The strongest emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 313 Li Tai Holds the Whip to See the Prince

"His Royal Highness, although those veterans have all gone out with the emperor. But their juniors are still at home, and among these juniors, there are really people with extraordinary martial arts." Wei Zheng said to Li Chengqian.

"In this case, I will leave this matter to Zheng Guogong." Li Chengqian said to Wei Zheng.

"His Royal Highness, why don't we set up a ring outside the imperial palace. Let all capable people from all over the world stand on the stage to win the commander. After passing the literary and martial arts examinations, the winner can be named the Second Marshal." Wei Zheng said to Li Chengqian.

"My palace agrees, and Zheng Guogong will arrange this matter tomorrow. But the time for the contest should not be too long, or it will change if it is too late. At the same time, when choosing the marshal of the second route, we must start to gather the soldiers of the second route. This matter will be handed over to Liang Guogong Let's do it." Prince Li Chengqian said to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, the last time the emperor commanded an army of 20, they are now trapped in Muyang City. So the reinforcement this time cannot be less than 20, but the Ministry of Households may not be able to provide so much military supplies for a while. "Shangshu Hubu said to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian couldn't help frowning when he heard the report written by the Ministry of Household Affairs. The 20 army sent troops to the expedition, and the food and grass they brought was astronomical.Now that complementarity cannot be assembled, what can be done.

"As the saying goes, the armed forces go ahead without using food and grass, but now that we don't have enough money and food, what should we do?" Li Chengqian asked.

"His Royal Highness can borrow food from wealthy households in Chang'an City. I believe we can make up enough food." Du Ruhui said.

"I will leave this matter to Duke Lai. I believe that Duke Lai will handle this matter properly." Li Chengqian said to Du Ruhui.

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In the early morning of the next day, a ring was set up outside the palace city.And put up a notice that everyone can compete on stage, and the winner can be the Second Marshal.

This time, the whole city of Chang'an became a sensation, and those little princes were all eager to try to win the Second Route Marshal.Naturally, this matter cannot be hidden from Li Tai.

When Li Tai learned about this, he gathered everyone together.Then he said: "Now that the father is trapped in Muyang City, Uncle Cheng, Duke of the State of Lu, has returned to the country to move troops. Now a ring has been set up outside the imperial city, and the winner can be named Marshal of the Second Route."

"My lord, why don't you come forward to challenge the Second Route Marshal in person, why do you want to compete in this arena?" Cheng Tieniu said to Li Tai.

"Now that the arena has been set up, if this king can't beat all the heroes on the arena, I'm afraid people in the world won't be convinced." Li Tai said after shaking his head.

"If the lord takes the stage to win the commander, I believe there is really no one who can match the lord. This will let the world know the strength of the lord." Qin Huaiyu said.

"This king has exactly this intention. You will join me in the court tomorrow morning. The Second Route Marshal, this king has decided." Li Tai said.

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"His Royal Highness, yesterday I borrowed food from the big households in Chang'an City, and now I have raised 20 shi of military food, which is enough for my 20 army to last for more than two months." Du Ruhui said to Li Chengqian.

"His Royal Highness, the arena for the Marshal has been set up now. The first day of the Marshal will start today, and the arena will be set up for two days. Tomorrow evening, the second Marshal will be determined." Wei Zheng spoke to the Prince Li Chengqian said.

"You two dukes have worked hard. Duke Liang doesn't know how the army is dispatched. When can we send troops to Muyang City?" Li Chengqian asked Fang Xuanling.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, more than [-] soldiers have been dispatched from Zhechong Mansions in various states and counties, and they have begun to gather in Shuozhou." Fang Xuanling said to Li Chengqian.

In order to save time, the troops were not assembled in Chang'an this time.Instead, they chose to assemble in Shuozhou, which can shorten the time to the greatest extent.

After all, there was no delay in rescuing the driver, if he arrived late, something might happen to Li Shimin.If that's the case, no one can afford it.

"His Royal Highness, although 20 stones of food and grass have been raised, it is still far from enough. Now the emperor has only a small amount of food and grass in Muyang City. So this time, we have to bring enough food and grass for the emperor. Minister According to a preliminary estimate, at least 50 stones of grain and grass will be needed." Du Ruhui said to Li Chengqian.

"The remaining 30 stone grains and herb kings are out." It was none other than Wei Wang Li Tai who spoke.

I saw Li Tai holding a mountain whip in his arms, and Luo Tong and other generals of Wei Wang's imperial army behind him.Walked directly into the Golden Luan Hall without being notified.

Li Tai tapped the mountain whip in his hand three times towards Li Chengqian.It can be regarded as a salute to Li Chengqian.Then he opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian: "Brother Huang, now Emperor Father is trapped in Muyang City. There is not enough food and grass in the household department, why don't you say hello to Brother Huang?"

"The emperor misunderstood the emperor's brother. The last time the father went to war, the emperor had already delivered 20 shi of grain. This time, the emperor is so embarrassed, and I will trouble you, the emperor." Li Chengqian said to Li Tai with a smile.And ordered someone to move a seat for Li Tai.

Now Li Tai is holding the mountain whip in his arms. Li Shimin once said that seeing the mountain whip is like Li Shimin's presence.So Li Chengqian had to move a seat for Li Tai.

Li Tai was not polite, sat on it directly, and then said: "As the saying goes, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country, not to mention that this king is still a prince. Even if you don't talk about it from the perspective of the country, but from the perspective of filial piety, the father and the emperor are trapped. Yangcheng, this king can't just sit idly by."

"Now that the emperor has contributed 30 shi of grain, then the food and grass will no longer be a problem. Now that the arena has been set up outside the palace, how about waiting for the emperor to go with the emperor and select the second marshal?" Li Cheng Qian said to Li Tai with a smile.

"Father, the emperor's personal expedition, although he didn't appoint a first-line marshal, he is also the leader of the three armies. How can the second-line marshal be appointed by ordinary people. Logically speaking, it makes sense that you, the emperor, should be the commander-in-chief yourself." Li Tai said to Li Chengqian said.

Li Chengqian did not expect that Li Tai suggested that he should be in command of the expedition.He couldn't help but secretly scolded Li Tai for being cunning.Because after Li Chengqian took command and went out to fight, the person who supervised the country must be Li Tai without a doubt.

"My brother was joking. Although my brother has also read military books and war strategies, he still feels lacking in ability because he is a marshal of the three armies." Li Chengqian smiled awkwardly and said.

"Brother Huang, wait for Brother Huang to finish speaking first. Although Brother Huang is the most suitable to be the Marshal of the Second Route. But now Brother Huang has the responsibility of supervising the country, how can he leave the capital without permission." Li Tai said to Li Chengqian with a smile.

"Your brother can also take over the job of supervising the country, but the emperor really doesn't have the ability to be the second-rank marshal. Why don't you try it, brother?" Li Chengqian said to Li Tai with a smile.

The two brothers sat opposite each other on the Golden Luan Hall, why did they sit opposite each other, because Li Chengqian didn't dare to sit on the dragon chair in the middle.Even now that Li Chengqian is in charge of the country, he only set up a chair on the left side of the dragon chair.

The two brothers talked about each other, and it seemed that what they said made sense.But anyone with a discerning eye can hear that the words between the two are on the tip of their tongues.

Wei Zheng who was on the side couldn't help but secretly said in his heart: "I hope these two can put state affairs first, otherwise the Tang Dynasty will really change."

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