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

Chapter 80 Hou Junji: Although Li Zheng’s military exploits are great, he still needs to practice!

"Hahaha."

"It is indeed the Turkic national seal, a symbol of imperial power."

"Li Zheng, you are worthy of me as the pioneer general of the Tang Dynasty. While eradicating the Turks, you can also give me their national seal!"

"Li Zheng, I am very relieved."

Li Shimin held the Turkic State Seal in his hand and played with it, laughing excitedly.

"Congratulations to my father for receiving the Turkic State Seal."

"Without this national seal, the Turks' so-called imperial power will become a joke in the future."

Li Chengqian immediately smiled and congratulated.

"good."

“Originally, the Turks were driven out of the grasslands far away from our border, and the hidden dangers could only be temporarily relieved. However, Li Zheng led three thousand soldiers deep into Mobei, wiped out the Turks’ court, and even brought back their national seals.

Without the Khan, the ministers, and the national seal, the Turks would be leaderless. "

"Within a few decades, there will be no more dangers from the grasslands in the northern border of the Tang Dynasty."

"Because the Turkic tribes are leaderless, they will fight for power among themselves and become a mess. I, the Tang Dynasty, can watch the excitement from the sidelines with peace of mind."

Li Shimin stroked his beard and laughed.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

"From now on, the North will have peace of mind."

All civil and military officials expressed their congratulations.

"Prince."

"What do you think should be done with the heads of these people?"

Li Shimin pointed to the heads of Turkic Khans and princes and ministers in the hall, and asked Prince Li Chengqian with a smile.

"Go back to Father."

"The Turkic court hall was taken over by our Tang Dynasty, but these heads were sculpted in clay so that they would not be damaged for thousands of years, sealed forever, and displayed on the grasslands of northern Xinjiang to frighten the Turkic tribes in northern Xinjiang."

"If these Turks dare to invade in the future, their monarch will serve as a warning to them."

Li Chengqian thought for a moment and replied.

Hear this.

Li Shimin was full of praise.

All civil and military officials in the court also nodded.

The current prince Li Chengqian is able to securely occupy the court and win the respect of all officials, not only because of humility and benevolence, but also because of the emperor's methods that Li Shimin has been influenced by.

When it's time to be ruthless, he will never show mercy.

"What do you dear princes think of the prince's plan?"

Li Shimin put his hands on his hips and looked at the ministers below.

"The minister waits for a second opinion."

None of the civil and military officials in the hall objected.

Now is when Li Shimin is happy. Who dares to make him unhappy at this time? Isn't that making him uncomfortable?

"it is good."

"Prince, then it will be as you say."

"You should handle this matter yourself and do it beautifully for me."

Li Shimin immediately agreed.

"My son, I accept the decree."

Li Chengqian bowed and responded.

"Now, we also have another trouble."

"Li Zheng has made such great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. We don't know how to reward him for a while."

"You know, in less than a year, Li Zheng was promoted from a top soldier to a third-grade general."

"This is an official position that many ministers can only expect to achieve in their lifetime."

"If he were promoted to a few more levels, it would be too fast. But if he is not sealed, he has made such a great contribution. If it spreads to the world, how will the people of the world look at me?"

"Prince, dear friends, how do you think we should reward him?"

Li Shimin looked at the ministers with some distress and asked.

"This…"

Hearing Li Shimin’s words…

Ministers, you look at me, I look at you, they don’t know how to speak.

Today's saints don't know how to award rewards, so what should ministers like them say?
  If it is not in line with the holy will, this is not a good thing. Therefore, none of the ministers dared to step forward at this moment.

"Initiate Your Majesty."

At this time.

There was a row of generals, and a middle-aged general stood up, with a look of unruliness on his face.

"Hou Junji, it seems that you have some ideas. You happen to be from the military. We would like to hear your suggestions on how to reward Li Zheng, a meritorious minister."

Looking at Hou Junji, Li Shimin immediately asked with a smile.

"I think so."

"Although Li Zheng's military exploits are great, he is too young and still needs to be tempered. He deserves a reward for his great achievements this time, but young people should still be suppressed."

Hou Junji said directly.

Hear this.

Li Shimin and Prince Li Chengqian both frowned.

They were naturally able to understand the profound meaning of Hou Junji's words.

That means no reward without sealing.

"how?"

"Li Zheng has made such great achievements, why do we still suppress him and leave him alone?"

"What's your reasoning?"

"We remember that when Jiangnan was pacified, you would ask for credit and reward as soon as you came back."

Li Shimin said meaningfully.

Hou Junji's expression was firm, but he still didn't know whether to advance or retreat and said:

"Your Majesty has misunderstood me. I'm not saying that I won't grant him the title. I'm just going to record Li Zheng's merits first, and then give him time to hone his skills. When he grows up, your Majesty can grant him the title again."

"Hou Junji, you are so unreasonable."

"Retire for me."

Li Shimin frowned and scolded directly.

Li Shimin had long been dissatisfied with Hou Junji and the generals of the Hebei line represented by Hou Junji. Although they had outstanding military achievements, they acted arrogantly and domineeringly and could not do anything to the common people.

This time in the Northern Expedition against the Turks, Hou Junji, a tiger general, was not arranged, but he was deliberately left alone.

This also made Hou Junji very dissatisfied, but there was nothing he could do.

"Hou Junji, why don't you back down?"

Prince Li Chengqian immediately shouted loudly, and at the same time gave Hou Junji a look.

"I know I'm wrong."

Seeing Li Chengqian's eyes, Hou Junji immediately bowed and stepped back.

"Prince, what do you think?"

Li Shimin looked at the prince and asked,

"Reply to Father."

"My son, I think so."

"Li Zheng should be rewarded, and he should be rewarded heavily."

"But in the meantime, we must let the people of the world know the good news that our Tang army has defeated the Turks and has good generals like Li Zheng."

Li Chengqian thought for a moment and replied.

"Prince, please continue."

"I listen."

Li Shimin nodded to continue.

"I think so."

"Father, I can tell the world that our Tang Dynasty army has completely driven the Turks into the desert of Mobei. The Turks' court has also been taken over by our Datang army. From now on, our northern territory of the Tang Dynasty will no longer be affected by the Turks from the steppe. threaten."

"In addition, in this battle, our Tang Dynasty also has an unparalleled brave general, Li Zheng."

"Also, the story of Li Zheng leading three thousand light cavalry into the desert thousands of miles away, breaking through the Mobei royal court, and beheading the Turkic Khan and all the Turkic princes and ministers was widely spread."

"With this, the people of the world can be proud and know the power of the Tang Dynasty."

"Telling the world about Li Zheng's achievements has two benefits: First, our Tang Dynasty has only been founded for more than ten years, and the martial arts still exist. The appearance of Li Zheng can strengthen the hearts of the people of our Tang Dynasty, and we know that our Tang Dynasty also has the great Han Dynasty of the past. Heroes like Champion Hou.”

"Secondly, after the achievements are announced, the world will also know how my father treats his ministers who have made meritorious deeds. They will know that the father is gracious and majestic to the world. He knows how to judge people. He will reward those who have merit and use their talents."

Li Chengqian smiled and said everything he was thinking.

(End of this chapter)