Chapter 4584: People’s hearts are unpredictable
In the fourth year of Wude, King Ping Shichong abolished the Eastern Capital and established the General Administration Office, headed by Li Daoyuan, King of Huaiyang. On November 11th of that year, Daxingtai in Luozhou was built and renamed the Eastern Capital.
On September 26, the sixth year of Takeori, the eastern capital was changed to Luozhou. On June 13, the ninth year, Xingtai was abolished and the Governor's Mansion was built, with Qu Tutong as it.
On March 10, the 11th year of Zhenguan, it was changed to Luoyang Palace.
Later, the Dudu Mansion was abolished and Luoyang Prefecture was restored. Wei King Li Tai was appointed as the shepherd of Luo Prefecture and led it from afar, with Pei Huaijie as its long history.
When Li Chengqian ascended the throne, the "Mu" led by the prince was revoked. Pei Huaijie, the governor of Luo, was promoted to "Henan Yin". He was the highest military and political officer of Henan Prefecture. Among the feudal officials, there were only a handful of people who could keep pace with him, and their authority was cautious.
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Pei Huaijie led officials from all levels in Luoyang City to come to see him and salute outside the tent. However, Li Tai, with his golden sword, sat in the tent and stared at Pei Huaijie with his eyes, saying nothing or responding.
Pei Huaijie felt a little embarrassed. He couldn't stand up or continue to salute. He was a little at a loss for a while...
He is in his fifties this year and is well-maintained. He has a thick, black beard under his chin and is trimmed beautifully. The purple robe on his body is rustling in the north wind. It clings to his torso, revealing a fairly strong physique. He is a typical capable man. Officials who are civilized and capable of military affairs.
In fact, Pei Huaijie, who has followed Emperor Taizong since he was in hiding and made great contributions, is indeed smart and capable, otherwise he would not have reached such a high position as Henan Yin.
Jia Dunyi, the governor of Luozhou, hesitated for a moment next to Li Tai, moved closer, and reminded in a low voice: "Your Highness..."
Li Tai glanced at him, then looked at Pei Huaijie outside the tent, and said calmly: "Forgive me, come in and talk."
"Here."
Pei Huaijie breathed a sigh of relief, leaving the officials outside the tent to enjoy the cold wind, and quickly walked into the tent.
Li Tai waved his hand and asked the chamberlain to move a stool for Pei Huaijie. When Pei Huaijie sat down, he raised his eyelids and asked, "I came here last night, why didn't I see Pei Fuyin?"
Pei Huaijie's butt had just touched the stool. When he heard the words, he stood up quickly and said with shame: "It was almost Yinshi when the official received the report. When he came out of the mansion, he summoned officials at all levels to gather in the government office to arrange the defense of various city gates. His Highness packed up the place where he stayed, and then left the city to come to see me. I hope that His Highness will forgive me. "
It was indeed wrong that he came late.
It would be fine if it were someone else, but when Emperor Taizong decreed that Li Tai be named "Luozhou Mu", he and Pei Huaijie were the long history, and the two of them had a subordinate relationship, which was unusual. Even after Li Chengqian ascended the throne, he abolished the policy of "princes leading the state pastors from afar", and Pei Huaijie was promoted to "Henan Yin", and there was no longer any division of subordinates. But now Li Tai once again became the "Luoyang left behind", and Pei Huaijie returned to Li Tai's command, and the relationship between them was natural. Be different.
Logically speaking, Pei Huaijie should have gone out of the city to meet Li Tai as soon as he learned that he had arrived in Luoyang. However, he only asked Jia Dunyi to go out of the city to meet him, and he waited until dawn before coming...
It may seem disrespectful, but it actually means a lot.
However, it was obviously not the time to care. Li Tai gave Pei Huaijie a few words and then asked: "Where can I arrange for the orphan to stay?"
Pei Huaijie said respectfully: "The official office is located in the Luocheng Palace within the Baocheng City. His Highness drinks and lives in the Luocheng Palace. Every day when you leave the south gate of Luocheng, you can reach the official office to attend to matters. It is extremely convenient."
Jia Dunyi lowered his head and glanced at Pei Huaijie in surprise, feeling something was wrong in his heart.
Li Tai's reaction was even more dissatisfying than him. Hearing this, his eyes widened immediately, he pointed at Pei Huaijie's nose, and said angrily: "Old man, do you want me to die?"
Do you think he has never been to Luoyang City?
In the eleventh year of Zhenguan, he accompanied Emperor Taizong on a tour of Luoyang City and stayed at Ziwei Palace, where he visited everything inside and outside.
Ziwei Palace began to be pruned when Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty ascended the throne. The reason why it was named "Ziwei Palace" was in response to the meaning of "Ziwei Palace where the Emperor of Heaven resides", and was compared to the Emperor of Heaven who ruled over the world. The design of "Ziwei Palace" is based on the "Seven Stars of the Big Dipper" and is divided into seven areas. It is divided into four parts on the left and right sides of Da Nei. From west to east, they are Baocheng, West Separate City, Da Nei and East Separate City. .
A prince who was left behind in Luoyang, living in the former Sui Palace... What is he trying to do?
Do you think the censors and officials are too busy? Find something for them to do?
Or do you think Li Chengqian won't kill people because of his kind personality? !
Pei Huaijie was shocked and said in horror: "This official has not thought well. I beg your Highness to punish me!"
He bowed his head to the ground, feeling frightened and frightened.
Li Tai took a deep breath and resisted the urge to pull out his knife and chop the old thief over with one blow. He gritted his teeth and said, "Look for a vacant government office in Shangshanfang. Just clean it up and move in immediately."
"Here."
Pei Huaijie didn't dare to say anything and quickly agreed.
"Also, which general is the navy stationed at Mengjindu?"
"Your Highness, this is Xi Junmai, deputy general of the Navy."
"Immediately send someone to notify Xi Junmai and ask him to come here to meet with Gu. Gu has something to explain."
"Here."
Li Tai stared at Pei Huaijie deeply and said slowly: "What happened today will not be the same next time."
It was freezing cold, but Pei Huaijie was sweating profusely and said repeatedly: "Your Highness, please calm down. I didn't think well for a while and almost put Your Highness in a disadvantageous situation. It's really..."
"Get out."
Li Tai had no expression on his face and waved his hand to chase people away.
Pei Huaijie's face turned red. He hesitated and said cautiously: "It's freezing cold today. Would Your Highness go to the city to rest temporarily and move in when the Shangshanfang official office is ready?"
Li Tai was determined: "Don't go anywhere, just wait here, let those outside go back, do whatever they need to do, go out of the city with great fanfare to welcome me, who is staying in Luoyang, and ignore government affairs, one or two people are simply ridiculous!"
You were given a slap on the wrist before you entered the city. How dare you go to other people's territory to eat and drink in a brazen manner?
"Here."
Pei Huaijie did not dare to say anything. After receiving the order, he bowed and exited the tent.
The north wind was blowing in his face, his beard was flying and his clothes were rustling. Pei Huaijie straightened up, breathed out gently, and walked towards his entourage with a solemn expression.
A group of officials waiting outside quickly gathered around and asked: "When will His Highness enter the city?"
"We have prepared a generous gift and will give it to His Highness as soon as he settles down."
“I wonder what your Highness’ requirements are in terms of government affairs when he takes up his current role?”
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Pei Huaijie's square face was expressionless. He waved his hands and said in a deep voice: "Let's all disperse. In order to welcome His Highness, he delayed government affairs. Where does this put His Highness? He wants the censors in Chang'an City to impeach him. Your Highness? Hurry back to the city and perform your duties. If it causes an uproar and public opinion, don't blame me for being unkind."
Officials: "..."
Didn't you gather us together early in the morning and go out of the city to meet His Highness the King of Wei?
Why is it that now we are not doing our jobs properly and are just flattering people?
However, Pei Huaijie ignored him, mounted his horse, and entered the city gate with his entourage like a gust of wind, and rushed to Shangshanfang to arrange the official residence of Wei King Li Tai.
The officials looked at each other and had no choice but to go into the city and return to the Yamen.
In the tent, Li Tai asked someone to make tea, waved his hand for Jia Dunyi to take a seat, took a sip of tea, and sighed: "This city of Luoyang is also full of evil winds and unpredictable people."
Jia Dunyi held the teacup, thought for a while, and said bluntly: "Where in the world is this not true? The more power is gathered, the more there are struggles, either overt or covert."
Wherever there are people, there are plans.
Where there is power, there is struggle.
Wild beasts still duel for mating rights, let alone humans?
Li Tai then asked: "Whose idea did Jia Prefecture think it was that Pei Fuyin wanted to place the orphans in Ziwei City?"
Jia Dunyi seemed to have answered the question incorrectly: "Pei Fuyin has a rigid style of work and follows orders. All the officials in Henan Prefecture obey orders. Only Shaoyin Duan Baoyuan can enter and leave his mansion at any time, and can talk freely over drinks and express his opinions."
"Duan Baoyuan?"
"Shaoyin of Henan Prefecture."
Li Tai fell into deep thought.
The two drank tea and were silent for a while.
After a long while, Jia Dunyi asked tentatively: "Your Highness refuses to enter the city. Why?"
Li Tai said: "Aren't you asking questions knowingly? There are people who want to harm me now. When I enter the city at this time, I don't dare to eat, drink or sleep. I just stay outside the city and wait for water." Let’s talk about it later.”
Jia Dunyi stopped talking.
Judging from the situation last night, one of the suspects who may have assassinated Li Tai was Fang Jun. Li Tai himself must have known it very well. Although Fang Jun did not hold a position in the Navy, he was Fang Jun at all levels of the Navy. A handsome man who obeys his orders, why does he not trust Pei Huaijie now, but trusts the Navy more?
Li Tai didn't explain either.
Fang Jun tried his best to use him as a raft to stir up the situation, but he would not really kill him, so now he trusts no one but Fang Jun...
"Your Highness, the Navy's men are here."
Li Tai put down the teacup: "Let him in."
"Here."
Not long after, a young general wearing a helmet and armor strode into the tent, knelt down on one knee, performed military salutes, and said loudly: "Vice-Admiral Xi Junmai, I have an audience with His Highness."
Li Tai waved his hand: "My family, why are you so polite? Get up quickly, take a seat, and have a cup of hot tea."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Xi Jun stood up and sat down, took the teacup handed by the chamberlain, did not drink, put it on the stool aside, looked at Li Tai and said: "The commander-in-chief has already given orders. As long as His Highness comes to Luoyang, no matter what order he is given, he must do it with all his strength." Go, the Navy will station 800 soldiers at Mengjindu in Luoyang City, ready to listen to His Highness’ orders at any time.”
Li Tai looked at Jun Xi up and down with intense eyes, and suddenly asked: "How did General Xi sleep last night?"
Xi Jun said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I slept well."
Li Taiyi pointed out: "It's freezing cold today. If you run around on horseback in the middle of the night, you can easily catch wind and cold."
Xi Junmai shook his head: "I don't understand what His Highness said."
"Haha," Li Tai sneered twice and stopped asking: "The lone general is going to the official residence of Shangshanfang. Can the Navy guarantee safety?" (End of Chapter)