Although the Turks retreated, it was obvious that Li Shimin would not return to the dynasty directly.

The government soldiers around Chang'an are still gathering, and the army in Luoyang is also on the way back to defense. A group of generals also came to the bank of the Weishui River with helmets and armor. Unless the news of the return of the Turks to the steppe is completely obtained, the guard will not be lifted.

The sudden attack of the Turks taught Datang a profound lesson, and this time, Datang really came to the brink of a life-and-death crisis. This time there is a prince who has prepared in advance, what about the next time?

So at this time, in the big tent of the military camp, Li Shimin still did not take off his armor, but gathered with the generals to discuss the defense of the Turks.

This time, Li Jing was finally able to rank first.

In the past, although he was the first in the martial arts, the Wei Guogong had fallen to the bottom. This time, his precautions were confirmed, his plan was successful again, and the new dynasty finally recognized him.

Hanging out the customs defense map, Li Shimin handed over the bamboo pole to Li Jing.

This time, everyone finally saw the knowledge reserve of "doctoral students". In the establishment of every checkpoint, Li Jing's suggestions made people want to shoot the case.

This is a person who really understands the art of war and is proficient in arranging troops. Unlike the experience accumulated by others on their own, Li Jing's knowledge was truly inherited from his ancestors and proved to be effective in his long history.

Today's customs and defense sorting has allowed everyone to truly see Li Jing's ability.

Different from the lively Chinese army tent, now on the periphery of the barracks, the scene is ghostly, and the craftsmen are putting their hands in their sleeves, squatting on the side of the barracks silently protesting something.

Li Chengqian, who got the news and rested, came to the outside of the barracks by the last light of day.

Looking at Yan Liben with a wry smile on his face, Li Chengqian wondered, "What are you doing here?" Didn't you say that the craftsmen would return to Chang'an, and the court would reward them later? ”

Yan Liben, as the leader of the craftsmen, is the spokesperson for the withdrawal of these craftsmen.

After saluting respectfully, Yan Liben smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, they think that since they have already accepted the reward of the crown prince and accepted the reward of the imperial court, they are sorry. In the past, when the eight-ox crossbow was made, a lot of wood was used to make and mold the overseer. They want to stay here and help His Highness make the equipment for the barracks again, and then go back. In this way, they can take the rewards of the court with a clear conscience. ”

Obviously, what Yan Liben said was very clear, but Li Chengqian was still a little confused.

No, the eight-bull crossbow that is busy making fakes is counted as a salary, and staying to fight against foreign enemies is another reward. Isn't this account very clear? Why doesn't it work when you get to them, but hell wants to make another effort and take the initiative to suffer?

As if seeing Li Chengqian's doubts, Yan Liben approached and whispered: "Your Highness, you don't understand, the reward you gave and the reward given by the imperial court are two kinds of weight. After receiving the reward from the imperial court, they dared to say that they had participated in the war. Invisibly, he is a head taller than other craftsmen. In this case, they felt that they had taken advantage of it and wanted to help His Highness do more work. After all, they were able to confront the Turks because His Highness gave them the opportunity. ”

After listening to Yan Liben's words, Li Chengqian completely understood. The feeling is that these craftsmen feel that they have taken advantage, sorry!

I am afraid that such a situation can only be seen in ancient times. Modern people have always been silent when they take advantage, for fear that they will be chased back if they are exposed. I don't know since when people have become accustomed to violating their subjective conscience and doing wrong things without feeling a trace of regret, but comforting themselves and distorting the true code of conduct.

Li Chengqian, who was moved, could only nod and said, "Since they think so, then stay." Moreover, since they sent it to the door, Lone is not welcome. Originally, the drawings that were given to the general as a supervisor were still a little childish, but this time, the equipment of the barracks was completely made! ”

Yan Liben smiled: "That's how it should be!" ”

After getting Li Chengqian's promise, Yan Liben immediately informed the craftsmen of the news.

After learning that the work had increased rather than less, the craftsmen showed relieved expressions and cheered.

The rest of the day made their biological clock a little disordered, and although it was dusk at this time, they were still full of energy. Simply, they plunged directly into the woods on one side and began preparations for logging.

After nightfall, the military report from Jingyang was also delivered.

The Turks did not turn back, but rushed back to the steppe in one go.

On the way, the tired Turks encountered the embarrassed and angry Wei Chi Jingde and the shameful Cheng Yanjin one after another, although they broke through the defense line again, they were still bitten off 10,000 soldiers and horses.

So far, Datang has fought back this time and won a big victory.

After getting the military report, Li Shimin immediately asked the soldiers to return to Chang'an, smashed open the city gate of Chang'an overnight, and went to the palace and the restaurant to ask for wine and meat.

This was the first time Li Chengqian had participated in the carnival of victory.

The Tang Dynasty had limited ways to express their joy. If you are happy, you will eat a meal, and if you are really happy, you will eat and drink. And the great thing of frightening the 200,000 Turkic troops without bloodshed, and killing more than 11,000 troops of the enemy, in addition to eating and drinking, also had to dance.

Those who can dance go to the fire and twist it, such as Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.

When he had nowhere to vent his energy, he took off his shirt, wrestled bare-chested, and threw his opponent to the ground under the reflection of cheers and firelight.

Li Shimin also drank a lot of wine, so much so that when he drank, the wine flowed down his short beard and neck, and there were more wasted than drunk.

Holding Li Chengqian's hand, Li Shimin said in a low voice: "Chengqian, my father never thought that you only led 2,000 people from the pro-army, plus less than 1,000 miscellaneous craftsmen, to deter the 200,000 Turkic troops. Father didn't expect that you would even be able to predict the possibility of the Turks marching straight into Weishui a day in advance. Li Jing claims to be the art of war, what about everyone? Just when he designated the empty city plan, you had already finished making a fake eight-ox crossbow and displayed it on the edge of Weishui, waiting for the Turks to come and be frightened. Father is proud of you! ”

This is the first time that Li Chengqian has been recognized and praised in Li Shimin's mouth, although the relationship between the two is more like an adoptive father and an adopted son, although this guy will become an unsmiling emperor after he wakes up, but at this time Li Chengqian actually had a little damn moved.

patting Li Chengqian's hand, Li Shimin said hatefully: "Remember today's shame, firmly remember, one day, this shame will be erased!" ”

Li Chengqian was puzzled: "Didn't we let the Turks retreat?" Why is it still shameful? ”

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian seriously and said, "Of course it's a shame!" And what about the Turkic retreats? The officials of the imperial court were only immersed in the joy of the Turkic retreat, but did anyone think about the feelings of the civilians on the line from Gaoling to Weishui? Have you ever thought about the soldiers who died in the German army? Cheng Qian, the enemy invaded the land of Datang, we can only fight back fiercely and beat them to death! Only in this way is there no shame. However, after the Turkic long drive straight in, it can be said that the whole body retreated, which is equivalent to a slap in the face of Datang! This slap makes me feel painful!

Do you know? On the way here, I was ready to use my treasury savings to make a compromise. I am not a coward, it's just that our Datang needs to recuperate and develop slowly. When we are fully prepared, it will be the time of shame! ”

Maybe his voice was a little higher, Li Shimin coughed twice, and quickly drank a glass of wine to press it.

Looking at his drunk father, Li Chengqian suddenly felt a sense of admiration.

It is not unreasonable that Zhenguan can become a prosperous age. With such a leader here, it would be an accident not to become a heavenly khan.

That's right, there is really nothing to celebrate in frightening the enemy, and it is a shame to let the enemy provoke and let the opponent retreat!

Those who commit crimes in the Tang Dynasty will be punished even if they are far away.

This is the mentality that a strong country should have!

"Is it a shame for Weishui?"