Tang Dynasty Never Night

The news came from the people of the Anxi Protectorate's Mansion. Since Li Xian's rebellion, the position of the Anxi Protectorate's Mansion has become very embarrassing. From the perspective of standing in line, they are naturally the people from the Regent's side, but they and the Regent They are not particularly close, so now the question is, which side are they going to take refuge in?

In the beginning, Duhu Jiubin, the real power in charge of the Anxi Dufu Mansion, decided to observe the power balance between the Emperor and the Regent first. Anyway, he had soldiers in his hands, and he was in charge of Anxi, the most important traffic artery on the Silk Road. The four towns are located in a remote place, even if they didn't lend a helping hand at the beginning, there will be a reason for that.

He wasn't afraid of being liquidated at all, but he never expected that he would have to make a decision in advance before he had time to devote his allegiance to one of them after the general situation became clear.

Dashi has been waiting for this opportunity to attack for a long time. Except for not daring to provoke Datang, the surrounding countries have been beaten by them. Dashi has long been dissatisfied with Datang. , it is impossible for an ambitious country to be willing to be subordinated to others, not to mention paying a large amount of tribute to Fangwu every year. Everything else is easy to say, even if there are such things in their hands, there are not many. These days, the oil extraction technology is basically It hasn't appeared on the earth yet, because they got it out because too much oil appeared on the surface. How much their inventory has been reduced by paying tribute to Datang over the years!

They were afraid of Datang's gunpowder before, and they never dared to do it lightly. Now God has finally opened their eyes, and there is actually internal strife on Datang's side!So what else to say, if they don't take advantage of the time when they have no time to take care of others, if they don't fight back and occupy the territory to tear up the agreement, when will they have to wait?

Jiu Bin was capable enough to be sent to guard the Anxi Dufu Mansion, but no matter how capable he was, he couldn't withstand the sudden attack of Da Shi.

Jiu Bin resolutely confessed, thought about it, and directly wrote two memorials to Chang'an and Luoyang, each with a copy. Chang Shi Zhang Chuan was in charge of this matter, and Jiu Bin was still busy mobilizing troops to block the enemy's attack.

After Zhang Chuan found out, he immediately said: "How can the guards live like this? There are no two people in the sky, and there are no two masters in the people. You... how can you think that two people are the masters?" What Zhang Chuan didn't say is that you will be scolded for doing this. Did you make three family slaves?

Jiu Bin smiled wryly: "I don't want to do that either, it's just that the situation is too dangerous now, I'm worried... hey, whoever he is, as long as he can beat Dashi away, at worst I won't do it, but if it's only for one side Zoushu, what should the other side do? Dashi is not an ordinary country, and it needs to gather the strength of the whole country to defeat it, otherwise it will have to cede the land, and the people in the four towns of Anxi will suffer again."

Zhang Chuan was silent for a long while before asking: "But what if... both sides send troops? Wouldn't there be another fight?"

Jiu Bin's expression changed for a while before he said: "When we can't figure it out, I will invite the two of you to join forces. If they don't agree, I can only blame the army and strengthen the one side. Even if it is scolded, it is better than losing the country and dying."

Zhang Chuan's eyes turned red after hearing this: "How did you get to this point?"

Jiu Bin sighed as he put his helmet on: "Now I just hope that the troops can be sent over there early. I can last two days, otherwise... hey."

Zhang Chuan wiped his tears indiscriminately, and turned around to write the memorial. In his heart, he actually felt that the emperor was more powerful, but the news he got these days was the regent... Oh, no, it was the new emperor who was at the festival. The victory of the festival, for a while Zhang Chuan didn't know who to look forward to.

He somewhat understood Jiu Bin's concerns, and thought for a while that the two memorials were written with sincerity. At the end of writing, Zhang Chuan cried again, and after sending out the memorials, he also ran to the back to look for them. A suitable suit of armor followed suit on the ramparts.

When Jiu Bin saw him, he was startled: "Why are you here?"

Zhang Chuan said emotionally: "How can you hide behind the people as an imperial court official?"

Jiu Bin was a little helpless: "You... hey, hurry back, I don't know how to read documents, if something happens to you, who will write the memorial to the court."

Zhang Chuan grinned: "At this time, why should the guardian still be obsessed with diction?"

The entire Protectorate's Mansion here is running quickly, and Li Xian received the memorial one step faster than the God Emperor. When he saw Dashi calling, Li Xian sneered at the time, what a ghost and snake god came out , They all forgot how they cried and cried for their mother when they beat them back then!

It's just that Chang'an has Li Xian in command now, so Zhang Ren hoped that they would not dare to come over. If Li Xian also left... Then what if the other party came to sneak attack?Li Chongyi and Zheng Jin... They both have self-knowledge. Even if they have learned the art of war, it is useless without practical experience. Of course, Li Xian's art of war may not be as good as theirs, but Li Xian has various skills. The whimsy is unmatched by others.

What's more, Li Chongyi is now the emperor. Although he ascended the throne in a hurry, he doesn't need to go to the battlefield in person, and Zheng Jin is now being sent by Li Xian to serve as a casual rider for Li Chongyi, so that he can still follow Li Chongyi. This is equivalent to the only child of the Zheng family , let alone throw it out.

Li Xian had no choice but to have someone write a letter of credence, well, it was sent to the emperor in the name of the emperor, which is equivalent to acknowledging the status of the god emperor, but he has no choice, who wants to cede land to the big eclipse Compensation?When we beat them back then, they screamed, okay?

What Li Xian said is very simple, I'm going to fight Dashi, you don't have to help but you can't hold back, if you really hold back, don't blame me for being merciless?

After Shenhuang received the letter of credence, Wu Chengsi directly sprayed back after Shenhuang was ill these days and hadn't expressed any opinions: Are you showing mercy?You want to be merciful, what's going on now that the war is everywhere?

Li Xian's answer was quite simple and rude: Who are you, I am speaking on behalf of my little emperor, you are not qualified to talk to me, so go wherever you go.

After Wu Chengsi received this simple and rude response, his hands trembled with anger. At that time, he was secretly ruthless: When I become the crown prince, what are you, the regent?

It's just that he can only think about it this way, how fresh, the regent is second only to the emperor, even if there is the crown prince and the emperor's younger brother, the authority may not be comparable to the regent, is it?But Wu Chengsi didn't dare to speak out what he thought. Li Xian made it very clear that this letter of credence was issued by the emperor, but his little emperor was too young so he issued it on his behalf. I have no right to quarrel with Li Xian, unless the God Emperor approves, but the God Emperor...is still sick now.

Fortunately, Wu Zhao was just infected with the wind and cold, and the attack was not serious, and he was still able to manage affairs. However, after hearing that Wu Chengsi had already taken the lead in retorting, the eyes of the emperor looking at Wu Chengsi seemed a little meaningful, and now almost Everyone thinks that Wu Chengsi is the candidate for the crown prince, and of course everyone does not include the Li Tang faction headed by Wu Xuanhui and Di Renjie.

Yes, although many people were officials in the Great Zhou Dynasty, they still turned to Li Tang in their hearts. The main reason why they didn't leave was to persuade the emperor not to kill his son.

Wu Xuanhui and Di Renjie have been suffering very much recently. Neither of them thought that things would develop to this point, but who can be blamed now?

After reading the national letter, Wu Zhao chuckled: "How can he be rude?" She and Wu Chengsi had the same idea on this point. They knew more or less the strength of the troops in Chang'an, and Li Xian wanted a quick knife. I'm afraid it's not that easy to cut the mess.

On the contrary, Wu Zhao really wanted to settle Li Xian and the others right now, and then go to attack Dashi. She felt that she must settle down first when fighting against the outside world, so she was still hesitating.

Li Xian knew what the emperor was up to at a glance, so he had no choice but to send another letter of credence warning: New Year is coming soon, it doesn't matter if you insist on fighting, next year's sacrifice... I'm sorry, I just care My home is in the territory, so do what you like.

Fuck!How did you forget about this?As soon as this letter of credence came out, the whole of Luoyang panicked. A few years ago when Li Xiangang ascended the throne, he was placed under house arrest by Wu Zhao and missed the sacrifice, which led to the flood of natural disasters such as heavy snow in spring and summer. They remember it clearly. Well, Li Tang's land is in good weather, and they have all kinds of natural disasters here, so how can they play?

Even if there are many troops, the opponent can drag them to death. What's more, the opponent is actually short of people. The previous intelligence shows that they have enough food and weapons, which is much better than Luoyang.

Wu Zhao couldn't help being dumbfounded after seeing this letter of state, and she almost forgot about it. Although it is said that even if Li Xian does not sacrifice, there may not be various natural disasters, but this can affect people's hearts. Looking at the impetuous atmosphere in the court during this period, even the officials who read the books of sages are like this, the common people will be more convinced.

At that time, I really feel that life here will not be able to survive. At that time, the common people will naturally run to Li Tang's side. Wu Zhao can only sigh and ask Wu Xuanhui to write a letter of credence and agree to a temporary truce. Of course, there is a limit. That is the truce before Dashi retreats.

She also thought about it, let Li Xian go to fight against Dashi, no matter which side wins, it will be a tired teacher at that time, and they will just reap the benefits of the fisherman.What's more, the treasury here in Luoyang can't support long-distance operations, otherwise, why would they be suppressed by Chang'an's only four troops?

After Li Xian received the letter of credence, he understood the meaning of Luoyang's side. At that time, he sneered. In his opinion, this was not a good move. All the way from their side to Anxi Protectorate's territory might be conquered by Li Xian, and then Anxi Protectorate's Mansion will also be in their pocket.

Don't underestimate the Western Regions, how profitable is the Silk Road?These taxes were paid to Luoyang before, but now...he must be in Chang'an's pocket if he drives away Dashi.

But... who to send?Li Xian was a little hesitant. He didn't believe Luoyang. The Emperor herself was not a gentleman. Cough cough, well, it should be said that she was quite willing to use whatever means to achieve her goals. Luoyang, the dunfang gentleman was almost defeated before. Killing is gone, and it is not very important to have one or two voices. What if there is a sneak attack at that time?

So we still have to send people to sit in the town. Other places are fine. The frontline must be guarded. After deliberation, Li Xian directly separated Pei Yanxiu and Liu Jinyao. He was worried about letting them march all the way. The two of them are not experienced enough, and now after this battle, both of them have performed well, at least they are not at a disadvantage when facing Zhang Renyuan, even if the offense is not good, the defense is more than enough.

Then Li Xian transferred Lou Shide back and asked him to go west with him to have a feast, but Lou Shide came over with a memorial to persuade Li Xian to think twice, and said that he was enough alone, and Li Xian had to sit in charge The imperial court—he was afraid that the little emperor would not be majestic enough to suppress those ministers.

Yes, the current ministers are still full of enthusiasm and want to shed their blood for the country, but this does not mean that there will be no party disputes. Maybe it has not yet reached the point of party disputes, but it is inevitable to hold together for warmth. In the future Isn't it a party struggle if it grows bigger?

Now the little emperor is still in the learning stage, and there is no meritorious service that can make him conquer the Quartet. Chang'an must have an experienced courtier, either Li Xian, Lou Shide, or Zheng Qi. These three people are a regent and two. A prime minister, Lou Shide is still the prime minister, but... Lou Shide is now the pillar of Li Tang's side, if it is a bigger war, he will be allowed to fight.

Li Xian had no choice but to think about it, but he stuffed some of the generals he had been optimistic about before and asked Lou Shide to take them with him. It would be great if Lou Shide could find a student he likes.

At this time, Zheng Qi's letter also arrived, and he asked Li Xian to pack Zheng Jin for him!When Li Xian saw it, his first reaction was: Dear, what are you kidding?

However, what Zheng Qi said next is very reasonable. Conquering the world is a very, very long matter, especially the situation on the side of Datang is still relatively complicated. If the struggle is really long, ten years may not be able to win it. Zheng Jin is 15 years old this year. As the younger brother of the prime minister, he does not have to take the imperial examination, but Zheng Qi wants to train Zheng Jin in an all-round way. It would be best to be able to take over from him in the future, the world is in such a mess, it would be great if it was someone who could write with a pen and lead a sergeant with a martial arts ability.

Li Xian thought for a while, Zheng Qi had already passed the Jinshi examination through his own efforts at the fifteenth year, Zheng Jin should exercise, but he is not the same as Zheng Qi's obvious feudal patriarchal style. Find him and talk to him.

Zheng Jin's eyes lit up when he heard that he was going to defend the city with Zheng Qi. It was rare for Li Xian to see him so excited. It was a little funny. Probably every boy would be excited when he heard about going to the battlefield, right?At this age, he would also fantasize about it, but he is rather timid, and he might not dare to really let him go.

It was because of Li Zhi that he embarked on this road, and Zheng Jin readily agreed, and Li Xian asked him to go back to prepare. With Mrs. Yang and Zheng Linjiang around, Li Xian didn't have to rush to prepare clothes for him, as long as he With all kinds of guards on the line.

After Li Chongyi found out, he was quite reluctant to part with Zheng Jin. He sighed very young and said, "It would be great if I could go to the battlefield."

Li Xian patted his head and didn't reprimand him. The current Li Chongyi is not much better than he was back then. Sitting in this seat is equivalent to being nailed to Chang'an. Unless the world is peaceful and he can go to a palace to play, otherwise... ...He couldn't leave easily, because if something happened to him, the whole Li Tang would be in chaos.

After Zheng Jin left for two days, Lou Shide came back. Although he was sent to fight for food, Lou Shide also came over to supply supplies, and then left some wounded to replenish the supply of troops before going over.

It can be said that Lou Shide came back day and night. When Li Xian saw him, his face was quite weathered. Li Xian felt very sorry to see Lou Shide getting thinner and thinner. This general is already sixty years old. , Others at this age have already spent their old age at home, but now they have to fight for the Tang Dynasty.

But apart from him, the old generals are almost withered, and there are not many of the new generation who can stand on their own. What's more, fighting is about morale. It is easier to stabilize the morale of the army by photographing a veteran of the two dynasties than sending a novice.

In order to make it easier for Lou Shide to fight, Li Xian directly asked him to bring six tiger squatting cannons and four hot air balloons—after a period of improvement, the hot air balloons have been able to slightly control the direction. It will fall to the same place as before, and people will go to take it back. This time, I can fly back, but the only disadvantage is that I have to go around in a circle to come back.

Lou Shide was very happy after getting the hot air balloon. He had wanted to try this thing for a long time, but the technology was immature before, and it was not suitable for use against the enemy. Li Xian defeated Zhang Renyuan that time because the opponent was unwilling Familiar with hot air balloons, and then the person on the hot air balloon found a relatively remote place to land and then recovered.

When the other party is familiar with it, if you still can't control the direction, wouldn't it be equivalent to sending armaments to the other party if you really use this thing?The technical content of hot air balloons is actually not particularly high, and they can be thoroughly studied once they are studied. Who would dare to use them.

Lou Shide took the hot air balloon and left happily. He had already begun to think of many military formations centered on hot air balloons and tiger squatting cannons. He was a professional fighter. The way of using it is different, he will save instinctively.

After sending Lou Shide away, Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief, and then began to study, the new year is coming soon, this year must be prosperous, and it is best to change the year next year, but I haven't decided what year to change it to. I have to grind my teeth with Sansheng.

Well, because of the re-establishment of the imperial court, all the official positions have been restored to the titles of Gaozong's period, and Li Xian doesn't have to worry so much when looking at the familiar official titles.

The name of the year that was finally negotiated was Xuanzheng, so on the day of Zhengdan it was changed to the first year of Xuanzheng.In the first year of Xuanzheng, the biggest thing Li Xian did was probably to hold the imperial examination.

Of course, there was also an imperial examination in Luoyang, and liberal arts and martial arts were held together. Li Xian directly dragged Zheng Qi back and asked him to discuss with people from the three provinces about the examination papers. As for Li Xian, he began to think about what to test in the martial arts examination?The martial arts examination at this time does not mean that two people go up to fight in a ring, the one who fights wins, and the one who wins all the way to the end is the champion of martial arts. In this way, only a martial artist who can fight is selected, and fighting is not the same as fighting of.

First of all, shooting, oh, archery is a must, and then running, this is to exercise physical fitness, and then...do you want to do an obstacle course or something?Li Xian tried his best to recall the training items required by the special forces in his previous life. Although it is not necessary for these people to have the same concept as the special forces, it can be alleviated a little.

But... special forces?Li Xian patted his head. He actually wanted to create such a team before, but he didn't dare to do so at that time, and he didn't even dare to write the articles of association. After all, the articles of association are only written on paper. Exactly how far the training will go, no one can say except Li Xian, but at that time Li Xian was either the prince, the prince, or the regent, no matter what his status was, he was not suitable to have such a powerful armed force strength.

However, the time is almost right now, Li Chongyi has never doubted Li Xian, so what is there to doubt?If uncle wants to be the emperor, he can just ascend the throne directly, so what else can he do?The child Li Chongyi was brought up very aboveboard, he hadn't learned the suspicion of an emperor, Li Xian and Zheng Qi didn't think about teaching him this, if everyone doubted being an emperor, he wouldn't be a good emperor, Because he doesn't know how to know people well.

Li Xian wrote an examination item for the military imperial examination and then derived a training plan for special forces. This was something no one thought of. Zheng Qi took a look and didn't say a word, so he let Li Xian tinker with it himself. It is good to have a mobile force, at least many dark tasks can be given to them.

Chang'an and Luoyang started the imperial examination at the same time, so many scholars who wanted to participate in the liberal arts were a little hesitant. After all, which side they were on was equivalent to standing in a team. This should be carefully considered.

The martial arts examination is actually much simpler. Wu Zhao can give very generous preferential treatment, and Li Xian is not weak here. Coupled with the fact that the literati are noble, sometimes the martial arts are not far behind, so in the end The number of people participating in the imperial examinations on both sides was basically equal. Considering that Li Xian's territory is still not as big as that of Wu Zhao's, everyone is very satisfied with such a start.

It's just that Li Xian never expected that this time the imperial examination Li Xian also attracted a man who everyone thought he was already dead—— King Luo Bin!

King Luo Bin came to Chang'an for only one purpose, and he wanted to write a letter to the regent Li Xian: it's time to find a teacher for the emperor.

Li Xian: Huh?