What happened in Xiyuan, under the deliberate cover of the imperial court, did not cause panic among the people of Luoyang. But there are many people who know the truth, and those who are in high positions want to know the reason for the break between Yang Gao and Li Xuanba, which is very easy.

Many people let out a sigh when they learned that the Xingyang army was forced to leave Luoyang.

Li Yuan's sigh was full of anger, because it was his son that Yang Gao wanted to kill.

Although Li Xuanba was reluctant to defect to Jingshi, Li Yuan did not blame him, after all, Li Xuanba was the biggest victim of that incident back then. For Li Yuan, Li Xuanba knew who the person who wanted to kill him, but he never mentioned or complained, which was already his greatest comfort.

Li Mi's sigh revealed disappointment.

Ever since someone in Luoyang City exchanged clothes and silk with the Wagang Army for food, he felt the undercurrent surging in Luoyang, but he didn't expect that Luoyang City would return to peace so simply with Li Xuanba leading the Xingyang Army away.

He really wanted the Xingyang army and the Jianghuai army to have a fierce battle, because he would be the biggest beneficiary.

If he could take the eastern capital Luoyang without bloodshed, then he would not be as sad as he is now when he faced Yang Gao's edict.

Li Jiancheng, Li Xiuning and Li Shimin got the news almost at the same time, but their attitudes were very different.

Li Jiancheng felt that Li Xuanba was not worthy, Li Shimin felt sorry for the lack of internal friction in Luoyang, and Li Xiuning's attitude was the strangest, and she actually praised Li Xuanba's behavior

The once unprecedentedly powerful Sui Dynasty has now been reduced to only a few isolated cities, which is regrettable and moving.

"During the Qingming Festival, it rained a lot, and the pedestrians on the road wanted to break their souls. Mo Dao has no confidants ahead of him, and thousands of troops come to meet him. Li Xuanba rode on the horse and pretended to be proud.

80,000 soldiers and civilians plus nearly 1,000 ox carts. Walk slowly in the drizzle.

Dozens of carriages were almost all given to the female dependents, and even the heads of the big families in Dongjun who provided the carriages did not dare to complain anything, after all, Li Xuanba, like them, also exposed himself to the drizzle, allowing the rain to wet his clothes.

Yang Tong sat in the carriage. When he heard the first two sentences, he still felt that Li Xuanba was brilliant, but when he heard the last two sentences, he really couldn't praise against his will, so he could only smile and say: "Zhongyongwei is really interested." ”

"It's a long road, and Wechen is just entertaining himself." Li Xuanba replied with a smile: "However, His Royal Highness King Yue left Luoyang, and he didn't seem to be reluctant at all, and Weichen really admired it." ”

"The first emperor originally intended to pass on the throne to the emperor's uncle, so why should this king be nostalgic?" King Yue's clean face was full of relief. The young woman beside him nodded in satisfaction.

"Lord Zhongyongwei, thank you for your willingness to escort Concubine Shen and Dong'er to Jiangdu." The young woman and Li Xuanba met for the first time, and they made eye contact with each other unintentionally, and the young woman thanked her.

"You're welcome." Li Xuanba bowed back and said: "There is no place for Weichen in the east, and Weichen originally planned to go south to Jiangdu, since he and His Highness stopped by the way, it will be more lively to walk together." ”

The young woman was dignified and virtuous. Quiet and elegant, with a good face. He looks like he's in his thirties. Although King Yue did not introduce her, Li Xuanba also guessed her identity: Liu Liangdi, King Yue's biological mother.

"No matter what, the concubine and Dong'er have inherited your favor." Liu Liangdi shook her head slightly, and said sincerely: "The concubine wants to ask you for something, and I hope the adult can agree." ”

"You're smart. I shouldn't have brought up something that would embarrass Wechen, right? Li Xuanba smiled meaningfully and said: "His Royal Highness King Yue shoulders the emperor's order, and Jiang Du and his party can't avoid it, if you want Weichen to let you go, Weichen really can't do it." ”

There was no one else within more than ten meters of the carriage. The driver was also Liang Xiao, who Li Xuanba trusted very much, Yang Tong and Liu Liangdi knew very well that Li Xuanba had something to say to them, and Liu Liangdi didn't want Li Xuanba to say it, so he opened his mouth first.

"After all, the first emperor is the father of the concubine, and he is also the imperial grandfather of Dong'er, as the heir of the royal family, it is the mission of our mother and son to collect the remains of the first emperor." Liu Liangdi shook her head again and said: "Dong Er has a pure character, and she is too upright to participate in the affairs of the court. She uses the word "begging" to indicate that she is well aware of the current situation.

When Yang Tong heard this, he smiled helplessly at Li Xuanba, signaled him not to mind, and softly comforted Liu Liangdi, but the effect was not good, Liu Liangdi still looked at Li Xuanba seriously.

"Xuanba understands your concerns, but rest assured, Xuanba will not do what you fear." Li Xuanba replied respectfully: "The royal family is withering, the acting king is nominally respected as Emperor Gong, but in fact he has no real power, King Zhao is enshrined as the emperor of Tai, but he is trapped in the eastern capital, it is difficult to revive the Great Sui, as for the king of Qin, it is not worth mentioning, at this time, the court needs His Royal Highness King Yue." ”

"What's the difference between Dong'er and the people the adults said?" Liu Liangdi sighed: "Although some people are willing to follow Dong'er, everyone knows that the real master here is Lord Zhongyongwei. ”

As Liu Liangdi said, although Zhang Xutuo has been rescued from the prison, his influence in the army can no longer be compared with Li Xuanba, and he does not seem to have the idea of regaining control of the Xingyang army.

"Regardless of the status of a courtier, I am really a good person." After a moment of silence, Li Xuanba replied very sincerely: "Xuanba used to fall for King Zhao's plan to sow discord, and there was some misunderstanding with His Royal Highness King Yue, but now the misunderstanding has been clarified, and Weichen is willing to sincerely assist His Highness, revitalize the majesty of the Great Sui, and fulfill the last wish of the first emperor." ”

"The last wish of the first emperor?" Without waiting for Liu Liangdi to answer, Yang Tong was puzzled: "Grandpa Huang didn't leave an edict, how can you know his last wishes?" ”

"Hu Sizheng is not dead." Li Xuanba replied: "Wechen has already talked to him and learned that the person who was dismembered at the beginning was just another felony in the imperial court, and the first emperor did not kill Hu Sizheng because he lived in Goguryeo for a period of time and was very familiar with Goguryeo. ”

"The Great Sui is a state of etiquette, Goguryeo often invades the border counties of our dynasty, and the first emperor crusaded against Goguryeo precisely to raise the military prestige of our dynasty." Speaking of this, Li Xuanba sighed and said sadly: "It's a pity that the first emperor was too good-looking, and he returned from three expeditions in vain, which led to a lot of losses for the imperial court, and the resentment of the border people boiled, and as a result, it was used by people with intentions, and today's situation appeared."

"Lord Zhongyongwei, the Great Sui is dying." Liu Liangdi interrupted Li Xuanba's words loudly: "Dong'er is just a child, he can't afford such a responsibility. ”

"But His Royal Highness King Yue is the royal blood after all, he can afford it, and he must bear it." Li Xuanba arched his hand and said: "Your Highness, as long as you trust Weichen, Weichen will definitely let His Highness look down on the world!" (To be continued.) )