Chapter 101 Differentiation
That day, Li Heng and Li Ju had a conflict on the street. Li Heng did not investigate further and asked Li Ju's guards to take responsibility for the crime, and they went to the Qinshi Mansion instead of Jingzhao Mansion and Taifu Temple.

The difference between the two is that the Qinshifu is in charge of the prince's guards, so going there is considered an internal solution. Jingzhaofu and Taifu Temple are in charge of public security and are also administrative agencies. If they are in charge of this matter, it will be public.

Li Heng had already made up his mind and replied, "Father, I think that my brother may have disturbed the street because he was eager to send ice to the students, and he had some friction with General Li Siye. If I make a fuss about it, it will hurt the brotherhood and also damage the reputation of the royal family."

"You did a great job." Li Longji nodded, and thinking of Li Ju, he sighed, "Ba Lang is a little arrogant. If he was half as steady as you, I would have less trouble."

Li Heng said, "My son and my bird have different personalities. My bird is straightforward, while my son is more gentle."

Seeing that Li Heng not only did not report the crime, but also defended Li Ju, Li Longji was even more satisfied with Li Heng. He smiled knowingly and said, "You are good at talking. Did you meet Zhang Zishou when you came in just now?"

Li Ying said honestly, "We met by chance outside the palace."

Li Longji nodded, feeling somewhat sad.

Li Longji was not unaware of Zhang Jiuling's character and contributions to the Tang Dynasty, but they had different ideals and could not work together.

Li Longji thought for a while in silence, then said: "He will go to Jingzhou in a few days. I will not go to see him off. Since you have married his niece, you can go to see him off on my behalf."

Li Ying said respectfully, "Yes."

"Also," Li Longji pondered for a moment, "Do you know about the Tuqishi incident?"

Li Heng said: "I just received the battle report today."

According to the message sent by Gao Xianzhi, the Turgesh and the Arabs fought in Tokharistan, and the Turgesh were defeated and retreated.

During his defeat, the Turgesh Khan Sulu was ambushed and killed by his two main generals, Mohedagan and Dumozhi.

Mohedagan and Dumozhi were originally two tribes. After they joined forces to kill Sulu, neither of them was willing to submit to the other, so they started fighting each other again.

Li Longji said: "How to deal with the Tuqishi issue? You should discuss with Prime Minister Li and the various tribes to deal with it."

According to Li Longji's previous personality, he would have been involved in the entire process of such a war, but now that he has already started, he wants to leave it to his subordinates and just want a result.

Li Heng and Li Linfu received the order at the same time.

Li Longji added: "Also, the Uighurs and the Turks are not at peace either. Once you have taken in a concubine, you can go back."

Li Ying said, "Yes."

After sorting out the government affairs, Li Heng, Li Linfu and An Lushan left the palace together.

As they walked along the road, Li Linfu suddenly said, "There was a severe drought in Chang'an last year, but this year the weather is fine and the harvest is good. The weather is really unpredictable."

Upon hearing this, An Lushan stepped forward and flattered him, "I have heard that the power of heaven is related to the harmony of people. I think it is because since Li Xiang became the right prime minister, the government has been in good order and the people have been in harmony. This year, the power of heaven has also become favorable."

"Oh?" Li Linfu looked at An Lushan, "If there is drought or flood next year, it will be my fault?"

"This..." An Lushan was speechless for a moment, paused, and said: "Of course, it has nothing to do with the Right Prime Minister."

Li Heng, who was standing by, laughed and said, "Is the Right Prime Minister sighing for Lord Zhang?"

"I guess so. Zhang Jiuling is a good opponent." Li Linfu nodded, "But I am also sighing for you and Your Highness."

The second half of Li Linfu's sentence means that he and Li Heng used to be allies, but now they are becoming enemies.

Li Heng understood what Li Linfu meant, but he could do nothing about it.

Putting aside other angles, the prince who is in charge of one side and the right prime minister who controls the power in the court certainly cannot be allies.

Otherwise, Li Longji would not be able to sleep.

Li Heng thought for a moment, crossed his arms and saluted, saying: "I would like to ask the Right Prime Minister to take care of the allocation of money and grain to Anxi this time." Li Heng's attitude was deliberately a little distant, implying to Li Linfu that he understood what Li Linfu had just said.

"I will handle it impartially." Li Linfu saluted and replied. After thinking for a moment, he added, "If there are any inadequate preparations, please do not blame me, Your Highness."

Li Heng said, "I have not yet had time to express my gratitude, how dare I blame the Right Prime Minister."

As they were talking, they had reached a fork in the road.

So they said goodbye to each other.

After Li Heng and Li Linfu said goodbye, they said to An Lushan, "General An is brave and good at fighting. Your father has entrusted you with an important task. I hope you will devote yourself to defending the Tang Dynasty and shepherding the people."

What Li Heng meant was that you should not do those messy things and act dumb in front of me.

An Lushan knew about Li Heng's expedition to Tubo, but he previously thought that it was all the credit of An Sishun and others, and Li Heng was just a figurehead.

But just now, Li Longji had hinted at his thoughts in the Purple Palace, and he also saw Li Longji praising Li Heng highly. Now, he saw Li Linfu, whom he was afraid of, playing guessing games with Li Heng, and he knew that Li Longji thought highly of Li Heng, so he had no doubts.

Therefore, after listening to Li Heng's "persuasion", although he was unhappy, he did not dare to act recklessly and hurriedly said, "Thank you for your teachings, Your Highness. I will keep them in mind."

"Yeah." Li Ying nodded and returned home.

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Li Ying's mansion has been decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and a happy event is imminent.

All of Li Ying's relatives and friends gathered together to help with the arrangements, even Concubine Wu Huifei came to Li Ying's house.

However, Wu Huifei's visit was not to inquire about Li Ying's taking a concubine, but to appease Yang Yuhuan.

During the two years that Li Heng was away, most of the letters home were written by Yang Yuhuan. After a long time, Concubine Wu Huifei became quite satisfied with Yang Yuhuan as her daughter-in-law. Therefore, when she heard that Yang Yuhuan left home out of jealousy, she came to help appease her, hoping that Yang Yuhuan and Li Heng would not have conflicts.

Concubine Wu Hui talked with Yang Yuhuan for a while in the room, then called Li Ying over and said, "Ying'er, now that you have taken a concubine, don't forget your old love for a new one."

"Yes, I won't do that."

Li Heng replied respectfully, but he was still thinking about the affairs of the Turks and Anxi.

The actual situation at the local level is mostly different from what the court sees, which will lead to differences between the policies that the local level wants to implement and the court's ideas. In addition, he and Li Linfu have now tacitly accepted Li Longji's division, so it is very likely that the court will not let him do whatever he wants to do in the future.

Take the two factions of the Turks for example. The side he wants to support will definitely be different from the side he wants the court to support.

So Li Heng is now in a dilemma.

Seeing that Li Ying was absent-minded, Concubine Wu Huifei stood up and walked up to Li Ying, asking in a low voice, "Did your father embarrass you?"

"That's not the case." Li Heng shook his head and smiled, looking around and asked, "Where's my brother?"

Concubine Wu Huifei smiled and said, "Watching the lanterns hanging outside."

Li Heng nodded and sent someone to invite Li Qi over.

After Li Qi entered the room, Li Heng asked everyone else to leave first, leaving only him, Yang Yuhuan, Concubine Wu Huifei and Li Qi in the room.

Li Ying asked, "Mother, this time the emperor asked me to take Zhang Mujin as my concubine, is there any other intention?"

(End of this chapter)