Li Longji waved his hand: "No need, I went to find Xuannv today. I just turned away. How could I have the intention to eat, drink and have fun? Lishi, do you think I will offend Xuannv?"

"It should be...it's okay."

Gao Lishi comforted, "This Empress Xuannv did not blame Your Majesty? Besides, isn't that Xuannv Guan... a person who is incarnated? Yang Tianshi went in and told the Empress that the Empress had no intention of blame?"

Li Longji said: "If the Supreme Immortal Xuannv was not angry with me, why did he avoid it? I made my own decision to enter the Xuannv Temple. Even if I was known by my subjects, I would blame me for not being firm enough in seeking Taoism, let alone the Supreme Immortal?"

"Your Majesty is more at ease. If you have any trouble, the immortal will definitely warn you."

Gao Lishi could only express words to comfort him and had no other good plans.

Li Longji sighed again, suddenly thought of something, and asked, "Have you sent the Heavenly Master out? He... what did he say to you halfway? Such as something inconvenient to say in front of me?"

Gao Lishi finally knew why the emperor asked him to send Yang Yun out of the palace in person. He wanted him to ask for information in private and come back to report it.

Li Longji was reasonable and knew that Yang Yun was a minister and a Taoist priest. There might be places to avoid in front of the emperor, but it would be much easier to communicate with Gao Lishi in private.

"No, the Heavenly Master did not talk about anything else. He also... asked the old minister to take good care of the Xuannv Empress in the palace. I think he had no idea what happened today."

Gao Lishi recalled it and still said everything he knew.

Li Longji nodded and sighed: "I admire Taoism, but it seems that I have some intentions and insincere. I have thought that everyone in the world must understand my yearning for Taoism. In the future, the world's talents must be admitted to the imperial examinations. If there are outstanding talents among them, I can be admitted to them in an extraordinary way."

"Ah? Your Majesty...this..."

After hearing the emperor's decision, Gao Lishi felt something was wrong.

The emperor said firmly: "I have decided on this matter so. Let's see who in the court knows very well about Taoism. I will promote and use it together. As for my brother-in-law, Yang Tianshi. I am planning to arrange more important positions for him so that he can guide my Tang people and be dedicated to the Tao."

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...

Gorix felt that things were a little out of control.

The emperor seems to be infatuated. It would be fine if one person yearns for Taoism. Now he wants the entire Tang people to demand Taoism. Doesn’t that mean that if the Tang Dynasty wants to become an official in the future, he must first learn Taoism? And officials with profound Taoism can be promoted and reused without asking about their ability to govern affairs?

In this way, wouldn’t the Tang Dynasty be in chaos?

Originally, Gao Lishi was always outspoken in front of the emperor, but on this issue, he chose to reserve opinions and did not raise them in person, mainly because he knew that the emperor was in a hurry and destroying the emperor's interest was not a good thing.

That night the emperor set up a private banquet in the inner palace. Needless to say, because he was wronged by Yang Yuhuan, he found other concubines to seek comfort.

Gao Lishi was ordered to go to the Ministry of War to inform the details of the dispatch, and at the same time drafted an edict to appoint Zhang Shougui to send troops. His first opinion was Li Linfu, the Huangmen Minister, who stood with him on the dispatch of troops.

Gao Lishi met Li Linfu in his private house.

Li Linfu was extremely respectful in front of Gao Lishi.

"...As far as Mr. Gao wants to follow his wishes, Your Majesty completely rejected Zhang Qujiang's suggestion in this matter, and instead adopted your plan to solve the border problems at one time?"

Li Linfu was mentally prepared, but after hearing Gao Lishi's words, he still felt very relieved.

After all, Zhang Jiuling was the prime minister and had a huge influence in the court and the opposition. By controlling the Secretariat and setting border affairs within, he asked Zhang Shougui to send troops cautiously. Even if he went to war, he would have to collect the war. He would not consume too much military pay, and he did not want to cause major casualties due to military adventures, which would destroy the power of the Tang Dynasty.

Now the emperor's intention is to expand the situation of the war so that the Tang Dynasty can regain the ambition and pride of Fenglangjuxu on the grassland.

Gao Lishi sighed: "For this matter, Your Majesty has followed your advice and allowed the border general to do so. But in the end, sending troops is related to the national system. If there is a deviation, you cannot push all the faults on me. I am just passing a message from it."

“Yes, yes.”

Li Linfu heard that in this matter, Gao Lishi only wanted to take credit and not take any responsibility.

Gao Lishi said again: "Today, Your Majesty has given me instructions that if you are an official in the court in the future, you must have some knowledge of Taoism. You also said that you should promote that Master Yang Tian to a high position. I will tell you the inside story in advance, don't be in trouble with Master Yang Tian. Your Majesty wants to discuss with him if you have anything to do..."

Gao Lishi did not mention Yang Yuhuan's disappearance, but there was such a big disturbance in the palace that people with ulterior motives could not know nothing and would not mention it in public.

When Li Linfu heard this, he was shocked. He was shocked that Yang Yun had just arrived in the court and had not even been in the official position. Now Gao Lishi said that the emperor trusted Yang Yun very much, which does not mean that Yang Yun's future in the court is limitless?

"What Gao Gong means..."

Li Linfu asked a question in a proof tone.

Gao Lishi said angrily: "Li Xilang, do you need to say something directly? Your Majesty is dedicated to the Tao, in order to become an immortal and gain enlightenment. No matter how good this world is, it is nothing compared with an immortal. Now Your Majesty is favored by the immortals and has the opportunity to be in the immortal class. Who among the eternal emperors has the fortune of Your Majesty? Since Your Majesty is towards the Tao, naturally he must let the subjects of the Tang Dynasty follow the Tao. Does this matter need to be explained?"

"Yes, yes, Eunuch Gao reminds me that I believe that Your Majesty has profound Taoism and will be just around the corner to become an immortal in the future." Li Linfu compliments casually.

Gao Lishi sighed: "In terms of Taoism, there are only a few people who are proficient in cultivation than Master Yang Tian. Before, Mr. Zhang Guo and Zhang came to Luoyang, but unfortunately he left in a hurry. If you want to face Master Yang Tian, ​​it would be better to start with Zhang Guo, otherwise... just work together and don't make any unhappiness."

"yes."

Li Linfu was extremely ashamed. Now even Gao Lishi reminded him to curry favor with Yang Yun.

Establishing a relationship with Yang Yun was a big plan he had already decided in his mind, and there was no need for Gao Lishi to remind him specifically.

"Okay, I'm tired too. After a day of running around, I don't know what I did. My back is sore, I feel sore, Alas! It's time to go back and rest... You don't have to go back in advance."

Gao Lishi didn't want to go back to the palace, and knew that he wouldn't see the emperor who was looking for fun when he went back. It would be better to have a good rest in his private house outside the palace.

Li Linfu took the order again, stepped down respectfully, and then left Gao Lishi's house.

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After Li Linfu came out, he did not return to the yamen or to go home.

He headed straight to Yang Yun’s Zuixian Tower.

"Master, as you are, I'm afraid it's inappropriate to visit the restaurant where Caomins enter and exit... Is it wrong?" the servant asked in confusion.
Chapter completed!