jdhmnovel Chapter 921 Duoduo meets the emperor, rank 2
Chapter 921 Duoduo meets the emperor, rank 2
"So, you want me to lead the troops north alone?"
"Although we haven't known each other for long, I think we have a good relationship."
"You let me lead the army alone to attack the Turks. Aren't you afraid that I will rebel?"
"Even if we take a step back and say you're at ease, can't His Majesty the Emperor also be at ease?"
Daleha politely refused, as he didn't dare to take the credit for destroying the country.
For a surrendered general like him to be able to serve as the general of an army, especially an army of the level of the Right Dragon Guard, is already a blessing from the emperor.
He felt that if he took the credit for destroying the country again, after returning, even if Li Cunxi didn't want to kill him, he would have to be on guard against him for the rest of his life.
Spending your whole life scheming against the emperor will result in death sooner or later.
"You still underestimate the magnanimity of our Emperor."
"Besides, I do trust you to take the credit. After all, this credit doesn't just belong to you."
Wang Xiaojie sat down with great confidence and continued, "Khitan's Li Wanshan also wants credit, as do the two great generals Li Yuanfang and Hu Jinghui."
"Guo Yuanzhen is returning to Youzhou to garrison. He is taking a huge risk this time. He will also have to ensure the food and fodder for my army after he returns."
"After all, the credit for our achievements will be shared with other friendly forces."
"The only thing you can truly monopolize is capturing Helu."
"As for what you just said about rebellion..."
A hint of mockery appeared on Wang Xiaojie's scarred face.
"Are you rebelling?"
"You didn't rebel when you were in the Turkic Empire, but you came to the Tang Dynasty to rebel?"
Wang Xiaojie was unwilling to tell the most important reason.
Of course, even if he didn't mention it, Daleha himself should have figured it out.
In Luoyang, the political center of the Tang Dynasty, there was a high-ranking official who was equivalent to the hostage of Daleha and Buzhen.
To put it another way, even if Daleha and Buzhen rebelled, the soldiers under their command would not be able to rebel.
The 100,000-strong army of the Right Dragon Guards did not obey the military orders, but the emperor.
"So, go north, Daleha!"
"With the emperor's trust, the old Turkic generals and Khitans, along with the cavalry of the Yingzhou Guards, will wipe out the Turks!"
"After we return, you and I will share the glory!"
……
Wang Xiaojie couldn't stay outside the Great Wall for long.
The pressure from Liangzhou and Dunhuang is increasing day by day.
Under the attack of many foreign races, in order to win the battle outside Chongzhou City, Feng Yang and Quan Shan joined forces to send 90,000 troops to support.
It is already very difficult.
In order to prevent the two places from being breached, Zheng Xi and Zhou Tao have already run back, and Wang Xiaojie has to hurry over to provide support.
He could completely refuse the credit for defeating the Turks, because hundreds of thousands of foreigners could still give him a lot of credit.
After the army arrived and parted ways with Daleha, Wang Xiaojie led his troops westward.
Daleha sent someone back to deliver a letter to Shibi Khan, and then continued on his way, waiting for Shibi Khan's reply.
Two days later, outside Chongzhou, the bloody battlefield had been cleaned up, and the blood had merged into the earth, bringing some color to the land.
Shibi Khan stayed in place with the Golden Horde Guards and the Leopard Division of the Warring States Period. Su Honghui had left in advance, and Wang Tiehan took the remaining Right Guards to contact Shibi Khan.
Shibi Khan Dodo was very familiar with this situation. He directly handed over his military power and then asked Wang Tiehan to send someone to escort him south.
The Golden Horde did not pay too much price in this war. After the docking was completed, led by the deputy general promoted by Shibi Khan Dodo himself, they caught up with Daleha's army and participated in the final battle to destroy the Turks.
A dozen days later, in the Tang Dynasty, the capital city of Luoyang.
Following the advice of Queen Wu Zhao of Xia and others, Li Cunxi bathed, changed his clothes, and fasted for two days before finally putting on the dragon robe on a cold day to face Shibi Khan Duoduo.
After arriving at the Honglu Temple in Luoyang, Duoduo had stayed there for two days. After two days of comfortable days, he was led by officials into the Taichu Palace and entered the Qianyang Hall.
He was very impressed by the young man's appearance on the throne.
The last time they met was probably during the Chongzhou case, when Li Cunxi went north to the Turks to mediate peace between the Khitan and the Turks.
"Turkic Duoduo, I pay my respects to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"
"Duoduo is deeply grateful to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty for allowing me to stay!"
Li Cunxi stretched out his hand to support him.
"Rise up! I will make you the King of Cai!"
"After this battle is over, you will continue to command the Golden Horde. I allow you to remain in the Turkic territory and comfort the Turkic people for me."
Regarding the arrangements for Shibi Khan Dodo.
Before going to court, Li Cunxi had discussed the matter with Wu Chengsi and Di Renjie.
All the conditions are aimed at winning people's hearts.
But there is one condition that Li Cunxi can propose, and Duoduo absolutely cannot accept it.
The condition is that Duoduo stays in Turkestan. This is obviously a performance for everyone to show Li Cunxi's magnanimity.
Duoduo was very tactful and said with a fist:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your supreme grace!"
"I am deeply grateful!"
"However, since I have already submitted to the Tang Dynasty, how can I return to the Turks?"
"I am willing to serve in the court and share your majesty's worries."
Li Cunxi smiled faintly and glanced at Wu Chengsi.
Wu Chengsi was a little overwhelmed, so he walked out with his head held high and bowed to Li Cunxi.
"His Majesty!"
"I have been serving as the Left Prime Minister of Wenchang for too long. I request a transfer."
Li Cunxi laughed and asked:
"Transfer?"
"What position?"
"Since the King of Jin wants to transfer him, then do it."
Li Cunxi stood up, his eyes swept over the ministers, and finally fell on Zhang Jianzhi.
There was something he had wanted to do before, but he just hadn't done it yet.
He mentioned this matter to Wu Zhao, and Wu Zhao agreed, because Li Xian's actions before the end of the Zhou Dynasty and the rules left by Li Shimin have become useless.
Li Cunxi also had more positions to grant to his ministers.
Some people may object.
For example, Zhang Jianzhi.
"Prince Wu Chengsi of Jin has made great contributions and hard work."
"Order the Ministry of Internal Affairs to draft an imperial decree to promote Prince Wu Chengsi of Jin to the position of... Minister of the Chancellery!"
All the ministers were shocked, and even Wu Chengsi had an expression of disbelief on his face.
Shangshu Ling!
This is the position held by the former Emperor Taizong of Tang!
Later, there was basically no outflow!
He was the first Shangshu Ling after Emperor Taizong, and he was quite awesome.
only……
"Your Majesty, aren't you afraid of being scolded?" Wu Chengsi communicated with his eyes.
Li Cunxi nodded imperceptibly.
Sure enough, the next second, Zhang Jianzhi and a group of ministers stood up.
"Your Majesty, no!"
"Your Majesty, the ancestral rules are still in place. How can we violate them?"
"You can't do that, Your Majesty!"
"If you do this, Emperor Taizong won't be able to rest in peace!"
Li Cunxi smiled faintly and continued to listen to the ministers.
As expected, these ministers found a thousand identical reasons to oppose him taking away Li Shimin's position during his lifetime.
Of course, this didn't stop him.
After waiting for a long time, Zhang Jianzhi's mouth was dry, and Li Cunxi looked at the Imperial Censor Zong Qinke.
"Doctor Zong, what do you think?"