When Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan returned to Chang'an City, the news of the battle report had not yet come out.

However, when the two had just returned to the county office, the palace brought the good news to the yamen.

Good news: The Eastern Turks won a great victory, and the army captured Jieli Khan alive.

"Won!"

Du Miaoyan shouted excitedly.

The Tang and Eastern Turkic wars finally came to an end.

For more than half a year, the top leaders of Datang were worried about the war situation in the north.

It has a great impact, is related to the future of Datang, and is closely related to the interests of everyone in Datang.

"Fang Ling, Your Majesty asked you to publicize that the war has been won."

The eunuch in the palace explained.

The war was won, and the imperial court wanted to hype it up.

In addition to the emperor's decree will be transmitted to all parts of the Tang Dynasty, the county decrees in various places should also focus on publicity.

Fang Yuan is the Chang'an Order, the parent official of the people of Chang'an County, and he needs to be publicized with the imperial court, and the larger the scale of publicity, the better.

So Fang Yuan ordered Zheng Mingzhu and others to write the news of the victory of the Tang Dynasty on the billboards of each workshop, so that all the people could know it.

Under the propaganda of the imperial court and Chang'an County, the people of Chang'an City soon knew the situation, and the whole city was boiling, singing and dancing with excitement.

"Won!"

"Our Datang has won!"

"Long live the Tang Dynasty, long live Your Majesty!"

The Tang Dynasty won, and the people have a stronger sense of belonging to the Tang Dynasty, and they love the current emperor Li Shimin even more, and Li Shimin's prestige is higher.

In the afternoon, Fang Yuan received an invitation from the palace to have a palace dinner tonight.

In the evening, Fang Yuan entered the palace with an invitation letter, and after entering the Chengtian Gate, he was led by the soldiers to the imperial study.

There was only Li Shimin in the imperial study, he was standing on the armrest, with his back to Fang Yuan, and in front of him was a big map.

For example, the map that Fang Yuan showed to Juzi and Zhou Shi in the county government was more than two or three times larger.

"Chen Fangyuan, meet Your Majesty."

Fang Yuan glanced at the magnificent map and saluted.

This map not only covers all parts of the Tang Dynasty, but also includes countries such as the Eastern and Western Turks, Xue Yantuo, and Tuyuhun.

"Fang Yuan, you're here!"

"Come on, take a look at our Datang territory!"

Li Shimin turned around and beckoned to Fang Yuan excitedly.

The Tang Dynasty won a great victory, and the Eastern Turks were destroyed, and from then on, the territory of the Eastern Turks belonged to the Tang Dynasty.

Looking at the huge map, Li Shimin was excited, and secretly sighed that he was the Tang Dynasty Mingjun who opened up the territory.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty for opening up the territory and becoming the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty to open up territory for the country, and setting a standard for future generations."

Fang Yuan did not hesitate to pat himself on the back.

The Tang Dynasty's war to destroy the Eastern Turks laid the foundation for the strength of the Tang Dynasty.

Since then, the Tang Dynasty has become the hegemon of Asia, and Li Shimin is also respected as the Heavenly Khan.

"To set up a predator for posterity?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Fang Yuan, you're right!"

Li Shimin muttered, and then said even more excitedly.

Because of the improper position, Li Shimin thought about improving his reputation everywhere.

Now, the Tang Dynasty has destroyed the Eastern Turks and has become the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty to open up territory, setting a standard for future generations.

Then, when future generations discuss their own merits, they will not only focus on the problem of their own improper position, but will also have great merit, and even be able to cover up the improper position of their superiors.

Fang Yuan smiled modestly, and did not continue to pat Li Shimin's sycophants, which was too much to spare.

"In your opinion, how do I plan this large territory?"

"Is it like the current division of provinces, prefectures and counties, or is it directly divided into the capital protectorate?"

Li Shimin is still very excited.

He stepped aside and pulled out his Son of Heaven sword, pointed to the territory of the Eastern Turks, and said.

"Metropolitan Protectorate."

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

Although the territory of the Eastern Turks was taken, the people of the Eastern Turks did not completely take it.

In terms of the nomadic fierceness, the imperial court needed to set up a capital protectorate and use a strong army to suppress those places.

"That's what I think, too."

Li Shimin slowly returned to normal and nodded heavily.

But he actually has worries in his heart, that is, the power of the Metropolitan Protectorate is too great, and it combines military and political power.

He was not worried about the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but the territory of the Eastern Turks was too far away from the center, and he had to worry about setting up a capital protectorate there.

"But the minister also has a concern, that is, the problem of too much power in the Imperial Protectorate."

"If Your Majesty is alive and the imperial court is strong, then no matter how great the power of the Imperial Protectorate is, it will not be a problem."

"But after a hundred years of Your Majesty, after several generations of descendants of the Tang Dynasty, the power of the Imperial Protectorate is too great, which may cause a situation where the princes are divided."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

It was very wise to set up the Imperial Protectorate in the early Tang Dynasty to facilitate governance.

However, with the advent of the Jiedu envoy in the later period, the Metropolitan Protectorate almost became a prince, and he did not even listen to the orders of the central government.

"That's what you think too?"

"Is there a solution?"

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, and then asked slightly.

It's rare, Fang Yuan is actually in the same direction as he thinks.

"Distribution of power!"

"The Imperial Protectorate is divided into three, and the military power, administration, and judiciary are separated."

Fang Yuan thought about it and put forward his opinion according to his own ideas.

"Distribution of power!"

Li Shimin nodded.

understood what Fang Yuan said, and also felt that it was very necessary.

If power is too centralized, it is easy to lead to autocracy and eventually become corrupt.

Li Shimin still wanted to have an in-depth discussion with Fang Yuan, but at this time, the eunuch Wang De came in to report.

"Your Majesty, the banquet has been prepared, and it is up to you and Fang Ling."

Wang Degong said.

He also nodded to Fang Yuan.

At the banquet, the emperor's relatives and the minister of the humerus arrived.

It is understandable that the emperor has not yet arrived, but Fang Yuan has not been present either, and he is with the emperor again, which shows how much the emperor attaches importance to Fang Yuan.

As a eunuch beside the emperor, Wang De naturally understood the situation.

"That's it. Then let's go for a drink first and talk about it later. ”

Li Shimin nodded slowly and invited Fang Yuan to go with him.

Fang Yuan followed, and after a while, he followed Li Shimin to the place of the banquet.

When he arrived at the palace, Fang Yuan's heart jumped heavily.

It's not how luxurious the palace banquet is, it's that the characters who come are heavyweights.

Emperor Taishang, queens, princes, princes, princesses, princes, heads of three provinces and six ministries and other big figures.

With a cursory glance, Fang Yuan found that among the crowd, his official rank was the lowest, which undoubtedly surprised him.

Not only was he surprised, but everyone was also very surprised when they looked at Fang Yuan, and some of them even showed jealousy.

A small five-grade Chang'an order actually arrived with His Majesty, and made them wait for a long time, it is strange not to be jealous.

Among them, Du Ruhui did not come in person because of his physical condition, and his eldest son Du He was present to attend the banquet instead.

Soon, Fang Yuan sat down and sat at the end of the banquet.

"I'm so happy today!"

"Father, everyone, please raise your glass and wish the Tang Dynasty good luck!"

Li Shimin walked to the top center.

Stand up with Empress Eldest Sun and toast everyone.

Emperor Li Yuan is also here, on the next step of the emperor and empress, one step higher than the crown prince Li Chengqian.

"Good luck to the Tang Dynasty!"

Everyone stood up and raised their glasses and shouted in unison.

The victory of the Tang Dynasty is the victory of the whole country and needs to be celebrated.

Tonight's banquet is the banquet of the high-level Datang to celebrate the victory of the war.

During the banquet, Fang Yuan saw the beautiful and moving dancing posture of the palace maids and the moving singing voice.

As Fang Yuan, who participated in the palace banquet for the first time, every program was very attractive.

Looking at the dazzling palace maids dancing and dancing, Fang Yuan sighed that it was good to be an emperor.

No wonder there is a saying that the king is not an early dynasty, in the face of so many charming beauties, it is really rare for a king to go to an early dynasty.

During the dance, courtiers began to move around, as if to exchange feelings, and so on.

Fang Yuan thought for a moment and sat in his place without moving.

Some of the ministers here are acquainted, but the feelings are not yet deep enough to toast.

While enjoying the moving dance, the voice of Princess Xiangcheng suddenly sounded in my ears.

"Fang Yuan, stunned?"

Princess Xiangcheng said with a smile.

"Princess Xiangcheng!"

Fang Yuan smiled and got up to salute Princess Xiangcheng.

This is the court, a large number of ministers are here, and etiquette is indispensable.

"Excuse me."

"Is it pretty?"

Princess Xiangcheng waved her hand and continued to ask.

"Beautiful."

Fang Yuan said bluntly.

It's really good-looking, and it's even better than the girls dancing in the White Tiger Club.

But the scale is not as big as the White Tiger Club, and many actions have converged, and more is to help the fun.

Thinking of the White Tiger Club, Fang Yuan felt that it was necessary to call Lu Chuchu and them over.

Now that it is stable, Liaozhou's foundation should also be turned around slowly.

"You, you come with me!"

Princess Xiangcheng glanced at Fang Yuan, and there was resentment in her eyes.

She snorted coldly and walked towards the place after the feast.

"Princess, can you leave the banquet?"

Fang Yuan looked at Princess Xiangcheng, then at the banquet, but did not catch up.

This is a palace banquet, and it's not good to leave like this.

"Just follow along, no one cares."

Princess Xiangcheng didn't look back and said.

Fang Yuan wanted to stop Princess Xiangcheng, but she had already left.

There is no choice but to keep up with Princess Xiangcheng.

The two didn't notice that after the two left, Princess Changle, who was paying attention to Fang Yuan, also secretly left the banquet.

The night is like ink, and the palace is large, but most of the places are lit up, and the road is bright, and you can see the palace clearly.

Fang Yuan and Princess Xiangcheng walked side by side on the cobblestone road, and the figures of the two of them by candlelight were very long, and when they intersected, they looked like a couple in love.

"Fang Yuan, listen to Miao Yan, you are going to get married?"

Princess Xiangcheng said softly.

Her expression was a little complicated, as if she was sad and happy.

"Yes, it's a good day to wait for Du Xiang's side."

Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng have such a good relationship, they knew so quickly.

"Why are you waiting for Du Xiang's side to count it as a good day?"

"Didn't you have a plan for the day you picked?"

Princess Xiangcheng stopped and turned her head to look at Fang Yuan.

"I don't have any plans, let's see what time she chooses first."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

He was an orphan, and he didn't have any idea about choosing a date, so he just set a Tujili at will.

Of course, if the giant wanted to do it, Fang Yuan could let him contact Du Ruhui's side.

But according to Fang Yuan's understanding of Juzi, Juzi is also the kind of person who hates trouble, and he shouldn't want to handle it.

"So casual?"

"What are your feelings for Miaoyan?"

Princess Xiangcheng frowned and said.

She looked at Fang Yuan with beautiful eyes, and the darkness seemed complicated and deep.

"I just don't have any relatives, so I don't have any ideas about choosing a date, but I really want Miao Yan."

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, and his attitude towards Princess Xiangcheng was a little strange.

As the person concerned, Du Miaoyan didn't ask so much, did she care too much about the princess?

"What about me?"

Princess Xiangcheng stepped forward and asked.

Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then fell silent, not knowing how to speak for a while.

Princess Xiangcheng was also stunned, and then her face changed greatly, shocked that she had asked such a thing just now.

Neither of them spoke, and the surroundings were quieter, the wind blew across their cheeks, and an ambiguous atmosphere slowly rose in the air.

"I, I didn't say anything just now."

Princess Xiangcheng came back to her senses, her face turned even redder, and her eyes became flustered.

She turned around in a panic, trying to get out of here.

"You're mine too."

Fang Yuan stood there for a moment, then quickly stepped forward and grabbed Princess Xiangcheng's hand.

Princess Xiangcheng's expression froze, she froze in place, and her eyes became more complicated for a while.

Because she didn't want to marry Xiao Rui, she set up a trap to make him not a man, and because Xiao Rui was not a man, she didn't want to be widowed for the rest of her life, so she chose Fang Yuan as her lover.

Originally, she only wanted to be an underground lover, but after learning that Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were going to get married, she didn't feel good in her heart.

After all, he is his first man and his only man.

"You're so domineering."

"I'm a princess, not anyone."

Princess Xiangcheng snorted and said arrogantly.

"I'm really domineering."

"It's my woman, it can only be mine, if you come out of the wall one day, don't look for me again."

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice.

"You bastard."

Princess Xiangcheng was angry.

If he is just an arrogant person, Fang Yuan is serious.

But seeing that Fang Yuan was serious, Princess Xiangcheng didn't say anything excessive in the end.

Although Princess Xiangcheng is a princess, she has also lived a hard life, and she has been required to set an example for her younger siblings since she was a child, so she is not a barbaric princess.

"It's good to know."

Fang Yuan smiled slightly.

Pulling Princess Xiangcheng to Fang Yuan, a garden without lights.

"No, no, we can't be away for too long."

Princess Xiangcheng's face turned red again, and after walking a few steps with Fang Yuan, she stopped and pulled Fang Yuan back.

She subconsciously thought of the two times she had been entangled with Fang Yuan, thinking that Fang Yuan had that idea.

But now there is still a palace banquet, although he and the others can leave, but they can't leave for too long, Fang Yuan has been too long.

"Okay, let's go back."

Fang Yuan sighed in his heart and did not continue walking.

It's not appropriate to leave the first time you attend a palace banquet, and it's even more inappropriate to go back too late.

"Okay."

"By the way, we must not let Miao Yan know about our relationship, I don't want her to be sad."

Princess Xiangcheng nodded meekly.

Immediately thinking that Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were about to get married, she hurriedly reminded.

Although she had that kind of relationship with Fang Yuan, Princess Xiangcheng didn't want to affect her relationship with Du Miaoyan.

"That's for sure."

Fang Yuan glanced at Princess Xiangcheng and said with a smile.

It was definitely good not to expose it, and Fang Yuan was also worried that Du Miaoyan would be sad if he knew.

Not long after, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan returned to the banquet one after another.

After a while, Princess Changle also returned to her place.

Not long after, the county lord of Shouchun and Yang Yuzhi walked towards Fang Yuan.

(End of chapter)