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Chapter ninety-six balance of merits and demerits

When Sun Sheng and others were discussing peace in the Zhou State, Li Yuan and his party arrived at the capital of Jinling, which had been away for a long time.

When he returned to his big mansion, looking at the familiar but slightly depressed empty courtyard, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel emotion. In addition to missing his relatives and friends who were far away in Langzhou, the figure that was lingering in his mind soon appeared in his mind.

Zhou Ehuang. The original owner of this house has the memories she left here. Thinking of the ambiguous scene of looking at the shy face at the same time, Li Yuan smiled inexplicably. Who could have imagined that Luo Erhu's seemingly reckless words at that time came true. He hurriedly bought this villa in Jinling that day, but he really gave it to a future wife.

Li Yuan was in a state of excitement. Although he had not known each other for the first time, his fate seemed to be intertwined from this house. What happened later was like a dream. He actually met a rare noble man, his father-in-law Zhou Zong. This respected Zhou Liuzhao not only appreciated him very much, but also made him get what he wanted and marry a Tianxiang Guose.

But Li Yuan suddenly became depressed again. He worked hard for several months in a row and finally calmed down for a few days. After thinking about it carefully, he felt deeply guilty when he felt deeply guilty. Not only was the marriage delayed until now, but he made the request to take a concubine before he got married, which once made the Zhou family a whirlpool of rumors, and Zhou Ehuang was also angry with him.

But no matter what, the Zhou father and daughter still accepted him. Not only did they promise that the marriage would remain unchanged, Zhou Zong even generously supported him to establish a private army and tried his best to support him in the Southern Tang Dynasty...

At this time, Li Yuan's status in the Southern Tang Dynasty was different now. He had already adapted to everything in this era. His mood gradually changed and he couldn't help but become confused. He asked repeatedly whether his choice that day was too reckless?

When Chuzhou saw Wang Jingyao, was the unconscious emotion that was caused by the childhood memories of this body, or was it really from the heart?

But if it is true that love at first sight, the first thing that comes to Li Yuan's mind is Zhou Ehuang, and only Zhou Ehuang...

Sitting alone in the study with his eyes closed, Li Yuan was in a state of confusion for a moment. When he was in a headache, he saw Zhou Ehuang and Wang Jingyao walking towards him hand in hand. One was slender waisted, jade belt danced in the sky, and the other was lightly slapping the white orchid. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, stretched out his arms to the two girls, and began to intoxicate and fantasize...

Suddenly, I glanced at the bronze mirror beside me. Mei Meng suddenly woke up, and the spring light retreated. Li Yuan suddenly stood up and shook his head and smiled. He thought so much about what to do, and only the child made a choice!

"There is no beauty for thousands of years, and it is a beauty that is pleasing to the eyes!" Li Yuan couldn't help but sigh, and then walked out of the door. In short, the top priority at the moment is to go to the Zhou Mansion to welcome the bride and take Zhou Ehuang back to Langzhou as soon as possible.

...... Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked to the front yard, he saw Lin Sichang hurriedly coming and bowed to him to report to him: The emperor summoned him.

Li Yuan quickly turned around and returned to the room to change into the purple robe given by the emperor. Then he did not forget to instruct Lin Sichang: "You should take someone to the Zhou Mansion to hand over the prayer letter, and I will go there first."

When he entered the palace to meet the emperor, Li Yuan only brought two personal soldiers with him, and galloped away together with the small yellow gate waiting in front of the mansion.

I thought it was in Chengxin Hall, but today Li Yuan went around and went to a place called Danqingyuan in the palace.

After walking inside with fear, Li Yuan quietly glanced around and found that there were no extra people here. All the maids and eunuchs stood outside the door, only the emperor Li Jing was leaning over in front of a simple and elegant wooden table, frowned, holding a brush in his hand, as if he was painting with care.

This was actually summoned privately. Li Yuan was flattered and hurriedly bowed and said, "My memory, Li Yuan, is here by the imperial edict, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

"Yeah! Get up!" Li Jing still had the gentle tone of the past, but his face was always filled with a faint sad look.

Li Yuan stood up respectfully, then did not dare to speak randomly, but stood quietly beside him, staring at the unfinished landscape painting on the table with the corner of his eyes. Although he couldn't see clearly, the half-high mountain outlined by several thick ink lines was quite vivid...

Time passed slowly, but Li Jing never spoke, as if immersed in his painting world. Although Li Yuan was a little anxious and helpless, he could only bite the bullet and wait for the emperor to ask questions first.

After a while, Li Jing finally put down his pen and then sat down lazyly, narrowed his eyes and said, "This time, Shouzhou has suppressed the rebellion, Li Qing has made great contributions again. I feel very comforted! Logically speaking, I should praise you very much, but you have already established a festival at the age of 21. Well, I have a headache! How should I reward you this time?"

Seeing that Li Jing's smile seemed a little deliberate, Li Yuan couldn't help but think too much and said, "I dare not take credit, but I just rely on Your Majesty's power! I have been deeply grateful to Your Majesty, how dare I ask for any reward?"

Unexpectedly, Li Jing suddenly changed the subject and raised his tone and said, "I heard that after Li Qing established the festival, all the family had taken to Langzhou. This time, I came to Jinling to welcome the bride, but it changed its course due to the Shouzhou rebellion. He actually traveled thousands of miles to rescue Liu Renzhan!

At that time, all the important news was blocked by the rebels, and I had not issued an order. All the governors of Jiangbei provinces were guarding their territory. Only you, although you were far away from the town, still went north alone! At the age of twenty-one, you are well-known in literature and martial arts, born with generals and loyalty to the emperor and protecting the country, which is rare in the world!

Now the subjects of the whole country praise you, and even my queen praises you very much! There are many ministers in the court, such as Xu Xuan, the Minister of Personnel, who advised me that if Li Qing led the army north to rescue rather than my King of Yan, I am afraid that the Northern Expedition will turn around, and the Central Plains will be restored! Oh, King Zheng also submitted a memorial and even asked me to imitate Li Qing in the story of Wu Weiqing of Han, and entrust him with great events in the country..."

Then Li Jing shook his head gently: "Li Qing, now all the civil and military officials in the court can compare you to my Wei Huo! But I feel more and more that this metaphor is not good. Although your age is indeed similar to Huo Qubing of the Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing will not live long..."

Li Yuan was shocked for a moment, took a deep breath, thought for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty, I am not talented and knowledgeable, but my virtues are so good. How dare I compare myself with Wei Huo? I am a humble person. If I had no promotion from Your Majesty, how could I have today? I dare not let down Your Majesty's great kindness, and it is necessary to be loyal to the emperor and protect the country!

Your Majesty, in fact, I have traveled thousands of miles to Shouzhou and have a selfish intention, because there is a right wing of the rebels in Shouzhou! Since I have received the military envoy of the Wei Shengtong Army, how can I watch the soldiers under my command rebell?

Li Jing's face darkened, and suddenly withdrew his momentary sharpness, and just smiled faintly: "Li Qing is honest. So, are you afraid that the Holy Guards will rebel, so I will blame you? Therefore, I have traveled thousands of miles away?"

Seeing Li Jing's meaningful appearance, Li Yuan didn't have to think too much and replied directly: "That's it! Your Majesty, I am guilty!"

"Oh? What's your fault?"

Li Yuan gritted his teeth and bowed, "Your Majesty, even if the rebellion has stopped, it is a fact that the Guards' Army will follow the rebellion! As the military commander, I have received all the affairs of the camp, but I only care about personal personal matters for the reception of my marriage. I failed to take over the military power of the right wing as soon as possible, causing disaster, causing death and injury to the soldiers and the people to be in chaos. This is my fault. I would like to ask Your Majesty to punish me!"

Speaking of this, Li Yuan deliberately lowered his waist a little, putting on a very earnest attitude, but for the first time, he felt a strange feeling in his heart.

"Li Qing!" After staring at the young man in purple robe with a nervous expression in front of him for a long time, Li Jing's face finally calmed down a little, then raised his hand and sighed: "Oh! Forget it! The right wing of the Guard Saint Army was originally the northerner brought by the rebel general Li Jinquan. He had long refused to obey the imperial orders. Li Qingsheng's command of the army was not long, so this matter would not be blamed on you! However, the rebellion of the Three Prefectures is very great, and you are indeed suspected of dereliction of duty. So, please let your merits and demerits be compensated!"

Li Yuan turned his head slightly and breathed a sigh of relief and said loudly: "Your Majesty is so generous, I have no way to repay you! I can only devote myself to your Majesty!"

Then Li Jing said calmly: "Li Qing, you asked Wuping to expand the army a month ago. I remember that the land of Chu was initially settled and the barbarians of Dongxi were rampant, so it was accurate! Now our army is still fighting with the Han State in Guiguan. The front-line war has not yet settled, and the rear must be peaceful! After you return to Langzhou, you need to be restrained and be sure to appease the people of Chu without causing trouble! If you need to send troops to rescue, I will issue an order to you. In short, don't let my expectations down!"

"I remember! I will live up to your Majesty's expectations!"

Hearing another rustling sound from his body, Li Yuan couldn't help but look up, but saw Li Jing handing over the landscape painting that had just been completed on the table: "This painting was made by me imitating Dong Beiyuan's "Lushan Tu", and it was considered a wedding ceremony I gave you! Unfortunately, this painting was because I was eager to achieve success, so my brushstrokes were turbid, which shows that it would never be a good thing to use too much force..."
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