The Passionate Guns of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 774

(PS: There are three updates today, and another update will be added tonight.) After the two sides merged into one, Duan Zhixuan greeted the two princes. After the two sides communicated, Duan Zhixuan understood the whole story.

It turned out that after one year and four months of fighting, the two princes lived up to their mission and defeated Liang Shidu and the Turkic coalition forces. Liang Shidu abandoned Suide, Yan'an and other places, and retreated with thousands of defeated soldiers. Qingyang and Pingliang areas.Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji led an army of [-] to chase for more than [-] miles, and then moved their troops victoriously. On the way, they learned the news that Li Yuan's imperial conquest was in person, so they led the army south from Yan'an, intending to help his father. After hearing the news of the defeat, they rushed to Fenshui to meet Li Yuan.

Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji learned about Li Yuan's disastrous defeat from Duan Zhixuan. They gritted their teeth with hatred and looked towards Puzhou and cursed Yang Yong. State.One is because of the new defeat of the Tang army and the low morale. More importantly, his father Li Yuan was ill in bed, and Pingyang princess Li Xiuyang was killed. Duan Zhixuan led his troops back to Bingzhou.

Under the protection of the generals, Li Yuan finally returned to Bingzhou after several twists and turns.But after passing Fenshui, they don't have to worry about Yang Yong's pursuit, and they don't have to be exhausted. Under the careful treatment of the imperial doctor along the way, Li Yuan's condition has improved a lot, but Li Yuan fell ill this time, not only the buttocks. Arrow wounds, the loss of his daughter and the loss of thousands of troops due to the defeat of his own conscripts, the external injuries have basically healed, and the trauma of the soul has not eased much. Compared with the time before Yujia's personal conquest, Li Yuan returned to Bingzhou in just half a year. The person lost a lot of weight and lost more than 50 catties. People in their [-]s looked ten years older suddenly, and their temper became irritable.

The empress Dou, the concubine Zhang Jieyu, and Concubine Yin De competed to flatter and serve her, but they were all scolded by Li Yuan, and the maid of honor did not dare to approach.

Seeing the crown prince and Qi Wang triumphantly returning to the capital, Li Yuan was a little moved.Li Yuan was sick in bed, and asked the prince Li Jiancheng to act as an agent, and his servant Pei Ji to assist the prince Li Jiancheng and Zhang Luo to handle the funerals of Li Xiuning, Li Shentong, Yin Kaishan and others. The family members were compensated, but Li Xiuning's body was not brought back. After inviting Li Yuan, he had to set up a memorial tablet, and Li Yuan led the civil and military officials to pay homage.

After this incident, Li Yuan lay on the dragon bed, and whenever he thought of his personal conquest, he sighed. The 15 army was almost wiped out, and less than [-] came back. His daughter Li Xiuning, general Li Shentong and Yin Kaishan were killed one after another. He had never encountered such a complete defeat in his life, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, the more angry he became, the more he thought about it, half a month after returning to Beijing, he has been brooding about it.

As the saying goes, too much anger hurts the body. This time, Li Yuan's condition not only did not improve, but worsened.Royal medicine is not very effective.

Empress Dou, Prince Li Jiancheng, and all civil and military officials were at a loss. On this day, Li Yuan was in better spirits and half-lyed on the dragon bed. Serve people carefully.

Li Yuan passed the decree, asking Qin Wang Li Shimin to move back to Beijing quickly.

Now the war in Youzhou has not completely ended, but the Tang army has gained the upper hand. In two years, Li Shimin led an army of 15 to drive the coalition forces led by Mao Zedong from the south of the Great Wall to the north of the Great Wall.

During this period, Li Shimin also got the news of Li Yuan Yujia's personal conquest, he was very puzzled, and secretly complained that his father used soldiers and horses indiscriminately, he already knew the news that the crown prince and King Qi went to Liangshidu, and the battle in the Youyan area was still over. , since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there have been constant battles, big battles and small battles, and the battles have not stopped for a day. Now it is two ways to use troops, the national power is seriously consumed, and the people are miserable. Under such circumstances, how can they still conquer Yang Yong? ?After finally throwing this burden on the kings of the south of the Yangtze River, let them toss, why do you want to go to the imperial conquest?But I am not in the capital, if not, no matter what method I want to stop this personal conquest.

Later, when Li Shimin learned that it was all the attention of Princess Pingyang Li Xiuning, he also resented this sister in his heart.But at the same time, Li Shimin had a premonition that Li Yuan's personal conquest would fail this time.

Because Li Shimin knew Yang Yong's strength, they fought against Yang Yong two years ago in the Yucheng area. At that time, their father and brother used troops against Yang Yong, but they were still defeated. Can Li Yuan and Li Xiuning beat Yang Yong now?Now Yang Yong has destroyed the five kings of the south of the Yangtze River, and his strength should not be underestimated. Therefore, Li Shimin believes that Li Yuan's personal conquest this time is just looking for trouble and asking for trouble.

Sure enough, as Li Shimin expected, he soon got the news of Li Yuan's disastrous defeat. The 15 soldiers and horses were almost wiped out, Li Yuan was injured, and Li Xiuning, Li Shentong and Yin Kaishan were killed. But he didn't expect to lose so badly, Li Shimin was deeply shocked.

Qin Wang Li Shimin did not dare to neglect after receiving Li Yuan's imperial decree, and asked General Shi Danai to lead [-] elite soldiers to guard Yuyang, and asked Youyan King Luo Yi to lead [-] elite soldiers to Youzhou, taking into account the military defense of the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. Mou Duduan, Zhao Wang Li Yuanba of Xifu, Shao Baocheng, Changsun Wuji, Yang Xiaogong and others led an army of [-] to move back to Beijing.

This time Li Shimin returned to Beijing under the order, the reason why he brought Luo Cheng with him was that Li Shimin was extra careful. Since Luo's father and son had a history of rebellion, and Shi Danai was Luo Yi's former subordinate, after he returned to Beijing, what if Luo Yi What if we lead an army of [-] to rebel?Li Shimin had to learn from Luo Song's lessons, so he took Luo Cheng with him, the excuse was of course his favor to Luo Cheng, but in fact it was an effective defense against the Luo family father and son.

After Li Shimin returned to Bingzhou, he brought his third younger brother Li Yuanba to the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Imperial City to visit Li Yuan on his sickbed.

Seeing his two sons kneeling in front of his bed to greet Li Yuan, Li Yuan felt more at ease. He sat up, and Empress Dou put the dragon pillow on his back, letting Li Yuan lean on and talk.

"Shimin, Yuanba, it's good that you come back and talk with your body." Li Yuan's voice was soft and weak, not as loud as before.

"Thank you, father." After kowtowing thanks, the two greeted the queen mother, and then stood with their hands down.Li Shimin felt sad when he saw Li Yuan's thin body and turmeric complexion.

At this time, Prince Li Jiancheng led the king of Qi, Li Yuanji, to kneel outside the curtain. Li Yuan signaled that the two of them came to the dragon couch to greet Li Yuan and his mother again, and Li Yuan let them die.

After Li Jiancheng finished his salute, he stood up. He didn't intend to see the second concubine Zhang and Yin behind his mother, and then came to salute the second concubine.So close at hand, Li Jiancheng couldn't help but take a second look. The two were in their prime, with graceful figures and silky black hair. They were combed into beautiful double-clawed buns, decorated with gold, jade, pearls and emeralds just right, like flowers. There is a pair of breathtaking eyes embedded in the face of Li Jiancheng, and the gorgeous and elegant palace skirt can hardly conceal the rain-like skin, Li Jiancheng is a little fascinated.

Just at this moment, Concubine Zhang and Yin caught Li Jiancheng's restless eyes, and they glanced slowly, and both saluted the prince in their own way. Li Jiancheng quickly looked away, but his heart beat violently.

At this moment, Li Shimin and Li Yuanba came over to greet Prince Yang Jiancheng. Yang Jiancheng smiled and patted the shoulders of the two brothers to get them up. Li Yuanji knelt down to greet the second and third brothers. Li Shimin pulled Li Yuanji up. Since we haven't seen each other for many days, it's inevitable to be courteous, but Li Yuan is sick in bed, and in front of his own father, the four brothers of the same mother have to restrain themselves, not daring to talk, laugh, or yell.

Empress Dou saw that all her four sons had arrived, all of them were heroic, and Li Yuan's face also looked better. She was very happy in her heart, and came to hold Zhu Zhi's hand to inquire about the health and well-being. .

After everyone quieted down, Li Yuan looked at his four sons, and finally his eyes fell on Li Shimin's face... I don’t know if this is an extravagant hope, but I really want to continue writing. Nai’s supporters are limited, and sometimes I really want to stay and give up. Dear friends, please tell me, what should I do?)

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