Chapter 201 The Marquis of the County

What is the experience of going to the emperor's bathhouse?

Thank you.

People just went out, panicked.

Go out of the guest house to the right, enter the inner palace gate and go straight to the lotus soup.

Gu Qing walked very slowly behind the eunuch, and the further he went, the more heavily guarded the inner palace became, and it was full of dense Yulin guards and left guard soldiers.

The eunuch turned back to Gu Qing and explained with a smile as he walked, Originally, there were not so many soldiers guarding the Huaqing Palace, but after Lishan was artificially set on fire last night, Yu Linwei and Zuo Wei were so nervous that the general who was responsible for escorting the Son of Heaven knelt outside the Son of Heaven's palace for most of the night to plead guilty, and at the same time, the Huaqing Palace added countless guards, surrounding this palace like an iron bucket.

When it came to artificial arson, Gu Qing couldn't help but hate itchy, this time he really agreed that the person who set the fire should be chopped up to pieces.

"At the same time that the mountain fire was extinguished, the palace sent people to search the mountain, and searched for a whole night, and there was a report in the morning, they found traces of people staying in the woods in the middle of the mountain, and the murderers were about two or three people, and people may have taken advantage of last night's fire to run down the mountain, Chang'an Jingzhao Mansion and Lantian County Ya have sent capable bad marshals to investigate the case, Gu Changshi rest assured, this gang of thieves will not live for a few days."

Gu Qing nodded.

A fire almost burned to death today, it can be regarded as a shocking case, Li Longji escaped last night, and now I am afraid that the entire Chang'an court is shaken.

As for who set this fire, Gu Qing's suspicion at this time was still Li Heng, the prince of the East Palace.

There is no way, the prince's suspicion is too big, so big that it is almost obvious, after the news of last night's incident came out, whether it was the courtiers or the common people, I am afraid they have to suspect the prince, Li Heng is full of mouths and can't tell.

It's just that Gu Qing is still a little strange, the court battle has always been full of conspiracies, and the prince's approach is tantamount to openly tearing his face and rebelling recklessly, it is said that the prince's life should not be so simple and rude, if he fails, he will even be cut off from the retreat.

The eunuch led Gu Qing all the way to introduce the imperial soup of the inner palace, and Gu Qing knew that there were a lot of soup pools in the Huaqing Palace, in addition to Li Shimin's special Xingchen soup, Li Longji's special lotus soup and Yang Guifei's special begonia soup, there were naturally prince's special prince's soup, as well as Shangshi soup for internal officials and palace maids, Shaoyang soup for guests and courtiers, and so on.

Gu Qing silently followed the eunuch inside, obviously he was a human being in two lives, but he behaved like a dirt bun all the way, and while expanding his knowledge and knowledge, he inevitably felt a little ashamed in his heart.

In front of a luxurious and tall palace, the eunuch pointed to the palace and told Gu Qing that this was the lotus soup for the Son of Heaven, and pointed to a slightly smaller palace next to the palace, and the eunuch told Gu Qing that the palace next to the lotus soup was the Begonia Soup.

An indecent smile appeared at the corner of Gu Qing's mouth.

The name "Begonia" has been obtained well, and there is a poem that ridicules the old husband and young wife in later generations, one of which is "a pear flower presses Begonia", which is quite a bit of the essence of impropriety, beautiful, but also enough damage.

The eunuch smiled and invited Gu Qing to enter the palace, there was no hall in the hall, and after entering, there was a huge pool in the middle, the pool was steaming, and it was already full of hot springs.

Gu Qing hurriedly rejected this improper request.

He was not accustomed to approaching women, nor was he accustomed to approaching men, and even less was he used to being half-male and half-female.

Although he still disliked soaking in Li Longji's bathhouse in his heart, Gu Qing knew that it would not work if he didn't soak in, the eunuch's eyes were staring at him, if he showed disgust, then last night's life-saving grace to Li Longji could be wiped clean in an instant.

After stripping naked, Gu Qing closed his eyes and jumped into the imperial soup, the water temperature of more than forty degrees was just suitable for the temperature accepted by the skin, Gu Qing only felt that the capillary blood pores of his whole body were opened, and the whole person was soaked in warm water, Gu Qing let out a sigh of satisfaction.

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I didn't dare to soak in the lotus soup for too long, the emperor's gift to the courtiers, and the courtiers accepted the emperor's gifts, both of which are actually symbolic meanings.

After soaking two sticks of incense, Gu Qingguang came out of the pool slipperily, dried it and quickly put on his underwear.

The little eunuch waiting outside seemed to hear the movement, hurriedly rushed in, served Gu Qing diligently, changed him into a brand-new crimson official uniform, and a luxurious jade belt, which was inlaid with various gems, and was bright and dazzling.

The little eunuch explained with a smile while changing his clothes, the official uniform and jade belt were all given by the noble concubine, please Gu Changshi went to Yichun Pavilion to meet His Majesty after changing his clothes, and the Son of Heaven waited for a long time.

Dressed in a new fit and with a newly given goldfish bag hanging around his waist, Gu Qing walked out of the lotus soup and hurried to Yichun Pavilion with the eunuch.

Yili entered the hall, and as soon as Gu Qing entered the hall door, he heard a hearty laugh, which was mixed with a little hoarse and unpleasant taste, and it was obvious that Li Longji's voice had not fully recovered.

"Gu Qing is here, haha, hurry, no need to be polite, come forward." Li Longji stood in the hall and beckoned to him with a smile, and Yang Guifei sat next to him, also looking at him with a smile.

Gu Qing lowered his head and walked forward quickly, standing a foot away from Li Longji.

Li Longji said unhappily: "I asked you to come forward, why are you so far away from me?" Are you afraid that I will beat you? ”

After saying that, I laughed, as if I had told a very funny joke.

Gu Qing tugged at the corners of her mouth, but Yang Guifei giggled very embarrassedly.

Yang Guifei's cheering made Li Longji more and more energetic, and at this moment he may feel that he is a humorous and approachable genius, and his character is a little fuller.

Turning his head, Li Longji smiled at Yang Guifei and said: "Speaking of which, I really should beat this kid, the lady knows that last night's mountain fire, Gu Qing actually ordered Yu Linwei to dig a pit and bury me alive in it, no one in the past dynasties dared to be so rude to the Son of Heaven." ”

Gu Qing hurriedly pleaded guilty in fear: "The minister offended the holy driver without a reason, the minister deserves to die, please punish Your Majesty." ”

Yang Guifei glanced at Li Longji and said, "San Lang don't scare the child, if it weren't for Gu Qing's urgency to dig a pit and cover the soil, I don't know what kind of miserable situation last night." ”

Li Longji laughed and said: "Jokes, don't you take it seriously, I don't know how to be a good person, Gu Qing, I almost died in the fire last night, thanks to your rescue, I should really thank you." ”

Gu Qing lowered his head and said respectfully: "Your Majesty's words are serious, the ministers eat the king's fortune, and it is their duty to solve problems for the king, and the ministers dare not take credit." ”

Li Longji said approvingly: "The Manchu Dynasty is civil and military, there are a few people who can know their duties, Gu Qing has this thought, and I have seen that the son is loyal." ”

Turned around and smiled at Yang Guifei again: "I still want to thank the lady, if it weren't for the lady who introduced you, a little fellow countryman, to me, I am afraid that the Tang Dynasty will be mourned today." ”

Yang Guifei hurriedly said: "San Lang don't say nonsense, you are a social luck, and your extremely noble body must have heavenly help, even if Gu Qing is not present, San Lang will be fine." ”

Li Longji sighed: "I am also very happy, I was fortunate to have Gu Qing accompany me last night, when the mountain fire started, I and the people around me were out of proportion, only Gu Qing was the calmest, and the method he came up with was also incredible......"

Looking at Gu Qing with a smile, Li Longji said with a smile: "Gu Qing said, last night you ordered to dig a ditch again, and you fought fire with fire, what is the reason?" ”

Gu Qing said with a smile: "The trench is dug to prevent the spread of the fire on the ground, to draw a boundary for the fire, and to fight the fire with fire is because the minister tested the direction of the wind, and lit another fire at the upwind port, which can block the fire above by the wind and leave us more room for survival, in short, Your Majesty and the ministers are trapped in the fire, and the minister can only do everything possible to delay the spread of the fire, and do his best to isolate the fire and people, all in order to survive." ”

Li Longji nodded slowly: "Digging a ditch is to cut off the spread of fire on the ground, and attacking fire with fire is to spread the fire above the woods, I finally understood, when you gave the order last night, everyone didn't understand what it meant, and they all thought it was a chaotic life, and afterwards I knew that your two methods were really effective, if it wasn't for the method you came up with, I wouldn't have waited for the fire to be extinguished, and it had already been burned to charcoal. ”

"The ministers just do their duty, and they don't dare to take credit."

Li Longji was silent for a long time, and said slowly: "Gu Qing is still the chief of Zuo Wei now, right?" ”

"Yes."

Li Longji sighed, but didn't mention it again.

Yang Guifei said with a smile: "San Lang, it was not only Gu Qing who made a great contribution to saving the driver last night, but also Princess Wanchun. ”

Li Longji raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Eyelashes...... Haha, it is worthy of my foreign obedientness, I heard that when the fire started, the Huaqing Palace was in a hurry, it was my eyelashes who took over the guards, and commanded the fire extinguishing in an orderly manner, fortunately with her, I can extinguish the mountain fire very quickly, if it is a moment later, even if Gu Qing's method works, I am afraid it will not last long, I should really thank her. ”

Yang Guifei covered her mouth and giggled: "Gu Qing and Wan Chun, one rescued the driver in the fire field, and the other rescued the driver outside the fire field, but they cooperated tacitly, no matter who was missing, the consequences would be unimaginable." ”

Li Longji looked stunned, quickly glanced at Gu Qing, and smiled thoughtfully, but he did not answer Yang Guifei's words, but ordered a banquet.

There was only one guest, Gu Qing, and it could be seen that today's banquet was specially set up by Li Longji to thank Gu Qing for saving his life.

This banquet was very restrained, and Gu Qing, who had made great contributions, did not dare to let go of his bones, for fear of leaving Li Longji with an impression of arrogance, so he could only follow Li Longji's rhythm, Li Longji chatted with him, and Li Longji took the initiative to get up and toast when he served wine, and after a banquet, Li Longji was already eight points drunk.

The guests and hosts were happy, and Gu Qing said goodbye to Li Longji.

Yang Guifei yawned and retreated to the harem to rest.

In the main hall, Gao Lishi flashed out from behind the screen, and Li Longji suddenly sat up straight, but the drunken appearance just now was extremely sober at the moment.

Leaning on the cushion, Li Longji said slowly: "General Gao, is your body better?" ”

Last night, Gao Lishi also suffered, his throat hurt from the smoke, and his back was burned by the mountain fire and was full of blisters.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the old slave has applied the medicine and his body is much better."

Li Longji glanced at him and said with a smile: "Actually, the only person I trust the most is you, General Gao, you have to take good care of yourself." ”

Gao Lishi was grateful and said: "Your Majesty's love, the old slave has nothing to repay, but to die with a crippled body, to repay Your Majesty's kindness." ”

Li Longji waved his hand and said, "We just passed through a ghost gate, don't say anything about 'life' or 'death', it's very unlucky." ”

Then Li Longji sank his face and said, "Did the person who set the fire last night get it?" ”

Gao Lishi lowered his head and said: "Jingzhao Mansion and Lantian County have sent all the bad commanders to investigate with all their might, and the thieves have not yet been captured." ”

Li Longji snorted, and said with a frosty face: "It's been a day, and I haven't even gotten anyone yet, are Jingzhao Mansion and Lantian County wine bags and rice bags?" Tell them three days, and within three days they must get the thieves, or they will go up to the field themselves. ”

"Yes."

"After my accident, what happened in Chang'an?"

Gao Lishi is an old man who has accompanied Li Longji for many years, and he knows very well that Li Longji is asking about Chang'an's movements, but in fact, he is asking the prince, so he said in a low voice: "After the incident, the East Palace was terrified, His Royal Highness was furious, roaring in the East Palace, and even said that there was a traitor who framed him and wanted to put him to death...... At noon today, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had boarded out of the city and rushed to the Huaqing Palace, and his intention seemed to be to explain to His Majesty, and it would not be long before he arrived. ”

Li Longji laughed, but his expression was neither sad nor joyful.

Gao Lishi glanced at Li Longji and said carefully: "Your Majesty, the old slave is shallow and a little unintelligible. With the Prince's ability, even if he has a rebellious heart, he should not be so rude to set fire to Lishan, this matter is too risky, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should not be such a reckless man......"

Li Longji said lightly: "People's hearts are unpredictable, and before the truth is revealed, I can't tell who is loyal and who is traitor." If the prince comes, let me stop the ride, let him wait. ”

Colliers Command.

Li Longji suddenly asked again: "For Gu Qing, how should I bestow it?" ”

Gao Lishi was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "The Sacred Heart has its own judgment, and the old slave doesn't dare to say more." ”

Li Longji rubbed his forehead with some distress and sighed: "Since Emperor Gaozong, my Tang Dynasty has intentionally or unintentionally reduced the princes and princes, worrying that there will be too many titles and the country's capital will be wasted, and I am afraid that after being knighted, I will be arrogant and ......arrogant."

Saying that, Li Longji raised his head, looked at Gao Lishi and said with a wry smile: "Last night, at the moment of life and death, I didn't choose what to say, and I made a promise to be a marquis in order to live, I did this impulsively, and now I escaped, think about last night's promise...... Alas! ”

Gao Lishi immediately understood what Li Longji meant.

To put it simply, his life was saved, and the promise of the marquis was repented.

It's not for Gu Qing, but Li Longji really doesn't want to give the Tang Dynasty a new title, in the court of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, promotion may be nothing, after all, it is just an official position, but the knighthood is easy to criticize, because the glory of the title is greater than the official position, and although the title is decreasing from generation to generation, the court must raise at least three generations.

Men are not only pitting women, but also men, the promise just made is still in his ears, and he wants to regret it when he puts on his pants, Li Longji's face at the moment is like a scumbag.

Gao Lishi next to him has a better and better impression of Gu Qing, relatively speaking, in the eunuch world of five thousand years in China, Gao Lishi is a relatively simple person, his heart is not so bad, and he knows how to be grateful.

Gu Qing saved everyone's lives last night, including saving Gao Lishi's life, Gao Lishi was grateful to Gu Qing in his heart, seeing that Li Longji seemed to have a plan to regret it, Gao Lishi's heart moved, and he smiled: "What Your Majesty said is reasonable, the title of Datang can't be sealed casually, since Your Majesty has remorse, it is better to promote Gu Changshi to an official, just pretend to forget about the knighthood." ”

Li Longji's expression moved slightly: "Did you pretend to forget?" This ......"

Gao Lishi smiled again: "The old slave and Gu Changshi have met a few times, looking at the appearance of Gu Changshi, and taking care of the character of Changshi, the old slave thinks that this is a very stable young man, neither humble nor arrogant, not frightened, and even more rare is that he is extraordinary, with all due respect to the old slave, last night's mountain fire was a mortal situation, but Gu Qing alone sought life for us, a person with such ability, even if His Majesty is not knighted, presumably he will not care." ”

Li Longji smacked for a long time, then pointed at Gao Lishi and scolded with a smile: "Mingming agrees with me, in fact, you are still asking for Gu Qing's lordship, Gao Lishi, you old thing is getting more and more cunning!" ”

Gao Lishi also smiled, bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, the old slave has to remind you that last night in the fire, Your Majesty promised in front of the Yulin Guards, who would have thought of a way to get out of trouble and seal the marquis, and then Princess Wanchun extinguished the mountain fire to welcome the holy car, and His Majesty said in front of everyone that he wanted to be crowned the Lord of Gu Qing, and also emphasized twice, 'Jun Wu joke', but many people heard this sentence......"

Li Longji was stunned for a long time, and then laughed freely: "If you are a marquis, you will be a marquis, I am the son of heaven, how can I be a child's play if I say it?" Besides, I pity Gu Qing's talent and knight him, presumably he will be more loyal to me in the future, and I will make good use of him. ”

With a solemn expression, Li Longji said slowly: "General Gao, I will give up the people's decree and enshrine Gu Qing as a ...... The Marquis of Qingcheng County, promoted to the left guard Zhonglang General, awarded the "Yunlu General", and gave 100 taels of gold and 100 horses of silk. After the will is ready, let the giver proclaim it. ”

Colliers wrote them down one by one, but his heart became more and more doubtful. It is normal to be a marquis, and it is also normal to give a medal, but Gu Qing was promoted to the general of the left guard...... Obviously, Gu Qing is not a martial artist, why has His Majesty always positioned Gu Qing in a martial arts position?

However, it is a good thing to be promoted to a knighthood, as for what official to promote, civil or military, the Son of Heaven has his own plans, and Gao Lishi will never dare to have any doubts.

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Huaqing Palace, the eunuch put down the incense case, Gu Qing knelt in front of the incense case in official clothes and respectfully listened to the decree of the housekeeper, bowed to the ground to thank him, then got up and straightened his clothes, and entered the Yichun Pavilion again to thank Li Longji for his grace.

A few hours later, the mansion of Li Twelve Niang in Chang'an City.

A female disciple suddenly broke into the courtyard and stood in the middle of the courtyard and shouted happily: "Miss Li, Gu Shaolang Jun has been made a marquis!" Gu Shaolang Jun is a marquis! ”

The figure in the room flickered, and Li Twelve Niang and Zhang Huaijin ran out at the same time.

"Brother Gu is a marquis? How can it be? Zhang Huaijin looked shocked and incredulous, and Li Shiniang next to him also had the same shocked expression.

The female disciple hurriedly said: "It's true, the news just came from the Huaqing Palace in Lishan, the Son of Heaven has named Gu Shaolangjun as the Marquis of Qingcheng County, it's true!" ”

Li Twelve Niang was stunned for a long time, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, her eyes were filled with a thick joy, she suddenly laughed a few times, waved her hand and said loudly: "There is a banquet in the house!" Please Zhang Siqing of Honglu Temple, Li Guangbi of Zuo Wei, as well as Yan Zhenqing and Du Fu, they are all invited, and they will say that there is a happy event in Li Mansion today, go and invite! ”

Zhang Huaijin didn't squeak all the time, and then suddenly screamed loudly: "Ahhhh Ahhh I want to be Mrs. Hou! Definitely! ”