Wentang

Chapter 677
The sensation brought about by the good breed has not yet passed, and another news that shocked the world came out.

The cavalry of the Tang Dynasty defeated the last main force of the Eastern Turkic Allied Forces at Langjuxu Mountain, killed Tuli and Yushe, Suni lost the remnants and surrendered, and the Eastern Turkic Army officially perished.

As soon as the news came out, the people rejoiced, and the most important problem that oppressed the Central Plains Dynasty was finally solved.From now on, they no longer have to worry about waking up to find that the foreign cavalry has already killed the door of the house.

Correspondingly, the imperial court and the vassal states seemed a little calm.

There is a saying that some people died five or six years ago and are only buried today, referring to the East Turks.

In fact, after Xieli was arrested, Datang had the ability to eliminate the Eastern Turks, but for strategic considerations, they did not kill them in one go.

At first everyone wondered what Datang was doing?It was only later that I found out that they were kept for military training and to disturb the situation on the grassland.

Through non-stop small-scale battles, Datang has honed 10,000+ elite cavalry.Counting the tens of thousands of elites that existed before, there are now more than [-] elite cavalry who have experienced many battles.

Those grassland tribes around feel their scalps go numb just thinking about it.

Moreover, in recent years, Tuli, Sunishi, Yu Sheshe and others have frantically ravaged various tribes in the grassland in order to strengthen themselves, and countless small tribes have been wiped out.

Even the big tribes such as Xue Yantuo, Khitan, and Huihe were greatly damaged by the bite.They approached Datang to uphold justice, but were rejected for various reasons.

The unbearable tribes also formed a coalition to counterattack the Turks, and the result was completely beyond everyone's expectations.The Turks, who were vulnerable in front of the Tang army, were in turn beaten up by the coalition forces.

Now Xue Yantuo, Khitan and other tribes had no choice but to migrate to the north, giving up a large piece of pasture with fertile water and grass.

Under the ebb and flow, Datang became more and more powerful.Autumn was the time when the various ministries of the grassland continued to provide supplies for the winter, and the Tang army chose this time to suddenly launch a general attack on the Turkic coalition forces.

The Turkic coalition forces hardly organized any decent counterattacks, and they retreated steadily, and were finally blocked at the foot of Langjuxu Mountain and completely defeated.

Seeing that the Tang Dynasty finally wiped out the Eastern Turks completely, all the grassland tribes were relieved. The shit-stirring stick is finally gone, and their life should be better.

As for returning the land robbed by the Turks, those grassland tribes dare not even have this idea, for fear that the Tang army will kill them at their doorstep the next day.

Not only that, they also formed a huge envoy group to follow the triumphant return of the Tang army to Chang'an City for pilgrimage and pay tribute to the emperor.

The letter of credence also called Li Shimin the khan of all countries and tribes in the world, and asked him to be the khan of heaven.

Hearing this news, Yue Shan was also very excited, witnessing history once again, Tian Khan finally came.

Li Shimin pretended not to agree at first, saying that his virtue was not enough.

Now not only the grassland tribes are anxious, but also the other vassal states. They wrote letters to recognize Li Shimin as the lord of the world. Tian Khan is worthy of his name. If you are not a citizen of our country, you will be very sad or something.

Only then did Li Shimin 'reluctantly' accept the title of Tian Khan.

Only then did the vassal states feel a little relieved, thinking that they would be safe in this way.

This situation is a bit similar to the Nobel Prize awarded to the President of the United States as the Peace Prize in later generations. It is expected to use this award to keep the other party from messing around. In fact, it is useless.

However, Li Shimin still likes this title very much, but that's all.

The Eastern Turks destroyed the country. Apart from leaving behind the necessary guarding forces, most of the generals of the Tang Dynasty were ordered to return to Beijing.Yuchi Baolin, one of Yue Shan's few friends, is also on the list, and this is the seventh year since he left Beijing.

The son of Duke Guo went out to work for seven years before returning home. He was definitely the only one in Datang.In addition to this hard work, the credit is naturally a lot. In the past few years in the battle against the Turks, he often personally went into battle to kill the enemy.

Compared with the fact that he had achieved nothing in history and could only become a high-ranking official by relying on his father Yu Yin and flattering Li Zhi, his life has also embarked on a completely different path in this life.

After he returned to Beijing, Yue Shan entertained him with a banquet.

"Brother Yuanyu, I'm toasting you with tea instead of wine." Yue Shan raised his glass again.

Yuchi Baolin picked up the wine glass and drank it down, said: "The wine in Beijing is better, the wine on the grassland is not only spicy, but also spicy. But the weather there is cold, and it is really refreshing to drink spicy wine."

Listening to his speech, he was a little incoherent, Yue Shan smiled inwardly, and said: "You should drink more if it tastes good, this wine is not common, it is a royal wine specially for saints."

"It means that I have a good relationship with the empress, so I can get some back from time to time. If others want to drink, they can only wait for the saint to give them a feast."

Yuchi Baolin said happily: "So this is imperial wine. I often heard my old man talk about it, and I finally got it today. It really tastes good." After speaking, he picked up another glass and poured it into his mouth.

After drinking for three rounds, Yuchi Baolin was drunk, and she kept introducing to Yue Shan what she was brave and good at fighting.Although he knew that he was bragging a lot, Yue Shan was still very happy to hear it, and would occasionally say a word or two at critical moments.

While chatting, I began to recall the past, how the two met, and how good the relationship was.I treat you like my younger brother, you treat me like my elder brother or something.

Suddenly, Yuchi Baolin mentioned: "I remember the last time we ate together, there were three of us, now there are only two of us left."

Yue Shan paused, and said nonchalantly, "It's life to listen to people's advice to eat enough. Don't mention him, let's talk about your next plan."

The two were talking about Zhao Guangnian. When Yuchi Baolin left Beijing, the three of them had a meal together.

At that time, there was a big reshuffle among the top officials in the imperial court, Zhao Guangnian was helpless, and his ability was average, and he was still in an important position. The key was that he was still a little bit high-spirited and unwilling to bow his head to join Yueshan or Yuchi's family.

It is very difficult for this kind of person to get along in Beijing. Yue Shan and Yuchi Baolin suggested that he ask for an external transfer. There are many opportunities to make meritorious deeds outside.

He didn't say anything at the time, but later proved with actual actions that he didn't accept the suggestion, and was finally brushed away by the big bosses in Beijing as dust.

Yue Shan didn't have any sympathy for him, and he didn't feel sorry for him, but he didn't care if he saved his life.

Yuchi Baolin just mentioned him casually, but also didn't take it to heart, and when Yue Shan asked him about his future plans, she said: "I have already passed my thirties, and I have been honing myself for another seven years. I will work in Beijing in the future. If there is no major event, I will not leave Beijing again."

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In addition to Yuchi Baolin, Su Dingfang and Jing Hengyan also returned to Beijing with the army, and visited Yueshan one after another after the debriefing.

To Jing Hengyan, he has nothing to say, but to encourage him to continue to work hard to set an example for Yuan Cong's forbidden army.

The attitude towards Su Dingfang is more cordial and polite: "Dingfang was not in Beijing when he was promoted to General Wanqi, and I didn't have the opportunity to send congratulatory gifts. This time I just made up for it."

As he spoke, he took out a sheathed straight knife and handed it to him, saying: "Pinks are given to beauties, and swords are given to heroes. I got this sword from a sage, and I will give it to you today."

Wanqi's status is equal to that of Chang'an Twelve Guards, with one general commanding the whole army, and two generals under his command.

Dugu Yanyun, the hero of the Xuanwumen Incident, is the general of the "Leader of the Left and Right", and Su Dingfang is equal to him. It can be seen that he is now one of the top leaders of the Tang military.

Su Dingfang declined and said: "This thing is too precious, I can't take it in the end, please take it back, Marquis Yue."

"Haha... I'm a literati. It's a pity that this knife can only rust in my hands. It can only play its due value in the hands of you soldiers. I give it to you because I hope you can kill it for the country. Enemy." After speaking, without waiting for his objection, he threw it across the air: "Continue."

Su Dingfang quickly reached out to catch it, and said a little at a loss: "This...this..."

"Take it, a big man, don't be a mother-in-law." Yue Shan waved his hand.

"This... thank you Yuehou for giving me the knife." Su Dingfang could only say helplessly seeing that the matter had come to this point.

Yue Shan nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Haha...that's right. Open it up and have a look, you will definitely like it."

Su Dingfang drew out the treasured sword as he said, and saw that the blade was as white as a mirror, which could clearly reflect the face of a person.The blade is as thin as paper, and its sharpness can be felt just by seeing it.

He couldn't help but praise: "Good knife, good knife."

Yue Shan also said proudly: "This knife is made of thousand-forged steel-clad brass. It has both the hardness of steel and the elasticity of brass. It cuts iron like mud and is not easy to break."

"It is very difficult to perfectly fuse these two metals together. It took dozens of master craftsmen two years to create twelve."

Su Dingfang said gratefully: "Xie Yuehou gave me such a precious sword, I will definitely not let you down, and vowed to kill all foreign enemies for the country."

Yue Shan smiled gratifiedly, and said again: "Look at the blade again."

Su Dingfang heard the words and looked towards the blade, and found a golden pattern the size of a thumbnail near the handle, which looked like a tiger.

He was a little puzzled, and looked towards Yueshan.

"Turn it over and look again." Yue Shan continued.

He turned over the blade as he said, and found that there were two golden seal characters written on the same position, and he read it gently: "Yinhu."

Only then did Yue Shan say: "That's right, the twelve knives are named after the twelve zodiac signs, this one is the ugly cow, and the other eleven are all hidden by the sage."

Hearing this, Su Dingfang suddenly felt that the knife in his hand was a lot heavier, and realized again how special Yue Shan's position in the emperor's heart was.

People with collecting habits have a problem, hoping that their collections are perfect.The twelve zodiac signs are missing one, so one can imagine how awkward Li Shimin felt.

And Yue Shan's ability to snatch it from Li Shimin's hands is a manifestation of his status.

The purpose of Yue Shan sending the knife to Su Dingfang is exactly the same, to strengthen the relationship between the two parties by showing him kindness.Second, show your status in the world from the side, and follow me.

Now that his goal has been perfectly achieved, he is no longer showing off.I am most afraid of doing everything. We are all smart people, so we just need to make sense of it.

So after talking about the knife, he turned the topic to work: "Next year, except for the Qinghai-Tibet front, all other armies will mainly rest and reorganize. You can also take a good rest for a while."

Su Dingfang also smiled and said: "I'm not afraid of your jokes when I say it. I'm really homesick after not coming back for a few years. The kid who just came back a few days ago doesn't know me anymore."

Yue Shan also smiled and said: "It's okay, father and son will be ready in two days. Speaking of which, you really don't plan to let Qingjie martial arts inherit your mantle?"

Su Dingfang sighed and said, "It's not because he doesn't want to, but because he has no choice. I've been fighting abroad for these years and neglected to discipline him, so that he can't be successful without writing."

"And I observed that he really doesn't have the talent to lead soldiers. I can only hope that he can achieve something in literature and don't embarrass his ancestors in the future."

Speaking of this, Su Dingfang stood up and bowed to Yueshan: "I have an unfeeling request, I want him to study with you, and please treat him on my face."

Yue Shan got up and helped him up, and said: "What is Ding Fang doing? You and I love each other like brothers, and your son is like my son. Don't worry, I will definitely give him all I can to make him a pillar of the country."

Su Dingfang said gratefully: "Xie Yuehou."

Su Dingfang's son is Su Qingjie, Yue Shan naturally knows him, and wants to be familiar with him.This young man is 14 years old, and he is not as useless as his father said.It can only be said that Su Dingfang's requirements are too high and his talents are insufficient.

And he really doesn't like martial arts, but likes reading.Two years ago, Su Dingfang sent him to the military academy, and he dropped out of school and went home within a few days.

Su Dingfang's wife had nothing to do with him, so she entrusted him to Yueshan to go to Longshoushan Academy.The performance is not bad, not top-notch but not bad.

But how many people in this world are truly gifted?Feng Yi and Chen Zhong were also very dull when they were young, but they are not the same now.

So Yue Shan didn't think there was anything wrong with him, nor did he think he was unworthy to be his apprentice.

But in the eyes of others, this is not the case. Yue Shan is the leader of the new learning of the children of the gods, and his apprentices must also be gifted child prodigies.

Coupled with the fact that each of his disciples was better than the other, in the eyes of most people, Su Qingjie obviously did not meet the standard.That's why Su Dingfang thought it was a great kindness for Yue Shan to accept him as his apprentice.

Of course, Yue Shan didn't explain that much, wouldn't it be better to have this kind of relationship.His relationship with Su Dingfang will become stronger.

Accepting that apprentice, Yue Shan's attitude towards Su Dingfang became more cordial, and naturally he didn't mind a few more pointers on work: "The imperial court will not let you rest for a long time, at most next year, and the war will start again the year after next."

Su Dingfang's expression changed, he pointed to the northeast direction and said, "Could it be there?"

"Yes, it's there. Don't say anything about it, and collect more information on that side in private. At that time, I will ask the saint to let you lead an army to take charge of the war in one direction."

Su Dingfang said excitedly: "You will definitely not be disappointed."

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As the end of the year draws to a close, the officials of all feudal territories came to Beijing one after another to report on their duties and attend the Winter Solstice and New Year celebrations by the way.

Liu Rengui, Li Dewu, and Tian Xuechen from the Yue family are all on the list of returning to Beijing.Liu Rengui just met him not long ago, and he didn't have anything to say, just a few chats over dinner and dinner.

Li Dewu hadn't returned to Beijing for several years, Yue Shan specially took the time to talk with him for a long time.He affirmed his work and asked him whether he was going to continue working in Lingnan or would like to transfer back.

He chose to stay in Lingnan without any hesitation.There are too many memories of him, and it is also the starting point of his career. He wants to continue to struggle there.

Besides, Pei Shuying also moved to Lingnan with him a few years ago to settle down, and their family has completely taken root there.Unless he can enter the center, he is not going to come back.

But everyone is very clear that with his ability, even with Yue Shan's support, it is difficult to stand firm in the center.It's better to stay in the place and do a lot of practical things.

Yue Shan naturally supported his choice, as long as he found his own direction and worked hard for it, there was no need to go to the capital.

Besides, he still has a lot of plans in Lingnan, and he needs a reliable person to preside over there.For example, the introduction of cinchona trees and rubber trees is difficult to plant on a large scale without reliable people.

Then there is Tian Xuechen, it is time to change jobs for this capable and ambitious subordinate.

But before changing jobs, Yue Shan felt that it was necessary to talk to him first, so he took a special day to receive him.

　The specific address of Langjuxu Mountain has not been determined, but it refers to Mount Kent in Mongolia.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)