Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 1144 Reunion Narrative

When the monarch and his ministers meet again, there is sadness in joy.

Publicly and privately speaking, Li Zhi sincerely hopes that Li Qinzai can live in peace, preferably until he is 80 years old.

Li Qinzai is too important to Datang, he has unknowingly changed the strategic structure of Datang over the years.

The gunpowder and firearms he invented, as well as the sweet potato seeds, gave Li Zhi great confidence, so Li Zhi had the confidence to see the world with his eyes open, and also had the ambition to conquer the world.

At the beginning of the Goguryeo battlefield, the military report of Li Qinzai's serious injury spread to Chang'an, and Li Zhi regretted wishing he could slap himself in the face.

Such an important talent should not be allowed to lead the army. The victory or defeat on the battlefield is only temporary, but for Li Zhi, if Li Qinzai is lost, Datang will have to take many detours in the future.

For the entire country's strategy for the next century, the outcome of the Goguryeo battlefield is too small to be worth mentioning. It is obviously a wrong decision to let Li Qinzai go to the battlefield, and it is a loss of money.

Fortunately, Li Qinzai came back alive. Although his injuries were not healed and his body was weak, he finally returned to the safe city of Chang'an. After recovering from his injuries, he was able to continue to shine for Datang.

No one knew how grateful Li Zhi was for Li Qinzai's return.

The imperial physician was quickly called into the Anren Hall, put three fingers on Li Qinzai's pulse, stroked his beard and closed his eyes for a while, and then asked Jin Dayan about the prescription for the medicine.

Finally, the imperial doctor said slowly: "Mr. Li has serious internal injuries, but he has been treated properly and the prescriptions are wonderful. It must be from a famous doctor. He will take care of him for a few days, so we can see that he is doing well."

Empress Wu said in a low voice: "I don't know how long Li Xiangong will rest. Do you want to adjust the prescription?"

The imperial doctor shook his head and said: "There is no need to adjust, that famous doctor's prescription is already the best, and the following prescriptions have also been adjusted. If I change her prescription, it will be self-defeating."

"Based on Li County Duke's current injury, he will have to recuperate for about three months, which is no different from ordinary people."

"Fortunately, Mr. Li County is young and strong, and he doesn't have to worry about expensive medicinal materials and a reasonable diet. Naturally, he recovers faster than others."

Li Zhixin smiled and said: "Very good, I will wait for Jing Chu to recover, and then I will have a drink and eat meat with you."

The imperial physician quickly glanced at the two of them, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, forgive me for taking the liberty. For your Majesty's old illness and Mr. Li's injury, both of you should not drink alcohol or eat meat. If you are in good health, try to avoid it. Eat light and less food." Mainly meat and less oil and salt..."

Li Zhi was not happy: "You are really presumptuous. Do I still have to be controlled by others when I drink alcohol and eat meat? What's the point of living?"

Li Qinzai hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, listen to the doctor, listen to the doctor... After returning from the ghost gate, I have gained a precious life experience, that is, no matter how powerful you are, you will not be able to escape life, old age, sickness and death. Don't make things difficult for the doctor."

This is indeed his life experience. When Li Ji was seriously injured, he had to ask Li Qinzai to be more polite to Jin Dayan, because her old life was still in her hands.

The same is true for Li Qinzai who was seriously injured. He was lying on the bed unable to move, and could only let Jin Dayan put him in various poses, both excited and ashamed...

Li Zhi felt reasonable when he heard the words, and hummed resentfully.

"From now on, I will have a drink with Jing Chu, each of us will have a bowl of white porridge, if you are a man, you can eat it in one gulp, okay?"

The imperial doctor grinned: "As long as you don't burn your mouth... I think it's fine!"

Li Qinzai squinted at the imperial physician, no wonder the imperial physician was a high-risk occupation, he would lose his head easily, and sometimes he would give a luxurious imperial family meal as a gift, just for this sentence, change to a more irritable and foolish emperor, the imperial physician should set up a mourning hall right now.

Fortunately, Li Zhi was not a fool, but he just gave the imperial doctor an angry look, and waved him impatiently to get out.

Without outsiders, Li Zhi said slowly: "I have read all the Goguryeo military reports. Qibi Heli spoke highly of the battle outside the Black Bone City. He said that Jingchu broke Goguryeo's last dangerous move. From then on, Master Wang will have no worries, and he can drive straight in and encircle Pyongyang."

"Jingchu's battle was truly earth-shattering, and the entire army respected it. If you and the five thousand soldiers under your command hadn't resisted desperately, the consequences would have been disastrous. Qibi Heli said that it would not be too much to say that this battle is a battle to conquer the universe."

Li Qinzai hastily said: "General Qi Bi is absurd, it's not that exaggerated, I just blocked a foreign cavalry."

Li Zhi sighed: "How can you say 'just' to [-] cavalry with [-] infantry troops? You are all fighting with your lives. After the battle, only a hundred people survived. Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, I know the battle." How tragic."

"Especially you, Jingchu, in a desperate place that will never be restored, you still stand firm and resist, never surrender, never retreat, loyal and courageous, the sky can learn from you, after seeing the military report, I will burn all inside, I can't wait..."

Li Zhi's voice was choked up again, he patted his shoulder, turned his head and wiped his eye sockets.

Empress Wu also sighed deeply: "When you are poor, you will see your bones. Jingchu, you are a true loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty, and I have no choice but to say the word 'obedience' to you."

Li Qinzai smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Empress, the reunion of the monarch and his ministers is a happy event, so why make it so miserable? If the minister is still alive, it is God's pity. It is a happy event and should be congratulated."

Li Zhi sniffed and said, "That's right, it's a happy event, and we should congratulate it. Jingchu, after you return to the mansion, you can give birth and take care of yourself. Take care of your body quickly. I will use you again. Don't let me wait for you." Long."

Li Qinzai said cautiously: "Well, I am willing to go through fire and water for His Majesty, but... I don't want to go to the battlefield for the time being... I am not as brave as you imagined. In fact, I am still very afraid of death."

"In the future, if I can prevent my ministers from going to the battlefield, try not to let them. I promised my wife and children, and on the premise of not being angry, I will live smoothly until I am 80 years old before I close my eyes..."

Li Zhi and Empress Wu looked at each other and laughed.

"Jingchu's mouth is still such a jerk." Li Zhi shook his head and said, "Don't worry, you will not be allowed to lead the army in the future, and you will not be involved in dangerous things. Save your talents and wisdom and help me take good care of this country. , that's what you should do."

Empress Wu also covered her mouth and said with a light smile: "From now on, you will enjoy the glory and wealth in peace. Your Majesty almost lost the country's most important weapon, and he will never let you take the risk again."

The monarch and his ministers chatted for a long time in the hall again. Li Zhi attached great importance to the war in Goguryeo, and the military newspapers often gave vague descriptions of the war. Some details that Li Zhi wanted to know often took many days of correspondence.

When Li Qinzai returned, he brought first-hand information about the Goguryeo battlefield. Every detail was very detailed. Li Zhi asked many questions, and Li Qinzai also knew everything.

The conversation between the monarch and his ministers continued from the afternoon to after lighting the lamps.

Empress Wu coughed and hinted many times. Li Zhicai suddenly realized that Li Qinzai was still seriously injured, and he hadn't returned home to see his wife and children after entering the city, so he ended the chat.

Li Qinzai bid farewell to Li Zhi, Li Zhi and his wife sent him out of the hall, and asked the guards to be light and steady when carrying the soft bag, Mo Zhen felt Li Qinzai's injury.

Before leaving, Li Zhi winked at Li Qinzai mysteriously: "Jingchu will go home to heal his wounds at ease, and I will give you a surprise."

(End of this chapter)