Ji Tang

Chapter 1196 I’m waiting for you to come back!
"Husband, come and drink this ginger soup to warm yourself up!"

Li Yu carefully handed a bowl of ginger soup to her husband, who was still sulking, and complained: "Dad, too, why are you provoking Grandpa Huang? Isn't this just looking for trouble?"

After drinking the ginger soup in one gulp and wrapping her body in a quilt, Ji Run felt much better.The emperor was too cruel. It was still snowing heavily outside, so he let himself stand outside for a whole day. He only let himself go home when the palace gate was about to close.His legs are still numb now, and when he came back, the armor outside was frozen, which scared Li Yu to the point of crying.

If Ji Qi hadn't told him what happened in the court when he returned home, he still wouldn't know what happened.Damn it, I'm provoking you to go find me, what's the point of bullying me?
"Ah!"

Wiping his nose, he shuddered all over, and said angrily: "Do you think things are that simple? Dad is leading hundreds of thousands of troops outside. No matter how arrogant your Majesty is, I'm afraid he won't be able to sleep at night. If you don't give the emperor a reason, who knows? What could happen?"

After finishing speaking, he sighed and said: "You said they are gods fighting, and we juniors will bring disaster to the fish pond? What kind of thing is this!"

"No way, Grandpa Huang has so much trust in Dad, how could it be as bad as what you said?"

Li Yu still didn't say those words, but Ji Run understood it and sighed: "Who can say this accurately? Sometimes I envy A Ze, who just left when he wanted to, and I am the only one trapped in Chang'an. It’s almost suffocating me.”

Li Yu's face changed after hearing this, and she gritted her teeth and consoled her: "Actually, you can think better of it. Isn't it because dad is working so hard outside for us juniors? As long as the family is safe, dad can be free of distractions, right?"

"You, just stay at home with peace of mind. I am taking good care of you, your mother-in-law, grandma, and the rest of the family. Isn't this considered a help to my father?"

Ji Run glanced at her, hugged him into her arms, smelled the fragrance of his hair, and said, "I just complained, and so did my second brother. He ran away when my sister and I were still pregnant. If anything happened, See if I don’t break his legs.”

"When you have time, write more letters to your siblings and ask them what they need. As long as you have something at home, give it to them. Don't let your siblings feel cold!"

Li Yu rolled her eyes and arched her arms in his arms: "What do you need to say? You haven't seen how many things my mother gave to my younger siblings some time ago? Some of them made me jealous when I looked at them, like Thousand-Year Snow Lotus Pills, etc. Thousand-year-old ginseng, a precious medicinal material, is not available in many palaces.”

Hearing his wife's sour words, Ji Run chuckled: "What? Are you jealous?"

"What's that? From now on, the whole family belongs to you. Isn't that enough for you? It's just some objects. Besides, the second brother is now the head of Ji's Southern Sect. Although I inherited the title and fief, the second brother But my younger brother inherited my father’s knowledge, and I heard that he has now founded Mingzhou Academy, which is highly respected outside, and is even regarded as a young master among literati.”

"From now on, we may not be as prosperous as our second brother's family. It will be indispensable for you to have good relations with your brothers and sisters."

"impossible!"

Li Yu's hair suddenly exploded, like a kitten in danger, she gritted her teeth and said: "You can't do it, my father is also partial, why can't you inherit his mantle? Why are you the second brother?"

"Anyway, I won't obey. When dad comes back, you should study hard. If you can't learn, don't even think about getting into my bed."

Ji Run's face darkened and she slapped him hard. Li Yu's face turned red instantly and she stared with big blurred eyes.

"What has changed your world? Is this something that your husband can't learn? Learning requires not only talent, but also decades of persistence. I was brought to the palace by your majesty and empress since I was a child to learn etiquette and some miscellaneous things. How can I have time to learn other things? It’s not that dad is partial to your husband, I’m not that material at all.”

Looking at his wife who was unwilling to accept it, Ji Qun said helplessly: "If you want it, why can't dad agree? But your husband, I have no choice. It's too late to learn now, but our son can do it!"

Li Yu's eyes suddenly lit up?He stared with bright eyes and said, "Is it really possible?"

"Of course!"

Hearing her husband's affirmation, he suddenly envisioned his son becoming a great scholar in the world. Even the royal family did not have such a person. How could his son die of happiness after accomplishing something important?

Seeing that his wife was finally settled, Ji Run breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking of his son's miserable life in the future, he could only mourn in silence. For the sake of my happy life, I can only wrong you, son.
Chongzheng Hall.

When Li Shimin returned to the harem, he hummed a tune and lay down on his back. He didn't even know that his eldest grandson had arrived.

"What happy thing happened to you? Why are you still humming?"

Hearing the Queen's sour words, Li Shimin smiled awkwardly, drank tea to cover it up, and then said: "Hey, what can happen to me? But the content of that letter surprised me!"

"Oh? What's so special?"

Then he told what happened in the main hall. As for Changsun Wuji, he just mentioned it briefly, so there was no need to talk about it here.

If the queen finds out later, it will be none of his business.

"This Constantine II seems to be an accomplished king. He can single-handedly rejuvenate the old empire. This ability is something that few emperors in the Central Plains can match."

"Yes, it is said that this man ascended the throne at the age of twelve or thirteen. He has a palace in charge of government affairs and powerful ministers outside. There is also a big cannibal eyeing him. This situation has reached the end of the dynasty. But he relies on his own ability. It is to take it back into your own hands. Even I have to admire this ability and ability."

"I"

"Your Majesty, Duke Tan has sent an eagle letter!"

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, then thought of something, his face suddenly turned ugly, and he said to his eldest grandson: "This bastard, if I guessed correctly, this letter is definitely a translated letter, okay, you are tricking me. ?”

"Go and get the letter. I want to see what tricks this kid is playing. If you don't give me an explanation, I want him to look good!"

Chen Shou hurried out as soon as he saw it. Changsun stroked his back and said angrily: "Why are you angry with him? Shouldn't you be happy that he did this? He is telling you that he is still the same person. This is the handle given to you!"

Li Shimin was stunned. He really didn't expect this level, but it was true after hearing what Queen Town said.

"Hey, bastard"

At this time, Chen Shou also loosened the letter. After checking that it was correct, he opened the bamboo tube and saw a thick stack of paper inside, weighing at least half a catty. Adding the weight of the bamboo tube, it was almost The weight the falcon can bear is at its limit.

Li Shimin's face gradually became serious. Ji Song knew that if he could explain something clearly in one sentence, he would never go into a lengthy discussion. Writing so many things at once this time was definitely an important matter.

He couldn't wait to open the letter. He guessed right. The top one was the translation of the letter sent to him by the Byzantine Emperor. The content was very different from Ji Qi's translation, but there were differences in key matters.

That was Ji Song's view of this letter. According to his opinion, it was very necessary for the Tang Dynasty to get in touch with the Byzantine Empire. It would not only greatly restrain the cannibal's forces in the west, but would also affect future trade and trade between the Tang Dynasty and the West. A huge breakthrough in communication.

The letter stated that Byzantium had stabilized its defense line at this time. Although the cannibals were still determined to do so, they could no longer gain an overwhelming advantage over Byzantium.Coupled with the ability of Constantine II, Byzantium will be a powerful country or hegemon in the West for a long time.The Tang Dynasty is extremely far away from Byzantium. It can be said that one is in the east and the other is in the extreme west, with countless small countries and regions separated in between.Just like Zhang Yi's strategy of distant friendship and close attack in the pre-Qin period, Byzantium at this time was an excellent target.

Although the Tang Dynasty was not like the Han Wu period, it needed to unite the Western Regions and Daxia at that time to contain the Xiongnu.But it is undeniable that the emergence of the Byzantine Empire gave Datang another option, which was to unite with Byzantium to jointly control the Tang Dynasty and prevent it from expanding too quickly, interrupting its development and suppressing its economy.

This was a good thing for both the Tang Dynasty and Byzantium. As a wise king, Constantine II would not fail to see this.Even if you don’t get enough help, you still have to work hard for it.

And it can be seen from the letter that Constantine is full of sincerity. Not only does he introduce the trends in the West in detail, but he also outlines the current strategy of the Western Empire.

After seeing the second half of the message translated by Ji Song, Li Shimin broke out in a cold sweat. In the West, cannibals are simply unscrupulous. They are invincible in all military attacks and they use all means to preach. Anyone who opposes it , Those who do not want to believe in religion will either be expelled or become slaves. There is no third way.

Being so arrogant and rebellious reminded him of Emperor Wu's annihilation of Buddhism and the restriction of the development of Buddhism when his father was still alive.Once the cannibals spread to the Western Regions and spread their religion there, there will never be peace in the Western Regions.

"Your Majesty, my Majesty, please pay your respects to Ziyi!"

"The nine surnames of Zhaowu in the Western Region have completely turned to Dashi, and other countries are also waiting and watching. The foreign races and tribes in various places are also ready to make moves. If the Tang Dynasty wins, everything will be safe. If the attack fails, the Western Region will be unprotected and hundreds of The Western Region for the people of the Wanhan family will be reduced to ghosts. Your majesty has great love for you, and you dare not live up to the expectations of the people. However, the great food governor Selde stopped after he broke through Huolu City. As far as I know, he is in the country. What the soldiers said was not fear, but worry. Once you are defeated, Your Majesty should remember that the Western Region can be broken but cannot be lost. Never let the big cannibal step into the Western Region, otherwise we will be sinners for the ages!"

".If nothing can be done, we should send troops to the Western Region at all costs. Even if it is bloody, we cannot retreat even half a step. I have made final preparations to build Ximen Pass and Bagua City, starting from Hanhai in the north and marching to Congling in the west. , south to Kunlun, will be my battlefield. It’s a pity that my legs are disabled, otherwise, I will mount my horse to kill the enemy.”

"Xihu!"

"Duke Xi of the Tang Dynasty, General of the Western Conquest, Ji Song, pay your respects!"

Li Shimin read the last paragraph word for word, and then closed his eyes in pain.He could feel Ji Song's pessimism, and he could even appreciate the critical situation in the Western Region at this time.

Ji Song, who had high hopes for him, was already prepared to defend the Western Regions. From his tone in the letter, it was not difficult to tell that once the Western Regions were lost, that bastard would never return to Chang'an alive.

Ji Song is proud, he knew this from the first time he met him.Proud people are not allowed to have sympathy, and such people are born to be looked up to.

"His Majesty."

The eldest grandson had already burst into tears. She cried out in pain: "Your Majesty, please send troops to the Western Regions quickly. Ziyi must not make any mistakes, Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin walked a few steps irritably and said loudly: "I know, I know everything, but what can I do?"

By now, he had no intention of troubling Ji Song. He was even a little scared now. Thinking of the consequences if something happened to Ji Song, he felt mentally and physically exhausted.

In his arrangement, Ji Song was the sea-calming needle he left to the prince. With him, Datang could be calmed down no matter how chaotic it was.In a sense, Ji's existence was revealed to the world.

If something happens to Ji Song, can young Ji Run take on such a responsibility?

"Let me be quiet, let me be quiet!"

The eldest grandson opened his mouth to speak, but he didn't know what to say.

Increase troops?If you want to increase your income early, can you wait until now?
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Soon, Yu Chigong and Li Jing also got the news and hurried to Tai Chi Hall to wait.Li Shimin has been waiting for a long time. He is still reading Ji Song's letter. There is a lot of content in it. The first one sent is more like a smoke bomb, but this letter is what he wants to say.

Seeing everyone gathered, he passed the letter to everyone.

Everyone thought something had happened at first, but they were a little surprised when they saw the familiar content. Isn't this the content of the letter sent yesterday?
But as they fell back, their expressions became serious, and finally their breathing became rapid. Yu Chigong's eyes opened angrily, as if a sword was about to leave his body.

Li Ji's expression also changed, but he did not speak first.

Changsun Wuji now has no intention of being angry with the emperor for what happened yesterday. The problem now is how to stabilize the Western Region.The current Western Region is not what it used to be. The Western Region is self-sufficient, has a large Han population, has a large number of mineral deposits and special products, and has the Silk Road that can be traded. It is already a frontier wilderness that the Tang Dynasty cannot abandon at will. The ground is gone.

His existence not only made Guanzhong safer, but also became an important part of Datang's tax revenue. You must not miss it!
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead troops to the Western Regions to support you!"

Yuchi Gong said without thinking.

"You can not!"

Li Shimin flatly refused. Yuchi Gong was now in charge of the defense of Chang'an and also presided over the affairs of Wuying Pavilion. He absolutely could not leave.

"Your Majesty, please fight!"

Li Ji gritted his teeth and said.

"Neither can you!"

But he didn't expect that the emperor refused immediately, and even Li Ji was a little surprised!
"Not only do we have the Western Region, but we also have Mobei, Monan, and Anton. Once you all leave, do you expect me to conquer it myself?"

Li Shimin sat slumped on the dragon chair: "There is no one left, everyone who should be sent has gone, we can't put all our chips on the Western Regions."

He suddenly raised his head and said: "Pass the message!"

"Chen is here!"

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Tell Ji Song that the Western Region must be preserved, the Great Eater must be defeated, and he must come back alive!"

"This is what I, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, said."

He waved his sleeves: "No need to polish it, just send it to him like this, he will understand what I mean."

From the second day on, the emperor never appeared in front of the public again. Most of the government affairs were handled by the prince. When he encountered something difficult to make, he would report it to the emperor.

(End of this chapter)