On the occasion of the beginning of the New Year, there are many festive overflows, but the court is gloomy, first the Han King Li Yuanchang assassinated by the Taiye Pool, the Holy Lord has not yet settled down, and it is reported that the King of Qi Li You raised troops to rebel against Qizhou (now Jinan, Shandong), which really hurt the dragon body.

However, if the matter is not properly handled, many vassal kings and princes think that there is an opportunity to take advantage of it, then the world will be in chaos, and Li Mingda and Li Zhi are filial piety, accompanied by the monarch's side to be relieved, the holy lord finally opened the court and summoned the civil and military to discuss the matter.

However, it was said that Xu Zhen had just been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general of Yiyi Mansion, and the Taiye Chi case was recurred, and Xu Zhen's guarding of the palace was a great achievement, but Li Shimin still needed to be examined, so he had time to set a reward in the future, after all, the promotion was too fast, which was not a good thing for young people like Xu Zhen.

originally wanted to share the heavy responsibility of the palace guards a little, in order to weigh the collision between He Li and the prince, but this time Li You raised the matter, but he wanted Xu Zhen to be ordered to quell the rebellion.

Hou Junji's father and son have made meritorious contributions to the conquest of Tuguhun, and they have outstanding performance in Taiye Pool, and they are also excellent candidates for this counterinsurgency.

Li Shimin was not worried that no one was available, but he lamented in his heart, he asked himself if he was lenient and benevolent and loved the people, and the country was also governed strong and gratifying, why did these relatives turn their backs on their hearts and do more such rebellious things?

With Li Yuanchang's past, many courtiers did not dare to give more advice, only a few qualified ministers such as Hou Junji came out to play, and the boundary of Qizhou must be cleared, otherwise the people's hearts will be unstable.

The Holy Lord stroked his forehead and pondered, unable to speak for a long time, and the court was also dead and silent, which can be described as unpredictable.

After such a long time, the saint suddenly raised his head and said with a little tiredness: "Let's disperse for the time being, all Aiqing can discuss the result and offer it tomorrow." ”

This matter is related to the royal internal affairs, and the saint attaches great importance to family affection, many civil and military personnel do not dare to make up their minds easily, and only wait for the will of the saint, how can they do anything wrong, listen to the scattered dynasty, such as being amnestied, but just to send off the holy car, but see that the saint stopped, the voice is not loud, but it shocked the whole hall of people's hearts!

"Xu Zhenke?"

When the civil and military officials heard that the saint was leaving, he personally named his name, and his heart was also nervous, thinking that the saint was going to express his position this time, and Xu Zhen, who had not been rewarded for a long time, was going to be on the stage after all!

Although Xu Zhen got the official title, he didn't have a seat, he still stood and waited near the palace gate, listened to the greetings of the saint, and hurriedly bowed forward and saluted under the Danqi.

"Chen Xu Zhen is here, listen to the holy oracle!"

Li Shimin frowned, waved his hand casually, and said, "Excuse yourself from such vulgar etiquette, and come in with me." ”

Many civil and military people are awe-inspiring, and it is not uncommon to summon courtiers privately, but it is a great honor to summon Xu Zhen in front of hundreds of officials!

After Li Shimin entered the inner hall, his own eunuch led Xu Zhen into the Ganlu Hall and came to the imperial study.

This is the second time Xu Zhen has come to the imperial study, when the imperial table is scattered, it is obvious that the saint is hurt by the matter of the King of Han, but it makes people see the unknown warm side of the emperor.

Xu Zhen no longer had the fear of seeing the driver for the first time, but he still buried his head deeply, not daring to look directly at the face of the saint, and when the eunuchs were sent out, the saint sat down quietly, looked up and asked, "What does Xu Qing think this matter should do?" ”

Xu Zhen is not a stupid person, he only knows how to say less and make fewer mistakes, but seeing that the saint's face is honest, he is also presumptuous, and he said everything in his heart, but it is also in line with the remarks recorded in historical records.

"The minister's status is humble, and he shouldn't have spoken arrogantly, but the holy grace is solemn, how dare he not share the worries of the holy lord, so he dared to suggest that this matter should be shocked outside, and Huai Rou should be on the inside, which can drive the surrounding soldiers to suppress it together, eliminating many dissenting hearts, as for His Royal Highness the King of Qi... The saints of my family attach great importance to their relatives, and they should be open-minded, so as not to chill people's hearts and make these royal relatives frightened in their hearts, so that they can have both the family and the country..."

Li Shimin actually had a definition in his heart, but he just wanted to see if there was really no one in this huge court who dared to speak, thinking of the late Wei Zheng, his heart was desolate, and when he heard Xu Zhen's bold words, his heart couldn't help but be happy.

"What Aiqing said is very true, even so, I want to make Hou Jun gather and lead the troops to suppress, what does Aiqing think?"

Since Xu Zhen said it, he was determined to get to the end, and bowed down and responded: "The minister thinks it's inappropriate..."

Li Shimin was slightly surprised, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, pointed to the stool on the side of the imperial table, signaled to sit down, and pretended to ask casually: "What's wrong?" ”

Xu Zhen thanked him, sat down with half of his buttocks, and then analyzed: "At that time, Taiye mutinied, Chang'an was not very stable, the Hou Guogong was high and powerful, and he was decisive, so he should stay in Kyoto, assist the East Palace, and ease the hearts of the people..."

Li Shimin frowned, and even leaned forward, looking directly at Xu Zhendao: "This is not what Aiqing intended, right?" Could it be that I'm so easy to deceive?! ”

Xu Zhen hurriedly rolled off his seat, and couldn't care about it, and said what he thought in his heart: "Your Majesty is atoning for your sins!" It's not that the minister doesn't dare to speak, but he's afraid that he will say right and wrong behind his back, and harm the reputation of a good person, but His Majesty is to blame, and Xu Zhen also admitted it! ”

Li Shimin couldn't help but smile, nodded Xu Zhen's forehead and said: "Get up and speak, so unfrightening, I give you innocence, and say everything in your heart, isn't it happy?" ”

Xu Zhen hurriedly got up, but he didn't dare to sit anymore, gritted his teeth, and said, "Minister... The minister was afraid that Grandpa Hou would repeat the mistakes of the past and kill His Royal Highness King Qi by mistake... Therefore, it is believed that this move... It's not appropriate..."

Li Shimin thought that Li Yuanchang, the king of the Han Dynasty, was beheaded by the Hou family's father and son, and his heart was also sad, feeling that this Xu Zhen was also considerate of the holy will, he left his seat and slowly paced over, but he pressed his hand on Xu Zhen's shoulder, and pressed the four-grade Xiaolang to sit on the stool.

"In this case, how can I be loyal to me, and I will not dishonor my life, but also?"

"General Qibi He Li commands the Northern Ya Forbidden Army, guards the palace ban, and can't leave easily!"

"Is that the old general Li Jing okay?"

"Wei Guogong is old, I'm afraid he can't stand the fatigue!"

"How is Zhang Liang, the Duke of Yanguo?"

"It's really disrespectful to redeem Xu, Uncle Zhang Liang's civil rule is acceptable, but martial arts are really not good..."

"Hahaha! You're getting bolder! Good! Tell me, 'Who shall I send?' ”

Xu Zhen saw that Li Shimin's heart was happy, and he finally felt at ease, his eyebrows turned, but he sold it again, and sneered: "The sage has already decided on his mind, so why embarrass the villain..."

Li Shimin was really happy this time, and felt that Xu was really interesting, so he laughed and said: "It is said that Xu Qing has the heart and eye of an unpredictable prophet, I think I have already glimpsed my mind, why don't you and I write the candidate in the palm of our hands, and let me see if Xu Qing really has the power of foresight?" ”

Li Shimin thought that Xu Zhen was going to roll to the ground again to confess, but he didn't expect Xu Zhen to raise his head slightly this time and nodded at Li Shimin!

Picking up the red pen on the imperial desk, Li Shimin first wrote a word in his palm, and then gave the pen to Xu Zhen, who took it with both hands, secretly glanced at the saint, and just happened to meet the saint's smiling gaze, gritted his teeth and wrote a word in his palm.

The two looked at each other, Li Shimin nodded lightly, and at the same time spread out his palm, the book in his palm turned out to be the same person, but it was written by the sage, which was the word "Ji" in Xu Shiji's real name, and Xu Zhen was taboo, so he wrote a "勣" (note) of Li Tao.

Li Shimin laughed and patted Xu Zhen lightly on the shoulder, so he was relieved, and then ordered someone to send Xu Zhen out.

After Xu Zhen went out, Li Shimin quieted down, his surroundings were silent, and his heart became heavy again, he only felt that the world was huge, but no one spoke to him sincerely, so lonely, it can be said that the height is unbearable.

At that time, with the pen in his hand, he simply sat down and wrote an edict in person, waiting for the army to send it to Li You, the king of Qi who rebelled.

Spread out the paper, recalled the warmth of the past, and couldn't help but be moved to write: "You are obedient and sincere, confusing evil words, and prolonging the disaster of self-prolongation, in order to destroy it, what a foolish person!" For the owl to be a badger, forget filial piety and loyalty, disturb the suburbs of Qi, and punish the innocent. If you go to the solid city of Weicheng, you will be in danger of accumulating wages; The foundation of the bad stone is the provocation of seeking ge. Betrayal of righteousness is not tolerated by heaven and earth; Abandon the father without a king, and God and man are angry. In the past, it was my son, and now it is the country! ”

The words and lines are not complete, but they are already weeping bitterly and mourning.

The next day, the court discussed, without waiting for the civil and military officials to be on the table, the sage promulgated a decree, ordering Li Tao, the secretary of the Ministry of War, to be the general manager, and the soldiers of the Kyushu Prefecture of Fahuai, Luo, Bian, Song, Lu, Hua, Ji, Yun, and Hai to fight against the rebellion, and Liu Dewei, the secretary of the Criminal Department, was the secretary.

Many officials left the court yesterday and they were also entangled in their own discussions, and the saint's move was not unexpected, but the next appointment was really unexpected but reasonable.

It is said that although the official position of the guard of the five mansions is slight, it must be reused, and it is the only way to be promoted.

Although I don't know what the reason for the saint's private summons, judging from the reward Xu Zhen received today, Xu Zhen has already begun to embark on the road of being a protégé of the Son of Heaven!

From the four products under the Yi Mansion Zhonglang General, promoted to the four products on the Shangfu Zhichong Captain, although there is only one level, but from the internal ban to the foreign army, the authority in his hands is the difference between heaven and earth!

And in order to commend Xu Zhentai's merits, his knighthood was also promoted from Viscount Shenyong to Earl Shenyong, this Xu Zhen was only twenty-five or six at this time, and he was named an earl, and his career can be described as extremely open!

From Xu Zhen's reward, everyone can see that this is to ask Xu Zhen to follow Li Tao to quell the rebellion, and let this British duke cultivate Xu Zhen!

These Kyushu soldiers are dispatched together, how can Li You's Qizhou resist, the saint is clearly going to give Xu Zhen a great credit, and use Qizhou to train Xu Zhen!

A cadre of old ministers has already smelled keenly, and he can't say that the big move of the saint after the future is to use this Xu Zhen!

(Note: Li Tao is Xu Shiji, because of his high merit, he was given the surname Li, changed to Li Shiji, and because he avoided Li Shimin's name, he went to the word "Shi", and later called Li Tao.) ）