Chapter 21: Great Victory
At the same time, a report was delivered to the province.
This was an urgent military situation. After receiving the report, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui did not dare to neglect them.
In fact, the entire Chang'an is now waiting for this news from Hexi. The 100,000 troops set out and went out to conquer, wasted countless money and food. His Majesty was worried about this and asked about it every now and then.
Fang Xuanling held the memorial in his hand and said to Du Ruhui: "Keming, this memorial is here to ask for money and food again."
Du Ruhui smiled bitterly: "Mr. Fang will know at first glance."
Fang Xuanling cheered up, unveiled the memorial, looked down, and then his face became more and more serious.
Du Ruhui observed Fang Xuanling's face and couldn't help but feel a little shocked. Why, something happened?
Fang Xuanling suddenly slapped the memorial on the desk and said with a serious look: "What's the name of the Chen family... the boy of the Chen family?"
The Chen family...the military in Hexi actually has something to do with the Chen family?
Du Ruhui was stunned: "This...this...this...is not remembered for a moment."
Yes, they are just a child of a quiet family. Although there has been some turmoil recently and I have heard that I have become the emperor as my teacher, although there is a lot of controversy outside, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui know it well. Your Majesty has never mentioned this disciple at all. Your Majesty did not admit it, it is more like the wishful thinking of the Chen family.
So...Who is such a boy full and keeps his name in mind?
"Mr. Fang, what do you mean?"
Even though Du Ruhui is steady in nature, he still can't hold it in at this moment. Why are you talking about this memorial?
Fang Xuanling frowned even deeper, as if he had any worries: "This, the monarch and ministers have discussed it countless times, and His Majesty the Emperor has experienced many battles and is well aware of military affairs, but... but..."
Fang Xuanling suddenly looked up, as if he was awakened by a dream, and his eyes began to become confident: "Hurry, go, go see the car immediately."
Menxiasheng was only a short distance from Xuanzheng Hall, and Fang Xuanling and the others rushed to Xuande Hall.
But I found that Li Shimin was sitting on the desk, surrounded by eunuchs, and placed on Li Shimin's desk was a sheepskin map. The map was drawn with the entire Hexi situation.
Li Shimin was familiar with military affairs. This time he conquered the Western Liang and attacked the Liang Shidao. Although Li Shimin did not personally fight, he did not know how many attacks and defenses had been simulated in the map. At this time, he heard that Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were coming to see him, so he just nodded and still focused on the map.
"Your Majesty." The two saluted.
"Oh." Li Shimin looked up reluctantly and looked at the two trusted officials: "What's the matter?"
"Military information from Hexi is coming." Fang Xuanling said.
"It's finally here." Li Shimin seemed excited. I have been waiting for it for a long time. I thought that this army should set up a formation with Liang Ni..."
He then frowned and said, "In my opinion, this person from Liang Shidu is the most cunning. If I attack him, he will definitely strengthen the walls and clear the fields, defend the city and ask for help from the Turks.
"So, the soldiers must have begun to attack the cities and villages, but it is very difficult to attack the cities. Besides, they must also prevent the Turks from taking action and raiding the rear of the army."
Li Shimin said, smiling.
Obviously, he believed that the memorial was reported in this time.
"If I boldly guess, this memorial was for them to ask for the siege equipment. What I expected from the two Qing families was right?"
Li Shimin said, looking at the two of them with inquiring eyes. He was waiting for Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, showing a shocked expression, and then said, Your Majesty really made every decision.
But……
What surprised Li Shimin was that at this time, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other. After a brief interlaced eyes, Fang Xuanling bowed and bowed solemnly: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, our Tang Dynasty soldiers came out of the pass, and the Liang counterattacked the soldiers of Yu Honghua, trying to struggle to death. Fortunately, thanks to the blessing of the Emperor God, our army has not yet captured the city. Liang Luoren, a brother of the Liang Shidu, secretly sent someone to kill the head of the Liang Shidu and lead the army to surrender."
Liang Shidu... was killed by his generals...
Li Shimin's chest was undulating and his breathing was heavy. Then... his breathing gradually became even, but he did not speak a word and was silent.
This news was really too unexpected.
Who would have thought that Liang Shidu, who had been regent in Hexi, was killed by his own clan brothers before he could fight against the army and horses of the Tang Dynasty.
This is how the Tang Dynasty...done Hexi without a single knife and a single shot?
How is this possible?
How could I misjudgment?
"Report, report to me, I want to see it myself."
The eunuch hurriedly received the report and submitted it to the imperial court. Li Shimin revealed the report and looked at it word by word, fearing that there would be anything missing in the report.
After reading it several times, Li Shimin was almost sure that the Tang army had taken over Honghua City, and the head of the Liang Shidu had also rushed to the capital. Only then did he realize that this great victory without warning was real.
"Hahahaha..." Li Shimin was overjoyed.
You should know that at this time, when the Tang Dynasty was first established, everything was in ruins. A war would inevitably lead to the death of countless young and strong people and countless barren grain fields. Now, the court's easy rebellion can not only completely compete with the eye of the Turks, but also make the people safe and healthy. It can be said that it is a double happiness.
"It seems... I was wrong about it. I never expected that Master Liang was so unpopular, very good, very good."
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also breathed a sigh of relief: "Congratulations to Your Majesty."
After Li Shimin laughed, he was very proud and tried to destroy Liang Shidu. Then... the Tang Dynasty could be regarded as truly unifying the world and making the world return to his heart.
He had a lot of heroic intentions in his heart, and he didn't know how many bold words and ambitions needed to be expressed. Just as he was overjoyed, Li Shimin's body suddenly shook.
His expression suddenly became weird.
Master Liang... is destroyed...
It was his subordinates who killed him.
This is something Li Shimin, including countless civil and military officials and generals, never thought of.
But... Li Shimin remembered someone and something.
Just recently, Chen Zhengtai said...
Li Shimin's eyes suddenly opened, and he looked at Fang Xuanling with surprise and said, "Have you ever heard of a rumor in Fang Qing's family? Chen Zhengtai... Has the Fang Qing's family heard of it?"
Only then did Fang Xuanling realize, Oh, it turned out that the Chen family's son was named Chen Zhengtai.
Li Shimin's face was gloomy and asked and answered: "I told me not long ago that Master Liang would definitely cause trouble within Xiao Wall. After hearing what he said, I thought this boy was just nonsense, but I didn't expect... all of this was actually predicted. How could this boy come true?"
Fang Xuanling was speechless. He was not familiar with Chen Zhengtai.
Li Shimin paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, thinking about something.
After a long time, he raised his eyebrows: "If he was just unintentional, but before, this person recommended Ma Zhou. Ma Zhou was talented, but he discovered it at first sight. It can be seen that he has unique eyes."
"I have thought about it for a while, but I can't imagine that this boy is just a heartless word. This boy... I heard that he used to be only studying at home, so why... he... has such great insights."
Speaking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but take a breath, even he felt it was incredible.
"Your Majesty..." Fang Xuanling suddenly said: "Is this son not your Majesty's disciple? If he is just an ordinary child, it would be fine. But if this son is your Majesty's disciple and your Majesty is both civil and military, it would not be surprising that he would have taught such a disciple."
After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Du Ruhui suddenly woke up something when he heard it. This... was a great time to praise His Majesty's merits.
Although Du Ruhui is still a kind person.
But as a minister serving the emperor, it would be strange if he had no praise at all.
Du Ruhui immediately said, "It's the extreme, it's the extreme, what Mr. Fang said is the extreme, Your Majesty is smart and powerful, so his disciples are naturally extraordinary."
When Li Shimin heard the word "disciple", his face became strange. He subconsciously wanted to shake his head and deny it, but then he heard the word "smart and divine martial arts", and suddenly felt a little refreshed in his heart.
Yes, disciples can all be as wise as a torch to promote talents. If they are far away, they can predict victory or defeat on the battlefield. Then what a terrible person this person's master will be.
Li Shimin still attaches great importance to reputation.
After all... he is already the supreme emperor of the nineteenth century and rich in all over the world. At this time, he only cares about the name of later generations.
So Li Shimin did not shake his head, but just said undeniably and perfunctorily passed on the matter.
Immediately, Li Shimin said: "Immediately send an edict to the world and issue an order to reward those who have made meritorious people."
Fang Xuanling bowed: "Abide by the order, just..."
"Just what?"
"Your Majesty, does Chen Zhengtai want to reward this list of grace rewards?" Fang Xuanling was a little confused.
After all, Chen Zhengtai did not really come to the battle formation in person.
But... this guy is as expected and is his disciple. Maybe... His Majesty can take this opportunity to use this matter to discuss some military merits.
Li Shimin was in a good mood at this time. He held his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "I have been telling you what you have done to me and I will give you my imperial guards again."
Fang Xuanling understood what His Majesty meant, made a promise, and left with relief.
But at this moment, Li Shimin couldn't calm down...
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Chapter completed!