Chapter 457

On the banks of the Weishui River, 300, 000 troops camp for hundreds of miles, and the snails, horses and ants gather like clouds. Some people look from the Zhongnan mountain. If it's a big military garrison, its scale is no less than that of Chang'an!

Fang Xuanling and others, who are in charge of logistics, are most clear. For this imperial expedition, the emperor put forward all the grain and grass stored in Chang'an Taicang. If the grain and grass alone were all piled up together, it would be almost as big as the whole Taiji hall, not counting other weapons, armour, equipment, supplies and money! ——And this is not enough for the 300000 troops and 180000 civilians in the first half of the year.

In recent years, there have been many wars, and Chang'an granary has been almost empty. But the Tang Dynasty's prosperity and rich family background reflected its value at this time.

Li Shimin quoted the words in the book of Sui compiled by Wei Zheng and others, and said to the officials, "if there is no nine-year reserve in the state, it is insufficient; if there is no six-year reserve, it is urgent. In the third year of Wu's reign, it was said that the state had no other state. Don't use the excuse of "not enough money and food" to stop me from expediting personally - isn't there a lot of food and grass in Heluo? Even in the former Sui Dynasty, there were grain and grass stored in Heyang warehouse, huiluo warehouse and Baiya warehouse in Mengjin; I also stored grain and grass in Henan warehouse and Hanjia warehouse in Luoyang. What's the use of grain storage? Now that the country is in trouble, do you still let the soldiers go to battle hungry to kill the enemy? ——I want to let the Tubo people know that the prosperity of the Central Plains and the richness of the Tang Dynasty are beyond their imagination! Fang Xuanling has a very true saying. War is money and food - he abandoned his clan and praised me. What can he do with me! ——I will send 20000 people to Luoyang to collect grain. We must ensure that the army will bring grain for three years! "

No one's not so good.

It has been so many years since the founding of the country that Li Shimin, as an emperor, has always been very diligent in running his family. But now. He was even ruthless to the "black sheep"!

In the face of major events, Li Shimin once again showed his unparalleled determination and courage.

When the emperor is confused, the officials are afraid.

And vice versa.

Even though they still hold different ideas and opinions in their hearts, no one will come out to criticize or prevent this war. The Manchu government and the whole nation have worked together to cope with this unprecedented "national war"!

It was only two days before the date of the expedition set by the emperor. In Heluo area, the grain and grass in the storehouse was delivered in time; the soldiers, horses, and army commanders were all properly arranged; the officers of the three armed forces were in their places. Only when Li Shimin gave the order, the 300000 troops under his command would leave for the great battle field of guanxi.

Taiji palace, Wude hall, in the imperial library.

Li Shimin asked the valet to get his favorite Mingguang battle rack. He supported it on the armor rack and was carefully wiping it himself.

At first glance, it seems that this armor has existed for some years, which is inferior to any bright armor stored in the Department of weapons. However, Li Shimin only loved this armor. He kept it as if it were a treasure. He took it out to watch and wipe it for maintenance. He never pretended to others.

At that time, it was wearing this armor that he defeated Wang Shichong in Luoyang and established himself as the overlord of Tang Dynasty. It was also wearing this armor that he, Qin Shubao, Cheng Zhijie and other tiger generals, with only 3500 Xuanjia troops, rushed into the 100000 troops of Dou Jiande in Hulao pass, killed several in and out, and finally defeated the 100000 troops of Dou Jiande and captured him alive!

Today, the young and talented commander, who was brave and brave in front of Hulao pass and created a shocking military myth, is now the king of a country, as well as the middle-aged and old men's signature poop belly and flowing beard.

But on the armor, there are still the scars left by the fighting.

"I am not old yet, and the Tang Dynasty will never be old." As he wiped the armor, Li Shimin whispered, "the armor is still there, people are going How many of the old friends who followed me to fight in the South and North are still alive Shubao, I'm going to kill you to take the rank of general again. Would you like to

Li Shimin was the only one in the imperial study. He spoke in a deep monologue, like sad and heroic.

At this moment, someone broke in.

"Bold!" Li Shimin was very angry. He was so unreasonable. It was a disaster!

The intruder was also startled. He knelt down in a hurry and said, "Your Majesty, forgive me! Forgive me I'm so excited that I forgot the courtesy of the king and Minister for a moment. I'm willing to ask your majesty to be magnanimous and forgive me for my death! "

"Chu suiliang?" Li Shimin saw clearly who was coming, and his anger suddenly disappeared. Because Chu suiliang was not only his confidant, but also a steady and old Taoist. He was never a reckless man who didn't know manners. What can make him so flustered and indescribable must be a great event!

"Your Majesty, please --" Chu suiliang knelt down on the ground. He was so excited that he trembled. His voice changed its tone. Now he could not ask for mercy. He said urgently, "I just received a copy A military newspaper from Lanzhou

Let's go. Chu suiliang held a memorial wrapped in yellow silk high above his head.

Li Shimin is a "crime minister". Qin Liang, the general manager of guanxi Taoist army, bowed to his Majesty's presence and burst into tears - "

"Chu suiliang knelt on the ground and carefully looked up to see Li Shimin standing like this. His eyes glared like a copper bell, and he looked at the memorial carefully and repeatedly at least three times. During this period, Li Shimin's beard kept shivering slightly, and his face changed a lot.

Chu suiliang knew that nine times out of ten it was the military newspaper sent by Qin mubai, but he didn't know it. Isn't Qin mubai dead He was beating a drum in his heart, but he didn't dare to ask, and he didn't dare to get up on his knees. It took half an hour to kneel down.

"Chu suiliang, get up." Li Shimin finally responded. There was a man on his knees.

"Thank you Your majesty. " Chu suiliang struggled to get up and laughed bitterly.

"I've just punished you for breaking into the palace for a reason." Li Shimin laughed at himself, and his manner and tone had returned to normal. He said to Chu suiliang, "pass the decree immediately, and all officials will go to court!"

"Now?"

"At once!"

"Weichen obeys the order!"

When he left the imperial study, Chu suiliang felt that his knees were soreness and his whole body was weak, but in his heart, a storm could not be calmed. Although I can't guess what was written in the yellow silk Memorial. But he was sure that today's court meeting would be another one!

An hour later, the main hall of Wude hall was in Jinluan.

Sitting under the Dragon chair, Li Shimin, a dragon robed man, looked around at the ministers who were holding their breath and doubting endlessly, broke the silence and said in a loud voice -

"I have suddenly called all the ministers here because there is something important to announce. What's more, it must be announced now, not even a moment later. "

All the ministers were stunned - the emperor. How can you tell the truth?

They were puzzled and raised their eyes slightly. They took a careful look at the emperor. They saw that he was red and full of vitality. In his hand, he was holding a thick Memorial - yellow silk Memorial!

"Listen up." Li Shimin suddenly made a high voice. He scared all the ministers in the hall.

"What I want to announce is that I won't go to the imperial army."

"Ah? ——”

the hall was filled with exclamations; except for Chu suiliang, almost everyone was silly.

There were hundreds of people present, and everyone guessed several reasons in their hearts, but no one guessed this one!

Li Shimin is sitting on the Dragon chair. With a mysterious and playful smile on his face, he looked at the surprised performance of man and Chao.

Let the crowd wonder and guess endlessly, Li Shi didn't stop, and his expression was quite satisfied. After a long time, the court finally calmed down. Everyone's eyes widened and ears pricked up. Waiting for the emperor to give a reasonable reason: first, he ordered the world to fight a decisive battle, and then suddenly cancelled the imperial expedition.

If this reason is not reasonable, even if Li Shimin's monarchy has reached its peak, it will inevitably lead to disgust and indignation!

"I know that all the ministers are waiting for me to give a reason for breaking my promise." Li Shimin reached out and patted the yellow silk Memorial on the imperial case, saying, "in fact, my reason is very simple - why should I add enough when I kill a chicken with a ox knife and draw a snake? Some people have already beaten the kaerqin mausoleum to death and wiped out the fate of Tubo. What else can I do to join in the fun and fight for credit? "

"Ah?"

Once again, the whole hall is in an uproar!

Li Shimin raised his hand to signal the ministers to stop the noise. Then he got up from the Dragon chair and walked down the Jinluan palace with the yellow silk Memorial in his hand. He said: "just like when pharmacist Li calmed down Turks and captured Jieli Khan, did I leave Taiji palace for half a step? ——Now even pharmacist Li hasn't left Chang'an for half a step. There are still people who can make such a great contribution! In the Tang Dynasty, the world was full of talents, such as pharmacist Li's rare heroes. How much more than one person? Therefore, do I need to do things that even the generals and ministers can do? ——Therefore, I will not go to the imperial drive to fight in person. "

Li Shimin is sold today. All the ministers were confused and anxious. They were all like a hundred scratching hearts. Everyone stared at the yellow silk Memorial in his hand, and finally someone could not help asking, "who is the" rare hero "that your majesty refers to?"

"Qin mubai, the general manager of guanxi Daoxing military university."

Eleven words, the stone breaks the sky

"Chu suiliang!"

"I'm here!"

"You have a good voice. Come and read this memorial in public." Li Shimin's expression was full of joy and heroism. He was even a little elated. He almost wrote the words "this time it's too long face" on his face. He said, "let all the people present hear it clearly, and then spread it to all the people in the world."

"Weichen obeys the order!" Chu suiliang went out of the train and took the memorial from Li Shimin respectfully.

"Although I have read it countless times without missing a word, I am still willing to share it with you and listen to it again!" After that, Li Shimin went back to his royal highness and sat down in the Dragon chair. He said in a loud voice, "because I've been on the throne for more than ten years, I've never seen such a shocking military newspaper Memorial!"

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