Chapter 192: Yang Zhao becomes a prime minister

The good news from Jiannan Jiedushi Yang Guozhong was delivered to Chang'an at an unprecedented speed. Early in the morning, Li Longji's proud laughter came from Xingqing Palace.

"Okay! Well done!"

Li Longji walked around the bedroom with Yang Guozhong's battle report. A few days ago, he was worried about Nanzhao's sudden rebellion. Just a month later, Yang Guozhong brought the best news. The Tang army defeated the Nanzhao army and Nanzhao pleaded guilty.

What excited Li Longji not only was the quellation of the Nanzhao Rebellion, but also the determination and ability shown by Yang Guozhong in this battle were impressive. With this victory as the basis, he could justify Yang Guozhong as the Minister of the Shangshu and enter the Prime Minister's Group. Li Linfu is getting older and he is a little more biased towards the prince recently, which makes him displeased.

"Sanlang, why are you so happy?"

After combing her hair, Yang Yuhuan walked out of the inner room. Li Longji was very excited. He hugged her shoulders and kissed her pink face heavily, "My wife's inner brother has brought me a good news."

"Sanlang!" Yang Yuhuan complained about Li Longji's incompetence. She quickly took out the bronze mirror and put on her face. Then she asked, "Is it my third brother? What good news did he bring?"

"He quelled the Nanzhao rebellion and I will be promoted to him as prime minister."

Yang Guifei was stunned. It was a pleasure to calm Nanzhao, but it seemed to be promoted to prime minister.

She knelt down quickly and said, "Your Majesty, please take back Cheng's life?"

Li Longji was stunned, "Why?"

"Your Majesty, I know very well who my third brother is. Your Majesty is the only one who favors the Yang family and gives the Yang family wealth. I am very grateful. However, the prime minister is the pillar of the country and is responsible for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. He is not qualified to govern the country without the talent of governing the country. No one in the Yang family can hold this position. I will never want Your Majesty to mislead the state affairs for me."

"Who said that the third brother cannot be the prime minister!"

Yang Huahua's voice suddenly came from outside the door. She walked in slowly and said, "The third brother may have been a bit unruly in the past, but that was because he was not satisfied with his talent. But since he entered Beijing to become an official, he has worked diligently for the emperor, and his thoughts are for the emperor. The emperor needs such a capable and obedient prime minister. Li Linfu is old, but the third brother is in his prime. Can't he have to find others if he doesn't need the third brother?"

Yang Yuhuan was a little unhappy. This was her own bedroom. How could the third sister come in without saying a word? She resisted the displeasure in her heart and said, "San Sister, if the prime minister is not obedient, it requires knowledge and experience. The third brother lacks both. If he can't do it well, the people in the world will point at the backbone of our Yang family and scold us."

Yang Huahua didn't give in to the trail: "How can you know if you don't do it? Didn't Li Linfu have no talent and knowledge? But he has been a prime minister for more than ten years. Li Bai and Wang Wei's poems are famous all over the world and are full of knowledge. But can they handle state affairs for the minister? It can be seen that talent and knowledge are by no means a reason."

"Okay! OK! Don't fight with you sisters."

Li Longji helped Yang Yuhuan up and said, "Whether to establish Yang Guozhong as prime minister, I will discuss with the ministers. My wife should not ask about this matter, just take care of the harem for me."

He smiled at Yang Huahua again and said, "I heard that my third sister's new house has been built. Could it be that she wants to invite us to dinner?"

Yang Huahua pouted, "My family is so poor that I don't even have rice to cook. How can I afford to invite His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine to have dinner? Unless His Majesty sets up a few tables of banquets for me, I can invite everyone to have fun."

"Sister Three! Don't ask for money anymore."

Yang Yuhuan finally couldn't control her dissatisfaction. In order to repair this house, Sanlang had already rewarded her three times, nearly 200,000 yuan. Now he came to ask for money again, which is too much.

"Hmph!" Yang Huahua snorted and said, "I didn't want your money, why are you anxious?"

She turned to Li Longji and begged: "My good brother-in-law, good emperor, you can't let your third aunt not even have money to buy rice!"

Li Longji was a little embarrassed, and he hurriedly said, "This is how I won't reward you with money. I will help you hold the banquet for your new house, so that you can live in the new house with glory. How about it?"

Yang Huahua glanced at him happily. In fact, this is what she wanted. The emperor came to hold a housewarming banquet for her. Wouldn't the gift money be rolling in?

At this moment, the eunuch's report came from the door: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Li is looking for a meeting!"

"I'm just looking for him too! Let him go to the imperial study."

He turned around and smiled at the two of them, "You two sisters, let's have a good chat! I'll handle official business and will be back soon."

As he said that, he walked out of the bedroom with his hands behind his back.

"Your Majesty moves to the imperial study!"

In the Datong Palace, Li Linfu walked back and forth with his hands behind his back and forth, and he also received the news that Yang Guozhong had won a great victory in Nanzhao. The thing he was most worried about finally came, and Yang Guozhong was most likely to become a prime minister because of this.

Everything was natural. The Master's intention to replace him with Yang Guozhong became more and more obvious. Li Linfu looked at the sky outside the hall and sighed. He was a little overwhelmed. His body was indeed unable to withstand heavy state affairs. He had fallen ill three times since the beginning of the year. Although the Master would send Gao Lishi to visit him every time, saying that state affairs cannot be separated from him, in fact, he knew that every time he was sick, the Master's determination to replace him became stronger.

"The Lord has arrived!"

The eunuch shouted loudly from afar, and Li Linfu quickly calmed down and stood with his hands down. After a moment, the energetic Li Longji walked over quickly.

"See Your Majesty!"

"The prime minister doesn't have to be too polite, please go to the room to discuss in detail."

Li Longji walked into the study room. The study room was cleaned up, clean and tidy, and the air was very refreshing. He nodded with satisfaction and sat down.

"Put a seat for the prime minister."

"I thank you Your Majesty."

Two eunuchs brought a small wooden couch and put on a mat. Li Linfu also sat down. He immediately said, "I am here to see Your Majesty for the Nanzhao."

Li Longji glanced at him and smiled and said, "My dear, please tell me if you have any suggestions?"

"Your Majesty, I do not agree with making peace with Nanzhao. I think that Nanzhao's predation has become a serious threat to our Tang Dynasty. This time, Nanzhao's conspiracy seems to be caused by Zhang Qiantuo's insult to Geluofeng's wife. It was just an accidental incident. But I believe that Geluofeng has long been in a rebellion. Your Majesty, we should take this opportunity to completely resolve Nanzhao's predation."

"Major, I have different ideas from yours. Although Nanzhao is in a big way, Tubo is the real threat to the Tang Dynasty. Nanzhao is just a small country on the border. Its existence can also resist the eastward expansion of Tubo for the Tang Dynasty. It can be said that there will be gains when there are any mistakes. As long as it controls it well and lets it keep the border honestly for me, it is also OK. Moreover, Yang Guozhong also said in the military newspaper that if Nanzhao is too much, once it surrenders to Tubo, it will be more than worth the loss. Prime Minister, Yang Guozhong will be more insightful than you this time!"

Li Linfu heard the emperor criticize him and praise Yang Guozhong. He was angry and said, "Your Majesty, I have read the military newspaper carefully. The Tang army defeated the Nanzhao army in Yaozhou and could attack Erhai Lake in one go. At this time, Nanzhao had no time to ask for help from Tubo, but the Tang army stopped in Yaozhou for half a month, resulting in the loss of fighting opportunities. I think there must be a reason, so I suggest that the censor be sent to investigate the matter thoroughly."

Before he could finish his words, Li Longji interrupted him impatiently, "The Prime Minister is thinking too much. War is not as simple as you think. The military newspaper also said that Nanzhao is full of miasma and epidemics are prevalent, so the troops are not sent to the station. There is a reason. It is not easy for generals to fight outside. Don't send the censor to investigate at any time. Besides, An Lushan and Geshuhan are fighting outside. I have never seen you say you want to send the censor to investigate. Why are you so harsh on my uncle? Could it be that you have any selfish thoughts?"

Li Linfu was so scared that he knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, I have no selfishness. It's just that your Majesty has been worried about Nanzhao for decades. This time I finally waited for the opportunity. I want to solve the problem of Nanzhao in one fell swoop."

Li Longji's face cleared a little, then waved his hand and said, "The Prime Minister is considering me everywhere. I appreciate it. The Prime Minister has not been in good health recently. I think it may be because of the heavy state affairs. I am considering adding two or three prime ministers to share some state affairs for the Prime Minister. What do the Prime Minister think?"

Li Linfu was shocked and finally came. He hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea. Why not let the prince participate in some state affairs decisions, so that the prince can accumulate more political experience and lay the foundation for the continued prosperity of the Tang Dynasty in the future. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks?"

Li Linfu lowered his head when he said this, but he didn't see Li Longji's expression, but Gao Lishi next to him could see clearly. A slight murderous intent flashed in Li Longji's eyes. He was very anxious. Why did Li Linfu be confused for a moment and let the prince handle politics? Don't you know that this is a taboo for the emperor?

The murderous intent in Li Longji's eyes flashed away. He smiled faintly and said, "I also thought about letting the prince share my worries. But I know that the prince is weak and should not be tired. Therefore, I did not mention this matter. I will let him take care of it for another two years and keep it healthy."

"Yes! I obey the order."

Li Linfu sighed secretly, it seemed that it was not that easy to use the prince to deal with Yang Guozhong.

At this time, Li Longji took another memorial from the imperial case and said with a smile: "This is a memorial from Gao Xianzhi. The Tochari army and the country colluded with Tubo and cut off the food route that was so secretly that Xiaobolu was cut off. Gao Xianzhi wanted to defeat the army and completely drove the Tubo forces out of Tochari. It happened that the Nanzhao rebellion was quelled. I had no worries. I have decided to approve Gao Xianzhi's request and send Tochari. In addition, Li Qing'an also urged him to prepare for war as soon as possible."

"I obey the order!"

Li Linfu left, Li Longji sat in the imperial study with a gloomy face. Li Linfu became more and more bold. He dared to mention the prince's reign. He had fought with the prince for so many years. Did he finally change his temperament? He wasted his expectations for him. It seems that this dog is really old, and he is looking at his brothers when he beats the tiger. This is good, but the uncle is reliable!

Li Longji picked up his pen and commented on Gao Xianzhi's memorial. Suddenly, he used his strength and folded the red pen into two sections in his hand.

Gao Lishi was shocked. He didn't dare to say anything more. He could give advice on some things, but now he couldn't. Now a small spark can make the emperor ignite anger.

At this moment, Yang Huahua's charming voice suddenly sounded outside the door, "Is Your Majesty here?"

Gao Lishi's heart suddenly relaxed. She came too timely, and it was even more precious than Gan Lin. Sure enough, Yang Huahua's voice came, and Li Longji's solemn brows suddenly dissipated, revealing a hint of joy. Gao Lishi understood it and immediately ran out and said, "Your Majesty is here, please come in."

Yanghuahua walked in like a gust of wind, and glanced at Li Longji with her peach eyes and said coquettishly: "I have no rice in my family. My family is so hungry that my face is pale and thin. I come to beg you, but you just care about me. You said, what should I do in the future?"

Li Longji quickly raised his hand and smiled, "I know! I know! Wasn't the imperial concubine here just now? Some things are hard to say."

Yang Huahua raised her eyebrows and said unhappily: "Hmph! You only have her in your heart, what am I?"

Gao Lishi quickly waved his hand and called the two little eunuchs serving out of the study. He also quietly retreated and gently closed the door.

The carriage was rippling, and Li Linfu was lying tiredly in the carriage, thinking about countermeasures in his mind, but no matter what he thought, he could not stop Yang Guozhong from becoming prime minister. Today, the emperor had no intention of discussing with him. To promote two or three prime ministers, there must be Yang Guozhong here. What should I do? Letting the prince deal with Yang Guozhong is the best way to make them both lose money, but it seems that he would violate the taboo of the emperor.

Li Linfu closed his eyes. He was reorganizing his thoughts. He decided to ease the conflict between the prince and trigger a confrontation between the Eastern Palace and the Yang family. It should be said that the strategy was completely correct, but the prince's power seemed to be a little weak, and even a small Wei Huan case could not be dealt with. If Yang Guozhong was prime minister, he would be even less of an opponent. Suddenly, a person popped out of Li Linfu's mind, and he couldn't help but slapped his forehead and smiled. How could he forget him?

At this time, his little book boy Ying Ge'er suddenly pointed out the window and whispered: "Look at the Prime Minister, it's Shangshu Pei."

On the streets of Chunming, Pei Kuan, the Minister of Rites, rode a donkey slowly. The streets were crowded and crowded. The prime minister rode a donkey across the street. This was a scene in Chang'an. For a hundred years, all famous ministers of the Tang Dynasty have been like this. First, they can understand people's livelihood, and second, they can fully demonstrate the charm of the Tang Dynasty. However, when Li Linfu, the grand scene of the prime minister riding a donkey across the street disappeared, and tight guards were added.

Today, Pei Kuan changed his bad rules and rode a small donkey, wore a wide soapy coat and hat, and walked leisurely all the way. From time to time, pedestrians bowed to him, and he also replied with a smile.

At this time, a fierce sound of horse hooves came from behind him, and then the wheels of the carriage creaked, and a carriage parked beside him.

"Shangshu Pei, I'm so excited!"

Li Linfu's signature smile appeared in front of the car window. Although Pei Kuan had a bad relationship with Li Linfu, he did not want to lose his identity on the street, so he stopped the donkey and asked, "Did the Prime Minister come from Xingqing Palace?"

Li Linfu sighed and said, "Yes, I came from Xingqing Palace. I advise the emperor not to accept Nanzhao's request for peace, and to take the opportunity to pacify Nanzhao in one fell swoop and completely resolve the situation of Nanzhao's grandeur."

Pei Kuan was also thinking about this matter in his heart. Although he was Li Linfu's political enemy, he agreed with Li Linfu in Nanzhao affairs and would never tolerate Nanzhao. He hurriedly asked, "What does the emperor mean?"

"The emperor accepted Yang Guozhong's suggestion and allowed Nanzhao to make peace. Oh! The future is full of troubles, and chaos will arise."

Li Linfu sighed and said, "This time Yang Guozhong's attack on Nanzhao has many doubts. I mean to send the censor to investigate, but he was scolded by the emperor."

Speaking of this, he glanced at Pei Kuan and smiled, "I want to summon a few more prime ministers to persuade the emperor again. I wonder what Secretary Pei thinks?"

Pei Kuan smiled and said, "If Li Xiang is willing to take the lead, I will accompany you!"

Li Linfu just wanted to drag Pei Kuan into the water and ask Pei Kuan to persuade the emperor again. How could he take the lead in angering the emperor? Seeing that Pei Kuan saw through his thoughts, he couldn't help but laugh: "It's probably useless to persuade him anymore. The emperor has made up his mind, hey!"

Pei Kuan bowed and said, "Li Prime Minister is not right to the people, and of course he was scolded by the emperor. I will also persuade the emperor. It is not right to the people. This is the way to be a minister. Prime Minister, I will say goodbye first."

After saying that, he turned the donkey and headed towards Xingqing Palace. Li Linfu kept looking at his back and disappeared. Then he snorted heavily and said to the guards' order: "Send someone to send my letter to Beiting immediately!"
Chapter completed!