Don't be a prince

Family armed, this is the strength that all families will secretly prepare.To put it bluntly, the family and nobles are actually candidates for the royal family. Once the royal family ruins themselves, they will be replaced.In the thousands of years of China's history, how many peasant emperors have emerged?The alternation of regimes is more of a rotation among them.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui didn't expect the prince to ask so directly, they looked at each other with extremely nervous expressions.

After ordering Zhang Yun to serve tea, Li Chengqian sat down and said, "Don't be nervous, both of you, I just ask. My father has already left, and I guess that there will be an accident in Chang'an next. In order to minimize the damage caused by the accident, I just May be to prepare more strength."

Seeing what the prince said, Fang Xuanling confessed: "Reporting to Your Highness, if the generals of the Fang family are armed, they can arm almost 300 people. But if His Highness can provide equipment, they can arm more than 2000 people. If not In terms of combat power, it can arm up to 4000 people."

Du Ruhui also said: "Weichen's family is also like this, why, Your Highness is..."

Li Chengqian sighed: "Do you have 8000 people in total? It's okay. The military inspector will give them orders. Fang Xiang and Du Xiang, after you two go back, immediately recruit people secretly. As for these people How to hide it, you two have your own discretion."

Wei Zheng finally couldn't help but interjected: "Your Highness, what are you going to do? Could it be that someone wants to usurp the throne?"

As soon as Wei Zheng's words came out, especially Li Chengqian's nod, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui's souls came out of the sky.

It would be terrible if something like this really happened.The departure of the emperor basically emptied the troops around Luoyang.As for the troops around Chang'an, they followed Cheng Yaojin to Fengzhou. The most important force in Chang'an right now is the Jinwu Guard.Even the crown prince took the lead and left with the emperor.

There are only more than 1 people in the Jinwu Guard, so I am afraid it is really difficult to be perfect!

At the same time, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also knew that the prince invited them to participate in the defense. While providing opportunities, he also gave them a temptation, a temptation to take risks.

However, how to choose.

Needless to say!

Fang Xuanling said solemnly: "Since that's the case, the old minister will summon the strength of the family, and ask His Highness to appoint a leader to be in charge of deployment."

Du Ruhui also said: "Gaochang stayed in Yutai before, but now he stays in Chang'an. Your Highness might as well let him lead the strength of our family."

Yu Tai used to lead a general personally, and the two of them knew each other well.Directly handing over the command is also a way for them to show their loyalty.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "No, Yu Taigu has his own arrangements. Although Du Ze and Fang Yiyi left with his relatives, Du He and Fang Yiai are still there. If that's the case, let them be the commanders." .”

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other, and then looked at the prince with something more in their eyes.If the usurping of the throne really happened, it would definitely be a great achievement if it could be calmed down.The eldest son in the family doesn't have to worry about it, and the youngest son also went to Liaodong. Now, the second son also has the opportunity.

Arching his hands, Du Ruhui said decisively: "Does Your Highness have any other orders? It's better sooner rather than later. The old minister will go home and make arrangements."

Li Chengqian shook his head: "No, it's good for you two to be more subtle."

After Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui bowed their hands and saluted, they left in a hurry, leaving Wei Zheng alone.

Wei Zheng knew that there was definitely something wrong with him being left behind, but he really couldn't participate in something like someone trying to usurp the throne.After all, the total number of servants in his family did not exceed ten, let alone his weak health and his son's lack of force.

Arching his hands, Wei Zheng asked: "His Royal Highness, ahem, is it necessary to call the old minister?"

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "Today I left you alone to ask you, who else can take on the role of servant?"

Wei Zheng thought for a while before he said, "For the position of servant, why do you ask this? But as far as veteran officials are concerned, Dali Temple Qing Dai Zhou is very suitable. Other than him, the rest are busy."

Dai Zhou, Li Chengqian said: "In that case, then you resign from the position of servant and let Dai Zhou take over temporarily."

Although he didn't care much about the gains and losses of his official position, Wei Zheng was taken aback by being deprived of his official position, and asked anxiously, "Why is this, Your Highness? It seems that nothing went wrong during the old minister's tenure."

Li Chengqian said speechlessly: "You are already sixty-one this year. According to the average life expectancy of our Tang Dynasty, this age has already entered the ranks of the elderly. "Book of Rites" says that those who are over seventy will become an official. Although our Tang Dynasty has no fixed official retirement The standard, but generally it is 65 to 70 years old to become an official.

Originally, with your excellence, Gu also hoped that you would work for a few more years and contribute to Datang.However, I only hope that when he reaches his age, it will be a healthy Wei Zheng who will take office instead of dying of illness.During this period of time, the door has been quite exhausting, and it is already beyond your capabilities!Look, let alone shortness of breath, he has already begun to cough.

Soon Datang and Goryeo will go to war, and it will be even busier by then.With your current physical fitness, can you withstand it?Therefore, Gu will deprive you of your position for now, and come back when you go home to recover your health. "

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian waved his hand and ordered Zhang Yun to send Wei Zheng out.

Wei Zheng also knew that he needed to rest, and was very moved by the prince's arrangement, so he cupped his hands and went home without saying a word.

It feels good to be in control, no matter what you do, as long as it is right, just order it.

Li Chengqian returned to the East Palace after writing a prince's teaching to Dai Zhou and appointing him to serve as a servant temporarily.

Coincidentally, the eldest grandson was in Lizheng Hall, teaching his eldest grandson to call Grandma Huang.

Xiao Mengyu is also a quick learner, and he learned it in a short time.Now, as long as he shouts "Huan Nanai", the eldest grandson can enjoy it for a long time.

Seeing Li Chengqian came back, the eldest grandson hugged Li Mengyu and said, "You are cruel enough, knowing that the palace is dangerous, you insisted on keeping the child. Since I can go out of the palace, why can't you take the child?"

Li Chengqian said with a wry smile: "It's your limit to go out alone. If there are more people leaving, it will be easy to scare the snake. Besides, the East Palace has already dug a tunnel, and when the incident happens, the child can still be sent away. "

Seeing what the eldest grandson wanted to say, Li Chengqian hurriedly said: "Don't say anything about staying. If you make any mistakes, the emperor will be able to skin the sons and ministers when you come back. Besides, only you are qualified to bring the harem with you." The important concubine is leaving. The East Palace is enough as a bait, you should wait for news from Qingque. Besides, Qingque has a son too? You are not alone there."

Taking a pityful look at the eldest grandson, the eldest grandson reached out and tapped on Li Chengqian's forehead, carefully handed the child to Su Yuan, and then walked away with his minions.

Stretching out his hand to fetch his son from Su Yuan's arms, Li Chengqian couldn't help but worry about his son's future body shape.

Neither I nor Su Yuan are fat, but my son is a strong group.In comparison, Mengyue is a little thinner.

"The tunnel at Xiuxiu's place has already been disguised!"

Su Yuan nodded and said: "The disguise is complete. There is a whole side hall, and a tunnel has been dug specially. Moreover, the weapons have been secretly transported and stored in that side hall. Husband, it will really develop to that point." ?"

Li Chengqian looked up at the roof and said with a wry smile: "Who knows, the worst case is probably like this. However, according to my guess, at least it should be fine until the Tang Dynasty officially starts a war with Goryeo. Wait for Goryeo. When the battle breaks out, you should secretly move to Yichun Palace. If there is a warning signal, remember, don’t stay foolishly, run quickly. It is your task to protect the child.”

Su Yuan nodded, and couldn't help but put her hand on her husband's shoulder, leaning on it, enjoying the gentle and firm feeling.

In the embrace of her other hand, Li Mengyu also struggled, and naturally climbed onto Li Chengqian's shoulder.

Su Yuan was startled, and was about to take the child down, but was rejected by Li Chengqian.

He let his son sit on his shoulders, Li Chengqian put his arms around Xiao Mengyu's buttocks, and started walking against him.

A string of laughter suddenly sounded.

Chapter 492 The Common People Please Fight

It's an idiot's behavior to talk about his identity with his precious son.Li Chengqian felt that Li Chengqian's final appearance in history may have the most direct relationship with Li Shimin's attitude.

Jun Chen father and son, Jun Chen father and son.In terms of ethics, there is no problem with the monarch and ministers first, and then the father and son. However, this is also the pattern of getting along in private. Isn't that a disease of the brain?

The so-called family is to get along well in order to be united.Blind oppression will only backfire.

After playing with his son for a while, Li Chengqian carried his son to Yichun Palace.

When eating in the past, the big round table could only seat a few people, but now, it has directly become nine people.

For all three sisters having children, Wu Mei is naturally very envious, but age does not grow in a hurry.

After the whole family had lunch together, Li Chengqian went to the side hall of Yichun Palace with his hands behind his back to check the tunnel entrance and weapons.

The tunnel is three meters high and five meters wide.There are still many people who pass through such a large tunnel at one time.The weapons in the palace were sent through this tunnel.

Looking at the various weapons on the weapon racks on both sides, Fang Shan's eyes were cold, but his heart was burning hot.There is no doubt that these weapons are for them.In the generation of godfathers, they didn't get the chance to serve the prince with their own lives, so they didn't expect to wait for it.

Touching the scabbard of the horizontal knife, Fang Shan felt his heart beat faster.

Seeing Fang Shan's blushing, Li Chengqian said speechlessly: "Okay, don't be so excited. In the end, this is just an insurance that I prepared alone. The Jinwu Guard is the first line of defense when foreign enemies invade. The East Palace City Defense Force composed of masters is the second line. After breaking through these two lines of defense, it's your chance to play. I know you want to repay the orphan with your life, but with your two moves, even if you have weapons in your hand, It's not someone else's opponent either."

Looking at the entrance of the tunnel, Fang Shan smiled and said: "Maybe I can't kill the enemy, but I can still buy time for His Highness to leave. Don't worry, Your Highness, no matter what happens, the servants and others will protect His Highness." Thorough."

Li Chengqian smiled, but did not answer.

More than ten years of allegiance, the alliance of the older generation of lowly people, the wishes of Geng Buqu, Fang Sheng, Wang Sheng and others, I am afraid that they will not be realized until they succeed to the throne.

All that is left is to wait.

Turning his head to look northeast, Li Chengqian was looking forward to the flames of war on the border.

— Youzhou

Without the trouble of luggage, the emperor and his party moved forward very quickly, and arrived in Youzhou in less than three months. An article in "Yugong" in "Shangshu" states: In the area of ​​Jizhou, Shun set up twelve shepherds, and then one of them.

This is the predecessor of Youzhou.

As an ancient city dating back to the Yao and Shun periods, Youzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.In Datang, Youzhou is the last bottom line in the northeast of Datang.

After Zhang Jian's management over the years, although the front line of Yingzhou has become extremely strong, Li Shimin decided to set up troops in Youzhou first to avoid exposing the whereabouts of the army, just to be on the safe side.

Li Shimin felt the long-lost high spirits when he led the troops again for a long time.

Deploying the army to advance and set up camp, a series of arrangements were extremely smooth.

After ordering all the armored soldiers to hoard Youzhou, and denying any outsiders along the Youzhou line, Li Shimin held a battle meeting.

It is said to be a battle meeting, but it is actually no different in nature from chattering.After all, what should be discussed has already been discussed in Chang'an.

In the Governor's Mansion of Youzhou, Li Shimin looked at the generals who entered one by one, his eyes were full of fire.

This time, apart from Cheng Yaojin and others, Datang was the best.Cheng Chusi, Changsun Chong, etc. were also among the generals.

As the emperor, Li Shimin knew very well that the merits that should be distributed down still had to be distributed.Therefore, he didn't care much about the appearance of Chang Sun Chong and others.

Although he didn't care about these things, Li Shimin was still surprised to see Qin Qiong coming in with a cough and sweating as soon as he sat down.

"Qin Aiqing, haven't I already said that you don't need to follow the army closely, it's okay to follow slowly."

Qin Qiong managed to catch her breath, and cupped her hands and said: "At the beginning, I participated in the Eastern Expedition. On the battlefield, I also saw Gaoli and lowly barbarians killing my soldiers from the Central Plains. Now that Your Majesty is personally driving the expedition, how dare I be absent. A hero lives Who knows that after the world is stable, it will become a bear. Since death is inevitable anyway, I hope to die on the battlefield. In this way, it can be regarded as an account of my life."

Hearing Qin Qiong's voice, everyone felt sad.

Sun Daochang's diagnosis will not go wrong. Since it is said that Qin Qiong has only half a year or less to live, in the worst case, Qin Qiong will not see the battle start.But even so, he still kept up.

Not even left behind.

With a sigh in his heart, Li Shimin could only put away his sympathy.He knows very well that the pity given to Qin Qiong now is an insult to him.

"Now that we're all here, let me tell you about the preparations we have to make next. First of all, there is the issue of dividing the troops. Where is Zhang Liang?"

Zhang Liang, dressed in military uniform, left his seat, knelt on one knee and said, "The last general is here!"

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction and said: "You are familiar with the seas of Koryo, so I ordered you to be the chief commander of the Pyongyang Road March, and Li Xiaogong, the commander of the Donghai Navy, as the deputy commander. Luoyang recruited three thousand soldiers and marched from Laizhou to Pyongyang by sea.

As for when to do it, you decide for yourself.However, after landing, I want you to persecute as much as possible to create opportunities for the eastern battlefield.Faced with enemies, especially under simultaneous attacks, it is estimated that Goryeo will be flustered for a while. "

Although he found it a bit difficult, Zhang Liang knew very well that he was actually a team responsible for disrupting Goryeo's mentality, and he didn't need to really attack Pyongyang.After all, with a force of more than 4, it is still unrealistic to go straight in.

Just as Zhang Liang was taking orders, Li Ji's voice came from outside the door: "Li Ji, the last general, is late to greet you, please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin laughed loudly, went out in person, helped up Li Ji who was kneeling at the door, and said, "I was too fast, and it's not your fault that I didn't meet you on time. You came just in time, come in, come in."

After motioning for Li Ji to enter the hall, Li Shimin said, "Li Ji, I ordered you to be the chief commander of the Liaodong Road Army, and Zhang Jian to be the deputy commander. I can give you [-] troops, the most, plus Lan, Hu people who have surrendered from Heer Prefecture, you march towards Liaodong along the North Road, on the one hand, cooperate with our Chinese army to fight, and on the other hand, you must also beware of the Shiwei Mohe and other tribes in the north."

Li Ji knelt down on one knee to accept the order, and asked: "If there is any change between these two clans, how will they deal with themselves?"

Li Shimin's eyes were as cold as ice: "Kill! I don't want them to intervene in the crusade against Goryeo. It is already kind. If they dare to obstruct, I want you to break their courage!"

"The last general takes orders!"

After responding, Li Ji got up and sat next to Zhang Jian.On the other side, Zhang Liang and Li Xiaogong also sat together.In the future, he will be a brother who stirs the horse spoon in the pot, so he has to get along well at this time.

Those who get the title of chief executive will undoubtedly get enough merits from this war.In the hall, all eyes on Zhang Jian and the others were full of envy.However, no one is jealous.Even if they broke their stomachs, they would not be able to bear the credit of destroying the country. There are still many credits waiting for them.

As the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army, the chief of the generals, Li Shimin believed in the abilities of his generals. At most, he planned the time and route of the march, and did not ask about the rest.

When the military strategy was almost formulated, there was another voice outside the door: "Your Majesty Qizuo, outside the city of Youzhou, a large number of people gathered and asked to enter the city."

The person who spoke was Fang Qian, the governor of Youzhou (do you know him well), as the governor of a state, he is the sky in Youzhou, but when the emperor and his party arrived, he immediately became a little brother, and he couldn't even enter the meeting hall.

The door opened, Fang Qian walked in, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, these people are all carrying weapons and request to join the army. Your Majesty, how do you think I should make a decision?"

"People request to join the army?"

Speaking of this, Li Shimin immediately became interested, and immediately got up to take a look at the city wall.

The mass conscription in Hebei Province cannot be concealed from the local people.In addition, Youzhou, which was originally Tongzhou Dayi, closed its gates and was solemn and solemn. Naturally, I guessed something.

When he climbed to the top of the wall, Li Shimin couldn't laugh or cry.Unlike Fubing, Datang's Fubing still has its own armor and weapons.However, these common people outside the city only held spears cut out of wood, and the better ones only carried a knife on their backs. They still had no handles and wrapped the handles with cloth.

As for the armor, it was even more unsightly. Many people had pieces of wood strung together with ropes, barely making it look like armor.

On the top of the city, the appearance of the emperor caused thousands of people below to shout excitedly.

"Your Majesty, let me fight! We don't want rewards!"

"Your Majesty, I also served in the army. Although I was a deserter in the previous dynasty, if I escape this time, Your Majesty will kill me!"

"His Majesty...."

"His Majesty...."

...

Shouts one after another, like waves rising and falling under the city, just listening to it makes people excited.

At this time, the emperor was very proud. At this moment, he suddenly had the idea of ​​digging up Yangdi's tomb and riding on his coffin to mock him.The same is to conquer Korea, and the same is to recruit soldiers on the spot. However, the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty had diametrically opposite results.

During the Sui Dynasty, conscription was mandatory. Many people of the right age, in order not to be arrested and join the army, broke their arms to escape.But in the Tang Dynasty, people who volunteered to join the army formed an army, not to mention ordinary people, who also prepared their own weapons and were willing to participate in the war, or they did not want rewards.

Changsun Wuji will never be absent when he speaks beautiful words. Seeing the emperor smiling proudly, he hastily cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty has the hearts of all peoples to accompany him. My servant congratulates His Majesty!"