Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 1533 Li Ji's Advice

The scorching sun is in the sky, and the yellow sand is thousands of miles away.

The fiery wind skimmed over the scalding gravel surface, bringing up waves of heat, and under the glare of the sun, an updraft formed on the surface. Looking from a distance, it seemed as if the space had been torn and distorted...

The rolling yellow sand hills are endless, and an oasis is hidden in the valley between the hills.

Hundreds of war horses flicked their tails and lowered their mouths into a water pool in the oasis from time to time. Even though the water pool was too shallow and the water temperature was already warmed by the sun, the war horses still drank happily. Sometimes they raised their heads and looked around vigilantly. snort.

Dozens of soldiers jumped into the water upstream, shirtless, and there were sentries on the top of the hill to watch out.

Not far from Mizusawa was a camp that had just been set up. The guards hurriedly set up the pots and stoves and lit the bonfire. The aroma of food permeated the camp.

in the camp.

Li Ji sat upright with his helmet on and his armor on, with a calm face, holding a military newspaper in his hand and reading it carefully, and occasionally took a sip of water from the water cup placed on the table beside him, with a natural expression.

There wasn't even a single trace of sweat stains on his body, and he didn't look like a soldier rushing across the Western Regions.

But Wei Wang Li Tai in front of him was sweating profusely, pulled off his collar, poured a large jar of clean water with a "gulp" and took a long breath...

"Mother! It's August and September, and the Western Regions really can't stay here. The sun is like a fire during the day, and it's terribly cold in the middle of the night. I really miss Chang'an!"

Following the army, the horses did not untie their saddles and fought for thousands of miles, and the swords and fire battles were wanton. Even Li Tai, the king of Wei, who has always been known for his literary talent, is now unrestrained in his words. Although his body is as fat as ever, his tanned skin is It looks much stockier and stronger, and it has a bit of the rough air in the army.

It's not like the white and miserable appearance in the past, panting after walking a few steps...

Li Ji chuckled, "It's true that the march was tiring, but His Highness persisted all the way, which made the general look at him with admiration. But even if His Highness misses the exotic scenery of the Western Regions and deserts, I'm afraid he won't be able to stay for a few days. At that time, Chang'an's beautiful wine, Qushui Isn’t it just for His Highness to enjoy the flow of wine?”

Li Tai was taken aback for a moment, with a slightly embarrassed look on his face, and said for a while, "This...haha, speaking of it, I really feel homesick. I haven't seen my father for a long time. I don't know if the dragon body is still healthy or not. Sizi's condition It will get worse every midsummer, I don't know if she is tortured by illness. Changle is now alone, and the rumors and gossips in the market must be hard to bear, and Gao Yang... Although her mother died early, that girl is smart and lively. Her father and brothers and sisters doted on her, and now she is married as a woman, I am afraid it will still be difficult to change her savage habits. Although Fang Xuanling is a gentleman, but that Mrs. Lu is a savage, and with Fang Jun as a stick, I don't know if she will It will make her angry, but even if she is angry, no one will show her up. The crown prince is weak, the slave is still young, the third child is fighting with Fang Jun, Li You's legs trembled when he saw Fang Jun, he was so scared to death... ..."

As he spoke, he had a sad look on his face.

And it's not just Princess Gaoyang?

He Wei Wang Li Tai has been loved by His Majesty Li Er in every possible way since he was a child, and he is not willing to scold him even for a harsh word. When will he leave home thousands of miles to fight in the Western Regions with the army?

Although I am not young, it is inevitable to be homesick...

Li Ji chuckled, noncommittal.

After a while, he looked meaningfully at Wei Wang Li Tai's darkened face, and said slowly: "The wind is raging in the middle of Beijing. Your Highness is afraid that you are sitting on pins and needles right now. You wish you could fly back to Chang'an overnight to participate in it?"

Li Tai's expression changed, and he opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Li Ji waving his hand.

Putting the water glass in his hand on the table, Li Ji said indifferently: "Your Highness, why do you have to argue? These days, although you and I can't say that we were born and died, we can still be regarded as sharing joys and sorrows, and we have a long life, so the last general has a word at this moment If you want to give it to His Highness, if there is something crazy about it, His Highness will not blame you."

Li Tai hurriedly said: "Why is the Duke of England doing this? You are the elder of the king, and even more the minister of the humerus of the father. It is really an honor for the king if you are lucky enough to get your advice. It’s okay to ask the British Duke to speak frankly, this king will definitely remember it.”

"Hehe, Your Highness is serious. The last general just said it casually. Naturally, His Highness just listened to it..."

Li Ji raised his eyebrows, and said softly: "As a prince, it is common to want to fight for the crown prince. Who can have no selfishness? However, what the general wants to say is that no matter what time, do anything Everything, we must strictly abide by the bottom line, even if the huge benefits are put aside, if you need to break through the bottom line to obtain it, you should carefully weigh it..."

He stared into Li Tai's eyes, and said slowly: "There are some things in this world that can be done, or even made wrong, at worst, start all over again. But there are some things, once he goes out with one foot, it is like falling off a cliff, but there are no more things." The way to retreat...don't underestimate His Majesty's determination."

Li Tai was shocked, and looked at Li Ji in disbelief.

Li Ji has always maintained a neutral attitude towards the reserve position, and has never expressed any inclination to anyone on any occasion, even in person with the prince, he is neither cold nor cold, neither far nor close.

At this moment, he actually said such words to himself, was he really admonishing himself, or did he have ulterior motives?
Li Tai couldn't figure it out.

Even though Li Ji had always kept a low profile in the court, he was able to become No. 1 in the military after Li Jing in the Datang Army, which was full of generals.How can such a person have no intention in his words and deeds, and how can they be so superficial?
Li Tai was in doubt, but Li Ji stopped talking about it, but got up and walked to the open window, looking at the nearby oasis water and the blazing sun on the raised sand dunes in the distance, he said with emotion: " The land under our feet is Jingjue City, the royal city of Jingjue Kingdom. It is recorded in the Book of Han that this place is 820 miles away from Chang'an, with 480 households, 360 mouths, and 500 victorious soldiers... But now you see, The marshes are hot and humid, making it difficult to walk, reeds and grass are barren, and there is no way to return. The only ancient road that is almost buried in yellow sand can only be passed. Except for business travelers who use this place as a transit resting place, where is there a single resident? A hundred years ago, once The prosperous and prosperous ancient country has been scattered and submerged with the raging yellow sand, not to mention the vain fame and fortune in the world? After a hundred years, it will be like the long yellow sand in front of us."

Li Tai had a splitting headache.

He has always been quite conceited about his mental strategy, but now he realizes that compared with a real human being like Li Ji, the gap is not usually small.

He was standing in front of him, and what he said was heard clearly word for word, but if there was no last sentence, even if Li Tai wanted to break his head, he would not be able to understand the meaning.

What the hell, if you have something to say, you can't say it clearly, does it have to be so cloudy?
However, Li Ji had already raised his legs and walked towards the door, stopped at the door, turned back and said to Li Tai, "I will arrive at Qiemo City in half a month. If Your Highness wants to return to Chang'an, you can go north to Shanshan and enter the Yumen Pass by yourself."

Then strode away.

Li Tai sat in the tent blankly, tangled...

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Housing.

It was the third watch of the night, most of the servants in the mansion had already slept peacefully, but the back house was still brightly lit with candles.

Fang Jun, dressed in normal clothes, sat beside the desk in the bedroom by the window, concentrating on the report about Huating Town brought back by Su Dingfang.

Huating Town not only represents the success or failure of Datang's tax system reform, but also the embryonic form of Datang's business in Fang Jun's conception. There are even navy stationed and shipyards established. Never relax for a moment.

In a sense, Huating Town is the foundation of his dream...

There were soft footsteps behind him, Fang Jun didn't turn his head immediately, until an elegant and quiet scent like orchid and musk entered his nose, Fang Jun took his eyes away from the report on the table and looked back.

Princess Gaoyang stood gracefully, and was waving her hand to order the maid to leave, casually blew out a few candles, leaving only one candle, and put down the veil at the door.

Then there was a smile on the corner of his lips, his eyes rolled, and he stared at Fang Jun for a moment.

Her slender snowy neck was exposed, with a few locks of wet hair sticking to the back of her neck, as if she had just finished a bath, she casually wore a large tulle sleeve, and a belt was loosely tied around her waist. The flames of the lamp shine through, revealing the silhouette of two slender legs. There is no skirt underneath, and only the upper body is wearing a water blue satin apron with black edges...

Fang Jun swallowed hard, and stammered, "You, you... what are you doing?"

Princess Gao Yang rolled her eyes, bit her red lips and blushed, said: "Yes."

Fang Jun was taken aback, and asked, "What do you want?"

It was only then that he realized, isn't this his usual way of molesting people?Today, Princess Gao Yang came to treat her body with her own way, but I didn't realize it for a while...

Fang Jun frowned, a little displeased: "Isn't the Taoist temple in Zhongnanshan very close to Princess Fangling these days?"

That Princess Fangling is not a serious person, Fang Jun is very dissatisfied that Princess Gaoyang and Changle are both close to Princess Fangling.

However, it is naturally not his turn to be dissatisfied with Princess Changle...

Princess Gao Yang gently untied the belt around her waist, took a step forward, looked up into Fang Jun's eyes, and said in a charming voice, "How does my husband know? I also learned a few ways to serve men from Aunt Fang Ling. I don't know if Mr. Lang wants to try..."

Fang Jun swallowed again.

Isn't this nonsense?
Of course I despise Princess Fangling's disobedience, but now Princess Gaoyang has learned some tricks, why don't she try it on herself and find another man?

Fang Jun's blood boiled, and he swung his hands and picked up Princess Gaoyang horizontally. He threw her on the bed amidst Princess Gaoyang's screams, and said with a grinning smile: "Then let me see and see, what has Your Highness learned?" Unlearned!"

All of a sudden, the shadow of the candle turned red, panting softly, it's not enough for outsiders...

(End of this chapter)