Chapter 1530 Li Ji’s Advice
The sun is scorching in the sky, and the yellow sand is thousands of miles away.
The blazing wind swept across the surface of the hot gravel, bringing up heat waves and forming rising air currents on the surface under the dazzling sunlight. Looking from a distance, it seemed as if the space had been torn and twisted...
The rolling hills of yellow sand are endless, and an oasis is nestled in the canyon between the hills.
Hundreds of war horses swung their tails and lowered their heads from time to time to put their mouths into a pool of water in the oasis. Even though the water was too shallow and had been warmed by the sun, the war horses still drank happily and sometimes raised their heads to look around cautiously. Snore.
Dozens of shirtless soldiers jumped into the water upstream, and there were sentries on the top of the hills to keep watch.
Not far from the water, there was a newly built camp. The guards hurriedly set up a stove and lit a bonfire. The aroma of food filled the camp.
In the tent.
Li Ji was sitting upright with his helmet and armor on, his pale face unchanged. He held a military newspaper in his hand and read it carefully. From time to time, he picked up the water glass placed on the table next to him and took a sip of water, with a natural look on his face.
There wasn't even a trace of sweat on his body, and he didn't look as ruthless as the troops marching across the Western Regions.
But in front of him, King Li Tai of Wei was sweating profusely. He pulled open his collar, drank a large jar of water, and took a long breath...
"Mom! It's August and September, and you really can't stay in this damn place in the Western Regions. The sun is as hot as daylight, and it's freezing cold in the middle of the night. I really miss Chang'an!"
Following the army, they fought thousands of miles without taking off their saddles, and fought with swords and fire. Even the King of Wei Li Tai, who had always been literate and famous for his literary talent, was now speaking freely and freely. Although his body was as fat as ever, his tanned skin was He looked much stockier and stronger, with a bit of the ruggedness of the military.
It’s not like he used to look like he was all fat and out of breath even after walking a few steps...
Li Ji chuckled: "The march is certainly tiring, but His Highness persevered all the way, which impressed the generals with admiration. But even if His Highness misses the exotic scenery of the desert in the Western Regions, I'm afraid he won't be able to stay for a few more days. By then, Chang'an's beautiful wine, Qu Shui, will be available Why don’t you just let your highness enjoy the wine?”
Li Tai was stunned for a moment, looking a little embarrassed. He hesitated for a while and said: "Well... haha, speaking of it, I really miss home. I haven't seen my father for many days. I don't know if the dragon body is still healthy. Si Zi's condition Every midsummer It will get worse. I wonder if he is suffering from the pain. Changle is now alone, and the rumors must be difficult to bear. There is also Gao Yang... Although the girl's mother died young, she is smart and lively. She has been favored by her father in the palace since she was a child. As well as being pampered by her brothers and sisters, now that she is married to a woman, it will still be difficult to change her unruly habits. Although Fang Xuanling is a humble gentleman, Mrs. Lu is a tough one. In addition, Fang Jun is a stick, and I don’t know if she will let her go. she He is angry, but even if he is angry, I am afraid that no one will stand up for him. The prince is weak, the child slave is still young, the third child is colluding with Fang Junhang, and that boy Li You's legs tremble when he sees Fang Jun and he is scared to death..."< br>
As he spoke, he looked sad.
Or more than just Princess Gaoyang?
Li Tai, King of Wei, has been favored by His Majesty Li Er in every possible way since he was a child. He is usually reluctant to even say a harsh word. When did he leave home thousands of miles away and join the army to fight in the Western Regions?
Although I am not young anymore, it is inevitable to miss home...
Li Ji chuckled and was noncommittal.
After a while, he looked meaningfully at Wei Wang Li Tai's darkened face, and said slowly: "The wind is blowing in the capital. Your Highness is probably sitting on pins and needles now. He wishes he had wings and flew back to Chang'an overnight to participate in it, right?" br>
Li Tai's expression changed and he opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Li Ji's wave of his hand.
Putting the water glass in his hand on the table, Li Ji said calmly: "Why do you need to defend, Your Highness? Over the past few days, although you and I can't be said to have gone through life and death, we can be regarded as sharing the joys and sorrows, so I have a few words at this moment. If I want to give it to His Highness, I hope that His Highness will not blame you if there is anything crazy about it.”
Li Tai hurriedly said: "Why is the British prince like this? You are my elder and my father's minister. If I am lucky enough to get your advice, it is really an honor for me. But if you have anything to say, what else can I do?" There is no harm in asking the British Lord to speak out, and I will definitely remember it.”
"Haha, Your Highness said something serious. The general just said it casually. Your Highness will naturally listen to it..."
Li Ji raised his eyebrows and said softly: "As a prince, it is normal for you to want to fight for the throne. Who can be without selfish motives? However, what the general wants to say is that no matter what you do at any time, In everything, we must strictly adhere to the bottom line. Even if the huge interests are put aside, if we need to break through the bottom line to obtain it, we should carefully weigh it..."
He stared into Li Tai's eyes and said slowly: "There are some things in this world that you can do, or even do wrong, and you will have to start all over again. However, there are some things that once you step out, it will be like falling off a cliff, but it will never happen again." The way back... Never underestimate His Majesty's determination."
Li Tai was shocked and looked at Li Ji in disbelief.
Li Ji has always maintained a neutral attitude towards the reserve. He has never expressed any preference to anyone on any occasion. Even in front of the prince, he was neither cold nor indifferent, neither far nor near.
You actually said these words to yourself now. Are you really admonishing yourself, or does it have an ulterior motive?
Li Tai couldn't understand.
Even though Li Ji had always kept a low profile in the court, he was able to become the first person in the military after Li Jing in the Tang army where there were many generals. His maneuvering and maneuvering were definitely of the highest level. How can such a person's words and deeds have no intention, and how can they be so superficial?
Li Tai was shocked and confused, but Li Ji no longer said anything about the matter. Instead, he stood up and walked to the open window. He looked at the oasis water nearby and the blazing sunshine on the bulging sand dunes in the distance, and said with emotion: " The place below our feet is Jingjue City, the royal city of Jingjue Kingdom. The "Book of Han" once recorded that this place is 8,820 miles away from Chang'an, with 480 households and 3,360 mouths. The victorious army Five hundred people...but now you see The swampland is hot and humid, making it difficult to walk, the reeds are luxuriant, and there is no way to go. The only ancient road that is almost buried in the yellow sand can only be passed. Except for the business travelers who use this place as a transit and resting place, where is there a single resident? In a hundred years, the once prosperous and prosperous ancient country has been scattered and submerged by the raging yellow sand, not to mention the vain fame and fortune in the world. A hundred years later, it will be like the endless yellow sand in front of us."
Li Tai had a splitting headache.
He has always been quite conceited about his mental strategies, but now he realizes that the gap between him and real people like Li Ji is not that small.
He was standing in front of him, and what he said came to his ears clearly and word for word. But without that last sentence, even if Li Tai wanted to break his head, he couldn't understand the meaning.
What the hell, you can't say it clearly if you have something to say, do you have to be so cryptic?
However, Li Ji had already raised his legs and walked towards the door. He stopped at the door and turned around and said to Li Tai: "We will arrive at Qiemo City in half a month. If your Highness wants to return to Chang'an, you can go north to Shanshan and enter the Yumen Pass."
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Then strode away.
Li Tai sat in the tent, confused...
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Fangfu.
It was the third watch of the night, and many of the servants in the mansion were asleep, but the candlelight was still bright in the back house.
Fang Jun, dressed in regular clothes, sat at the desk by the window of his bedroom, looking attentively at the report about Huating Town brought back by Su Dingfang.
Huating Town not only represents the success or failure of the tax reform of the Tang Dynasty, but is also the prototype of the Tang Dynasty's business in Fang Jun's conception. It even has a navy stationed and a shipyard established. Therefore, even though Fang Jun is in Chang'an, he does not pay much attention to Huating Town. Never relaxed for a moment.
In a sense, Huating Town is the foundation of his dream...
There were soft footsteps behind him, and Fang Jun did not turn around immediately. It was not until an elegant and quiet fragrance like orchid and musk penetrated his nose that Fang Jun took his eyes away from the report on the table and looked back.
Princess Gaoyang stood tall and graceful, waving her hand to order the maid to leave, blowing out a few candles, leaving only one candle, and put down the gauze at the door.
Then there was a smile on his lips, his eyes moved, and he stared at Fang Jun for a moment.
Her slender snowy neck was exposed, with a few wet hair stuck to the nape of her neck. She seemed to have just finished taking a bath. She casually threw on a piece of gauze sleeves and tied a belt loosely around her waist. The light clothes were almost yellowed. The lamp flame shines through, revealing the silhouette of two thin legs. There is no skirt underneath, only the upper body is wearing an aqua blue satin bellyband with black edges...
Fang Jun swallowed hard and said: "You, you, you... what are you going to do?"
Princess Gao Yang rolled her eyes, bit her red lips and blushed, saying: "Yes."
Fang Jun was stunned and asked: "What do you want?"
Then he realized, isn't this his usual way of teasing others? Today, Princess Gaoyang treated her with the same kind of treatment, but she didn't even react for a while...
Fang Jun frowned, a little displeased: "Have you been very close to Princess Fangling at the Taoist temple in Zhongnan Mountain these days?"
That Princess Fangling was not a serious person, and Fang Jun was very dissatisfied that Princess Gaoyang and Changle were both close to Princess Fangling.
But Princess Changle is naturally not his turn to be dissatisfied...
Princess Gaoyang gently untied the belt around her waist, took a step forward, looked up into Fang Jun's eyes, and said in a charming voice: "How do you know, sir? I also learned a few tricks to serve men from Aunt Faang Ling, but it's just that I wonder if Mr. Lang wants to try it..."
Fang Jun swallowed again.
Isn't this nonsense?
Although she despises Princess Fangling for being unruly, Princess Gaoyang has actually learned some tricks now. If she doesn't have to try it on herself, why would she go find another man?
Fang Junshou's blood boiled, and he suddenly picked up Princess Gaoyang with his hands. When Princess Gaoyang screamed, he threw her on the bed and said with a ferocious smile: "Then let me see how much Your Highness has learned." A unique skill!”
For a moment, the candle shadow flickered red, and the breath was thin, which is not enough for outsiders... (End of this chapter)