For a time, everyone in Chang'an City was in danger, and many families and royal nobles began to pack up their things and prepare to retreat to the south. Half of the country is half of the country, as long as they live, it is better than anything else.

The only thing that didn't move was the Ten Counties Palace.

They did not meet with anyone in the court, nor did they pack up their things and prepare to retreat to the south, but lived and cultivated very calmly. Cai Xiang went to the county king's mansion several times to ask to see Li Leng, but he was persuaded to leave by Bao Wei.

A few times, Cai Xiang lost his temper, saying that Bao Wei is not in love now, and he entered the county king's mansion as a housekeeper, and he didn't even pay attention to them.

Bao Wei was very embarrassed and said: "Cai Shangshu, I really don't dare to let you in! The county king has an order, and no one is allowed to enter the county king's mansion without his order." ”

"You ......" Cai Xiang laughed angrily, and said helplessly, "We really have something to do with the county king, Datang is already very dangerous, and if the county king doesn't turn the tide, Datang will be finished." ”

Bao Wei said: "I understand Cai Shangshu's thoughts, but there is a sentence I want to tell Cai Shangshu, after all, you are the secretary of the criminal department of the court, not the secretary of the military department, and suddenly you went to the county king's mansion to discuss the use of troops with the county king, isn't that to trap the county king in an unfavorable situation? But now, Cai Shangshu took the initiative to send the handle to the Son of Heaven, didn't that embarrass the county king and make the county king dangerous?"

Cai Xiang was stunned, he really didn't think much about this, a secretary of the criminal department, suddenly went to the county king's mansion to discuss the use of troops with the county king, which would give people endless space for reverie. Even if Li Leng did not have the intention of rebellion, the Son of Heaven would think that Li Leng had bad intentions. This just gave the Son of Heaven an excuse and reason to deal with Li Leng.

Cai Xiang made a gesture to the end, and said sincerely: "Thank you Brother Bao for reminding me, it is true that I did not think about it and did not think about all the things as a whole, and I almost missed the major event of His Highness." However, there is one thing that please tell His Highness, saying that I, Cai Xiang, am willing to serve the work of dogs and horses. ”

Bao Wei nodded and said, "Cai Shangshu's words, I will definitely tell you." ”

Not long after Cai Xiang left, the emperor Li Shiming appeared in the county palace.

Bao Wei hurriedly strode out, knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "See the Imperial Ancestor." ”

"Get up, Leng'er, I have something to look for him. Li Shijie made Bao different, he wanted to explain some things and some words to Li Leng clearly before he fell asleep.

Bao Wei said: "Your Highness is waiting for the emperor in the courtyard, there are too many people who want to see His Royal Highness recently, for the sake of safety, His Royal Highness will not leave the gate of the county king's mansion." Therefore, he failed to welcome the emperor from afar, and asked the emperor to forgive his sins. ”

"Haha, a little etiquette, why take it to heart. Li Shijie laughed, admired and agreed with Li Leng's style of doing things, and followed Bao Wei into the county king's mansion.

In the courtyard, Qin Yanran had already made tea, and Li Leng sat quietly on the stone chair alone, looking at the goldfish in the pool, with a faint smile on his face.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Li Leng turned around, saw that it was the imperial ancestor Li Shijie, stood up with a smile, walked outside the pavilion, and arched his hand and said, "See the imperial ancestor." ”

"Haha, no need to be polite. Li Shijie knew that Li Leng was arrogant, so he hurriedly supported Li Leng and didn't let Li Leng give him a big salute, and when he saw that the tea had been brewed in the pavilion, he was slightly stunned and said, "You know I'm coming?"

"Emperor Yousi Datang is safe, and he will definitely discuss some things with me before he sleeps. Li Leng smiled lightly, he had already guessed that Li Shijie would come to him, and at the same time, he also vaguely guessed in his heart what Li Shijie was looking for him.

"I have to say, you're a very smart person. Li Shijie sighed and said, "I came to you this time for the future of Datang." ”

Li Leng could guess that he would definitely come to the County King's Mansion, so he would definitely guess the intention and purpose of his coming to the County King's Mansion. For Datang to have such an eloquent genius, he was happy in his heart and recognized Li Leng.

"Please take a seat. Li Leng smiled and didn't ask any questions, but asked Li Shijie to go into the pavilion first.

The two sat down, and Qin Yanran half-knelt beside the two, pouring tea and making tea for the two.

Li Shijie glanced at Qin Yanran and was silent.

Li Leng smiled and said, "Don't worry, Emperor Ancestor! She is my person, and she can definitely be trusted." ”

Li Shijie nodded, but he didn't doubt anything, and asked, "What do you think of such a big thing happening in Datang?"

Answer...... It's already in the heart of the emperor, and it doesn't make much sense to say it, isn't it?" Li Leng didn't answer, but asked Li Shijie instead.

"Haha, that's also true, the northern frontier of the Tang Dynasty is lost, and the Son of Heaven is fully responsible. If he hadn't engaged in some balance of power and ignored Datang's interests, Datang would have such a passive situation. Li Shijie was angry, but he couldn't help it, the Son of Heaven was the Son of Heaven after all, and no one could shake the authority of the Son of Heaven of the Tang Dynasty. Even if he is the emperor's ancestor, he is only a little more transcendent in terms of seniority and status, and his binding force on the Tang Dynasty is still limited.

He had special opinions on Li Daoyuan's foolish methods, and he also severely reprimanded Li Daoyuan, but he could not dismiss Li Daoyuan, let alone prevent Li Daoyuan's order from being issued.

That's where he's most embarrassed.

Li Shijie sighed and said helplessly: "But the matter has come to this point, it is not meaningful and useful for me to accuse him again, the matter should always be solved." What I mean is that I want you to be the commander of this reinforcement, and after solving the situation in Northern Xinjiang, I will take the opportunity to get rid of the general of Northern Xinjiang and take control of the military power in Northern Xinjiang. ”

Li sneered and said nothing.

Military power is the most taboo thing for the Son of Heaven, and the emperor's throne is high but not necessarily powerful. I am afraid that this thought of the emperor may not be able to affect the final decision of the Son of Heaven.

But Li Leng did not break it, but treated it silently.

Li Shijie continued: "The Great General of Dongjiang is my disciple, he has practiced for hundreds of years, his strength is very strong, he has been operating in Dongjiang for many years, and his influence is very great. The northern and eastern frontiers are very close to each other, and if you command the troops, I will order the generals of the eastern frontier to fully support you. When the time comes, you will win and recover the northern territory, which is the great hero of the Tang Empire, what about the Son of Heaven?"

The Tang Dynasty has an army in the four frontiers, and it seems that Li Daoyuan controls the real power to transfer troops in the four frontiers, but these four frontiers are equivalent to an independent kingdom, they have independent appointment and dismissal powers, independent grain, grass and taxes. The real control of the Son of Heaven over them is the life jade card, as long as the four generals make a slight move, the Son of Heaven can use super means to crush their life jade card, so that their cultivation is completely lost, and their life function is not available.

At this point, Li Shijie didn't seem to think that it is difficult for people to have a master-apprentice relationship in front of life.