When Xiao Li heard this, he understood Li Yuan's guess.
One must know that Xiao Li had always been by Li Yuan's side. He could really be said to be a roundworm in Li Yuan's stomach. Whatever Li Yuan was thinking in his heart, even if Li Yuan did not say it, Xiao Li could immediately understand.
This was tacit understanding.
It was also Xiao Li's shrewdness.
Xiao Li was clear about Li Yuan's guess. He believed that the Eastern Palace sent people to kill Du Qi. However, Xiao Li thought about it and said, "Your Majesty, this old servant also does not know which blind and stupid thief actually killed General Zhangsun and his party."
"You old thing, you don't dare to tell the truth, right?!" Li Yuan rolled his eyes at Xiao Li and snorted, "Who has hatred with Du Qi and wants nothing more than for Du Qi to die, other than the Eastern Palace, who else could it be? This matter, Zhangsun Shunde did not report it back then. Only now did he report it. Clearly, he was worried about the influence of the previous secret memorial. Now that they have returned, they reported it. "
Xiao Li stood to the side and did not speak.
He just listened like that.
Li Yuan was already even more dissatisfied with Li Jiancheng in his heart. However, the Eastern Palace was the Eastern Palace after all, the heir apparent of the country. Even if Li Yuan was angry, on one side was Du Qi, whom he admired, and on the other side was the flesh on the back of his hand. Li Yuan was angry but also rather helpless.
He hated iron for not becoming steel even more.
Li Yuan restrained his anger, and continued to go down.
Zhangsun Shunde's secret memorial had a lot of content. From leaving Chang 'an north to entering Hedong Road, the important matters along the way, Zhangsun Shunde recorded clearly one by one. Especially after arriving at Yanmen, seeing Li Daen's plan, then scheming against Yuan Junzhang, Zhi Shili, as well as persuading Gao Manzheng to surrender, and finally the diplomatic mission to the Tujue.
Everything was recorded clearly.
Especially Du Qi and Xieli's battle of wits and courage. In the end, Du Qi set up at Yanmen Pass and won. Zhangsun Shunde clearly explained the process of all this, describing Du Qi's role without missing a word.
In the entire record, Zhangsun Shunde's description of himself could be described in one word — trust. He trusted Du Qi, so he gave Du Qi enough power and let Du Qi arrange everything.
That was how the final victory at Yanmen Pass came about.
Li Yuan used close to a quarter of an hour to finish reading all the information.
Li Yuan let out a long breath, he praised, "This time Du Qi's diplomatic mission to the Tujue can be said to be both intelligent and brave. This kid dared to go on a diplomatic mission to the Tujue, he had great courage; he schemed against Xieli, he had great wisdom. What he did was what he meant when he said that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. "
Xiao Li agreed, "Your Majesty is right, but this old servant still has to say that no matter how powerful Du Qi is, it is Your Majesty who appreciates Du Qi. Fine steeds are common, but Bo Le is rare. If it weren't for His Majesty's arrangements, there wouldn't have been the great victory at Yanmen Pass today. Therefore, if we trace it back to the source, Your Majesty is the one who truly has a discerning eye for people. You are the one who truly contributed to the great victory at Yanmen Pass. "
"Old thing, only you know how to flatter."
Li Yuan was in a great mood, smiling as he spoke.
Xiao Li chuckled.
Xiao Li did not take Li Yuan's scolding to heart. He continued, "However, returning to the main topic, Du Qi is indeed powerful. With his own strength, he stirred up the Tujue situation. He also borrowed the military strength of Duke Dingxiang, Li Daen, to inflict heavy losses on the Tujue at Yanmen Pass with very few losses. It can be said that the current Tang dynasty and the Tujue border in the north don't need to worry for the next few years. "
"That is what I mean!"
Li Yuan's expression was very joyful.
The joy in Li Yuan's heart seemed to be the happiest moment of his life.
The former Sui Yang Guang worked hard to build up his achievements.
He even went on three expeditions to Goguryeo.
However, they all failed, and in the end, they buried the foundation of the Great Sui. And now, he solved the threat of the Tujue without personally leading an expedition, without mobilizing a large number of troops, and without wasting the wealth of countless people.
This was Li Yuan's achievement.
Li Yuan ordered, "Send out the decree, summon the Crown Prince, the Duke of Qin, and the Duke of Qi into the palace. Then summon Pei Ji, Chen Shuda, Xiao Yu, and Feng Deyi into the palace to discuss the matter of welcoming the return of the meritorious officials."
"Yes!"
Xiao Li received the order and immediately went to arrange it.
After everything was arranged properly, Xiao Li returned to stand beside Li Yuan. Li Yuan narrowed his eyes. After thinking for a while, he said, "Xiao Li, this time, how do you think we should reward this kid Du Qi?"
Xiao Li said, "Your Majesty, after all, Du Qi's age is too young. Moreover, Du Qi also asked the Duke of Dingxiang, Li Daen, to report less information about him. In reality, it is to avoid making things difficult for Your Majesty. This kid Du Qi has a mischievous personality, but he also makes Your Majesty worry less. "
Li Yuan smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, yes, he has a mischievous personality. On this point, you said it very well. However, this kid also has a lot of hot-bloodedness, he is a good boy. "
Xiao Li said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Yuan thought for a while and said, "Du Qi's age is indeed a little young. Especially this kid, he does not like to become an official. This matter is a little difficult to handle. However, although I cannot confer him an official position, I can confer him a title of nobility. "
Xiao Li said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Yuan glared at Xiao Li, as if he was not satisfied with Xiao Li's flattery. He continued, "Logically speaking, with Du Qi's meritorious service, it is possible to confer him the title of Duke. However, it is also not possible. After Du Qi returns, give him a small title of nobility, and then compensate him from other places. "
Hearing this, Xiao Li secretly praised Du Qi's good luck.
The title of nobility bestowed was small, but the compensation from other places meant that Du Qi's imperial favor would be even greater. Du Qi's right to speak in front of Li Yuan would be even greater.
Li Yuan was especially talkative today. He continued to sigh with emotion, "Du Qi, this kid, even persuaded Tuli Khan Shibo to go south to Chang 'an. This is also a great meritorious service. Sigh, Du Qi, this kid, makes people happy! Our Tang dynasty has Du Qi, we should have magnificent army with thousands of men and horses. "
Hearing this, Xiao Li praised endlessly.
With Du Qi's status in the imperial court, even if Du Qi's official position was small and did not even have an official position, Du Qi's influence was probably incomparable to that of ordinary people.
Time passed. Soon, Pei Ji, Xiao Yu, Chen Shuda, and Feng Deyi entered the palace.
The four of them originally held positions in the palace.
Therefore, they came quickly.
After the four of them sat down, Li Yuan waved his hand. Xiao Li handed over the battle report submitted by Li Daen to Pei Ji to read. When Pei Ji saw it, he was so excited that he stood up at once and said, "Your Majesty, is this true?"
Pei Ji could no longer sit still.
This news was too shocking.
Pei Ji's words made Chen Shuda, Xiao Yu, and the others curious. Li Yuan did not speak for the time being. Instead, he waited for Chen Shuda, Xiao Yu, and Feng Deyi to finish reading. He looked at their shocked expressions and nodded, "The great victory at Yanmen Pass is indeed true."
Whoosh!!
When they heard this, they were all shocked.
Pei Ji praised, "Your Majesty, this great victory at Yanmen Pass is extremely important to the Tang dynasty. You must know that in the decades of the Sui Dynasty, there has never been an important battle against the north. "
"Even if the Turks submitted to the Sui Dynasty, in reality, they did not listen to orders and did not obey the Turks. It is only through marriage that the Turks are able to stabilize their power. "
"The Sui Dynasty can be traced back to more than four hundred years ago. During the Two Jin Dynasties and the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the foreign tribes in the north were extremely tyrannical. Not to mention the dynasties in the Central Plains struggling at death's door, it was already quite good that they were not enslaved. "
"Only Wei Wu's whip could make the Hu people tremble in fear. During Cao Cao's reign, Emperor Wu of Wei conquered the Wuhuan Kingdom in the north and made the Wuhuan, Xianbei, and Xiongnu in the north bow their heads. After hundreds of years, only Your Majesty has achieved such a great victory. "
Pei Ji praised continuously.
They were all praising Li Yuan, as if all of this was Li Yuan's credit.
Li Yuan's old face was full of smiles, and he was incomparably happy. Pei Ji's words made Li Yuan's heart overjoyed.
Xiao Chuo said, "Your Majesty, this battle has indeed displayed the might of the Tang dynasty."
Chen Shuda echoed, "Your Majesty, Li Daen has made meritorious contributions. However, in this battle report, Du Qi has been mentioned repeatedly. Especially in this battle, Du Qi's contribution in planning cannot go unnoticed. "
Feng Deyi also noticed the role Du Qi played in this. Feng Deyi's cheeks twitched, and he was somewhat regretful. Back then, because of the Crown Prince's request, he facilitated Du Qi's diplomatic mission.
At that time, he wanted to take the opportunity to deal with Du Qi.
Who knew that Du Qi's diplomatic mission to the Turks would be like a fierce tiger coming down from the mountain. He actually set off a huge storm in the northern Turks and even achieved such a great victory.
Feng Deyi took a deep breath, suppressed the regret in his heart, and praised, "This time, whether it is Commandery Prince Li Daen, Du Qi, or Great General Zhangsun, they all contributed a lot. This battle is indeed brilliant. "
Everyone kept praising.
The atmosphere was even more relaxed.
Having achieved such a great victory, the Tang dynasty was worthy of great congratulations.
At this moment, outside the Ganlu Palace, there was the sound of hurried footsteps. It was Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji, and Li Shimin, the three brothers, entering together.
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