?When Li Ke returned to the Northern Palace and saw his four women, Wu Meiniang could not help but pounce on Li Ke's arms, and Ashinayun and Changsun Bingning also felt tight, their eyes were red, only the Tubo Sangyang Princess looked at Li Ke with a calm expression.

Li Ke gently stroked Wu Meiniang's shoulders and comforted him, "Mei Niang, aren't I back now? Why are you crying when you are so happy?"

"Your Highness, can't Mei Niang just be happy?" Wu Mei Niang smiled.

In fact, all members of the Northern Palace did not go to greet Li Ke this time, which was Wu Meiniang's idea. Through a sensitive political sense, Wu Meiniang discovered the potential crisis after Li Ke returned to Chang'an this time, which was to be very successful, and Li Ke's reputation among the people of the Tang Dynasty would grow increasingly, which made Li Ke have to be low-key in doing things and not be proud of himself. If the people in the Northern Palace greeted Li Ke, they would have to stop the army from entering the city. This matter seemed simple, but if they were used by those who were interested, they would cause unnecessary trouble.

Li Ke also knew everyone's thoughts very well, so he didn't care that everyone did not go out of the city to greet him.

Back at the hall, Li Ke talked to the three girls and nodded to Tubo Princess Sangyang, while Princess Sangyang had a frosty face and a dull expression.

Li Ke did not blame Princess Sangyang, after all, he killed his son himself. Besides, Li Ke also learned that Princess Sangyang had given birth to a prince for him. However, Li Ke was not very interested in this prince. No one was perfect. Li Ke also had his own shortcomings. It was understandable that he had no good feelings for this son.

In the evening, Li Ke was pushed to Wu Meiniang's room by Asunayun and Changsun Bingning.

It is already winter in Chang'an City. The wind is biting outside the house, but the heat inside the house is steaming. Wu Meiniang is still out of the bath, waiting for Li Ke. Li Ke walked into Wu Meiniang's room and saw Wu Meiniang's seductive body, which was already vigorous...

The next day, Li Ke came to Liangyi Hall to discuss military merit rewards with Li Shimin and the central ministers.

During the three years after Li Ke left Chang'an, the positions of important officials of the Tang Dynasty changed a lot. Wang Gui was no longer the subordinate minister. Wei Zheng was appointed as the subordinate minister's minister by Li Shimin and was in charge of the subordinate minister's power. Xiao Yu was unwell and had resigned from the position of the Central Secretariat. Li Shimin appointed Changsun Wuji as the Central Secretariat. The position of Shangshu Youpushe in Changsun Wuji was naturally taken into account by Cen Wenben. Secondly, Chu Suiliang was also promoted, and he was appointed as the secretary supervisor by Li Shimin, but he did not have the right to participate in politics like Wei Zheng, but he was also an important position.

When Li Ke arrived at Liangyi Hall, he saw Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Cen Wenben, Wei Zheng and Hou Junji discussing and discussing. Li Tai and Li Chengqian listened seriously on both sides.

Li Ke bowed to Li Shimin and greeted everyone. Then he stood between Li Tai and Li Chengqian, listening quietly to everyone's discussion. Without Li Shimin's words, he would not dare to take the initiative to express his thoughts.

After listening for a while, Li Ke heard where everyone's differences were.

Li Shimin and everyone had a consistent view on the rewards of Chen Qi, Cheng Mingzhen, Du Junchuo, Sun Erlang and others, and believed that the rewards should be given to them to show the court's respect for them. The only difference was Su Dingfang's title of king, Changsun Wuji, Hou Junji and others believed that Su Dingfang's contribution would not be to be granted a king, but he could be granted a duke. Fang Xuanling did not speak, Cen Wenben expressed silence, only Wei Zheng strongly suggested to be granted a king. He believed that the issue of the Western Regions was very complicated. Since the Tang Dynasty destroyed Tuyuhun, the business road in the Western Regions was opened, and the countries in the Western Regions could directly communicate with the Tang Dynasty. In this way, the title of Su Dingfang, who was stationed in the western gate of the Tang Dynasty, was particularly important.

However, Li Shimin did not give any comments on the advice of both sides. When he saw Li Ke's quiet audience arguing, he had not said a word since entering Liangyi Hall, and then asked, "Li Ke, you strongly advocate Su Dingfang as the king. What about your opinion?"

"Father--" Li Ke said, "The northwest is the gateway of the Tang Dynasty to the countries of the Western Regions. There are two powerful empires in the West of the Western Regions. They trade with the countries of the Western Regions, just like the Tang Dynasty. However, as long as we trade with the countries of the Western Regions, we make a lot of profits and block their financial path, it will definitely attract their attention. There may be one or two wars. In this case, the importance of the Northwest Gate to the Tang Dynasty is self-evident. It is also important whether the Tang Dynasty can stabilize the countries of the Western Regions and reach an alliance with the countries of the Western Regions to resist the powerful enemy. This is also important. The Tang Dynasty cannot send a separate envoy to solve these problems, because it takes a long time. Only Su Lie, who guards the Northwest, can slowly negotiate and contact with the countries of the Western Regions. The title of Su Dingfang, who negotiates and contacts with the countries of the Western Regions, expresses the respect and attention of the Tang Dynasty for them. Therefore, the sons will strongly advise Su Lie to be named king!"

"Yeah——" Li Shimin nodded lightly, but he still did not give any comments.

"Father, my son is fighting in the northwest Tuyuhun and Tubo in the past three years. I am not feeling well and want to cultivate in Chang'an. I would like to ask my father to be the best!" Li Ke said his conditions for Su Dingfang to be the king. He knew very well that Li Shimin was the real commander of this Northwest War, and Su Dingfang was only the second commander. If Su Dingfang was named king, how should he be rewarded? This made Li Shimin very embarrassed, which made Li Shimin unwilling to speak easily.

"Well--When the war against Tubo started, I also heard that you were very sick. I wanted to summon you to Chang'an to cultivate, but your mother said that you did not take the initiative to write a letter to the court to tell the court about your condition, which means that you have your own ideas. I did not summon you back to Chang'an, but still kept you in the northwest. These three years have really suffered. You should have a rest for a while, and I will be sure!" Li Shimin agreed earnestly.

"Thank you, Father!" Li Ke said with gratitude.

"We will not hesitate to the meritorious soldiers, but we will not hesitate to be named-" Li Shimin glanced at everyone and said lightly, "Will the Tang Dynasty have its current status be the soldiers in the front? Now, the Tang Dynasty has achieved such a brilliant battle, but you are quarreling for rewards to them? This time, Su Lie commanded the army to destroy Tubo, expanding the territory of the Tang Dynasty for thousands of miles. Such contributions are not enough to be named kings to show the Tang Dynasty's respect and trust in the soldiers in the front."

Li Shimin said this, paused for a moment, and continued, "I will confer Su Lie as the King of Qinghai, guard the northwest for the Tang Dynasty, and fully handle the northwest military affairs."

"No" Li Shimin spoke, and everyone could only accept the order.

"Li Ke, you voluntarily resigned from the position of the General General of the Northern King's Army and abolished the ** military system of the Northern King's Four Roads. If you want to cultivate in Chang'an, I cannot forget your contributions. I happened to form the Nanya and the Northern Fang in Chang'an. The Nanya mainly manages the new army, and the Northern Fang manages the twelve guards and the government soldiers in various places. You should serve as the Grand Governor of the Northern Fang!" Li Shimin said to Li Ke.

"Okay, thank you, Father!" Li Ke accepted the order.

In fact, he himself did not expect that Li Shimin would let him be the commander-in-chief of the Northern Yai. He had already heard about Li Shimin's restructuring of the new army in Chang'an and establishing the North Yai. Although the commander-in-chief of the Southern Yai was in charge of the new army, and the new army was highly valued and expected by Li Shimin, it would be natural for the Nanya to replace the North Yai in the future, but the current Tang army is still dominated by the twelve guards and the military forces of the State, and the status of the Northern Yai is still unshakable. Therefore, appointing himself as the governor of the Northern Yai means handing over the city defense of Chang'an to himself. Li Ke was a little suspicious of the significance of Li Shimin's move. He thought Li Shimin would trust his horse so much? Or was this his temptation?

Other rewards did not change much. Chen Qi was named the Grand Governor of Bingzhou, Cheng Mingzhen became the Grand Governor of Yangzhou, Du Junchuo became the Grand Governor of the Left Guard, Xue Rengui was named the General of Youzhou, Yuwen Guo became the General of the Prince of Su Dingfang's Mansion, Xu Jingzong was named the County Magistrate of Chang'an County, Li Yan became the Governor of Bingzhou, and Deng Tongda became Li Yan's deputy.

After discussing this reward, Li Ke walked out of Liangyi Hall and returned to the Northern Palace, and immediately summoned Xu Jingzong to his study and began to analyze the true meaning of this reward. He felt that the reward for him this time was unusual and very unusual! Please come to "" when he saw the first release without any advertisements.

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