Prosperous Tang Soul

Chapter 499
"Jingyang County Uncle, please explain. You haven't met him, why do you know him so well, and are you so sure that he will be the vanguard of my Tang army?"

Even if Zhang Yi dared to use his own reputation as a guarantee, some people would still question him.

Since you used your name as a guarantee, then you must know him well. Then, you can tell me what is so special about him that allows you to use your name as a guarantee for him to be the vanguard of the Eastern Expedition Army.

Zhang Yi glanced at the minister who was speaking, and then he cupped his hands to Li Ergong and said, "Well, each of you ask me a question, it's too troublesome, and the main problem now is your treatment of Xue Li. Distrust of ability, if this is the case, then let's go directly to take the Xue Li test."

"Let Xue Li speak with actions, which is better than my words."

Indeed, facts speak louder than words. No matter what Zhang Yi explains, there will always be people who will object. Therefore, the best way is to test Xue Li to see if he has the ability to be the vanguard of this Eastern Expedition.

Li Er thought for a few seconds, and seeing that the officials below had no objections, he agreed to Zhang Yi's method.

"Let's see Xue Li on the pilgrimage."

"Let's see Xue Li on the pilgrimage."

A loud voice spread far away, and Xue Li, who had been prepared for a long time, immediately rushed from his residence to the court hall under the leadership of the servant after being summoned.

"Xue Li brought it."

With a shout towards the outside of the hall, Xue Li walked in with his head held high.

"Craftsman Xue Li, I greet Your Majesty."

Xue Li walked to the front without changing his face, and immediately gave a royal gift after seeing Li Er.

Compared with the scene when he saw Li Er for the first time, Xue Li at this time is much calmer. From the moment he entered the court to now, he has never changed his face, and he has no sense of panic .

A person with a weak crown can have such a temperament, Xue Li has passed the first impression, and most people in the court have changed their opinion of him because of this.

The person Zhang Yi can recommend so desperately is really not bad.

And Xue Li also knew that now was a critical moment in his life, so he naturally had to seize the opportunity and strive to perform perfectly.

"Be flat."

Li Er raised his hand to let Xue Li stand up.

At the same time, Li Er also asked Xue Li to tell Xue Li what had happened. The next thing he had to do was to show himself and let everyone see if he had the qualifications to be a pioneer in the Eastern Expedition.

After listening to the narration, Xue Li made a big gift to Zhang Yi. This is his bole and his nobleman.

Xue Liyuan is in Hedong, while Zhang Yi has been staying in Chang'an, and he has hardly been to Hedong, and he is not well-known, but he was recommended by Zhang Yi, and in order to make him a pioneer, Zhang Yi even used his own name It is a great kindness and virtue for him to guarantee him. You must know that people in this era regard name and festival as life.

Zhang Yi gently lifted Xue Li up: "What you have to do now is not to thank me. What you have to do is to show yourself to the adults and let them know that you are capable of serving as the vanguard of the Eastern Expedition Army."

"I can only recommend you to His Majesty, but whether you can succeed or not depends on your own ability."

Zhang Yi spoke softly, as if he was impartial and selfless, serving the country and the people.

Xue Li also knew that now was not the time to be polite to Zhang Yi, so he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness."

After speaking to Zhang Yi, Xue Liwang looked at the ministers above the court and said, "Since we are discussing the issue of the Eastern Expedition, let me talk about the situation in Goguryeo."

Xue Li didn't talk about other places, but briefly described the current situation and expressed his views appropriately.

After talking about the situation, Xue Li began to show his knowledge about the art of war again.

Some generals in the court took turns to ask him questions, some of them made things difficult, but Xue Li answered them one by one without changing his face, and almost all of his answers were satisfactory.

Looking at Xue Li who was able to answer questions fluently in front of the officials in the court, Zhang Yi felt that he was fighting with the scholars.

Taking a sneak peek at Li Er, he found that he was watching Xue Li's debate with everyone with relish, and Zhang Yi knew that Xue Li had won Li Er's favor.

And now based on Xue Li's performance, Zhang Yi is almost certain that as long as there is no one more monstrous than him, then Xue Li will be the vanguard of the Eastern Expedition Army.

Xue Li's demeanor, as well as the wisdom and courage he displayed, all impressed the civil servants and generals in the court.

"Jingyang County Bo really has a discerning eye, I can't wait."

"Well, Xue Li is indeed extraordinary, and this old man has no objection."

Many people who held opposing opinions just now have been convinced by Xue Li at this time, and they all changed their minds and agreed that Xue Li should be the vanguard of the Eastern Expedition Army.

The situation is very good.

Xue Li couldn't help but get excited. Is the most critical moment in his life approaching?

The results of the discussion among the officials in the court have probably come out, and now there are only a small number of people who oppose Xue Li as the vanguard of the Eastern Expedition Army.

The reasons for those opponents were age and Xue Li's lack of experience in fighting in the army.

These reasons are simply weak in Zhang Yi's eyes.

What can age mean?I am only in my 20s now, not much different from Xue Li, but he was the hero of Tang Dynasty's victory over Turks and Tubo, isn't that enough to explain?

Besides, Xue Li has already demonstrated enough aptitude, he just needs a little tempering, he is definitely a strong general in the Datang Army.

If they were worried that Xue Li was inexperienced, then they only needed to assign him an experienced sub-vanguard, and everything would be perfectly resolved.

However, these are only the opinions of the courtiers after all, and the real decision-making power is still in the hands of Li Er.

Everyone looked at Li Er.

Li Er smiled and nodded, and said: "Xue Li is indeed very good, but after all, he is too young and lacks experience in the battlefield, so let's put this matter aside for the time being."

"He can be in the selection range, but he doesn't necessarily end up being a pioneer."

This is Li Er's final decision.

Zhang Yi was not discouraged, and Xue Li was even less discouraged.

In fact, Xue Li never thought that he would become the vanguard of the Eastern Expedition Army at all. After all, age and experience are all here. He only longed to become a young general to go out with the army, and then accumulate military merits in battle. This is his original thought.

And since I can come into the sight of so many people and let them know me, it will be much easier to be promoted in the future.

Xue Li knows that everything has to be done slowly, and quick success and instant benefit will be counterproductive.

But he is still very grateful to the man who gave him the opportunity to stand here.

That was his bole, Bole of Jingyang County, Zhang Yi.

(End of this chapter)