Li Shimin

Chapter 860 The former little playboy has grown up

"Your Majesty Li Ji sees you!"

"Minister Xue Rengui sees His Majesty..."

In Liangyi Hall, Li Ji, Xue Wanche, Cheng Chusi, Li Chongyi and other generals of the Western Expedition Army all visited Li Shimin in turn.

This expedition lasted nearly two years, and it was the longest expedition for Li Ji, Xue Wanche, Cheng Chusi, Li Chongyi and others. Of course, it was also the one with the widest experience for them. Everyone's face could see a lot of vicissitudes.

Looking at Li Ji and Xue Wanche, Li Shimin bowed to them solemnly.

"You have worked hard this time!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is the blessing of the humble minister to teach the small country a lesson, to protect the people of the Tang Dynasty, and to promote the might of the heavens of the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Ji cupped his hands and replied.

Xue Wanche, Cheng Chusi and the others also nodded their heads. Although this expedition has been a long time, although it was a bit hard, it was the most comfortable one for rough people like them.

But in fact, during their westward expedition this time, from Li Jixia to the cook in the army, they personally took more property and seized it.

"After so many years, those playboys who dared to go out of the city without permission and guarded directly outside Li's Manor, wanting to worship under the king's family, have finally grown up!"

By the time Cheng Chusi, Li Chongyi and others finished their work, it was already two days later.

Afterwards, when Li Shimin asked something, he replied.

Taking advantage of the time when the Great Food Kingdom attacked Persia, Li Ji, Xue Wanche and others directly led an army of [-] and [-] servants from the Western Regions, and captured a big city of the Great Food.

"Just wait until you come back safely!"

However, Li Ji, Xue Wanche and the others were just conquering Dashi, avenging the Datang caravan, and finally looting the Dashi city. It was ten times the way to avenge Dashi who dared to loot the Datang caravan. .

It's a beautiful thing to be able to listen to such vivid stories told so leisurely, but Cheng Chusi's story is too short!

Coupled with being trained by a group of Tang soldiers in the army, these four Dashi officials are already extremely honest.

Li Chengqian, Cheng Chusi and others all looked puzzled.

On the other hand, Li Xuan hugged Li Chenglu, lying on the sofa as if his whole body was boneless, listening with relish.

"Chairman, can you remember how many officials in the big food city we broke?"

Of course, Li Shimin, Li Ji and other ministers are well aware of these things.

"It's hard work this time!"

Hearing this, Li Shimin, Li Xiaogong and others also looked at Li Chongyi expectantly.

"Wait, tell me, what's the situation of the Great Food Thief Army in the Western Expedition?" Li Xuan asked.

Li Chengqian was thoughtful, and then a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

"If it is thousands of miles away from my Tang Dynasty, there is a land that is about the same size as my Tang Dynasty, with fertile land, gold mines directly exposed on the river, and iron mines are also ten thousand miles away, but there are no natives on it. The barbaric continent, do you think His Majesty has to spend so much effort to send troops to plunder other big countries for no reason?"

Soon, four Dashi officials who looked like Persians were escorted in.

"Hey, it's all thanks to Master's teaching!"

I have seen the desolate Western Regions as well as the prosperous Tang Dynasty, especially Chang'an City.

After spending another night with his wives and concubines, on the second day, Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi came to Li Family Manor to greet Li Xuan, which was actually to report something about them in the Western Regions.

However, Li Shimin is still full of longing for the distant Dashi and Persia.

Li Xuan glanced at Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi with satisfaction, and a trace of emotion flashed in his eyes.

And Li Chengqian, Wang Xuance, Xue Rengui and others who heard the news also happened to come to Lijiazhuang after Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi had just entered Lijiazhuang.

Everyone in the Hall of Liangyi was not surprised by this.

"Exactly, quick talk, quick talk..."

"It turned out to be this continent?"

For them, the army's campaign against the barbarians in the Far West should be the most exciting and interesting event in two years.

Continue to conquer thousands of miles, all the way from the Western Regions to the Great Food Kingdom.

Li Xuan said slowly.

"Master, you don't know that although Persia and the Dashi Kingdom have a vast territory, all the satisfactory properties are concentrated in the hands of those nobles. They are especially easy to plunder. As long as you send 50 troops and carry [-] bombs, you will definitely be able to go here." Snatch back tens of thousands of cars of gold, silver and jewelry."

Hearing this, Li Xuan, Li Chengqian and the others couldn't help but feel unsatisfied and reluctant.

After coming out of Liangyi Hall, Li Ji led Xue Wanche, Li Chongyi, Cheng Chusi and others, as well as soldiers from the Bomb Battalion and Arrow Battalion, to be inspected by the Ministry of War for the number of bombs, gunpowder, and artillery.

As soon as these words came out, Li Chengqian, Li Chongyi and others couldn't help laughing.

Cheng Chusi subconsciously responded, and prepared to continue.

With bombs and artillery in hand, it can be said that there is no opponent. After eliminating the [-] thieves who dared to rob the Datang caravan.

"Without the natives, the gold mine is still as fertile as America?"

"Master, I didn't expect that the Dashi Kingdom and the Persia Kingdom are so large and rich, but their national strength is so weak!"

"The most southerly place, Australia, which is still isolated in the sea!" Li Xuandao.

Li Ji, Xue Wanche and others bowed their hands and saluted to express their thanks.

After talking about the merits and rewards, Li Shimin began to talk in detail about the Western Regions, Dashi, and Persia with Li Ji, Xue Wanche and others.

Li Shimin has become an obsession with expanding the territory of the Tang Dynasty.Even though the land of Datang has been enlarged many times, even thousands of miles away from the sea, there is already a fertile continent about the size of the territory of Datang waiting for it to develop.

Cheng Chusi said hastily.

"Master, I don't know. In the far west, Persia, which used to be a powerful country, has been attacked by Dashi in recent years, and it seems to be retreating steadily. However, the Dashi country in the far west is not called Dashi. Food, but it is called the Arab Empire, or the Islamic Empire. Those barbarians seem to believe in some Islamic religion, but they are a bit like those Buddhists!
In addition, Dashi's bandit army fought recklessly and bravely. Many of them wore leather armor and cavalry, a bit like the northern Turkic hozen.

Especially Dashi, Persia's territory and population, national strength and other issues.

"...Fortunately, we know that if you want to know the territory, population and national strength of a country, you only need to catch an official of that country. Therefore, after capturing the big food city, Chongyi and I , and kept all the Dashi officials who were supposed to be executed as slaves, and brought them all the way back to Chang'an City."

"Chongyi greets Master!"

"Master, Gao Ming, why are you all in such a posture?"

Li Chongyi said.

Li Xuan took a sip of hot tea lightly, and lay down again.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, those food officials are being held separately in the Arrow Camp and the Bomb Camp."

Today, it was precisely for this matter that Li Xuan asked, Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi never stopped.

When Li Ji was at a loss for words, Li Chongyi got up to report.

"Your Majesty, after this battle, I can guarantee that in the Western Regions, no barbarian country will dare to ignore me, Great Tang Tianwei!"

As for the soldiers who died in battle, the family will reward them with a thousand guan and ten acres of fertile land, and their heirs can directly enter the local county school and state school! "

"Chu Si pays homage to Master!"

After all, whether it is Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and other civil servants, or Li Xiaogong, Li Ji and other generals, they all have the ambition to expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

There is no king in the world.

"Bring it back?"

Therefore, the territory, population, and national strength of Dashi, Persia and other countries are not so clear.

"Very good!"

However, after opening his mouth, he realized that he seemed to have finished speaking.

As long as he can know the land, Li Shimin wants to take it as the land of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, the Thunder Army was specially set up, and there was also a supervisor in the Thunder Army.

Li Ji's expression brightened, and after thinking of a rumor in the army, he looked at Li Chongyi expectantly.

Any bomb, even an arrow bomb, must be known to the inspector, reported to Li Shimin in detail, and kept as a document for future inquiries.

"Where are those food officials?"

As he said that, Cheng Chusi had already ran to the big map beside him, and asked anxiously, "Master, which continent did I discover in the Tang Dynasty?"

"O~"

Talking, talking, Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi finally sensed something was wrong, looked up and stared at him.

"Besides, these two are still fighting with each other now, when the national power is at its weakest, father wouldn't want to attack Dashi and the kingdom of Persia?"

Li Chengqian, Wang Xuance and others immediately understood where the continent Li Xuan was talking about, and nodded subconsciously.

"From the mouths of those Dashi officials, did you interrogate the territory and national strength of the Dashi country?"

"Master, after Chongyi and I presented the four food officials who have been trained by me to His Majesty, I, Chongyi and others, under the leadership of the Duke of England, reviewed the bombs and artillery to the Ministry of War. The number of losses!
Then, after going home to rest for the night, he came directly to report to the master. "

But Li Chongyi and Cheng Chusi knew very well that their master's desire to occupy other countries' land as the land of the Tang Dynasty was stronger than His Majesty's!
It's just that my wife has always been planning with a dull head, while His Majesty is shouting and occupying at the same time.

Li Shimin, Li Xiaogong, Fang Xuanling and others beside him were all taken aback.

Gunpowder is an artifact of war, and it is also the foundation for Datang to expand!
The sharp weapon of the country cannot come out of the land of the Tang Dynasty. Even if there is an edict issued by Li Shimin, firearms such as gunpowder and bombs cannot be allowed to enter and leave the border of the Tang Dynasty at will. This is not only Li Shimin's ban, but also the consensus of all generals and courtiers.

However, it seems that the Great Food Kingdom is already at war with the Persian Kingdom, and the Persian Kingdom is still losing ground.

Or thinking of the asshole things they did in the past, the atmosphere in the main hall suddenly relaxed.

After reporting their expedition experience to Li Shimin, Li Ji bowed his hands again,

Seeing Li Shimin, he hurriedly knelt down and saluted.

However, Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi have been with Li Xuan for so many years, although they are very reckless on weekdays and often do some playful things.However, at the critical moment, I can still think of some problems that ordinary people can't think of.

However, under the iron cavalry of my Great Tang Master, these barbarians are like weak women in armor, they can only howl in pain and kneel down to my Great Tang Master to beg for mercy..."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

In the past few years, the Tang treasury has become more and more full, so Li Shimin's reward this time is very large.

Li Wei, the commander of the forbidden army outside the hall, hurriedly followed.

As early as when they were captured by Li Chongyi and Cheng Chusi, these Dashi officers and soldiers were shocked by Datang's artillery and bombs.Afterwards, he followed the Great Tang army all the way to the east for tens of thousands of miles, from Dashi to Datang.

"Dare to ask Master, why is this?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

Li Shimin said with a gentle face that he was very satisfied with the results of the battle brought by Li Ji leading an army of [-] in the Western Regions.

However, Li Ji, Cheng Chusi and the others were still full of gratitude.

"I disappointed the chief executive, but I brought back those barbarian officials of Dashi!"

Li Shimin, Li Xiaogong and the others were overjoyed and hurriedly asked.

Li Chongyi replied.

Among them, the main issue is the territory, population, and national strength of the Great Food Kingdom.After the question, ask about the territory, population, and national strength of Persia.

After two years, seeing Li Xuan again, both Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi couldn't help but look excited.

At least, those lieutenant colonel's possessions were more private than what Li Shimin rewarded.

"Don't bother with me, just keep talking!"

However, Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi were astonished.

Li Chongyi responded, and walked out with Cheng Chusi.

Li Ji was pleasantly surprised again, he knew when Li Chongyi and Cheng Chusi captured those officials.However, he thought those officials had already been killed, but he did not expect to be brought all the way back to Datang.

Li Xuan said with a determined face.

On the side, Li Chengqian, Xue Rengui, Wang Xuance and others also placed a plate of melons, fruits and snacks in front of each of them. While eating, they quietly looked at Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi.

After packing all the rare treasures and food in the city on the carriage and leaving a warning letter, Li Ji returned with the army.

Li Chengqian and Li Baoding, who were addicted to listening, followed and urged.

"You can rest assured that although His Majesty has such thoughts, he will never send troops to attack Dashi and Persia!"

Li Shimin looked happy, and said directly: "You wait and bring those big food officials to Liangyi Hall!"

"This time, all the soldiers of the Western Expedition will be rewarded with one hundred guan, ten acres of fertile land, and all school captains will be rewarded with one thousand guan, one hundred acres of fertile land, and promoted to a higher level; Zhuangzi is one, and the honor is promoted to one level; Xue Wanche rewards a hundred gold, and one hundred households are added to the city, and the honor is promoted to one level; Cheng Chusi, Li Chongyi and other generals...

Especially, the two thousand carts of gold, silver and jewelry.

"This continent is so fertile and rich?"

"Master, this continent must not be entrusted to those powerful families!"

Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi said quickly.

"Don't worry, even if all the families in the world are united, His Majesty will not divide the fiefs. Unless they can provide money comparable to this continent, it's a pity that they have been jumping up and down for so long, but there is still nothing they can do!" Li Xuan smiled slightly.

(End of this chapter)