Ji Tang

"My dear, Ji Qing!"

"Ji Xiancheng!"

"Wang Xuance!"

"Xue Li!"

Ji Ze also hurriedly stepped forward and said: "My lord, Ji Ze!"

"Meet Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin looked at the embarrassed Ji Ze with a half-smile, and said angrily: "Is it your kid who staged a drama of saving his father from thousands of miles away? That's really okay. Didn't we die at sea?"

Ji Ze's face turned dark, he didn't say that!

"Why are you not convinced?"

"Don't dare!"

"I won't trouble you again if I come down here, go ahead!"

Ji Ze stood aside angrily, feeling very unhappy.But at this time, everyone was envious. This child really wanted him. Knowing that his father was in danger, he set out from the sea with hundreds of people and traveled thousands of miles to the Western Regions.

If you have a child like this in your family, you will probably wake up laughing even in your dreams. It is foreseeable that this incident will definitely go down in history!
"Wang Xuance!"

"Ji Xiancheng!"

The two people quickly said: "Your Majesty!"

"Didn't I send you to envoy Shendu? Why did you go to the Western Regions? What crime should you do if you make your own decisions?"

The two laughed bitterly, bowed their heads and said: "I am guilty, please punish me!"

A smile flashed in Li Shimin's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "I heard that you did great things in Shendu? You brought thousands of Tang Dynasty navy soldiers to conquer a country? And you supported a woman to become the queen?"

"Is there such a thing?"

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, all the officials were shocked. The Minister of Rites came forward and said: "Your Majesty, why don't you know this? As an envoy of the Tang Dynasty, how can you start a war lightly? What will the neighboring countries think? What will other countries think? ?”

"Your Majesty, please investigate this matter thoroughly. Otherwise, if the matter is revealed, everyone in other countries will be in danger, which will be extremely detrimental to the Tang Dynasty!"

"My minister agrees!"

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Li Shimin did not answer them, but looked at the two of them with interest, wondering how they would answer?

Wang Xuance couldn't hold back his anger and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is something that I have no choice but to do!"

"I set out from Chang'an, then entered Tubo from Shu, then crossed the glaciers and snowy mountains from Tubo to the Niboluo Kingdom, and then headed west to the Magadha Kingdom, which was the Harsha Dynasty where Master Xuanzang went. .”

"But when I came to Nalanda Temple, I found that things had changed greatly. King Harsha passed away a few years ago, and he had no children. His general Aranashun usurped the throne, and the Harsha dynasty changed. It’s torn apart.”

"And I learned that the envoys of the Tang Dynasty were extremely rude when they came to the Kingdom of Magadha. I accepted the invitation of Master Jiexian of Nalanda Temple to help him restore the country. After his promise is true, he will always be a vassal of the Tang Dynasty."

"In addition, the guard of Wangha City intends to detain us, so we have no choice but to contact Shen Zhen, who has already arrived in the sea south of Shendu. With the help of thousands of soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, we organize tens of thousands of troops to meet Alonashun's attack."

"At that time, Aronashun dominated Shendu, inherited most of the power of the Harsha Dynasty, and even had tens of thousands of war elephants. A few months later, he led an army of [-] and tens of thousands of war elephants in a decisive battle with the army of Qunu City . I was invited to become the commander-in-chief of the army, and by luck, I was able to defeat a hundred thousand troops and tens of thousands of war elephants."

"After that, the Magadha Kingdom was leaderless. After searching, it was discovered that King Harsha had a daughter left among the people. So she became the Queen of Magadha Kingdom under the recommendation of Master Harsha."

"After ascending the throne, the Queen personally promised to become a vassal of the Tang Dynasty and will personally pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty next year!"

After speaking, he took out a document, held it up to the emperor, and said loudly: "This is the credential of the Kingdom of Magadha. Your Majesty, please read it!"

Li Shimin looked uncertain and opened the document. It was indeed the credential of the Kingdom of Magadha.

"Although you two have no choice but to do this, as envoys, you should know your mission. Even if Magadha destroys the country, what does it have to do with our Tang Dynasty? But not only do you two not know how to advance or retreat, you also lead troops to attack other countries. This makes the world How do you view the Tang Dynasty? It is absolutely unacceptable to meddle in the national affairs of other countries at will, otherwise the consequences will be endless!"

Wang Xuance smiled bitterly when he heard this. Although he had heard the teacher analyze it, he still felt a little bitter at this time.But he did it, and he had no regrets.How can a man compromise and seek perfection while he is still alive?
"My lord, I'm guilty!"

Ji Xiancheng also bowed his head and said: "As a deputy envoy, I cannot dissuade you, and I participated in it. I know my crime!"

Li Shimin looked at the two men and was suddenly hesitant. Both of them were meritorious ministers, and they both made great contributions in the decisive battle with the Dashi reinforcements.Today is also the award ceremony, so I’m afraid it would be a bit inappropriate to be convicted of this!

"However, before Your Majesty is convicted of his crime, I have something to offer you!"

I saw a eunuch coming in from outside the door. He was holding a scroll in his hand. It looked like it should be a map or something like that!
"What is this? Do you think you can use this to atone for your crime?"

As Li Shimin spoke, he asked someone to open the map. When he saw an island with a red circle on it, he was a little confused and asked: "What is this place?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this place is a gift given to the Tang Dynasty by my ministers after they helped Queen Magadha restore her kingdom!"

Everyone was stunned. Li Shimin called Di Zhixun, the Minister of War, and pointed at the map: "Do you know this place?"

Di Zhisun was stunned for a moment. When he saw this island, he was a little surprised and said: "It's actually this place? Is Magadha really willing to give up?"

After saying that, he saluted Li Shimin and said: "Reporting to your Majesty, this place is a large island in the southern sea of ​​Shendu. The naval officers discovered it two years ago. Because it is located in the middle and west of the ocean, it is an important node connecting the east and the west. We plan to build a port and garrison here. Once completed, our Datang Navy’s sphere of influence will expand to the Shendu and Dashi sea areas, which is of extremely important strategic significance!”

"However, this place is owned by the owner. At that time, the naval commander, General Shen Zhen, did not dare to make the decision without permission, so he reported it to the Ministry of War. At that time, His Majesty also approved that the land of another country should not be disputed, so he fought it back. "

After speaking, he said with some excitement: "Your Majesty, to the Tang Dynasty, this place is like Tongguan in Guanzhong and Jianghuai in the Central Plains. Once established here, the power of the Tang Dynasty will extend to Dashi. This will have great influence on the maritime trade between the East and the West and the ability to monitor Dashi. It’s of extremely great significance!”

Li Shimin was stunned when he heard this. After thinking for a long time, he remembered that such a thing was indeed the case.

Then he turned to look at Wang Xuance and Ji Xiancheng, and said excitedly: "Is Magadha really willing to give him to the Tang Dynasty?"

Wang Xuance said proudly: "Of course, the Tang Dynasty helped them recover. This is what we deserve!"

"And the certificate of credence also states that the queen and prime minister of their country have their signatures and seals. How can it be fake?"

Li Shimin felt relieved and was immediately overjoyed! "Hahaha, good, good, good, it takes no effort at all!"

"Although you made the decision without permission, you managed to win this place for the Tang Dynasty. As the saying goes, merit is merit and mistakes are faults. We will talk about the rewards later. Do you still have any meaning?"

Wang Xuance and Ji Xiancheng looked at each other, breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin returned to the throne, looked at Ji Song, who had said nothing when he questioned his disciples, and said with a smile: "Why didn't Duke Xi say a word? But you are dissatisfied with my handling?!"

At this time, everyone looked at Ji Song, wanting to know how he would answer. After all, they were both his disciples!
Ji Song was indifferent and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty handled it very appropriately. As envoys, these two are good at starting wars. Fortunately, they won. If they lose, wouldn't they create another enemy for the Tang Dynasty? This case must not be repeated!"

"However, I believe that this should not be a reward, but a punishment!"

But Li Shimin shook his head and said: "As the saying goes, the principles of law are nothing more than human feelings. I know here that it is said that it is enough to land several states, which can be regarded as expanding the territory. If it is punished, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the soldiers?"

"What's more, this place is extremely important to the Tang Dynasty. It is the foundation for the Tang Dynasty's navy to establish a foothold on the sea. No amount of reward is too much!"

Ji Song remained silent until a long while before he said: "Your Majesty, they are still young and should not be rewarded heavily!"

Now everyone was dumbfounded. The emperor wanted to reward his disciple, but Ji Song, as the teacher, refused to reward him. This...
Li Shimin was also a little surprised. He glanced at Wang Xuance and Ji Xiancheng and said, "What do you say?"

Under the attention of everyone, the two of them said calmly: "As your Majesty has said, merit is merit and fault is fault. We shall be punished if we are guilty, and we have no complaints!"

"It's up to His Majesty to decide!"

At this time, even Li Shimin felt a little emotional. How rare is it to be able to speak frankly in the face of huge interests?Ji Song taught well!
"Let's discuss this later!"

Li Shimin waved his hand, and the matter was settled. As for how to deal with it afterwards, we will talk about it later!
He looked at Ji Song and said with a smile: "Dong Xin's two battles in the Western Regions not only completely replaced the confidants of the Western Turks, but also defeated the ambitions of the wolves. His contribution is very great and must not be unrewarded!"

"Proclaim the decree!"

Chen Shou, who had been prepared for a long time, took a step forward, unfolded the imperial edict, and said loudly: "The Duke of Xi takes the edict!"

Ji Song said solemnly: "My lord, Ji Song, accept the order!"
"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty said: Ji Song, Duke of the State of Tien, was ordered to attack the Western Regions with his army in a critical situation. It lasted more than two years. He first destroyed the Western Turks and then defeated them. His contribution is very great and cannot be ignored!"

"Prince Ji Song of the State of Xi is specially appointed as a bachelor of Wuying Pavilion. He will preside over the affairs of Wuying Pavilion and only obey my orders. He will also be given two thousand acres of land, a manor in the river in the Western Regions, ten thousand acres of fertile land, and five hundred additional households."

"His son Ji Ze saved his father from thousands of miles away. His filial piety moved heaven and earth. He should be a role model for the youth of the Tang Dynasty. In addition, he led troops to help Su Lie defeat the Dashi reinforcements. He was given the title of earl of Mao County, a thousand acres of land, and a real title. Three hundred households!”

"Kin this!"

After hearing this, Ji Song felt relieved and was about to accept the order, but someone stood up!

"Your Majesty, I have something to say!"

Everyone was stunned, and when they saw who it was, they all showed an indescribable expression.

Li Shimin's face didn't look very good either. Although he knew it would happen, he felt uncomfortable when he was looking around!
"Dou Yun, what do you have to say?"

Yes, it was Dou Yun who came out, and he said in an upright manner: "Your Majesty, I do not accept your Majesty's reward!"

"Duke Xi dragged his disabled body to the Western Regions, and stepped forward when he was in danger. He then destroyed the Western Turks and defeated the ambition of the Great Eater. He wiped out at least hundreds of thousands of people. How many people have been able to achieve such feats since ancient times. But But you give so few rewards? How can you convince the world?"

"So, surrender!"

"Your Majesty, please give me another reward!"

At this time, there was silence in the hall, and everyone was stunned. If someone had spoken to His Majesty like this earlier, they would not have been too surprised.Because Wei Zheng is here, he has long been accustomed to strange things.

But now, His Majesty is powerful and unstoppable in the Tang Dynasty. His power is increasing day by day. How dare anyone dare to speak to His Majesty like this at this time?Don’t you want to live anymore?
"Dou Yun is so presumptuous! Is this how you talk to your father? Do you still have the courtesy of a monarch and a minister in your eyes? Why don't you back down!"

At this time, Li Chengqian had to stand up and speak, and others almost pointed at your father and cursed him. At this time, he just stood by and watched, and he could not escape the reputation of being unfilial.

But Dou Yun was obviously well prepared. He frowned and said, "Your Highness, it's not that I don't know how to advance or retreat. It's just that the reward is too low and it's not worthy of the merits of Duke Xi. Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"

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"Prince, step back!"

When Li Shimin spoke, he looked directly at Dou Yun. Of course he knew what Dou Yun was thinking. He seemed to be complaining about Ji Song's injustice, but in fact he had ulterior motives and had evil intentions!

But one thing he was right about was that the reward this time was indeed not worthy of Ji Song's achievements.But what can he do?If you want to use Ji Song in the future, you must not give too many rewards.

Once there are too many rewards, how can the prince be asked to award rewards in the future?In this way, how can Ji Song continue to work in the court with his temperament?
On the surface, there are too many rewards this time, and the best one is the bachelor of Wuyingge, who is in charge of Wuyingge affairs.But before, he was the temporary acting head of Wuying Pavilion, but now he has just been strengthened, and his authority and position have not changed at all.

In addition, he also resigned from his position as General of the Conquest of the West and had no other military power, which was considered to have completely removed Ji Song's right to lead the army.Only one position, Commander of the Nanhai Navy of the Tang Dynasty, remained unchanged!

But these were all discussed between him and the ministers of Qilin Pavilion, as well as Changsun Wuji, Fang Du and others. This is the most appropriate reward.

"Then how do you think I should reward you?"

At this time, Li Shimin's eyes were extremely sharp. He wanted to see what these people wanted to do?
Dou Yun calmed down and said loudly: "I think I should be granted a title."

puff~
Under the stunned gazes of everyone, Dou Yun flew back.Ji Ze stared expressionlessly at Dou Yun, who was lying on the ground vomiting blood, and said coldly: "How presumptuous! How can you deny His Majesty's reward at will? If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will slap you!"

Dou Yun was still in a daze at this time. Looking at Ji Ze who was standing upright, he never thought that he would dare to hit him in front of the emperor and ministers?Hearing Ji Ze's words, he shuddered even more and fainted!
"You are so bold that you dare to hit an important official of the imperial court in front of His Majesty. Ji Ze, you are simply lawless."

"Come here, get this person out of here!"

Quiet, dead quiet!
At this time, Li Shimin's voice came over, and all he heard was: "Come here, pull the person out!"

"promise!"

boom!
The Jinwu Guard at the entrance of the hall immediately walked into the hall, picked up the man who just spoke and dragged him outside!

"Hey, hey, you have arrested the wrong person. It's him, it's him. Why are you trying to pull me back?"

He glanced at Dou Yun who was lying on the ground, curled his lips, and waved his hand: "Take Mr. Dou down to see the imperial doctor. If you are suffering from heart failure, you must hurry up and see him. We can't delay this!"

Everyone almost fainted. (End of chapter)