bastard seizes tang

Chapter 693
Xue Rengui charged into the battle, unstoppable, and killed the enemy commander Gao Qixiang with an arrow. As soon as the commander died, the entire Goguryeo army was in chaos, lost their fighting spirit, and fled in all directions.

As the Goguryeo soldiers collapsed, the stalemate fell to the Tang army, with 4 horses. Those who could escape fled, and those who could not escape surrendered to the Tang army. Most of them became prisoners of the Tang army.

At the foot of the mountain, the Tang army was victorious. At this time, Li Shimin, who was watching the situation down the mountain, finally let go of his heart, and a smile slowly spread on his face.

This victory is very important for the Tang army. After this victory, Liaodong City has no foreign aid. Victory not only avoided a defeat of the Tang army, saved Li Daozong's life, but also took down half of Liaodong City.

"Haha, this is after Xue Andu, what a Xue Rengui, he is indeed Ke'er's old department, he has been able to lead the guards for Ke'er for many years, it is really extraordinary." Seeing the victory of the Tang army at the foot of the mountain, Shimin looked proudly at the people behind him Qing laughed loudly.

Xue Rengui has served as Li Ke's personal guard for many years, and everyone in the court knows about it. There is no need to hide his background, and Li Ke has made outstanding achievements. Li Shimin has always been proud of Li Ke. He is not only praising Xue Rengui, but also He praised Li Ke's ability to know people.

Li Changsun Wuji also laughed when he heard the words: "It is because General Xue is so good that the prince is more filial."

This time Li Ke sits in Luoyang to supervise the country, which is also very important, and safety cannot be compromised. Originally, according to Li Shimin's intention, it was intentional for Xue Rengui or Xi Jun to buy and lead You Xiaowei to sit in the East Palace. After all, both Xue Rengui and Xi Jun bought It is most suitable to hold Li Kewei for many years.

But because Xi Junmai was in charge of the Modao Army, Li Shimin could not do without him in the Northern Expedition, so he took charge of the guards. The best candidate to follow Li Ke to Luoyang was naturally Xue Rengui, but Li Ke was worried about Li Shimin's safety out of filial piety. Xue Rengui stayed by Li Shimin's side, which led to today's battle.

Changsun Wuji was very familiar with Li Shimin, and what Changsun Wuji said was right in Li Shimin's heart. Li Shimin smiled and said, "What the auxiliary machine said is very true. The prince is pure filial piety. He supervised the country in Luoyang, but he put his arm and confidant It's really not easy to leave it to me."

Changsun Wuji said: "Xue Rengui fought really well in this battle. After this battle, Liaodong City will have no reinforcements, and it will be destroyed soon. This is not in line with the prince's trust."

Li Shimin nodded when he heard the words, he didn't directly reply to Changsun Wuji's words, but asked Yu Chigong who was at the side: "Jingde thinks Xue Rengui did well in this battle, can it be a reward?"

Yu Chigong was always used to being proud, not only because of credit, but also because of his own ability, but this time, Yu Chigong was really deflated.

Before that, Yu Chigong was still talking nonsense in front of Li Shimin, but now Xue Rengui made such a great contribution in front of him, and when Li Shimin asked again, Yu Chigong's face was a little uncomfortable.

In fact, although Yu Chigong is conceited, he is definitely not a person who is jealous of the virtuous and capable. On the contrary, he admires the juniors like Xue Rengui very much.

Yu Chigong held back for a long time, his face turned black and red, and then he said: "The general is already old, he is no better than these young generals in his prime, please Your Majesty to confer the official position of the general to Xue Rengui, and the quasi-general will retire Bar."

What Yu Chigong said was mostly angry words, but also embarrassing words. If his words were said a few years ago, or if the prince is still Li Chengqian now, Li Shimin would probably agree, because Yuchi Gong is a bit rebellious. Except for Li Shimin, the emperor, He doesn't see it in the eyes of others, and it is difficult to control.

But Li Ke is different. Li Ke was born in the army, and Xue Rengui and Xi Junmai, two fierce generals under his command, are not under Yu Chigong. It is also much lower.

Although Li Shimin just said that Yu Chigong lost face to a certain extent, it was not a kind of protection for his former favorite general. After this incident, Yu Chigong became more honest, and it was also a kind of protection for Yuchigong himself Lest he take credit for being arrogant, Yuchi's family will not be tolerated by the new king in the future.

Li Shimin pretended to be displeased and said: "You are also a veteran in the army. What nonsense are you talking about? Even though Xue Rengui's Fangtian painted halberd has the bravery of Lu Bu, it is rare in the world, but your horse is the best in the world. , Unrivaled in the world, is it true that your credit is still in vain?

What's more, if it weren't for you back then, my life would have been thrown in Hulao.Xue Rengui was single-handedly promoted by Ke'er, and he will serve the crown prince in the future. You are my confidant, how could I remove your official position. "

Li Shimin's words were extremely defensive to Yu Chigong, upon hearing Yuchi Gong's words, a slightly naive smile appeared on his dark face.

"The general is confused, don't blame your Majesty." Yu Chigong scratched his head and said to Li Shimin.

As Li Shimin said, although Xue Rengui is young, he was not promoted by Li Shimin, but a man of the prince Li Ke. He is no match for him, Wei Chigong. After passing the Xuanwu Gate, this is the emperor's confidant who is serious.

While Li Shimin and Yu Chigong were talking, Xue Rengui and Li Daozong also returned with their troops.

"The last general pays homage to His Majesty!" Xue Rengui stepped forward and bowed to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin helped Xue Rengui up and asked, "How?"

Xue Rengui replied: "Fortunately, the last general did not disgrace his life. In this battle, Gao Qixiang, the leader of the bandits, was killed, 6000 enemies were eliminated, and [-] people were captured. The rest were all scattered. I hereby submit an order to Your Majesty."

Li Shimin smiled and said: "Good, very good. Goguryeo people are afraid of this battle, and Liaodong City will be destroyed soon."

Immediately afterwards, Li Shimin asked Chu Suiliang, the servant of the Huangmen behind him, "Xue Rengui's meritorious service put his life in danger. His meritorious service is great, and he should be rewarded heavily. In your opinion, how should we reward him?"

If Xue Rengui hadn't led the army to attack today and beheaded Gao Qixiang, the worst result today would be Li Daozong's death in battle and the flanking attack from inside and outside Liaodong City. Today, Xue Rengui's merits should naturally be rewarded, and he should be rewarded heavily.

Chu Suiliang thought for a while, and replied: "Officials can be promoted to three levels, and nobles can be appointed county magistrates."

Li Shimin thought for a while, and said to Xue Rengui: "Xue Rengui listens!"

"The last general is here." Hearing this, Xue Rengui walked up to Li Shimin and bowed down.

Li Shimin said: "In today's battle, Xue Rengui defeated many with few, and broke the situation in danger. Xue Rengui was granted the title of General Xue Rengui Youxiaowei, Protector of Andong, Duke of Liaodong County, and five hundred households in Shiyi."

Xue Rengui was originally the General of You Xiaowei who inspected the school. Today, in the First World War, the word "inspector" was removed, and he was officially in charge of You Xiaowei, but it was only second. What is really rare is the title of Duke of Liaodong County.

Since the 11th year of Zhenguan, when the imperial court reconsidered the title of title, Li Shimin has been very cautious about the title of title, and it is really rare for Xue Rengui to be named the Duke of the county because of World War I, let alone this is what Li Shimin said in Chu Suiliang. On the basis of it, it has been raised a level.

(End of this chapter)