Chapter 27
"Gai heard that in ancient times, the rule of law was that the inside and the outside were of the same mind, and the actions were straight and straight, and each got its own way. Therefore, the domestic peace is harmonious, and the world is peaceful. Today, there are Tang and Turks, who have become allies. Where the Tang and Turks have nothing to do with each other, they have the same likes and dislikes, and the same Compassionate disasters and dangers, and prepare for rescues. Although the Tang Dynasty and the Turks believed in the middle, it is appropriate to have a covenant when the land is divided. Therefore, the Tang Emperor Li Shimin and the Turkic Khan Jieli set up an altar to kill animals, proclaiming to the gods, and then Adding a book, the deputy is Tianfu, the sky is high, listen to it, all the gods and worshipers will come to it."

In the ninth year of Wude, Yiyou Day, noon at noon.

More than [-] people from the Tang Dynasty and the Turks gathered on both sides of the Weishui River, facing each other across the water. On the bridge connecting the north and south banks, the Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty and the Turkic Khan Jieli were meeting and beheading the white horses to form an alliance.

In Li Ke's view, the most innocent person in this alliance is probably the white horse that was killed by the alliance lying on the bridge, and the so-called alliance is just a joke.

Li Ke, as the proton who is about to go north, is also one of the protagonists of this alliance. Standing behind Li Shimin, Li Ke listened to the covenant in his ears, and looked at the two people on the stage who had their own ghosts. Positive, but in my heart I don't think so.

The so-called covenant between the two countries is probably not a little stronger than the jokes between children. Although it seems to be a vow at the moment, it is doomed to be as fragile as paper from the moment it is made.

Because this covenant has never been for peace, it is just a compromise between the two sides on the situation at the moment, a way for both sides to keep a decent ending, in order to backtrack in the future.

This time the Turks went south and returned with a full load. The Turkic nobles have already seen the prosperity of Guanzhong.However, this alliance to pay property and send hostages is really a disgrace to Li Shimin, and how could the monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty tolerate the disgrace of the Tang Dynasty. With the same hatred and hatred, the Northern Expedition will be a foregone conclusion a few years later.

Li Ke saw the humiliation on the faces of the monarchs and ministers of the Tang Dynasty, and also saw the greed in the eyes of the Turkic nobles.The so-called Qingfu is not dead and Lu is difficult. As long as the ambition is still there, the war between the two countries will not stop. The current peace is only the foreshadowing of the more tragic war in the future.

However, the alliance between the two armies is a good thing for Datang at the moment. At least the vitality of Guanzhong has been preserved, and Datang has been given time to recuperate, so that he will not rush into the battle.

It took only a stick of incense before and after the whole alliance, and Li Shimin retreated from the temporary bridge to the south bank.

The matter of the alliance has been decided, and the rest is naturally to fulfill the previous agreement between Datang and Turkic.

The piles of belongings are all ready-made, and they were packed and delivered here as early as yesterday, and there are naturally Li Ke, the proton who is about to go north.

At this moment, seeing the end of the meeting, Li Ke suddenly felt an inexplicable nostalgia, which was not felt last night.

Li Ke turned his head to look at Chang'an City, and truly saw this legendary capital that he was deeply fascinated by in his previous life. It symbolized the pinnacle of civilization in Chinese history and the most beautiful flowers.

All of this made Li Ke reluctant to part with him, not to mention that his aunt and younger brother still lived in Chang'an City, and there was still a teacher who treated him like a nephew. Li Ke's eyes revealed a trace of melancholy that should be parted.

Li Ke's act of looking back at Nan Gu happened to fall into Li Shimin's eyes. Li Shimin, who has always acted decisively and never hesitated to kill his brother or brother, also showed an unbearable look in his eyes.

No matter how clearly Li Ke is careless, loyal to the emperor and filial to his father, he is still an eight-year-old child.

At the age of eight, at an age when he was supposed to be the child of his parents, he took on the heavy responsibility of his family and country early on, and traveled thousands of miles away to Mobei as a proton. How could Li Shimin feel at ease in his heart.

In Li Shimin's view, a child who leaves his hometown can never really fear life and death. Li Ke's actions happen to reveal his truest heart.

Although Li Ke was afraid of his own prosperity and the safety of the entire Tang Dynasty, he still chose the latter.This inadvertent little move just hit the softest part of Li Shimin's heart.

"My son is going to Turkic, I have wronged you." Li Shimin has always been emotional introverted in front of Li Ke, not showing it on the surface, even if there are waves in his heart, he just said so plainly.

Li Ke said: "My son is the prince of the Tang Dynasty, and it is his duty to be loyal to the country. How can we talk about grievances?"

Li Shimin took out an exquisite dagger from his sleeve, handed it to Li Ke, and said: "This dagger was taken from Dou Jiande's body for my father's destruction of Dou Jiande in the past. It is very sharp and cuts iron like mud. My father loved it so much that I kept it on my body. My son went to Turkic, so I gave it to you as a father. As a father, I promise you that for five years, at most five years, I will protect you and return to the country. Tell you to suffer more in Turkic."

The figure of five years, Li Shimin is by no means just talking in vain, but after careful consideration, saying it in front of Li Ke this time can be regarded as a promise to Li Ke.

As for this number, Li Ke, who is familiar with Tang history, is naturally convinced.

Li Ke immediately replied: "My son is going to Turkic, and I look south every day. I just wait for the day when my master of the Tang Dynasty will be north, and then return to the country to fulfill my filial piety."

Li Shimin nodded, beckoned, and a young general in his twenties, with sword-like eyebrows and tiger eyes, and wearing mountain armor walked out from among the generals.

"The final general will see your majesty and the king of Shu." The young general walked to Li Shimin and Li Ke, and bowed down.

"General Su please rise."

Li Shimin ordered him to get up first, and then said to Li Ke: "General Su Dingfang's ancestral home is Hebei. He stayed in Turkic in his early years and is quite familiar with the Turkic situation. This time, he will serve as the Dianjun of the Prince of Shu for you. He will go north with you and protect you. Safe and sound."

Li Kegui is a prince. Although he went north this time as a hostage, but with this status, he would not be alone. It was also necessary to send the Dian army to guard him, but when he heard the word Su Dingfang from Li Shimin's mouth, his expression remained the same. A little change.

The Great Tang established the country with martial arts. In the early years, there were countless military officials, and they were also famous. However, with so many military officials, there are only a few who can truly be called the world's famous commanders.Besides Li Jing and Li Ji, it was Su Dingfang.

Su Dingfang's life can be described as brilliant military exploits.

He became famous at a young age, followed Hebei Dou Jiande and Liu Heita in his early years, entered Tang Dynasty after he established Hebei, and failed to make great achievements in the Taizong Dynasty.

Then he shined brilliantly in the Gaozong Dynasty, conquering the South and North Wars, conquering Baekje in the east, conquering Tubo in the south, conquering Suiye in the west, and conquering Turks in the north, spanning more than ten thousand miles.

Such a person has become Li Ke's family mansion, and Li Ke's heart will inevitably fluctuate.

It's just that the current Su Dingfang is not the veteran general who will dominate the Tang Dynasty in the future, but just a general who has just been activated.Because of his bravery and good fighting skills, and having stayed in Turkic with Liu Heita for several years to understand the customs of Turkic, he was recommended as the Dianjun of the Prince of Shu's Marriage Mansion and went north with Li Ke.Naturally, Li Ke was too surprised and enthusiastic.

Li Ke simply cupped his hands to Su Dingfang and said: "Since the emperor personally arranged it, General Su must be superior. Li Ke is young, and many things are not very clear. Afterwards, when Li Ke went north, General Su will have a lot of troubles." I'm bothered."

(End of this chapter)

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