Early in the morning, Li Xiu was invited into the palace by a eunuch.

Gao Lishi asked Li Xiu to sit down, and a little eunuch served them tea.

"I want to talk about the new mission."

"The new mission will be completed so soon?"

"It's a little too fast for you. After all, you just returned to the capital, but it's not for other royal families."

"Then can I not participate in this mission?" Li Xiu asked again.

"Generally speaking, you do have the option to participate or not, but there is a mission Lord here that hopes you will take over."

"It has something to do with the Yuan family?" Li Xiu asked sensitively.

“It’s a little bit related, but not a direct relationship.”

Gao Lishi smiled and said, "Listen to me and finish the matter, and then make a judgment."

"Please say it, Mr. Gao!"

"Although we defeated Tuqi Shiren in Suiye, their foundation is still very strong. Over the past ten years, Tuqi Shiren secretly won over many small countries in the Western Regions through various means, weakening our control over Beiting and Anxi. At the beginning of the year, the defeat of Tuqi Shiren caused great responses in the Western Regions. Gaochang sent envoys to propose marriage to us. Considering that Gaochang has been loyal since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the court decided to reward Gaochang, agree to their proposal, and marry Princess Rongchang."

Li Xiu was stunned for a moment, "Princess Rongchang!" Why have you never heard of it?

"Mr. Gao, who is this Princess Rongchang?"

"Princess Rongchang is the daughter of Prince Shouchun. The emperor specially appointed her as Princess Rongchang and married Gaochang."

It turned out to be Li Yuchun's sister Li Rong'er, who was named Princess Rongchang.

"What is that mission?"

"There are two tasks: the first is to send a bride, send Princess Rongchang to Gaochang, and the second is to capture Yuan Tao, the governor of Beiting."

As expected, it was not as good as I expected that sending off a bride was an excuse, and arresting Yuan Tao was the real purpose.

‘The Yangzhou drama is not over yet! I have to continue to perform the drama by myself!’ Li Xiu sighed in his heart.

"I'm afraid I need more power this time!"

Gao Lishi placed a golden box in front of Li Xiu, "This is the highest power that can give his ministers, and the emperor has never taken it out."

Li Xiu opened the gold box, and there were two gold medals inside, engraved with four big words "If you see me!"

"This time I send off a bride is a purple list mission. If it is successful, I will be promoted to the next level!"

Li Xiu picked up another gold medal with four big words "Regent Order" engraved on it.

This time he was endorsed by the emperor and the regent.

............

After leaving the palace, Li Xiu came to Zongzheng Temple. The task was taken at the palace, but he had to go to Zongzheng Temple to handle the procedures.

The mission turntable of the Zongzheng Temple Beacon was full of family members. This time, there was no purple list released, all of which were yellow lists and white lists, with a total of thirteen tasks.

The royal family must first get the task selection on the task turntable before they can choose the task.

Li Xiu saw his mission on the task list and escorted the princess to Gaochang. It was a white mission and rewarded with 3,000 guan. His name was written below. Zongzhengsi had already chosen it for him.

At this time, Li Xiu unexpectedly discovered that Li Mao's name appeared next to him.

He was stunned for a moment, then looked carefully. It was Li Mao, and he also took on a white list mission to capture the Liangzhou thief Liu Feiteng.

It's actually the same direction as myself.

Li Xiu felt something, and when he turned around, he saw Li Mao standing in the corner, holding his chest with both hands, and looking at him coldly.

It was really embarrassing him. The dignified King of Shou has actually fallen to the point of competing for food with other royal children.

Li Xiu suddenly realized that Li Mao’s white list task should be the same as himself, but the nominal white list task should also contain the purple list task. Now, except for promotion, Li Mao looks down on any money.

The two passed by each other in the lobby, and neither of them paid attention to each other.

"Thirty-eight Robe!"

Li Xiu turned around and it turned out to be Li Ji.

Li Ji's subordinates were almost massacred by Wang Dongdu in Yangzhou. He returned to Chang'an in vain, but with the support of Emperor Li Longji, he soon made a comeback.

To be fair, Li Ji is still very capable, but because of the monster Li Xiu, he seems a little mediocre.

"Brother Ji is going to start the journey again?" Li Xiu asked with a smile.

Li Ji nodded, "This time I took a simple task to go to Hebei to assist local governments in locust control. It is also a white list task, mainly to train the team. The newly recruited warriors have almost no experience and dare not take on dangerous tasks."

Li Xiu looked back and didn't notice Li Mao. He asked, "What's wrong with the Liangzhou thief Liu Feiteng?"

Li Ji smiled faintly, "Do you still remember Luo Ying in Luoyang?"

Li Xiu nodded, of course he remembered that the local tyrant bully in Luoyang was the one who had no choice but to do so.

"Liu Feiteng from Liangzhou is Luo Ying from Luoyang. I can't explain it clearly. If you arrive in Liangzhou, you will understand after asking."

"Thank you Brother Ji for your reminder!"

Li Ji patted his arm and turned around and left.

At this time, an official from Zongzheng Temple who was waiting next to him stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, Shaoqing is welcome!"

The Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple is Li Huang, the prince of Shouchun. His daughter Li Ronger is the heroine who went to Gaochang this time. Princess Rongchang, and her daughter was named Princess. Li Huang will soon be promoted to Zongzheng Temple.

In addition, Li Huang's son Li Yuchun is Li Xiu's only friend in the palace.

When he walked into Li Huang's official room, in addition to Li Huang, Li Xiu also accidentally saw Li Yuchun.

Li Yuchun quickly stood up, smiling a little shyly, and no longer had the ease of talking and laughing in the past. I don’t know if it was because Li Xiu became the earl or because his father was present.

In fact, it only takes a few months to think about it, but it seems like several years have passed.

Li Huang laughed and said, "Thirty-Balang, congratulations on having a new mission!"

Li Xiu smiled bitterly, "Prince, the burden on his shoulders is heavy!"

"Since the burden is heavy, should Yuchun share some of it for you?"

Li Yuchun blushed, and her eyes showed expectation.

Li Xiu understood what Li Huang meant, and he pondered for a moment and said, "Does the prince know that I am actually on the Purple List mission this time?"

"I know, but this time Yuchun's chance, if His Highness can complete the mission, he will be the Baron."

Li Xiu shook his head, "Where is the prince putting pressure on me?"

"It's not about pressure, it's about my belief in your ability. I also know the risks of going to Beiting this time. Let's just say that! Even if you take Yuchun with you, we will bear all the consequences ourselves."

Li Xiu smiled and said to Li Yuchun: "Welcome to join!"

............

In the evening, Li Xiu visited the Dou family.

He knew nothing about his mission, and he suddenly realized the importance of the Dou family. It would be of great benefit to him that he should not refuse the Dou family's enlistment.

Dou Yanqing personally went to the front door of the mansion to welcome Li Xiu's return visit.

He warmly welcomed Li Xiu to the guest hall. The two of them took a seat separately, and the maid came in to have tea.

"Today, Zongzheng Temple has released a new mission. My mission is to escort Princess Rongchang."

"Is it as simple as escorting the princess?" Dou Yanqing asked with a smile.

"How much do you know about Yuan Tao and the Dou family?"

"I know a lot. This person was the left guard Lang general two years ago. He served as the military envoy of Beiting Yiwu Army about three years ago. He was a subordinate of Gai Jiayun. At the beginning of the year, Gai Jiayun was promoted to the General of the Left Guard and the Military Governor of Longyou. He was promoted to the Military Governor of Beiting. If His Highness goes to Gaochang, he will inevitably deal with him."

"Is he in Gaochang too?"

"He is usually in Tingzhou, but if Princess Rongchang marrys Prince Gaochang, she will definitely hold a grand wedding. As the head of military and political affairs of Beiting, Yuan Tao will attend the wedding no matter what, so Your Highness must deal with him."

"Will he attack me in Gaochang?"

"Under normal circumstances, he dared not, but if the Yuan family wants to kill His Highness, it will be a good opportunity there. For example, if your highness is killed by horse bandits, thieves or even thunderbolts, no one will be connected with the Yuan family."

"For example, the Liangzhou thief Liu Feiteng?"

"Your Highness knows this person, too?"

"I only found out today!"

Dou Yanqing sighed and said, "The Dou family's horse farm in Ganzhou is also bullied by this person. This person has two identities: one is the horse thief Liu Feiteng, and the other is the wealthy family of Liangzhou Liu Ka. His backstage is the Yuan family, and the governor of Liangzhou Yuan Jin. We have no choice but to eradicate him, but we failed twice. Then he took revenge on the Dou family horse farm, killing seventeen herders who grazed the Dou family horse farm last year and stole more than a thousand war horses."

"How many subordinates do he have?"

"Above one or two hundred people! They are all very fierce horse thieves, led by his nephew Liu Jiyong. This man is fierce and cunning and scheming. You must be careful when passing through the Hexi Corridor!"

"Can the Dou family provide some help?"

"Your Highness sits for a moment!"

Dou Yanqing hurried into the inner house. Soon after, he returned from the inner house and held a white jade Ruyi in his hand.

He handed the white jade Ruyi to Li Xiu, "This is the Ruyi Order of the Dou family. There are hundreds of villages in the Dou family ranch. You can even summon herders. If you need it, your highness can take the Ruyi Order to the ranch, and you will definitely help you with all your strength!"
Chapter completed!