Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

After entering Chang'an City, Guo Ye ordered the driver to go straight to the imperial city...

Here, the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.

Cui Henian, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, heard the report from his subordinates, saying that the left servant, Guo Ye, had skipped work for several days in a row, and was so angry that he cursed.

He originally wanted to send someone to the Guo Mansion in Taipingfang, Xingshi asked Guo Ye if he wanted to do it again?Can you still do it?If it's irrelevant and can't be done, just pack up your fucking bedding and get out of here.

But when he thought about the bet at the beginning, he had said that he would not care about Guo Ye's affairs in the Ministry of Rites in the future.

Thinking of this, the burning anger in his heart was faintly extinguished.

Afterwards, he shook his head and showed a heartbroken look in front of his subordinates, lamenting: "Oh, Guo Shilang is used to being domineering because of His Majesty's favor, that's all, I just turn a blind eye and close one eye .”

That subordinate was secretly amused, I don't think you dare to provoke this evil star, do you?Your old man fell into the hands of Guo Shilang and swept his face. This matter, not to mention the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, has spread throughout the six yamen of the entire imperial city. Who doesn't know that Hou Guoye of Yizhou is a very difficult character. As long as you are stupid, if you want to make trouble with him, isn't this asking for trouble?

Cui Henian naturally couldn't guess that his prestige in the Ministry of Rites had plummeted to the bottom because of Guo Ye, a bastard. He thought that the subordinates on the opposite side were shocked by him.

Immediately, he asked: "Zhao Feixuan and Zhao Shilang have been going to Yong'an Village to supervise the construction of the imperial tomb for several days. Has he ever sent someone to send a letter back to the Ministry of Rites? How is the situation there now?"

He has always been thinking about letting Zhao Feixuan pretend to be a good one, filling his own pockets and making huge profits from it.

The subordinate nodded, and said: "Yes, yes, this is the letter written by Zhao Shilang received this morning. Because the seal is covered with wax paint, the lower officials dare not open it privately. My lord, please read it."

With that said, the subordinate held Zhao Feixuan's handwritten letter with both hands, and handed it to Cui Henian.

Cui Henian received the letter without unsealing it, but nodded his approval at the subordinate and said: "Yes, you have done a good job. Let me inform you that from now on, all letters from Zhao Shilang are not allowed to be removed privately, and you must Hand it over to the official as soon as possible."

Just kidding, he doesn't want his collusion with Zhao Feixuan to fall into the eyes of others and be known through letters.

The subordinate answered yes, and Cui Henian waved his hand, motioning him to leave the official room.

After the person left, he opened the wax and took out Zhao Feixuan's letter, shook the paper off lightly, and opened the letter to read it.

After looking at it carefully, a faint smile gradually appeared on Cui Henian's face, and he muttered to himself: "Zhao Feixuan really didn't let me down, he cheated Gao Shilian of the right to buy stone and timber so quickly. A little earlier than I expected. Next, let me see how to involve Guo Ye in it? I can't keep him in Chang'an forever, otherwise my family plan will probably be ruined Sora. Let me think about it, how can I get him involved?"

"Master Shangshu, Lord Shangshu!"

A green-robed official ran into the office very abruptly, and Cui Henian was so frightened that he repeatedly put away Zhao Feixuan's letters on the table.

After seeing who was coming, Cui Henian got up angrily and slapped the desk and scolded: "You bastard, what's wrong with being so flustered? Who told you to barge in without knocking?"

"Hahaha, why is Cui Shangshu so angry?"

Before the green-robed official could reply, a hearty laugh suddenly sounded from the courtyard outside the official room, and he shouted: "Hou Junji came here uninvited, I hope Cui Shangshu doesn't mind, don't embarrass the subordinates." It is."

The collection of Dukes and Marquises of Lu State?

Why is he here?

Immediately, Cui Henian's anger turned into joy, and regardless of the green-robed official, he walked out of the official room, and smiled at Hou Junji, who was standing in the yard in a silver helmet and white armor, and said, "So it's General Hou? How do you say it? It’s rare that a big Buddha like you is willing to come to this small temple of the Ministry of Rites. It’s too late for Cui to greet you, so why would you mind? Hahaha, please come in, please come in, please come in quickly..."

Chapter 894

Hou Junji, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty, is as famous as Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin and others. He is one of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

Although Hou Junji was only in his late forties, because of his background as a general, he held a pivotal position in the Tiance Mansion.He is not like Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin, and Li Ji, who, although standing in the camp of Tiance Mansion, are running their own powerful Shandong group.He has always stood firmly by Changsun Wuji's side.

Therefore, for Changsun Wuji, Hou Junji is definitely a trustworthy military figure.Hou Junji's right to speak in the Tiance Mansion is not inferior to the backbone of the Guanlong family like Zhao Mingde, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry.

If Guo Ye met Hou Junji here, he might be able to summarize Hou Junji's past and present life in one sentence.

This sentence is: "Success also rebels, and failure also rebels."

Because the time when Hou Junji really started to make a fortune and was appreciated and relied on by His Majesty Li Er was three days after the end of the Xuanwumen Incident, and even he, Lord Lu, was rewarded by His Majesty Li Er three days later.

As for the reason why he is so prosperous, it is very simple, because he is one of the masterminds who personally planned the Xuanwu Gate incident.

Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others were responsible for the ingenuity of this incident.

And force is entirely due to Hou Junji.

Even Prince Li Jiancheng and Qi Wang Yuanji died in the Xuanwu Gate under the pursuit and encirclement of his army.

Chang He, who got his name after recommending Ma Yuanju, got the title of Founding Earl because he closed the city gate and facilitated the Xuanwumen Incident.

Think about it, considering Hou Junji's outstanding performance at Xuanwu Gate, it's really nothing to confer him a public commissioner of the Lu Kingdom.

It is precisely because Hou Junji played a good role in the Xuanwu Gate Incident that he was naturally appreciated and promoted by His Majesty Li Er, and he stepped up efforts to cultivate his prestige in the army.

In just a few years, Hou Junji stood side by side with Qin Shubao and Cheng Yaojin, who had survived life and death under the rain of guns and arrows, and the sea of ​​corpses and blood. They were as famous as the famous generals of the Tang Dynasty.

Moreover, he was one of the few famous generals of the young and strong faction in the army. In the years when Hou Junji's army was at its peak, even the Gaochang Kingdom in the Western Regions was destroyed by him overnight.

Time, fate!

Success also rebels, failure also rebels.

In the 16th year of Zhenguan, the greedy and insatiable Hou Junji instigated and encouraged the prince Li Chengqian to conspire against the king, but was later reported by his son-in-law Helan Chushi and imprisoned.

His Majesty Li Er, Emperor Taizong personally brought Hou Junji to trial, beheaded Ma Su with tears, and sentenced Hou Junji to death.

A generation of famous generals was annihilated in ashes and fell away.

Although Guo Ye had never met Hou Junji, his evaluation of this man was concisely summed up in sixteen words: "Resolute in killing, rare talents, rebellious and ambitious."

He once compared Hou Junji to a figure in the Three Kingdoms period—the Shu general Wei Yan.

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Although Hou Junji and Cui Henian belonged to the Tiance family, they had little contact with each other.

Cui Henian was naturally a little surprised to see Hou Junji's sudden visit today.However, he did not underestimate Hou Junji by relying on Qinghe Cui's name, on the contrary, he treated Hou Junji with courtesy and welcomed him into the office.

After the two entered the room and exchanged a few words of politeness, Cui Henian got to the point and asked, "I don't know why General Hou is here today, why?"

Hou Junji pointed to the silver helmet and white armor on his body, and said with a smile: "Cui Shangshu, Hou Mou came to see you dressed up today, don't you think it's strange?"

"what?"

Cui Henian narrowed his eyes slightly, and after an exclamation, he said with a little surprise: "That's right, it stands to reason that General Hou has returned to the imperial court for several months, and the position of chief of the Jishidao march was also made fun of after the war ended. Are you still wearing wartime equipment in Chang'an City? If Cui remembers correctly, Qin Shubao, Cheng Zhijie and others, like General Hou, have been resting at home recently. How are you doing today?"

"Ha ha……"

Hou Junji laughed a few times, patted the breast shield in front of the armor, and said loudly: "Shangshu Cui doesn't know something, Hou received the emperor's order early this morning, saying that he is a follower of Buddhism and Taoism in Yongzhou. The troubles have been a bit outrageous lately, causing the city of Yongzhou to be in a state of chaos and chaos, and causing the emperor's Longyan to be furious. No, the emperor ordered Hou to lead the army to Yongzhou to quell the chaos, and they will start pulling out at noon today city."

"I see!"