It is hard to count on the friends of the Li family in Longxi at this time. Just like when Wei Wen was promoted to the power of Xijing and wanted to harm the Li family, who would dare to really stand up and protect the Li family?
Human relationships are hot and cold, and the world is hot and cold. This has been the case since ancient times...
Moreover, the Li family still has such enemies who are eyeing them, such as the former in-laws of the Hongnong Yang family, who was offended by the Li family in the Kansai clan, and it is only a matter of time before they rush forward and bite them.
Another example is the Dugu family, who is also a serious in-law of the Li family, but is also the enemy of the Li family. Because Li Shimin killed Dugu Huaien, the head of the Dugu family was killed by others, and the hatred will not dissipate so quickly.
There was also the Wang family of Jinyang. When Li Yuan was in charge of Jinyang, he offended them many times. Many members of the Wang family were killed, not to mention that after Li Yuanji succeeded him, he and the Wang family completely broke up.
Even the people of the Li clan would not want to mention what he did. He did so badly that he even used the Wang family's women to cause trouble. It was a shame that he could do it.
Which of these families is not a big family in the world? When the Li family of Longxi is in power, that's all. Once you are in decline, you can't blame others for finding the wrong person even if they kill you.
Some of the things Li Xiuning did before were just for self-protection, but the results were too slow...
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"Princess Pingyang came to the palace to request a title, and the Queen is summoning her..."
An internal official entered the side hall of Taiji Hall and spread the news to the emperor's ears.
Li Po has been a little absent-minded these past two days. He is waiting for the follow-up of the war in Shu. In winter, heavy snow has blocked the road, and the delivery of news has been unbearably slow.
In particular, a major event like the war in central Shu is even more disturbing. The war has been delayed until the twelfth lunar month, and the shortcomings of the army entering Shu will soon be exposed, that is, the lack of troops, and the transportation of grain and grass has almost been cut off.
The army has penetrated deep into the hinterland of central Sichuan. Once the counties that have surrendered before are reversed, it will be easy to cut off the army's retreat and put the army entering Shu into a dilemma.
Taking Jiange and Mianzhou will ease the army's predicament, but Liu Hongji is in Tongzhou, Li Xiaogong is in Yizhou, and Chai Shao is guarding Kuizhou. Coupled with the grievances between them, the situation is more complicated. I don't know what Zhang Lun and the others can do.
You can't break out of the situation and bring good news again.
The message transmission was not smooth enough, which made Li Po feel a little itchy. Leading troops to fight and being an emperor were completely different things. Naturally, it felt more enjoyable to lead troops. He had the power to issue orders and prohibitions...
After becoming the emperor, he looked forward and backward, hesitated, and tried to explore. This is how the emperor acted. I heard that Li Yuan sent troops to help Feng Yi when the army was pressing down, so he discussed it for many days.
The recruitment of imperial soldiers and laborers from Jingzhao was discussed for many days before the edict was issued. When Li Po heard about this, he felt that Li Yuan was not decisive enough.
But now he doesn't think so. The emperor's behavior is very different from when he was the king of Han, let alone compared with when he led the army.
Under the imperial power are political power and military power, and military power is more independent.
If he had not become the emperor, he would definitely not have missed the battle to enter Shu, and the previous competition with the Turks, maybe the results would have been very different. After experiencing many battles, he had an incomparable ability to lead troops.
Comparable confidence.
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Li Xiuning entered the palace and asked for a title... Li Po frowned and looked around involuntarily. Rumors were spreading, making him feel guilty.
Imagine the scene of the two ladies Li Sanniang meeting in the harem. He felt a chill on his back and immediately gave up the idea of visiting the harem.
While rejecting the person, he was thinking in his mind, please seal me? What kind of seal do you want? Can Empress Xiao's situation be the same as yours?
It doesn't feel right to seal a married woman out. You must know that Chai Shao has done nothing for me, and besides, she is Li Yuan's daughter. No matter how you think about it, it doesn't feel right.
What was Li Xiuning thinking? He was a very smart person, but he started to do stupid things.
After thinking about it for a while, I didn't have a clue. Someone must have been causing trouble...
Of course, he would never call Li Xiuning to see him at this time. He could only ask his mother-in-law later. Thinking of this, Li Po couldn't help but feel a little dizzy.
I didn't do anything outside, so why did I end up in this situation?
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Li Xiuning stayed in the palace for a long time. He left the palace after dinner and did not ask to see the emperor... But asking for a seal when entering the palace is quite special, and the news is expected to spread soon.
To a certain extent, it is even more lethal than admitting him into the palace. The nobles like the emperor's scandal, and the common people talk about it even more. The women in the harem may also have to chew on it for a while.
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If the commotion continues like this, it is probably only a matter of time before the story of the emperor and the former princess spreads all over the world.
Li Po rubbed his forehead, I can give you a general title to go out and lead the troops, why don't you give me the title...
Let's just put these aside and continue to deal with government affairs. Maybe there are grievances this year. The snow here in Jingzhao is particularly heavy. Many families have been affected by the disaster and need relief from the court.
The situation in the northwest also has something to be wary of. The Tuyuhun tribe is migrating north on a large scale and is having fierce conflicts with other ethnic groups in the northwest.
Fan Wenjin sent someone to send a secret letter. After Li Po read it, he realized that Tubo had risen on the plateau and quickly rushed up the plateau from the south, driving Tuyuhun and some Qiang tribes to the north.
Li Po thought of Princess Wencheng, Songtsen Gampo, and King Gesar... a powerful enemy... This was Li Po's first reaction.
It's time for the war in the Central Plains to end. The timetable must be shortened as much as possible. Otherwise, how can we deal with these alien races who are eyeing them?
Is it really necessary to use the princess to get married?
Damn it, he is not as capable as Li Yuan in giving birth to so many descendants. It is estimated that the emperor himself may not be able to name all of them. Every son and daughter I give birth to is my own flesh and blood, and I am not willing to send them so far away to suffer.
Thinking about the tragic war in the Central Plains, and then having to deal with foreigners like the Turks and Tubo, Li Po felt that his life was a bit bleak.
There is a mix of good news and bad news this winter. For example, at the end of autumn this year's harvest in Shanxi increased by 50% compared to last year. The growth was so rapid that even the officials in Shanxi did not expect it. People want to live a good life.
The will to live is very strong.
Some Turkic tribes that came to Yunnei every year have completely disappeared this year. The detective reports sent back also found out the reason. They were restrained by the Turkic Royal Court, so it was time to propose marriage to the Turkic Royal Court.
In fact, according to Li Po, this is not a good thing. It is obvious that the Turkic Royal Court is stepping up its internal integration. Once they recover, they may first find trouble with the Whip of the God.
After all, this whip is so annoying. It often hits the poor Turks and is very painful.
So in November, Li Po sent a personal letter and generous gifts to the Turkic Khan Ashina Yang Huan.
In addition to begging the Khan for marriage, he also falsely claimed that the King of Goguryeo had sent a letter, and he was willing to form an alliance with the people in the south to fight against the Turks. I don’t know what his intentions were. As your son-in-law, I need to remind the Khan that the Gao family is unfaithful and unrighteous.
They were deceived.
There are also things that are being speculated and sold now. There are Tubo people in the northwest who have occupied the high ground and are marching towards the Western Regions. I don't know when they may come into contact with the people of the Western Regions.
The Western Turks have been newly defeated and the Western Region is empty. Don't let the Tubo people take advantage of it.
After talking nonsense, I don’t know how much the Turkic Khan can believe it, but there is no proof, so you might as well talk more, maybe it will lure the Turks to the east or west.
It would be best not to send tens of thousands of people to the south to march. They won't get any advantage, so why bother?
But in his letter, he did not mention a word about Jieli Khan Ashinaqiuluo leading his army southward, because it was so unnecessary. Tens of thousands of people went southward. How could it be possible without the acquiescence of the Turkic Khan?
Therefore, it is useless to mention it, but it is difficult to word it. Is it a severe condemnation or a begging? It is useless. It is just adding a few jokes to the Turkic Khan.
Well, it’s not that Li Po didn’t have jokes to listen to. For example, someone discovered auspicious signs, and hot springs emerged from the ground in winter, and lotus flowers bloomed among them.
Some people even encountered colorful deer in the mountains, chirping like the sound of the Tang Dynasty...
Even though Li Po was full of worries, he was still amused by them. Your joke was a bit too big. If I sent someone to check it out, would someone's head fall to the ground?
The auspicious sign has turned into a talisman, isn't it fun?
Of course, doing so would not do him any good, so the so-called auspicious news spread, letting everyone know that Datang had a very promising future.
As for how much people believe it, it is doubtful. After all, auspicious events also appeared when Li Yuan was in power, but Li Yuan's ending was really not that good...
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The next day, the queen sent someone to invite the emperor to a gathering in the harem.
Li Po could not hold back his anger and worked until the evening before heading to Qingning Palace for lunch.
Li Bi had already placed wine and food in his palace to wait for the emperor's arrival. The dishes were not very sumptuous. There was no other way. Beijing and Zhao had been hit by the disaster. People inside and outside the palace were advocating frugality to tide over the difficulties. The emperor and queen naturally had to set an example.
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Of course, the emperor and empress are not the ones who suffer, and their couple is not Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo. Those two couples are really frugal, they are just pretending.
Moreover, their husband and wife were different from other emperors and empresses. Not only did they fall in love freely, but they also fought together in battle. Therefore, there were not many rules when they got along, and they could just be casual.
He sat down on the couch and drank tea to warm himself up.
"Of course it's best to drink it with Qingsi Yin..." Li Bi smiled and pushed the radish soup forward on the table, and Li Po suddenly felt a sour smell coming to his face.