Ji Tang

Chapter 1020 Agreed!

"Eat, what are you thinking about? You don't even stop eating!"

Ji's mother knocked on the table and got angry when she saw the man in a daze while eating.

"Oh, it's okay, it's okay!"

Ji Song reacted, smiled, and finished the rice in the bowl in three strokes.

"You guys eat first, I'll go out for a walk when I'm full!"

After saying that, regardless of the surprise of the whole family, he stood up and left the dinner table.

Mother Ji put down the bowls and chopsticks in her hands and asked You Ning: "What kind of madness is he going to have? Why is he so distracted? Did you two have a quarrel?"

You Ning was also puzzled and frowned: "No, I was fine when I woke up in the morning, but when I got home from the next morning, I looked like this. Could it be that something happened in the court?"

Mother Ji was thoughtful when she heard this, and said to Xiaolian who was on the side: "Go and call Butler Liu, and tell him that I have something to do with him!"

"Yes, old lady!"

After what Ji Song did to them, they had no intention of eating and left the little ones to eat by themselves while she and You Ning left the room.

Seeing that their mother and grandmother had left, Ji Ze and Xiaomao murmured in a low voice: "What's wrong with daddy? It feels like something is wrong."

Ji Ze is now focused on his wooden bird, so how can he care about this?Without thinking, he said: "How do I know this? If you want to know, just ask!"

Snapped!
A pair of chopsticks hit him on the head accurately, and the kitten said angrily: "I just miss the things you don't have. How long have you been fussing about that thing? If you could fly, you would have flown." I think you are just playing with things and losing your mind."

After saying that, he didn't care about his innocent-looking brother and ran out.

When Old Liu heard the old lady calling him over, he didn't dare to delay at all.In the Duke's Mansion, if you offend the head of the family, the most you can get is a beating, but if you dare to neglect the old lady, it is absolutely unforgivable, and the most basic thing is to drive him out of the house.

He ran all the way to the backyard, and when he learned where the old lady was, he hurried towards the garden.

"Old madam, did you call me?"

Old Liu was still quite confused, wondering what the old lady wanted from him.

"What happened at home in the past two days? Or is there anything unusual about Song'er?"

When Old Liu heard this, he knew it was not good, but if the old lady wanted to ask, he could only bite the bullet and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. I just heard that there is a war in the South China Sea. His Majesty has issued an order and will discuss it with the court tomorrow morning. Candidates for the expedition.”

Yes, Mother Ji understood clearly and waved to Old Liu. Old Liu also understood and quietly withdrew.

Now not only Ji's mother understood, after all, she knew her son better than her mother, how could she not know her son's character?
But it’s just because I know that I feel helpless!
Ji was knighted by the military duke. The moment she became a Tang Dynasty knight, she knew that her children would inevitably go to the battlefield in the future.The war is dangerous, and if you are not careful, you will end up wrapped in horse leather.Whether it was the Battle of the Weishui River, the Battle of Mobei, or the Battle of Goguryeo, they were always on tenterhooks.

But she also understood that this was inevitable. After becoming a Duke and serving in the Ministry of War, she thought it would stop for a while.But now there is war in the South China Sea.

Although she doesn't care about foreign affairs, she still knows the most basic things.At least in Datang, there is no more suitable candidate than his own son.

The Nanhai Navy Fleet was built by Song'er. Although it was not under direct management, whether the emperor or the court officials knew that the Nanhai Navy Fleet was Ji's private territory, it was the product of many compromises.

"Did you hear that?"

You Ning's face turned pale, but he gritted his teeth and nodded.

"This is your man. He is afraid that we will worry and dare not tell us directly. But you have to understand that while he enjoys the glory brought to him by the Tang Dynasty, he also bears this unshirkable responsibility. No matter for He has no choice between this family and you and the children."

"Mother, I hope you can cheer up this time. The children have grown up, and Run'er is about to get married when she comes back. You have to take care of these things. Ze'er's marriage must also be put on the agenda, and finally Xiao cat."

Talking about kittens gave her a headache. Logically speaking, as the eldest sister, he should be ranked before his two younger brothers, but in the past few years, no matter who introduced him to him, he would not like him, and he would not say anything about what he liked. It was simply a waste of time. Can be anxious to death!

Now that things are going well, the marriages of her two younger brothers are about to be put on the agenda, but she, the older sister, has no intention of being anxious at all!
"I don't care about this matter. Her father loves her so much. The kitten says there's no rush, but he really isn't in a hurry? What will happen to him if he can't get married? Just keep him if you can."

You Ning gritted his teeth when he talked about this. My husband has been fond of kittens since he was a child. He would hold them in his hands for fear of dropping them, and hold them in his mouth for fear of them melting. No princess of the Tang Dynasty was so willful!
That's all. Not long ago, they went into the palace and teamed up with several young girls to beat up the emperor's two sons.With things like this, who would dare to come to propose marriage?
Anyway, she had no choice. Every time she preached, her father would stop her, and she would become impatient if she talked too much.

"Bah! What nonsense are you talking about? Why can't my Ji family's apple be married? That is my precious granddaughter that no one is worthy of!"

He glanced at You Ning and said angrily: "I'm not telling you, no matter how bad that child is, he is still a filial child, and there is no loss in filial piety. Such a child is a good child."

"Forget it, since you haven't found her yet, let's look for her again. If nothing happens, I'll take her out to visit her. There are so many talented people in the Tang Dynasty, and you will eventually find the right one."

After saying this, he told You Ning: "Be more careful about your husband's affairs. I think you must go this time!"

"My daughter-in-law knows!"

Although You Ning didn't want to, she knew she couldn't stop it.Instead of doing this and that, it is better to be prepared and make your husband safer on the battlefield.

In fact, Ji Song didn't go far at all. He knew it when Lao Liu was called.Nothing was hidden from him in this mansion.

He had been eavesdropping nearby, and he looked embarrassed when he heard them talking, especially when they talked about kittens!
This is perhaps the most helpless place for a father.

The little cotton-padded jacket that I worked so hard to raise has not yet properly respected my parents. Why is it that I suddenly want to become someone else's family?

Anyway, he felt unhappy at the time, but he also understood that he couldn't keep his daughter. When the child grew up, it was time for him to have his own life.It seems that I have to pay attention to other young men from now on. I don’t insist on others, but I must pass the test of character.

So, when Ji Song was preparing to go to the morning court the next day, he saw You Ning dressing him neatly and suddenly holding his lower back tightly.

Ji Song was stunned for a moment, but then relaxed, held his cold hand, and apologized: "I'm sorry!"

You Ning shook his head desperately, tears streaming down his face without knowing why.She never hides her emotions in front of Ji Song. "Don't say you're sorry. You have to promise me that you will come back safely. My children and I are waiting for you at home, as well as Ze'er and Run'er's marriage. If you are not here, they will be stabbed in the back."

"The father is killing enemies on the battlefield, but his son is getting married. What's going on? Anyway, I don't care. You must be there when my son gets married, otherwise it won't happen."

She said a little stubbornly.

Ji Song looked back at her and said seriously: "The person who can kill me in this world hasn't been born yet, so just keep your heart at ease in your belly. If my son gets married and I, the father, am not here, how can I get a hammer? Not only I have to be here, and I have to personally host it, and I have to do it in a glorious way for them. I envy those old guys to death!"

"Okay, it's getting late, I should go to court."

"Well, we'll wait for you to come back."

When the bell on the Chang'an Bell Tower rings, the greatest city in the world wakes up instantly.The officials of the previous dynasty gathered in front of Zhuque Gate from various towns like a large army.

Ji Song stood in the front. At his current position, there were only a few people who could talk to him. But now many people are dying of old age, and some are even in other places. This has led to the number of people around him who can talk to him becoming more and more difficult. Come less and less.Although it is not yet so cold that it is too cold at high places, it is gradually starting to get closer to that position.

Li Jing is old. He used to ride a tall horse to the court, but now he has to sit in a sedan chair.Not to mention Qin Qiong, I just met him some time ago, basically only during this period of time.Although Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda are still strong, they can no longer drink as much as before and stay up all night.

The new generation of the Tang Dynasty has not yet fully grown up, but the old people have reached the end of their lives.The emperor is also old. Yesterday, I accidentally discovered that he had a lot more white hair on his head.The eldest grandson no longer looks as good as before, and he spends more and more time dressing up.

Jinyang was in good health, but Taoist Sun claimed that he could not get married in this life, otherwise his life would be in danger. This made Li Shimin, who was still in good spirits, even more irritated!
An unexpected encounter with Dashi completely ignited the anger in his heart. Yesterday, it seemed that he was discussing, but everyone knew that the man in front of him, who was called the Khan of Heaven by all races, was absolutely No one is allowed to find fault.

War became inevitable, and the ministers who were worried about national affairs chose to silently support it after knowing that it was inevitable.This may be the last battle of this emperor's life. A horse-riding emperor should naturally end his life in a different way.

Li Chengqian also came today. He looked a little serious and looked like he would not let strangers in.

"The time has come for all the officials to enter the palace!"

Following the eunuch's announcement, everyone walked into the palace from the Suzaku Gate.

Cheng Yaojin, who was relatively close to Ji Song, took a step back to be parallel to Ji Song, and said without squinting: "Boy, I guess it's you this time. I think so. Except for Zhang Liang, that old boy who has some skills in naval battles, the others are not at all." I can’t compare with you.”

"Everything is just a matter of obeying His Majesty's orders. I don't care."

Ji Song did not show any emotions such as pride or arrogance, which made Cheng Yaojin sigh with emotion: "It's better to go. This may be your last time on the battlefield. Even if you have a chance in the future, don't go if you can. It's too dazzling." People are always jealous."

Ji Song was stunned when he heard this, glanced at Cheng Yaojin, who was rarely serious, and said, "Thank you!"

"No, if you really want to thank me, just bring the virgin with you this time!"

"What's the use of looking after people all day long? It's a disaster for someone who hasn't experienced a cruel battlefield to be in a high position!"

Ji Song thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Soon everyone came to the Tai Chi Hall, three firecrackers were fired, and the sound of singing promises came and went.Everyone walked towards the palace in silence.

Ji Song quickly found his seat, because it was too far forward, right in the second row.

"Your Majesty is here, all the officials welcome you!"

"Your Majesty will see you, Your Majesty will last forever!"

Li Shimin waved his sleeves and said loudly: "Everyone is safe!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Looking at the ministers below, Li Shimin felt very high-spirited for a moment.Datang has made remarkable achievements under his leadership, and will definitely leave a mark in the history books in the future.

"There is a powerful country in the west who says: Those who eat big food have no grudges with the Tang Dynasty. However, they collude with bandits and mess up our Tang Dynasty's sea territory. They have ulterior motives. If they don't attack, they won't be able to enhance the power of the Tang Dynasty. If they don't attack, they won't be able to deter other countries from coveting them. Heart of the Central Plains.”

"Today's meeting is for nothing else but to discuss the candidates for the generals to go on the expedition. If you have any candidates, please come one by one for your consideration!"

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, the whole court was in chaos.Each faction wants to send their own people to fight. In their view, this is a war that must be won. If they don't fight now, when will it happen?
At this time, Li Jing stood up. Although his voice was weak, it was sonorous and powerful.Although its sound is small, it shocks everyone.

"quiet!"

Li Jing stood up and took out a stack of papers and motioned to the eunuch to distribute them to everyone.After the emperor nodded his approval, the eunuch took over and distributed them one by one to the ministers.

"This is Dashi's confidential information collected by Wuying Pavilion. I hope that everyone you meet today will keep it secret and not publicize it wantonly, otherwise you will be punished for leaking military information!"

Li Jing first warned everyone, and then said: "The Dashi Kingdom has been established for only a few decades. It is a country based on religion. Its people are united and they are not afraid of death when killing enemies. Although its vast territory is not as large as that of the Tang Dynasty, it is still different. Not many. Its country has extremely strong cohesion and powerful combat power, not inferior to the elites of the Tang Dynasty."

"The matters at sea are hundreds of years earlier than that of the Tang Dynasty. It has rich experience in maritime combat, and its navigation technology and shipbuilding capabilities are even as good as those of the Tang Dynasty. It has been discovered through investigation that the 'bandits' in the South China Sea actually colluded with the cannibals The ambition of the King of the Tang Dynasty to stop me is obvious. He even funded dozens of ships worth five thousand stones, and his strength cannot be underestimated."

After speaking, he saluted the emperor and said loudly: "I believe that to hit a snake within seven inches, you must use all your strength to fight a tiger. You must not take it lightly. The ministers of Wuyingge suggested that important ministers who are familiar with maritime warfare be sent to the Nanhai Navy Fleet to take charge if there is an opportunity. arbitrary power, thereby increasing the probability of our army's victory."

"Your Majesty, please be careful!"

At this time, many ministers also saw the information in their hands. Although it was only a rough outline, everyone was shocked, knowing that they had been careless before. This was a country that did not belong to the Tang Dynasty!

Everyone who wanted to compete for candidates for the expedition just now fell silent.It’s not that you don’t want to fight, but that the minister who was still standing here during the Zhenguan Dynasty was not killed by thousands of troops?Isn't that the human spirit in the crowd?

Before, I wanted to get a bargain, but now, this is simply a tough nut to crack.It would be fine if they won, but if they lost, their future would be completely ruined.

Therefore, it is better to leave such hard work to capable people, and they can just wave the flag and shout from behind.

(End of this chapter)