The first day of the 17th year of Zhenguan was supposed to be the time for all the families to be happy and compete to show their faces. However, a piece of shocking news came from the distant northeast. It even overshadowed the drama of " wife snatching " that Crown Prince Li Zhi and the King of Wei had put on New Year's Eve. For a moment, the lights that should have been filled with peace and joy smelled of smoke.
Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Residence, bedroom.
Gently closing the secret report in his hand, Li Zhi's eyes narrowed. He looked at Wu Meiniang, who was holding a teacup in front of him, and said with a long sigh,"Is this considered a new year gift for me?”
Putting down the teacup, Wu Meiniang smiled charmingly." Isn't this a gift? With this gift, won't husband be able to seize military power legitimately? Those border soldiers who have been cooperating with our World Party have been waiting for you for a long time. They are about to turn into a stone.”
Hearing Wu Meiniang's interesting words, Li Zhi also laughed out loud. Not only was there a sense of pride in his laughter, but there was also a sense of joy that was rare for others. He stood up abruptly and slammed the secret report in his hand on the table with a bang.
"Mei Niang, change your clothes. I will go to Taiji Palace now to request for battle.”Li Zhi's eyes emitted a strong murderous aura.
However, Wu Meiniang was completely unaware of this baleful aura. She smiled and said,"I'm afraid that the palace servants sent by His Majesty are already on their way to the Eastern Palace.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Guizi's voice came from outside the door,""Your Highness, His Majesty has sent a servant to invite Your Highness to Taiji Palace for a meeting.”
"Look, isn't this talking about the devil?”Wu Meiniang stood up and personally put on the black armor that she had already prepared for Li Zhi. The pride in her smile was overflowing with words.
"You're the best." Li Zhi lovingly scratched Wu Meiniang's nose and laughed.
"No, no matter how powerful Mei Niang is, she is not as powerful as husband.”She swallowed her tongue cutely, causing Li Zhi's eyes to widen.
"What are you looking at? You haven't seen enough after so many years. Here, I'm dressed." Looking at Li Zhi, who was dressed in black armor, a red cloak, and a bright yellow scarf around his neck, Wu Meiniang could not help but be stunned.
Li Zhi lowered his head and kissed her fiery red lips. Yes, a French wet kiss. When the two of them were a little out of breath, Li Zhi slowly said,"Not enough. It's not enough in this lifetime. In my next life, I'll still have to wait for you by the Three Lives Stone.”
After saying that, he laughed and walked out." In the next life?”Wu Meiniang suddenly covered her face with her hands. Mm, her face was so hot.
"Were you mesmerized by this crown prince just now? Hahaha. Oh, right, I forgot to tell you that last night, father and mother have promised me to confer Wu Zhao and Wu Meiniang the title of crown prince consort. The imperial edict should be coming in a few days. Alright, I'm really leaving this time.”At some point, Li Zhi had walked to the door again and stuck his head in. He smiled mischievously at Wu Meiniang. Seeing Wu Meiniang's dull expression, he was like a fox that had secretly eaten a chick. He laughed and ran.
"Crown Princess…?" Wu Meiniang bit her lower lip with her upper teeth and finally pursed her lips.
"Yay!" Wu Meiniang suddenly made a super kawaii action, but unfortunately, no one in the room was appreciating it.
The lovely dividing line.
Riding on a red Kazak horse, Li Zhi ran all the way to Taiji Palace. Li Shimin had specially given him the opportunity to ride a horse in the palace. This was the first time Li Zhi had used such power, and he was in a surprisingly good mood.
The Eastern Palace was not very far from Taiji Palace. In the blink of an eye, they could see the majestic and imposing Taiji Palace. The horse neighed and the wind whistled. Li Zhi suddenly pulled the reins in his hand. The horse felt pain and raised its front leg high. At this moment, if Li Zhi had a sword in his hand, he would swing it forward and shout,"Kill!" He must be mighty and coquettish. Unfortunately, Li Zhi ruined the mood and shouted,"Good girl."
"Bang!"
The hooves of the horses stomped on the bluestone ground in front of Taiji Palace. Li Zhi's hands trembled. He was wearing heavy armor, but his body was as light as a swallow. If there were experts here, they would be able to tell at a glance that Li Zhi's skills were extraordinary.
Don't forget that Li Zhi had practiced the " Ultimate Yang Technique " for eleven years. His master, Cheng Yaojin, was a famous general. His lance was superb. It was easy for him to kill a general and seize the flag in an army of ten thousand. However, what disappointed Li Zhi was that Cheng Yaojin didn't use a broad axe at all. There was no such thing as three broad axes at all.
After getting off the horse, Li Zhi quickly walked up the stairs. Before he entered Taiji Palace, he heard Li Shiming's angry roar.
"Rebellion, rebellion. He, Quan Gaesomun, actually dared to kill Gao Jianwu and supported Gao Zang to succeed the throne. He held the power of the military and government. Baekje also dared to send troops to capture more than 40 cities in Silla and form an alliance with Koryo. Do they still have any respect for my Great Tang? It seems that they've forgotten about the destruction of the Turks in the fourth year of Zhenguan. In the 10th year of Zhenguan, I wanted to conquer Korea, but you all disagreed and said that the country had not recovered. Well, now, they have slapped my mouth. What will happen?”
Li Shi Min angrily scolded the ministers on the throne. It seemed that he was really angered by Gao Li.
Speaking of which, this had a very deep origin.
The Sui Dynasty had launched four large-scale expeditions against Koryo.
Many people talked about the Sui Dynasty, which had attacked Koryo three times. However, the first to attack Koryo was not Emperor Yang Guang, but Emperor Wen Yang Jian. He had sent 300,000 troops to attack Koryo, but was forced to withdraw due to the epidemic, food shortage, and natural disasters. As a result, he lost 80 - 90% of his soldiers before he could fight Koryo.
In the era of Emperor Yang, the talented Yang Guang personally went to Koryo three times in a row. The first time he sent out an army of more than 1.13 million people, and the latter two times were said to have more than a million people. However, the result was beyond everyone's expectations. Emperor Yang's three expeditions all returned in defeat.
The last time, even though they had obtained a superficial " victory ", the price they paid was extremely heavy. It was so heavy that it became a fatal turning point for the Sui Empire to decline from prosperity.
In just a few years, the once prosperous and powerful Sui Dynasty collapsed due to the exhaustion of national strength and the rise of civil unrest.
During the reign of Wude, there was a brief honeymoon period between Korea and the Tang Empire. The two sides exchanged prisoners of war, and Goryeo also sent an envoy to the table in the seventh year of Wude, worshipping the Tang Dynasty as the new moon and issuing the Tang Dynasty calendar in the country.
Tang Gaozu Li Yuan also conferred titles to Goryeo, Silla and Baekje respectively.
Originally, if it was just these, Li Shimin should thank Goryeo. If it wasn't for Goryeo and Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, there might not be a Tang Empire.
Li Shimin was lucky enough to follow Yang Guang on his first expedition, but the subsequent defeat caused the Liao army to collapse like a mountain.
Li Shiming was greedy for credit when he was young, so he stayed behind to block the enemy. However, the whole army was wiped out, which made Li Shiming taste defeat for the first time in his life. However, what really made Li Shiming miserable was that his favorite younger brother, Li Xuanba, carried him, who was seriously injured, and ran amok in the army. At that time, the two of them were surrounded by tens of thousands of soldiers like iron buckets. His younger brother held two giant hammers that were half the size of a normal man, His mount was a thousand miles tall, and it was as tall as a man, as majestic as a lion.
Just like that, he carried Li Shiming on his back and killed a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. His pair of golden hammers were like swatting flies. He was like a tiger and his horse was like a dragon. He killed tens of thousands of soldiers and no one could stop him. However, he became a burden. In order to protect himself, he was shot by dozens of arrows. After he came back, he died of illness within a few years. Over the years, whenever Li Shiming had a headache, he would think of his younger brother who had vowed to surpass Xiang Yu since he was young. He should be the number one fierce general in the world now, killing the world.
Just because Li Shiming was a wise ruler, he would not be swayed by his emotions when it came to matters of the country. Everyone would be irrational at times, not to mention the fact that he had been an Emperor for decades without anyone to restrain him. Now, the rebellion of Quangaesomun and Silla was equivalent to slapping the face of the Great Tang.
The hatred between the country and the family made Li Shimin want to chop off the heads of Quan Gaisomun and Baekje King Fuyu Yici right now.
Among the civil officials, Zhangsun Wuji was the leader. Naturally, Zhangsun Wuji had to bite the bullet and step forward." Your Majesty, Gaoli has been obstructing Baekje's tribute to the Tang Empire by land over the years, and Silla has been sending troops to harass Baekje.
A few years ago, our Great Tang experienced the war at the end of the Sui Dynasty. Whether it was in terms of population or other aspects, we suffered a great loss. We could only rest and recuperate, unwilling to start a war. We could only actively use diplomatic methods and send envoys to mediate between the three countries.
On the surface, the King of Koryo, Gao Jianwu, made a gesture of apology and reconciliation, but in secret, he had been preparing his troops and actively preparing for war. In the fifth year of Zhenguan, he even built a Great Wall of more than 1,000 miles on the border, starting from Fuyu City in the northeast and reaching the mouth of the Bohai Sea in the southwest.
If our Great Tang had implemented a policy of recuperation internally for more than twenty years, and had actively taken control of the Mobei and Western Regions externally to open up the Silk Road, then the Great Tang would have been able to achieve its goal.
Therefore, he had no time to take care of Liaodong for the time being. However, as His Majesty said four years ago,
" Gaoli was originally the land of the four prefectures of the Han Dynasty. However, the country did not use martial arts, so it became a foreign land. If we send tens of thousands of elite soldiers to attack Liaodong, Koryo will definitely rescue us with a devastating army. At that time, we will send a navy from Donglai directly to Peking. It will not be difficult to attack Koryo. It's just that the Central Plains is still in decline. I can't bear to start a war and let the people suffer.'
Our Great Tang has always been peaceful and magnanimous, but we never thought that Quin Gaesomun would be so bold as to kill Gao Jianwu and rebel against the Great Tang. Baekje even invaded Silla, completely ruining the reputation of our Great Tang.
In this way, if Goryeo and Baekje want to stand, our Great Tang will fight.”
At the end of his speech, Zhangsun Wuji almost roared. Li Zhi, who was outside, could not help but sigh in his heart. This uncle of his had completely grasped the taste of his Imperial Father, the " Riding Monarch ". No wonder Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui's contributions were not inferior to Zhangsun Wuji's, but he was the only one who became the head of the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion.
As expected,'Haha, the auxiliary army makes sense. It makes sense. However, it's not that our Great Tang wants to fight just because he wants to. He and the puny Baekje don't have that much weight. It's that if our Great Tang wants to fight, then Quangesomun will have to fight.”Li Shi Min said the same thing, but he sounded much more domineering.
"Long live Your Majesty, long live the Great Tang.”The civil and military officials knelt down and flattered in unison, their voices echoing in Taiji Palace over and over again.
"All my beloved ministers, please forgive me." Li Shiming squinted his eyes in satisfaction and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Emperor Bing, the Crown Prince requests an audience outside the palace.”The samurai on duty came to the palace to report.
"Oh, quickly announce it." Li Shi Min's eyes lit up. He had not forgotten about the incident back then…At that time, this Ninth Brother had given him a surprise. The battle that followed was exactly as they had expected, shocking Li Shimin, Li Jing, and the other Great Generals. They still couldn't forget the small figure that had crossed his arms and walked in Xingqing Palace.
Dressed in black armor, Li Zhi slowly walked into Taiji Palace with a solemn face under the gaze of all the officials. He knelt down on one knee and bowed to Li Shiming as he shouted,"The yellow sand has been through hundreds of battles, wearing golden armor. Father, the Crown Prince of Tang, Li Zhi, requested to fight with you on January 1st, Zhenguan 17th year.”His eyes were filled with killing intent, which shocked Li Shi Min and the other officials.
No one had expected Li Zhi to enter the palace in full armor and a blood-red cloak.
There were thousands of beautiful women in the world, and classical beauties often suited the tastes of the people of the Celestial Empire. However, it had to be said that Li Zhi, who had his hair tied up in a ponytail, was a classical handsome man. At this moment, he was wearing a red cloak and black armor. The murderous aura between his brows was overflowing, and he vividly displayed a young general and a iron-blooded general.
Not only was Wu Meiniang dumbfounded, even the ministers were dumbfounded. However, Li Zhi's move was undoubtedly to Li Shiming's taste. Whether it was Li Chengqian, Li Tai, or the previous Li Zhi, they all displayed the aura of a royal aristocrat. It was a kind of bearing cultivated by the ancient Dongfang family. However, this kind of heroic spirit that belonged to the military was undoubtedly more in line with Li Shiming's heart.
"The golden armor worn by the yellow sand is worn through hundreds of battles. Haha, so domineering. Zhi Nu, Father finally knows you today.”Li Shi Min stood up and supported Li Zhi.
"Imperial Father, your son requests to fight in Goguryeo.”Li Zhi stubbornly remained half-kneeling, causing the officials under Li Zhi to frown. Wasn't this forcing the Emperor? Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others had looks of admiration on their faces.
Returning to his Dragon Throne, Li Shiming's smile faded. He was once again the Emperor of the Great Tang.
"Tell me your reason."
"As the Crown Prince, Little Jiu has undoubtedly boosted the morale of the Tang soldiers.
Father is the 'Riding Monarch,' and the Great Tang is currently in a period of rapid growth. Whether it's the monarch, the subjects, or the Crown Prince, all of them must have a brave heart to conquer the world, to fight in the wilderness, to use the sword of the Great Tang to gain land for the Great Tang. Does Father want his Crown Prince to be a good-for-nothing who has never seen blood? This is the second;
Although my father is already in his prime, as long as Xiao Jiu is not deposed, he will one day inherit the throne of the Great Tang and carry forward the Tang Empire that my grandfather, father, and countless civil and military officials have fought for with their blood and sweat. At this time, if I don't win the hearts and minds of the people for the Great Tang's conquest of Koryo, do I want my father to become the Emperor of Han Jing in the future and kill the other Zhou Yafu to pave the way for my son to establish his prestige? This is the third;
Your son's merchants and merchants are all over the world, and he knows Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje like the back of his hand. In this way, he can be said to know them well. Know yourself and know your enemy, how can you not win, how can you not win, this is the fourth.
In the future, Goguryeo injured my fourth uncle, causing him to die in the hands of such a small fry. How can I not take revenge for such a great grudge? This is the fifth;
Father, if I were a general, I would personally bring Quan Gaisomun to Father's feet and make a huge contribution to Father's life. I would let the name of the Heaven's Favorite Heavenly Khan spread throughout the world.”
Silence!
The entire Taiji Palace was eerily quiet. Where did this stupid prince come from? Why was he so fierce?
It was Zhou Yafu again, and he was talking about not being crippled for a day? How about inheriting the throne in the future? Am I the one who wants to add merit to Imperial Father's history again?
These words were too straightforward. Would it kill you to say it more tactfully? How could His Majesty not allow it?
Now that he was so honest and did not beat around the bush, no matter how lenient His Majesty was, he would still punish him. This time, even Zhangsun Wuji and the others were worried for Li Zhi.
Li Shi Min looked at Li Zhi, who was standing there with a straight neck and a straight face. His eyes were clear, but his words were firm and resolute. He remained silent for a moment.
The entire Taiji Palace was terrifyingly quiet. It was almost the same as when he dealt with the Crown Prince, Li Chengqian.
But sometimes, people were just so strange, or perhaps the heart of an emperor was just so strange.
If it was someone you didn't like, even if you said all the good things you could, you might end up getting scolded. However, if it was someone you liked, even if you said something a little harsh, the person who heard it would still be happy.
Li Zhi's words were like a train track, cold and straight, without any big twists and turns. Coupled with his emotionless voice, as an emperor, Li Shiming should have been angry, but at this moment, it sounded pleasant.
Look, only those who are truly loyal and respectful to me can say these words. When Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp his position, this further proved my pure and innocent heart. My good son.
Li Shiming smiled. Under the sneaky glances of the officials, he smiled happily and brightly.
"Quangai Suwen killed the emperor and usurped power, defied the heavens and abused the people. Silla violated my orders and invaded the neighboring countries. Li Jing, the general of the State of Wei, was appointed as the generalissimo of the Liao Dynasty. The civil officials and generals of the court were selected according to their own circumstances. Crown Prince Li Zhi was a general of the Thousand Bull Guards above the third rank, leading an army alone.”
Shocking!
Li Shimin made a decision that shocked the officials in the court. He did not appoint Li Jing as the commander. With Li Jing's military achievements, experience, and prestige, he was the best candidate. The key was that the Emperor agreed to the Crown Prince's request. Not only did he not blame the Crown Prince for what he had just said, but he also led an army alone.
It seemed that the Emperor really doted on this Crown Prince.
Li Zhi was also stunned. He had thought about these words for a long time. His original intention was only to participate in the battle. He did not expect it to be so effective. He was leading an army alone. Li Zhi also smiled. He smiled very happily and brightly. His six big white teeth sparkled very brightly.
For the past hundred years, the Central Plains Dynasty has lost so much Fate and so many people because of you. Now, let me end everything.
Koreans, I'm here, the wolf is here, you guys howl
The lovely dividing line.
[Little demon sleep-talking: Brothers of the Tang Empire, the upcoming war of conquering the Liao Empire, haha, let the flesh and blood fly! Everyone, quickly throw your recommendation votes over! Let us mourn for the future fate of the Koreans!]
Anti-human, a little, inhumane, a lot. Blood... Smelly? Definitely.
A recommendation ticket. After adding it to his collection…Palace bar, love you for ten thousand years
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