Surrendering without a fight is a saying that has existed since ancient times. Li Chengqian also felt that he was always calling back and forth, which was very boring.

Clausewitz said that war is an act of violence that forces the enemy to submit to our will. This sentence almost perfectly interprets the essence of war. War is a contest of wills, and as for who obeys whom, it depends on who is more violent. When the Central Plains Dynasty was violent, even the Xiongnu had to bow down to their vassals, and when they were weak, they called themselves juniors, but their faces did not change. In the final analysis, the image of a country in the world is built up by force, and whoever has the biggest fist will be justified.

Coincidentally, today's Tang Dynasty fist is very strong, and the fall of the Eastern Turks has shocked the monarchs of Tuyuhun and other countries three times a day, and even big countries like the Western Turks and Tubo have to temporarily bow their heads, because they all know that they are not much stronger than the Eastern Turks.

Under such conditions, Goryeo is still smug because it is difficult for him to attack, which is very annoying, and if he is not slapped in the face, it will only jump more and more.

The pro-lead this dispatch is actually to show muscles. With a powerful army and powerful weapons, even the most stupid people know that they can't afford to mess with it.

The Tang Dynasty is not suitable to continue the campaign now, and the campaign without a background is a reckless army, just like the previous dynasty, Yang Guang contacted the conquest of Goryeo, but he did not pay attention to the increasingly high domestic voice, so it is not an accident that the people in the world are boiling.

The development of science is actually very much like a flood beast, as long as there is a demand, it will promote development. After releasing gunpowder, after Datang tastes its sweetness, he will always continue to study ruthlessly. Black powder is only the most primitive one, as long as it is studied, what TNT, what PDX, will slowly appear. When a genius-like figure researched a nuclear bomb, at that time, Datang really had the absolute right to speak in this world.

After all, nuclear weapons are the largest fist known at the moment.

Don't say anything that hurts the peace of the world, recall China's development process, if it weren't for Mr. Deng and others desperately trying to let China have nuclear weapons, what China is like now is still unknown. Subtlety is a traditional Chinese virtue, but subtlety is used in the treatment of outsiders, and I don't know if it is a donkey kick in the brain.

Running a horse in his head, after a long time, Li Chengqian came back to his senses, glanced at the gate of Yichun Beiyuan, turned around and asked Zhang Yun with a worried face: "How long have you been alone?" ”

Zhang Yun wiped his sweat and said, "You have been distracted for half an hour, if it weren't for the fact that your eyes were still blinking, the slaves and maids would have wanted to go to the imperial doctor or Taoist priest to relieve their troubles." ”

"Don't make a fuss the next time Lone is distracted, Lone is just thinking about things."

Stretching his waist and moving his sore body, Li Chengqian walked into Yichun Beiyuan with a smile.

Yichun North Garden is actually the most comfortable place in the East Palace, although it is only the corner of the imperial city, but the greenery is very good, it can be regarded as far away from the hustle and bustle.

In fact, if he could choose, he would prefer to live here, even if it was just a random hut, it would be much better than a large hall in the Lizheng Palace.

Not long after entering the gate, I saw Ashina Xue, she was riding a horse to practice riding and archery, although the field is not big, but the more small, the more it can reflect her riding and archery skills, when turning the horse's head, she can still quickly turn around and shoot an accurate arrow.

Seeing Li Chengqian, who had just entered the door here, she dropped her bow and arrows and ran over on horseback.

But that's it, Zhang Yun still retracted his hand into his sleeve.

There was a dagger in his sleeve, Li Chengqian still knew it, although he felt that it was a little unnecessary for him to be so wary of Ashina Xue, but he was still not prepared to care.

"How did you come to me today?"

Stopping the horse, she was about to come down, but the thirteen-year-old body still made her feet empty and almost fell off. But fortunately, Li Chengqian's reaction was very fast, and he easily reached out to catch her.

The woman on the prairie naturally didn't care about these physical contacts, but blushed and dodged away.

"The farm sent a sheep to the palace, I heard that if you eat roast sheep, or the craftsmanship of the Turks is better, I don't know if you will?"

When it came to roasting the whole sheep, Ashina Xue suddenly became interested: "Naturally, you bring the sheep, and I will roast it for you, it is definitely better than what you cook in the kitchen of the East Palace." In fact, your Datang roast lamb is extravagant with spices, and the mutton is the best delicacy to suppress the fishy smell a little. ”

Seeing that she was heroic, Li Chengqian decided to see if she was talking big.

The mutton sent by the farm has naturally been packed up, and the reason why it is sent so urgently is that it is afraid that the high temperature in the summer will make the mutton rot.

"That's stupid, I don't know how to take ice to town?"

Zhang Yun said helplessly: "Your Highness, where can I find ice in the summer?" Although it can be harvested in winter and put in the ice cellar for storage, but it is too wasteful to do so, and only the emperor can use it in our palace now, and His Majesty is easy to be impeached by the imperial history, so don't think about it. ”

What Zhang Yun is most afraid of is that the prince likes this, the current East Palace is luxurious enough, and if it goes further, I am afraid it will really attract criticism.

Only then did Li Chengqian realize that the daily life in his eyes was already a manifestation of luxury in Zhang Yun's eyes.

"You still don't believe you're stupid? Forget it, if you take Lone's letter and go to Li Jian in a while, he will naturally be able to bring a large amount of ice to the East Palace. Damn, I forgot that ice can be made in the summer, and it deserves it. ”

couldn't say too much, Li Chengqian couldn't tell Zhang Yun that in fact, when saltpeter dissolved into water, ice could be made. Although the ice made directly is mixed with saltpeter and cannot be used, it can still be made by finding an independent container with cold boiled water and putting it on top of saltpeter water.

took Zhang Yun away, and took Yu Tai and Li Chengqian to squat in a corner of the garden to watch Ashina Xue roast mutton.

The whole sheep did not add much spice except for spraying some wine and salt, and after marinating for a while, it was directly roasted on the fire.

Seeing that Ashina Xue was just spinning the grill and not paying full attention, Li Chengqian spoke: "Tomorrow, you come out of the palace with me to see your brother, my father said before leaving, let me decide when to let He Lu go back." Now that his old man is not in Chang'an, in a sense, I am now the most effective one in Chang'an. Take this opportunity to send your brother back. ”

Ashina Xue's hand stiffened, and then she whispered: "Say, what do you want Helu to do?" Don't think I don't know, you can't be so kind and release Helu like this, to be honest, I'm already surprised that he is only being watched like this, but he can live in the environment he likes. Our family has undergone a sudden change, and the fact that Helu's bloodline can survive is already blessed by the Tengger God. If you want him to help Datang do something, it is likely that he will die without a place to bury because of this, in this case, it is better to let him stay in the Central Plains, so that he can pass on the bloodline. ”

As he said this, the rotating grill stopped, and the lamb that had been charcoal-smoked was already a little blackened.

Li Chengqian sighed, stepped forward and continued to spin, shaking as he said, "Since you want to know, I'll tell you." Actually, by letting Helu go back, I hope that Helu can get the position of Khan, so that even if the Western Turks can't have a good relationship with the Tang Dynasty, it won't be too bad. Judging from his integration of Gaochang Qiuzi and other countries to jointly fight against the Tang Dynasty, his aggression against the Central Plains has never stopped for a moment.

You said that your family suddenly changed dramatically, and only your siblings remained? Fool you, I can guarantee that your family power must be reduced to zero, just waiting for a direct bloodline like Helu to unify it. As long as Heru returned to the Western Turks, sooner or later he would be able to reunite them. As for seizing the throne of Khan, there is always a chance. The guys in the Yakhu family are very tyrannical, and they are actually very unpopular with the people. I think that in his lifetime, there will always be a chance to replace him. ”

After listening to Li Chengqian's words, Ashina Xue hesitated for a long time before saying, "Are you so sure that He Lu has this ability?" ”

Li Chengqian smiled, but didn't say anything.

As long as it is a member of the Ashina family, there is no one who does not aim at the position of the Khan, and no one knows how much power Helu's father left him. However, judging by Helu's achievements in history, it is definitely not too weak. He thought he had killed the Helu family, but as everyone knows, it has become a help for the Helu family to become stronger.

Didn't a classic anti-Japanese drama have such a scene? The regiment was scattered, but when it regrouped, it was almost a division.

"I know, but you have to know that as long as Helu sits in the position of Khan, it is impossible to maintain friendship with Datang. At most, he can only promise that you will not take the initiative to attack Datang, but if Datang takes the initiative to attack the Turks, he will not be captured. ”

Li Chengqian nodded with a smile and took the initiative to attack Datang? When the power of gunpowder weapons is revealed, how stupid people must be to do this, even the most narcissistic Gao Jianwu, I'm afraid he will have to shrink his tail!

If you want the meat to be cooked just right, you need to constantly flip it so that the lamb is evenly heated, whether it's a whole lamb or a kebab. Although the stuffy roast is better than rotating like this, I don't know how much trouble it will do, but anyway, there is nothing to do today, and it is better to roast the sheep in the north garden of Yichun Palace.

It took half an afternoon of roasting before the mutton was finally ready to eat. Just like Ashina Xue said, if you sprinkle too many spices, what you eat is actually the taste of spices, and as for the taste of mutton, it has long been gone.

Well, such roast lamb is soulless.

After a full meal, Li Chengqian left satisfied.

It's time for Helu to be sent back to the Western Turks, and as long as the pro-leader demonstrates the power of gunpowder weapons, the Tang Dynasty will be able to win a period of stability. As long as the most powerful country in this land does not move, other foreign races, such as Tubo, can only bully and bully small countries such as vassal countries, and they dare not provoke the anger of the Tang Dynasty without authorization.

The Western Turks, no, now that the Eastern Turks have fallen, it is more appropriate to call it only Turkic. In fact, the Turks, like the Central Plains, fought among themselves when there were no external enemies, which is an inferior root that can never be stopped. In such an environment, it is suitable for Helu's return.

As for Ashina Xue's words that He Lu can guarantee not to take the initiative to attack Datang, it is good to listen to it as a joke. How can there be a vulture that does not eat carrion? The Tang Dynasty is now incomparably strong, and they naturally dare not attack, but if it is as weak as the Song Dynasty, or even a scene like the end of the Qing Dynasty, it is strange that the Turks do not come out.

Early the next morning, Li Chengqian asked Zhang to inform Li Jian that he would strike for one day today. When nothing major happens, he can boycott the dynasty if he wants to, which may be the emperor's freest privilege, and now he uses it.

He is now stationed in the barracks and is familiar with the use of gunpowder weapons. Don't look at the weapons of the Ordnance Supervisor's era, which are not very powerful, but the various rules they formulated are actually not much different from the military industrial system of later generations. Whether it is gunpowder or a fuse, as long as it is packed, the quality can be guaranteed. Ouyang Shuo said that the probability of the grenade's air echo was more than one percent, so he pulled off his head and kicked it as a ball.

In his absence, the person who guarded him became the person of the forbidden army, and Chang He, the commander of the forbidden army, personally led the team to protect the safety of the prince.

"Old Chang, take your hand off the horizontal knife, this is the vicinity of Chang'an, you need to be so vigilant!"

"Your Highness, you must not take your surroundings lightly just because you are in Chang'an. If something happens, even if you scratch a little oily skin, your subordinates' heads won't be enough to cut off! ”

No one likes a character like a spy. Although Chang He had the merit of opening the Xuanwu Gate and undercover the East Palace, after the emperor ascended the throne, he could only give him a position as the commander of the forbidden army, and he was not even counted in the official position system of the court. As for the title, forget it, even if it is given, Chang He will be excluded and marginalized. Unlike Fang Xuanling and other people with clear banners, people with two faces and three knives will not like it either side.

Seeing that the persuasion had no effect, Li Chengqian did not care. How to protect is their business, and it is not good to manage too much, even if the sergeant who opened the road in front drove away the villagers who were basking in the sun on the side of the road.

He Lu is now living in the horse farm opened in the East Palace, this is his favorite place, it is not easy to find a grassland around Chang'an, the horse farm was Zhang Gongjin's before, when Li Chengqian asked for it, Zhang Gongjin handed it over at a very generous price. Although raising horses is not as influential as iron smelting and other forces in the army, it is not bad, and many ministers and generals are now doing it.

When I entered the racecourse, I saw my favorite horse.

Now that the burned wounds on the horse's back have all healed, judging by its bloated belly, it is still pregnant with a pony?

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, this horse will be produced in another month. It is mated to pure sweat and blood, so the horse born must also be a good horse. If you want a BMW of your heart, it's best to feed it yourself from a young age. ”

Li Chengqian nodded, and said to He Lu next to him: "Raising horses, listening to you Turks, must be right, just like your sister's roasted mutton." How about it, after listening to my conditions, have you decided whether to agree or not? ”

Ashina Xue stood far away, and she didn't want to interfere with her brother's decision, except to act as a microphone. Whether he can become a hero in his own right depends on himself.

After taking a handful of beans and stuffing them into the mare's mouth, Helu shook his head: "Your Highness, you are Helu's life-saving benefactor, and I don't want to deceive you." It is impossible to say that Datang will never be attacked. The Turks have always coveted the fertile soil of the Central Plains, and if I were to maintain friendship with the Central Plains, I am afraid that my father's subordinates would think that I am not worthy of cultivation. However, I can promise you that one thing will be done for you, as long as it does not involve the Turkic ethnic groups, it will definitely come true, how? ”

Li Chengqian laughed, the current Helu is not the wall grass recorded in the history books at all, but very sincere.

Between a hypocrite and a real villain, he likes a real villain. This remark of Heru is more sincere than any lie.

Patting He Lu on the shoulder, Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Okay, standing alone in the position of the Central Plains people, hearing your words, I should have killed you immediately." But, how can Lone be considered your eldest brother-in-law, and he can't kill you. So, Lone promised, you can return to the Turks, just remember the promise with Lone. ”

Heru nodded, even though he was free, but he was not very happy. He made a promise, and although he didn't swear it, he was ready to follow it to the end.

"Give me a knife!"

Li Chengqian looked at Chang He, Chang He thought about it, and then pulled out his horizontal knife, and then threw the dagger in his arms to He Lu.

Heru drew his dagger and with a swing of his knife cut off the flesh of the tattooed on the dough. This is the word tattooed by the Tang border officials when they entered the customs, and this word means that he is a slave of the Tang people. Now that he has regained his freedom, he thinks it is better to cut off this piece of meat and stay in Datang.

A knife cut off a piece of flesh, but did not close the knife.

Stretching out his hands, Helu cut off the little finger of his left hand without changing his face.

The right hand is to hold the knife and must not be damaged, and although the left hand is to control the bow, the loss of a finger is not too affected.

Chang He gasped, cutting a piece of meat, cutting a finger is nothing, but he can keep his face unchanged throughout the whole process, even if the race is different, he has to praise a good man.

Li Chengqian was also expressionless, the grassland party made him see too much blood, and it was nothing to see a person self-harm in person.

Tearing off the corner of his clothes and putting away his little finger, He Lu held his little finger with both hands and said solemnly: "Your Highness, this is my little finger, now I cut off my oath, in the future, if you have any needs, you only need to take out this finger, He Lu will definitely agree, as long as it does not threaten the Turkic race!" ”

Li Chengqian stretched out his hand to take the cloth bag, nodded and said, "You have reached this point, Lone is willing to believe you." However, you better hurry up and stop the bleeding and disinfect, if you don't die in the intrigues of the various tribes, but die in these two wounds, wouldn't it be a big loss? ”