Chapter 129: Human relationships are overturned like waves

Wei Jian paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, his eyebrows furrowed in a ball. It has been nearly twenty days since he came to Nanzhao. Although the other party was so kind, he was more anxious day by day. If he just came to repay the tribute, their mission had been completed. However, even a few years old could see the surging and rapids inside Nanzhao. Before leaving, the prince told him to gain the dominance of Nanzhao. His intention was to come forward to straighten the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and Nanzhao. It was simple, but it was difficult to do it. Not to mention that he had no idea how to straighten the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and Nanzhao. Even if he had a way, how could Chen Xilie give him the opportunity? He was restrained by Chen Xilie everywhere and had no room for words.

Wei Jian was a little depressed. Chen Xilie also discovered the internal struggle in Nanzhao and took countermeasures. A few days ago, the court sent a lot of money and goods, which was the person who wanted to please the middle and lower classes in Nanzhao. However, when will the historical political struggle be the turn of middle and lower classes to speak? Chen Xilie was a little wishful thinking, and the method he used was not right, which could not affect the decisions of Nanzhao at all. This person observed his eyes and flattered his horse, and was good at internal friction, but he was both pedantic and stupid to ask him to solve the problem.

Wei Jian has been trying to figure out the emperor's meaning. With the emperor's eyes, it is impossible for him to see the internal struggle in Nanzhao, and it is even more impossible for them to just let them give back and forth. If they can understand the emperor's ideas and make the right move, they may get the authorization of the emperor, and they can get the dominance of Nanzhao affairs and complete the prince's instructions. But what exactly did the emperor think?

It was not until yesterday that Wei Jian came back a little. Yesterday he received an urgent secret letter from the prince. In the secret letter, he mentioned a person, Li Qing, who mysteriously disappeared after being granted a title in Yibin County. It was not until after reading the prince's letter that Wei Jian learned that Li Qing had gone to eastern Yunnan and did a great job there. Finally, he successfully solved the problem of eastern Yunnan. Moreover, according to the reliable information obtained in the palace, the emperor issued a secret order to return to the mission quickly, which was the case in the past two days.

It seems that the key to solving the Nanzhao problem is most likely to be this person. Although the prince did not say it clearly, Wei Jian also knew that the prince regretted it and should not kick Li Qing out of the princeling party. It is obvious that Li Qing did not surrender to Li Linfu, otherwise Chen Xilie would not have played like this. The prince used a long time to describe this person in the secret letter, and the implication was to win him over again.

"Human relationships are overturned like waves." If I had known today, why should I have been there?

Footsteps came from the door, Wei Jian took out two letters from the drawer, greeted him with a smile, and congratulated loudly: "General Li has hidden the great contributions we have made!"

The visitor was Du Youlin and Li Qing. On the way, Du Youlin talked about many changes in Chang'an to Li Qing. The one related to him was that the prince gave him a mansion in Xingrenfang as a gift for his marriage, which surprised Li Qing, but in a reasonable way, he had told Li Heng that whether he had defected to Li Linfu or not, time would prove everything. It seems that he finally believed in himself now, but he drove himself out of the house three days before the marriage, which was a pain. Li Qing did not forget that the emperor had waived his position as a prince's servant, hoping that he would not have any more connection with the prince.

Before he could step into the gate, Li Qing guessed that Wei Jian was going to enter his goal. It was nothing more than that the prince saw that he had solved the problem in eastern Yunnan. He suddenly realized that he had a great use, so he wanted to pull himself into the princeling again through Wei Jian. It was just that things were easy to change. At this time, he was no longer Li Zhanjun, who was so nervous that he had no place to put his hands when he first met the prince.

Seeing Wei Jian’s warm hands approaching him, Li Qing bowed to the ground, "Li Qing, the commander of the Guoyi army of Yulin Army, met the Secretary of Shangshu Wei!"

"No need to be polite! No need to be polite!"

Wei Jian took his arm affectionately, patted his shoulder and smiled, "In the court that day, Prime Minister Li recommended you as Sima of Yizhou. I felt strange, who is Li Qing? He was so important to the Prime Minister. This time he was on an envoy to Nanzhao at the same time. When I saw you intercepting the assassin in Yibin, I always thought it was just a bit of luck. A few small thieves could be destroyed if someone else was involved. It was not until the eastern Yunnan incident that I realized that General Li was indeed a big talent. Does the prince value you so much? No wonder Prime Minister Li favored you, and I was mistaken!"

Li Qing smiled slightly and said, "Shu Wei has been awarded too much. Solving the problem of eastern Yunnan is because my power and virtues of the Celestial Empire have been rude to the world. I can't go over and promote the emperor's kindness. There is only a little hard work, so how can I talk about the word "great merit". However, Li Qing was not long after he became an official, and his qualifications are still low, so he still needs more support from Shangshu Wei."

Wei Jian secretly praised him for his ability to speak, and sighed that the prince was in a good way. Li Qing had to be more careful and would definitely be the mainstay of the prince's party. I really don't know what the prince thought. His subordinates changed their minds and flattered people, but very few people could do practical things. Such useful talents did not know how to win over him. He drove him out of the Eastern Palace just for some rumors of catching the wind and shadow. How could he be able to defeat Li Linfu with such a mind? Without the prince's hint, Wei Jian himself made up his mind to recruit this person back to the prince's account.

Thinking of this, Wei Jian held his hand and smiled, "General Li has worked hard all the way, come into the house and sit."

The two of them went into the house to sit down. The servant served tea. Wei Jian took out two letters from the table and handed them to him and said, "General Li is not here. There are two letters from you here, both of which came two days ago. One is your family letter and the other was written by Lord Zhang Qiu to you. I have kept them all for you."

Li Qing took it casually, and he knew the content without reading Zhang Qiu Jianqiong's letter. He simply advised him to be loyal to the prince and not forget his roots. He had his own opinions, but his family letter was what he expected, and there was a Jian'er's attitude towards A Wan. However, Li Qing had no time to consider his children's affair at this time, and the prince asked him to return to the team. If he took this wrong step, he would not have thought about his life in the Tang Dynasty in the future.

But if he really returns to the princeling, not to mention Li Linfu, even Li Longji will not be able to spare him. For this matter, he thought carefully and had already made a corresponding solution.

He first accepted the two letters, pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Can Shu Wei know that the emperor has removed my position as a prince's servant and asked me to work in full-time martial arts."

"Haha! General Li made a contribution in eastern Yunnan and naturally had to be promoted. The emperor exempted you from the prince's servants, just to prepare in advance to improve you. It's a good thing!"

Wei Jian said this, but he was secretly shocked. He understood Li Qing's implication, which was to implicitly tell him that the emperor would not let him be associated with the Eastern Palace again, but Wei Jian was old in the officialdom. He knew that the emperor's ideas would change due to changes in the situation. The key was Li Qing's attitude, did he have any plans to return to the princelings, and how close he could be to Li Linfu? I heard that when Li Qing got married, Li Linfu and several of his confidant generals went there. There were rumors that even the emperor had gone there. What's the relationship between this?

He glanced at Li Qing and said earnestly: "Being an official is actually the same as being a human being. You also have to talk about human feelings and loyalty. The prince is in the top position. Some things cannot be treated with the heart of ordinary people, and some things are forced to do. I hope you don't mind. He actually cares about you very much. If you are not in Chang'an, he often sends people to take care of your family, just hope that you can understand his difficulties."

Li Qing smiled faintly and said, "Li Qing, a small official, is so worried about the prince. How dare you talk about the word "mind"? Wei Shangshu is so proud of me."

When Wei Jian heard his speech smoothly, he sneered slightly in his heart. He leaned forward, stared at his eyes tightly, and said word by word: "I don't like to circle around, so I might as well say it clearly. I want to know whether it is the prince or the prime minister in General Li's heart?"

Li Qing's waist was straight, and he also looked back at Wei Jian with a firm look, and replied solemnly: "I had no fame. First, Lord Zhang Qiu recommended it, and then I was appreciated by the prince, so that I could have the opportunity to play my abilities. Li Qing never dared to forget these kindnesses, but the prince only listened to one-sided words and believed that I betrayed him. He searched my waist card into the Eastern Palace and drove me out of his residence. This was also heartbreaking. If Wei Shangshu must ask me to answer, I can tell you clearly that in Li Qing's heart, the country is the most important thing!"

Wei Jian was stunned. He didn't expect Li Qing to say such loud words. He felt a little ashamed and moved at the same time, and said apologetically: "I was abrupt. General Li is right. He should put the country first."

Seeing that Wei Jian was not furious, Li Qing showed shame, and apologized to himself as a decent minister. His affection for him increased greatly, he smiled and said, "Li Qing has long heard that Secretary Wei is known for his practical work in our Tang Dynasty. Nanzhao is related to the safety of the country and needs to do his best. It is better for us to do this together. Let's talk about other things in the future! Lord Shangshu thinks this is good."

Wei Jian was overjoyed. This was what he wanted. And now he was able to confirm that Li Qing must have received the emperor's secret order. As long as he grasped this person, Nanzhao's initiative will still be in the hands of the prince in the future. Wei Jian's face became as bright as the sunshine outside, and his mood was particularly comfortable. He had already touched his eyebrows.

He personally put the tea on Li Qing and said sincerely: "I really want to deal with the Nanzhao matters well, but I don't know where to start. I don't know what General Li's idea is?"

"Mr. Shangshu is far greater than me in terms of age and grade. Just call me Li Qing, a small Guoyi Commander, who really can't afford to be the word "general". I have some humble opinion in my heart. Please refer to it if you say it."

Li Qing took a sip of tea, cleared his throat, and his habitual sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, saying, "Since ancient times, we must first settle the country when fighting foreign countries. If we want to do the Nanzhao affairs well, we must first work together within the Tang Dynasty, and then we must clearly show the position of the Tang Dynasty. After all, Nanzhao is a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty. As long as we prescribe the right medicine, why worry about the Nanzhao affairs not being able to be solved well."

"We must first calm the country when fighting foreign countries," Wei Jian murmured several times. This was the point. His biggest problem now is that he can't make a decision? But Chen Xilie is like a fox who has become a spirit, and he can't catch him any handle!

After pondering for a while, he could not see Li Qing's movement. He felt something in his heart. He raised his eyes and saw Li Qing savoring tea carefully, with a faint smile in his eyes.

"Chen's prime minister is old and weak. Shangshu Wei should care more about him on weekdays. Don't fall ill in a foreign land and mistakenly take the big event of his mission."

Wei Jian suddenly understood, and the two of them met each other and couldn't help but smile.

Chen Xilie was in his early sixties, proficient in metaphysics and valued health preservation. He was a vegetarian. He had never been involved in meat since he was young. He was even paranoid when he was old. He didn't even touch the meat soup. He only ate some vegetables and fruits on weekdays. Nanzhao's products were rich and there were many rare and rare fruits that could not be called famous. This was right. The woman in Nanzhao was also straightforward and very different from the women in the Central Plains. He made him younger in bed. After a while, his originally boring life in the mission was tasted by him. He was busy all day long for the desire to be harmonious with the sound and color, so that the main business of the mission became a side job. However, although he was inclined to the main, he was not vague, that is, he was the official envoy of the Tang Dynasty, and no one could surpass him to contact Nanzhao. This was what Li Linfu once again explained.

There are two people he needs to be guarded against. One is Wei Jian, who has a clear party and is different, and he will not plot against him. The second is Li Qing, who has emerged from the army. Just as Wei Jian got a secret letter from the prince, Chen Xilie also received a secret letter from Li Linfu, asking him to pay attention to Li Qing. This person's identity is probably not as simple as a small deputy general of the guard. If he can win over this person, he will win over him. If he can't win over his affairs, he must prevent him from taking over the power of Nanzhao.

But Chen Xilie was not yet considering how to deal with Li Qing, but he suddenly fell ill. He was very ill, as if he had a stroke. He lay on the bed and couldn't move, and he couldn't even speak. He seemed to have aged ten years old overnight. According to consultations by many famous doctors from Nanzhao, Chen Xiangguo was due to excessive sexual intercourse, which caused the yin and yang in his body to be invaded by external evil. He had to stay in bed and recuperate for one month. He should not be tired, otherwise his life would be worrying.

At this time, the Nanzhao Kingdom held a grand welcome banquet to welcome the Tubo envoys and invited envoys of the Tang Dynasty to attend. Chen Xilie was sick and could not move forward. In order not to fall into the prestige of the Tang Dynasty, the deputy envoy of the Tang Dynasty Wei Jian took over the burden and attended the banquet on behalf of the Tang Dynasty. Subsequently, a series of state activities were frequent, all of which were attended by Wei Jian on behalf of the Tang Dynasty. Gradually, Wei Jian became the only legal representative of the Tang Dynasty. As for Chen Xilie, his illness was just about to be cured, but it was inexplicably worsened. In the words of a famous doctor in Nanzhao, "Sex is a bone scraper. People in their sixties do not pay attention to the care of their bodies. It will naturally take a year or two before they can recover slowly."
Chapter completed!