When they returned this time, they had to be ready to sacrifice themselves on the battlefield and die for the Tang Dynasty.
The soldiers rushed back regardless of the wind and frost on their faces. Finally, they returned to Chang 'an on the third day.
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong were not in a hurry. They took off their military uniforms and went straight to the Imperial Palace.
In the Imperial Study of the Imperial Palace.
Li Shimin had placed a stove in front of him. He was concentrating on correcting memorials to the throne.
This was something he had to do every day, and it was something he had to do for the people of the world.
Hurried footsteps were heard, and the chamberlain came in.
"Your Majesty, Duke Lu and Duke E are back. They are outside the door and asking for an audience."
Hearing this, Li Shimin quickly put down the memorials and looked at the chamberlain. "Send them in."
The chamberlain answered and walked out of the Imperial Study.
A moment later, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong in military uniforms came in.
"Your Majesty."
The two of them bowed together.
Li Shimin winked at Xiao Guizi beside him. The latter immediately understood and sent all the palace servants out of the hall. He also closed the door himself.
"You're finally back. You've made me wait for a long time."
Li Shimin quickly got up from the dragon throne and asked, "How's the border?"
He had been worried about the border when he was in Chang 'an. Now that Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong had returned, he was relieved.
Cheng Yaojin looked at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, the border has been settled. The people have moved into the pass. However, Feng Province and Sheng Province don't have enough military supplies. The most important thing is that they don't have winter clothes. Your Majesty, please send some. Also, Li Jing of Youzhou is ready to send troops to Feng Province and Sheng Province at any time."
Li Shimin nodded and said, "Good. With Li Shimin guarding Feng Province and Sheng Province, there shouldn't be any problems. Pass on my order right away. The imperial edict will arrive soon. Gather all the cotton-padded clothes from all the prefectures and send them to Sheng Province, Feng Province, and Youzhou. Also, announce that all the cloth merchants will help the Tang Dynasty overcome this difficult time together. Those who disobey will be punished for treason."
The border was one of the most important places of the Tang Dynasty. If the border was lost, the Tang Dynasty's empire would be threatened.
Therefore, it was necessary to distribute the best resources to the soldiers at the border.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong cupped their fists together.
With that, the two of them left the Imperial Study.
Now that the border was in danger, they didn't dare to delay.
After the two of them left, Xiao Guizi's voice came from outside the door, saying that Wei Zheng wanted to see him.
Li Shimin waved his sleeve and summoned Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng had been in charge of the spies of the Tang Dynasty in the Turks during this period of time. It should be because of the Turks.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Wei Zheng bowed.
"There's no need to be so courteous in the study. What's the matter, my dear subject?"
Li Shimin said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I received a report from the spies that there's no movement in the Tuli Camp. I don't know what they're doing, but I heard that there's something unusual.
I don't know the details, "Wei Zheng said seriously.
Hearing this, Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he didn't know what was going on in the Turks' camp, at least it gave Qiuci a chance to breathe.
Li Shimin smiled. "Good, this news is very beneficial to Qiuci. Maybe we can turn the situation around."
Wei Zheng stroked his beard and nodded. "Yes, as long as this news is spread, not only will it affect the morale of the Turks, but it will also improve the morale of the Tang Dynasty."
Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng and said solemnly, "I'll leave this matter to you, my dear subject."
"Rest assured, Your Majesty. I'll do it right away."
Wei Zheng cupped his hands and left the Imperial Study.
Outside the Imperial Palace, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong led the soldiers and horses in a hurry.
They carried the imperial edict and walked among the major cloth merchants. The cloth merchants had never seen such a scene before. For a moment, they were in a panic.
At first, these cloth merchants didn't want to hand over the cotton-padded clothes. After all, these things were their way of making money. Who would be willing to hand them over so easily? But when they heard that it was the Emperor's imperial edict, they were so scared that their legs went weak. They all handed over the cotton-padded clothes and cloth with both hands.
Then, the cotton-padded clothes were sent to the cloth factory for processing. After processing, Cheng Yaojin sent soldiers and supplies to Feng Province and Youzhou.
After the cotton-padded clothes and supplies were sent, the soldiers at the border were instantly energized, indicating that they could all win the war. With Li Jing, the general, in charge, the soldiers were even more excited.
The wind and snow never stopped, as if the war drums were beating for this war.
The sky was dark, and the wind began to roar.
The soldiers at the border were waiting for the arrival of the Turks. The Turks lived up to their expectations and killed their way to Feng Province.
They were like wolves that had been hungry for a long time. They went straight to Feng Province. Wherever they went, not even a blade of grass grew.
However, they didn't expect that the Tang Dynasty had already prepared for this. They even set up several cannons. This was the knell to welcome them.
With roars, half of the Turks were killed before they reached the city gate.
Li Jing shouted. The soldiers in the city who were already hungry and thirsty rushed out of the city gate.
They cut off the left ear of the Turks because it could be exchanged for military merits. It was also a symbol of their honor, enough to make their descendants proud.
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