Music returns in the pear garden.

The emperor listened with squinted eyes, nodding from time to time, and occasionally recording something.

The imperial concubine appeared with more than ten dancers.

For this piece of music, the imperial concubine specially customized her military uniform, which was both charming and heroic, making the emperor's eyes shine.

Han Shitou stepped back and waved his hands at several chamberlains.

The chamberlains retreated quietly.

Later, there was some intense movement inside...

It became quiet for a while, Han Shitou nodded, and a group of palace attendants went in to take care of things.

The emperor looked a little tired, but the imperial concubine was flushed.

"Your Majesty." Han Shitou saw that the emperor was quite satisfied and said in a low voice: "The Northern Xinjiang horse will report victory."

"Oh!" the emperor exclaimed, still closing his eyes.

"The Emperor of Liao sent envoys to provoke northern Xinjiang. Huang Xianggong ordered Chenzhou to fight back. Chenzhou Taiping County sent more than 2,000 troops to destroy Waxie in one battle."

The emperor hummed, but Han Shitou did not move, maintaining a slightly bowed posture.

The emperor suddenly asked: "Vashe... I sound a little familiar."

"Your Majesty, please remember. Please let me ask you." Han Shitou smiled and nodded to a chamberlain.

The chamberlain ran away and came back with news.

"Your Majesty, there are three major armies in Chenzhou, and Waxie is one of them. Waxie has captured the Tang Dynasty many times over the years."

There was a bright color in Han Shitou's eyes, which then disappeared.

"Oh!" The emperor smiled at the imperial concubine and said, "This is the reincarnation of heaven. If you are arrogant and domineering, you will not be able to escape my fierce blow. Well done."

The imperial concubine praised: "Your Majesty is brave."

The emperor laughed loudly.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Your Majesty is brave!" Everyone saluted and congratulated.

Han Shitou raised his voice and said, "The prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty is coming, and my servants are very happy."

"Hahahaha!" The emperor smiled more and more happily.

The imperial concubine was also laughing. Han Shitou slapped his forehead and said, "I have forgotten something. The general who led the army saved my wife back then."

The imperial concubine was confused, "Who?"

Han Shitou smiled and said: "That man's name is Yang Xuan. He is now a Sima in Chenzhou. He is leading the army this time. It is said that he is very brave."

For a general, the highest evaluation is resourcefulness. Bravery often represents recklessness or lack of planning.

The imperial concubine covered her forehead and said, "I forgot about him. I shouldn't."

The emperor smiled and said: "You see so many people every day, how can you remember them all?"

The imperial concubine covered her chest and said guiltily: "I still remember the last time Yang Xuan came back. I wanted to find a good future for him, but this young man was very stubborn and refused. He ran to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to find Luo Shangshu.

, all I want to do is guard the border, but no, we are still in northern Xinjiang."

The emperor hummed, "Young people are passionate and willing to make contributions, while those from aristocratic families are hiding in the pass to enjoy their blessings."

The imperial concubine accepted the offer and stood up to leave.

After they came out of here, Jiao Li came over to help her, "Mother, Yang Xuan didn't give Dalangjun face last time and found his own way out."

The imperial concubine said calmly: "The young man has a clear distinction between love and hate. He felt that I treated him as an abandoned son last time, so he was dissatisfied. This is human nature. If he tolerated it, I would have to keep my eyes open even in my dreams at night.

I’m worried that he secretly harmed my eldest brother.”

Jiao Li was surprised. The imperial concubine patted her hand gently and said with a smile: "I have no shortage of followers who tend to be popular, but such frank and talented people are rare."

The imperial concubine looked at Jiao Li and asked, "Why are you blushing?"

I just missed that young man, did he blush? Jiao Li touched her cheek and said, "You are full of energy."

Someone from the front shouted: "I have met His Highness."

The imperial concubine stopped and looked at the prince slowly approaching.

This is her ex-husband.

Now he looks as thin as lightning.

Lightning stepped forward and saluted, with a calm expression on his face, "I have met the noble concubine."

The imperial concubine said calmly: "Your Highness, you are so polite."

The two of them passed each other, and the prince's nose twitched slightly.

A familiar smell, mixed with some smells he was once familiar with.

Then he went to see the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the prince wishes to see you."

The emperor was half lying on the couch and nodded when he heard the words.

Outside, the prince smiled and saluted Han Shitou, "I've met my second brother."

Han Shitou turned sideways and said that he did not dare to accept the courtesy, "I don't dare."

Naturally, someone was there to report it.

"Stones know how to measure." The emperor smiled. When he saw the prince coming in, his face was slightly cold, "What are you doing here?"

The prince saluted, raised his head, and said with admiration, "Ah Ye, today they sent a first-class exotic fruit. I ate one and it was quite sweet. I thought that Ah Ye was busy with state affairs, so I was afraid that he didn't eat it. Sent."

The prince turned around, and the chamberlain behind him handed him a small wooden box.

"I understand." The emperor nodded, his expression slightly brightened.

"My son, please excuse me." The prince excused himself with a wink.

All the way back to the East Palace.

"Your Highness." Zhong Sui, with gray beard and hair, was waiting.

"Mr. Zhong." The prince smiled.

At this point today, there are only a few people he can trust. And the one who can reveal his heart, apart from his confidant Ma Qi, is the old man in front of him.

The two entered the hall, and Ma Qi led others to leave.

The hall was empty except for the smoke from the incense burner in the corner.

"Your Highness." Zhong Sui asked, "What do you mean by Your Majesty today?"

The prince took a sip of hot tea and relaxed a little. He did not answer, but touched his temples, "I am not yet thirty, and my temples are already gray."

There was anger in Zhong Sui's eyes, "Your Majesty is stupid!"

"Mr. Zhong, why are you talking about this?" The prince smiled bitterly, "Aye is as cold as ever today. By the way, I met that bitch on the road."

Zhong Sui frowned slightly, "The matter is now over, why does Your Highness bother with this matter?"

There was a look of pain in the prince's eyes, "Every time I see her, I always feel tormented and unhappy."

Zhong Sui said calmly: "Your Highness is in need of a woman?"

"No shortage."

"Your Highness thinks women are indispensable?"

"No."

"If a woman hadn't been valued by His Highness back then, how could she be so virtuous? She is so humble in the high place, and now His Majesty is obsessed with this goddess and has given up on state affairs for this reason, Your Highness."

The prince said sincerely: "If I hadn't taught you these years, my bones would have been cold. Sir, please tell me."

Zhong Sui said: "The Tang Dynasty now seems to be prosperous and prosperous, and everyone calls it the prosperous age of the Qian Dynasty. But what I saw outside the palace is not like this. Your Highness, the five dynasties in the family are powerful, and the powerful officials and local gentry exploit the people and annex them. The number of refugees in the fields is increasing day by day, which is a dangerous situation!"

The prince was busy acting all day, and was startled when he heard this, "Is this already the case? But no one said anything."

"What's the use of advising?" Zhong Sui sneered, "Northern Liao is watching eagerly, and Southern Zhou is also ambiguous... Your Highness, if the alien tribes in southern Xinjiang are rebelling, if there is no instigation and support from Southern Zhou, I will dig out these eyes. !”

"This is a situation of internal and external troubles!" The prince changed the subject, "Sir, what do you think I should do now?"

A look of disappointment flashed in Zhong Sui's eyes, "Your Highness, now the King of Wei is in the northern Xinjiang, and the King of Yue is in the southern Xinjiang. This is a situation of divide and rule and mutual restraint. Your Majesty is not young. The so-called old man worries about his son. This is the royal rule. Convention."

"Gu is his pawn." The prince laughed at himself.

"Your Highness, please do not be too worried. It is difficult for King Wei to achieve anything in Northern Xinjiang. King Yue seems to have the best hope in Southern Xinjiang, but Your Highness must remember that the most elite troops of the Tang Dynasty are in Northern Xinjiang. But it is Wei who goes to Northern Xinjiang.

King, what did your Majesty think of?"

"King Wei is not his legitimate son and cannot hold the military power in Northern Xinjiang."

"Yes. So, the Northern Xinjiang army is still in your Majesty's hands."

"Where is the King of Yue!"

"Your Highness, the King of Yue is weak, at least on the surface. As for those who are brave in the army, the most popular one is the brave prince. I can guarantee that the King of Yue will not be able to control the morale of the army. With all the armies in the northern and southern borders at hand, Your Majesty has been cultivated.

The prince’s good name.”

"Aye, is this... pretentious?"

"Yes, Your Majesty is old after all, and there are quite a few memorials every year suggesting that His Majesty watch the government. His Majesty naturally refused, but he had to make a gesture, so the two princes became pawns. It may seem like a good thing, but I dare to say that

, in the end those two princes were unable to take over the East Palace!"

"Why?"

"Your Majesty only has power in his eyes, but manpower is sometimes poor. He has witnessed the aging of Emperor Xuande and Emperor Wu. He even led his army into the palace to seize the throne. Your Majesty, such an experience has made your Majesty not trust anyone. His only

The only one you can trust is..."
To be continued...