Although the matter of command was not implemented quickly, the emperor's personal expedition was certain. Therefore, Fang Xuanling, as the chief officer of the Ministry of Household Affairs, still had to prepare the food and other supplies in advance.
Knowing that the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs of the Tang Dynasty were preparing food and grass, and knowing that the leader of the Tang Dynasty would definitely send troops to help the Silla Kingdom this time, the envoys of the Silla Kingdom came to ask for help with a pile of treasures, and were relieved.
Facts have proved that they were relieved a little too early.
The emperor had made up his mind to go on a personal expedition, but in order to show his concern and care for the emperor and highlight the importance of the emperor to the country, those people who did not do practical things had been arguing with Li Shimin in the court for a long time.
, was completely solved.
Then there was the cool thing, which had been delayed for half a month before it was finally finalized.
Qin Qiong and Li Ji both took command and followed Li Shimin to lead the expedition.
Afraid that he would make the mistake of the last Western Expedition this time, Li Shimin made it clear to Qin Qiong and Li Ji when he proposed marriage, and asked them to act expediently. If they felt that what he said was wrong and was not conducive to the battlefield, they could do it after they agreed.
Overturn his order, as long as the annoying Goguryeo can be crippled!
With the personalities of Liuqiong and Li Ji, they would naturally not violate or ignore Li Shimin's words for no reason. Of course, as Li Shimin said, they would find ways to adapt when it was expedient.
However, with Li Shimin's words, Qin Qiong and Li Ji could feel more relaxed and not be too nervous. When the time comes, Li Shimin will issue any orders that will hinder their execution, or there will be some situation that must be executed.
As for Li Jing, first of all, because Li Jing's foot disease has not healed, and coupled with his old age, if he cannot take medicine continuously for a long time, he is afraid that the condition will worsen.
Secondly, Li Shimin used the excuse that he was out leading troops. Neither the Ministry of War nor Shuhe, the left minister of the Ministry of War, was in Jingchao City. The right minister of the Ministry of War was a civil servant and did not know how to lead an army. He had never led an army, so he was afraid that he would not be able to suppress it.
The capital was in danger, so he solemnly entrusted the safety of the city to Li Jing.
The actual situation was such that Li Jing naturally stopped arguing and accepted the order happily.
In addition, there is news that the senior class of the Jiangwu Hall, a dozen young and middle-aged generals who are being taught for the first time, are all on the list of expeditions. The euphemistic name is that the emperor wants to test it. Most of the young generals from the Jiangwu Hall
actual results over the years.
Cheng Huailiang was so happy that he could not help but be happy. He patted Fang Yiai and said, "This is great. We brothers can go to the battlefield together and fight together. Haha, think about it."
They all feel so relaxed."
"It would be better if Lu Yi comes together again and the five of us are complete." Xue Rengui said with a little pity.
"Yes, if the five of us get together, maybe when we come back this time, we can get together and be called the Five Excellent Generals. When we come back, his majesty will be really ruined. I guess even the old man will be envious." Cheng Huailiang.
The excitement faded a little, and then Xue Rengui said with a longing face.
"The soldiers in the southwest were brought out by General Chai and Princess Pingyang Zhao. Without the emperor's order, Lu Yi would not easily leave the soldiers left by General Chai in the southwest." Fang Yiai sighed and shook his head.
In fact, as Cheng Huailiang and Xue Rengui said, Fang Yiai also yearned for the scene of going to the battlefield with the four of them. At the very least, the five people leading the troops responded to each other, and there would be less trouble and more help on the battlefield.
Moreover, with their mutual understanding and familiarity, they don't need to communicate on the battlefield, but by looking at the marching route, they can understand their respective plans and cooperate tacitly. Such an effect is not simply one plus one equals two.
"Why don't you mention it to my father and see if you can ask the emperor's permission to second Lu Yi here as well?" Qin Huaiyu suggested...
"That's right. Hey, waiter, please go and beg His Highness Taizuozi and ask him to speak in front of the emperor, and see if Lu Yi can be transferred here as well. The same goes for Rengui, you and Taizuozi
We have a good relationship, you might as well say something." Cheng Huailiang suggested to Fang Yiai and Xue Rengui respectively.
Fang Yiai, Xue Rengui and Qin Huaiyu exchanged glances and felt that their nephew could give it a try, so they nodded in agreement.
However, the three of them decided to ask Qin Qiong for his opinion before looking for Taizuozi. If Qin Qiong, as the general marshal, didn't nod and thought it was not feasible, asking Taizuozi would be in vain, because in the end, the person who hired him would be
The decision-making power still lies with Qin Qiong and Li Ji.
Judging from Li Ji's temperament of not causing trouble, it was useless to ask him about this matter. In the end, he would be pushed to Qin Qiong by the Tai Chi practitioner. Therefore, the four of them decided to ask Qin Qiong directly first, which would be more appropriate.
Because the list of generals accompanying him on the expedition has not yet been fully determined, Fang Yiai and the four of them were not too busy at the moment, so when Qin Qiong was free, the four of them went to the Qin Mansion together.
As for whether others would say that the four of them took advantage of their connections to gain access through the back door, as they were rated as rising stars with potential for development by several veterans, there was no pressure on them at all.
At that time, Cheng Yaojin, who was determined to follow the expedition, was drinking tea in the Qin Mansion.
"Are you guys planning to go on the expedition too?" Cheng Yaojin looked at Fang Yiai and the four of them with a clear look, and asked Baser.
"Father and son go into battle and help our good brothers, so naturally they all want to go." Cheng Huailiang gave Cheng Yaojin a white look and said matter-of-factly.
"Dad, is it true that all the people from the advanced classes in the martial arts hall will go on the expedition this time?" Qin Huaiyu asked the reliable Qin Qiong, wanting to confirm the true credibility of the news.
"General Li Jing and I made this suggestion to the emperor, and the emperor did not reject it. However, until the final list of generals is completely determined, no one can be sure that you will definitely follow. Jingcha City also needs people to stay behind." Qin Qiong.
After thinking about it for a while, I came up with a relatively safe answer.
"Don't worry, apart from the fact that this kid has never been praised, which makes me a little bit confused, you three are all top-notch in the martial arts hall, so there is nothing to worry about." Cheng Yaojin glanced dissatisfied.
His son, who was fighting for face, said carelessly.
Fang Yiai glanced at Cheng Hualiang, who was being secretly belittled by Cheng Yaojin. After hearing Cheng Yaojin's words, the corner of her mouth twitched.
Fang Yiai hated Cheng Yao and Jin Hen's teeth itched when she talked about being the best in the class at Jiangwu Hall. If she hadn't been worried about her son Jinlin not adapting to the intense schedule of Jiangwu Hall during that time, she wouldn't have noticed it for a moment.
, it was a pleasure to be buried by Cheng Yaojin. Otherwise, would I have desperately absorbed the knowledge of military art, and would I have to be one of the leading figures in the martial arts hall?
Staying in the martial arts hall for more than half a year was almost more tiring than my college entrance examination.
Fang Yiai even missed the time when she was a senior in high school in her previous life. After the teacher finished teaching the simulation materials, she and a group of brothers in the back row took the things to sell during the break, and then bought snacks and participated in the class.
It’s a good idea to “replenish energy” when the teacher is not paying attention.
Those days were much more leisurely and leisurely than those at the martial arts hall some time ago!
What's even more despicable is that every time it was Cheng Yaojin's turn to give an example, Fang Yiai had to write an analysis manuscript for him in advance and quote classics as a price for accidentally jumping into the big hole Cheng Yaojin dug.
And it has to reach the point of outstanding literary talent until Cheng Yaojin is satisfied.
Although Cheng Yaojin didn't read much, he had a good ear and memory. After so many years of court meetings, he could tell whether the article was good or bad by listening to both sides. This made Fang Yiai very helpless and could only obey.
I searched hard and thought hard....
Fang Yiai, who didn't dare to embarrass Qin Qiong and wanted to keep her grades above average, if she couldn't get her grades to the top in the martial arts hall under such torture, Fang Yiai might as well buy a piece of tofu and kill her.
Therefore, every time she heard Cheng Yaojin mention the words "top-notch in the martial arts hall" in front of her, Fang Yiai couldn't help but have the urge to grit her teeth.
Seeing Fang Yiai's look, Cheng Yaojin raised his eyebrows proudly.
"Uncle Cheng Shi, we are not worried about us. Instead, we want to ask dad if Lu Yi can be seconded from the southwest and go on an expedition with us?" Qin Huaiyu, who had a good temper, replied to Cheng Yaojin and asked instead.
To Qin Qiong.
"Lu Yi? Why do you think you want to transfer Lu Yi out? Didn't he just lead the troops some time ago and wipe out a Tubo bandit that jumped down from the plateau?" Qin Qiong looked at Qin Huaiyu and Fang Yi in confusion.
Love four people.
"Uncle Qin, it's like this." Cheng Huailiang said, "My father always talks about how you guys were doing back then. The cooperation on the battlefield is called a tacit understanding, and the battlefield is called awe-inspiring. So, the few of us
I want to feel what my father said, the feeling of your brothers going to the battlefield together as one, so now I want to ask Uncle Qin if he can bring Lu Yi back, so that the five of us can come together and see
When the time comes, can I regain my reputation as a member of the Five Tigers?"
"Hey, you little brats, yes, you are ambitious, but compared with us back then, you are still a little immature. Well, back then, we gathered together in Wagang Mountain..." Cheng Yaojin nodded and looked at Fang Yi
The four people who love each other, with memories and pride on their faces, sat there with a golden sword and started talking while gesticulating with their hands.
Seeing Cheng Yaojin dancing and frothing at the mouth, Fang Yiai finally knew that Cheng Huailiang's occasional hobby of telling books, like his temper, was inherited from his father, Cheng Yaojin.
Because Qin Qiong also recalled the situation when the brothers revolted and invaded with a look of reminiscence, and gradually recalled and talked with Cheng Yaojin, Fang Yiai and the other four had no choice but to listen carefully and patiently to the story again.
things.
Although it can't keep up with the ups and downs of later novels, the friendship in it, from those who have experienced it, is even more touching, and people will not be bored to listen to it again and again. .).