Datang's free and easy concubine

Chapter 918

Seeing Su Cheng approaching, Xue Wanche hastily stepped forward and said anxiously: "Duke, I heard that His Majesty has decided to march in person?"

Su Cheng nodded and said: "Yes, His Majesty has already issued an edict in front of the ministers at the court meeting today. Now, Silla is being attacked by Goguryeo, and His Majesty will send troops soon."

Yujia personally, Xue Wanche rubbed his hands and looked at Su Cheng excitedly, his eyes full of longing.

If it was two years ago, even if he knew that the emperor would personally conquer him, he would not be so eager, because he knew himself at that time, and he was not qualified to compete with others for the opportunity to make contributions with the emperor.

But, it's different now, with the appreciation of a nobleman like Su Cheng.

In fact, his mind has faded away from making meritorious deeds. He only hopes to fight on the battlefield and show off his glory in front of the princess.

Seeing Xue Wanche's longing eyes, Su Cheng was still a little nervous, and said angrily: "Okay, okay, I know, you want to go out, don't worry."

Xue Wanche scratched his head and said, "It's different today. Now that the emperor wants to march in person, all the generals in the court must want to go. The competition is too fierce!"

Su Cheng couldn't help nodding his head when he heard this. Although the emperor would definitely bring more generals to the imperial conquest, it was indeed more intense.

If Li Jing became the chief of the army, Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, Li Xiaogong, Yu Chigong, Zhang Gongjin and other generals in the court and the central government could just choose one as the deputy chief.

If the emperor personally marches, then these generals in the court may all follow.

How could Xue Wanche compete with Cheng Yaojin and others?Let alone Cheng Yaojin and other state officials, even if they compete with Niu Jinda and other county officials, they may not be able to compete.

Su Cheng said in relief: "The competition is indeed getting fiercer. I'm going to find out what His Majesty has to say. If it's really not good, I can just go out with the Shenji Battalion. My Shenji Battalion still lacks an experienced cavalry commander. It's just my Shenji Battalion. The battalion only has [-] cavalry, but you have been wronged!"

Su Cheng's words are not false. Although Xue Rengui is also a famous general, he is still immature after all, and has not experienced much experience in the battlefield.

As for Li Yun and the generals of the cavalry battalion, they have even actually been on the battlefield.

Xue Wanche was different, he was already a strong player in the Jiuli battlefield.

Xue Wanche said excitedly after hearing this: "No wrong, no wrong, as long as you can go to the battlefield, it's fine to have a guard leader by your side."

Su Cheng couldn't help laughing and said, "If you follow me, I'm afraid you won't have the chance to charge forward!"

Xue Wanche was slightly taken aback when he heard this, and he couldn't help but realize that Su Cheng's strength is not in the charge, so why is the emperor willing to let Su Cheng go in the charge?

Xue Wanche couldn't help laughing when he heard that, if Su Cheng was in danger, then he would definitely follow Su Cheng to protect Su Cheng, but Su Cheng was not in any danger, so he would follow Su Cheng and watch others charge into battle. Isn't it the same as watching others drink while you swallow dryly?

Seeing Xue Wanche, a fierce man blushing and not knowing what to say, Su Cheng clapped his hands and smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will enter the palace in a while to find out what His Majesty has said, and no matter what, I will let you bring the cavalry battalion to send troops .”

Xue Wanche hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Duke, I won't say anything. If there is any order, just ask the duke. I won't even frown!"

"I'll go back and report to the princess!" Xue Wanche went excitedly.

Silla is still being attacked, so the dispatch of troops must be very fast. Besides, Li Shimin has been making preparations since last winter, so he must have a plan in mind.

Su Cheng poked his head in front of the Hall of Liangyi, and sure enough, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others had already dispersed. It seemed that who would stay behind and who would go out with the army had been negotiated.

The little eunuch entered the room and said respectfully: "His Majesty, Duke Rong is waiting outside the palace."

Li Shimin was in a good mood, and was about to get up and go to the Lizheng Hall. Hearing that Su Cheng was running, he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. During the discussion at that time, Su Cheng's figure disappeared. Now that the discussion is over, everyone is preparing for the expedition. Why did Su Cheng come here again?

"Let him in!"

Su Cheng walked into the main hall, and at a glance he saw Li Shimin reclining with his legs crossed, looking very twitchy, almost blowing out a smoke ring with a cigarette in his mouth.

"Your Majesty, have you decided on the candidates for the generals?" Su Cheng asked.

"It's settled, the three provinces have issued an edict." Li Shimin nodded and said, "What's the matter? Someone came to talk to you?"

This time the Eastern Expedition was his personal expedition, which general in the court would not want to accompany him on the expedition?

It's normal for everyone to talk to Su Cheng about Xiang, but it's pretty fast.

Su Cheng smiled and said, "It's Xue Wanche, Princess Danyang's son-in-law. This guy gets excited when he hears about the war."

Li Shimin guessed that it was also Xue Wanche. Since Su Cheng helped Xue Wanche and Danyang get married, Xue Wanche regarded Su Cheng as a great benefactor.

However, Li Shimin was in a bit of a dilemma. It is true that Xue Wanche is indeed a fierce general, but there are quite a few fierce generals in the court, and this time he personally marched with the veterans, and he hoped to relive those glorious years with the old generals, but Xue Wanche was Li Jiancheng's people.

Therefore, Xue Wanche did not appear in the list for the expedition.

Now that Su Cheng came to help Xue Wanche to talk about the matter, it made him a little embarrassed. Su Cheng had to give him face. His long-cherished wish for many years was also facilitated by Su Cheng, and it was rare for Su Cheng to speak, so how could he refute Su Cheng's face?

However, it was difficult for Xue Wanche to arrange, because Xue Wanche was also a general in the court, and he was also a son-in-law.

Seeing Li Shimin's undisguised entanglement, Su Cheng immediately understood that Xue Wanche was really not on the list for the expedition.

Su Cheng said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Shenji Battalion also has a cavalry battalion, but the Shenji Battalion does not have an experienced cavalry commander..."

Li Shimin's heart moved when he heard this, that's right, the cavalry battalion in the Shenji Battalion was newly established, and the generals in it were all newly selected young people with little experience in battle.

Su Cheng must have no problem using firearms, but he has no experience in cavalry warfare.

Moreover, Xue Wanche must have no objection to asking Xue Wanche to be Su Cheng's deputy, and he is also convinced of Su Cheng.

Li Shimin smiled and said: "Forget it, then let Xue Wanche be your deputy general, and go out with the Shenji Battalion!"

Su Cheng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When Su Cheng entered the palace, the person to accompany him on the expedition had already been decided.

Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong, Li Xiaogong, Changsun Wuji and others were among the figures. Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Kong Yingda, and Xiao Yu were appointed to assist the crown prince in overseeing the country.

The announcement of the list of the driving expedition can be described as joy and sorrow for some.

Of course, those who were ordered to go out with them were happy to prepare, and those who failed to go out could only regret it.

(End of this chapter)