Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 98

Chapter 98 Reward With Impunity
The Emperor’s sudden mention of firing Changsun Huan caught Qin Mubai off guard. He didn’t know what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd. Could it be that he was expelled just because Changsun Huanlai had filed a false accusation today? This can’t be!

After thinking for a while, Qin Mubai’s heart couldn’t help but tremble as he thought of some clues.

There must be a deep reason why Li Shimin “righteously exterminated his family” and fired the late Empress’ nephew. Baiji is a special army, Li Shimin also has special and strict requirements for this army, the first priority is to be able to “protect royal secrets.”

When Baiji was in charge of the inner palace, he could always see a lot of the royal family’s privacy. Failure to do so would be a fatal mistake. This was because no one wanted their privacy to be exposed to the public, let alone the Emperor of Jun Wei’s Rumble.

However, Changsun Huan had such a problem-he loved to report and his mouth was not strict. Now that Qin Mubai was in trouble, he immediately ran over and complained to the Emperor.

Li Shimin was probably thinking that Changsun Huan was usually obedient and respectful to his immediate superior, Qin Mubai, but at this juncture, he had come to make trouble for Qin Mubai. If he betrayed Qin Mubai today, he might betray the royal family tomorrow and reveal his secrets.

Such a person, such a habit of conduct, could not be trusted!

Because of this, Li Shimin decided to expel Changsun Hua. Regardless of whether he was a relative or not, the emperor’s privacy was far more important than any relative’s!

At the same time, the Emperor was undoubtedly sending a dangerous signal to Qin Mubai. If you dared to spread rumors outside, the consequences and consequences would be even worse than Changsun Huan’s. Since Changsun Huan is my nephew, you don’t need to say anything.

Punish someone as a warning to others!

Li Shimin’s move didn’t reveal anything, but it contained hidden killing intent!

Actually, it was only a matter of an instant before he thought about it clearly. After spending so much time with the Emperor in the palace, Qin Mubai’s sense of crisis and political sensitivity had risen by leaps and bounds. Although he had become a treacherous old man, at least he knew how to seek good fortune and avoid evil.

Thus, he said to Li Shimin, “Your Majesty has a decree, so I naturally can only obey it. However, I also have some suggestions, I wonder if I should say it properly?”

“Speak.” Li Shimin smiled and said casually, “The reason I asked you is to hear your opinion! It has always been my strategy to brainstorm freely. In addition, you are the Hundred Cavalry Envoy, so of course you have the most say.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. Then I will say it.” Qin Mubai said, “Although Changsun Huan does have some small shortcomings, his flaws are not hidden. He is indeed a rare talent.” Moreover, he had worked in the Baiji army for so long, so he was very familiar with everything. Amongst the three deputy envoys, the one who was the most capable was actually him. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to be so relaxed and accompany His Highness Princess King Jin and Jinyang in Penglai Hall every day. If he suddenly withdrew Changsun Huan, Baiji’s normal operation might fall into a temporary dilemma, and it would be difficult to find a person to completely replace Changsun Huan in a short period of time. “He said.

“That makes sense. What about the second?”

“Second, the Hundred Cavalry are His Majesty’s personal guards, a special army dedicated to the royal family. Therefore, the officials will be appointed and dismissed, and they will be different from other ordinary armies.” Qin Mubai said, “After an ordinary general is transferred over, it will definitely be difficult for them to adapt to the environment and work of the Hundred Cavalry.” In other words, the generals of the Hundred Cavalry could be transferred out, and they could adapt to any army. However, the generals of other armies might not be able to adapt to the Hundred Cavalry. Moreover, the Hundred Cavalry had always been a tight whole. If there was a disharmony in one place, it would inevitably affect the cooperation of the entire group. His Majesty sent away Changsun Huan, leaving only two of the three deputy envoys, and he was the most important deputy envoy to leave. Then this lowly official will have to take charge of the barracks every day. ”

“According to what you said, this Eldest Sun Huan can’t be transferred away anymore?” Li Shimin said with a faint smile.

“It’s not that he can’t be transferred … At least before that, His Majesty should choose someone to replace him.” Qin Mubai said.

“I have a candidate.” Li Shimin said, “Use Li Junxian!” He has been accompanying you since the establishment of the Baiji, shouldn’t it be a problem? Let him tired a little, and deputy envoy and long history of the two positions. As for his position as the general of the prison guards, it would be changed to that of prosecutor. His rank and salary would remain unchanged. The military affairs of the prison guards would first be entrusted to someone else to take care of for him. There was no need for him to worry and let him concentrate on his work in Baiji. Until you have a suitable candidate to replace his deputy, I will restore him to the position of general guard. What do you think? ”

“Since His Majesty has arranged everything properly, this lowly official has nothing to say.” Li Shimin cupped his hands and said, “This lowly official will obey the Holy Order.”

“Haha!” Li Shimin smiled and said, “Mubai, I just like your responsible and serious attitude.” Also, you have the heart of a general. I have always been well aware of the conflict between you and Changsun Huan. Changsun Huan has repeatedly made things difficult for you and slandered you, but you can keep saying good things for him at this time. It is enough to see that you are a person with good looks and magnanimity. I have always believed that the founding of a state to calm the world, there is a skill to play can be used; However, to protect the country and protect the people, one had to have good morals and conduct. In a peaceful and prosperous era, you need someone with good character and ability to help me share my worries and contribute to the country. “Compared to you, Changsun Huanxia is too far off!”

“Your Majesty praises me absurdly!” Qin Mubai almost broke out in cold sweat. Fortunately, I reacted swiftly and cleverly enough. I didn’t speak ill of Changsun Huan when I was down like Changsun Huan, or strongly supported or even encouraged the Emperor to expel Changsun Huan. Otherwise, I will definitely have to scram like him, or even have even worse consequences.

Hearing the Emperor’s words, it seems that I have passed his “moral test”. He should be able to believe that I am not a frivolous person who would leak out the imperial family’s privacy.

What a close call!

His companion was like a tiger accompanying a tiger, killing intent every step of the way.

Although the Hundred Cavalry Messenger looked glorious on the surface, it was risky to work too hard and too hard. I might as well think of a way to jump ship!

“Regardless of the outcome of Gaoyang’s matter, you have done a good job so far. You should be rewarded. Furthermore, you have suffered a lot of grievances. I will compensate you even more.” Li Shimin said, “Tell me, what do you want?”

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly in his heart, “Is this a blank check I wrote for me?” Carrots and sticks, the upper echelons like to play this kind of trick.

“Your Majesty, these are all matters that I should take care of. I dare not ask for a reward.” Qin Mubai smiled awkwardly and said, “If His Majesty really wants to reward me … I still have two days of vacation left!”

“Haha! I knew that you were different from those vulgar officials. You would ask for some gold, silver, beauty, or handsome horses. But if you don’t ask, I will give it to you. For meritorious deeds are always punishable by punishment. It has always been my purpose.” Li Shimin smiled and said, “I was really uneasy that I had delayed your leave because of your illness.” I owe you this privately. If it weren’t for you that night, it would have been hard to tell how he would have done so far. As a father, I must thank you. How about this, you go and convince Pheasant Slave and Ye Zi to let them feel at ease later, and then you go back to rest. I owe you two days of vacation, and I will pay you back ten days. You are indeed tired during this period of time, so you should have a good rest. In addition, I will grant you a residence in Chang’an. You are not young anymore. You will get married sooner or later. It is not appropriate for you to stay with your father all the time. ”

“This … Your Majesty has bestowed such a generous gift on me, how dare I accept such a reward?” Qin Mubai hurriedly cupped his hands and said in panic.

“It doesn’t matter.” Li Shimin chuckled and said, “This child is my heart’s content. Is her life not worth a mere house?” Moreover, the childish slave was also a direct prince, and he should open his mansion in two years. When the time comes, I will bestow you the title of King Jin Fu and assist Pheasant Slave with all my strength. I can tell that he is obedient to you and even treats you better than a father like me. If you want to choose Wang Fu for him, you are the best candidate! “Therefore, it is necessary for you to have an independent door ahead of time. Take this house with you!”

“Since that’s the case, then this lowly official will kowtow to the Emperor for his kindness!”

“In that case, you should retreat.” Li Shimin patted Qin Mubai’s shoulder with a smile and said, “You can rest at home for the next ten days. I will let the candidates get ready, and then you can start to take care of them.” After finishing his work, he returned to the palace to take up his post. Leave the affairs of the army to Li Junxian and the other two deputy envoys. “Now, go to the Imperial Garden to find the childish slave and the prince!”

“This lowly subject will retire …”

Qin Mubai walked out of the dormitory and went to the Imperial Garden to find Li Zhi and Li Mingda. She tried her best to convince the two little fellows, then let out a long sigh and left for the Hundred Cavalry Camp.

At this time, he thought to himself, in fact, I was just casually talking about the two-day vacation. I didn’t expect the Emperor to give me ten days of approval with a wave of his hand. Looks like he wants to get me out of Princess Gaoyang’s sight first, and then give the whole thing a cold shoulder. Princess Gaoyang’s marriage caused a ruckus all over the city. Now that he has torn apart the two of us, he will wait another ten days and a half. When the limelight passes, he will naturally calm down slowly.

Then, the Emperor accidentally gave me a residence … This intention was even clearer. Chang’an City, today’s Heavenly First City, this is an inch of land and gold, it is not easy to set up a house? Many officials were transferred from the local government to the city government, and without three to five years, they would not be able to settle down in a long-term residence. This difficulty was similar to buying a luxurious mansion in the center of Beijing, and it was all possible.

With such a generous reward, Li Shimin only wanted to convey a message to his subjects. Now that Princess Gaoyang had agreed to marry the Fang family, Qin Mubai not only had no fault, but also had merits. In other words, the rumors that he had an affair with Princess Gaoyang were completely false. Otherwise, why would I reward him instead of killing him? Moreover, everyone knew that the crime of violating the Empress’ authority was enough to kill anyone more than ten times and a hundred times!

This was indeed a wonderful move! It was more than a hundred times better than trying to explain everything to everyone!

“Li Shimin, you are extremely intelligent and resourceful. Your wrist is really too powerful!” Qin Mubai sighed.