Then Tang Xuanzong walked out of the pavilion, also sat on a stone bench, and the three of them sat around the stone table, at this time Xuanzong asked some details about the Longyou battlefield, especially asked about Wang Haibin, and also expressed deep sympathy. And Xue Ne also depicted the details of the Longyou battlefield vividly, which made Xuanzong smile.

At this time, a young eunuch came over, and after whispering a few words in Xuanzong's ear, Xuanzong waved his hand to signal him to retreat, and Xue Ne said at this time: "If Your Majesty has something important to deal with, Lu Changshi and I will retreat first." ”

Xuanzong said: "Don't worry, it's all some trivial things in the palace, I haven't finished asking about Longyou?" ”

"Yes, yes, in fact, Weichen still has some words to say."

"Then let's talk about it."

After Xuanzong spoke, he prepared to quietly listen to Xue Ne's unfinished words.

At this time, Xue Ne said: "In the battle of Longyou, our army suffered a lot of injuries, and I hope that Your Majesty can allocate funds to compensate the families of the deceased soldiers." ”

Xuanzong nodded and said, "Don't worry, I've sent someone to do it." However, I heard that Lu Changshi has contributed a lot in the army, and I have read a lot of the recitals reported by the Anbei Protector Wang Hui, all of which say that Lu Changshi is brave and promising, much better than those veterans in the army. ”

Lu Zheng hurriedly said: "Weichen is not as exaggerated as Wang Daduhu said, everything is just for the triumph of the army." ”

Xuanzong looked at Lu Zheng's words a little modest and sincere, a smile appeared on his face, and he felt that he had almost said it, so Xuanzong said: "General Xue Ne and Lu Changshi have worked hard all the way, I have already chosen the mansion, you go and rest first." ”

After that, Lu Zheng and Xue Ne gave up their hands at the same time, watching Xuanzong disappear into the shade of the pear tree.

In fact, for Xuanzong's words just now, Xue Ne could hear some secret meanings, what Xuanzong needed at this time was a young general, and he and Wang Hui were still dying, and the era of his own horses and horses had passed. And Xuanzong has some expectations for Lu Zheng, this young man who has made great achievements in the first battle will definitely have a great future.

Xue Ne suddenly asked Lu Zheng at this time, "Do you see what is the secret meaning of the saint's words just now?" ”

Lu Zheng thought for a while and said, "The Holy Lord just said that I am brave and promising, much better than those veterans in the army......... Does it mean that young generals are favored and vigorously promoted? This should be the unintentional words of the Holy One. ”

"The saint never says unintentional words, this is probably what he thinks in his heart."

Xue Ne said this, and walked quickly towards the outside of the palace, followed by Lu Zheng, until he walked outside the Suzaku Gate, a eunuch stepped forward and said: "This is General Xue Ne, Your Majesty ordered me to wait here for a long time, and I will take you to the newly renovated mansion and arrange the matters of staying in the mansion." ”

Xue Ne and Lu Zheng both arched their hands and said: "Then there is labor." ”

Then the two of them got into the carriage, and after going straight down Tianmen Street for a while, the carriage stopped, and the eunuch looked at the two of them and said, "The two generals will live here for the time being." ”

After speaking, the eunuch drove away again, Lu Zheng and Xue Ne walked in, although it is not spectacular, but the courtyard is quite neat, and the furnishings in the hall are all available.

Xue Ne walked into the hall, sat down and stroked the sandalwood seat, and said: "After all, this Chang'an is the capital, and even the unknown mansions are so extravagant, it seems that Your Majesty still attaches importance to us." ”

After Lu Zheng sat down, he also said: "Attention is attention, but Your Majesty didn't give you a new position, is it really that Your Majesty thinks you're old and doesn't want to reuse it?" ”

"Lu Zheng, you must know that I have the intention of spending my old age in peace, although Tubo has lost a battle, there is still a huge threat in northern Xinjiang, Your Majesty wants to use young henchmen and generals, although we veterans can still fight, but Your Majesty does not want to use it."

Lu Zheng choked up a little, he didn't expect that Xue Ne was already not reused in front of the saint, but he was still favored in his old age, after all, he could still live here.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, and then I heard: "Is it General Xenne's residence?" ”

As soon as the words fell, an official in a golden and purple robe walked in, Xue Ne looked at the person in front of him carefully, suddenly got up from his seat, walked quickly to the bottom of the hall and said, "It turned out to be Xu Guogong, fortunately." ”

When Lu Zheng heard Xu Guogong, he immediately thought that this person should be the son of the predecessor Xu Guogong Su Gui, and he stayed until his father was the second to attack the knight Su Ying, who he had heard Wang Hui talk about slightly.

At this time, Su Ying was helped to the seat by Xue Ne, and after sitting upright, Su Ying said: "General Xue returned to Beijing to resume his life, I have heard that in the first battle against Tubo, the general waved his army to break his army, and even Qili Xu was almost captured alive." ”

Xue Ne said very humbly: "That's all the credit of the generals, how can I be greedy for merit." In addition, although the Tibetan army is menacing, its strategy is obviously insufficient, and it is difficult for an army to win without strategy and resourcefulness. ”

When Su Ying saw Lu Zheng next to him, he asked: "Presumably this is Lu Changshi, and I am also fortunate to witness the merits of Changshi in the will." ”

Lu Zheng smiled ashamedly, and then said, "Let's talk first, I'll make a pot of tea." ”

Lu Zheng got up and walked to the back of the hall, put a pot of water on the stove, and waited for the water to boil next to it, and the conversation between Xue Ne and Su Ying in front of the hall was clearly visible, and he heard Su Ying say: "After General Xue returns to Beijing, I don't know when he will be granted the right to go on the expedition, but in my opinion, the general still has a chance." ”

"What chances? Please Xu Guogong to come and listen. ”

"General Xue is also a veteran, can't you see the friction between the various ethnic groups in Northern Xinjiang?"

Xue Ne's mind was suddenly shocked, and he said: "What does Xu Guogong mean by Turkic? This Tibetan has just been defeated, and I guess the Turks will not make a time, and if they do, there must be a reason. ”

Su Ying said: "The contradictions between the various ethnic groups in Northern Xinjiang are prominent, and sooner or later there will be another war, and now His Majesty recognizes General Xue and praises you as the general of the Xue family, inheriting your father's achievements, and now the Zaifu in the court are also full of praise for you." The next time you deal with the Turks, you will be the general. ”

Lu Zheng brought the tea up, and saw Xue Ne thinking deeply, and Su Zheng said on the side: "Then that's it for today, I won't bother General Xue here." ”

At this time, after Su Ying got up, he said to Lu Zheng: "Lu Changshi and General Xue live here, if you need anything, just tell me, today's tea is not necessary, let's talk about it another day." ”

Lu Zheng just smiled, didn't say anything more, and watched Su Ying walk out of the house. At this time, Xue Ne said to Lu Zheng: "Xu Guogong's words, you heard it, he thinks His Majesty will still use me." However, no matter who Your Majesty uses, Your Majesty has a reason, and we courtiers only need to act according to orders. ”

Lu Zheng said puzzledly: "This Su Shilang seems to be close to the general, not only can he find here, but he can also say this heartfelt word." ”

"Su Ying is now a close person to His Majesty, and these words may be what His Majesty means."

After Xue Ne finished speaking, he walked towards the inner room, and at this time the night was silent, only the faint sound of broken footsteps still did not stop.