On a September night, it was lukewarm, the room was burning with an incense burner, and the air that should have been fragrant was filled with an unsettling smell. In fact, the climate in Luoyang is very comfortable, and it is the people's hearts that are uneasy.

If Li Xuanba was in the room, he would definitely feel high-spirited, because the three most famous people in the early Tang Dynasty were all in the room now.

But Wei Zheng and the others did not have such an awareness, after all, at this time, their reputation was not obvious, and it was impossible for them to realize what status they would have in the long river of history in the future.

The three of them are similar in age, but they are only five or six years apart from each other, and when they are polite to each other, there is no strangeness. It is indeed easier and more sincere for gentlemen in ancient times to make friends than it was 1,500 years later.

"I didn't expect that Tang Guogong would have made a lot of achievements in the war, and his mansion would be so simple." After several people sat down, Du Ruhui said: "There are not many people who can still maintain the style of the first emperor now." ”

"That's true, Your Majesty overhauled the palace, and hundreds of officials competed to follow suit, it is indeed rare for Tang Guogong to have such integrity." Fang Xuanling also praised.

Wei Zheng saw that the two of them were able to endure and not talk about state affairs, and he had a higher evaluation of them in his heart. He smiled and said, "Actually, it's not as the two of you think, the Tang State Mansion will become what it is today, it's all because Gongzi doesn't like luxurious decorations. ”

"This son of yours is a wonderful man." Fang Xuanling nodded and said, "I don't know why this son invited us here, why didn't he show up himself?" ”

When Fang Xuanling came to Luoyang, he was actually a little involuntarily, and he naturally wouldn't be too polite to Li Xuanba, the initiator, so he was a little disrespectful in his words, and he even showed his attitude: Li Xuanba is just your son, and he has nothing to do with my Fang.

Wei Zheng heard the meaning of Fang Xuanling's words, and said disapprerovitously: "Gongzi is serving under General Zhang Xutuo, and I don't know that the two of you have come to Luoyang yet. ”

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked very surprised, since Li Xuanba was not in Luoyang, why did he go to great lengths to invite them over?

Talented people are always conceited, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui have always thought that Li Xuanba can find them, and it must have taken a lot of hard work. As everyone knows, they think a little too much.

"I heard that Your Majesty originally planned to take the princess to tour Jiangdu with King Zhao." Du Ruhui pondered for a moment and said to Wei Zheng: "But Lord Zhongyongwei entered the palace to meet His Majesty. Your Majesty left King Zhao in Luoyang, I don't know if Zhongyongwei ever mentioned this matter to you? ”

When Fang Xuanling heard this, his spirit was shocked, and he also set his eyes on Wei Zheng.

"It is true." Wei Zheng nodded and replied.

"The King of Qi has fallen out of favor, there is no hope of establishing a prince, the King of Zhao is young, but he is deeply loved by His Majesty, if nothing else, His Majesty will pass the throne to King Zhao sooner or later." Du Ru talked eloquently and said: "Lord Zhongyongwei persuaded His Majesty to keep King Zhao in Luoyang, indicating that he did not agree with His Majesty's thoughts, His Majesty loves King Zhao, but agrees to keep King Zhao, why do you think this is?" ”

Wei Zheng was the first to know the whole story, and he had already carefully analyzed it, and replied calmly: "It shows that Your Majesty is not completely sure about the trip to Jiangdu." ”

The topic that Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng were talking about jumped too quickly, Fang Xuanling didn't react for a while, and wondered: "What do you mean by what the two of you say?" ”

In fact, Fang Xuanling's intelligence is still above Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng, but it is a pity that the court is rotten, and Fang Xuanling is desperate, he no longer pays attention to the government and politics, and he is just an official to support his family.

But this does not mean that Fang Xuanling has no ambitions.

"This Majesty of ours is not mediocre." With a hint of a smile, Du Ruhui said: "Your Majesty has always wanted to conquer Goguryeo, but there are constant rebellions in the country, how can Your Majesty not be aware of it?" ”

Thinking of Yang Guang's actions in the past two years, Fang Xuanling was even more puzzled and said, "If Your Majesty really understands the situation in the world, why don't you ignore it?" ”

"In Your Majesty's eyes, these are just ordinary people making trouble." Du Ru said lightly: "What Your Majesty is really worried about is a rebellion like Yang Xuangan!" He ventured around Jiangdu in order to lure out those who were ready to move. ”

As soon as Du Ruhui's voice fell, the room fell silent.

Wei Zheng probably guessed Yang Guang's intentions through Li Xuanba's prompts, but he didn't dare to confirm it. At this time, listening to Du Ruhui's words, I admired Du Ruhui very much, and I was even more shocked by his courage to say these words so casually.

And Fang Xuanling always thought that Yang Guang was greedy for pleasure, and he didn't think carefully about Yang Guang's intentions at all, and now someone suddenly told him that Yang Guang had another purpose, and Fang Xuanling couldn't accept it for a while, and he needed to sort out his chaotic thoughts.

"Keming, if you have any other opinions, let's talk about them together." Fang Xuanling thought for a while and said, "When you speak, you seem to have disdain, and you must not agree with His Majesty's thoughts. ”

"Your Majesty underestimated the people's grievances, and also underestimated the world's magnates." Du Ruhui sighed and said, "Maybe when those people jump out, Your Majesty will find that the world is out of his control." ”

At this point, Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling both understood what Du Ruhui meant.

"To tell you the truth, the reason why I came to Luoyang is not to serve the imperial court, but to assist the new monarch." Du Ruhui's eyes were like torches, staring at Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling, and said calmly: "I think, Lord Zhongyongwei also means this, I don't know what you think?" ”

"Your Majesty has lost the hearts of the people after all." Fang Xuanling sighed with emotion and said, "If Lord Zhongyongwei really has the heart to help the Great Sui, Qiao Song is willing to serve." ”

What the two said can be described as a great rebellion, but in today's world, there are people who do great rebellion, who cares about the conversation in this room?

"The two of them are talented and have such courage, I really admire them." Wei Zheng bowed to the two of them and said, "I have already sent someone to pass the news to Gongzi, presumably Gongzi should rush back soon and introduce the two to King Zhao." ”

"No." Fang Xuanling hurriedly stopped: "Although Your Majesty has gone to Jiangdu, everything that happened in Luoyang cannot escape Your Majesty's eyes, if Your Majesty knows, King Zhao is cultivating wings in Luoyang, I am afraid that it will annoy Your Majesty." ”

"Brother Fang is right." Du Ruhui nodded and said, "At this time, we can only wait. Wei Zheng thought for a moment and secretly said yes.

None of the three of them said what they were waiting for, but they knew each other.

"It's really a blessing to know the two of you." After the matter was discussed, Fang Xuanling arched his hand and said, "Now, I am more curious about Lord Zhongyongwei. ”

"Keming has been curious for a long time." Du Ruhan said with a smile.

They talked very happily, they didn't feel tired at all, they actually talked by candle and night, from literature to politics, from officials to ordinary people, they talked about whatever they wanted, without any taboos, and in the middle of the night, the three of them found each other's advantages, and the relationship became more harmonious.

Li Gou leaned on the pillar outside the door, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up when he heard the laughter that often came from the room.

A gust of wind blew, and Li Gou looked up at the sky, only to see a black cloud drifting towards this side from afar, as if it was about to rain. He knocked on the door and reminded, "It's about to change, gentlemen should go back to their rooms and rest." ”