Chapter 3317: Fight with reason
Li Ji frowned. He had just talked to Cheng Yaojin about Changsun Chong, so coincidentally, a letter from Changsun Chong came...
He stepped forward quickly, first took a piece of letter paper from His Majesty Li Er, then nodded to Changsun Wuji and Yuchi Jingde who were sitting in front of His Majesty Li Er, and then sat on a stool beside him, unfolded the letter paper and read it carefully .
What was said in the letter was very brief. After all, it was for transmitting information to the outside world, so it was naturally not suitable for a long speech. It was said that "Wang Zhuang's Army" was gathering at Mudanfeng, and one of the troops was standing still. Yuan Gaisumun had the intention of breaking out to the south under the protection of "Wang Zhuang's Army" if the situation was not good. He also implored the Tang army to increase their offensive. As long as they captured the Dachongsan Fortress guarded by Yuan Gaesuwen's younger brother Yuan Jingtu, he would lead the Tang army to conquer Anhak Palace, then join the army, capture the Seven Star Gate, and enter Pingrang City...< br>
After reading the letter, Li Ji stood up and respectfully placed the letter on the desk in front of His Majesty Li Er, stroking his beard.
Yuchi Jingde said excitedly: "Changsun Dalang is familiar with the defense of Pingrang City and has the map in hand. As long as we attack the city, Yuan Gaisuwen will be dead, and the Eastern Expedition will be over!"
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Don't blame him for being excited.
Up to this point, this battle is no longer a duel of strength, tactics, and ordnance between the two sides, but has long become a competition of willpower.
Whenever the words "willpower" are mentioned in a war, it means that we are already in a hard battle. The waste of equipment and the depletion of soldiers have reached a point where they are on the verge of collapse. Whoever cannot withstand it will be severely defeated. , victory or defeat is only on a thin line.
This kind of situation is really what the generals and soldiers least want to see. If this war can be ended as soon as possible, who can not celebrate and applaud?
His Majesty Li Er also looked happy. Once the whereabouts of "Wang Zhuangjun" were confirmed, he felt as if a big stone had been lifted from his heart. Although the current battle situation is stalemate, the Tang army has an obvious advantage, and Goguryeo is only stubbornly resisting. In less than a day, Goguryeo's strength has been eliminated, and it will not take long to form a crushing force and establish a victory.
The only unsettling factor is the powerful and mysterious "Wang Zhuang Army". Once this army suddenly joins the battlefield when the battle situation becomes critical, great changes will occur, and even if the victory or defeat is determined, there will be huge changes. It may determine the outcome of the battle.
Now that the whereabouts of the "Wang Zhuang Army" have been found, and Yeon Gaesumun even has the idea of breaking out to the south under the protection of the "Wang Zhuang Army", it can be seen that although the battle of Pingjangseong has not officially begun, it has already begun. There is a good chance of winning.
"This battle is really difficult. I didn't take the current situation into consideration when I was planning it. This is my fault. However, thanks to the hard work of you and the entire army, and the fearless sacrifice, we finally saw the light. This feat is enough to shock the past and the present. , forever famous!”
His Majesty Li Er was very pleased.
He knows his own family affairs. Ever since he set foot on the Liaodong imperial expedition, he has been under double mental and physical pressure. If he hadn't relied on elixirs to support his energy, he might not have been able to survive to this day. He would have been seriously ill long ago, causing the army to lose morale and morale. downturn.
Now that the war has finally come to an end, I feel relieved.
He was really afraid that if he continued to endure it like this, his body would not be able to support it and some irreversible accident would happen. If that were the case, don't say that the Eastern Expedition army would collapse and split in an instant. Seeing that the great cause of the Eastern Expedition that was about to be completed fell short, the huge backlash would even cause political instability in the empire, countless ambitious people would appear in person, and the country would be wary everywhere.
By that time, not only will he, Li Er, not be able to become the emperor of the ages and have greater achievements than all emperors, he may even become a sinner of history like Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty...
Changsun Wuji stood up and left his seat, then knelt down on the ground and said sadly: "The dog is confused. He went astray before and made a huge mistake. Fortunately, your majesty did not kill him. Everyone in the Changsun family is willing to cast his majesty in flesh and blood." The glory of one emperor through the ages, no regrets even if he dies!”
Such a statement at this time, and his words were full of flattery, His Majesty Li Er was naturally very happy. He smiled and patted the armrest of the chair and said with emotion: "No one is a saint, how can he be without faults? If you know your mistakes, you can correct them. There is no great virtue." Dalang went deep into the tiger's den this time to explore After obtaining the secrets of the Yuan bandits, we helped our army overthrow Goguryeo and create unprecedented achievements. How can I be stingy about giving him a chance to change his ways? Don't worry, I will definitely not turn against you if I promise you. Don’t admit it.”
He knew what Changsun Wuji was worried about.
Committing a serious crime of treason, he finally got the opportunity to perform meritorious service and return to Chang'an... Even if His Majesty Li Er nodded and agreed to this kind of thing, the censors and officials at the Yushitai would definitely gather together to impeach him, and even bring the trend to an end. The whole court was stirred up into chaos.
What if His Majesty Li Er changes his tune and refuses to admit his guilt under pressure, what will his eldest grandson Wuji do?
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Li Ji endured it for a long time.
He has a stoic and indifferent temperament, and he is unwilling to get involved in matters that are related to the future of other people's children. Whether Changsun Chong can return to Chang'an is not important to him at all. Although there is some suspicion of "contempting the royal law", His Majesty Li Er is the emperor, and the imperial power is supreme. What is wrong with overriding the royal law?
But seeing that almost everyone believed in Changsun Chongzhi's judgment and showed no signs of wariness made him a little intolerable.
While Changsun Wuji stood up and returned to his seat, Li Ji admonished him: "Your Majesty has learned clearly that the Eastern Expedition is of great concern, and any decision must be made with careful consideration. Although Changsun Chong is lurking in Pingrang City, You can get close to the core of power of Yeon Gae Suwen, but the news he sends must be repeatedly demonstrated and considered in detail, otherwise if something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous.”
He had tried to use the calmest words to remind His Majesty Li Er and everyone else that they could not rely on a "careful" spy for the affairs of the country, not to mention that this "careful work" had a precedent of "conspiracy"?
Even so, it aroused strong dissatisfaction from Changsun Wuji.
He stared at Li Ji with a sullen face and asked: "What the British Lord means is that the dog's intentions cannot be trusted, or does it mean that I have doubts about my loyalty to Your Majesty?"
This is obviously a bit of relying on one's elders. Of course, even though Li Ji is the head of the prime minister, in terms of merit and qualifications, he is far inferior to Changsun Wuji.
However, Li Jiping has always been low-key and tolerant, but his temper is definitely not small. Hearing Changsun Wuji's words, his anger also rose a little. He glanced at Changsun Wuji and said calmly: "People's hearts are separated from each other's belly. You know people and their faces but you don't know their hearts. Your son has not rebelled before. , who would have thought that the eldest grandson, who was deeply favored by the emperor, would behave like a beast? ”
Changsun Wuji was furious and shouted angrily: "How outrageous! Your Majesty has already punished the dog for making mistakes. Now Your Majesty has forgiven his crime and allowed him to perform meritorious service, but the British Lord is so entangled. Could it be that he wants to disobey the emperor's order?"
The hat was quite big. Li Ji was not frightened at all, but his tone softened: "Don't be so messy, Duke Zhao. It was the son who committed the crime of treason, not me. It's not that I don't believe in the loyalty of the son, it's just that Yuan Gaisu Wen is treacherous. If he already knew that the prince secretly passed the Goguryeo military plane out, wouldn't it be bad to be more cautious? "
He is extremely fed up with Changsun Wuji now, but he also understands that critical moments like this are not times of civil strife, otherwise it will affect the morale of the army and harm the overall situation.
He is now the head of the Prime Minister and has great power. He really wants to clean up Changsun Wuji and let him know who is in charge in the Tang Dynasty at the moment. There are many ways to do it in the future.
In front of His Majesty, you must maintain your stance on the matter and not the person...
Changsun Wuji was still angry and was about to speak. His Majesty Li Er frowned and waved his hands, saying in a deep voice: "The words of the British Duke are actually an old man who seeks the country. The information conveyed by Changsun Chong should be carefully screened and dealt with carefully, so as not to Falling into the trap of the Yuan thief without realizing it is a serious matter, so we have to be careful.”
Changsun Wuji was full of words, but he choked up. Without saying more, he said in a low voice: "What your Majesty said is true."
I just felt burning pain on my face.
There is no way, no matter whether His Majesty is sincere or not, as Li Ji is the head of the Prime Minister, His Majesty will naturally favor him. If there is a conflict with Li Ji, the only one who will suffer is himself.
It is true that heroes grow old and beauties grow old. I thought that His Majesty would always be on my side in such situations back then. Now that the waves are rushing, my own wave has obviously been slapped on the beach...
His Majesty Li Er looked at Li Ji again and said: "I will personally screen the information sent back by Chang Sun Chong. The British public can rest assured."
After Li Ji achieved what he wanted, he immediately restrained himself, lowered his eyebrows and said: "Your Majesty is wise, I will go out and visit the front line in person to command the army to attack the mountain city of Dacheng."
"Well, go ahead. There are no eyes on the battlefield, so be careful."
"Here."
After walking out of the Chinese army tent, Li Ji raised his head and glanced at the gray sky. He felt the north wind blowing on his face like a knife. The worry in his heart because of Changsun Chong was relieved a little. He took a deep breath and was guarded by his own soldiers. Mount your horse and rush to the battlefield. (End of chapter)