In a blink of an eye.
The time has entered May, the weather has completely warmed up, and the entire capital is full of spring flowers.
At this time, more than a month had passed since Prince Li Heng rebelled.
At this time, Bai Yuxian and his five friends Cui Zongzhi, Su Jin, Du Fu, Wang Yanlin, and Song Xiuwen once again rode horses to the Fragrant Mountain for an outing together.
This is also a must-have program every year for several friends over the past few years.
Visit Xiangshan in spring and see the flowers blooming all over the mountain.
Traveling in the cold mountains in autumn, you can see the maple leaves all over the mountains like fire.
Now several years have passed, and Du Fu, who was the youngest member of the group, has completely grown up into a handsome young man.
At the same time, two years ago, in the sixth year of Tianbao's reign, Du Fu also participated in the spring imperial examination and succeeded in becoming the top scholar in high school and became an official. Now he is working as an editor at the Hanlin Academy.
"Haha, it's so happy, life is like this, what else do you want in this life."
"What Brother Su said is true. The six friends and I have known each other since we were young, and it has been six or seven years since we were young. Now we can all be considered successful, especially Brother Bai. He has been awarded the title of general. How illustrious it is. We can still get together and travel together so often, and our friendship has not faded with the passage of time, but it is really a great joy in life."
"Having such good friends in life means I have no regrets in this life. It's a pity that Brother Li is not here. If Brother Li were here, we would be considered complete friends among the seven of us."
"Yes, it's a pity that Brother Li is no longer here, otherwise it would be such a joy for seven of my friends and I to gather together. I think back on those days, when seven of my friends and I traveled to the capital during the day and stayed at Tianxiang Tower at night."
"Hey, since Brother Li is away, I have less time to go to Tianxiang Tower."
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Riding horses and galloping all the way, accompanied by friends, Bai Yuxian and his friends Cui Zongzhi, Su Jin, Du Fu, Wang Yanlin, and Song Xiuwen couldn't help but feel very happy.
Especially now that several of my friends are considered successful and are among the courtiers.
I can't help but recall the past, especially the time when Li Bai was in the capital.
Several people also felt extremely sorry for this.
After Li Bai left Beijing, his friends felt that they had a lot less fun than before.
Not to mention other things, it was Tianxiang Tower. Since Li Bai left, their friends had obviously gone less often.
In the past, when Li Bai was in the capital, they would always take the lead and go to Tianxiang Tower to drink and look at beauties.
Now that Li Bai has left, they have become rare guests in Tianxiang Tower.
Especially Bai Yuxian and Li Bai are almost nothing but legends in Tianxiang Tower.
Bai Yuxian was also a little sad in his heart. After Li Bai left the capital, he also felt that there was indeed a lot less fun. He missed the days when he and Li Bai and others drank in Tianxiang Tower and watched the young ladies in Tianxiang Tower.
"I don't know how Brother Li's investigation of the truth about ancient pre-Qin is going."
Then Bai Yuxian couldn't help but wonder, a little curious about whether Li Bai had made any breakthroughs in his investigation of the truth about ancient pre-Qin Dynasty, and if so, to what stage he had reached.
Speaking of which, Bai Yuxian had not seen Li Bai since Li Bai left Beijing three years ago. However, the Bafang Chamber of Commerce under his command often heard news about Li Bai's consumption, which could confirm that Li Bai was not in any danger.
The six friends of Bai Yuxian spent almost a day in Xiangshan.
It was not until sunset that the six of them rode their horses back to Chang'an City in the afterglow of the setting sun.
But just as the six people returned to the city and passed through the city gate, there was suddenly a rapid sound of horse hooves and shouts behind them.
Turning around and hearing the sound, I saw a light horse riding a light horse flying from the official road outside the city gate with a flag signaling a thousand-mile emergency, shouting as they rode.
"There is an emergency at the border. Uighurs and Geluolu rebelled, and they joined forces with the Turks to invade Hexi. Everyone, please get out of the way!"
"There is an emergency at the border. Uighurs and Geluolu rebelled, and they joined forces with the Turks to invade Hexi. Everyone, please get out of the way!"
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Several shouts came from the Qingqi.
Hearing the sound, everyone at the city gate changed their colors.
There was a crisis at the border. Uighurs and Geluolu rebelled and joined forces with the Turks to invade Hexi. This was no small matter.
The six friends Bai Yuxian, Cui Zongzhi, Su Jin, Du Fu, Wang Yanlin, and Song Xiuwen who had just passed through the city gate and returned to the city couldn't help but change their expressions when they heard this.
Soon, the news also reached the ears of Li Longji in the palace.
"The bold Turks, Uighurs, and Geluolu dare to invade our Tang Dynasty."
After receiving the news, Li Longji was instantly furious.
You must know that since he founded the Kaiyuan Dynasty, these foreign races have always been crushed by the Tang Dynasty, and such foreign invasions have rarely happened.
In particular, the Turks were almost defeated by the Tang Dynasty before, and the Uighurs and Geluolu were already beaten into submission by the Tang Dynasty.
As a result, I did not expect that the Turks, Uighurs, and Geluolu would suddenly join forces to invade Hexi, and that the Uighurs and Geluolu would betray the Tang Dynasty.
This made Li Longji not angry, but he immediately ordered.
"Come here, go and tell me immediately to let Prime Minister Li and Yuxian come to the palace to see me."
"promise."
At the same time, in Chang'an City, the border was in a hurry, and news that Hexi was invaded by Turks, Uighurs, and Geluolu spread quickly.
Everyone in Tiance Mansion also got the news.
As soon as Bai Yuxian returned home, everyone in the family couldn't help but immediately gathered around and asked.
"Husband, I heard that there is an emergency at the border. Hexi has been invaded by Turks, Uighurs, and Geluolu."
"Well, the emergency report has just been sent."
Bai Yuxian nodded.
"The specific reason for the situation is not yet clear, but it must be one of the reasons why Wang Zhongsi is now being detained in the capital and not guarding the border."
Wang Zhongsi was originally a border general who also served as the military governor of Hexi, Hedong and Shuofang towns, and he was powerful at the border.
As a result, Wang Zhongsi, the border general, is not on the border but is still being detained in the capital. It doesn't take much to think about it. This must be one of the main reasons for the invasion of Hexi.
Otherwise, with Wang Zhongsi sitting at the border, the Turks, Uighurs, and Geluolu would never dare to invade easily.
However, Bai Yuxian felt that this was only one of the reasons, and there should be other reasons. Otherwise, Huihe and Geluolu had surrendered to the Tang Dynasty for so long, how could they suddenly rebel.
Perhaps the current internal turmoil of natural and man-made disasters in the Tang Dynasty is one of the main reasons.
Of course, we have to wait to find out the specific details.
The girls Han Shiyin couldn't help but nodded when they heard this.
At this time, the steward of the foreign palace and the gatekeeper walked in quickly.
"I am reporting to the Marquis that an envoy from the palace has come to say that His Majesty has orally summoned the Marquis to come to the palace immediately to see the emperor."
"okay, I get it."
Bai Yuxian nodded and explained to the girls again.
"I came to the palace. His Majesty summoned me so urgently. I think it must be because of the border crossing on the west side of the river."
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Not long after.
In the palace.
"Your Majesty, Bai Yuxian [Li Linfu], pays homage to your Majesty."
Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu came to Li Longji together and bowed.
"No need to be polite."
Li Longji also looked at the two of them. The anger in his heart had calmed down at this moment. Especially when he saw Bai Yuxian, he felt inexplicably at ease and asked.
"I think Yuxian and Prime Minister Li already know the news. The Uighurs and Geluolu rebelled and united with the Turks to invade Hexi. Now the border is in a hurry. Please see how I should handle this matter."
"Your Majesty, I think we should immediately send troops for reinforcements. It is definitely not a trivial matter for Huihe and Geluolu to defect and join forces with the Turks to invade. In addition, Hexi, Hedong, and Shuofang are currently short of generals. If the imperial court does not send troops for reinforcements immediately, Hexi will be in danger. .”
Li Linfu immediately raised his hands after hearing this.
Because he knew that since the border guards rushed to come to ask for help from thousands of miles away, it meant that the situation at the border passes was imminent and urgently needed the imperial court to send troops for support. In the past, Hexi, Hedong, and Shuofang had no worries, mainly because Wang Zhongsi, a top general, was stationed there. .
Now Wang Zhongsi is still imprisoned in the capital because of Prince Li Heng's rebellion. The border border lacks a general like Wang Zhongsi, and his strength will definitely be greatly weakened.
What's more, this invasion was caused by the rebellion of Uighurs and Geluolu and the Turks, which is definitely not a trivial matter.
Li Longji nodded slightly when he heard the words, and what Li Linfu said was exactly what he meant.
However, who should be sent to lead troops to support is a matter that needs to be considered.
"What Prime Minister Li said makes sense, and I also have this intention, but I wonder if Prime Minister Li has any suggestions on who should be sent to lead the troops to support." Li Longji added.
"Your Majesty, the military situation is very strong. Why don't you let me lead the troops?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yuxian took the initiative to ask for orders.
"Yu Xian is willing to ask for orders to lead Tiance's army to Hexi for support. I sincerely request your Majesty to issue an order."
"Okay, now that Jade Immortal is here, I will be completely relieved."
Li Longji was immediately overjoyed when he heard this.
(End of chapter)
