Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 80: One Man Destroys King Xuan Ce

Under the attention of countless people, Li Chengqian led his personal guards out of the Chang'an city gate.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Changsun Wuji came towards them, followed by a group of young generals.

These people were all sons of noble families, and were recommended to join the army as officials, hoping to gain military merit through this battle.

In the eyes of more noble families, the Tang Dynasty was bound to win this battle. After all, the Tang Dynasty had been fighting for years and its soldiers were experienced. They were not something that Goguryeo, a small country, could contend with.

Li Chengqian took a look and his eyes became sharper.

But many officers were delighted because the crown prince had noticed them.

This time, these people were able to follow Li Chengqian because they had established connections within the clan and gained this opportunity.

"Is everyone here?"

Li Chengqian asked in a deep voice, showing his majesty.

"Your Highness, everyone is in place, we can set off."

Changsun Wuji bowed and said that in the army, there was only a distinction between superiors and subordinates, and even he was no exception.

"Then let's go."

Li Chengqian jumped on his horse and waved.

Changsun Wuji and others hurriedly followed, and the army slowly marched out.

There are not many people, only about 2,000. After they leave the city, they will take the water route.

On the top of the city wall, Li Shimin looked into the distance and watched Li Chengqian go away.

It's definitely impossible to say that I'm not worried.

There was worry about Li Chengqian, as well as anxiety about the uncertainty of the battle with Goguryeo.

The phrase "an undefeatable defeat" was like a nightmare, lingering in Li Shimin's mind.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Although I cannot predict the outcome of this battle, I see that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is as vigorous as a rainbow, and his divine clouds are shining in the sky. He has great luck and will definitely return victorious."

Yuan Tiangang's eyes were always on Li Chengqian.

He had observed Li Chengqian's luck before, but what he saw was a long dragon of luck broken in half, a stillborn dragon. But what he saw today was a flying dragon in the sky.

Li Shimin withdrew his gaze, neither happy nor sad. The emperor's mind was as deep as the sea, and even if Yuan Tiangang had supernatural powers, he could not detect it.

"How is the search for the envoy to India going?"

Li Shimin said in a deep voice that the weather had been getting colder in recent days and he felt more and more palpitations and his spirit had dropped a lot.

"I have found him. His name is Wang Xuance. He is proficient in several languages ​​and has a good knowledge of herbs. He is the perfect candidate."

Yuan Tiangang replied.

"Wang Xuance!" Li Shimin tried hard to recall, but there was no information about this person in his mind.

"Then let him go as an envoy. If he can bring back those herbs from India, I will make him a marquis."

Li Shimin couldn't think too much anymore, he just wanted to solve the root cause of his illness.

"Your Majesty, today is an auspicious day. I have already asked him to take the Tang Dynasty document with him on his way."

Yuan Tiangang has already started making arrangements.

Taoism has always been an inseparable combination of medicine and Taoism, and is also proficient in the art of alchemy.

"Go back to the palace!"

Li Shimin looked up again and could no longer see the army, so he returned to the palace.

Li Shimin took a step forward and walked slowly. He seemed extremely lonely, with his back to the people, and he was the only one walking alone.

Fang Xuanling was demoted, Zhangsun Wuji and Li Ji both went on expeditions, and there were not many people left who could talk to him.

Waves wash away the golden sands.

The water in the canal has turned yellow, like golden sand.

Emperor Yang of Sui was busy with construction projects, and the trees in Chang'an and Luoyang were severely cut down. In addition, after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, many new palaces were built, which further destroyed the nearby trees. Li Chengqian stood at the bow, his cloak fluttering in the wind, and his golden scales shining.

Behind him, a man stood, looking somewhat humble.

"Liu Rengui, do you know why I value you so much?"

After a long time, Li Chengqian spoke.

"I am terrified and do not know your Highness' intentions."

Liu Rengui lowered his head and replied respectfully.

"Because I want you to command the navy of this eastern expedition." Li Chengqian turned around and smiled at her, looking very comfortable.

"What?" Liu Rengui was shocked. He had heard that the imperial court had sent out a total of 40,000 naval forces this time, which was an extremely large scale.

"Yes, you heard it right. It is your full command of the navy. I will not interfere with your deployment of troops."

Li Chengqian took a few steps forward, patted Liu Rengui on the shoulder, and spoke with great trust.

"Your Highness, I have never led an army before. I am afraid I will disappoint Your Highness."

Liu Rengui was extremely frightened. He was not happy that Li Chengqian valued him. Instead, he was extremely worried.

He knew very well that the victory or defeat of the entire naval battle could not be decided at the expense of his own selfish interests and the life and death of his country.

"Everyone has a first time, right? I believe you!"

Li Chengqian's eyes were extremely determined, as if telling Liu Rengui that the command of the navy belonged to him.

"Even if I die, I will never let Your Highness down."

Liu Rengui suddenly became full of heroic spirit and knelt on the ground.

"You will definitely not let me down."

Experience is so vulnerable in the face of talent.

If experience could make up for it, then there would be generals everywhere.

"I will now grant you the authority to command the entire army. From now on, any deployment of the navy will be entirely at your disposal."

"Pei Xingjian, you lead a team of personal guards to protect General Liu. Anyone who disobeys will be executed immediately."

Li Chengqian said sternly.

Everyone knew that Li Chengqian was not joking.

"promise!"

Pei Xingjian took a few steps forward, bowed respectfully and accepted the task, but he found it difficult to calm down in his heart.

What kind of ability does Liu Rengui have to deserve such favor from the prince?
Pei Xingjian was once a student of Li Jing and had a good understanding of contemporary famous generals and their characteristics.

However, he had never heard of Liu Rengui, and he couldn't help but wonder whether this little-known scholar was really extraordinary.

"Xing Jian, I know you have learned a lot from the Duke of Wei, but there are some things that the Duke of Wei may not be able to teach you. Follow General Liu Zhonglang and you will see a whole new world."

Li Chengqian saw the doubt in Pei Xingjian's eyes, so he spoke earnestly.

Li Chengqian understood that although Liu Rengui had not yet experienced actual combat, once he went into battle, he would surely become famous. He was not only good at naval warfare, but his land combat capabilities should not be underestimated.

This is the metamorphosis of a talented player.

Hearing this, Pei Xingjian's doubts were slightly relieved, and he immediately clasped his fists and said:
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will follow your instructions."

Seeing this scene, Liu Rengui felt tremendous pressure.

He has really never led such a large army.

When he was in the local area, he led soldiers and even killed the county magistrate who was doing evil.

Because the case was so serious, a lower-ranking official led troops to beat his superior to death, which was considered treason.

So Li Shimin personally intervened and found out the whole story. He believed that Liu Rengui was trying to get rid of harm to the people, so he transferred him to Kyoto. After that, Liu Rengui spoke frankly and made suggestions, so Li Shimin promoted him to Jieshi Zhong.

His starting point was not high. His ancestors were wealthy and were descendants of the Liu Han Dynasty, but now he is considered a poor person.

(End of this chapter)