Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 700 Prelude to the plan to destroy the country
The speed of the return trip was faster than that of Su Shichang when he came to Yanqi, mainly because Ni Yu specially sent a team of soldiers and horses to escort him, so the journey was very safe.

Half a month later, Su Shichang returned to Gaochang, and heard the news that Yiwu Kingdom had been destroyed ten days ago, its king set himself on fire and died, and the clan and royal family were all taken captive by Tang Qi, and they were about to be escorted to Chang'an.

Hearing the news, Su Shichang was not very surprised, but felt that Su Lie was worthy of being the general whom His Majesty the Emperor valued, and sent to the Western Regions to take charge of the general, he really had some talents.

It's just that when he saw Su Lie, he seemed quite depressed.

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"Why is General Su unhappy about the achievement of destroying the country?" Su Shichang was a little curious.

"Su Gong, you don't know how simple it is. I just played a trick and pretended to be defeated. Yiwu's soldiers and horses chased after me. I took this opportunity to lead the army to attack the city and take it in less than an hour." Going down to Yiwu is simply too simple." Su Lie felt very bored.

This is the first time he has destroyed a country independently, and it always feels too simple and not very real.For this war, he really prepared a lot, and he had three backup plans, but in the end he managed to take down Yiwu with a little trick, which is really boring.

"You, you are so good that you got cheap, not to mention how His Majesty will reward you, even above the history books, you Su Dingfang will be able to write down the demeanor of destroying the country in the future." Speaking of this, Su Shizhang squeezed his throat and said happily: "In the fifth year of Zhenguan, the emperor sent Su Lie to town Gaochang. In September of the same year, when Yiwu disrespected the upper kingdom, the emperor ordered Su Lie to conquer him, destroy the kingdom in an instant, and take his royal family captive."

Hearing this, Su Lie laughed out loud.

"Su Gong is making fun of the last general."

"No, but to congratulate General Su." Su Shichang said sincerely: "The Western Regions are located in remote areas, and the empire is inevitably out of reach. They were trapped by disasters in the past few years and have never been able to make progress. Now that General Su regained the territory of the former dynasty, it is indeed true." Hurry up."

"It's all due to His Majesty's merits. I'm just a trivial one, and I really dare not take credit for it." Su Lie said humbly.

It is very face-saving for him to say this little credit, but it is really nothing among the generals in the empire.

Su Shichang had a good impression of his humility, and he also said some nice words at the moment.

The two chatted for several hours, and the next day, Su Shichang bid farewell to Su Lie and embarked on the road back to Chang'an.

In October, Su Shichang returned to Chang'an and informed the emperor of Ni Yu's answer.

political affairs hall.

"It can be seen from this that at this moment, Niyu doesn't dare to offend us, but rather helps Tuyuhun." Yang Gongren said proudly.

He said at the beginning that the Western Turks were trapped in the civil war and did not dare to intervene, and now it is true.

Xue Shou said: "If it wasn't for the civil strife in the Western Turks, Niju would definitely have to intervene. Dayanmang is dissatisfied with our dynasty, and its main force is in Shanshan City. If Niju is not entangled by the power, he will not Will be so happy to agree.

And, even so, we cannot let our guard down, barbarians, no faith. "

Yang Gongren paused, feeling unhappy, but he didn't refute.

Li Zhiyun was more calm now, and he didn't seem very happy or grateful to hear Ni Er's reply.What he pursues is always that strength is king, and it is not his style to pin his hopes on others.

"Duke Xinguo has destroyed Yiwu, and I want to set up Yizhou, and the Duke of Xin will take over the post of governor of Yizhou temporarily. What do you love?"

"The ministers congratulate His Majesty!" Several prime ministers stood up to congratulate the emperor one after another.

Li Shuliang thought to himself, the emperor was too steady, the achievement of destroying the country was actually so calm, so I will put it later.

In fact, it wasn't that Li Zhiyun was calm, but that he was used to it.Over the years, the Great Tang expanded the grasslands to the north, and exterminated Turks, Uyghurs, Tuyuhun, Khitan and other tribes, which had already made him used to this kind of thing.

There are very few things that can make him happy now. Maybe when the steam engine is developed, he will dance and laugh wildly.

As for the destruction of the country?

Isn't that what it should be?

After that, the Political Affairs Hall unanimously rewarded Su Lie, conferred vacant posts, rewarded gold, silver and silk, and all members approved the appointment of Su Lie.

As the news spread, the subjects of the Tang Dynasty rushed to tell each other.

Wude Hall.

Li Jing took off his shoes slowly, and walked into the hall under the guidance of the servants.

That young figure stood on the map spread on the floor of the hall, holding a cane, walking and stopping.

"My lord, I pay my respects to His Majesty the Emperor, and ask Your Majesty how to greet you." Li Jing made a long salute.

Li Zhiyun turned around, said softly, "Excuse me", and then continued: "Pharmacist, let's take a look."

"Yes." Although he didn't know what the emperor wanted him to see, but the emperor opened his mouth, he naturally walked over cautiously.

Although the current emperor is young and under thirty, his majesty is getting heavier and heavier.All of this is inseparable from the Tang army's massacre of cities and countries, and it is also inseparable from the emperor's achievements.

Sometimes, Li Jing would also sigh with emotion, the Sui Yang Emperor was also high-spirited and coercive all over the world, but compared with this His Majesty, he was not a little bit worse.

After walking to the emperor's side, Li Jing saw clearly where the map was at the emperor's feet.

Tuyuhun!
"Your Majesty wants to take Tuyuhun?" He asked subconsciously.

"The pharmacist thinks, is it possible?"

Li Jing smiled and said: "The generals in the court are like stars, and the soldiers of the three armies are willing to use their lives. As long as His Majesty has orders, he will send troops to destroy the country. However, I think that it is not time to send troops. It is best to wait for the next year's autumn harvest, when the grain depot is plentiful, At that time, when the army is launched, the right time, place and people are all in the hands of His Majesty."

"Pharmacist's words are very appropriate. It is indeed true that I summoned you to discuss with you." Li Zhiyun praised.

Li Jing smiled slightly and nodded without saying a word.

Li Zhiyun continued: "Pharmacist, after you go back, think about it carefully, I hope I can get a satisfactory solution from you to eliminate Tuyuhun."

The smile on Li Jing's face disappeared, and he said immediately: "Your Majesty, the old minister is old, I'm afraid I can't ride a horse to defeat the enemy for His Majesty, please also Your Majesty."

"Okay, pharmacist." Li Zhiyun interrupted him, and continued: "I know what you think, but I'm here to tell you, and I believe you. I don't care about things in the past, so why should you worry about them.

Don't you think that Zhen and Zhen's imperial father are both caring people? "

Li Jing, be careful!

In the past few years since he took over as Minister of the Ministry of War in the ninth year of Wude, he is almost like a transparent person. Unless he asks him, he will never speak, just like a dead bastard.Li Zhiyun knew very well that Li Jing hoped that he would dismiss him from the court.

But the question is, can it be demoted?
Impossible!

Wouldn't it be an idiot to leave such a country-destroying commander unused?

Moreover, after years of observation, Li Zhiyun can be sure that Li Jing has no rebellious heart.On the contrary, he was very cautious.Even his comrades in the army, he rarely communicated.

Can such a person be reassured?
Furthermore, Li Zhiyun didn't intend to catch a sheep and kill him. He could let Li Jing leave the army completely after he killed Tuyuhun.

At that time, it should be considered to let Li Jing write military books, give lectures, and serve as a professor of military science at the university.

Hearing what the emperor said, Li Jing said in his heart that it would be a lie if he was not moved.

These years, the emperor has treated him kindly, and he has no intention of suppressing him. How can a person be ruthless if he is not a plant?
"Your Majesty has orders, how dare I disobey them, I obey." Li Jing bowed.

"That's right." Li Zhiyun patted him on the shoulder and said, "If you don't betray me, I will never betray you. After a hundred years, I will still want you to share the royal blood and sacrifices with me."

Hearing this, Li Jing's eyes lit up, is this to make himself worthy to enjoy the Taimiao?
"I am here, thank you for your majesty's trust. Don't worry, your majesty, I will give you a satisfactory answer."

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

(End of this chapter)