Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 3528 The East Palace returns to the heart
All the main forces of the sixteen guards followed His Majesty Li Er in the eastward expedition, and Guanzhong was empty of troops. This led to the Guanlongmen faction pulling up a mob-like army that could still take advantage of the situation to break into Chang'an City and besiege the East Palace.The Liu rate of the East Palace can barely protect itself, but if it wants to fight back, it must have foreign aid, and the right guards are also responsible for guarding the Xuanwu Gate, so they dare not move without authorization.

There are only half of the Youtun Guards who followed Fang Jun in the westward expedition, and the Anxi Army guarding the Western Regions.

Both of these two armies are elites in hundreds of battles, and if one of them is transferred, it is enough to crush the Guanlong rebels, bring order out of chaos, and turn defeat into victory.

However, as soon as Xiao Yu finished speaking, Li Chengqian shook his head immediately, and said decisively: "Absolutely not! The current military remonstrance is nothing more than a struggle for imperial power in the final analysis. The fights are all within the empire. Of course there is a sense of righteousness, and more are also worth it." It is a personal interest. However, the Duke of Yue and the Anxi Army fought fiercely in the Western Regions, and they were fighting for the country. How many Han family sons climbed the ice, lay on the snow, and stained the battlefield with blood to keep the country. If they are transferred back to Beijing at this moment Rebellion, the big cannibals and the Turkic people are bound to take advantage of the situation to occupy the Western Regions, and if you want to drive them away in the future, it will be as difficult as climbing the sky, and the price you will pay will be the blood and lives of more Han family members! This matter must not be done."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room was refreshed.

Everyone is an outstanding person in the world, and they have their own revenge in their hearts, otherwise they would not still work hard to protect the East Palace in such a critical moment. With their talents, qualifications, and status, even if the Guanlong Clan finally gains power, it will be difficult to defeat them. If it is idle, it still needs to be reused.

But they risked their wealth and lives, standing in the Donggong camp, fighting with Guan Long's sword against sword and gun against gun, so why?
It's nothing more than fame and righteousness.

The crown prince was canonized by His Majesty's golden canon, and he was the rightful successor of the Tang Empire. When His Majesty Li Er was likely to have passed away, to protect the prince was to safeguard His Majesty Li Er's will and to safeguard the orthodoxy of the world.

This is not only the duty of a person and minister, but also the constraint of the bottom line of morality. Even if he dies today, he can live forever and be famous forever, becoming a model of loyal ministers and righteous men.

In the same way, Li Chengqian was able to give up his family and life, and would rather lose his throne for the rebels than transfer back the elite troops guarding the Western Regions, resulting in the loss of an inch of the country. Such feelings can also be called heroic!
Normally, this His Highness has been criticized for his weak character and the benevolence of women, but at such a critical moment of life and death, he can have such persistence and such courage, which made the civil servants and generals who followed him feel excited and proud .

Ma Zhou got up, straightened his clothes, touched the ground with a bow, and said with emotion: "Your Highness is steadfast and persistent, which is really the demeanor of a wise emperor. A humble minister can follow His Highness around. I am lucky in three lives! I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness in this life, and I will not hesitate to die!"

A scholar dies for a confidant, and a scholar lives for a hero. As a minister, choose a strong and wise emperor, what regrets is there in death?

Xiao Yu, Li Jing, Li Daozong and others also got up together, bowed to the ground, and said in unison: "I am willing to die for Your Highness!"

The concubine and Li Xiang heard the movement in the back hall, they didn't know why, they were very surprised, although Li Chengqian was the crown prince, never before had any of his subjects spoke to him in such a generous and heroic tone.Li Xiang couldn't help being curious, he poked his head out from the entrance of the back hall secretly, and saw several ministers bowing down in front of his father, just like these ministers bowing down to their grandfather in the past, this made him proud and yearning... …

Li Chengqian was also heartbroken, he hurriedly stood up, supported each of them, and said in his mouth: "All my lovers are the pillars of the country, outstanding people in the world, no matter how difficult the situation is, they have survived it, why do you talk about life and death lightly? We must work together to thwart the conspiracy of the rebels and maintain the country. When the success is achieved in the future, we will create a grand plan with you and carry on the past and open up the future!"

Everyone's expressions were agitated, and they echoed repeatedly.

When they were seated again, the atmosphere in the hall was already very different.Li Chengqian understood that although these people followed him, supported him, and defended himself before, it was more because of his reputation and righteousness. Everyone supported the prince of the Tang Dynasty, not Li Chengqian.

But right now, he has already gained the approval of everyone. From now on, these people will truly gather around the East Palace without reservation, helping him achieve his great cause, and jointly develop a grand vision of prosperity!
After all, some people value righteousness, some value profits, some people value fame, and some people value ambition.People who value fame and fortune seek profit and avoid harm, and are capricious at every turn. People who value loyalty are upright and often do not distinguish between right and wrong. Only people who value ambition will have a big mind.

These people in front of them are the humerus of the Eastern Palace. They are not for fame, fortune, or power, but for the orthodoxy of the country and the prosperity of the world!
No matter how dangerous the situation is, it will not make these people abandon the East Palace, because it means that they have abandoned their ambitions, even if they live, they will die.

There are always some people who live for their own ideals and aspirations. Fame and fortune are not in their sights, and they are happy with life and death. Body, severe punishment and cruelty can't take away his ambition.

……

The monarchs and ministers were talking, and the footsteps outside the door startled them again, they all stopped talking and looked at the door.

It is very likely that the news from Xuanwumen came...

Sure enough, this time it was not the servants who came to deliver the letter, but Li Junxian returned again. As soon as he entered the door, he first stepped forward to salute, and presented a battle report to Li Chengqian, and then said with joy: "General Gao Kan of the Right Tunwei According to the report, Changsun Wen and Hou Mo Chenlin led [-] cavalry and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the right guard to chase the left guard to raid their camp. They were defeated by them and pursued with cavalry. , A complete victory!"

As soon as the words fell, Li Jing stood up and said excitedly: "Gao Kan has done a great job! The rebel army lost troops and generals in this battle, and their morale was greatly reduced. Moreover, even if they had tens of thousands of troops, they would not be able to bear such a loss. After this battle, The rebels are bound to restrain themselves, and the situation will be greatly improved!"

Even Xiao Yu here is familiar with military books. Although he has never led a soldier, his theory is not bad. They all realize that this battle is almost equivalent to a blow to the backbone of the rebel army, causing it to hurt. , no longer dare to attack recklessly like before.

Once there is another such failure, the main force of the rebel army will be completely lost. How can they capture the imperial city guarded by the sixth rate of the East Palace only by relying on those house slaves and bankers?
The critical situation was reversed in an instant. Right now, the Six Commanders of the Eastern Palace only need to hold on to the imperial city, waiting for the Eastern Expeditionary Army to return to the capital. However, the Guanlong rebels have to try their best to break through the city as soon as possible, but they dare not act rashly, lest they will be defeated again It will be beyond redemption...

Li Junxian was in high spirits: "The last general and the Duke of Guo watched the enemy's formation at the Xuanwu Gate, and saw that although the right guards were at a disadvantage, the formation was rigorous, there was a distance between advance and retreat, and they were well equipped, and the soldiers were even more brave and good at fighting. Retreating from the Zuo Tunwei first, and then defeating the rebels, Gao Kan played with ease, he can be called a famous general in the world!"

He has been watching the battle at the Xuanwu Gate, and he is particularly impressed by these two battles.The unparalleled power of firearms, the unparalleled impact of armored cavalry, the coordination between infantry and cavalry, the transformation between formations, and even the toughness of individual soldiers brought a great impact on him and Zhang Shigui.

This is how half an army of 2 people guarded outside the Xuanwu Gate is as warm as a rock. Not only is the defense tight and impenetrable, but it can even face a strong enemy with spare power to pursue it. After this battle, it is destined to shock the military of the Tang Dynasty, and almost every army will develop towards the model, organization, and equipment of Youtunwei.

If all the sixteen guards were as powerful as You Tunwei, who else in the world could stop the great Tang Tigers from expanding their territory?

Li Jing got up, bowed and said: "The most important rewards and punishments in the army are clear. Gao Kan defeated the Zuo Tunwei and Guanlong rebels in succession, and kept the Xuanwu Gate to ensure that he did not lose. Rewards make the three armies use their lives, and the morale of the army is stable."

Such great achievements should be rewarded heavily.Especially when the situation is critical, it is inevitable that people in the army will fluctuate and morale will be low. At this moment, a heavy reward to Gao Kan and You Tunwei will definitely boost morale.

Li Chengqian said happily: "Gu also has this intention!"

He pondered for a while, and then said: "Gao Kan guarded the Xuanwu Gate firmly, worked hard and made great achievements. He should be a captain of Qingche with honors, and his official worship is General Yunhui. What do you love?"

Li Jing said: "It should be like this!"

This can be said to be a super-heavy reward. The rank of Lieutenant of Qingche and the official position of General Yunhui both correspond to the third rank, and the army of sixteen guards is the third rank.Generally speaking, adjutants in the army should be lowered by two to three levels compared to the commander, otherwise the commander will order and prohibit, which will easily lead to the situation where the adjutant restrains the commander.

However, the situation in Youtunwei is better. After all, Fang Jun's title is the second-rank founder of the county, and his rank is even higher than that of the first-rank Zhu Kingdom. It doesn't matter if the rank of the adjutant is higher.

Ma Zhou hesitated a little, and said: "According to Gao Kan's achievements, such a reward is indeed appropriate. It's just that although he was a general of Youtunwei before, his rank was only from the fifth rank of Flying Cavalry Captain to the fourth rank suddenly. Too much."

In troubled times, Ma Zhou naturally knew the reason for the heavy rewards, but the sudden promotion to the fourth rank was really too shocking, and it would easily cause Gao Kan and You Tunwei to be jealous and rejected by the rest of the army and guards. Su Bian was upset, if the army lost its balance and people's hearts would compare with each other, it might add more twists and turns to the situation.

(End of this chapter)