wanted Li Linfu to lead the governor of Anxi from afar, so Xianggong Li was very worried.
He will soon become our immediate superior, and we are afraid that all future official appointment arrangements in Anxi will have to be reported to Mr. Li Xianggong, so when it comes to Li Siye, we would rather be cautious than violate Xianggong Li's taboo."
Gao Xianzhi smiled and asked in a arrogant tone: "If the prince's position in the East Palace is retained, you will have accidentally offended the prince's close officials."
Lai Yao raised his head and smiled proudly: "Who said I had offended him? Although the Protector-General did not arrange a vacancy for him, his monthly salary was based on the standard of a captain. When he came, he was given
He arranged a small house, and it was given according to the standards of a captain. I believe that this Li Siye will understand what I am thinking and will not try to make sense."
Gao Xianzhi smiled sincerely and praised: "Come to protect me, you are really impeccable in your dealings with others."
Lai Yao immediately smiled and said: "This is not leak-proof. Compared with some people, it is far behind."
Although Gao Xianzhi didn't know who he was talking about, he refrained from asking. As a subordinate, he could show appropriate curiosity, but he couldn't show too much curiosity.
Lu Qian, who was squatting under the back wall of the mansion, stood up quietly, hunched over and left. He walked to the courtyard and stood up straight again, as if nothing had happened.
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Li Siye, led by Bo, a subordinate of Hucao's army, led his horses and camels to a small courtyard in Qiuci City with Tian Zhentengmu.
Kucha City is almost entirely filled with residences in the style of the Western Regions, with flat-roofed houses and arched stone doors. The streets are full of narrow-sleeved Hu people. Not to mention the streets, even among the guards of the Duhu Mansion, there are many dark-eyed and brown-haired people.
Although the Tang army with high pupil and high nose was composed of Han people, it seemed to be a multinational force.
The house he lives in is such a Western-style building. The main building is made of stones and white mud. The top of the house is arched, and there is a square plaid carpet underneath. There is a firepit built against the wall, and there is a flue leading to the roof.
The second floor is usually the residence of the female family members, and there is a wooden ladder on the outer wall leading to the upper floor.
After seeing off the owner of the household Cao Bo, Li Siye, Teng Mu, and Tian Zhen sat cross-legged on the carpet in the room. He coughed, and the two of them became energetic and waited for him to speak.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to take on the job that is really lacking."
"Why?" Tian Zhen lost her temper and asked, "Didn't Laiyao promise you a good deal when we left Chang'an? As soon as we entered Anxi, he made you the field commander. How could he change his mind?"
"It's hard to tell for a while, but it won't take too long. It may take a few months."
Tian Zhen suddenly became unhappy: "I, Tian Zhen, came to the Western Regions with you just to make achievements and go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. What's going on when I was suddenly put aside?"
Fujimaki didn't seem to care. He originally joined the Tang army with the attitude of learning skills, and it didn't matter how many days sooner or later.
Li Siye was not in a very good mood, so when he heard this, he said with a straight face, "Anxi is already here. Although I am here to protect you for the time being, it doesn't mean that you two are not needed. I will go again tomorrow."
Go find him and let him make arrangements for you two, so that you don't have to delay your future by following me."
"Hey? What do you mean by that? Am I that kind of person? I agreed to come to the Western Regions with you to explore. Do you think I am a selfish villain?"
Li Siye spread his hands and said: "Don't you want the opportunity to make a contribution? I'm afraid that if you stay with me, it will delay your future. I will find a way for you. Why are you still not happy?"
"Okay, okay, I won't tell you anymore!"
Tian Zhen walked out angrily, and Fujimu called him out, helplessly sat next to Li Siye, and politely persuaded: "Brother Tian Zhen's temper is a little hotter, but that's how he is.
, I hope you won’t blame me. I ask you to rest assured, I trust you, Si Yelang, so please rest assured.”
Li Siye turned to look at him coldly and said, "Get out of here too."
"Si Yelang, you... are good," Fujimu also stood up, turned around and walked out the door.
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Lu Qian eavesdropped under the wall of the Protector's study for a long time. When he learned that Li Siye had not been appointed by Laiyao, he finally felt relieved, but he still had a thorn in his back. After thinking about it, he decided to find his own
My cousin Xiao Ting asked him for some advice.
His cousin is none other than Xiao Ting, who serves as a military official under Lai Yao, the governor of Anxi. His official position is at the seventh rank, and he can be regarded as a civilian next to Lai Yao. He can be successfully promoted to be the leader of the guards.
, and also took advantage of this cousin.
Lu Qian handed over the matter to his deputy, then rode towards Xiao Ting's mansion in the city.
He came to the door of Xiao's house, turned around to see if there was no one around, and knocked on the door panel.
The old man opened the door and saw Lu Qian, so he let him in.
"Is cousin Xiao Ting at home today?"
"He is in the study, you can just go."
Lu Qian nodded and walked into the Western-style flat-roofed house. The room was decorated in Central Plains style, with paper window partitions separating the reception room and study room.
He knocked lightly on the partition, and a deep and deep voice came from inside: "Come in."
Lu Qian secretly wanted to laugh. His cousin really liked to imitate the tone and manner of the Governor of Laiyao, because this kind of manner was the most authoritative and the most charming. It seemed that with this kind of manner, his official career would be greatly improved.