Ten days after Li Chun's death, the crown prince Li Heng ascended the throne in the Taiji Palace, worshipping Xiao Li and Duan Wenchang as the prime minister, Pei Du as the Huainan Festival envoy, and Li Jiang as the Xichuan Festival envoy. plus Li Mao, Tian Huai Pingzhang titles; added Li Yu Situ, moved the town to Yanzhou, and made the Yanhai Festival; Li You was promoted to the envoy of the Wuning Military Festival.

In order to recapture Liaodong from Xue Rong, Li Mao had no choice but to use Ziyunjian and her black crested head, the Goryeo knife was extremely sharp, but the killing was too heavy, and it was not easy to control, Li Mao had been preparing for it.

In the process of calming Liaodong, Ziyun and her black crested made a great contribution, so that Li Mao saw that although this knife was dangerous, as long as it could be used, it was sharp, so in the rescue of Tutu Chengxuan, Li Mao once again used Ziyunjian.

This time to the south to carry out the rescue mission, the black crested head was ambushed by the copper tiger head, which was also unexpected, and the leader was Jin Rongkong, one of the cadres under the command of Ziyunjian, who was able to rescue Tutu Chenghuang safely from the hands of the Longxiang battalion, which shows its means.

Jin Rongkong was beheaded by Yang Qingguo, and the truth of this matter has been revealed after the investigation of the Internal Security Office, and the essence is a misunderstanding, but Ziyun must be appeased.

Li Mao called Ziyunjian to the study and asked her what she needed, Ziyunjian boldly raised her head, stared at Li Mao with wonderful eyes, and said maliciously: "Please allow your subordinates to serve the Taiwei with you." ”

Li Mao shook his head and said: "The relationship between you and me is still pure, you are a very persistent person, you have your own beliefs, and you should take a long-term view." ”

Ziyun said: "I only have this request, if the captain doesn't agree, he owes me a favor." You will return this favor to me in the future. ”

Li Mao said: "But I don't know if the favor you want to return will make me embarrassed."

Ziyun said: "As a subordinate, how can you make the lord embarrassed, this favor must be human nature, and it is reasonable." ”

Li Mao said: "I promise you, from today onwards, you and your people will come out, and only obey my orders." ”

Ziyun said: "I was born as a lord and a ghost of the dead lord, and I will never betray in this life and this life." ”

Li Mao smiled, gave him a dagger, and sent Ziyun down.

Tian Qian turned out from behind the screen and said, "If she can get the gift of the Yuan Dagger, she must be satisfied." Li Mao smiled helplessly: "Since Jin Xiuzong abandoned her, she has lost her faith. In this world, I am afraid that nothing can satisfy her appetite except endless killing. ”

Tian Qian said: "These people are ruthless and unrighteous, and they must not be gullible. ”

Li Mao said: "But you can't deny that she is a very sharp knife, as evidenced by this rescue of Tu Tu Chengxuan." ”

Tian Qian said: "It's me who lost my word." ”

Li Mao said: "The Tang Dynasty has changed, but life still has to go on. I am brewing a big move, the military and political supervision spy system must be changed, we now have a copper tiger head, Chang'an said that in the name of the tiger is not subordinate, this name can not be used, but the organization is still there, can not be easily changed, the old bureaucrats are still in their hands, we are snakes swallowing elephants, swallowed into the stomach, how to digest it has become a problem. ”

Tian Qian said: "They are in Ziqing, in Hebei, and the foundation is still very deep. ”

Li Mao said: "So I plan to send a trustworthy person to sit in the town and slowly transform it, this burden is very heavy, you can help me staff the candidates." ”

Tian Qi said: "If you can trust me, I will pass." ”

Li Mao said: "What, being a consultant by my side, have you been wronged?"

Tian Qian said: "Don't dare, the copper tiger's head is deeply rooted, and it can be received in its entirety, which is like a tiger in Youzhou." If you have the ability to take over, and you can believe it, I really can't think of anyone else but myself. ”

Li Mao looked at Tian Qian, a little unwilling: "We went through hardships to come together, but I didn't expect it to become like this, what are we now, husband and wife are not like husband and wife, friends are not like friends, and guests of honor are not like guest of honor." ”

Tian Qian said: "As long as each other has each other in their hearts and trusts, what is the relationship, is this very important?"

Li Mao suddenly grabbed Tian Qi's hand, rushed over desperately, and roared: "Give me a son, and I will let you go, otherwise you don't think about it." ”

Hearing that Li Mao and Tian Qi were busy making people in the past two days, Chang Mucang endured not to see him, and three days later, he heard that Su Qing's carriage and horse had passed through Danzhou and were heading towards Youzhou, so he dragged Li Mao out of his comfort nest.

Knowing that Su Qing was going to Youzhou, Li Mao could only follow Tian Qing's wishes, let her go first, and went out to see Chang Mucang, and said: "I have been dizzy in the past two days, but I forgot about the business, Mrs. is here, now it's okay, the world is peaceful." ”

Chang Mucang did not agree with Li Mao's theory of peace in the world, but it was difficult for a Qing official to cut off family affairs, and he didn't want to fall into this mess. He is different from Zheng Xiaozhang, Zheng Xiaozhang is not only Li Mao's right-hand man in military and politics, but also the housekeeper of the Li family, both inside and outside, but he is not interested in being a retainer of the Li family.

According to the usual practice, Li Mao only consulted with a few governors on major military and political matters, at first it was the eighth chief, and later it was the fourth chief, and now all the governors are on each side, they are all pillars, and it is impossible to gather together every day.

There is a large team of think-tanks under the command of Chang Mucang, including elite talents from all walks of life, he is humble and good at listening to the opinions of all parties, and then summarizing and refining, so the proposed plan often wins Li Mao's heart.

After this change, Li Mao no longer intends to wear the same skin as before, and the original shogunate teams in Youzhou, Yingping, and Liaodong only exist in their names, and their actual functions are abolished, and the original new official system is restored, and replaced by various bureaus and offices in the new official system.

The land of the fifteen prefectures under its jurisdiction, including You, You, Zhuo, Ying, Mo, Tan, Ji, Ping, Ying, Dong, Gao, Gui, Liao, Ge and Be, is divided into two major economic zones in the five prefectures of Liaodong Dong, Gao, Gui, Liao, Youzhou, Zhuo, Tan, Ji and Fu, each with a general manager and one person to pacify, and the edge of Ying, Mo, Ying, Ying, Ping, Ge, and Be, are divided into three major military: Yingping Theater, Yingmo Theater, Gezhou Theater and Bezhou Theater, each theater is stationed with heavy troops, and the border is defended.

Supporting Pinglu Dao, building Pinglu and Qinghai armies, with Yu Hualong as the Jiedu envoy, Sang Rong as the deputy envoy of the Jiedu, Zhang Xuan as the marching Sima, and Hao Jun as the Duzhi soldier and horse envoy. It is recommended that Xue Lao will be the Qing Navy soldier and horse envoy and take charge of the navy.

Zheng Xiaozhang served as the head of the newly established Liaodong District, and Shucheng was the head of Youzhou District, who was in charge of the military and political affairs in the area and provided logistical support for the border theaters.

The conditions of the fifteen prefectures of Youliao are relatively mature, the staffing is sufficient, Li Mao is relatively relieved, but he is not at ease with the newly established Pinglu Dao, in addition to sending Shi Xiong, Hao Jun, and Xue veteran generals to lead the army to suppress it, and send Sang Rong back, even so, there is still a lack of a person who can lead the overall situation, Yu Hualong can be trusted, but his talent is indeed not suitable for being a town festival envoy.

After everything was finalized, Li Mao discussed with Chang Mucang, and wanted to send Chang Mucang to cross the sea to Pinglu and guard the four states.

Tsuneki Cang said with a smile: "Mrs. Arita is here, and Pinglu is as stable as Mount Tai." ”

Li Mao shook his head lightly and said, "One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, unless there is a male and a female." ”

Chang Mucang said: "In this way, I will send Xiaozhang back to make a transition, Mrs. Tian respects him very much, not to mention Mrs. Tian." Chang Mucang's meaning Li Mao understands that Pinglu is not stable without Tian Qing, and Tian Qing's existence is bound to cause Su Qing's unhappiness, Su Qing has huge family interests in Ziqing, no matter who sits in Pinglu, it is inevitable to touch, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and a trade-off must be made.

Li Mao nodded and said, "When she comes, I'll persuade her." ”

Hearing that Su Qing was going to enter the city, Tian Qian insisted on leaving, Li Mao said: "The family is going to meet after all, if you leave now, wouldn't it add fuel to the fire." ”

Tian Qian said: "Madam is an assertive person, if you say that you won't let me go, how can you explain to her, I'm afraid that I can't explain it clearly, so it's better to leave." She hates me if I can't leave, but don't get you involved. ”

Li Mao couldn't persuade her, so he had to let her go.

When Li Mao led the army in Ziqing last time, Su Qing took refuge in Dengzhou, he was too busy with military affairs to meet each other, and he left in a hurry, and he never had time to see Su Qing, and after returning to Liaodong, he had not been able to stabilize until Li Chun's sudden death, Li Heng ascended the throne and granted amnesty to the world, and the world was temporarily fine, and Li Mao stabilized his roots in Youzhou, so he sent someone to invite Su Qing over.

Su Qing took a sea boat across the sea to Liaodong, changed to a river boat to go up to Dongzhou to get off the boat, walked around the hinterland of Liaodong, visited Xue Rong and his wife, and after meeting with Qinniang in Liaodong City, Zheng Xiaozhang personally escorted him to Shanhaiguan, crossed the sea by boat, went north along the Sanggan River, and abandoned the ship to land in the south of Youzhou City.

After Li Mao was crowned the queen of the county, Su Qing was named Mrs. Cao Guo, and Mrs. Guo had her own honor guard, which was magnified several times in Liaodong, and the etiquette was grand along the way.

When the people of Youzhou heard that the princess of the county had arrived, they poured out of the city and watched along the way. Su Qing said to Qin Niang: "The official is bigger, and he is more and more pompous, and the people of the city are not at peace." ”

Qin Niang said: "I'm afraid that the people of Youzhou are voluntary, there are always wars in the past few years, and the people of Liaodong resent him for rebelling against him. ”

Su Qing said: "How can there be officials who are not greedy, that is, the people of the Tang Dynasty are so foolish." ”

Li Mao put on a full guard of honor to greet Su Qing, he hadn't seen him for several years, and he couldn't help but be a little rusty when he met. Fortunately, what is needed on this occasion is to have a shelf, a thorough courtesy, and no need for too much personal communication.

This place is still ten miles away from Youzhou City, Li Mao prepared a luxuriously decorated carriage for Su Qing, the carriage is newly made, new inside and out, Su Qing is still satisfied in his eyes. However, she refused to take the car, changed her short clothes in the screen, rode a blue-gray Khitan horse, and entered the city with her husband.

Yandi customs are still martial, seeing the wife of the king of the county riding a horse in short clothes, heroic posture, suddenly the good feeling increased greatly, and he cheered for a while, praising Su Qing's virtues. Su Qing immediately replied, and was generous, which increased everyone's favor.

Li Mao glanced at Su Qing, who was smiling like a flower, and unconsciously praised her intelligence. Suddenly, he understood why Tian Qian was in a hurry to leave, and why Chang Mucang suggested that he make a choice between the two as soon as possible

After many years of separation, there has been a slight estrangement between husband and wife, and this estrangement is even more chaotic because of the intricate entanglement of interests.

Li Mao is determined to devote considerable energy to dissolving this estrangement and resolving these contradictions, and the first step is, of course, to win Su Qing's trust again. The first step to relive the old love is that the husband has to treat his wife as his only one.

Lan'er, Zhu Wan'er and other cadres had to obediently move out of the palace and choose another mansion to live in.

Looking at the empty back house, and the respect inside and outside, Su Qing was satisfied, and said to Li Mao at the banquet one day: "The courtyard is empty, there are fewer people, and it is not lively at all. ”

Li Mao said to the head of the inner house: "Madame said that it is lonely, and I will bring them all back tomorrow." ”

Qin Niang just responded: "Yes." ”

Su Qing said: "Why bother to pick it up tomorrow, I will pick it up today, I will pick it up in person, so that the sisters will not complain about me." ”

Qin Niang said: "The gift of respect and humility cannot be abolished, Mrs. is sitting at home, and they come back one by one to salute." ”

Su Qing said: "Don't dare to sit, people say that Taiwei Li is the most amorous, all wives and concubines in the back house are equal, and there are elders and children in the family without dignity, how dare I break this rule, I still go to the door to greet them, lest people say that I have broken the rules." ”

Li Mao secretly ordered, and everyone who was dismissed took it in front of the back door, and the lively family saluted Su Qing, Su Qing replied, and said in front of everyone: "Mrs. Li of Youzhou was uneasy because he was alienated from me, so he changed his tricks to please me, I am very grateful that he has this heart, but this sycophant is really in the wrong place." How can I, who have come together with my sisterhood and sisterhood, snub you because I have come? What does this take me for, the jealous woman of Youzhou No. 1?"

Lan'er said with a smile: "He is living the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, and Mrs. Hugh should pay attention to him." ”

Su Qing suddenly changed color and said: "Who is this, how dare you arrange Lang Jun in front of me?"

Lan'er was stunned, Qinniang pleaded for her on the one hand, and motioned for her to apologize quickly, Lan'er hurriedly admitted her mistake. Only then did everyone know how powerful Su Qing was, and they didn't dare to talk and laugh in front of her.

After living in Youzhou for a month, one day Su Qing said to Li Mao: "The pet of the special room is today, I am not the kind of person who can't be ignored, and I don't want you to complain about the love you owe me. ”

Li Mao said: "Madame is magnanimous, but it seems that I am a little childish." ”

Su Qing said: "You are not a little child, you have something to say to me in your heart." ”

Li Mao said with a smile: "Madame is aware of everything, and there is something to discuss with you right now." ”

Su Qing said: "You don't have to say it, I only say two things, if you agree, everything is negotiable." ”

Li Mao said: "Please make it clear to Mrs. ”

Su Qing said: "None of the old people I appointed do not need to be replaced within three years, and after three years, I will never ask who you like to replace." ”

Li Mao said: "What Madame said is very true. ”

Su Qing said: "This is the first thing, the second thing, she can't be where I am." You said that one mountain can't tolerate two tigers, and I can't tolerate her. Do you promise or not?"

Li Mao said: "Why bother?"

Su Qing said: "You just need to answer whether I can agree or not." ”

Li Mao smiled all over his face: "Naturally, you are the real lady." ”

Su Qing pushed away Li Mao's outstretched claws, and sneered: "Sure enough, the more ruthless the official is, how can you still have a little truth inside and out now, it's really hypocritical to the bones." ”

Li Maoqiang hugged Su Qing and said with a smile: "You're right, I'm hypocritical to the bones, with you, a woman who is domineering to the bones, I'm not hypocritical, you can tell me about it yourself." ”

Su Qing held her hands hard, trying her best to lean back to avoid contact with Li Mao's lips, but Li Mao was getting harder and harder, and finally she had nowhere to hide, she could only open her mouth and spit at Li Mao, and then smiled: "Wrongdoer, is it enough to tease the old lady, let go of your dog's paws and roll aside." ”

Li Mao laughed, hugged his wife and kissed him wildly, he finally found a little bit of the feeling of being a husband and wife.

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