Chapter 226 Still a child

next day

"Why is it so early today?"

Li Xiang almost said this with his eyes closed. The advantage of being a prince's son in the Tang Dynasty is that he doesn't have to do anything. From childhood to now, Li Xiang almost always closes his eyes and lets others serve him. Two of these maids dragged Li Xiang, and the other two began to dress him.

"Your Highness, Eunuch Qian sent a message last night. Today is the day when the Southwest Army returns to the capital. The emperor asked you to come out of the capital to greet them."

Miss Meng Ling said while gesturing at Li Xiang's clothes.

Only then did Li Xiang remember that the matter in the southwest had almost been resolved, and everything that Tuyuhun should be given had been given. Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong had to take the remaining people back to Beijing. The last time, His Highness the Crown Prince personally went out of the city to greet them. Letting Li Xiang go this time is also a compensation for Li Xiang.

In the feudal dynasty, it can be said to be a great honor for the prince and grandson to do the emperor's work, but for the prince and his son, such things happen often. After all, the prince is the nominal legal heir. Li Xiang has not yet determined For the position of the emperor's grandson, if you turn over the entire East Palace, I am afraid there will be no one more suitable than Li Xiang.

The main hall of the East Palace.

After struggling for nearly half an hour, Li Xiang finally put on the bright yellow clothes of the emperor's eldest grandson. Although Li Xiang was also fighting on the battlefield, he represented the royal family today, so he had to wear this suit.

"Greetings to Your Highness."

The room was already filled with young generals in the capital. The ones at the front were Yuchi Baolin and Changsun Chong. Some of the people in the back were known to Li Xiang, but most of them were unfamiliar. According to the emperor's order, these people will be with him. Li Xiang went ten miles out of the city to meet him.

"I have kept you generals waiting for a long time. Let's set off together."

Seeing that the time was almost up, Li Xiang directly put on his horse and mounted his horse.

To be honest, what the generals like most is a commander like Li Xiang. Don't talk so much nonsense. No one has the time to listen to your nonsense. Generals can just do things directly, and it is useless to talk so much nonsense.

The Zuo Shenwu Army was standing outside the East Palace. These people wanted to follow Li Xiang out of the city.

"Reporting to Your Highness, the Left Divine Martial Army has assembled..."

The person who came out to report was Fu Yunlei, the deputy general of the Zuo Shenwu Army. This person was the emperor's absolute confidant. Otherwise, he would not be in this position. Most of the people in the Zuo Shenwu Army came back from the front line, and Li Xiang was still able to use it smoothly. If he was not strictly monitored, this would be a thunder around the emperor.

Since Li Xiang returned to Beijing that day, he has basically cut off contact with this army. Except for various temptations from the emperor, Li Xiang will not take the initiative to contact these people. The soldiers redeemed by the system do not have to worry about loyalty. Li Xiang also gave these people an order. If someone wants you, just follow them without exposing our relationship.

On the surface, these people have switched to other camps, but in fact they are still Li Xiang's people. They collect information when they have nothing to do. Anyway, system soldiers can transmit information within a short distance. If there is something important, , these people immediately became Li Xiang's most loyal subordinates. If he really wanted to take the step of forcing the palace, Li Xiang would be in an invincible position now.

"Thank you for your hard work, General Fu. These people have been fighting with me on the battlefield for many days. I didn't expect that it has only been just over a month. General Fu has already been able to recruit them like this. I really admire them."

Li Xiang was smiling when he spoke, and the young generals behind him also expressed their understanding. He had finally trained a battle-hardened army on the battlefield. He thought this was the team he would develop, but who knew that he would return to the capital? In more than a month, it was actually disintegrated by General Fu.

According to the intelligence obtained by the major families, Li Xiang once secretly tried to contact the grassroots generals of this army, but unfortunately no one responded. This represents the credit of General Fu and whether the people under the emperor have any ability.

"Your Highness is joking, we are all serving the Tang Dynasty and being loyal to the Emperor..."

This General Fu is not a good-tempered person. When he heard that Li Xiangming was hurting him secretly, he immediately moved the emperor out. If you have the ability, go to your grandfather and don't disgrace me in front of everyone.

Li Xiang is most afraid of this guy being silent. If he is silent, there is no way to attack him today. Since you have already spoken, don't blame me for being rude. There are many young generals waiting to watch the fun. You Although he is a close associate of the emperor, he has been stationed in the northern border for a long time and does not know much about the situation of our eldest grandson.

"When will I joke with you? If you want to joke with me, are you worthy?"

Li Xiang's voice was not quiet, and everyone around him heard it. They also understood Li Xiang's mood. In the past, Li Xiang was arrogant and domineering, but now that his army has been emptied, he can endure it until today. At this level, this is already quite difficult. Facing the emperor Li Xiang, I feel powerless, but facing your little lieutenant, Li Xiang still has an advantage.

"This subordinate is not worthy, please forgive me, Your Highness."

When General Fu saw that Li Xiang was angry, he quickly got off his horse and knelt in front of Li Xiang. After all, Li Xiang was still his nominal superior.

"Just remember, my anger at you today is not due to any personal grudges. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, you should report to me the situation of the Zuo Shenwu Army every five days, but within this month , I have not received any report, do you want to rebel?"

Li Xiang actually wanted to find trouble, so he had naturally prepared it for a long time. Of course, this was a big show, which reassured Li Shimin in the palace that Li Xiang was also a normal child and did not have such deep scheming. It's all taken away, and I can only vent my anger on your men. As for the life and death of General Fu, I'm afraid neither Li Shimin nor Li Xiang care about it.

The young generals behind him all nodded. It was still the same as before. Li Xiang's arrogance and domineering attitude had not changed at all. Before the expedition, half of the people in the capital did not dare to offend him. He spent the past month recuperating at home. Everyone thought that his character had changed, but after saying these few words, everyone saw the familiar Li Xiang again, who could kill you with just one sentence.

"Your Highness, please allow me to report this matter. This matter is His Majesty's decree. I have no intention of overstepping..."

General Fu said calmly, everything is authorized by the emperor. Even if you are the prince, what can you do? Can it be bigger than the emperor?