Fu Tang

Yang Xin's similar threatening words blocked all Oleg's rhetoric, and he felt a little emotional in his heart, it is really difficult to fool the people of Tang Dynasty, even a small Honglu Temple minister is so confident.

Oleg thought for a while and said, "It's useless for you to threaten me like this. His Majesty promised me before that he would not hand me over to Vladimir. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is not joking. This is something everyone knows."

It is precisely because of this that Oleg dared to argue with Yang Xin here.

Yang Xin looked at Oleg and said with a smile: "It seems that during these days at the International College, the prince studied very seriously, and his knowledge is much better than before."

Oleg said reservedly: "It's all taught well by the gentlemen."

Yang Xin nodded happily. To praise the gentlemen of the International College is to praise the gentlemen of the College. Anyway, he is to praise the gentlemen of Tang. Of course he is happy, but even if Oleg praises the gentlemen, he will not relax to Oleg. .

So he said directly: "The Wang Gong's Sinology attainments have increased, but there is one thing that has been overlooked, that is, the hearts of the people. If the time comes, everyone will be united. Prince, what will you do?"

Oleg's face changed, he gritted his teeth and said, "Vladimir told you to hand me over, and you hand me over. What's the face of Datang?"

Yo, now I know that I am worried about Datang's face, Yang Xin has a calm smile, this expression is still learned from his master.

"I'm just reminding the prince that Datang's face will naturally be maintained by us. Even if the prince is handed over, we can't continue to fight, can we?"

So just because you can't get along with me, so you go around in such a big circle?Are you sick?

Oleg was very angry. He lowered his head and thought about it and finally said: "I think I know what your country is worried about. The Saman Empire and the Ghaznavid Dynasty are nothing to worry about."

Yang Xin smiled and said nothing, but Oleg gritted his teeth and said, "I can help your country solve these two problems!"

"No, the prince seems to have made a mistake. We didn't feel that they were troublesome from the beginning to the end, because Datang did not conflict with these two countries." Not enough to satisfy him.

Even he can't be satisfied, so don't even think about his master. You know, because Oleg gave the emperor a beauty, the national teacher has already made a good note of him, and even Yang Xin gave it to him. I made a note, because those ten or so beautiful young men almost caused a family war.

Now that Yang Xin is running on Oleg inside and out, it's hard to say that it's not because of his anger.

Of course Oleg knew what Yang Xin meant, and in the end he had no choice but to say: "Once I inherit the position of Grand Duke, it will be time to raise the butcher's knife against the Samanid and Ghaznavid dynasties."

Yang Xin avoided answering, but said: "That's all in the future, the international situation is changing, no one can say what will happen then, if the prince is really sincere, why don't you just sign this document."

Oleg glanced at it. Strictly speaking, the document was not harsh. I think Datang came up with such a document after fully understanding the Principality of Kievan Rus, but it was far from Oleg’s idea. Oleg didn't want to agree, but although the official on the opposite side was very kind from the beginning to the end, his intentions had already been revealed--Datang would not accept the second condition.

Oleg could only sign, but before signing, he said: "Your Majesty the Tang Dynasty shouldn't be so short-sighted. I signed this document today. In the future, it will not be so easy for Datang to let the Kievan Rus Principality join the Datang Federation." gone."

Yang Xin still smiled, but there was a little contempt in his eyes: "Don't worry, Datang already has enough member states."

Oleg... Oleg is not sure if what Yang Xin said is true or not, but judging from his thinking, who would despise his many subjects?Datang currently has only one vassal state on the table, so why do some people dislike too many vassal states?

From the beginning to the end, Oleg never thought that Li Congjia's strictness was only due to the reason of Ning Que Wu Lan. He could not have so many dependent countries, but to become a member of the Datang Federation must be extremely loyal to Datang, or Most of the power is in the hands of the court, especially military power.

Li Congjia doesn't want the Tang Dynasty to be torn apart because of these dependent countries in the future, if that's the case, it's better not to!

From the very beginning, Oleg didn't really want to attach himself to Datang. To put it bluntly, he just wanted to take advantage of it under the guise of attachment.

It must be Oleg who made the concession in the end, and he can't do it if he doesn't. After all, he didn't have any bargaining chips in his hands from the beginning to the present.

After Oleg signed the document, Yang Xin asked: "If Vladimir dies and you inherit the Grand Duke, will other people in the Principality of Kievan Rus recognize you? I mean those who are not completely loyal to Vladimir."

Oleg raised his head slightly and said, "Don't worry, whoever is stronger can be the Grand Duke. This is the iron law set by our ancestors."

Yang Xin nodded and clicked his tongue in his heart. No wonder Kievan Rus Principality is in such a mess, and no wonder his master often called them barbarians. This way... what is it if you are not a barbarian?

Oleg didn't notice Yang Xin's slander, but asked with a smile: "I just remembered to ask this question after I signed the paperwork. Did Yang Honglu ignore it?"

Oleg was so run on by Yang Xin just now, he must have wanted to cause some trouble for Yang Xin if he found a chance, for example, dereliction of duty is a very good crime.

Yang Xin chuckled: "All the terms on the document will be discussed after you become the Grand Duke of Kievan Rus. Now... this document is no different from not having it. As for the question just now, I just wanted to ask it. In fact, If His Majesty wants you to be the Grand Duke, even if no one in Kievan Rus Principality supports you, he will dare to attack those opponents and let you sit in that position."

After Yang Xin finished speaking, he got up and said goodbye politely, and then left very chicly.

Oleg looked at his back and felt a little envious for a while. He didn't know what he envied. After thinking about it, he probably envied the other party's strong self-confidence.

Oleg also hopes to become a person like Li Congjia. If he can make his subordinates have such self-confidence, then how powerful should he be?

But...he felt a little strange. In his impression, the emperor of Tang Dynasty was good-looking and gentle, and he didn't have any intimidating aura, but as long as he stood there, he couldn't be ignored by others, so what?It doesn't look like he is a character who can make his subordinates build up such a strong self-confidence.

Oleg felt strange in his heart, and wanted to explore it very much. A qualified monarch is actually not born, it needs to be learned and improved by smart people to emerge. Oleg thinks he is not stupid, and he really wants to learn about Datang The emperor, after all, this is the founding king of the country, and Datang has such a large land area, Oleg also wants to own such a large country.

It's just that there are many people who want to learn from Li Congjia, but there is only one person in the world who can learn from him openly, that is the current prince Li Zhongyu, and no matter who else dares to say that, it is tantamount to treason.

Oleg was not included in this ranks, but he didn't say anything, he knew that the other party would not accept it if he said it, so he could only rely on himself to see.

But the time he had been in contact with Li Congjia was too short, after all, he was still going to the International College to study.

Before the army set off, Li Congjia saw him again and asked him if he wanted to go with the army. Maybe he would be able to see how the Tang army defeated Vladimir with his own eyes.

Oleg is a little hesitant. He has been very bored in Chang'an these days. Chang'an is indeed a good place, but no matter how good it is, it is not his hometown. The climate and diet make it difficult for him to adapt, so he hopes to go there with the army. , it is best to follow the army all the way back to Kiev.

But the question is what is he going to do?There would definitely not be a place for him in Datang's army. It would be fine for him to bring his own people, but what are those hundreds of people enough for?

He had heard that Datang mobilized about [-] troops this time.

The Principality of Kievan Rus has only tens of 10 people in total, and Oleg's army of 10 people can't even imagine how huge it would be.

Li Congjia saw his hesitation and couldn't help laughing: "If Vladimir insists on not retreating, you may need to comfort him at that time."

Um?Oleg didn't feel that Li Congjia needed him to persuade Vladimir, but thought that this was an opportunity given to him by the Emperor of Tang, a chance to show off his might in front of Vladimir!

Thinking of this, Oleg's heart became hot. How embarrassing he was when he ran away in a hurry, now he has the opportunity to suppress Vladimir face to face, and wants to enjoy the prestige. Although this prestige is borrowed, sometimes it can be considered A skill.

After all, Oleg was young and couldn't resist such a temptation, so he firmly agreed to go with him.

Li Congjia said with a smile: "It just so happens that my crown prince will also take the East Palace Ten Commander with the army this time, why don't you go with him."

Oleg nodded and happily went back to prepare.

Li Congjia watched his leaving back, shook his head and said, "Hey, bullying children is really unfulfilling."

Shi Xueting at the side suddenly said: "See if he has a sense of accomplishment when he is fascinated by you?"

Li Congjia was confused: "What the hell?"

Fascinated?Where did this saying come from?

Shi Xueting glanced at the direction where Oleg left and said, "Just now, his eyes have been staring at you from beginning to end."

Li Congjia couldn't laugh or cry: "What kind of jealousy are you eating? I was talking to him. After all, I am also the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. It would be rude if he didn't look at me. Now he still asks the Tang Dynasty, how dare he offend me? Woolen cloth?"

Shi Xueting still refused to let go: "The whole attention is on you, that look... I don't believe that he has no ideas."

Li Congjia felt that at this time, Shi Xueting probably didn't want to hear him calmly analyze whether Oleg liked him, so he simply leaned over and squeezed Shi Xueting's chin and kissed him, saying: "If he likes it, he likes it. I don't care, anyway, I like you, let him envy you."

After hearing this, Shi Xueting could no longer maintain the coldness on his face, and slowly smiled, hey, he thought he was so easy to coax, every time Li Congjia said sweet words, he would soften his heart, no matter what mistakes Li Congjia made before , can be turned over.

Of course, he also knew that this time it was not Li Congjia's fault. If Oleg liked Li Congjia, he felt that Oleg had a good eye. His focus was so good, of course he would attract many people to like him.

In the past, there were obvious intentions for Li Congjia, whether it was his downfall or high position, but this was the first time that Shi Xueting felt that there was a crisis.

The main reason is that Oleg is really good-looking. His three-dimensional facial features are still very characteristic in Datang. When he goes out on the street, he will throw sachets and flowers at him. Shi Xueting feels a sense of crisis—— — After being together for so many years, how could he not know that Li Congjia is a face controler?

Of course, Li Zhongyu is responsible for Shi Xueting's sense of crisis. After all, he really has no integrity. Li Congjia and Li Zhongyu are father and son. , now as she grows older, Shi Xueting is not as confident about her face as before.

Li Congjia was very surprised by Shi Xueting's jealousy this time. In the past, like Oleg, Shi Xueting didn't care about him at all. Why did he care so much this time?

I have to say that Li Congjia knew him well after being together for so many years, and guessed that it might be the fault of Li Zhongyu and Oleg. If he stayed, he would soak it in the vinegar bucket every day!

Shi Xueting didn't want to continue this topic. For things like jealousy, it's almost enough to finish one or two sentences. It's not good for the relationship if you make trouble for too long, especially when Li Congjia is busy.

So he asked: "Are you trying to make Oleg have a psychological shadow?"

Li Congjia looked up at him: "Why do you say that?"

Shi Xueting chuckled: "I don't think you would be so kind to let him pretend to be a tiger. The biggest possibility is to let Oleg see Datang's [-] elite soldiers and their ferocity. After inheriting the position of Grand Duke Rus of Kievan, he may not dare to harm Datang easily."

Datang's mobilization of [-] troops is actually not a lot. Oleg has received the education of the International Academy for so long, at least he has an idea of ​​the total number of Datang. Now in his eyes, [-] soldiers may be just a number. At this time, an intuitive concept will be formed, and there may be an imprint in his mind that cannot be overthrown.

This will probably be able to suppress Oleg's unruly intentions to the minimum, which is the state of powerlessness.

Li Congjia smiled and said, "You still understand me, hey, before Dalang wondered why he was asked to bring Oleg with him again."

Why else?Oleg is about the same age as Li Zhongyu, or Oleg is older than Li Zhongyu, but the qualities of the two are very different. Li Congjia really thinks that Li Zhongyu's growth is too slow, but compared to Oleg, he feels I'm very satisfied. This time, maybe Li Zhongyu was asked to subdue Oleg in advance. If he can't subdue Oleg, he should leave a shadow in his heart.

The fact that Oleg joined the army was almost used to the extreme by Li Congjia, just to ensure that if Datang needed to expand westward in the future, it would be best if Oleg could be captured without a fight.

However, whether the goal can be achieved depends on Li Zhongyu. Li Congjia was a little worried, but he could only put it aside.

On the day Li Zhongyu and the others left, there was no grand ceremony, because the people who left Chang'an this time were Li Zhongyu's East Palace Ten Commander plus Zhao Kuangyin and his soldiers.

The other soldiers and horses were dispatched from the Western Regions, and they had basically arrived at the border at this time, waiting for their immediate superiors to take up their duties.

Li Congjia went to send them off, and he had nothing to say to Zhao Kuangyin, he just asked Zhao Kuangyin to play to his original level. As for Li Zhongyu... Li Congjia told them almost everything he should have said before. mean.

So he thought for a while and finally said with a smile: "When you get there, remember to toast the soldiers for me."

Li Zhongyu's eyes were bright, and he looked quite excited, but he could still hold on, and replied in a deep voice: "I obey the order."

Li Congjia didn't think there was anything wrong with him being excited. He never asked Li Zhongyu to keep his face expressionless. He had to make people unable to guess his intentions. That would cause problems, and it was not good for him or the courtiers. As long as you don't get carried away, that's fine. Right now.

He raised his hand to slap Li Zhongyu and Zhao Kuangyin and said, "Okay, it's getting late, go, go early and come back early."

There are no high-sounding blessings, but the more they do this, the more at ease everyone feels. This means that the emperor trusts them very much and is very confident. No matter how loud the slogan is, it is not as inspiring as an early return.

Li Congjia watched Zhao Kuangyin and Li Zhongyu leave, then turned around and calmly returned to the palace to continue reviewing memorials, what to do.

Afterwards, the Tang Dynasty was also very stable. It was so stable that except for the occasional report of the military ration expenditure on the border by the household department, no one else paid all their attention to it. Except for discussing the military situation occasionally, what should everyone do? Well.

This also means that the Tang Dynasty's court is becoming more and more mature. Even if there is a war outside, as long as you don't hurt yourself, then everyone should do what they want, and doing their own jobs is more important than anything else.

Vladimir assembled his troops, thinking that if he threatened Datang, the other party would let him go. After all, he even threatened Byzantium before. How powerful is Byzantium?Isn't it still a concession?

Vladimir was very confident, and came to threaten Datang with [-] troops, but he didn't expect that Datang would not accept this at all.

At this time, Vladimir was already in trouble. After all, he was in the territory of the Kara Khanate. If he just slipped back in such a desperate way, maybe Musa would completely lose respect for the Principality of Kievan Rus. This is not important, the important thing is What if troops are sent to rob him?

Vladimir was not afraid of Musa, but he didn't want to be robbed instead of achieving his goal. After all, if he did anything, there would be casualties.

So he had no choice but to bite the bullet and prepare to fight Datang. Anyway, he had to fight to know whether he was strong or not. He felt that his subordinates were all experienced fighters, and he should let Datang realize their strength.

As a result, after Datang began to gather his troops, Vladimir became more and more surprised. The endless barracks on the opposite side made him feel more and more heavy.

It wasn't until this time that he realized that he didn't know much about Datang, and more came from Musa's description. In Musa's adjectives, those Han people in Datang couldn't carry their hands on their shoulders, but the problem was Does it look like what he said now?Those soldiers are obviously very strong.

At the beginning, Vladimir was concerned about his identity and did not take the initiative to attack, but as more and more soldiers from the Tang Dynasty were stationed here, Vladimir made a rough calculation and found that the troops on the opposite side might have surpassed him. This coalition is even - the so-called coalition is naturally the combined army of Vladimir and Musa.

As for other effects, Vladimir doesn't like it, and Musa doesn't like it, it's useless, he can't force those countries, he can conquer by force in the past, but now his main army is gathered at the border, and he dare not act rashly , How can you threaten with force?

So for the sake of his own face, he simply didn't call those countries.

At this point, Vladimir felt that he couldn't bear it anymore, so he took the initiative to attack, but the date was not very good. It happened to be the third day after Zhao Kangyin and Li Zhongyu arrived at the border.

If he started the war early, he might be able to make the border city of Datang passively defend, but now that the coach is here, they can directly send troops to confront the opponent head-on.

This time Zhao Kuangyin directly brought six of the ten rates of the East Palace to the battlefield, and brought Li Zhongyu by his side to teach.

This battle was just a tentative battle, so it was not very intense, but it just allowed Li Zhongyu to adapt to the rhythm of the war little by little.

When the good news came, Li Congjia didn't read the memorial at all, but read the letter from home written by Li Zhongyu.

It can be seen from the letter that Li Zhongyu has a good habit of war, and there is also some depression, but this is not because of seeing the war, but because of the death of his own people.

It is impossible not to kill people in a war, and the ten rate of the East Palace has no experience, so the first batch of people who were sent out, on the contrary, the ten rate of the East Palace had more casualties.

Li Zhongyu may not have all the names of these people, but these people have always been loyal to him anyway, chasing after him, and now a fresh life disappears in the blink of an eye. As His Royal Highness who is not used to life and death, he will naturally be depressed and need Father's enlightenment.

But this is a trivial matter. Li Congjia felt that Zhao Kuangyin should help Li Zhongyu get out. After experiencing life and death, Li Zhongyu was more stable than before. As he became more and more capable of leading troops, his mind would become more careful.

This is to let go of Li Congjia's hope and develop, so although his son is depressed, he is still quite happy.

However, this happiness disappeared instantly after seeing the last page of Li Zhongyu's letter.

Sensing the change in his expression, Shi Xueting asked, "What's wrong?"

Li Congjia gritted his teeth and said, "Oleg!"