This matter was that Lu Chen was leading the Great Tang navy. It was the navy!
When the navy set out, they naturally needed a fleet. In addition, they were heading to the Longyou Wilderness. The terrain was remote, and the only way to travel was through the canal.
Li Er agreed to give Lu Chen weapons, rations, and supplies, but he didn't give Lu Chen a ship.
As for the original ships of the navy, because of the corruption of the past commanders, they had long been destroyed!
The navy was about to set out, but without a fleet, they could not move at all.
At the same time, Lu Chen, who had already left, returned to Taiji Palace.
As soon as he stepped into the palace, Lu Chen heard the laughter of the crowd.
"I wonder why everyone is so happy.”
Lu Chen frowned. He had already heard something else, so he asked the obvious and his tone was strict.
Everyone was shocked and turned around.
Lu Chen's expression was gloomy like ice. His gaze was even colder, and his tone was naturally unfriendly. These words were squeezed out from between his teeth.
It was obvious that their discussion about Lu Chen had been overheard by the main character.
In terms of status and position, one of them was the emperor, and the others were important officials, but they had joined forces to scheme against the generals in the court!
In terms of age, the few of them were almost 200 years old, but they were discussing how to trick the ten-year-old Lu Chen!
Four elders who would not die of old age had joined forces to bully a junior. In a country of etiquette like the Great Tang, they truly could not keep their faces!
Li Er, in particular, showed a panic that he had never shown before. His face had already turned red and he was extremely embarrassed.
"Um…Minister Lu, um…I, I am…"
Under normal circumstances, as the ruler of a country, Li Er would not panic. But now, he was caught red-handed in such an immoral and shameful matter. He was really flustered.
Li Er looked at Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui.
Everyone's faces were flushed red. They lowered their heads and could not say a word.
Because they were really in the wrong. How embarrassing!
Everyone knew that if they didn't give Lu Chen a satisfactory answer, he would be killed.
During the morning court session tomorrow, Lu Chen, this little devil, really dared to reveal everything.
If the officials in the court knew that he, Li Er, and a few other important officials had secretly tricked Lu Chen.
All the officials in the court would probably point at Li Er's nose and jump up to curse.
Moreover, Wei Zheng, who was known as the Eternal Mirror, would probably do something even more outrageous.
Whenever he thought of Wei Zheng, he would think of Wei Zheng's eyes that were constantly staring at the Dragon's Bookcase. It was as if he would bump into him in the next second and blood would splatter on the spot, confirming his reputation as an incompetent ruler!
Thinking of this, Li Er made up his mind.
No matter what, they were the ones in the wrong today and were caught red-handed.
He had to show his sincerity and come up with a solution that satisfied Lu Chen. He could not let Lu Chen leak this matter!
Li Er said.
"Minister Lu, you came back because the navy didn't send out any ships.”
"You don't have to worry about this. I'll order the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue to allocate funds to build the ship. All the materials needed will be transported to the navy camp overnight!”
Li Er braced himself and said, hoping to satisfy Lu Chen and make him give him a little face.
However, what kind of person was Lu Chen?
The young demon king who couldn't seize an opportunity but wanted to create one.
Now that he was completely in the right, he had no choice but to rip off Li Er!
Therefore, Lu Chen didn't say anything. He just looked at Li Er bitterly.
The expression on his face changed from anger to grievance, filled with disappointment and sadness. He looked pitiful.
Seeing this, Li Er's intuition told him that Lu Chen was really sad.
That was right. No matter what, Lu Chen was still a ten-year-old child. He was wholeheartedly devoted to the Great Tang.
Now, in the end, he was conned by his own people. This feeling of grievance was extremely uncomfortable.
In fact, as the emperor, Li Er had an invisible connection with the officials in the court.
Unlike the emperors and courtiers of the past dynasties, Li Er and the courtiers of the court really had feelings for each other.
If he really hurt Lu Chen this time and made Lu Chen's heart turn cold, then Li Er would blame himself for the rest of his life!
After half a day, Zhangsun Wuji and the others also reacted and began to think of countermeasures.
"Your Majesty, Marshal Lu has made great contributions in protecting the Emperor at Qinling Mountains. Now, he is going to send troops to Longyou for our Great Tang. I hope Your Majesty can reward Marshal Lu!”
After hearing Zhangsun Wuji's suggestion, Li Er came back to his senses.
That's right, reward, reward, you must reward!
"Minister Chu, if you can return victorious from Longyou this time and complete the mission I gave you, I will confer you the title of Marquis Wu!”
Li Er blurted out. Everyone suddenly raised their heads, their faces filled with surprise.
After all, a Martial Marquis was a title of nobility. Starting from the first year of Zhenguan, the Great Tang had stopped giving out new titles and had even begun to reduce them.
Zhangsun Wuji was speechless. He had suggested Lu Chen to be rewarded, but he had not suggested that Lu Chen be directly rewarded with the title of Martial Lord.
This was a Martial Marquis, one of the highest ranks among the nobility!
Seeing that the position of Martial Lord was being offered, Lu Chen naturally agreed.
Therefore, as soon as Li Er finished speaking, Lu Chen said firmly.
"Since that's the case, Your Majesty, you're not joking!”
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