Don't be a prince

Obviously, the reason why his thesis was accepted in advance was to send it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Putting away the copper coins, Zhang Jianzhi immediately calmed down and began to think about his next steps.

Praises are all praises, being a minister is not enough to be a minister. Zhang Jianzhi is still very clear about the difference.Wannian county magistrate?Well, let’s start from the bottom!

Giving up the plan of packing up, Zhang Jianzhi carefully arranged his appearance, and prepared to attend Liu Xuanyi's banquet.After the twists and turns, his whole spirit was different.

Standing at the window of the vice president's office, Li Chengqian couldn't help showing a smile as he watched Zhang Jianzhi walk out of the college in high spirits.

Yang Du also stood aside, and said with a smile: "It's a good gift, His Royal Highness is also very good at winning people's hearts."

Li Chengqian also smiled: "It's just the most common method, so don't make fun of Gu."

Holding on to the window sill, he walked slowly to the chair and sat down. Yang Du let out a long sigh of relief: "The old man approved Di Renjie's long-term vacation, but His Royal Highness, you pay so much attention to Di Renjie, do you mean to recruit him?"

Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, but still nodded.

Yang Du frowned and said: "It's not right, he is only eight years old, although he is talented, but in my opinion, the more evil he is, the easier it is to die young. Of course, this is not because of life span, but because of talent." I know without teaching, I have never seen such a genius old man, but it is amazing enough to draw inferences like him. What such a child needs is not to be high-spirited, but to be down-to-earth, otherwise, it is very difficult It's easy to lose sight of everyone. Since His Royal Highness values ​​his talent, he must not do stupid things to encourage growth!"

Li Chengqian turned his head in surprise, what Old Yang Du said was very similar to "Injury Zhongyong".

That's true, a genius may be able to show enough talent in the early stage, but if he sits and eats, the genius can only disappear in the end.

Walking to the table and pouring a cup of tea for Yang Du, Li Chengqian thought for a while before saying: "Actually, one of the fundamental reasons why I ordered Di Renjie to go this time is to exercise his strengths. To be honest, what happened in Hanzhong is really serious." It has already put me on the verge of giving up, and I have crossed the line several times. Even after choosing a method similar to flipping a coin, I still gave up on the result and stubbornly chose to send Di Renjie. To be honest, even if he can't investigate anything, But it is more important to give him the opportunity to exercise."

Yang Du nodded and said: "That's very good. Since you want to use Di Renjie again, I will help you to train him more. Even though he was admitted to the academy at the age of eight, but he wants to graduate, hehe, stay for a few more years." Bar!"

Li Chengqian also felt that hiding in the snow would be more beneficial to Di Renjie's career.With the current situation of the Chaotang, even if a genius enters, most of them will be seized by various forces, leaving the imprint of their own family.Even the emperor had to investigate for a long time if he wanted to promote a new talent.

Ma Zhou is a pretty good choice, but this guy has type [-] diabetes. With the current medicine, it is difficult for even Sun Simiao to cure him completely.

Difficult....

Sitting on the chair, Li Chengqian knew that perhaps, his goal was long-term and big.I am afraid that it will also be extended to the next generation.

When Li Chengqian was preoccupied and Yang Du was watching with a smile, someone knocked on the office door.

Li Chengqian raised his head, only to see Liu Xuanyi and three other students who also received special comments slipped in with mischievous eyes.

Seeing these guys, Li Chengqian and Yang Du both laughed.The comments of the four chiefs are different from those of the chiefs. Every time the chiefs appear, it is regarded as an embarrassment to the college, because it means that the college has cultivated top talents.

The four of them saluted respectfully, bent down to [-] degrees, and still couldn't get up: "The students set up a banquet in the Zuifeng Building, and I specially invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Mr. Yang to enjoy the gathering together, whether it is good or for the students We leave a memory."

Hearing Liu Xuanyi's sobbing voice, Yang Du sighed, and said: "Get up, I really want to go, but I'm getting old, I don't dare to drink alcohol! Besides, what memories do you have? See when the academy doesn't allow graduates to come back to take a look? You guys, don't be like your scum seniors, just want to take advantage of the academy."

Even though he said that, Yang Du still smiled happily.

Liu Xuanyi straightened up with her classmates, her eyes naturally fell on the prince.

Li Chengqian shrugged his shoulders and said: "Don't look at Gu, Gu can't go either. Although I really want to have a drink, drink you down, it's embarrassing, but ah, the mourning period for the Supreme Emperor is not yet over, Gu is really not suitable for a banquet .The eldest grandson of the emperor was born, so there is no way, this is different. Besides, you can’t go crazy if you are lonely. You have been studying in the academy for several years, so you should go crazy.”

Hearing this, Liu Xuanyi and the others realized that they were Meng Lang, and after bowing their hands in salute, they turned and left.

Watching the four students leave, Yang Du stretched his waist and said, "It's another batch of graduates. This batch has just been sent away, and we have to consider enrollment again."

After finishing speaking, Yang Du turned his head to look at Li Chengqian and said, "Oh, you, the deputy dean, and your majesty the dean, are leisurely, but the old man, the sacrificial wine, is busy all day with various things, I don’t know how to be considerate to the elderly.”

Li Chengqian said with a chuckle: "Our father and son are just a town. If you really want to talk about it, you are the real dean of the college. When you meet a talented student like Di Renjie, please remember to pay attention to me. He is a father. No matter what, we have to build our own team.”

Yang Du didn't expect His Highness the Crown Prince to say such words. To be honest, he was a little shocked, as if the child before had become an adult in an instant.

The shock turned into shock, but he still readily agreed: "Of course, haha, we old guys can't help you with anything else, it's okay to recommend a few talents for you. In the final analysis, it is you who established this academy. Yes."

Smiling, Yang Du walked out happily with his hands behind his back.Out of selfishness, he is still very willing to help the prince, which is also the consensus reached by him and many senior gentlemen in the academy.

After drinking all the tea in the teapot, Li Chengqian also put down the teapot, ready to go home to accompany his wife and children.

The glorious moment of the college is naturally the few days when the results are announced, and the most noisy part of the college is the period of enrollment.

Both Su Yuan and the child were confinement, so Li Chengqian returned to Chang'an with his wife and children.If you don't go back, I'm afraid the eldest grandson will come to pick him up in person.For her, now, nothing is more important than a big fat grandson.

It was also when Li Chengqian returned to the East Palace and went to court for the second time that Xue Yantuo's battle report from the front line was sent back.

big win!Three thousand beheaded, [-] were beheaded, and more than [-] were captured. Yinan Khan and other Xue Yantuo nobles all knelt down and begged for surrender.After several disastrous defeats, he still had [-] troops, but after being surrounded by the Tang army, he gave up resistance.

There is no way to fight this battle!

Qiao Shiwang, who had obtained sufficient supplies of gunpowder and weapons, had no intention of waiting and watching at all. After the troops from all over the place were assembled, they immediately launched a counterattack!

The recovery of large tracts of land in the Eastern Turks made the Tang army no longer have to worry about war horses. The cavalry owned by Qiao Shiwang's Chinese army alone amounted to as many as 5000.There is no need to reorganize the army across the board, and there is no need to formulate any plans. Although the total strength of the Tang army is still at a disadvantage this time, Xue Yantuo is defeated in a frontal contact!

The tens of thousands of troops were defeated by a mere [-] troops, and then they were driven away.

When Li Jing attacked the Eastern Turks, he marched on multiple fronts and made a surprise attack on a snowy night. When he attacked Tuyuhun, he had to coordinate with the north and the south, and formulate tactics based on the overall situation.But when it comes to Master Qiao, it's just two simple words - "Hunting"!

It doesn't take much to see the big picture. Even if Xue Yantuo learns to be smart, it is useless to disperse the front lines. The Tang army also disperses the front lines and gradually closes them. No matter how many troops are surrounded, they can digest them.Tang Jun's good appetite made it impossible for Xue Yantuo to escape while digesting.

Just like that, after being played like a rabbit by Qiao Shiwang for a few days, when the entire army surrounded him, Yi Nan Khan surrendered directly!

despair!Apart from despair, Yi Nan had no other emotions at all.

When he took the opportunity to occupy the prairie land, he just thought that at worst, he would accept it as soon as it was good, and at worst, he would admit his mistake directly when Tang Chao reacted.However, he never thought that Datang would be uncharacteristically, without reprimanding or ordering, he would directly send troops to fight.

When the battle broke out, he never despaired, he just wanted to admit his mistake after fighting casually. With Datang's good temper, everyone can still be neighbors happily.In the worst case, just send more cattle and sheep, send the son as a proton, and put on a low profile.But he never thought that Datang's appetite this time was really big, and he was not given a chance to reconcile at all, and he was directly driven to a dead end.

This is an army of close to [-]!Why did it disappear in just a few days?

If it's gone, it's gone, Jieli can still get an official position in Datang, and live his life on his last breath, Yi Nan originally thought that he also had such treatment.However, when the horizontal knife swept across his neck, he saw his body drifting away in a twilight, and he realized that he was wrong.

Hongling passed out from exhaustion after delivering the battle report and brocade box to the court.

Li Shimin on the throne, after reading the battle report, couldn't calm down for a long time.Since possessing gunpowder weapons, this was the first time he had used them regardless of the cost.Regardless of the cost, the effect is naturally extraordinary.In just a few months, in the past, the battle line has not yet been consolidated, but now, it has directly won the victory - the victory of destroying the country!

Instructing Li Jian to open the brocade box, and glanced at the lime-wrapped head inside the brocade box, Li Shimin waved his hand in disgust.

Standing up with the battle report, Li Shimin's voice exploded above the main hall: "Retire from the court! Set up a banquet! Xue Yantuo no longer exists, and it is another battle to destroy the country! I want the whole world to celebrate!"

"Won?"

"Is this a win?"

Unlike the military generals who were full of doubts, the civil servants were much more straightforward, and they all laughed without hats.

Li Xiaogong is now in the first rank of the generals, and he turned his head and said to the old brothers: "We have won! There is nothing to doubt. Your Majesty used gunpowder weapons regardless of the cost. It is natural that he should win so quickly."

"I won."

Unlike the civil servants, the generals were not happy when they learned of the victory, especially Yu Chigong, Cheng Yaojin and others, their faces turned pale.No wonder, no wonder this time Xiazhou Governor Qiao Shiwang that the yellow-haired boy will be able to serve as the general manager, no wonder the emperor didn't even ask the retired Li Jing this time, it turned out that all of this was in his calculations.

Gunpowder weapons are so powerful that they have even replaced traditional generals.There is no need for thousands of tactics, no need for tricks, and no need for surprise attacks.After possessing gunpowder weapons, the army only needs to crush it upright, even if the number is smaller than the opponent, even if it is all a group of recruits!

In the sea of ​​joy, the generals felt that they couldn't be happy at all. The gunpowder weapons carried the wave of the new era, not only shooting them on the beach, but also covering them with a thick layer of sand.Perhaps, they have fallen behind!

Li Shimin naturally saw the reaction of the generals, and this time he used gunpowder weapons regardless of the cost, just for this effect.When weapons can greatly replace the importance of the art of war, famous generals like Li Jing are no longer a sufficient threat.

But... after all, he is a group of old brothers of his own, and he doesn't want to hit him too hard.

Turning his eyes to the crown prince, the head of civil servants, Li Shimin pouted towards the military commander in a very subtle way.

Why didn't Li Chengqian know what the emperor was thinking, so he immediately left his shift, walked up to Li Xiaogong and said, "Prince Hejian, the sun is shining brightly today, it would be boring to have a banquet in the main hall, why don't I have a meal outside the hall? There are also some things to discuss with the generals, how about it?"

Although he didn't understand what the prince was going to do, Li Xiaogong still noticed the abnormality of the emperor just now, so he had no choice but to agree.

The gunpowder weapon was created by the prince. Although the generals complained about Li Chengqian at this moment, they still sighed and walked out of the palace.

Chapter 445 Martial Academy

The sun is indeed shining outside the hall, but it is only in the morning at this time, and it will inevitably be too hot at noon, so the outside of the hall that was agreed, under Li Chengqian's suggestion, turned into Wangyun Pavilion again, beside the pond, Even at noon, it will be much cooler.

There is no need to set up a table anymore. When the generals arrived at the Wangyun Pavilion, they found a place where they could sit.The place is smaller, but it is much less restrained than a serious state banquet.

Rows of eunuchs walked over carrying copper basins full of ice cubes, and they could vaguely see wine in glass bottles inside the ice cubes.

No need to say hello, everyone got a bottle for themselves.Summer is hot and dry. Drinking strong wine is equivalent to adding fuel to the fire, but it is not beautiful. After the wine is chilled, it is the nectar to go to the heat.In particular, the wine cellars in the East Palace are all treasures from the Western Regions, which has made many people shout and enjoy.

Swallowing down a gulp of wine, Li Xiaogong spoke as the leader of a new generation of generals: "His Royal Highness, you called me out today, but what do you want to say? If it is to comfort you, there is no need to speak. to that point."

Although the words were so firm, Li Xiaogong's slight sigh still cannot be concealed from others.

Li Chengqian shook the goblet in his hand, and said: "Is Gu the one who is waiting to make trouble? I asked you to come out today because I want to discuss something with the generals."

"Discuss something?"

Li Xiaogong suddenly became confused, and the generals who were drinking around him also put down their bottles at the same time, and looked over.

Li Chengqian nodded, leaning on the colonnade and said: "It's actually very simple. I plan to set up a school alongside the academy, called Zhenguan Wuyuan. General, teach them some war ideas. Of course, if you want to enter the martial arts academy, the minimum requirement for graduation from the liberal arts academy, and like the liberal arts academy, graduates from the martial arts academy also need to submit a thesis. What do you generals think? "

The wine bottle in Liu Hongji's hand slipped and almost fell to the ground. After finally grabbing the bottle, he asked, "His Royal Highness, what do you mean by this? With the current financial resources of the East Palace, is it possible to support a martial arts academy?" Question, I don’t think we need our help. If that’s the case, do you want it?”

"That's right, I just want to invite all generals to enter the martial arts academy, and take turns serving as lecturers to explain the thinking of war to the students. Even, if that general gets the chance to lead the army, I also hope that you can bring the students of the martial arts academy, Take them to see the real battlefield. Everyone, what do you think?"

After taking a sip of wine, Li Xiaogong said depressedly: "His Royal Highness, what's the use of saying this now? Xue Yantuo's demise shows a truth. Gunpowder weapons are indeed the weapons of the gods that can replace strategy. Under the full-scale attack of the Tang Dynasty, Xue Yantuo even You can't even resist. Even if the martial arts academy is established, it only needs to teach students how to use gunpowder weapons effectively. What kind of military art is there? For the same 1 people, if the old man is led by a boy with gunpowder 1 people with weapons are almost certain to lose."

What Li Xiaogong said was so direct that many people lowered their heads.Not only the art of war and tactics, but what they have learned all over their body is now in vain.There are still ways to dodge bows and arrows, but gunpowder weapons are really chilling.Especially Huang Minglei, who has made many achievements, this thing is beyond the word "horror".

After taking a sip of wine, Li Chengqian let out a long sigh of relief and said with a smile: "King Hejian, you are wrong. If there are also 1 people, then I can be sure that these [-] people carrying gunpowder weapons are not necessarily can defeat you. First of all, Gu has said more than once that gunpowder weapons have their limitations. To say that gunpowder weapons can exert their power, there is no doubt that it is siege warfare and city defense warfare, because these two kinds of battles can Let the power of gunpowder weapons be condensed to produce the effect that one plus one is greater than two.

However, if the front is scattered, gunpowder weapons are not so powerful.Regardless of the fact that Xue Yantuo was beaten helplessly this time, in fact, this is also the result of our Tang Dynasty's use of gunpowder weapons regardless of the cost.If you don't believe me, wait for Master Qiao to come back and ask him how much gunpowder weapons he wasted, and you will know.

In other words, if gunpowder weapons were really invincible, why did he adopt the siege strategy after Xue Yantuo's defeat?So, in this battle, the gunpowder weapon is indeed the first achievement, but if there is no strong horse, the quality of the soldiers is not enough, and Qiao Shiwang is a fool who doesn't know how to command, maybe now he is being treated as a fool. It's us Datang. "

"The prince is right. Our big victory this time is actually a victory achieved by spending money. Although it looks scary enough to outsiders, we just need to know the limitations and accidents."

Hearing this voice, the generals stood up quickly, and Li Chengqian also stood up quickly.

The emperor in dragon robes, who obviously didn't even change into his court clothes, came over, slightly drunk, still holding a jug of chilled wine in his hand.Since the Gunpowder Division's reserve gunpowder was made into weapons, it has been configured again. The production of large-scale gunpowder has led to a large amount of by-products such as ice cubes.Because there is no way to keep it for a long time, the emperor took advantage of this great victory and even made ice cream at the gate of the imperial city, and gave it away on a large scale, which was called "having fun with the people".

No extravagance or waste, and it also pleases the common people. Perhaps, it is not a "pretty name"?

Waving his hands, Li Shimin also found a shady place to sit down, and said, "Let's all sit flat, and do whatever you want to sit."

After listening to the emperor's words, the generals sat down honestly.

"The prince is right. Our battle is obviously the style of the rich family. There is not much to learn from. It is worth being proud of, but it is not something to be proud of. The prince said at the beginning that we should not relax because of the appearance of gunpowder weapons. Now that I have met the requirements for the quality of soldiers, I now take it seriously! If we become now, become that..."

Li Chengqian couldn't think of a suitable word for a while, so he could only make do with one word: "Materialism."

"Yes, it is materialism. If we rely too much on weapons, it is very possible that the combat power of our Datang army will not increase, but will decrease instead. If future generations have a scene where they hold invincible weapons but are easily defeated, We have to blush when we are under the Nine Springs!

It is precisely because of this that we must strengthen the quality training of army officers and soldiers while developing gunpowder weapons.I think the prince's proposal is very good. Now the army still has few generals available. Zhijie, Yuchi, don't keep guarding the gate for me in the palace. Change your younger sons and send them somewhere Let's practice! "

Hearing the emperor's words, Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong immediately became excited.For a long time, the emperor ordered military generals to be the guards of the palace to declare their honor and favor. However, the honor and favor belonged to the honor and favor, but it also made them lose the chance of promotion.Now that he has let go, it seems that his child's chance has finally come!

After taking another sip of wine, Li Shimin said to Li Chengqian: "The martial arts academy must be built as soon as possible, and I have to go back to the banquet, so I won't stay here any longer."

After speaking, Li Shimin stood up unsteadily, humming a little tune with one foot deep and one foot shallow, and left.

From the victory in the East Turkic War to the present, he has become a little numb to victory. Every victory in the battle seems to show that he is the real emperor through the ages.In the early years of Zhenguan, the Tang Dynasty was surrounded by wolves, but now?Just a circle of dogs!

After respectfully sending the emperor away, the generals were immediately filled with enthusiasm. The emperor's words undoubtedly lifted the ban on them, allowing them to teach and educate people like the gentlemen of the Academy of Arts.In fact, for generals, teaching apprentices is the most direct way to strengthen a family.However, for a long time, no one dared to do this, especially Li Jing, for fear of revealing the art of war and causing trouble to the upper body.But it is different now that the emperor speaks in person.

Wuyuan?Hey hey hey!

Thinking of how many skills he still has, and thinking about how he felt when he was a teacher, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help rubbing his hands.

Walking in front of the prince, Cheng Yaojin looked at the old brothers, and said: "Well, your highness, you tell the imperial dining room that there is no need to prepare meals, how about I wait and fix the address for the martial arts academy? Good head, we can start construction right away when it is settled. It just so happens that my old Cheng also has a construction team at home, and it happens to be sent to work."

Cheng Yaojin's words immediately received a series of support, especially Yin Kaishan, because of his poor health for the past few years, he had already despaired of accepting a heir. Now that he finally got some hope, he was immediately excited stand up.

Arching his hands, Yin Kaishan said: "This matter should be done sooner rather than later, His Royal Highness, why don't we leave immediately? Anyway, the Martial Academy is also built for the ministers, and the veterans will also pay some money at that time, which is not considered a share. how?"

Li Chengqian took a cup to freeze his forehead, and said helplessly: "You guys really want to sit up and walk, no matter what, let's go now!"

Hearing this, everyone became excited, and they were about to leave happily one by one.

Although the iced wine quenched their thirst, they drank a lot after all. Under Li Chengqian's stubborn request, the generals reluctantly boarded the carriage.There is no way, I am really afraid that one or two will fall to death.

Sitting in the cool carriage, Li Chengqian couldn't help thinking.

The emperor's promise this time was too thorough.

It seems that even though he said that, the power of gunpowder weapons really touched his heart.The fact is like this, people who are used to using a hammer will definitely not want to hit a nail with a stone after getting used to it.The art of war was indeed a factor that threatened stability before, but with the rise of gunpowder weapons, even if someone familiar with the art of war rebelled, it would be useless.Because, even if the generals sent by the imperial court do not understand the art of war, indiscriminate bombing can end the battle when they have the advantage of numbers.Mastering gunpowder means mastering the absolute right to speak.

What's more, it is not good for the growth of the next generation of military generals if military strategists are poor and self-preserving.Su Dingfang and the other few generals got advice from Li Jing, but more generals were unable to reach the top because they did not give advice.If things go on like this, I am afraid that after a few years of changing the civil servants, the military leaders will have to sit still for a long time.

"Tsk tsk, this is not what you want, it's still a knife in the end!"

After making it clear, Li Chengqian couldn't help feeling emotional.It's no wonder that this time, Xue Yantuo has to do his best to attack Xue Yantuo. The power of gunpowder weapons is not just advertised to the outside world!

Naturally, the location of the Martial Academy should be near the Academy of Arts.Because the surrounding areas of the Academy of Arts have been developed, businesses have been set up in many places on the left and right land. Although the land around the Weishui River has become the private property of the academy by the emperor's decree, the lease of the land by the merchants has now terminated the contract ahead of schedule. In addition to canceling the lease, you still have to pay liquidated damages.

However, in front of a group of military generals, how dare the businessman talk about liquidated damages.After getting the promise that we could reopen at a further distance, we happily started to redecorate.

I have to say that the generals' efficiency is completely astonishing.The families of each family called all the servants, and before evening, they cleared out an outline around the site of the martial arts academy, and it was only a matter of time before the internal buildings were bulldozed.