Ji Tang

Chapter 1276 A sudden confrontation!
The flags are flying fiercely and the troops are in awe. They, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, are going back to Chang'an today.

No matter how sad or reluctant to leave, the soldiers returned from the battle, and the Golden Palace received the favor of the king.Ten years of bitter cold and ten years of life cannot be overcome by the king's decree.

Immediately be granted the title of marquis and the title of wife and son. This is the highest pursuit of all soldiers at this time.There were several battles, but I don’t know how many people were granted the title of marquis and how many were granted the title of duke?

"Win!"

"Great victory!"

Ji Song raised his arms and shouted!

"Win, win, win!"

"Wonderful victory, ten thousand victory! Ten thousand victory!"

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"You, gentlemen, will return triumphantly to Chang'an with me!"

"Back! Back! Back!"

"Chang'an! Chang'an! Chang'an!"

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On August 25, the [-]th year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, Ji Song, the Duke of Xi, ordered Princess Pingyang, Duke Lu and tens of thousands of soldiers to set off outside Bagua City to return to the court.

It lasted more than two years, first stabilizing the Western Region, and then fighting the Western Turks. In one fell swoop, it shattered the ambitions of the Western Expedition and opened up thousands of miles of territory. Later generations heard about it and were delighted. It shocked people's hearts and was called the Great Victory of Anxi in history.From then on, the Tang Dynasty had no outer ring, and all the eight wastelands were surrendered. It can be said that all nations worshiped Chang'an in clothes and hats.
A new chapter of the Tang Dynasty begins from this moment, and the name of the Tang Dynasty will be passed down to future generations forever, and the name of the Tang Dynasty will forever shake the world.
And the initiator of everything, Ji Song, has become a living myth.——
A large number of ships moved down the river, and there were newly opened river channels. The army did not need to travel hard from the land. They traveled day and night, no less than three hundred miles a day, and in less than ten days, the Puchang Sea was already in sight.
At Ximen Pass, Changsun Wuji, who had been waiting here for a long time, rushed over with his men without saying a word after learning that the army had arrived at Puchanghai.Three days later, when I saw the densely packed ships on the calm water of Puchang Sea and the army preparing to turn back to land, I was even more frightened.

I received the news half a month ago that the army would start to move out a few days later.But only a few days?Thousands of miles of journey passed by in a blink of an eye. In the time it took to take a nap, the army was already approaching Ximen Pass?
If this was an enemy army, he really couldn't imagine the scene where the enemy had already arrived at the city before the court could react!
Soon, when I saw Ji Song again, looking at him smiling in a wheelchair, I felt that the other person was much older.Ji Song, who was originally a handsome gentleman, has become much rougher.

No matter how magnificent a person you are, time is always the most ruthless knife. It doesn't care whether you are an emperor, general, or a trafficker, it will kill you with its ruthless knife, one blow at a time, without hesitation.

"Uncle Changsun, you're fine!" Ji Song said softly.

For some reason, Changsun Wuji suddenly no longer envied him.When he learned that Ji Song had achieved such great achievements before, he looked intimidated, but was he envious in his heart?

But now, looking at Ji Song who was sitting in a wheelchair with a weathered face and extreme fatigue in his eyes, he was relieved.In his opinion, this is a respectable, admirable and pitiful person.

He was working hard for the rise and fall of his family, but he was so decisive in dividing the family, without even the slightest hesitation.In his opinion, the royal family is unreliable, even if his biological sister is the queen and his biological nephew is the prince.

He never pinned his hopes on the emperor. He was extremely powerful, and the queen had repeatedly warned him both openly and secretly, but he remained unmoved.Because he knew that once he retreated, it would be equivalent to putting his neck in front of the emperor and letting him be slaughtered.

Although the style of the military aristocrats made the emperor uncomfortable, they at least had the ability to fight to the death in the face of imperial power.Instead of being disposed of like a dead dog.

Even though the Longxi aristocratic group in the court had almost disappeared, as long as the emperor really stretched his sword towards them, within a month, the Tang border would be in chaos.

Even though they are all as silent as moles, as long as their lives are threatened, regardless of whether you are the emperor or the king of heaven, I will just start flipping the table!

"Yeah, it's been a long time. When we meet again, everyone is old!"

Facing Changsun Wuji's emotion, Ji Song was stunned, touched his rough face, and smiled bitterly: "Time is like a knife, and the knife makes people grow old. Who has ever escaped from this?"

The two of them did not go into the big tent to talk, but came to the grass beside Puchang Sea.Looking at the sparkling lake, which had expanded at least four times, Ji Song felt no emotion at all.

"If I remember correctly, when I passed through this place more than ten years ago, Puchanghai was less than one-tenth of its current size. I didn't expect it to expand to such an extent in such a short period of time?"

"It's not an exaggeration to say that the world has changed, and the world has changed!"

Ji Song knew it well, but Changsun Wuji was inexplicably shocked.Is such great power really possible by humans?
But the fact was right in front of him, and he could only believe it.

"As the saying goes, nothing is difficult in the world, as long as there is a will. As long as you think about it in your heart and work hard for it, even if you fail, the ending will not be too bad, right?"

Changsun Wuji was a little dazed, then shook his head and said: "Old, old!"

"From now on, the world will still be dominated by you young people. Now there are more and more young officials in the court, and they are all full of energy, which makes people envious."

However, Ji Song smiled: "Who is not it? When someone called me grandpa, I realized that I had reached such an age without knowing it. People, sometimes they still have to learn to make way for young people."

"But you are different!"

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details!" Changsun Wuji raised his eyebrows.

"It's a good thing for young people to be energetic, but they can also be impulsive. When something happens, they will become angry and reckless. At this time, we old-timers need to suppress them, and we can't let them do whatever they want!"

"It has not been easy since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. You and I have both come from that era. Although I am a few years behind you, I have experienced everything that I have to go through. The war is chaotic, the dynasty is at the end, and people's lives are like grass. It is not easy to live in these days!"

"However, there is a limit to everything. Sometimes if the suppression is too harsh, it will damage the morale of young people. In my opinion, they should be allowed to get involved in some unimportant matters, as long as we watch from behind and don't let them show up. It’s a big mess, even if there are some losses, it’s still acceptable.”

Ji Song seemed to be talking to himself: "We are all people who have come out of that world. Many times we cross the river by feeling for the stones. It sounds nice, but who knows when we step down, what are the stones in the river? Or an abyss?”

"Fortunately, we have almost gone through the most difficult days. We are pioneers, so we should have the magnanimity of pioneers. We should let go when it's time to let go. If we interfere too much, we may become enemies in the end."

He looked at Changsun Wuji and said, "What do you think?"

But Changsun Wuji was somewhat disapproving and said: "I deeply agree with your statement about crossing the river by feeling the stones, but I don't quite understand your statement about letting go!"

Ji Song smiled and said, "I'd like to hear the details!"

"The world says you regard everything as dirt, but I don't think so!"

"How many years have it been? You, the Ji family, have overtaken the latecomers and become the top family in the Tang Dynasty that rivals the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes. Whether it is the foundation or the network of relationships throughout the Tang Dynasty, I am amazed." "Just think that everyone thinks it. Just when you were about to lead the Ji family to success, you separated the family!"

Having said this, he looked at Ji Song complicatedly.This was what he couldn't understand the most about Ji Song, but the facts proved that although this method seemed stupid, at least for now it was the best way to resolve the crisis.

"Is it not good to separate families? Children should live alone without their parents when they are old. We can take care of them for a lifetime, but we cannot take care of them for a lifetime. They need to walk on their own."

"maybe!"

Changsun Wuji said calmly: "But I am different. It is most advantageous to hold ten fingers together. Once they are separated, it will be a piece of loose sand!"

"You can retreat from anything, but you can't retreat at this time!"

"If you take a step back, you will find yourself in an abyss, he"

He glanced at Dongfang and said slowly: "He has never been kind."

Ji Song was silent, he understood Changsun Wuji's concerns, just like the one he was close to Chu!
"Ugh!"

Ji Song lamented: "To be honest, my nephew really doesn't want to see that day. Since my nephew entered the court, you have always taken good care of my nephew. Who do you want me to help when the time comes?"

Ji Song stopped testing because it was meaningless.

He knew that his return to the imperial court would not be peaceful, but who knew that he would have to make a decision before he returned to Chang'an!

The fact that Changsun Wuji could come here to see him already explained a lot of problems.This is negotiating with himself, as well as with the Ji family and the forces behind him.

The conclusion of this negotiation will also become everyone's attitude towards him after he returns to Chang'an.Whether you continue to keep yourself out of the power game or drag yourself directly into the water depends on your attitude!
As for the rhetoric of staying out of the matter, or being neutral and not helping, it is of no use at all.We are not fools. When we are fighting to the death, you are enjoying yourself. Are you waiting for us to both lose and take advantage?
Therefore, it is impossible to stay out of the situation. Either end or quit the game directly. There is no third option!

But can he quit?

No, this was simply impossible. There was no way he would put his own life and that of his family on the mercy of the victor.

Looking at the calm but slightly turbulent lake surface, it looks like there is a giant beast waiting for an opportunity at the bottom of the lake.The breeze blew, making waves, and the reeds swayed from east to west, but returned to their original position after the wind stopped.

"I have indeed benefited a lot from being able to be kind to Mr. Zhao Guogong and say so many things from my heart. However, we have different ways and we do not want to work with each other. My nephew, I can only say sorry!"

"This is the last time I call you uncle!"

"Uncle Changsun, thank you for your care over the years!"

He was sitting in a wheelchair and bending down to salute. He was sincere and without any interest, just like when they first met. It was so simple that it made people's hearts tremble!
"Whoo~"

Changsun Wuji exhaled softly. He was not surprised at all by Ji Song's choice.It would be disappointing if he chose to compromise and give in!
"You are wrong about one thing. I have plotted against the Ji family more than once, but there is no doubt that they all failed in the end. It is your luck, but it is more due to the intervention of the empress and your majesty!"

"They are really interested in you. Maybe your choice is not wrong. But how many people are as lucky as you in the world? Pingyang regards you as his own son. I tried to test it at first, but before I could wait, Next, she came to my door and gave me a warning."

"The empress also treats you like a nephew, and the prince regards you as a brother. Your Majesty will not say anything else. His love for you makes everyone jealous, and they wish they could take your place."

"But it's a pity! You are the only one like you Ji Song in this world!"

Ji Song smiled: "Of course I know the kindness the empress and princess have towards me. The reason why I have done whatever I want in these years is because they have supported me from behind. Without them, I would not be much different from ordinary people. There is never any shortage in this world. For talented people, what they lack is just an opportunity, and I, Ji Song, am walking so smoothly just because I have such a stage and opportunity."

"I know that returning to Chang'an this time may mean entering the dragon's den and the tiger's den, but since I became an official, I, Ji Song, have been afraid of who will come from south and north. Tell them to come directly. I, Ji Song, frowned, that's a Coward!"

"Just like what I said to my disciples, peace in this world is never begged, but fought out. Fight until the enemy is afraid, regrets it, and becomes cowardly, and no one will dare to tease you at will."

Changsun Wuji was speechless for a long time. Ji Song himself was the same type of person as him, but their choices were different.I can’t say who is right or wrong. Most of the time, the choice is a choice of character. I can only say that I have no regrets!

The two returned to the camp. Changsun Wuji said that he wanted to go to condolences to the army. Ji Song did everything he could and he came on behalf of the emperor. It was the right thing to condolences to the army and no one could say anything.

Returning to the tent, Cheng Yaojin said with a solemn expression: "How?"

"The soldiers are coming to cover up the water and the earth!"

Cheng Yaojin breathed a sigh of relief. No matter what, having a choice is better than having no choice.Ji Song did not let himself down, nor did he let everyone down.

If Ji Song chooses to settle the matter or retreat.Those who follow him will be ruthlessly suppressed by their opponents. The emperor will not take action at this time. Once he takes action, it means that the royal family will also end, and the consequence will be a group attack.

Even His Majesty would definitely not do this, let alone the Prince!
"I'll inform them and let them be prepared!"

Ji Song nodded and ignored him!
Just when Ji Song wanted to rest, a soldier suddenly came in and handed a note.

"Where did it come from?"

"Reporting to the head of the family, it was sent from the west. I didn't say who it was!"

When he opened it, his expression became very strange, as if he had seen something interesting.The soldier burned the note until no ashes could be seen, and then he said to the soldier: "You don't know about this. There has never been any note. Do you understand?"

"Patriarch, don't worry!"

"Well, let's go!"

"promise!"

It wasn't until the soldiers disappeared that Ji Song looked to the west this time and said softly: "The world is really fickle. Maimun has become the governor of the West again, but the mufti has become a close minister of Constantine? What a great skill, can It is really a good thing to escape from the hands of Ali and become a close minister of Constantine II!"

He is looking forward to their performance more and more now, but he doesn’t know what interesting stories will happen in the future, haha!

(End of this chapter)