The war is approaching. The first batch of armies has been assembled and all kinds of military supplies have been distributed. As for food and grass, they are very well prepared. The morale of the soldiers is unprecedentedly high. They can't wait to go to the north now and kill the Turks. Don't leave any armor behind.
On April 28, outside Chang'an City, on a temporary sacrificial platform, Li Shimin, dressed in sacrificial attire and with a sword on his waist, slowly climbed onto the platform.
Not far from the stage stood waiting soldiers. Although Luo Zhang was not on the first list, as the right minister of the Ministry of War, Luo Zhang also stood under the stage to watch the ceremony today.
A sacrificial motto was recited once by the Minister of Rites. Luo Zhang was confused and could not understand it at all. Who knows what the Minister of Rites said.
After the Minister of Rites finished reciting the proclamation to heaven, Li Shimin took out the sword from his waist, pointed at the sky and said: "Sirs of the Tang Dynasty, today you will leave Chang'an and embark on the road to conquer the Turks. For the Turks, Needless to say, you all have experience of human cruelty. For so many years, the Turks have burned, killed, and looted in our Tang Dynasty. They have committed all kinds of evil, causing our people and our children to be bullied and massacred. Now, in the northern border area There are still many people who are oppressed by the Turks. We are powerless to deal with this, but today I want to say to the Turks that your good days are over! It is time to settle the score with the truth!"
"Settlement! Settlement! Settlement!"
Under the stage, many soldiers roared to the sky, and everyone's eyes were filled with hatred. This was hatred deep in their bones. Most of the people here had sworn hatred against the Turks. Li Shimin just said How could the soldiers not know the true nature of the Turks?
"Now that we have sufficient food and grass, complete ordnance, and hundreds of thousands of men and women serving the country, do you think we can still let the Turks oppress us?" Li Shimin continued to say incitingly.
"Can't! Can't! Can't!"
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
The roars soared through the sky, and Luo Zhang's ears were deafened. At the same time, he was also shocked in his heart. Is this morale? Is this murderous intent?
I have to say that Your Majesty is Your Majesty. Just a few words made the morale of all the soldiers even higher. Even he felt like his blood was swelling and he wished he could pick up the Cold Silver Spear and follow the army to the north. Fortunately, he still had a trace of reason. exist.
"Okay! I'm waiting for you here. I'm waiting for the day when the sons and daughters return in triumph, and I will personally take care of you!"
"Set off!!!"
As Li Shimin waved his sword, the army slowly set off. Groups of people passed by the sacrificial platform, saluted Li Shimin, and then headed north.
Luo Zhang, the first person to lead the team, was also a little surprised. Luo Zhang originally thought it would be Li Jing. After all, he was the commander-in-chief. He could take charge of the overall situation and appease the morale of the troops by going first.
But who knew that the first person to lead the team would actually be Cheng Yaojin!
Looking at Cheng Yaojin who was riding a tall horse with a proud look on his face, Luo Zhang was a little bit dumbfounded. He was such a big man and still had the temper of a child.
The reason why Cheng Yaojin acted like this was to show off to Yuchi Jingde, who was stomping his feet in anger not far away. He seemed to be showing off to Yuchi Jingde. Look, my brother is the commander of the first batch of armies. You can't do anything. No, we can only stay in Chang'an.
And Cheng Yaojin's official position is the vanguard officer of this army!
Its main tasks are as mentioned before, to clear the way for the following army, build camps, and transport baggage.
Isn't there a saying that goes before the army moves forward with food and grass? This is the mission of Cheng Yaojin's first army.
Following Cheng Yaojin was his son, Cheng Chumo. This boy was transferred out of the City Guards Department by Cheng Yaojin and incorporated into his team.
Everyone knows that this Northern Expedition is a good opportunity to gain military glory. With such a good opportunity, how could he not take care of his son.
Cheng Chumo seemed to be very excited. This was his first time on the battlefield. Not to mention the excitement, Luo Zhang looked a little funny.
It seemed that there was a gap enough that someone was watching. Cheng Chumo turned to look at Luo Zhang and was slightly startled. Then he nodded to Luo Zhang and pointed to the north, signaling him to go ahead and wait for Luo Zhang in the north!
Luo Zhang also nodded to him, clasped his fists, and told him to take care of himself!
Although the two had conflicts in the past, they were just minor quarrels and were finally resolved and they became good friends. I'm afraid this would be called acquaintances without fighting.
However, the appearance of one person surprised and puzzled Luo Zhang, and that was Fang Jun who was following Cheng Yaojin on his right!
This guy is wearing a bright silver armor, which makes him look very majestic, but in Luo Zhang's opinion, he is a coquettish guy. If you dare to wear a bright silver armor on the battlefield, you are either extremely confident in your own strength, like Huo Qubing. Like Lu Bu, he is the kind of person who has no fear of anyone.
Either this person just wants to be in the limelight and has something wrong with his head.
Obviously, Fang Jun cannot be compared with Huo Qubing and Lu Bu, so he is the second type, a coquettish guy, with a disease in his head!
What's strange about Luo Zhang is that how could Mrs. Fang be willing to let her precious son go, when she wasn't afraid that he would never be returned?
And Fang Xuanling, why did he agree with Fang Jun to go out with the army? This is fighting, this is war, not a child's play, not playing house. If we fail, say hello to the enemy, and we will try again. Once we fail, we will be injured at least, or die at worst.
Do they think military merit is that easy to get?
Luo Zhang didn't comment much on this. It had nothing to do with him. He didn't bother to care about a guy like Fang Jun who had a problem with his head.
When Cheng Yaojin passed by Luo Zhang not far away, he saw Cheng Yaojin patting Luo Zhang's waist and raising his head.
Seeing Cheng Yaojin's look, Luo Zhang rolled his eyes. Cheng Yaojin was really not a fuel-efficient man. He was leading the army in the Northern Expedition, and he actually asked for a drink from him?
Isn't he afraid that His Majesty will replace him?
Helpless, Luo Zhang had no choice but to point behind him, where a carriage was parked.
Seeing the carriage, Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up, and he said a few words to Cheng Chumo beside him. Cheng Chumo bowed, clasped his fists, and headed towards the carriage not far away, integrating the carriage into the army. .
It was only then that Cheng Yaojin grinned at Luo Zhang, as if telling Luo Zhang, you are the one who got the better of him, which made Luo Zhang furious.
The army gradually retreated, and Li Shimin stepped down from the sacrificial platform, put on his dragon crown and headed towards Chang'an City.
Luo Zhang did not leave, but headed towards Yushan with Su Dingfang and Wu Shaobin assigned to him by His Majesty, accompanied by a thousand Royal Navy.
Along the way, Luo Zhang said nothing and did not tell Su Dingfang what he was going to do in Yushan, which made Su Dingfang scratch his head. As for Wu Shaobin, he didn't even ask. He agreed with everything Luo Zhang wanted to do. Anyway, he didn't. See Luo Zhang suffered a loss.
When they arrived at Yushan, Luo Zhang saw Li Yan. He hadn't seen him for many days. Li Yan still had that dead face, as if someone owed him money.
Luo Zhang didn't talk nonsense to him, and directly took out a scroll and handed it to Li Yan.
Seeing the scroll, Li Yan took it very carefully, opened it and read it carefully. When he finished reading, his face became more serious.
"Your Majesty has chosen the right person to ask you to carry these things. You know this thing better than anyone else. To be honest, I was shocked when I went to Qilian Mountain to test it. I don't know how you made this thing. No wonder Your Majesty values you so much, and you know how to advance and retreat. If you still stay in this position, not to mention Your Majesty, even I will doubt your thoughts!" Li Yan said with emotion.
Luo Zhang rolled his eyes. He didn't expect that Li Yan, who had always been taciturn, would actually say such a thing. It was really hard for him.
"Okay, I won't say anything more. The things are in the cave. You can take someone with me to get them. Remember, stay close behind me and don't wander around. Now the cave has been transformed. Add If you go to the wrong place, you will get killed!" Li Yan warned Luo Zhang.
Luo Zhang didn't feel any surprise. At the beginning of designing this place, Luo Zhang had such an idea and informed the people in the Ministry of Works of this idea. After all, this is an important place. There is no mechanism and anyone can get in. Isn't it quite Undefended! If someone steals the secret inside, it will be a big disaster!
