The team of Anxi Jiedu envoys returning to Beijing to report their achievements has arrived at the edge of the Wei River. Before Li Siye entered Chang'an, he had already learned about the situation within the imperial court from various channels. Although outstanding achievements are now in sight, the city of Chang'an has always been a miracle.
In this place, anything can happen in this dirty whirlpool, so you still need to be cautious.
The power of the Yang family reached its peak. It is said that when Yang Guozhong and his three sisters went out at night, the Yang family's servants dared to whip the horses that frightened the princess. Moreover, the emperor's attitude afterwards was to give each of them fifty blows. This seemed like a serious matter.
It seems outrageous. But in contrast to Tang Xuanzong's attitude towards Yang Yuhuan's family, he is simply a model husband in the eyes of pastoral feminism.
Li Siye felt relieved that such an arrogant and harming the people, such as Wang Fei, was finally dead. This man was the most vicious and extravagant example among the powerful officials of the Tang Dynasty. He could have Zi Yu from Fu Fu at home.
Ting, everything has been explained.
After Yang Guozhong killed Li Linfu's strongest assistant Wang Zhi, the most obvious changes took place in the forces of both parties. Yang Guozhong began to surpass Li Linfu and take control of the power in the court. The person whom Li Linfu despised and felt most at ease actually started a fight with him.
Evenly matched, he will also be his gravedigger in the future.
If he remembered correctly, Li Linfu was going to die this year. No, he should have been seriously ill, which finally killed the conspirator. Once Li Linfu died, he would have no one to fear in Chang'an.
After knowing this information, Li Siye entered the city with more confidence. Although Yang Guozhong was annoying, he still needed to maintain a superficial relationship with him.
When the team arrived ten miles away from the outer city, the imperial court sent the Jinwu Guards Silver Sword Officer to greet them. Bian Lingcheng happily ran out of Chang'an City and came to Li Siye's side.
"Doctor Li, today's saint Long Jue is different from others. His Majesty has sent Yang Zhongcheng as a welcoming envoy and led hundreds of civil and military officials to greet him at Jinguang Gate."
Li Siye smiled slightly, raised his hands to Bian Lingcheng and said, "Thank you for traveling back and forth these days, Mr. Bian. Thank you for your hard work."
Bian Lingcheng grinned: "Not to mention hard work, with this trip, His Majesty has promoted me to the supervisor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Although it is only a false position, I have also reached the threshold of the fourth rank."
This surprised Li Siye. Bian Lingcheng just returned to Chang'an to report his victory and was promoted to a higher rank. It seemed that the saint was very happy.
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There was a thick layer of loess outside the Jinguang Gate, and the weeds near the city gate were clean. Li Siye lowered his head and looked over. Officials standing on both sides of the city gate were lined up in two long lines. The color of the official robes changed from light to light.
Progressing to the deeper layers, from light green, dark green, to light crimson, deep crimson, and then to true purple, this is the entire lineup of officials above the seventh rank in Chang'an.
Bian Lingcheng was right, this was indeed a super high standard of treatment. Every time An Lushan left Beijing, he would get something slightly inferior to this.
He rode the snow-white Zhaoye Jade Lion, wore a copper-colored mountain mantle, and wore a phoenix-winged robe on his head. He entered the city gate at the forefront of the team. Hundreds of green official robes bowed and crossed their hands.
: "We sincerely welcome Dr. Li back from his expedition and his triumphant return to the court."
Li Siye's eyes swept over their bodies, as if he were looking at sculptures. He had no expression at all, and only made a vague gesture with his hands, which was simplified as a return gift.
It’s not that he has begun to show his arrogant side, it’s just that on this occasion, his posture must be correct. People should do what they do and say what they say under any circumstances. Excessive modesty will make people more approachable.
It will ruin the scene that others have worked hard to create. Gou also has to distinguish between occasions.
He continued to walk forward on his horse, and the horse's hooves struck the ground with a sweet rhythm. The two rows on his left and right had turned into crimson official robes. These people also crossed their hands and bowed: "Congratulations to Doctor Li on your return from the expedition.
Return in triumph."
Li Siye's hands were still empty, and he made a slight nod more than before. The treatment of these fourth and fifth grade officials was better than the ones just now.
When he came to these rare purple-robed officials, his actions really turned into returning the favor. Isn't it just a basic operation to look at the dishes for the official position?
Yang Guozhong is standing at the bottom of the team. It is not his turn to be in this position because of the official position. Today, the right prime minister Li Linfu did not come. It should be the left prime minister Chen Xilie. But according to the power of the Yang family today, no one else can stand in the first place.
Don't dare to object.
Yang Zhongcheng had a domineering and proud smile on his face, as if he had personally earned this outstanding achievement.
Li Siye could no longer play at this time. He suddenly raised his arm, causing all the six strings and banners behind him to stop. Even the horizontal blowing team on horseback lined up on both sides stopped playing the trombone and suona in their mouths, and it was as quiet as death.
Like a dark cloud.
He grasped the reins and turned over to dismount. Yang Guozhong, with his face blooming like a chrysanthemum, stepped forward with a smile and congratulated: "Doctor Li, I did not misjudge you, and your Majesty did not misjudge you either. From now on, you and I are brothers."
One is in court and the other is outside, watching and helping each other to see who else in the world dares to make a mistake."
If this passage were put in any other place, it would just be a provocation. No matter whether it makes enemies or not, it should be frightened first.
"Come into Nanei with me. Your Majesty will hold a banquet waiting for you at the Calyx Building."
The two rode side by side along Jinguangmen Street, heading straight to the square in front of Xingqing Palace. People outside the walls on both sides of the street stood and watched, but most of the people cheering and celebrating were Sogdians. The people all knew that Anxi Jiedu Envoy
Great victories were won in the Tang Dynasty. There were many generals who won the battles in the Tang Dynasty, which was nothing surprising. They neither knew the significance of this victory nor what kind of country Dashi was. They only thought that Dashi was like the Khitan Xi tribe in the south.
The Sogdians know these things very well, because their hometown comes from Hezhong and Tochara. They understand the stories and history of the past, so they naturally know the beginning and end of this battle. They also know that the Dashi Army is the second largest army in the world after the Anxi Army.
Strong armed forces.
When they arrived at the gate of Xingqing Palace, the way to enter the Flower Calyx Tower this time was also different from the past. They had to enter Tongyang Gate first, take off their armor in the Mingguang Tower inside Tongyang Gate, take a bath and change into regular purple robes, and then
Then enter the calyx building.
The emperor authorized Li Siye to bring three entourages into the palace, and the rest of the Jiedushi team returned to Anxiliu's backyard in Pingkangfang. They were welcomed here together with the civil and military officials. Most of them were able to leave, leaving only a few important officials in the court.
Accompany and wait.
Yang Guozhong and Li Siye entered Tongyang Gate side by side. As soon as the uncle entered the palace, he seemed to indulge his nature and raised his arms to put around Li Siye's neck. However, because he was not tall enough, he had to stand on tiptoes, as if he was holding a loyal man.
's younger brother.
"Si Ye, this is really a shame for me!"
Ji Wen, the officer accompanying Yang Guozhong, had his eyelids twitching. He felt something was wrong but it was inconvenient to remind him.
Yan Xiaosi and Tian Zhen, who were standing behind Li Siye, frowned and subconsciously touched the handle of the knife at their waists, only to find that the knife had been left outside the palace. Duan Xiushi had the foreknowledge and bumped their shoulders.
Li Siye smiled without any abnormality and said: "If not for Mrs. Guo Guo and Brother Yang recommending Siye in front of Your Majesty and the Empress, Siye would not be what it is today. This achievement is half of that of the Yang family. Siye will never forget it."
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"You have a good conscience. Ha, I have high hopes for you." Yang Guozhong hugged Li Siye sideways, like a monkey hanging at an angle.
"Si Ye, you and Xianyu Zhongtong are my right-hand men. He is attacking Nanzhao in Lingnan, and you are attacking Dashi in Qixi. I, Yang Zhao, have the two of you, so I am even more powerful than a tiger."