Coming out of the workshop, Li Zexuan walked towards Yunshan. He was as depressed as he could be. After all, he had planned to set up a national team to have a good match with Nihon. However, the Empress had suddenly passed away. The match had not even started, but it had ended without a result. It was really disappointing!
To be honest, the Big Brother Wang on the mountain back was more depressed than Li Zexuan. He had spent a lot of effort to set up a team and had carefully studied the tactics of the Tang team. Just when he felt that his team would definitely win and had issued a "letter of challenge" to the Emperor of Tang, the Nihon suddenly sent a letter saying that the Empress had passed away. At this time, he could only rush back to Nihon immediately to inherit the throne of the Emperor. How could he continue to stay in Tang and compete with Li Zexuan in football?
More than 15 minutes later, Li Zexuan returned to Yunshan. At the gate of Yanhuang College, he met the Big Brother Wang on the mountain back. The Big Brother Wang on the mountain back was looking at Yanhuang College with a yearning face, but he did not enter. It was not that he did not want to, but that he could not! He knew very well that Li Zexuan's people would not let him enter the college.
"Your Highness, the Marquis of Yong 'an is here!"
The guard behind the Big Brother Wang on the mountain back saw Li Zexuan coming over and hurriedly reported in a low voice.
Hearing this, the Big Brother Wang on the mountain back turned around and greeted him. He cupped his hands and said, "Marquis of Yong 'an, long time no see. How have you been?"
Li Zexuan said expressionlessly, "Of course I am well. However, I heard that the Empress of your country has passed away. I am very sorry. Your Highness should be leaving for Nihon today, right?"
The Big Brother Wang on the mountain back said with a sorrowful face, "Marquis of Yong 'an is right. I do plan to leave today. Before Her Majesty passed away, she left a will for me to return to Nihon as soon as possible to inherit the throne and restore the court. I have no choice but to obey! Unfortunately, I originally had an appointment with the Emperor of Tang to have a football match half a month later. However, because of this incident, the match can only be canceled! I'm very sorry for making the Marquis of Yong 'an waste of time! "
Li Zexuan widened his eyes and said, "Working for nothing? His efforts were not in vain! This Marquis had originally intended to form a new team to help Great Tang sweep away the surrounding countries. This time, I was just casually following the pretext of this matter! It won't take much effort! "
The Big Brother King on the mountain's back narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "Oh? Marquis Yong 'an is so confident that he can beat the Japanese team? "
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "Of course! Our Great Tang Empire is vast and has abundant resources. Isn't it easy to find a dozen good soccer players and form a top team? "
The Big Brother King on the mountain's back was silent for a moment. After a while, he said with a complicated expression, "Marquis is right. Great Tang Empire is indeed vast and has abundant resources. If you want any kind of talent, as long as you put in the effort, you will definitely be able to find it. Unlike our Japan … Actually, sometimes, this Marquis envies the people of Great Tang Empire. To be able to be born in such a powerful country like Great Tang …
Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. However, the previous match was still effective. After this Marquis of Great Tang Empire's affairs, this Marquis will definitely lead the team to Great Tang Empire to learn a thing or two! I hope that at that time, the Marquis of Yong 'an will still be so confident! "
Li Zexuan said lightly, "Haha! I'll accompany you anytime! "
The Big Brother King on the mountain's back looked deeply at Li Zexuan and said, "Marquis Yong 'an, you are a very special person. You have the ability to reach the heavens, but you only want to live in seclusion in the mountains, travel with your wife as your companion, and teach students at the same time. People call you a person who enters the world, but you do things in seclusion. However, it is not entirely correct to call you a person who enters the world, because you have always been concerned about the state affairs. Once Great Tang is in trouble, you will not hesitate to step forward! This Marquis Yong 'an really can't see through you! "
Li Zexuan said with a fake smile, "I am the Crown Prince of Japan, and also the future King of Japan. As for this Marquis, I am the Marquis of Great Tang. Your Highness, you don't need to see through me. You just need to see through your officials and subordinates!"
After being stung by Li Zexuan, the Big Brother King on the mountain's back was not annoyed. He smiled and then said seriously,
"This one knows that the Marquis of Eternal Peace has always been very wary of this one, but this one does not know why. This one feels sincere respect and reverence for the Great Tang, and this one has never disrespected or schemed against it. If this one has truly done something wrong, this one asks that the Marquis of Eternal Peace speak, and this one will definitely correct his mistakes!"
This was a clear statement. The Big Brother King on the mountain's back had stayed in Great Tang for several months. He had repeatedly expressed his goodwill to Li Zexuan, but he had been mercilessly rejected by Li Zexuan. Of course, he did not understand. Now that he was about to leave Great Tang, he might as well make it clear. Otherwise, he would not be willing to return to Japan.
Li Zexuan's eyes flashed. After a moment, he said, "It doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong. It's just that our standpoints are different! In my eyes, the interests of Great Tang will always be the first! "
The Big Brother King on the mountain's back seemed to understand. He nodded and clasped his hands. "I understand! But no matter what, it is my honor to come to Great Tang and meet such a capable person like Marquis Yong 'an! If Marquis Yong 'an goes to Japan in the future, I will definitely treat you as a national hero! However, you people of the Central Plains have a saying: 'When the cunning rabbit is dead, the hound is cooked; when the birds are gone, the bow is put away; when the enemy's country is destroyed, the strategists die!'
In the past, your Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, killed Han Xin and executed Ying Bu after he obtained hegemony. The people who had followed him in his quest for hegemony either died or retreated, making him a loner! Marquis Yong 'an, you are so young, but you already have such a high position. If you make another contribution in the future, who can guarantee that you won't be suspected and follow in Han Xin's footsteps? If that day really comes, as long as Marquis Yong 'an is willing to submit to Japan, I am willing to rule the world with you for all eternity. I will never suspect you … "
"Enough ~!"
Hearing the elder brother's words getting more and more ridiculous, Li Zexuan finally couldn't help but say coldly, "You should give up! I, Li Zexuan, was born as a person of Great Tang, and even if I die, I will still be a soul of Great Tang! Even if the Monarch suspects me, I will not betray my ancestors and flee to Japan! If you say such words again, don't blame me for sending people to chase you down the Cloud Mountain! "
In truth, Li Zexuan had also considered the problem of being overshadowed by the Monarch. He was currently living in seclusion in the Cloud Mountain Residence and rarely returned to his home in Chang 'an. He wanted to maintain a half-official, half-hidden state and reduce his presence. But no matter what, even if there was a day when Li Zexuan suspected him, he would at most bring his family to Nanyang to live overseas. He would definitely not sell his life to the Japanese!
The elder brother stopped talking and cupped his hands. "What I said just now was sincere. If I have offended you in any way, I hope Marquis Yong 'an can forgive me! I will take my leave! We will definitely meet again in the future! "
After he finished speaking, he smiled and left with the group of guards!
Li Zexuan narrowed his eyes and looked at the back of the elder brother on the mountain. He did not say a word.
Pang Feiji said, "Marquis, the Japanese Crown Prince is so rude. He dares to sow discord between you and the Emperor. Who in the world doesn't know that the Emperor treats you like …"
"Enough!"
Li Zexuan said unhappily, "Just pretend you didn't hear what I said just now. You should know that trouble comes from careless talk!"
Although he had a clear conscience, he was afraid that some things would be spread wrongly. In the end, even if nothing happened, it would become a problem!
Pang Feiji's heart skipped a beat. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Yes! Marquis! I know what to do! "
Li Zexuan nodded. After a while, he suddenly smiled and said, "After the Japanese delegation leaves, you and Xiamu will get married! Although you can't do it with great fanfare, you should treat some of your good friends to a meal! My wife and I will also go to the wedding. In the next few days, you can go down the mountain to prepare for the wedding. You don't have to wait here at Yunshan every day! "
Pang Feiji's face lit up with joy when he heard this. He solemnly bowed to Li Zexuan and said, "Thank you, Marquis!"
Although he was full of gratitude to Li Zexuan, at this moment, it was as if his throat was blocked. He could only say these four words. Perhaps this was a great kindness that could not be thanked with words. He could only remember it in his heart and find a chance to repay it in the future!
Li Zexuan patted Pang Feiji's shoulder and said with a smile, "Live a good life. Those who follow me will eventually live a good life. This is what you deserve!"
After that, he turned and left with a smile.
Pang Feiji stared at Li Zexuan's back and said to himself in his heart, "Marquis's kindness to me is as deep as the sea. If I can't repay him in the future, I'm afraid I won't be able to forgive myself!"
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Three days later, Li Er led the civil and military officials out of the city to welcome Yuchi Jingde's victorious army!
At about five in the morning, when the sun was shining on people's bodies, they could faintly feel a trace of heat. Finally, on the official road in front of them, there were fluttering banners and a black mass of mighty soldiers!
Not long after, Yuchi Jingde led more than 50,000 soldiers of the Chang 'an Left Guard and finally arrived in front of the city gate. When the three armies were still some distance away from the gate, they all dismounted. At this moment, tens of thousands of people bowed to Li Er and said, "Your Majesty!"
Their voices were like thunder, shaking the city walls. Their words carried the joy of winning the battle and returning alive. After all, before going to the north, no one knew if they could come back alive.
"All soldiers, rise!"
Li Er was excited. He raised his hands and said loudly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The soldiers gave their thanks and straightened their backs.
Yuchi Jingde stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this old subject led the army to the north and fortunately did not fail, taking back Shuofang City! Liang Shidu was stubborn and was killed by his subordinates. The Turkic Khagan Xieli wanted to send soldiers to help Liang Shidu, but they were also routed by our army! Now, the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains have finally been unified by Your Majesty! This subject congratulates Your Majesty! "
"This subject congratulates Your Majesty!"
Chai Shao, Xue Wanjun, Liu Min, and the other important generals also bowed along with Yuchi Jingde.
Li Er was overjoyed.
"Haha! Good! This battle was well fought! Generals, with minimal casualties, not only did you take down Shuofang City, you also forced the Turkic wolf cavalry to flee, raising the prestige of my Great Tang. You should be rewarded for your contributions! Let's go! Set a carriage to Taiji Palace. We will reward you according to your contributions! "
Although the Great Tang had taken down Shuofang City without shedding a drop of blood and repelled the Turkic reinforcements, luck and coincidence played a large role, but this battle's bountiful results were definitely enough to be recorded in the annals of history!
Under the lead of Li Er, the civil and military officials, as well as the soldiers of the three armies, entered the city one after another. When the people in the city heard that the army that had pacified the Northern Army was returning today, they had long been waiting on both sides of the road to welcome them. Some of the passionate women even gave handkerchiefs to some of the handsome soldiers. The hidden meaning of their actions was beyond words!
Regarding this, Li Er, Yuchi Jingde, and the others didn't really care. In their eyes, after winning a battle, it should be this lively. This glory was earned by the soldiers of the three armies fighting with their lives on the battlefield. No one could find fault with it ~!
"Tsk! Didn't we just chase away twenty thousand Turkic soldiers? Look at how proud Yuchi Old Hei is! Back then, Old Cheng even fought seventy to eighty thousand Turkic wolf cavalry! "
As the commander-in-chief of the three armies this time, Yuchi Jingde had the right to accompany Li Er. Cheng Yaojin, on the other hand, did not have this fate. Old Cheng rode his horse and followed behind. Looking at the high-spirited Yuchi Jingde, he could not help but say sourly.
Hearing this, Qin Qiong was stunned and could not help but roll his eyes. Then, he slapped his horse and pulled away from Cheng Yaojin. Obviously, he did not want to bother with this shameless old man!
"Haha! Uncle Cheng, why are you envious? Last month, when you returned to Chang 'an from Henan, didn't you also enjoy this treatment? "
Li Zexuan was riding his horse alongside Cheng Yaojin. At this moment, he was a little amused.
Cheng Yaojin's personality was similar to the old urchin in the 'Legend of the Condor Heroes'. The more he lived, the younger he became, the more childish he became. After interacting with him for a long time, Li Zexuan actually quite liked this personality of his.
"Hey! Little Xuan, you're right! Oh! No! Who envies Charcoal? I, Old Cheng, am not envious at all! "
Cheng Yaojin said insincerely. Then, he said, "Hey! That's right! Little Xuan! It has already been two to three months since it rained. Looks like your prediction back then was not wrong. This year is indeed a year of great drought! This old man heard from the steward that many of the wheat seedlings in the farmstead are about to die. Many of the farmers are carrying water from the Feng River to water their fields. But this is not a solution!
Little Xuan, you built a dam on the Ba River this year. With that dam, even if there is a great drought, it should be able to ensure that the farmlands in Lantian County have water to irrigate. But what about the farmlands in our Cheng Family's farmstead? Little Xuan, you have many ideas. Help your Uncle Cheng come up with some ideas? "
Hearing Cheng Yaojin mention this, Qin Qiong slowed down his horse and came to Li Zexuan's side. He said, "Little Xuan, Zhijie is right. If you have a good idea, then save those farmers. The Qin Family and Cheng Family do not lack that bit of rent, but we can't watch the farmers starve to death without any harvest!"
"Yes, yes! Little Xuan, you have to help think of a way! "
At this time, Niu Jinda also joined in.
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "Uncles, this nephew has also noticed the problem of this year's drought. For now, other than hoping for rain from the heavens, we have to rely on ourselves to send people to build waterwheels and clear the canals!"
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