In winter, the Yellow River waterway is extremely southbound, and the river surface is densely covered with ice. Especially in Sanmenxia, the turbulence of the water breaks up the ice and then flows down the river. Once a boat is hit, the boat will be destroyed and people will be killed. Therefore, at this time, the Yellow River waterway starts from Luoyang The upward direction is almost cut off.
Either go west on the Weihan Ancient Road from Luoyang to Tongguan, or go south on the Wuguan Road from Luoyang to Guanzhong, which is the Shangyu Ancient Road.
In comparison, the Xiaohan Ancient Road is more difficult. It has to travel through the high mountains and ridges of Xiaoshan Mountain, but the journey is short. You only need to go around Sanmenxia. You can exit the mountain from Hangu Pass and then to Tongguan to enter the official road. The journey is smooth. Travel to Chang'an.
The Fang family's motorcade set out from Xingyang, passed through Hulao Pass and arrived at Luoyang. They did not stop, but went directly down the Luoshui River. After arriving in Yiyang, they turned northwest and plunged into Mount Xiao, crossed Yanling Pass, and stopped at Hangu Pass. Get out of the mountains.
When they arrived at Tongguan, they saw numerous flags and cavalry under the pass. Fang Jun, who was wearing a helmet and carrying armor, dismounted his horse early and hurried forward to greet him. He knelt on one knee in front of the carriage where Fang Xuanling and Lu were riding. He said loudly: "My child, please welcome your father and mother. After a long journey, please come back home."
Fang Xuanling pushed open the car curtain and looked at her son. He had not seen him for many years. There was already a calm and heavy look on his face. He was very satisfied and said with a smile: "It's freezing cold, so I won't get out of the car." It’s all over, you lead the people ahead to clear the way, and we go directly back to Chang’an Mansion.”
We are all members of our own family, so there is no need to get out of the car to see a gift, which would be so cumbersome for everyone.
"Here."
Fang Jun stood up and stood on the side of the road. The motorcade set off and drove slowly in front of him. When the third carriage from behind arrived in front of him, the curtains opened, revealing two flowery faces. It was Xiao Shu'er and Yu Qiao'er. Two pairs of beautiful eyes turned on his face, and immediately turned red, longing for him after a long separation.
Fang Jun quickly walked to the car and walked forward for a while, with a gentle smile on his face and asked: "How are the children?"
Xiao Shuer was already on the verge of giving birth when she left for Jiangnan. Unexpectedly, Qiaoer was also pregnant. Because the pregnancy symptoms were so mild, she was not aware of it. She also gave birth in Jiangnan and returned to Chang'an just after the pregnancy was full term.
Xiao Shu'er sniffed, holding back the tears of seeing her again after a long absence, and said softly: "It's cold, so the baby is wrapped tightly. Let's see her again when we get back to the house. Don't get cold."
Fang Jun's mouth split open, he was so happy that he nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, let's see again when we go back. Put down the curtain, it's too cold."
"Um."
Fang Jun stopped, took the reins from the soldiers, got on his horse, and led dozens of soldiers to support the convoy from Tongguan all the way back to Chang'an. Passengers were traveling along the way, and pedestrians saw this style and quickly gave way. After arriving at the motorcade, they were pointing and talking.
At dusk, the motorcade crossed Baqiao and arrived outside Chunming Gate. The soldiers guarding the city quickly organized pedestrians entering the city to make way for the Fang family's motorcade to go first.
As soon as he entered the city gate, a servant was waiting by the roadside. He came forward to greet Fang Xuanling through the car curtain and conveyed Li Chengqian's summons.
Fang Xuanling had no choice but to get off his horse in front of Chongrenfang and let the convoy go back home. He and Fang Jun rode into Yanximen and headed for Taiji Palace.
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In the Hall of Wude, Li Chengqian prepared a banquet, accompanied by the queen, and Prince Li Xiang was serving wine. There were not many people, and it was considered a pure family banquet. However, there were not many people in the entire empire who could enjoy such standard treatment.
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Li Xiang is fourteen years old this year and is considered an adult. They will get married next year. His personality is similar to that of his father, reserved, calm and unassuming, but he is more intelligent than his father. Everyone in the court is very satisfied with this prince.
Of course, when Li Chengqian was canonized as the prince, both the court and the public were satisfied with it, but later he gradually began to dislike it. Li Chengqian is only thirty years old now, and although he is not a powerful man, he is still energetic. As beauties continue to fill the harem,
Naturally, more children will be born. Even Queen Su is only in the age of Huaxin. It is entirely possible to have several more children in the future, so Li Xiang's position is not strong.
Li Yuan rebelled and took over the Sui Dynasty, and the reactionary genes in his heart were passed down in one continuous line. His sons and grandsons were not willing to accept the status quo and launched challenges to the throne again and again. Military changes were commonplace. Although there were factors affecting the situation, but more importantly
At most, the strife within the Li Tang royal family was too serious.
Since Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan founded the Tang Dynasty, the first person to inherit the throne as the eldest son was Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu. During this period, there were seven generations of emperors. None of the people who succeeded the throne were the eldest son, Taizong's second son, Gaozong's ninth son, and Zhongzong's son.
Three, Ruizong is the fourth child, Xuanzong is the third child, Suzong is the third child, Wu Zetian is not even the Li family...
The gene of rebellion has a long history in the blood of the Li Tang royal family.
"Prince of the Tang Dynasty" is an extremely dangerous profession. In the early Tang Dynasty, seven or eight princes died. In the later emperors, the emperor simply did not establish a prince. When he was about to die, the powerful eunuch randomly brought a son to the throne...
When Li Xiang poured wine for Fang Xuanling respectfully, Fang Xuanling praised: "The prince is gentle and humble, has an elegant manner, and has a majestic air. How lucky is the empire to have such a prince."
Li Xiang couldn't help being happy, and bowed and said: "Thank you very much, Prime Minister, for the compliment. I'm so embarrassed that I don't deserve it."
No matter how calm his personality is, he is only a fourteen-year-old child with a small city. He is extremely happy to be praised by Fang Xuanling in front of his father.
After all, Fang Xuanling's status is not comparable to that of ordinary prime ministers and ministers. He is a leader among the Zhenguan ministers. He has served as prime minister of the Tang Dynasty for more than ten years, with remarkable political achievements and unparalleled prestige. Moreover, his opinions represent Fang Jun's opinions. Both father and son
Throughout the ages, people have been shining brightly and prominently in the court. What kind of weight does this have?
Li Chengqian was also happy. He smiled and raised his glass and said: "When I was in the East Palace, you were my prince's young master and taught me carefully. Now, Erlang is Xiang'er's prince's young master. You have the meaning of supporting Xiang'er. My family
Two generations have been greatly benefited by the kindness of the virtuous father and son, and there is nothing to repay. I would like to take this cup to express my gratitude, and also ask Liang Guogong to drink this cup. The royal family and the Fang family are connected by blood, and the good things of Qin and Jin will never be compromised!"
Fang Xuanling quickly stood up, raised a glass with both hands, and said humbly: "Your Majesty is destined by fate. As ministers, we should serve you wholeheartedly and dare not take credit! The Fang family has been loyal to the royal family, the empire, and the world for generations. If we violate this oath,
, both humans and gods are angry!”
Fang Jun and Queen Su also quickly stood up, raised their glasses together, and drank the whole drink.
The so-called banquet is just a gesture of the royal family, expressing an attitude, not only for Fang Xuanling and his son, but also for everyone outside, making it clear that the royal family and the Fang family are bound together without distinguishing each other's interests.
So the banquet dispersed quickly, and Li Chengqian smiled and sent the Fang family and his son to the entrance of Wude Hall. He was very respectful, and his humble and respectful attitude quickly spread.
The Fang family father and son were happy to see this succeed. They were the emperor's strongest supporters, so how could they refuse the emperor's trust and reliance?
The interests of the Fang family have been tightly tied to the emperor, and both will be prosperous and harmed.
After leaving the Chengtian Gate, the father and son got on their horses. Fang Xuanling held the reins of the horse and looked around. He looked at the hastily built Chengtian Gate, the dilapidated imperial city, and even the bluestone ground under his feet had traces of war.
It is not difficult to imagine how cruel wars this imperial city and palace city suffered since the death of the late emperor, and how the imperial state was precariously shaken by the war and frequently overturned.
In fact, if you calculate it carefully, it has not been a few years since he retired as an official, but suddenly thinking back, it seems that an era has passed like a vast ocean...
The lights above the palace gate tower were lit one after another, and the majestic buildings became more majestic under the light. The shadows of the buildings added a bit of imperial power and imperial majesty. Standing in front of Chengtian Gate, I felt weak and insignificant.
After exhaling, Fang Xuanling shouted: "Let's go home!"
As soon as he picked up the reins and clamped the horse's belly, the war horse stood up with a long neigh and suddenly jumped forward.
Fang Jun followed closely behind, the iron hooves of the war horse trampled on the bluestone pavement in front of Chengtian Gate, making a clanging sound, and galloped towards Yanxi Gate from near to far.
... After exiting Yanximen, walk along the long street in the direction of Chunmingmen. To the south of the road are Pingkangfang and Dongshi, and to the north are Chongrenfang and Shengyefang.
The gate of the square was always open. The servants knew that the Fang family and his son would return shortly after entering the palace, so they waited by the door. When they saw the Fang family and his son coming on horseback, they quickly stood aside and bowed and saluted, saying loudly: "Welcome to the Prime Minister.
Go home!"
The war horse galloped past in front of him, and no one responded, but a money bag flew in the air. The soldier stretched out his hand to grab it, and it was heavy in his hand. He was overjoyed and shouted at the backs of the Fang family and his son: "Thank you, Duke Yue, for the reward."
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I happily returned to the check-in room, opened my purse, counted the coins, and listened to the evening drums with my ears raised. I waited until the drums stopped and then closed the door.
The middle door of Liang Guogong's mansion was opened, and everyone in the mansion was waiting outside. Dozens and hundreds of people crowded around the Fang family and his son and entered the door. Then the door was closed tightly. The lights in the mansion were bright, and more than ten banquet tables were laid out, with dishes one after another.
Jars of fine wine are served like water. Today the head of the family returns to the house and the whole family enjoys it.
Until the time of Xu, the banquet dispersed.
Fang Xuanling was sitting in the flower hall drinking tea with Fang Jun to relieve his hangover. They both knew that the father and son must have something to say, so they went their separate ways, leaving only the father and son in the hall.
Fang Xuanling took a sip of tea, put down the tea cup, and said in a deep voice the first sentence: "There is unrest in the clan, and I am afraid that someone will covet the treasure with evil intentions. I must urge your majesty to pay strict attention to food safety and not to slack off in the slightest."
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Fang Jun just picked up the tea cup and was shocked when he heard this: "Isn't that true?"
Fang Xuanling shouted: "Fool! The imperial power is supreme, and those who covet the national weapons will never be cut off. How can there be peace in the palace? It's never whether someone thinks or does it, it's only whether it can be done! You have great power now.
How can you be so careless and complacent when you are in control and so close to the Prime Minister? Your Majesty is kind-hearted and cowardly when things go wrong. It's just that you can't bear to go to war with the royal family. How could you not take advantage of the defeat of the King of Jin?
How about a thorough cleansing of the royal family? It’s so confusing! If you are still so short-sighted and soft-hearted, sooner or later, everyone in the Fang family will be implicated to death by you, and the whole family will die!"