My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 563 The Western Expedition Begins
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Neat footsteps passed outside the palace, and a shiny halberd was slanted on the person's shoulder, held high, reflecting the cold light unique to metal in the winter.

The soldiers of the Huwei camp were stationed in the royal palace and took over all defenses. There were almost every post every ten steps and a sentry every five steps around the side hall where government affairs were handled.

"The people's livelihood in the Western Region is still very important. While strengthening the city, we must also make sure that the people in the Western Region have enough to eat. Only when their bellies are full will they recognize you and respect you."

The side hall that was turned into a study room was filled with books from the Western Regions and information from the past month, some of which were even scattered on the floor.

Behind the desk, Su Chen was revising some of the regulations he had compiled. On both sides below, there were two tall generals standing. On the right was Ge Shuhan, and on the left was Hou Junji. He held the knife on his waist and closed it. , his eyes were like lightning, staring unblinkingly at the Emperor behind the desk. This man who once dared to rebel when Li Shimin was still there, at this time, he probably just listened to Su Chen's words casually.

He still has some experience in governing the Western Regions, and having a full stomach has always been important.

But Su Chen is the emperor, and no matter what he says, as a minister, he must listen.

What's more, the memory of Li Shimin's murder of him was still fresh in his mind. Regardless of whether there were other reasons, Hou Junji didn't want to happen to him again.

The brother Shu Han on the side has returned to his forties, and his figure has become taller and more muscular. During the three years that he and Hou Junji worked together in Fusi, Xirong Town, they had a certain understanding of each other's temperament.

Then he gave the other party a slight wink, indicating not to be so absent-minded.

The unhappy tone did not come as expected, which made Hou Junji a little stunned. After hearing Su Chen's frank evaluation of himself, he had a different opinion of the young emperor.

"Send someone to call Itas over. It's a nice winter day today. Let's set up some chairs and let's chat in the courtyard."

"Your Majesty is too modest." Hou Junji stepped down at the right time. After all, he didn't want to really embarrass Su Chen.

"Let's continue discussing the affairs of the Protectorate of the Western Regions." Seeing that Hou Junji had given up, Su Chen had no choice but to wave his hand and took out the following charter to discuss with the two of them. After finalizing the details, it was already past noon, and the three of them When I walked out of the study, I couldn't help but talk about what happened in Xirong Grassland.

Ge Shuhan smiled awkwardly, and then listened to the emperor above continue: "I am younger than you, and I am still a descendant. Whether it is fighting wars or governing the place, I am definitely not as good as you. This is my shortcoming. I’m always making up for it.”

In fact, at this point, there is no Iron Buddha who must be killed. Su Chen is the emperor, so he must look at things from the emperor's perspective and cannot have the emotions and desires of normal people.

Soon, she received an order and brought Bainani and a few guards to come to see him.

He could not leave a fatal place to an ambitious person.

"This morning's news, Iron Buddha is dead."

"Of course he is powerful... He is the outstanding general in the Mongol Empire who appeared after you... He led his army to the far west and made the enemy frightened."

"No need to wink, I'm not blind." Su Chen put down his imperial pen, raised his eyes, and said to the two people below with a smile.

Under an old tree in the courtyard of the royal palace, Dian Wei and Xu Chu led dozens of soldiers from the Tiger Guard Camp to guard the surrounding area. Itas dismissed the guards they brought and only came forward with Bainani to place the decorations.
"Meet the Emperor of Heaven."

He needs to do more, eliminate hidden dangers, stabilize the entire Xia Kingdom, and how the soldiers use their lives. These involve very complicated things. In the future, the logistics of the Western Expedition will be an even more important part, and the Xirong people in the Xirong Grassland Also crucial.

Su Chen whispered and ordered to go down. Wu Zixun turned around and left, and went to the other side of the palace in person. After Su Chen moved here temporarily, Itas and her beloved concubine and bodyguard commander Bainani moved to a corner of the palace.

The voices of the three people talking passed through the eaves of the palace, and the surrounding maids and female guards respectfully retreated to the sides, waiting for the emperor and his ministers to pass by.

"I have dealt with him several times. Since the death of Xi Zhuquan, this man has always kept his ambition deep in his heart." Hou Junji said in a calm tone, obviously not surprised by the death of the Wanqi Commander of the Lutang Tribe. "It's better to die, otherwise it will be the most troublesome if the tail is not lost in the future."

Su Chen raised his calloused palms and handed them the previous letter for circulation. As for the Iron Buddha, Su Chen had no other emotions except some regret.

"That Subotai is so powerful?" Ge Shuhan was quite surprised by this news. He had had contact with the other party before when he came to the grassland. That Subotai looked ordinary in appearance and figure. Thinking that only two months have passed, Xirong Grassland has been unified.

The bare treetops of the old tree swayed slightly in the cold wind. Five or six steps away, Su Chen raised his hand towards Itas who was bowing down opposite him, "... Queen Itas, get up. I will stay in your palace temporarily and let you Back in a corner."

"The emperor's words are serious." The speaker was Bainani. She knew that Itas did not know much about Chinese language, so she answered on her behalf: "I wonder what your majesty has ordered us to do when you call us here?"

The maids and guards came over and set out long tables and small stools, as well as fruits and hot tea. Su Chen made an inviting gesture towards them, "Nothing, just chatting with Queen Itas."

Then, he took the tea from his brother Shuhan and took a sip. Seeing that the two of them had not moved yet, he smiled and pointed to the two small stools next to Hou Junji.

Su Chen was not an emperor who was well-versed in human relations, but he was not stupid. He naturally had other motives for letting Itas retain the title of queen.

"I have been busy recently with the affairs of the Western Regions countries and the Western Regions Protectorate." Su Chen raised his teacup and saluted the two girls: "You also know that I only started with eight hundred soldiers. I am an emperor who was built with swords and spears. I am not Growing up in the palace, I didn't learn too much about the palace, so it was difficult to deal with government affairs, so I could only work harder to make up for the shortcomings.

Fortunately, I practiced martial arts in my early years and my body bones are much stronger than usual. Otherwise, I would be exhausted to death. You have to do everything yourself, and go through life and death together with the soldiers. Without this martial arts, it would be a luxury to live to an old age. "

Bai Nani conveyed the words to Itas. She just dealt with one city in Yelan Kingdom, but she already felt inadequate. Thinking about the countless cities covered by the huge Xia Kingdom, she felt a tingling sensation in her scalp.

"Your Majesty is a capable person, unlike us."

Su Chen looked at her, took a sip of tea, and when he put it down, he smiled and said: "...I am not showing off in front of you, but I want to say that I have seen everything I have experienced from scratch. Many people gave up.

There are many people who followed me to conquer the world, gained wealth, and enjoyed their old age. Now the Western Region is also under my governance. I will treat everyone equally and let the people of the Western Region live a good life. But the prerequisite is that the people here can identify with me, agree with my Chinese aspirations, and share the joys and sorrows with me! "

"...The barbarians from the west came here before, destroyed many cities, and killed many people in the Western Regions. According to my temperament, I must fight back this enemy. Even if many people will die as a result, I will give this tone." .

If you shrink back once, your blood will be reduced by one point. In the future, more people in the Western Region will lose their lives, and more barbarians from the West will come. They will say..."

Su Chen tapped his fingers on the table, and his tone became more intense as he tapped his fingertips: "...They will say that the country in the East is a vast land with abundant resources and many good things. Their people are extremely weak and can kill and bully at will. Queen Itas , Do you want to see your Yelan Kingdom subjects being killed and enslaved like this? In the future, all the good things will go to the barbarians, and you can only be killed like pigs and dogs? "

"No!" Itas answered without any hesitation after listening to Bai Nani's message.

Su Chen pressed the table and nodded: "The enemy is looking around outside, eyeing us and the land under our feet. I am the emperor and I am responsible for this. I want my subjects to live a better life, and even more I want them to live in a peaceful world from generation to generation.

But obviously now is not the time. We have been bullied once now. Not only do we want to take revenge, we also want to beat up the Western barbarians and tell them that the countries to the east are not easy to bully from top to bottom. "

The cold wind blew over, and Itasha took a breath of hot breath. The white air filled the air. She pursed her lips tightly, and the hot tea in her hand gradually became cold.

After a moment of silence, Itas said softly: "Your Majesty, what do you want Itas to do?"

"That depends on what Queen Itas can do!" Su Chen smiled and said this in a low voice. He looked around and saw snowflakes floating down from the sky and landing on the shoulders of several people.

“… If we want the people of the Western Region to live in a better world and live a stable life, the only way is to reduce the covetousness of foreign enemies.

But war kills people, but in order to live a better life and live better for future generations, we must be prepared to sacrifice one generation and strive for a more peaceful world for future generations and even the generations to come. ",

Opposite me, Itas closed her eyes and pursed her lips tightly. She thought silently. After a while, she opened her eyes again.

"...Itas understands what His Majesty means...You are really a respectable emperor."

"Then do what I want."

Su Chen stood up slowly and looked up at the increasingly snowy scene, "I really want to climb a snowy mountain, but unfortunately I don't have time. I should go back and make preparations. After the spring next year, the entire Xia Kingdom will be in motion."

With that said, Su Chen walked around the long case, and with the courtesy of Itas and Bainani, he led Hou Junji, Ge Shuhan, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and a group of soldiers from the Huwei camp out of the courtyard. Return to the official residence in the city.

In December, on the sixth day of the lunar month, the Tang army returned to the south. In the middle of the month, the emperor's honor guard passed Tiele and entered the Mongolian grassland. After meeting Subotai, he entered Yantang Pass on the 29th day of the month and transferred to another route. Went to Ding'an.

The new year is approaching.

(End of this chapter)