Don't be a prince

Almost in one breath, Xie Li said: "I agree to the covenant, and continue the covenant of never aggression with Datang!"

Chapter 47 The Prince's Award

Finally, after Xieli's words, Li Chengqian, who was lying on the reclining chair, suddenly lost all strength in his whole body, and completely lay down on the chair, wishing he could fall asleep immediately.

The next thing is much simpler.

In order to show his sincerity, Xieli killed his white horse with his own hands. After killing the white horse, he swore that he would continue to abide by the covenant and never invade the Tang Dynasty again.

Watching the elite teams of Tang Dynasty on the other side of the river seem to be increasing endlessly, Xie Li didn't even want to delay another two days to check the fakes, but just wanted to quickly withdraw his troops and return to the grassland.Only the endless grassland can bring him a sense of security.

After taking the oath, Jieli immediately got on his horse, not caring about resting the army and horses, and led the team northward as if fleeing.

Under the setting sun, the dust in the northern skyline actually gives people a beautiful illusion.

When the Turks disappeared from sight, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But before anyone could speak, Li Jing, who was standing obediently, suddenly drew his sword out of its sheath, aimed at the bridge under his feet, and shouted: "Who is under the bridge! Come out!"

Everyone just let out a sigh of relief and took it back. No one dared to speak. Once there are Turkic spies under the bridge and find out the truth, the Turkic people who have been forced to retreat will go and return.

Yu Tai, who was also covered in cold sweat, hurriedly said, "Don't be surprised, Duke Wei, he is our soldier."

Under Yu Tai's call, Sky-Changing Monkey climbed up in fear.

When he saw the luxurious lineup on the bridge, the timid Sky Monkey fell to his knees immediately, not daring to say a word.

Glancing at the size of the Monkey King, Li Shimin turned around and asked Yu Tai, "Why did you arrange one person under the bridge? Are you planning to assassinate Jieli?"

Yu Tai immediately replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this is the arrangement of His Highness the Crown Prince. If the fake eight-ox crossbow does not deter Jieli, then the monkey under the bridge will step on the central beam of the bridge and cause the bridge to collapse. Chang'an's reinforcements are buying time."

After hearing Yu Tai's answer, Li Shimin looked suspiciously at Li Chengqian who was lying on the chair.

It was hard for him to imagine that such a meticulous plan was made by his seven-year-old son.

Could it be that Lao Tzu's son really got enlightenment from the gods?

Walking a few steps to the reclining chair, let Changsun Wuji get out of the way.

Glancing at Li Chengqian who was lying motionless, Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "Get up, your uncle and uncle are here, what a shame!"

Li Chengqian, who was lying on the rattan chair, tried his best to straighten himself up, and stood up with weak legs.

Because of the pale yellow robe, when Li Chengqian stood up, his wet back was exposed.

The completely soaked back proved what a torment Li Chengqian had been before.

For a seven-year-old child, facing such a situation, his back is soaked and his legs and feet are weak, which is already very rare.If I change it, I'm afraid I will cry out in fright.

Finding the figures of Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian, Li Chengqian bowed and said: "I made my uncle and uncle laugh. I am really nervous, and my legs are weak now."

After finishing speaking, he patted his chest with a look of lingering fear.

Seeing Li Chengqian's actions, Changsun Wuji and others all laughed.

Gao Shilian also looked old, walked up to Li Chengqian, reached out and patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "At the age of seven, I brought a bodyguard with my teacher and stood on the bridge. In the history books, I only heard that Zhang Yide, a native of Yan, did such a feat. The crown prince is far superior to him, and I am proud of you! I have a successor in the Tang Dynasty, and this shows it!"

Changsun Wuji stepped aside, winked and said to Li Chengqian: "Chengqian, I miss your uncle and I have never received a single compliment from uncle in my life. You are more competitive than uncle, haha!"

Following Changsun Wuji's laughter, everyone laughed.

After going through such a frightening battle, only laughter can erase the haze in people's hearts.

Li Shimin walked in front of Li Gang, and cupped his hands slightly: "The crown prince's move today, thanks to Master Li's teaching, I would like to thank Master Li for his cultivation!"

Li Gang shook his hands and said: "The prince's contribution is entirely his own idea. Although the old man U has been with him all the way, he has not made any ideas. Your Majesty should not attribute this to the old man. It is better to think about how to reward the prince."

After hearing Li Gang's words, Li Shimin showed a look of embarrassment.

If you want to say who is the most difficult to be crowned by the emperor, I am afraid it is the queen and the prince.

As the crown prince, the crown prince is already the happiest person in the world, so how can he be named?

Turning back stiffly, Li Shimin asked: "Chengqian, you have made great achievements today, tell me, how do you want me to reward you?"

Since you don't know how to reward him, just ask him what he wants.

At this moment, Li Shimin is in the mode of responding to requests.Even if Li Chengqian made any excessive demands, he would reluctantly agree.

Li Chengqian naturally knew that the opportunity was rare, he bowed his head and thought for a long time before he said: "First, I ask my father to reward Yutai!"

Li Shimin glanced at Yu Tai who was kneeling on one knee, and nodded: "Even if you don't say it, I will reward Yu Tai. Since this is the first, what is the second?"

Li Chengqian pointed to the soldiers and craftsmen behind him again, and said: "Secondly, please reward these soldiers and craftsmen with gold and silk, especially these craftsmen. At a critical moment, none of them retreated, but chose to fight to the death. These warriors , the child is extremely respectful."

Glancing at the kneeling soldiers and craftsmen, Li Shimin nodded: "Of course, what about the third one?"

In fact, there was one thing Li Shimin didn't say at all. On the way to Weishui, he had already prepared to use the savings from the treasury to persuade Jieli to retreat, and gave up a temporary profit for a chance to breathe.The money rewarded to these craftsmen and soldiers today is nothing compared to the national treasury.

"third...."

Li Chengqian said with a wry smile: "You also know that in my child's hands, that...that has a lot of savings, can you allow the child to make decisions for himself, don't take it away!"

At this time, Li Chengqian looked like a child whose parents had confiscated their New Year's money.

Hearing Li Chengqian's request, Li Shimin was startled at first, and then laughed with Changsun Wuji and others.

In fact, everyone knows that the prince cooperates with the general supervisor to earn money.Every time Jiang Zuojian launches a new product, a set will be sent to the residence of important officials.It is said that behind this behavior, there is also the handwriting of the prince.

Although I feel that it is inappropriate for such a large sum of money to be managed by a seven-year-old child, but at this time, allowing the prince to own private money is much, much easier than rewarding him.

Li Shimin immediately agreed: "Of course."

Li Chengqian asked again: "You are not joking?"

Li Shimin slapped him on the head.

Chapter 48 The Shame of the Wei River

Although the Turks retreated, Li Shimin obviously would not directly return to the dynasty.

The government soldiers around Chang'an are still gathering, and the army in Luoyang is also on the way back to defense.A group of generals also came to the bank of the Weishui River with their helmets and armor on.Unless the news of the Turks' return to the grassland is thoroughly obtained, the alert will not be lifted.

The sudden attack of the Turks taught Datang a serious lesson. This time, Datang really wandered to the brink of a life-and-death crisis.This time the prince has prepared in advance, what about the next time?

So at this time in the big tent of the military camp, Li Shimin still did not take off his armor, but gathered with the generals to discuss the defense against the Turks.

This time, Li Jing was finally able to be the chief.

In the past, although he was the Duke of Wei with the highest rank in military affairs, the grass-roots incident made him fall to the bottom.This time his plan for a rainy day was confirmed, and the strategy he thought of was successful again, and the Xin Dynasty finally recognized him.

After hanging out the defense map, Li Shimin handed over the bamboo pole to Li Jing.

This time, everyone finally saw the knowledge reserves of "doctoral students".In the establishment of each defense point, Li Jing's suggestions made people want to overwhelm them.

This is a person who really understands the art of war and is proficient in arranging troops.Different from the experience accumulated by others, Li Jing's knowledge is truly inherited from his ancestors and has been proven to be effective in the long history.

Today's customs clearance made everyone truly see Li Jing's ability.

Different from the lively Chinese military camp, the surroundings of the barracks are full of spooky scenes, and the craftsmen put their hands in their sleeves, squatting beside the barracks, protesting silently.

Li Chengqian, who got the news and rested, came outside the barracks by the last light of day.

Looking at Yan Liben with a wry smile on his face, Li Chengqian asked in confusion: "What is all this for? Didn't it be agreed that the craftsmen will return to Chang'an, and the court will reward them later?"

Yan Liben, as the head of the craftsmen, was the spokesperson elected by these craftsmen.

After saluting respectfully, Yan Liben smiled wryly and said, "Your Highness, they think that since they have accepted the crown prince's reward, they are guilty of accepting the imperial court's reward. When they made the eight-ox crossbow before, many of them were made by the supervisor. All the wood has been used. They want to stay here and help His Highness remake the equipment for the barracks, and then go back. In this way, they can get the reward from the court with a clear conscience."

Obviously what Yan Liben said was very clear, but Li Chengqian was still a little confused.

No, busy making fake eight-ox crossbows counts as a salary, and staying to fight against foreign enemies is another reward.Isn't this account very clear?Why doesn't it work when you get to them, instead, the hell has to work harder and take the initiative to suffer?

As if seeing Li Chengqian's doubts, Yan Liben approached and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, you don't understand that the reward you give and the reward from the court are two different things. If they get the reward from the court, they dare Said that he had participated in the battle. Invisibly, he was a head taller than other craftsmen. In this case, they felt that they had taken advantage of it and wanted to help His Highness do more work. After all, they can confront the Turks , or the opportunity His Highness gave them."

After listening to Yan Liben's words, Li Chengqian finally understood.The feeling is that these craftsmen feel that they have taken advantage of it, so I'm sorry!

Such a situation, I am afraid, can only be seen in ancient times.Modern people always keep silent when they take advantage of it, for fear that if they are exposed, they will be pursued back.I don't know since when, people have become accustomed to violating their subjective conscience, doing wrong things without feeling a trace of regret, instead comforting themselves and distorting the true code of conduct.

Li Chengqian, who was moved, could only nod his head and said: "Since they think so, let's stay. Besides, since they sent it to their door, I will not be polite. Originally, the blueprint that I gave to the prisoner was a bit petty. One time, just completely make all the equipment of the barracks!"

Yan Liben smiled: "That's exactly what it should be!"

Having received Li Chengqian's promise, Yan Liben immediately informed the craftsmen of the news.

After learning that the work has not been reduced but has increased, the craftsmen showed a relieved expression and cheered.

The rest during the day made their biological clocks a bit disordered. Although it was dusk, they were still in good spirits.Simply, they plunged directly into the woods on one side and started the preparations for logging.

After night fell, the military report from Jingyang also passed on.

Turkic did not look back, but rushed back to the grassland in one go.

On the way, the Turkic people who were exhausted from their horses and horses encountered Yuchi Jingde who was furious and Cheng Yaojin who was mad with shame one after another. Although they broke through the defense line again, they were still bitten off ten thousand soldiers and horses.

So far, Datang's counterattack this time can be called a Jedi counterattack, and he has won a complete victory.

After receiving the military report, Li Shimin immediately asked the soldiers to return to Chang'an, smashed open the city gate of Chang'an overnight, and went to the palace and restaurants to ask for wine and meat. This time, he wanted to have a carnival by the Weishui River!

This is the first time Li Chengqian participated in the victory carnival.

People in the Tang Dynasty had limited ways to express their joy.If you are happy, you will eat one meal. If you are really happy, you will eat and drink again.However, it is a great thing to retreat 20 Turkic troops without bloodshed and kill more than 1000 enemy troops. In addition to eating and drinking, they also have to dance.

Those who can dance should go to the fire and twist around, such as Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.

Those who had nowhere to vent their energy took off their shirts and wrestled with their arms bare. Under the reflection of cheers and flames, they slammed their opponents to the ground.

Li Shimin also drank a lot of wine, so that when he drank, the wine flowed down his short beard and neck, and the waste was more than the drink.

Holding Li Chengqian's hand, Li Shimin said in a low voice: "Chengqian, my father never thought that you are only leading 2000 people in the army, plus less than 20 miscellaneous craftsmen, you have shocked the Turks [-] Thousands of troops. My father never thought that you could even predict the possibility of the Turks driving straight into the Weishui River one day in advance. So what if Li Jing claims to be a master in the art of war? Just when he appointed the empty city plan, you have already created a fake eight cows The crossbows are displayed by the Wei River, waiting for the Turks to come and scare you. Father is proud of you!"

This is the first time that Li Chengqian has been recognized and praised by Li Shimin. Although the relationship between the two is more like an adoptive father and adopted son, and although this guy will become a serious emperor after sobering up, at this time Li Chengqian actually has A bit of a bloody touch.

Patting Li Chengqian's hand, Li Shimin said bitterly: "Remember today's shame, remember firmly, one day, I will erase this shame!"

Li Chengqian wondered: "Didn't we let the Turks retreat? Why are we still ashamed?"

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian seriously, and said: "Of course it's a shame! So what about the Turkic retreat? The officials of the imperial court are only immersed in the joy of the Turkic retreat. Has anyone thought about the feelings of the civilians on the line from Gaoling to Weishui? Can you think of Zhijie?" The soldiers who died in the Jingde Army? Chengqian, the enemy invaded the land of the Tang Dynasty, and we had to fight back fiercely and beat them to death! Only in this way, it is not a shame. However, after the Turks drove straight in, it can be said that they retreated completely , This is equivalent to slapping Datang hard on the face! This slap made me feel so painful!

do you know?On the way here, I am already ready to use the treasury savings to make a compromise.I'm not a coward, it's just that our Tang Dynasty needs to recuperate and develop slowly.When we are fully prepared, it will be time for shame! "

Maybe it was because his voice was a little louder, Li Shimin coughed twice, and quickly drank a glass of wine to suppress it.

Looking at his drunken father, Li Chengqian suddenly felt a surge of admiration.

It is not without reason that the Zhenguan Year can become a prosperous age.With such a leader, it would be an accident not to become a Tian Khan.

That's right, there's really nothing to celebrate in scaring the enemy away. It's a shame to let the enemy provoke and let the opponent retreat completely!

Those who violate the Tang Dynasty will be punished even if they are far away.

This is the mentality that a strong country should have!

"The shame of Weishui?"

Chapter 49 The Unexpected Visitor

Looking at the old man who passed out after drinking a few sips of wine, Li Chengqian recognized this man from the bottom of his heart.

Perhaps this person is tainted, but for Datang, he is indeed an excellent leader!

A servant came to help the emperor and carried him into the tent.

The eldest grandson Baoqing who came later came to Li Chengqian's side and said, "Your Highness, you haven't had a drink!"

Li Chengqian raised his reddish face to look at Changsun Baoqing, smiled helplessly, and fell down too.

The alcohol in the Tang Dynasty really doesn't have enough alcohol, Li Chengqian couldn't help taking a few sips just after hearing his father's generous declaration.

However, he forgot that his body was only seven years old.The body of a seven-year-old is inconvenient in many places.Just a few sips of wine, he couldn't stand it anymore.

Seeing that the prince was drunk, the eldest grandson Baoqing summoned the servants, and rushed both father and father into the tent to wash.

Wine is a good thing.

It can be intoxicating and it can be sobering.