I'm about to become an immortal, do you want me to be a prince?

Li Mu smiled, patted Li Fengjie's shoulder and said with a smile, "Feng Jie has also grown up, I'm so relieved, I'm so relieved!"

I saw Li Fengjie grinning, very much like Sao Nianlang who met for the first time in Wubenfang back then.

Chapter 316 Draw a big cake, leave a name in history!

Beep beep beep...

In an open space outside the camp tent, firewood was constantly burning in the bonfire.

Li Mu and Li Fengjie sat opposite each other and drank.

There are still a large number of soldiers around who have made meritorious service today.

Obviously, this is a celebration party.

Although the weather was cold, everyone was extremely excited, as if they couldn't feel the slightest chill.

Of course, in addition to inner emotional blessing, warm clothes are also very important.

The cotton-wool blended material is used as the inner lining, which is placed under the armor, which not only keeps warm but also cushions the load.

At this time, the two armies were still in a state of confrontation. Although the soldiers did not wear heavy armor, they also put on breastplate and leather armor for a little protection.

The ghost knows if there will be a wave of suicide attacks suddenly going crazy on the other side.

"Brother, how long will you stay during this trip to the Western Regions?"

"Not sure, but it won't be too long. His Majesty has sent people to urge me many times to let me go back as soon as possible."

"Oh, yes, brother Jane is in the emperor's heart, and His Majesty relies heavily on it. The Western Regions are full of dangers, and brother has been here for a long time, fearing that something will happen."

Li Mu smiled and didn't say anything, no matter how dangerous the place was, he didn't care, but being in the Western Regions was really not conducive to his practice.

After all, one day one who can't help it will have to bear a lot of sin points, which is really not a good thing.

"By the way, the imperial court has confirmed the candidate for the governor of Qinan."

Behind Li Mu are Du Ruhui and Changsun Wuji, so it is not strange to know some court secrets in advance.

"who is it?"

"Xue Wanche."

"It's him?"

"Ah."

Li Fengjie had a displeased expression after listening.

In fact, it is understandable to be upset, after all, most of Qinan's territory was taken down by him, and in the end, the position of boss became someone else's, and anyone would be upset.

Li Mu could see what he was thinking, smiled and patted him on the shoulder to comfort him, "I'm told you don't need to worry about it, this arrangement is not a bad thing."

"Oh? I also ask my brother to enlighten me."

"Give it to Xue Wanche, the governor of Qinan, and he will have no chance to take the post of Anxi Protectorate. By then, your family will have a greater chance of being in charge of Anxi Protectorate."

When Li Fengzhang heard this, his face immediately beamed with joy.

If his father could be allowed to sit in the position of Anxi's Chief Protector, then this grievance would be considered a ball, and it would even be worth the money!

"Then when Xue Wanche arrives in Qinan, do we need to win the battle and give him some credit?"

The corner of Li Mu's mouth twitched, and he said disdainfully, "Do you think we need to curry favor with Xue Wanche?"

After a pause, Li Mu continued, "According to the established strategy, it is wise to fight steadily and steadily, just encircle without attacking, continue to build fortifications, and obtain the maximum benefit at the minimum cost."

"What brother said is true, it's just...the brothers all want to fight, but don't want to defend."

Li Mu nodded, expressing his understanding of the feelings of the soldiers, going out to fight, they have the upper hand, there is no reason not to go to get some credit.

And it's not that complicated here, as long as you can get some credit, the reward will be huge, who wouldn't be tempted?Who would let the credit slip away?

Therefore, Li Mu expressed his understanding of the willingness of the soldiers to fight one after another.

But understanding is understanding. For the sake of the overall situation, some rules still have to be established first, so as not to spoil the big things.

Li Mu suddenly stood up.

Then he coughed a few times, indicating that I have something to say, please be quiet.

Sure enough, the scene fell silent in an instant.

Li Mu's name is still very famous, and Li Fengjie usually makes a lot of praises, and the people of SF Express also do the same.

Coupled with his own title and experience, who dare not take him seriously.

"Everyone, a certain Jingyang Li Mu, I believe you have all heard of me, I have something to tell you today, I hope you can listen to me patiently."

Everyone stopped their movements and quietly prepared to listen to Li Mu's speech.

"Li wants to ask here, why do you all serve as soldiers?"

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, all of them revealed the same message in their eyes, "Is this guy an idiot?"

Li Mu seemed to know what they were thinking, and continued with a smile, "You don't need to tell me, I also know that it's human nature to get promoted and get rich."

"But! What I want to talk about today is whether we can do other things besides getting promoted and getting rich.

what? "

humming sound.

The soldiers below immediately began to explode, and discussions arose.

Under the persecution of Li Fengjie's whip, these people have basically learned to read and understand the gold content of the four words "leave a name in history".

This is undoubtedly something they have never dared to imagine in their entire lives.

"Now you are all literate people. Now that you can read, let's talk about some big truths, the kind that don't use a whip."

After saying this, there was a burst of laughter from the people below.

Obviously, the previous use of the whip to force them to read was often complained about.

Li Fengjie couldn't help but smile himself.

Li Mu also smiled, and then continued, "Should a fighter only know how to kill?"

"No, since you have read the characters, you should understand the truth. Killing people is just a means. What we have to do is not only to kill people, but also to keep one party safe, and even keep the world safe."

"At a young age, we do it for our own promotion and fortune, to make a fortune, and at an older age, we do it for protecting the Silk Road, or protecting Longyou, Guanzhong, Chang'an, and even our parents, wives and children."

"That said, don't we think we're actually pretty...great? Don't we?"

After everyone listened, some people nodded subconsciously, and some people were a little confused.

After looking at everyone's expressions, Li Mu continued: "It's only natural for me to get promoted and get rich. I don't have to deny it. Anyone who denies it is an idiot."

Although everyone didn't know what idiot meant, but combined with Li Mu's words, it should be understood as a curse.

"However, while getting promoted and getting rich, we can also make a little contribution to the overall situation in the future. Wouldn't it be more perfect?"

"So, we don't fight now, it is for the sake of the overall situation, it is for the safety of the Silk Road in the future, and it is for the safety of Longyou, Guanzhong, and Chang'an."

"It's not that I want to stop everyone from getting promoted and getting rich, but it is really necessary to do so in order to achieve greater results."

Everyone became silent.

"But don't worry, I, Li, will compensate everyone. I, Li, will pay you out of my own pocket and give you money and food rewards in the form of subsidies."

"In addition, I promise that if you leave your name in history, you will do what you say. As long as this battle is over, a stele of merit will be built on the Silk Road in the future, and your name will be written down, and it will be passed down through the ages, how about it?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone lost their composure instantly. After being quiet for a while, they shouted one after another:

"Duke Jingyang is mighty, willing to be driven by Duke Jingyang!"

"Duke Jingyang is mighty, willing to be driven by Duke Jingyang!"

......

Li Mu smiled slightly, glanced at Li Fengjie, and said with a smile, "It's done!"

Chapter 317 Marriage?Impossible, impossible in this life!

The next day.

"How's the investigation going?"

"The Turks have withdrawn from Shule King City."

"Well, it seems that the county king has already made a move."

"The bastards of the Western Turks were beaten and disabled by us once before. This time the king of the county will definitely not be able to resist it. Those who stay in Shule will naturally go back to support. Shule, without the support of the Turks, even It's not as good as trash." Li Fengzhe said with a look of disdain.

"Western Turkic, this time we must be defeated. If it is not bad, we will flee west."

"Fleeing to the west? Then they don't want the foundation in the Western Regions?"

"Foundation? In the time of life and death, what kind of foundation is there? Besides, for the Turkic people, the east of Jinshan is the foundation. The Western Regions are just some bastards, and they can give up at any time."

After a pause, Li Mu continued, "According to the calculations and conclusions of the Turkic tax reports collected by SF Express, they can't afford much to fight at this time, not to mention gold and silver, but cattle and sheep. They estimate that It’s not enough to make up the number, and in the professional terminology of our SF Express system, it’s called financial bankruptcy.”

"Financial bankruptcy?"

Li Fengjie expressed his interest in Li Mu's new vocabulary that suddenly appeared.

"Well, to put it bluntly, there is no money."

"If it is true, as my brother inferred, that the Turkic people have no money, then they must be robbing them."

"They will definitely rob, but they don't have many choices. If you go east, there are elites from our army in the north and south of Tulunqi. To the east of Jinshan, there are people from the Qibi tribe watching. If you go north, the north of Saibei The Anbei Protectorate's Mansion is worrying that there will be no chance to make meritorious deeds."

"So, they can only go west, fleeing while looting supplies?"

"It must be so, but before running, I will definitely give Chang'an a confession, pretend to bow down or something, and try to run easier."

"How can this be possible? The envoys of these Turkic dogs must not be allowed to come to Chang'an alive." Li Fengjie said with a fierce look in his eyes.

Li Mu smiled, and didn't take this issue. This is a formal diplomatic method. If you want to block and kill, you have to do it secretly, and you can't do it openly.

Besides, there are many people who don't want the Turkic envoys to come to Chang'an, and they probably don't need to do it themselves.

"After the Turks fled westward, they will either rob them or be robbed by them. What we have to do now is to wait. Once there is news of the Turkic fleeing westward, then we can let go of the fight."

After finishing speaking, Li Mu took a sip of shochu and continued, "After the Turks fled westward, they will inevitably meet Persia on the road. Persia is a big country and a land of wealth at the same time. The Turks will definitely not let it go. The two parties will be entangled for a while. It will definitely not end, and after we have solved Shule, it will not be too late to get involved."

Li Fengjie's eyes lit up immediately after listening to it, he slapped his thigh and praised, "What brother said is very true!"

"So, don't care what Xue Wanche said when he came over, don't care what he is, what we have to do is to preserve our strength as much as possible, it is best to take down Shule without bloodshed, so that we have a greater chance of winning and slaughtering the Turks dog."

"What my brother said is that now we will continue to build our fortifications in the land of Chishui and see how long the Shule people will consume."

"Yes, that's the way to do it."

As a result, the fortifications on Chishui continued to be done in full swing, and high-rise buildings were erected on the ground.

They are almost catching up with Shule King City.

-

Changan.

On Suzaku Street.

Khotan's monarchs and ministers knelt on the ground, and the trembling Shanhutian Khan is awesome!

That's right, the kingdom of Khotan has perished.

After exhausting the last sliver of strength, the Kingdom of Khotan was finally dragged down by the Tang army.

In desperation, he had no choice but to ask for a surrender.

Then the whole country, monarchs and ministers were taken to Chang'an to kneel down and sing Conquer to Li Shimin.

As the last king, King Khotan crawled on Suzaku Street as humble as a dog.

Seeing Li Shimin sitting on the imperial chariot dragged by an unknown number of BMWs, he just looked down at him like this.

It's like watching ants.

At this moment, King Khotan really felt that he was really like a dog.

The same is the king, look at the king of the Great Tang Empire, this pomp, this momentum, this wealth...