As Hou Junji said, Gaochang fought for it, but it was difficult to cross the desert. When most of the Tang army spanned more than 4,000 miles and crossed the desert, Gaochang had already lost half.

Hou Jun gathered wood to fill the moats of Gaochang Kingdom, making them like flat ground, and then built a car to hit the low city, breaking the entrance of the low city several feet wide, and threw stones into Gaochang City with a cart, forcing the defenders on the city to the rear army, and there was no place for Gaochang people to stand on the city, and they attacked and defeated it in one fell swoop. In just half a day, they broke through the outer city of Gaochang.

As soon as the outer city of Gaochang was destroyed, the inner city became the treasure of the Tang army. The inner city was surrounded by Tang army for three days and could not wait for the so-called Western Turkic reinforcements. The city was panic and everyone wanted to surrender. The Gaochang soldiers had no intention of fighting.

Ju Wentai had no choice but to save his life, so he had to lead all officials to surrender, becoming a prisoner of the Tang army, and was transferred to Chang'an. He was finally unable to escape and had to go to Chang'an to compete with Yi Nan for the title of "Chang'an Dance King".

As the news of the army's triumphant returned to Chang'an, the government and the country were delighted, but as the news of the triumphant returned was also the news that Helan Yueshi had died in the battle formation.

"Alang died because of the persecution of Hou Junji. He was in chaos in front of the formation. I hope that Your Highness and the Princess will make the decision for Alang." In the room in the side hall of the Chu Prince's Mansion, Helan Yueshi's wife Wu Shun was already crying and sat on the soft stool in the hall, crying indescribable voice.

Li Ke sat in the hall, looking at Wu Shun's crying pear blossoms in front of him, and his fists were clenched inadvertently, his face turned pale and ugly. Although Li Ke treated people well, he had no airs, even if he treated the servants in the mansion. They had rarely seen Li Ke look like this, and no one dared to go up to persuade him.

After a while, it was Wu Meiniang, the Princess of Chu who came forward and patted Wu Shun on the back, straightened her anger, and comforted her: "Don't worry, sister, brother died in battle in front of the formation. Why is it? Alang and I know very well. Hou Junji's actions not only ruined his brother's life, but also provoked our King of Chu's Mansion. We will never sit idly by."

Wu Shun nodded and choked, "Minzhi, Minyue is still young, and it was just when Yaya was learning to speak, so she lost her father. But what should we do? Hou Jun gathered this person to take revenge on his own and should be cut into pieces."

In the eighth year of Zhenguan in Wushun, he married Helan Yueshi. He has only been four years old now and has a son and a daughter. The eldest son Helan Minzhi was born in the ninth year of Zhenguan and was only three years old. The eldest daughter Helan Minyue was born in the eleventh year of Zhenguan. He was only one year old and was only a few months older than Li Li. He lost his father at a young age. He was really pitifully powerful.

Li Ke slowly stood up and said to Wu Shun: "My brother's funeral, as well as Minzhi and Minyue's affairs, sister doesn't have to worry about it. Brother's death also has something to do with me. I will definitely give you justice."

Helan Yueshi is just a villain and cannot get into the eyes of these giants in the court. The reason why Helan Yueshi was embarrassed by Hou Junji was because of Li Ke. It would be correct to say that Li Ke was inseparable from the death of Helan Yueshi.

But Wu Shun is so smart. The Wu family and the Helan family can have all depend on Li Ke’s help today. What’s more, Helan Yueshi is dead now. In the future, she and Minzhi and Minyue can rely on are Li Ke and Wu Meiniang. How could Wu Shun blame Li Ke?

Wu Shun hurriedly said, "Your Highness is so serious. Your Highness has already explained the danger before Ah Lang went to war. He also advised him early in the morning. After all, it was because Ah Lang was eager to seek merit. Hou Jun gathered the public to avenge his personal revenge. No wonder Your Highness."

Li Ke said: "The king will follow the things behind my brother. I will give you an explanation to my brother in the nine springs. I will never let my brother die in vain. However, the deceased is gone and the brother is dead. We not only want to seek justice for our brother, but also settle the things behind our brother."

Wu Shun glanced at Li Ke and said, "I am just a woman, and I am a little bit light. I hope your highness will keep an eye on this for us."

Li Ke nodded and said, "That's natural. This matter is involved in my king. Later, I will go to the palace to ask for merit for my brother. I will ask my father to posthumously as the Marquis of Wuchuan and Zeyin's eldest son Minzhi."

The title of Helan Yueshi is only Yingshan County Male, the lowest rank among the Tang Dynasty, the county male is the county son above the county male, the county male is the county prince, and the county prince is the marquis above the county prince.

The men in Yingshan County are from the fifth rank, and the Marquis of Wuchuan are from the third rank, and they are several levels. If they only take the achievements of the death of the battle before the Helan Yue Stone Chamber, at most they will be gold and silver pensions after death. If they are promoted to the county after the sky, they may not be able to be grateful to the future generations, and there is no need to think about being a marquis.

Helan Yueshi died in battle, and sorrow was greater than merit. If Helan Yueshi's merit was granted a marquis, it would obviously be beyond the rules and would not be in line with the rules. However, Li Ke responded in one go. Apart from Helan Yueshi's meager achievements, the rest was naturally Li Ke's face.

When Wu Shun heard this, he stood up and thanked him, "I thanked Your Highness for Alang and Minzhi."

Li Ke hurriedly said: "A mere marquis is not enough to express my wishes, but my power is the only way. And when I wait for the future, I will never treat my brothers, Minzhi and Minyue badly."

Wu Shun knew what Li Ke said in the future. Although Li Ke was favored by Li Shimin, it was difficult to determine the court in one word. The marquis should be at its limit. As for the future, when he ascended the throne and acted cheaply, he would be able to follow the title of Duke of Helan Yueshi.

Although the death of Helan Yueshi was related to Li Ke, Li Ke had advised Helan Yueshi, but Helan Yueshi insisted on his own and did not hear Li Ke's words. Therefore, it makes sense that Helan Yueshi's death said it had nothing to do with Li Ke. Li Ke and Helan Yueshi are brother-in-laws, and it is enough to do this.

Wu Shun stayed in the Chu Palace for a while and finally returned to the palace. Li Ke looked at Wu Shun's slowly leaving, his face still looked ugly.

Looking at the battle report sent back by the Western Expedition Army, it was indeed a coincidence that Helan Yueshi's death was indeed a coincidence. Li Ke was not afraid that Hou Junji was lying to him. After all, Qi Bi Heli, the deputy commander of the Western Expedition, had a good relationship with him. As long as Li Ke wanted to know, he would know it at a time. But although the coincidence was a coincidence, Hou Junji's provocation was true, and Li Ke could not tolerate him.

Wu Meiniang and Li Ke have been sleeping in the same bed for so many years. She knows Li Ke's temperament very well. Wu Meiniang looks at Li Ke's appearance and said, "Sanlang wants to accomplish great things, he will not be confused about his nature for a mere Helan Yueshi."

Li Ke asked, "What does Mei Niang mean?"

Wu Meiniang replied: "Now is the critical time for Sanlang to fight for the throne. Our Chu Prince's Mansion should focus on this time. Although the elder brother died in vain, it is definitely not the time to fight with Hou Junji, and this matter cannot be explained in a short period of time."

When Li Ke listened to Wu Meiniang's words, he naturally knew what Wu Meiniang meant. Now is the time to end the fight against Li Chengqian. If he dealt with Hou Junji at this time, he would be distracted and distracted from the other.
Chapter completed!