Man Tanghong

Chapter 451 Zhao Chengyong

Taking into account the solitary lineage, the Li family can definitely be regarded as a huge clan with many descendants.

Not only Li Yuan's generation has many brothers and sisters, but Li Yuanji's generation also has many brothers and sisters, and Li Chengqian's generation is even more numerous than can be counted.

Li Yuanji had never even heard of some people, nor had he seen them.

But they are indeed the heirs of the Li family, and their names are recorded on the jade plate of the clan.

It is precisely because of this that if someone needs to set an example for his younger brothers, and if someone needs to teach them by example, Li Yuanji only needs to use the authority of his direct line to grab a lot.

However, if it's just to educate Li Chengye, Li Chengqian is enough, and we don't need so many people.

Li Yuanji didn't want his Jiudao Palace to become a nursery.

After educating Li Chengqian and Li Chengye, and handing over Li Chengye's education work to Li Chengqian, Li Yuanji became a hands-off shopkeeper.

Sitting there with great interest, he watched Li Chengqian use his waxy voice and serious expression to tell Li Chengye some great principles that his mother and concubine had said.

Being good at being a teacher is a common problem shared by many descendants of the Yellow Emperor.

I don't know whether it can be used to gain some sense of superiority, or to gain the appreciation of others, or to be self-satisfied. Anyway, the descendants of Yan and Huang are active and enthusiastic in educating people.

It seems that everyone who is arrested wants to explain the truth to someone.

It was precisely because of this that Li Chengqian spoke to Li Chengye very seriously and with great energy.

He didn't stop until Li Chengye was told that he had fallen asleep.

Perhaps it was his first time as a teacher, and he was fresh, so after Li Chengye fell asleep, he had to carry Li Chengye to the bed to sleep on his back, and was going to tell Li Chengye the big story he hadn't finished talking about when Li Chengye woke up. reason.

Seeing that Li Chengqian was so energetic, Li Chengqian's great cause of education, and Li Chengye's great cause of being educated, felt relieved.

After the two little guys fell asleep in a mess on the bed, they left the bedroom with their hands behind their backs and rushed to the side hall.

As soon as he arrived at the side hall, Li Jiancheng's reply arrived.

The person who came to deliver the message was a person Li Yuanji had never seen before, who exuded a strong Youzhou atmosphere.

The reason why Li Yuanji was able to tell that the aura of the messenger who was different from Chang'an was the aura of Youzhou was because he had seen this aura in Weizeguan before.

When Xue Wanshu and others first came out of Youzhou, they carried this kind of aura.

Sturdy, reckless, straightforward, with two blushes from the winter on his cheeks, it looks like he came from a colder place than Chang'an, and he seems to have been in the army for a long time.

"Minister Zhao Chengyong, see Your Highness."

The burly man named Zhao Chengyong, with a sturdy aura all over his body, clasped his fists and saluted after entering the side hall.

It is neither respectful nor reluctant.

It's the simple attitude of the lower ranks in the military when they meet their superiors.

Simply neat.

"Zhao Chengyong...why haven't I seen you before?"

Li Yuanji looked Zhao Chengyong up and down, and felt that Zhao Chengyong's figure was somewhat similar to Kan Leng, but not as tall as Kan Leng.

After all, Kan Leng has already surpassed the scope of normal people and belongs to the ranks of giants, otherwise he wouldn't be able to wield a ten-foot-long slap knife.

But even so, Zhao Chengyong is still half a head taller than normal people, coupled with his big bones and black armor, he looks like a warrior.

Li Yuanji can be sure that this feeling is definitely not just a feeling, but a real existence.

This is a warrior.

A warrior with a high status in the Youyun Cavalry under Li Yi's command.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have left You Yunqi to come out and be directly driven by Li Jiancheng.

Upon hearing Li Yuanji's words, Zhao Chengyong replied bluntly, "I just arrived in Chang'an!"

He didn't hide it at all, as if there was nothing shady about his identity.

While guessing Li Jiancheng's intention to send this person over, Li Yuanji continued to ask, "He's from Youzhou?"

Zhao Chengyong nodded without hesitation and said: "Yes, I am indeed from Youzhou, and I served as a charioteer of Yizhou under the command of His Highness King Yan before."

Li Yuanji was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect this guy named Zhao Chengyong to be so straightforward, he could almost answer every question, and he didn't shy away from it, nor did he hide it.

This made Li Yuanji, who was used to hearing all kinds of concealed lies, a little uncomfortable for a while.

"So, you are still a general?"

Li Yuanji praised casually.

Although one state charioteer is just a moderate official in Chang'an City, he is not as good as the top and has more than the bottom.

In Prince Qi's mansion, that is, the middle and lower officials, which is where Kan Leng is now.

But in Youzhou, especially under Li Yi's command, they are high officials, and they are still capable high officials.

After all, Li Yi's territory is only that big, and those who can be appointed by him as a state car rider are either people he trusts, or people who have ability or meritorious service.

He can be regarded as a general under his command.

Among them, the outstanding ones have all experienced harsh wars, and they all stand out in bloody battles again and again.

The reason why there is no higher achievement is not that they are not capable enough, but that Li Yi's pond is too small, and they can only be raised into fat fish, but they cannot be raised into big fish.

As long as they get out of Li Yi's pond and completely fall into Datang's pond, when the opportunity comes, they will quickly transform into big fish, and achieve the achievement that many people have been pursuing so hard. .

Just like the Xue brothers, after leaving the small pond of Li Yi and falling into the big pond of Datang, all aspects such as official rank and treatment have linearly improved.

If Zhao Chengyong had a certain opportunity, he should be able to be named Marquis.

As for Feng Gong.

It is unlikely in a short time, because there is no such opportunity.

The enemies inside Datang have basically been cleaned up, and there is no chance to fight a big battle, and there is no chance to capture or kill the thief leader alive.

If you want to become a Duke again, you can only win it from Conglong Zhigong and the war against Turks after the Tang Dynasty.

But there is a considerable risk in obtaining the power of the dragon.

As far as Zhao Chengyong's followers are concerned, Zhao Chengyong's hope of obtaining the power of the dragon is very slim.

Within three to five years of the Tang Dynasty, there will be no war against the Turks.

Because Datang has just experienced the unification war, and now it is deeply involved in the turmoil of seizing the heir, whether it is to recuperate, gather strength, or prevent the Turkic people from taking advantage of the troubles caused by the seizing of the heir, Datang will not do it in a short time Hands on the Turks.

So, if Zhao Chengyong wanted to take credit for the conquest of Turkic wars, it was very slim.

"The minister is just more aggressive, not a general."

After hearing Li Yuanji's words, Zhao Chengyong said with a simple and honest smile.

Li Yuanji slowly recovered, and smiled to himself.

He was laughing at himself.

Laughing if I had a brain problem, I actually cared about the future of an outsider, and thought about it carefully.

Immediately, Li Yuanji withdrew his mind, and said with a smile: "It is already remarkable to be able to bear the fight, like some people under my second brother, who are already dukes and marquises, still can't bear the fight, and they can't bear it. been beaten."

Zhao Chengyong had just arrived in Chang'an City, and he didn't know the stakes in the words. Those who were beaten were afraid of losing face, and would not spread the word about this time, so when they heard this, they said cheerfully: "I will definitely be able to If you can withstand a beating, you will also be beaten."

Li Yuanji was taken aback, and asked with a bright smile: "Then how about we play it off sometime?"

Zhao Chengyong was new to Chang'an City, he didn't know how powerful the local snakes were in Chang'an City, so he immediately nodded his head in agreement, but as soon as he lowered his head a little, he realized that he came here for a serious business.

Immediately, he said with a faint smile: "I almost forgot that I came here this time to discuss something important with His Highness. After I finish discussing the business with His Highness, I will talk about the matter of handover. I wonder what Your Highness would like?"

Li Yuanji was just having a bad taste for a while, and didn't think about really fighting Zhao Chengyong and bullying others, so he nodded and said: "Let's talk about the business first."

Zhao Chengyong straightened his expression and said seriously: "The minister came here this time under the order of my Highness to reply to the conditions raised by His Highness. My Highness said it, and he agreed to the conditions proposed by His Highness.

It's just that the time has to be pushed back, and His Highness's conditions cannot be met now.

Because the few people your Highness wants, my Highness is still useful now.

In the end, my Highness hopes that His Highness can keep his promise and keep his mouth shut. "

Li Yuanji responded casually, "It's natural, a gentleman can't chase after a word."

As for whether to really keep the promise, it depends on the situation.

After all, Li Jiancheng has not 'paid' yet, nor has he given a deposit, so there is no reason why he has to keep his promise to Li Jiancheng.

"Even so, the minister will go back first to report."

Zhao Chengyong said with a smile.

Just as Li Yuanji was about to nod, he heard Zhao Chengyong say again: "But before going back, I can tell His Highness what we have done."

Li Yuanji was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Are you serious? It seems that you are a guy who likes to be aggressive and ruthless."

Zhao Chengyong said with a chuckle: "It's not that I like to be brave and fierce, I just like to sharpen my skills with the help of people with high martial arts skills."

Li Yuanji nodded and said: "It's a person who knows how to make progress. It's not bad. But let's forget about the fact that I have played against me. In case you suffer a disadvantage and spread the word, others will say that I deliberately picked on you and bullied you."

The smile on Zhao Chengyong's face froze, he became anxious, and shouted: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will definitely use all my skills to fight His Highness, and I will never show mercy just because His Highness is honorable. "

Li Yuanji opened his mouth, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, not knowing what to say.

This is really a straightforward person without much insight, he dares to say anything, and he is not afraid of offending others.

This kind of person is actually quite good.

As long as you subdue his heart, he will follow you faithfully for the rest of his life.

Unfortunately, I followed the wrong person.

Doomed to be a victim.

Li Yuanji is very curious now, how did Li Yi think of giving such a person to Li Jiancheng, and let Li Jiancheng use it for the palace change and assassination.

This man is obviously not suitable for such a thing.

He is more suitable for commanding soldiers and horses and fighting.

(End of this chapter)