Xiao Yu really didn't want Fang Jun to take over Chang'an's defense power, but when faced with the prince's questioning, he had to compromise.
After all, he is still the core of the Donggong family...
After weighing it for a moment, he could only say: "As long as the defense of Chang'an is arranged, I have no objection."
When Li Chengqian saw Xiao Yu bowing his head, he had always been a docile person. He was willing to listen to others' advice when encountering problems and would not insist on his own way. It was rare for him to show his toughness and get such good results. He was quite high-spirited. He immediately looked around and said: "My dear friends, who has any meaning?"
Fang Jun agreed: "I have no objection."
Li Daozong also said: "Preparing for a rainy day is the way to govern the country. I second my opinion."
Even Cen Wenwen, who was low on energy, panted and said: "The strategic positions of the counties in Hexi are too important to be lost. Your Highness's arrangement can deter Tuyuhun and make him dare not act rashly. It is a great good."
The big bosses expressed their agreement one after another, and even if the rest were dissatisfied, they were unable to change it.
The matter was settled.
Li Chengqian said to Fang Jun: "After we return, we have to prepare a memorial at the Military Aircraft Department. At the same time, we will issue military orders and reconnaissance documents to the Zuo Tun Guards. Then we will notify Duke Qiao to prepare food, fodder and military equipment, and choose a day to leave the capital and rush to Hexi."
"Here!"
Fang Jun quickly agreed.
The Military Aircraft Department does not have the power to mobilize troops, but in order to assist the Crown Prince in supervising the country, His Majesty Li Er allowed the Military Aircraft Department to participate in the troop deployment before leaving. Therefore, the mobilization of troops in the Guanzhong area must be approved by the Military Aircraft Department. As for military expedition orders, reconnaissance documents, and even food, military pay, ordnance and equipment, these are the powers and responsibilities of the Ministry of War.
It can be said that at the time when His Majesty Li Er was on an expedition to Liaodong, and Changsun Wuji, Li Ji and others accompanied him on the expedition, the entire military in Guanzhong was in the hands of Fang Jun.
Properly the number one person in the military, his power shines through.
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The Duke's Mansion of Qiao State.
Chai Zhewei has been staying in the military camp these days and has not returned home for many days. There has been turmoil in the DPRK for the past two days. He urgently needs news about the movements of all parties in the DPRK and China. It is inconvenient to be in the military camp, so he specially takes a day off.
After returning home, I took a bath and found a beautiful concubine to vent the energy I had accumulated for many days. I sat in the side hall and drank tea refreshed when I saw a servant coming in, Tong Bing, saying it was Yu Wenjie asking to see him.
Chai Zhewei was a little stunned: "Yu Wenjie?"
The Chai family and the Yuwen family have indeed known each other for generations. He also had a good relationship with Yuwen Jie a few years ago, but later Yuwen Jie and Fang Jun got closer and closer, and they played together for many years. Chai Zhewei's relationship with him gradually faded. .
Yu Wenjie has not visited the gate of Duke Qiao's Mansion for many years...
Although Fang Jun and Yu Wenjie are gradually drifting apart due to the struggle between the imperial power and the Guanlong nobles, can this not be the reason for Yu Wenjie to visit?
After thinking for a while, Chai Zhewei said: "Please come quickly."
In any case, Yu Wenjie is now the Minister Youcheng, and he is regarded as a person who is favored by His Majesty Li Er. Even if the Guanlong nobles are suppressed, Yu Wenjie's future is still unlimited. After all, there was a friendship in the past, and it would be nice to be able to maintain it. Don't offend easily.
After a while, the servant invited Yu Wenjie, who was dressed in casual clothes, to the side hall.
Chai Zhewei stood up, held his hands to greet him, and said with a smile: "It is very disrespectful for my brother to entertain guests in this side hall, but I am an old friend, and we were very familiar with the Duke of Qiao back then, so we won't pay attention to those false etiquette. Be casual and feel like home.”
Yu Wenjie was younger than Chai Zhewei, but he was young and mature. Hearing the words, he said: "The words of the Duke have won my heart! I am really flattered."
Chai Zhewei stepped forward and grabbed Yu Wenjie's shoulders, laughing and saying: "Why should we pay attention to the friendship between us? Come on, come and sit down and drink tea."
The two of them took their seats together.
Chai Zhewei took a sip of tea and said with emotion: "Time flies and can never be returned. Thinking back to when we traveled together in Chang'an, it was already more than ten years ago. However, although there have been less visits in recent years, the same feelings we had back then are still there." True friendship will last forever and will never be forgotten for a moment. Life is full of twists and turns. I only hope that this friendship can be maintained, like a mountain and a river, and we will always be a close friend."
He was saying beautiful words, but in his heart he was trying to figure out the reason why Yuwen Jie came to visit today.
It doesn’t seem like the person who came here is evil...
Yu Wenjie smiled and nodded: "Yes, in the past few years, the Duke has become more powerful and powerful, but I have wasted my time and accomplished nothing. It is really a pity."
Chai Zhewei said: "What are you talking about? It's just the legacy of my father and ancestors. It's inappropriate to accept it with shame. How dare you be complacent? But my dear brother is now serving as the right minister of the minister. He has won the respect of your majesty. His future is bright and he will continue to do so in the future. You have to rely on your virtuous brother."
Yu Wenjie looked at Chai Zhewei and said slowly: "Why do I need to belittle myself, my lord? Right now, you are the pillar in the heart of the prince. The situation is chaotic, and we need to rely on the lord's ability to overcome obstacles and frighten the demons! It won't take long for you to He is a pillar of the imperial court, has made great contributions to the empire, is admired by all people, and is famous throughout history!”
Chai Zhewei's eyes widened: "..."
What does this mean?
I was under the Zuo Tun Guards, and I didn't even dare to go out of the military camp all day long. How could I be admired by thousands of people and be remembered in history?
Then he trembled in his heart and blurted out: "But what is the decision of the DPRK?"
Yu Wenjie asked curiously: "The Duke of the State hasn't heard about it yet?"
Chai Zhewei felt more and more uncomfortable and said anxiously: "What do you know? I know nothing!"
Yu Wenjie frowned at first, then relaxed his eyebrows and said, "It must be that the Duke of Yue is in a hurry to attend to official duties and has not notified the Duke yet..."
After hearing this, Chai Zhewei became more and more vigilant. Could it be that Fang Jun had caused some harm behind his back?
He hurriedly asked: "What happened?"
Yu Wenjie explained the decision made in the political hall in the morning, and finally said: "As long as the Duke goes to Hexi, he will definitely scare Tuyuhun from taking any rash actions, and he will get a piece of credit. To say the least, even if Tuyuhun rebelled against the Tang Dynasty, he would not be able to do anything rashly. They are just a ragtag group of people. With the elite troops and strong generals of Zuotun Guard, wouldn't it be possible to capture them easily? By then, the Duke's achievements may not be inferior to those of the Duke of Yue who overthrew Xue Yantuo. After all, Tuyuhun was a close friend."
Chai Zhewei took a breath.
Lead the Zuotun Guards to Hexi to resist the Tuyuhun rebels who may cross the Qilian Mountains? !
What a joke!
Fang Junshuzi, you are trying to use Tuyuhun’s hand to kill me...
Yu Wenjie sat for a while longer, chatting about some idle topics, and even mentioned Princess Changle's affair with Fang Jun.
"Your Majesty is on an expedition to Liaodong. The actions of the Duke of Yue are somewhat suspected of deceiving the emperor. However, His Highness is determined to defend him. Even if your Majesty is angry in the future, he will not do anything to the Duke of Yue. It is a pity that His Highness Changle is gentle and gentle. She is a virtuous and virtuous lady. I don’t know how many children in Guanzhong admire her, and I don’t know how many people have begged her family to marry her. But now she has become the forbidden wife of the Duke of Yue... Tsk, tsk, I really envy others."
…
Chai Zhewei was preoccupied with the expedition to Hexi, so how could he care about these romantic affairs? He muttered casually, with various thoughts running through his mind.
Probably sensing Chai Zhewei's uneasiness, Yu Wenjie didn't sit down for long before he stood up and left.
"My lord, you don't have to see me off. If you have time in the future, I'll come over and sit with you from time to time."
"That's very good. We don't need other people to be friends with each other. We should be close to each other."
"I'll take my leave."
"My dear brother, walk slowly."
After sending Yu Wenjie away, Chai Zhewei went back to the side hall alone, sitting on a chair with a frown on his face, one head and two heads.
Even though he is conceited, he is self-aware and may have some ability in scheming, but how has he ever experienced marching and fighting? Since inheriting the title of Duke Qiao, he has led an army and become a force that cannot be ignored in the military, but he has never been on the battlefield.
If it's just a small fight, that's it. The problem is that Tuyuhun was a being across Qinghai at the beginning. Even though he was severely beaten and his vitality was severely damaged, after more than ten years of recuperation, who knows what kind of strength he is now?
What if I was beaten to a pulp by the Tuyuhun rebels...
No, no, you must not leave Beijing and go to Hexi.
But military orders are like mountains. Once the imperial court's order is issued, refusing to obey it is a crime of rebellion. Now Fang Jun regards him as a thorn in his side. If he gets such a handle, he might be able to take down his military power...
How can we avoid being sent to Hexi by the imperial court?
Like ants on a hot pot, Chai Zhewei suddenly came up with a plan and shouted: "Come here! Prepare ice cubes!"
The best way is, of course, to pretend to be sick!
As long as I get seriously ill, the prince will be embarrassed to let me go into battle even though I'm sick, right?
