Chapter 611: The imperial commander’s personal expedition
"Go to court!" Li Yunfei was originally discussing something with Cheng Yaojin and others, but judging from everyone's faces, this matter must be very urgent. All the civil and military officials in the court were nervous at this time. Li Yunfei originally thought that those who were spying on him would be ignored.
The annihilation of the Turkic soldiers who are looking for food will bring peace this winter. However, Li Yunfei seems to have underestimated the disaster and determination of the Turks, and actually prepared a large army to invade. Li Yunfei did not expect that Li Tai would meet with Ashina Helu
Joining forces, almost hundreds of thousands of troops were raised at this time and marched towards the border, which shocked Li Yunfei.
"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!..." The civil and military officials in the court had different expressions at this time. Today's events left them speechless, especially those who were ministers of the Wei royal party.
, his face was ashen, and no one dared to look at Li Shimin's face. Everyone knew that the most sad person at this time should be Li Shimin, so naturally no one dared to touch Li Shimin's bad luck.
"I love you all! You must have known about the emergency at the border. Su Dingfang has sent eight hundred miles to rush. Ashina Helu from the grassland has joined forces with the fugitive Li Tai to raise troops to invade our border with the Tang Dynasty. Humph! I
I was soft-hearted at that time, and I didn't expect that it would lead to such a result! Today I want to apologize to all the people in the world. It is only because of my negligence that I have caused such consequences. Therefore, before that, I also have to go on a personal expedition and end it all with my own hands.
"Li Shimin glanced at everyone's expressions coldly. This time he had really made up his mind. What Li Tai had done had completely lost his confidence and decided to end it all himself. Li Yunfei couldn't help but be shocked.
"Father, no! My son is willing to go, capture Li Tai with his own hands, and tie him back for my father to deal with! Therefore, my father does not have to take risks himself, as long as my son is enough to make those who dare to peek at the existence of the Tang Dynasty, all
Erase!" Li Yunfei heard Li Shimin's words and immediately raised his head. He did not expect that Li Shimin would have the determination to go to the front line himself. This was not a good sign for Li Yunfei. Li Shimin was now related to the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. If
If something happens to Li Shimin on the front line, Datang will inevitably be in chaos.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to panic. This is the result of my thinking and deliberation. I have already decided, and Your Majesty also has other tasks. As for Chang'an, leave it to Jin Wang Li Zhi! Your Majesty, do you still think there is anything wrong?" Li Shimin looked at it.
He glanced at Li Yunfei. At this time, his health was getting worse day by day. Seeing that he, the emperor, could do such a good job, he felt relieved! However, Li Shimin knew where Li Yunfei's ambition lay and would not embarrass Li Yunfei.
Therefore, in order to prevent others from saying anything, he wanted to support another direct descendant, the third son of Queen Changsun, Prince Jin Li Zhi.
"Father, don't worry! I will not disappoint my father. I will manage everything as usual and live up to my father's careful teachings!" Although Li Zhi was only eleven or twelve years old at this time, he was single-handedly led by Li Shimin.
Although he was older, he had already been exposed to the governance of the country. Moreover, during this period, Li Shimin almost handed over the decision-making of many things to Li Zhi. Li Zhi couldn't help but look at Li Yunfei proudly, regardless of
Li Yunfei is so outstanding, but he is not a direct descendant, how can he inherit the throne?
Li Zhi had been in contact with Li Tai for a long time, but Li Tai was much smarter than the prince. He knew that his biggest opponent was not Li Yunfei, but Jin Wang Li Zhi. From the beginning, everything Li Tai targeted was against Li Zhi.
Li Tai deeply understands the position that Li Zhi occupies in Li Shimin's heart. If Li Zhi does not fall, he will never be the first successor in Li Shimin's heart, so Li Tai will use his own hands to do it.
Seize. Li Tai is such a smart person, how can he not see that Li Yunfei's heart is not above the throne, and what he can't tolerate is that he will lose to a child who has never done anything. Li Tai can say that now is a desperate move,
He put everything he had into this gamble.
"Father! Although King Jin is smart and has learned a lot about how to govern the country with his father, he is still too young after all. I am afraid it is too early to place this heavy burden on him. Therefore, I beg you.
My father gave me this opportunity to lead the troops, and I will never let my father down!" Li Yunfei turned a blind eye to Li Zhi's provocative eyes, but looked closely at Li Shimin. In his opinion,
Li Zhi poses no threat to him at all, so what if Li Zhi takes over the throne in the future? Li Shimin is related to the future of the Tang Dynasty, so Li Yunfei is so concerned about Li Shimin's fate and cannot bear to let people who have already been consumed by governing the country
Li Shimin, who has put a lot of effort into taking risks again!
"Hmph! How dare you underestimate me! You will regret it! I hope you won't kneel down and beg me when the time comes, my good sixth brother!" Li Zhi was so ignored by Li Yunfei, and when he thought of being punished by Li Yunfei, Li Zhi
Zhi's lowered head showed a hint of ferocity, especially this time if Li Shimin went on a personal expedition and the rest would be to take care of the government affairs by himself, what a wonderful thing that would be. How could he let such a thing happen? Although Li Zhi thought so in his heart
, but naturally the words could not be revealed, so he took a step forward and spoke again.
"Father! It's not unreasonable for the emperor to be worried, but I thought, our soldiers in the Tang Dynasty are strong and strong, and the grassland soldiers are just stragglers, and they have only... received formal training. When the time comes, my father will come in person, and he will definitely let them
Those who betrayed the Tang Dynasty felt the mighty power of heaven, so it’s not necessarily that they would turn their backs and surrender?!" Li Zhi’s words made Li Yunfei frown. In his opinion, Li Zhi’s words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. He was originally still in trouble.
Although Li Zhi strongly opposed Li Shimin's efforts to please Li Shimin, Li Yunfei had to doubt Li Zhi's intentions.
"Father! I thought..." Li Yunfei couldn't let Li Zhi succeed, so he wanted to step forward to stop him. However, at this time, Li Yunfei underestimated Li Shimin's determination. Just when Li Yunfei was about to speak, he
It was Li Shimin who stopped him! Li Yunfei knew that the fact seemed to be a foregone conclusion, and he couldn't force it, so he had to retreat to his position and wait for Li Shimin's instructions.
"I have made up my mind! This time I must lead the expedition in person, with Yuchi Jingde as the marshal, Li Ji as the military advisor, and Cheng Zhijie as the vanguard... With my decree, the whole country is on alert, ready to support at any time, and has ordered 500,000
The army will set off in ten days!" Li Shimin stretched out his hand to wave away Li Yunfei, then looked at the civil and military ministers of the dynasty, and finally looked at Li Yunfei, as if he had a deeper meaning, but Li Yunfei was too sensible to ask. Li Yunfei knew that Li Shimin must have his own reasons for this.
At this time, Li Yunfei could only choose to trust Li Shimin. After all, she could not openly oppose Li Shimin's decision.
"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!..." Cheng Yaojin and others are different from Li Yunfei. Why do these generals exist? Isn't it to show their majesty on the battlefield? Therefore, almost everyone
He is a fighting maniac. If he does not express himself in battle, it will really make them feel uncomfortable. Moreover, before this, Li Shimin and them were both angry, so naturally they would not object! Li Yunfei glanced at Cheng in confusion.
He really didn't understand what happened to Yaojin and the others, but there was nothing he could do to stop them now. Li Yunfei could only wait for Cheng Yaojin to come back and explain something to him!
"Uncle Cheng, I think you must have something to tell me! When we were in the court, you would blink at me from time to time. Aren't you sending some message? Judging from the looks of your uncles, you must have known it for a long time.
He knew the outcome of the matter, but why did he hide it from me, so that I was completely caught off guard, and it caused me so much pain!" After the court was dismissed, Li Yunfei followed everyone out of the Zichen Palace, looking at Cheng Yaojin who was silent along the way.
, Li Yunfei finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked Cheng Yaojin what he was most confused about.
"Hey! Hey! My dear son-in-law, I thought how long you could endure it! But don't worry! Your Majesty does have his own ideas. The existence of Turks has long been regarded by Your Majesty as a major threat. This time it is not so much the Turks' invasion.
, it is better to say it is an opportunity for us. Your Majesty wants to completely eradicate the Turks in one fell swoop and make the grassland the back garden of the Tang Dynasty! Do you know what this means? The territory of the Tang Dynasty will expand again, and this is what your Majesty wants
The reason for this is that expanding the territory is the lifelong wish of every emperor. Now we don’t have to make excuses for sending troops, and we are still on the side of justice and fighting openly to protect the people. Isn’t that what we want?"
Cheng Yaojin grinned and couldn't help but laugh when he looked at Li Yunfei. At the same time, he looked at Li Yunfei with a deep look, as if he was teaching Li Yunfei something, but he was actually more excited!
"That's it! It seems that I wrongly blamed my father, but even so, it was too random. What should we do if something happens? I must stay with my father this time.
Otherwise, I'm really worried. With Brother Xue and me protecting him, I believe no one will be able to get close to my father. Only in this way can my father go to the front line with peace of mind." When Li Yunfei heard Cheng Yaojin's words, he suddenly became confused.
Rolling his eyes, it seemed that he was the only one who was kept in the dark, but why did he have to be transferred from Luoyang? Li Yunfei couldn't help but feel a little funny. After such a big thing happened, he still had his mind to think about this. However, he also saw Li Shimin
With determination, Li Yunfei knew that Li Shimin's dream of becoming an emperor through the ages was not over yet, or that it had just begun. The previous one was just to recuperate.