Li Yuan's sudden death caught everyone off guard.
What was originally a joyful birthday banquet suddenly turned into a memorial service.
Everyone was laughing heartily just now, but now they are all crying.
Of all the people, Li Shimin naturally cried the hardest. That guy cried so much that snot bubbled out of his nose!
To describe it in one sentence, it is——
It hurts, it hurts so much!
Xu Fenglei watched all this with cold eyes, but there was no expression on his face.
Li Yuan's death was within his expectation.
After all, it was almost time, maybe he died a few months earlier than in history?
He actually felt that instead of enduring the pain, it would be better to just pass away calmly when he was happiest.
Dying like this can be considered a joyful death, right?
At this moment, he felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart.
It's not that I feel sad because of Li Yuan's death, but it is indeed a bad and negative feeling...
It seems that Li Yuan's death is the beginning of something.
"Listen, Your Majesty is too sad right now and can't do anything. Please take care of it."
Changsun Wugao’s eyes were red and he cried softly,
"please."
"Yes, the Queen." Xu Fenglei accepted the order and began to make arrangements.
The founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty passed away.
The standard of this funeral is naturally the highest! All arrangements and processes require detailed planning by officials from the Ministry of Etiquette, and nothing can be done carelessly!
…
A few days later.
Inside the mourning hall.
Li Shimin was wearing white clothes and a white scarf on his head, kneeling on the futon with a haggard look on his face.
In front is Li Yuan's coffin.
As a filial son, he will guard this mourning hall and kneel for seven days!
Of course, this is not something that ordinary people can tolerate, but it is a good opportunity to show the emperor's filial piety to the world.
No matter how hard it is for Li Er to resist, he is still holding on with gritted teeth at this moment.
The last two days! Only the last two days are left!
"His Majesty……"
Changsun Wugou's face was also extremely pale at the moment. She said softly,
"Why don't you go and rest for a while? My concubine is here, so it's okay."
"You work too hard..."
When it comes to physical fitness, Li Shimin is still far ahead of Changsun Wugou.
Even he couldn't stand it.
How can Changsun Wugou be able to compete?
But there is no way. The country governs the world with loyalty and filial piety. Even if it torments people, it must persist.
Otherwise, if an unfilial name is attached, it will shake the foundation of rule!
Li Shimin looked at his wife beside him who was losing weight and looked distressed.
"If you don't go, I can still withstand it."
He said softly,
"Go and rest for a while and have a good sleep."
"You haven't slept for several days. Your body...how can it withstand such a sin..."
Just like Changsun Wujia.
He was usually tired just lying around with nothing to do, but now he was staying up all night with great intensity to keep vigil. He was really afraid that she wouldn't be able to hold on and would pass out!
Then he will never be able to withstand such a blow!
"I can hold on for a while longer."
Changsun Wuguo shook his head and said,
"Can persist...really."
"You go ahead. You have to deal with government affairs and keep vigil every day. It's too expensive."
Both the emperor and the empress declined at this moment.
They all want the other person to rest while they continue to suffer here.
The two were in a stalemate until a eunuch walked in.
"Your Majesty, General Duan Zhixuan's battle report is here."
He lowered his voice and said,
"It seems...not good."
Li Shimin looked stern and stood up immediately.
As soon as he stood up, he immediately attracted everyone's attention, especially Li Chengqian and Li Tai. They were so drowsy at the moment that they were about to fall asleep!
"You all have a seat."
Li Shimin opened the battle report and took a look. After only a few glances, his face darkened.
But this was in the mourning hall, and it was not easy for him to have an attack. He put his hands behind his back and said:
"Guanyin Maid, if you hold on a little longer, I will come as soon as I go."
Changsun Wugou slowly raised his head and nodded gently.
"Go ahead."
There was also endless exhaustion in her voice.
It's very similar to Li Yuan's previous fatigue...
Of course, Li Shimin didn't notice this. Now he was thinking about the war and quickly left the mourning hall.
…
Political Hall.
"Duan Zhixuan really underestimated the enemy!"
Li Shimin slapped the battle report on the table with a sullen face and whispered,
"Tuyuhun's main force has been hiding, and we will attack when he relaxes his vigilance!"
"He was so complacent before that he didn't manage his front line well at all! Now he can't keep up with the food, grass and baggage, and his army has become a lone force deep into the enemy's hinterland!"
"I estimate that a defeat is inevitable! Being able to successfully break through is a matter of great joy!"
All the ministers were silent when they heard this.
They could all feel that the emperor was in a bad mood at this moment.
No one wants to get into trouble!
"Listen!"
Li Shimin directly named him and said,
"What do you think should be done next?"
"Should we go to rescue or send more troops?"
Among the generals present, Xu Fenglei had the richest experience in fighting on the grassland, and he also had the best understanding of the habits of the grassland barbarians.
Li Er has no leisurely chat now, so he naturally goes straight to the point.
"Pretty much as we expected, the long-planned counterattack by Tuyuhun's main force worked."
Xu Fenglei was also unambiguous and said seriously,
"I have discussed with the pharmacists before about the various consequences of our army's deep penetration into Tuyuhun."
"I think the pharmacist's deduction should be the most consistent with the actual situation."
"Pharmacist, please tell His Majesty."
He gave the opportunity to Li Jing.
When Li Jing heard this, he immediately showed gratitude.
"Okay, pharmacist, tell me." Li Shimin didn't talk nonsense.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Jing cupped his hands and said in a deep voice,
"I think that although Duan Zhixuan was caught by Tuyuhun's main force, there shouldn't be much risk."
"It should be very simple for him to escape unscathed."
"There are two reasons."
"First, the quality of Tuyuhun's main soldiers is far behind my Tang Dynasty. It may be an exaggeration for one Tang to be able to defeat ten barbarians, but there should be no pressure to defeat three or five of them."
"So, even if the enemy forces form an encirclement, Duan Zhixuan can easily open a hole."
"Secondly, there are no passes on the grassland. As long as you don't get lost, you can gallop all the way back. Duan Zhixuan's army is mainly cavalry, and they are very fast. If they want to turn around, the main force of Tuyuhun will not be able to bite them! And they have absolutely no spare power to set up Murong Fuyun is being chased and intercepted at several levels. He is timid and afraid of getting into trouble. He will fight back, but he definitely doesn’t have the guts to fight back!"
Li Shimin nodded slightly.
Counterattack and score troops to ambush!
The question is, where can Tuyuhun get so many soldiers and horses to share with you?
If you are divided, the main force will not be enough. Duan Zhixuan is not stupid. When he sees that you are not strong enough, he will fight you directly!
Can you not be frightened?
Other monarchs might not, but Murong Fuyun would definitely be frightened, so he didn't dare to take the risk.
Being able to bite Datang back in a small way is already the greatest achievement!
"Then you mean, you don't need to go to the rescue?"
Li Shimin asked.
Li Jing nodded.
"No, Duan Zhixuan can come back by himself."
He said firmly,
"And there shouldn't be much damage."
"The murderer Tuyuhun King's City, after walking around for a while, came back unscathed. Overall, it can be considered a victory."
"So, please don't be too angry, Your Majesty. After all, our Tang Dynasty did not lose."
Li Shimin sneered.
"Didn't you lose? Don't come and tell me such self-deceiving words."
He said displeasedly,
"It's already very disgraceful to fight until you have to retreat on your own initiative!"
"When you, Ting Ming, and Li Ji led troops to fight, where did you ever find yourself in such an embarrassing situation?"
All the ministers were silent.
"It's because I trust young generals too much. I think I can win by just dragging any one out to fight. No matter how hard I fight, I can win!"
Li Shimin sighed lightly,
"It turns out that I thought too well."
"If we really have to fight such a big battle, you old guys have to take action to make me feel at ease!"
"well……"
Hearing this, Li Jing's heart suddenly tightened, and he was also a little excited.
Your Majesty finally knows about the old guy?
Hello old guy, the old guy is a treasure!
Look at me, look at me, I can definitely knock Tuyuhun down!
"I feel uncomfortable fighting this battle."
Li Shimin stood up and said,
"But now that my father has passed away, I am not in the mood to fight for the moment, so I will just stay here for now."
"We'll wait until Duan Zhixuan comes back first! I also need to take care of all the things at hand, and then adjust my mood."
"Let's adjourn the meeting!"
Originally, he was thinking about rescuing Duan Zhixuan, but he was very upset.
He was already very upset when his father passed away, but if something went wrong on the front line, would this make him less angry?
Fortunately, after listening to Li Jing's analysis, the army was fine and there was no need to worry about it... His mood improved slightly.
Just consider it a victory... Hey!
At least if you deceive yourself like this, you can feel better.
"Farewell to Your Majesty."
The ministers stood up, saluted, and watched the emperor leave.
"Your Majesty... looks very haggard!"
"Yes! How can this wake-up call be so easy? Let's be more careful these days so that His Majesty won't be troubled any more."
"indeed……"
"..."
Changsun Wuji and others chatted, got up and left the political hall.
Xu Fenglei was about to leave, but saw Li Jing coming up to him.
"Master, thank you very much... for giving me a chance to show my face."
He handed it over.
Xu Fenglei smiled.
"It's just a little effort. I said I would help you."
He waved his hand.
Li Jing looked grateful and gave a thumbs up.
"Master, this is about paying attention to people!"
"But Grand Master... will your Majesty send troops again in the future?"
Xu Fenglei glanced at Li Jing.
Li Jing touched his face, feeling a little uncomfortable.
"Pharmacist, pharmacist, you are such a smart person, how can you still not understand this kind of thing?"
Xu Fenglei shook his head and laughed,
"His Majesty is obviously not willing to accept this battle."
"It's just that there have been many things going on recently, and he doesn't have the energy to hold another battle. Didn't he make it very clear just now? Just put your heart in your stomach!"
"Even if you don't have confidence in yourself, you still have to believe in me!"
After hearing this, Li Jing smiled.
There was a rare look on his face - honesty.
At this moment, Li Jing has obviously become a fool.
It's not that he can't judge by himself, but he still wants to hear Xu Fenglei's analysis, as if only the Grand Master said it, that's the real answer.
"gone."
Xu Fenglei waved and walked out of the palace.
But before he was halfway there, there was a sudden rush of footsteps behind him!
He was confused in his heart, and just as he was about to turn around to see who it was, he saw Li Shimin saying anxiously;
"Listen!"
"Something happened to Maid Guanyin! She fainted!"
"Go and take a look! Hurry!"
Xu Fenglei: "!!!"
He suddenly had a very bad premonition in his heart!
Changsun Wuguo...when did he die?
It seems like it was just a few months after Li Yuan died, right?
"You have to call me Master Sun!"
Xu Fenglei did not hesitate, followed Li Shimin directly, and reminded,
"My medical skills are not as good as beauty!"
Li Shimin's face was full of anxiety and he said:
"Scream, scream, I've already screamed!"
"He should be here soon! You go with me first! Stabilize her condition first!"
"I knew it! With her body, how could she withstand such a late night stay? She was told to rest but refused to go, and she still had to show off her strength!"
"If she has three advantages and two disadvantages, how can she get it? How can she get it!"
At this moment, Li Er was completely helpless!
There was even a look of fear in his eyes!
Although he was sad when his father passed away, he could still accept it. After all, his father was nearly seventy years old and died peacefully.
It seems that the maidservant is different, she is only in her thirties!
The relationship between the couple that has lasted for twenty years cannot just be said to be gone!
He can't accept it!
"Your Majesty, don't be impatient. I think the Queen just fainted from overwork."
Xu Fenglei quickly comforted him,
"Ji Ren has her own destiny, she will be fine."
"As long as Master Sun comes, everything will be fine."
He could only comfort him like this.
After a while.
The palace bedroom.
Several children gathered around the bed and shouted:
"Queen Mother, Queen Mother, please wake up."
"Queen mother...wuwuwu..."
"Mother, my child will never be naughty or make you angry again. Can you please wake up?"
"..."
Several children had just cried and looked haggard and haggard at the moment.
Just now, I was keeping vigil for my grandfather, and now my mother fainted again.
This kind of blow is really big for a child who has not experienced life and death.
They were also afraid that their mother would be like their grandfather, lying in that cold coffin and unable to wake up...
"Beauty."
Xu Fenglei walked up quickly and asked,
"How is your mother? How is her pulse? What caused the syncope?"
Li Lizhi's eyes were red and she shook her head.
"My child... my child doesn't know..."
"The child only knows that the mother's pulse is very weak, very weak... It seems that the heart... the heart is a little..."
"Woo..."
As she spoke, she burst into tears!
Xu Fenglei's heart sank to the bottom.
Could it be... heart failure? !
Isn't it?
But considering all the previous signs, the possibility of heart failure is really high.
"Let me take a look..."
He sat on the edge of the bed, held Changsun Wugou's wrist with one hand, and frowned.
Li Shimin looked at his wife lying on the bed with her eyes closed, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Guanyin Maid, Guanyin Maid..." "You...you must not get into trouble, you can..."
