Chastity Layman

After Mount Tai was enshrined in Zen, the emperor moved to Qizhou.

Two famous ministers, one civil and one military, came out of Licheng in Qizhou. Fang Xuanling and Qin Shubao were both from Licheng. The emperor went to Qin's house first. At the beginning of Zhenguan, the old house of Qin's house suddenly collapsed, and then spring water gushed out, forming a deep pool soon after.

The local people call it Heilongtan.

Later, Qin Lang simply pulled out money to turn the old house into a garden. After spending one hundred thousand guan, the old house took on a new look.

The emperor's car drove into Licheng, Fang Xuanling asked Sheng to drive to Fang's house, but the emperor finally chose to go to Qin's house in Heilongtan.

First, it was newly built by the Qin family in Heilongtan in recent years, and it cost a lot of money at the beginning. The garden is indeed beautiful and the place is large. Secondly, I also miss my old buddy Qin Qiong. Of course, it is difficult for outsiders to guess whether there are deeper reasons for this.

In short, the emperor did not go to Fang Xianggong's house, but to Qin's house.

Fortunately, Qin Qiong's direct son Qi Guogong, Zuowei Zhonglang General, Shifeng Songzhou Governor, and Shangzhu Kingdom Qin Xun accompanied him, so he led his brothers to greet the Qin clan in Licheng to pick him up.

This Qi Guogong is eighteen years old this year, and he officially married the daughter of Zhao Guogong's eldest son Wuji last year. Although this marriage has not been satisfied by the Cui family, he always wants to find a chance to regret the marriage, but Qin Qiong left a will before his death. Shi must not regret the marriage.

Qin Lang also supported this marriage, so in the end, the Cui family could not regret the marriage. Qin Xun officially married the eldest grandson Wuji's daughter last year, but the Cui family still couldn't let go of the five surnamed girls, and finally let his brother Cui Dunli marry a For a daughter to be a concubine for her son, it can be regarded as an added kiss.

Although Qin Xun is said to be the son-in-law of the former king of Qi and grand master Qin Qiong, he is now the son-in-law of the eldest grandson Wuji. The examiner helped to take care of him, but in the end he barely got a second-class Jinshi background.

He has studied literature for many years, and his talents are average.

In terms of handling people and things, she is even more immature. Fortunately, the daughter of the famous Cui family has been in the Qi family for many years, and she is also capable and seasoned.

After getting the task of picking up the driver, I don't feel bad about the money. I open my mouth generously and prepare 100,000 yuan for the pick-up. All aspects must be considered.

On the one hand, he arranged Qin Li and Qin Gui brothers to help him run around, and then called his brother Cui Dunli to ask the Cui family to send someone to help him, so he also made the arrangements for the holy car properly.

After Shengjia moved in, Cui took extra care of Princess Changle, as if she was a considerate future mother-in-law, but Changle was very moved and became very close to her.

The emperor lived in the Duke of Qi's mansion, went to the ancestral hall of the Qin family to worship, summoned the children of the Qin clan, etc., and tested the riding and shooting skills of Qin Li and others, and was very satisfied in the end.

All the brothers of Qin Li's scattered ranks were increased by one level, and many children of the Qin family were also born in the shade.

Of course, the emperor granted Zen to Mount Tai, which was not just a superficial sacrifice.

As Fang Xuanling said to his nephews in the Fang family's old house in Licheng, the previous emperors had different wishes, such as praying for the year, or thinking of gods.

This is also very reasonable. Qin Huang and Han Wu, apart from enshrining Zen because of political factors, the most striking thing is that both of them are superstitious about the immortal medicine of immortals, seeking longevity and becoming immortal, so the two The emperor's enshrining of Zen on Mount Tai was also very mysterious, and the jade documents they used to enshrine Zen were kept secret.

In order to maintain the succession of the throne, Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty opposed being king without the Liu family. However, in the last two years, his attitude towards enshrining Zen has fundamentally changed. Therefore, his enshrining Chan can not but be speculated to pray for health and longevity. .

Fang Xuanling accompanied the driver for many years, and he was one of the few people who knew the health of the emperor's dragon body. He knew that the emperor lost his fertility a few years ago due to Qi disease. This is a very secret thing, and it has always troubled the emperor. hidden disease.

The emperor was only in his forties, and the disease was caused by Qi disease. It must be said that it made the emperor angry and irritable. In recent years, the emperor has often sought medical treatment for it, but after a few years, there is no cure for it. I was also disheartened early, and now I have turned to seek immortality, trying to find healing methods from those Fang family secret arts and Taoist elixir, and regain my glory.

Of course, the emperor's jade ultimatum was announced publicly, and he announced to the world that he would thank the heavens, his children and grandchildren would be rich, and the common people would be blessed.

Xie Chengyutian is his self-evaluation and affirmation of his career achievements, full of confidence and pride. As for the descendants of Bailu, this is human nature, and even emperors cannot avoid it.

The blessing of the common people is more commendable. The emperor not only thought about the world, but also raised the well-being of the common people in the world to a very high level.

Of course, these are only public.

Just as the emperor secretly prayed to the heavens in private to revive him, the emperor still wanted to take the opportunity to make an eastward tour of Mount Tai this time, and then raid Goguryeo.

The Eastern Tour to Fengchan Taishan was originally a strategic cover.

Taking advantage of the chance of enshrining Zen, mobilizing troops and horses, and running money and food.

Fighting Goguryeo was one of the plans that Li Shimin had already booked before he succeeded to the throne, but the time was not yet mature, so he had been waiting.

When the Sui Dynasty conquered Liaodong, although Li Shimin was still young, his father Li Yuan was in charge of military affairs, money and food for the conquest of Liaodong as Weiwei Siqing, so he also went to Liaodong, and saw with his own eyes the battle that dragged down the Central Plains. How cruel and tragic was the national war in the Great Sui Dynasty.

Both father and son had their own experiences with the battle of conquering Liao. After Li Yuan later became emperor, he had the idea of ​​completely abandoning Liaodong, and even wanted Goguryeo to live on an equal footing with the Tang Dynasty, and no longer required vassals to pay tribute. However, Li Shimin made up his mind when he was young, and in the future he would lead the army to avenge the revenge of the Chinese children.

Ever since he became emperor, Li Shimin has been preparing for this day.

It has been prepared for fifteen years.

The Qin family in Black Dragon Pool.

hall.

"The Queen of Silla, Kindeman, cried to me, saying that Baekje and the Japanese invaded Silla and captured more than forty cities. King Gaya also appealed to me that he was invaded by Baekje and Japanese troops."

"The two countries also said that Baekje and Waguo joined forces with Goguryeo in an attempt to cut off the way for Silla and Gaya to enter the DPRK. They all asked the Tang Dynasty to send troops to rescue and uphold justice."

"I personally summoned Goguryeo Prince Gao Renwu and Baekje Prince Fuyu Yici, but they falsely accused Silla and Gaya of provoking first, and refused to return the occupied land and population of the city. Queen Huangji of the Wa Kingdom had a better attitude, and said that after returning to the country, she would recall her soldiers and horses back to Wa."

The emperor was very angry. As the Ninth Five-Year Supreme and the suzerain status of Tian Khan, he personally mediated the disputes of the vassal states and mediated the war for them, but Baekje and Goguryeo dared to resist and did not obey the order.

In particular, Goguryeo not only did not comply with the order, but even secretly colluded with Xue Yantuo of Mobei, wooed Baekje and Wa, formed alliances everywhere, and wholeheartedly opposed Tang.

Zhongshu Ling Changsun Wuji immediately said, "Goguryeo, Baekje, and Xue Yantuo have all gone farther and farther on the crossroads of rebelling against the Tang Dynasty, and they don't want to turn back at all. To deal with them, only my Tang Dynasty's iron cavalry and horizontal sword can let them go. Know your mistakes and repent."

Shang Shu Zuo Pu She Fang Xuanling also said, "The imperial court has been preparing for the conquest since last year. Now all the money, food and equipment have been prepared, and 100,000 soldiers and horses have been recruited, ready to launch an attack at any time."

Wei Zheng, who knew his family and saved troubles, stroked his beard and said, "Goguryeo, Baekje, etc. invaded Silla and Gaya, so they made mistakes first, but my majestic suzerain of the Tang Dynasty, even if we ask for crimes, we should punish them openly. How can we What about the sneak attack?"

"The imperial court should first send diplomatic envoys to Goguryeo and Baekje to proclaim the decree and question the crimes. If they still resist the decree, then formally send troops to crusade instead of sneaking raids. This will lose our status as a great power!"

Li Daliang, the right servant of the Shangshu and the Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials, objected, "Wei Xiang, the imperial court sent envoys to investigate and mediate last year. This time envoys from all over the world have come, and the sage has also personally summoned the princes of Goguryeo and Baekje, but their attitude is yours. I also saw it, so now that I, the Tang Dynasty, send troops to conquer, what's wrong?"

"As for the surprise attack, it's just military tactics. Since we want to fight, how to fight will be done according to the tactics of military strategists. How to fight as convenient and cost-effective as possible? Do we need to notify Goguryeo in advance, and then the two sides agree on the location and lay it out?" People and horses against each other?"

Speaking of this, Li Daliang reminded Wei Zheng that Goguryeo was already very powerful. During the heyday of the Sui Dynasty, the all-powerful crusade did not take advantage of it. Therefore, to deal with Goguryeo, one must not underestimate the enemy. Even sending assassins to assassinate King Goguryeo is worthwhile.

The emperor sitting at the top raised his eyebrows, no doubt approving Li Daliang's words.

There must be diplomacy, but the final result is not achieved by lip service, but by fighting.

Wei Zheng reserved his opinion, thinking that military affairs are important, but first of all, people must be convinced by virtue. As the co-lord of the world, the Tang Dynasty must be recognized by all countries.

Fang Xuanling asked the emperor, "Your Majesty originally planned to let Duke Wei take command of the Eastern Expedition, but now Mr. Wei is still in Tiannan. The battle is imminent. The commander-in-chief of the three armies must be vacant. I ask the sage to make a decision early."

Li Shimin nodded helplessly.

Looking at the current court, most of the founding generals of the Tang Dynasty are still alive, and there are many who were in their prime. If you choose any one, you can command the troops to march eastward. But in the emperor's mind, the most suitable candidate was of course Qin Lang.

Qin Lang is in his early thirties, but he has a lot of military exploits. His military exploits all started in the ninth year of Wude. In the past fifteen years, in terms of military exploits, no one can match him.

A general like Li Jing, but his record is mainly in pacifying the southeast at the beginning of the founding of the country, and in the later period of Wude, guarding the frontier of Heshuo, and then retired to retire after defeating the East Turks at the beginning of Zhenguan.

Li Ji and many other generals have been stable for more than ten years.

Among the more active generals in the Zhenguan Dynasty, Qin Lang was the first to be promoted, followed by Chai Shao, Cheng Yaojin, Xue Wanche, Niu Jinda, and Su Dingfang.

All the ministers in the hall looked at the emperor.

Qin Lang was indeed the first candidate to lead the Eastern Expedition, but no one expected that Duke Wei would resign from Ding You after the defeat of Tubo in Songzhou, and then refused to return to the court.

Been idle for several years.

"Saint, can Prime Minister Qin come back?" Changsun Wuji also asked.

"I have already sent Xu Luoren to bring Baiqi to Wu'an Prefecture to pick up people." The emperor poured himself a cup of tea from the purple sand teapot, and said in a flat voice.

However, the ministers were a little annoyed when they heard this.

It seems that the emperor can't calm down, really annoyed.

But Fang Xuanling was still asking, "I'm afraid that General Xu may not be able to pick him up. The battle is imminent, so it's impossible for the commander to remain vacant all the time?"

Changsun Wuji heard the meaning of Fang Xuanling's words, he wanted to change the coach.

"Since Xu Luoren has ordered Baiqi to go south, he will definitely be able to take Qin Xianggong back soon."

"The sage has issued many edicts to call Duke Wei back to court before." Fang Xuanling retorted bluntly.

The two prime ministers talked to each other, but they refused to give in to each other. I don't know when, the two who were once close comrades-in-arms have now become an incompatible relationship between the court and China.

Prince Chengqian stood up to persuade the two.

"The two ministers should not fight for the country." He turned to the emperor, "I think Wei Gong is not willing to be the commander of the Eastern Expedition."

Regarding this point, Li Shimin was also clear in his heart. As for why Qin Lang was unwilling to be in command, basically everyone knew it well.

Qin Lang's merits are high enough, he doesn't need to lead the army to conquer the East at all, too high merits are not all good things.

Over the years, Qin Lang has become more and more slippery.

"What suggestion does the prince have?" Li Shimin asked Chengqian.

"My minister thinks that the sage should choose a general and make a decision in the morning, and then inform Prime Minister Qin to call him back to Beijing to marry Princess Changle."

Li Shimin nodded to the prince.

"The marriage between Qin Lang and Chang Le really cannot be delayed. If Qin Lang is allowed to command the Eastern Expedition, wouldn't the marriage have to be delayed again and again? I can't delay Chang Le. Well, this time the Eastern Expedition does not need Qin Lang to be in command. Let him come back to get married first, and stay in Beijing to assist Chengqian and supervise the country after marriage, and spend more time with Changle by the way."

The emperor said again slowly, "As for the commander of the Eastern Expedition, I plan to do so myself."