Li Daen led the army forward. When they were less than ten steps away from the city gates, he raised his hand and ordered them to stop. Li Daen himself dismounted from his horse and came before Li Jiancheng in his armor. He cupped his fists and bowed, "Li Daen greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Jiancheng hurried forward and made a gesture of supporting Li Daen, "King Dingxiang, there is no need for this. You defeated the Turks at Yanmen Pass and destroyed nearly a hundred thousand Turks. Your contributions are outstanding. When Father heard about it, he was overjoyed. The entire court is singing praises of King Dingxiang's contributions. "
Previously, the court had already announced the rewards for Li Daen.
Li Daen was no longer a County King but a Prince.
This was extremely rare.
It could be said that Li Daen was the first Prince with a different surname. However, for someone like Li Daen, being a Prince was already the limit. It would be difficult for him to advance further. Of course, it was impossible for Li Daen to meet someone with such contributions again.
Li Daen cupped his fists, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is too kind. The reason why we were able to win at Yanmen Pass was because of General Zhangsun, Mr. Du, and the thousands of soldiers. This was not due to me alone."
As he spoke, he looked behind him and saw Du Qi. He nodded slightly in greeting.
Du Qi also smiled in response.
Right now, Li Jiancheng wanted to rope in Li Daen, so he was naturally full of praises. After a round of praises, he waved his hand and said, "King Ding Xiang, His Majesty has already set up a banquet in the city to welcome King Ding Xiang. Please! "
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, please!"
Li Daen turned his body slightly, appearing very calm.
Li Jiancheng turned around and walked back.
Li Shimin and Li Yuanji followed closely behind. Then, Li Daen, Du Qi, and the others also entered the city. As for the Turk captives, they were sent to the military camp in the city.
The group went straight back to the city.
Then, they directly entered the palace.
The Ganlu Hall in the palace was brightly lit tonight. Countless officials gathered here. There were also aged wines and delicious dishes prepared. This was all to welcome Li Daen's triumphant return.
After everyone entered the Sweet Dew Hall, Li Daen bowed towards Li Yuan together with everyone.
Li Yuan had everyone take a seat. His gaze landed on Li Daen, and he said, "Minister Li led the captives south from Gate of Yan, it has been hard on you all the way. In the battle of Yanmen Pass, Li Qing defeated the Turks. I am very comforted. With a mainstay like Minister Li, our Tang dynasty can become more prosperous and sweep away all parties. "
Li Daen said, "I was able to win because of Your Majesty's prestige. I dare not claim credit for myself. "
Although Li Daen was a military general, he was still a general.
However, Li Daen wasn't stupid. He knew that being in the imperial court couldn't compare to being in Daizhou's Yanmen School. In Daizhou, Li Daen was like a local tyrant. He had more power and did not have any scruples in his words and deeds. However, in Chang 'an, Li Daen could not do that. He had to keep a low profile because the situation in the imperial court was treacherous. If he was careless, he might be consigned to eternal damnation. Therefore, Li Daen was more cautious in his words.
Li Yuan chuckled and said, "What prestige does Zhen have? If Zhen's prestige could intimidate the Tujue, then there would be no need for the officers and soldiers at the border to risk their lives to resist the Tujue. Your meritorious service is your meritorious service. Minister Li, now that you have entered the imperial court as an official, according to the imperial edict, you will serve as the Minister of War. Familiarize yourself with the situation as soon as possible and truly manage the affairs of the Ministry of War. "
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Li Daen stood up and cupped his fists in salute.
Li Yuan waved his hand, and Li Daen sat down. At this time, Li Yuan's gaze fell on Du Qi. He said, "Erlang, you have always been outstanding in learning. There are many ancient poems in your book, all of which were written by you. With such a grand occasion today, can you have the inspiration to compose a poem to celebrate Minister Li's triumphant return? "
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, please allow Zhen to think about it."
"Approved!"
Li Yuan smiled and agreed. The expression on his face was rather expectant.
Li Daen sat below. When he heard Li Yuan's address for Du Qi, he was very surprised. Originally, when Li Daen was at Gate Yan, he already witnessed Du Qi's ability. Now that he saw Du Qi's weight in front of Li Yuan, he knew even more that Du Qi was not simple.
At this moment, everyone's gaze fell on Du Qi.
Even Li Jiancheng was the same.
In Li Jiancheng's heart, he was naturally eager for Du Qi to make a fool of himself. The reason was very simple. In front of all the officials of the imperial court, if Du Qi's poem was difficult to enter the hall of elegance, then the one who lost face in the end would be Du Qi himself.
Li Shimin was looking forward to it.
He believed in Du Qi.
As for Du Ruhui sitting in the Sweet Dew Hall, he was both expectant and a trace of worry in his heart. He was looking forward to his son dominating the limelight, but he was also worried that Du Qi would not have the inspiration for a moment.
Composing a poem required inspiration.
But in reality, what inspiration did Du Qi need? He only needed to search for a suitable ancient poem.
"I got it!"
Du Qi suddenly opened his mouth to speak.
Li Yuan waved his hand, and a eunuch handed over a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. Du Qi dipped the brush in the ink, and then began to write.
'From Ji Bei Men's Journey'
The title of this poem was completely written by Du Qi's pen. As the eunuch read it out loud, those who understood poetry all raised their eyebrows. Because this' From Ji Bei Men's Journey 'was not an ordinary ancient poem title, but an extremely special title. It was the title of the' Du Yi Song 'of the ancient Yuefu poems. This type of ancient poem mostly talked about marching and going on expeditions.
With this tone set, everyone raised their spirits.
Du Qi was already immersed in it.
He continuously waved his brush.
Formation across the Northern Desolate Lands, Hu Xing shines brightly.
Feather Book Speed Shocking Lightning, Fire Beacon Day Continuous Light.
Tiger Bamboo Rescue Urgent Border, Rong Che Sen Already Departed.
Wise Lord Restless Seat, Pressing Sword Heart Soaring.
Pushing out Fierce Generals, Even Banners Rise to the Battlefield.
Soldiers' might Rush to Absolute Desert, Murderous Aura Soars to the Heavens.
Troops at the Scarlet Mountain, Open Camp Beside the Purple Fortress.
The Winter Sand Wind Tight, Banners Withered.
Painted Horns Grieving the Sea Moon, Battle Attire Rolling the Frost Sky.
Brandishing Blade Slaying Loulan, Bow Shooting Sage King.
Chanyu Flattened, Seeds Fall and Run to Death.
Collecting merit and reporting to the Son of Heaven, Song Returning to Xianyang.
The poem 'From Ji Bei Men' was written by Du Qi. After the eunuch read it out loud, all the officials in the imperial court who were present heard it, each and every one of them praised it endlessly.
This poem described the wild and unruly barbarians of the Northern Border, running amok in the Northern Border. The Son of Heaven chose generals, sent out troops to flatten the Chanyu, swept away the Xiongnu Chanyu's army, and then returned in triumph, making the imperial court worry-free.
This was using the description of the Xiongnu to reflect the current Li Daen's pacification of the Tujue's invasion.
Li Yuan was also very literate. After he finished listening, he praised repeatedly, "This' Pressing Sword Heart Soaring 'is written exquisitely and peerlessly. Especially these lines of the poem, the momentum gradually increases. The closer it gets to the end, the stronger the momentum gets. Brandishing Blade Slaying Loulan, Bow Shooting Sage King, it has reached the peak of momentum. Wonderful, wonderful! "
When Li Yuan spoke, the rest of the officials naturally echoed his words. When they looked at Du Qi, they all praised Du Qi's intelligence, thinking that Du Qi's intelligence was supreme.
Du Qi naturally replied modestly.
To him, this was just being a plagiarist. There was really nothing to be proud of.
Du Qi became more and more modest. All the officials in the imperial court sighed in their hearts. Du Qi's attitude of being neither arrogant nor rash was something that many people could not compare to. However, Du Qi was like this, causing people to be shocked.
Du Qi, this child, was indeed not simple.
At this moment, Li Jiancheng was smiling insincerely. He had a smile on his face, looking like he was congratulating. However, in his heart, he was incomparably furious. This was because Du Qi, this child, was praised and Du Qi was benefited.
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