[Wu Zetian] Queen's Road

Chapter 2408

Xiao Guo regretted it when he heard Wu Xu ordered someone to change the wine.

But after seeing the envious eyes of his friends, Xiao Guo only thought of one sentence: "Die under the peony flower..."

And at this moment, people outside the palace reported: "Prince, Zhou Guogong arrived—"

The originally noisy hall was silent for a moment, and then became even more lively.

"Prince..."

"General Wu..."

Li Xian and Wu Minzhi came all the way, and people on both sides stepped forward to salute.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was obviously in a good mood today, with a smile on his face all the time, nodding to those who saluted him, he didn't have his usual *appearance, his behavior was clearly more and more like his elder brother Li Hong.On the contrary, General Wu Minzhi, the protagonist of the banquet, still looked stern.

The two quickly walked up to Wu Xu and saluted Wu Xu.

"Da Lang, Er Lang, you guys are here~~~~" Seeing two young men, the first and the second, Wu Xu immediately smiled. She was already a bit drunk, but this smile was even more coquettish.

Xiao Guo was completely stunned.

Li Xian had noticed a tall and tall young gentleman standing beside Wu Xu long ago, and when he got closer, he realized that the young gentleman was actually the kid from the Guo family, and His Royal Highness' expression couldn't help changing slightly.

When Wu Minzhi saw Xiao Guo, he just glanced coldly and turned his eyes away, not paying much attention to him at all.

I don't know if it's because Wu Dalang's gaze is too cold. Xiao Guo shivered unconsciously, and his fiery mind suddenly calmed down a little.

"Prince, General Wu..." Xiao Guo respectfully bowed to Li Xian and Wu Minzhi, and then retreated very consciously.

Seeing that the Guo family boy had gone far away, Wu Xu said to Wu Minzhi, "These little gentlemen are interesting, Dalang, you should get closer to them when you have time..."

The Guo family can be regarded as a famous military general, quite influential in the army, even though they have been suppressed by His Majesty Li Er and Li Xiaojiu for many years, they still have a talented person like Guo Shifeng, it would be a pity if they are left idle.

Wu Minzhi is not an idiot either, he naturally understands the implication in Wu Xu's words, it's just that the kid from the Guo family is too arrogant, if he doesn't temper himself, he will definitely not be entrusted with a heavy responsibility!

Come to think of it, the British Duke also treated the Guo family boy in the same way, so he has not been allowed to stand out.

Now that the British Duke has retired, the task of training the younger generation of generals may fall on Su Dingfang and Wu Minzhi.Especially Wu Minzhi, who is a foreign relative but holds the military power, it is inevitable that he will be suspected by others, saying that he suppresses talents.

Therefore, Wu Minzhi has never been in close contact with young generals of his age, nor has he ever taken any action to support the younger generation.

It didn't matter if he didn't get married before, but now it doesn't work...

Wu Xu knew Wu Minzhi's temperament, and this child had an unreasonable temperament. When Wu's mother was alive, the Zhou Guogong's diplomacy in Chang'an could still be supported by her.

But now it will all fall on Yang Shi, the future is bleak...

Just like this time when the full moon banquet was held for Mr. Wu Lang, Wu Xu didn't mention letting Mrs. Yang enter the palace, Wu Minzhi actually acted as if it was a matter of course.

It can be seen that Yang's family is not his wife at all in Wu Min's heart...

She didn't sympathize with that Yang family, but she felt sorry for Wu Minzhi's perseverance.

I don't know how many people in Datang are envious of Wu Shi!

Any omissions in Zhou Guogong's mansion will become the target of others' attacks.

Keeping a low profile and not being partisan is the right thing to do.

However, being a lone minister is not an easy task.

Wu Xu didn't want Wu Minzhi to work too hard.

But Wu Minzhi didn't accept his aunt's affection.

"Nephew knows what to do, please rest assured, aunt." When Wu Xu tentatively asked him to find a 'friend', the stern young man just replied lightly.

Wu Xu: "..." It's no wonder I feel relieved!

She knew that Wu Minzhi looked down on young generals like Guo's boy with background and talent, but had a good impression of Xue Rengui and other white-clothed generals who were down-to-earth and hard-working.

However, grassroots generals like Xue Rengui will not help Wu Minzhi's status in the court. It is better to subdue a descendant of a veteran like the Guo family boy who has a lot of connections behind him but has not been valued!

However, to force Wu Minzhi to do something, it will probably backfire!

Wu Xu sighed secretly, thinking that the scale of the Luoyang Military Academy has expanded a lot now, why not take the opportunity to set up a special force and let those arrogant children of aristocratic families grind their tempers, it seems not bad...

Thinking about it, Wu Xu couldn't help showing a slight smile on his face, and said to the two in front of him: "It's rare to relax, you don't have to be restrained, go down and play by yourself..." I didn't see a group of young gentlemen below, all looking here eagerly see?

Li Xian hurriedly responded, and was about to turn around.

Wu Xu said again: "Bring Li Langjun and Xu Langjun together..."

"Don't worry, Auntie~~~~" Li Xian showed a rare smile, and then looked at the two youths following behind him and Cousin Wu.

Li Ji's grandson and Xu Jingzong's son...

As far as status is concerned, these two people are natural imperialists.

What's more, both of them are not mediocre people, and they can be cultivated as the backbone of confidantes.

Li Xian expressed that he was very satisfied, and he did not resist to get in touch with the two more, to further win them over.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was ordered by the Queen of Heaven to take two young gentlemen down for a stroll, and (was) to make friends with young talents.

Naturally, the lord Wu Minzhi couldn't be idle, and was sent to the other side by Wu Xu to toast Li Ji, Xu Jingzong and other veterans.

Wu Xu sat alone in the upper seat, watching the bustling and lively scene below, feeling inexplicably lonely.

She seems to miss Li Xiaojiu who stayed in Luoyang...

============================ Luoyang Dividing Line ======================== ======

Thousands of miles away in Luoyang, the eastern capital, His Majesty Li Xiaojiu, surrounded by his sons and daughters, suddenly felt lonely.

Ah Wu, why haven't you come back~~~~(_)~~~~

His Majesty Li Xiaojiu, whose body has almost recovered, began to find ways to torment others because of his loneliness.

Today people build Buddhist temples, tomorrow people compile scriptures, and the day after tomorrow they make people chisel inscriptions...

For a while, Dongdu built nearly 3000 new temples under the toss of His Majesty the Emperor, and recruited more than [-] eminent monks from all over the country.

In addition to Daxing Buddhism, His Majesty Li Xiaojiu has not forgotten the local Taoism.

The former hidden residences of the kings in Luoyang were converted into Taoist temples by an imperial decree of His Majesty Li Xiaojiu, dedicated to the ancestors of the Li family.

In addition, His Majesty Li Xiaojiu specially named his favorite minister Ming Chongyan as the servant of Xitai, and bestowed the title of "Changchun Zhenzhen".

Such honor made Ming Chongyan's father terrified.

But Ming Chongyan knew that this was just a reward from the emperor to thank him for helping Li Hong before.

But Ming Chongyan felt a sense of fear that he would not be rewarded for nothing.

To be honest, Li Hong was not rescued by him.

What's more, since the last time Li Hong nearly died from poisoning, his body has not been well maintained. This time, because of his caring parents, the young man is obviously a little overthinking and pent up in his heart...

Ming Chongyan wanted to remind His Majesty the Emperor, but Mr. Li was not a vegetarian either.

Almost as soon as he showed his intention of wanting to face the saint, he was called to 'drink tea' by Li Hong...

"Mr. Minglang is deeply favored by the emperor. This is your good fortune. It's just...as a courtier, it is right to understand the holy will, but you must also remember this truth..." The young man's fair face had a slight smile on his face. Smile, but the meaning in the words is not as warm as the expression on his face.

Ming Chongyan was not an idiot, he knew Li Hong's meaning just by listening to Li Hong's words.

Li Hong was obviously aware of his own physical condition, but he didn't want his father to worry about it.

Come to think of it, those imperial physicians who gave Li Hong the Ping'an pulse knew his situation well, but none of them dared to stab the emperor, even Mr. Sun, he didn't say a word...

Ming Chongyan could only think that this was what Li Hong meant.

Sure enough, the young man went on to say: "The emperor has just recovered from a serious illness, and now it's an eventful season. Mr. Ming Lang, you should have shared the emperor's worries, why bother to distract the emperor with small things?"

"Lang Jun..." Ming Chongyan couldn't help but want to say, 'How can your health be considered a trivial matter? ! ’, but Li Hong seemed to have fully guessed what he wanted to say, and immediately made a stop gesture, otherwise Ming Chongyan continued to persuade.

"Mr. Ming Lang, you are in an important position now, you should really focus on the important affairs of the government..."

Hearing this, Ming Chongyan couldn't help but choke.

Now he has been conferred by His Majesty the Emperor as the Minister of the West Taiwan, and he can be regarded as an important official who has stepped into the center.However, what are the officials staying in Luoyang busy with now...

Since Tianhou returned to Chang'an to clean up those officialdom tumors, the civil and military officials here in Luoyang have lived in fear every day. They finally entrusted Zhou Guogong with the blessing of the eldest son. Tianhou finally stopped. Who knows, His Majesty the Emperor started again. Toss...

Luozhou is a new continent, and most of the officials in this area are newly promoted young and strong, so His Majesty the Emperor tossed them, and he was not merciless at all!

As long as Ming Chongyan thought about the inexplicable things His Majesty did in this short period of time, he couldn't help but wrinkled his face.

"Poverty and lack of talent, since I have been rewarded by the emperor, I naturally dare not shirk and dodge, but..." Ming Chongyan claims to be a very devout monk, so he is very concerned about His Majesty Li Xiaojiu's sudden promotion of Buddhism, Taoism, ghosts and gods. One hammer to the east and one stick to the west expressed great doubts.

"The emperor believes in the theory of ghosts and gods in vain, which is really suspicious..."

Hearing this, Li Hong couldn't help shaking his hand holding the tea bowl, then lowered his eyelashes, and said calmly, "Father did this...he has his own reasons..."

"Mr. Minglang, you are a smart person, you should know how to obey the destiny..."

When Ming Chongyan heard this, he couldn't help but shudder, and he pursed his lips tightly, showing a serious look on his face.

The two sat silently facing each other for a long while, until the young man showed a look of exhaustion, Ming Chongyan then left.

Before parting, the young man once again warned Ming Chongyan in a deep voice: "Gu has always respected Mr. Ming Lang, and hoped that Mr. Ming Lang would take care of himself..."

"Your Highness saved the life of the poor, so how dare you ruin it at will..." Ming Chongyan couldn't help showing a wry smile, and said: "Your Highness's catastrophe has passed. Treasure is..."

Hearing this, Li Hong raised the corners of his lips slightly, "Don't worry, now...how can you be willing to die?"

The author has something to say: N hundred chapters have been revised, tired _(:з」∠)_