Li Shimin, on the other hand, began to deal with government affairs. After arranging the various government decrees after Li Jing's return, he led the civil and military officials to the Lingyan Pavilion. When the group arrived at the Lingyan Pavilion, the host and guests took their seats. Moreover, many attendants entered in a line, bringing wine and delicious food. In addition, a person who surprised the officials appeared.
That was Li Yuan.
Ever since Li Shimin ascended the throne, Li Yuan had disappeared from everyone's sight.
Now, he came again.
However, the officials also knew that this was a celebration, so they called Li Yuan over.
In this celebration, Li Shimin raised his wine goblet and toasted everyone. "Everyone, since the founding of the Great Tang, we have been able to sweep away the Turks in such a short period of time. This cannot be done without your contributions. This first cup of wine is a toast to all of you. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Everyone raised their wine bottles and drank together.
After drinking the first cup, Li Shimin picked up the second cup and said again, "This second cup of wine is a toast to Du Qi. Du Qi has laid a good foundation for destroying the Turks in this battle. "
"In the early years, the Turks relied on Du Qi's plan to destroy one hundred thousand Turks in the Battle of Yanmen, weakening the strength of the Turks. After this battle, it laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Tang dynasty and also weakened the development of the Turks. "
"Without this battle, we would not be as relaxed as we are today."
"Therefore, this cup of wine is a toast to Du Qi."
Li Shimin held the wine bottle and toasted Du Qi, then raised his head and drank it in one gulp.
Du Qi quickly returned the greeting and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
This was the only time he did it in front of the civil and military officials. Therefore, Du Qi also felt proud and honored. Especially Du Ruhui, who was sitting below, felt even more honored.
Because the one who received the reward was his son.
Du Ruhui even felt that he could feel the envy of these people when they looked at him.
There was no other way. This was his son.
Who asked his son to be so outstanding?
Li Shimin picked up another cup of wine. This time he looked at Li Jing and said, "The overall planning of this battle is dependent on Li Jing. Because he made a comprehensive arrangement, plus he boldly sent out troops, only then did we defeat the Tujue, and also cut off the Tujue. Therefore, this cup of wine is a toast to Li Jing. It was because of Li Jing's arrangements that the outcome of this battle was achieved. "
Li Jing quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
He was also very excited.
There was no other way. This was equivalent to a reward based on merit. Now that it involved his reward, Li Jing was extremely excited. Meritorious service, virtuous service, and righteous service. Even though he couldn't perform virtuous service or righteous service, if he could perform great meritorious service, he would be satisfied for the rest of his life.
After downing three cups of wine, Li Shimin looked at Du Qi and said with a smile, "Erlang, today is a celebration. There's wine and meat here, but there can't be no poetry. Do you have any poetry to liven things up? "
All eyes were fixed on Du Qi.
Everyone knew about Du Qi's talent.
Not only were there novels written by Du Qi, but there were also poems written by Du Qi.
Du Qi was known by everyone.
Therefore, everyone was looking forward to it.
Du Qi thought for a while. He looked at Li Shimin, who was rather proud today, and even a little carried away. Then, he thought about his plans for the future, and he already had a plan in his heart.
Du Qi said seriously, "Your Majesty, I have a poem."
Li Shimin said, "Quickly say it."
Du Qi didn't say it immediately. Instead, he said, "Your Majesty, this poem was actually not written at the moment. When the army returned in triumph, I had a feeling, so I wrote it. In fact, this poem doesn't fit the situation, and it's not even suitable for the current celebration. Therefore, I think that although there is a poem, it's better not to say it, lest it spoils the mood. "
Du Qi had always been plagiarizing.
All the articles in the world were plagiarized from the predecessors.
However, at this moment, Du Qi intended to pour cold water on Li Shimin. Therefore, if he wanted to say this poem, he had to give Li Shimin a heads-up to prevent Li Shimin from having any ideas.
Of course, Du Qi wasn't worried about Li Shimin's revenge.
Generally speaking, Li Shimin was a rather open-minded emperor.
"Hahaha …"
Li Shimin heard this and laughed, "Erlang, there's no harm in saying it. What I'm looking forward to is just your talent, just your poems. Each of your poems can be called a classic. "
Du Qi said, "In that case, I'll make a fool of myself. When the army returned in triumph, I saw that although the soldiers were celebrating, in fact, many people were injured, and many people died on the battlefield and couldn't return home. Therefore, there was this poem, 'Soldiers and Chariots'. "
Li Shimin's expression gradually became solemn.
More or less, he knew that this poem must be lamenting that the war was not easy.
Li Shimin had always been good at reflecting on his own mistakes, therefore, Li Shimin opened his mouth and said, "Erlang, quickly say it, no need to avoid taboo. No matter what your poem is thanking for, I'll pardon you. "
All along Li Yuan didn't say anything, he only participated. He also stroked the ash-white beard under his chin and said, "Erlang, the Emperor has already said it, you don't need to hesitate anymore, there's no harm in saying it."
This was a given tone.
Li Yuan had spoken, Li Shimin naturally couldn't say anything. In fact, Li Shimin also wouldn't say anything. Toward Du Qi, he didn't just see Du Qi as a simple subject, he even saw Du Qi as his own junior.
Du Qi no longer hesitated, he opened his mouth and said, "The poem is called 'Soldiers and Chariots'."
The chariots rumbled, the horses neighed, the pedestrians put their bows and arrows on their waists.
Father, mother, wife left to send them off, the dust didn't see Xianyang Bridge.
Qianyi stamped her feet, blocking the road and crying, the sound of crying reached the clouds.
The passers-by asked the pedestrians, the pedestrians nodded and walked frequently.
… …
Believing and knowing that giving birth to a son is evil, giving birth to a daughter is good.
Giving birth to a daughter is like marrying a neighbor, giving birth to a son is like burying a hundred grasses.
Don't you see, the head of the blue sea, since ancient times, no one has collected the white bones.
The new ghosts are troubled, the old ghosts cry, the sky is cloudy and the rain is wet, the sound of chirping!
Du Qi completely recited the entire poem, 'Soldiers and Chariots'. The main core of this poem was that the war brought an unprecedented heavy blow to the common people, the local officials also caused harm to the common people, causing the common people to suffer unbearably.
This kind of poem could be said to be incompatible with the present celebration.
After Li Shimin finished listening, he also frowned.
In the hall, everyone was silent.
Everyone was silent, the expressions on their faces were different. This atmosphere was increasingly heavy.
Du Qi was completely unaffected, he said solemnly, "Your Majesty, originally, on this occasion, I shouldn't use this kind of poem to disturb the mood of the people here. However, I have to say it. Because although this war was won, obtaining an unprecedented victory, the lives of the common people are still not easy. "
"In the early years, at the end of the Great Sui Dynasty, the common people were poor, and many local officials even imposed harsh taxes."
"Even though the retired emperor was in power for several years, until Your Majesty ascended the throne, many places still haven't improved. It can only be said that the Tang dynasty is constantly reversing the situation, allowing the common people to slowly recover."
"But it is also extremely difficult."
"To let the common people live a good life, there is still a long way to go, and it can't be done overnight."
Du Qi began to explain his intention.
This was a remedy.
He wrote such a poem, and then he had to take it back to give Li Shimin a way out, so he had to say such a thing. It not only protected Du Qi himself, but also took care of Li Shimin's face.
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