bastard seizes tang

Chapter 519
"Minister Sun Wuji, Du Ruhui, and Cen Wenwen brought all the officials in the court to meet His Highness the King of Chu." Outside the Suzaku Gate, Li Ke and his triumphant army had just arrived, and the three Changsun Wuji all stepped forward and bowed down to pay homage. .

These three people are all giants in the court, the eldest grandson Wuji is a relative, Du Ruhui is the emperor's confidant, and Cen Wenwen is Li Ke's mentor. How could Li Ke be negligent? Throwing it to Xue Rengui, and then personally stepped forward to help the three of them.

Li Ke said: "This king is triumphant, why do you bother the three of you to wait here? How dare you."

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "Your Highness's great victory in the Northern Expedition has revived our national reputation in the Tang Dynasty and conquered the world. We are here to welcome you under His Majesty's order, and we should."

Du Ruhui who was on the side also stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty is already in the Hall of Liangyi, please also go with me."

Li Ke also raised his hand, and said with a smile: "How dare you tell father and all the officials to wait for a long time, I will go as soon as possible."

After speaking, Li Ke went to Liangyi Hall together with Du Ruhui and others.

On the dragon road leading to Liangyi Hall, Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui are on the right, while Cen Wenwen and Li Ke are walking side by side on the left.

Cen Wenwen glanced at the eldest grandson Wuji on the opposite side, and whispered to Li Ke: "According to His Majesty, today the prince should lead the crowd to welcome the triumphant army."

Hearing this, Li Ke asked curiously: "Then why is Master Cen and several ministers here today, and the prince is not seen?"

Cen Wenwen said with a smile: "Today the prince suddenly fell ill, and now he is recuperating in the East Palace. The prince's life is not easy these days."

Li Ke asked: "Why did you suddenly get sick? Could it be that the crown prince fell ill last night?"

Cen Wenwen replied: "The prince's body is very healthy. Just a few days ago, he was impeached by the prince's order Quan Wanji for staying in the brothel, and he reported it directly to the imperial court. The prince was furious because of this, and the whole East Palace was very ugly because of this. .”

Li Ke nodded and said: "This is what it should mean. Although there are many capable ministers in the Eastern Palace, such as Yu Zhining, Du Zhenglun, and Kong Yingda are all admonishing ministers, and Quan Wanji is even more straightforward. For generations, it would be strange not to be impeached based on the prince's habits."

Cen Wenwen said: "Although the prince's reputation has been lost, there is the eldest grandson empress in the palace and the eldest grandson Wuji outside the palace. The position of the prince is still stable. Your highness must not be fascinated by the appearance in front of you, show your ambition, and regret it for a moment. Too late."

Cen Wenwen is Li Ke's teacher, and it is reasonable to mention Li Ke's points, but it is a bit strange that Cen Wenwen suddenly mentioned this to Li Ke now that the victory in the main hall is imminent.

Li Ke asked, "Where did you say that, sir?"

Cen Wenwen replied: "Just after Quan Wanji impeached the prince, rumors arose from inside and outside the court, and some of them even had the intention of deposing the prince and establishing a virtuous one. Being pushed to the cusp of the storm, His Highness must not be confused at this time and make His Majesty dissatisfied."

Based on Li Ke's understanding of Li Shimin, he will never underestimate Li Shimin's preference for Li Chengqian, the eldest son, and naturally he will not think that Li Chengqian's crown prince can be deposed with just a few impeachment memorials, and Li Ke will not do it either. This early bird.

Li Ke hurriedly responded: "Master Cen, don't worry, this king knows the seriousness and will not lose his sense of proportion."

Cen Wenwen said with a smile: "Your Highness has always acted in a safe manner, I just made a few points, so don't worry."

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While Li Ke and Cen Wenwen were talking, they headed for the Hall of Liangyi, passed through the provincial stage, and arrived outside the hall just as soon as they had a cup of tea.

In the Hall of Liangyi, the officials of the Tang Dynasty had already been waiting in the hall, and the emperor Li Shimin also sat upright in the middle of the hall. All the officials in the court were present, just like a regular court.

Li Shimin looked at his son in front of him, and there was a little smile on his originally serious face, and he smiled at the court officials: "Haha, all my lords, look, my Huo Qubing is back."

Li Shimin was fond of martial arts, and his beloved son Li Ke's victory in the Northern Expedition not only quelled the northern troubles for the Tang Dynasty, but also earned Li Shimin a lot of face.In the old Han Dynasty, there was Huo Qubing who made the Northern Expedition, sealed off the wolves and lived in Xuxu, and his fame spread throughout the world. Now Li Ke returned to Beijing after the Northern Expedition triumphantly. Li Shimin laughed and called his beloved son Li Ke Huo Qubing.

Hearing this, Li Ke's face remained calm, showing no trace of arrogance, he just walked to the center of the hall, bowed down to Li Shimin and said: "My son, Li Ke, pays homage to Father Emperor."

Li Shimin raised his hand and said to Li Ke: "My son has worked hard on the Northern Expedition, so get up quickly."

"Thank you, father." Li Ke thanked him and stood up.

Immediately afterwards, after Li Ke got up, Li Ke took a jade plate from Su Dingfang's hand behind him, handed it to the servant in the palace, and said to Li Shimin: "I was ordered by my father to go north. Victorious Father."

On the jade plate presented by Li Ke were the Khan’s seal and the wolf flag, which symbolized the highest authority of Xue Yantuo. Li Ke presented it to Li Shimin through the hand of his servant. The smile became heavier.

Li Shimin said: "Ke'er made great contributions to the Northern Expedition and exalted our Tang Dynasty's national prestige."

Li Ke said modestly: "My son's victory is all due to his father's trust and the generals' effectiveness. My son is just doing his best."

Li Shimin asked Li Ke: "Ke'er, where is the strong man who defeated Xue Yantuo's [-] khan wolf cavalry with [-] Mo Dao troops at Yu Dujun Mountain?"

In the Battle of Dujun Yushan, and even during the entire Northern Expedition, besides Li Ke, the most famous person was Xi Junmai, who commanded the Modao camp. At the foot of Dujun Yu Mountain, Xi Junmai defeated Dujun Yu with only 600 people in one fell swoop, which was regarded by Yi Nan as a killer weapon. The Khan Wolf Riders were almost wiped out, and there were no casualties on their own side. Such a result is enough to shock the world.

Li Shimin was born in the army and is the best warrior. It is not surprising to hear about Mr. Xi's purchase, and he wants to meet him a long time ago.

Hearing this, Li Ke waved his hand, signaling Xi Junmai to come forward, and then said to Li Shimin, "I report to my father, this person is Xi Junmai, the envoy of the Modaoying Army under my son's command."

Li Shimin looked at Xi Junmai, walked down the hall slowly, walked to Xi Junmai's side, raised his hand and patted Xi Junmai's arm, and smiled at the officials in the hall: "Sure enough, if this person is a tiger, if he was born early In 20 years, I'm afraid it will be another Qin Shubao."

Qin Shubao and Yu Chigong were the most skilled fighters among the generals of the Tang Dynasty, everyone knew that Li Shimin compared Mr. Xi like this in front of the officials, it was already a great compliment.

Li Shimin smiled at Li Ke and asked, "Wouldn't it be a pity for such a person to rule only 600 people? I want to discuss something with Ke'er. I wonder if Ke'er can give up love?"

Li Ke heard Li Shimin's words, but he didn't know what Li Shimin meant. Li Shimin probably had a heart of love for talents and wanted to keep Mr. Xi in Chang'an.

Li Ke immediately said: "Father, just give orders."

Li Shimin said: "I want to take Modao Battalion from Hedong into the Forbidden Army. Based on the Modao Battalion, I will expand the number to 3000 people, and Xi Junmai will be the leader of the [-] Modao Army. How about it?"

Although Modaoying was practiced by Li Ke, and Xi Junmai is his confidant, but since Li Shimin opened his mouth, how can Li Ke refuse to accept it? Unruly.

Li Ke responded immediately: "The Modao Army is the country's most important weapon, and it is justly used in the imperial army, and it is his kindness that Xi Junmai can win the favor of his father, so very good."

(End of this chapter)