Xue Rengui's return made Xue Shao's mind come alive.

Xue Rengui, he is not only the leader of the military and martial arts family of the Xue clan in Hedong, but also the idol of the god of war in the minds of all Tang Dynasty soldiers, and the national hero in the eyes of the people of the world. Maybe Xue Rengui is no longer as brave as he was when he was old, but his position in people's minds is still irreplaceable!

In today's critical period when the internal structure of the army has undergone heavy changes, Xue Rengui's return is of great significance. Previously, the supreme command of the army had always been held by Pei Xingjian, and his military ability was unmatched by no one in the world, so even if the second saint did not fully trust him, he could only use it to prevent it. Now, with a Northern Expedition, the second saint squeezed out Pei Xingjian at the political level and promoted Li Jinxing and Cheng Wuting. These two tiger generals may be able to replace Pei Xingjian's role in military warfare, but they still can't make up for the vacancies left by Pei Xingjian's departure, and from then on, there is no absolute supreme commander in the Tang Dynasty's army. Whether Li Jinxing or Cheng Wuting are strong, they can only be regarded as generals at most, not handsome talents like Pei Xingjian.

It was under such a premise that Xue Rengui returned. His appearance means that the imperial court still needs top military talents to fill the weak link in the command of the Tang army.

Xue Shao's mind is also moving in this link - since Datang is in urgent need of military talents, why don't I squeeze into the ranks myself, and take this opportunity to train more military command talents for Datang, so as to really gain a firm foothold in the military?

- Who else is more qualified than Pharmacist Li's protégé to compete for the military command of the Tang Dynasty?!

For the first time, Xue Shao felt that his sense of smell had become sensitive.

The opportunity cannot be lost, and the loss will not come again, Xue Shao decided to take the risk to meet - Emperor Li Zhi!

Purpose, take the initiative to please!

The reason why I say "risky" is because the entire court of the Tang Dynasty is now quite sensitive to the power structure and personnel changes in the army. Wu Zetian just kicked Xue Shao out of the army, and now Xue Shao has found another way to find Li Zhi to "go through the back door", isn't this against Wu Zetian?

But wealth is in danger, Xue Shao doesn't want to sit back and wait for his fate to be at the mercy of Wu Zetian and Pei Yan. While that uncle and father-in-law, Emperor Li Zhi is still alive, he should let his old man play a little more active role! If it really comes to the day when Wu Zetian officially takes over the power of the Tang Dynasty, Xue Shao must let himself have enough confidence and strength to survive in Wu Zetian's era, this is the real way to live!

Do it when you think of it, this is Xue Shao's usual behavior style.

After the regular meeting in the martial arts academy the next morning, Xue Shao did not go to the school to train but waited patiently in the Xuanwu Gate. Just after the hour, Princess Taiping came.

The young couple entered the Daming Palace together and asked to see His Majesty the Emperor together.

Xue Shao knew that Wu Zetian's eyes and ears in the harem were pervasive, and the powerful news network was the Zhenshan artifact for her to rule the harem. If he asked to see the emperor in private, the news would definitely reach Wu Zetian's ears soon, thus arousing Wu Zetian's vigilance. If it is to ask to see the emperor with Princess Taiping, it can be said to be a routine "morning and dusk province". Even if Wu Zetian knew, he had nothing to say.

Li was unwell and went to bed early and got up late every day. It was the third day of the day, and he was still asleep. Xue Shao and Princess Taiping waited outside his dormitory.

About half an hour later, Xue Shao did not wait for Li Zhi's reception, but waited for Wu Zetian's arrival.

Princess Taiping didn't know the inside story, but she was quite happy to see Wu Zetian, and she was very happy to ask An Sajiao. Wu Zetian was of course smiling, but he glanced at Xue Shao inadvertently, but there was suspicion and vigilance in his eyes.

Xue Shao's heart tightened slightly, the vigilance of the old demon of Montenegro was really too high!

Wu Zetian did not ask Xue Shao about his intentions, but only said that he had also come to visit His Majesty the Emperor. Xue Shao naturally didn't want to retreat from the battle, so he had to follow Wu Zetian with Princess Taiping and enter the emperor's bedroom.

Li Zhi finally got up. Hearing that the Queen of Heaven had come to visit with Princess Taiping and the concubine, a strange smile appeared on his face.

"Let them all come in! Today, the family feast is waiting! ”

A moment later, Xue Shao sat alone in the main hall, and Wu Zetian and Princess Taiping walked out with Li Zhi left and right. Xue Shao deliberately took a closer look at the emperor's complexion, fortunately, at least there was no sign of dying life.

At this time, Xue Shao sincerely prayed in his heart that Li Zhi would live a long life and live as long as possible. Wu Zetian, although the strong woman and mother-in-law in front of her are her own Bole and the boss of the back stage, they are also her biggest stumbling block and rising resistance. Xue Shao has already tried, and it is almost impossible to gain the ability to stand alone and rise under the protection and promotion of Wu Zetian - the Northern Expedition and the case of merging states, isn't his own credit enough? As a result, after returning to the dynasty, he was still a vase and a commander with a light rod.

At this moment, Xue Shao's heart was already very sober, Wu Zetian did know how to appoint meritocracy, but she was naturally wary and even hostile to the Li family's imperial relatives. When Li Zhi was alive, she might not have had a seizure; Once Li Zhi is gone, there will be a gap in the monarchy, and there will be a life-and-death struggle between the Li and Wu families. At that time, the legitimate heirs of the Li family's imperial power and Wu Zetian's biological sons will not be spared, let alone his own side branch emperor?

Therefore, while Li Zhi is still alive, it is the royal way to accumulate more capital to live and live!

"The Queen of Heaven, Taiping and the horses have come to visit me today, ho ho!" Li Zhi laughed heartily a few times, and seemed to be in good spirits.

Before Xue Shao could speak, Princess Taiping smiled and preemptively said, "Your Majesty, Xue Lang is very filial!" He told me that we hadn't taken the initiative to visit His Majesty since we got married, so he made a special trip to ask me to come to the province in the morning and dusk! ”

"Really?" Li Zhi sat down, stroked his hair and smiled, "Filial piety comes first, I didn't hurt the two of you in vain!" ”

Wu Zetian only smiled and said nothing on the side, helping Li Zhi stroke his clothes and tuck his cloak from time to time, like a good wife and mother.

"The sun is shining today, let's take a walk in the back garden with me!" Li Zhiti said.

"Yes, yes!" Princess Taiping was the happiest, even if she became a parent, she was still as innocent as a child who had not grown up in front of her parents, and said busily, "The emperor wants to bow, Father and Emperor!" ”

"Ho-ho, let your Xue Lang accompany you!" Li Zhi said with a smile, "I have heard from the people in the inner court that Xue Lang is still good at this, and it is rare to meet opponents in the world!" ”

"Hee-hee, of course!" Princess Taiping became more and more interested, and pulled Xue Shao up with one hand, "Xue Lang come quickly, I'll take you to change clothes!" ”

"Your Royal Highness Princess, don't be rude." Xue Shao stood still and refused to move, "Your Majesty and the Queen of Heaven haven't moved yet!" ”

"It's okay, you guys go first!" Wu Zetian said with a smile. Li Zhi also waved his hand to signal them to go first.

"Then Weichen will take the first step." Xue Shao gave a salute, and then left with Princess Taiping.

After leaving the palace and arriving at the back garden, Princess Taiping took a breath and patted her chest, "Why is it that after getting married, I feel that my father and mother are not as close as before?" Could it be that the daughter who marries is really like spilled water? ”

Xue Shao's brows furrowed slightly, "Do you feel like this?" ”

"Yes." Princess Taiping nodded, "When I came to visit my father today, I feel that my father and mother always have something to hide from me, and both of them have a lot of concerns. ”

Xue Shao's heart was slightly cold, even Princess Taiping felt it, how could Li Zhi and Wu Zetian not notice it? …… It seems that both the Emperor and the Queen of Heaven realized that I had a purpose. Their hearts are all directed at me!

"Xue Lang, how could you suddenly think of asking me to come with you to visit your father today?" Princess Taiping asked curiously, "Are you looking for him?" ”

Xue Shao frowned slightly, looked around, and found that there was no idle eyes, so he nodded lightly.

"Then why didn't you tell me beforehand?" Princess Taiping complained softly.

"If I say it, can you still be calm in front of the queen of heaven?" Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "This matter must be hidden from the queen!" ”

"I knew it was!" Princess Taiping sighed lightly, "Do you think I can't think of it if you don't say it?" Xue Lang, don't forget that I am your closest person, what are you thinking in your heart, needless to say, I can guess eight or nine without leaving ten! ”

"Oh?" Xue Shao couldn't help but smile, "Then you say, what am I thinking?" ”

Princess Taiping looked left and right vigilantly, leaned over to Xue Shao's ear and whispered a few words.

Xue Shao's eyebrows suddenly raised, and his eyes lit up, "Those who know me are safe!" ”

"Is that really the case?" Princess Taiping was slightly startled, and then her face showed a hint of sorrow, "Didn't you promise me that you would never go on an expedition again?" ”

"Do I have one?"

"There you have it! You've got it! Your words don't count, I'm going to be angry! ”

"Shhhh Xue Shao hurriedly silenced him, and when he looked back, the emperor and the queen of heaven came slowly accompanied by a group of eunuchs and palace maids.

"Here they are...... Xue Lang, I'll see an opportunity to help you get rid of the queen mother! Princess Taiping hurriedly whispered.

Xue Shao nodded, smiled gratefully, and clenched Princess Taiping's hand slightly.

Princess Taiping grinned proudly and stuck out her tongue and grimaced, as if to say, "Look, I'm capable!"

The second saint came, and the back garden of the Hanbing Palace quickly set up a formation, one side led by Princess Taiping, and the other side led by Xue Shao, and the game was juju.

The atmosphere of the fun was very warm, and the two saints laughed heartily from time to time, and applauded from time to time. Xue Shao and Princess Taiping have been looking forward to Wu Zetian leaving quickly, but the old lady seems to be more energetic, and she has been very idle and idle with Li Zhi, refusing to leave.

Xue Shao thought to himself, looking at Wu Zetian's attitude, if he couldn't explain his intentions to Li Zhi today, it would probably be a little difficult to see Li Zhi in the future.

Princess Taiping seemed to think the same thing as Xue Shao, so when she was sweating and sweating, Princess Taiping ran to Wu Zetian and coquettish, "Mother, mother!" Xue Lang is so powerful, I want you to help me! ”

"I'm old for my mother, I can't kick and bow!" Wu Zetian said with a smile.

"Not really! My mother looks like my older sister, still very young! Princess Taiping said seriously, "Help me, please, help me!" ”

"You kid, you don't have to hold your mouth!" Li Zhi and Wu Zetian laughed together, and Li Zhi lost no time in saying, "Queen of Heaven, you can go and help Taiping." Taiping really lost too badly - Xue Shao, you come and accompany me! ”

As soon as Li Zhi said this, Wu Zetian couldn't excuse himself anymore, so he had to go to change his clothes and prepare to bow.

Xue Shao quietly wiped his sweat and walked to the pavilion where the emperor was, but he was a little excited in his heart: The opportunity has finally come!