Tibet

Chapter 399
Prince Li Heng's situation has greatly improved since he secretly formed an alliance with Li Linfu. Although Yang Guozhong is powerful, his ability and skills are far behind Li Linfu, and he cannot pose a threat to Prince Li Heng.

It can be said that the most difficult time for Prince Li Heng has passed. Under Gao Lishi's secret care, he usually communicates with the outside world through his eldest son, Guangping Wang Li Chu.

In particular, he formed a prince faction through Wei Jiansu, Fang Guan, Li Dai, Cheng Ruoshui, Miao Jinqing and other senior officials of the court, and he also received the support of Chen Xuanli, Cheng Qianli, Gao Xianzhi, Li Ye and other military forces. The power has faintly been able to compete with Yang Guozhong.

This morning, Li Chu came to pay his respects to his father as usual. This was specially arranged by Gao Lishi, so that Li Chu came to pay his respects to his father every day to show his filial piety. Yang Guozhong could not object, and the emperor acquiesced.

Li Chu knelt down and saluted, "Son, pay respects to father!"

"Get up!"

Li Heng said again: "Have you paid tribute to Li Linfu's spirit for me?"

"Boy went yesterday. Coincidentally, Yang Guozhong also went."

"How about it?" Li Heng asked.

"Li Xiu's brothers all went to please Yang Guozhong, and my boy was left out in the cold. My boy thought that Li Xiu was deliberately doing it for Yang Guozhong to show his loyalty, but it happened that Li Dai came, and he personally took my boy to offer incense."

Li Heng nodded. Li Linfu's sons stood in a clear line. Li Xiu used to burn Zhang Jun's incense, but after being tricked by Zhang Jun, he now flattered Yang Guozhong. He was really short-sighted and stupid.

"How is the relationship between Li Dai and Li Xiu?"

Li Chu shook his head, "This is exactly what I want to report to my father. I found out that the two brothers are in conflict. Li Xiu hated Li Dai very much, and publicly scolded him for not being filial and mourning for his father Ding You."

"Then what is Li Dai's reaction?"

"Li Dai said that loyalty and filial piety cannot be both. He must first be loyal and then filial, abide by his duties, and do well the imperial examinations assigned by the emperor, and then mourn his father. His father will understand."

Li Heng nodded, "Very well said, what does Li Xiu say?"

"Li Xiu scolded him for farting, stepping on his brother to climb up, he was worse than a dog, and scolded him very harshly. Li Dai didn't say a word, and took me to mourn, and then sent me to the carriage."

Li Heng was stunned, "Did he scold in front of your face?"

Li Chu smiled wryly, "My boy was also very surprised. Li Xiu insulted his brother in front of a guest. It's too ungentlemanly. That's why my boy said that they are no longer compatible."

Li Heng said with a smile: "It should be related to the title, or your imperial grandfather treated Ding You differently in mourning, and obviously favored Li Dai. It is understandable for Li Xiu to be out of balance!"

Li Chu said coldly: "My boy thinks he is a fool!"

Li Heng changed the subject and said, "Is there any news about Li Ye?"

Li Chu took out a note and handed it to his father, "Before he left, he asked his father Li Dai to give it to the child."

Li Heng opened the note, and there were only four words on it, "Treatment to Mrs. Pei!" '

Li Heng asked puzzledly, "What does this mean?"

"Li Dai said that this Pei family is the governor of Ganzhou, Pei Fang, his father-in-law. Now that his father has passed away, Pei Fang will definitely send his son to mourn. The meaning of Li Ye's note is to let the child win over the Pei family."

Li Heng walked a few steps with his hands behind his back and said, "How many troops does Pei Fang have?"

"Father, the Ganzhou Army has 1 troops."

Li Heng nodded, "Ganzhou still has a large number of horses and livestock resources, and it is the fattest place in the entire Hexi Corridor. Not bad! Not bad! Li Ye reminded you in time, you need to get in touch with Li Dai more, once the Pei family comes to Chang'an, you will secretly When I met him, I said that as long as the Pei family is loyal to me, I will never treat them badly in the future!"

"My child obeys the order!"

Li Chu backed away slowly, Li Heng picked up a pen and wrote the word Pei Fang on the paper, and nodded secretly.

It was mid-February when the westbound troops arrived in Ganzhou. According to the Gregorian calendar, it should be March in Yangchun, and the Hexi Corridor has also entered the early spring.

The arrival of Li Ye's army was warmly received by the Pei family, and the camp was arranged for them in advance. Li Ye's grandfather, Pei Fang, ordered his son, Pei Jun, to arrange more than 700 family members of the army. They will recuperate here for two months. Continue north.

In the study, Pei Fang said to Li Ye: "Your grandfather passed away, you know it!"

Li Ye nodded sadly, "I received the news in Lanzhou. Before I left, my grandfather was at the last moment."

Pei Fang sighed and said: "I have asked your uncle Pei Jia to go to the capital to pay tribute on my behalf. He took the Jingyuan Road, so he may have missed you."

Li Ye said again: "My grandfather passed away, is my grandfather a little anxious?"

"How can I not be anxious?"

Pei Fang said worriedly: "Your grandfather passed away, and Yang Guozhong started a big purge. All the officials promoted by your grandfather were demoted, and your grandfather's in-laws were also suppressed. I guess it will be my turn soon."

Li Ye comforted him and said, "Grandpa, please don't worry. If everyone is suppressed, my father will not be promoted to be the servant of the Ministry of Rites. Grandpa actually belongs to my father's side and is not within the scope of Yang Guozhong's suppression."

Pei Fang asked happily, "Ye'er, are you sure?"

Li Ye nodded, "Of course I'm sure. Besides, Yang Guozhong can't move the military. The military is in the hands of the emperor. To be precise, it is controlled by Gao Lishi, and Yang Guozhong can't interfere."

"When you say that, I feel relieved. In fact, I have also figured it out. Being a Jiedu envoy will be watched by the emperor, and he will be transferred away after a few years. It is better to be the governor of Ganzhou with peace of mind. I can be stable for a long time. It’s all about stability.”

Li Ye smiled slightly and said, "High position and stability cannot be achieved at the same time, just like people will be more stable when they squat down. If grandpa wants to be stable, then he should squat down."

"Yes! That's why."

Pei Fang pondered for a while and said: "I have prepared a batch of high-quality sheepskins, which I planned to send to Mrs. Guo Guo, and I want to hear your opinion!"

Li Ye was startled, and hurriedly asked: "Did uncle already take the sheep belt to the capital?"

"Not yet, but I plan to send a cart to Chang'an tomorrow!"

Li Ye heaved a sigh of relief, and quickly said: "Don't give it away, Mrs. Guo Guo is greedy. Sending a little sheepskin will not have any effect. Instead, it will make the prince suspicious and think that grandpa is a double-faced man. At critical moments, grandpa must not stand in the wrong team."

Pei Fang suddenly came to his senses and said gratefully, "Thank you for reminding me, I really forgot about the Prince."

Li Ye said again in a low voice: "Before I left, I have already greeted King Guangping. He will meet uncle on behalf of the prince, and my father will also introduce him. He will remind uncle, so grandpa doesn't have to worry."

Pei Fang gave a thumbs up, "Sure enough!"

Li Ye continued: "Now it is rumored that An Lushan is constantly expanding his army, and his ambitions are getting bigger and bigger. I heard that many officials in Hebei are writing to the court, requesting that An Lushan be transferred away, but the emperor is now very stupid. Being controlled by the Yang family, there is nothing to do at all, I estimate that in at most three years, Anlu Mountain will be rebelled, and Grandpa must be ready."

Pei Fang nodded, "I will squat lower and store more supplies!"

"There are also livestock and horses, such as camels, cattle and sheep, war horses, sheepskins, medicinal materials, and hay. These are the most needed supplies during the war. Grandpa should contact my father more and stand firmly on the prince's side."

"I understand!"

Li Ye took a sip of tea and asked again: "When I was in Liangzhou, did I hear that Gao Xianzhi came to Ganzhou?"

"He went to inspect Ju Yanhai, accompanied by your second uncle Pei Jian, he should be back within two days, or you can wait another day."

Li Ye just wanted to meet Gao Xianzhi and listen to his advice, so he nodded, "I'll wait for him for another day or two!"

(End of this chapter)