The sun had not yet risen, and only a little light from the sky illuminated the earth. But after seeing the objects on the carriage, many people's eyes lit up.

That's a string of copper coins! And all of them are complete and plump, and they are polished by human hands.

"Okay, okay, hurry up and stand in line to get the money. Don't worry about not getting it, the promise made by Lone must be true. ”

In Li Chengqian's small voice, the craftsmen who had been busy all night immediately lined up in two lines, waiting expectantly for the money to be paid.

There is not much money, only twenty or thirty copper coins per person. But when it was their turn, every craftsman would first salute in the direction of Li Chengqian, and then receive copper coins. At this time, the social productivity of the Tang Dynasty was low, and many places were even bartering or using silk cloth as currency. In the eyes of the craftsmen, it is appropriate for a noble person like the prince to ask them to do things, not to give money, or to give some rice, grain, and silk cloth casually. And giving copper coins directly is a good thing they never dreamed of.

Twenty or thirty copper coins have been able to make a good life for their whole family for almost a month. And this is just half a busy day plus a night's wages. For a time, words like "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is kind-hearted" filled the hearts of these craftsmen.

After the last craftsman had finished receiving it, there was still a small pile of copper coins on the carriage.

Li Chengqian patted the carriage and said to the soldier leading the horse: "Let's pull it down first, although you are Lone's own soldiers, but Lone rewards craftsmen, and I will not forget you." Wait for tomorrow, and tomorrow I will give you some reward. ”

Upon hearing this powerful news, the soldiers who had been busy for a long time also cheered, and their exhaustion was swept away.

Yu Tai is different, he slept well last night, so he is still alive at this time.

Looking at the cheering soldiers, Yu Tai frowned and said, "What kind of system!" As His Royal Highness's personal soldiers, it is their duty to obey His Highness's command, but they have worked for a period of time, and they still have the face to be rewarded! Your Highness, you can't get used to them so much! ”

Glancing at Yu Tai, Li Chengqian stretched his waist and said, "My brother still settles accounts, yesterday and last night, the soldiers worked no less than the craftsmen." If the craftsmen can be rewarded, why can't they get it? Well, how Lone rewards his subordinates is his own business, if you are not satisfied, you can go to your father to impeach Lone, and there is no need to say anything else. ”

Looking at the prince's cold eyes, and looking at the strange looks of the soldiers around him, Yu Tai's heart trembled, and he quickly knelt down on one knee and said no more. He knew very well that although the crown prince in front of him was only seven years old, he was still the real master of this team. As the leader of the team, he is the emperor's person after all, not the prince. If he is entangled again, then there is no need to lead the team in the future, he who affects the interests of the group, even if he is covered by the emperor, he will be excluded.

This is the unspoken rule that has remained unchanged in the military for thousands of years!

After getting Yu Tai, Li Chengqian took a look at the majestic "Eight Bull Crossbows" lined up by the Weishui with satisfaction, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yu Tai listens to orders."

Yu Tai, who was still kneeling on one knee, immediately said: "The end will be!" ”

After yawning, Li Chengqian said casually: "The preparations have been completed, since you slept well last night, then be responsible for commanding the army." Next, Lone wants to sleep. All the soldiers also rested alternately in two batches. The side that has no rest, control the eight-ox crossbow and be vigilant on the other side of the river. If the Turks really come, don't panic and wake up Lone first. ”

Yu Tai nodded and began to give orders.

Yan Liben, who also hadn't slept all night, walked over with two dark circles under his eyes.

After saluting, Yan Liben asked, "Your Highness, where are we craftsmen going?" Please make it clear to the prince. ”

Li Chengqian glanced at him strangely, and said suspiciously: "The work has been completed, so naturally everyone will go back to their own homes!" Don't tell these craftsmen to send them back. ”

Yan Liben hurriedly explained: "No, Your Highness, you urgently summoned craftsmen to make fake eight-bull crossbows, these craftsmen are not stupid people, they have already guessed some possibilities. You only have two thousand soldiers, and these craftsmen add up to a thousand. Although they don't have weapons at hand, they are willing to share their worries and solve problems for His Highness! ”

"This...."

Looking at the craftsmen who were holding copper coins, and their eyes were not satisfied, but full of fighting spirit, Li Chengqian was inexplicably a little moved.

Knowing that war might break out, these craftsmen did not think about leaving, but stayed to fight. This is the people of Guanzhong, this is the people of Chang'an.

This is the Tang Dynasty!

Sighing, Li Chengqian said helplessly: "Yan Qing, you should know that if Gu's guess is correct, the people who arrive on the other side of Weishui will be hundreds of thousands, or even more than two hundred thousand. If we can't deter them, the 3,000 people on our side won't even be eggs hitting stones. It's all people who drag their families with their families, so let's let them go back. ”

Yan Liben did not reply, but bowed down. Behind him, the simple craftsmen also bowed in unison.

Although many people are nondescript, the scene at this time is clearly that they are silently protesting.

"Okay!"

Li Chengqian understood that he couldn't refuse them.

Calling Yu Tai, who issued the order, Li Chengqian said: "Count the craftsmen, and if there is any excess armor and weapons in the barracks, they will also be distributed to them." ”

Finally, when the crown prince gave him permission, the craftsmen cheered in triumph.

In this cheer, Li Chengqian returned to his tent, and under Li Gang's smiling gaze, he nestled in the futon and fell asleep after a while.

....

Unlike Li Chengqian, who fell asleep peacefully, Li Shimin in the Lizheng Hall at this time was pacing back and forth in front of the map like ants on a hot pot.

Anyone can see the emperor's anxiety, no one dares to whisper at this time, the generals who slept very sweetly in the palace last night can't wait to sleep at this time.

But two hours!

According to the battle report, after Cheng Yanjin arrived in Gaoling, he was attacked by the Turks before he even had time to consolidate the defensive line. The Gaoling defense line was broken in just two hours, and the Turkic army drove straight into Jingzhou.

Cheng Biting Jin, who had no choice but to cut his face wholesale and show shame, gave up joining the Jingyang army, and instead fiercely invaded the territory of the Turks, hoping to contain the Turks and defend themselves.

And this is yesterday's news. In the military newspaper, the number of Turkic "200,000" troops made everyone's hearts tremble.

There is no need to discuss anything, the Turkic 200,000 troops are definitely not here to play. Unexpectedly, they really picked the right time and directly launched the war.

In the team of generals, Li Jing also looked miserable.

After returning home yesterday, his decision was unanimously refuted by the generals. The generals believed that at this juncture, dismantling the bridge was equivalent to slapping the emperor in the face. The Patriotic Mansion is already incompatible with the new dynasty because of the "grass on the wall" incident, and it can no longer add fuel to the fire.

Even if he is the head of the family, he can't go his own way and oppose all the generals. So he didn't go to Weishui.

At this time, the things he worried about became a reality, and he couldn't wait to go back in time and slap himself yesterday.

The Turkic 200,000 troops, after breaking through Gaoling, Jingyang could not resist for too long. The arrival of soldiers in Weishui is already expected.

Another battle report came, and the envoy didn't even hand over the battle report to the emperor, and unwrapped the package outside the door.

After reading the battle report, Li Shimin took a long breath and said to the generals in the hall with a pale face: "It's bad news." ”