Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Afterwards, he smiled, nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, that's it, then you can go to Yonghe Village as soon as possible tomorrow. Remember to draw a map of the topography and landforms of the blessed land as well as the surrounding mountains and rivers. , so that the old Taishang Emperor can intuitively feel the good geomantic omen of this place when he enters the palace."

After finishing speaking, he lifted his foot on the shaft of the car and got into the car.

After a while, the groom raised his whip and drove the carriage slowly towards Chang'an City.

Naturally, after Guo Ye entered the city, he would not rush home first, but went to the yamen of the Ministry of Rites. After all, he, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, always refused to go to the office, and it was unreasonable for him to miss work without reason and leave early.

Da Da Da~

The carriage moved slowly.

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Royal Palace.

His Majesty Li Er had just finished the morning court, and with a smile on his face, he walked into the Ganlu Hall.

Seeing that her husband was in a good mood, Empress Changsun was also very happy.

She knew very well that since the eldest son Chengqian was abolished as the crown prince and the second son Li Tai was demoted as queen of Weijun in the Ganlu Hall last time, her husband has never stayed in the Ganlu Hall overnight, let alone set foot in the Ganlu Hall during the day.

She heard the word from the servants in the palace that her husband spent the night with Concubine Yang in Sufeng Palace, Concubine Yin in Yilan Palace, and several newly promoted concubines in turn.

Today, her husband came suddenly, and she was in a good mood. Empress Changsun was naturally very happy.

She hurriedly handed the pheasant slave (Li Zhi) in her arms to the nurse next to her, and asked her to take the pheasant slave outside for a walk, and then personally brought pastries and several plates of seasonal melons and fruits for her husband.

Afterwards, she accompanied His Majesty Li Er and asked softly, "Your Majesty, what interesting thing happened this morning? It actually made you so happy."

"what?"

His Majesty Li Er grabbed a piece of mille-layer cake and chewed it twice, and then heard the queen's question, he immediately stopped what he was doing, nodded and smiled: "Yes, yes, I came across something early this morning. No, two, they are two interesting things. No, come here and tell the queen about this interesting thing."

Empress Changsun hummed, put her legs on the mat obediently, and listened in a cooperative manner, and said softly: "The concubine listens attentively, and I will also have fun with Your Majesty."

His Majesty Li Er first chewed and swallowed the thousand-layer cake in his hand, then wiped his mouth and said with a smile: "Didn't your uncle Gao Shilian be recalled to Chang'an by me, and temporarily let him be in charge of supervising the construction of the imperial tomb?"

Empress Changsun nodded slightly, then continued to sit quietly, still listening.

She knew very well about her husband's urgent summoning of her uncle Gao Shilian, and last night, her uncle even went to the palace to visit her.

His Majesty Li Er clapped his hands and said with a smile: "I am very relieved and satisfied. My uncle did not reject my will, but agreed to this matter. But, after he made the promise, he actually begged me As for the matter, it is said that I want to award Wu Xiuxiu, the wife of Yizhou Marquis Guoye, the title of county lord."

"what?"

Empress Zhangsun covered her mouth slightly to show her surprise. She was very puzzled why her uncle would suddenly bring up this matter. You must know that in her eyes, her uncle had always been a cautious person who had no desires or desires. What about his wife asking for a reward?

Moreover, the husband is not angry about it, but happy?

Is it because Wu Xiuxiu is the biological daughter of his elder sister-in-law Li Xiuning who has passed away for many years?Just because Wu Xiuxiu is related to the royal family?

Just when she didn't understand, His Majesty Li Er made another snort, laughed, and said to himself: "Guanyin maidservant, do you know? Just after your uncle begged me for this matter, he has been in court The Duke of Wei, who doesn't ask me for fame and fortune, also jumped out. He said he was begging me to reward Guo Ye's wife, Wu Xiuxiu, with the title of county lord. He said it was to comfort me that he had spent half his life as a soldier and made a great contribution to the Tang Dynasty. His military exploits, but his sister Li Xiuning died on the battlefield."

Empress Changsun was even more surprised now, and exclaimed in an unbelievable tone: "Even the Duke of Wei, Li Jing, is asking for a title for Xiuxiu? I can somewhat understand my uncle's place. It must be the supervisor of the imperial tomb. He was ripped off again by Guo Ye, a weird boy. But Wei Guogong has no intersection with Guo Ye, and he is not related to Xiuxiu. What is he trying to do? Your Highness the late Princess Eldest."

"Who said no?"

His Majesty Li Er was still cheerful anyway, he didn't care at all, and said with a smile: "I can't figure it out, these two old fellows actually sacrificed their face in the court hall to beg for the title of Guo Ye's wife, Guanyin servant girl, what do you say?" Is it strange?"

Empress Changsun nodded, and answered honestly: "Strange, quite strange. But Your Majesty, is that why you are so happy?"

"No no no."

His Majesty Li Er shook his head and said with a smile: "The funniest thing is not here, you are not in the palace, you know what was Huo Guogong Chai Shao who was standing by the side after the two of them begged for the title of reward for Wu Xiuxiu?" Do you have such a face? Hahahaha... Coke is dead, I haven't been this happy for a long time!"

Chapter 877 The Princess of Pingyang

Empress Changsun also knew about those things in Duke Huo's mansion, and she was very clear about the absurdity of Chai Shao's obsession with believing in wandering Taoist priests and abandoning his daughter among the people.

Therefore, being so aroused by His Majesty Li Er, she also wanted to know what expression Chai Shao would have when he heard the two important ministers begging for a reward for Wu Xiuxiu.

Immediately, she asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, what was Huo Guogong's expression at that time?"

"He? Haha..."

His Majesty Li Er burst into laughter again, and said happily: "At that time, I saw that his face turned green, haha, his eyes really wished to swallow Gao Shilian and Li Jing alive. Tsk tsk, this is obviously the family scandal of Duke Huo's mansion, However, these two old foxes made it known to the outside world, do you think Chai Shao can be comfortable?"

Empress Changsun could imagine Chai Shao's mood at that time when she heard what her husband said, and then she smiled knowingly and said, "But then again, Xiuxiu is really pitiful, if she hadn't married Guo Ye, Maybe I have lived my whole life in a daze. Your Majesty, to be fair, the concubine was at fault with Huo Guogong, and the death of Princess Pingyang, how could he blame a child? After all, Huo Guogong is sorry Xiuxiu this child."

His Majesty Li Er looked at Empress Changsun with deep emotion, nodded, and said softly: "Guanyin maidservant, I understand your thoughts, and I also know that the fault of this matter is on Chai Shao's son-in-law. So, despite Chai Shao's expression Not good, but I did not refute Gao Shilian and Li Jing's request in court."

Empress Changsun's eyes lit up, and she suddenly asked: "Then Your Majesty has agreed to the request of the two old ministers, and is going to confer a title on Xiuxiu?"

"Yes, this child also has the blood of Princess Pingyang. She has been living among the people for so many years, so she should be compensated, right? Do you remember that Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao also have a young girl named Chai Hehe? It seems like this The child was bestowed the title of Lord of Linyang County by the Supreme Emperor and his elders. Is that right?"

His Majesty Li Er recalled a little bit, and asked: "The two children are both born of Princess Pingyang, we can't favor one over the other, especially this child Xiuxiu, who suffered a lot from being a little homeless folk. But I also have difficulties. , how should I reward her?"

Empress Changsun finally understood her husband's attitude, she thought to herself, it's hard to send charcoal in the snow, but it's easy to make icing on the cake, so why don't I take this opportunity to return Guo Ye's favor?

She always remembered that she had given Guo Ye a brocade handkerchief, and Guo Ye had not asked for anything from her for this brocade handkerchief.Why not take advantage of today and return it together.

Immediately, Queen Changsun suggested softly: "Your Majesty, Princess Pingyang has passed away many years ago, why not let Xiuxiu inherit her mother's title?"

"Huh? The title of Ping Yuan?"

His Majesty Li Er looked at Empress Changsun suspiciously, and said, "Guanyin maidservant, do you mean that Feng Xiuxiu is the head of Pingyang County?"

Empress Changsun shook her head, teased her husband with a rare playful look, and said: "Your Majesty, Gao Shilian and Li Jing are asking for a knighthood for Xiuxiu and you, you can't be so stingy, can you? In addition, the concubine is also acting for Xiuxiu If Xiuming makes an injustice, you should give her the title of princess, right?"

"Princess Pingyang?"

His Majesty Li Er hesitated for a moment, wondering: "Guanyin maidservant, don't you make it difficult for me? There have been clear regulations in all dynasties that the title of county lord can be granted to a woman with a foreign surname, but the princess and princess are only limited to A member of the royal family. It makes sense for Feng Xiuxiu to be a county lord, but it would be out of etiquette for her to be named the lord of the county."

"His Majesty!"

Empress Changsun said: "Xiuxiu is also the eldest daughter of Princess Pingyang, and half of the Li family's blood flows from her body. In addition, this child has a poor background and has no mother to take care of her since she was a child. Even if she is granted a county Lord, so what? There are exceptions to everything. Moreover, the Marquis of Yizhou merged Tuyuhun into the territory of the Tang Dynasty at the beginning. Guo Ye's award is still not meaningful, so let's make it up to Xiuxiu instead of it. This is also a way to sympathize with capable ministers."

"Let me think about it..."

His Majesty Li Er lowered his head and fell into silence, weighing himself.

Soon, he had an idea in his mind, looked up at Empress Changsun, and said solemnly: "Guanyin maidservant, you are right, there are exceptions to everything. To tell you the truth, Guo Ye helped me to solve it. There are a lot of troubles that ordinary people can't solve. This son's ability is definitely not comparable to those pedantic ministers. Well, according to your words, Xiuxiu will inherit her mother's title, title, let her be a princess. As for Those old rules and bad habits, I am the Son of Heaven, so why not make an exception again?"

Empress Changsun's brows moved slightly, and she said in surprise: "So, Your Majesty has agreed?"

His Majesty Li Er nodded heavily, and said: "Well, you are not joking. Come here, pass on my decree to Li Daozong, Minister of Zongzheng Temple, and the reward of the royal title must be signed and sealed by Minister of Zongzheng Temple. This is a rule. Can't be broken."