Recently, Chang'an is like a big river in the flood season, with surging water and turbulent undercurrents. However, the Wei Palace, but quietly turned into a piece of incense bait at the bottom of the river, whether it is the court members or the famous relatives of Chang'an, they are like hungry fish and turtles competing to swim towards it, and the threshold of the palace is about to be flattened.

The reason for this situation is very simple, it is rumored in Chang'an that King Wu is dead. Then, the future master of the East Palace is none other than the King of Wei!

Who doesn't want to get close to the future Tang Dynasty Emperor as soon as possible?

After nightfall, Li Tai saw off the last guest, one of his "friends", Chai Lingwu, the commander of the horses, and let out a long breath.

The governor of the Wei Mansion beside him, Du Zhenglun said: "Your Highness, from today's conversation, we can find out that Chai Luma is still angry about the defeat of the general of the Left Guard. Originally, the post of General of the Left Guard was given by his father Chai Shao. After Chai Shao died of illness, His Majesty the Emperor appointed Li Junxian as the general of the Left Guard. To say that this Li Junxian was just a guard of the Qin Palace's mansion at first, with few achievements in the nameless war. Later, because he held an official position in the Hundred Cavalry, he became the general of the Left Guard! Gee! The military's power has swelled so much in recent years that even a small person like Li Junxian has risen to prominence! ”

Li Tai touched his fat chin and smiled, and said, "It's the same horse, Qin Mubai is like the sun, how many people know Chai Lingwu?" Chai Lingwu thought that the position of General of the Left Guard left by his father was one thing, and his jealousy of Qin Mubai was the main thing. Not to mention anything else, the royal relatives are secretly competing every day, comparing power, wealth, fame, and honor. Compared with Qin Mubai, the current Chai Lingwu is like a phoenix and a jackdaw, who would be willing? Besides, Chai Lingwu was born in a noble family, and his father was the founding hero of the Tang Dynasty, Chai Shao, and even my father respected his brother-in-law very much; His mother is my aunt, Princess Pingyang, who doesn't know that she is famous among women in troubled times? Compared with Qin Mubai, his background is more than a hundred times better. Now the situation of the two is very different, which makes him embarrassed! ”

Du Zhenglun said with a smile on his face: "What His Highness said is indeed human nature. Now Chai Lingwu bows his head to His Royal Highness, it can be seen that he is counting on His Royal Highness to enter the East Palace as soon as possible to rule the world. At that time, why worry about the post of a general of the Left Guard? ”

Li Tai smiled but did not speak, full of pride.

Du Zhenglun saw that Li Tai was in a good mood, and then said: "People like Chai Lingwu are everywhere in Chang'an!" We need to step up our efforts. And let them take the opportunity to create more momentum for His Highness, so as to show that His Highness's entry into the East Palace is the desire of the people. It's called striking while the iron is hot! ”

"Okay, just bother the teacher, make more arrangements!" Li Tai smiled and agreed.

"Your Majesty, I'll walk around more these days." Du Zhenglun also responded with joy. He was worried, seeing that it was a sure thing for King Wei to be the crown prince, I, the teacher of the Wei Wangfu Changshi and the King of Wei, would I not be the prince at that time? I have to take advantage of this effort to work hard, and I can make a contribution to support, his future is limitless! Sooner or later, I will surpass my eldest brother Du Ruhui who died early and create brilliance for my Du family!

"Now the Wei family has declined with Wei Ting's death. If I can jump up, by that time, the Chang'an Du family will become the first wealthy family! Thinking of this, Du Zhenglun couldn't help but stroke his beard and laughed.

Li Tai glanced at him sideways, "Why is the teacher laughing and smiling so happily?" ”

"Oh, Your Majesty is thinking that good things are approaching for His Royal Highness King Wei, so I am happy from the bottom of my heart!" Du Zhenglun hurriedly responded.

"Don't get carried away!" Li Tai shyly held his big belly with his hands on his back, looked into the distance and whispered, "Have you ever contacted Zhao Chong recently?" ”

"Nope." Du Zhenglun glanced left and right, leaned up and whispered, "Since that day he reported the death of King Wu, he has never seen a comprehensive picture again." A green forest character like him often walks on the wall like the wind, and it is difficult to find a trace. I left a mark at the contact point on the banks of the Weishui River, as His Highness had ordered, and I did not see him reply. From this I guess...... Has he already left Guanzhong? ”

"What ...... is possible," Li Tai twisted his brows, showing a hint of melancholy, and said, "Zhao Chong is a gangster in the rivers and lakes, and he is too treacherous and slippery, and it is really not easy to control. I now think that what he said about 'Xiangyang Dragon Qi' was just a deceptive nonsense. To be honest, I kind of regret that I was so naïve to believe him. If this matter falls into the ears of my father, it will also be a scourge! ”

"Otherwise, your subordinates will send someone to ......" Du Zhenglun's face sank, and he made a move to cut the grass and eradicate the roots.

Li Tai squinted at him and was silent for a moment, thinking to himself, Wei Ting and Du Zhenglun are the leaders of the Chang'an Wei Du family, and they are also my confidants, Du Zhenglun is also my teacher. But in contrast, Wei Ting is frivolous and self-conscious, whimsical and stupid; Du Zhenglun is much more clever and sleek, and ...... Ruthless!

"The question is, how do you find him?" Li Tai said quietly, "Compared with Zhao Chong, we are always in the light, and he is always in the dark." This Zhao Chong is like a loach in the gutter, which is really difficult to catch! ”

"That's not a big wave!" Du Zhenglun said, "Your Majesty guesses that Zhao Chong may have been afraid that he would be killed after learning of Wei Ting's death, so he hid. Since he is afraid of death, it will be easy to do! ”

"What should I do?" Li Tai asked.

"Since he is greedy for life and afraid of death, he must value fame, fortune and wealth!" Du Zhenglun said, "As long as His Royal Highness promises to give him the title of land and property, so that his rich party can enjoy peace forever, it must not be difficult to lure him out." We'll be able to ...... then."

"But what if he doesn't believe it?" Li Tai frowned and asked, "Don't underestimate Zhao Chong, his treacherous and slippery is extraordinary!" ”

"Then give him fame, fortune and wealth first, and make a posture to buy him and keep him away from Chang'an!" Du Zhenglun said, "Your Majesty suggests that Zhao Chong can change his name and surname, and then make him a county baron in a remote state and county, give him a beautiful maid and concubine in gold and silver, let him be his rich farmer, and give him a golden order to avoid death!" - In this way, don't worry about him not being fooled! ”

"This ...... The cost is big enough! Li Tai smiled meaningfully.

"If you don't put incense bait, how can you catch golden turtles?" Du Zhenglun whispered, "Now, Zhao Chong is the only hidden danger. If you can cut him off, the whole world of Datang will be yours of Your Highness! - Then why not put a little bait? ”

"The teacher has a point!" Li Tai took a breath and agreed, "Zongzheng Temple has our people, and it is a trivial matter to seal a county man in a remote area." Then I'll ask the teacher to do it? ”

"Your Majesty receives the order...... Du Zhenglun carefully accepted the promise, secretly rejoiced in his heart, and said secretly: As soon as Wei Ting dies, I will become the only person closest to King Wei! Look, Your Highness has entrusted me with such a private and important matter, which shows the trust in me! King Wei is smart enough and ruthless enough, and he is a person who does great things. Wei Ting is really overwhelmed, he still dares to steal from his master with selfish intentions, and secretly blames King Wei, he deserves a dead end! With his little trick, where is King Wei's opponent? In the end, he was not used by King Wei and made a wedding dress for others, and also made a substitute for the dead ghost? Fortunately, when Wei Ting pulled me into the gang to do it together, I reported to King Wei early, not only did I make a contribution, but also made a contribution and won the trust of King Wei. Otherwise, wouldn't I be a dead body now? …… Although the rabbit died and the fox was sad, I was not as stupid as Wei Ting. I will be loyal to the King of Wei with all my heart, and there will be no mistakes!

At this time, Li Tai said again: "This king, there is still a hidden worry......

"Your Highness, now that the rival is gone, the general trend is coming, and the little Zhao Chong will be able to solve it sooner or later, what else does Your Highness have to worry about?" Du Zhenglun said.

Li Tai frowned, his fat face tightened a little, and said, "Teacher, have you forgotten that there is still a Qin Mubai in Kansai, and there are hundreds of thousands of troops!" What if he learned the news of King Wu's murder and rebelled in order to protect himself? I'm not worried that he will enter the customs and conquer Chang'an and ask me for the crime; It's just that, under this pressure, the father and the emperor refused to set up a prince, and when the night long dream gave birth to more accidents, what could I do? ”

"Your Highness don't worry!" Du Zhenglun laughed fearlessly, "As far as your subordinates know, the eldest grandson Wuji has already invited the long-retired Wei Gong Li Yaoshi to preside over the Tang Dynasty military, specifically to deal with Qin Mubai!" It is said that this is the will of His Majesty the Emperor after he woke up! ”

"Really?" Li Tai was overjoyed, "Why didn't I know?" ”

"This matter is a top secret! His Majesty also worked hard to learn the news from the palace insiders today, and he was waiting to report to His Highness. Du Zhenglun whispered in a low voice, "Your Highness, you can wait to be the prince with peace of mind!" Even if His Majesty the Emperor is sick, even ten Qin Mubai can't turn the sky! And His Majesty feels ...... His Majesty the Emperor does not seem to be as ill as we thought. He always wakes up at the most critical time and then arranges the important things. The metaphor is that the secret summons the Duke of Wei out of the mountain and commands the military power to prevent Qin Mubai in Guanxi - it seems that this kind of handwriting is not the eldest grandson Wuji and Fang Xuanling and others, who can wield it! ”

"It's reasonable, it's reasonable!" Li Tai inhaled and said with a happy eyebrow, "With Duke Wei in charge, everything is really worry-free!" Regardless of him, Qin Mubai and Zhao Mubai are not Wei Gong's opponents! And the surname Qin is a student of Wei Gong, does he dare to meet his teacher on the battlefield? Ha ha! Okay, let Wei Gong clean up Qin Mubai. Ben Wang ...... I only pray every day at home, hoping that my father will recover soon! ”

"Honestly, now His Highness is in control of victory, and everything is worry-free! Your Majesty, congratulations in advance! Du Zhenglun fell down with a long bow.

Li Tai laughed loudly, and the fat all over his body was about to dance.

At this moment, Qin Mubai has already stepped on the boundary of Lanzhou. In front of him is the familiar field army camp fifteen miles outside Lanzhou City. Qin Mubai did not enter the city, and directly advanced to the barracks.

The sudden return of the coach of the expedition surprised Pang Fei and other generals. Qin Mubai didn't have time to greet them more, and after a hasty meal, he called Pang Fei privately and discussed it in secret.

"Teacher, you have galloped thousands of miles along the way, and everyone has lost a lot of weight, and your expression is very haggard. Later, when the old lady and the teacher meet, they will be distressed. Pang Fei said.

"Is my mother okay? How is it at home? ”

"There is a virtuous and virtuous Mrs. Chen in the family to preside over the inside and outside, and everything is fine with peace and tranquility." Pang Fei replied, "It's just that the old lady is very concerned about her teacher, and she kneels in front of the Buddha every day and prays for the teacher's safe return." By the way, the apprentice hasn't congratulated the teacher yet - Mrs. Ashina has just given her benefactor a son, the mother and son are safe, and the little junior brother is very much like the teacher and is very strong and cute, just waiting for the teacher to come home and take the name! ”

"Really? That's great! Hearing this good news, Qin Mubai, who had been running thousands of miles all the way through the stars and the moon, was exhausted and almost overdrawn, showed a rare smile of relief on his face, nodded and said, "I'll go home later, and I'll talk about these family matters later." Now, I'm going to ask you a couple of important things – big things! ”