Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 65

East Palace.

After Prince Li Jiancheng returned to the East Palace, he was very angry.

"Damn, really hateful, full of civil and military affairs, to listen to the words of an unknown boy, it's annoying..."

A teacup was thrown to the ground by Li Jiancheng and smashed into pieces. The servants and maids nearby were terrified, and no one dared to come forward to comfort him.

Only Song Gongqing, the prince's counselor, smiled slightly: "Your Highness, I have heard about what happened in court this morning. Qin Tian's rectification of the name of pork is just a trivial matter. As the prince of the Tang Dynasty, why should you waste your thoughts on a small person?" There are more important matters on the body, and His Royal Highness needs to pay attention to it."

Song Gongqing seemed very calm, Li Jiancheng was slightly taken aback, and asked, "What is Mr. Song talking about?"

"At the court today, Cheng Yaojin and other generals from the Prince Qin's Palace beat up the officials in the main hall. It is not a serious matter, but the Holy Majesty did not mention it at all. Isn't His Royal Highness worried?"

Li Jiancheng was stunned by Qin Tian's matter, and didn't think about anything else, but when Song Gongqing reminded him of this matter, he broke out in a cold sweat.

A military general was not punished for beating the speaker in the court hall. What does this mean? It shows that this general is very favored.

But if you look deeper, it can only be said that the people behind this general are favored.

"Li Shimin!" Li Jiancheng called out Li Shimin's name word by word, very slowly, with biting force.

Seeing Li Jiancheng like this, Song Gongqing said: "His Royal Highness, King Qin's power and prestige have far surpassed His Royal Highness, if His Highness has nothing to do, I am afraid that the court Chinese and military will only know that there is King Qin, but not His Highness You are gone."

"Who dares!" Li Jiancheng frowned, Song Gongqing shook his head, and did not continue.

After a while, Li Jiancheng recovered slowly and asked, "What good strategy does Mr. Song have?"

"My subordinates have received the news that the Turkic Jieli Khan is planning to use troops against Lingzhou. Lingzhou has very important strategic significance for our Tang Dynasty. At this time, it is more important than Yumen Pass. It must not be lost. If the Turks really send troops , my Tang Dynasty will face a situation of life and death, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can lead the troops to repel the Turkic soldiers, then your prestige in the court will be unmatched, and the position of the Crown Prince will be secure."

Hearing that he was going to fight the Turks, Li Jiancheng did not show any timidity. As a man of the Tang Dynasty, who is afraid of fighting?
What's more, he, Li Jiancheng, is also a figure who came out of the conquests of the four directions. For him, fighting wars is actually a routine, but his achievements are not as good as Li Shimin's.

"Mr. Song's method is naturally feasible, but now that all the wars in the court are in charge of the king of Qin, it is not easy for the crown prince to lead the army, right?"

"It's not easy, and it's just a word from His Majesty. If His Royal Highness is not afraid of danger and is really willing to lead the army, this subordinate will help His Royal Highness win the post of Generalissimo of the Army and Horses."

"It's natural to lead the army, but I don't know what good strategy Mister Song has?"

"Now the Holy Majesty loves Pei Ji the most. If you want this to happen, you only need to get Pei Ji done."

Li Jiancheng's expression changed slightly, and then he nodded: "Then please trouble Mr. Song."
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Pei Mansion, study room.

Pei Ji was looking at the paintings and calligraphy on the table.

"Who sent this?"

"Returning to the master, it is the authentic work of Wang Xizhi sent by Master Zhang of the Ministry of War."

Pei Ji nodded, then pointed to a painting and asked, "Who sent this?"

"Master, this is the authentic Gu Kaizhi's famous painting sent by Master Liu of the Household Department."

The corner of Pei Ji's mouth was smiling. These two things were very valuable. Immediately afterwards, he saw another antique. Just as he was about to ask about it, a servant rushed in: "Master, Song Gongqing is asking to see you."

"Song Gongqing?" Pei Ji frowned slightly. The official position of Song Gongqing was not obvious, but he was favored in the East Palace. Pei Ji thought for a moment, and said: "Let him wait in the living room."

The servants retreated, and after Pei Ji ordered the people to put away the calligraphy, paintings and antiques, they came to the living room.

"Oh, Mr. Song, I don't know why Mr. Song came to Pei's humble house?" Pei Ji's attitude was good. After all, even if he didn't give Song Gongqing face, he had to give Prince Li Jiancheng face.

Song Gongqing returned the gift and said: "Take the liberty to come here to bother me. I really want to ask Mr. Pei for help."

Pei Ji secretly smiled wryly in his heart, but his face was very calm, and said: "If Master Song has anything to do, just say it directly."

"The Turks intend to use troops against the Tang Dynasty, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to lead the army. When the time comes, I would like to ask Mr. Pei to help me a lot."

As he said that, Song Gongqing took out a painting from his sleeve and pushed it over. He had already inquired clearly when he came, and knew that Pei Ji had no other hobbies except calligraphy and painting.

If you want to ask him to do something, calligraphy and painting are indispensable.

Pei Ji wanted to refuse, he didn't want to participate in the struggle for imperial power.

But when he saw the painting that Song Gongqing took out, he was suddenly moved. It was Gu Kaizhi's famous painting "Fu Tu of Luoshen".

This painting was once collected by Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty. After the death of the Sui Dynasty, his whereabouts were unknown. He did not expect that it was in the hands of Song Gongqing.

Such a famous painting can be said to be something that cannot be obtained.

He was really sad.

"This kind of matter is decided by the Holy Majesty. Mr. Song came to find me, I'm afraid he found the wrong person."

Song Gongqing said: "If I make a mistake, I will not come here. I believe that with Mr. Pei's ability, it is not difficult to accomplish this matter. His Royal Highness also said that as long as it is done, I must be very grateful to Mr. Pei. "

Song Gongqing bit the word "thank you" very hard, Pei Ji slightly raised his head to look at it, and then looked down at the painting of "Luo Shen Fu". After a long time, he put the painting away.

"The matter of His Royal Highness is left to me."

Song Gongqing nodded: "There is one more thing that needs the help of Mr. Pei."

Pei Ji frowned slightly, wanted him to help twice for one painting?
This is a bit too much.

But at this time, Song Gongqing took out another picture from another sleeve, Pei Ji saw that picture, and suddenly showed a slight smile: "What else is there?"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince led the army to go out to fight. Regarding the matter of food and grass, please ask Mr. Pei to entrust His Royal Highness King Qin to do it."

Hearing that the King of Qin was asked to raise food and grass, Pei Ji was stunned for a moment, a little unresponsive, wondering if Song Gongqing wanted to take both sides?

But thinking about it is wrong, Song Gongqing has assisted the prince Li Jiancheng for a long time, it is impossible to say that he works for Li Shimin.

After figuring this out, Pei Ji quickly understood Song Gongqing's meaning.

"Please trouble Mr. Song to go back and tell His Highness the Crown Prince that I know all about him and will never let him down."

"With Mr. Pei's words, I will go back and invite His Royal Highness to make preparations, and I will leave!"

(End of this chapter)