August 16th, an auspicious day to march on the Eastern Turks!
"Dong dong dong!"
Early in the morning, the Lantian Military Camp was filled with the sound of war drums and horns. This was the horn for an expedition!
This was a surprise attack on the Turkic soldiers, and only five thousand cavalry had been dispatched, so there had been no formal ceremony.
In fact, the citizens of Chang 'an did not even know that the Imperial Court was sending troops to the Eastern Turks!
Many of the commoners were still discussing enlisting in the army and fighting the Eastern Turks next year!
What they didn't know was that behind this peace and quiet, five thousand cavalry were risking their lives to enter the Turks!
Everything was done in secret.
This was a surprise attack, but also a dangerous one!
If he succeeded, it would shake the entire Great Tang!
If they were defeated, perhaps the people would not even know that there were 5,000 cavalrymen who had charged thousands of miles deep into the grasslands!
The Imperial Court had undoubtedly considered many things in doing this. They were worried that if the sneak attack failed, it would bring bad news to the people of the Great Tang and destabilize their hearts!
Furthermore, as a surprise attack, it was naturally kept a secret.
If the Eastern Turks had sensed it and prepared in advance, all their efforts would have been for naught.
"Brother Yu, I'll wait for you to return after you succeed!”
"As a man, you have to take responsibility. The engagement has already been set.”
The two brothers, Li Dejian, came specially to help Li Yu.
They had already acknowledged this brother-in-law of theirs during this period of time, and they admired him even more.
When he returned with success and fame, it would be the day of his official wedding.
"Good!"
Li Yu smiled and nodded at the two brothers. He patted his chest and said,"
"I will definitely return safely!"
"I still have to make contributions. This time, I have to gain fame!”
Li Debao couldn't help but say. Li Dejian immediately patted his head and said,
"What nonsense are you saying? It's good luck to return safely. Don't talk nonsense if you don't know how to speak!”
"Yu boy, time's up. Hurry up and set off!”
Zhao Hu called out from afar. Li Yu hurriedly nodded and cupped his hands at the two brothers.
"Farewell!"
Li Yu did not say anything more. He carried a long spear on his back, then hung his huge bow on the side of the saddle and mounted his horse.
Ta…
"Second Brother, why didn't Eldest Sister come over to perform on the day of the expedition? Could it be that Big Sister still doesn't accept this?”
Li Debao watched as Li Yu rode away and couldn't help but ask. Li Dejian glared at him and said,
"You have no eyesight. Didn't you notice that the spear in Li Yu's hand is quite strange?”
"Brand new? Aren't all new recruits like this?"
"These few days, big sister took out an otherworldly stone to forge a cold iron spear. I saw it last night, and it looks like this!”
Li Dejian could not help but glare at Li Debao and immediately said,
"In addition, when Brother Yu was wearing his armor, I noticed that he was also wearing a soft hedgehog armor!”
"Soft hedgehog armor? Not many people in Chang 'an City have such a treasure. Previously, my father gave one to my sister…"
Li Debao was shocked when he mentioned this. Li Dejian smiled slightly and nodded.
"I heard from the housekeeper that Eldest Sister went out last night and only returned at midnight.”
"Hiss…"
Li Debao gasped. Did that mean that his sister had been with Li Yu the whole night?
Good heavens.
He had already gotten auntie without a sound?
On a distant mountain peak, Li Qing Yin looked down at the army below, her eyes slightly red. She silently watched as the army gradually left.
……
In the afternoon, in the Palace of Dew.
" Your Majesty, General Li Jing has led his army out of Chang 'an and is heading north. He will reach Fengzhou soon."”
Fang Xuanling reported.
"Have the rations and supplies arrived?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, everyone is in position. When the time comes, they will naturally receive General Li Jing.”
"Yes."
Li Er couldn't help but put down the memorial in his hand. He walked to the entrance of the hall with his hands behind his back and looked into the distance.
"Xuanling, do you think this one's decision is right? They only sent five thousand cavalrymen…"
"Now that the Imperial Court is overwhelmed, His Majesty is also helpless. Moreover, General Li Jing has been through hundreds of battles, so he must be confident.”
Fang Xuanling said slowly,
"General Li Jing also said that surprise troops are the key to creating miracles. Trust General Li Jing!”
"Hmm…"
Li Er heaved a heavy sigh of relief. He had always felt uneasy about this expedition.
Although the Eastern Turks were in chaos, a starving camel was still bigger than a horse. Five thousand cavalry was still a risk.
However, if he didn't take risks, how could he establish a wondrous skill?
"Forget it. This Emperor believes in Medicine Master's judgment and believes that the heavens are on the Great Tang's side!”
Li Er waved his hand and sat back down. He changed the topic and said,
"Let's talk about other things. Has anything happened in Chang 'an recently?”
Li Er had been busy with the expedition recently, so he didn't pay much attention to the situation in Chang 'an.
"Your Majesty, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten that Chang 'an City has been in a sensation recently!”
Fang Xuanling became interested and said,
"A few days ago, when His Majesty went to Taiyuan, the Duke of Wei's Public House even held a martial arts competition to find a spouse!”
"Joust For A Spouse? Find a groom for that valiant girl?"
Li Er couldn't help but laugh when he heard that. He said,
"The tiger daughter of the General of Generals. That girl is a lady, and she has the demeanor of Princess Ping Yang. It won't be so easy to find a husband.”
Li Er had heard of Li Qing Yin.
This girl's reputation was still quite resounding. She had become a lieutenant at such a young age. She was good-looking but a little valiant.
He looked down on the talents of Chang 'an City.
"Your Majesty, Duke Wei's Public House has found a treasure this time and found a good husband for her daughter!”
Fang Xuanling smiled and said,"
"He can pierce through a willow tree with a hundred steps, hit ten out of ten arrows, and even pull open the ancestral bow of the Duke of Wei's estate. He's truly a young hero!”
"Is there such a young general in Chang 'an?”
Li Er was a little surprised. Fang Xuanling smiled and said,"
"That's right. Chang 'an City is full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. This kid is not only skilled in martial arts, but also brilliant in literature!”
"This old minister heard that last night, he and Li Qing Yin ascended the sunrise Tower and passed the literary competition!”
"He even defeated the scholars present on the third floor of the sunrise Tower and wrote a Shuidiao Ge Tou, stunning everyone!”
As he spoke, Fang Xuanling took out a piece of paper and handed it over."Your Majesty, look at this. This poem is really amazing!”
"When will the bright moon appear? Ask the blue sky for the wine…"
The more Li Er read, the more shocked he became. He gasped and looked at Fang Xuanling.
"An all-rounder? Apothecary actually recruited such an amazing son-in-law?!!”
"Yes, he was originally a nameless kid, but now his name is famous in Chang 'an. In time, he will cause a sensation in Chang' an!”
Fang Xuanling praised.
He was originally a nameless kid?
Li Er suddenly thumped as if he had touched a heartstring. He asked anxiously,
" What's this kid's name?!"
"Li Yu."
Li Yu?
Li Er suddenly stood up and his breathing quickened. His eyes were wide open. Fang Xuanling said,"Your, Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"Let's go! Go to Duke Wei's Public House immediately!"
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