Chapter 463: last straw

Chapter 463: last straw

  Chapter 463 The Last Straw

   Tang destroyed the Eastern Turks!

  Simple five words, but reveal infinite meaning. Even Yang Jiyuan, who lives in Jiaozhi, Langshan, knelt down after hearing these five words.

  These five words reveal that the Tang Dynasty is unparalleled, even far surpassing the Sheng Sui Dynasty. Jieli made Li Shimin, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and also made a young general famous all over the world.

   This is Su Dingfang, who defeated Jieli with only three thousand riders, and finally captured him alive. This former member of the Hebei Dou Liu Group, who was originally only the captain of Lu Long Zhechong, finally succeeded in ranking among the courts of Chang'an with the extraordinary merit of capturing Jieli alive.

  The emperor issued a special decree to promote Su Dingfang Zuowei Zhonglang to be a general, and to confer the title of Founding Duke of Linqing County, and seal 300 households.

  Cheng Yaojin Zhanguang, Su Dingfang is under his command in Youzhou Dao, so he also has a share in the achievement of capturing Jieli. He also has to grant seals to 100 households, and pass the first 500 households. Shi Niu Jinda, governor of Youzhou, discussed meritorious service as a deputy general, and granted hundreds of households, the founding Duke of Langya County in Jin Dynasty, and General Zuo Wuwei.

  Li Jinxing and Dou Hongxian each received a reward. Dou Hongxian, the master of Yong'an County, was granted the title of Princess Yong'an, 600 households with solid food, and was specially granted the title of Marquis of Qinghe County.

   This is also another woman who was granted the title of Marquis by Datang after the last time the Tang Dynasty bestowed the title of Mrs. Xian Tai, Feng An's grandmother.

  Qin Lang was deeply happy for them when he got the news.

  During the banquet in Langshanwu, Dugu Yanyun was drinking wine in a bit of depression. Hearing that Youzhou was in the spotlight this time, Su Dingfang and others were all promoted, so he couldn't help being envious.

   "Do you regret leaving Youzhou with me?" Qin Lang asked with a smile.

  Dugu Yanyun held the wine glass, "I was just thinking, if I were still in Youzhou this time, maybe I would be able to join the war, and maybe I could get the credit for killing the general and capturing the flag."

"Hahaha, I'm right. It's very likely that Xieli was captured by your own hands. It's also very possible to be named a viscount and earl by virtue of merit. But don't be discouraged. Although you missed such a good opportunity, There are still many opportunities in the future, don't you see that we are also invincible all the way in Lingnan." Qin Lang patted this young man who has always been proud and full of dignity.

   "Wait for things here, when you return to Beijing with me, I will arrange for you, there are still opportunities to make contributions, don't worry!"

   Almost everyone contributed to the Northern Expedition.

   It is true that the audience has a share, and the Youzhou Army has gained a lot of limelight, but the most dazzling one is actually Li Jing.

  He was not only the commander of the Sixth Route Army of the Northern Expedition, but also personally commanded three thousand Qingqi to attack Dingxiang, and defeated Xieli in Baidao.

Li Jing was promoted to Dr. Zuo Guanglu, and he gave a total of 500 households before the seal. It is said that the emperor originally wanted to reward him heavily, but Xiao Yu, the imperial historian, wrote a letter to impeach Li Jing, saying that he was incapable of governing the army. Looting, massacring innocent people, and even looting many precious items after entering Shan Yutai Khan's court.

  Xiao Yu's letter of impeachment cast a shadow over Li Jing's dazzling achievements. The emperor ordered Yousi to investigate thoroughly, saying that he wanted to find out the situation.

   But then the original reward was greatly reduced.

   Ah Huang wondered why Li Jing would be impeached by Xiao Yu at this time.

"It happened for a reason." Qin Lang told Ah Huang that Xiao Yu's sister, Xiao Shi, was originally the queen of Sui Yangguang, and when she was taken northward by Yu Wenhuaji, after being defeated by Dou Jiande in Hebei, Xiao Shi also fell into Dou Jiande's hands. inside. However, Dou Jiande is known as benevolence and righteousness, and even the captured Sui officials after breaking the city were very polite, so naturally he was very polite to Xiao Shi.

Later, the Turkic Shibi Khan sent people to Hebei to take Xiao and his grandson Yang Zhengdao to Daibei, placed them in Dingxiang City, and supported them to establish a small puppet court after the Sui Dynasty, and captured the Turks. Many officials of the Sui Dynasty were handed over to them for command, so that although the small imperial court of the Sui Dynasty was only one city, there were tens of thousands of people.

   Li Jing took the lead in launching a surprise attack, and the first target was Dingxiang City in the Later Sui Dynasty. It is said that after Li Jing attacked Dingxiang City, his men did plunder Dingxiang City, and even killed some people. The Xiao family was almost humiliated.

  Xiao Yu is Xiao's younger brother, so of course he has to uphold justice for his sister.

  However, Qin Lang believed that if it was just this, it would not be a big deal at all. You must know that during the Sui and Tang dynasties, the soldiers of the government were extremely powerful in combat. There was a key reason for this. On the one hand, the soldiers of the government prepared their own equipment. As well as military merit rewards, and even the opportunity to become an official with military merit.

  Because of this reason, the soldiers of the Sui and Tang Dynasties were like wolves. They were like the veterans of the Qin State during the Warring States Period.

  Post-war looting, what kind of looting is that? After all, according to the tradition of the soldiers, this is just cleaning the battlefield.

But Li Shimin asked Yousi to investigate thoroughly because of this matter. On the surface, it sounds nice to investigate clearly so that Li Jing can be innocent, but in fact it is just because Li Jing has made too much credit this time, and the emperor intends to borrow it. The machine just tapped him.

After all, Li Jing is neither Su Dingfang nor Cheng Yaojin. Although Su Dingfang has made great contributions, he was only a mid-level military officer who was a captain. A special reward has been awarded.

   But Li Jing himself came from the core family of the Guanlong nobles. In the Sui Dynasty, the Li and Han families were very strong, and they were both first-class generals. Li Jing made more contributions to Li Tang's founding of the country, but Li Yuan kept suppressing him, and Li Jing didn't directly support Li Shimin's rebellion, so he wasn't his direct confidant at all.

After two years of pressure, Li Jing was finally appointed Minister of the Ministry of War. The military has no comparison.

  Before, Li Shimin intended to help Qin Qiong take the number one position in the military, in order to suppress Li Xiaogong, Li Ji, Li Jing, and Chai Shao, who were fierce, senior and famous, and were not directly related to him.

   During the Northern Expedition, Qin Qiong was resolutely unwilling to take command, and Li Shimin also saw that the Qin family's power was growing, so this time he pushed the boat and switched to Li Jing, who knew that Li Jing did things so beautifully.

  Although Li Ji and Chai Shao also have their own military exploits, they both intercepted and defeated Xieli once, but they can't compare with Li Jing.

   I really want to discuss the merits in detail, Li Jing's achievements are a bit unsealable.

  Li Jing is the Duke of Dai and Minister of the Ministry of War, so he can't be just like Qin Qiong, and then give him the title of Sangong, right? But Li Jing is not his direct descendant after all.

  Then the emperor took advantage of Xiao Yu's impeachment to deliberately let someone investigate and deal with it, and then he could suppress Li Jing's reward first.

  Of course, Qin Lang believed that with Li Shimin's style of acting, he would be able to give Li Jing a title in the end. However, after doing this, Li Jing must be more knowledgeable. Even if the emperor gave him another title, there would be room for him.

   After all, this is actually the emperor's imperial technique.

   After seeing it through, I feel very ordinary. But I have to say, if you do this, the effect will still be very good.

   "Maybe next year, Li Jing will pay homage to Prime Minister." Qin Lang sighed.

   "Prayer?"

"That's right, with Dai Guogong's achievements in the Northern Expedition this time, he can actually be promoted directly to the three princes and pay homage to him, but the emperor used impeachment to beat him and cool him down for a while, and then he will find out the truth at that time." Therefore, give Li Gong a title and give him a chancellor, but if you don't add San Gong, Li Gong should also be grateful to the emperor."

  Qin Lang knew that Du Ruhui's body was getting worse day by day, and the imperial doctor said that he might not be able to survive this winter.

Once Du Ruhui died, Changsun Wuji had the best chance to take over. After all, he had been a right servant for more than a hundred days before, but since Li Shimin dismissed his eldest grandson last time, the reason was that the brother persuaded by Empress Changsun was a descendant. He is too young and has no outstanding military achievements to be a prime minister, so it is unlikely that Changsun Wuji will take over as You Pushe now.

   Naturally, letting Li Jing serve as the right servant can be regarded as a collective reward for the military.

  Of course, Li Jing is a person who knows how to advance and retreat. Even if he is granted the title of right servant and shoots worship minister, it is estimated that he will be the same as Qin Qiong in the past.

Qin Lang believed that Li Shimin's play would definitely not be able to escape Li Jing's eyes, but Li Jing was a very deep and low-key man. Back then, he assisted Li Xiaogong to pacify the southeast half of the sky, and went north to fight against the Turks. Father and son have been refusing to reward and seal them all the time, hasn't Li Jing never complained?

  Think about Li Jing’s achievements. After Li Shimin proclaimed himself emperor, he made great contributions to officials, but Li Jing ranked at the bottom, with only a few hundred households. Even the title was still only a county prince, even compared with many guards around Li Shimin.

  But he just kept silent, relying on his strength and performance, Li Shimin finally trusted him and reused him.

  The imperial court's victory in the Northern Expedition was naturally a good thing for Qin Lang.

  The imperial court's destruction of the Eastern Turks was almost a shocking earthquake, and even Lingnan would be shaken. It is estimated that his next actions will be much smoother.

  Just like the Yang family, the imperial court's destruction of the Eastern Turks can be said to be the last straw that overwhelmed him.

  Now, in Langshan Wubao, Qin Lang led his army to the North City, and Yang Jiyuan moved to the South City with his children. Beicheng was originally a residential area dominated by the children of the Yang family, as well as a few other residents. Now the Yang family has vacated the entire Beicheng to Qin Lang.

  This sincerity is very good. In Langshanwu, Qin Lang lives in half, and the Yang family lives in half.

  Before Qin Lang entered the city, he had given the Yang family a few reassurances, but after the Yang family became attached, how to divide the power in the future remains to be discussed in detail.

  But now that the Yang family has opened the city gates and surrendered, these are actually not difficult problems anymore, they are all negotiable, Qin Lang has already grasped the initiative and decision-making power.

  The Yang family is currently preparing for Chongniang's wedding.

   Wanting to marry this granddaughter to Qin Lang in a grand manner, inviting guests to make it lively, Qin Lang has no objection, the Yang family is willing to do this, of course it is also good for him.

This will send a very good signal to the outside world. The king of Langshan, like the Nong family of Jinjidong, has now completely surrendered to Qin Lang. This will definitely send a strong signal to other Wu'an prefectures and the surrounding Han barbarians that Qin Lang's strength is very strong. , so strong that no one is willing to resist. Of course, I also tell everyone that Qin Lang is a very particular person and a person worthy of trust.

   "I think the thirteen forts of the Yang family should be divided in half. We will take Beicheng for the main fort, and divide the other twelve forts in half."

  Qin Yong put forward his own idea. Yang’s Wubao is indeed very powerful. Such an important place cannot be easily let go. Otherwise, even if the Yang family is attached, it will be a big disaster sooner or later. We should take this opportunity to be tougher.

  (end of this chapter)