Prosperous Tang Soul

Chapter 501 I don't want to go
All kinds of preliminary work have been prepared, and the next step is the arrangement and transfer of personnel.

So, not surprisingly, Zhang Yi and Xue Li were conscripted into the palace to wait for dispatch.

In fact, Zhang Yi was still very worried at this time.

He was worried that even if Li Er made Xue Li the vanguard, he would still send him to the front line. If so, all his efforts during this period would be in vain.

The reason he worked so hard to discover Xue Li was to reduce his burden. If someone could replace him, wouldn't he not have to go to the battlefield?

The power of life and death is in the hands of Li Er. If he insists on letting Zhang Yi go to the front line with Xue Li, then Zhang Yi has no room to resist at all. He can only pack his luggage obediently and go out with the army.

Feeling apprehensive, Zhang Yi followed Xue Li on the road to Chang'an.

This time they didn't take a carriage, but rode directly to Chang'an. They rode fast all the way, and Xue Li didn't find anything wrong with Zhang Yi.

But after arriving in Chang'an City, fast horses were not allowed to gallop, and the speed slowed down, so Xue Li had time to observe Zhang Yi.

Xue Li's observation ability is also very strong. One look, he knew that Zhang Yi must be a little unhappy, so he asked a question.

"Engong, you seem to be a little worried. If you have anything to say, let's see if there is anything I can do to help."

Zhang Yi is actually only three years older than Xue Li, but during this time Xue Li has been insisting on calling Zhang Yi Engong, Zhang Yi wants him to change his words but he refuses to listen, so Zhang Yi just let him go.

Moreover, since Zhang Yi devoted himself to teaching Xue Li about gunpowder bombs and thermal weapons, Xue Li regarded Zhang Yi as his mentor.

In ancient times, anyone who was willing to impart all the knowledge he knew was worthy of being honored as a mentor, and Xue Li is also a very affectionate person. Now he completely regards Zhang Yi as his best friend and most respected people.

Seeing that Zhang Yi is unhappy, he must ask more questions, maybe he can help.

"Ugh."

Zhang Yi just sighed softly, did not speak, and continued to walk forward with his horse.

"Hey, benefactor, it is indeed something to sigh so much, don't hold it in your heart, just tell me and let me help you share it."

Xue Li still did not give up, and was still asking Zhang Yi patiently.

Zhang Yi looked sideways at Xue Li.

After a long time, Zhang Yi said, "I don't want to go to the front line."

This simple sentence even made Xue Li a little confused.

But Xue Li also understands that no one wants to provoke a war. War means death. Many people will never come back after leaving. Therefore, many people are unwilling to fight for the country, especially those like Zhang Yi. Xungui, they don't need military merits, they already have what they should have, and the next thing is to enjoy life, it's fine, why should they take their own lives as a joke.

This is why Xue Li thinks that Zhang Yi doesn't want to go to the battlefield, and he also agrees with this reason.

However, the Eastern Expedition is a major event after all. This time the Eastern Expedition, hot weapons such as gunpowder bombs will definitely play a great role, and Zhang Yi is the inventor of gunpowder bombs. I am afraid that no one in the entire Tang Dynasty has an opinion on hot weapons. Can come out right.

Therefore, for the sake of Datang and the victory of this war, Xue Li felt that he had to persuade Zhang Yi.

"Engong, think about it, big man, naturally you should be proud of winning glory for the country. Now that the entire Tang Dynasty understands hot weapons, you are the only one. If you don't go, we are likely to encounter difficulties in many aspects of."

"Besides, you are honorable, even if His Majesty arranges for you to go out with the army, you will not be put at the forefront. You will definitely be in the safest place, don't worry."

Xue Li comforted Zhang Yi with a smile, and hoped that he would be more open-minded.

However, he obviously didn't know Zhang Yi, and he didn't know many of Zhang Yi's deeds.

During this period of time, he was busy discussing gunpowder bombs and thermal weapons with Zhang Yi. He really didn't have much time to investigate Zhang Yi's deeds, and Zhang Yi's name was not big enough for the entire Tang Dynasty to know, so Xue It's normal for Li not to know.

Hearing what Xue Li said, Zhang Yi still just turned his head and looked at him.

"It's not as simple as you think. It's not that I haven't been on the battlefield. War. Is there any safe place there? The only place I feel safe is Zhangjiazhuang, so I don't want to leave there."

In fact, Zhang Yi didn't want to tell the real reason because he was newly married and didn't want to leave the Zhang family, because he owed too much to Li Hui's mother and son.

Xue Li is worthy of being a good general of a generation. He has many qualities that a famous general possesses, for example, perseverance.

Hearing that Zhang Yi said that he had been on the battlefield, Xue Li felt that he had found a breakthrough, so he started chattering and admonishing Zhang Yi again.

In the end, Zhang Yi was really impatient, so he said to Xue Li solemnly.

"Don't tell me so much, I'm not afraid of death, it's just that you don't understand my situation."

"I went to fight the Turks, invented gunpowder, and we won. I went to fight Tubo, and I went there to prepare for the war before the war. It can be said that the Tang Dynasty can be so straightforward. I have half the credit for defeating Tubo."

"I have experienced a lot of wars, and I am tired of it now. I want to stay with my family more. In the past two years, I have spent most of my time in the frontier, and I don't have a home at all."

"The last time I set off to the Hehuang area to prepare for the war with Tubo, I just got married for two days, and this time when I was preparing for the Eastern Expedition, His Majesty wanted me to go with him. He thought I was a lucky general, but half a month ago , I just married Princess Pu'an."

"I don't want to go to the battlefield every time I get married. If I can't come back, what should my family do?"

"Anyone will say the truth, but I have done enough."

After Zhang Yi finished speaking, he walked towards the palace without looking back. This time, no matter what he said, he would not agree to let himself go with the army.

If he hinted that Li Er would fail, then he would say it directly. If Li Er still insisted on letting him go, then he would have no choice but to disobey the sacred order.

Looking at Zhang Yi who was going away alone with some anger, Xue Li felt that he was a little wishful thinking. Not everyone is as eager to make contributions as he is, especially those who have already achieved enough achievements like Zhang Yi, they want to feel at ease. Stay at home for a few days to live a peaceful life.

Sighing slightly, Xue Li immediately chased after him.

He had to apologize to Zhang Yi, otherwise he would not forgive himself.

Sure enough, he was still too young to do unto others what he did not want to be done to others. Perhaps after a few years, he would feel the same way as Zhang Yi.

Especially when he heard that Zhang Yi had to go to the battlefield immediately after two consecutive weddings. Xue Li had never experienced this, but he knew that it must be uncomfortable to say goodbye to his relatives just after the wedding.

"It seems that we can't always start from our own standpoint in the future."

As Xue Li said, he quickly chased after him on his horse.

(End of this chapter)