The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 924 910 Three: Knowing mistakes can attack, Li Shimin changed his mind, celebration banquet, Li Shimin banquet civil and military

After Duan Wuji and Wei Zheng received the emperor's imperial decree, they arranged the things in the camp, and they rode horses straight to the city of Taiyuan.

When they arrived in front of the Yamen of Datong Mansion, the two got off their horses, explained the situation to the guards at the gate, and then walked straight to the Yamen of Datong Mansion.

Now this Datong government office has become Li Shimin's residence.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty all lived in this mansion.When the magistrate of Datong saw the emperor coming, none of these people who came with him were much older than his officials!

The magistrate of Datong obediently moved out of the government office and rented a private house to work.

The two walked into the hall, only to see Li Shimin working in the hall!
For so many days, due to the war ahead, Li Shimin had to deal with too many official duties.

Fortunately, the news every day is the good news, Li Shimin is happy in his heart, and he is very motivated to work.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty stood on the hatchback and waited for the emperor's dispatch all the time!

The two walked up to the main hall and bowed their bodies to salute.

"Long live my lord, long live!"

When Li Shimin saw two people coming in, he quickly stood up from his chair.

"You two lovers don't need to be polite, sit down quickly! You two have worked hard and made great achievements, you are rare and powerful people!

I thought it would be very difficult for us to destroy this Turkic country!
This battle would have to last for three or two years, but I didn't expect it to be over in half a year, and not many of our people were killed or injured, which was beyond my expectation!

This time we made a lot of money, which greatly enhanced our national strength. "

How does Li Shimin see the two people so pleasing to the eye, he likes them from the bottom of his heart!

When the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty saw Li Shimin like this, they were jealous from the bottom of their hearts.

But what good is jealousy?Who told others to be patient?

This time they defeated the North Turkic Kingdom, and the two of them really made great achievements. None of these people present will be convinced!

It's not something anyone can do to eliminate a Northern Turk in Nuo Da!
Besides, the vast majority of these people know how much they have gained and benefited from fighting the Northern Turks this time!

A lot of things were received by them personally!
Li Shimin personally poured tea for the two of them, and the enthusiasm was beyond words.

Li Shimin looked at Duan Wuji and asked: "Brother, you are all here, why don't you see Su Dingfang and Su Aiqing?"

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "Second brother, did you forget, isn't Su Dingfang currently under orders to sweep the north!

Isn't this an imperial decree issued by you yourself? "

Li Shimin shook his hands when he heard this. You see, this matter is troublesome. Why didn't you send someone to call them back when you came back?
You see, what a misunderstanding it is!

This Turkic country has already surrendered, why is he sweeping north!

This, this is how I tell Na Jieli!

That Su Dingfang sweeps the north, although it is my imperial decree, he is also under your jurisdiction!

Why don't you care about this matter! "

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "Second brother, you can't blame me for this matter, we have already agreed upon departure.

This time, our five armies are advancing side by side, and each army has its own right to play.

Although they are also under my control, that kind of management is only a general direction.

It is you who are really controlled by them!

If they were really my followers, how could you send the edict directly to Tieniu and Li Jing?
Since ancient times, the marshal has covered the sky with one hand, and it has been like this for many years.

The reason why they listen to you is because they also know that my management of them is loose.

If they are really my generals, if you give them an imperial edict, they dare to obey your order and not report to me.

In my temper, I will behead all their generals.

No matter who pleads, I will not forgive them.

The reason why they obey your orders is because they also know that they are also part of the Five Route Army and have a certain degree of autonomy. "

After Duan Wuji said this, Li Shimin fell silent.

All the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were listening, and upon hearing what Duan Wuji said, they also thought that what Duan Wuji said was reasonable.

There has been a saying since ancient times, that is, the general is outside, and the king's fate is not accepted.

This rule has not been changed for many years, and everyone knows this.

Li Shimin was stunned for a long time but did not speak.

Wei Zheng looked at Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty, it is correct for Su Dingfang to sweep the North. The Northern Turks have surrendered. However, the Northern Turks are made up of tribes, big and small, and each tribe is basically equivalent to an independent kingdom." , They all have a certain degree of independence!

Their national system is not exactly the same as that of our Tang Dynasty. It is not that the old boy Jieli Khan ordered them to listen. What should I do if I listen?

Shouldn't we start the crusade again?If hundreds of thousands of troops go on an expedition, how much trouble do you think it will take!

At that time, they were far away in the sky. If they were still fighting against our Great Tang Dynasty at that time, tell me how troublesome it would be!

Crusade is not, nor is it not to be punished.

This is like killing them all in one go.

At that time, it will really become the whole world, could it be the king's land. "

Li Shimin thought for a while and laughed.

"Wei Aiqing's words are justified, and it's indeed a good idea to ruthlessly wipe out the Northern Turks.

There are too many Turks left, once their population develops in the future.

It is of no benefit to our country.

After all, they are people from different races. There are mountains of swords among nations, and seas of fire among nations.

It is very difficult for them to fully integrate into my Greater China.

It is indeed a good option to eliminate them physically. "

Li Shimin glanced at Changsun Wuji and said: "I said Changsun Wuji, you are a civil servant, I was confused for a while, why didn't you remind me?
You plan to keep those Turkic people, they are 10,000+ people!Are you planning to let them delay for a few years in the future, and then rise up against me again!

Or you might as well serve as Najieli Khan's deputy. "

Changsun Wuji was quite frightened when he heard it!

The sweat on Changsun Wuji's head immediately came down.

"Your Majesty, as a minister, I only thought about safeguarding the imperial power at that time, and I really didn't think of this reason!

Your Majesty, please forgive me this time!

That Jieli Khan is now a lost dog, how can I hang out with him!
As the saying goes, a loyal minister does not serve two masters, and a strong woman does not marry a second husband.

No matter how confused my grandson Wuji is, I won't do that. "

Li Shimin glared at him fiercely, and said angrily: "Then Li Jing and Zhang Gongjin were both slandered by you and I drove them away. Changsun Wuji, how can you govern the country like this!

You let me drive this general away, you are happy, but I am really unhappy in my heart!

He worked so hard on the front line, but with such a result, how chilling should he be!

There is no credit for this, but it made me go home to farm. If there is another war in the country in the future, who do you plan to send me to go to war?

I won't talk nonsense to you anymore, you will go to these two houses to apologize immediately on my behalf, and you must invite them all back to me.

If you can't do this, then don't come back.

Well, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. "

Then Changsun Wuji grinned when he heard that!

My heart said: Why am I so unlucky!These two are in a rage now, let me please?
Isn't this embarrassing!At that time, these two people may humiliate me!

well!Who made me a bitch!It looks like I have to wipe this stinky ass!

Whether people give me this face, I really dare not talk about this matter!

Changsun Wuji went down to the palace with his head down.

Duan Wuji said with a smile: "Second brother, you send that eldest grandson Wuji, can he do this thing! I don't know Zhang Gongjin's temper very well, but I do understand Li Jing's temper.

According to his temper, if the eldest grandson Wuji went, Li Jing might not even let him in.

Such a person has a temper. If you don't even let him take the imperial decree, can this matter be done! "

Li Shimin laughed out loud.

"I said brother, you are not as good as me.

Even if he can't do it, I have to let him go.

If he hadn't been allowed to suffer in the first place, he wouldn't have known how big a mistake he had made.

I don't want to send him any imperial decree, otherwise, he would be playing tricks again.

I just let him suffer. If it can be done, I will talk about it when I return to the capital! "

At this moment, Tieniu led Duan Changqing, Duan Changhong, and Duan Changhao and their three brothers also came in. The four brothers saluted Li Shimin after seeing Li Shimin, and then stood aside.

When Li Shimin saw Tieniu and his four brothers, he couldn't help laughing!

"This old Duan's family is really talented! This big family has produced five generals, this is really a remarkable family!

The five of you brothers are all pillars of the country, and you have all made great contributions this time.

When I was about to set off, I made a promise that we will reward you according to merit. If you have credit, this court will never forget you.

I will never forget you!If meritorious service is not rewarded, who would be willing to risk their lives for meritorious service in the future!

Don't leave, you guys, we won't talk about anything else today, I'm going to give you a celebration banquet in a while, the Northern Turks of Nuoda are all destroyed, isn't this something worth celebrating!

Ladies and gentlemen, no one is allowed to leave today, let the monarchs and ministers have a celebration bar together! "

The officials were very happy to hear that, they have been busy with political affairs for so many days, and they couldn't eat any good food all day long. When they heard that the emperor invited guests, all of them cheered up.

Let alone Li Shimin's joy today, the war is over, and if he cleans up the mess, he can return to the dynasty.

In a short time, the rows of tables and chairs were set up, and then the waiters began to serve wine and dishes.

Li Shimin had ordered the chefs to basically prepare these dishes in advance, and the fine wine was also brought from the capital.

The time is not too long, and a dozen or so tables are fully set up. In this bitter cold place of Datong Prefecture, there are many things that are not available, but this many wild game occupies the chairman.

On every table are steamed lamb, braised geese, steamed bear paws, boiled wolf meat, boiled dog meat, steamed venison meat, pork, donkey meat, and horse meat. Although there are more than a dozen vegetarian dishes, the meat dishes are still the main ones. Lord!

When everyone saw such a sumptuous banquet, everyone was hungry.

Li Shimin took the seat at the head, and then said to the ministers: "Everyone, sit down quickly! Today, none of us should be polite.

It's time to eat, it's time to drink, let's eat as much as we want, so that when the time comes, you say you followed me to a banquet, but you are not full.

I, Li Shimin, hate that kind of people the most. Now that we are at the wine table, whoever wants to eat can eat as much as they want. Let's drink as much as we like.

Don't stick to etiquette, everyone. If you stick to etiquette, you won't be full. "

Duan Wuji said with a smile: "Your Majesty, since you are feasting on civil and military officials, to be honest, you shouldn't leave Cheng Yaojin, Qi Guoyuan and others behind.

Ordinarily, the level of those people is not low. If we celebrate here, if we don't even invite them, then they will definitely feel uncomfortable. "

Li Shimin slapped his thigh when he heard this.

"Hey, how did I forget this stubble, what you said makes a lot of sense.

Those people should indeed be invited over, but what?Since those of them are in the camp now, if I have to invite them, it may be too late.

Come on!Immediately upload my order, each of the three camps will send them three tables of banquets.

Let them drink in the camp! "

After listening to the emperor's order, some officials immediately began to discuss this matter.

Li Shimin said hello, and all these people sat down, Duan Wuji and his brothers sat together, and there was also that Wei Zheng!

Li Shimin raised his glass and said to the officials: "This first glass of wine, let's honor the soldiers who died for this war! May their souls rest in peace!"

After finishing speaking, Li Shimin spilled the first glass of wine on the ground, and all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty followed suit!
Then the banquet began, and everyone ate after pushing the cups and changing the cups.

Everyone chatted with each other while eating the banquet, and the atmosphere was very warm.

Everyone knows that after this banquet, the day of returning to Beijing will not be far away. Most of these people's family members are in the capital. Seeing that returning to Beijing has something to look forward to, everyone is very happy Happy.

This banquet feast has been noisy until the sun is westward, and then it is considered to be over.

All the ministers staggered away drunk, only Duan Wuji and his five brothers and Wei Zheng were left in the whole hall.

When Li Shimin saw that they hadn't left, he was really embarrassed to leave here!

It would be a bit rude if I left early.

Although there were a lot of people attending the banquet, most of those people did not participate in the war. Those who went to fight were Duan Wuji and the others.

Duan Wuji saw that everyone was leaving, he winked at a few people, and those people also left the table.

Duan Changqing and his brothers met each other, greeted Li Shimin, and then went back to the camp. Li Shimin, Wei Zheng, Duan Wuji and Tieniu were the only four left in the main hall.

Li Shimin said with a smile: "The remnant seats are all down, serve us tea, I want to have a good chat with the three lovers for a while."

(End of this chapter)