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

Chapter 99 Prince Li Chengqian’s curiosity
  Li Shimin was sitting on the dragon chair, watching from a distance a young and heroic young general walking into the hall.

There was a satisfied smile on his face.

But as Li Zheng walked in, Li Shimin's eyes widened.

"This this…"

"Why are you so similar to yourself twenty years ago?"

"Could it be that I'm dazzled?"

Li Shimin rubbed his eyes and looked over again to make sure he was not dazzled.

It’s really a replica of myself twenty years ago.

now.

Li Shimin couldn't help but think of Jinyang sixteen years ago, and fell into deep memories.

"Damn it, why are so many people staring at me so strangely?"

Feeling the countless unscrupulous looks around him, Li Zheng cursed secretly in his heart. This was the first time he had faced this kind of atmosphere.

Just now on the carriage, Li Chengqian didn't stop talking all the way.

Listening to what Li Chengqian said, Li Zheng was a little confused. Although he knew that the prince wanted to win over him, there was no need to tell so many family affairs when they met.

The more friendly Li Chengqian was, the more uncomfortable Li Zheng felt.

The experience on the carriage made Li Zheng a little tortured.

Unexpectedly, when he came to the court, the strange looks from these ministers made him even more uncomfortable.

These ministers all want to look at themselves like monsters.

Are you special?

"Your Majesty, Li Zheng, is here to see you."

Li Zheng walked into the hall, walked to the stairs, knelt down on one knee, and shouted loudly.

Li Zheng's kowtow brought Li Shimin, who had been deep in thought, back to his senses.

"Quick, get down quickly."

Li Shimin smiled and waved to Li Zheng.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Zheng stood up and looked openly at Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon chair on the stairs.

My heart is also full of curiosity.

"One of the most powerful emperors in history. He was responsible for most of the Tang Dynasty. He later launched the Xuanwu Gate Revolution, seized power, and created the Zhenguan rule."

"However, historical records are still somewhat unreliable. It is said that Li Shimin was of Hu descent, with a fierce look and a full beard. However, in reality, Li Shimin had a handsome face, and even though he was middle-aged, he looked like a Confucian."

Li Zheng looked at Li Shimin and thought to himself.

At first he was also curious about Li Shimin.

After all, I have preconceptions.

But looking at it now, that unofficial history is absolutely nonsense.

"Li Aiqing!"

"I have been curious about you for a long time."

"I wanted to see you when you captured Jieli Khan alive, but your subsequent results surprised us even more."

"Especially when you went deep into the desert for thousands of miles and entered Mobei to hunt down the Turkic Khan in Changdu. At first, I thought you were too reckless, but in the end I was wrong. You were not reckless, but well-prepared. You have completed all the things we have done since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. , the greatest miracle!"

Li Shimin stared at Li Zheng, laughed and praised him.

His words all revealed his respect and affection for Li Zheng.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment."

"Since I have joined the army, I should perform my duties as a soldier and serve the country."

Li Zheng looked solemn and spoke generously.

With so many people watching, if you say the wrong thing, you will probably be criticized by those self-righteous officials.

Li Zheng, who had lived two lives, seemed extremely cautious.

Killing on the battlefield is all about strength and strength.

But it was much more complicated in the court than on the battlefield.

Now that you see all these civil and military ministers looking so friendly, they might be able to trick you behind your back.

"Okay, that's well said." "No wonder Aiqing was able to achieve such great military exploits for the Tang Dynasty. At such a young age, he has gained the greatest understanding of being a soldier of the Tang Dynasty."

"Serving the country is the duty of a soldier."

"If everyone in our Tang Dynasty can do what Ai Qing wants, then our Tang Dynasty will be prosperous forever."

Li Shimin said loudly.

"Actually, I do have a curiosity."

At this time.

Prince Li Chengqian, who was standing next to Li Shimin, looked at Li Zheng and said.

"What's strange about His Royal Highness, I should know and tell you."

Li Zheng raised his chin and said immediately.

"I have seen your record in the Ministry of War. You were born in Changzhi County, Jinyang Prefecture. You also opened a vinegar shop. Your business is pretty good and you are not worried about your livelihood."

"But you resolutely joined the army after the imperial court recruited troops, and you became the only one in the army who enlisted at the age of fifteen."

"So I am very curious, why did you abandon your stable life and join the army?"

"Is there any reason why you did this?"

Prince Li Chengqian asked very curiously.

"When the prince said this, I really want to know."

"Logically and realistically, Li Aiqing should be the kind of commoner who is least likely to enlist in the army."

The more Li Shimin looked at Li Zheng, the more friendly he felt. He also became curious when he heard Li Chengqian's question.

next moment.

All the civil and military eyes of the court were focused on Li Zheng.

"Ugh--"

"Your Highness, why do you ask this question?"

Lord Protector Qin Jiansheng, who was standing among the officials, suddenly changed color when he heard the prince's question.

After Li Zheng went to the palace, Qin Jiansheng felt uneasy all the time. He had no chance to meet Li Zheng alone, so he could only anxiously look forward to Li Zheng looking at his little sister Wan'er's face and not wanting to go to the court. Too much.

But now.

Qin Jiansheng will do whatever he fears.

The current crown prince Li Chengqian actually directly asked Li Zheng why he joined the army, which not only aroused His Majesty's curiosity, but also made the officials in the hall look expectant.

This made Qin Jiansheng not panic in his heart.

"I was so stupid back then!"

Thinking of the embarrassing situation later, Qin Jiansheng scolded himself and his brother again in his heart.

"Your Majesty, please return to His Majesty the Crown Prince."

"There is indeed a reason why I joined the army, a reason why I had to do it."

Li Zheng didn't hide anything and said it very frankly.

"Oh!"

"When you say that, I'm even more curious."

"Let me see what kind of story our Tang Dynasty's God of War has."

Li Shimin looked at Li Zheng with admiration and said with a smile.

Prince Zhu Biao did not speak, but also watched quietly.

"Two years ago, Wei Chen accidentally saved a woman of the same age as him. After getting along, Wei Chen and the woman developed a mutual affection for each other. They lived together for more than a year. Originally, I thought I would marry this woman in this life. , Let’s walk together peacefully for a lifetime.”

"But just a year ago, this woman's family came to the door..."

Li Zheng spoke very calmly. There was no emotion on his expression, but the coldness could be felt in his voice.

"A year ago, the woman's family came to find her."

"After this woman's family arrived, I was just a commoner at that time, no, even more humble than desperate, just a commoner pretending to be a businessman."

"I was very happy at first when the woman's family came. I arranged a banquet for her family to welcome them."

"But, I never thought..."

(End of this chapter)