Datang Longya

Chapter 837

This time the whole world attacked the Tang Dynasty, these generals of the older generation have worked hard.

Both Zhang Gongjin and Li Ji went to battle with illnesses, while Yu Chigong and Cheng Yaojin went to the bitter cold place like Dafeichuan,

If the new generation of generals grow up, they don't have to fight like this, but for the sake of safety, they still choose to bid farewell to the rich life and come to battle when they are old.

Both Li Xiaogong and Leng Feng were taken to the Ancestral Temple to live temporarily, and after reporting their merits, they would hold a grand court meeting to reward them.

It is an honor to be able to live in Taimiao.

However, on such a serious occasion, Liu Hongji's singing and singing every night is fine, but Cheng Yaojin was also drunk and extremely insane.

Several generals were drinking together, and when they saw Leng Feng, Li Jing and Li Xiaogong coming in, Cheng Yaojin staggered over with a jar of wine and said, "The three of you are back, haha, I see you didn't lose any parts, I'm relieved, come, come, your achievements are the greatest, and you have to drink a pot no matter what."

Leng Feng took the wine jar, but didn't drink it, but asked Zhang Gongjin: "This is the Taimiao, how can you make such a fuss?"

Zhang Gongjin was weak and didn't drink alcohol. Seeing Leng Feng's question, he said, "Don't talk about us, you have to be a little more arrogant. You are a military commander who takes credit and pride. It is normal for you to make trouble until you are reprimanded by the emperor."

Only when the trouble is reprimanded by the emperor is it over. After listening to the emperor's reprimand and accepting the punishment, can the power of imperial power be displayed.Only when the emperor has face can he formally discuss meritorious deeds and reward them.This is already a common practice, but Leng Feng didn't know much about it before.

Dumbfoundingly pushing away the dancing girl who came up to him, Leng Feng still chose to keep himself clean.

These brothers have made the Taimiao a mess, and they will probably be criticized for their part when the time comes, so there is no need to play tricks on the spot.

Letting Cheng Yaojin and others live in the Taimiao is just an excuse to report their achievements to the ancestors. The main reason is that the emperor is going to get everyone together and reward them together.

So, on the third day after Leng Feng, Li Jing and Li Xiaogong came back, the emperor issued a decree to reprimand the generals who had misbehaved in the imperial temple, and at the same time informed everyone that a grand court meeting would be held the next day.

The Grand Court Meeting is only held at the beginning of each year, and it is the highest standard court meeting.However, under the global attack on the Tang Dynasty, the generals were not in the capital, and the civil officials were too busy to land, so it was cancelled.

Now that the dust of the world's attack on Tang has settled and the generals have returned to Chang'an, it's time to hold a grand meeting and reward the generals.

Above the main hall, there is an extra table in the front row of the generals, with tea and snacks on it.

In the past, there was no such thing in the Great Court. Even the emperor could not drink tea blatantly. The appearance of the table case was enough to show the emperor's respect for the military.

After being seated, Li Xiaogong served tea from the table, and passed the tea cups one by one.

Seeing that the generals had tea to drink, the civil servants became envious.

Li Shimin didn't care, and waited for the generals to share the tea before saying: "Fang Qing, let's start!"

Fang Xuanling stood up with a blank sheet of paper in his hand. In the previous grand court meetings, he had to report on his annual income, any disasters, etc., but in this year's grand court meeting, no one cared about this. What everyone cared about was this What did the war look like.

Although the victorious news came one after another, and the victory bell kept ringing, no one knew the exact situation of the battle.

After saluting to the emperor, Fang Xuanling said: "In the autumn of the 19th year of Zhenguan, the whole world attacked the Tang Dynasty. Shiwei, Mohe, Hanhai Kingdom, Silla, Baekje, Koryo Jiubu, and Wa Kingdom joined forces to attack our Datang. Your generation, although ambitious, lost to our Great Tang Lions, not only failed to invade, but was captured a lot of land. On behalf of the people of the world, my colleagues in the court, thank you generals!"

After finishing speaking, Fang Xuanling bowed in the direction of the general.

The generals stood up one after another to return the salute. As the prime minister, Fang Xuanling's courtesy was not something anyone could afford. At this time, even Li Xiaogong did not dare to be arrogant.

After the salute, Fang Xuanling continued to read: "During the world's attack on Tang, our Tang soldiers killed 13 people, 630 people were disabled, and there were countless serious and minor injuries."

After reading this, Fang Xuanling's voice became low, Leng Feng and Li Xiaogong both lowered their heads.

Among the more than 13 soldiers who died in battle, Gaochang accounted for more than half.

Nearly [-] soldiers poured their blood on that place.

"However, their sacrifices were not meaningless. Although the Tang Dynasty suffered heavy casualties, the enemy casualties were even heavier. Gaochang killed more than [-] enemies, Jingbei Road killed more than [-] enemies, Zhubishan killed more than [-] enemies, and the East China Sea killed more than [-] enemies. Killed [-] enemies, killed [-] enemies in Lingnan, killed [-] enemies in Dafeichuan, and killed more than [-] enemies in Guazhou. In the first battle, our Tang Dynasty killed the enemy, showing the majesty of our Tang Dynasty lion!"

"60 Du Ruhui really dares to help us brag, it will be doubled immediately."

Hearing Fang Xuanling's report, Leng Feng couldn't help muttering to Li Xiaogong.

The real situation is that the three parties in the Turkic, Tubo and Western Regions lost a total of more than 30, 60?If the enemy's strength reaches that level, Gaochang may not even be able to fight with 30 people.

Li Xiaogong lowered his voice and said: "You don't understand this. The imperial court wants to announce this achievement to the world. Only by increasing the number of enemies killed can the people feel at ease. Although the number recorded is 60, but, In terms of merit, it is still based on the real situation."

Leng Feng nodded, if that's the case, then there's nothing wrong with bragging about it.

After talking about the casualties, it was spent. Fang Xuanling continued to read: "From the beginning to the end of the world's attack on the Tang Dynasty, our Tang Dynasty spent a total of 100 million dans of grain, 53 gold coins, and a total of 830 silver coins. All the savings over the years have been exhausted, and even slightly overdrawn."

War is a waste of money. If Datang hadn't changed the taxation of farmers to taxation of merchants, it would be impossible to persist to this extent.

The food and grass consumed by the war alone cannot be afforded by the original farmers' taxes.Under the global attack on the Tang Dynasty, counting the food consumed by the transport team supporting the frontier army, it was more than 100 million tons.

The 100 million dan was just the grain reserve of the state treasury, and the rest of the grain was all bought with money.

For Datang, after the whole world attacked Tang, it was really "returning to before liberation". Although the national treasury revenue is increasing every year, it is impossible to recover within three to five years.

"However, these costs are worthwhile. West of Guazhou, until the foot of the plateau; west of Gaochang, until the Western Regions; north of Jingbei Road, two thousand miles; these new lands are all harvested this time. The current territory of the Tang Dynasty is far away. Far beyond the previous dynasties!"

(End of this chapter)