Although the Nanxun Hall is not the main hall of the upper dynasty, Xuanzong, who has lived in the Xingqing Palace for a long time, has regarded this place as the main hall of the upper dynasty, so the layout of the palace is no different from the golden hall. On the www.biquge.info two rows of tall vermilion columns, the dragon dances and claws, and the momentum is magnificent. The throne was empty, and the two maidservants stood quietly with their feather fans crossed, like the people in the painting on the jade screen.

The civil and military officials were in order, and more than 100 people stood in the hall but were silent, quietly waiting for the arrival of Xuanzong.

Finally, outside the side curtain, a high-pitched shout sounded, and then someone rolled up the bead curtain and hung the curtain, and Xuanzong strode out from the side and stepped up the steps of the throne. He was followed by the tall Gao Lishi, several chamberlains holding brocade boxes, and a dozen guards with knives from the forbidden army, who followed in unison, and stood still on either side of the throne.

"Long live my emperor, long live!" Hundreds of officials prostrate on the ground and bow loudly. Li Linfu, who was sitting on the chair, also struggled to lie on the arm of the chair and saluted.

A smile appeared on Xuanzong's emaciated pale face. Looking at His Highness's lowered heads one by one, Xuanzong had an indescribable excitement. Although he was used to seeing this kind of scene, every time he saw his ministers bowing down in front of him, Xuanzong was still as excited as when he first ascended the throne.

"Flat, get up." Xuanzong waved his hand and sat on the throne. An attendant bowed slightly, and placed the small copper stove with green smoke burning the incense pieces of the awakening incense in the corner of the dragon case.

The ministers got up one after another, and then there was a sound of tidying up their clothes.

Xuanzong glanced at the audience with a smile and said, "Everyone, there is nothing else to do in the court today, it is for the two generals who have returned triumphantly to arrive in Beijing. Therefore, I want them to show their faces before you, and at the same time accept my reward. ”

Everyone's eyes fell on Wang Yuan and Gao Xianzhi, everyone actually knew what was going on in the last dynasty today, but there was no need for Xuanzong to explain. Your Majesty can go to court for these two people, and it is indeed a great grace, you know, Your Majesty has only been to court a few times in the past three months.

"Last year, a big war broke out between the Tubo Kingdom and my Tang Dynasty in Shibao City, and Tubo won a small victory, and he was extremely arrogant, showing off in many ways and insulting the prestige of my country. Therefore, I decided to send a three-way army to crusade against the Tibetans and punish them for their disrespect to my Tang Dynasty. Now that nine months have passed, Tubo Xiaoxiao has been punished, and the compensation for the land is paid every year, and this matter is very happy. After this incident, the surrounding small countries should be able to feel the power of my heavenly kingdom, and I am afraid that they will tremble with fright. Hahaha. Xuanzong laughed loudly.

"Your Majesty, the king of heaven, there is no ancients before and no followers after him. Under the governance of His Majesty, my Datang has become strong and unbeatable, and there is nowhere else in the world. Your Majesty has made everyone in the world sober up this time, and understands the awe-inspiring truth that my Tang Tianwei cannot be violated. Yang Guozhong came out and said loudly.

Xuanzong said with a smile: "Guozhong said well, my Tang Tianwei is awe-inspiring. This time it was their luck, I had planned to destroy them completely. But the time has not yet come. In the future, if these small countries are offended, they will be punished by cutting down the grass and eradicating the root cause of the country, and there will be no good luck today. ”

The ministers nodded again and again, and several old ministers came out to speak, singing praises of virtue and saying that the king's holy principles were exhausted. Wang Yuan was drowsy when he listened, he had slept late and got up early. They were a little sleepy when they stood on the temple. These things of singing praises and virtues were heard over and over again, as if they were counting sheep in their ears, and they almost made Wang Yuan fall asleep.

Gao Xianzhi slept very well last night, and was in good spirits, seeing that Wang Yuan was a little sluggish, he hurriedly stretched out his hand and pulled Wang Yuan. Wang Yuan smiled at him and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, I'm just squinting for a while and leaning on your shoulder." ”

Before Gao Xianzhi could answer, Wang Yuan's body had already tilted over, and Gao Xianzhi was busy holding on to his legs, crying bitterly in his heart.

Facts have proved that Wang Yuan's busy napping is wise. More than a dozen old ministers came forward to discuss this matter, and their words were similar, as tasteless as chewed bagasse. In the end, even Gao Xianzhi frowned, and he came to the air. I don't know how many of the officials below doze off and yawn, and they all had plagues and distempers.

Finally, Xuanzong didn't seem to be able to stand these clichés anymore, and waved his hand to interrupt an old minister's recital and said with a smile: "Everyone seems to be happy with this great victory, and I am very pleased. I just want to see my Datang have today's prosperity. There are famous faces inside, and good generals outside. The national strength is prosperous, the soldiers and horses are strong, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Speaking of famous ministers, the left and right ministers have done their best for the country. And there are famous generals outside, and my Datang is also worthy of the name. In the past few years, my Tang Dynasty has prospered, and many rising stars who can lead the army to win battles have emerged. And Wang Yuan and Gao Xianzhi are obviously the best figures among them. Wang Yuan, Gao Xianzhi, come forward and let me take a look. ”

Gao Xianzhi heard Xuanzong ask him and Wang Yuan to come forward to meet him, and hurriedly reached out and pinched Wang Yuan, who was leaning heavily on his shoulder. Wang Yuan woke up in shock and saw more than 100 pairs of eyes looking at him, and he was at a loss for a while.

Gao Xianzhi said in a low voice: "Your Majesty wants us to come forward and knock on you." ”

Wang Yuan came to his senses at this time, wiped the water stains from his mouth, and walked under the throne.

"Chen Wang Yuan, Gao Xianzhi see Your Majesty." Wang Yuan and Gao Xianzhi knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

Xuanzong's eyes were dizzy, and he didn't see the scene where Wang Yuan was sleeping on Gao Xianzhi's shoulder, his face was full of smiles, and he waved his hand and said, "Get up, everyone, these two are Wang Yuan and Gao Xianzhi, you must all know each other." ”

"How can you not know." The ministers said one after another.

"Even if I know them, I want to introduce them. This one is called Wang Yuan, who was originally a scholar in my Chang'an City, and I have read his poems and am surprised that his literary talent is outstanding and impressive. Later, on the recommendation of Guozhong, I decided to appoint him as a bachelor of the Hallym Academy. Later, Wang Yuan was appointed as the deposed envoy of Hebei Province, and when he encountered the Xi people, he inadvertently showed his military talent. After that, it was out of control. The Nanzhao Kingdom was also subjugated by him, and now the Tubo Kingdom is also fought by him to seek peace. I have calculated, since his debut, he has not lost a battle, and he is a winning general of my Tang Dynasty. Xuanzong laughed.

Most of the ministers knew Wang Yuan's experience very well, but there were some people who didn't know that Wang Yuan was so powerful until now. Hearing this, I couldn't help but let out a sound of admiration.

Wang Yuan smiled and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, the victorious general can't afford it, Your Majesty has tormented the ministers." ”

Xuanzong smiled, stretched out his hand and pointed at Gao Xianzhi and said, "This one ......"

Li Linfu suddenly spoke on the side and interrupted Xuanzong's words: "Your Majesty, how about this old minister introduce to you?" ”

Xuanzong smiled: "Very good, Xiangguo has not spoken, I thought you were unwell." ”

Li Linfu said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty Xie cares, the minister is an old problem, and there is no big problem." But hearing His Majesty talk about this Gao general, the old minister couldn't help but come out and say a few words. ”

Xuanzong smiled, and Li Linfu pointed at Gao Xianzhi and said, "Gao Xianzhi, the envoy of the four towns of Anxi." Many colleagues have never even paid attention to this place of Anxi, and they all think that Anxi is lonely and a wild place in the Western Regions. Gao Xianzhi was afraid that he had only heard of his name, but he didn't know his exploits. The town of Anxi is connected to the inland of our Datang through the Hexi Road, and the two great enemies of Tibet and Turks are separated. The place where Anxi is located was originally dozens of small states in the Western Regions that were dependent on the Turks and Tibet. After the conquest of the envoys of the past dynasties, our Tang Dynasty opened up a huge territory west of Kunlun, subdued many small countries, and became my Tang vassals. And General Gao was the hero who subdued these small countries. In recent years, after Gao Xianzhi took office as the envoy of the Anxi Festival, he successively subdued more than a dozen small countries, including Xiao Boluguo. It shows the great military achievements and high talents. ”

Among the ministers, one of them suddenly asked aloud: "Dare to ask Xiangguo, the land of the Western Regions is remote and barbaric, what is the benefit to my Tang Dynasty?" There is nothing in return for sending heavy troops there and expending troops to protect these small countries. ”

As soon as this remark came out, many people nodded slightly in agreement.

Li Linfu sighed and said, "Idiot, I didn't expect someone in this hall to ask this question." Which department is that one, please check how he is an official and how he can stand on the Golden Palace. ”

The man was taken aback, it was a new member of the Ministry of Workers, not from the imperial examination, but because of his meritorious work in controlling the flood, he was promoted to the Ministry of Households. It's a big old man. Where do you know a lot of truths? The Tang Dynasty is still eclectic in employing people, many people are professional talents, and the imperial examination is not the only way to become an official, especially some official positions that require professional skills.

"Lee Sang-kook, why bother? If people don't understand, you can explain it to others. Your Majesty didn't say anything, if you don't agree with this, you will check the old bottom of the family and dismiss the official position of the other person, which is not good. Isn't that your word? Yang Guozhong interjected in a weird way.

Li Linfu gritted his teeth with hatred, but his face was very peaceful, and he nodded: "What I said is that I am too extreme." I recognized this one, it was Zhao Yuanwai from the Ministry of Industry. The Huai River flooded last year, and you led people to guide and control it, saving a lot of people, right? ”

That Zhao Yuanwai was shocked, swallowing and spitting and nodding.

Li Linfu said: "Very good, I think there must be many colleagues who don't know about Zhao Yuanwai's questions, so I'll tell everyone about it today." After all, there are some truths that not everyone understands. ”