Li Xiang had already made up his mind about Fang Xuanling. He thought that this person's brain should be ranked first among all the civil and military officials in the court, but he would never be used by me because he was Li Shimin's man. Even if he gave you some advice at ordinary times, he would still stand on Li Shimin's side at critical moments, and he would be even more determined than Changsun Wuji.
"Thank you for your courtesy, Master Fang. It's getting late now. Why don't we go back to the city together?"
Li Xiang also began his own test. If this guy went back with him, some things would be different.
"My father is recuperating at a farm outside the city. I'm planning to go there, so I won't be returning with Your Highness. The reason I'm staying here is to ask Your Highness for a position."
Fang Yiai said somewhat embarrassedly that if you were asking for a position, his father was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, so what kind of position could he not arrange for you?
Because Li Xiang was curious about the Cuckold King, he asked someone to investigate him. During this period, his IQ was still very high. As for why he became like that after getting married, there may be some unspeakable secrets. In short, among the young masters in Chang'an, this guy is still quite capable.
"Brother Fang, you've got the wrong person. I only have positions for military commanders here, Brother Fang..."
Li Xiang pointed around him and found that there was no place where a scholar should be.
"The Emperor is going to attack Goguryeo, and Your Highness will certainly have to accompany the army. Every general will be assigned a counselor. I am not talented, but I am willing to recommend myself."
Mr. Fang said this a little embarrassedly, but since his father asked him to come, he could only listen obediently.
"When I was in the capital, I heard that Brother Fang didn't care about military affairs. Is that the case?"
When Li Xiang asked this question, Cheng Chuliang and his brother nodded beside him. This guy used to only care about romantic things and never participated in the power gatherings in the capital. What was going on today? He ran to Li Xiang and volunteered.
When Fang Yiai saw the looks these two people gave him, he felt a little embarrassed. He didn't know how to explain this matter, so he simply sold his father out. When they heard that it was Fang Xuanling's idea, the three people present nodded as a matter of course.
Li Xiang was also very happy in his heart. Although Fang Xuanling had two sons and this was only one of them, the fact that he chose to place this son here could clearly show that people were very optimistic about him.
As for what the Cheng Chumo brothers were thinking, it was that Li Xiang was becoming more and more popular. However, when they thought of the voice that Li Xiang had just agreed to, the two brothers felt relieved. Fortunately, our father had foresight and started planning a long time ago. You guys are coming in much later than us.
"That's no problem at all. If Brother Fang isn't afraid of the hardships of the battlefield, you can naturally follow me. But let me be frank. If Brother Fang can't keep up with my pace, then we can't fight side by side. I don't want mediocre men under my command."
Although you are the son of the prime minister, if you want to join the army, no matter whether you are a civil or military officer, you must have certain strength. If you have to be watched every day, then you'd better do whatever you want. I don't have the time to serve an old man.
"Your Highness, please rest assured..."
Mr. Fang breathed a sigh of relief. In terms of physical fitness, this guy had no problem. Although Fang Xuanling was a civil servant, he had plenty of masters in his family, so the two brothers had been practicing martial arts since childhood. Even if they were not as good as the Cheng Chuliang brothers, they were not afraid of fighting, and at least they would not lose Li Xiang's men.
After resolving this matter, Fang Yiai did not stay here. He hurried back to report to his father. Li Xiang and the other two also headed towards the capital. As for Prince Jin Li Zhi, he had disappeared long ago.
"Don't be too happy too soon. Although your second uncle stayed in Liangzhou City, your ninth uncle is no pushover. He's been getting along very well with the various major families lately, and it seems they've reached some kind of agreement. The officials from the various major families in the court are all trying to persuade your ninth uncle."
Seeing that Li Xiang didn't care about Jin Wang Li Zhi, Cheng Chumo immediately put on the airs of a brother-in-law. Although his IQ was not very high, he had no problem providing some information. Li Xiang had not been in the capital for a long time, so a lot of information was inevitably delayed.
Li Xiang knew that his brother-in-law had good intentions. Although he was not in the capital during this period, he had never stopped receiving news from various sources. Li Xiang had a copy of all the news received by the Imperial City Office.
"It's raining, my mother is getting married, we can't do anything about it. Let them do whatever they want. They support my uncle because they admire his ability. I don't care about that. You guys should go home. Tell my father-in-law tomorrow that I'll go over for a drink after the court is dismissed."
When they arrived at the place of separation, Li Xiang bowed to his two brothers. Now he had to go to the palace to meet Li Shimin, so he didn't say anything else. The next day he went to his father-in-law's house to drink. This was a custom for a son-in-law who returned from a distant place. Even if Li Xiang was the crown prince, he had to abide by it.
Both of them nodded, and were very happy in their hearts. They all knew that Li Xiang was very popular now, so many people wanted to invite him for a drink. They knew how other people's sons-in-law did it, but they could not necessarily ask the royal family to do so.
Li Xiang is following this custom now because he values the Cheng family more. However, since Li Xiang became a relative of theirs, they have not taken advantage of anyone or money from your family. Instead, your family has taken advantage of them a lot.
Before the two brothers reached home, they saw several cars already arriving at the door. Looking at Qian Ping in front of the car, the two brothers understood what was going on. Every time Li Xiang came back from outside, he would bring back some rare things, some of which were to please his sister, and some were to increase Cheng Yaojin's property.
"Greetings to the two young masters."
Qian Ping had been here for a while. There were six carriages in total, and half of them were already unloaded. He was directing people to move things in. Li Xiang was not stingy in treating this down-to-earth father-in-law. After all, the money belonged to the chieftain.