Ji Tang

Chapter 1101 Advice and scolding!
The next court meeting will be the performance moment of Li Chengqian, the prince of the country!

Li Chengqian only started supervising the country after he went south. He had never seen him acting like a supervising country in front of him.

Watch him talk eloquently on it. Whenever he encounters a difficult decision, he will ask veterans like Fang Du, but at the same time, he will also give other people a chance to speak, and then he will make a decision after thinking about it!
To be honest, he is not very clever, but he has won the praise of hundreds of officials!

Most courtiers like a humble emperor. Although Li Chengqian is not yet one, basically nothing will happen to him. His position as emperor is certain.

Compared with Li Shimin's efficiency and decisiveness, Li Chengqian seems a bit immature.But there is nothing wrong with it. Compared to Li Shimin, who was one emperor throughout the ages, how many Chinese people with thousands of years of history can compare with him?
What the Tang Dynasty needs now is not a king who develops, but a king who maintains success.

Although Li Shimin was not the founding emperor, he was not far behind.

His whole life was to rise in battles. He fought his way through the troubled times of the late Sui Dynasty, and before he could stabilize, he encountered powerful enemies like the Turks.Fortunately, God blessed the Tang Dynasty and defeated the Eastern Turks in one battle. Otherwise, it would have been another confrontation between Han and Hungary in the early Han Dynasty.If you want to reach the top, I am afraid it will take several generations of hard work!
After that, there was another mess in the country, with aristocratic families, military aristocratic groups in Longxi, and natural and man-made disasters.If you think about it carefully, Datang has never comforted him at all.

After just a few difficult years, there was the eastward expedition to Goguryeo, and then he went south to fight against Dashi. Anyway, there was no temporary stability.

Now that it's all right, are there any strong enemies around Datang?

The cannibals are gnawing at their wounds and will not start a war rashly for a while. The only trouble now is the westward migration of the Western Turks and the Western Regions, but they are generally under control.

"Dear ladies, do you have anything else to report?"

Li Chengqian's words made Ji Song wake up in vain, but he realized that the court meeting was about to end!
"Start your Highness!"

Ji Song was stunned, this voice seemed familiar!

Looking back, I saw, as expected, who else could it be if he wasn't his father-in-law?
I saw Xie Lian bowing and saluting: "The meritorious officials of the navy are now recuperating in the camp. Tomorrow is the reward ceremony. I wonder if your highness has anything to explain?"

At this time, everyone's eyes suddenly focused on Ji Song. This person is the biggest contributor this time. His Majesty has awarded a reward today, but he just doesn't know what will happen to the rewards of the others?

Li Chengqian pondered for a moment and said: "The reason why the Tang Dynasty was invincible in battles and attacks was the result of the dedication of the soldiers and the unity and cooperation of all officials. Failure to reward is not enough to win the trust of the world, and failure to reward is not enough to reassure the army!"

"The Battle of the South China Sea may seem inconsequential, but it freed the Tang Dynasty from any obstacles in its overseas development. Coupled with the destruction of the Great Cannibal's conspiracy to dominate the land and sea trade routes between the East and the West, this is a great achievement that benefits the present and will last for a long time to come. It should be emphasized reward!"

"What do you think?"

The ministers looked at each other in confusion. Although they had known this for a long time, they still felt that they really wanted to reward the meritorious soldiers.

"Your Highness, I have something to say!"

Just when everyone was silent, a clear voice sounded in the hall.

"Oh?"

Li Chengqian looked at Ji Song for a moment, but he still said: "It doesn't matter what Duke Xi said!"

At this time, everyone was also curious about what Ji Song could say.Is it possible to be greedy and want more?If this was the case, they would have to stop him even at the risk of offending Ji Song.

The Tang Dynasty has had its own rules since the founding of the country. How can we make an exception because of someone or something?Then what dignity will the imperial court have in the future?
Ji Song had some free time and said loudly: "As the saying goes, food and grass go before the soldiers and horses are used. War is not only a matter for the soldiers. Coordinating the overall situation, advising military aircraft, strategizing, logistical support, etc. are all crucial to the victory of the war."

"Since we have won the battle, how can we only reward the generals? Where will we leave the other meritorious people? Once or twice is fine, but if this goes on for a long time, I'm afraid everyone will lose their morale."

He paused for a moment and said, "Therefore, I suggest that other meritorious people should also be rewarded!"

"Your Highness please give your verdict!"

Quiet, the main hall is too quiet!

Everyone stared blankly at Ji Song, who had an indifferent expression. Cheng Yaojin tried to speak out several times but was stopped by Yuchi Gong!
"Yuchi, you."

"To shut up!"

Yuchi Gong looked straight ahead and whispered: "Since we choose to believe in Ziyi, we must support him without hesitation. I believe that Ziyi has his own ideas, and we will just watch."

Cheng Yaojin was stunned for a moment, and finally stood back to his original position dejectedly!

At this time, all the ministers in the palace were still in a daze. They didn't expect that Ji Song didn't want the lion to open his mouth, but asked for credit for them?
What is strategizing?What’s the logistics support?

This is what they are talking about!

As a result, everyone stared at Li Chengqian, Lord Dan, eager to agree on his behalf.Although the merits that can be divided up in this way are not much, they are still merits. Who would think that they have less merit?
It would be more honorable for you to say this, wouldn't it?We are also counselors for military aircraft.

Li Chengqian looked at Ji Song in confusion, wondering what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd?

"I will report this matter to my father, and some will obey my father's will!"

Li Chengqian still did not agree. He believed that the matter was important and could only be decided after reporting it to his father!
Ji Song's eyes were slightly disappointed, but he still cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness Shengming!"

No rejection, His Highness did not refuse!
Everyone was overjoyed. Since they didn't refuse immediately, there was a chance.So for the first time, everyone sincerely shouted: "Your Highness, the Holy Ming."

"Oh! You!"

Chongzheng Hall.

The eldest grandson brought two bowls of porridge and handed them to the father and son respectively.

Li Chengqian sat at a loss, but Li Shimin pointed at him and sighed, looking disappointed that iron could not be transformed into steel!
"What are you talking about directly, and why are you playing riddles with your children? Can you talk properly?"

The eldest grandson glared at the emperor angrily.

"Speak clearly? If everything can be explained clearly, then it will be too easy for the emperor!"

He drank the porridge in one go and said with a wry smile: "Your son is so lucky to have met such a friend and courtier who wholeheartedly helped him, but our son failed to live up to expectations and didn't even see the meaning!"

"Father."

"To shut up!"

He glared at Li Chengqian fiercely and said angrily: "Why did Ziyi say this without informing you? Don't you understand it even now?"

"Why reward those people? Planning strategies? Guaranteeing logistics? Stupid!"

"Don't even think about it. After he went south, did he ask the court for a grain of grain? Besides warships, what else did he want? He also planned strategies and counseled military aircraft? They are not ashamed!"

Li Chengqian suddenly widened his eyes and said in disbelief: "Are you saying that Ziyi did it on purpose?"

"Otherwise? Is he full and holding on?"

"He is trying to build momentum for you, silly son!"

Li Shimin sighed and said: "You should have agreed immediately. This matter may be a big deal to others, but in my opinion it is nothing."

"Even if you reward them, it will only add some false posts or money at most. Can they still be knighted?"

"In this way, everyone will be grateful, which will be of great benefit to your reputation. Only an emperor who knows how to share benefits can gain the support of everyone."

"But you hesitated!"

"What are you hesitating about? What are you worried about?" "Am I going to dislike you because of this matter?"

Li Chengqian smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't think much about it either."

Li Shimin didn't know what he thought of, and suddenly laughed out loud.Just when Changsun and Li Chengqian were confused, they said: "I was almost deceived by him. This kid is too clever."

Seeing the confusion between the two of them, he suddenly looked at Li Chengqian with disgust.

"If my guess is correct, building momentum for you is just one of them."

"Second, I'm afraid it is to completely characterize the nature of the South China Sea War, so that all officials will support and recognize the military exploits in the South China Sea. Think about it, everyone has benefited from this war, do you think they will stop talking about it in front of others and behind others? What are the benefits of this battle? Will the whole world know about it?"

Li Chengqian's eyes widened and he said in surprise: "No way."

"He He."

"What? Surprised?"

"Now do you understand how I felt when I faced those old foxes?"

Li Shimin said with some emotion: "You have me behind you. Even if those old foxes test you, they will stop at nothing and won't go too far. Do you think what you saw in the past is their true face?"

"They have followed me in my expeditions to the north and south over the years. What have they not seen? If they didn't have foresight and a brain full of intrigues, they would have been killed long ago."

"Ji Song has taught you a lesson today, letting you take a good look at the true face of a qualified minister! Many times you can only believe three points of a minister's words, doubt three points, deny three points, and then treat the remaining one as fart. !”

The eldest grandson quickly waved away the accompanying maids and eunuchs. She knew that the emperor at this time was teaching the prince the ways of the emperor.Even she couldn't hear these things.

Turning around and closing the door, he glanced at Chen Shou who had a low eyebrow and said, "Let's go see what that guy Ji Song is doing?"

"promise!"

"Ziyi, what do you mean today?"

As soon as he arrived at Wuying Pavilion, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help it and asked loudly.

"Okay, why are you so loud? Is there anything you can't say properly?"

But Cheng Yaojin didn't appreciate it: "I'm just not convinced! Why should they get the credit? Why should they be rewarded? I'm working hard on the battlefield, but they get the credit just because they are holding my mother in the back. Why?"

"Even this kid's legs are too bad"

"Zhijie, you've gone too far!"

Yuchi Gong suddenly shouted.This made Cheng Yaojin wake up, looked at Ji Song who looked gloomy, and suddenly felt at a loss!
"Well, I just can't get angry."

"No problem!"

Ji Song waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "It's useless, it's useless, what else can't be said?"

"As for why you said that today, you will know it in a few days. You must know that there is no free lunch in this world, let alone good things that fall from the sky. When you gain something, you will inevitably lose something. We deserve it. One portion won’t be less, that’s enough!”

Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong looked at each other, but seeing that Ji Song had no intention of continuing, they could only shut up!
"What are you talking about? Why are everyone so listless?"

Just when everyone was silent, a clear voice came. Everyone was shocked and looked out the door hurriedly!

"I will pay my respects to the queen!"

The eldest grandson came to the room, sat directly at the front of the room and waved, "Everyone is free of charge!"

"Thank you madam!"

When the eldest grandson turned his eyes to Ji Song who was sitting in a wheelchair, everyone looked at each other, clasped their fists and bowed before exiting the hall!
"Can you blame me for not being considerate of you?"

Ji Song smiled bitterly when he heard this: "My dear, on the way back, I made preparations to go into seclusion and found a place. If it weren't for some people in Chang'an who are really worried, you might never see me again this time."

The eldest grandson's hand hidden in her sleeves suddenly clenched. She gritted her teeth and said, "You are so cruel. It is in vain that I and Your Majesty treat you like this. You are so good that you actually want to escape?"

"What on earth do you want to do? You dug a hole for the prince in the court as soon as you came back. Now he is still being lectured by His Majesty. You are really his good friend!"

Ji Song rolled her eyes and sneered at Changsun's words. If her guess was right, she would probably be laughing in her heart now, right?
"I don't want to do anything!"

Pointing to his legs, he said: "I am crippled. I am truly crippled. Now I only think about this remaining life. Is this wrong?"

"You know? These days, every time I see your wives and concubines crying, I get upset. What are they crying for? Are they pitying me? Or are they pitying me?"

"Do you know how I feel when I hear my mother's heart-rending cry in the middle of the night?"

Ji Song's face was full of pain. At this time, he took off all disguises and said bitterly: "I just hate that I didn't die on the battlefield. If I died, everything would be over. Although my mother will be in pain, she has her children with her." There will always be a day when we can get out."

"But now?"

"Seeing my son sitting in a wheelchair every day, unable to take care of himself, can others understand this kind of pain?"

"I just hate why I can't be cruel enough to stay in Nanhai and spend the rest of my life alone. Why do I have to come back? It's enough to come back. Why do you have to pull me out for everyone to watch? You know how I feel when I see them mocking or laughing secretly. ?"

"Empress, your majesty, please let me go!"

"Can I go to the academy to teach? Even if I have to go to Zhuangzi to eat and wait to die."

"Snapped!"

Ji Song covered his face and looked at the eldest grandson with an angry face in disbelief.

"It hurts, doesn't it? Does it make you angry?"

The eldest grandson completely exploded. He pointed at Ji Song and said with red eyes: "Do you know that His Majesty fainted when he learned that you were disabled? Do you know that the prince was almost beaten to death by his crazy father? Do you know that Pingyang still dares not to see you? Are you afraid that you can’t help but pick up a knife and kill all the Chang’an cannibals?”

"So many people are sad and sad for you, but in exchange, you give up on yourself and want to wait for death?"

"You bastard, you're so arrogant!"

"If it weren't for you, I would have killed you today!"

Ji Song was stunned, he didn't know any of this!

"Think about it!"

The eldest grandson turned and left, but stopped at the door and said without looking back: "If you really don't want to stay in the court, don't come tomorrow. I, your majesty, the prince, Pingyang, just treat it as blind !”

"Chen Shou, let's go!"

Chen Shou glanced at Ji Song, shook his head, and followed his eldest grandson away without saying a word.
(End of this chapter)