Along the wide streets, the triumphant return of the Tang army enjoyed the treatment of heroes, the soldiers of the Praetorian Guard roared a tsunami, the sound broke the sky, and the people took out snacks, eggs and other delicious things to comfort these unknown soldiers. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

After the destruction of Wu Yueguo, there was no enemy in the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty, and the areas around Jinling, Changzhou, and Xuanzhou became the real rear, and they could have a stable life without being afraid, and the people were still grateful. Last year, the war in Changzhou was fierce, and there were rumors in Jinling at that time that the Wu Yue people were going to break through Changzhou and coerce Jinling, and many people wanted to flee to the north bank of the Yangtze River.

In the sound of the mountain roaring and the tsunami, the King of Qi led Yang Lian to walk in front, and more than a dozen majestic soldiers opened the way in front. King Qi had a smile on his face, and he believed that Yang Lian would be satisfied.

In fact, Yang Lian is not satisfied, this may be able to improve his prestige among the people, but compared with real power, this is nothing at all, with military power, there is prestige, as the so-called Son of Heaven, the strong soldiers and horses live in it, this is the truth.

Accepting the cheers of the people, a full hour passed, everyone arrived at the imperial city, at the gate of the imperial city, more than 30 Praetorian Guard soldiers stood there, holding fireworks in their hands, seeing Yang Lian and others approaching, a Praetorian Guard general waved his hand, and the Praetorian Guard soldiers lit the fireworks, and in an instant, the fireworks were brilliant and reflected the imperial city.

After the fireworks, the sound of firecrackers rang out, in a commotion, everyone entered the imperial city, at the gate of the city, Yang Lian untied his weapon, the important ministers of the court entered the imperial city, and the remaining soldiers of the Praetorian Guard led the Tang soldiers who returned triumphantly into the camp in the city, killing chickens and slaughtering sheep to reward the three armies.

After King Qi, Yang Lian and others entered the imperial city, they went straight to Guangqing Palace, at the gate of Guangqing Palace, Li Jing was wearing a robe and a crown of cupola, and was pacing slowly, today is so grand, he is not only to show Yang Lian, but also to let the ministers know that he is a good emperor, as long as he is loyal to the country, Li Jing can give him everything, reputation, prestige, status. But the premise is that this person must be loyal to Datang.

Li Jing waited for a while, heard the sound of firecrackers, and couldn't help but get excited, Yang Lian finally came. Under the long steps, a group of ministers appeared after a while, Li Jingsui of Qi, the king of Qi, walked in the front, Li Jing slowly paced, walked back to the Guangqing Palace, he sent someone to greet Yang Lian to show his favor, but he did not have to wait outside in person.

Yang Lian followed King Qi up the steps, and King Qi whispered to him not to be rude.

Yang Lian nodded, today's grand occasion, it seems that the reward of the Son of Heaven must not be low, everyone entered the Guangqing Palace, and stood in two rows. After everyone stood still, Li Jing glanced at the ministers.

"Long live my emperor!" The ministers saluted, and their voices echoed in the hall.

"Everyone, love Qing Ping." Li Jing waved his hand and smiled happily.

After the ministers calmed down, Li Jing coughed, and Gao Ze behind him stepped forward, unfolded the holy decree, and read it aloud, at first it was nothing more than praising Yang Lian's merits. Since Wu Yue seized Zhejiang, it has lasted for decades, this situation has existed since the Yang Wu period, at that time no one could destroy anyone, Yang Wu and the Tang Dynasty have suffered at the hands of Wu Yue.

Now it is different, Yang Lian led his troops from the waterway, along the way to Wuyue County, and finally destroyed Wu Yueguo, such a great achievement, looking at the founding of the Tang Dynasty so far, no one can compare, after praising Yang Lian in the holy decree, the reward given to Yang Lian is shocking.

King Qi had long known that it was still light and light, but Chang Mengxi, Sun Sheng, Han Xizai and others were all shocked on the spot, the Son of Heaven's hand was too big, and he actually named Yang Lian as Wu Hou at once. Gonghou Bozinan, it is extremely difficult to obtain every title, Yang Lian just destroyed Wu Yue, and actually became another Wu Hou, almost became a duke, according to this speed of development, I am afraid that Yang Lian will soon become a king. If it really comes to that point, this Datang will change the sky.

In addition to sealing Yang Lian as the Marquis of Wu, the Son of Heaven decided to reward him with a fief, but the Son of Heaven did not explicitly say which one, but was ready to let Yang Lian choose. In addition, the Son of Heaven decided to allocate money from the household department to renovate the mansion for the eyes, after all, he was going to become a colt, how could the mansion be shabby? No matter how wronged you are, you can't be wronged by Princess Huairou.

Li Jing looked at the reaction of the ministers, but his heart blossomed, his reward seemed to be very high, but in fact, Li Jing still earned it. Yang Lian destroyed Wu Yue, and the grain and grass of the soldiers and horses led by him were all self-raised, and the central court did not pay a grain of rice, compared to tens of thousands of grain and grass, today's reward is only a drop in the bucket. Besides, Yang Lian conquered Wu Yue and brought back the wealth of the Qian family, and Li Jing had already received a secret report, and these rewards were not worth mentioning at all.

Li Jing knows, but Sun Sheng, Han Xizai and others don't know, the faces of the Yan Wang party led by a few people are very ugly, and Yang Lian profits, for them, it is even more uncomfortable than killing them.

After reciting the holy decree, Gao Ze slowly walked down the steps, hoping that Yang Lian would accept the decree.

Yang Lian walked out slowly, Mu Xiu was destroyed by the forest wind, Yang Lian's wings were not full, and he had to keep a low profile. Yang Lian stepped forward, first took the holy decree, saluted again, and said, "Weichen Yang Lian thanked Your Majesty!" ”

Li Jing nodded with satisfaction and said, "Yang Aiqing, flat." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Lian stood up straight and said.

The soldiers who followed were a little bored, and the courtiers of King Yan and his party were not interested in this matter, but just listened to Li Jing motivate the ministers to take Yang Lian as an example and serve the country. Li Jing said for half an hour, his mouth was dry, and then he announced his retirement from the dynasty.

The king of Qi made a color to Yang Lian and asked him to stay, and the courtiers of King Yan and his party left one after another.

Walking out of Guangqing Palace, Chang Mengxi's face was solemn, and he said: "Prime Minister Sun, Yang Lian is now named Marquis of Wu, and his strength has increased greatly, if you want to deal with him again in the future, it will be even more difficult." ”

Sun Sheng shook his head, sighed, and said, "If the son is very fond of him today, if it is not the time to be an enemy of him, I will wait and see what happens." Saying that, he took care of himself and left, leaving Chang Mengxi, Han Xizai and others with depressed faces.

At this time, Xiao Yan walked out and saw Han Xizai, bowing slightly. Han Xizai shook his hand and left in a hurry.

Xiao Yan snorted coldly, stood outside the hall and looked at the dark sky, thoughtful.

After retiring from the dynasty, King Qi led Yang Lian into the imperial study of the Son of Heaven, Yang Lian saluted again, and said, "Weichen has seen Your Majesty." ”

Li Jing hurriedly waved his hand and said with a smile: "Yang Lian, you don't have to be so polite, I want you to stay, it's to talk about private matters." As he spoke, he glanced at King Qi.

King Qi sat down and drank the tea slowly.

Li Jing knew that Li Jingsui was not easy to speak, and continued: "Yang Lian, a few years ago, I gave you a marriage and married Princess Huairou to you, it stands to reason that a happy event should have been done a long time ago, but then there were too many things, and you couldn't get out of the way when you went on a southern expedition to the north and south. Although there are still strong enemies now, the big trouble has been eliminated, and Datang has no strength to toss anymore, so he can only recuperate with peace of mind and wait for the opportunity. The meaning of me and King Qi is to take advantage of the past few years to get married, and quickly give birth to a big fat boy. ”

Yang Lian hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's words are very reasonable. Wechen also felt that it should be so. Shicai is in the main hall, and Wei Chen has never dared to say a word. ”

"Oh? If you have anything to say, you might as well say it directly. Li Jing said, but he was secretly thinking in his heart, did he think that the reward was less?

"Your Majesty, in the past few years, Weichen has been far away from Jinling, and he also misses His Majesty and King Qi. Now that the war in Wu Yue has ended, Weichen wants to resign from the post of envoy to the mountains and east, stay in Jinling with peace of mind, and be a rich man. Yang Lian said.

King Qi was stunned for a moment and said, "Yang Lian, why do you have this thought?" ”

Li Jing shook his head and said: "Yang Lian, I rely on you the most now, although there are many famous generals in the Tang Dynasty, you are the most capable, I don't want you to retreat." ”

"Your Majesty, King Qi, and Weichen have made a big splash in the court, which has already aroused people's disgust. As a general, Weichen is not afraid of dying on the battlefield, but he is afraid of dying in the hands of his own people. Yang Lian said.

Li Jing frowned, and said with some displeasure: "Yang Lian, what do you mean by this?" Could it be that someone in the court assassinated you? ”

"Your Majesty, Weichen returned triumphantly, and at the junction of the Soviet Union and Changchang, he was once ambushed." Yang Lian told the ambush in detail, and when he said Tiger Claw, Li Jing's face changed.

Li Jingsui said: "This is unreasonable, in an army of thousands, relying only on a hundred people, it is unreasonable to want to kill you." Li Jingsui didn't believe Yang Lian's words, but felt that this thing was too weird.

Li Jingsui was suspicious, but Li Jing was silent, and after half a sound, he said: "Yang Lian, are you retiring because of this matter?" ”

"Weichen just remembered what happened back then, these dead soldiers embroidered with tiger claws on their bodies are obviously raised by extremely powerful families, their target is Weichen, although Weichen can't be sure which family, but one thing is certain, they are extremely powerful courtiers in the Tang Dynasty." Yang Lian said.

Li Jingsui suddenly remembered that Yang Lian had been stabbed by an assassin embroidered with tiger claws and almost died. He couldn't help but hammer the case, and said: "It's really hateful, Datang's current national situation is thriving, if someone wants to destroy it, I'm afraid it will shatter Datang's good dream of restoring the world." ”

After hearing this, Li Jing couldn't help but hammer the case table, and said, "Yes, I will never allow such a thing to happen." As he spoke, he looked at Yang Lian and said, "Yang Lian, you don't have to worry, I will handle this matter well and give you an explanation." As for the removal of Shandong's envoys, I will never allow it. ”

Li Jingsui also said: "Yes, Yang Lian, all parts of Shandong are still nominally under the rule of Liu Chengyou, and you are one of his most trustworthy people, it is best for you to rule, and you can avoid giving Da Zhou an excuse." ”

Yang Lian thought about it, but was still a little embarrassed, and said: "Your Majesty, King Qi, people are terrible, if Weichen has too much power, isn't Your Majesty worried?" ”

Li Jing laughed and said, "Yang Lian, your worry is completely unnecessary, if I am worried, how can I marry Princess Huairou to you?" ”

King Qi also smiled and comforted a few words.

Yang Lian arched his hand and said: "Since this is the case, Weichen will temporarily recruit envoys on behalf of Shandong, and in the future, His Majesty will find a better candidate, and Weichen will make room." ”

Li Jing nodded, he didn't plan to let Yang Lian be a lifelong envoy in Shandong, Li Jing suddenly spread out the map, and said: "Yang Lian, I said that I want to reward you with a piece of food, you can take a look, you can go anywhere." ”

Yang Lian said: "Actually, I don't hide it from Your Majesty, Weichen has already bought a field in Hangzhou, although the amount is not much, but it is enough to live." Wechen doesn't need more land. ”

"Hey, Yang Lian, this is what I have rewarded you, it is a true intention, how can you not want it?" Li Jing waved his hand, pointed to the map again, and motioned for Yang Lian to choose.

Yang Lian took half a step back, saluted again, and said: "Your Majesty's kindness, Weichen has it, since this is the case, Weichen doesn't want it, just want His Majesty to agree to a request from Weichen." ”

"Oh? What do you want? Li Jing asked.

"Your Majesty, Changzhou Thorn Shi Wei Kuangfu has been in Changzhou for many years, he is a good official, this time the military food was burned, he is naturally responsible, but Weichen thinks that he will not die for his crime, Weichen is willing to exchange his life for the land of food, and I hope Your Majesty will allow it!" Yang Lian said.

Li Jing was slightly stunned, Changzhou Thorn Shi Kuangfu? As if he had an impression, he thought about it carefully, and finally remembered that Wei Kuangfu was sentenced to be beheaded after the autumn, and now he is being imprisoned in the prison.

Yang Lian struck while the iron was hot and said: "Your Majesty, the history of the assassination is a rare talent, he loves the people and does things effectively. ”

King Qi saw Yang Lian's resoluteness, and opened his mouth on the side, saying: "Brother Huang, the younger brother has indeed heard of this person, who has been in the history of Changzhou for many years, has a good reputation, and is a good official. Now that Datang has just destroyed Wu Yue, it is the time to employ people, why not give him a chance? ”

"That's it, then give him a chance, demote to the county commander, if he is able to do his job, and then he will be promoted, if he has no merit, I will still kill him." Li Jing was in a happy mood, so he agreed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Lian said busily.

Li Jingsui, the king of Qi, coughed, and the topic was far away.

Li Jing smiled and said, "Yang Lian, I know that you have a wife, but with her current status, it is obviously not suitable, and Princess Huairou is a daughter, how can she be small?" You should understand what I mean. ”

Yang Lian laughed and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is naturally measured, Your Majesty, King Qi, please rest assured, Huairou is naturally extremely important in my heart, and I will not treat her badly." ”

Li Jingsui nodded with satisfaction.

Li Jing stroked his beard and asked Yang Lian to prepare as soon as possible, although Yang Lian was recruited as a concubine, but there should be no less procedures, Li Jing was afraid that Yang Lian would not understand, so he told King Qi to arrange for officials from the Ministry of Rites to go to Yang's Mansion tomorrow to teach Yang Lian.

The three of them talked about it again, it was already late, Li Jing told Yang Lian to let him come to the imperial city tomorrow for a banquet, and as for today, go back to rest first.

Yang Lian agreed, got up to say goodbye, and the king of Qi also bowed his hand and said, "Brother Huang, my brother has also returned to the house." ”

"King Qi, Yang Aiqing, have worked hard all the way, rest early." Li Jing said.

King Qi and Yang Lian exited the imperial study, Li Jing watched the two leave, and when the two disappeared, Li Jing's originally smiling face suddenly became gloomy, he rang the bell, and Gao Ze soon appeared in the imperial study.

"Your Majesty." Gao Ze said.

"Hmph, this brute, you actually think that I don't know that he is raising dead soldiers? It's just a matter of raising the dead, and he actually went to assassinate Yang Lian. Gao Ze, you secretly send someone to investigate to see how many dead people there are in King Yan, and in addition, pay close attention to his recent actions, if there is anything abnormal, report it in time. Li Jing was very dissatisfied with King Yan's behavior.

"Whoa!" Gao Ze replied.

At this time, Li Hongji, the king of Yan, who was worried in the Yan Palace, suddenly sneezed.