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"That's all, you are originally from Zhongshu She, so it won't be a big deal if you are promoted to Zhongshu Ling. Google search to read"

"But I need to restrain my temper in the future."

Li Longji waved his hand and asked Xue Ne to step back. When only Bai Gui was left, he said something.

Bai Gui raised his eyebrows and breathed a sigh of relief.

If you are not afraid of the leader scolding you, you should be afraid of the leader smiling. The implication of Li Longji's words is that he forgives Bai Gui for transgressing this time and just be more careful in the future.

"Powerful means? Sincerely?"

he thought.

After rewarding the generals, the morale of the army is stabilized.

Next, Li Longji ordered people to bring Tubo Zanpu Chide Zuzan and Princess Jincheng.

First, although Tubo Zampu is now a prisoner, he is still the master of a country and cannot be ignored. The second is that the Tubo Kingdom, which had not been resolved in the past dynasties, was resolved during his tenure. This was considered a glorious time for the Tang Dynasty and him. He also enjoyed this moment, among the three armies, in front of hundreds of officials, looking down at the people who once sat on his equal footing. of Tubo Zamp.

There is nothing more satisfying than this in life.

"My nephew Chide Zuzan has met the emperor's uncle."

Chidezu Zanzanpu, who was under house arrest, once again tied his face and held a jade, was escorted by the Tang army, and knelt down and worshiped Li Longji.

"Wish you all the best for your uncle, Emperor Fuwei... In addition, my nephew also agrees with my uncle's intention to come, and I will definitely make peace with you." - "Cefu Yuangui" Volume 981 (Foreign Affairs Ministry·Oath)

Princess Jincheng was the adopted daughter of Tang Zhongzong Li Xian. After marrying to Tubo, she was recognized as her biological daughter by Tang Ruizong Li Dan. Therefore, Chide Zuzan was not only the son-in-law of Tang Zhongzong Li Xian, but also the son-in-law of Tang Ruizong Li Dan. Son-in-law relationship. Li Longji is Chidezuzan's elder brother-in-law, also called uncle, so Chidezuzan considers himself Li Longji's nephew.

"Jincheng pays homage to the emperor."

Princess Jincheng was also taken off the carriage, but compared to Chide Zuzan who was under house arrest, she was in an excellent situation, and she was accompanied by a dowry maid.

After meeting Chi De Zuzan and Princess Jincheng, all the officials also whispered and pointed at Chi De Zuzan.

The scene of a country's king being reduced to a prisoner was rare to see in a hundred years. It was just a small country. The Tang Dynasty had destroyed many, but a big country like Tubo... When they met, it was a feast for their eyes.

"The nephew and the emperor's sister are exempt from the gift."

Li Longji smiled and helped the two of them.

"Chide Zuzan, since you know your mistakes, you corrected them. You came all the way to pay tribute to Chang'an. I can't live up to the friendship between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. You, Princess Jincheng, make you... the fifth-grade Prince Consort Captain." , I don’t know how?”

He pondered for a moment and said.

In the past, although the Tang Dynasty married princesses to Tubo, they did not know how to use Shang.

Therefore, Li Longji was polite to Chide Zuzan on the surface, but the humiliation behind his back was self-evident.

"Nephew..., no, I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness."

Chidezuzan's face was expressionless, and he was about to give a salute to express his thanks.

Now that his country is in ruins, it would be good if he can save his life. Most people can't ask for a fifth-grade prince-in-law, and in the Tang Dynasty, the prime minister is only a third-grade.

But at this moment, Princess Jincheng standing next to him suddenly spoke.

"Brother Imperial, wait a moment..."

"I and Zanpu have always been at odds with each other in King Tubo's city. They have already intended to reconcile. Please allow me to do so."

Princess Jincheng bowed down.

"Nunnu..."

"you……"

Chide Zuzan's face suddenly turned red with anger, and he stared at Princess Jincheng fiercely, as if he wanted to choose her to devour.

Princess Jincheng’s name is Li Nunu.

Forget about the humiliation of losing his country, now it seems that he will face the hatred of having his wife stolen again.

However, he glanced at the young general wearing bright light armor standing next to the emperor. The anger in his heart subsided instantly, and his clenched hands dropped weakly.

Facing Bai Gui, he couldn't even think of revenge.

In the war between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty, Bai Gui could not say that he was a god in his military use, but Tubo's sense of powerlessness always lingered in his heart, and his majestic troops directly crushed Tubo's millions of troops.

"this……"

Li Longji hesitated.

He also knew that Princess Jincheng did not want to marry Tubo Zampu. He had also heard the mourning when they entered the snow-covered plateau. It's just that the relationship between Princess Jincheng and him is not very close, and since they haven't seen each other in these years, there is no affection at all.

Although he intends to humiliate Tubo Zampu, if he reconciles with Li..., Tubo Zampu's remaining forces will definitely be a complete humiliation to Tubo Zampu. Princess Jincheng alone cannot make him make this determination.

"On the way, I also heard Tubo Zanpu once said... that I am not on good terms with the princess, but I also want to make peace with her."

"Since Tubo Zanpu has this intention, in my opinion, it is better to agree to this matter to show that the Tang Dynasty is open-minded..."

Bai Gui calmed down and said smoothly.

"Between Bai Qing and Jincheng..."

Li Longji paused for a moment, glanced at Bai Gui and Princess Jincheng, and suddenly felt something clear in his heart.

Bai Gui ran the army very strictly and was not allowed to bring women into the camp. During the years of fighting against Tubo, I have been on the snowy plateau. After I defeated Tubo, I entered the royal city of Tubo and met the beautiful Princess Jincheng. Princess Jincheng and Bai Gui are fellow villagers... After reminiscing about the past, , men are talented and women are beautiful, it is normal for something to happen midway.

After three years in the army, a sow competes with Diao Chan!

What's more, she's a beautiful princess.

However, Li Longji would not blame Bai Gui for this. If Bai Gui was just an ordinary "son-in-law", daring to do such a thing, he would have issued an order to punish him long ago. But who let Bai Gui destroy two countries, with such great merits, and have some private affairs with several princesses, and have several boats under his feet, this...what can it count for.

A man should be romantic when he is young!

"Zanpu actually has the idea of ​​divorce, I wonder if it is as Bai Qing said?"

"If it is false, I will make the decision for you, Zanpu!"

"By the way, this time Tubo Daxiang obstructed the friendship between you and my two countries, his crime is very serious..., pass on my order, Tubo Daxiang will be torn to pieces to death, as a warning to others, Tubo officials are also guilty of deceiving the emperor, and the Ministry of Justice will sentence them..."

Li Longji glanced at Chide Zuzan and said lightly.

Bai Gui knew that Li Longji had misunderstood when he saw Li Longji's expression, but he couldn't explain it. If he said that he was moved by kindness, others would not believe it.

"The little prince... really wants to divorce the princess. Thank you for your permission, Your Majesty."

Chide Zuzan's face turned pale and he said hurriedly.

Although he knew that Li Longji would not deal with him immediately like he dealt with Tubo Daxiang. But his current performance determined whether he would die of illness in a few years or die of old age in the future.

"Since you and Jincheng are not in harmony, I will allow this matter and allow you to divorce."

Li Longji said.

The Tubo Kingdom has been destroyed, and he no longer cares about Tubo's opinion.

It's just...Princess Jincheng is not important enough for him to agree. Now that Bai Gui, the commander who destroyed the Tubo Kingdom, has spoken, what reason does he have to disagree?

...

The surrender ceremony and the reward and other matters were completed one by one.

It was getting dark.

Bai Gui returned to the mansion.

The plaque of Linyi Houfu has been replaced by Daiguogongfu.

The officials he met also called him Bai Xiang.

He took off his armor, hesitated for a moment, changed into casual clothes, and rushed to Jinxian Temple with a team of family soldiers.

After telling Princess Jinxian what happened today, he followed Princess Jinxian into the palace late at night to apologize to Li Longji.

Grudge!

Li Longji must have had a grudge in his heart!

Even if Bai Gui was still in the emperor's heart, he definitely did not have the favor he had in the past. So this late-night visit to the palace to apologize was the second strategy set by Bai Gui.

Influencing state affairs with personal feelings!

From ancient times to the present, this is an inevitable thing.

The ruling class is cold-blooded, but as a ruler, they are always human.

Although Bai Gui has been promoted to the position of Zhongshu Ling and prime minister, prime ministers and prime ministers are not the same, especially for prime ministers like him who have just entered the political hall. If he does not have party members, he is basically a mascot and can't decide anything.

In other words, the Zhongshu Ling is the chief official of the Zhongshu Province, and does not directly manage the six ministries under the Shangshu Province. Therefore, although he seems to be in power, he actually has no real power. Only those who control and influence the six ministries can be regarded as the prime minister with real power.

…

The Imperial Palace, Qingning Palace.

Qingning Palace is the Queen's bedroom.

"Your Majesty..."

"Princess Jinxian and Prime Minister Bai came to ask for an audience. Prime Minister Bai said... he wants to apologize to Your Majesty!"

Gao Lishi walked to Li Longji and said.

After that, he chuckled again and joked: "It seems that Prime Minister Bai knows your Majesty's intention today..., but it is also true that being the prime minister of a country is such a great temptation for scholars. Prime Minister Bai has achieved Fenglangjuxu and Leshi Yanran, which is the ultimate of military generals. Now he wants to be the ultimate of civil officials..."

"He is already the top scholar in both civil and military affairs. Does he want to be a saint?"

Li Longji frowned, his anger still not gone.

He has always regarded Bai Gui as his confidant, but Bai Gui contradicted him today and even joined Xue Na to attack him. The two Tang armies are the elite of the Tang Dynasty now..., so he had to swallow his anger. Of course, this may also be Xue Na's gratitude. After all, Bai Gui has a favor to Xue Na, which is known to everyone in the court. It is normal for Xue Na to react like this.

However, after waiting for the palace, his anger in his heart has not been eliminated, but it is not easy to vent.

"Your Majesty wants to be the greatest emperor in the history, so can't you still use Bai Xiang?"

"Tonight Bai Xiang entered the palace to apologize, which shows that he is still loyal to Your Majesty in his heart, but Bai Xiang is still a little young and can't keep his temper. He is afraid that Your Majesty will no longer use him in the future after you make him the Duke of Dai, so he asked Your Majesty for a reward like this..."

Queen Wang smiled and said.

She is a woman who knows how to repay her gratitude. If it weren't for Bai Gui helping her get pregnant and give birth to a prince. How could her current position be so stable. The concubines in the harem came to pay their respects every day.

However, she was born in a noble family and was smart. She knew how to persuade the emperor.

Her words, saying that Bai Gui was impatient, did not trust Li Longji's ability, and successfully transferred the contradiction from Bai Gui and the emperor to Li Longji himself. Was it because he was not wise enough and did not know how to use people well, that led Bai Gui to do this.

It is definitely better to be impatient than to be scheming!

With Gao Lishi and Queen Wang persuading him, and Bai Gui pleading guilty late at night, Li Longji's grudges were mostly gone, and he couldn't help but smile and said: "Bai Meihe, Bai Meihe..., I am not the kind of person who will give up eating because of choking, and I don't need you to worry so much!"

"General Gao, please invite Bai Xianghe Jinxian into the palace."

He said to Gao Lishi.

In fact, before today, he really wanted Bai Gui to close the door and thank guests, and be a rich man with peace of mind. As for when to let Bai Gui join the court as an official, it must at least wait until the border war breaks out, or wait until Bai Gui's influence declines before we can talk about it.

It's just that this "holy king" is definitely not willing to give in and reveal his dark thoughts. Now that Gao Lishi and Queen Wang said this, he thought about it and realized that it was the same reason, so he went down the slope to relieve his anger.

Bai Gui and Princess Jinxian entered the palace, bowed and took their seats.

"Bai Qing, you said you would go to the palace to apologize, but I don't see your sincerity. At least you have to go to the palace to apologize..."

Li Longji asked with a solemn expression.

"I have not made any mistakes in state affairs. Although it is okay to plead guilty, if hundreds of officials and people see it, I am afraid they will accuse Your Majesty of treating the meritorious officials harshly."

"Therefore...for your Majesty's consideration, I have never suffered any defeat."

Bai Gui cupped his hands and replied calmly.

Princess Jinxian on the side also asked Li Longji, the royal brother, for mercy.

Li Long had basically lost most of his anger, and now his sister, Princess Jinxian, was begging for mercy. She walked down the steps and waved his hand, saying that he no longer cared about Bai Gui's crime of contradicting him.

Have a dinner party, drink together, enjoy singing and dancing.

When the banquet is over.

Li Longji thought for a while and said: "This time Bai Qing helped me destroy the Tubo Kingdom, and I gave you the title of Duke of Daiguo... I'm afraid the court will criticize you now. As the right minister, you will handle political affairs in the future... I'm afraid it will be very difficult. few……"

(Zhongshu Ling is the right prime minister, and Shi Zhong is the left prime minister.)

Dai Guogong, this title, not only Bai Gui knows its meaning, but all the officials also understand it.

No one who can be an official is a fool.

Now in the eyes of some people, Bai Gui has become the right prime minister, but he has definitely lost Li Longji's favor. This right prime minister's position will not last long. Officials don't say that they work against each other, but when it comes to handling political affairs, they will never go as they wish.

"What does your Majesty mean?"

Bai Gui said doubtfully.

This was partly the reason why he entered the palace late at night.

"This is simple..."

"If you sleep with me, all rumors will disappear."

When Li Longji saw Bai Gui being so "sincere", he couldn't help but feel a little guilty in his heart. At the same time, he also wanted to show that he was a wise king, so he said this.

On the other hand, it was his last act of temptation.

Above the Dragon Collapse, most of the men allowed to sleep together were the emperor's male favorites. But Bai Gui, the right prime minister, is obviously not. Then... we can only compare it to Director Wang during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, who sat on the dragon throne with Sima Rui.

"I don't dare!"

"Your Majesty, please don't say anything further!"

Bai Gui stood up in shock and waved his hands to refuse.

He doesn't have the hobby of sleeping with men like the three brothers of Shu Han. Likewise, he has a clear heart and must not do things that are taboo.

The Tang Dynasty was relatively open, and it was not as serious as the palace bans of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

It's just that doing this has been criticized too much.

"Since Bai Qing refuses..."

"Then let this matter go. I will give you thirty imperial mansions, and five thousand taels of gold and silver each, to stop the mouths of the world."

Seeing this, Li Longji nodded with satisfaction and said.