Chen Qingzhi's tone was solemn, leaving no doubt about the authenticity of his words, and then he continued expressionlessly: "Your Highness is going to establish an empire, and you will fight bloody battles for the new empire, and the enemies you face are ferocious. Turks!"
"Although you have just joined the army, you are still His Highness's soldiers. I and Captain Yang do not want to personally take you to the battlefield to die!"
"The methods used to train you now are all methods that can maximize your strength in the shortest time. Do you choose to work hard now to give yourself more hope of survival in the future, or choose to die on the Youzhou battlefield in the future? ?”
"As for those who still doubt whether this training method is useful, I would like to explain it carefully. Do you know the art of war, or... I and His Highness know the art of war better?"
Every word Chen Qingzhi said seemed to hit the hearts of the soldiers, making them nervous.
As Chen Qingzhi said, the choice of life or death lies in their hands.
As for being a deserter?
Those who wanted to leave would have followed General Baihu back to Datang.
They stayed and were prepared to die. Some soldiers even killed a few more Turks to avenge the Youzhou Incident just to fight the Turks.
now.
After seeing the expressions of many soldiers, Chen Qingzhi's expression softened and he continued: "But don't worry, as His Highness's soldiers, although the training is hard, His Highness will never treat you badly."
"Starting from tomorrow, the faster your team completes training and the better the results, the richer food they will get! The top three are guaranteed to have better meat to eat!"
"As for the first-place team, they also have the right to choose the best weapons!"
Adding carrots and sticks has been the consistent way to govern one's subordinates since ancient times.
And just after Chen Qingzhi finished speaking, all the soldiers were excited.
It is the duty of a soldier to obey orders and complete training, and completing training is actually rewarded with better meat and weapons.
At this time, Captain Yang also took a step forward and continued: "Starting from tomorrow, I will train with you on missions, and my training volume will be twice that of yours!"
As soon as this statement came out, all the soldiers were in an uproar.
Even Chen Qingzhi cast an approving look at Captain Yang. If even the general trains with him, what qualifications do the soldiers have to say that they can't persist?
And what he, Chen Qingzhi, said...
I won’t participate anymore.
He is indeed... fragile...
Chen Qingzhi coughed, and then said in a sharp tone: "Now tell me, general, if you can persist!"
After the words fell, all the soldiers suppressed their fatigue, stood up, and shouted with all their strength: "Yes!!!"
After Chen Qingzhi's encouragement, nearly two thousand soldiers were finally inspired to fight and immersed themselves in hard training.
After all, the effectiveness of training is related to their lives. No one wants to go to the battlefield soon and waste their lives on the battlefield.
What's more, as long as you train hard, you will be rewarded. Who can not love it?
In addition, there is a general like Captain Yang training with them, and the amount of training is twice as much as theirs, which gives them no reason to slack off.
….….….….….….
Floating Water Town Square.
Although the sun was blazing, there were groups of soldiers running in the square.
These are the two thousand soldiers who are currently leading a cross-country march.
Every soldier was sweating profusely, and there was a look of exhaustion on their faces that could not be concealed. However, these soldiers still maintained their formation without any disorder, and no one fell behind.
Behind a large team at the front, a soldier was running with a pale face, his clothes all wet with sweat.
"No, I can't do it anymore...I can't hold on anymore..."
The soldier's body went limp and he fell down, slumped on the ground and gasping for air.
As this soldier fell behind, the entire large team of thousands of people also stopped.
In order to cultivate a sense of collective belonging in every soldier, two thousand-man brigades are similar to a cross-country march. As long as one soldier falls behind, the entire team must stop advancing and must wait for the straggler to catch up, even if the robe carries him. You have to keep up with the big team.
"What's wrong? Who's left behind!"
The commander in charge of leading the team ran over and asked loudly.
"Captain, Zhang San is weak. It's hot today and he's too sick to run."
A soldier replied that Sha in ancient times meant heat stroke.
"Two people will carry him and keep running!"
The commander waved his hand and said without hesitation: "Our three teams ran to the front for the first time today. As long as we return to the school field, we will be the first!"
"But Zhang San..."
One of the soldiers, Zhang San, was hesitant to speak. Zhang San was now in a coma, and several soldiers were fanning him to dissipate heat.
Just as the commander was about to speak, another large group of soldiers ran over from behind and stopped when passing by them.
"Old Wang, it seems that our first team is number one again today. Your second team can't do it. Sure enough, we are second best in ten thousand years, hahaha!"
The leading commander laughed loudly at the commander of the second team, and then shouted loudly to the team behind him: "Work harder, guys! Complete today's training in one go!"
"good!!"
Thousands of soldiers responded in unison, then prepared their formation and marched across the three teams again.
The soldiers of the third team looked at the Self-Defense Forces team running past them, and they all felt very aggrieved.
“It’s not easy to get first place once, but it’s gone again!”
"Really, someone always slips up at critical moments."
"Oh, why are we so unlucky to be assigned such a robe?"
"……."
The soldiers couldn't help but murmured in a low voice, and the commander of the second team's face suddenly darkened when he heard this, and he cursed with a black face: "Who said this just now! Get out of here!"
The soldiers who spoke looked at each other and had no choice but to stand up.
Then the captain of the second team went up without hesitation and slapped each of the three of them, and cursed: "Which is more important, or the people around you? We are all a team, a collective! Forgot what happened to General Chen Did you teach us?"
"If the first place is gone, we can continue to work hard to get it. If Paoze's life is gone, can he be resurrected?"
"You are all starting to dislike the people around you now. When we go to the battlefield in the future, who dares to trust you with their backs!"
"A bunch of pig brains, don't let me hear such words again! Otherwise, you can lead the baton yourself!"
The words of the captain of the second team made these soldiers blush with shame.
At this time, Zhang San also woke up slowly. He happened to hear the commander's words and couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.
"Captain, I can still hold on..."
Zhang San gritted his teeth and stood up. Although his face was pale, his eyes were very firm.
The captain of the second team looked at him for a while, then patted him on the shoulder and encouraged: "Come on, you are a man, so don't be soft!"
After finishing speaking, he returned to the front of the team and led the team again.
The soldiers who were scolded by him took the initiative to run to Zhang San and helped him follow the team.
Zhang San cast a grateful look at them, then gritted his teeth and insisted on following the team.
Not long after the three teams continued to move forward, they actually discovered a jogging team in front.
"Hey, you've caught up. We didn't waste our waiting for a long time. Are your people okay?"
The captain of the first team grinned at the commander of the second team and asked.
The latter felt warm in his heart, punched him and cursed: "Of course it's okay, and who made you wait? Our second team is a group of tough guys!"
"What about Bibi?"
A group of captains challenged.
The captain of the second team raised his chin and said, "Let's compete, who is afraid of whom?"
The two teams continued to run.
….….….….….….
According to the training methods given by Li Kuan and the training given by Chen Qingzhi and Yang Duwei, the two thousand new troops must undergo various trainings every day, and the effects are obvious. The amount of training is gradually increasing every few days.
As the training increased, all the soldiers fought hard to get rewards at first. Later, they simply wanted to work hard to win.
Not for the individual, but for the honor of the entire team.
Even these soldiers themselves did not realize that they took the overall honor more and more seriously, and regarded themselves more and more as a part of the whole.
Although this transformation is slow, it truly and subtly changes the mentality of each soldier, allowing them to understand what a sense of collective honor is.
In such a positive competitive atmosphere, half a month passed quickly.
North of Fushui Town, the school field.
In half a month, under Li Kuan's order, the people of Youzhou had built this school ground.
At this time, two thousand troops were standing in the school grounds. The soldiers were holding long spears and Yao Bie horizontal swords. Every soldier stood as straight as a javelin. Just standing there gave people an extremely amazing majestic aura.
On the military parade platform, Li Juan was standing with Chen Qingzhi and Captain Yang. In addition, there were many Youzhou people outside the school grounds, who were invited by Li Kuan to review the army together.
He wants them to see, let everyone see, there is a new army that can protect them!
Give them confidence!
"Your Highness, is this the new army that General Chen has been training for half a month?"
Du Ruyan followed King Chu today, glanced at the army in the audience, and then asked King Chu curiously.
The army's strange training methods in the past half month have attracted the attention of many people in Floating Water Town. Many people are talking about the strange training methods, but no one can guess the purpose of such training.
The same goes for Du Ruyan. It is true that this military training was hidden so deeply that even she was concealed.
"Yan'er, you will know later."
"My king's four beast armies all came here like this."
Li Kuan smiled faintly, and then turned his gaze to Captain Yang beside him.
"Let's get started, Captain Yang."
Chen Qingzhi led the Self-Defense Army training in the first few days, and Captain Yang himself led the training in the following days.
Half a month later, he became much leaner and darker, but he also looked stronger and fuller of energy.
"promise!"
After hearing what King Chu said, Captain Yang nodded, then took a step forward, waved his hand and ordered: "Go around the school grounds and walk in goose!"
Captain Yang's orders were conveyed through the command flag.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Two thousand people began to goose-step around the school grounds.
The footsteps on the ground are like thousands of troops galloping past.
While making a roaring sound, it is so neat and uniform!
Everyone's footsteps fell at the same time.
Every time they waved or raised their feet, they were exactly the same, and they even made only one sound when they stepped down, as if they were one body!
Such a scene is shocking!
No army has ever been so organized. It is hard to imagine that this is something a group of people can do!
At this moment, everyone watching the military parade felt their scalps explode.
"This... what a mighty army this is!"
"Two thousand people, as one body, the mighty military power is really frightening."
"……."
Du Ruyan and many other people's eyes were stunned, and they all expressed deep emotions.
These two thousand self-defense soldiers marched like thunder, which was terrifying.
When walking in unison, it gives people a casual beauty, which is pleasing to the eye.
"Form up!" Captain Yang issued another order.
The two thousand troops immediately began to disperse in an orderly manner. In just over ten seconds, the original two thousand troops were divided into two square formations. At a glance, they were clearly separated from each other and in good order!
Immediately afterwards, the army began to conduct exercises, with a thousand people forming a square unit, constantly changing formations among themselves, and conducting offensive operations!
Of course, it is not a real fight, but the formation changes of the military art group, and the formations are broken until one side's formation begins to fall apart.
Under the command of the two commanders of each square formation, the soldiers constantly changed their formations, but there was no feeling of chaos in the process, everything was very orderly.
It was as if each phalanx was a machine, and every soldier in the phalanx was a part of it.
These are the results of half a month of hard training. Every soldier wants to perfectly show the results of half a month of hard work.
After the content of military training of later generations, coupled with the formation of troops summarized by Chen Qingzhi, it is not the kind of improvement of 1+1=2 at all.
The shouts of killing shook the sky in the school grounds and spread throughout dozens of miles.
The people who came outside the school grounds to watch were more and more shocked as they watched, and they were all dumbfounded.
Walking step by step and walking in unison allowed them to see what it means to be as motionless as a mountain.
When they formed a formation and rushed to kill, they saw what aggression was like fire.
"What a mighty army! Is this the army trained by His Highness the King of Chu?"
"Compared with this army, our former defenders in Youzhou are almost the same as those bandits..."
"His Royal Highness the King of Chu is so powerful in leading troops. No wonder he has four of the ace armies in the Tang Dynasty."
"Hey, I know that man. He used to be a soldier from Youzhou, but compared with now, I feel like he can beat up three of his previous selves!"
"Hahaha, the Self-Defense Force, the Self-Defense Force, may develop into the fifth Four Beast Army in the future!"
"……."
The people around were talking a lot. They thought these soldiers were strange before, running around every day, but now they have seen what elite soldiers are!
And as more and more people gathered around, the soldiers in the school field drilled harder and harder.
"Draw the sword!"
"Qiang!!"
Only the sound of drawing swords was heard in unison, and the army dispersed at a certain distance to practice sword skills!
"kill!"
"kill!"
"kill!"
….
The two thousand soldiers moved in unison, shouting loudly every time they swung their swords, and the swords rose and fell with a cold light.
With such a chilling momentum, it seems that no matter what kind of enemy is in front of him, he will be completely torn to pieces by them!
All the people watching the army's drill were so shocked that they were speechless.
It’s not until today that they understand what military power is and what it means to be an elite!
And this is only the result of half a month of training.
in addition.
Since Chen Qingzhi let Captain Yang train this army, Chen Qingzhi led the white-robed army to plunder Liangguo villages and towns, and rescued thousands of Han people, including more than a thousand soldiers who were also undergoing the same training.
Some people can't help but think that as time goes by, this self-defense army will continue to expand and expand...
It is even possible to become a new ace army that can keep pace with the four beast armies.
In an instant, their hope for the future grew stronger...
…….….….….….
the other side.
Liang Guo.
Yanyun City.
In a small teahouse in the city, Yang Zhengfa looked at the man shrouded in a hood and narrowed his eyes slightly: "You said you can help me obtain the throne, are you sure you can?"
This hooded man came into contact with him ten days ago.
This is said to be in contact with the emperor.
At first he didn't take it seriously and thought he was a madman.
But as time goes by, it becomes more and more wrong...
Yang Zhengfa saw with his own eyes that this guy started from scratch and built several shops in ten days. This was so terrifying in just ten days!
Such a wise person knows how to protect himself wisely. If he was not sure, how could he talk about such a head-turning thing as seeking the throne.
As for this person, he has recently investigated and found out that he is very innocent. He was not sent by the Imperial Brother or His Majesty to test him.
"Yes, my Highness has the ability to help Young Master Yang hold the throne, but I don't know... is Young Master Yang interested in that position?"
The hooded person is a snake.
He knew that Yang Zhengfa was interested, otherwise he would not have met him today, and he would have even sent people to catch him and kill him a few days ago.
But Yang Zhengfa didn't.
Today has arrived, it’s time to show your attitude.
But this is not enough!
He needed Yang Zhengfa to speak out, but Yang Zhengfa didn't dare to say it, which meant that he was still quite nervous. If he spoke out, it would be much better.
"Haha, aren't you afraid that I will inform His Majesty about this matter of losing your head and then have you beheaded?"
Yang Zhengfa narrowed his eyes, the light in his eyes was extremely dangerous.
Sishe smiled and said: "If we report him, Mr. Yang, you will not come here today."
Yang Zhengfa paused and continued: "It saves effort to talk to you fast-thinking people, but it's also annoying."
"Yes, I am indeed interested in that position!"
His eyes flashed with ambition, and then his eyes turned cold: "It's just... Can your Highness do it? Help me reach that position."
"Speaking of which, who is your highness? I have been talking about him since we met, but I don't know who he is."
"I, the king, will not discuss cooperation with someone who hides his or her secrets."
Sishe smiled and said, "My Highness, his name is taboo among the world."
Yang Zhengfa said angrily: "Quickly tell me who it is! Otherwise, I will be too lazy to continue talking!"
Sishe thought for a while, then looked around to make sure no one was around, then he leaned into Yang Zhengfa's ear and whispered two words.
Yang Zhengfa's originally calm face suddenly widened his eyes after hearing those two words.
stunned!
Shock!
Unbelievable! !
With a "swish" sound, he stood up from his position, his eyes widened and his lips trembled.
"Is it him? Seriously?"
Sishe laughed and nodded.
"He...King of Chu, he really wants to take advantage of Liang!"
Yang Zhengfa was deeply shocked.
Even if he was beaten to death, he would never have thought that Yanyun City, a city with strict inspections, would actually have people from the King of Chu.
That man, that man….
Is it really pervasive...?
"Haha, now, Mr. Yang, are you willing to believe that my Highness has this ability?"
Sishe laughed happily.
Yang Zhengfa took a deep breath, sat down and said, "He does, but he, the King of Chu, can tolerate me... No, can he tolerate me as the emperor?"
That man was too terrifying.
He even ravaged the Holy Mountain of Turks and built a capital of 30,000 people. He did not dare to call himself the king.
Even if King Chu was not here, he would not dare.
This fear of King Chu has reached the depths of his soul, and he can't stop trembling whenever he mentions that name.
No wonder….
No wonder the man in the cloak said that name was so taboo.
At this time, Yang Zhengfa finally understood that this name should not be mentioned!
He is scared now.
Because that man is eyeing Yanyun City!
"It can be accommodated. After all... Yang Zhengdao is only the majesty of Yanyun City. As long as Mr. Yang does not exceed his limits, your throne can still be secure."
Sishe opened his mouth and said.
"The emperor of a city? What kind of emperor is this?"
Yang Zhengfa frowned.
Sishe smiled and said, "I can't guarantee whether you will survive when my Highness breaks the city and bloodbaths Yanyun City in the future."
Yang Zhengfa stood up again, his eyes fierce: "You threaten me!"
Sishe didn't take it seriously and didn't even raise his head: "It's just a brief statement of a certain fact."
"It is impossible for him to break the city! The wall of our Yanyun City is second only to Tongwan City. The King of Chu only has cavalry, so it is impossible to break it!!"
"Haha, is that right? When my Highness was brought back to the grassland by the Turks, the Turks thought the same thing. As a result... you have also seen that the Turks paid a heavy price for this."
Sishe paused and looked at Yang Zhengfa. Seeing the panic in his eyes, he knew that he had touched on this guy's pain points and continued: "Moreover, Mr. Yang, before I come out, you know that there are people from my family in Yanyun City. ?"
"Perhaps, my Highness has laid out the plans for Yanyun City a long time ago, but because of the trouble, he thought of finding a replacement to manage Yanyun City. Do you think this is possible?"
The King of Chu did not have a layout in Yanyun City, but Sishe had set up a maze of formations, relying on the recent achievements of the King of Chu and Yang Zhengfa's fear of the King of Chu.
as expected.
After Yang Zhengfa heard this, he kept swallowing his saliva.
yes!
King Chu must have other back-ups!
Just like what this guy said, the Turks didn't expect King Chu to run away at first. As a result, King Chu not only ran away, but also caused them heavy losses...
Yanyun City will definitely be destroyed! After all, it was that terrible man who was targeting me!
King Chu, that man, that man….
There is nothing in the world that he cannot do...
"If I cooperate with you, can I really save my life? Or even get the throne?"
Regardless of whether it was for his life or the throne, Yang Zhengfa planned to agree.
Sishe smiled and said: "Yes, not only that, you will get more than you imagined."
Yang Zhengfa didn't care about this. As long as he could save his life and get the throne while saving his life, it would be a great happiness for him.
He didn't dare to ask for too much else.
"Okay, then I, the king, promise you!"
Yang Zhengfa looked seriously and agreed to the matter.
He was incited to rebel.
at this time.
Empress Xiao, Yang Zhengdao and others who were enjoying lunch probably never imagined that Yanyun City, which they thought was as solid as a rock, had... cracks.
Cooperation achieved.
Sishe chatted for a few more words, and then said goodbye to Yang Zhengfa.
When he left the teahouse, He Shen, who was waiting in secret, quickly walked over.
"He sir, it worked out."
Sishe laughed.
He Shen also smiled and said: "As expected."
"Why are you waiting for me here today? There is no need to stop the store's business? Or are you still waiting for the formula?"
Speaking of He Shen, Si She admired him very much.
Relying on the panic of the people in Yanyun City, he was able to make enough money to open four stores in just ten days. It was this ability that gave him the opportunity to have a serious conversation with Yang Zhengfa.
I admire it, I really admire it!
I just don’t know why, but Heshen is extremely enthusiastic about the briquette formula. He is the one who has been looking for Heshen these days, and Heshen has come to him three times, all for the briquette formula.
"Yes, I'm here for the formula. There are people in the store watching, so don't worry. It's the briquette formula. Is that formula here?"
He Shen asked.
Sishe shook his head and sighed: "Yanyun City is too tightly guarded. It will be much better if Yang Zhengfa cooperates with us later. After all, he is a prince."
"It is estimated that the recipe for briquettes will be available soon, but I don't know why you are so keen on it."
He Shen heard this and said with a smile: "The efficacy of honeycomb briquettes is similar to that of charcoal, and it is so easy to make. And only we have it. We sell it, and it is very popular."
"No business is easier to make money than a monopoly business, and..."
He Shen raised his head and looked into the warm sunshine: "Winter is coming."
"I have inquired and found out that many people in Yanyun City froze to death in the past winters because the charcoal could not keep up with the consumption."
"But our briquettes are different. The production can keep up with the consumption. I estimate that even if they have to pay for their lives, they will pay it."
"Of course, we can't force them to death at once. The price needs to be more affordable to the people. Haha, hens that can lay eggs non-stop are good hens."
.
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Turkic royal court.
In a camp, Princess Yicheng was listening to what her subordinates were reporting.
It was okay at first, but Princess Yicheng frowned when she heard it halfway.
"King Chu, have you stabilized your position?"
"Then Liang Shidu didn't send troops to kill the King of Chu?"
Although Princess Yicheng looked calm, she was holding a jade cup tightly in her hand, as if she was going to crush the jade cup.
"without.…"
"According to the spies, Liang Shi thought that his army was defeated by the King of Chu, so he planned to spend the winter relying on the city wall and wait until spring to make other plans."
The spies reported truthfully.
Princess Yicheng sneered and nodded: "Haha, Master Liang is really smart. I know the matter. You can go down."
"yes!"
The spy slowly retired.
When he left, the cup was thrown aside by Princess Yicheng in an instant. She threw it with great force, and the sound of "ding bells" rang throughout the camp.
"Chu! King!!"
Her eyes were full of anger, and she seemed to hate this man even more than the Turks.
However, despite her anger, tears actually fell from the corners of Princess Yicheng's eyes.
"Why are you so strong, why! Why!!"
"Why did you, who is so powerful, not appear in my field of vision back then! Why didn't you exist in my era!!"
"Why didn't you be born earlier and be in the same era as me, Yicheng!!"
Her tears couldn't stop falling. She wanted to stop them but couldn't.
She was so wronged.
In this era, so many Han people who had the same experience as her were rescued by the King of Chu.
She knew that those Han people looked forward to the light. Princess Yicheng scorned it at first, but the light... shone on them.
She was just like these people back then, so longing for the light, but no one came to that piece of Han land, even if it was just one person, to let her know that she had not been abandoned.
but no….
She was forgotten.
But those Han people were not forgotten, and the King of Chu became their light.
Nowadays, Princess Yicheng has long passed the age of admiring Guang.
She is covered in dirt.
"King Chu, King Chu... Why didn't people like you live in my era? At that time, I wished there were heroes like you who could save me from disaster."
Princess Yicheng burst into tears, and then, tired of crying, her eyes became fierce again.
She has never seen the light, and she doesn't want to let those people see the light...
She wants to bring those people back!
It is only right to be covered in dirt like yourself! !
Princess Yicheng wiped her tears and walked towards Jieli Khan's camp.
She wanted to advise Jieli Khan on how to deal with the King of Chu in the future and the most suitable time to send troops.
….….….….….….
Chang'an.
The shadow of the Turks moving south always passes quickly.
Under the deliberate forgetfulness of the court, no one mentioned that matter again in just two months.
Moreover, Li Shimin had replaced all the people in the Tang Dynasty with his own people.
The impact of construction is also shrinking step by step.
Every direction is developing in the direction that was good for the former Qin Prince's team, and the people under him are very enthusiastic about what they do.
The next task is to deal with the party generals who established Youzhou.
Things have to be done step by step.
Don't be in a hurry.
As for Li Kuan, the former God of War of the Tang Dynasty and King of Chu, under the promotion of Li Shimin, it was as if he had disappeared from the world.
Or rather, there has never been anyone like this person.
Not many people would offend the living for the sake of the dead.
At least that's the case on the surface.
Except when the people in Chang'an were drinking and chatting in private, they would sigh, sigh, and guess how the King of Chu was doing now and whether he was doing well in the Turks.
Except for the name of Chu King Li Kuan, this name has become a thing of the past.
Now, Chang'an is wrapped in a grand celebration.
This year is about to pass.
Next, the name of the country will be changed, which will have a great impact on Datang.
Tai Chi Palace.
Li Shimin looked at the minister's proposal excitedly.
Finally, three names were placed in front of them.
"Your Majesty, I think that among the three names, Fu'an is the most suitable. Fu'an is the best name for the world, and the head of state is the first. This is your Majesty's expectation for the Tang Dynasty, and it is also a portrayal of the Tang Dynasty."
Changsun Wuji followed his mustache and said with a smile.
"No, Your Majesty, I think the word Zhenguan is more appropriate, while Fuyuan is a bit indecent after all." Du Ruhui also smiled.
"Oh! What about Zhenguan and Fuyuan? Your Majesty, I think this Wu Ba is the best. How domineering!" Cheng Yaojin roared.
"Let's forget about the country's title of Wuba and choose one from Zhenguan and Fuyuan." Wei Zheng shook his head and said.
"……."
This group of ministers all expressed their own opinions.
Compared to before, there was one more Wei Zheng in this group of people.
Wei Zheng used to work for Jiancheng, and Jiancheng became a thing of the past. After all, he joined the Qin Palace.
He discussed the title of the country today, and the level of debate was not inferior to that of the former officials of the Qin Palace.
After all, this is a sign of their success.
I have struggled for half my life just for this day, right?
Everyone discussed until evening before finally deciding on the word Zhenguan!
Li Shimin was quite excited.
"Dear ladies."
"The next year will be the year of Zhenguan."
"Everything is off to a good start. I hope you will help me to rule the Tang Dynasty and create a prosperous age!"
Li Shimin shouted.
Everyone expressed their loyalty one after another, and they were all filled with joy.
"Yes, after the Tang Dynasty, when His Majesty reigns over the world, everyone from all over the world will surrender." Changsun Wuji sent him forward with a flattery.
"The whole world surrenders." Li Shimin chuckled, with a deep look in his eyes: "These four words should wait until the Turks and Goguryeo are conquered before speaking."
“That day, I don’t know when it will come.”
Li Shimin really didn't want to mention the names of these two countries, but after all, it was a hurdle that he couldn't get around.
This is also the pain in his heart.
Turks!
Needless to say, the Weishui Alliance is right in front of us.
Goguryeo!
There is also a feud with Datang.
After all, the former Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo were defeated in three battles, costing countless lives.
Goguryeo has become somewhat swollen, and naturally has no fear of the newly defeated Tang Dynasty. It often harasses Hebei Province and is ready to take action. It seems that it also wants to learn from the Turks and go south to attack the Tang Dynasty.
"Tujue, maybe it will take a little longer."
"But Your Majesty, it may not take long for Goguryeo to make them surrender."
Fang Xuanling thought for a moment and said.
"Goguryeo?"
"You also need to figure it out slowly, Your Majesty."
Li Jing spoke.
"Goguryeo guards Liaodong City, and it will be difficult for us, the Tang Dynasty, to take advantage."
"Liaodong City is the fortress of Goguryeo."
"Back then, the previous dynasty paid a heavy price in Liaodong City."
"So I suggest that we take action against the Turks first to avenge the shame of the Wei River in the Tang Dynasty."
"However, the Turks previously blocked the Liang Kingdom. The two major cities of the Liang Kingdom, Yanyun City and Tongwan City, were tightly guarded by the Turks. If they were moved, the Turks' cavalry would come, and it would be a tough nut to crack."
"I guess we still have to take advantage of winter, at least next year. We still have to recuperate for a year."
Li Jing's voice was a little deep as he analyzed each one.
Liang Guo!
As long as the Liang Kingdom exists, the Tang Dynasty will not be able to benefit from the Turks.
Even the flames of war cannot reach the Turkic grasslands!
But if they attack Yanyun City and Tongwan City, the price that Datang will pay is unimaginable.
Li Shimin sighed.
"I really wish that the gods would help me to destroy the Turks and avenge the shame of the Wei River!"
"In this way, my serious trouble will be put away!"
Everyone was helpless when they heard this.
Needless to say, they had just realized how powerful the Turks were in the first two months.
Just when many ministers were thinking about it.
Suddenly, Li Junxian hurried in.
He handed the urgent report in his hand to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin was confused.
Open.
Finished reading.
I couldn't help but take a breath, a little disbelieving.
"Is this...really fake?"
"How can it be!"
Li Shimin's voice was shocking and he didn't believe it.
"Your Majesty, what happened?" Changsun Wuji asked quickly.
"Your Majesty, what's the matter?" Fang Xuanling raised her eyebrows slightly.
Li Shimin handed them the urgent report.
Circulated among the people.
Recently, some scattered people from the Liang Kingdom have fled to our border with the Tang Dynasty, seeking asylum. The Liang Kingdom is suspected of being in civil strife!
In an instant, this news made Taiji Palace quiet.
for a long time!
Li Jing frowned, unable to hide his surprise: "Civil strife? Although the Liang Kingdom has been at war with the Tang Dynasty over the years and suffered repeated defeats, the country has always been peaceful. How could there be civil strife at this juncture?"
Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and frowned: "It is indeed incredible. The information in this letter needs more investigation. Maybe it is false information given by Liang Guo."
Fang Xuanling nodded: "Yes, it is indeed the case. Even if there is civil strife, I am afraid that the Turks will intervene. It will be difficult for us, the Tang Dynasty, to have the right time to intervene."
Li Shimin absorbed the opinions of all the ministers and issued an order: "Check! Immediately send an order to Chai Shao on the border of Youzhou and tell him to investigate clearly!!"
Chai Shao was the husband of his sister Li Xiuning and a member of the Li Tang royal family. This time the Turks did not send him to Chang'an when they went south, but they were stationed in Youzhou to prevent the established generals from raising troops.
The use of "must" in this matter is enough to show how seriously Li Shimin takes this matter.
He has been jealous of Liang Guo for too long.
There were not only the last remnants of the former Sui Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty would be orthodox after destroying them, but there was also... the figure who had been haunting him since he was a child.
Queen Xiao!
Li Shimin's eyes were hot.
In ancient times, many emperors used their strength to do ridiculous things in order to win beauties.
Many princes invaded the Western Regions, and the Western Regions were just for the beauties of the Western Regions.
To put it further, in the Zhou Dynasty, the beacon fire played on the princes. The king of a country smiled for the beautiful woman and lit the beacon fire, so that the princes from all walks of life came non-stop.
And now, in the Tang Dynasty, why was Li Shimin able to marry Empress Xiao, a woman who was over fifty years old?
No matter how well-maintained she is, there are countless young women who can surpass her in beauty despite her age. Why is this so?
Most likely it is because of the obsession in the heart, just like Bai Yueguang when he was young. When he grows up and has the ability, he will always remember and even want to have her, but his youthful wish is fulfilled.
In the Liang Kingdom, even if there were no remnants of the former Sui Dynasty, Li Shimin still wanted to attack, just because there was one person there, Queen Xiao!
The ministers retreated, but Li Shimin remained sitting in the Tai Chi Palace. He took out the map of Liang Kingdom and stared at it until late at night without realizing it.
Empress Changsun came over in person carrying lotus seed porridge.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you didn't even eat at night."
"How can this be done?"
"This is the lotus seed porridge I made myself. You can try some."
Empress Changsun placed the lotus seed porridge in front of Li Shimin's table.
Li Shimin breathed out softly.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry."
"Don't worry about the matter in Liang State for a while. When the Tang Dynasty becomes strong, we will have plenty of opportunities to attack them."
"Let's just wait and see what happens."
Queen Changsun opened the door.
One afternoon passed, and of course she knew about it.
Li Shimin sighed and nodded.
"Mr. Guanyin, I understand."
"It's just... The civil war in Liang has come at a perfect time. I don't want to let it go."
Li Shimin said softly.
Queen Changsun nodded, she naturally understood this truth.
"Report!"
"His Majesty!!!"
At this moment, suddenly, Li Junxian came in a hurry again.
Li Shimin glanced at him tiredly: "What's the matter?"
Li Junxian did not speak.
"Just say it."
"The Queen is not an outsider."
Li Shimin frowned.
Li Junxian hurriedly took out a letter from his sleeve and respectfully placed it on the desk in front of Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, there is a letter from the Turks."
Turkic letter?
Li Shimin's originally tired body suddenly sat upright.
His face was solemn.
He picked up the letter in one hand.
"Why did the Turks send me a letter?"
"Is it possible that it's also because of Liang Guo?"
Li Shimin guessed.
He opens.
But after looking at the two lines, his face suddenly changed, and even his eyes widened!
Looking at those eyes carefully, you can even see a trace of panic.
"No, impossible, impossible, King Chu, he ... how could he come back ..."
He whispered softly.
(End of chapter)
