Back to Tang Dynasty to be Emperor

"Your Highness has already said, let us wait for him to come back, don't you all understand?" Qin Huaiyu is about to hold a coronation ceremony this year, so he speaks very calmly, and no longer calls Li Ke's third brother.

"So what? Didn't we agree to go with the three?" Yu Chijun's temper was as stubborn as Yu Chigong's.

"Didn't you understand what your Highness said? He will still need us in the future, and he doesn't want us to affect his plan because of this trip to Turkic. He may have already made arrangements for us in his heart. If you rashly go with him Turkic, it will disrupt his deployment. Sixth brother, don't be self-willed, listen to big brother, nothing will happen to Your Highness."

Li Zong is not like Yu Chijun, he seemed to understand something after hearing Qin Huaiyu's explanation, his eyes shone with a piercing light, surprisingly

fell silent.

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In order to hurry up, Li Ke and Di Zhixun asked everyone to rush to Dingxiang without getting off their saddles, and finally arrived in Daizhou five days later.

Since Yunzhou was defeated and looted by the Turks, Zhang Gongjin re-arranged heavy defense in Yunzhou.Then he returned to Daizhou alone, and waited for the imperial court to punish him in Daizhou Dudufu.

The arrival of Li Ke and Di Zhixun made Zhang Gongjin feel tense. Could it be that the court's punishment for him came down so soon?Or is it up to the prince himself to judge?He himself has a good relationship with Changsun Wuji, so he supported Li Chengqian when he was registered as the crown prince.Seeing that it was Li Ke who came this time, his heart sank, and he felt even more bleak about his future.

"The last governor of Daizhou, Zhang Gongjin, has seen His Highness the King of Han." Zhang Gongjin went up to welcome Li Ke at the gate of Daizhou City.

"You don't need to be courteous, Dudu Zhang, please get up!" Li Ke helped Zhang Gongjin up, and then introduced Di Zhixun who was behind him to Zhang Gongjin, "This is Chao Yilang Di Yilang, the deputy envoy to Turkic with me."

Di Zhixun has also heard about Zhang Gongjin, the hero of the Xuanwumen coup and Li Shimin's favorite general, how could Di Zhixun not know.Therefore, even though Zhang Gongjin suffered consecutive defeats, he was still very polite to Zhang Gongjin.

Zhang Gongjin didn't say much. He asked Li Ke after he had been invited to the Governor's Mansion, "I don't know how long His Highness will stay in Daizhou? What did you say about being an envoy to Turks?"

Li Ke glanced at Di Zhixun, and Di Zhixun nodded knowingly, and briefly introduced himself and Li Ke to the Turkic peace talks with Zhang Gongjin.Later, I heard Li Ke say, "Because the people of Suzhou are in the hands of the Turks, they are being bullied. Therefore, please ask Dudu Zhang to replace the king's soldiers with good horses and enough dry food. We will rest in Daizhou For half a day, and at night, we have to travel all night.”

After listening to Di Zhixun's words, Zhang Gongjin knew that Li Ke was not coming for him, and his heart was relieved.Then I heard that Li Ke was going to be an envoy to the Turks to negotiate peace with the Turks about using money to redeem the people. I also admired his courage and courage in my heart.At this time, I heard that Li Ke was unwilling to rest in order to reach an agreement with the Turks as soon as possible, and he was on the road all night, and I was already in awe of him.As a military commander, an eternal strong man admired and respected, Li Ke did not use force to conquer Zhang Gongjin, but he used his own actions to prove his mind and tall image.

"Your Highness, the Turks are ferocious, and you will have to suffer from freezing weather along the way. The five hundred guards around you are a bit weak, and you will eventually be willing to send your three hundred armored guards to Your Highness." Zhang Gongjin suddenly made a decision, his eyes Said to Li Ke firmly.

"Zhang Dudu can't, how can this king win people's love?" Li Ke stood up with a serious expression, and said domineeringly, "This king was ordered to go to Turkic, representing the father, and representing the Tang Dynasty. The people of Wan Wan. Behind this king is the father, the people of the Tang Dynasty, how dare you, kid Jieli, do to this king?"

When Zhang Gongjin heard Li Ke's words, he couldn't help being stunned for a moment. He said to himself, "His Royal Highness is too much like the emperor. His tone and demeanor reveal the emperor's self-confidence and fearless attitude towards the enemy." "Thinking of this, Zhang Gongjin got up and saluted, "I hope His Highness will not refuse, the end will be incompetent, causing the people of the two states to be bullied and massacred by the Turks, and let the people of Suzhou fall into the hands of the Turks. It’s the people of Suzhou, and I want to do something for the people of Suzhou, but I have more energy than I can. Therefore, I can only increase your guards for the sake of His Highness’s safety, and I hope His Highness will not refuse.”

"Your Highness, since Dudu Zhang is interested in you, don't refuse." Di Zhixun persuaded at this time.

Li Ke was so happy, Zhang Gongjin is a fierce general, and he has won the trust of Li Shimin.Therefore, his personal guards must not be bad, and these people have experienced great battles with the Turks on the border and have rich combat experience.How could Li Ke be unhappy.He rejected Zhang Gongjin because he didn't want to ask for someone as soon as they met. Seeing Di Zhixun's timely persuasion at this time, how could he not know that Di Zhixun was helping him.Thinking of this, he said with embarrassment, "Since Dudu Zhang is so sincere, I will accept it. I will definitely return it when I return from my envoy to Turks." Li Ke said so, but said at that time, Li Ke gave it to Zhang Gongjin, but Zhang Gongjin would not ask him for it.

Li Ke accepted Zhang Gongjin's gift of three hundred personal guards, and Zhang Gongjin was obviously relieved.He gave the gift to his personal guard Li Ke out of public interest. His own mistakes caused such a tragedy. Now that Li Ke can stand up and go to Turkic as an envoy, this is his salvation.There is also the admiration for Li Ke. As a prince, being able to take on such a task is enough to show that he thinks about the people and the Tang Dynasty.Such a prince is the opponent of his own supporter, the prince, and he will not treat him differently.Furthermore, as the king of a country, Li Shimin saw his son in danger, how could he not worry about him.However, the state owns the state law, and the family has family rules. He cannot treat Li Ke extraordinarily just because he is his son.Therefore, sending [-] Qianniuwei is already his limit.Therefore, at this time, Zhang Gongjin could understand Li Shimin's mood best. How could he stand by and watch when he felt that he could help.Out of these two considerations, he willingly gave Li Ke the elite personal guards he had trained for many years.

Li Ke, who accepted Zhang Gongjin's personal guard, had a new understanding of Zhang Gongjin's character in his heart.Afterwards, he and Zhang Gongjin had a detailed understanding of the specific situation in the two battles between Suzhou and Yunzhou.I also asked Zhang Gongjin something I didn't know about the Turkic cavalry.While Zhang Gongjin was answering Li Ke, he was overwhelmed by Li Ke's studious attitude.Suddenly, he felt that it was a wrong decision for him to choose Li Chengqian. He had been in contact with Li Ke for less than half a day, and he felt that the prince in front of him was more suitable for him to follow him.

The two chatted speculatively, while Di Zhixun looked at Li Ke with satisfaction.At some point in his heart, Li Ke had been regarded as someone he could follow.

At this time, a soldier reported that the meal was ready.Zhang Gongjin knew that Li Ke had traveled a long distance and was already hungry, so he invited him to the table.During the meeting, the two talked about how to restrain the Turkic cavalry and how to limit their combat effectiveness, which benefited both of them a lot.

Because Li Ke was on a hurry, he went to rest with Di Zhixun after dinner.In the evening, Li Ke, escorted by Zhang Gongjin, left Daizhou City and headed for Yunzhou.

Zhang Gongjin watched Li Ke's disappearing figure quietly, then turned his horse's head and slowly entered the city.At this time, he made a decision in his heart. If he still had the opportunity to lead the army to fight, if he still had the opportunity to choose the prince, he would definitely support Hanwang Li Ke.