Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 455 Layout of Xue Yantuo
Xue Yantuo was originally just a small tribe in Turkic. When Jieli Khan ruled Turkic, the leader of Xue Yantuo, Yi Nan, directly brought more than 7 people in his tribe to join Jieli Khan in order to keep his tribe alive. sweat.

Later, the Turks failed in the war with the Tang Dynasty, and the leader of the Turks, Jieli Khan, was also taken to Chang'an, and the Turks perished.

The Turks were gone, and Yi Nan, who saw the wind and the rudder, took refuge in Datang, and then merged the two tribes of Xue and Yantuo into one, and only then did Xue Yantuo become today.

In other words, Xue Yantuo is actually a shepherd dog raised by Datang, in order to help Datang guard the northern frontier.

However, Xue Yantuo's dog now bit the master Datang, which made everyone present very angry. Cheng Yaojin even stood up immediately, and saluted Gao Ming with his hands clasped together.

"His Royal Highness, the old minister begged to lead 10 people to defeat Xue Yantuo!"

As soon as Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, Li Ji put his hand on his shoulder and shook his head towards him.

"Don't be impatient, Zhijie. Let's find out the whole story first. This time Xue Yantuo offended me in Tang Dynasty. Is it the Yi Nan or his generals who did it? If we don't figure it out, we won't be able to deal with it. Wei Wei Duke, what else is written on this official document?"

Hearing Li Ji's words, Li Jing shook his head immediately.

"The official document only said that Xue Yantuo violated our Tang Dynasty. His Majesty has already ordered Guo Xiaoke to be the general manager of the Xizhou Road to attack them. His Majesty's meaning is to let His Royal Highness send troops into Xue Yantuo to assist Guo Xiaoke to calm down Xue Yantuo and find out what they have committed. s reason."

"Is it still necessary to check?"

As soon as Li Jing finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin jumped up.

"Based on my old way, Xue Yantuo knew that my Tang Dynasty was attacking Goguryeo and had no time for him, so he took the opportunity to come to my Tang Dynasty to benefit from it. I have long understood the nature of these Turkic people. Your Highness, please order to send troops! "

"Zhijie, you..."

Li Ji originally wanted to persuade Cheng Yaojin again, but was interrupted by Gao Ming raising his hand.

"You don't need to persuade Lu Guogong anymore, British Lord. In fact, I think Lu Guogong is right. As the saying goes, people who are not of my race must have different hearts. Xue Yantuo's surrender to my Tang Dynasty more than ten years ago was just forced by the situation. It’s not surprising to have a different heart now.”

Speaking of this, Gao Ming immediately turned his attention to Li Jing.

"Duke Wei, how do you think this battle should be fought?"

Hearing Gao Ming's initiative to ask himself, Li Jing immediately stroked his beard with a smile, and then bowed to Gao Ming.

"His Royal Highness, since His Majesty has ordered Guo Xiaoke to be the general manager of the Xizhou Road March, we should not participate too much in this matter, otherwise I am afraid it will attract criticism. Your Highness, you only need to send a 3 cavalry into Xue Yantuo to cooperate with General Guo to harass Just the tribes around Xue Yantuo."

Li Jing understood what Li Jing meant, so he nodded immediately.

"Well, what Duke Wei said is correct, but 3 people are a little less. I plan to let Duke Lu and Duke E each bring 3 people to cooperate with each other to harass Xue Yantuo. Do you think it is okay?"

As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong immediately saluted Gao Ming.

"My old Cheng thinks this idea is very good, His Royal Highness is wise!"

"The old minister also thinks it is good, His Royal Highness, please give an order!"

Seeing the impatient look of the two, Gao Ming couldn't help but smile, and then nodded to the two with a smile.

"Okay, then let's make a decision like this, but I also have a small request. I plan to let Xue Rengui participate in this battle. Which of you two is willing to let him be your lieutenant general?"

Gao Ming asked Xue Rengui to go with him to gain experience, Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong both understood this, after they glanced at each other, Yu Chigong shook his head.

"His Royal Highness, please forgive me, this veteran only intends to take the tiger!"

After finishing speaking, he cupped his fists towards Gao Ming, and put on a posture of "whatever you like".

Seeing Yu Chigong's lack of face, Gao Ming could only shake his head helplessly, and then turned his attention to Cheng Yaojin.

In fact, Cheng Yaojin also wants to take Huzi there, because everyone has seen Huzi's performance during this period. As long as he is present, the combat effectiveness of the army can be doubled. Too much.

But now that Yu Chigong had taken the lead, Cheng Yaojin didn't have much to say, he glanced at Gao Ming, then at Xue Rengui standing beside Li Jing, and then nodded.

"All right!"

Although Cheng Yaojin agreed with his lips, the reluctance on his face caught everyone's eyes.

Gao Ming naturally saw it too, but he simply pretended not to see it and put his arms around Xue Rengui's neck.

"Okay, Rengui, this time you go to Xue Yantuo with Lu Guogong, just follow him to learn skills, and ask if you don't understand, I believe he will not be stingy."

Having said that, Gao Ming turned his head and raised his chin towards Cheng Yaojin.

"Lu Guogong, do you think I'm right?"

"Uh……"

Seeing Gao Ming's half-smile, Cheng Yaojin hastily forced a smile.

"Of course, my old Cheng won't keep secrets, hehe...hehehehe..."

Hearing that Cheng Yaojin agreed, Gao Ming turned to look at Li Ji again.

"Then during Xue Rengui's departure, the army and public security of the peninsula will be handed over to the British Duke. Is it okay?"

As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, Li Ji bowed his hands to Gao Ming.

"Yes, I obey!"

Seeing him so straightforward, a satisfied smile suddenly appeared on Gao Ming's face.

"Okay, I'm done talking about work, and I'm hungry too, please, my lords, don't keep the beef waiting for too long!"

"Hahahaha!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, everyone laughed again.

After eating, everyone left one after another, Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong were busy going back to integrate the troops, and Li Ji also went back to deal with the affairs of the troops stationed in each city.

Everyone had their own affairs, so in the end, only Gao Ming and Li Jing were left on the wine table.

At this time Gao Ming was also a little bit drunk, and after putting down his glass, he immediately smacked his lips.

"Tsk... Duke Wei, we are the only idlers left in Pyongyang. After Huzi returns from Luoyang, let's go back to Chang'an by boat!"

Speaking of this, Gao Ming immediately put his arms around Li Jing's shoulders, and then smiled at him with his eyes narrowed.

"At that time, let's set up a small stove on the boat, eat beef and drink wine along the way, and return to Chang'an comfortably. What do you think of my idea?"

Seeing Gao Ming's blushing face, Li Jing's face flashed with kindness, and he immediately nodded with a smile.

"Okay, since His Royal Highness is so kind to invite you, then the old minister would rather be respectful than obedient. Speaking of which, this expedition is the most relaxed and comfortable one for the old minister in the past few decades. It is all thanks to Your Highness!"

"Haha, easy to say, easy to say!"

Hearing Li Jing's flattering words, Gao Ming laughed from ear to ear.

"If Duke Wei doesn't dislike it, I will take you with me wherever I go to fight in the future. By the way, Duke Wei, I have a question that I have lingered for a long time. I have always wanted to ask you, and I hope you can answer it truthfully!"

"His Royal Highness, may I ask, the old minister must know everything and say everything!"

"Ah That's good!"

Hearing Li Jing's words, Gao Ming nodded immediately, and then looked at him seriously.

"Duke Wei, I heard that your wife was pregnant for three years and six months, gave birth to a meat ball, and then a son popped out of the meat ball, named Nezha. Is there such a thing?"

Li Jing: "..."

(End of this chapter)