There was nothing new in Chang 'an.
Yesterday, the commoners on the streets and alleys had spread word of mouth that General Li Yi had won a great victory in Youzhou. He had killed 50,000 enemies with 3,000 troops. He was truly extraordinary and resourceful!
But today, the news had completely changed.
"Have you heard about General Li Yi?”
"What is it? The one who killed 50,000 enemies?”
"No, no, it's about His Majesty's refusal to send troops to assist General Li Yi!”
"You guys are still talking about this? Let me tell you, the mother-in-law of my second aunt's son said that Princess Ping Yang is going to lead her female army to reinforce Youzhou Province!”
“……”
In this era where there were no newspapers, the internet, and other information transmission channels, the most popular thing for the people was to gather together and chat when they were free.
Firstly, it could kill some time. Secondly, gossip was human nature.
This could be considered a fine tradition.
However, now that several things had piled up together, everyone couldn't help but comment on them when they chatted.
Some said that General Li Yi truly was a Divine General of the Great Tang. General Chai had led an army of one hundred thousand, but he had failed to defeat the Turks, while General Li Yi had used only three thousand to slaughter them.
Some said," Why is His Majesty the Emperor like this? General Li Yi is fighting vigorously in Youzhou, but your rear has collapsed and you don't give him any troops or food. What's going on?"
Gradually, such voices began to ferment in Chang 'an.
The civil and military officials might have different views on these matters, but the commoners 'opinions were similar.
General Li Yi, oh, awesome! Great General! Ten thousand enemies! Great Tang War God!
His Majesty the Emperor, tsk, pulled down! What was going on? Nothing! Just waiting to pick the fruit!
Of course, the commoners did not dare to talk about the Emperor's comments outside. They could only gossip among themselves.
However, such comments would spread to the palace sooner or later.
The emperor was the ruler of a country, and one of the things that the emperor cared about the most was his reputation.
Li Shi Min heard the report from the scouts, but he had no choice.
Defending the mouth of the people is better than defending the river.
Even if Li Er had a few hundred more hands, he wouldn't be able to cover the mouths of the people!
Therefore, when his subordinates asked him if he wanted to deal with this matter, Li Shiming spat them out.
If you're capable, why don't you try dealing with it? I'll reward you with a few hundred catties of paper, and you'll rub it and stuff it into people's mouths?
......
Taiji Palace.
Retired Emperor Li Yuan had already been raised into a cripple by his good son.
He didn't have to do anything every day. He only needed to have fun with the beauties in Taiji Palace. This was the scene that Li Erlang wanted to see the most.
It was equivalent to raising pigs.
Li Yuan leaned back on the couch in boredom. He looked at the young eunuch and asked,"
"Is there anything new in Chang 'an recently? I'm really bored, so I'm just saying it to relieve my boredom.”
The young eunuch respectfully walked to the Retired Emperor's side and said,
"There is something new. It has already spread throughout Chang 'an!”
"Oh?"
Li Yuan straightened his body, his interest piqued.
"Tell me!"
The young eunuch nodded and said,"
"Now, everyone in Chang 'an is talking about General Li Yi's first victory in Youzhou. I heard that he fought 50,000 enemies with 3,000 men and beheaded the Turkic army!”
Just this?
Li Yuan leaned back lazily."
"Oh, I see."
The young eunuch smiled and said,"
"Retired Emperor, don't worry, there's more!”
"This is what everyone was discussing yesterday. Today, the people in Chang 'an were discussing that the Emperor was unwilling to send troops to help General Li Yi, but Princess Pingyang was going to personally lead the women's army!”
Xiu Ning?
Li Yuan was stunned for a moment before his expression turned serious.
"Tell me in detail!"
The young eunuch then told him how the urgent news from the court meeting yesterday had stirred people's hearts, how the Duke of Wei's petition to the Emperor to send troops had been rejected, and how Princess Pingyang's Li Xiuning had mobilized the female army in the afternoon.
As Li Yuan listened, the expression on his face became more vivid.
When the young eunuch whispered to him that Li Erlang had scolded him, Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh.
"Hahahaha, come, serve the wine!”
It was really satisfying!
Three years ago, Li Erlang launched the coup of Xuanwu Sect and killed his own brothers, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.
They were Li Yuan's biological sons. Brothers were fighting each other!
Later on, when Li Shimin forced Li Yuan to abdicate, Li Yuan was so shocked that he didn't want to fight with him anymore.
The most promising son had killed his other two sons to take the throne. Which father could bear it?
Therefore, even though he had already abdicated for three years, Li Yuan still held a grudge in his heart.
Now, whoever made Li Shi Min suffer, he, Li Yuan, would be happy.
He was so happy that he wished he could eat a few more bowls of wine!
However, as he drank the wine, Li Yuan suddenly had a thought.
Since Li Yi was not in Chang 'an, how could he let Li Erlang suffer such a big loss…
Then, if he did something to Li Yi, would Li Erlang be even more aggrieved?
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