Great Tang princess

Chapter 203
In a blink of an eye, Li Yuechen has been in Taozhou for more than a month, and he has almost gotten used to it.

The post house in Taozhou has been temporarily transformed into the princess' mansion, and only Li Yuechen lives there.

Originally, she didn't think it was necessary to do this, after all, so many empty rooms are also empty.

But Fulai insisted on insisting, and other people didn't seem to dare to live in, even if they were not in the same room as him.

Let alone other people, even Master Liu Rengui dare not.

In this case, Li Yuechen couldn't say anything, so he could only let them go.

The magistrate of Taozhou sent some maidservants to wait for her to take a bath and so on.

It's not that Li Yuechen asked for it on his own initiative. In fact, for her, Fulai can also do these things.

Anyway, he is a eunuch, so nothing will happen.

But the magistrate of Taozhou insisted on her accepting it, saying that was all he could do... Li Yuechen also felt that what he was talking about was a bit troublesome, so he accepted it.

During this period of time, he resumed his previous work and rest routine. He got up every morning to practice, and from time to time, he did actual combat training with Geng Yunqiang and others.

In the afternoon, I basically walked around the barracks, and at the same time compared the difference between the army of this era and the future.

Although she has never been a soldier, she did military training in the barracks when she was in college, and she trained with active soldiers.

So she is relatively clear about many things about the future army.

To say that the only regret during the military training is that I didn't shoot a gun, and I had the opportunity to play with this thing after I went abroad.

Looking at the war horses in the stable, Li Yuechen suddenly thought, is it possible to make chariots in this world?
In fact, reading military books can find that there were chariots on the battlefield during the Qin and Han Dynasties. Simply put, the horses were pulled in front, and spearmen and archers stood in the back of the chariot.

But there is a problem that this kind of chariot has high requirements on the field, and it can only exert its greatest power on relatively flat roads.

In the current Sui and Tang Dynasties, wars were more about attacking and defending cities, or in some places with more complicated terrain.

Another important problem is... this thing is difficult to pull on the battlefield.

For example, there is no way to transport large-scale equipment such as flying buildings or trebuchets specially used for siege.

These things are usually in the state of parts, and they are temporarily assembled when they arrive on the battlefield.

The reason can be attributed to road conditions and tires.

Looking at the war horses eating feed, Li Yuechen folded his arms on his chest, thinking carefully.

Rubber is not available in this era, so it is impossible to make off-road tires.

But if it is a tracked structure like a tank... Li Yuechen raised his hand and stroked his chin lightly, feeling that it seemed worth trying, although he was not sure.

Although the track structure is not very fast, its off-road capability far exceeds that of tires, and it can adapt to almost any terrain.

Moreover, even if the tanks of this era are successfully developed, it is impossible for them to have the terrifying dead weight of future tanks.

So once the research is successful, it is still very feasible to use horses as power.

Li Yuechen is not engaged in scientific research, but this also has an advantage, that is, his thinking will not be limited, and he will be more unconstrained.

For example, could it be considered to change the horse from "pull" in front to "push" in back?
In this way, when charging the enemy, there is no need to worry that the horses in front will be stabbed to death by the spear, but can directly push the chariot and plow through the ground formation.

At that time, a circle of rams and the like will be added around the chariot... Basically, pushing it all the way through will be a wide bloody road.

Of course, this is just imagination at the moment. This is a brain hole created by Li Yuechen based on the particularity of this era.

There is no such thing in the future, so whether it can be made, and whether it will be useful or not, she herself is not sure at all.

……

While I was brainstorming here, a soldier in the guard suddenly trotted over.

After coming to the front, he saluted and said: "Your Highness, Mr. Liu said that the capital has replied."

"Ok!"

Li Yuechen nodded, didn't think about it, but brought Fulai to the middle tent.

At this time, Liu Rengui was the only one in the camp, drinking the tea that Li Yuechen brought to him.

Liu Rengui fell in love with this kind of convenient tea the first time he drank it. Recently, he basically brewed a pot every day.

Seeing her coming in, Liu Rengui got up and handed over several letters in his hand: "Your Highness, this is from the Emperor and the Empress Dowager and several other Highnesses."

Li Yuechen reached out to take it: "Then Li Jingxuan sent it?"

"En!" Liu Rengui nodded, "It's already on the way, and it's expected to arrive in about half a month."

"Okay." Li Yuechen agreed, and seeing that there was nothing else to do, he took the letters back to the post house to read.

The letters from the extreme brothers and sisters are basically the same, that is to say that everything in the palace is fine recently, don't worry and so on.

Li Xian and Li Lun excitedly asked her if she had been on the battlefield and fought against the enemy, and how she felt.

The two sisters cared more about her, asking her to take care of her body and try not to get hurt.

The letters from other people are similar, and my mother Wu Zetian's concern is more obvious, telling her not to rush too far ahead on the battlefield, and pay attention to protecting herself...

Of course, there was also a letter from Shangguan Wan'er, which talked about the recent situation, and also asked her to pay attention to her body.

The last thing I looked at was the old man's envelope, mainly because his envelope was the thickest, and it was obvious that there was a lot of content in it.

Li Yuechen picked up his teacup and blew on it. After taking a sip, he opened his father's letter: "Chen'er, I miss you every day these days, and I feel sad..."

As he gradually looked down, Li Yuechen suddenly shivered, feeling a layer of goose bumps on his body.

I always feel that the father's letter is a bit nasty. It feels like the mentality of being a slave to a daughter that was suppressed on weekdays has been completely liberated in the letter.

Translated into vernacular, it is roughly: "Baby, Dad misses you every day! He even misses you so much that he can't sleep at night! You have been away for more than a month before you sent the letter, and I have a worse headache just thinking about it... ..."

Such nasty and straightforward words made Li Yuechen's scalp tingle, but thinking of the pressure of always pretending to be in order to maintain the emperor's majesty, it was not easy to write a letter to vent.

Besides, I've never been this nasty on weekdays, so I read it patiently.

Li Zhi said later that he asked Shangguan Wan'er to send her the latest court record, and his tone was relatively normal.

The following is basically some words of concern, and at the same time, it is also vaguely saying that he has finished reading Hong Huang's saved manuscripts, and remember to open a new book when she comes back from the war...

"..."

Seeing this, Li Yuechen couldn't help raising his eyebrows. It seems that the old man can't refuse the temptation of the novel.

From this point of view, whether it is the Three Kingdoms or the Great Desolation that was once serialized, he really has been watching it for a while, right?

After reading the letter, Li Yuechen shook his head with a smile, took a sip of tea, and picked up the meeting minutes of the court next to him to read.

As for the reply, wait two days.

After he came out, the imperial court was not idle, and most of the time they were discussing how to deal with Tubo.

Many ministers have put forward their own ideas, and even many of them are quite good in Li Yuechen's opinion.

For example, Guo Zhengyi, a member of Zhongshushe, meant to let soldiers guard the border first, but not to fight with them, but to train soldiers while farming.

Anyway, now that the grain output has increased, it is better to save it for a few more years, and when the grain is accumulated to a certain extent, it can be wiped out in one fell swoop. Anyway, the extra grain is enough to be consumed for a long time, and there is no need to worry about insufficient logistical support...

To be honest, in theory it is indeed a good idea.

But the problem is that it is very difficult to operate, and it is necessary to completely wipe out Tubo in one fell swoop. To be conservative, this war will take at least three to five years, right?
It is a bit troublesome to save enough food for three to five years.

Besides, Lun Qinling was considered a man of great talent and boldness, so it was impossible to allow this side to do so.

Continuing to look down, Li Yuechen was slightly taken aback, and found something interesting.

A student named Wei Yuanzhong in the Guozijian said: "Today, those who talk about literature take speech as the first priority instead of economics, and those who talk about martial arts take riding and archery as the first priority and don't know the strategy. What's the benefit of reasoning?"Therefore, the selection of generals should be based on wisdom and courage at the end...

Seeing this point of view, Li Yuechen raised his legs, took a sip from his teacup, and then nodded.

This is what she thought of.

It has been a month since he came to Taozhou, and Li Yuechen has also seen the army of this era with his own eyes.

To be honest, let's not talk about things like combat effectiveness, the biggest shortcoming of the current army is that it has no culture!

This culture does not only represent knowledge, but also encompasses many other things.

Among the soldiers in the army, nine and a half out of ten are illiterate, completely illiterate, and can't even write their own names.

The combat effectiveness of troops without culture is extremely limited.

The army should have knowledge and faith!From general to soldier, you should know what you are fighting for!

Anyone who has been a soldier or has visited a military camp knows that many things in the military pay attention to a "sense of ritual".

It may seem a bit secondary to outsiders, but these rituals have special meanings in them.

Only an army with knowledge and faith can have a steel-like will and determination.

Looking at the court record in his hand, Li Yuechen smiled and nodded.

This Wei Yuanzhong can come up with such an idea, he should be a person with active thinking. When he reforms the army in the future, he may be able to pull him over and train him as a reserve officer.

……

Half a month later, Li Jingxuan finally came over.

Liu Rengui didn't make any troubles as soon as he came, but held a reception banquet quite normally.

Li Yuechen actually didn't really want to socialize, but in this situation, if she didn't attend, it would seem like she was trying to show her face on purpose, but she finally attended.

Li Jingxuan also knew that there would definitely be troubles when he came here this time, he was restless and uncomfortable at the banquet.

Liu Rengui didn't deal with him, but he didn't have any deep hatred, so he wouldn't poison him on this occasion, but there must be some other traps.

Li Jingxuan sighed after looking at Liu Rengui who was smiling on the main seat, and at Princess Taiping next to her who was gnawing on the mustache.

We have reached this point, what else can we do?It can only be seen as tricks.

While drinking and eating with each other, Li Yuechen looked around.

Because drinking is usually not allowed in the army, it is only at this special time that you can satisfy your cravings, so those young generals basically have flushed cheeks from drinking.

Even Qi Biming, who seemed stable, would strip off his upper body regardless of his appearance once he got drunk, revealing his strong arms and dark chest hair.

Although the others were not as unrestrained as he was, they were about the same. They all looked flushed.

Dare to do such a thing in front of the princess, it shows that these people really did not regard her as an outsider, but as a comrade-in-arms.

However, one of them didn't drink too much, but sat a little lonely behind the table at the end, thinking about something while gnawing on the mustache.

This man is like a fisherman by the sea, his skin is dark but glowing, he looks rough, and his figure is also big and three thick.

He looks like a reckless man, but from the looks of it, he looks like a smart man.

After all, it is no longer something ordinary people can do to keep drinking less and not make other people angry on such occasions.

Li Yuechen thought about it, this person seems to be a general too, he introduced himself the day he first came here.

It seems to be called... Black Tooth Changzhi?
This person should be good, and he can consider training him in the future!Li Yuechen thought in his heart.

……

Liu Rengui, who was in the main seat, was drinking and chatting with Li Jingxuan who was sitting beside him with a smile. Although the topic of the conversation seemed ordinary, there was an undisguised smirk on his face.

That expression seemed to say: Good boy, it has fallen into my hands!
Li Jingxuan was obviously in a depressed mood, but he still had to pretend that he didn't know anything to agree.

Of course, Liu Rengui didn't make him look bad at the banquet, so he finished his meal normally, and then told him: "Jingxuan has worked hard all the way, so let's take a good rest these few days!"

"Yes!" Li Jingxuan respectfully agreed.

Although both of them are at the level of prime ministers in the court, this is a military camp, and Liu Rengui is the guardian envoy of Taohe, his immediate superior!

So even if you are scolding your mother in your heart, you must pretend to be respectful on the surface as you obey the command.

After the banquet was over, Li Yuechen came to Master and said with a smile, "Master, do you want my help?"

"No, tell him to rest for a few days first!" Liu Rengui smiled, "The days are still long!"

"Master is smiling sinisterly now!" Li Yuechen turned his head and said.

"How can your Highness say that you are a teacher?" Liu Rengui joked, "My teacher has always been upright, how can you say that he is insidious?"

Li Yuechen nodded: "Okay, okay, Master is upright!"

But what I think in my heart is that Li Jingxuan will definitely be very sad in the days to come.

To be honest, this person is actually pretty good in every way.

But there is one thing - he also belongs to the anti-martial arts faction, and he is just as difficult to deal with as his mother, but he doesn't show it too obviously.

Based on this alone, he is already on the opposite side of Li Yuechen.

In any case, she still wants to stand on her mother's side.

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