So, if they can see these things, can Tubo and Nanzhao see it?

It is said that the Anshi Rebellion caused the Tang Dynasty to turn from prosperity to decline. What Xue Bai saw now was that the Tang Dynasty had already turned from prosperity to decline. However, most people have not discovered it yet and are still immersed in the glory of the prosperous age.

On the contrary, those who are as sober as Wang Changling are easily dismissed as resentful women, as the saying goes, "A heart of ice is in a jade pot."

Xue Bai wanted to desperately wake up the world and speak out loudly.

"Look, Nanzhao has rebelled, Anlushan has rebelled, and Tubo has invaded Chang'an... It's no longer the prosperous age!"

~~

"Langjun, Langjun, wake up."

Xue Bai woke up suddenly, turned around and saw Qing Lan looking at him with a worried look.

He looked around and remembered that he was a little drunk last night and went to bed after returning home.

"Did Mr. Lang have a nightmare?" Qinglan gently wiped the sweat on his forehead and said, "Don't be afraid, I will accompany Mr. Lang."

Xue Bai then held her in his arms.

Qinglan was stunned, put her hands around him, patted him gently, and asked: "What did Lang Jun dream about?"

"I dreamed that the city of Chang'an was in ruins."

"No, you just think about it every day and dream about it at night. Remember? Lang Jun and I have seen Chang'an from a distance, and the night in Chang'an is so beautiful."

Xue Bai didn't need to be comforted by Qing Lan. When he held her in his arms, what he was thinking about was that he had to protect her and everything he wanted to protect.

At the end of the day, a rare visitor came to visit.

Xue Bai got the message, put on his clothes and rushed to the front hall, only to see Li Tengkong standing there, his clothes were elegant but slim.

The two looked at each other, without any greetings or greetings, but went straight to business.

"I have persuaded my grandfather. He went to check the memorials submitted by the Yunnan Governor in the past year, and also transferred the report of King Nanzhao to Honglu Temple."

"That's good."

If Li Linfu could react earlier, the loss of prestige would naturally be much smaller, but if the court could be prepared in advance, this is actually the result Xue Bai would rather see.

"One more thing. You may already know that An Lushan has arrived in Chang'an."

"Yes." Xue Bai said, "Yang Guozhong thought he didn't dare to come. Now that he is here, the saint must believe in him even more?"

"I don't know. You have offended many people, so be careful."

Having said that, Li Tengkong said goodbye and left.

Xue Bai happened to be going to Yushitai, so he once again offered to take her back home.

The two chatted for a few words.

"I heard that you are getting married in March?"

"Um."

"Yan Yan and I are also good friends. Don't forget to give me an invitation when the time comes."

"good."

Xue Bai looked sideways, and saw that Li Tengkong was indeed a Taoist, calm and harmonious, and not bothered by anything.

He felt that his response was too short, and he wanted to say something, so he asked: "On the Lantern Festival, will you and Princess Xianyi go to the Huaxelou banquet again?"

"It hasn't been decided yet," Li Tengkong said, "What about you? Will you still write lyrics at the royal banquet?"

"Probably I can't do it anymore. I've exhausted my talents and can't write any good sentences."

"The peach blossom poem you wrote for Ji Lanzi is a perfect line."

Xue Bai was stunned. Li Tengkong realized that he had said something wrong, so he took two quick steps and boarded the carriage.

He sent her back to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, and the Jinwu guards at the door looked sideways, apparently thinking that he had been coming too diligently recently.

~~

The Lantern Festival is getting closer and closer, and the Yushitai is not as busy as usual.

Xue Bai finished his errands and went to the palace to see Yan Zhenqing.

In the past, Yan Zhenqing had a high reputation, and there was a constant stream of officials trying to get close to him in the public office. Recently, he got into trouble, and his surroundings quickly became deserted.

When Xue Bai arrived, he sat there alone, writing something.

"The teacher writes hard, but who is he trying to impeach?"

"No."

Yan Zhenqing shook his head, as if he was no longer interested in impeaching officials, and said: "I have sorted out the letters exchanged with Mr. Guo in the past few years, hoping to have a better understanding of the situation in the southwest."

"I heard that Ge Nu has begun to pay attention to this matter. Zhang Bian will also remind the saint, and the saint may summon the teacher."

Yan Zhenqing said: "I impeached Li Yanye because he secretly met with Tibetans and indeed violated national law. It was not because I had insight into the collusion between Tubo and Nanzhao."

Xue Bai said: "The students do not want the teacher to take credit, but at least they will not leave military and state affairs in the hands of some mediocre people."

He has always known that Chen Xilie and Yang Guozhong are definitely unreliable. As for Zhang Bian, apart from other things, Zhang Bian is also close to An Lushan, and now An Lushan has arrived in Chang'an.

These are troubled times.

At this time, Luo Xishi came over with several censors. In terms of official position, he was the chief official of the palace. When facing Yan Zhenqing and Xue Bai, he was quite arrogant and disrespectful. He just asked the person behind him to hand an official document to Yan Zhenqing.

.

"Yan Changshi, please take over the official duties and take office in Hezhou."

Xue Bai looked at the official document and saw that there were both the official script and seal on the paper, as well as the approval seal reviewed by Zhongshu's disciples.

Obviously, Chen Xilie did not hold on and did not even wait for the Lantern Festival. As soon as An Lushan arrived in Chang'an, the left prime minister became timid.

Luo Xishi observed Yan Zhenqing's expression and laughed softly: "If you don't know what is good and what is bad, this is the consequence."

Without waiting for others to react, he sighed and said: "It's a pity that Yan Changshi has just arrived at the Yushitai not long ago. We were looking forward to working with you on state affairs, but we didn't expect... Now I only want Yan Changshi to go all the way."

Farewell, let’s show off our great potential.”

"By Luo Yushi's auspicious words." Yan Zhenqing was not surprised by honor or disgrace.

Luo Xishi sneered, shook his head, and walked away with the people.

Xue Bai stared at his back, a faint light flashing in his eyes.

Yan Zhenqing casually put aside the official document of transferring him, tugged on his beard, and looked thoughtful.

He didn't care much about his personal official career, but through this incident, he saw the court's attitude towards Nanzhao, and he couldn't help but feel worried.

"It seems that the saint does not believe in the Nanzhao rebellion."

"Don't believe it?" Xue Bai said, "If the saint doesn't believe it, will Nanzhao not rebel?"

~~

Right Prime Minister's Mansion.

Li Tengkong returned to the courtyard and sat down in the boudoir. The calm and peaceful expression on his face faded, and a look of melancholy appeared in his eyes.

She calls herself a cultivator and requires herself to be transcendent, but there is no young girl in the world who can truly be as calm as water and see through the world of mortals.

Xue Bai is a stone, but she is not.

In private, she would hide her head under the quilt and think about things she was ashamed to say.

"Seventeenth Mother."

"What's the matter?" Li Tengkong lifted the quilt and came out, regaining his indifferent temperament.

"Alang calls you over...there's something good going on."

Father and daughter met today, but it was in the flower hall in the backyard.

Li Linfu's face looked much better than the previous few days, and when he saw his daughter coming, a smile appeared on his face.

"Grandpa," Li Tengkong saluted, "My daughter would like to say a few more words about Nanzhao."

"Needless to say, you are a little girl, what do you want to do to care about national affairs?"

"Can……"

"My father has checked it out. Ge Luofeng was loyal to the Tang Dynasty and respected the saints like gods. This matter can be confirmed from his personal records and the documents sent back by the officials in the southwest." Li Linfu waved his hand.

, said: "What Xue Bai said is just a lie made up to help Yan Zhenqing."

Li Tengkong said: "Although he is full of tricks, he will not make up lies about national affairs."

"Yes, yes, in your eyes, he is so good?" Li Linfu was not angry, but said: "My father has demoted Yan Zhenqing and sent him away, so the marriage between Yan's daughter and Xue Bai will not be possible.

Just know it in your mind."

Li Tengkong was taken aback and said, "How can Master do this?!"

"Because the Tang Dynasty has its own laws. Yan Zhenqing falsely accused Zheng Yanzuo, which frightened officials who were loyal to the country and willing to do good things. He falsely accused Li Yanye, leaking secrets and policies, and missed major events. He did not want to repent, but acted to cover up the situation, and he brought the blame on himself."

"My grandpa used such overbearing methods to ruin marriages. My daughter will never..."

"That's enough. Jiao Nu, take Seventeenth Mother down, change out of her Taoist robe, and wear normal clothes from now on!"

Li Linfu now regained the power of the prime minister and had no patience to talk to Li Tengkong anymore, so he ordered the female envoy to take her down.

He was still very busy, so he got up and went to the meeting hall in the front yard.
To be continued...