Looking at Li Chengqian's face full of hope and putting down the dishes and chopsticks, Zhao Deyan fell into deep thought.

Princess Xiangcheng pushed Xiao Rui and said angrily: "Husband, aren't you joking? Mr. Zhao has lived in the grassland for a long time, how do you know about Qinghe Cui's family. Could it be that Cheng Qian came to beg you, and asked his father and mother to follow? ”

Xiao Rui spread his hands: "Do you think I am an immortal?" I don't have a good way, if I make a move, it's easiest to grab it back. Anyway, I don't care about any reputation, I have an enmity with the Qinghe Cui family, and it is nothing to add another robbery of the people's daughter, right? ”

Xiangcheng: ......

After a long time, Zhao Deyan came back to his senses, rubbed his temples, and said tiredly: "It's difficult!" The five surnames and seven hopes have been passed down for hundreds of years, and they have always had the habit of marrying each other. It is difficult for ordinary people to marry even a daughter with five surnames in the side line, let alone the concubine of the Qinghe Cui family, which has always been a tool for them to exchange marriages. ”

"The five surnames and seven look at the royal family like rivals, and it is impossible for them to marry their daughters to you. Even if you are the crown prince, even if this daughter can be the queen in the future. ”

Li Chengqian's face was full of frustration, and he asked in frustration: "Is there no exception?" ”

Exception?

Zhao Deyan smiled and looked at Xiao Rui, Xiao Rui scolded with a smile: "You are really cunning, what can't you say?" Cheng Qian is remembered. Your uncle, Zheng Guanyin, the crown princess, is the daughter of the Zheng family in Xingyang. ”

Li Chengqian recalled his eldest aunt, who was a gentle and kind loving lady, and it is said that outsiders commented that the eldest aunt was no less than his mother.

"The five surnames and Qiwang took the initiative to send a concubine, betting on the Li family to become the owner of Chang'an, and finally won the bet, and sure enough, the Li family became the country."

But they didn't expect that in the end, the prince would fail. If the crown prince becomes the emperor, the five surnames and seven hopes may want to go further, and it is not difficult to control the government. As soon as Jiancheng died, the king of Qin ascended the throne, and those who supported Jiancheng became rebels. The five surnames and seven wangs are not rebellious, but they can't stand by your father's side anymore. ”

So, it's hopeless?

Zhao Deyan pointed at Xiao Rui, "Yes, let Master Hou grab it." ”

Burst......

"You're throwing the problem back again?" Xiao Rui was speechless.

Zhao Deyan spread his hands: "If I am asked to plan, I need to divide the seven alliances of them first, break them one by one, and let them fight among themselves." After that, the royal family intervened to upset the balance and disintegrate the five surnames and seven wangs...... Such a big event is not overnight, if it is done, don't say that you have a small marriage, I am afraid that the entire poor family in the world will benefit. ”

"It's just too hard, maybe decades to see results, can you wait?"

Burst...... Li Chengqian wants to vomit blood, decades? Ning'er and I have been old for decades, and we still mention a fart marriage.

Xiao Rui couldn't help laughing: "Brother Zhao, what you are talking about is what Your Majesty thinks about day and night. But it can't solve the prince's problem. ”

Zhao Deyan pursed his lips, "None of them dare to marry the royal family privately, otherwise they will be unanimously hostile to several other families." People don't want to marry women, what can we do? Unless grabbed. ”

Xiao Rui glanced at him, "Okay, it's also the first Turkic army division, a dog-headed military division!" No wonder Jieli will lose the world, it turns out that it was used by the wrong person. ”

"And wait patiently for a few months. Wait for me to go out, I will go to Qinghe Cui and his party in the spring next year, the gentleman can deceive him, I Xiao Rui is not a good stubble. They can not give His Majesty the Emperor face, but if they don't give me Xiao Rui's face, I will ask them to send their daughter to the East Palace. ”

Li Chengqian's eyes were half excited, half suspicious, and he said that his brother-in-law's words sounded domineering, but could he really do it?

Zhao Deyan was not annoyed by Xiao Rui's ridicule, but looked like he had succeeded in his treacherous scheme, and raised his teacup, "Lord Hou is mighty!" Today, I replaced wine with tea, waiting for the good news of Hou Ye. ”

Xiao Rui: ......

What did I just say?

Autumn turned to winter, a heavy snow covered the entire Chang'an City, and the long-prepared ceremony of the surrender of the Liang State was finally prepared. After handing over all military and government affairs, Xue Li finally set off on the road back to Chang'an.

When governing the Liang State, Xue Li was good to the people, so he did not fall into infamy. Now that the Liang State has been incorporated by the Tang Dynasty, the policies of the Tang Dynasty are much better than the original, and the people of the Liang State are even more happy, and they are all willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty. On the contrary, all the infamy in the past was carried by the puppet of Liang Shidu.

Xue Li didn't kill this thing after all, after all, his wife and children were on the side, and he really killed Liang Shidu, and he was a little embarrassed when he faced his wife in the future. So he took Liang Shidu to Chang'an, Li Er was very generous, gave Liang Shidu an earl, imprisoned in Chang'an City in disguise, and made him a neighbor with Jieli, and since then he has been a rich man but has survived.

On the Taiji Palace, Li Er took Xue Li's hand and looked up and down, "Okay, good Xue Li." You and I haven't seen each other in three years, haven't we? See you again, what a great gift you gave, I like this gift very much. Say, what reward do you want? ”

Xue Li said modestly: "The ministers are the people of the Tang Dynasty, and the duty to serve the country, where is the greed for Your Majesty's reward?" ”

Li Eryi pressed his hand and said: "Although you are indifferent to fame and fortune, my Datang is a country of Tao where meritorious deeds must be rewarded and mistakes must be punished. If you don't believe me, ask who is not rewarded? Let's talk about it. ”

The subordinates exerted a slight force, and their eyes reminded him, and Xue Li quickly changed his words: "Since Your Majesty loves you, Weichen will be cheeky to ask Your Majesty for a reward." ”

"I heard that my brother offended His Majesty because he was drunk and rude in front of the palace, and he was imprisoned for reflection. Please also ask Your Majesty to be gracious and spare him this time. The New Year is coming soon, Weichen has not returned to Chang'an for several years, and he wants to have a reunion with his brother this year. ”

Hearing him intercede for Xiao Rui, Li Er let go of Xue Li's hand, his face fell, and he scolded with his sleeves: "Xiao Rui? Hugh wants to mention that bastard! When I mention him, I get angry. Xue Li, don't be as ignorant as your brother, change the reward. ”

Xue Li bowed humbly and said, "The minister's brother apologizes to His Majesty, he already knows that he is wrong." ”

Du Ruhui stood up, "Your Majesty, I heard that the champion Hou Xiaorui is introspecting in prison and is doing well, why don't you spare him this time?" Although he has an impulsive personality, he still has some combat exploits......"

Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng also stood up and helped Xiao Rui intercede. Hou Junji and several generals also stood up.

Li Er got off the donkey, stared at Xue Li and asked again, "Have you thought about it?" Do you have to do this? ”

Xue Li nodded heavily, "Please be gracious to Your Majesty." ”

Li Er waved his hand, turned around and returned to the dragon chair, "That's it, since that's the case, let's let Xiao Rui go home for the New Year." Ordered him not to go out for three months, and after thinking about it behind closed doors, I didn't want to see him. ”

Xue Li said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." ”

"Xue Li, you are a rare young talent in my Tang Dynasty, I really love talents, you have been deep in the Liang Kingdom for several years, and you must not be rewarded for your forbearance and meritorious service." Li Er signaled: "Come on, pass on the message." ”

An attendant stood up, "There is Xue Li from Longmen County, Jiangzhou, who is young and promising, and has made contributions to the country...... Specially given the Marquis of Longmen County. He was named the governor of Liangzhou and knew all the military and political affairs of Liangzhou. ”

What? Your Majesty, you must not ......

Liangzhou is the Liang State, and the existing Shuofang County and Yanchuan County are under the management of the Liang State. After the Tang Dynasty absorbed the Liang State, it was merged into the unified governance of Liangzhou.

Originally, after Xue Li returned to the dynasty, the Tang Dynasty sent others to govern, and it was inappropriate for Xue Li to continue to stay and govern.

But now the emperor has appointed him again, which shows how much trust he has.