Xie Yi didn't want to be an idiot, but he couldn't offend others, so he could only politely decline and then decline.

"Helan Guard, the young man in the lower house is unaware of his affairs, and he is afraid that he will disappoint the noble people's expectations." Xie Yi smiled and said, "My father named him Yi because he was willful since childhood and only wanted to be free and carefree..."

Young and willful, secluded and free!

Xie Yi put two less positive labels on himself, just to politely reject the thorny olive branch that Helan Chushi extended.

Helan Chushi was silent for a moment, and smiled a little embarrassedly, "Forget it, Sanlang said this, but as time goes by, people will change.

In the future, Sanlang Ruo changed his mind and had other ideas. He could go directly to the palace to visit the governor Da. If he had plans to go to Chang'an, he would come to find his official position to welcome you and recommend noble people."

It goes without saying who the noble person is, just...hehe!

"Thank you, Helan Guard, for sure!" Xie Yi thought and asked, "You... are you going back to Chang'an?"

Helan Chushi nodded and said, "Yes, I came to Chenzhou this time and I would do my best to escort my father-in-law to the post. However, as Qianniu of the Eastern Palace, I cannot leave my post for too long, so it's time to return to Chang'an."

Hou Junji is a famous general, and he is not old. Is it necessary to travel thousands of miles to escort him? The reason for filial piety is far-fetched. Xie Yi couldn't help but guess that maybe Helan Chu Shi was coming to Chenzhou, but he really did not leave his post without permission.

The son-in-law of the Duke's Mansion and the guard of the Eastern Palace, with such a subtle identity, it is difficult to become a bond between the prince and Hou Junji.

"Seeing that spring is approaching, I wanted to invite Helan guards to enjoy the spring scenery of Longhu together, but unfortunately..." Xie Yi sighed lightly, picked up the wine glass and said, "Since that's the case, please drink this cup and give the Helan guards a farewell."

...

After the Lantern Festival, he also drank the farewell wine. Helan Chushi embarked on his way home with a complicated mood and returned to Chang'an.

My father-in-law had already mentioned something and asked him to go back to Chang'an, but he was still full of doubts. Unexpectedly, the secret order of His Royal Highness to summon him to go back soon came.

Thinking of his father-in-law Hou Junji's words, maybe he wouldn't be in Chenzhou for a long time, Helan Chushi clearly realized that something happened in Chang'an.

As expected, when he walked halfway up the road, he received news that His Majesty the Emperor was visiting Luoyang in the east and visiting the Eastern Capital.

...

After the first month of the year, Emperor Li Shimin's eastern tour of Luoyang was officially put on the stage.

Apart from sporadic advice, there were no opposition in the court. The Turks had been pacified and Tuyuhun surrendered, and the sea was peaceful and the rivers were clear, and the national treasury was also sufficient. It was a good opportunity to meet the emperor's eastern tour.

After all, the emperor was just a tour of Luoyang. The Eastern Capital of the Tang Dynasty was not the Emperor Yang of Sui who traveled to Jiangdu on a dragon boat. What should I object to?

What's more, the emperor has never been on tour since he ascended the throne in the ninth year of Wude. The old ministers all know that Luoyang was the place where Li Shimin defeated Wang Shichong when he was King of Qin, and it was a place where he felt accomplished and proud of him. It is necessary to go there and satisfy His Majesty's subtle vanity.

In addition, after Empress Changsun’s death, His Majesty was sad for a long time. Leaving Chang’an temporarily for a sad place is also helpful to relieve the depression.

Of course, there is nothing trivial about the heavenly family, and no act of the emperor is immune to political significance. Li Shimin's eastern tour of Luoyang was naturally not as simple as traveling. The court officials and those with lofty eyes knew this.

Subsequently, arrangements were made regarding matters related to the emperor's departure from Beijing.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian stayed in Chang'an to supervise the country, Sikong Changsun Wuji, and Zhongshu Shishang Cen Wenben assisted in government affairs, handling daily affairs in the court.

Of course, there are fast horses traveling between Chang'an and Luoyang every day to report news to the emperor. Important military and national affairs should also be submitted to Luoyang by Li Shimin, and Li Shimin himself decided.

As an emperor, if you want to save your life, you need to hold power tightly in your hands at any time and will not easily trust others, even if this person is his biological son.

Duke Qiao, Princess Pingyang, Princess Chai Shao, and Duke E, Yuchi Jingde, were the generals of the left and right guards respectively, controlling the remaining sixteen guards. In addition, the six commanders of the East Palace of Prince Li Chengqian were jointly responsible for Chang'an defense.

When the emperor went on a patrol, safety was particularly important. After all, the Tang Dynasty was established for less than twenty years, and there were many ghosts and monsters with ulterior motives. On the official roads from hundreds of miles to Chang'an to Luoyang, I wonder how many people were ready to move and had poor intentions. How could they not have the army to protect them?

The Sixteen Guards were transferred to a minimum, led by Li Xiaogong, the Prince of Hejian, and Cheng Zhijie, the Duke of Lu, and were guarded by left and right.

The chief of the Luoyang Grand Governor's Office and the Duke of Yun, Zhang Liang, personally went to Mianchi to welcome the emperor. As for the important officials accompanying Emperor Li Shimin, there was only Zuo Pushe Fang Xuanling.

Smart people can understand that whether it is Chang'an or Luoyang, the emperor's arrangements are very good, ensuring the effectiveness and not losing balance. They can't help but secretly praise: Your Majesty the Emperor is so smart!

However, they did not know that Li Shimin had been planning this Eastern Tour plan for a long time, and the earliest arrangement should start with Hou Junji as the governor of Chenzhou. Not many people knew that the imperial carriage had not yet set out from Chang'an, and a secret order had been sent to Chenzhou to summon Hou Jun to meet in Luoyang.

...

It is advisable to travel on the tenth day of the second month of the eleventh year of Zhenguan.

Emperor Li Shimin's imperial carriage on the eastern tour left Chang'an on this day. Under the escort of many people and escorted him, he headed towards the eastern capital Luoyang.

The concubines in the harem watched the emperor leave the palace with a sigh, not to mention how depressed he was. Since Empress Changsun’s death, the emperor has rarely been to the harem, and many concubines hope to accompany him on this tour and be blessed with the king.

As a result, His Majesty did not bring any concubine. It was really... In the next half year, I had to stay alone in the empty room and live a lonely life...

The princes and princesses were in the same mood. Leaving Chang'an and going to a new place for a trip was a very desirable thing. However, the father was very partial and only took a few young children from Empress Changsun to go there.

Unfortunately, before leaving, Princess Hengshan was sick and could not get long distances and could only stay in Chang'an for maintenance.

In this way, only King Li Zhi of Jin and Princess Jinyang accompanied him. In fact, this son and daughter, one was nine years old and the other was four years old. Since the death of Empress Changsun, she has been raised by the emperor himself and has been deeply loved and has been unique in history.

The prince and princess next to him watched his father's carriage leave with eager eyes, and were so envious that they could only sigh helplessly.

However, it did not include King Li Tai of Wei. He came to Baqiao with the crown prince and the ministers to see off his father. He watched the imperial carriage leave, and his eyes were complicated.

Just a few days ago, the imperial court issued an edict to re-elect the royal family, and Li Tai was appointed as "Governor of Yongzhou and General of Zuowuhou". However, at present, the Zuotun Guard Army is controlled by his uncle Chai Shao, and Li Tai has a false title.

Even so, it is of great significance, especially the title of "Governor of Yongzhou".

Where is Yongzhou? In a broad sense, it is in Guanzhong! In this way, you don’t have to take office as Anzhou like the third king of Wu Li Ke. You can live in Chang'an for a long time and stay with your king and father.

What does this mean for a prince, especially a talented prince? Li Tai, who is familiar with history books, certainly knows it. In addition, his father set a precedent in Xuanwu Gate in the past, and subtly moved, some thoughts would inevitably arise in his heart.

It is undoubtedly a pity that he was not able to go to Luoyang with him. In this regard, he still envied Zhinu (Li Zhi) and Yizi. It would be great to always be with his father, share family, and act coquettishly and favor with him!

I just thought that I was eighteen years old and the father of a five-year-old child. Is it over the age of acting cute? I can’t do it, but my son can do it!

That's right, 18-year-old Li Tai has a five-year-old son named Li Xin, who is currently the only grandson of Emperor Li Shimin and is quite favored.

However, it is always beneficial to always be with the emperor, especially when the prince is in charge of the country. If he cannot leave Chang'an, he will get more favor and favor, which is of great significance.

Looking at the carriage disappearing in the sky, Li Tai thought to himself: Maybe, I have to find a suitable reason and opportunity to go to Luoyang...

The wide-body and fat King Li Tai smiled slightly and turned around and said, "Brother, the father is gone, let's go back!"

"Okay, go back." Li Chengqian was in a complicated mood. He smiled and said hello to his fourth brother and left together. However, he was obviously a brother of a mother and a compatriot, but he never had a tacit understanding of his steps...

Changsun Wuji, who was standing beside him, looked at the backs of his two nephews, with a somewhat complicated expression. After pondering for a while, he boarded the ox cart back to Chang'an without showing any expression.

That's right, it's a ox cart. This is the tradition and characteristic of the Guanlong nobles, and to some extent it is also a symbol of identity.

The whip sounded lightly, the scalper sneezed and moved forward slowly. As the wheels turned, Changsun Wuji vaguely saw the smoke willows of Baqiao sprouting new buds.

The spring of the eleventh year of Zhenguan is here!

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PS: Thanks to book friend hz Huzhou Aoba for his reward.
Chapter completed!