As the sun set, Wei Fufeng and his subordinates arrived at Chang'an City at dusk. Because his father-in-law-to-be was not here, he did not go to Xinchangfang and went directly to Pingkangfang, the most famous place in Chang'an.

Pingkangfang is a prosperous place in Chang'an City where birds sing and dance, and it is located to the left of the East Market.

After Wei Fufeng arrived with his subordinates, he found a place to live, and then sent fifty of his subordinates to spend the night, leaving only Hu Hu's father to accompany him.

Amber's father was wearing chain mail, and he already held the rank of General Ya. Wei Fufeng was not allowed to wear the cavalry armor he obtained in Hedong when he went to Chang'an City. The other guard subordinates all changed into girdled linen clothes and ordinary sabers.

After arriving in Chang'an City, Wei Fufeng had a meal and went to sleep to recover physically and mentally. Hu Hu's father stood silently at the door of the house, sitting and seeming to be sleeping but not asleep.

Early the next morning, the guards came back one after another. They were all full of wine and chatting and laughing happily. But when they saw Wei Fufeng in purple robes when they entered the courtyard, they all immediately showed high spirits and respected the military salute.

Wei Fufeng ordered the soldiers to rest in their residences and not to go out to cause trouble. He hired a car and went to the Daming Palace alone to see the emperor. Pingkangfang was only four squares away from the Daming Palace.

Arriving at Danfeng Gate, he told the gatekeeper and waited for a long time before being summoned by the eunuch. Wei Fufeng walked into Daming Palace for the second time and followed the eunuch to Yanying Hall.

The eunuch went into the palace to report, and soon came out to let Wei Fufeng in. Wei Fufeng felt a little uneasy, worried that the emperor would suspect that Fufeng's army was involved in the Jinzhou incident, but he could not escape.

After entering the palace, he took a special look at the emperor. Seeing that the emperor's expression was calm and there was no gloomy or angry reaction, Wei Fufeng stepped forward and respectfully said: "I, Marquis Fufeng, have an audience with your majesty."

"Yes, give me a seat." Zhaozong responded gently, and an eunuch brought a chair for Wei Fufeng to sit on.

The emperor gave him a seat, and Wei Fufeng breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him respectfully. Then he first took out Sun Kui's letter and presented it to him. After the eunuch took it away, Wei Fufeng sat down and sat halfway down the chair in a reserved manner.

Zhaozong read the letter, looked up at Wei Fufeng, and said calmly: "I am very pleased that the Qing family has made great achievements in Hedong."

"The main reason why I was able to accomplish this feat was because I was beyond the layout of the Hedong Army. The Hedong Army unexpectedly raided Shizhou with unexpected troops from the imperial court. According to what I knew in Shizhou, most of Shizhou's military strength was transferred to resist the Xuanwu Army on the southern front.

There is not much military power to resist the imperial army, and it can even be said to be empty." Wei Fufeng explained.

Zhaozong's expression suddenly became gloomy. The imperial army's crusade against Hedong had been unable to advance to Fenzhou, the gateway to Taiyuan Prefecture. However, the Hedong army dared to face the imperial army in vain. Naturally, they knew the situation of the imperial army.

Zhaozong calmed down his negative emotions, looked at Wei Fufeng and asked calmly: "Is Wei Zhaodu the uncle of the Qing family?"

Wei Fufeng was prepared and nodded: "Yes, I am from a side branch and my status in the family is not high. I have no chance to meet my great uncle."

"How did you become the governor of southern Sichuan?" Zhaozong asked.

"I could only get a bowl of porridge every day at home, so I went to Bashu in an unbearable state of hunger. I planned to join the service of my uncle. On the way, I was interrogated by soldiers from Xingyuan Prefecture. I didn't want the general to be a descendant of Wei's family. After the marriage, I was the minister.

The clan uncle."

"The minister's uncle said that Yang Shouliang was very afraid of Wang Jian's bravery, so he ordered the minister to see Yang Shouliang. He lied that it was his uncle who sent him to borrow troops to assassinate Wang Jian of Xichuan. He also proposed the conditions for appointing the military governor of southern Sichuan. Yang Shouliang agreed. After he took office in the imperial court,

, Chen’s uncle led his troops south and captured Luzhou to serve as the military governor of southern Sichuan." Wei

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Fufeng explained calmly.

Zhaozong was silent and cursed Yang Fugong in his heart for deceiving the emperor and neglecting his superiors.

At the beginning, Yang Fugong petitioned to appoint Wei Zheng as the military governor of southern Sichuan. The reason was that the area around Yuzhou and Luzhou was occupied by Wei Zheng, and the Liao people were dissatisfied with the control of the Tang Dynasty. In order to avoid border troubles, he asked Wei Zheng to be appointed military governor of southern Sichuan to suppress the border areas.

Zhaozong didn't care after hearing this at the time, thinking that the affairs in southern Sichuan were similar to the Jingnan Jiedu envoy Cheng Ru, and also believed that the barbarian border areas in southern Sichuan were not worthy of attention.

Now after listening to Wei Fufeng's words, Zhaozong understood that Yang Fugong's request to appoint the military envoy to southern Sichuan was the same as the purpose of inviting the military governor of Longjian, which was to further seize control of Bashu.

It was just that when the Jiedu envoy in southern Sichuan was being established, Wei Zheng, the rebel general of Xingyuan Mansion, tried to make him independent.

Although Zhaozong was angry, he would not deny the legitimacy of Wei Zheng, the governor of southern Sichuan. There were many incidents of betrayal and self-reliance by his generals. Since the governor of southern Sichuan respected the imperial court, it was a good thing.

Zhaozong suppressed his anger and was secretly annoyed. He just asked about the affairs in southern Sichuan and was not really concerned about it.

There is a famous saying that puts the cart before the horse. In Zhaozong's mind, the fertile soil of Hedong, Huainan, Zhejiang and Zhejiang, Guannei, Chengdu and the Central Plains were the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.

However, Zhaozong attached great importance to the Xichuan War and turned to ask: "Does the Qing family really not know much about the Xichuan War?"

"I really don't know much. According to what I heard, Wang Jian was brave and good at fighting. He captured the city in Xichuan and won the surrender of most of the state. He already has an army of 50,000 to 60,000 people. My uncle is basically at a disadvantage in Xichuan."

Wei Fufeng replied.

Zhaozong heard the surprise and blurted out: "Xiang Wei is the military governor of Xichuan."

"But Wang Jian was the military commander of the Yongping Army and the deputy military envoy. When Wang Jian was on the Shannan West Road, he was able to gather nearly 10,000 troops to seize Langzhou, so that Yang Shouliang, the military commander of the Shannan West Road, did not dare to send troops to conquer. Later,

Wang Jian led his army to attack Xichuan, and Chen Jingxuan, who was the governor of Xichuan, supported tens of thousands of troops, but was still defeated and trapped in Chengdu." Wei Fufeng replied.

Zhaozong frowned. He appointed the Yongping Army Jiedushi, with the intention of dividing Xichuan and preventing the Xichuan Jiedushi from becoming powerful. He agreed to the appointment of Longjian Jiedushi. One was to be gentle to Yang Fugong, and the other was to divide the East.

The power of the Sichuan Jiedushi.

"Is Wang Jian really powerful in Xichuan?" Zhaozong asked subconsciously.

"Yes, before my uncle arrived in Xichuan, Wang Jian had already defeated Chen Jingxuan." Wei Fufeng replied, trying to get the emperor to cancel the expedition to Xichuan, but he could not say more to arouse suspicion.

Zhaozong thought thoughtfully for a while, then looked at Wei Fufeng and said: "For the Fufeng Army to seize the grain, I allow you to transport it directly to Shizhou."

"I accept the order." Wei Fufeng bowed and responded respectfully.

Zhaozong said again: "Besides, it is not appropriate for the Fufeng Army to be stationed in Lantian County. Would you rather be stationed in Chang'an City?"

Wei Fufeng was slightly startled. He was stationed in Chang'an City. Of course he did not want to be restrained, but the emperor asked and could not refuse.

After thinking for a while, Wei Fufeng said respectfully: "If Your Majesty needs it, the Fufeng Army should be stationed in Chang'an City. However, if the Fufeng Army is stationed in the city, it may cause displeasure to other military forces. Can I choose a place to station it?"

"Oh, where do you want to be stationed?" Zhaozong asked.

"I have been studying since I was a child and have admired the literary talent of the sages. I once went to Quchi to see the beautiful scenery of Jinshi. I did not expect that Quchi was a ruins and withered grass fields. I feel deeply regretful. If Your Majesty needs the Fufeng Army to station in Chang'an City, I would like to ask you to send troops to Chang'an.

He was stationed in Quchi and nearby Yifang, and he asked his subordinates to repair Quchi on weekdays." Wei Fufeng

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replied.

After Zhaozong heard the surprise, he was also saddened by Wei Fufeng's words. The landscape of Quchi was once a portrayal of the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty, and the ruins of Quchi reflected the decline of the Tang Dynasty.

"Okay, the Fufeng Army is stationed at Quchi, and you have repaired Quchi on my behalf." Zhaozong said gently, his impression of Wei Fufeng tended to be favorable. Only scholars who know etiquette would lament the decline of Quchi.

Wei Fufeng stood up and respectfully accepted the order, and then said: "Your Majesty, it would be a good idea for me to be stationed in Qinglongfang. There is a canal in Qinglongfang that leads to Quchi, which is convenient for dredging."

"Yes, but state affairs are of paramount importance. Don't miss the opportunity to collect food." Zhaozong ordered.

"I dare not slacken in my duties." Wei Fufeng responded respectfully.

"Also, you will have five hundred elite troops permanently stationed in Qinglongfang to obey your orders at any time." Zhaozong said again.

"Yes, I accept the order." Wei Fufeng responded respectfully, and then Zhaozong asked him to leave Yanying Hall.

After Wei Fufeng left, Zhaozong got up and took a walk to think. Fufeng's army was stationed near Quchi. With the name of repairing Quchi, it was able to stop Yang Fugong's talk. Although it was far away from the Daming Palace, it could be done quickly.

The progress of the war in Hedong was sluggish, which aroused Zhaozong's heart and worries, especially if the lieutenant general colluded with the Hedong army, which would lead to defeat and annihilation.

Zhaozong was caught in an indecisive battle in his heart. He originally wanted Zhang Jun to deprive Yang Fugong of his military power when he returned to the army after the Hedong rebellion, but Yang Fugong was sabotaging the Hedong rebellion plan.

As for the rebellion in Xichuan, Zhaozong had no intention of paying attention to the news that Wang Jian was in power in Xichuan. Yang Fugong once told him that he suggested canceling the rebellion in Xichuan and letting Chen Jingxuan contain Wang Jian in Xichuan.

Zhaozong had a prejudiced mind and believed that Yang Fugong was trying to seize control of Bashu, so he did not adopt his suggestions.

Now that he heard Wei Fufeng's words, he didn't take it seriously. He only thought that after the Hedong rebellion was won, Bashu would naturally be under the control of the imperial court.

Zhaozong was torn in Yanying Hall, whether to risk backlash against Yang Fugong or to wait safely for Zhang Jun's return.

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Wei Fufeng left Daming Palace and returned to Pingkangfang by car. He rested until noon, then hired another car in Pingkangfang and took Hubo's father to Xinchangfang.

After getting off the car outside the gate of Li Ding's mansion, he saw the doorman walking down the steps of the mansion quickly, bending down and saying respectfully: "Young Li Quan has met Mr. Gu."

Wei Fufeng nodded, and just as he was about to speak, the doorman said respectfully: "The second master has told me that if I come to the house, please report immediately."

Wei Fufeng was slightly startled, and the servant said again: "Please come into the house, sir."

Wei Fufeng nodded and stepped forward, walking into the mansion gate with Hu Hu's father one behind the other. After walking a few steps in the hall, he saw a middle-aged man in brocade robes walking out of the main hall. It was Li Xian, Li Xian's second son.

Li Xian walked over with obvious haste. He approached with a smile and saluted, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome Wei Shijun."

"Second uncle, you're welcome." Wei Fufeng responded with a smile. He was wearing the sapphire blue robe from last time.

"Wei Shijun, please speak in the hall." Li Xiansu extended his invitation.

"Second uncle, please." Wei Fufeng said politely, and walked side by side to the main hall with Li Xian.

After entering the hall and being polite, Wei Fufeng took the guest seat and asked with a smile: "Second uncle knows that the younger generation is coming back."

"The lower officials are more or less aware of what happens in the palace. After Wei Shijun has an audience with His Majesty, he should come to see you personally." Li Xian replied with a smile.

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