Ji Tang

Chapter 1084 A painting!

Just after Ji Run left, the naval officers who had been very stubborn just now suddenly withered.Seeing Gu Yanzhi reappearing in front of him, he said with a sad face: "Chang Shi, you have to explain this matter to the eldest son in the future, otherwise I won't know when my little life will be saved."

Gu Yanzhi glanced at him with disdain and said angrily: "Look at your future? Okay, go ahead and do what you have to do!"

"Mr. Xi, you have caused a big trouble for me!"

Gu Yanzhi was worried. He didn't know how long he could keep it secret.Thousands of soldiers know about Duke Xin, and they can find out with a little bit of tricks.

"Forget it, let's take one step at a time!"

After speaking, he glanced at Ji Run who was staring at him by the official road. He nodded indifferently and walked towards the city.
Not to mention how Li Chengqian would repay the emperor when he returned home, Ji Run told his mother and grandma what happened today after returning home. You Ning was furious at first. He knew what happened to Gu Yanzhi. If it weren't for her husband, he would be where he is now. Location?Didn't even see him face to face?What does he want to do?
But what is surprising is that Mother Ji just remained silent for a while and said: "At this point, if Gu Changshi doesn't come to the door, we don't want to go find him!"

"I remember it all!"

"mother!"

You Ning looked at his mother-in-law in disbelief. He really couldn't believe that these words came from her mouth?No one knows better than him what a husband means to his mother-in-law!
If one day she really needs to make a sacrifice, my mother-in-law will do it without hesitation.Such a mother who regards her husband as her life is so indifferent when she gets the news about her husband?

"Okay, let's wait until Song'er comes back to talk about everything. Since there is no bad news, it means he is fine. Don't bother him."

After saying that, she walked out, but Ji Run felt that grandma's steps were a little messy, even a little panicked.It wasn't until grandma was no longer visible that he looked back, thinking it was just an illusion!

Li Shimin also spoke the same words as Ji's mother. After Ji Song's accident happened and Gu Yanzhi said nothing, Li Shimin was silent for a long time. After changing the tea three times, he said to the prince: "Don't ask anymore, everything will wait." Let’s talk about it when he comes back!”

"But Father, Brother Song, he"

Li Chengqian said with some reluctance.

"I told you not to ask, didn't you hear?"

Clang!

Li Shimin suddenly became furious. He pushed everything on the imperial case to the ground with both hands. Looking at the panicked prince, he said irritably: "You should step back first! I want to be quiet for a while!"

"Yes, Father!"

Li Chengqian had no choice but to leave temporarily!

"Ziyi, what's wrong with you? Why don't you even want to tell me?"

He knew Ji Song too well. He was a person who would rather bear everything on his own than let his relatives and friends get hurt.Although he didn't know what happened, it was not difficult to know from what the prince relayed to Gu Yanzhi that Ji Song was definitely seriously injured at this time, and it was extremely difficult to cure, otherwise he would never have stayed in Nanhai and not come back. .

"Chen Shou!"

Chen Shou, who was frightened at the side, hurriedly stepped forward and said: "My slave is here!"

"Send someone to go there in person and summon Ji Song to return to Chang'an immediately. On the day of seeing the imperial edict, he will return to Beijing immediately. There must be no mistake!"

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Now he can only hope for a miracle, hoping to call this stubborn donkey back. At least with so many imperial doctors and Taoist Sun who is like a living god, everything is possible!
Just after the first month of the 23rd year of Zhenguan, the emperor, who had not been in court for a year, once again summoned his courtiers to gather in Tai Chi Hall.

"His Majesty is here!"

"We pay our respects to our emperor. May your Majesty and the Tang Dynasty live forever!"

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

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When all the ministers finished kneeling down, Li Shimin took the lead and said: "Today's court meeting is for no other reason than for the meritorious officers and men of our Tang Nanhai Navy Fleet!"

"You may also know that Duke Ji Song of the State of Xi was ordered to go south to the South China Sea to deal with the cannibals more than a year ago, but many people don't know how tragic and dangerous this battle was!"

Li Shimin looked at the people below who were whispering, and said seriously: "In order to stabilize the country, some things were not told to you. But today, I will tell you, and I will let the people of the Tang Dynasty know about it."

"I cannot let the soldiers who fought for the Tang Dynasty die with their eyes open, let alone let the deeds of the meritorious soldiers not be made known to the world!"

"In April of the 21st year of Zhenguan, Pei Ji of Nanhai turned to the cannibal for his own personal gain. He not only occupied my territory and killed my people, but also went to the west side of the Chenbing Strait to get a glimpse of the Central Plains."

"The Great Eater is coming with ferocity and arrogance, with thousands of warships and hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Once the South China Sea is lost, it will surely go all the way north to the Central Plains. By then, there will never be peace along the tens of thousands of miles of the Tang Dynasty!"

"For this reason, Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong, was stationed in Lingnan to prepare for any unexpected events. Zhang Liang was stationed in Xuzhou to defend the coastal areas. General E Guogong, Wei Chigong, went north to Hebei to protect the Andong Protectorate in case of any unexpected events. It can be said that once the great disaster happened, If cannibals break through the South China Sea, the coastal areas tens of thousands of miles away from the Tang Dynasty will be in flames, and tens of millions of people will be caught in the flames of war."

"You think, can I endure it? Let the cannibals run rampant?"

Everyone below looked at the angry emperor in shock. People who had no idea before now understood the emperor's intentions. What about building a warship to go overseas to find immortals, what a great achievement, these are all fucking lies.

"Therefore, Ji Song, Duke of the State of Xi, was ordered to lead the elite of the Sixteenth Guards, a total of more than [-] soldiers of the Nanhai Navy, more than [-] warships, and more than [-] modified warships, to go south to fight against Dashi."

"But in the early days, the cannibals waited for the enemy, and because of the favorable location and people, Duke Xi had no choice but to deal with them."

Li Shimin said with emotion: "And this confrontation lasted for more than a year. Until a few months ago, the Great Eaters were exhausted and had to take the initiative to seek a decisive battle. But Duke Xi had already seen through their eagerness for a decisive battle, and stood still and continued to fight. deal with."

"Originally, this war should have ended here. The cannibals were exhausted and retreated back home. The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty drove away the cannibals who dared to spy on the Central Plains without bloodshed."

"Everyone is happy!"

When the courtiers heard this, some of them beamed with joy, as if they had won a battle.To be able to drive back a giant cannibal without any bloodshed is the superior state of the art of war.

He is indeed the Duke of the Tang Dynasty, he is very capable!

But some of them who knew some about the art of war frowned secretly. The cannibals had retreated, and the Tang Dynasty seemed to have suffered no loss except for spending some money and food.

But who is Duke Tan?Don't you dare to fight head-on?
are you afraid?

But then he shook his head, since when did Duke Guanxi become timid when he entered the court?Even the five surnames Qi Wang dared to be tough on him. Even if they hated Duke Xi to death, they didn't have any trouble.

It was impossible to be afraid, but what was it that made Duke Xi dare not fight with him?
Suddenly, someone thought of something.

Datang cannot be defeated!
All doubts were cleared up.It's not that I don't dare to fight decisively, it's that I can't.Once the Tang Dynasty is defeated, the Great Eaters will surely go north to the Central Plains as Your Majesty said. By then, the coastal areas of the Tang Dynasty for tens of thousands of miles will be under the enemy's military peak.

You must know that the Nanhai Navy Fleet was formed as the backbone of the remaining soldiers who crossed Yinzhou eastward.It can be said that the Nanhai Navy Fleet of the Tang Dynasty represents the strongest force of the Tang Dynasty Navy. Once defeated, the consequences will be disastrous!

So we can’t lose, and there can’t be any surprises!At this moment, the emperor continued: "But if the cannibals retreat, will the Tang Dynasty be able to sleep peacefully?"

After saying this, the person who was just happy was suddenly stunned.When they saw Fang and Du in front of them, as well as the senior military officials with serious expressions on their faces, the fool also understood that things were not as simple as they thought!
"The Dashi army has not been damaged. Once they retreat this time, they will invade the Tang Dynasty again. At that time, no one knows when, in which direction, or where they will suddenly launch an attack on the Tang Dynasty!"

"You can only be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no way to prevent a thief for a thousand days. You don't need me to explain it anymore, right?"

"So, after Duke Xiang thought about it day and night, he wrote me a letter of death, saying that this battle is critical. Once news of his martyrdom comes, the Tang Dynasty must immediately deploy defenses along the coast, train naval forces, and build warships. To plan for the future!”

"I refused, and I am planning to send people to send Duke Xi to return to Chang'an immediately after the cannibals retreat!"

At this time, Li Shimin said loudly: "But just when I wanted to give the order, it was already too late. He cut off all ties with the Tang Dynasty, and he had to fight this war even if he was against the decree."

"I am extremely anxious but I have no choice. As the saying goes, I am beyond my control if I am to suffer the consequences of my fate. I can only hope that he can create a miracle for the Tang Dynasty like he did before!"

"Now!"

"I've been waiting!"

"I waited for the news of his great victory, and continued to confront him with weak forces for more than a year, and the three raids resulted in the loss of the cannibals. At the end of the 22nd year of Zhenguan, just as we were celebrating, he resolutely Launched the most brutal attack on the big cannibal.

Forty thousand versus eighty thousand, this is the result after more than a year of continuously eroding the cannibal's strength.And when the opponent's combat strength and warships were not weaker than ours in the Tang Dynasty, they faced off head-to-head and launched an unprecedented maritime war with the Southern Governor Maimon on the southeast side of the strait, which used the largest number of troops and the largest number of warships in history. The final battle! "

Li Shimin closed his eyes in pain and said loudly: "Kill from morning to noon, and then from noon to sunset. This is a naval battle that there will be no retreat from once it begins. Once one side reveals a flaw, it will be doomed!"

"Although the time will be short, there is no doubt that this will be a battle that will go down in history. Nearly two thousand warships will be used and more than [-] troops will be used. It can be said that both sides will encounter talented people and meet their opponents."

"Our army killed more than [-] enemies, damaged six layers of itself, and everyone who remained was injured. It is extremely tragic!"

"However, this battle has boosted the morale and prestige of the Tang Dynasty. The status of maritime hegemony will be determined in one battle, and the Great Eater will never be able to recover without decades of rest and recuperation!"

"nice!"

Cheng Yaojin shouted excitedly: "Wan Sheng!"

Others were also excited to hear this. After Cheng Yaojin took the lead, they no longer had any scruples and shouted: "Wan Sheng, Wan Sheng, Wan Sheng!"

"The Nanhai Navy Fleet of the Great Tang Dynasty, the Chief Superintendent of Hainan Province, and the Chief of Staff under Duke Xie, entered the palace to offer prisoners!"

Chen Shou also said with excitement on his face: "Xuan Tang's Nanhai Navy Fleet, the chief administrator of Hainan Province, and the chief minister under the command of Duke Xie, entered the palace to offer prisoners!"

"The Nanhai Navy Fleet of the Great Tang Dynasty, the Chief Superintendent of Hainan Province, and the Chief of Staff under Duke Xie, entered the palace to offer prisoners!"

Outside the main hall, Gu Yanzhi and dozens of Nanhai navy soldiers stood outside.When he heard that they were allowed to enter the palace, even though he was past the age of knowing his destiny, he couldn't help but be very excited!
This may be the proudest moment in his life. Today, the entire Chang'an will cheer for their existence, and the entire Tang Dynasty will also be proud of them in the future!
"The minister leads the order!"

Gu Yanzhi glanced at the people who had already wandered out of their minds and said loudly: "Hey!"

"Stand your chest straight, show your momentum and courage on the battlefield, don't let anyone underestimate our Nanhai Navy fleet, and don't embarrass the chief executive!"

"promise!"

Everyone's faces felt a little hot, but when they heard the chief steward, they immediately felt at ease.

"Let's go, the whole of Chang'an will be happy because of our existence today!"

Boom, boom, boom!The sound of the drums and the tinkling of the chimes are like spring water hitting the bluestone. The elegant sound is like entering the heaven in everyone's ears.

"Your Majesty, Gu Yanzhi, the Nanhai Navy Fleet of the Tang Dynasty, the general manager of the Nanhai Road, and the commander of the marching army under Duke Xie, is here to report the victory!"

The naval officers behind him also said in unison: "On behalf of the Nanhai Navy Fleet, we are here to report your victory to His Majesty!"

Li Shimin waved his hand: "Xuan!"

"Enter the palace!"

Gu Yanzhi straightened his court clothes again, took a deep breath, and then strode inside!

"My lord, Gu Yanzhi pays homage to Your Majesty!"

"May your Majesty live forever and the Tang Dynasty live forever!"

Li Shimin looked at Gu Yanzhi below, and when he thought about Ji Song's incident, he immediately tightened his grip on the armrest.But he soon relaxed and said loudly: "Pingshen!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I have just told you about the situation. I asked you to come here today because I want to ask about the specific details, so that I can continue my work for you!"

"Tell me! Tell me about the story of this battle. I'm very curious about how strong the big cannibal is, and he can actually make Duke Xi dare not fight easily?"

Gu Yanzhi looked around the state, as if he was checking something. Just when everyone was confused, he bowed and said: "I have something. Your Majesty and all the ministers will know the specific details of the battle at a glance. This is much better than what I said." !”

"What?"

"A picture!"

"A picture?"

Gu Yanzhi took a deep breath: "A painting that is 24 feet long!"

"what?"

Li Shimin could no longer remain calm at this time. A 24-foot-long painting?What a shocking painting this would be!
"Get it quickly!"

Chen Shou quickly agreed and led the people out of the palace!
When entering the temple, everything was left outside the temple.

Soon, when two generals lifted a box up, everyone stared at this ordinary box!
"Open!"

"promise!"

Li Shimin couldn't care less at this time and quickly asked everyone to open the painting!

The thick stack inside the box was full of paper. As the two eunuchs slowly opened the scroll, a shocking and thrilling battlefield scene came to their faces. Some timid people even screamed in surprise and quickly backed away.It’s like seeing an evil spirit choosing people to devour, it’s so frightening!

(End of this chapter)