OBS Chapter 961 Be Prepared
Chapter 961 Be Prepared
"Drinking makes things worse!"
Li Cunxi sat on the dragon chariot and was carried to Shenwu Gate.
"You're not even fifty yet, and you're talking about enjoying your retirement?"
"I was really confused. Why did I agree to him last night?"
Li Cunxi was also very upset now. Li Duozuo was in the prime of his life, only 44 years old now. He was in the prime of his life, but he actually went to Yangzhou to spend his old age...
Even if the death of Li Xian and others was a factor, this old man would not really give up his bright future at the age of 44, right?
Ma Rong was riding on a horse, not far from Li Cunxi, and he persuaded:
"Your Majesty, General Li Duozuo had long intended to leave. Last night, while you were drunk, he took the initiative to mention this matter, and he got what he wanted."
"Even if you try to persuade him, I'm afraid General Li won't be able to change his mind."
Li Cunxi covered his face with his wide sleeves, making it difficult for others to see his expression.
He naturally knew that he could not save Li Duozuo, as the latter had repeatedly written to him, requesting to resign, after he ascended the throne.
But he refused to agree because of their old friendship and kept delaying it.
Li Duozuo was able to bring up what happened last night, and he was able to agree, and the ministers were able to echo him. This fully demonstrated that the ministers all understood Li Duozuo's thoughts, which was why they did not speak out to stop him.
I'm afraid that a group of officials have gathered outside the Shenwu Gate to see Li Duozuo, the Prince of Liaoyang, off.
Shenwu Gate is located in the north of Luoyang.
Many years ago, it had another name, Xuanwu Gate.
It was here that Emperor Taizong of Tang killed his two brothers and became the new crown prince.
Later it was renamed Shenwu Gate, but it lost its former domineering feeling.
The dragon chariot left the Shenwu Gate under the protection of the Qianniu Guards. The civil and military officials who were outside seeing Li Duozuo off were all stunned.
After Li Duozuo saw clearly that the person coming was Li Cunxi, he left his ministers and trotted towards Li Cunxi, then knelt on the ground with a thud.
He was 44 years old with a head full of black hair. After kneeling on the ground, he didn't even dare to look into Li Cunxi's eyes.
"After I woke up, I heard Ma Rong say that when he was drunk last night, he allowed you to resign."
"Being drunk really wastes time. Sun Xiangzhou can be the general of any army. But you have made up your mind to go, and I can't stop you."
Li Cunxi turned around and waved behind him:
"Move the stuff over here."
Dozens of Qianniu Guards carried out eighteen boxes of gold, silver and jewelry and placed them behind Li Duozuo.
"Since we are going to Yangzhou, we naturally cannot do without sufficient money. After arriving in Yangzhou, we will also need to purchase land and houses, which will also require a large amount of silver."
"If it weren't for Li Aiqing's risking his life, I wouldn't have ascended the throne so easily. Li Aiqing, take this silver to Yangzhou and live a good life."
"But I have one thing to say, Li Aiqing, while you are in Yangzhou, remember not to follow the example of the former Yangzhou tyrants who oppressed the people... and do not make things difficult for me."
Li Duozuo just noticed that the Qianniu Guard soldiers were carrying boxes, with three people carrying one box, and he knew that there were a lot of good things in the boxes.
What Li Cunxi said was reasonable, so there was no reason for him to refuse.
So, as always, he bowed to the end.
"Your Majesty, I will never forget your teachings!"
The sun sets in the west.
Li Cunxi led the civil and military officials and watched Li Duozuo leave.
With Li Duozuo's departure, the Li family lost another old minister.
Li Cunxi sighed, turned around and got on the dragon chariot. Ma Rong rode his horse beside the chariot and looked around cautiously.
Not long after walking, Li Cunxi suddenly said, "Don't pretend anymore."
Ma Rong said "oh" and then returned to his lazy state.
"After returning to the palace, go find Long Feng and ask him to take some wind riders to Yangzhou and bring Prince Zhang Huai to Luoyang." Li Cunxi said lightly.
"I obey your command." Ma Rong bowed and suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, why don't you hand this matter over to General Huang Shengyan?"
"Because Long Feng is absolutely loyal to me, he dares to do anything for me and he knows my feelings." After Li Cunxi finished speaking, he felt melancholy for a while.
Being an emperor is so tiring.
Li Duozuo was not short of gold, silver and jewelry, but Li Cunxi still had to reward him and complete this drama with a group of ministers.
Knowing that Li Duozuo was going to Yangzhou, he had to send someone to bring Prince Zhanghuai back to Luoyang, for fear that Li Duozuo might find Prince Zhanghuai and start making trouble.
That may not be pleasant to hear.
Li Duozuo and General Jing Hui of the Right Winged Guard were both loyal to the divine power of the former Emperor Taizong of Tang, but not to the descendants of the Li family.
If they really knew that Li Xian was still alive, they might do something extreme.
"Your Majesty, I will be there shortly."
"I believe that with Commander Long's ability, it will not be difficult to bring back Prince Zhanghuai." Ma Rong said in a low voice.
"Well, also, tell Long Feng to try not to disturb too many people about this matter."
"You will finally understand."
……
To the east of Taichu Palace is the residence of the Emperor's personal guards, the Wind Riders.
This group of foreigners were obviously not dressed as Tang Dynasty citizens, so only three people were sent to stand guard.
The commander-in-chief Long Feng and the deputy commander Miha stared at each other, trying to see who could stay awake the longest.
Since being transferred to the position of Grand Commander of the Wind Riders, Long Feng's status has risen. Thanks to being closer to Li Cunxi and not having to protect Li Cunxi all the time, Long Feng has more free time.
The number of wind riders gradually increased from less than 200 to 400, which made it difficult for Li Cunxi.
Inside the Wind Riders' training ground today, the newly joined Western Region gangsters are diligently practicing their boning knife skills.
The new recruits benefited greatly from the butchering skills they learned from the old wind rider.
These people are now full of energy and are determined to learn the boning knife skills of the veteran Wind Rider as soon as possible.
While the training was going on, a figure accompanied by the Thousand Bull Guards arrived outside the Wind Riders' base. Ma Rong took out his token and glanced at the Thousand Bull Guards behind him.
"I'm going in once, and you're not allowed to follow me."
He gave the order coldly, and then, led by a soldier who came to greet him, entered the Wind Riders' base.
The hall where Long Feng is located is an uninhabited place behind the second hall. He and Miha are competing to see who can't blink first. The one who blinks last will be rewarded with a bowl of fine wine.
Miha lost more than twenty rounds, and seeing bowl after bowl of wine go into Longfeng's stomach, his appetite was aroused.
"What a refined taste! He actually dares to drink and have fun while on duty."
Ma Rong smiled evilly and walked into the small house.
Across a bluestone corridor is the large house where the Wind Rider soldiers live. Drinking here, there is no need to worry about being discovered.
Long Feng saw that it was Ma Rong who came, laughed dryly and said:
"It turns out that General Ma has arrived."
"What does His Majesty want me to do?"
Ma Rong strode in without saying a word.
As soon as his eyes narrowed, a sense of danger spread all around him.
Long Feng's smile gradually froze on his face, and he watched Ma Rong walk step by step towards him.
Ma Rong slowly stretched out his hand.
"Bring it to you!"
"I'm confiscating this wine!"