The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

Du Rui's words stunned everyone present. Li Chengqian led the army himself. This matter itself was shocking. As the crown prince of a country, how could Li Chengqian be in a dangerous situation? Once an accident happened, what would he do? .

Hou Junji was the first to react, and said sharply: "This is absolutely impossible. Your Highness, you must not listen to this kid's demonic words. Isn't that just a declaration? I will enter the palace and explain this matter to the sage. Desperate for one's life, but also to take over this errand, determined not to put His Highness in danger!"

Li Chengqian was also shocked when he heard Du Rui's words just now. Although he had also practiced horse bowing since he was a child, he was born in the royal family after all. He won the bow, but his two blows were not enough to meet the wolves and tigers on the battlefield of Turkic cavalry.

However, Li Chengqian has always trusted Du Rui, so he didn't panic too much. He knew that Du Rui must have his own reasons, so he said, "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, Cheng Ming! There are no outsiders here, and you can think of everything in your heart." speak out!"

Du Ruidao: "Although the Holy Majesty has concealed that matter now, he naturally doesn't trust Master Hou as much as before. In addition, most of the officials in the court are the king of Shu and the king of Wei. One set, when the time comes, Master Hou wants to lead the army, but it is absolutely impossible."

When Hou Junji heard the words, he couldn't help nodding secretly, but felt lost in his heart. He is a veteran in the battlefield, commanding thousands of troops, facing the enemy in front of the battle, and expanding the territory for the Great Tang is his wish.What's more, in the Battle of Weiqiao, his Flying Tiger Army was completely damaged. This has always been his nightmare. It cannot be said that it is not a pity to miss this opportunity for revenge because of being suspected of being in a place of suspicion.

Du Rui continued: "Your Highness! Lord Hou! Now the crown prince is very popular in the court, but he has done nothing in the army. Today, the emperor is a weak champion and joins the army. He led the generals in over a hundred battles to defeat this big battle." Jiangshan, although the general veterans in the army have never said anything in the court, their influence cannot be ignored, and I have the most important military achievements in the Tang Dynasty. If His Highness the Crown Prince can take the initiative to invite Ying to lead the army to fight this time, whether it is against the Holy Majesty, or For the general veterans and generals in the army, it is a good opportunity to change their impression of His Highness the Crown Prince, as long as they gain popularity in the army, then no one can move His Highness the Crown Prince's position!"

Hou Junji heard the words, and said: "This is good, but His Royal Highness has never been in battle, how can he lead the army to fight, and just now the general listened to your battle plan, His Royal Highness actually wanted to lead the troops to attack Jie Li's tooth tent, isn't this pushing the prince into the fire pit?"

Du Rui heard the words and said with a smile: "I just said that His Highness should take the initiative to invite the Holy One, but he never said that if His Highness is really willing to personally lead people to raid Xieli's tooth tent, even if His Highness is willing, the Holy One will definitely not. At that time, His Highness will take the post of a military supervisor and follow Lord Li Jing's actions in the Chinese army, isn't it safe?"

Hou Junji felt a little relieved when he heard the words, but he still had some regrets, and said: "It's a pity, the credit for capturing Jieli alive, if you can get this credit, the prestige of His Royal Highness in the army, no one else can compare."

Du Rui said: "Although His Royal Highness can't personally lead the army, the credit can't escape."

Li Chengqian was also moved now, and hurriedly said: "How to do it!"

Du Rui laughed and said, "Could it be that Your Highness forgot about the Flying Tiger Army!"

"Flying Tiger Army!"

Li Chengqian and Hou Junji exclaimed at the same time. Li Chengqian had guessed Du Rui's method, while Hou Junji was puzzled. His newly trained Flying Tiger Army had begun to take shape. It can't be of great use either, and it never occurred to Li Chengqian that there is now an army of flying tigers under his command.

Du Rui nodded and said, "Yes! It's the Flying Tiger Army!"

Inside the Chengqing Hall, Taizong was frowning and thinking at this moment, the Northern Expedition was just around the corner, and now that Hou Junji was involved in the corruption case, it was very unlikely that he would lead the army to fight at this time of year.

Whether Hou Junji was corrupt or not, this matter can't be hidden from Taizong at all, just like he can always know what happened at the first time, he naturally has his people in Hou Junji's army, but at the beginning Hou Junji withheld the 100 million taels for the purpose of comforting the orphans of the Flying Tiger Army. Taizong also turned a blind eye to this matter, but now the matter has been uncovered. He covered it up, but the ministers in the court are not just for nothing, so it is inevitable that they will not be found out, and by then, it will be over.

Thinking of this, the joy that the Northern Expedition was likely to succeed disappeared, and what was left was regret for Hou Junji and anger for Li Ke.

At this time, Ma Xuanliang reported: "Your Majesty! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will see you!"

Taizong rubbed his brows and said, "Let the prince come in!"

Thinking of Li Chengqian, Taizong's troubled mood was relieved a lot. After all, everything the eldest son has done so far has reassured him.

"My son sees my father!"

Taizong stretched out his hand and held it empty, and said, "Ganer! It's so late, what's the important thing to come to see Father!?"

Li Chengqian said: "Royal father! I have heard about Lord Hou's affairs, and I have come here to intercede for Lord Hou!"

Taizong heard the words and sighed: "He is your future father-in-law. It is reasonable for you to plead for him. It's just a dry son. Now it's not that I don't forgive him, but that his matter is too big. Although no one has yet To investigate, but I have no choice but to punish him, but I punished him in order to protect him! Hou Junji has followed me for more than ten years. Being humiliated by a group of literati, Ganer! You have to understand your father's good intentions!"

Li Chengqian said: "But father, now that the Northern Expedition is approaching, it is time to employ people. As a veteran in the battlefield, Master Hou, if you dispose of him at this time, it will be a waste of money for Jieli!"

Taizong frowned, and said: "What you said is reasonable, but as the emperor, I have to punish my ministers for their mistakes. As for the task of Hou Junji, I will leave it to other people to do it!"

Li Chengqian gritted his teeth secretly, and suddenly said: "Since this is the case, I will stop talking about it, and I ask for an order. This time the Northern Expedition, I also want to go on an expedition with the army!"

"What?" Taizong was also surprised when he heard the words, and said, "Damn! This matter is not a joke. You have never experienced battles since you were young. How can you lead the army? This is absolutely impossible, and I agreed. , your mother can't agree!"

Li Chengqian argued: "Then what was the reason for the father to let the ministers practice the Flying Tiger Army last time? Isn't it just for the Northern Expedition? Now that the Flying Tiger Army has been trained, the ministers should also bear some responsibility for the Tang Dynasty. What's the matter, I asked my father to approve my request, I am willing to issue a military order, if I can't defeat the Turks and capture Xieli alive, I will never come back!"

Seeing Li Chengqian's impassioned statement, Taizong was also excited. At that moment, he really wanted to agree to Li Chengqian's request, but his reason told him that he absolutely couldn't do it.

Although with Du Rui's analysis, the Northern Expedition has a great hope of completely eradicating the Turks, but it is also a gamble on the land of the Tang Dynasty. If it is lost, it will be lost forever. This is such a big event.But Taizong couldn't tell the truth about Li Chengqian's training of the Flying Tiger Army at that time, for fear of chilling Li Chengqian's heart.

After thinking about it for a long time, he said: "Ganer! Since you have this ambition, the emperor will approve your request, but the surprise attack on Jieli Yazhang is a matter of great importance. I should choose another general, and you will go to Li Yaoshi's army. How about being a military supervisor and going out with the army!?"

This is what Li Chengqian wanted, and he hurriedly bowed after hearing the words: "My son, take the decree and thank you!"

After Li Chengqian stepped down, Taizong couldn't help but smile proudly. Every father had the same thought, and hoped that his children would be successful. In the past, Li Chengqian had a weak temper. However, Emperor Taizong was always worried about Li Chengqian, worried that he would not be able to shoulder the heavy burden of the Tang Dynasty in the future, and now seeing Li Chengqian's changes bit by bit, he was finally relieved a lot.

Just as he was thinking, there was a sudden sobbing sound from his side, Taizong turned his head in surprise, and saw the great eunuch Wang Dezheng standing aside wiping his tears with his sleeve, and said strangely: "You old bastard, why are you crying for no reason?" !"

Wang De wept and said: "This old slave is rude, and I hope the Holy One will forgive me!"

Taizong frowned on purpose, and said, "Say! Why are you crying?"

Wang Dedao: "Old slave~~~~ This old slave is happy for His Majesty. Now that the Crown Prince has taken on the responsibility, His Majesty can finally relax a bit. He doesn't have to deal with state affairs while worrying about His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Taizong smiled when he heard the words, and said: "You are a clever old slave, but you can talk, yes! The prince has grown up and has a responsibility, so I can finally feel relieved, but unfortunately, I am old too!"

Wang De hurriedly said: "The sage is not old at all. If anyone dares to say that the sage is old, the old slave will be the first to refuse. The old slave still counts on the sage for ten thousand years, and the old slave can also get some dragon spirit and serve the sage for ten thousand years." !"

Taizong laughed loudly when he heard the words, and said: "Good! Good! Good! I will accept your auspicious words, Wang De! Is there anything to eat, I am hungry!"

When Wang De heard that Taizong wanted to eat, he immediately beamed with joy. Taizong has not had an appetite for the past few days, and he has lost a lot of weight. Wang De saw that he was also anxious. Seeing that Taizong had an appetite, How could he, the head of the inner court, not like it.

"Yes! Yes! The Holy Majesty opened the golden mouth, but there is still no food! The old slave will go and order the imperial dining room to prepare!"

Wang De went, Taizong was also happy in the hall, those tiring memorials seemed to have become interesting now.