Li Shimin ordered Zhangsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and other officials to enter the palace to discuss matters. At the same time, he went straight to the palace where Li Yuan lived.
Now, Li Yuan's palace was much more deserted.
However, Li Yuan also had his own things to do. He read books, enjoyed singing and dancing, and played games like mahjong. Time passed quickly.
This mahjong was made by Du Qi.
It was very suitable for passing time.
When Li Yuan was reading today's Tang dynasty daily, seeing Li Shimin enter, he did not put down the Tang dynasty daily but continued to read the newspaper, leaving Li Shimin aside.
Li Shimin was not in a hurry and waited quietly.
Time passed little by little.
After nearly a quarter of an hour, Li Yuan finished reading the content of the newspaper, put down the newspaper, and asked, "Emperor, why did you come to my palace?"
Now, even if Li Yuan put down his prejudice against Li Shimin, he still had a little bit of grudge. After all, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji died in Li Shimin's coup.
However, Li Yuan accepted the fact, so although the relationship between the father and son was somewhat indifferent, it was not like history, where they were extremely hostile.
Li Shimin did not care about the tone in Li Yuan's words, and said excitedly, "Father, Li Jing won a great victory in Yin Mountain and defeated the Turkic army. Li Jing led thirty thousand elite troops, together with the armies of Li Ji, Chai Shao, Zhang Gongjin, Xue Wanche and the others, they completely annihilated the Tujue, and captured the Tujue's Xieli Khan and Tuli Khan. "
After a pause, Li Shimin continued, "Not only that, we also beheaded more than 10,000 people, captured more than 100,000 Turkic people, and hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep. It can be said to be a great victory. We have completely destroyed the Turkic army, and from now on, the land of the Turkic army in the north will be included in the Tang dynasty. After today, there will be no more Turkic army. "
"Really?"
After Li Yuan heard, his face showed a shocked expression.
He also stood up at once.
As the former Emperor of the Tang dynasty, Li Yuan knew the importance of this victory and understood the impact of destroying the Turkic army. When Li Yuan just established the country, because he was worried that the Turkic army would go south, he had to compromise and send money to the Turkic army to temporarily stabilize the Turkic army.
At that time, the Tang dynasty was weak.
Now, he had finally taken his revenge.
Li Yuan believed that Li Shimin would not speak carelessly, but this kind of news was still shocking, so he asked again, "Emperor, Li Jing really destroyed the Turks and won."
"Yes!"
Li Shimin said with a serious expression, "The battle report has been sent back. Right now, Li Jing is escorting Xieli Khan and the others, and is beginning to go south to return to Chang 'an."
"Good, good, good!"
Li Yuan said 'good' three times in a row.
He was extremely excited.
He was overjoyed.
Li Yuan flicked his big sleeve and said, "Emperor, defeating the Tujue is a major matter. Regarding this matter, we can order the Tang dynasty's daily newspaper to print the news today and immediately read the news of the Tang dynasty's victory. Tell the Daily of the Tang dynasty to publish this news immediately. At the same time, inform the people of the world that the imperial court will reward the meritorious officials. "
Li Shimin said, "Erchen understands!"
Only then did Li Yuan sit down again. He waved his hand and said, "You have many things to do. Go busy yourself."
However, Li Shimin did not leave. He said, "Father, the army is on the way back. Erchen is thinking that after Li Jing's army returns in triumph, we will summon the meritorious officials and set up a banquet to welcome them. At that time, I hope father can participate. "
Li Yuan said, "I will participate in such a grand event. At that time, you can arrange someone to inform me. "
"Yes!"
Li Shimin agreed.
Then, Li Shimin turned and left. When he returned to the Yin and Yang Palace, Zhangsun Wuji and the others had already arrived. Li Shimin immediately told the Daily of the Tang dynasty to print the news so that it would be easier to pass on the news.
Then, they discussed a lot of things, all of which were to celebrate and settle down Xieli Khan and the others.
One thing after another was arranged.
In the end, it was decided that when Li Jing led the army back in triumph, Li Shimin would personally go to welcome the meritorious officials.
After everything was arranged, they began to busy themselves with preparations.
Time passed day by day.
In the blink of an eye, it was June.
It was already summer in the sixth month, and the weather was getting hotter and hotter. However, the entire Tang dynasty was in a celebratory mood. This was because the Daily of the Tang dynasty had already published the latest news. Li Jing led an army of thirty thousand to fight against the Turks. In the end, they completely destroyed the Turks and obtained a great victory.
On the sixth day of the sixth month, at the north gate of Chang 'an City.
Li Shimin was wearing a dragon robe and a formal robe. The civil and military officials were also standing behind him. It was a solemn scene.
News had already been sent back that Li Jing would return to the court today.
Hence, Li Shimin personally came to welcome him.
Everyone waited quietly.
Li Shimin looked at the official road in the distance. There was also a look of anticipation on his face. After he ascended the throne, he destroyed the Turks. This was his first achievement in governance, and it also made his position unshakable. This was because the people of the world would remember Li Shimin's achievements. They would all think that Li Shimin's achievements were outstanding and that he was a great emperor.
This was the influence brought about by his achievements.
"They are here!"
Behind Li Shimin, Zhangsun Wuji spoke.
He had already seen the flags in the distance.
Li Shimin also raised his head and looked over. He saw the army coming from afar. The army was majestic and long, and at the front was Li Jing, Du Qi, and the others.
The army rushed quickly. When they were not far from the north gate, they saw Li Shimin and the others at the city gate.
Li Jing immediately called Du Qi, and the two of them rode their horses forward.
When the two of them were twenty steps away from the city gate, they had already dismounted and walked up to Li Shimin. At the same time, they bowed toward him. As the general manager of the army, Li Jing reported, "Your majesty, I did not let you down. I have successfully led the army back."
Li Shimin said, "The two of you have worked hard."
"Not at all."
Li Jing and Du Qi replied at the same time.
Li Shimin said, "The army is returning to the city. The two of you follow me into the city in the carriage."
"Thank you, your majesty!"
Li Jing and Du Qi did not stand on ceremony and agreed.
The two of them boarded the carriage and entered the city with Li Shimin. The civil and military officials, as well as the main generals who led the army back, also entered the city. However, the main generals had to settle down the army first before entering the palace.
The group returned to the court.
After entering the Yinyi Palace, they all sat down.
Li Shimin's face was filled with pride, and he was also full of smiles. The Tang dynasty had won the war against the outside world, and as the emperor, he was extremely honored.
Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "In the war to destroy the Turks, although the various generals of the Tang dynasty moved the troops, in reality, we did not waste much manpower and resources, nor did we lose many troops."
"This war can be said to be beautiful."
"As the saying goes, when the ruler is worried, the officials will be humiliated, and when the ruler is humiliated, the officials will die. When the ruler is worried, the officials will feel humiliated. When the ruler is humiliated, the officials will be even more willing to die. Only then will the ruler and officials feel pain. "
"In the past, the Tang dynasty had just been established. Its foundation was not stable, and it was unable to fight against the Turks. Especially the people in the border counties, they were attacked by the Turks and were extremely poor. For the sake of the people and for the sake of the people, the retired emperor had no choice but to submit to the Turks in order to ensure the safety of the people. "
"For this, I often feel bitter and hateful, and I am determined to destroy the Turks."
"In today's war, the Tang dynasty mobilized a small number of troops and swept away the declining situation, completely destroying the Turks, and even made Khan Xieli submit to the Tang dynasty. Finally, we can avenge the previous shame."
When Li Shimin said this, he was even more excited. He could not help but shout, "Tang dynasty, long live the victory!"
"Tang dynasty, long live the victory!"
Below, Zhangsun Wuji and the others also shouted.
"Tang dynasty, long live the victory!"
"Tang dynasty, long live the victory!"
…
One by one, the officials began to shout.
Everyone's shouts rose and fell, echoing in the main hall. In particular, such a great victory was incomparably exciting for a country. Thus, everyone was extremely excited.
Their faces were flushed red.
They kept shouting.
After a long while, everyone stopped shouting.
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