"Li Jing?"
Jiang Chen was slightly surprised.
"Your Majesty, according to my investigation, this person was originally a general of the Sui Dynasty. After the Sui Dynasty's tyranny, the Central Plains was split up and this person followed the previous Emperor to raise an army. He made great contributions to our country but because he was not good with words and had a personal grudge with Zhao Feng, he was sent to the Cloud Region of the Eastern River as the commander!”
"According to what I have seen and heard, this person's family has been an official for generations and has produced many famous officials and good generals. He is also very talented in literature and martial arts, and he is quite aggressive. He once said that a real man chooses a wise ruler and should make contributions to seek wealth and honor. Moreover, this person is indeed outstanding in leading troops to war.”
"Therefore, the Imperial Court urgently needs a good general.”
Fang Xuanling cupped his hands and said frankly.
In the beginning, Jiang Chen was still confused whether the Li Jing Fang Xuanling mentioned was the same person he thought of.
Until Jiang Chen listened to Fang Xuanling's description, he felt that it was pretty close. It should be the person he was thinking of!
This person was none other than Li Jing, the person who had conquered the world with Li Yuan in history. He had conquered the King of Liang in the south, the Eastern Turks in the north, and Tuyuhun in the west. He was the author of the Li Weigong Art of War and the Li Jing Six Military Mirrors!
However, Jiang Chen wasn't sure, so he ordered,""Where is this person? Send it over immediately for an audience!"
"This lowly subject dares to say that Li Jing truly has some extraordinary qualities, so I sent someone to transfer him here from the Cloud Prefecture of the Eastern River. He is currently in the emperor's camp outside the capital and can be seen at any time!”Fang Xuanling cupped his hands.
Jiang Chen's face lit up as he immediately ordered,""Immediately, summon Li Jing to the palace for an audience!”
"Here!"
Liu Zhuo agreed and ran out of the hall.
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The Emperor's Battalion was stationed on the outskirts of the capital, and it didn't take long for them to return.
Moreover, this was the Emperor's summons. The people in charge of summoning along the way, as well as Li Jing himself, did not dare to delay. They arrived at the Xuande Hall as quickly as possible.
Li Jing looked to be in his thirties. He was wearing a red battle robe. Although he looked a little rough and old, his face was resolute and his body was burly. One look and one could tell that he was extraordinary!
"I, General Li Jing, the commander of the Cloud Prefecture of the Hedong Road, pay my respects to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!”
As soon as Li Jing entered the hall, he did not care about anything else and directly kowtowed. It was obvious how straightforward he was.
This kind of personality was indeed very easy to be ostracized in the scheming palace.
However, his bow was full of energy, like a lion's roar. It echoed in the hall, causing people's ears to hurt!
This was a habit that Li Jing had developed in the army and on the battlefield. He spoke in a rough voice, and it was obvious that he was a brave man!
Jiang Chen began to size up Li Jing's attributes.
Name: Li Jing
[Status and Position: Henan Province Yunzhou Chief Soldier, No Grade]
[Age: 31]
Official career: 15 years
[Strength: 117]
[Intelligence: 92]
Ambition: 50
Morality: 90
Loyalty: 76
Political Affairs: 45
Commander: 128
Charm 80
[Character: Valiant, Mighty]
[Skill: Commander of the Three Armies (When Li Jing becomes the commander, the morale of the army increases greatly, and the combat power increases by 50%)]
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After Jiang Chen checked Li Jing's attributes, he couldn't help but squint his eyes!
The attributes had already explained everything. In addition to Li Jing's golden name, as well as his additional skills!
All of this showed that Li Jing was just like Jiang Chen imagined, a peerless general!
However, what Jiang Chen didn't expect was that he actually got another peerless general!
One had to know that famous generals, ministers, and concubines were unique. If he had them, other emperors could not continue to spawn them!
Moreover, the country was currently in need of manpower. The appearance of the peerless famous general, Li Jing, was simply sending charcoal in the snow!
Li Jing's attributes once again amazed Jiang Chen. Although Li Jing wasn't very good at politics, his ambition and loyalty data would also fluctuate.
However, these were all small problems. As long as he was able to make good use of them, according to Li Jing's personality, his ambition would not rise too high, and his loyalty attribute would not be too bad either!
Most importantly, Li Jing's individual martial strength and commanding stats were too eye-catching. He had even surpassed Ma Chao and Zhao Yun!
After all, Li Jing had experienced countless wars in his life. He had even been appointed as the commander of the Tang army, helping the Tang to pacify the world and even exterminating the Eastern Turks. His achievements and abilities were enough to speak for themselves. He completely deserved the title of a peerless general!
Jiang Chen was overjoyed. To be able to get such a good general was like adding wings to a tiger!
As for Li Jing, he felt a little uncomfortable under Jiang Chen's stare. He felt as if there was a knife on his back, and his forehead started to sweat.
Jiang Chen's power was beyond Li Jing's imagination!
From the previous dynasty until now, Li Jing had seen at least two or three kings.
Originally, Li Jing thought that the young emperor wouldn't be too sharp.
However, it wasn't until he saw Jiang Chen that Li Jing realized he was wrong!
Moreover, he was gravely mistaken!
In front of this young emperor, he actually felt like he couldn't breathe, just like when he met the previous emperor!
What this meant was self-evident!
This young emperor was definitely not just a simple young emperor. He was a true ruler of a country!
What made Li Jing even more shocked was that being stared at by the young emperor, he actually had a strange feeling as if he had been seen through!
He had never experienced such a feeling from anyone before!
Therefore, Li Jing immediately put away the contempt in his heart and calmed down. He didn't dare to speculate anymore and was full of respect for Jiang Chen!
Jiang Chen squinted his eyes. He clearly saw that Li Jing's loyalty increased by 2 points and ambition decreased by 2 points.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile. In front of everyone, he silently sized up Li Jing. One reason was to check his attributes, and the other was to give Li Jing a certain amount of deterrence.
Now, it seemed that Li Jing was still very sensible and knew how to restrain himself!
Jiang Chen was completely relieved!
"Your Majesty, this lowly subject took the initiative to transfer Commander Li to the capital and boldly seek an audience. I hope Your Majesty will punish me!”
At this moment, Fang Xuanling suddenly knelt down and asked for punishment.
Jiang Chen laughed in his heart. Fang Xuanling was indeed a political genius. He was very smart. After introducing Li Jing and making sure he wasn't dissatisfied, he knelt down and asked for punishment.
Jiang Chen knew that if he was dissatisfied with Li Jing, Fang Xuanling would never do this!
Fang Xuanling dared to do this because he knew that Jiang Chen was very satisfied with Li Jing. He knew that Jiang Chen would never punish him, but it would also highlight his loyalty and importance!
How was this asking for punishment? It was completely kneeling and asking for a reward!
Jiang Chen smiled and didn't say anything. He thought," You dare to play with me!"
Fang Xuanling's lips twitched. He felt as if he had been seen through in an instant, and he smiled awkwardly.
Jiang Chen didn't buy Fang Xuanling's trick at all, so he beat him at his own game.""Beloved minister, what crime have you committed?"
Fang Xuanling's mouth twitched. He knew that he was too impatient, so he immediately changed the topic and said,""Your Majesty, I know my sins. I hope Your Majesty can forgive me.”
"Forget it, on account of your meritorious recommendation, zhen will not argue with you.”Jiang Chen waved his hand disapprovingly.
Fang Xuanling finally heaved a sigh of relief and slowly stood up.
Jiang Chen naturally knew that Fang Xuanling wanted to be promoted and attract attention.
The reason why Jiang Chen transferred Fang Xuanling to the Ministry of Personnel was because he already planned to hand the Ministry of Personnel over to Fang Xuanling.
After all, Fang Xuanling had already displayed his ability. He had the ability to identify talents for the court, and Li Jing was an example!
However, Fang Xuanling was not someone who had signed in. His ambition and loyalty needed to be nurtured slowly, and he had not achieved anything.
Jiang Chen sometimes suppressed him, sometimes rewarded him, and then let Fang Xuanling accumulate achievements bit by bit, making Fang Xuanling understand that it was not easy to be promoted.
He waited until Fang Xuanling's edge was almost polished before Jiang Chen transferred him to the Ministry of Personnel.
At that time, Fang Xuanling's loyalty and ambition would be at the extremes of one up and one down. With enough achievements, he would be promoted to the Minister of Personnel!
So, now, Jiang Chen was telling Fang Xuanling that he couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry. He wanted Fang Xuanling to realize that everything he had depended on Jiang Chen!
This was the use of power in the mind of an emperor!
This was also the reason why the emperor's mind would be crazily snatched by other emperors. It was not as simple as increasing the emperor's prestige. Some of the political tactics and the use of mind could also play a vital role!
At this moment, Jiang Chen ignored Fang Xuanling and waved his hand.""Li Jing, do you know why I summoned you?”
"Your Majesty, before entering the palace, I heard Eunuch Liu say that the Turks deserve to be killed!”Li Jing said indignantly.
Although Li Jing was furious on the surface, he was more impressed by Jiang Chen's words before. The emperor guarded the country, the king died for the country, and the Han people were not afraid of a mere alien race!
At first, Li Jing suspected that such bold words really came from the mouth of a sixteen-year-old young emperor who had been pampered since he was young.
However, when Li Jing saw Jiang Chen and felt Jiang Chen's aura, he believed it. These words definitely came from the Son of Heaven. Other than him, no one else could say such shocking words!
This also made Li Jing admire Jiang Chen even more!
Seeing that Jiang Chen was about to appoint Li Jing as the commander, the civil and military officials in the court had different opinions!
After all, they were too unfamiliar with Li Jing. Even though Li Jing had followed the previous emperor, everyone still felt that it was inappropriate.
The main point was that Li Jing's official position was too small. He was only the commander of a small state. Was it really feasible to suddenly let him lead troops to war and become a general?
As a result, many ministers walked out of the court and said,"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Li Jingsui followed the previous emperor's uprising and made some contributions, but he's just a mere commander. How can we let him fight the Turks?”
"That's right. In this humble subject's opinion, it's better to get a general from the Ministry of War than to let a nameless person be the commander!”
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"I've already made up my mind. Don't say anymore!" Jiang Chen said.
The corners of the civil and military officials 'mouths twitched as they felt Jiang Chen's anger. They swallowed the words that were about to come out of their mouths and didn't dare to continue speaking.
Li Jing's body trembled as he looked at Jiang Chen with eyes full of gratitude!
He had followed the previous emperor to battle, but was later ostracized by the Ministry of War. He could only stay in a small province as a mere commander. No one helped him, no one trusted him, and he was frustrated every day and night. His skills were useless!
However, he had never expected that he would be appreciated by the emperor one day and be elected as the commander!
Li Jing was secretly moved and thought to himself,""I, Li Jing, will remember this favor from the emperor for generations to come!”
"Li Jing, accept the title!"
Jiang Chen didn't know that his decision would have such a big impact on Li Jing as he slowly stood up from the throne.
"General, accept the seal!"
Li Jing immediately clasped his hands and knelt on the ground.
"We appoint you as the commander of the three armies. With the order of the Bureau of Military Personnel, you will gather the guards of the provinces along the way, as well as the soldiers of the Zhechong Prefecture and the fifty thousand soldiers of the emperor's camp.”
Jiang Chen ordered.
Li Jing was so excited that his entire body trembled. He immediately kowtowed and said,"This general will definitely not live up to the emperor's orders. Kill all the Turks who have invaded our land, display the bloodlust of our Han people, and make the Turks pay with blood!”
"Good! Take advantage of the fact that the Turks haven't reacted and immediately gather the soldiers of the three armies to set out! Remember, this trip must be low-key and try not to let outsiders notice!”Jiang Chen ordered.
"Here! I'll take my leave!" After Li Jing kowtowed to Jiang Chen again, he quickly left the hall and couldn't wait to enter the battlefield!
Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes. After Li Jing left, his gaze swept across the civil and military officials.
The purpose of mobilizing troops was considered complete, but there was still one thing that had not been done!
"This matter will be kept a secret for the time being. My dear ministers, don't say anything. If there are rumors in the outside world, it will be a leak of the military plan.”Jiang Chen said in a deep voice and slightly displayed his authority, scaring all the officials into lowering their heads.
However, what puzzled the officials was why they did not announce this matter.
Liu Yuan walked out of the imperial court under immense pressure and asked everyone's question,"
"Your Majesty, forgive me for my stupidity. This matter can anger the entire country, make our army and people unite against a common enemy, and send troops to the north. It can also raise the morale of our people and soldiers, show our country's might, and gather the souls of the people.”
"How could I not understand this? I naturally have my reasons for doing this! When it is time to let the people of the country know about this battle, I will let the world know, but now is not the time!”
Jiang Chen squinted his eyes and said mysteriously.
The scheme he had set up against the Eastern Turks had only just begun!
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