Imperial Palace, Ministry of Punishment.
Zhi Shi Si Li, who was knocked unconscious, still looked confused at this moment.
He was thinking about a question - how did the dignified envoys under the Great Khan Jieli of the Turks end up in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment?
Where did the immature King of Qin Li Shimin get his courage and confidence? !
I can't understand, I can't understand...
Crash.
The sound of iron chains sounded, and the jailer of the Ministry of Punishment unlocked the cell door, and without any explanation, he lifted up Zhi Husi.
"Where to! Where are you taking me?!"
Zhi lost his mind and was frightened. He hurriedly struggled and said,
"I am a Turkic envoy. You can't kill me. Don't... break the rules!"
When the jailer heard this, he sneered.
"When it comes to bad rules, no one can compare to you Turkic barbarians!"
He scolded,
"Not long after each treaty was signed, they immediately invaded our border with the Tang Dynasty, burning, killing, looting and committing all kinds of crimes!"
"Your contract stinks more than the toilet chips you use to wipe your ass!"
Persistent loss of thinking: "#￥%...#@!!!"
Why would a mere jailer dare to be so tough!
Is this really the Tang Dynasty? Is there something wrong with his way of entry? !
"be honest!"
Another jailer had a cold attitude and said,
"Your Majesty is merciful. Although you are not a good person, you are still a Turkic envoy. I cannot punish you according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, nor can I put you in jail."
"So, now I'll take you out and tie you somewhere else!"
Obsessed with loss of thought: "???"
Before he could react, he was taken outside a palace courtyard by several jailers.
What greeted him was a squad of more than a hundred forbidden troops.
"Get in!"
The jailer pushed the jailer in, then quickly closed the door, dragged the big iron chain and locked it.
"This is the Turkic envoy. He is imprisoned here for insulting Your Majesty. You will guard him here and make no mistakes!"
Orders came from outside the palace walls,
"Not a single fly is allowed to fly out. If this person escapes, you will not be able to lose even ten of your heads!"
"do you understand!"
"Understood!" All the Imperial Guards said in unison.
Zhi lost his thoughts and was frightened in the palace courtyard, completely giving up the illusion in his heart.
I thought I could regain my freedom, but I didn't expect that I would just move from one prison to another, but the environment would be slightly better...
Could it be that this is what the people in the Central Plains call "being thrown into the cold palace"? ?
After being frustrated for a while, Zhi lost his mind and had no choice but to turn his gaze to the palace courtyard.
Although the place is deserted, it is kept spotless and the lawn is neatly trimmed.
He was about to enter the door when he suddenly heard the sound of arguing coming from next door:
"No, I don't agree! The national treasury is so empty now that it can't afford such a big war! Do you know that the food that an army of 500,000 people needs to eat in one day costs 200,000 dan! All the money will be used to pay military salaries and food , what should I do with the salaries of the imperial officials? What should I do with the relief work for the people all over the world? The livelihood of the people is withering, the people are in poverty, and I, the Minister of Household Affairs, have given all my money to the soldiers, how can I do this job?!"
His voice was loud and clear, and his words immediately attracted Zhihu Sili's attention.
"Huh? This voice seems familiar..."
He whispered,
"I think I heard it in that hall before."
"An army of five hundred thousand?!"
Capturing the key words, Zhi lost his thoughts and felt a thump in his heart. He bent forward, slowly approached the palace wall, and put his ear against the wall.
Just listen to the voice coming from next door again:
"Old Lich Ge is agitated. It's precisely because we can't afford it. That's why we have to fight quickly and finish our work in one battle! Your Majesty has mobilized all kinds of soldiers and horses and assembled an army of 500,000 just for this decisive battle! This is the decisive battle! After the war is settled, the border will no longer be disturbed by Turks, the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and the country can prosper!"
"I know it's not easy for you to be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue now, but now, you can't have any objections, you can't give up, you have to stand up to us! Stop complaining, just suffer a little more, you will be fine after this period of time .”
Zhi lost his ability to think: "?!"
He heard it right, it was indeed an army of half a million people!
The Tang Dynasty actually mobilized so many troops for this battle?
You know, the Great Khan Jieli united so many tribal leaders and only managed to gather 200,000 cavalry to go south. Although the Tang army's infantry was not as brave as the Turkic cavalry, under Li Shimin's command, they were also brave and good at fighting!
The Turkic army penetrated deep into the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty. If they were surrounded and killed by half a million troops, the situation would not be optimistic!
Zhi lost his ability to think and felt a little anxious in his heart.
Regardless of whether this information is true or false, he wants to report it to the Great Khan immediately!
Just as I was thinking about it, the neighbor said again:
"Alas! I almost want to resign! This is not a job that people can do! But since you have said so, I have nothing to say. I can only do my best..."
"You have worked hard, sir, and your hard work has made great contributions. His Majesty will never forget your merits!"
The two were talking when suddenly there was the sound of rapid footsteps, and a third person whispered:
"Two pavilion elders, please do not discuss loudly. Your Majesty has moved the Turkic envoys to the palace courtyard on the right."
As soon as these words came out, both of them were shocked and said:
"Ah? Why didn't you tell me earlier?! This..."
"Let's go in and talk. Be careful that the walls have ears."
"Oh, I'm afraid he might do something, but he can't run away anyway!"
"..."
After a few words, the voice gradually became quieter, and it was obvious that the two people next door had already entered the house.
Zhi lost his mind and loosened his ears from the wall, with a solemn look on his face.
"It seems that it is true..."
He murmured,
"Did the little emperor already realize it, so he made arrangements in advance and mobilized various armies?"
"Impossible! He has just become emperor and has not yet grasped the power in his hands. How can he command hundreds of thousands of border guards?"
"Strange things, strange things..."
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard a loud voice coming from the next door again:
"It's time!"
"You generals have just returned to Chang'an. Please go to Menxiasheng first and then go to the Xiande Hall to meet His Majesty!"
"Cheng Yaojin!"
"arrive!"
"Qu Tu Tong!"
"arrive!"
"Xue Wanjun!"
"arrive!"
"Li Jing!"
"..."
At this point, I called out the names of more than twenty generals in one breath. I lost my mind and my mind, and my hands began to tremble!
He had dealt with many of the names of these generals. They were all famous generals guarding various parts of Northern Xinjiang in the Tang Dynasty!
They... were actually so fast, they had already arrived in Chang'an from the border!
The little emperor has just come to power, but his control over military power is not at all what Master Liang said. The foundation is unstable...
With one transfer order, all the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty returned!
This level of control has reached a level that makes him feel incredible!
(End of chapter)
