Li Fuguo summoned Jiangnan as a messenger before, and Kong Sheng was the target of his summoning. The greater Kong Sheng's merits, the higher his value as a chaplain. And Kong Sheng's credit is not recognized and praised, which undoubtedly buries his hard work in Jiangnan and Henan.

Besides, Li Fuguo is still a little selfish. Kong Sheng has no one in the court and no foundation, and if he promotes him a little, Kong Sheng will become his protégé. In any case, Kong Sheng has counterinsurgency achievements, and no matter how everyone rejects him, he has become a decisive and famous general.

Even if the emperor forgets to give the reward this time, sooner or later he will still remember it. In any case, the Xia Yi army supported the battle situation in Henan, and had the great merit of recovering Luoyang and Bianzhou, and it was not convincing if it did not reward the subjects of the world.

Li Heng smiled and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, in addition to Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi, there is also Kong Sheng who has recovered Luoyang. For the soldiers who have served the court and put down the rebellion, I will not hesitate to reward. ”

The civil and military ministers fell silent. No one agreed, but no one objected either. Although many people want to oppose it, they still can't say it, because Kong Sheng's exploits are on the table, and it is really unreasonable not to reward him.

The emperor was about to open his mouth to issue an edict, but he saw a middle-aged fat man in a scarlet official robe stand up, bow down, and say loudly: "Your Majesty, the slave maid thinks it is inappropriate. ”

His face is beardless, and his voice is high-pitched, and he is Yu Chaoen, the patrol envoy of the Three Palaces and the general of the left prison guard. Although this person is a eunuch, he also serves as a courtier, so he is also on the agenda.

Li Heng frowned, and his gaze swept to the fat eunuch Yu Chaoen standing at the foot of the steps, "Yu Chaoen." What's wrong? ”

Yu Chaoen said respectfully: "Your Majesty." The slave maid felt. Kong Sheng is certainly meritorious, but his age is not as weak as the crown, the imperial court has accumulated rewards, in less than a year, he was promoted from the eighth grade county order to the fourth rank of the Taizhong doctor, Songzhou Taishou, the promotion is too fast, I am afraid that it will damage the majesty of the court and His Majesty. ”

Yu Chaoen did not deny Kong Sheng's merits, but found an excuse that "Kong Sheng is too young and promoted too fast". It seems reasonable, but in fact, it is simply confusing. But as soon as many people heard it, they began to echo it loudly through Yu Chaoen's words.

Li Fuguo was a little unhappy, bowed down beside the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, Kong Sheng is both civil and military, and he has turned the tide in the Henan war, accumulated military exploits, conquered several cities successively, killed dozens of rebel generals, and nearly 100,000 rebels. If he hadn't conquered Luoyang, Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi's armies might not have recovered Chang'an so easily, right? Such a meritorious man. If you don't add a reward, I'm afraid it will chill the hearts of meritorious soldiers. Moreover. The war is in full swing, and it is necessary for all armies to exterminate the rebels with their hearts, if the court does not give a reward, the slaves and maids are worried about ......"

Li Fuguo wanted to speak and stopped.

He really knows the character of Emperor Li Heng too well, Li Heng is indecisive, and very timid and afraid, he hints slightly, and the emperor has no idea.

Li Heng frowned, and it was difficult to make a decision all of a sudden. He looked at Du Hongji, Du Hongjian was old and cunning, and he could be such a shield, he immediately lowered his head and pretended not to see anything.

Li Heng looked at Li Yu again.

Li Mi shook his head slowly, his expression calm.

"Father, son-in-law thought that Kong Sheng's contribution to turning the tide in Henan and conquering Luoyang was no less than that of Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi. Moreover, this son is both civil and military, loyal to the imperial court, and as a scribe, he was in trouble for the country, and went to Henan. If there is no reward, how will the court face the subjects of the world? ”

At this time, Zhao Wang Li suddenly came out of the class to play.

Li spoke for Kong Sheng, who had never known all his life, which surprised many people. Li Fuguo was overjoyed, Li was the second son of Li Heng, although his status was not as good as that of his eldest son Li Jiao, but after all, he was an important prince, and Li was quite influential to the emperor.

Du Hong gradually secretly cast a meaningful glance at the Li family.

Why did Li speak for Kong Sheng, who was not favored by everyone, he vaguely guessed a few points in his heart. Although the emperor has just succeeded to the throne and the Tang Dynasty has not yet stabilized, there are clues of disputes between several princes.

Li Li is the eldest son, and he has the title of supervising the world's soldiers and horses, and the emperor is cultivating with his heart and preparing to establish Li Li as the crown prince. But the imperial power is supreme, how can the Li family be willing to give it to others? As long as the dust does not settle for a day, he will fight.

The battle for succession, all dynasties and dynasties have coexisted with blood and conspiracy, either you die or I live, and I can't slack off.

Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi both support Li Li in name. The two of them were entitled, in fact, to affirm and promote Li Jiao's achievements.

If the Li faction does nothing, the power of the Li Li faction will become stronger and stronger, and there will be more and more civil and military ministers standing behind Li Jiao.

As for Kong Sheng, he has no foundation in the DPRK, which makes the Li family see the hope of winning over Kong Sheng. Li decided to take a gamble.

Therefore, after a little discretion, the Li family took the initiative to stand up and take the political risk of "singing against the stage" with many civil and military ministers, and spoke for Kong Shengjin.

Li Heng smiled bitterly, looked at his second son Li Xian hesitated for a moment, and suddenly waved his hand and said loudly: "I will return to the court tomorrow, and summon Kong Sheng Chang'an to see him." The Xiayi army withdrew from Luoyang and returned to the territorial territory of Songzhou, and the defense of Luoyang was handed over to Zhang Hao. Okay, don't fight, retreat! ”

Li Heng brushed his sleeves away.

Li Fuguo followed with a gloomy expression, and when he was leaving, he threw a slightly murderous glance at Yu Chaoen in anger. Yu Chaoen was originally his subordinate, but now he wants to ride on his head to make a fortune, and even wants to replace him, and today he is openly against him, can Li Fuguo not be angry?

But Yu Chaoen, a fat man, is not afraid of Li Fuguo at all. He looked back at Li Fuguo with an arrogant expression, and a sneer crossed the corner of his mouth.

Li Heng was distraught and retreated to the back house. Fengxiang is his temporary residence, and there is only one palace, which is actually the mansion of Fengxiang Taishou.

Li Fuguo carefully sent the emperor to settle down, and after a little thought, he hurried to see Concubine Zhang. Zhang is actually the successor of Li Heng when he was the prince, and he is about to be crowned queen, commonly known as Zhang Liangdi.

Zhang is in his palace room tirelessly changing the gorgeous robes that he is trying to ascend to the throne as the queen, and he is full of ambition. She is also a famous family, she has been with Li Heng for so many years, and she has been worried about being a man with her tail between her legs, and now she has finally come out, her husband has become the emperor, and she is looking to be a mother in the world.

The palace maid came to report: "Niangniang, Mr. Li asks to see you." ”

Zhang raised his head: "Li Fuguo? Transmit. ”

Li Fuguo hurriedly walked in, bowed down and bowed: "The miscellaneous family has seen the queen mother!" ”

Zhang's eyebrows smiled, but he pretended to be angry and said: "Li Fuguo, don't talk nonsense, this palace is just a concubine, where are you going to put this palace?" If your majesty hears it, your dog's head will not be protected! ”

Li Fuguo smiled lightly: "In the minds of the miscellaneous family, Niangniang is the only candidate for the queen, Niangniang is now about to ascend the throne, and the slave maid congratulated Niangniang in advance!" ”

Zhang covered his mouth to hide the laughter that blurted out, and said reservedly: "Li Fuguo, you came to see the palace just to say these few flattering words?" (To be continued.) )