Princess Linchuan sent the guests away and sat blankly in the flower hall alone. She regretted her narrow-mindedness and looked forward to her consort being able to make meritorious deeds on the battlefield in Liaodong. Otherwise, with Fang Jun's current reputation, I'm afraid that
In the next few decades, the couple will be unable to hold their heads up...
I was also a little angry in my heart, how could this Tuyuhun man be so unbeaten? If his consort Zhou Daowu had stayed in the capital, Zhou Daowu might have achieved Fang Jun's achievements today. Fang Jun really had a good fortune and better luck.
Got a big bargain for nothing.
Of course, the one who suffered the most was Chai Zhewei.
He ignored the reputation and "caught the disease" and thought that going to Hexi would be a dead end, but he never thought that Fang Jun would be saved. If he had known that the Tuyuhun people looked like tigers but were actually just paper tigers, how could they have made such great achievements?
The good opportunity of Qingtian's protection was given to Fang Jun in vain?
When I thought about it, I felt a little better.
People don't suffer from scarcity, but from inequality. It doesn't matter if you are unlucky and uncomfortable, as long as others are more unlucky and miserable than you, that's fine...
*****
When Li Zhi came out of Princess Linchuan's Mansion, he did not ride in the carriage he came with. Instead, he led a horse and climbed up. Surrounded by the imperial guards, he headed to the imperial city and rushed to the Ministry of War.
He also has the position of "Inspector of the Ministry of War". Normally Cui Dunli is free to preside over the affairs of the ministry, and he can't get involved. He only goes to the Yamen every day to order things. But with the great victory in Hexi, the Ministry of War must have many things, and he
Even if you don't care about the defense, you still have to rush to watch some.
When it comes to a great victory, the first priority is to recount the success. He doesn't want to give up all the benefits to Cui Dunli. He will be completely ignored and will not get any benefits at all...
When I walked to Zhuque Street, I noticed that there were more and more people on the street. Countless people poured out of the inner square, cheering and rubbing shoulders with each other. There were also many barbarians in gorgeous clothes, singing and dancing. The whole street was full of people.
The cauldron is boiling.
Li Zhi frowned slightly.
No need to ask, it must be the news of the great victory in Hexi. The hesitation, fear, and worry that the people had suppressed in their hearts were instantly swept away. Such joy naturally wanted to be vented.
It wasn't just someone who suddenly shouted in the crowd: "Fang Erlang, Lord Fang, for all generations!"
Immediately, countless people shouted in agreement: "Eternal dukes and princes!"
Someone else said loudly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince supervises the country. This great victory is also a sign of God's protection of the Tang Dynasty and the people. We all rely on the blessing of the Crown Prince!"
"The prince is mighty!"
Hearing these remarks, Li Zhi on horseback suddenly twitched the corner of his mouth.
Needless to say, these people are most likely "shills" sent by the East Palace to guide public opinion...
As expected, countless people immediately began to praise the prince's benevolence, and regarded this great victory as God's gratitude for the prince's forgiveness and kindness, so it protected all people and maintained the territory.
Thousands of people raised their arms and shouted, and the momentum shook the sky, stirring up the atmosphere of the entire Chang'an City. Some people even held out firecrackers that are only set off during the New Year celebrations, and lit them on the street, and the sound of "cracking" firecrackers could be heard.
All along the long street, gunpowder smoke filled the air, further heightening the atmosphere, and the entire city of Chang'an was in a state of excitement.
However, just as the firecrackers were set off, and when pedestrians nearby were startled and started to dodge, a Yamen servant from Jingzhao Mansion quickly ran over, extinguished the firecrackers first, and then loudly warned: "There are many people on the street, and it is extremely dangerous to set off firecrackers. Jingzhao Yin has
Life is strictly prohibited!"
Someone was dissatisfied and stood in the crowd and asked: "The great victory in Hexi, the official flag of the Yue State was raised, and Guanzhong was safe. This is a great joy. If firecrackers are not allowed to be set off, wouldn't it mean that the atmosphere would plummet and it would be difficult to be happy?"
Someone immediately booed: "That's right! Why not set off firecrackers during the festival to make it fun? If we can't set off firecrackers today, will it also be prohibited during the New Year's Day in the future?"
"You errands know how to be lazy, aren't you just afraid that something will happen and you will be held responsible? If you stop doing this, you will really be a corpse!"
"That's right, your duty is to maintain public order and rescue people in danger. If you try to save trouble by avoiding all troubles, then what's the use of the imperial court supporting you?"
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On the long street, excited people were making noises.
In this case, the officials were in charge of the Qingming Dynasty, and the people were not even afraid of the officials. If they were in a hurry, they would dare to go to the gate of Chengtian Gate to complain to the emperor. How could they be afraid of a small government official?
The government officials saw more and more people gathering in front of them, with excited expressions and sweating in fear. If this triggered a large-scale protest or even a parade, it would cost him his life...
He quickly yelled loudly and said: "On the long street, people gather to make trouble. Don't you want to live anymore? The governor just wants to maintain everyone's safety, so he does not allow setting off firecrackers on the long street. If you really want to set off firecrackers, you will be killed."
But if you go to an open place outside the city, no matter how difficult it is, you should return to a secluded place in the inner village! In short, whoever sets off firecrackers and causes a fire will be severely punished!"
When the people heard that not all of them were banned, their momentum became weaker, but some people still made noises.
Under the escort of the imperial guards, Li Zhi separated from the crowd and headed towards the imperial city. His eyes passed over the smiling and excited faces of the people on the streets on both sides, and he felt extremely depressed.
This Fang Er is really an anomaly, how can he be so capable?
With 20,000 right garrison troops facing off against 70,000 to 80,000 Tuyuhun cavalry, it would be considered an accident if the entire army was not wiped out. If there was a small victory, it would be incredible.
Now it was a complete victory. Even Nuohebo's son Fuzhong died in the rebellion. Tens of thousands of Tuyuhun cavalry lost their helmets and armor and even their horses and fled in panic...
Could this guy be the God of War resurrected?
Seeing a perfect opportunity to undermine the prince's prestige go away like this makes me really angry...
By the time Li Zhi arrived in the imperial city, the entire city of Chang'an was about to boil. More and more people heard the news of the great victory in Hexi. They couldn't hide their excitement and joy, and they took to the streets to make noises. The city was like a big city.
The pot of boiling hot water stirs up excitement.
Li Zhi came to the Yamen of the Ministry of War with a depressed heart. After dismounting from his horse, he walked into the gate and saw numerous figures inside the Yamen. Officials and clerks were walking in a hurry, but without exception, everyone's face was filled with excitement.
"I see you, Your Highness!"
Someone noticed Li Zhi walking through the door and quickly stopped and stepped forward to greet him.
Li Zhi nodded and asked, "What are you doing, so busy?"
"Back to Your Highness, a battle report has been sent from Hexi. The Duke of Yue has made a great victory. We are approving the various figures in the battle report and preparing food, fodder and ordnance for support. In the battle report, the Duke of Yue implores His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to attack from all over the world.
The government dispatched soldiers to support Hexi and the Western Regions..."
Li Zhi nodded and said with a pleasant look: "Then go and get busy, don't delay the important military and national affairs."
"Here!"
The officials dispersed, and Li Zhi walked to his room.
After entering the room, he was asked to make a pot of tea. He sat behind the desk in front of the window and watched the excitement in the entire yamen. The gloom in his heart became more and more intense.
Fang Er's victory made the officials at the Ministry of War more and more admired and convinced him. The people inside and outside the Yamen were like a piece of iron. It was difficult to separate and transform him.
I originally thought that Tuyuhun's entry into the Kou River would be an excellent opportunity to severely damage the prince's prestige, but I did not expect that Fang Jun would win a victory that could be called a "miracle", which would in turn make the prince's prestige even higher.
The road to fighting for reserves is long and arduous...
*****
The Duke's Mansion of Qiao.
Upon hearing the news of the great victory in Hexi, Chai Zhewei was so furious in his study that he smashed several fine Xing kiln white porcelain tea sets. The fragments were all over the floor and the servants and maids were so frightened that they did not dare to breathe.
When Chai Lingwu walked into the study, he saw his brother sitting on a chair with a livid face, and the servants and maids were all silent.
"Why are you still standing there? Clean up quickly and get out of here."
"Here."
As if they had received an amnesty, the servants and maids quickly stepped forward to clean up the broken porcelain pieces on the floor, bowed and exited, made another pot of tea and served it, and then closed the door.
Chai Lingwu ignored his livid brother, poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and then said: "Right now, everyone inside and outside Chang'an is praising Fang Er's great achievements. This step of my brother... went astray."
Naturally, it is said that Chai Zhewei was too timid to fight and did not hesitate to "get sick" to avoid going to war.
Chai Zhewei had a gloomy face and said nothing.
What could he say?
From the moment the news of the great victory in Hexi came back to Chang'an, regret was like a poisonous snake gnawing at his heart, liver and spleen, making him miserable and regretful.
This was a war that was destined to fail no matter what, so how could it end with a great victory in the blink of an eye?