Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 285 Life is just a few autumns, don't stop until you get drunk
After a long time, it was Li Tai who broke the deadlock in the study.

"Brother-in-law, my father told you to tell the truth, you must not exaggerate, let's start talking now!"

Li Tai held Xue Rengui's hand, and gently patted the back of Xue Rengui's hand, to comfort Xue Rengui, who was wronged by his father scolding him severely.

Xue Rengui is also a person with a little temper.

But how can any general who is brave and brave not have a little temper.

However, in front of Li Shimin, the Empress Dowager Changsun, and Wei Wang Li Tai, Xue Rengui really couldn't get angry.

Suddenly, Xue Rengui had a flash of inspiration. Anyway, his father-in-law didn't believe what he said alone.

That being the case, well, let Wang Xuance and Xi Jun buy it.

The two of them are His Majesty's right-hand men, many things that they don't know, Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai know all about it.

Thinking of this, Xue Rengui took a deep breath and said.

"My lord father-in-law, my lord mother-in-law, His Royal Highness the King of Wei. Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai, the two generals are His Majesty's personal companions. Regarding the South-to-North Water Diversion, these two generals know more in detail."

When Xue Rengui's words fell to the ground, Li Shimin, Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Tai all nodded in unison.

"Rengui's words are true. Come, tell Wang Xuance, Xi Jun buys two people, and come to the study to have an audience."

Li Shimin gave an order, and the guards respectfully took the order and left.

At this time, Li Shimin's questioning anger was inexplicably less.

If what Xue Rengui said was true, how could it be possible for Wang Xuance and Xi Jun to buy it and come over and slap him in the face?

What if the three colluded?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.

Li Shimin is still very clear about the behavior of Wang Xuance and Xi Junbu.

Back then, when Wang Xuance and Xi Jun bought it, they were successively taken in by their elder sons in the manor in the south of the city.

For this reason, Li Shimin specially sent Li Junxian to order Baiqisi to spy on them and conduct a thorough investigation of their life experiences.

Facts have proved that whether in Chang'an City or Luntai City, Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai are absolutely loyal to Li Gen.

He also made great achievements in the battle against Tuyuhun and in the battle of conquering Persia and Dashi.

Wang Xuance and Xi Jun bought it, and soon came to the door of the study.

"Come on, come on, two generals, sit down wherever you want."

Li Shimin waved his hands and said in a pleasant manner.

"Master, thank you, the Supreme Emperor, for granting your seat!"

Wang Xuance and Xi Jun bought, thanked Xue Rengui respectfully, and then sat on the left and right of Xue Rengui.

The orientation of this seat is obvious.

The two of them are based on Xue Rengui.

Li Shimin instantly understood that this time the three of them led the army, it must have been his elder brother's arrangement, let Xue Rengui be the commander, and Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai the vanguard.

For these, Li Shimin didn't care, Xue Rengui was indeed a very rare talent.

Right now, what confuses Li Shimin the most is whether the South-to-North Water Diversion Project is really as Xue Rengui just said.

"Xuance, Junmai, Rengui said just now that His Majesty is preparing to carry out the South-to-North Water Transfer Project? I wonder if it is true?"

Li Shimin's voice fell to the ground, a pair of tiger eyes, fixed on the eyes of Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai.

After being the emperor for so many years, Li Shimin thought that he still had the ability to judge people.

Especially whether a person is telling the truth or not, the eyes can basically tell a thing or two.

"Returning to the words of the Supreme Emperor, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project is indeed true."

"Before the final voyage, it has already been started in full swing. His Majesty ordered that the construction must be completed within five years."

"For this reason, Cheng Chumo issued a military order. If the project cannot be completed, the consequences will be very serious."

The voices of Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai fell to the ground.

Li Shimin, the Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Tai, the eyes of the three of them widened again.

There is no doubt that this thing is true, truer than the tip of a needle.

What they said was generally the same as what Xue Rengui said, and they revealed more information.

Li Shimin's mouth opened wide, and he didn't close it for a long time.

Now even a toad can easily jump in.

"Why did Cheng Chumo supervise such a major project?"

"Is there no one in the court?"

Li Shimin really couldn't understand.

The thought of Cheng Chumo gave Li Shimin a headache.

That bastard is just like his father Cheng Yaojin.

As for his mother, he is a slippery head. On the surface, he looks honest and honest. He talks to people and talks to people.

I was fooled by that kid several times, and every time I was fooled by him, I was taken aback for a while.

"Returning to the words of the Supreme Emperor, as soon as His Majesty's imperial decree was issued and announced to the world, the people were completely excited. This project can be said to use the power of the whole country. Cheng Chumo is just the chief engineer of the Yangzhou line, and there are inspections and supervision. team to supervise Cheng Chumo's daily work progress."

"Moreover, a large number of advanced vehicles and equipment have been invested in the Yangzhou line, such as large excavators, large bulldozers and large loaders, which are already in place in Yangzhou."

"Nearby people, including the entire Jiangnan Road, the nearby Hebei Road, Henan Road, and even Longyou Road, have people spontaneously going to the front line of the project."

"On the way to the east coast, I saw with my own eyes the people driving the carriages to support the South-to-North Water Diversion Project... The general said His Majesty's words, we have the best people in the world in Tang Dynasty, no matter how difficult it is, we will not be troubled, No matter how difficult the project is, it will surely succeed, as long as it is for the people, for the benefit of the people, for the well-being of the people, the people will give their lives to help..."

When Wang Xuance and Xi Jun bought it, Li Shimin's eyes turned red.

The Empress Dowager Changsun was also very excited.

call!
Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief, stared at Li Tai and said.

"Qingque, always remember these words of your elder brother, Datang will always be the best people in the world, no matter what time, you must treat the people well."

"The territory of the Southern Continent is so large that it far exceeds the territory of the original Tang Dynasty. There will definitely be more and more people in the future. Qingque has a heavy responsibility."

Li Shimin's eyes were red, and he said earnestly.

"I will always remember my father's teachings, my elder brother's words, I will always remember them in my heart."

"Um…"

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, and looked at Xue Rengui and the others again.

"Rengui, father-in-law wrongly blamed you just now, it's his fault. Father-in-law roasted a whole lamb for you at night, which is regarded as compensation for you."

I have to say that Li Shimin is indeed a person who knows his mistakes and corrects them.

This point, as a generation of emperors, is very rare.

"Father-in-law is serious. Don't say it's you. When my son-in-law first heard about it, he was full of disbelief."

"As for the roasted whole lamb, my son-in-law thinks that the roasted by my father-in-law must be very delicious."

Hahahaha.

Li Shimin laughed heartily when he heard this.

The hearty laughter was to cover up his embarrassment.

After taking a sip of tea, Li Shimin spoke again.

"With the power of the whole country, starting from Yangzhou, I think that within five years, it will be feasible!"

Unexpectedly, when Li Shimin's words fell to the ground, Wang Xuance made a magic touch, making Li Shimin almost knock over the teacup in front of him.

"Qizou Taishanghuang, in fact, there is also a Hankou line. His Majesty said that the Hankou line is the most difficult line."

"Is there another Hankou line?"

Li Shimin, the eldest grandson empress dowager and Li Tai all blurted out the words almost at the same time.

A Yangzhou line is already inconceivable, even if it can be completed within five years with the efforts of the whole country, it will be very tense.

Right now, it seems.

There is even a Hankou line, isn't this fatal?

"Xuance, you won't send Fang Yiai and the others to Hankou, will you? Also issued a military order?"

The Empress Dowager Changsun, worried about Changle's son-in-law, couldn't help blurting out.

Li Shimin also came back to his senses in an instant.

In this way, everything is possible, and the possibility is very large.

"If you go back to the Queen Mother, Fang Shangshu did not go to Hankou."

Fortunately, Wang Xuance's answer promptly dispelled the worries of the Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Shimin.

However, what Wang Xuance said next made Li Shimin and the Empress Dowager Changsun unable to sit still.

"After seeing His Majesty's decree, the Taishi and Taifu couldn't sleep all night. The two of them worked hard to write all night, and rushed eight hundred miles to request to participate in the South-to-North Water Diversion Project."

Li Shimin nodded very gratified when he heard the words, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui are worthy of being ministers, even though they are old, they still think about the society and the people's livelihood in every way.

In the next breath, Li Shimin's complexion changed drastically.

"Your Majesty thought over and over again, and finally agreed to the request of the Taishi and Taifu, and ordered them to supervise the Hankou line, and brought three His Highnesses to go together..."

Li Shimin sat up straight away, and the Empress Dowager Changsun couldn't sit still anymore and stood up.

"Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui brought Chang'an and Jixiang with them?"

When Li Shimin finished speaking, Wang Xuance replied truthfully.

"Returning to the Supreme Emperor, it is the three Highnesses."

"Can you bring a maid or servant?"

Li Shimin is eager to protect the calf, but there is his eldest grandson there.

Wang Xuance shook his head and said.

"Without a lady-in-waiting or chamberlain."

Li Shimin, who felt sorry for the emperor's grandson, slumped on the ground.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui needn't say much about their courage and strategy, but let them take care of their three grandchildren, can they take care of them well?
"Why don't you persuade Your Majesty? The Queen, Hongxiu, Tianxiang, and the two concubines, don't you persuade Your Majesty?"

Li Shimin is really angry.

How old is the child, and he went to Hankou to participate in the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.

My big boy is really ruthless!

Li Shimin gritted his teeth angrily, and the teeth clicked.

"Returning to the Supreme Emperor, the Queen and the two empresses have persuaded His Majesty, and the last general will do his best."

"Your Majesty ordered that the children of common people are children, and his children are also children."

"Your Majesty's purpose is to train the three His Majesties, and let them know that the good life in the future is obtained through sweat and hard work."

"Your Majesty also said frankly that when he was the same age as the three Highnesses, he had already left Chang'an City and was in charge of the government."

"It is the wisdom and decisiveness of the Supreme Emperor back then that makes His Majesty so honorable today..."

Li Shimin felt a burning pain on his face.

This special meow is a real slap in the face, and it makes a crackling noise.

Li Shimin had to smash his teeth and swallow it in his stomach.

There is no way, who made me really make a decision against my will back then!
This is where Wang Xuance said.

Chang'an and Jixiang went to Hankou, and they could no longer chat happily.

Because the chat box can no longer pop up.

Li Tai noticed something was wrong with the atmosphere, and immediately said with a smile.

"Brother-in-law, let's talk about this trip to the Northern Continent. Brother must have a perfect plan!"

Li Shimin glanced at Li Tai with satisfaction.

This kid is becoming more and more clever, and he is more and more able to solve problems for his father.

Speaking of marching and fighting, Xue Rengui immediately became energetic.

Is this what should be discussed?
"Xuance, Junmai, bring the topographic map that His Majesty personally bestowed on you."

Wang Xuance and Xi Jun bought and spread the topographic map on the table.

The topographic map is really too big, and the table is indeed a bit small.

So that both sides fell to the ground.

Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai had to line up on the left and right, with each supporting one side.

Li Shimin, Empress Dowager Changsun and Li Tai all stared wide-eyed.

This is too big.

"Rengui, is this the topographic map of the Northern Continent?"

Xue Rengui nodded solemnly when he heard Li Shimin's words, and spoke.

"Father-in-law, this is the topographic map of the Northern Continent personally bestowed by His Majesty. The size of the Northern Continent is far larger than that of the Southern Continent. How much larger..."

Xue Rengui turned his eyes for help to Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai.

"Returning to the words of the Supreme Emperor, His Majesty said that the area of ​​the Northern Continent exceeds that of the Southern Continent, which is equivalent to six lands in Guanlong..."

Wang Xuance's voice fell to the ground.

Li Shimin, Li Tai and the Empress Dowager Zhangsun all gasped.

They know how big the land of Guanlong is.

Li Shimin's ancestors lived in Guanlong for generations, and they also started their family in Guanlong.

A few days ago, Li Shimin took a cruise to visit the Southern Continent. The size of the Southern Continent has already left Li Shimin speechless.

Now the Northern Continent is actually far larger than the six Guanlong lands in the Southern Continent.

This result made Li Shimin's eyes burn instantly.

Take it, must take it!
Wouldn't it be flattering to be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

"Rengui, where are these marked places?"

At this time, Li Shimin stood in front of the map like a majestic general, and began to point out the country.

"Father-in-law, these are marked by His Majesty himself. The circled areas are the residences of various tribes in the Northern Continent."

"It is also the primary target of our attack..."

When Xue Rengui's words fell to the ground, Li Shimin couldn't wait to speak.

"Rengui, when the time comes for the expedition, my father-in-law will also go to the Northern Continent to have a look."

Li Tai was secretly happy when he heard this.

There was a look of sadness on his face.

"Father, absolutely not. Father's dragon body is important. Let brother-in-law and the two generals go about marching and fighting."

Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand.

"Qing Que, you don't need to worry about your father. Your father has fought thousands of battles all his life. You haven't seen any scenes. It's not that your father is bragging about you. Your father has never lost a battle in his life."

"Father will decide this battle. No one can say it's useless. My whole body is about to go out of order."

Hearing this, Li Tai stared at Xue Rengui and said.

"Brother-in-law, did the eldest brother have an oral order not to allow the father to go out with the army?"

Li Tai is so smart, when he greeted Xue Rengui and the three of them, he had already found out that the eldest brother did not stop his father's order to go to the North Continent.

Xue Rengui naturally told the truth.

"Returning to His Highness, His Majesty did not give such a verbal order, but just told the three of us that if the Supreme Emperor goes out with the army, we must ensure the safety of the Supreme Emperor."

Hearing this, Li Shimin raised his head and laughed loudly.

Still my own big brother, understand myself.

Li Shimin was really worried that if there was a verbal order, he would really make things difficult for Xue Rengui and the others.

Now that the situation is very good, Li Shimin immediately lay down on the map and began to ask questions.

As for the topographic map of the Northern Continent, Xue Rengui and the others, not to mention knowing it well, basically knew it pretty well.

Regarding Li Shimin's inquiry, Xue Rengui and the three answered them one by one.

The smile on Li Shimin's face became brighter and brighter.

It can be seen from this that my big son is bound to win this time.

"Rengui, father-in-law forgot to ask, how many soldiers did the three of you bring together this time?"

"If you go back to my father-in-law, there are a total of 600 people..."

When Xue Rengui's words fell to the ground, Li Shimin nodded solemnly and spoke.

"It's not easy anymore. Right now, not only the Western Regions, Tuyuhun, Tubo, and Goguryeo need garrisons, but also Persia and Dashijin need garrisons, plus the accompanying soldiers from the Southern Continent."

"The railway line extending in all directions requires the efforts of soldiers. The South-to-North Water Transfer Project, whether it is the Yangzhou line or the Hankou line, must be indispensable to the soldiers..."

"To be honest, it's really difficult for him..."

"If it were anyone else, it would be absolutely impossible."

Li Shimin spoke the truth from the bottom of his heart. If such a large stall was called into his hands, he would probably suffer from headaches and sleepless nights.

"Qingque, we must take good care of the Southern Continent and send as many resources as possible to Datang. This can not only help your elder brother, but also contribute to the South-to-North Water Diversion Project."

Li Shimin urged earnestly.

"I would like to obey my father's orders, and I must personally order to deliver all the best materials to the east coast of the Tang Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin nodded in relief.

He turned his head to look at Xue Rengui and said.

"Rengui, the three of you know, once the Northern Continent is conquered, who will be in charge here?"

Li Gen's letter had clearly stated that Li Zhi would be allowed to manage the North Continent, which made Li Shimin quite puzzled.

Because Li Zhi is still too young now, why not use Li Ke who is already an adult?
Therefore, Li Shimin planned to get some inside information from the three of Xue Rengui.

"My lord father-in-law, His Majesty ordered Jin Wang to govern the Northern Continent, and His Royal Highness Wu Wang has another important role."

Li Shimin nodded upon hearing this.

"Since that's the case, let's do it according to the order. The big deal is that this old bone of the widow will live in the North Continent for a few more years."

"Rengui, when will you go to war?"

Li Shimin said the word "will go to war", and he said it with a sonorous force, which shocked everyone in the study.

"Returning to my father-in-law, His Majesty ordered that it should be sooner rather than later, because winter is about to begin, and the winter in the Northern Continent is very cold, which is very detrimental to our army."

"However, before going out, Li Chunfeng needs to observe the sky carefully, and after confirming that there are no hurricanes in the near future, he can send his troops northward at any time."

"Okay, come here, pass the imperial edict to Li Chunfeng, the Taishi Ling."

Hearing the news, Li Chunfeng walked quickly to the study room, at the welcome banquet, because Li Chunfeng did not sit at the same table with Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai.

It's a pity that I couldn't have a good chat with the two of them.

When they were in Luntai City that year, Li Chunfeng, Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai formed a deep friendship. On their first trip to the southern continent, Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai also sailed with Li Chunfeng on the same boat, which made the small spark of friendship grow stronger. The collision became intense.

Never thought that the two of them have been here for such a long time, and Li Chunfeng has never found a suitable opportunity to talk.

"Minister, Li Chunfeng sees the Supreme Emperor, the Empress Dowager, His Royal Highness King Wei."

Li Chunfeng stepped into the study and respectfully greeted him.

"Chunfeng, hurry up and observe the sky to see if there is a hurricane coming soon."

Li Chunfeng respectfully took the order and left.

Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai stood up together.

"The Supreme Emperor, when he first came to the Southern Continent that year, the General had studied astronomical phenomena with Tai Shiling. Today is a rare opportunity. I beg the Supreme Emperor to let the General go to observe and learn."

When Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai's words fell to the ground, Li Shimin nodded with a smile and spoke.

"Shan, Dashan, if the two of you can learn astronomy well, it will be a blessing for Datang, go, go..."

Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai respectfully saluted and thanked each other.

Follow Li Chunfeng and walk out of the study together.

The simple weather observation station is not far outside the city.

As the originator of meteorology in the world, Li Chunfeng's ability to observe the sky is really amazing.

The three of them walked away, because they could talk for a while longer.

The atmosphere in the study room just now was too depressing, so Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai let out a sigh of relief.

Along the way, Li Chunfeng learned about the various changes in Chang'an City, and the expression on his face became more and more exciting.

When he heard about the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, Li Chunfeng lost his footing and almost fell to the ground.

Scared, really too scared.

The new emperor is much more fearful than he and Yuan Tiangang predicted.

The heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the real heyday, is coming.

When the three arrived at the observation station, Li Chunfeng directly invited Wang Xuance and Xi Jun to buy and drink tea in the house.

It turned out that as early as this morning, Li Chunfeng had already observed the sky, and there would be no severe weather such as hurricanes in the near future.

Naturally, Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai would not betray Li Chunfeng, after all, Li Chunfeng did this to catch up with them.

The three sat together, drinking tea and talking about the old days.

It was not until sunset that we returned.

"Initiated by the Supreme Emperor, I have carefully observed the sky, the weather has been calm recently, and there are no signs of severe weather such as hurricanes and rain."

Li Shimin nodded happily when he heard Li Chunfeng's words.

"Okay, since that's the case, sooner rather than later, the widow will lead the army to go out tomorrow."

Li Shimin really wanted to taste what it was like to be a marshal.

"Qingque, order me to go down and prepare a bonfire feast. Father still owes Rengui a whole roasted lamb."

That night, Li Shimin did what he said and really roasted a whole lamb for Xue Rengui.

Everyone raised their glasses, drank heavily, and ate meat.

In the end, they were all alone and drunk.

I really complied with that sentence, life is just a few autumns, don't give up until you get drunk.

(End of this chapter)