No matter how tired Li Xiang was the next day, he had to go to the morning court obediently. This was the first morning court after Li Xiang came back. If Li Xiang didn't go, the censors would not let him go. You are purely ruining your career because of alcohol and sex.
“I don’t want to…”
Li Xiang hasn't woken up yet. He started to sleep only after the rooster crowed for the first time. Now he has dark circles under his eyes and can't get up at all. However, Cheng Ying has been coaxing him for a long time. At this moment, Li Xiang is like a child.
"Your Highness, please get up quickly. Although we are leaving from the East Palace, we cannot leave too late."
He once said with some heartache that if he could really make the decision himself, the worst that could happen would be to let Li Xiang stay at home, but there were many important imperial edicts today, such as the General of Tiance.
This was also a big event for the entire Tang Dynasty. Li Xiang had not heard any news about it before, which meant that Li Shimin had made the decision in advance but did not announce it to the public. He must have wanted to give Li Xiang a surprise.
If Li Xiang had not gone today, perhaps this surprise would have turned into a shock. Li Shimin would have been so angry that he didn't know what to do. Nowadays, old children do things that are really childish. Li Xiang didn't dare to act recklessly in this matter.
He stood up with his eyes closed, still supported by a maid. Then eight maids came to help Li Xiang put on his clothes. As for eating, they naturally fed him while he was half asleep and half awake. Li Xiang didn't even know how he walked to the palace gate.
After being blown by the cold wind, Li Xiang came back to his senses. Normally he would walk there. The princes and sons of this era were too weak. Li Xiang didn't want to be the same as them, so he usually thought about exercising. But today he really didn't have the interest, so he could only take the sedan chair.
Li Xiang only needed to go directly to the Qinzheng Hall and wait, but it was different for Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian also needed to go to the Zhongshu Mansion. There were many memorials that had been copied long ago, and he had to take them to the morning court today. For the safety of the Tang Dynasty, these memorials could not be brought back to the East Palace.
"Your Highness, please come down and walk."
Xiao Xia Zi said quietly, Li Xiang looked at this guy in surprise, since when do I need you to tell me whether I walk or not?
However, Li Xiang also knew that this guy was always smart and would not spoil his fun. Moreover, as a eunuch who served all night, he knew it best. At this moment, he looked to his right and saw Xiao Yu walking slowly forward there. If Li Xiang took a sedan chair to go there, it would be disrespectful to him.
"Well done, I reward you."
Li Xiang took off a jade pendant from his waist. It was made of the best white jade and must be priceless. This could also encourage the eunuchs and palace maids around him. If you continue to do such things in the future, not only will you not be punished, but you will be given greater rewards.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
In fact, for the current Eunuch Xia, money is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that this thing was awarded by His Highness, which is an extremely honorable thing. As His Highness's status becomes higher and higher, this thing will become more and more valuable.
"I hope you are well, old man. You are in very good health. I saw you walking all the way just now, and a young man like me could hardly catch up with you. You don't leave so early for court. Why are you in such a hurry?"
Upon hearing Li Xiang's voice, Xiao Yu turned around and stood up straight. At this age, he likes others to praise his good health. Of course, Xiao Yu's health is really good. After returning to Chang'an City, he has become more and more healthy.
"Your Highness drank so much last night, yet he was still able to attend the morning court with a bunch of us old men today. His body is really much stronger than others."
This Lord Xiao also went there yesterday, but because there were too many people, he was unable to have a long conversation with Li Xiang. It is still early for the Qinzheng Hall where court is held, so the two of them can just stroll there.
Many people around have already noticed the situation here, but they can only be very envious. Everyone knows that Xiao Yu is from Li Xiang's ship, and the two of them have been a family since they were in Sichuan. If we want to reach that level, we didn't get close to them back then. If you get close to them now, does His Highness still need you?
Li Xiangxian mentioned that he met Xiao Guodong on the road. This was also Xiao Yu's private action. He almost turned the entire Sichuan into their own home.
Li Xiang would never allow such a thing. The reason why he allowed someone from their family to be placed in the position was because Xiao Yu had made great contributions in Sichuan. But now your previous grandson has passed away. If you let your other grandsons take over the remaining positions, it would be a bit too much.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. He's just a city defender. I think Your Highness will be heading south soon. Why not have him leave Sichuan and go to Nanzhao to handle logistics for you?"
Xiao Yu was also an old fox, how could he not understand what Li Xiang was thinking? He immediately transferred this guy out of Sichuan. If he stayed in Sichuan, there would be too many children in their family, and it would be easy to form a clan...
But if they leave Sichuan, then the people in their family will not have that much ability, especially after they go to Nanzhao where they are unfamiliar with the place. It will take at least several years to establish roots there. If things wait until several years have passed, will your Xiao family still be so powerful?
After all, he is an old man in the court, and a veteran of three dynasties. He can understand any words. Li Xiang only needs to give him a slight hint, and he will know what to do about this matter.
"Shouldn't the rule-abiding department be transferred back?"
Li Xiang thought of his former subordinates. Xiao Shougui is still staying in the Western Regions. He has been there for two or three years. If he is transferred back to the court, he should be given a good position.
"He's been training outside for quite some time, but in the capital, there's only one position for every person. Even if I were to coordinate, there wouldn't be a suitable position for him."
At this time, Xiao Yu has to rely on Li Xiang. There is also a political exchange between the two sides. My other grandson has listened to you and transferred out of Sichuan, and further weakened the status of my Xiao family in Sichuan. So my eldest grandson must have a good place.
"The Tiance General's Mansion will be established soon. Why not let him be the chief secretary?"
Li Xiang's words made Xiao Yu very happy. Everyone knew that the Tiance General's Mansion would be the core of the court in the future...
