Datang, Chang'an.

After all, the movements of the Western Regions could not hide from these old foxes in Chang'an.

In fact, it can't be hidden, not only the imperial court, but even the nobles of the Tang Dynasty have eyeliner in the Western Regions.

This is the case when the family is big, especially when it comes to Li Chengqian, and all families will not relax.

Don't look at their current position is extremely firm, but no matter what, Li Chengqian is the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty after all, no matter what the future holds, there is indeed no better choice than him at the moment.

At this moment, in the Hubu Public Mansion, Wen Yanbo looked at the letter in his hand, shook his head and said, "Da Ming still made a move on the Western Regions after all." ”

It wasn't what he wanted to see, but it wasn't something he could stop.

In the household office, everyone also shook their heads and said nothing, which made a fuss.

But from their point of view, this is not a bad thing.

After all, Li Chengqian is the prince of the Tang Dynasty after all, and if he returns to the Tang Dynasty to ascend the throne in the future, then the Tang Dynasty will really be a behemoth, of course, the main reason is that they are still young and have infinite hope for the future.

"You guys are busy first, and the official will go to the house and discuss it." Wen Yanbo said that, and got up to leave.

Naturally, everyone didn't say much, but after Wen Yanbo left, a group of people chatted.

Wen Yanbo naturally didn't care about all this, at this time he had already arrived in Fang Xuanling's public office, frowning but not squeaking.

Fang Xuanling immediately knew what the situation was when he saw his expression, and said with a smile: "Okay, isn't this something I expected a long time ago?"

After the Ming Dynasty took Tubo, if it still wanted to expand, it was only the Western Regions.

After all, they have been plotting the Western Regions for so many years, and now is also the time to pick peaches. ”

"That being said, but now that Daming is getting stronger and stronger, it may not be a good thing for me Datang! After all, His Majesty is at the height of Spring and Autumn. ”

Wen Yanbo didn't understand what Fang Xuanling meant, but Fang Xuanling and they looked too far ahead, so long that they ignored the actual situation at the moment.

"You." Fang Xuanling shook his head and smiled, "At this point, no one can change anything, not even Your Majesty can resist the temptation."

In the final analysis, the benefits that Daming can give to Datang are too great, if His Royal Highness is really completely separated from Datang, the biggest loss is still my Datang. ”

"What do you want to say?" Hearing Fang Xuanling say this, Wen Yanbo hesitated for a moment, because he also realized the problem.

Fang Xuanling said: "At this point, it's not actually what the old man wants to say, but we can only do this.

There is a fact that we must admit that even if the Ming Dynasty is not enough to compete with the Tang Dynasty now, we are actually unable to restrain the Ming Dynasty.

Although the threat posed by Daming to my Datang has always been there, relatively speaking, Daming's interests to my Datang are greater.

If you don't use this method, if you want to complete the unification by force, it will be a loss for both the Tang Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. ”

In the final analysis, Datang still can't give up Daming.

There is no way, as Fang Xuanling said, the benefits that Daming can bring to Datang are too great, so big that they can ignore many things.

"But you haven't thought about it?" Wen Yanbo continued, "If the one who returns to the Tang Dynasty in the future will come to Dabao, he will have his own team.

To put it mildly, the one who could replace most of the people in the court with his own team almost instantly! ”

Speaking of this, Wen Yanbo sighed.

That's what worries him the most.

Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "You, don't say whether His Highness will do this, even if he will, so what?" What are these people doing in my Tang Dynasty? It's really said that you can change it.

Besides, why do you think His Royal Highness put the Great Zhao Dynasty between the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, isn't it just to provide a place for the two courts to compete?

Moreover, even if His Highness insists on going his own way?

After the merger of the Ming Dynasty, how big is the territory of the Tang Dynasty? Are you still worried that you won't be able to become an official if you don't have a place?

It's a big deal to go to the place, isn't it also the ambition of our people to govern a state and a government, as long as Datang can flourish, what can you and me, old things, give up these powers for Datang? ”

Should I say it or not, Fang Xuanling's consciousness is still very high in this regard.

As long as Datang can be good, he can indeed give up a lot of things.

Of course, when it comes to his position, it's actually all fucked up.

What if Li Chengqian takes the throne?

What else can he do?

Besides, he has been in this position for too long, and if Li Chengqian really wants to take the position, he will probably retire in a hurry, so it is easy to talk.

"You're saying it easy." Wen Yanbo snorted coldly when he heard this, "Even if you and I can think so, but what about the others? Would you like that?

At the end of the day, there are still too few people like you and me. ”

This old man is not ashamed......

Hearing him say this, Fang Xuanling complained in his heart, but still said: "Have you forgotten that almost all the nobles in Chang'an have heirs in Daming, why do you think that at this point, they didn't recall their sons back, just in case?"

What if we old guys retire by then?

There are still people in each family who can go up to the top.

As for those families who have no heirs in Daming, how much storm can they set off?

Moreover, such a small family, it is estimated that His Highness will not touch them easily, so ah, you still think too much. ”

When Wen Yanbo heard this, he was still a little helpless.

"That's what I say, but things can't just be seen like this, no one knows what the future will be." Wen Yanbo continued, "Just look at it now, isn't the King of Shu very positive?

Since he took office as the governor of Chang'an Mansion, he has a lot of appearance, don't you say that you don't know what he's thinking?

Moreover, His Majesty's attitude is also ambiguous now, what if His Majesty's attitude changes?

Therefore, there are some things that have to be guarded against. ”

"It's natural." Fang Xuanling said, "We still have to do what we have to do, but don't be too nervous, look at you, the dignified Hubu Shangshu, but when I heard the news, I ran over non-stop, and I looked at it." ”

Hearing him say this, Wen Yanbo was half angry.

But he couldn't say a word of rebuttal.

He actually understands that Fang Xuanling is not in a hurry, after all, Fang Xuanling is so old, and when Li Chengqian ascends the throne, Fang Xuanling estimates that the grave grass is taller, and Fang Xuanling's love has now been reused in Daming, no matter what he says in the future, his Fang family will not decline.

But he can't, the situation of each family is different, and the attitude is naturally different.

After Wen Yanbo had no choice but to leave, Fang Xuanling also shook his head, and then said: "The queen summoned the official, and the official will go back when he goes." ”

Just before Wen Yanbo came, Empress Changsun had already sent someone to invite Fang Xuanling and his wife to the palace for a banquet, saying that it was for the marriage of Fang Xuanling's love.

But at this juncture, the eldest grandson queen feasted their husband and wife, what else could she do?

This is also the reason why Fang Xuanling has such an attitude just now.

For Fang Xuanling, the eldest grandson queen is kind to him, in this world, the most difficult thing to repay is the debt of favors, there is really nothing wrong with this.

At the banquet, Empress Changsun and Li Er were there.

After all, it is a banquet for important ministers of foreign dynasties, and the eldest grandson queen will naturally not entertain Fang Xuanling and his wife alone, not that it is unreasonable, the key is that the current situation cannot tolerate any deviation from the eldest grandson.

Besides, after all, it is a family of children and daughters, and it is reasonable for Li Er, the father and emperor, to be present.

"Today is a family feast, so there is no need to be polite." Li Er saw that Fang Xuanling and his wife were preparing to give a gift, so he waved his hand.

Empress Eldest Sun also smiled: "Yes, yes, now that the beloved child is also older, Gao Yang is not small, although there is a marriage contract early, but it is not okay to never get married."

Parents, no matter what their status, still hope that their children will start a family as soon as possible.

By the way, is the beloved child okay recently?

Speaking of which, this palace hasn't seen this kid for many years, and I don't know if he is more talented than before.

Speaking of which, this palace has to thank the two of them for cultivating a good son, these years, if they don't accompany Gao Ming in the northwest, Gao Ming's life will be difficult.

It's just that the two of them are suffering. ”

As soon as he heard Empress Changsun's words, Fang Xuanling also sighed in his heart, although there was nothing in or out of the words, how could he not hear Empress Changsun's voice.

Those present, even if Fang's understood, they were all human spirits, and they didn't need to speak too clearly.

On the side, Li Er smiled, but didn't say anything.

What the eldest grandson wants to do, he knows what he wants, but he doesn't mind.

When Fang Xuanling and his wife heard this, they immediately got up and said: "The queen mother is serious, the beloved child can have such an opportunity, and it is also his creation, these years, if it weren't for His Royal Highness, it would be difficult to still do mischief in Chang'an."

If you really want to talk about it, we and I have to thank Your Majesty and the Queen Mother. ”

After that, Fang Xuanling also glanced at Li Er.

It's just that Li Er didn't have any words except for smiling slightly.

"It's all a family, so there's no need to be so polite." Empress Changsun smiled, "Let's talk about the marriage of the two children, now that the two children are also older, I don't know what the servant thinks?" ”

Well?

As soon as he heard the eldest grandson's words, Fang Xuanling was immediately stunned.

What does this mean? Could it be that because he has recently caused dissatisfaction with Empress Changsun against Daming, this is the rhythm of wanting to regret marriage?

If he really repented of his marriage, then his family would be embarrassed.

"Naturally, I listen to the queen." Fang Xuanling immediately kicked the ball back.

After all, she is Princess Shang, and there is nothing wrong with listening to the meaning of the eldest grandson.

The eldest grandson said with a smile: "The servant shot misunderstood, the palace thinks that the two children have also reached the age of marriage, but in the final analysis, the beloved child is now in Daming, I don't know if the servant shoots to let the bereaved love return to Chang'an to get married, or send Gao Yang to Daming to get married."

You can't come up with a charter? ”

As soon as she finished speaking, even Li Er glanced at Empress Eldest Sun silently.

That's interesting.

If the previous sentence was just a dismount, then this sentence was making Fang Xuanling make a choice.

Even Li Er was slightly displeased.

Fang Xuanling was even more silent for a long time, without squeaking, as if he was thinking, in fact, he was waiting for Li Er, and said in his heart, Your Majesty, if you don't open your mouth again, the old man won't know what to do.

Seeing Fang Xuanling like this, Li Er immediately smiled and said: "This matter is not in a hurry, after all, the two children are not too old, and it is okay to wait." ”

He also realized the problem, if Fang Xuanling called Fang Xuanling back to get married, it would be to cut off Fang Xuanling's future, but if Gao Yang was sent to Sun Moon Mountain, then Fang Xuanling's position would suddenly be obvious, and this was not what Li Er wanted to see.

"Why aren't you in a hurry?" Empress Eldest Sun immediately said, "Gao Yang is about to become a big girl, aren't you in a hurry?"

Besides, the beloved child is now alone in Sun Moon Mountain, and if he makes a big deal about his eldest son, it will be a joke. ”

It's rare for her to be so strong, but she didn't expect a result at once, she made such a fuss today, just to show her attitude.

She actually knows very well that at this stage, it is impossible for Fang Xuanling to support Li Chengqian, but what she needs is not Fang Xuanling's support, as long as Fang Xuanling does not target Li Chengqian.

As the old saying goes, a woman is just a mother.

touched her son's vital interests, and the eldest grandson queen was not easy to give.

"Changle has already been sent to Daming, and then Gao Yang will be sent too?" Li Er said unhappily, "Speaking of which, the group of monkey cubs in Daming, I don't know that there is a marriage contract, how can I send all those princesses to Daming?" ”

He is getting more and more angry, of course, this is also for the eldest grandson.

But he was really right, the group of guys in Sun Moon Mountain, there are really many people who have marriage contracts, and Li Chengqian's side almost includes at least half of his brother-in-law.

For example, Du He, Cheng Chuliang, and Fang Yiai, aren't they all his brothers-in-law? Even Changsun Chong is his brother-in-law!

"Your Majesty can't give up your precious daughter, and other people's servants are willing to shoot even their sons, why haven't you seen anyone like Your Majesty?" Empress Eldest Sun immediately quipped.

When Li Er heard this, he immediately said: "Can my son compare with my daughter?" ”

"Your Majesty is right." Fang Xuanling also said immediately, "The girl is indeed more lovely than the son, when the child was still in Chang'an, the old minister was heartbroken for him, but now it is better, he is finally sensible, although he has not been in Chang'an all these years, but there is always a letter sent back every three or five times."

is much more sensible than when he was in Chang'an.

It's just, every time this kid sends a letter back, the previous content can still be read, that is, the last, either lacking or lacking, in the past few years, the old minister has helped him toss in Chang'an. ”

After speaking, Fang Xuanling laughed himself.

Of course, Empress Eldest Sun also smiled.

This is Fang Xuanling expressing his position, and the meaning is obvious, the old minister has done something for the Ming Dynasty over the years.

Li Er also smiled when he heard this, he actually knew what these courtiers had done for those guys in Sun Moon Mountain, but from this point alone, he could understand it.

Overall, a dinner party was unfazed.

After leaving the palace, Fang's said helplessly: "In this way, the marriage of the beloved will really be delayed." Can you wait this time, but do you really have to wait? ”

Fang Xuanling also sighed when he heard this, he actually knew that this choice was always to be made, not only him, but almost the same in all families.

It's just that now everyone can drag it out.

Of course, since Empress Eldest Sun has spoken, he will naturally converge one or two, at least temporarily.

As for the back, then look again.

The future is uncertain.

(End of chapter)