Pei Ji was in a good mood recently. He suggested in front of the prince that he summon Liu Shirang back to Beijing to face charges, and personally arrested Liu Shirang and jailed his family. Although Liu Shirang was said to have defected to the enemy, the prince and Xiangyi King Li Shenfu had already established contact, and the two had been quite popular recently. There were letters exchanged.
Pei Ji attached himself to the East Palace, and his status in the heart of the prince skyrocketed, so he was naturally in a good mood.
Pei Shiju has naturally been in a good mood recently. Cui Xin and Li Shan are probably already trapped in Mayi. Even if Cui Xin is not killed, Li Shan... Who doesn't know that Yugushe hates Li Shan deeply, and Wenxi Pei's family The caravan leaving customs made Li Shan famous, which was exactly the method used by Pei Shiju.
As for the others, Pei Shiju used various methods, but he was certain that he did not leave any clues for others to trace.
But it doesn't matter to some people whether there are any clues. Princess Pingyang feels that as long as there is a motive, it is enough.
"Meet His Highness Pingyang."
Princess Pingyang returned the gift, threw away the horse's reins, stared at Pei Shiju with a frosty look on her face, and then said softly after a while: "Prime Minister Pei has experienced four dynasties, and is famous all over the world. His ability to recognize people is unparalleled in the world."
Pei Shiju's old face remained calm as he said, "Your Highness has given you such a compliment. I am too old to bear..."
"Prime Minister Pei is already seventy-six years old." Princess Pingyang nodded, "I heard that Prime Minister Pei's eldest son is now an official?"
Pei Shiju's body trembled slightly and he slowly raised his head. Pei Ji beside him was a little strange and replied: "Xuanji, the eldest son of the third brother, is now serving as a clerk in the Longzhou Governor's Office and participating in the military."
During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the military and political power of a place was controlled by top leaders such as the general manager, governor, and governor. The assistant officials, chief ministers, and Sima Shao had real power. The scope of their power largely depended on whether the top leaders delegated power.
But under the assistant officers, Cao Junjun, such as Si Gong, Si Cang, Si Hu, Judi, Si Bing, Si Tian, etc. are responsible for handling all aspects of government affairs. They hold real power, and these Jun Cao are led by the Lushi Military Command.
Recording affairs and joining the military, this position is not high-level, but it is a good place to be gold-plated.
Although Princess Pingyang was not involved in government affairs, she didn't understand. She smiled half-heartedly and said, "I wonder if Mr. Pei Xiang has ever been married?"
Pei Shiju forced a smile, and he could already hear the flavor.
"His Highness intends to be a matchmaker?" Pei Ji tried to smooth things over and said with a smile, "But we are already married, and the one we are marrying is the daughter of the Bohai Feng clan."
Today's Minister of Industry and Sima Fenglun of Tiance Prefecture was born in the Bohai Feng family. He was related by marriage to Yang Su, the former Duke of Yue. Both his father and ancestors were in high positions. Historically, his son was also the twelfth daughter of Li Yuan in Huainan during the Zhenguan period. Princess.
Princess Pingyang sighed, "Do you have any heirs?"
The more Pei Ji heard, the more strange he became, "I have three sons and one daughter."
"The heirs are prosperous, and Prime Minister Pei is very lucky." Princess Pingyang nodded, got on her horse, and left.
"Third brother?" Pei Ji asked in a low voice, "Princess Pingyang is..."
Pei Shiju shook his head, "I don't know what's going on."
Now Pei Shiju can be sure that Princess Pingyang knew the inside story, and she also saw through Li Shan's trap in Mayi... Maybe he didn't see through it, but he was sure that he was the one who took action.
Pei Shiju only had a son and a daughter. How could Princess Pingyang not know about it? Today she deliberately inquired about Pei Xuanji's wife and heirs. Apparently Princess Pingyang made the matter vaguely clear and threatened at the same time.
You, Pei Shiju, are the prime minister and assistant minister, and there is nothing I can do against you.
But you are 76 years old this year, how many more years can you live?
If Li Shan dies in Mayi, look at how I will deal with your descendants in the future!
Princess Pingyang galloped all the way back to the mansion. Before she could get off her horse, she saw several people entering the mansion under the guidance of servants.
"Du Xiao!"
"Meet your Highness." Du Xiao turned around happily and knelt on the ground, surrounded by Zhu Shitou and Su Dingfang who had just learned the news.
"How is Huairen?"
"Although there were hardships, we came back victorious."
Princess Pingyang took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, with a smile finally appearing on her face.
A quarter of an hour later, in the main hall of the princess's palace, Chai Shao patted the table and praised: "Although it is too risky, he can see a good opportunity, make a decisive decision, attack the camp on a snowy night, and turn the tables in one fell swoop. He is truly a hero!"
Du Xiao, who briefly narrated the story, echoed: "I have experienced battles a lot, but I have never seen such a battle. Breaking the camp that night seemed risky, but in fact it went smoothly..."
Chai Shao laughed and said: "Huairen really tried his best to get drunk with fine wine, and then set off back to dispel his suspicions before he could strike with thunder."
"Not only that." Zhu Shitou added: "Before departure, Lang Jun took me and others into the Turkic camp, held a banquet, and observed the situation of the camp. That night, Du Xiaofang was able to successfully drive the war horses and cause chaos in the camp."
"Huairen is good at temple calculations." Princess Pingyang sighed: "But it is still too risky. If the one who goes south is not Yu Sheshe and Jieshe rate but Yu Gushe... and he personally captures Yu Sheshe alive..."
Su Dingfang, who had been silent all the time, suddenly asked: "Where is Zhu Ba?"
Zhu Shitou snorted, "Fifty lashings will make it difficult to ride a horse..."
Su Dingfang snorted and clenched his hands into fists... Du Xiao and Zhu Shitou both mourned for Zhu Ba in their hearts. This guy will suffer the consequences later.
Chai Shao glanced at Princess Pingyang, "But Liu Shirang... His Majesty was originally planning to summon him back to the capital for questioning."
Princess Pingyang rubbed her eyebrows. Of course she knew that many forces were rejecting Liu Shirang... They had lost Ma Yi in the previous defeat, so Liu Shirang had to take the blame.
But now, Li Shan asked Liu Shirang to garrison Mayi... I don't know what his father would think.
Thinking of this, Princess Pingyang suddenly stood up and took out the secret letter Zhu Shitou had just presented from her sleeve, "Enter the palace immediately, and you will stay in the house to wait for news."
Su Dingfang pulled Du Xiao and asked in a low voice with a sullen face. After a moment, his face became even uglier... Wang Junhao was not good at leading troops. Although Du Xiao had been in battle for a long time, he was always a personal guard. If he was present, Huairen would not have to use Liu Shirang. .
After galloping all the way straight into the imperial city, and arriving at the Chengtian Gate, Princess Pingyang dismounted, threw away the horse's reins and hurried inside. Under the guidance of the palace attendants, she went to the Liangyi Palace.
Although she has an extraordinary status, she is still a woman, and she is not allowed to intrude when the matter is being discussed. Princess Pingyang did not step in until the palace officials came in to report.
As soon as she entered, Princess Pingyang knew that the battle report had already entered the palace, because she saw Yuan Pu. Except for Li Yuan and his son, all the prime ministers and assistants of the three provinces were there.
"Come on Pingyang!"
Li Yuan held the document and laughed: "Just now you said that Huairen is a pillar of talent, and you complained that your father did not serve as a talent for the country!"
"Now we know that Huairen is not a future pillar."
"Today's battle report is known to the whole world. Such a person is already the best in the world!"
Princess Pingyang deliberately controlled herself and did not turn her head to look, but Li Shimin, who was second only to Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng, had no scruples. When he glanced away, Pei Shiju's face turned pale and his thin lips were trembling.
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