Shuofang County, Liang Shidu Palace.
Li Jiancheng sat on Liang Shidu's python chair and looked at Xue Wanche,""Wan Che, the good news should have been sent back to Chang 'an by now. You have defeated Shuofang in less than half a day.”
"When we return to Chang 'an, I will personally ask my father for your reward.”
"It was delayed for a few days before the banquet was held. Wan Che, don't blame this king.”
Li Jiancheng couldn't hide the smile on his face. He was much more relaxed when talking to Xue Wanche, as if a stone had been lifted from his heart.
After he left Chang 'an, he had been rushing all the way to the border city. He felt that it was a pity that he had left too quickly and did not wait for Wang Gui to return.
However, he did not care. Wang Gui was his man, and now Li Jiancheng had brought him back from exile to Chang 'an, which was already a favor of rebirth.
Even if Li Jiancheng wasn't in Chang 'an, Wang Gui and Wei Zheng were enough to fight against Li Shimin.
Even if he was at a disadvantage, now that the news of victory had been sent back, it would be his credit.
A few days ago, he had just arrived with his army. He didn't even have time to rest and Xue Wanche had already ordered his men to attack Shuofang and take them without wasting a single soldier.
He still found it unbelievable.
Xue Wanche picked up the wine that Li Jiancheng had given him. His tanned face showed a little embarrassment. He picked up the wine glass and said,"Your Highness, the credit is not mine.”
"It was His Majesty's instructions. Otherwise, how could I dare to do such a thing? The army was tired from running and was mentally exhausted.”
"This is a great taboo in the army."
Li Jiancheng couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes. He looked at Xue Wanche and said,""Imperial Father's guidance? Why didn't I know about it?"
Xue Wanche smiled." I met with His Majesty in private for the defense of the border town. General Li Jing was also there."”
"But General Li and His Majesty were discussing how to resist the Turks.”
"His Majesty asked me to listen from the side.”
"From the beginning to the end, His Majesty and General Li never mentioned Shuofang. I couldn't help but ask.”
"His Majesty just pointed at Shuofang and said eight words to me.”
Li Jiancheng's interest was piqued by Xue Wanche. He leaned forward slightly and looked at Xue Wanche,""Which eight words?"
Xue Wanche's hand trembled a little, but he said without hesitation,""When the army comes to the city, the city will naturally break!"
Li Jiancheng stroked his chin and pondered for a long time.
In the end, he sighed and put down the wine cup in his hand. He looked outside the palace and muttered,"Imperial Father is indeed well-planned and decisive.”
Li Jiancheng didn't say anything else.
Because he witnessed what happened next. Xue Wanche led the Tang soldiers to Shuofang City, and Shuofang had no intention of resisting.
Liang Shidu's head was presented.
The gates of Shuofang were wide open!
Li Jiancheng and Xue Wanche sat in Liang Shidu's palace. At that time, he did not reward the three armies, but immediately sent someone back to Chang 'an with good news. At the same time, he reorganized military discipline and completely incorporated Shuofang into the Tang system.
The tax laws, the officials, and the Shuofang people who were close to the Turks.
He had sorted everything out and calculated the time. The good news should have arrived in Chang 'an by now.
Only now did he invite Xue Wanche to a banquet and use Liang Shidu's stash to reward the army.
Li Jiancheng was shocked by Li Yuan's words.
What he didn't know was that the fall of Shuofang City and Liang Shidu's decapitation was just a small splash in the ocean of history that Li Yuan was familiar with.
Li Yuan didn't take him seriously at all.
Li Jiancheng sighed and looked deeply at Xue Wanche,""Wan Che, how much do you think I'm still lacking from my father?”
Xue Wanche sat there and smiled bitterly.
Then he said,"Your Highness, I don't know."”
"Your Majesty is unfathomable, but Your Highness is Your Majesty's eldest son. Your Majesty must have taken a fancy to Your Highness and spoken to me about the matter in Shuofang.”
"I hope Your Highness won't belittle yourself. The merit of resisting the Turks is a real achievement.”
Li Jiancheng listened to Xue Wanche's words and Li Yuan's back seemed to appear in his eyes. He clenched his fists and said,""Don't worry, Wan Che."
"This king isn't someone who admits defeat so easily. The battle with Shi Min has just begun.”
"I just hope that he will stay in Chang 'an and not do anything stupid.”
"Otherwise, there would be no point in snatching back the position of Crown Prince.”
Xue Wanche blinked his eyes. As Li Jiancheng's trusted aide and far away from Chang 'an, he naturally knew that Li Shiming was the only one in Chang' an.
Li Yuan had already left.
However, Li Jiancheng's words made him think too much.
Xue Wanche took a sip of wine." Your Highness, do you mean that His Highness the King of Qin will meet in Chang 'an?"”
He couldn't say it too clearly.
But Xue Wanche knew that Li Jiancheng understood what he meant.
Li Jiancheng finished the wine in his glass and said with a smile,"Shi Min might not do it, but his men might think twice.”
"Now that I'm in Border City, Father has also left Chang 'an.”
"The throne of the Emperor is within reach."
"There will always be people who will be blinded by huge benefits.”
Xue Wanche looked at Li Jiancheng and said carefully,""Your Highness, aren't you worried about His Majesty? If the King of Qin made a move in Chang 'an…”
"It's beyond our reach."
Li Jiancheng chuckled, and then his expression became serious. He said solemnly,"If he doesn't want to give Father's things, then no one can snatch them away.”
"If anyone dares to stretch out their hands, they must be prepared to lose their heads.”
"Let's not talk about this. Let's talk about the Turkic military situation.”
Xue Wanche had wanted to ask more questions, but after hearing Li Jiancheng's words, he didn't dare to speak. He followed Li Jiancheng's words and changed the topic to the Turkic Jiali Khan.
Xue Wanche was a general who had experienced hundreds of battles.
Compared to the War God Li Jing, he might not be as good.
However, it was not something ordinary people could compare to.
Li Jiancheng listened carefully to Xue Wanche's words, but his eyes were looking outside the palace. He was wondering what Li Shiming would do.
Horses were forbidden to gallop in Chang 'an Fortress.
However, for the person who held the imperial order, all the laws of the Tang Empire were excluded. Military affairs came first. This was an order personally given by Li Yuan.
The warhorses galloped.
The sound of victory resounded throughout Chang 'an Imperial City.
"Eight hundred li is urgent. The King of Han has won a great victory. His Highness has recovered Shuofang and unified the Great Tang!”
"Eight hundred li is urgent. The King of Han has won a great victory. His Highness has recovered Shuofang and unified the Great Tang!”
"Eight hundred li is urgent. The King of Han has won a great victory. His Highness has recovered Shuofang and unified the Great Tang!”
After the countless commoners avoided the warhorses, they all rushed onto the long street.
They used all means to celebrate their victory.
Many commoners did not know of the relationship between Shuofang and the Turks, nor did they know that Shuofang was just a small place.
However, this time, it was a great victory.
This was enough to make them happy for a long time, and they had to temporarily put aside the matter of the Turks attacking them. For a few days, they wouldn't have to live in such fear.
The name of Han King Li Jiancheng was also remembered by countless people.
Then, he turned to the Imperial Palace and chanted Li Yuan's name, wishing the Great Tang eternal stability!
The Golden Guards had already sent word of the military situation in Chang 'an.
Not only could they run within the Imperial City, but even the palace gates were opened. The warhorses rode all the way to Taiji Palace before the soldiers dismounted.
The Golden Guards, who had been following him, gently lifted the soldier and carried him to the royal study.
Xiao Yu, Pei Ji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui, who had stayed in the palace to help Li Shimin with political affairs, were all waiting.
The Imperial Guard.
Li Shi Min did not hesitate to summon the soldier, and the soldier respectfully gave him a detailed military report.
Li Shiming expressionlessly looked through the book and ordered the Imperial Attendants to let the soldiers rest well. He rewarded them with silver and closed the door of the royal study.
Everyone circulated the military intelligence.
"The fall of Shuofang City has greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers. Finally, the only piece of scabies on the Great Tang's territory has been removed."”
"Right now, we only need to focus on dealing with the Turks.”
"Minister Xiao, does the Ministry of Revenue have any requests? The soldiers in the border city must be provided with food, clothing, armor, and weapons.”
"His Majesty is not in the Imperial City now. If the six tribes need anything, you can discuss it with me.”
Xiao Yu nodded." Your Highness, after years of war, the national treasury can't make ends meet.”
"Then even our daily needs have to be increased.”
"I'm afraid that some of the officials will complain. If I encounter another disaster, I'm afraid that this old minister will be powerless.”
Li Shimin didn't say anything. He knew that Xiao Yu's words were very clear.
The Great Tang was out of money.
The national treasury was out of silver.
If they couldn't even afford the salaries of the officials, they could only watch helplessly if there was a natural or man-made disaster.
A clever housewife can't cook without rice!
Li Shiming instinctively followed Li Yuan's habits and pointed his finger at the ground,"Since that's the case, then starting from this prince, the entire palace should reduce spending.”
"The Ministry of Revenue will see if there are any good plans to supply the national treasury.”
"However, the King of Han and his soldiers are guarding the border city.”
Xiao Yu saluted. He knew that Li Shimin had said nothing.
However, there was nothing he could do. Li Shiming himself had requested to reduce the expenses, so he would save as much as possible. The Imperial Residence, the Imperial Palace, and some ministers.
Even if they saved a little, it would be enough for many soldiers.
However, as the Minister of Revenue, Xiao Yu knew that this was only a delaying tactic. If this went on for a long time, these complaints would accumulate. The chaos of the country also appeared from these small matters. After all, not everyone was a saint.
He needed to eat and live.
After Xiao Yu finished speaking, he left. Pei Ji looked around and felt bored, so he followed Xiao Yu and left.
At this point.
In the royal study, besides Li Shimin, there was also a group of people.
Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others stood there staring at each other.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
In the end, Li Shi Min held a red pen in his hand and sized them up. He said,"Xuan Ling, Wuji, why are you looking at me like this? If there's nothing else, go back."
"I still have to review the memorials."
Li Shi Min had known them for many years, and they were sworn brothers. There were no outsiders around, and he didn't call himself 'This King'.
He spoke very familiarly.
Zhangsun Wuji coughed lightly and looked around. He took a step forward and said,"Shimin, I just found out that after His Majesty left, many of Hou Junji's subordinates went to the fiefs of the Five Families and Seven Wangs!”
Pa da---
Li Shiming listened to Zhangsun Wuji's words and the Imperial Dragon Vermilion Brush in his hand fell on the memorial. The red ink instantly dyed it like blood…
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