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

Chapter 57 The imperial edict arrives and Li Zheng is promoted to the third level
  "This is the Wei Xiao Festival!"

"Is he... joking with me?"

After reading the urgent report sent by Wei Xiaojie, Li Jing was stunned for a moment, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

He obviously did not expect the contents of this emergency report at all, and it was completely different from what he thought.

"Li Zheng, with 3,000 light cavalry, broke through the barrier guarded by thousands of Turks, killed and captured more than 6,000 Turks, and only killed more than 100 people and wounded more than 300 people."

"Are these all true?"

"It's incredible."

Li Jing was a little unbelievable when he saw this. He was known as the God of War of the Tang Dynasty. He had fought hundreds of battles, big and small, and would win almost every battle.

However, many battles were tragic victories, especially the battles with the Turks.

The combat power of the Turkic soldiers was the most fierce among all the opponents he fought against.

Every time he fought against the Turks, he was cautious and foresighted.

But every battle is difficult to win.

Like Li Zheng, only more than a hundred people were killed in battle, and more than 6,000 Turks were killed and captured.

He had never fought such a battle in his life.

It is unheard of.

Li Zheng's ability to command troops and his combat prowess really amazed him.

"This ability to command troops is far superior to that of myself. Even Chu Overlord and Champion Hou Fusheng cannot achieve it!"

"Throughout the history of China, it is hard to find anyone with such talent."

At last.

Li Jing commented on Li Zheng's military talents.

He compared himself with the most powerful Chu Overlord and Champion Hou in history, which shows how shocked Li Jing was to Li Zheng's ability.

at this time.

"Manager Li."

"The Yulin Army has arrived to convey His Majesty's imperial edict."

"The Holy Envoy is outside the commander's tent."

Deputy General Manager Zhang Gongjin hurried into the handsome tent and said excitedly.

After hearing that the imperial edict had arrived, Li Jing came to his senses and quickly stood up from the handsome chair.

"Let's go, Manager Zhang, you go out with me to meet the Holy Envoy."

Li Jing bypassed Shuai An and said to Zhang Gongjin.

Both of them straightened their clothes and quickly left the handsome tent.

Although Li Jing had unparalleled military achievements, he was the first military general in the Tang Dynasty.

but,

He never took credit or was arrogant. He was always loyal to the court and the emperor. He was cautious, modest and low-key in his conduct.

Now that the Holy Envoy is coming with the imperial edict, he is coming on behalf of the Emperor. How dare he be rude?

Handsome outside.

Several generals of the Yulin Army in bright armor stood upright with swords slung at their waists.

Seeing Li Jing and Zhang Gongjin coming out, the leading Yulin Army general immediately picked up the imperial edict, stepped forward, and read loudly:

"Li Jing, the general manager of Dingxiang Road, and Zhang Gong, the deputy general manager, would like to accept the order."

"Your Majesty, Li Jing!"

"My lord, Mr. Zhang!"

"Your Majesty's imperial edict is respectfully requested!"

After Li Jing and Zhang Gongjin heard the envoy read out, they immediately knelt down to receive the order.

When the soldiers outside the commander's tent heard the imperial edict, they all knelt on one knee to welcome it.

This is the power of the imperial edict. Seeing the imperial edict is like the emperor's personal presence.

"It is destined to be carried by heaven, the emperor decreed."

"Wei Guogong, Li Jing, the general manager of Dingxiang Road, and Zhang Gongjin, the deputy general manager, led an army of 100,000 troops to expedition to the north of the Turks. They made great achievements in the battle and made great contributions to the clearing of the northern border of the Tang Dynasty." "Today, the main Turkic forces in the northern steppe of the Tang Dynasty have been destroyed. Our army has been wiped out, and the Turkic king Jieli Khan has been captured by me. The remaining Turks no longer pose a threat to our country, the Tang Dynasty. The victory has been achieved and the war has been decided."

"I am very happy."

"Today, I will give Duke Wei Li Jing a thousand taels of gold and a thousand pieces of fine cloth. Other rewards will be decided on the day when the master returns to the court."

"Zhang Gong, the deputy general manager of Dingxiang Road, would like to cooperate with Li Jing's command and give him five hundred taels of gold and the title of First Grade Hussars General."

"In addition, according to the victory report, in the Northern Expedition, the pioneer general Li Zheng repeatedly made extraordinary achievements. He was the first to make great contributions in the battles of Yinshan, Wangting, and Wangcheng. I am deeply gratified. Such talents in the army should be taken seriously. As a reward, I have discussed with all the ministers and concluded that Li Zheng's military achievements are very great, so he will be promoted to the third rank and become a virtuous general from the third rank."

"Except Li Zheng, many officers and men in the army have worked hard and made great achievements. I ordered General Manager Li Jing to compile the military merits of the officers and soldiers and report them to the Ministry of War, and commend them one by one."

"All soldiers who died in the service of the country and those who were injured in the service of the country are registered and handed over to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households for unified placement. No omissions are allowed."

"I will definitely reward all the soldiers who serve me in the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty will not only reward me, but also treat my family well."

"As for the Turks' surrendered soldiers, I have instructed the Crown Prince and the Ministry of War to organize these surrendered soldiers first and then distribute them to various armies."

"Now that the Northern Expedition to the Turks has been completed, the army can be stationed on the border to ensure the stability of the northern border forever."

"Chin this."

The general of the Yulin Army held the imperial edict and read it out loud.

"Your Majesty, Li Jing."

"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang."

"Thank you for your gratitude."

Both of them had awe-inspiring smiles on their faces and received the order to thank them.

The general of the Yulin Army handed the imperial edict to Li Jing.

"The imperial edict has been read out. Duke Wei, Deputy General Manager Zhang, please stand down."

"Congratulations to the two generals for the great victory. We, the soldiers of the Habayashi Army, heard the good news from the rear and were also happy for the soldiers on the front line."

"I really want to follow the general manager and fight against the Turks."

The general of the Yulin Army said with a smile.

"You're welcome, General."

Li Jing smiled and held the imperial edict in his hand.

"In addition to this imperial edict, Your Majesty has one more sentence to explain."

The general of the Yulin Army continued.

"I dare to ask your Majesty if there is anything else to tell you, but please tell me and I will definitely comply with it."

"The Northern Expedition has been decided. After the funeral arrangements have been taken care of, I ask General Manager Li to bury the bodies of the fallen soldiers in good condition. I also ask General Manager Li to focus on supervising the distribution of pensions to the families of the fallen soldiers."

"After this matter is dealt with, we can make some repairs and return to the court."

The general of the Yulin Army said respectfully.

"Please tell your Majesty."

"As for the compensation for those killed in battle, I will personally supervise it and handle it properly, so that I will not let any soldiers who have contributed to the country feel cold."

Li Jing promised with a serious look.

The general of the Yulin Army smiled and asked:
  "May I ask the chief manager, where is General Li Zheng?"

"I wonder why the general is looking for Li Zheng? Does your Majesty have something to explain to him?"

Li Jing was stunned for a moment, then asked.

Zhang Gongjin on the side also looked at him in surprise:

"General Manager, it seems that Li Zheng has outstanding military exploits. Doesn't His Majesty also feel a little curious?"

"General, this... Li Zheng is not in the royal court. His vanguard army is stationed on the edge of Mobei, searching for the remnants of the Turks. For a while, I couldn't find him."

"Haven't all the Turks been wiped out? Why is this Li Zheng still looking for the remnants of the Turks?"

The general of the Yulin Army asked in surprise.

"After conquering the Turkic King's City, Li Zheng led 3,000 light cavalry troops into the Mobei Desert to pursue the new Turkic Khan Yugu Changdu. Moreover, just two days ago, the military newspaper learned that Li Zheng led his army in the Mobei Desert. We destroyed a remnant Turk army and captured more than 6,000 Turks."

"After that, he went deep into the desert and chased Yugu Changdu."

Li Jing said helplessly.

(End of this chapter)