After hearing this, Crown Princess Su breathed a sigh of relief, but the doubts in her heart still did not dissipate. She asked: "Then why did Your Highness summon Duke Wei again?"
The Duke of Wei, Li Jing, is now responsible for training the six leaders of the East Palace. In fact, he has become the commander of the six leaders of the East Palace. Li Jing usually does not care about political affairs. This time, the prince summoned him to the palace. Isn't it because the matter is very important and the situation is dangerous, so it is necessary to use the last strength of the East Palace.
Use force to deal with the situation?
Li Chengqian nodded and said: "Everything will be done if you are not prepared, and if you are not prepared, it will be ruined. After anything happens, you must prepare for the worst in order to achieve the best results. The reason for calling Wei Gong was just because of Gu Gu's military ability.
, just to make some adjustments to the current world situation."
Mrs. Su nodded and said "Blessings" and then retreated to the back hall.
Li Chengqian took a sip of tea, placed the tea cup on top of it, and exhaled softly.
I moved from the East Palace to the Xingqing Palace to prevent anyone from plotting against the Tai Chi Palace. After the Xuanwu Gate broke in, I had no way to escape and was completely defeated. Therefore, after I arrived at the Xingqing Palace, I brought with me all my close confidants and the imperial guards.
Staying in the palace at night almost isolates the inside and outside.
How do news from outside reach Xingqing Palace?
If it were just a detailed work of Goguryeo, it would be extremely difficult to do this. But if it was Guanlong or a clan, it would be easy...
After a while, the chamberlain came to report that the Duke of Wei, Li Jing, had arrived outside the palace to ask for an audience.
Li Chengqian was slightly stunned and said hurriedly: "Xuan!"
When Li Jing, who was dressed in military uniform and had white hair and beard, quickly entered the hall and paid homage, Li Chengqian quickly stood up and helped him up. He said curiously: "I just sent someone to your mansion, and I haven't even had time to drink a cup of tea.
Why did Duke Wei come so quickly?"
Li Jing said: "The old minister heard the rumors in the city and was worried, so he wanted to go to the palace to see His Highness. He happened to arrive outside the palace and met the chamberlain who was delivering the order."
Li Chengqian nodded: "Come on, come on, sit down and talk."
He moved Li Jing to his seat and asked the waiter to serve him some tea. Li Jing thanked him.
The monarch and his ministers took a sip of tea. Li Jing put down his tea cup, looked at Li Chengqian, and asked in a deep voice: "I got up early this morning and heard the rumors in Chang'an City. I felt deeply bad, so I was eager to come to see His Highness. I dare to ask.
Your Highness, is it true or false that His Majesty fell off his horse and was injured?"
Since Li Jing asked about it and the matter had reached this stage, Li Chengqian no longer had any need to conceal it. He nodded and said: "It's absolutely true! It's just that this matter is too important. I got the news before and didn't notify Duke Wei. I hope Duke Wei will take care of it."
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Li Jing quickly waved his hand: "How can an old minister be so ignorant of propriety?"
His Majesty Li Er's chariot fell off his horse in front of the battle and was injured. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a huge event. Naturally, this kind of news is covered up as much as possible. The less people know about it, the less the risk of leakage. Otherwise, once it spreads,
Just like the current situation, the situation suddenly became tense, and people in Chang'an City were panicked. If they were not careful, the situation would collapse.
Sighing, Li Jing said: "Although I did not fight alongside your Majesty back then, I have always admired your majesty's bravery and strategy. However, time has passed, and even a proud man like your majesty will inevitably become a hero. Back then, your majesty led three thousand black armors.
How majestic it is to defeat a hundred thousand enemy troops at Hulao Pass and take the head of a general in the midst of the chaos? Alas..."
I lament that His Majesty Li Er has lost his glory, and I also miss the days when I was so heroic and invincible in the world. I can only lament that all the heroes of the past are now old and no longer as brave as they used to be.
After sighing with emotion, he asked again: "Your Highness summons the old ministers, what are your instructions?"
Li Chengqian held the tea cup and said: "The situation in Chang'an City is urgent now. The news of my father's injury has spread throughout the world. Someone must have bad intentions. If we can't prevent those with ulterior motives from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos, the defense of Chang'an City must be strengthened. We must summon Duke Wei to come.
, I just want to ask, if the situation has changed and the city’s defense is in critical condition, can the Guzhidonggong Sixth Army be able to fight?"
To this day, it is absolutely impossible to say that he is not panicking at all.
The Eastern Expedition mobilized most of the troops in Guanzhong. Although various troops still have a few troops stationed here and there, the troops are too empty. Moreover, once chaos arises, it is still unclear where these troops are headed. How can we place high hopes?
The Guanlong clan has always had the tradition of raising private soldiers, and every household has a force that cannot be underestimated. Many servants who usually look like villagers, servants, and grooms, once armed, they become a large army. There are so many families.
Together they can form an army of more than 10,000 people.
If they break into the city, who can resist?
The Right Guards are absolutely loyal, but the Left Guards across the wall are fully staffed and have strong soldiers and horses. Once there is a change, the Right Guards may not even be able to stop the Xuanwu Gate. How can they sweep away the rebels and help the country?
The most loyal military force is only Donggong Liuli.
However, the Sixth Prince of the East Palace had been controlled by his father before. Only a few days after he, the crown prince, took over, everything was cleaned up and down, and the confidants of the East Palace were placed. If he had some combat power in the event of a war, could it be used as a basis?
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He really didn't know what to do.
Hearing this, Li Jing stroked his snow-white beard and said proudly: "The world is so big that there are so many famous generals, but when it comes to military training, there are only a handful of people who can compare with the veterans! Your Highness, please rest assured, the six leaders of the East Palace are up and down."
All of you are loyal to Your Highness, and have already formed a fighting force. Once a battle comes, those rebels and bandits will be completely defeated!"
Li Chengqian immediately breathed a long sigh of relief and praised: "Gong Wei is known to the world as the 'God of War', and his military training skills are unparalleled in the world. With Duke Wei to help him, I can rest easy!"
He poured tea for Li Jing himself and said with a wry smile: "Yesterday I got the news that my father was injured, so I stayed up all night. When I got up this morning, I heard rumors about Chang'an City and realized that all forces were ready to make a move. I was really worried, for fear that
I have failed to fulfill my father's trust, which has caused the country to shake, the country to be unstable, and the people of Li to be in dire straits. Now that Duke Wei has said these words, I can finally let go of the fear in my heart."
Who in the government and the public is dissatisfied with Li Jing's military prowess? He also made great contributions to the founding of the Tang Dynasty. The reason why he was repeatedly feared by his father and ended up living in a secluded mansion was precisely because of his unparalleled military command.
able.
As long as Li Jing said "foolproof", Li Chengqian would naturally believe it.
When Li Jing saw Li Chengqian pouring tea for him in person, he quickly stood up and thanked him. He was moved in his heart. When he heard Li Chengqian's words, he couldn't help laughing and shook his head and said: "Your Highness is really overly worried. Although Chai Zhewei has some family inheritance, he brought it with him."
The soldiers are somewhat capable, but how can they be compared with the Duke of Yue? The reason why the Duke of Yue dared to lead his army to the west was because the half of the right guards he left behind was enough to suppress the left guards. Otherwise, there would be a war in Hexi.
If Tuyuhun attacks the city and plunders the territory continuously, how can he rest assured about the safety of His Highness?"
Li Chengqian was shocked: "But there is only half of the right guard, less than 20,000, while the left guard is fully staffed, with strong soldiers and horses, and its strength is more than twice that of the right guard. The Duke of Yue can only sit at Xuanwu Gate.
, now he is just a deputy general guarding... How can Duke Wei be so optimistic?"
He was a little incredible.
No matter how strong the Right Guard was, there was only half of it left, and the deputy general commanded the army. In Li Jing's eyes, it was actually better than the full Zuen Guard, which was commanded by Chai Zhewei himself?
But Li Jing's military ability is unparalleled in the world. He said that half of the Youtun Guards are stronger, but it seems that there is no point in flattering...
Li Jing said with emotion: "The power of firearms has long shocked the world. When the Yue soldiers came out of Baidao and marched across Mobei to overthrow Xue Yantuo, they relied on the power of firearms. Now they defeated Tuyuhun in the battle of Dagugu. It is also the power of firearms.
, even when the Arabs abandoned their helmets and armor and ran into wolves under Gongyue City, they still relied on firearms! It can be seen that firearms will inevitably become the dominant force in wars in the future, helping the imperial army to level the world and wipe out all desolations. And Youtun
The Wei is the first army in the world that uses firearms as its main battle equipment, and its combat power can be imagined. Half of the Youtun Guards led by Yue Guogong can defeat 780,000 or 80,000 Tuyuhun elite cavalry in one battle, so the remaining half
How can the Right Guards not be able to defeat the Zuen Guards? Or does His Highness think the Zuen Guards are stronger than the 78,000 or 80,000 Tuyuhunjing cavalry?"
Seeing Li Chengqian's relieved look, Li Jing added: "And His Highness has underestimated Gao Kan. Not only His Highness, but now both the military and political parties of the Tang Dynasty, the government and the public, have probably underestimated this person! In the opinion of this veteran, this person
His talent was outstanding and he had the potential to be a famous general! Pei Xingjian had to be with the Duke of Yue when he was marching westward, but he did not entrust the important task of guarding the Xuanwu Gate to Cheng Wuting, who had always followed him step by step. This shows that Gao Kan was in the eyes of the Duke of Yue.
Your Highness, if we talk about other abilities, there may be someone in the court who can compete with the Duke of Yue, but when it comes to the ability to recognize people, I am afraid that no one in the court or the public can be better than him."
When he mentioned Fang Jun's ability to recognize and employ people, Li Chengqian nodded repeatedly, deeply impressed by him.