The second year of Xuansi, the fourth day of the fifth month.
Emperor Xuan Si was sitting in Dihua's tent and was reviewing the memorial.
Although he had already set the crown prince as the governor before he went to war, and he had set up a temporary cabinet to assist the crown prince before the expedition, he would ask Hei Jinshi to copy a copy of the memorials that were approved in the court every day, concentrate it at the beginning of each month, and send it to him together for some corrections.
Right, stay.
If it is wrong, send it back to the cabinet and follow the implementation he has corrected.
But this operation that requires both military and political operations will inevitably be particularly troublesome.
So, after correcting the memorial for nearly two hours, Emperor Xuan Si threw the imperial pen in his hand and leaned back, revealing a look of fatigue.
He raised his hand and pinched his eyebrows. Seeing this, Xiao Zhezi immediately handed over a cup of persimmon leaf tea...
Emperor Xuan Si took the tea bowl, smiled bitterly, and said to Xiao Zhezi: "I really don't understand, why are there so many people in this world who want to be emperors? If I really have a wise son, I would want to abdicate early!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhezi hurriedly bowed and replied in fear and fear, "Your Majesty is in the prime of Spring and Autumn, so you must not underestimate yourself..."
"Spring and Autumn Prosperity?" Emperor Xuan Si laughed out loud and pointed at his face and said, "Who has anyone seen who has so many wrinkles like me? You guy! You love flattering...but I love listening!"
After Emperor Xuan Si said that, he held the handrail with both hands, stood up, took the persimmon leaf tea handed by Xiao Zhezi, and took a sip.
This is a good recipe that Yan Bing specifically advised Emperor Xuansi before going to war. It was said that it was a bitter and cold place in the northern desert, with few green plants. Only by drinking more tea can we protect the health of the soldiers of the army.
Therefore, this persimmon leaf tea is not only found in Emperor Xuan Si’s camp and Yan Bing, but basically the entire Western Expedition Army’s military camp is prepared...
In fact, to put it bluntly, this thing is to supplement the human body's vitamins.
Because after leaving the barrier, the meal is basically full of beef, mutton and horse meat, but they cannot eat fresh vegetables, so a large number of soldiers often cause scurvy due to lack of vitamins, which eventually leads to losing their combat effectiveness and even losing their lives in severe cases.
The ancients certainly did not understand these things, and just regarded them as unacceptable to the generalization of the environment. However, Bing was clear, so he had already prepared this important strategic material in advance when the war started, and emphasized that Emperor Xuan Si must let the entire army drink at least one pot every day, completely eliminating the possibility of scurvy spreading in the army.
The facts are indeed obvious. During this expedition, the proportion of casualties caused by the unacceptable land and water in the army was almost zero, which made Emperor Xuan Si particularly admire him, and he also developed the habit of drinking persimmon leaf tea every day.
While drinking tea, Emperor Xuan Si paved back and forth in the tent, just thinking that it was to move his body. After drinking this cup of tea, he was about to start busy again... Because there was another He Yougui waiting for the audience outside the tent.
At the same time as Yan Bing conquered Dunhuang, Emperor Xuan Si had also captured Dihua and returned from Dihua to attack Gaochang with He Yougui's large army, completely opening up the transportation route from Jiayuguan to Dihua, and regaining the control of the northern part of the entire Western Regions province.
In these four battles, the Shenji Battalion also showed amazing combat power! It basically eliminated all the enemies they encountered in a crushing manner, which also made Emperor Xuan Si sincerely happy. With a stroke of his pen, except for the 50,000 Shenji Battalion gathered in Dihua, the remaining 80,000 old-fashioned troops were completely reduced to baggage troops and undertake all material transportation tasks...
This is also an inevitable result in the military evolution process.
"Okay, let He Yougui come in..." Emperor Xuan Si put the tea bowl on the table, sat upright, and ordered Xiao Zhezi.
"Yes." Xiao Zhezi bowed out, and soon He Yougui rushed in with a big stance, his face full of smiles, and then bowed forward and said loudly: "Congratulations to Your Majesty! Congratulations to Your Majesty!!"
Emperor Xuan Si frowned when he heard this and asked in a deep voice: "Zhikai... Why am I happy?"
He Yougui still bent down and said with a smile: "Report to Your Majesty, the messenger of the Tongshun Army has reported that the Duke of Dingguo has wiped out the Varonan Army several days ago!! More than 60,000 beheaded in this battle!! This is a joy!!"
"Oh??" Emperor Xuan Si couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this, and his tone became much more relaxed. He asked with a smile: "I heard you say that, are there any other happy events?"
He Yougui smiled even happier at this time, straightened up, approached Emperor Xuansi, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, there are two prisoners who were escorted with the letters, one is Prince Saidu of Varo! Xianyu Tomuwei! and the other is the Seventh Prince of Varo!!! Xianyu Zhezier!!! They are all captured by two generals under the Duke of Dingguo!!!"
"Bang!!"
Emperor Xuan Si slammed the table and smiled like no one was like a smile on his face. He raised his hand and pointed at He Yougui, gestured for a long time, but couldn't say a word, and he was just having fun there...
He Yougui was very happy to see the emperor's dragon heart, and he was also happy. Seeing Emperor Xuan Si walking to the west of the tent, and then to the east of the tent, laughing while walking, completely gone without the haze of the past. After walking for a long time, Emperor Xuan Si walked back quickly and shouted to He Yougui: "Come in!! I want to watch them in front of me with my own eyes!!! I have been cut into pieces!!!"
After saying this, Emperor Xuan Si suddenly remembered something, grabbed He Yougui's wrist, and said with a smile: "There are also the two subordinates of Qi Hua!! I want to reward them heavily!!! Each of them will be promoted to the first level!! The third-class uncle!!!"
He Yougui said in surprise when he heard this: "Your Majesty, I... don't have the right to pass the order..."
Emperor Xuan Si was stunned, slapped his forehead, and laughed: "I am so happy! I am so confused!! I am so confused! Hahaha! Xiao Zhezi!! As the Hanlin of the army is here to draft an order on my behalf!! The whole army is spread!!! Go!!!"
Xiao Zhezi responded with a silly smile... But He Yougui was filled with sad face at this moment, looking like he wanted to speak but stopped.
Emperor Xuan Si walked around happily and turned his head again. When he saw He Yougui standing there, he was a little angry for a moment and asked anxiously: "Zhikai... Why haven't you gone yet? Didn't you hear me just now? I want you to bring them!! Cut them alive!! Why are you still standing here???"
As soon as these words came out, He Yougui took a step back, leaned back and knelt down, shouting loudly: "I will give you my advice!"
Emperor Xuan Si, who was originally happy, gradually put away the smile on his face, frowned slightly, looked at He Yougui who was kneeling on the ground, and said loudly: "There is no outsider! Why not die! Just say something!!"
After Emperor Xuan Si said that, He Yougui still leaned down and said loudly: "I am afraid that I will disturb Your Majesty's interest!! I beg Your Majesty!!! Keep these two people's lives for the time being! I have a value for it!"
"Reused use!!??" Emperor Xuan Si frowned even deeper when he heard this, and said coldly: "What is more useful?? Don't tell me that you plan to keep them as bargaining chips for peace talks..."
"Of course not!!!" He Yougui straightened up and looked at Emperor Xuan Si and continued word by word: "I keep them two! This is for the formation! Attack! Heart...!!!"