In fact, Li Longji's idea was that Bai Yuxian would lead the Tiance army to Hexi.
Because although there is no shortage of generals in the court now, the only person who can completely reassure Li Longji and guarantee victory is Bai Yuxian.
"That being the case, then this time the Uighur and Geluolu rebellions join forces with the Turks to invade, I will appoint you, Yuxian, as the commander-in-chief and lead the Tiance army to support Hexi."
"In addition, I will appoint you, Yu Xian, to temporarily take over the post of Hexi Jiedu Envoy. After you arrive in Hexi, you will have all the power to make decisions on all Hexi affairs. If you have any problems at that time, you only need to report to me."
Li Longji immediately appointed him directly.
When Bai Yuxian heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy.
Hexi Jiedushi.
This was an unexpected surprise.
Although you only hold this position temporarily, you have to know that once you hold this position temporarily, as long as there are no major problems in the future, it is basically a certainty that you will become a full-time employee.
And this does not affect Bai Yuxian's plan to make Jiannan Jiedushi.
After all, in the Tang Dynasty, Jiedu envoys could also serve concurrently.
He can concurrently hold the post of Jiedushi and other positions. For example, although Li Linfu was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty and has been in the capital, he also served as Jiedushi before.
At the same time, one person can also serve as the military governor of multiple places. For example, Wang Zhongsi previously served as the military governor of Hexi, Hedong, and Shuofang towns.
Besides, now that Bai Yuxian has temporarily taken over the post of Hexi Jiedushi, then even if he does not want to become a full-time official in the future, he will definitely have priority for the position of Hexi Jiedushi. At that time, he can recommend his trusted generals as the generals. He was appointed as the governor of Hexi Province.
For example, Guo Ziyi's cultivation has now successfully broken through to the martial arts spiritual realm, and she definitely has the qualifications to take charge of one side.
And with the position of Hexi Jiedushi, not to mention other things, it will be more convenient for him to go to Hexi this time. When he arrives in Hexi, he can make his own decision whatever he wants to do, and no one will restrict him.
"Jade Fairy accepts the order and will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations."
Bai Yuxian immediately raised his hands and accepted the order solemnly.
That's it.
"By the way, your Majesty, I have one more request, and I hope your Majesty will grant it." At this time, Bai Yuxian said again.
"What's the matter? It's okay to say it."
"Yuxian would like to ask for your majesty's permission. Before going on the expedition, Yuxian would like to see General Wang. General Wang previously served as the military governor of Hexi, Hedong, and Shuofang towns. He dealt with Turks, Uighurs, and Geluolu all the year round. I want to come and deal with him. These foreigners also know very well that in order to ensure that this battle is foolproof, Yuxian wants to see General Wang and ask him about it."
Bai Yuxian cupped his hands and said.
Wang Zhongsi is currently being held in the capital prison.
Li Longji couldn't help but fell silent after hearing this. To be honest, Li Longji hadn't figured out how to deal with Wang Zhongsi yet.
If he were killed directly, it would be a pity given Wang Zhongsi's current strength. In addition, the previous investigation into Prince Li Heng's rebellion proved that Wang Zhongsi did not intend to rebel with Li Heng. In addition, Bai Yuxian also wanted to kill him directly. Wang Zhongsi begged for mercy.
So deep down in his heart, Li Longji had already acquiesced in leaving Wang Zhongsi's life.
However, although it has been decided to spare Wang Zhongsi's life, it is definitely impossible for Li Longji to continue to trust and reuse Wang Zhongsi as before after this incident.
Therefore, so far Li Longji has not thought of how to deal with Wang Zhongsi specifically.
At the same time, strict orders were also given to Wang Zhongsi's guard Li Longji. After all, Wang Zhong's personal force was too powerful and too threatening.
Facing Bai Yuxian's request at this moment, Li Longji thought for a while and felt that there should be no big problem, and nodded immediately.
"Okay, I agree to this."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
——
Half an hour later.
Bai Yuxian first went to Beiya Tiance Camp to order the entire army to prepare for the expedition and informed his family about the upcoming expedition.
Bai Yuxian came to the capital prison.
"See Bai Hou."
"See Bai Hou."
"I came to see General Wang with your Majesty's permission."
Bai Yuxian directly explained his intention.
"Marquis Bai, please."
When the guard responsible for guarding the prison heard this, he quickly and respectfully brought Bai Yuxian into the prison and came to the door of the cell where Wang Zhongsi was being held.
Wang Zhongsi was sitting on the bed in the corner of the cell, meditating with his eyes closed, and then slowly opened his eyes when he heard the sound.
Seeing Bai Yuxian arriving, Wang Zhongsi couldn't help but show a somewhat complicated look on his face.
Regarding Bai Yuxian, Wang Zhongsi's inner senses and emotions at this moment are undoubtedly complicated.
Originally, before being plotted by Li Heng, he and Prince Li Heng shared the same hatred and believed that Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu were colluding and were traitors to the country.
But after being plotted by Li Heng, Wang Zhongsi immediately realized that in the past, he seemed to have thought too much of the prince and thought everything was too simple.
I always thought that the prince was absolutely righteous, and that Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu, who were the prince's enemies, were traitors and rebels.
But in fact, the prince may not be absolutely righteous, and Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu may not be absolutely treacherous ministers and rebels.
The most important thing is that his current life was saved by the intercession of Bai Yuxian, whom he originally regarded as a traitor and rebel.
This made Wang Zhongsi feel extremely complicated at the moment.
Bai Yuxian looked at Wang Zhongsi with a smile after the jailer opened the cell door and left, holding the basket in his hand.
"Let's have a drink together."
Bai Yuxian carried a basket of good wine and food in the basket.
"good."
Wang Zhongsi nodded immediately. He now had mixed feelings about Bai Yuxian, and at the same time he also wanted to have a good chat with Bai Yuxian.
Bai Yuxian could naturally see what Wang Zhongsi was thinking. He walked into the cell with a smile, took out all the good wine and food, and then sat down on the ground of the cell with Wang Zhongsi without being dirty.
Seeing this, Wang Zhongsi couldn't help but feel a little strange in his heart.
After all, this is a filthy place in a prison cell, and ordinary people with a little status probably don't want to come here. As a result, Bai Yuxian is now a prince, but he doesn't care.
"Have a drink first."
After sitting down, Bai Yuxian took the initiative to pour two glasses of wine for himself and Wang Zhongsi each and said with a smile.
"good."
Wang Zhongsi responded again, drank a drink with Bai Yuxian first, then picked up his chopsticks and started eating and drinking with Bai Yuxian.
At first, the two of them didn't talk much, just eating and drinking alone.
It wasn't until after three rounds of wine and five flavors of food that Bai Yuxian looked at Wang Zhongsi and said with a smile.
"General Wang has nothing to ask Bai."
ask.
Of course I wanted to ask.
But for a moment, Wang Zhongsi didn't know where to start. Should he directly ask Bai Yuxian if he was a traitor and a rebel?
Wang Zhongsi's face suddenly showed a tangled look.
Bai Yuxian smiled when he saw this, and immediately took the initiative to speak.
"General Wang used to think that Bai was a treacherous official and rebellious member of the party. He colluded with Li to cause trouble and chaos. Now that the people in the world are in dire straits, it is all the fault of Bai and Li."
Wang Zhongsi was silent for a moment after hearing this, and finally nodded.
He did think so before, because Li Heng always said so in the letters he gave him.
As for Prince Li Heng, as a brother who had grown up together and loved him as brothers, he had almost unconditional trust.
But now, he knew that his previous thoughts were undoubtedly too naive, and he thought too well of the prince.
"These should also be what the prince told General Wang in the past secret letters between General Wang and the prince."
Bai Yuxian smiled again and explained the reason in one sentence.
Wang Zhongsi couldn't help but nodded again, and at the same time, he couldn't help but feel more complicated about Bai Yuxian, because he felt like he was stripped naked in front of Bai Yuxian at this moment, with no secrets at all.
"Then what kind of person does General Wang think the prince is?"
"this"
Wang Zhongsi opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer.
If it were in the past, he would have answered without hesitation that he firmly believed that Prince Li Heng was a benevolent and wise man who cared about the country and the people. But now, with the things he had been plotted against before, he couldn't say anything.
"If General Wang can't tell, you might as well listen to Bai's opinion on the prince."
Wang Zhongsi pondered for a moment and finally nodded.
"In Bai's opinion, the prince has great ambitions but little talent, is eager for quick success, has no ambition, and has no vision. In terms of personal ability, he is completely mediocre."
Bai Yuxian unceremoniously demoted Prince Li Heng to the point where he was almost worthless.
Because in Bai Yuxian's opinion, Prince Li Heng is indeed not good enough.
"General Wang knows that over the years, the prince has been continuously wooing civil and military ministers in Beijing to expand his power."
"General Wang, does he know what this means? It means that the prince can't wait to take power and ascend the throne."
"Now that His Majesty is still on the throne, and at the height of the Spring and Autumn Period, the Crown Prince is so impatient to win over the civil and military officials to expand his power. Bai and Li are not under the Crown Prince's command, so they are regarded as enemies by the Crown Prince. What is going on? What do you want His Majesty to think?"
"As for whether Bai and Prime Minister Li are traitors and rebels."
"Bai asked himself, since Bai became an official, he has always been loyal to the emperor and patriotic. He has never done anything to disgrace His Majesty or the Tang Dynasty. Bai has never interfered with the government affairs."
"As for Prime Minister Li, Bai thinks that if someone else changes the current situation in the Tang Dynasty, he may not be as good as Prime Minister Li."
"In the past three years, natural disasters have occurred all over the Tang Dynasty, making it difficult for the people to make a living. However, this is a crime from heaven, not a disaster from man. For this reason, Prime Minister Li has been working hard and sleeping hard for the past three years."
"In court politics, Prime Minister Li may exercise power and power, but in government affairs, Prime Minister Li is also diligent and diligent."
"As for whether it is good or bad, Bai will not comment. General Wang can make his own decision in his own mind."
"If you don't believe Bai's words, General Wang can investigate it himself after he goes out later. The results will be revealed by then."
"Actually, Bai feels that if General Wang wants to judge the quality of Bai and Prime Minister Li, he should first think clearly about which side he is basing his judgment on."
"General Wang should understand that there is never absolute good or evil in things in this world. Most of the good and evil are based on different standpoints. As the saying goes, the enemy is the enemy and the enemy is the hero."
Wang Zhongsi fell completely silent upon hearing this.
(End of chapter)
