In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Shimin sat high on the dragon chair, with hundreds of officials below. No one was sitting today, they were all standing.
When footsteps came from outside, everyone's eyes turned towards the door.
I saw a group of generals who were on an expedition to Gaoguli, marching confidently and confidently into the Tai Chi Hall from the outside.
The civilian officials collectively lost their voices, while the military attachés were elated. From today on, the civilian officials will no longer be able to suppress their military attachés.
From now on, the court can be said to be evenly matched.
Of course, there are also reasons for Changsun Wuji's accident, but it is more caused by the fact that the military attaches have repeatedly won battles these days.
Seeing his generals walking in from the outside, Li Shimin also had a smile on his face. He was happy today, and all those unhappy things were temporarily forgotten by him.
"His Majesty!"
The generals came closer and saluted Li Shimin one after another.
"Everyone, get up!" Li Shimin waved his hand and said.
When everyone stood up, Li Shimin said: "This time you defeated Gaogouli, which can be said to have solved a serious problem in the Tang Dynasty!"
"This is all due to His Majesty's foresight!" Luo Zhang said with a smile.
Li Shimin glanced at Luo Zhang and ignored him. Instead, he looked at Li Jing and others and said, "You have worked so hard and accomplished so much. I said that when you return in triumph, I will personally pour you wine!"
"Bring me the wine!"
Li Shimin gave the order, and the already prepared Eunuch Huang came forward with a group of maids, holding pots of wine in their hands and wine cups on the tray.
Li Shimin stood up, stepped off the dragon chair, and came to the front of everyone.
The person standing in the first place was naturally Li Jing. After filling up the wine cup, Li Shimin picked up the wine cup and looked at Li Jing and said: "In this battle, you commanded it well and you deserve the first credit. I thank you!"
Li Jing was trembling with excitement. To be honest, he had been following Li Shimin for many years, and this was the first time he had been treated like this. In the past, even if he won a battle, he would only receive a few words of praise, be promoted to a higher rank, and be given many rewards. .
But today, although there was no mention of promotion or rewards, in his opinion, this was more touching to him than those titles and rewards.
When he reached Li Jing's position, he had reached the end of his official rank. He did not lack rewards, but what he lacked was decency and respect.
Taking the wine from Li Shimin, Li Jing drank it all in one gulp, bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Thank you for the wine, Your Majesty. This is what I should do. I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty without any hesitation!"
Li Shimin hurriedly helped Li Jing up, patted the back of his hand and said, "You don't have to give up even if you die, I'm still waiting for you to help me expand my territory!"
Hearing His Majesty's words, Li Jing's eyes suddenly lit up. Regarding the world outside the Western Regions, he had already heard what Luo Zhang said. It was a boundless world with many countries, many populations, and many more. Lots and lots of wealth.
If all these countries could be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, how powerful would the Tang Dynasty be?
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He saluted Li Shimin again and said, "I will expand your territory for your majesty!"
Helping Li Jing up, Li Shimin walked to Cheng Yaojin, patted Cheng Yaojin on the shoulder and said: "This time you resisted Su Wengaiyuan and defended Jian'an City. You also worked hard and made great achievements. Likewise, I hope you will never surrender." , I am waiting for you to continue serving Datang!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I'm still young, how can I say I'm old? I, Cheng Yaojin, will contribute to your Majesty's expansion of territory!" Cheng Yaojin said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, you can't favor one over the other. I'm not old either. I will also expand your territory for you and annihilate all those who are unwilling to submit to the Tang Dynasty!" Yuchi Jingde said from the side.
"Okay, okay, with you as the pillars of the country, why should our Tang Dynasty not be prosperous?" Li Shimin laughed.
Everyone poured wine and toasted, all with words of encouragement, emotion, and words of encouragement.
Luo Zhang stood at the back. He could hear ambition and arrogance in Li Shimin's words!
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, Li Shimin was still Li Shimin, it opened his eyes, how could he stagnate? Besides, with the old poisonous thing helping him, he was not afraid of anyone at all. Moreover, if Li Shimin broke through to the innate realm, then There really wasn't anyone who could stop him.
It's just a pain for the prince, he is afraid that he has no hope of ascending to the throne in this life!
