Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Perhaps it is also in response to that sentence, the dragon begets the dragon, and the phoenix begets the phoenix.

The two of them still prefer to do business and make money after being exposed to it since childhood.

When Li Qiu, Wu Yuanqing, and Wu Yuanshuang returned to the living room, their emotions and expressions were completely different from before.

The sudden huge contrast between the two of them surprised even Samurai Xun.

I don't know what Li Qiu said to them, which turned their sorrow into joy?

On the way back, Li Qiu also told Wu Jue what happened during the day.

After hearing this, Wu Jue was both moved and worried for Li Qiu.

"Husband, Wu Jue knows that you are doing good for others."

"But my two elder brothers, I'm worried that they will add to your affairs, husband, and slow you down."

Li Qiu smiled and shook his head, "Don't worry, it's fine."

"Although the two of them are indeed not suitable for officialdom, but in terms of business, I think you really shouldn't underestimate them."

"Also, for us, money is definitely not the most important thing compared to family affection."

……

Just as the Furong Garden was busy with the New Year's Eve, Fan Xing's large team finally arrived in Youzhou.

From a long distance, Fan Xing saw the tall and majestic Youzhou City, which towered into the sky like a city in the sky.

A look of disbelief.

Because with the technology of building walls with rammed earth at that time, the height of eight or nine meters like Chang'an City is already as high as the sky.

But this Youzhou City is simply beyond imagination.

Moreover, it doesn't look very real from a distance. This Youzhou City seems to be really made of bricks!

On the road before, he heard the Youzhou guards who accompanied him proudly talk about the grandeur of their Youzhou City.

Much better than Chang'an City.

Fan Xing, who had defended too many cities in his life, naturally did not believe their words.

He thinks that these guards are just out of hometown feelings, so they praise Youzhou City.

But now that he saw it with his own eyes, he realized that it was not what he thought.

Because there was a letter from Li Qiu long ago, informing Zhang Yungu, Song You and others of Fan Xing's affairs in detail.

So when Fan Xing and his team arrived, Zhang Yungu, Song You, Wang Xuance, Xue Rengui and other important figures from the thirteen prefectures all greeted them in person.

After seeing such a scene, Fan Xing was shocked and unbelievable.

Immediately, he got off his horse and paid respects to Zhang Yungu and others.

"Criminal Fan Xing, I have met Mr. Zhang, my lords."

Of course, before he knelt down, Zhang Yungu directly helped him up.

Zhang Yungu and Fan Xing have known each other for many years.

So when he heard about Fan Xing's experience from Li Qiu, Zhang Yungu couldn't help but feel deeply touched, sad for the death of the rabbit.

Back then, if Li Qiu hadn't sacrificed his life to save him, Zhang Yungu would have already become a lonely ghost in Caishikou.

For example, today's Fan Xing is not much better.

"Oh, Fan Xing, get up quickly."

"Since the last farewell, you and I haven't seen each other for several years."

"I didn't expect to meet again here."

"About you, the prince has already said in detail in the letter."

"Don't worry, unlike Chang'an in Youzhou, neither the officials nor the people here will blame you for that incident."

Not only Zhang Yungu, but also Song You and others said sincerely at the same time: "We have all seen the many contributions Mr. Fan has made in the northwest border."

"Now that I, Youzhou, and other thirteen states have Mr. Fan coming, it is really a blessing for the common people!"

Hearing what they said, Fan Xing couldn't help shaking his head for a moment, and couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart.

"How can I, Fan Xinghe De, be so highly regarded and favored by the lord and the adults?!"

"How dare you not do your best and die!"

Next, Zhang Yungu and others invited Fan Xing and others into the city for a banquet.

But Fan Xing refused, he wanted to take a closer look at Youzhou City himself.

Seeing him like this, Zhang Yungu, Song You and others naturally showed a proud look on their faces.

They also accompanied Fan Xing to the vicinity of the city wall.

"Lord Fan, our Youzhou city wall is more than five feet high, seven feet wide at the bottom, six feet wide at the top, and nearly nine hundred feet long."

(one zhang is about 3.07 meters)

"And the whole body is bricked."

"It's not an exaggeration to say that you are number one in the world, right?"

Watching Fan Xing keep stroking and trying to knock on the brick wall of Youzhou City.

As well as the surprised and shocked look on his face, Song You asked with a smile.

At this time, Fan Xing still couldn't hold back the shock in his heart, he didn't answer, he just trotted in a hurry and climbed up the tower on the city wall.

I saw the same incomparably wide and spectacular scene above the city wall.

Being condescending, the field of vision is even wider.

At this time, Zhang Yungu smiled and walked to Fan Xing's side, "Fan Xing, you have been defending the city all your life against the Turks."

"I don't know, in your opinion, can our Youzhou City withstand the Turkic cavalry?"

To the surprise of Zhang Yungu and others, after hearing their words, Fan Xing was not delighted by the magnificence and strength of Youzhou City.

Instead, he showed a look of extreme anxiety.

"Oh, Mr. Zhang, this Youzhou City of yours has gone bad!"

"If it doesn't work out, it will kill the entire Tang Dynasty!"

Hearing his words, because Zhang Yungu was familiar with Fan Xing, it was not bad, but he was puzzled and frowned.

But after Song You and others heard this, they were very unhappy.

I thought to myself that all the people, soldiers, and officials in Youzhou and other thirteen states, under the leadership of my prince, have spent countless hardships to build this magnificent city.

At least for a hundred years, there is no need to worry about the invasion of powerful Turkic enemies.

Even if you don't say that our city is a great achievement for thousands of years, you can't say that we broke a big event and killed the entire Tang Dynasty, right?

Chapter 348 The Ambition of Han King Li Yuanchang

Just when everyone was wondering, Fan Xing asked anxiously: "Has there been Turkic cavalry to test this Youzhou city?"

Zhang Yungu on the side replied, "I've been here a few times."

"It's hard for their bows and arrows to hit the top of the wall, and they can't even shoot into the surface of the city wall."

"And our side is condescending and has taken advantage."

"In the end, after leaving behind dozens of corpses, they fled in panic."

Seeing Fan Xing's expression before, Zhang Yungu thought he was suspicious, so his answer at this time was quite objective.

At this time, Fan Xing sighed, and said to the crowd: "The Turks attacked the city with their strong bows and crossbows."

"Because our city wall is not high enough, and the top of the city wall is too narrow, it is difficult for the soldiers guarding the city to hide."

"So every round of Turkic cavalry shooting down, our soldiers suffered heavy losses."

"When the strength of the city wall was almost exhausted, they began to attack the city while suppressing it with bows and crossbows."

"As for their real siege equipment and siege methods, they are not that strong in essence, and are slightly inferior to our Central Plains."

"Nowadays, the city walls of Youzhou here are so tall, strong, and majestic that they literally strangle the Turkic people by their throats."

"Once their bows and crossbows fail to function, they will become tigers without claws and fangs, posing no threat to our Great Tang."

"I dare say that in Youzhou, with such a city, there will be no need to worry about the Turks for at least a hundred years."

Hearing what he said, everyone was even more puzzled.

Song You frowned at this moment and asked, "Master Fan, what did you say earlier?"

Fan Xing patted the city wall beside him, stomped his feet and sighed, and said, "My lords, the problem now is that Lord Li Qiu led you to build Youzhou City into such a shape."

"But the real key point of the Tang Dynasty, the city walls of Jingzhou and Chang'an are in ruins and dilapidated."

"Two months ago, when I was still in the army of Commander Li Jing, the progress of repairing Jingzhou City was extremely slow due to money problems."

"Based on my estimation, before the coming spring, this Jingzhou City will not be able to reach its previous fortification level."

"As for the Turkic side, after seeing such a fortified Youzhou City that could kill them, if your lords are the leaders of the Turkic side, what should you think?"

Listening to Fan Xing's words, Zhang Yungu, Song You and others frowned instantly, as if they realized something.

And Wang Xuance, who reacted the most, blurted out directly, "The Turks will definitely be before we build Jingzhou and Chang'an cities as tall and strong as Youzhou."

"Break everything, put all your eggs in one basket, and attack us."

As he announced the answer, everyone at the scene fell into silence and silence.

Surrounding them is only the bitter cold wind in this cold winter season.

After the banquet, there was no lively and relaxed atmosphere before.

"Fan Xing, what do you think about the next arrangement?"

Fan Xing frowned and thought, and then said: "I will send a letter to the imperial court and His Majesty, urging the imperial court to pay more attention to the invasion of Turkic soldiers next year."

"As for us here, Master Zhang, all the masters, please use your utmost strength to mobilize your troops and prepare for the disaster at all times!"

……

As time passed day by day, the festive atmosphere in Chang'an City became more and more intense.

However, in the Eastern Palace, the atmosphere was somewhat abnormal.

Facing the Nth batch of elixir presented by Han Wang Li Yuanchang and Taoist Qin Ying, Li Chengqian couldn't bear it anymore, and knocked the brocade box containing the elixir to the ground.

"How many months have I been taking your pills?!"

"But my leg disease, not only didn't get better, but it got worse!"

"I'll give you the gold you asked for."

"The convenience and shelter you want, I will give you too!"

"But what about the effect of this medicine? Where is the effect of the medicine you keep promising?!"

Listening to Li Chengqian's anger, Li Yuanchang and Qin Ying also laughed together, trying to comfort him.

It's still the old Tai Chi and dragging formulas.

"Oh, Your Highness, don't worry, Pindao is really about to find the trick this time."

"It won't be long before we can refine the elixir to cure His Highness's leg disease..."

But before he finished speaking, Li Chengqian snorted coldly, and interrupted his words with a wave of his hand.

"Hmph, I think you're just a vain name."

"It's also thanks to me trusting you so much."

"From today, I will give you three more chances."

"If these three pills are still ineffective, you should never come to me!"

After speaking, Li Chengqian turned around and left.

As the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, the heir apparent of a country, and being taught by great Confucians such as Li Gang, Li Chengqian is naturally not an idiot.