I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 10 Li Shimin’s Sadness
  Su Dingfang, named Lie, also named Dingfang.

In the early Tang Dynasty, the famous general conquered the Western Turks, Ping Congling, Yi Baiji, and attacked Goryeo.

Historical records record: "Three kingdoms were destroyed before and after, and their masters were all captured alive." He was sacrificed to Zhaoling as a prisoner, and later he was able to build the Lingyan Pavilion, and he was entitled to enjoy the Martial Temple after his death.

Historians praised him for "bringing together strategic plans, making heroic plans, assisting in pacifying difficulties, and always succeeding".

A true star of the generation.

It was really incredible that he actually refused the invitation from such a famous general.

Li Zheng also shook his head for his decision, but he did not regret it, although he could learn a lot of military knowledge by following Su Dingfang.

But the most important thing for me now is to establish military merit as soon as possible.

There is a clear rule in the Tang Army that only how many enemies are killed determines the size of the military merit.

If you follow Su Dingfang, you will have fewer opportunities to kill the enemy.

Based on this alone, there is nothing wrong with choosing a crossbowman!
  "Okay, let's continue the test. After the test is over, all the recruits who pass the test will go to Datong Military Camp with us."

"The new recruits will undergo three months of training before joining each service branch."

The recruiting officer shouted orders to the recruits.

……

Chang'an is covered with clouds.

Imperial City, Daming Palace.

In the grand palace, an elegant-looking emperor, about thirty years old, sat on a high throne.

But those eyes were so sharp that they exuded a noble temperament.

He, the most capable emperor in history, was later called Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty.

Under his rule, the Tang Dynasty created the most prosperous era in Chinese history: the rule of Zhenguan.

"Your Majesty, many matters for the Northern Expedition have been prepared."

"The elite Xuanjia Army of the Tang Dynasty has been assembled and is just waiting for His Majesty to give the order to set off from Jinyang immediately."

"Jinyang Mansion has also recruited more than 40,000 new soldiers, and they are training intensively. When the Xuanjia Army arrives, they will join them immediately."

"In this northern expedition to the Turks, I must personally destroy the Turk royal court, capture Jieli Khan, escort him to Chang'an, and present a gift to His Majesty!"

In the palace, a gentle and elegant old general walked out.

He is Li Jing, known as the military god of the Tang Dynasty. He is the Duke of Wei, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and the right servant of the Minister.

After hearing this, Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon throne, nodded slightly:

"I am deeply gratified that Duke Wei is commanding this time with all the elites of the Tang Dynasty in our Northern Expedition against the Turks."

"I hope that as the Duke said, the Turks can be wiped out in one fell swoop, so that the barbarians will not repeatedly invade our northern border and the border of the Tang Dynasty will not be peaceful!"

Speaking of this, he glanced at Fang Xuanling, the secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, who was standing among the civil servants, and preached:
  "Fang Aiqing!"

"Chen is here!"

Fang Xuanling came out of work and bowed back.

"This Northern Expedition to the Turks is of great importance. Your Zhongshu Province must fully cooperate and step up the collection of grain, grass and winter supplies to ensure that the army has no worries when it goes on the expedition."

"Your Majesty, I have started to ask the various departments of the Zhongshu Province to procure grain and grass from the Central Plains and the Huaihe River area in advance, and speed up the transportation through the canal. The first batch of 50,000 tons of grain has arrived in Chang'an yesterday, and subsequent grain and grass will also be transported in Chang'an yesterday. Delivered soon."

After listening to Fang Xuanling's answer, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction:

"Fang Aiqing, I appreciate your support. The logistics supply of this expedition is of great importance. I have appointed you as the deputy general manager of the Northern Expedition, responsible for the supply of food and grass and logistics support!"

"Ai Qing must cooperate with Wei Guogong to ensure the success of this Northern Expedition."

"Yes, Your Majesty!
  "I will definitely live up to His Majesty's great trust."

Fang Xuanling replied loudly.

As Fang Xuanling returned to the class train, Taiwei, Shangshu Zuopushe, and Sun Wuji, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, stood up, bowed and played:

"Your Majesty, I have a plan to tell you!"

Changsun Wuji, Li Shimin's brother-in-law, ranks first among the Twenty-Four Heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, and currently ranks first among civil servants. He is the most trusted minister of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty.

After hearing Changsun Wuji's report, Li Shimin on the dragon throne nodded slightly:

"Aiqing, please speak."

"Your Majesty, the envoys from Japan, Siam, Loulan, Kucha and other countries to the Tang Dynasty have been arranged in the Concierge Court. They have submitted a petition to request your Majesty to receive them."

"I ask your Majesty to make a decision."

"Oh!"

"How many envoys are there in total?"

Li Shimin asked.

"Your Majesty, there are a total of 21 envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty from sixteen countries, and three of them are princes of that country."

"So many?" Li Shimin touched the short beard under his chin and nodded:
  "Then let them go to the palace tomorrow morning and let me see them!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"My dear friends, if you have anything else to say, please retreat..."

Li Shimin was about to announce his resignation.

at this time.

A general Zuo Wuwei wearing bright armor walked quickly into the hall.

"Report to the Emperor!"

"The Protector's Office sent someone to report."

"Duke Protector, he is about to die!"

heard.

Li Shimin stood up from the dragon chair in a hurry, and his originally high-spirited face suddenly changed color:
  "what?"

"Didn't you say that Duke Protector's condition has improved? How could this happen?"

"Come here, send the imperial doctor!"

"Fang Aiqing, come with me to the Duke Protector's Mansion!"

"quick…"

Li Shimin quickly walked down the stairs and shouted to the Yulin troops standing on both sides.

……

Chang'an City, on a wide street.

The illustrious door of the Lord Protector's Palace was open.

but.

There was sadness in the Duke's mansion.

In a bright bedroom in the house.

All the family members of the Qin Mansion gathered around the bed, their faces full of sadness, and some of the female family members even had tears in their eyes.

"father!"

"You will be fine. You have been on the battlefield for decades and fought countless battles, big and small, and you will be fine. You will survive this time."

"Dad, just open your eyes. Your beloved Wan'er has come back and is right next to you. Please open your eyes and take a look at her!"

"Dad, the emperor has received the news and is about to come."

"father…"

In front of the bed, the Qin family's children, wives and concubines looked at Qin Qiong who looked pale and withered, and shouted sadly.

but.

Qin Qiong was extremely weak at the moment, and her breathing was intermittent.

The imperial doctor who checked his pulse also shook his head helplessly.

This general who has fought all his life is about to reach the end of his life.

"See Your Majesty!"

At this time.

There were shouts outside the bedroom.

When the Qin family members in the bedroom heard the sound, they all knelt down and shouted:

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin lifted his dragon robe and walked quickly into the bedroom, his expression extremely nervous.

"Uncle Bao, Uncle Bao..."

Li Shimin walked to the bedside in a few short steps and shouted loudly regardless of his status as emperor.

Li Shimin was very fond of Qin Qiong.

When he defeated the dominating princes Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande, and Xue Ju in Hebei and Shanxi, Qin Qiong was his right-hand man and his most powerful general. He even saved his life when he conquered Liu Wuzhou in Shanxi.

Li Shimin always kept his love in his heart.

However, after Jiangshan was defeated, Qin Qiong's body was also crushed by years of accumulated injuries.

Since Li Shimin ascended to Dabao, Qin Qiong has been recuperating at home.

The body is getting weaker and weaker.

However, Li Shimin always regarded Qin Qiong as a brother in his heart.

Now, seeing Qin Qiong leaving him, how could he not be sad? !
  (End of this chapter)